Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 45, Decatur, Adams County, 22 February 1926 — Page 1

Vol. XXIV- Number 45.

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(000 OIL WELL IS BROUGHT IN OHRUNION FARM High Producer PI \\S STARTED TO PRILL SECOND WELL An oil well, on the Eugene Runyon farm. 13 miles southpast of Decatur was shot this morning by the owners. Douglas llanev. of his city. Paul Schulte, of Chicago, ami E. L. Fee of Warren, and it promises'to be one of the. best wells ( in this part of the eastern oil which has been- in the ' process of drilling for the last several weeks, was shot about 10 o'clock this morning and a large stream of nil shot several feet over the der- : rick. Estimates are that the well will be a high producer. The three men hare leased about 1.400 acres In the region where the well was shot and have already made preparation* for the drilling of another well. It will take several days. Mr. Haney said today, before a reliable estimation of how much the well will produce can be made, but it is'thought . that the production will be the highest of any well drilled in this territory recently. —<o Pythians To Hold Call Meeting Tuesday Night The members of the Knights of k Pythias lodge will hohl a call meeting at the Pythian home on Third street at 7 ok lock Tuesday evening. The rank of Esquire will be conferred upon a class of candidates and plans will be completed for the roll I call meeting next Thursday night. In addition to the roll call, there will be a banquet and initiation in the rank ot Knight. All members are urged Ch attend the meeting Tuesday night. — o Arrested For Theft Os 2.200 Pounds Os Wool Anderson, Ind., Feb. 22. — (United Press.l — Orville Frock, of Summitville, was free under $2,000 band today following his arrest on charges of grand larceny for alleged complicity in connection with the theft of , 2.200 pounds of wool. John Wagner, who was arrested some time ago for the thea involved Frock in the case. — o WOPS GUARD MURDER SUSPECT Company of National Guard beeps Watch Over Man To Prevent Mob Action Gulf Fort, MIBB i Feb 22—(United Ptessl-Company M of the 155th Inantry, Mississippi National guard, “imeu with machine guns and rifles. to< fey stood guard over Harold Jack*°n ’ held in Harrison county jail ere. charged with murdering W. M. ‘ to gee and J. A. McLemore, two ailed States department of agricullaPloyeß stationed at Picayune. • close watch has been maintain--0 guard against possible mob action, Jackson, who was implicated in j n e N mUril< ' r by Je * se Favre, now held ‘ tW ® rteans for safe keeping in rest CtlOn With the crime . was arm” Sat »rday shortly after the tin, ° r ,rilc ' c ’ n which the two vichad’ b Set °ut on a hunting trip! Th« een locate d in Hattiesburg, amt motor tr uck along with money Wove 6 "? lry ot tlle B° v ®mment emofM* been Btolen The Bhoeß 'i’hen"h' C * ere Delng worn by Favre dav 6 WaS ca P tur ed early Satur-[ just the wilds cf Honey Island. Jross the Louisiana line. I E. ’•-.'V ■ ‘

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f bTOK J Prince Henry, third son of King George of England, will 1 marry Lady Mary Scott, daughter of the Duke of Buccleuch, according to a court announcement ALLEGED CHICKEN THIEF ARRESTED Dick Morningstar, Os Jefferson Township, Pleads Not Guilty To Charge r Dirk Mora trrjrotw. mwrrbwF.re«Wng in Jefferson township, was placed under arrest today by Sheriff John Baker on a charge of larceny, in connection with the theft of seven chickens from the Otto Bollenbaugher farm in Jefferson township on the night of Ferbruary IS. Morningstar entered a plea of not guilty when arraigned in circuit court before Judge Sutton this afternoon. His bond was fixed at SIOO. At 2:45 o'clock this afternoon, he had not given bond for his release. It is alleged in the affidavit that the chickens stolen were worth $1.50 each or a total of $10.50. “Face-The-Facts” Conference Opens Washington. Feb. 22. — (United Press)—One hundred million people are ready and willing to follow the leadership of the association against the prohibition amendment for modification of the Volstead act, Senalor Edward 1. Edwards, New Jersey democrat, said in an address to the secund annual “face-the-facts conference" here today. Man Shot To Death W hile Talking To His Sister Richmond, Ind., Feb. 22 —(United Press)—Police today admittedly were without clew as to the slayer of Frank Buck, 40, who was shot to death while he talked to a sister in the kitchen of her home. The bullet which killed Buck was filed from outside the house crashing through a window and hitting the man in the head. — o WASHINGTON IS HONORED Schools Os County Hold Observance Os First President’s Birthday All schools in the county today observed. in a fitting manner, the birthday of George Washington. Decatur was dressed up for -the occasion and every store iwas decorated with an American flag. The Decatur Catholic ■ school was dismissed. Public schools throughout the couni ty had special programs, either in the 'morning or afternoon, and speakers /gave short biographies of the famous I statesman, whose birthday is today.

