Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 13 January 1926 — Page 1

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bring others IO BE CURED, PASTOR URGES »" i S' r , K Sc" "" Capernium <OOi) ATTENDANCE REVIVAL SERVICES The average uttejdance at the I SP ven cooperating churches in De- i eatur lasi night was largely in- | ( . r ,over the Monday night at- j t, ndan< e. The general average was i about 60 per cent of the total church , nieniltersltlp of the seven churches. The ministers are working hard to make the next several days as near 100 per cent ar. possible and ask j the earnest cooperation of every- | one. After telling the story of the first several verses of the second chapter cf Marks Gospel, where four men take a diseased friend to Christ toj be cured, the Rev. Cecil R. Smith urged an interested and attentive audience at the United Brethren church last night to not only come to Christ themselves, but to bring their friends to be cured of the worst disease in the world. Sin. Rev. Smith delivered his sermon to a good-sized crowd at 7:30 o'clock last night, it Iteing the third night of the Simultaneous Revival services that the United Brethren) church is holding in cooperation with six other Decatur Protestant churches I who are holding similar meetings each night at 7:30 o'clock until Jan-j uary 24. Cnrist In Capernium The story in the Bible, from which Rev. Smith derived his interesting; sermon, is one of Christ in Caper-j niurn "The matchless power of Christ, the greatest and only true spiritual doctor, is manifested in the story," Rev. Smith said. “It is just a simple picture of the manifestation of Jesus of what He was sent hero to do." "It was always a pleasure for, (lOVTiNUKD ON PAfiR FIVR) • o Prominent Ma»son 111 Mount Vernon, Ind., Jan. 13. —(United Press)—Henry Kling, Illustrious Grand Master of the Royal and Select Master Masons of Indiana is ill at his home here today. His condition is not regarded as serious. o— MILLER SECOND IN HOG CALLING Adams County Man Calls Loudest But Fails To Have Right “Pucker” Ed Miller, of Blue 'Creek township, who represented Adams county in the state hog-calling contest held ut Pur- ( due University Tuesday evening, didn’t get the right “pucker” on his face when he "did his stuff,” and as a result he landed in second place. The judges of the contest admitted that Miller called the loudest of the fourteen contestants, but facial expression, variation of tone and a tew other items entered into the grading, so Ed landed in second place. hollowing the contest, Ed said in his jovial manner, "I didn't know they wanted a song or I could have sung one. The contestants were not told how they would be graded, so Ed 'ailed hogs like he calls them at home, withotft any artistic touches. It was reported today, without confirmation, that Ed's hogs out in Blue Creek township heard his calling yesterday evening and started running southwest. Nine Adam\ county men are attend’ng the Agricultural Conference being eld at Purdue this week. They are Ml Miller, County Agent L. M. Busche, Erwin Fuelling and Theodore Weber, “‘ Root township; John K. Mazelin, .. )Plt . Steury, Elmer Inninger. Noah ‘ azelin and Amos Steury, all Monroe ’Unship young me n.

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Film Actress Files Charges Against Husband Chicago, Jan. 13.—(United Pt r,s) — Mm. Ted Hill, known to the films as Barbara Bedford, today filed charges of non-support and assault and battery against her husband. Mrs- Hill charged her husband with slapping her and refusing proper support. Hill, of the Camden Petroleum Company, declared his wife locked him .from their home following a quarrel. Mrs. Hill was divorced front Albert Roscoe, moving picture actor, several years ago. o - — — ELECTION HELD BY GENEVA BANK

Farmers & Merchants State Bank Re-elects Old Board Os Directors The regular annual meeting of The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Geneva, was held in the banking room, Monday afternoon. January 11, « The following men were elected diiectors for the ensuing year: Isaac Teeple. George Shoemaker, Josephus Martin, Frank S. Armstrong, James Kenney, Thomas Drew. (’ W. Schaefer. Edward Stahly and W. D. Cross, Jr. All of the old beard were reelected and W. D. Cross. Jr„ was elected to fill a vacancy which had occurred on (he board. Tlte meeting was well attended, a large majority of the stock being represented. A short talk was given by E. B. Gauker, cashier, relative to the statement and condition of the bank and banking conditions in general. The stockholders were well pleased with the condition of the bank jtttd the busihess and patronage enjoyed during the year. After adjournment of the stockholders in eting, the newly elected directors held an organization meeting and f leeted the following officers: Isaac Teeple. president; George Shoemaker, vice-president’ and Josephus Martin, secretary of the board. TO DECIDEKLAN QUESTION IN JUNE Problem To Be Solved In State Convention Os Democratic Party Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 13. — (United Press)—Settlement of the troublesome Ku Klux Klan issue was left today to the state convention by the democratic central committee. The committee adjourned late yesterday without adopting resolutions on the Klan question or the move toward repeal of the primary laws. "These issues will be left up to the party convention on June 3,” said Walter Chambers, state chairman. Chambers nailed rumors that he would resign as chairman before the expiration of his term next May. Chambers said, however, that he would not seek re-election.

