Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 212, Decatur, Adams County, 8 September 1925 — Page 1

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high school enrollment SETS RECORD Pupils Enroll CLASSES START TODAY (Jrade Schools Dismissed This Morning Until Wednesday Morning A record high school enrollment so Decatur public schools was tabulated this morning when registration for the foiT years iu high school crossed the 275 mark, and Superintendent M. F. Northman and Principal Walter Krick expressed their confidence that late enrollments would bring the total to more than SOO. The largest high school registration ever recorded was made last year a hen 260 pupils enrolled. High school enrollment was given a boost today when 24 pupils from Madison township, Allen county, were transferred to Decatur high school by Trustee Smitley. The Allen county pupils will make the trip to this city ever* ddy In a Madison township school hack. The transfer was made, it was explained, because the Hoagland high school wi 1 not be completed before next year. High School Classes Start High school started this morning, after enrolment last week. School started imediately after a short as-, sembly period was taken to explain the schedule, curriculum and other matters. Several late arrivals registered this morning and afternoon. Pupils in the grade schools were dismissed this morning to buy their books and other school supplies ano their classes will start tomorrow. The seventh and eighth rgadfti the Central school met again this afternoon for a srort organization- session It was announced last week that the Catholic school in this city would not start uptil next week due to the fact that the new Catholic school building bad not yet been entirely completed. At the Central school building there were 369 pupils registered at two o'clock this afternoon. The North Ward led the ward buildings in numberof students with total of 117. The South Ward was second with 110 ano the Riley building was third with IOS. The total public school enrollment is snd ths* this be more than 1,000 within a few days At present the enrollment is slightly larger than last year. 0 FOUR SAILORS KILLED By Bert Kuhn (United Press Staff Correspondent) Shanghai, Sept 8. —(United Press) —The United States destroyer Noah came into port today bearing the bodies of four men dead as a result of a generator explosion. The Noah was reported last week standing by to prevent a possible looting of a Chinese steamer wrecked in a typhoon not far from Shaghai.

Vacation Days Are Over And Summer Resorts Are Deserted Hsh Can Now Enjoy Themselves Without So Much Danger Os Being Hooked By Vacationers: Tourists Return Home And Schools Open For Fall Term Throughout State; Labor Day Observed Monday; Cooler Weather And Rains Predicted l or Next Few Days.

And now the fish can roll over on tntir back and smile up at the sun *‘thout near as much danger of being snagged by a trailer's hook or lllrp 'l by a nice big fat worm or large sited minnow, because summer, as ar as vacationers and resorters are •oncerned, was officially closed yesprday, Os course, there will be a of late stayers and most Indiana summer resorts wi'l remain open for several weeks, but the official season 0 ™ost summer resorts is closed. nousands of Indiana people took Monday holiday the fine weather and spent the in v w ® tlter< i a t the various lakes r . n „.^ rt,lern In<^*aua - The roads were hwt 7* Witll tourists an d the Intense i. r ° Ve many peo P le to bathing , beaches and rivers. todav° 01S . aU ° Ver the Btate Btar ted and most vacations closed last

