Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 9, Decatur, Adams County, 11 January 1926 — Page 1

Vol. XXIV. Number Nine.

FARM RELIEF TAKEN UP BY CONGRESS

hundreds join in OPENING OF REVIVALS HERE Opening Services Os Simultaneous Campaign Prove Successful TOT AL ATTENDANCE ESTIMATED AT 1,650 i Songs, prayers and earnest, straight-forward sermons marked the opening of the two weeks’ simultaneous revival services in seven Decatur churches yesterday. Hundreds of people from Decatur and this community’ joined yesterday in the opening of what is predicted to be the largest and most successful cooperative revival ever held here. Pastore at the Methodist, Christian. Evangelical, Reformed, Presbyterian, United Brethren and Baptist churches delivered sermons on "The Christian Home," at the opeing services Sunday morning. The Chirstian home of today was compared and contrasted with the Christian home of other eras. Special music, pagentry, prayer and singing marked the openings. Every night, except Saturday, for two weeks, the spirit of religion will rule Decatur, especially at the seven cooperating churches, where the pastors have been working hard for several months to make the coming two weeks a great religious success. Several of the churches will have special choir leaders, preachers and other features to add to the success of the meetings. It is estimated that l,f>r.O people attended church yesterday at the seven churches. Tonight's meetings start 7:30 o'clock and all persons are asked to bo prompt in their attendance. Christian Church The Christian church opened the Simultaneous meetings with a spirited attendance. The pastor, the Rev. H. W. Thompson, said in part: “A man cannot stuff his sou! with the husks of this world and have an appetite for the things of God at one and the same time. The soul, like the hody. must have some kind of sustenance. if the soul is not feeding of the things of God, be sure that if is feeding on the things of the world. Jesus said, “1 am the bread of life,” again “whosoever drinkelh of the water that 1 shall give him shall never thirst.” Presbyterian Church Two large and attentive crowds aided the Rev. B N. Covert in the open tf'OVTIM’En ON PAGE TWO) ITALIAN OUEEN MOTHER BURIED Military And Civilian Honors Accorded “Pear! Os Savoy” Today By Thomas B Morgan ( l . P. Staff Correspondent) Home, Jan. 11.—for the second time "ithin the span of a few weeks, an European King marched here today 1 'tough lanes of sorrowing folk, behind the casket of his mother. 1 °r Italy today burled its beloved Queen Mother, Margharita, "Pearl of av °s’’ placing the body within the allowed walls of the Pantheon to rest ” ear that of her husband. King Humbert. Military and civilian honors marked 1,1 to the tomb. Her casket rested neath the Italian tri color, carried an artillery caisson and houored by D'en like Mussolini, officers of Italy's ani| t'd forces, representatives of for8n nations—men and women alke, tentists and scholars, to say nothing great masses whose names are ins«lbed on no rolls of honor, of i, re< i tly the casket, bowed ana walked King Victor Emanuel w 6 Crown Pfface, and with? them ® ° thers or royal bloofi Streets tion ß . the funeral llne from tbe sta ’ men ° Pa “ the °n were filled with C( . vt>i aD , d women ' wh °. with heads unap * e ' came to do their last sad homSe to this regal woman.