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MINERS’ STRIKE GETS ATTENTION IN U.S. CONGRESS Bill Giving President Power To Operate Mines During Strike Introduced PENNSYLVANIA STATE LEGISLATURE MEETS Washington, D.C, Jan. 13 —(United Press)- A bill giving the President power to lake over and operate anthracite coal mines during emergency periods was introduced in the house today by Representative Boylan. New York, democrat. The President would be authorized to safeguard the public health and welfare by operating mines during a suspension of activity, under the bill. Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 13 —A plan for bringing permanent peace to the anthracite mining industry by placing it tinder state control was announced today by Governor Pinchot. The plan will be placed before a special session of the Pennsylvania legislature in a bill maging control f the industry by the state public service eommission possible by declaring it a public utility. New York, Jan. 13—Amid intense (COXTIM ED <>N PAGE FINE) TO HOLD FARM POWER MEETING

Purdue University To Hold Short Course February 1 To 6 County Agricultural Agent Busche is in receipt of application blanks for a five-day farm power conference and tractor short course, which is to be held under the auspices of the School of Agriculture, at Purdue University, February Ito 6 According to present plans of the I Diversity, some of the most prominent agricultural engineers of the middle west will be present at the meeting to explain in detail the operation and maintenance of various types of tractors. Every phase of power and tractor work on the farm will be covered by the short course and types of practically every tractor in use today on the farms of Indiana will be furnished by the manufacturing concerns and will be used for practical tests during the five-day meeting. Farmers using tractor power are advised to attend the meeting if they desire the fullest information as to best methods of caring for and operating this expensive piece of machinery. The course is certain to cover many points not understood by the average tractor user. The county agent will be glad to supply anyone with application blanks and other information Regarding ’ the course.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, January 13, 1926.

Raps at Door fcjjA f i 7W7 • * ' fediC I 1 wßbj i [COLfTT’TE>V Countess Karolyi. wife of former Hungarian Premier, is knocking again at Uncle Sam’s gate for admission. She has sued Secretary of State Kellogg to compel approval of her passport which he had previously rejected. Henry Feltus, Veteran Bloomington Editor, Dies Bloomington, Ind., Jan. 13 — (United Press) —Messages of condolence were received today from editors through out the state by members of the family of Henry Feltus, veteran publisher. Feltns, who was in his eightieth year, died last night from infirmities due to advanced age. For more than a half century lie was engaged In an editorial capacity on Indiana papers. Elks To Hold Regular Meeting This Evening There will be a regular meeting of the Elks lodge in the lodge home on North Second street at 8:30 o’clock this evening. The meeting was postponed until 8:30 on account of the evangelistic services being held in seveu local churches this week and next.

WILL HOLD UNION PRAYER MEETING Service For Men To Be Held In Industrial Room Tomorrow Morning At the meeting held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church by the seven cooperating pastors in the Simultaneous Revival services being held in Decatur this week and next, the pastors planned a Union Men’s Prayer meeting to be held tomorrow morning at the Industrial rooms over the Graham and Walters building. The meeting will start promptly at 9 o'clock. All Decatur men are cordially invited to attend this service. It will be short and will be especially a few moments of prayer for the business men. The pastors all urge that their members attend the Union service which will contain a short program of prayer and things of interest for all men. C. L. Walters will have charge of the meeting. The meeting will start promptly and wil take the men from their business only a few minutes. It is desired that the room be filled tomorrow morning. Want Ad Brings Result E. I* Carroll, prominent coal dealer in this city, inserted an ad in the Daily classified columns yesterday. In a few hours after the ad was published, he had received his wants. Mr. Carroll called this morning and cancelled the ad and praised the classified column. That department of tbe Decatur Democrat is ready to serve you, as it dtd Mr- /, Weather Fair tonight probably increasing cloudiness and warmer Thursday. Probably snow in north part.