OR. H. E. KELLER CALLED BY DEATH Prominent Decatur Physician Expires Today After Extended Illness Dr. Henry E. Keller. 52. prominent physician of this city, died at his home on Fourth street, early this morning, after an illness of several months, following a major ofu-ration last fall. Dr. Keller was only able to; be outside once after hip operation. Death camo at 3 o’clock this morning, after Dr. Keller had suffered several collapses yesterday. Henry E. Keller was a son of John M. and Elizalreth Snyder Keller. He was born in Pulaski county, Indiana.t July 31, 1873. Dr. Keller received his early education in the Pulaski county schools and was graduated from an Indianapolis Medical college in 1894. Immediately upon graduation at Indianapolis, Dr. Keller came to Decatur where he began his profession. I Shortly after coming to this city, ■ Dr. Keller was married to Anna C. . Omlor, who survives. Five children ■ were bom to this union, three of whom survive. One daughter, Lorine and one son. James, preceded the father in death. Raymond, a jeweler in this city, and Beatrice and Mildred, at home, survive. Three brothers and one sister survive. They are Dr. John M. Keller and Charles Keller. of Hammond; Joseph Keller of Monterey, Indiana, and Mrs. Ambrose Weidman, of DeLong, Indiana. Dr. Keller was one of the veteran experimenters wtith electrical medical equipment and had one of the most modern professiofial offices in the northern part ot the state. In 1897, when X-Ray machines were first coming into medical use. Dr. Keller installed one in his office and later he secured one of a later make, lie served on the city board of healthy during the administration of Huber DeVoss and was recently reappointed under the new administration. Dr. Keller was a member of St.l Mary’s Catholic church and was al1 ways active in the affairs of the 1 church. He was a charter member, of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Decatur Elks lodge. I 1 He has always been active in civic affairs and always boosted for a better and healthier community. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's Catholic church Thursday morning, at 9 o'clock, the Rev. J. A. I Seimetz being in charge. Burial will , take place at the St. Joseph cemc- , tery. west of Decatur. THANK OFFERING | SERVICES HELD ' Special Services Held At ! Methodist Church Sunday Morning And Evening , Special services were held yester- ! day morning and evening at the MetHbdlst Episcopal, church in this s city, the pastor, the Rev. Somerville . Light, having charge. In the morn- > ing, the Women's Foreign Missionary society Thank Offering was observed. The local organization attended in a body. Rev. Light spoke on “Christianizing the Missionary Program of the Church.” The Thank Offering was | the largest ever collected at the local church and will go to the Foreign Missions fund. In the evening, a combination I musical and revival service was held, and the service was well attended. Considerable interest is being shown in the Sunday evening continuation of the revival services and the attendance has increased each Sttn- , day night. 1° a . , Woman Dies Aft?r Being Unconscious For 37 Days Mount Vernon, Ind., Feb. 22. —(Unit- > ed Press)—Mrs. Louise MacKenzie s Wolfe, 50, is dead at her home in i New Harmony today after having been “unconscious for 37 days.

