Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 283, Decatur, Adams County, 1 December 1925 — Page 1

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SVEN NATIONS OF EUROPE SIGN LOCARNO PACTS Action Constitutes Greatest •cace Move In History Os Old World Krmer warring I nations reunited d’ I*. Staff Correspondent > gtjjulini Deq. 1 — The Locarno KW"i"'' in «<‘‘ ,,rl, y i* acts wpn ’ B,*ne- ni' H of seven nations, assent W‘i in a room of the Eafi'gn office and affixed their to a series of documents bindji,* western Europe to keep peace. Th, signing ceremony constituted the greatest voluntary p)>ace move fnlhe history of the old world; th p beginning of a new post ■ «ir phase in the relations among ■ former warring nations and sigSMlized the official no-entry ot Ger- . mAiv into the European concert of nations after eleven years absence. SSptic next step toward making pea< e inlead of war reign in Europe Is to be a disarmament con Jim e 4 preparations for which are ' niv being considered under league of nations auspices. Monday's ceremony occurred within S||lr.-' ption hall unused for many K, but polished and furnished anew for this historic gathering An han before the signing, throngs Sfimbled in the vicinity of the ftßfeign office to cheer the delegates but were driven oft by the police. It was 11:21 a.m when the signing of *M security pact Itself started. This tap! four minutes but the whole ceremany, for all pacts, required 72 Snutes. Hbnee the great room had tilled Sih statesmen and journalists of nations, Sir Cecil Hurst, the office’s legal adviser, opened (Jgj proceedings with routine details credentials and as to slight textual changes in the original <Kt% Foreign Secretary Chamber-SSfii-now Sir Austen by virtue of S».eht ot the Garter honors confired upon him by the king for his ‘ rno achievements — proposed ttat the signing proceed. usual diplomatic custom of gjg' ng according to alphabetical (in French) was followed. Germany — “allemagne" in fiICOXTIXI ED OX I’AfiK THREE) —» — O Brater Taken To State Jtefonnatory to Begin Term ■Noblesville, Ind.. Dec. 1 (United Pr „) Edward Prater. HI year-old tarn it, was to be taken today io the Mate reformatory at Pendleton to M*r>.> a sentence of two to twenty-one wars. ■Prater pleaded guilty to maitsiaugb ft" for killing Forest Van Devers, ■ttreet car conductor, in a holdup ATTENDS BOYS I WORK MEETING M. F. Worthman Is Delegate | To Annual Conference At Chicago This Week IM. F. Worthman, superintendent the city schools, is in Chicago ending the Second Annual Interjljmational Boys Work. coiiterem-e Swhieh is being held at the Edgewater Bfceaeh hotel Mr. Worth man will fiyepresent Decatur at the conference, ■fieiiig a delegate from a local club. I The conference opened Monday Semi will be in session until WednesSday evening. The conference is held gin the interest of the American Boy fiund is sponsored by Rotary, Kiwanis fiand Lion clubs and other organizaJpions carrying on Boy's Work. I Mr. Worthman was elected to atBtend the conference so that he might ■obtain information and suggestions |of benefit to the community and ■assist in carrying out a program in ■the interest of the boy. f Several ot the foremost boys workfiers in 'the country and speakers of Hnational prominence are on the profigram and the session promises to be ■ one of the most interesting ever ■held. Mr. Worthman will return “home Wednesday night

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Advertising Association To Hold Luncheon Tonight Members of the Decatur Advertising association are Invited to attend a 1 luncheon to be given tit the Decatur Industrial rooms tn (J.if, o'clock this evening. The eats arc free. Following the Hindu on, an Important business session will be held, iltirlni which subjects of interest to the members will be discussed. The officer.-: of the association Invite every member io attend and urge the members to participate in the discussions which will come up. MABE DIRECTOR IN LOAN COMPANY John W. Tyndall Elected Director of Provident Building And Loan Ass n. John W. Tyndall, newly elected president of the Old Adams County bank, last evening was elected a member of the board of directors of the Provident Building and Loan Association, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late ('. S. Niblick. The company is moving along nicely, ga'ning a few members each week. ,\nd already has financed the building or remodelling of a number of homes in this city. The company hopes that every citizen will become a member, as the company is organized to benefit the community by encouraging the building of new homes ami assisting to finance those who desire to build. The by-laws were amended slightly last evening and approved and printed copies will soon be ready for distribution to the members. The directors will meet hereafter on each Monday evening instead of Thursday. AL VOLMER IS TOLEDO OFFICIAL