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Evansville Business Man Held For Manslaughter Evansville, Ind., Sept, B.—(United Press) —Albert Grimwood, Evansville huslnes sman, was held on a manslaughter charge today for the death of Mrs. Riley, J 6. Mres. Riley was killed in an auto Grimwood was driving which failed to make a turn at 50 miles an nour a..crashed into a light post. Nell Arnold, aiiother occupant of the car, was seriously hurt. Grimwood was uninjured. —o ARRESTS TWO ON LIQUOR CHARGES • Curt Johnson And Clarence Cottrell Lodged In Jail Saturday Night Curt Johnson and Clarence Cottrell, of this city, were arrester Saturdaynight by Poliecman Repbus Melchi near the ’ Johnson home on First street. Both men were intoxicated when taken to Jail, and charges were preferred against Cottrell for intoxication and against Johnson for il'egal transportation of intoxicating liquor. | Cottrell asked for an immediate | trial and entered a plea of guilty yesterday morning. He was given the minimum fine of 10 and costs amounting to S4O, which he paid and was released. Charges against Johnson were filed in the circuit court and he was released on a S2OO bond. which was givsn today. Both men were taken to the county jail Saturday night and were lodged in the county bast He for the night. Officer Melchi saw the men drive up in Johnson’s car. Johnson walked over to the livery stable on First stret and later when he saw Officer Melchi looking around the house, he went over and asked him what he was looking for. Melchi said that he was looking for liquor and Johnson suggester that he look in the car. Ho did this and found a two-gallon ji’g of whiskey and several empty pint bottles and a funnel. The whiskey and bottles were taken by Officer Melchi as evidence. The Johnson case likely will he tried in the present term of the Adams circuit court and will be the first case of II possession of intoxicating liquor, legal possession tried under the new state law. Johnson was rearrested this afternoon on a charge of illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. He entered a plea of not guilty and his bond for this charge was fixed at S3OO. making a total bond for the two charges cf SSOO. The cases were set for the third week of the present term of court. —nTwo Women Take Poison In Attemnt At Suicide Indianapolis, Sept- 8. — (United Press.)—Two women were in the city hospital here today suffering from poison taken in an attempt at suicide. Miss Mildred Davis, 20, took poison because of a broken love affair. Mrs. Wiliam Patterson became despondent after her children were sent to a guardians home and drank poison. Both women will recover.

night. Most summer resorts were deserted this morning. People began leaving late yesterday afternoon and early last night. Most dance pavlllions, which drew large crowds every night at the different resorts, are closed for the winter months now. day was observed all over the middle-west as a ho’iday yesterday. The day was idea! for motoring and a cool breeze rewarded those who waited until evening to drive The summer heat of yesterday afternoon vanished in the evening and weather predictions are that cooler weathe will set in during the next few daysi Local rains in some sections helped combat the thick dust of roadsi "The ran missed Adams county almost completely, but it is probable that thin county will get a drenching within the ndxt twenty-four hours.

Berne Band To Give Concert Here - - ‘ BSE!eI.TM® HWH 1 y t •’ ~ Above is shown the Dunbar band, of Berne. This band will give a free concert on the court house lawn here Wednesday evening. It will pay at the Northern Indiana lair next week on Tuesday night and Thursday, also. The band has made a big hit everywhere it lias played this summer. The Adams county musicians played at the sOOmile auto races at Indianapo.is Memorial Day. gave a concert at the Irene Byron hospital at Fort Wayne and has appeared in other cities. The men in the picture are, reading from left to right: front row —V. A. Eichenberger. E. W Baumgartner. <K N. Sm th. U IK Jacobs, t'alvin Sprunger, Ed Kratzer. Lester Lehman. Roxie Stetler,, hack row Loris Michaud, E don Sprunger. Marcus Is-hman. b B. Smith, Bernard Nussbaum, Merlin Ellenberger. Clarence Sprunger, D. D. Stauffer, Sylvan Habegger, E. A. Luginbit., Arthur Lehman, Leo Glllioin; standing— Charles Marks. Joe Danner. Emil Aesehliman.

