Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 48, Decatur, Adams County, 25 February 1926 — Page 1

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tornado strikes southern states

I HUNT'S BRIBE I SENDS LETTER I TO HER FATHER I Charles Krugh (Jets Letter 1 From Daughter; Mailed 1 In Hartford, Mich. I HUNT’S ARREST IS I believed probable ■ The search for Everett .Earl I Hunt. alleged forger an<l ■ n'ho left Decatur last Saturday I a f| t . r briny married to Miss ■ p ivc Krugh. Decatur high B school senior, was continued by B police officials in Decatur and B several other cities with renevv- ■ cd interest today, following flu ■ receipt of a letter this morning ■ from 'h ? girl by her father. Charles A. Krugh. The l^tt<*r was written in I Dowagiac. Michigan. and was mailed in Hartford. Michigan, at 6 o’clock' I Wednesday evening. Girl Friend Receives Letter Another letter was received from the girl by one of her girl friends in I ihis city, it was reported f>lay. In h.-.r letters, she did not mention any ' mistreatment and wrote as though she is having a good time. She told ) her father to send her mall to the I Congress hotel in Chicago, as they ; were going to that city. Chief of Police Melchi has notified the police officials in the two Michigan towns and detectives In Chicago to be on the lookout for Hunt and his i bride. Mr. Krugh and the local i police believe that there is a good i rhance of capturing Hunt soon. May Have Another Wife ff Hunt is caught, he ’VTTT face i charges of forgery and stealing-. an I automobile in Muncie. Police officials in Muncie claim that Hunt was married previous to his marriage to Mirs Krugh here last Saturday and that he is not divorced from his former wife. Hunt met Miss Krugh at the Murray Hotel In this city a week ago last Monday, when he engaged her to do stenographic work for him. They were married here Saturday morning and left soon after the wedding cereI many in the automobile which Hunt (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) — 0 First Mayor Os Marion Dies At Age Os 89 Years Marion, Ind.. Feb. 25. — (.United Press)—Plans were being made today for the funeral of John F. Campbell, 89, the first mayor of Marion, who died here yesterday. UTILE SICILY IS DESERTED Hangout of Chicago’s Shooting Badmen Is Quiet Following Raids Chicago, Feb. 25.—(United Press.) -Little Sicily, the hangout of Chifagos shooting badmen, where the track of a phrtol shot has been merely a signal that the police had another ’’■order to investigate, was practically “oserted today. Raiding squads flashing through the Pace found pool rooms, coffee shops, J * ar stores and everything dark. A "* stray aliens were picked up and * the rounds of the squad were today they had 90 persons in k a<il of those 90 must show cause he should not be deported. tua ' 8 ° Ot t * lat We are setting so l *' e rea '’ men," Deputy ■et of Detectives Stege, said. “But fin,ling ou ' 'here is a general " a of gunmen from Chicago, it gi . a. 60 Can t ® ad 'hem its a good ey have jumped town, Iv <tf Uttl H a ' ,tea d street is practicalnfralrT^t te< ’ ® ither the Sicilians are town ,0 . be out Or lhe y haVe left Thp a “ d we don’t care which.’’ able al ,rlTe l .° deport a " 'he undesirPerson ienS * S con "tm'ng and each '•HiflcateT 8 ? 4 mUBt Bhow bonafide 8 of entry to this country.