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Southport Bank Robbers Again Make An Escape; Indianapolis. Ind., Feb. 22. —(United Piesi) —Three young men suspected iof parti< Ipation in the Southport bank | robbery, today kept under cover from police. The youths wore surrounded in a house here, but shot their way to free ; dom. A deputy sheriff and three other men at the house were wounded in the fray. Police have been on the point of taking the trio .several time* since the robbery some weeks ago, but each time the men evaded arrest. | _o GHURCH OF GOG HOLDS REVIVAL | ! Richmond Minister Preaches At Sunday Morning And Evening Services Revival services are in progress at the Church of God on Cleveland street. The Rev. Thomas Duckwood, of Richmond, preached in the morn ing and evening services Sunday. Large crowds attended both services. The services will be continued each evening this week. The public is invited to attend all of tbe services. o Gangland Warfare Takes Another Life In Chicago Chicago, Feb. 22—(United Press) —Gangland warfare took another life last night when Vito Bascone was “taken for a ride." Bascone was found, a bullet hole in his head, by a school boy on his way to church. The murdered man was a member of the notorious Genna gang. o— ROTARIANS GO TO CONFERENCE Sixteen Members Os Decatur Club Attend Meeting At Muncie Today Sixteen Decatur Rotarians, part of them accompanied by their wives, left by auto this morning lor Muncie to attend the Twelfth district conference of Rotary Clubs. Several other members of the local club will attend the conference tomorrow. The Decatur Rotarians are backing | Will R. Barr, of Bluffton, in his race I for district governor. Chad Burns, | of Valparaiso, also is a candidate for ■ the office. A. R. Holthouse, president of the I local club, and Herman J. Yager ' were the delegates from Decatur, but Mr. Yager was unable to attend. Dr. Fred I. Patterson was appointed alternate to go in place of Mr. Yager. Those who left today to attend the conference were Avon Burk, Charles Christen. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Pumphrey. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. James Elberson. John CarMody. James Arnold, Wai WetnhoiT. W. A. Klepper, Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Connell. R. J. Harting, James Cowan. Dr. and Mrs. Fred I. Patterson. W. A. Lower. A. D. Suttles, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Holthouse. Those who will attend the conference on Tuesday are A. R. Ashbauch- ! er, Herman F. Ehinger, George Krick, M. F. Worthman. Lawrence Kleinhenz, O. L. Vance, Charles Voglewede, Martin Mylott, Paul Edwards, E. W. Johnson, F. J. Schmitt. William O’Brien, E. W. Lankenau and A. R. Holthouse. _o Decatur Boy Finds Butterfly This Morning Robert Hess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hess, 424 Elm street, found a butterfly in the yard at the Hess home I this morning. This is the first one re- ! ported in Decatur so far this spring. The butterfly has rich orange and brown colors. Weather Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Somewhat colder in south portion tonight.

GLOB PREMIUMS ARE ANNOUNCED Many Awards Offered Adams County Men In Ton Litter Chib Contest As the first of March draws near, Adams eonnjy men and boys who intend to compete in the Hoosier Ton Litter Chib contest are sending in their enrollments in such numbers that It appears they arc again out for state honors. Information from the county agent reveals that about 15 men and boys have joined and by the end of the week it is expected 30 or 35 will have entered. Enrollments will not be accepter! after next Monday. H. P. Schmitt, proprietor of the Schmitt Meat Market. In this city, is again cooperating in the work by offering substantial cash premiums to be awarded winners in the contest. These premiums are provided in addition to the “Schmitt Trophy." which will also bo presented to the winner. Only farmers who reside in Adams county who comply with the rules of the state con- , test will be eligible to receive prem turns. The premiums will be divided as follows: The contestant who feeds the heaviest litter of the contest shall be awarded the "Schmitt Trophy," same to have engraved on it the name of the winner, the weight of the litter and the year in which it was won. The * , ’ cup shall remain in his until won by another contestant, when it shall be surrendered for presentation to the new winner. In no case shall a contestant feeding a litter weighing less than one ton be considered as having won the cup. The cup shall reiMdnUlie permaueut posaesaion of any contestant who shall win it two years in succession. In addition to the cup, the winner shall receive S2O cash. Other premiums are as follows: sec-' end. sls cash: third. $lO cash; fourth. $7.50 tfa-dr, fifth $5.00 cash and sixth, $2.50 cash. Litters need not weigh one ton to be eligible for the cash premiums. No contestant shall win more than one premium and when a contestant shall have more than one litter competing, all but the heaviest shall be disregarded when awarding the premiums. In order to enter the contest, a fifty cent membership fee must be paid to the Indiana Livestock Breeders' Association. Memberships will be taken, at the county agent's office. Those I interested can obtain rules and other' information concerning the contest at the same place. ATTEND GHURCH ATFORTWfiYNE Congregation Os Decatur Presbyterian Church Visits Sister Church About 75 members of the local I'resbyterianc hurch attended the services of the Bethany Presbyterian church I at Fort Wayne last night. The Decatur congregation motored to Fort Wayne and were the guests of the Rev. (’. O. Shirey, who has spoken at j the Decatur church on several occasions. Mrs. B. N. Covert, wife of the De- ■ catur pastor, played three organ numbers, and Dr. Fred Patterson, of Decatur, sang a group of songis during the evening’s program. C. 1). Teeple, C. J. Lutz and the Rev. B. N. Covert of Decatur, gave short talks. The meeting was well attended aud the Decatur people report a tine lime The local congregation attended in Response to an invitation received, two weeks ago from the sister church. State Senator To Seek Renomination In May Richmond, Ind., Feb. 22—(United Press)—Denver Harlan, state senator, was in the race today for renomination by the republican party at the primaries in May. Harlan, elected in 1922, will be • opposed by Walter Ratcliff, a former state senator.

