Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 261, Decatur, Adams County, 4 November 1925 — Page 1

L|. XXIII. Number 261.

DEMOCRATS ELECT ENTIRE SLATE

Iwo PERSONS SERIOUSLY INJURED I WHEN AUTOMOBILESCOLIIOE AT I CROSS-ROADS NEAR THIS CITI

n Albert Baumgartner, Os j Berne, And Mrs. A. H. Whitacre, Os Jerry City, Ohio, In Critical Condition At Hospital Here; Four Others I Escape With Minor I Injuries. Al l'll CARS WRECKED IB Seriously injured: Il ALBERT BAUMGARTNER. | E rne. fractured skull and other in- || MRS. A H. WHITACRE, Jerry Ohio, broken collar bone, brokarm. probably internal injuries. || Slightly injured: II Crist Weber, Berne, minor bruis- || A. H. Whitacre, Jerry City, Ohio. ■Bruises and cuts. II A son of Mr. and Mrs. Whitacre. Wjjlight bruises. II Miiss Ethel Jones. Fountain City, ■tuts and bruises. BULLETIN I Albert Baumgartner, of Berne, ■who was injured in an automobile ■collision last night near Decatur, still unconscious at 3 o'clock ■this afternoon. He suffered a ■fractured skull and it is doubtful ■ls he will recover. Mrs. A. M. ■Whitacre, also injured in the ac■cident is reported slightly im■Two people tire in a serious eondition at the Adams count’ hospital and tour others were less seriously hurt A the result of a collision of M'o automobiles at a crossHzkls. eight miles southwest of D utur. at about 5:30 o’clock ■st night. ■Albert Baumgartner, of Berne, stif■reil a fractured skull and his con|w.ion today was reported as very Mrs, A. H. Whitacre, of City, Ohio, suffered a broken ■Blltir bone, several broken ribs and ■robahty internal injuries. Crist er. of Berne, the other occupant « the Ruamgartner car, Mr. A. FT. a son and Miss Ethel other occupants of the Ohio ca received minor scratches and ■■gut injuries. Meet At Cross-Roads ■The Baumgartner ear was coming •ward this city on a road known as •e short cut road from Berne, which Sti'ies the stat road one mile north Monroe near the Pennsylvania •o-r-iDR. The other car was go'i-K ■est toward Bluffton. The Whitt, who live at Jerry City, were ■pin? to Marion, Tnd.. for a visit. ■ (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) FOUR KILLED IN IELECTISN FIGHTS Quarrels Over Elections Re- | suit In Death For Four Kentuckians Ky., Nov. 4—Four Ken■ckians were killed in election |®U;irrels last night, according to re■brts received here today. ■William Gilbert and a man named Mu pies were said to have engaged in a duel at Highsplint, 18 miles worth of Harlan, and fatally wounded each other. They quarreled over ■be municipal election, reports said. ■ One man was slain and four Wounded in an election fight at ■astin station, near Whitesburg. No ■antes were-obtained ■Robert Cole, Poorfolk, was shot and killed by Robert Davids pan. Line Fork, near Harlan, in an elec■Uon row, reports said.

DECATUR DA ILV DEMOCRAT

Farmer Objects To Being Tried On Friday, 13th Columbus, lud.. Nov. 4 Dillard Beatty, Wayne township farmer. Is protesting against the court setting the case in which lie is accused of violating the liquor law. tor trial on Friday. November 13. Beatty believes the double jinx will prove unlucky for h in. So far, the court has failed to heed his pleas. REPUBLICANS WIN AT BERNE Entire Ticket Elected By Republicans; Margins Range From 27-155 (Special to Daily Democrat) Berne. Nov. 4 —The Berne Republicans. running on the “Republic" ticket, made a clean sweep in the (town election held here Tuesday, electing the three counciimen and the clerk-treasurer. The majorities ranged from 27 votes to 155 votes. The closest fight was in the race for councilman of the third ward, where Albert Sprunger defeated Werner B. Lehman, of the Citizens’ ticket, by a margin of 27 votes. There were many ‘Split”-Tirket’ — - Owing to the fact that the two| major parties failed to hold a prim-1 ary election last spring, it was necessary for them to nominate their I candidates in convention and give, their party in a different name. The | i republicans choose the name of Republic and the Democrats selected I the name of Citizens. Following is| the result of the election: Councilman First Ward Amos Snyder (R) 376: Chester Michaud (C), 223. Councilman Second Ward L. L. Yager (R), 370; Isaac Colvard (C), 215. Councilman Third Ward Albert Sprunger (R). 318: IVerner B. Lehman (C). 291. Clerk-T reasurer Fred Kamholtz (R), 365; David Stauffer, (C), 238 STATE TO REST ITS CASE SOON Prosecution To Finish Case Against Stephenson Today Or Thursday Noblesville, Ind., Nov. 4—(United Press)—The state today rapidly wove together its final strands of evidence In the web of testimony thrown about D. C. Stephenson. Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry, charged with the murder of Madge Oberholtzer. Prosecutor Remy Indicated he would call his final witnesses late today or early Thursday. Some of the -witnesses Remy had expected to place on the stand during presentation of his case, will be saved for rebuttal testimony just before th" case goes to the jury. Further evidence of medical experts which the state claimed would show that blood poisoning front her wounds caused Miss Oberholtzer's death was brought out today. o History Text Book Is Ready For Distribution Clifton Striker, county superintendent of schools, announced today that the Woodburn and Moran history text book for the fourth grade pupils may be procured at the book stores now. The text book was not finished by the printers when school opened and pamphlets, containing the first few chapters, were distributed to the schools.