Toledo News-Bee Carries Feature Article About Former Decatur Man In a feature article, the Toledo News-Bee, of Toledo, Ohio, comments on Al Volmer, former Decatur man, who was re-elected councilman from the Seventh ward. Toledo, last month. The article is as follows: “Thirteen years of service in positions where he has been in constant contact with the public has made for Al Volmer the host of friends who a .sure his election and re-election as councilman in the Seventh ward. “There are few residents of the downtown ward which Volmer represents who haven't a personal acquaintance with the councilman When Volmer moved to Toledo 13 years ago from Decatur. Ind., his first position was as cashier and clerk at the Hotel Secor “His success in this position prompted him to enter 'the billiard business with a large establishment at, 1113 Adams street. Volmer has been in business at this location for the last 11 years. "Born in Decatur, March 29, 1883, Volmer obtained his education at St. Joseph's parochial school there. At the age of 15 be began to learn the cigar making' trade. He worked at the trade for 15 years. Volmer conducted his own cigar making factory for one year preceding his removal to Toledo. • “Volmer is a dyed-in-the-wool boxing, baseball and football fan. When not attending to his official or private business he is almost, certain to bo at some kind of an athletic contest. “Councilman Volmer has already served two years as representative of his ward. He will start on his third term on Jan. 1, 1926. Prior to his election to council, Volmer never aspired to any political office. In national politics, Volmer is a Republican. His home address is 1115 Adams street!" o — — Sues Tenant For Failing To Harvest Big Corn Crop Warsaw. Ind., Dec. 1. (United Press)— Charging that his tenant, Grant Myers, fa'led to harvest a large crop of corn, Dr. B. F. Kuhn, of Elkhart. has filed suit against Myers in the circuit court here He is demanding SI,OOO damages and possession of the farm near Pierceton.

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Again, th poor little kiddies of Decatur are going to have a real Christmas. This, being made possible by the Good Fellows’ Club, conducted and sponsored by the Delta Theta Tan sorority. Surely, Decatur can ah'.y support a Good Fellows' Club and it is expected that this years' contribution will ex-

OBSERVANCE IS SUCCESS Helpful Services Held At U. B. Church In Observance Os First Anniversary The observance of the first anniversary of the dedication of the United ilrethern church, held last Sunday, was highly successful. Dr. P. M. Camp, of Dayton, Ohio, preached the morning sermon, using as a text, “What Hast Thou., that thou didst not receive?" hi a clear way. Dr. Camp emphasized dependance on God. In the afternoon. Dr. Camp gave a short, address on "The Wot Id Challenge,' 'and he emphasized the importance of our life meeting tile test of times. Resides Dr. Camp's address, there were short talks by c. D. Teeple, \Y. A. Lower, W. G. Brown. Rev. Loose, and Mr. Riekel. the builder of the church. In the evening a song service, directed by John Walters, enlivened the audience, and the message of Dr. Camp on the "Spirit Filled Life,” ended a great day for the congregation A big dinner and supper were served by the women of the church. Special music was furnished by members and friends and the offerings and new pledges made all feel happy. An extensive program of church work is now planned by the local church, and the membership is united in the work.