RAILROADS SEEK RATE INCREASE Western Lines Open Fight For Prosperity Enjoyed By Eastern Roads Chicago Sept. B.—(United Press.) — Western railroads are entitled to the same measure of prosperity being enjoyed by railroads of the east, 1.. E. Wettling. statistician, declared today in openng the fight of 73 western railroads so ra five per cent increase in freight rates. Wettling was the first witness presented by the western roads at a special hearing here before Chairman Clyde B. Aitchison of the interstate commerce commission. Eastern freight rates in 1924 had increased 76 per cent over 1911, Wettling said. Southern freight rates increased 37 per cent while western (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) UNITED BRETHREN ASSIGN PASTORS The Rev. C. R. Smith Sent Here; Rev. Dotson Goes To Plymouth The Rev. C. R. Smith, pastor of the United Brethern church in Fulton for the last two years, was assigned to the pastorate of the United Brethern church in this city, to suceed the Rev. B. F. Dotson, at the closing day of the eighty-first annual session of the St. Joseph conference of that church, at Winona Lake, Sunday. Rev. Dotson, who has been pastor of the local church for the la t three years, was assigned to the church at Plymouth. Rev. Smith will preach his first sermon at the local church next Sunday. He will move his family, consisting of a "’ite and two children, to this city, probably next week. In the meantime, Rev. Dotson will move his family to Plymouth and assume his duties .on his new charge next Sunday. Great progress was made by the Decatur United Brethern church during the pastorate of Rev. Dotson. The membership was increased tuid the beautiful new' church build ng was erected at the corner of Ninth and Madison streets. The building was dedicated aoout a year ago. The Rev. B. B. Blauvelt was returned to the pastorate of the Union Chapel United Brethern church, eas( of this city. The Rev. H. 0. Meads was returned to the chtircn at Cralgville, also. The Rev C. J .Miner, who preceded Rev. Dotson as pastor of the local church, was assigned to the' church at Rich Valley, he having been, at Nappanee for the last three years. Other assignments in this vicinity inc’ude: Ossian, E. Hively; Monroeville, R. A. Shumaker; Fort Wayne Calvary, F. P. Overmyer; Fort Wayne South Wayne street, M. K. Richardson; Huntington, W. Z. Robert. The Rev. J A. Groves, of Logansport, was re-elected superintendent.

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John (Jets Drunk And Calls Police To Lock Him Up; Faces S4O Fine Gary, Ind., Sept. 8. —(United Press) -John Austin got drunk on Day and didn't think he ought to bi roaming the streets so he called the police riot sq tj*d and asked them to lock him up. He v. i! pay S4O in police court today to get out o Jail. o PRESIDENT ENDS VACATION TODAY Leaves Swampscott Tomorrow By Special Train For Washington By Herbert Uttle (U. P. Staff Correspondent i Swampscott, Mass., Sept. 8. —(United Press.) —President Coolidge’s vacation Is practically ended after 77 days. The presidential party today prepared to leave here tomorrow night by special train for Washington The president wants to attend the meeting of his cabinet on Friday. The anthracite strike situation and I Colonel William Mitchell's fiery "’.'l ation statement are immediate questions upon which the president wishes to be informed. RETIRED FARMER CALLED BY DEATH Christian C. Liechty Dies Monday Follow ing Stroke Os Paralysis Christian C. leichty, aged 76, prominent retired farmer of Wabash township. died at the home of Jacob Atigsburger, one and one-half miles west of Geneva, Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock, eath was due to a stroke of paralysis. Death relieved Mr. Leichty shortly after the stroke. Mr. Leichty was born in French township in 1842, and spent his early days on his father's farm there. Later, Mr. Leichty bought the farm on which he was born and a few years ago he sold it and bought a farm in Wabash township, which he owned at the time cf his death. Three sisters and two adopted daughters survive. Mr. Le'chty’s wife died about three years ago. The deceased was a member of the Missionary church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the Missionary church west of Berne and burial will take place in the church cemetery. o CLINTON—Anna Daughntis and Bert Keyes were ’.rrested following raids by the horse thief detective association in search of illicit Iquor. Weather Partly overcast tonight and Wednesday, probably local thunder storms, slightly warmer in east portion tonight.