COURT ORDERS MC CLINTOCK’S WILL PROBATED William I). Shepherd Scores Important Victory In Fight For Fortune CASE MUST GO TO SUPREME COURT NOW Chicago, Jan. 13—(United Press) —William D. Shepherd won an important victory today in his fight for the >1.000.000 estate of his deceased) ward. Billy McClintock. Judge Kickam Scaflan ordered Billy’s will admitted to probate, making it necessary for the contesting parties to take their case to the state supreme court. summer Shepherd was tried and acquitted of the charge that he murdered Billy by feeding him typhoid germs. "Inasmuch as I can see no evidence of fraud, force, or cumpulsion," Judge Scanlan said, “and as it is not my duty to determine whether or not any undue influence was used, I must admit the will.” A broad smile spread across Shepherd's face as the last words of the verdict were read. He had come into the court room a little late and was unable to find a seat. As he stood, first on one foot and trONTINUF.D ON PAGE FIVE) 0 CITY TEACHERS HOLD MEETING Interesting Discussions Given; Lunch Served By High School Girls The teachers of the public schools of the city held an interesting meeting at the high school building yesterday evening. The girls of the high school domestic science classes, under the direction of their instructor. Miss Ruth Frisinger, served a delicious lunch to the teachers. Fololwing the lunch, a program was given. Miss Maude Anderson discussed, "Education of the gifted child." Miss Margaret Moran takled on the subject, "The Median,” and John Parrish spoke on. “Is a child born good or bad?” Miss Nell Winnes presents.. 'The Decatur Survey of the 100 Demons.” Each* discussion proved to be very interesting. The 100 demons are the 100 words considered the most difficult to spell in the vocabulary of the pupils of the various grades. In the 100 demon test, which was given during the month of December, the senior class of the high school made the highest grade, the class making a grade of 97.7 per cent. The other classes scored as follows: juniors. 96.7; freshmen and seventh grade, 95.3; sophomores, 95; eighth grade, 94.2; sixth grade. 85.4; fifth grade, 78.7; and fourth grade, 75. The words most frequently misspelled and the number of times each was misspelled were: February, 297; business, 235; to-night, 204 (this word was misspelled mainly through the omission of the hyphen); grammar, 195; hoarse, 184; straight, 168; separate, 160; piece, 159: beginning, 147; Wednesday, 134. The Terman test, a general intelligence test, will be given to the pupils of the sixth, seventh and eighth grades in the public schools of the city during the present month and the results will be discussed at the next meeting of the teachers, which will be held in February. o Lebanon ’Phone Company Seeks Increase In Rates Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 13. — (United Press) —Clyde Jones, member of the public service commission, today announced that he will go to Lebanon tomorrow to conduct a hearing on the petition of the Ijebanon Telephone Company for authority to increase rates. The hearing will open in the Boone county court house at 10 a. m. it was said.

Bobo Church To Hold Quarterly Meeting — Qifarterly meeting services will be i held ut the Bobo United Brethren church next Saturday and Sunday. Services will be held Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday morning and evening. The presiding elder, A. M. Johnson, will have charge of the services. The quarterly meeting will be followed by a revival. The Rev. .Mr. Latch, of Huntington, will be in charge of the preaching and a song leader from Huntington will huve charge of the music. The public is invited to attend these services. . - o BERNE BAND HAS WIDE REPUTATION Dunbar Band Already Has Notable Engagements For Next Summer Berne, Jan. 13.—The Dunbar band, of Berne, one of the best musical organlzation? in this part of the state, already has several notable engagements booked for next summer and fall. During the annual meeting of the state fair board at Indianapolis last week the Dunbar band was engaged to play for the state fair next fall. The fair will open on September 4 and continue until September 11. including Labor Day. The Dunbar band stands a good chance of being one of the bands engaged to play for the annual 500-mile automobile races to be held at the Indianapolis speedway on Decoration day. The Berne band played for the races last year and made a big hit. The band has been engaged to play for the Northern Indiana fair next fall and an offer has been extended Io the band to play for the fair at Grown Point, the week following the local fair. The Dunbar band is aided in securing many engagements through the influence of T. A. Gottschalk, of Berne, who is state representative from Adams aqd Wells counties; E. B. Williamson, manager of the Northern Indiana fair, who is widely known in fair circles over the state; L. 11. Trotter, part owner of the Indianapolis speedway, and (). N. Smith, manager of the band. SISTER ODELIA DIES IN KANSAS