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Youth Beats Woman Over Head During Robbery Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. IL—(United Press)—Another brutal attack on a woman by robbers was investigated by police here today. Tao young men entered the homo of Mrs. Ixmi Ryan and clubbed her over the head with a revolver and choked her until she revealed the hiding place of her money. They escaped with $35 she gave them ami efforts to trail them through the enow failed. COAT COOK DIES SUDDENLY SUNDAY Well-known Retired Farmer Found Dead In Home In This City Coat Cook, 84, well-knnwn retired farmer, died suddenly at his home on North Fifth street, this city, about 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Death was due to heart failure. Mr. Cook attended church services at the Methodist church Sunday morning and apparently was in good health During the afternoon, he sat down in a rocking chair by the stove in the living room and Mrs. Cook stepped out of the room for a few minutes. When she returned, Mr. Cook had fallen out of his chair and his lifeless body was lying on the floor. Mr. Cook had had several fainting spoils during the last few months, bits recently, he had been in better health. Coat Cook was a son of Frederick and Margaret Schafer Cook, and was born in Medina county. Ohio. February 12, 1841. Both of his parents were born in Germany. In 1852, the family moved to Washington township. Adams county, and their home became the center of the community, which was named in their honor. Cooktown. Mr. Coat Cook was married to Mary Bartling. in Decatur. September 2, 1869, fifty-six years ago last September. and a happy union was broken by Mr. Cook’s sudden death Sunday. Six children, three sone, and three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cook, and all survive. They arc Wiliam F. Cook, at home; Mrs. Ida Fisher, of Paw Paw, Michigan; Charles A. Cook, who resides on the Cook homestead in Root township; Mrs. Aurora Mann and David Cook, of Root township; and Mrs. Edith Singleton, of Albion, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs Cook moved from their farm to Decatur in 1911 and have lived here since that time. For several years, they resided at the corner of Fifth and Adams streets, whore the present high school building stands. Mr. Cook was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church of this citj< Funeral services will be held from the residence on North Fifth street, at 9:30 o'clock and from the First Methodistchurch at 10 o'clock Thurday morning. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery. . — — o —— Gov. Len Small Calls Conference Os Farmers Kankakee, 111., Jan. 11—(United Press) —Governor Ix?n Small today called a conference of Illinois farmers to meet in Chicago Friday for a discussion of the surplus corn problem. • The governor also agreed that Illinois is to be represented at the general corn conference to be held in Des Moines late this month. , - -o Hunter Pokes In Brush Pile With Butt End Os His Gun; Loses Hand Frankfort, Ind., Jan. 11. — (United Press) —A hunting acident cost Vern Hajian, 27, his right hand. Harlan poked in a brttjsh pile with the butt of his gun to dislodge a rabbit and the gun was discharged. His arm was torn off just below the elbow • o Ministerial Association To Meet Tuesday Afternoon The Ministerial Association will meet at the First Methodist church Tuesday at 1 o’clock promptly, for conference aud prayer. Every member is urged to be prompt.

COLD WAVE TO ARRIVE SOON Zero Temperature To Reach This Part Os State Tonight, Is Prediction Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 11 —(United Press —Sweeping down from the northwest, a cold wave will strike Indiana late today. The weather bureau predicted temperatures in the northern part of the state would drop to zero during the night, while in the southern I part temperatures of from 5 to 15 above are expected. Snow flurries today and tonight will accompany the drop in temperature but clear weather will prevail Tuesday, according to the forecast. The cold wave wiR follow the heaviest snow in three years which ranged from five to seven inches in central and southern Indiana. o — Seek $5,00,000 To Replace the Shenandoah Washington, Jan. 11 — (United Press)- A bill authorizing an appropriation of $5,000,000 to replace the i ditigible Shenandoah, was introduc!ed in the house today by Reprei tentative Butler. Pennsylvania republican, chairman of the naval affairs committee). o Two Alleged Bandits Slain By Patrolman Cleveland, Jan. 11 —(United Press) —Two unidentified men, believed to have been bandits, were shot to death by Patrolman Daniel Candow in a restaurant here early* today after they attempted to attack the officer. _ Candow was questioning the men as to why they were in the neighborhood when one drew a revolver. The patrolman floored the man with a left book. BEVERIDGE BOOM BEING LAUNCHED So - called New -.GoodrichLemoke Machine Starts Activity In Earnest Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 11. —(United Press) —Political circles here hummed today with the acknowledged activity of so-called New-Goodrich-Lemcke republican machine to bring ex-Senator Albert J. Beveridge into the coming primary race as an opponent to James E Watscn. Beveridge will return to Indianapolis this month horn Beverly Hills, Mass., where he is engaged in writing a book to confer with the party leaders, who desire that he make the race. It is believed practically certain today that Beveridge will make the race if his advisers caw show him that there is a 'spontaneous demand” for him from all parts of the state. The move to bring Beveridge into the republican battle is being headed by Clarence E. Martin, who directed 'the campaign of the ex-senator in 1921. "Beveridgw is the only man who can beat Jim Watson, and there are thousands who would welcome his leadership to that end,” Martin declared. It is known that last week Martin wrs in conference with Clem Richards, Terre Hau,te, Goodrich leader; Bert Morgan, head of the new faction of the republican party and A. M. Glossbrenner, prominent Indianapolis republican leader. — o Son Os The Late Gen. Lew Wallace Is Dead Crawfordsville, Ind., Jan. 11. —(United Press.) — Crawfordsville planned high tribute today to Henry Lane Wallace, 73, only son of the late Gen. Lew Wallace, noted author. The son died Saturday in New York and the body will be brought here for burial beside that of tli e father. Henry Lane Wallace and the late Thomas R. Marshall, war-time vicepresident of the United States, were 'classmates at Wabash college.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, January 11, 1926.

