Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 21, Decatur, Adams County, 25 January 1926 — Page 1

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CLOTURE RULE IS ADOPTED BY SENATE

SIMULTANEOUS REVIVALS end SUNDAY NIGHT Three Churches Decide To Continue Services During This Week COMMUNITY GREATLY HELPED BY MEETINGS urS o crowds and enthusiastic meetlnKS marked the . losing of the Simultaneous revival meetings in the seven cooperating TVe.atur churches ycster(lay Three churches decided, as was th. agreement at the close of the two weeks, to continue their services. The k M hod:st church, the United UrethL„ church anil the Evangelical church will continue to hold meetings each niirht this week. The other four churches will not continue the meetings. After the two weeks, the pastors derided to permit each congregation to make its own decision as to whether or no tthe individual church would continue its meetings. Three were of ihe opinion that the services should continue and four decided to close and continue their services in the farm of personal work. The pastors were unanimous in asserting today that they believed the meetings had done a great good in the ■ community and believe that the spiritual life of Decatur has beet) raised to a much higher level. Many new memhers were obtained and many conversions were made during the two weeks Evangelical Church The attendance at the Evangelical chinch at both services yesterday was very good. Music was a strong feature of yesterday's services. The Misses Dye and Reade. of Fort Wayne, rendered several beautiful solos, which werp highly enjoyed by all. Tin Rev R. W. i-oose preached in the morning on “The Church of Christ,'' and in the evening on “The Crucified Christ.” The large audiences gave rapt attention. During the morning services several members were received into the church, and fn the evening several made their decision to become Christians and bowed to the altar. Because of the intense interest in the meetings it has been decided to (CONTINUED ON PACE TWO) ANNA WETTER DIES SUNDAY Widow Os William Wetter Expires Suddenly At Home Os Her Daughter Mrs. Anna Wetter, 80, widow of William Wetter, died suddenly early Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ferd L. Litterer, 821 North Fifth street. Mrs. Wetter had not been well for a few days, but her condition was not considered serious. Mrs. Welter’s maiden name was Werder and she was born at Philadelphia, Pa., March 23, 1845. On January 30, 1866, she was married to Rudolph Halptley, who died Sept. 23, 1877. In her youth, Mrs. Wetter moved with her parents from Pennsylvania to near Bucyrus, Ohio. On Sept. 12, 1882, she "as married to William Wetter, who Preceded her in death about eight years ago. Mrs. Wetter leaves two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stults, Mrs. Ferd L. bitterer; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary fisher, of Everett, Washington; three sisters, Mrs. Win. Casner. of New Washington, Ohio and Misses Em in a ami Elizabeth Werder, of Decatur; one brother, Henry, of Van Wert, Ohio, and four grandchildren. Mrs. Wetter was a very faithful and consecrated member of the local Zion Reformed church and a charter member of the Ladies' Aid society of that church. The funeral will take place on Tuesat 1; 30 o'clock front the residence ‘‘nd at 3 o'clock at the Reformed church, the Rev. A. R. Fledderjohann officiating.

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U. S. First wk fg -a. A ■># © - -■ ■ r. " :C, Sc .’j T” 1 Michael Masteron, fourteen, who worked as a bathhouse attendant at Atlantic City to earn passage money to visit relatives in Ireland, has come home, sadly disillusioned. “Europe’s the bunk," lie said, adding lie intended to stay home hereafter. SEE PROSPERITY FOR MIDDLE WEST Mid-west Shippers Advisory Board Sees Good Times For All Business Chicago, Jan, 2i>.—(United Press ) —Practically every li.ie of business endeavor in the state of Illinois, lowa. Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, will enjoy prosperity during the first three months of 1926, according to a classified canvas of conditions made by the mid west shippers advisory board. The report compiled by tne'hoard represents information garnered from 26 committees of shippers representing various important lines of pro duction in this territory. Acid and chemical manufacturers will probably show the largest individual gains, the report said. in tlfe agricultural implement industry the business is already showing some improvement. The reports says that at present the prospects in the corn products industry tend toward an improvement and that the total number of freight cars this year needed to ship them should exceed the 1923 otal. An increased movemnt of dairyproducts is prdietd. ltports indicat an increase of front 10 to 12 per cent in butter shipments from lowa and up to v#e per cent iti the rest of the territory. The frsr-h fruits and vegetable industry should experience an increase over the same period last year, the report indicates. KLAN OPPOSES WORLD COURT Organization Urges Senators To Oppose President Coolidge’s Plan Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 25—(United Press) — The Ku Ivtux Rian today stands committeed to a stand in opposit'on to the world court plau advocated by President Coolidge. At a meeting here yesterday, national klaa officers, headed by Hiram Evans, of Atlanta, Ga., voiced opposition to the plan and sent a telegram to Senators Robinson and Watson, urging them to oppose the plan. The klansmen also went on record ' favoring more riff id immigration laws. | | W. Lee Smith, of Evansville, was installed as Grand Dragon, of the Indiana order, to succeed Walter Bossert