DECATUR LEAGUE RECEIVES HONOR Epworth League From This City Places Third In Booth Festival The Decatur Epworth League won honorable mention for scoring third in the booth festival held bs' the Leagues of the Fort Wayne district at Fort Wayne Monday. Coesse and Jefferson Chapel won first prize. sls n cash, while New Haven won second prize, $5. Coesse also won first for the most attractive display, Auburn, second, and New Haven, third There were many attractive booths at the festival. The gifts were turned over to the Methodist hospital at Fort Wayne. The estimated value of the gifts was placed at $2,279 by the (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) o —— FEW ACCIDENTS MAR WEEK-END Several Decatur Persons In Auto Wrecks; None Seriously Hurt Several Decatur peop’e featured in s ight automobile accidents over the week-end and Labor Day. None of the accidents were of a very serious nature, however. Mr. and Mrs. Pau! Graham were injured last night, when they were enroute to Fort Wayne. The accident occurred near Poe, on the Fort Wayne detour. Mr. Graham was driving his car toward Fort Wayne when a car driven by a Mr. Wealing, of Preble township, smashed into the side of the Graham car Mr. Graham suffered a cut on his nose and several minor bruises. Mrs. Graham had one finger badly lacerated and was taken to the Adams County Memorial hospital ast night, where it was dressed. The Graham car was partly wrecked and was towed to this city. The Werllng Car was not damaged and none of the occupants were injured. Three Decatur cars slid into ditches off the paved road between Rockford and Celina. Ohio, Sunday, No one was seriously injured and none of the cars were badly damaged. Omar Peterson was injured on the ■cement road east of this city Saturday night when he drove his motorcycle into a surrey rig in which the William Cook family was driving The rig was partly demolished and the horse was knocked to the pavement, but none of the occupants of the surref were injured. Peterson was thrown off his machine and It was wrecked. When peop e got to the scene of the accident, Peterson was unconscious. He was the only person injured in the smash-up, and was hurried to this city, where medical aid was rendered. He is able to be around today, but he was badly bruised about the head and back. Several other accidents marred the holiday yesterday and the weekend, but none of them were serious.

Return From Trip To Los Angeles, California Mrs. Dynols Schmitt and son, Simeon, have returned from a six weeks' trip to Ixxs Angeles. California, where they visited with Mr and Mrs Aloysius Schmitt. The trip was greatly enjoyed and was the first trip 01 Mrs. Schmitt and son to the coast. Simeon Schmitt wil leave this week for Mt. St. Marys Seminary, near Cincinnati, Ohio, to resume nts studies for the priesthood. o 'PHONE COMPANY HOLDS ELECTION Old Directors And Officers Re-elected At Meeting Monday Evening The thirty-second annual election of directors and officers of the Citizens Telephone company, of this city, was held Monday n'ght in the company's office on Monroe street, the old directors and officers being re-elected. Herman F. Ehinger was re-elected secretary and general manager of the company. The other directors and officers are: Leo Yager, president: Sam E. Hite, vice-president: Charles J Voglewede, treasurer, and Clarence E. Bell. The Citizens Telephone company has enjoyed a growing year, marked by a continuance of the company's policy to give good service and at the same time to give the patrons new and better equipment. Beginning in 1894, the Citizens Telephone company had only 52 subscribers, while today the number of patrons totals 2,600. Beside the office and general exchange in this city, ’he company has exchanges at Berne, Monroe and Linn Grove, with rural conections throughout the county and ample toll service to any part of the country. More than a year ago, the new central energy telephone system was installed in this city and now a crew of eight men are busy at work improving and installing new rural lines at Decatur. Berne, Monroe and L'nn Grove. Mr. Yager has been president of the company for several years and the members of the board of directors is composed of several of the best known and successful business men and. manufacturers in the city. o Auto Ditched Bv Fresh Gravel; Young Girl Killed Crawfordsville, Ind., Sept. 8. —(United Press) —-Miss Patricia Byrne, 18. of Chicago, was It'l'ed when an av.to went into a ditch near here last night after striking a stretch of fresh gravel. Four other occupants of the car were hurt, none seriously. o John L. Butsch, Famous Surgeon, Dies Monday Brazil, Ind., Sept. B—(United8 —(United Press) —John L Butsch. 47, famous surgeon died here yesterday after a year’s illness at the home of his father-in-law, W. S. Carpenter. Hr was formerly a member of the faculty of the University of Buffalo and was the first surgeon in the United States to receive the degree of doctor of philosophy in surgery.