OHIO CITY BANK ROBBERS CAOCHTi Two Men Confess To Robbing Another Bank; Descriptions Correspond Two men. believed to bo those who robbed the Ohio City State bank i at Ohio City, east of here. August 14.1 tire under arrest, according to offi-' dais of the Ohio Bankers' association I at Columbus, Ohio. The men have been described by Ohio City persons xvho saw the robbers and their finger prints correspond to those of the robbers taken at various places in the Ohio City bank, according to information received here. Gordon M- Thomas, of Salem. O„ one of the men implicated, has already started a sentence of 25 years in the Ohio prison, following his con-; session of robbing a bank at Midgeville. Charles Little, a partner, also has confessed to his part in the Midgeville robbery but has not been arraigned. Bank officials at state headquarters said yesterday afternoon that the > two men probably would not be brought to Ohio City for trial since I they had confessed to the other robi bery Thomas was taken to the state prison yesterday and it is highly probable that Littie will receive a like sentence this week and begin his sentence scon. The car taken from the two men is the same one in which the two Ohio City robbers made their escape. 0 War Veteran Accidentally Scalded To Death In Bath .— Marion. Ind, Dec. I—A verdict of accidental death was returned by the; Grant county coroner today in the! case of Albert Bishop. Fort Worth,; world war veteran, who was scalded to death at the Marion National , hospital last week. The report | showed that Bishop was suffering from paresis and was unable to step from under a shower bath in time to j prevent death. \,

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, December 1, 1925.

ceed that of the other years. To dwell upon the merit of a Good Fellows' Club, perhaps to some of you, is a waste of time, but then to many is not known just how much happiness this Club brings into many homes right here in Decatur each Christmas. The most convincing proof that the club has brought joy to many kiddies.

FLOOD WATERS RECEDE Trail Os Mud And Debris Left In Miami, Florida; Damage Reaches Many Thousands. » , . — Bulletin Miami, Fla.. Dec 1. —(United Press, —Leaving behind a trail of mud and | debris. Miami* flood, which placed 'this famous winter resort under nearly two feet of water following a ter- ( rifle rainstorm Sunday night, receded today. The damage to Miami alone is ex-' | peeted to run into thousands. Ixibbies of hotels and first floors of business houses were overrun with high water , and a careful check was under way to' I estimate the losses. Hileah, a suburb of race tracks and other sporting at-1 tractions, also suffered considerably] from suspension ot business. URGE LEASING OF MUSCLE SHOALS ‘Commission Makes Report; | Government Operation is Second Choice | Washington. Dec. I.— (United Press.) —A recommendation that the project and failing that, operate it as government lease the Muscle Shoals 'a government enterpr.se. was made by the majority of the Muscle Shoals

commission whose report to the president was made public at the White House today. The minority, of the commission in a report made public at tlie same | time, held that "private leas-s ate ' indispensable." and opposed government operation under any circumstances. — —o GOV. FERGUSON i DEFIES ENEMIES I “Ma" Starts Out To Make Things Hot For Her Opponents In Texas By George McVey i U. F. Staff Correspondent t Austin, Tex., Dec. 1.- (United Press.) —Governor "Ma" Ferguson defies her opponents in the legislature ■to do their worst in their threatened move to rid Texas politics of herself and her husband, "Big Jim.'' Standing firmly on her originally > expressed opinion that .there wu,s no need of a special session for the an tiounced purpose of taking up mens ures for eradicating the hoof and ' 'mouth disease and ticks generally ('regarded as a shield behind which (COXTIXI El) OX I , A<IE TIIIIEEI o Named Deputy U.S. Marshal IndiunapoHs, Dee. 1 —United Pi ess) -George Anthony, Terre Haute, today was apolnted a deputy United States marshal by Linus P. Meredith, i U. S. marshal of Indiana. Weather Mostly fair tonight and Wednesday; I rising temperature Wednesday.

Is the report of the work done last year and it is herewith published in order that yon may know just how the money was spent: laist year 119 children were made happy by giving them warm clothing and Santa Clau H did not forget to re- <( oxtixi r.i> ox i-xi.i: -ini«i:i:»