('ailed By Death COAT COOK Coat Cook, well-known retired farmer, died suddenly at his home in this city Sunday afternoon. Death was due to heart failure. AUTO WRECKED NEAR MONROE Mr. And Mrs. Ed Fugate Injured In Accident Saturday Evening Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fugate, of Adams county, were injured and their car damaged when it struck the edge of. a bridge and turned over, a half mile west of Monroe. Saturday night. The Fugates, who live near Monroe, were driving east on the road when the accident occurred and when they were rescued from underneath the car, it was headed west. Mr. Fugate sustained a broken shoulder and minor injuries, and Mrs. Fugate received several cuts and bruises. The car was badly damaged. It is thought that the car skidded in the snow and struck the side of the iron bridge, which was also damaged. After the two people were rescued they were taken to their home, where their injuries were dressed. Mr. Fugate was the most seriously injured, but it is not thought that his injuries are of a serious nature. —, o Attempts Suicide ' i Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 11. —(United Press)—Gene Hann, 21, was in a critical condition in the city hospital with poison taken in a suicide attempt. "I was blue and downhearted,” was her only explanation for the act. o THIEVES TAKE 12 PIGS FROM FIELD Orla Gilliom, French Township, Reports Theft To Sheriff Baker Twelve pigs, weighing about one hundred pounds each, were stolen from the back field on the Orla Gillium farm in French township, last Friday evening, this being the third time, pigs have been stolen from the Gilliom herd. Mr Giliom notified Sheriff Baker Sunday, and he Is now conducting an investigation which may lead to arrests. ./ The pigs are kept, in a field about a half mile from the house and this makes it easy for the thieves to, get them without being heard. The first time, three head were taken, the second time, four, and this time, twelve, a total of nineteen head, which, at present prices, amounts to a considerable amount. Mr. Giliom has been quietly investigating the affairs himself in this and Wells county, and believes he has the right clew. If the parties will make a settlement with him. it may save them more serious trouble, he states. Weather Snow tonight followed by rain Tuesday. Much colder. Cold wave, mtuimumtemperature zero north port’on. five to fifteen above tonight in portion. Strong northwest winds diminishing.