Winners In Decatur’s City Election Tuesday ■ru hlThI ■•Uh dOi MBBBB|aF. MRS. L. M. MAGLEY GEORGE KRICK MRS. C. KAUFFMAN Herewith are presented likenesses of George M. Krick, who was elected mayor of Decatur in the election Tuesday; Mrs. L M. Magley. who was elected city treasurer; and Mis. Catherine Kauffman, was re-elected city clerk.

Anti-Saloon League To Open Convention Chicago. Nov. 4—(United Press) — The National Biennial Convention of the Anti-Saloon league of America opens here tomorrow to devise ways and means to "finish the prohibit'on job and eradicate the lawless element, breeding disrespect for the laws of l the cmlntry by refusing to comply ] with prohibition.” Approximately 2,000 members of the; league and their supporters, inchid-1 , ing high federal officers, senators, con-] gressmen. governors and others high | ■ in public affairs, will attend. The liquor and brewery interests, constitute the principal menace to the ; ' prohibition law. the league holuds. ELEPHANT ROCK IS HEINO MOVED Boulder For Memorial To Mrs. Porter, Is Being Brought To Decatur I The work of moving Elephant Rock from the bed of the St. Marys river southeast of Decatur to this city, where it will be placed in the conit house yard and dedicated to the memoory of Gene Stratton-Porter. Adams county's famous authoress, has been started. The huge boulder has been removed from the river bed and is fifteen or twenty feet from the edge of the water. A. M. Meades, contractor, of Convoy. Ohio, who has taken the contract for moving the rock to this city, has been working at the task since Monday. The boulder was removed to the edge ' of the water by Monday evening and was fifteen feet out on the bank Tuesday ev. ,iing. Mr. Meades stated that he hoped to have the rock moved twenty feet from the river's edge by this everting. It will be moved out to dry ground and placed upon heavy timbers, where it will be left until the ground is frozen solid and the base upon which it will be mounted here has been constructed. The boulder measures 10 feet by 10 feet by S 1-2 feet, and its circumference measures 29 feet. Its weight is estimated at about fifty tons. The rock was moved to the edge of the water by means of a twelve-strand cable and several teams of horses. The rock will be placed in the midd e of the southeast section of the j court house lawn. A large concrete! base will be constructed and the rock placed on that. There will be one or two steps lead'ng up to the boulder. A bronze tablet will be pjaced on the] rock, bearing Mrs. Porter’s name and a proper inscription. —— — o Artis Votaw Dies At Hastings, Nebraska Word has been received here by friends of the death of Artis Votaw.' granddaughter of the late Quincy Dailey, who was a resident of this community. Miss Votaw died at her home in Hastings, Nebraska. Wednesday nighU Funeral services will be held at Kankakee, 111., Saturday. |

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, November 4, 1925.