Woman's Club Os Decatur Endorses Gene Stratton Porter Memorial Move Organization Passes Resolution Endorsing Campaign To Eree Suitable Memorial To Ada ms County’s Most Distinguished Writer; Pledges Support To Other Clubs And Organiza'ions Backing Plan; Work Os The Late Author Is Lauded In Resolution; Her Inspiration And Earnest Appeal Is Appreciated.

The Woman's Club of Decatur, through the president, Mrs. John Parrishl and a committee apointed to cooperate with the committees from other organizations regarding the acquiring and dedication of asuitable memorial, including Mrs. C. E. Ball, Mrs Charles Knapp, Mrs. Dore Erwin, Mrs. Lee Walters, Mrs. Frank Downs, and Mrs. John Tyndall, at a meeting held Friday evening, passed the following endorsement favoring the campaign to erecte a Gene Stratton-Porter memorial In Adams county, ano favoring the change of the name of the State road No. 21. made familiar by her writings, to that of Limberlost Trail. "The Woman's Department C’ub of Decatur desires to add its hearty endorsement to those of the RotaryClub and the teachers for the erection of a memorial, commemorating the beauty of the life and work of

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BEGIN PROBE OF CHARGES MADE BY COLONEL MICHELL War Department Starts investigation; Court Martial Expected NEW CHARGES } MADE U.S. Senator King, Os IL. Raps Control Os U. S Navy Today Washington, Sept. B.—(Uaiied Press) —The war department today officially began an investigation of the charges of incompetence and criminal negligence made by Colonel William Mitchell, former assistant chief of the air service against the war and :avy departments. Major General John J. Hines, chief of staff, instructed Major General EH A. Melmick, inspector general of .he army, to obtain from Mitchell confirmation or denial of his printed statement. General Melmick, following the investigation, will make recommendations to Acting Secretary of War Davis on action to be taken against Mitchel). Though depaitment officials declined to comment on tae case cOu-., it is understod that couitmartiai trial of Mitchell on charges of inaubord.n ation is inevitable. By Paui k. MaUon, <U. P. Staff Correspondent) Washington, Sept. 8. — (United Press.) — The navy department Is under “bureaucratic control" which is endangering tue saiciy ol cue uavy. Senator King, Utah, democrat, caa g ed today in anaounc.ug tue o-c.ui, of his resolution call.ng for cong.es.--ional invest.gation of the and other naval disasters. King's resolution will go into the ?entire question of aircraft construction with a view—similar to that ot Colonel William Mitchell —of eliminating construction of dirigibles. — o HOSPITAL NOTES Mrs. Mathias Coffee, of South Third street, was admitted to the Adams County Memorial Hosp.ial Saturday night, where she will receive m.dacal treatment. Mrs. Zella Ainsworth, of Wren, 0., underwent an emmergency operation at the local hospital Saturday at midnight and is getting n.cciy, Helen Teeple o. 2. No.-, street, underwent an immergency operation Sunday afternoon. Ner r> ' Attack? Couple In Car On Country Road Rockicrd, 111., Sept. 8. — (United Press.) — Escaping a posse that se’rched the Sel ls ot . .- c of the city, a negro who attaches les Kowall and Miss Anne Shuku with a hammer as they sat in a n«-’-ed car on a country road, and assaulted the 17-vc"'-c driven her escort away and knocked her senseless, had not been losu.eu up to noon today. The girl is in a serious condition.

Adams County's most distinguished writer, Gene Stratton-Porter. “We are proud of the fact that th s famous author spent so many years of her life as a resident of our county, that Decatur was the birthplace of her I only daughter, that the appeal of that picturesque region of the southern ; part of Adams county, known as the Limberlost, was so strong to this gifted woman that she made it the scene of several of her most charming books, “The Song of the Cardinal,” "The G l ”’ of The Limberlost,” “Freck'es” and others. "These warm, colorful s'ories, richly laden with the romance of fiction ' overflowing with beautiful descriptions of the Limber’ost swamps and forests of an earlier day will perpetuate the natijjre life of that reg on a Mrs. Porter knew and loved it, palpl(CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR)