Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1926 — Page 1

Vol. XXIV. Number Ten.

COAL STRIKE CONFERENCE BREAKS UP

MUCH interest being shown in revival services Powerful Sermons Being Preached By Pastors in Local Churches \TTENDANCE COOL) A AT EACH CHURCH The average attendance of church members in Decatur Sunday was slightly less IKan GO per cent >ll the seven churches holding the Simultaneous' Revivals. Monday night, the attendance was a little less than Sunday, due probably to inclement weather. The several cooperating pastors ar e optimistic as to the outcome and predict that tonight and on every succeeding night of the services, the average will be con siderably higher. •Rise, Take Up Your Mat And Walk." * These simple words, sa’d by Jesus to a poor afflicted man who had wait f( | for years at the edge of the ‘Pool of the peasants," for someone to help lift him to be cured, formed the nucleus of an inspired sermon delivered by the Rev. Somerville Light, at the Methodist church last night, to an interested audience, in connection with the Simultaneous Revival Meetings being held by seven Decatur churches. The pas.or first told the story taken from the first verses of the fifth cha[e| ter of John's Gospel: of how the poor affiuwd came to the fountain trailing for the Angel to stir the waters, and then the first person in the waters would be cured. The erippled man waited for years, and Christ, as was his habit of visiting where the poor were, came to the man and said the few beautiful words from which Rev. Eight formed his sermon. The fine character of Christ was briefly exemplified. "The most descriptive words of Christ ure, ‘He Went About Doing Good,’" the pastor said. "The big thing of life, after all, is to so set your life that it will be most productive for your fellow men," Rev. IJght continued, as he contrasted the selfish lives of some men with the great, good life of Christ, the Savioty. Rev. Light compared the church with the "Pool of the Peasant” He asserted that the successful church of today was the one in which the waters were stirred. "In these churches, people are healed spiritually and come to Jesus Christ,” he said.

The three chief points that Rev. Light stressed were: “There must be right conditions before the spirit of God can work in saving souls and have the church function." "The great need of men is God.” “The world is full of a peculiar something called selfishness.” “Every man is saved to save,” Rev. Light concluded, "and Jesus is able to nave you on the spot.” “Take up your mat and walk." The interesting and Inspiring sermon was preceded by the singing of several "old-time" religious songs, selected by W. F. Beery. Prayer was also intermingled into the services. After the regular services, a short time was taken for the real significance of the revival services. Several Persons gave free-will testimony of their belief in Jesuts, as the Saviour. After the meeting, a n informal get-to-gether was he'd, and everyone attending. mingled with each other in the church parlors, before leaving for home. Thursday night will be designated •d the Methodist church as Men's t’ight, and Friday night will be Sunday School night. Those people will have charge of the first fifteen minutes of the services those nights bef°re the pastor delivers his sermon. prayer services will be ueld at several homes by the ladies at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday. Thurs-a-v and Friday afternoons. embers and friends of the Methodist church are urged to attend one of the one nearest each per(CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX)

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Cook Funeral To Be Held Wednesday Morning Funeral services for Coat Coo);, wellknown retired farmer, who died at I his homo in this city Sunday afternoon, will be conducted from the reHidepee on North Fifth street at 9:30 o'clock and from the First Methodist church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery. CONTRACT LET FOR NEW PARK Work Expected To Start Soon On Construction Os Zeser’s Park The contract for the new amusement park to be built at Zeser’s grove, southeast of Decatur, has been let and plans to start construction will get underway as soon as weather perI mits, according to Dan .1. Zeser, who will have charge of the new park. Mr. Zeser was in Decatur this morning I completing his plans The park, which will have a dancing pavilion, several cottages, a restaurant and several other buildings for entet tainment. will be formally opened early next spring, probably on Decor ation Day, Mr. Zeser stated today. There will be several forms oi amusements, inchiding swimming dancing, a large gtove for picnics and family reunions, swings, benches and in fact, everything necessary for a park. The grove will be leased for family reunions ami other .summer social gatherings. More Money Contributed To Shady Cemetery Fund The sum of $35 has been added to the fund being laised for the upkeep of the SlfSdy cemetery. A total of $259 has been contributed to the fund to date. Those in charge of the fund urge that persons who have subscribed, pay their subscription as soon-as possible, so that the money can be pul on interest. More contributions are wanted. Money can lie sent to .lames Steele, of Magley; Joseph Call, of t’raigville. Following are the latest contributions: Previous total, $223; Mrs. John Gryit, $1; (’. G. Grim, $2; Albert D. Shady, $2; W. J. Shady. $2; William B. Grimm, $2; Curtis Shady. $1; Arta L. Shady, $5; Edith Shady Carder, $5; Ethel Shady Brian. $5; William Shady. $5; A. H. Likley, $5. Total, $258.

RECORD COLD WAVE RECALLED Temperature Dropped To 30 Degrees Below, Eight Years Ago Today As the morning dawned today, with the thermometer registering almost zero weather, Decatur citizens recalled the sub-zero weather of eight yetys ago today. On January 12. 1918, this city and the entire northern part of the state experienced the coldest day in history. The mercury dropped as low as 30 degrees below zero and all day, hovered around the 24 degree below mark. Business practically suspended in this city early in the afternoon and by 6 o’clock, all stores in the city were closed. No one ventured out all day except the newsboys, who made a brave attempt to deliver their papers in the afternoon. The weather broke the following day and in a few days, the zero weather was gone. While it is not thought that this weather will be repeated this week, predictions are to the effect that it will be cold for several days. The thermometers in this city have been nearing the zero mark all day today and periodical snows have added to the winter weather. zPredictions are that it will be colder tonight, and there probably will be some more snow. A strong wind prevailed ail last night and it had not calmed this morning. The sun failed to break through the clouds for any length of time and Decatur experienced some real winter weather again today.

TABLES TURNEDON INSURGENTS Members Os Health Board Prosecuting Dr. King On The Defensive Now Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 12. — (United Press) —Insurgent memliers of the state board of health ’’prosecuting” Dr. William F. King, board secretary, today found themselves on the defensive The hearing of removal proceedings against Dr. King was adjourned suddenly late yesterday when Fred Gause, attorney for Dr. King, asserted the move against Dr. King was subsidized by a manufacturer of a school -ventilating system. In examining Dr. Homer Haas, of Peru, one of the insurgents, Gause asked if the manufacturer had not agreed o part of the expense of attorneys in the prosecution of Dr. King. 15-Year-Old Boy Sends Bomb Through Mai! To Schoolmate Minot. N. IE Jan 12.—(United Press) — Federal authorities todaystarted action against a 15 year-old high school boy, who has confessed mailing a bomb to Clarence Stromswold. a school mate, to avenge fancied wrongs. Stromswold was badly cut when he received the bomb yesterday. It exploded automatcially as he unwrapped it. The name of the boy who confessed is withheld by authorities. RECORDER MAKES ANNUAL REPORT Fewer But More Valuable Deals In Real Estate In 1925 Than In 1924 There were fewer transfers of real estate In Adams county in 1925 than in 1924, but the value of the property which exchanged hands last year was considerably higher than that in 1924. according to the annual report of Ed Green. Adatus county recorder. The report has been forwarded to the Legislative Bureau. The report also shows that there were five fewer mortgages filed in 1925 than in 1924, but the value of the property mortgaged last year was nearly twice as great as that in 1924. There were 398 deeds, including warranty, quit claim, sheriff and auditor deeds filed in 1925, and the total value of the property involved was sl,266,905. In 1924, there-was 505 deeds filed and the value was $940,557. In 1925, there were 743 mortgages, including mortgages on farm lands, city and town lots, chattel mortgages and liens, and the value of the propertyinvolved was $2,090,786. There were 748 mortgages in 1924 and the value was $1,166,580. There were 648 mortgages satisfied or paid oft during 1925, and the value amounted to $2,439,101. In 1924, there were 413 mortgages satisfied and the value was $967,901. The recorder’s report for the past year is as follow's: Deeds Recorded. Warranty and quitclaim deeds, 387; value, $1,206,700. Sheriff’s deeds, 8; value, $59,994. Auditor’s deeds, 3; value, s2ll. Total, 398; value, $1,266,905Number of one dollar considerations, 170. All other miscellaneous papers filed, 363. Mortgages Recorded. Mortgages on farm lands, 236; value, $1,559,285; staisfactions, 259; value, $2,183,940. Mortgages on city and town lots, 160; value, $410,149; staisfactions, $137; value, $143,516. School fund mortgages, 10; value, $7,810; satisfactions, 7ffi value, $6,278. Chattel mortgages, 252; value, $99,262; satisfactions, 213; value, $97,759. Liens, 85; value, $14,280; satisfactions, 32; value, $7,608. Totals: number of mortgages, 743; value, $2,090,786. Number of satisfactions, 648; value, $2,439,101.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, January 12, 1926.

Holy Name Society Holds Annual Election At the annual election of the officers of the Holy Name Society of the St. Mary's Catholic church, held Monday evening, at the K. of C. hall. Frank Schmitz was elected president. Other officers elected last evening were Will O'Brien, vi<i'e-presld»-nt; Nick Miller, treasurer, and Fred Baker, usher. The regular monthly meeting was held following the election. NYE IS SEATED IN U. S. SENATE Young Insurgent From North Dakota Wins Seat By Vote Os 41-29 Washington, Jan. 12. — (United Press) —Gerald Nye, 33-year-old insurgent from North Dakota, was awarded his appointed seat in the United States senate today by a vote of 41 to 39. Washington. Jan. 12. — (United Press) —Gerald P. Nye, of North l>akota. has gained 10 votes in the last three days and has an outside chance of overthrowing the republican majority and obtaining his seat as senator from North Dakota. A poll by the United Press today as a vote was near, showed an uncertain lineup c,f 45 to 39 against Nye, with nine doubtful votes. Gov. Jackson May Attend Corn States’ Conference Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 12. —(United Press)—Governor Ed Jackson will either go in person or send delegates to the Corn States conference called by the Governor of lowa, if he receives an invitation, he indicated today. Pliny Woolford, secretary to the governor, said that Governor Jackson had not yet received an invitation to the meeting and w otild make no plans until a formal request for his presence was received. o Stock Buyer Is Dead Shelbyville, Ind., Jan. 12 —(United Press) —James Oldham, widely known among stock buyers of the state was killed near here late today when the auto in which he was riding was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train. Thomas Pillison, riding with him. was seriously hurt. BERNE WOMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Joel Ellenberger Dies Os Pneumonia And Complications Berne, Jan. 12.—Mrs. Joel Ellenberger, 38, wel-known resident of this city, died of pneumonia at her home here Saturday morning. Mrs. Ellenberger was taken ill two weeks ago. Complications of Bright's Disease hastened her death. Lily Flory Ellenberger, a daughter of Mr. and Mr.s Jacob Flory, was born in Hartford towmship, November 6, 1887. She was married to Joel Ellenberger, September 3, 1904. Three chil. dren were born to this union, namely, Floyd, Mrs. Opal Herman and Mrs. Florence Clark, all of Berne. Besides the husband and three children, there are two grandchildren and the following sisters surviving: Mrs. Della Miller, of Berne; Mrs. John Bixler, of Hartford township; Mrs. John Nuding, of Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Levi Stucky, of near Berne; Mrs. Ben Hinkley, of Kendalvilie; and Mrs. William Boice and Mrs. Edna Langdon, of Fort Wayne. Her father, Jacob Flory, also survives Funeral services were held from the home at 1:30 o’clock and from the Cross Reformed church in Berne at 2 o'clock this afternoot), the Rev. C. W H. Sauerwein officiating. Weather ' Increasing cloudiness probably followed by snow tonight and Wednesday. Rising temperature.

NATIONAL BANK NAMES OFFICERS Old Directors And Officers Re-elected At Annual Meeting Today The old directors and officers of the First National Bank of (his city were re-elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders, held at the bank this morning. The directors are: P. W. Smith, of Richmond, chairman; C. A. Dugan, W. A. Kuebler. Daniel Sprang, Theodore Hobrock, and Dynois Schmitt of Decatu?-; and J. W. Vizard, of Pleasant Mills. The officers of the bank are C. A. Dugan, president; W. A. Kuebler, first vice-president; J. W. Vizard, second vice-president; T. F. Graliker, cashier; and R. E. Glendening, assistant cashier. The bank enjoyed a good year, the reports showed. The usual dividend was declared at the opening of the new year. The First National Bank was first organized as the Decatur Na. tional Bunk in 1883. A new charter was obtained in 1903 and the name changed to the First National Bank. Wife Os Bluffton Manufacturer Dies Bluffton, Jan. 12.—Mrs. B. K. Settergreen, wife of the wealthy jiano manufacturer, of this city, died at her home here at 10 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Settergreen was 51 years of age. She is survived by the husband ami one daughter. TEN PERSONS BURN TO DEATH Entire Block Destroyed In Disastrous Fire At Ferriday, La. Ferriday, La . Jan 12 —(United Press) —A disastrous fire swept an entire block: lserq today destroying two hotels and several other business houses and caused the deaths of at least ten persons. Most of the dead were guests at the Johnson and Van Noy hotels and it was the ruins of these buildings that firemen searched for more bodies.

Farmers Gather At Washington For Meet Washington, Jan. 12. — (United Press) —Two hundred delegates, representing the organized agricultural industry of the country, gathered here today for the opening session of the fourth annual council of Farmers' Cooperative Marketing Associations. I’roblems confronting agriculture will be thoroughly discussed at the four-day convention. The sessions are expected to be devoted largely to business affairs of the commodity co-oper. ative marketing associations, but middle western delegates are expected to bring up the surplus crop question. Coolidge Is Investigating Health Os W. T. McCray Washington, D. C, Jan. 12 —(United Press) —President Coolidge is investigating the health of formerGovernor McCray, of Indiana, in connection with the appeal of executive clemency for McCray, who is serving a term in the Atlanta federal prison, it was strfd at the White Tlotise today. o Scarlet Fever Causes Death Near Linn Grove Durant Johnson, 10, died of scarlet fever, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson, west of Linn Grove, Sunday evening. This is the second case of scarlet fever in the family, Durant’s brother having been afflicted, but he is recovering. Several other cases of the disease are reported in Hartford township. The Johnson boy is survived by his parents, one brother and one sister. The body was taken to Salem, Illinois, former home of the family, for burial.

Murder Case Likely To Reach Jury Thursday Tipton, Ind., Jan. 12. (United Press) Indications today were that the case in which Montevllle Kincade is charged with murdering his father, James Kincade. 78, would reach the jury lute Thursday. The state rested its case late yesterday and the defense immediately began the presentation of its evidence. o SECURITY CO. HOLDS ELECTION Fred Mutchler Elected Director To Succeed The Late C. S. Niblick Fred Mutschler. of the Mutschler Packing company, was elected a director of the American Security company, at the annual election of the company held Monday afternoon at the offices on Montoe street. Mr. Mutschler takes the place of C. S. Niblick, deceased. All of the other directors were re-elected, they being, L. G. Waring, W. A. Kuebler, W. A. Klepper, C. J. Lutz. Fred E. Kolter, of this city, and J. Ross McCulloch. of Fort Wayne. The board of directors will meet Friday afternoon and elect offices s of the company. Herman Gillig is manager and secretary of the financial institution. The company, which deals in commercial loans and mortgage paper, has a capital of SIOO,OOO and has enjoyed a steady growth since its establishment several years ago. Books Os Aluminum Company Being Inspected Washington, Jan. 12. — (United Press) —Justice department agents are inspecting all the books of the Aluminum Company of America, owned by Secretary of the Treasury Mellon, in search for any “trust.” competition evidence with consent of the company. Assistant Attorney General William J. Ijonovan told the Walsh committee today. o— — ' Trial Proceeding Slowly The trial of the case of Levi W Kimmell vs. the Bank of Poneto continued in circuit court here today. Indications were that the plaintiff would rest its case tomorrow evening. The trial is proceeding slowly, due to the large number of small details that must be brought into the case as evidence.

SEND PETITIONS TO IL St SENATORS Decatur Citizens Seek To Halt Promiscuous Mailing Os Merchandise Petitions signed by Decatur people to halt the promiscious mailing of merchandise to persons not order* ng it, by mail order houses, have been presented to both Indiana Senators and the Eighth district congressman, Albert H. Vestal. Local persons have been bothered considerably by this method of sales, which has been used to a large extent tlie last few months and. since most of the merchandise sent on approval this way is not wanted by the people receiving it, all available efforts to stop the practice are being made. Petitions, signed by many people of this community, were sent recently to Senators Watson and Robinson and the one to Congressman Vestal was delivered in person, by L. A. Graham, county Republican chairman. It is the hope of those sponsoring the petition in this community that the practice of sending goods not wanted to customers will be stopped by law. o Passes A Good Night Brussels, Jan. 12. —(United Press) — Cardinal Mercier passed a good night, and his recovery continues.

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OPERATORS AND MINERS UNABLE TO REACH TERMS Miners Reject Final Offer Os Operators For Settlement Os Strike — EACH SIDE BLAMES OTHER FOR FAILURE New York, Jan. 12 (t’niled Press) The conference which has been in session here for three weeks attempting to settle the strike of anthracite coal miners adjourned sine die I shortly after noon today —unable Io reach an agreement. i The break came after the spirited [ session yesterday at which the oper- , ators made what they characterized as their final offer of settlement and it was rejected by the miners. Arbitration was the main obstacle to an agreement. The operators demanded arbitration of wages and the miners refused to accept. Immediately after adjournment. John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, issued a statement blaming the operators for failing to reach an agreement and for forcing adjournment. In a similar statement the operators sought to place the blame for the break on the miners. 0 1 Beveridge Boom Spreads To Northern Indiana Fort Wayne. Ind.. Jan. 12. (United Press) —Prominent northern Indiana republicans tpdayewer taking steps to insure the entry of Albert J. Beveridge. former United States senator, into the primary scrap in .May, in opposition to Senator James E. Watson. Petitions urging Beveridge Io make the race are being circulated here amt in other cities in this section of the state. ——— o Federal Grand Jury To Probe At Least 40 Cases Indianapolis, Ind., Jan 12— (United Press)—The federal gran djnry will he faced with at least forty cases when it convenes here today, it became known shortly before the session opened. Assistant District Attorney Cavins, and Mitchell, will present most c" the evidence as District Attorney ard has been called to Chicago to appear before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.

Joel A. Baker Heads Indiana Democratic Club Indianapolis, Ind.. Jan. 12.—(United Press) —Joel A. Baker, deputy clerk of the supreme court today headed the Indiana democratic club following the election of officers last night. Other officers elected were Bernard Korgby. vice-president; Mrs. Ert Slack, second vice-president; Joseph Ryan, secretary and Edward Hohit, treasurer. Among the district directors named were John G. Reidelbach, Winimac; L. G Elingham, Fort Wayne, and Joseph Bane. Goshen.

Investigation Os Mine Fires Is Under Wav * i Evansville. Ind., Jan. 12. — (United 'Press) —Investigation of two fires | which destroyed non-union mine property at Boonville and Yankeetown over I Saturday and Sunday was under way J today by the state fire marshal's office. | Milton Waring, George Johnson, and George Coogan, fire marshal representatives are in charge. o —— Hog Calling Contest At Purdue This Evening ' > Imfayette, Ind.. Jan. 12. (United Press) —Hog and chicken calling congests will feature today's session of the j annual Indiana agricultural conference in session here. Judging of the various exhibits for , which prizes will be awarded, also will get uudbr way today.