DR. COSTELLO DIES SUDDENLY THIS MORNING Prominent Decatur Physician Suecumbs To Heart Attack At His Home PRACTICED MEDICINE HERE FOR .‘59 YEARS Dr. 11. F. Costello, 63. prominent Decatur physician for 39 years, died suddenly at his home on North Third street at 10:30 o’clock this morning. Death was due to heart trouble. Dr. ■Costello had not been ill and this morning had attended to a patient who came to his office. He had complained the last few days, however, of pains in his chest and just before his death he told his wife that he felt cold. I He sat down in a chair ip the front | room and in a few minutes Mrs. C’ostello found him dead. A physician was called, but death had been instantaneous, due to a heart attack. Dr. Costello had suffered slight heart trouble at intervals for some time.

Henry F Costello was thp son of James and Mary Donavon Costello. He was born in Asliuelot, N. IL, November 27. 1862, where he received his I early education. He later attended 1 school at the Brothers Academy at Fort Wayne and Lafayette. He completed his elementary education in Decatur and was graduated from the Starling School of Medicine at Columbus, Ohio, in 1886. After completing the medical school, ' Dr. Costello came to this city where he has practiced medicine for 39 years, i He has always-"been ready to answer calls at all times and was regarded as one of the leading physicians in the county. He held the position of county and city health officer for many .years, resigning only a few years ago. Dr. Costello was married to Eliza- ' lieth Brake, June 4. 1890. Mrs. Costello and three children survive to (CONTI.VIED ON PAGE FIVE) GIVE FAREWELL PARTY SUNDAY Members Os Evangelical Church Honor Mr. And Mrs. Jacob Tester Members of the First Evangelical church of this city gave a dinner Sunday noon, and held a special | meeting Sunday afternoon i* honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tester, prominent members of that church and w'ell-known Decatur citizens, who will leave on February 2 for Ix>s Angeles, California, where they will make their future home. Mr. and I Mrs, Tester attended church Sunday I morning and they were surprised, when the morning worship was over, to find that their friends had brought well-filled dinner, baskets with them. A dinner was enjoyed in the basement of the chttroh. Following the dinner, a meeting was held in the church, and several talks were given. The pastor, the Rev. R. W. Loose, gave a short talk and Mrs. Fred Linn spoke in behalf of the ladies aid society, of which Mrs. 1 Tester was an active worker. Mrs. Lean presented a friendship pin to Mrs. Tester in behalf of the society. C. E. Hocker then spoke in beltalf of the men’s organization of the church and presented a traveling suit case to Mr. Tester, as a gift from the men. Mr. and Mrs. Tester have been ardent members of the Evangelical church for many years, Mrs. Tester having joined the church in 1889. Since then she has been a great worker in the church. She always gi>ew many flowers and each Sunday would bring a bouquet to the church and would provide flowers for the sick. She taught in primary classes | of the Sunday school for many years I and took great interest in her pupils, giving picnic dinners in her yard, coloring eggs and doing many other things for them.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, January 25, 1926.