Former Teacher In St. Joseph Catholic Schools Here Is Dead Word was received here today of the death of Sister M. Odelia, former teacher of music in the St. Joseph Catholic schools in this city, which occurred sometime Monday, at Hays. Kansas. The cause of her death was not learned here, the word received, being to the effect that Sister Odelia was dead and that her mother, Mrs. and sister, Sister M. Gilberta, of New York, were enroute to Yonkers, N. Y.. with the body. Sister Odelia was stationed here for seven years and left here about three years ago. Up until December of 1924, she was stationed at Fort Wayne, and then, on account of ill health, was transferred to the Sister Home at Fon du Lac, Wisconsin, and later to Hays, Kansas. She was an accomplished music teacher and attained groat success with her many pupils, all of which are grieved to learn of her death. The Catholic Sisters of this city were not advised when the funeral would be held, but it is thought that the services will be held Thursday or Friday o Linton Boy Fatally Hurt While Coasting Linton, Ind., Jan. 13. — (United Press.) —Death and youth rode side by side on a sled here and today death

was returned Victor when Wayion Goodson, 10, died of injuries received while coasting. The lad had hooked his sled on the rear of an automobile. The rope broke and he was hurled in front of another car and fatally injured.

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FATE OF MEN IN OKLAHOMA MINE STILL IN DOUBT Rescue Workers Talk With Several Entombed Men; Fear Majority Perished IGNITION OF GAS POCKET IS BLAMED Wilburton, Okla., Jan. 13 (United Press) lite fate ot 1(H) miners trapped by an explosion in a coal mine near liere this morning was still in doubt early this afternoon. Rescue workers reported they had talked with several of the entombed men after entering the 600-foot shaft. These men. the rescuers reported, feared that lew ol the miners had survived the blast. Members of the rescue squad, however, wore unable to penetrate into the furthermost parts of the tunnel because of gas. Mine officials said that between 100 and 105 miners entered the mine shortly before the explosion. As w’ord of the disaster was telephoned to Wilburton, business came to a standstill while relatives and friends of the men hurried to the shaft in autos. The explosion is believed to have been caused by the ignition of a gas pocket in one of the underground tunnels of the mine. Officials indicated that a carboid lamp of one of the miners might have set off the gas filled passages. Plaintiff Rests Case In Trial Here Today The jlaintiff in the case of Levi W. Kimmell vs. the Bank of Poneto, rested its case at 3 o’clock this afternoon and the trial was adjourned until Thursday morning. It is thought that the defense will consume at least two days in presenting its evidence. o Traction Company Wants To Discontinue Station Indianapolis, Ind., Jan 13. —(United Press)—John McCardle, chairman of the public service commission, today heard the petition of the LebanonThorntown Traction Company to discontinue the station at Thorntown and to discontinue the last run from Lebanon to Thorntown. CHARLES SCHUG DIES SUDDENLY Prominent Adams County Business Man Dies At Home In Berne Today Charles C. Schug. 69. prominent Adams county business man, died at his hime in Berne, this morning, at 7:25 o’clock. Mr. Schug was apparently in fair health and had done some work around the house this morning, He had just completed eating breakfast and had sat down in the front room of his home when a heart attack seized him. Death was sudden. | Mr. Schug was well-known in Decaur, being Interested in several local business enterprises. He also was interested in the Schug Hardware company for many years and the SchugMettler garage at Berne. He was in Decatur yesterday afternoon, and. though he has been in failing health recently, he appeared to be in good spirits and talked and joked with his I many friends in Decatur. j Charles C. Schug was the son ot Charles and Catherine Schug. His parents were married in Prussia, Germany, and later came to this country, first settling in Tuscarawas county, '•where Mr. Schug was born in 1856, and later coming to Adams county, in Root townsh p. Charles Schug has (<. U.VI’IM lit) UN PAGE FIVE)