ELKS TO HAVE RABBIT SUPPER Lodge Members To Enjoy ’ Feed At Home Tonight Following Meeting I “We’ve got enough rabbits to feed ' every Elk in Decatur.” I This was the statement made by I Fred T. Schurger this morning when he announced that the annual rabbit ' supper of the Decatur B. P. O. Elks would be held at the Elks home in this city tonight. Raymond J. Harting and David ,1. Hensley hav P been appomted on the special committee to provide the refreshments to go with the rabbits and they have promised to have plenty of eats for all . those who attend tonight's festivities. The supper will be held immediately after the regular meetin garni initiation of the lodge at 7:30 o'clock tonight. and all members of the Decatur lodge are invited to attend. All candidates that have been notified are to ] report at the Elks home at 7:30. There 1 will be plenty to eat, accord’ng to present plans. A regular business session and initiation of the lodge will be held first and then all members will retire to the dining room wheer the supper will be served. The supper wa« pastponed from last Wednesday night, due to the .death of Charles S. Niblick, treasurer and charter member of the local lodge. The rabbits were captured by a committee of local Elks who hunted the woods of Adams county on two different occasions. 0 Tax Board Members Try To Evade .Jail Terms I Indianapolis. Nov. 4 —Members of the state board of tax commissioners conferred today with the attorney general over measures to defend themselves against possible jail sentences at Rochester. The three members of the board are under order to appear in the Fulton county court for contempt of court. The men summoned are J. W. Brown, chairman and Phillip Zuercher and William Hough, members of the hoard. The contempt citation resulted from a mandate issued to the county auditor by the board to compel him to put a 20 percent tax levy in Fulton . county. Columbus Man Believes In The “Golden Rule’’ | Columbus, Ind., Nov. 4 — Harry Thomas. Brown county lumberman, believes in practicing the "Golden Rule." Recently he signed a bond for SSOO for the release of Lillert Ismg. 21. who Is alleged to have forged Thomas's name to a check for $144.50. Weather Rain tonight and Thursday; warmer In east and south portions tonight. Colder in west and central portions | Thursday.

Sen. Robinson To Helo Dedicate Masonic Home Greencastle. Ind., Nov. 4 United .States Senator {Arthur Robinson, a thirty-third degree Mason, will be the principal speaker al the ceremonies in connection with the dedication of | the new Masonic Temple here November 12. In addition to Senator Robinson, former Governor Winfield T. Durbin, will speak. Delegations from Masonic lodges at | Indianapolis. Terre Haute. Crawfords- . ville. Brazil and Bloomington will attend the services. The temple was erected at a cost of $75,000. GENEVA VOTERS DIVIDE HONORS Republicans Elect Councilmen {Democrats Name Clerk and Treasurer (Special To Daily Democrat) Geneva. Nov. 4-The republicans ami democrats divided honors in the town election hold here Tuesday, the former electing the two councilmen and the latter electing the clerk and the treasurer. A total of 382 votes were cast. The reg stered vote of the town is about 500. A misunderstanding occurred regarding the republican candidate for the office of town clerk. Cornelius Schaffer was nominated for the office at the time the nominating convention was held, but later be withdrew from the race, saying he would not be a candidaie. I’rbell Hull was then chosen to make the race for town clerk, but it seems that the change was not properly recorded and the name of Mr. Schaffer was placed on the ballots. K. S. Choemaker. democrat, received 252 votes while 199 votes were cast for Mr. Schaffer. The present councilman from the first ward holds his seat until the next election. The result of the elect'on is as follows: Town Clerk K. S. Shoemaker (D). 252: Schaffer (R), 109. Town Treasurer 7. B. Gaukers. (D), 228: E. H. Shepherd (R). 125. Councilman Second Ward J. M. Wells (R). 250; M. E. Hutton, (D). 111. Councilman Third Ward L. L. Neal (R), 242; Gee Green ID, 116. o Doilinufs Co. Officials Fail To Get New Trial Columbus. 0.. Nov. 4 —William G. Benham, and Dwight L. Harrison, former officials of the R. L. Bollings company, lost their motion for new trial here today. Both men were convicted of using the mails to defraud in connection with stock sales. Federal Judge Hickenlooper, sentenced Benham to eleven years and fined him $4,000. Harrison was not fined but sentenced to six years.