Modern Liquor Is Liquid Dynamite; Fact Is Proven Indianapolis. ln.l„ Jan. 25.--<United Press.) — Liquor is often referred to as liquid dynamite in these so called dry days but Jewll Farmer didn’t believe the warning and today she is recovering from serious burns as a result of her disbelief. When police raided her home Jewell tossed a bottle of white mule into a stove. It immediately exploded. The woman was arrested and three men who were visit’Og with | her also were held. HEARS FRENCH RADIO STATION Rev. Thompson Only One Here Who Reports Reception Os Foreign Station Only one person in Decatur was aide to penetrate the air by radio last night and receive messages from the fur foreign lands, according to reports at this office this morning. Attaospheric civo<si lions. local interferences and an S O S call from a ship in distress off the American coast were the chief barriers in the way of Decatur radio fans in their efforts to receive programs being broadcast from the British Isles and France In the first night of the International Radio w-eek program. The Rev. W. H. Thompson received part of a program ffom station PTT. Toulouse. France. Radio receivers in New York City and Chicago report, however, that they obtained several stations, from abroad and Decatur fans reported that they received messages from Mexico City and Soulh America. Foreign stations will be on the air again tonight from 10 to 11 o'clock, central standard time, and all local fans are cautioned to have their sets in good order and their batteries up if they desire to receive from foreign stations. . The international broadcasting program will continue all week. Those being able to receive foreign stations are asked to call the Daily Democrat and inform this office what station they obtained. Test Considered A Success New York, Jan. 25—(United Press) —While sailors off the sinking steamer Solvang pitched about in lifeboats, fans throughout the country last night made themselves comfortable at their sets as Europe and America again bridged the Atlantic by radio —reports received today indicated. A strident SOS call from the Solvang, rammed south of the Delaware breakwater by the Vacuum Oil Company’s tanker Vacuum cleared the air of music and other programs from the North American stations for three-quarters of an hour. The programs, given as part of International Radio test week were considered a success by radio enthus-, iasts and officials here. T. Lynch, editor of “Radio Broadcast Magazine” reported that at 11:09 p.m, he heard Riverliead, L. 1., 2 L O, a London station and later picked up Lima. Peru and Bournemouth, England. Powell Crosley, Jty. chairman of < CONTINUED «W MSI FIVE) 0 Durkin Loses His Air Os Confidence Chicago, Jan. 25. —(United Press) Martin J. Durkin, notorious killer and breaker of hearts, lost his confident, debonair air today when he found that the nucleus of his defense fund would n<ot be released by the government. Federal authoriities declared that the $2,295 found on Durkin when he was arrested will be held until the prisoner can prove legal ownership. It is contended that the money was obtained by criminal methods. Weather Unsettled tonight and Tuesday. Probably some snow, Not much change in temperature.

MITCHELL CASE NOW IN HANDS OF PRESIDENT Papers In Famous CourtMartial Case Delivered To Coolidjce EARLY DECISION IS PREDICTED Washington, Jan. 2. r >. — (United Press.) — The ease of Col. ‘ William Mitchell, sentenced to five years suspension from the army, is now" in the hands of President Coolidge. The papers in the case, it was learned today, have been transmittled to the White House by the war department after proceeding through the usual channels of review, i, The President, as commander in chief, is the final reviewing officer his decision is expected in a short time. Scarlet Fever Cases In Union Township ! Rudolph Welland, trustee of Union township, reports that the scarlet fever eases in his family are progressing nicely towards recovery, but , It will he necessary for his family ( be under quarantine for several days, ‘ yet. I ' v —o l Elks To Hold Party At Home This Evening Another of the series of Elks parties will be held at the tome to- ■ night, starting at 8 o'clock. There i will be dancing on the third floor I and cards for those who desire to i play on the first floor. All Elks and ■ theiir families are cordially invited ' to attend. , ‘A good orchestra has been obtaint ed for tonight and it is expected" i that a large crowd will attend. There i will be dancing front 8 o'clock until i midnight. JURIES DRAWN ; FOR NEW TERM Members Os Grand And Petit Juries For February Term Named Today Members of the grand and petit 1 juries for the February term of the Adams circuit court which will open ' next Monday morning, were named this morning by the jnry commissioners, who drew the names from the j jury box. In the absence of E. W. Johinson .regular jury commissioner, I who is ill, the court appointed C. E. i Peterson to serve as special jury com'missioner. Mr. Peterson and Marlin • L. Smith, the other regular jury com- ■ missioner, drew the names. Grand Jury The members of the grand jury are: j Walter P. Johnson, St. Marys townj ship; Eli Lugibill, Berne; Eugene | Barnes, Geneva; Warren A. Wherry, .Union township;, Fred Blum, Monroe j township; and Chauncey E. Debolt, Blue Creek township Petit Jury The members of the petit jury are: William Jaebker, Preble township; Bartemus Boice, Wabash township: Webster Martz, Monroe township; Chancy L. Itrentlinger, Kirkland township; Roy Case, St. Marys township; Frank Baker, Washington township; John Railing, Union township; Eli C. Dickerson, Geneva; Glen Agier, Jefferson township; Menno S. Hirschy, Berne; John P .Steiner, French township; and Charles Kuklehan, Root township. Mrs. Ed Jackson Is Discharged At Hospital Indainapolis, Ind., Jan. 25. —(United Press.) —Mrs .Ed Jackson, wife of the governor, today was resting easily at her home following removal from a local hospital where she underwent a serious operation.