STRIKE PARLEY RESUMEDTODAV Conference Between Operators And Miners Still Deadlocked (United Press Service) New York. Jan. 11. —Tempers frayed by failure to reach agreement despite a wealth of new proposals, anthracite operators and miners resumed conferences today, both sides apparently w’llng to recede somewhat from previously prepared positions. As the tenth day of actual discussions began the Joint conference outwardly. however, was as deadlocked as ever. The only progress toward ending the hard coal strike was seen in the slight concession made by the delegates in yesterday's stormy session. The morning session ended just before 1 p. m.. when a recess until 2:30 p. m. was taken. There was no announcement of any progress. Employment Os Jackson’s Son -in - law By Health Board Draws Fire Today Indianapolis, Jan. 11 — (United Press) — Employment of Norman Beatty, son-in-law of Governor Jackson. by the state health department, today drew the fire of insurgent members of the health board who met to consider ouster proceedings against Dr. William F. King, secretary of the board. Dr. T. Victor Koene, leader of the presented a resolution, declaring that recent diagnosis of tuberculosis bac.ille made in the state health laboratory are incorrect. Dr. Keene then explained that the work was done by Beatty, the governor’s son-in-law. Governor Jackson forced Dr. King to employ Beatty, who “wasn't worth ten cents a year to anybody as a bacteriologist,” Dr. Keene charged. FARM INSTITUTES WILL BEGIN SOON First Os Series Os Meetings To Be Held In Hartford Township, Jan. 20 The first farmers institute of the 1926 season in Adams county, will occur Wednesday, January 20. at the Central school in Hartford township. Eugene Lindsey, chairman, called a meeting of the various committees last Wednesday and several farmers were present to assist in making up the program. E. B. Moore, of Scircleville, and Mrs. E. T. Stanley, of Liberty, Indiana, will be the state speakers on the day programs. Exhibits, open to farmers and their wives, will give them an opportunity to vie with each other in showing products of the farm. An evening session of motion pictures and local entertainment is being provided. The Union Township Institute, of which C. D. Spuller is chairman, will be held January 21. O. V. Diling, chairman of the Kirkland township institute, is being assisted by several committees In arranging a program for their institute, which will oettr January 22. A full week without institutes in the county will elapse and. beginning at Monroe, February, five institutes, on censecutive days, will be held in the various townships. It is said the aggresive Monroeites are again opening their coru and domestic science products shows to the entire county, which undobutedly will result in strong competition. “Giant Thug” Terrorizes Citizens Os Marion, Ind. Marion, Ind., Jan 11. — (United Press)—Police today are hunting for the "giant thug" who has been terrorizing the citizens of Marion for the last tew days. Several holdups, in which the unmasked bandit, described as being more than 6 feet tall and weighing over 200 pound,s robbed pedestrians have been reported.

[Man And Son Charged With Resisting Arrest Vincennes, hid., Jan. 11. —(United Press) - Formal charges of resisting an officer wote expected to be filed today against Roy Clodfelder, Oaktown Miller and his father. The two baricaded themselves in tbelr mill and far twenty-four hours stood off sheriff's deputies attempting to serve a replevin writ. They capitulated after a squad of Vincenes policemen aimed with riot guns, surrounded the mill. SUIT FOR $30,000 IS ON TRIAL HERE Bank Os Poneto Is Defendant In Wells County Case Being Tried Here The suit of Levi W. Kimmell vs. the Bank of Poneto, a Wells county case sent here on a change of venue, went on trial before Judge Sutton and a jury in the Adams circuit court this morning. The case is a suit for an accounting, in which judgment for $30,000 and costs Is demanded. Mn Kimmell is a contractor in Wells county and he was a depositor in the Batik of Poneto, located at Poneto, near Bluffton, before that bank was placed in the hands of a receiver some time ago. Mr. Kim- , mell alleges that he deiwsited more than $164,000 in the bank after Juiy 12, 1920 and that the sum of $30,000 is still due him. The bank denies the allegation.. Attorneys for the plaintiff in the case are Sturgis and Eichhorn, of Bluffton, and Henry B. . Heller of Decatur. Counsel for the defense includes Simmons, Dailey & Simmons, of Bluffton. The jury was obtaind by noon and the opening statements were presented by the counsel following the noon adjournment. The civics and commercial law classes from the Decatur high school attended the trial today. The members'of the jury are Emil Bodeatcher, Bernard Beckmeyer. Julius Miller, Eli Beer, August Galltneyes, Milton Edgell, Albert Seigrist, James D. Brown, Gilbert Hirschy, Leo, Bowen, Frank Neidstine and Henry Foreman. ——oBrother Os Man Defended By Abraham Lincoln, Buried Today Springfield, 111., Jan. 11. — (United Press.) —John Armstrong. 77, brother of Duff Armstrong, whom Abraham Lincoln defended on a charge of murder and cleared through the use of an alamanac, was buried here today. John’s home was in Dallas, Tex. The Armstrong case was one of the most famous with which Lincoln was connected as a lawyer. In a killing case, in which the victim was clubbed to death, witnesses identified Armstrong as the murderer. The witnesses said they could see him clearly because the moon was shining bright Lincoln used an almanac to prove the night was dark and the jury acquitted his client. — o Democratic Tax Cut Proposal Is Killed Washington, Jan. 11 — (United Press) —The senate finance committee by a strictly party vote of 10 to 7 today threw out the $500,000,000 tax cut proposals of the democratic minority and wrote into the bill the complete republican schedule of normal and surtax rates, as passed by the house. o Gov. Jackson Strikes At “I Am The Law” Attitude Indianapolis, Ind.. Jan.. 11—(United Press) —Governor Jackson struck squarely at the “I am the law” attitude of IX C. Stephenson iu addres sing a man’s meeting here yesterday. “The individual who declares he is above the law and who violates the rules of bis government and society (» a traitor to his state and ■ country.’’ the governor declared. Stephenson, is serving a life sent- : enee at the state prison at Michigan i City for the murder of Madge Oberholtzer.