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Keller Funeral Held Here This Morning Funeral services were held this morning at 9 o'clock for Dr. 11. R. Keller, well-known Decatur physician and leading citizen, whose death occurred Monday morning. A solemn requiem high mass was held at St. Mary's Catholic church and members of the fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus, of which Dr. Keller was a member, acted as pall bearers. The Rev. J. A. Seimetz acted as celebrant, the Rev. Theo. Fettig as deacon, and the Rev. Charles Thiele, of Fort Wayne, subdeacon. Burial was made In the St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. o F. H. SCHULTE EXPIRES TODAY • Well-Known Resident Os Decatur Dies At Home Os Son; 82 Years Old Frederick H. Schulte, 82, father of ! Henry Schulte of this city, and wellknown retired citizen of Decatur, died at the homo of his son on Fourth street at 6:30 o’clock this morning, after a five day’s illness of bronchial pneumonia. .Mr. Schulte took ill with pneumonia last Saturday and, on account of his advanced age, It was impossible for him to wage a successful fight against the disease. Mr. Schulte has been a resident of Adams county for the last 44 years. He came to this county from Germany and settled in the Fuelling settlement. north of Decatur, and engaged In farming. About 15 years ago. he came to Decatur and since that time has made his home here with his son. The deceased was born in Hunteburg .Province of Hanover. Germany, on October 4, 1843. In November of 1881. his wife died and in 1882. he came to America. His son. Henry, two daughters and one stepslaughter came with him to this country. Besides the son, who lives in this city, two daughters, Mrs. Charles of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Fred Fuelling ■of Three Rivers. Michigan, and two step-children, William Angelbeck, of Durand, Mich., and Miss Augusta Angelbeck, of Fort Wayne, survive. One brother, Herman Schulte, also survives. The deceased was ia member of the Zion Lutheran church in this city. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the Schulte home and from the Lutheran church, the exact hour not yet being fixed. o Judge Sutton Holds Court At Bluffton Judge Jesse C. Sutton, of this city, is serving as special judge in the trial of a damage suit in the Wells circuit court this week. The case is that of Daniel Ratliff against William J. Dustman and others, in which Mr. Ratliff seeks judgment for SI,OOO. The suit is the outgrowth of a real estate deal in wihch the defendants sold property in Bluffton to the plaintiff. The trial opened yesterday morning.

Teacher Says Strong Physique And Morals Are As Important As Church Attendance School Master, Who Is To Be Tried By Board Os Deacons Os . Christian Church On Charges Os “Conduct Unbecoming An < Active Church Worker,” Defends His Policies; Organized Football And Basketball Teams. <

By Arthur W. Suverkrup (United Press Staff Correspondent) Paymyra, Ind., Feb. 25. —Declaring that it is just JIS important that a man or woman be physically strong, and morally clean as it is that they attend church regularly, C. Clyde Martin, 40, Indiana school teacher and farmer, who is to be tried by board of deacons of the Christian church here on charges of "conduct unbecoming an active church worker,” today defended bis policies to the United Press. Martin, whose ideas did not coincide with those of the religious zealots of this little community, when principal of the high school organized a football and basketball team. He was defeated for the office in the next election. Not satisfied with that, be opened

: QUIET STILL ' PREVAILS IN l COALFIELDS 'I , Airplanes And National I . Guard Troops Remain On I Duty In Southern Indiana i. “UNION ARMY’’ HAS FAILED TO MATERALIZE I Evansville, Feb. 25—(United Press) --With two airplanes of the Kokomo unit of the National Guard patrolling the Southwestern Indiana mine field, quiet, continued to prevail today I' throughout the district. Tho variously reported ’“union ■ army" has thus far failed to mater-j ialize and local authorities declare there is no cause for alarm. A dance at Newburg was held under military surveillance. Any ' other gathering of any size will be closely watched, officers said. Five non-union mines were reported working in Warrick county today but none of them had a full force. ' Evansville. Ind., Feb. 25 —Despitn hundreds of reports, all of which were proved by investigation to be unfounded, peace continues to reign in the mine fields of Southern Indiana today. | The non-union workers, who yes- • terday appeared slightly nervous because of the reported activity of union workers apparently had been reassured that their positions were] safe and again today returned to. . the pits. There is no reason to indicate any change in the situation during today or tomorrow and men In close touch feel that if there is no outbreak be- ! fore Sunday that peace will continue to reign. Officials of th? non-union mines \ are determined to carry on at all , costs. They say they cannot profitably operate their shafts under the terms of the Jacksonville agreement , while union officials are equally determined to see that all mines in , . this district are unionized. L o NOTIFIED OF AUTO THEFT I j Description Os E. E. Hunt, Wanted On Several Charges, Is Broadcast Chief of Police Seph Melchi received a card this morning notifying him ( lof the theft of the Chrysler automobile, which was stolen from Harry A. ' Allen, of Muncie, and thought to be in the possession of E. E. Hunt, alias |E. G. Hunter, alias R. K. Hunt, who 1 was married to Miss Esther Faye i Krugh, of this city, and who is wanticd for forgery and several other felonies. The card was mailed from Muncie, (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE)