Dodges Death V • - ' .a ‘. r ** '■->£ JF*r*T vjLjyJl TED JPAiL>TT:ia^~ v 'r * ' """*■ — 1 Ted Palmer, cashier of the American Express (’.0., Hackensack. N. J., believes he was born under a lucky star. When bandits held up the office and killed Frank Brannon, messenger, they tried three times to shoot Palmer, but each time the weapon mirffired. TWENTYENTER HIGH SCHOOL Class Graduated By Central School Begins Work In Higher Grades Today Twenty eighth grade pupils made their debut in Decatur high school at 8 o’clock this morning, having successfully completed their work at the close of the first school semester of the year. Friday. The twenty pupils will start high school today and will be graduated at the end of the first semester in 1930. The pupils entering high school are: Vivian Acker, Kathryn Aurand, Gladys Cook. Blenn Fep, Caynell Craber. Marjorie Hoagland, Doris Nelson, Marshia Ohler, Ida Totts, Crystal Roop, Anna E Winner,, Harry Baumgariner, Dick Engle, Chalmer Fisher. Stanley Green, Ed Musser, Ronaild Parrish, Ivan Reynolds, Frederic Schafer, James Smith, o Incornoration Papers Issued To Berne Firm Indiaifapolls, Ind.. Jan,- 25 —(United Press) —Articles of incorporation and authority to issue SIO,OOO worth of capital stock today was issued the Economy Printing concern, of Berne. Adams county, by Secretary of State Schortemeier. The incorporators were C. If. Mussleannn, Arthur Zehr, Ida Gralier. N. Jenncj, Joseph Zehr and P. II Zehr. KIRKLAND FARM INSTITUTE HELD Capacity Crowds Attend Sessions; Many High Class Exhibits Feature Under the leadership of O. V. Dilling, the various committees in charge of the Kirkland Township Farmers Institute held their annual session Friday and their efforts were rewarded with one of the best meetings of this nature ever held in Adams county. Forenoon and afternoon sessions were held and the limited room caused it to be impossible to seat all who attended. Mrs. E. T. Stanley and Mr. E. I?. Moore, speakers furnished by Purdue University, were well received. During the noon hour, the latter received many questions from farmers regard(COXTIJiIED OX PAGE FOL K)

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LIMITS DEBATE ON WORLD COURT ADHERENCE PLAN Second Time In History That U. S. Senate Has Adopted Drastic Rule INDIANA SENATORS AGAINST CLOTURE (Unit#*»l Pr**sH Sorviro) Washington, Jan. 25. For the second time in its history, the United States senate today adopted the drastic cloture rule, thus limiting debate on Ihe resolution for American adherence to the world court of .justice. The vote was GB-26, five more than the necessary two-thirds. Thirty-seven administration 1 republicans combined with 01 league of nations democrats in favor of the cloture. Avainst the cloture were 18 republicans, mostly western, seven democrats and one farm laborite. Senators Watson and Robinson, Indiana republicans, voted against the cloture rule. The action forecast early adoption of the court resolution and consideration of the tax reduction bill which j will cut payments due March 15. A two-thirds majority of administtration republicans and league of Dalions democrats forced adoption of the rule which was used only once before, in the Versailles treaty fight. Henceforth, under its provisions, no senator will be permitted to speak more than one hour. No other business can be considered until a vote is taken on the court and no furttier amendments to the conri resolution can be presented. Every possible means was tried to get an agreement by unanimous consent to vote on the court, sometime in the future, but each presentation of an agreement was blocked by Senator Cole Blease, South Carolina democrat. The vote today was preceded by an unprecemlented stormy session. Last minute efforts were made to get att agreement that would have avoided the cloture vote but they failed. OFFICERS MAKE ANOTHER RAID Willard McConnehey Jailed Sunday After Liquor Is Found In His Home Wflard McConnehey, who resides in the southwest part of Decatur, was arrested yesterday afternoon and placed in the Adams county jail ■ as the result of a liquor raid made at his residence by Chief-of-police Sepltus Melclii and Officer John Ireland. The raid was made about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and several bottles of “white-mule" whiskey were confiscated. Several reports were made to local police by neighbors of McConnehey and the officers secured a search . warrant yesterday. They went to the McConnehey residence about 2 j o'clock. Another man, whose name |is withheld by officers, confessed to purchasing liquor of McConnehey, after a search of His person revealed a partly filled bottle McConnehey was brought to the county jail yesterday and the liquor was confiscated, to be used as evidence aganst him. He was arraigned in mayor’s court this morning and asked for a few days before entering his plea. He was returned to the I county jail and his trial will probably be held Wednesday. Another raid was made yesterday 1 afternoon north of Decatur, but no I liquor was obtained Yesterday's | arrest was the second in connection with violation of the prohibition laws in the last few days. La tit [ week, Julius Roop was arrested when a raid was made southwest of Decatur. His trial will be held Wednesday inorniug.