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EARLY ACTION ON QUESTION IS PREDICTED Demand Os Western Farmers For Federal Aid Has Telling Effect MANY PROPOSALS ARE CONSIDERED Washington, Jan. 11 (I'nile<! Press) The farm relief question, for five years, haltered around congress, once again was I put before the national legislature in hearings before the agriculture connnittee today. With western insistence for federal aid in marketing farm surpluses growing particularly in th corn belt and politicians alert to the importance of the question in elections this fall, favorable action on several bills was forecast. The committee has a number of different proposals for aiding the farmers before it, but- is expected to concentrate most of its time on the ernment system for marketing surplus crops and on the administration co-operativ’e marketing bill. Since Representative Dickinson, republican. lowa, presented his bill, he and Secretary of Agriculture Jardine have come to terms on the surplus crop question and the farm bloc and the administration are expected to get together on a plan for relief. The administration bill proposed by President Cofllidge provides for creation of a new bureau in the department of agriculture to aid and assist cooperation marketjng associations. No schedule of witnesses has been announced by the committee but. secretary Jardine and- repiM-wf pt foi of farm publications and) organizations who are gathering here to attend Jardine’s farm Jmflerencp tomorrow will be heard. The farm bloc in the lower body will countenance no delay by the committee in preparing legislation and will seek a privileged status for the committee's report in the house. Cardinal Is Improving Brussells, Jan. 11—(United Press) —lmprovement in the condition of Cardinal Mercier continued today. BUTS ENTER COAL OFFICE Sheriff Catches Two Youths Seon After Robbery Sunday Afternoon Two voting boys, age 11 and 13 years respectively, broke into the office of the Bonnett Coal company in the south part of the city about 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and were captured shortly afterwards by Sheriff John Bakeit The boys took a quantity of candy, cigarettes and chewing gum which Mr. Bennett kept in his office for sale. They gained entrance to the office by unlocking the door with a skeletonkey, which was found on the person of one of the boys. The boys were turned over to the county probation officer and they will have a hearing in juvenile court. Owing to the tender age of the boys, their names were withheld. The Bennett office had been broken into on two previous occasions and it is believed the same boys were responsible. —o Clandestine Love Affair Culminates In A Murder Indiana Harbor, Jan. 11 — (United Press) —Barney J nx is iu jail here today charged with the murder of William Bradley, whom 1 irx says was caiying » clandesl'ne lov a'f.iir with his wife. The shooting occurred at the Lux home iu the negro district.