a community hall where free entertain-1 ! ments are given for the benefit of the ’ ’ community. I, "You’ve got to give the people of., ' today something to do,” he said. “It 5 is better that they witness clean sports ] I and clean plays than go to the vice f f dens of the big cities and go in for ( something a whole lot worse.” ( Martin, who was born and reared ; near Nonesville, a little town in Bar-!] tholomew county, Ind., was a star ath-|. lete at college and coming to this ( ( community in 1914 he brought his mod- £ ern ideas with him. "If they read me out of the chruch after the trial Sunday it will not mean ’ that I am any less a Christian than 1 the people that took the action,” Mar1 (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) 1

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, February 25, 1926.

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Congressman John Philip Hill, of Maryland, wet. has accepted the challenge of Congressman Thomas l„ Blanton, dry, to get him drunk on Baltimore beer. Blanton claimed in Congress that Baltimore was “wide open,” and Hill countered by offering to drink I all the heer there that Blanton would buy. If Hill gets drunk he agrees to give SIOO to the Anti-Saloon League, otherwise Blanton must donate SIOO to a wet organization. STORMCAUSEF DAMAGE HERE Rivers Out Os Banks In Places Following Rains; H ind Is Strong With several degrees drop in the temperature and a high wind blowing ■today, a taste of old fashioned February weather was delivered by the weather man. The forecast predicts, colder weather tonight and generally fair Friday. The several hours’ ruin during the night caused the rivers t.o rise considerably and in many places the Wabash and St. Marys rivers were out of their banks. The Wabash is on a rampage south and north of Geneva and the St. Marys river south and north of Decatur, is also out of its bank-:. The high wind this morning caused some damage to electric light and telephone wires. Current was off on one or two of the city lines for a short time tills morning, the wires being broken by falling limbs from trees. Telephone service was also impaired in the city and in the rural sections. Reports front over the country were to the effect that severe wind and rain storms had done much damage to property. but no serious damage was reported in this section. TRIAL OF DIVORCE CASE CONTINUES Plaintiff Introduces More ' Evidence Today In Trial Os Fort Wayne Suit The trial of the divorce case of Rose Jones against William L. Jones, both of Fort Wayne, which is being held in the Adams circuit court, continued today, with the plaintiff submitting more evidence. All evidence for the plaintiff had not ,been introduced at noon today. A conference of counsel for both parties was held following the noon recess, in hopes of reaching agreements on certain points which would shorten the trial. The defense has a large number of witnesses, it is understood. Mrs. Jones is seeking a divorce, the custody of their children and alimony in the sum of SIOO,OOO. She. charges her husband with lack of affection and abandonment. Mr. Jones filed a cresscomplaint. in which he also asks for a divorce. Weather Mostly cloudy tonight. Colder; Friday generally fair, colder in north portion.