CANPIDATES LIST THEIB EXPENSES All Candidates In City Election Have Filed Statements With Clerk 1 All the candidates in the city election have filed their expense accounts ’with Citv Clerk Catherine Kauffman. John Schnitz. republican candidate for councilman at large being the I only candidate who did not spend a cent in the race for office.. The expense accounts were small the larg--1 est being that of George Krick, | democrat, who was elected mayor. He spent $51.96 in his race. The republican candidates had expenses as follows. Avon Burk, $25; Laura Et Crill, $4.50; James L. Kocher. $7 50; Frank Butler, $8.50; Frank I Downs. $12.50; W. E. Moon, sll- - democratic candidates filed expense accounts as follows. Catherine Kauffman, sl2 50; Luella Magley. $10.50; Joseph A. Hunter. sl4; H. F Linn, $11; A. R. Ashbaucher, sl7; George Miller. 422; O. L. Vance, $4.50. Today was the last day to file the accounts Candidates of both parties donated to the treasurers of the city central campaign fund, the donations ranging from $5 to $25. Reports of the treasurers were not filed up to noon today. S. J. HAIN BUYS STORE BUILBINB A. 1). And D. M, Hunsicker Sell Building Located On Monroe Street A business deal was closed at noon today whereby S. .1. Hain, owner of the West End Market, purchased the building owned by A. D. and D M. Hunsicker, located on Monroe street, 'n this city. Possession will be given at once and Mr. Hain stated today that he would offer the building for rent after some repairs and remodeling have been done. The building was formerly occupied by the Decatur Fruit company, owned by A. I). Hunsicker. The building is a two-story brick building and is prominently located in Hie business section on Monroe street. o ,I Republicans Decide To Accept Sen. La Follette Bulletin ! Washington, Dec. 1. — (United i Press) —Senator Robert M. laifollette, fjr., wit) lie invited to the republican i senate caucus and will share party 'committee assignments unless lie re--1 fuses to lie recognized as a republican. Senator Jim Watson. Indiana, said .it the white house today. ■ ! Watson, who is chairman of the senlate committee on committees ami as- ' sistant senate republican leader, said tliat in connection witli Gerald Nye, appointed senator from North Dakota, a legal question must first be answered. — (>. Alcohol Fumes From Auto Radiator Catch On Fire E khart. Ind , Dec 1 (United Press) —Arthur Totfsley today is recover ng from severe burns sustained when alcohol fumes from the radiator of his , automobile ignited as he struck :i ; match to determine the amount of water in the car.

"One Arm" Wolfe’s Brother Kaising Money For Appeal Muncie, Ind.. Dee. i. — (United, Press) An appeal to the supreme' court of Indiana will be taken in the] !ease of Charles “One Arm" Wolfe,: convicted of the murder of lien Hance ami liis wife, if his brother is HUceesstin in raising the funds. John D'N'.al.' his attorney, sai dtoday. A motion for a new trial is to lafiled aoon ami if this is overruled the case will be placed in the supreme court, ii is said. MAJOR GRAVES IS CHALLENGED Counsel For Col. Mitchell Fail, However, To Throw Major Oft Jury < I’. P. Stuff (’or'^Mimndent) Washington. Dec. 1- After a heated exchange of words in the Mit'-hell court-martial. Representative Frank Reid. Mitchell's lawyer, today challenged the right of the Major General William 8. Graves to sit further as a member of the jury of generals. The court refused to accept Reid's challenge anil announced that Graves would continue to sit as a. member. i “I hereby challenge General Graves to sit longer as a member of this court.' Reid said, “for the reason that his actions while on this court shows that, he is not impartial and that he has repeatedly interfered by his conduct with my examination of witnesses and that in justice and fairness to the accused. General Graves should no longer be permitted to sit as a member of this court. | “I therefore, insist on my right to challenge him." CHAMPION CALF IS FED BY GIRL Ten - Year - Old Girl Owns Grand Champion Os International Stock Show By Bert Demby (U. )•. Staff Correspondent) Chicago. Dee. 1. (United Press) — Back along about the first of the year. | a little Ul-year-old red haired farmer girl near Aledo, 111., appropriated unto herself a little black calf. At the time there wasn't anything I unusual about the calf. He was about seven months old, an Aberdeen Angus, and looked just about like a couple of other calves, who roamed around with him on the same farm. But this little "read head” began giving him pi rsonal attention In the matter of feeding, and she began to apply the feminine art of beautifying things. It wasn't long until the calf began to show signs of responding to the touches of his little mistress. He began to broaden out, become more shapely, his hair got slicker and black er,, if possible, and he added weight rapidly. Yesterday that little red haired girl whose name is Pauline Brown, stood by the side of that calf and watched them pin u ribbon on him that is emblematic of a grand ehaiqpmn ot the international livestock show, the highest honor that the calf can receive. Pauline, barely eligible to compete, (the age limit reiiuires the contestant to be 10) was just about the most elated person around the show. When asked how she did it, her reply was: “Oh, I just fed him some corn 'll some oats 'n some hay 'n I fed him | some molasses feed 'n couree I gave him some other things too. An' li shined him lip and * ver'thlng ever'j once in H while.” Pauline's feeding was evidently of th ' right kind for the calf gained (>55, pounds durfug Hie time he was under (COXTIX'I D-;i» OX I’AtiE TIIIU4B) y.— Sheriffs To Discuss Bank Protective Plans Indianapolis, Dec. 1.- (United ( Pressi--Serious consideration to the business of capturing or killing bank bandits will be given sheriffs of the 92 counties of Indiana and state bank ers at a meeting here in January, it ' was announced today. The sbetiffs will be culled in to| discuss protective meusores with the bankers at the midwinter meeting of the Indiana Bankers' association which opens January 20, z