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Dr. Charles 11. Wilen, Newj York dentist, is to marry Suzanne Lenglen, world's champion woman tennis player, according to niHitts from Paris. COOLIDGE BACK ATDESKTODAY President Resumes His Work After Recovering From Severe Cold Washington. Feb. 22. — (United Pre',o—President Coolidge returned to his desk today for the first time since he contracted a cold last Wednesday. The president appeared in fairly good health, his voice was almost unaffected and his general condition was sal dto be excellent.) He will address the National EduI cational Association convention here tonight. 0 Nine Persons Burn To Death In Resort Fire Monticello, N. Y.. Feb. 22.—(United PrcUs)—Fire which today completely destroyed Shinglers' Praire House near here, caused the death of 9 persons who were burned before help could arrive. Six bodies have been recovered from the ruins and two others missing are thought to have perished. Three are in a serious condition I from injuries at the Monticello hospital. Twenty-three others in less serious condition, also are in the hospital.* — —o -- ' Train Load Os TNT Wrecked At Thomaston Thomaston, lad., Feb. 22. —(United Press) —Normal traffic schedules were resumed today over the Nickle Plate lines here, following the clearing of the debris which resulted from an unusual wreck. A freight, train loaded with TNT was wrecked when one of the cars exploded Saturday night. More than ' 200 yards of road bed were destroyed Iby the blast, which shook the surrounding countryside and broke many windows. ELZEY CHILD DIES SUNDAY Ten-Months-Old Son Os Mr. And Mrs. Ben Elzey Dies • Os Leakage Os Heart Max Richard, 10-months-oid son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Elzey, died at 4:45 o'clock Sunday evening at the home on Indiana street. Death was due to leakage of the heart. Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Thurman and Robert, and two sisters, Edna and Thelma. Short ■ funeral services will be held from ■ the porch at the home on Indiana 1 street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Rev. A. R. Fledderjohann, pastor i of the Zion Reformed church, offi- ' dating. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery.

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MAN WHO KILLED TWO PERSONS IN OMAHA CAPTURED Admits Murder Os One Man And Wounding Os Another; Armed With Pistol APPEARS AND TALKS LIKE A SANE MAN Omaha.. Feb. 22 - (I'niled Press) Omaha’s “maniac sniper” who shot and killed two persons here anti seriously wounded two others, has been captured live miles north of Bartlett, la., according Io information received by Omaha police this afternoon. The man under arrest gave his name as Carter and confessed to tbe murder of Dr. A. D Searles, and the wounding of Ross Johnson, but refused to discuss the murder of Wil- • liatn McDevitt, according to police at i Bartlett. The man was armed with a -22 calibre automatic pistol with which police believe the shootings here were done. Carter declared he killed Dr. Searles because he had a grudge against the doctor who, he said, had treated him several years ago and cheated him out of some money. He said he shot Johnson, a special agent of the Wabash railroad, because he thought the man was trying to capture him. Carter, his captors said, has not the appearahce of a maniac. He talks rationally and seems to be perfectly sane. o— Infirmary Inmates Are Vaccinated For Smallpox Shelbyville, Ind., Feb. 22. —(United Press) —There w';»s an epidemic of sore arms at the Shelby county Infirmary today, following the vaccination of every inmate of the home as a precaution against an outbreak of smallpox. One woman at the infirmary has been stricken with the disease, it was said. o Two Bluffton Youths Sentenced For Robbery Bluffton, Feb. 22. —Cleo “Bad-Eye" Bennett. 21. and Howard Bowman, 19, both of Bluffton, today were sentenced to serve from 2 to 14 years in the state reformatory after pleading guilty to a charge of robbery. Tbe two youths broke into the filing station operated by Ed Rose, last night, and Mr. Rose caught them in the act of robbing the cash register. o GIRL KIDNAPPED AND ASSAULTED Detective Search For Men Who Made Attack On Des Moines Girl Des Moines, lowa. Feb. 22 —(United Press) —Detectives today searched the city for three well dressed linen who last night kidnapped Miss Opal Garner. 18. After forcing the girl into their automobile the men drove to the outskirts of the city where Opal was attacked and robbed and finally thrown from the automobile. At police headquarters today Opal sobbed bitterly as she told the story of the kidnapping. “You had just as ■ well kill yourself now." one of the • men remarked to me when she was ‘ thrown from the car. Opal sobbed. • Opal said she was forcibly held by ' one man while the other attacked > her. Although she screamed amt 1 kicked she said two of the men t attacked her before she was releas--1 ed. The third drove the car aud rei fused to heed her cries for help, she r said. r After driving for several hours. I- she was robbed of five dollars and e then thrown from the car near the state fair grounds and walked home.