TAX REDUCTION BILL IN HANDS OF PRESIDENT — — Coolidge Expected To Sign Measure Late Tonight Or Tomorrow TAX AUTHORITIES EXPRESS APPROVAL Washington. Feh. 25. — (United Press)— Secretary of Treasury Mellon and the ledding tax authorities in (’on-! gress, of both, republican and democratic parties, today expressed approval of the new $:’,87.000.000 federal tax reduction bill which has been sent to the president for his signature. The president is expected to sign the measure late tonight or tomorrow. The bill somewhat exceeds the limitations but promises of continued prospeiity are goad and the measure will not have any serious effect in finances of the government, Mellon said. Difficulty Wiy arise should large new appropriations be granted that would effect the revenue, Mellon pointed out. adding, however, that under the budget system this is unlikely. There is no danger of a deficit this fiscal year, a surplus of about $260.000.000 being in sight, the treasury head pointed out. —o. Class Os 28 Children To Make Communion In May Instructions to the members of the class who will make their solemn Holy Communion at St. Mary’s Catholic church next May, are being given by the pazLor, the Rev. J. A. Seimetz. There are twenty-eight members in the class at pre.sent, the class being evenly divided as to number )f boys ■and girls. As has been the custom, the Communion services will be held sometime in May, possibly on the third Sunday of the month. The class is smaller this year than usual. o — NEW CANDIDATES ARE MENTIONED Political Leaders In Both Parties Stirred By Renewed Activity Indianapolis, Ind.. Feb. 25—(United Press) —Political leaders in both the republican and democratic parties today were stirred by renewed activity among prospective candidates for the two senatorial nominations which will be decided at the primary in May. Anti-Watson leaders in the republican party have been practically assured it was said that Claris Adams, former prosecuting attorney of Marion county, will enter the race against James E. Watson. It also is understood that friends of Oswald Ryan, former Legion commander. are circulating a petition which would put him in the race for the short term nomination against Arthur Robinson. A. G. Graham. South Bend, leader, also is considered as a likely opponent of Robinson. Yesterday, it was believed that Graham was definitely out of the race, but when he came here for a| number of conferences with political' leaders the talk of his entry into the' race was renewed. In the democratic circles it is], understood that L. Ert Slack, formerly United States district attorney, is about to enter the race. Sometime ago Slack told party leaders that he would not accept the nomination, but since no other candidate has come forward his friends are said to be making a determined effort to bring him into the fight. Friends of Frank C. Dailey, another former district attorney, also is being boomed for the post. Albert Stump, Indianapolis attorney and William Rooker, Noblesville, attorney already are in the race for. the long term democratic nomination.

Nathan Goldstein May Be Freed Under Bond .Chicago, Feb. 25.—(Unite dPress) —| Nathan Goldstein, St. Ixniis politician now In Leavenworth prison in connection with the Jack Daniels liquor scandal, may be admitted to ball within a few days. A copy of a petition filed before the United States supreme court was received by the United States court of appeals here today, which orders that Goldstein be admitted to ball In the sum of $25,000 as soon ns his attorneys file a writ of error. The writ is expected to he filed shortly. OPERETTA TO BE GIVEN HERE Music Department Os Woman’s Club To Present “Sylvia” Monday Night The members of the Music depart- ( ment of the Woman's Club wilt pre-, sent the two-act operetta, “Sylvia", al the high school auditorium Mon-j day evening at 8 o'clock. The lyrics were written by Maude Elizabeth I Inch and the music by W. Phys-1 Herbert. The operetta is being given under the direction of Mrs. May Holthousc. The following is the cast: Sir Bertram de Lacey (The Count Poet) ... Mrs. May Holthouse Prince Tobbytum. a man of consequence Miss Deila Sellemeyer William, an honest farmer , Mrs. Golda Coffee Robin, a country lad Miss Marjorie May Sylvia, betrothed to de Lacey Miss Ruth Cook Arabelle. a ladv in waiting at court Mrs. Stella Coverdale Araminta. her sister Mrs. Leia Gerber Polly. Molly. I*llv. farmer’s daughters—Miss Florence Hans.v. Miss Katharine Kocher, Miss Angle Firks Chorus, farm lads—Marjorie May. Helen llaubold. Mildred Akey. Charlotte Niblick, Kathryn Nichols, i Mary Macy. Farm lassos — Florence Haney, I Annie Firks. Kathryn Kocher, Josephine Anderson. Ina Peterson. ■ Marv Suttles. 1 Pianist . Mrs. Frances Burk The first act is a scene in a hayfield on a summer morning and the second act has the same setting and is later in the day. The costumes are styles of the eighteenth century and are being furnished by a costuming house in Cincinnati. Ohio. The committee in charge of the program includes Mrs. Frances Burk. Mrs. Hazel Engeler, Miss Katharine Kocher. Mrs. Ina Peterson, Miss Angie Firks. Mrs. Celeste Neptune and Miss Florence Haney. Much time has been spent rehearsing for the operetta and a rare treat is promised lovers of home talent productions. Club members will be admitted free and tickets are being , sold at twenty-five cents to the public and may be secured from any, member of the department. Pleasant Mills Man Is Taking Course At Purdue Lafayette, Ind., Feb. 25. —Ralph E. Smith of R. R. L Pleasant Mills, is the only person from Adams county taking the eight weeks’ winter course in agriculture at Purdue University. The course started January 18 and will [ close March 12, when suitable certificates will be granted the 105 persons] enrolled for this special course. lu j the 105 enrolled, 43 counties of the] state are represented, besides three provinces in Canadu, Mexico aud five I other states, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio. Michigan and Virginia. The courses of , I study include general agriculture, j livestock farming, dairy farming and dairy manufacturing. Bootlegger Helps Cops Dump His Choice Wines And Beer Into Sewers South Bend., Ind., Feb. 25. —(United Press) —Otto Mutlz has sworn oft bootlegging, today. After being arrested on a charge of! possession of liquor, he helped the offi- ‘ cers dump 1,000 gallons of beer. 200 gallons of mash, and 52 gallons of wine I valued at more than $3,500 into a sewer.

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SIX KILLED IN STORM; THREE STATES SWEPT Death List Expected To Grow; Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas Hit STORMS REPORTED IN OTHER STATES Memphis, Feb. 25.—The death toll in the tornado which swept Mississippi and parts of Tennessee and Arkansas early today stood at six dead and three injured shortly after noon. The death list is expected to grow when the reports are received from Enid. Mississippi, which was hardest hit by the storm. Five of the six persons killed died tiear Jenny, Arkansas. A farmer, , named Pyson, and his three children , and his wife died when the storm crushed their home. [ The other death was reported from Greenwood, Mississippi. Vernon. Ind., Feb. 25.—High winds , developing into a small tornado here today tore roofs off and uprooted many trees. The Muscatatuck river, near hero, has gone out of its banks and inundated the lowlands as a result of recent rains. Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 25. — Rivers throughout Ohio were raising today as torrential rain swept the state, undermining power lines and causing other damage. In the Toledo area, the Maumee river was raising and although immediate flood danger was not feared. I ice jams at Waterville and Perrysburg were breaking, imperiling ship ping. I The Maumee river lowlands were flooded anil at Hamilton, where the Miami river was raising, a school i building was inundated. I A minature cyclone was reported at London, Ohio, where buildings were shaken, trees uprooted and three children injured. Cairo, 111., Feb. 25. — High winds which swept over southern Illinois and tile lower Ohio valley did considerable damage to telephone wires but at no time reached tornado violence, reports here indicated today. The property damage was slight. St. Louis, Feb. 25. —Weather bureau officials here today said that the center of the storm which swept Memphis and other Tennessee cities was now over lower lake Michigan. WANTS TO BOOK BIG RODEO SHOW Manager Os Wild Wes Show Considers Bringing Rodeo To Decatur July 4 Mr. Cliff Gatewood, of Miles. Montana. manager of Gatewood’s Rodeo i and Hippodrome, was in Decatur yesterday and called on E. B. Williami son. manager of the Northern Indiana j Fair, in the interest of booking a big I wild west Rodeo at Bellmont Park, July 4. Mr. Gatewood is one of the foremost exponents of the Wild West art ■ and carries 54 head of stock. The program consists of Roman Standing race, four riders, two and three horses, one-half mile; Chariot races, four horses, one-half mile; 12 horse relay race, four riders, three horse change, every half mile; cow-girl race, four girls, one-half mile race; derby race, six horses; cow-boy potato race. In addition to the races, Mr. Gatewood offers a wonderful program of rough riding, broncho busting in which is shown the gentle art of ] mastering vicious, untamed horses, of the "never curried below the ! knees” variety. Steer riding and bull dogging, horse catches, and all the thrills of the real western cowboy lite.