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MINE OPERATORS i ARE SCORED FOR REJECTING PLAN Gov. Pinchot Says Operators Have Declared lor War In Shunning Peace MINERS MEET TO DISCUSS REJECTION ... Dubois. Pa.. Dec. I.— (United Press.)—The action of the anthracite operators in turning down his proposal for a settle'ment of the strike was cnaractl erized as a declaration of war b.v Governor Pinchot when he arrived here today. "Operators not only have shunned industrial peace, they have declared tor war,” he said. Harrisburg. Pa., Dec. 1. (Un'tcd Ptess.)--In hup? of receiving some word fro.m Governor Pinchot. John 1. Lewis sind the full stale committee of the anthracite miners are remaining here and will probably meet some time tofiay to discuss the rejection by the operators of Governor Pini chot’s plan for peace in the hard coal fields. Iz>wis, in a statement, scared the operators for the'r action, saying their letter contained "not a single new thought or suggestion" and that ";m outraged public must now make known its desires in order to change the arrogant attitude of the operators ' Philadelphia, Pa., Dec I—With1 —With the flat reje-Hon of Governor Ph>chot's proposal", for suspension of (be anthracite stilke by the oneralois' (ommittee yesterday, indefinite prolongation of Hie coal strike was predicted by c ml men here today. 'The mine ci'erators seek hi set tlement of the present suspension some form < t long term w-irking agreement." 51ajor W W. Inglis, chqlrman of the operators negHk'ting eommitteo, said in explaining ti-.e operators’ rejee.irn of the Pinchot plan of settlenont. "That will enable them to reasonably guarantee a supply of anthracite at a fair price to their custom- is for .some time to come. It is the resiro lof tin operators to sell their coal, rot to dispute continually with their ' labor.” ! In rejecting the proposal ot Governor I'inchot which provide :■ modi(lovriM Ei> ox I’Mti: TlliiEi-D — o Tropical Gale Lashes West Coast Os Florida Bulletin Tamtia. Flu.. Dee. 1. (I'ldted Press) A tropical gale roaring along in the wake of the most severe ruinstorm in the history of the state, lashed the west coast of Florida (luring the light, causing heavy damage and some loss of life. Five are known to have been killed. S. S. CONVENTION AT BERNE SUNDAY Monroe Township Sunday Schools To Meet At Missionary Church The annual Monroe township Sunday school convention will be held at the Missionary church in Berm- next i Smlay afternoon. Dect tuber 11 The proigratn will begin at 2 o'clock. During | the bus'iiesH session, officers for the iensuing year will be elected. E, i Biet ie. of Berne, is president of the association at present. Addresses will be delivered by Homer N'etderbanser and the Rev. Giant Whtlenuck. of Mon roe. Following is tin- program for the convention: Opening Song Service, led by M. E. Stauffer. Devolionals- Rev. P, R. Schroeder, I Berm-. ’ Music— Reformed Church. Berne. Address "The Essential Qualifications of a Successful S S. Teat tier”—Hojner Neiderhauser. Music— Mtsionary Church. Bertie. I Address - 'The Visible and the Invisible Work of the Sunday School” —Rev. Grunt WhUenack. Monroe. . Offering. I Report of Nominating Committee. i Congregational Song. Benediction.