GEORGE KRICK ELECTED MAYOR OF DECATUR; OFFICERS NAMED IN MANY OTHER CITIES TUESDAY

Republicans Elect Mayor In Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Evansville and Terre Haute; Democrats Win In South Bend, Logansport, Marion, Ne w York. Bluffton A n d Portland. — MANY ISSUES DECIDED 'U P S* n ff ’«n ♦ I After weeks of wrestling with issues ran" inf from nrohibition and the Ku Kltix Klan to the prude crossing evil and crime waves, the American electorate emerged in manv states today from heated off-year elections. The greatest variety of issues. the largest vote and perban® tbo most important results i the selections in New I Vork Citv and the Empire state. I There, apparently, the greatest step | yet taken to elminate the grade crossI ing evil has been voted by the peo- | pie. With four thousand dangerous | crossings, the citizens, on the face j of nearly complete returns, have authorized a loan of $301),000,000 to wipe out immediately these intersections of death. In several scattered localises the I Kn Klux Klan issue entered the lists | only to he whacked soundly on the head in a majority of cases by the voters. John W. Smith, mayor of Detroit, was re-elected over Charles Bowles, klan candidate, after sweeping several klan strongholds. Henry Ford was for Smith. Buffalo's mayor. Frank Schwab, democrat, routed Rosa Graves, who whether rightly or not. had been reported pro-klan. Duvall Beats Myers. Indianapolis. Nov. 4. — (United Press.) —With returns from all Indiana’s 93 municipalities practically complete, republican politicians today wore claiming a substantial victory in the state. John Duvall, republican, was elected mayor of Indianapolis over Walter Myers, democrat, by an unofficial maI jority ,of 8.969. Returns from the I city's 225 precincts, unofficially tabulated. gave Duvall 52,260 and Myers 43.240 The republicans apparently held their own in the majority of the cities throughout the state in addition to breaking through in several normally (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) o MONROE ELECTS NEW TRUSTEES Independent's Win Three Seat«: Citizens’ Elect Clerk-Treasurer (Special to Daily Democrat) Monroe. Nov. 4 The present town trustees, running for re-election on the Citizens' ticket, were defeated by the candidates on the Independent ticket, in the town election held Tuesday. The Citizens’ ticket, was composed of tlie older men of the town, while the younger men were candidates on the Independent ticket. Z. O. Lewellen, running on the Citizens’ ticket, defeated S. C. Sanders, on the Independent ticket, in the race for clerk and treasurer The vote was: Lewellen. 91; Sanders. 81. , The vote fur trustees was as foli lows: Trustee First Ward Otis Hocker. (I), 104: ; Carles W. Merryman. (C), 66. i Trustee Second Ward Ervin Stucky. (I), 106; M. Forest Andrews. (C), 66. I Trustee Third Ward Homer Winteregg, (I), 116; Samuel J. Martz, (C), 55.

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Krick Has Majority Os 101 Votes In Mayoralty Race Here; Contests For Council Seats Close In Two Wards; Mrs. Malley Piles Up The Largest Majority. LARGE VOTE IS CAST OFFICERS ELECT Mayor—George M. Krick. Clerk—Catherine Kauffman. Treasurer—Luella Mag'ey. ' Councilman— Fred Ashbaucher. George Miller, Fred Linn, Joe Hunter, O. L. Vance. George M. Krick, for mayor, pnd the entire democratic ticket. swept into office in Decatur, as a result of Tuesday's election. but af’er a contes* close encu«ht to Five the candidates and ‘heir friends some thrills. Eveidentlv the campaign, while nuiet. was a thorough one for *h«* *otal vo*e cast was about 2 5(10. Mr. Krick won hv a maiority of 101. the vote being 1.261 for Krick, and 1.160 for Avon Burl., his rcuublican opponent. Mrs. Magley. candidate for treasurer had a ma’oritv over Mrs. Laura Crill of 690 while for councilmen-at-large George Miller received 605 maiority and A. R. Ashbaucher 579. Several Close Races In the first ward. Fred Linn received a maioritv of 83 over Frank Butler, carrying prec'nct A by 61 and nrecinct Bby 22. In the second ward, Joe Hunter showed speed by carrying both precincts over .1. L. Kocher, incumbent, carrying precinct A by five, and B bv St. O. 1.. Vance was an easy winner in the third ward ■over F. W. Downs, carrying precinct A by 135 and B by 96 for a total of 231. The election was orderly, but the workers were busy and it was evident early in the day that a real contest was in progress. The workers did not let up until the clock struck s ! x and every voter had been checked off Burk Carries Two Precincts. First returns came from second ward X. nt 7:4" o'clock anil gave the democratic candidates a nice lead. Krick carrying it by 64. First B was next then Third A lin'd B and Mr. Krick was the w’nner tn each of these. Mr. Burk carried two precincts, sec(CONTINTTED ON PAGE THREE) COUNCIL HOLDS REGULAR SESSION Considerable Business Is Transacted Bv Citv Dads Tuesday Evening Results from Tuesday's election .did not interfere with the holding of I the regular council meeting last evening and for an hour a busy session was held, all councilmen being present and Mayor H. M. DeVoss, presiding. ( Contract with Monroe The contract with the town of Monroe and the City of Decatur for the furnishing of electric current to tile Monroe Light and Power com pany was reported by the electric light committee and approved. The Monroe company will pay the City Light and Power company 5 cents (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR)