Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 74, Decatur, Adams County, 27 March 1926 — Page 1

Vol. XXIV Number 71.

EFFORT TO FREE McCRAY is renewed

SEEK ROANOKE JUL WHO SHOT ZANESVILLE MAN Man Mav Die Os Injuries ‘ inflicted By His Former Housekeeper SEARCH SHIFTS ' ‘ to ATTICA, INDIANA Blufl'ton, Ind.. Mar. 27.— (United Press) I 'ohce sit Allicn. Ind., were asked today to luip locale Miss Goldie brancis, •>X () f Roanoke. who last even-] ikr called Earl Williams. 3.),] firmer, from his home a mile, ,‘ n) | | ia |f west of Zanesville, iml.. ami shot him in lhe aixloman. injuring him so seriously that hospital attendants al Fort Wavne sav he will die. Tty! woman, after firing lhe shot spile away in a new automobile; ami a search last night and this morning failed to locate her. A mysterious telephone call from ; Attica this morning was placed from ; a pay slation and a woman’s voice inquired from relatives at Zanesviile how the man was. Miss Francis I u, a former housekeeper of Mr. Williams. Miss Francis, daughter of Theodore Francis, proprietor of the FraneU h> tel. Roanoke, escaped In a light .coupe aritc.nl bile and although authorities tram Wells. Allen and Huntington; counties were making an inter, tive swrch for her. she has disappeared and no trace of her has been found. Her mother Is reported in a state of total collapse and her conditio:) is sail; (COXTIM ED ON PAGE TWO) fl ■ , ,i Fall Down Cellar Stairway Is Fatal Columbus, Ind., Mar. 27. — (United Press)—lnjuries sustained when he fell down the cellar staorway at his home here today, were blamed for the death of Franklin Stlllinger. 74. veteran Pennsylvania railtpad employe. Stlllinger rose from the job of ofI fiee boy to passenger conductor before he was retired on a pesion by the read a few years ago. o OPERETTA TO BE GIVEN AT MONROE' Freshmen And Sophomore Music Classes To Give Program This Evening The Freshmen anil Sophomore music classes of Monroe high school,; under the direction of Mrs. Agnes Shoemaker, will present, an operetta, "Miss Cherryblossom.” Saturday night, March 27. at the Monroe high school auditorium. The scene takes place in a Japanese lea garden, Miss Cherry blossom falls in love with a rich man from; America, but Kokenio, who lias adopted Cherry, wants her to marry Togo. After Togo loses his job Cherry gets to marry tlte American and everything ends happily. The characters in the operetta are: Cherryblossom, brought up as the daughter of Kokemo. in reality Evelyn Barnes of New York. U. S. A Ruth Schwartz Kokemo, a proprietor of a Tea Garden in Tokyo, Japan, comedy part Hubert Keller John Henry Smith, a New- Yorker, on a visit to Japan as a guest of Mr. Worthington Rolla Johnson Henry Foster Jones. Jack’s pal, in love with Jessica Floyd Johnson Horace Worthington, a New York stock broker who Is entertaining a party of friends with a trip to Japan on his private yacht, <_ Leo McAhren Janies Young, Worthington’s private secretary Curtis Wulliman Jessica Vanderpool, Worthington’s niece Emma Striker °,i°' a Ja P an ese politician of high rank Paul Lobsiger Chorus y Geisha girls in Kokemo’s Tea Garden American girls and men, guests of Mr. Worthington, visiting Japan on his private vacht.

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Victor | I & | E2EV TJi ———■ —J Aii attempt to oust lhe Rev. IF. 11. Rusher, pastor ol lhe ex- ' elusive Evangelical Congregational Church at Dover, Mass,. liecause he conducted a straw I vote which resulted in a “wet" ■majority, failed when the parish decided Io retain him. CHECK OF STORED LIQUOR FINISHED Federal Agent Refuses To Sav Whether Or Not Any Os Liquor Is Missing Indianapolis, Ind, Mar. 27 —(United Press)—A. J. Signaigo, department of justice agent, today prepared a report for transmission to the department of justice at Washington on his investigation of reports that the store of confiscated liquor in I the Federal building had been pilfered. Signaigo completed his check of the big store of liquor, worth more than $300,000 at bootleg prices. He j . refused to reveal whether his inventory substantiated charges made by Representative Laguardia of New York in congress. Laguardia asserted 350 cases of liquor had disappeared from the stock since it was brought here from a distillery at Lawrenceburg, Ind.,; controlled by George Remus. Cincin-j nati bootlegger. | No statement upholding or denying the charges will be forthcoming un- | til his report has been carefully checked by the department of justice at Wtpl|ngtont SLgnago indi- ■ rated. Linus P. Meredith. United States i marshal who has responsibility for ' custody <>f the liquor, was present wide Signaigo made the check, j Meredith said he made no attempt while the inventory was in progress to keep count of the number of cases of liquor for his own information. An order from the United States circuit court of appeals at Chicago; for destruction of the big store of booze is momentarily expected here, j Judge Baltzell of the local federal court ordered the liquor dumped into th esewes months ago but attorneys representing Remus appealed to the Chicago tribunal. —o — Auto Accident Occurs At Monmouth Last Night An aiito accident occurred at Monmouth last night, about 6:30 o’clock, when a Paige touring car, driven by A. Dagger, of this city, ■struck the rear, of a Ford car, whose owner could not be learned. Both cars were slightly damaged, hut none of the occupants were injured. o— Girl Is Electrocuted In Attenwt To Curl Hair While Seated In Bath Tub Milwaukee, Wks., Mar. 27. —(United Press) —Marguerite Prevot, 18, Green Bay student at the schorl of telegraphy, was electrocuted here last night when she ■ attempted to curl her hair with an electric iron while sitting in a tub of water. A short circuit in the curling iron sent 110 volts through the girl’s body.

Palm Sunday Services I To Be Held Tomorrow

' Most Churches In Decatur Plan Soecial Services For Tomorrow Palm Sunday will be observed in practically all churches in the com; munity tomorrow. Special services will be held at many Protestant churches. Several Reformed and Lutheran churches will observe the day by holding confirmation cere monies. St. Mary's Catholic church will observe the day by special services and by the distribution of Palms at the morning service. The services tomorrow will open a series of Holy week services. Palm Sunday, even among those who confess to no religious beliefs, has come to have a recognized place in the calendar of modern civilization. To all the woild it graphically recalls the supreme crisis in the life of Hun who, to a greater degree than any oth»r in recorded time, profoundly influenced the whole course of succeeding history. As he entered Jerusalem on this fateful day eighteen centuries ago. astride of the humblest of all boasts of burden symbolical of the meekness and sim-; plicity of the doctrine which He preached—throngs which had already accepted his leadership, met Jesus of Nazareth and cast palm branches across his path, crying: ‘‘Hosannah to the Son of David! Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord! ’’ Thus Palm Sunday took its place in Christian annals. It marked the l>eginning of the end of His remarkable mission on earth; and was to lead, five days later, to the crucifixion. With the day and itsi significance established, Palm Sunday has remained through the ages a fixed and recognized event, observed by Christian believers throughout the world according to their doctrinal forms. Many quaint and interesting ceremonials have arisen in connection | with Palm Sunday. Throughout hisI tory the palm has been to all people an emblem of joy and triumph. Its ! specific use by Christians in this connection is in token of» victory over the flesh; so it was that when the Founder of the Christian religion rode into Jerusalem on the first I Palm Sunday it was with the emblem 'of triumph, the palm, that He was CONTINI'F.n ON PAtIE THREE) OLD FIDDLERS TO PLAY HERE Decatur’s Old Time Musicians To Appear At Adams Theatre March 31 Dfwatur’s old fiddlers' team will perform for the local people at the Adam I Theatre, March 31. Manager Leland Franks announced today. The old fiddlers’ learn, composed of four Decatur men, recently won the Northern Indiana championship in a contest at Fort Wayne and have presented their program at radio station WQWO. A program consisting Chiefly of oldtime pieces, will be given by all four men and several solos ;Nso will lie rendered, it wav announced. The Decatur old fiddlers' team is regarded by Fort Wayne muj-ic criticw as one of the best in Indiana. — —l-: ■ Woman Patient In Garv Hospital Learns Husband Is Wanted For Murder Gary. Ind., Mar 27.—(United Press) —Lying seriously ill in a hospital here, Mrs. Lester Simpkins, today faced another hardship added .to a lite already filled with trouble. A letter from a sister disclosed the fact that Mrs. Simpkins’ husband ils wanted for the murder of Mrs. Luicille Myers, Hammond probation officer, Simpkins killed Mrs. Myers Sunday, when she went Ito his home to aid his eight children. The story of the murder had been kept from Mrs. Simpkins by hospital attaches.

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Township System Os Schools Is Arraigned Jeffersonville, Ind.. Mar. 27.-- (I'nited Piesst.)- The township system of > chr.ol administration was severely' arraigned by Prof. W. W. Black, form-J er Indiana University man, in a) speech to teachers hire. Few trustees ate qualified to ad-, minister the affairs of the schools over which they are given almost autocratic powers, he asserted. Black said the township system was costing the state $1.500.0(h) in wasted , money annually. FACES CRIMINAL ASSAULT CHARGE Earl Tucker, Craigville Barber, Arrested On Charges Os Young Girl Earl Tucker, married, a barber at Craigville? was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Forest McClain ■ iof Wells county, and his deputy. Arch Waugh, on a charge of criminal assault, filed against him in tion with an investigation being made in juvenile court at Bluffton. • According to the Wells officer, the affidavit was filed on, information furnished by a girl who is between 14 and 15 years of ago. She is reported to lie a near relative of Tucker’s family, and has been staying with her grandparents. Her mother is dead and her father has remarried. Tucker's bond was placed at $3,000 and Jte was released after providing the bond. NOTED PERSONS DEBATE TONIGHT Wayne B. Wheeler And Clarence Darrow To De- | bate Prohibition Question This evening. March 27, from 8:30 to 9:30 o'clock and on Sunday evening fallowing, from 7 to 8 o’clock, Clarence Darrow and Wayne B. Wheeler will debate over radio stationWGN. Chicago. The subject for debate the first night will be, “Is Prohibition a Failure?” The second night, unless thi i night’s debate should be called off will be cn the subject, “Should the Volstead Act be Amended to Permit Light Wine and Beer?” The division oDtime will be 15 minutes for the main speech, 10 tj ;r the answer and five for the rebuttal. Person) interested in hearing this ■ lehiite from two of the great champions of the different sides of this question will no doubt want to listen in over WGN.and hear these giants in deflate. House parties are being planned all. over the middle west 'and it is expected that persons pn both sides of the question will then send a message to the WGN station, Drake Hotel, expressing their sentiments on this question. o Mrs. John Moses Dies At Home In Chicago Word was received here yesterday afternoon of the (death of Mrs. Catherine Argo Moses, wife of John Mases), of Chicago. The news came in the form of a telegram to Ed Moses, isf this city. Mrs. Moses was wel-kuown' in tihs city, having many relatives in Adams county. Ed Moses, Clara Moses, Dale Mobes and Mr and Mrs. J. C. Moses, of this city, left for Chicago immediately after | receiving the news. Funeral services for Mrs. Moses will be held at Chicago this afternoon. Weather Fair and not so cold tonight. Sunday unsettled probably rain or snow in west portion and warmer in south portion.

BAIDS AT MIAMI NET $1,000,000 WORTH OF DOPE Federal Agents Arrest Nine Persons In Series Os Raids At Resort City DARING RING IS BELIEVED FOUND Miami, Fla., Mar. 27.— (United Press.)—Federal agents tin, tier the direction of Col. L. G. Nutt, chief of the federal narcotic division, staged a swift series of raids in Miami’s underworld today, and seized dope valued at more than $1,000,000. Nine persons were arrested. Twenty-live more arrests are expected. Colonel Nutt stated. In the arrests and seizures Colonel Nutt says he believes lie has revealed a clever and darity; international ring with headquarters in New York. Those arrested include Harry E. Weiner, alias “Curley” who is believed to have had dealings with , Damon Lewis, former Miami Bead) polite chief, now serving a seven year sentence for violation of the Harrison antinarcottic ai t. i o 'Jackson Frowns On Efforts To Increase State Officers’ Salaries Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 27.—(United Press) —Governor Ja.:l: -on today frown Press) — Governor Jackson t day frowned on efforts of several .state officers to obtain increases in salary from the stat budget and finance committee. At a meeting of the committee in the state house, the request for increases in lhe alary of Charles Ket tlebi rough, director of the legielativa tefertnee bureau, from $4,t)00 to $50,000 and th? salary of Perry Reeves, superintendent of th estate employment bureau from $2,700 to $3,000. — oChicago Editor Dies ! Chicago, Mar. 27—(United Press) —Gustav Prasse. city editor of the Chicago Abendpost and for many years prominent in German-American affairs in Chicago, died last night of pneumonia,. He was 63 years old. o FLYING FIELD IS BEING BUILT Otto Smith, Adams County Aviator, Constructing Field Near Berne Otto Smith, of Monroe, Adams I county's premier aviator, is preparing a 60-acre dying held on the Simon Smith farm, four and one-half miles west of Berne and expects to have the field completed by the time sumi mer arrives. A 550-gallon gasoline ( tank and pumps have been installed on the field, already. The fences and other obstructing objects in th e 60-acre plot will be removed. The ground is fairly smooth and is well-located for a flying field. The field will be known as the Smith Flying Field. Otto Smith has had much experience in aviation. At present he has two planes on his home place. He is the owner of a number which will arrive as soon as the field is completed and the weather seems favorable. | Mr. Smith will teach flying this coming season and has already a number of young men booked for whom he will serve as instructor. The planes he will use for teaching flying are | fitted with two pits and dual control. The field will be so constructed that it will bid a welcome to flying pilots from all over the country. Mr. Smith will have a large white circle constructed about two hundred feet in diameter, with the letters “S. F.” in center, signifying Smith Field. This circle will be seen from high up in the air and will invite traveling pilots to take a rest on this conveniently arranged flying field.

Like Grandpa ■ • •Sir 11 i J D John I). Rockefeller. 3rd, will probably inherit most of the Rockefeller fortune. Fellow] students nt Princeton say the money will fall into capable! hands, for the freshman is working his own way through college soliciting advertising. BERNE WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY — Mrs. Fannie Ryf Beitler Succumbs To Heart Attack At Noon Friday Berne, Mar 27. —Mns. Fannie Ryf Beitler. 71. wife Os the late John Beitler, who died four weeks ago. died ' suddenly Friday noon, while the fain--1 lly was at the diner tab’e. Mrs. BeLt- ’ ler had not been feeling well since the ■ death of her husband, but her condition ■ was not regarded as serious. Death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. Beitler was a daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Samuel Ryf. and was born in Wayne County, Ohio, March 20, 1855. When a small girl, she came to Adams county. Indiana, with her parents and on February 22, 1877, she was married to John Beitler. For many years, i ' they resided on a farm in French ‘ township, but thirteen years ago moved to Berne. , Surviving, are eight .children, name|ly: Emma Beitler, of Berne; Ed Belt-| i ler. of Linn Grove. Mrs. Rosella Met- | tier, Fred Beitler. Mrs. Fannie Liechty. ' and Dew-aid Beitler, of Berne; William Beitler, of Hartford township and Elizabeth Beitler. of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Two children are deceased. • Three sisters jnd two brothers survive, also. They are. Mrs. Ben Nussbaum, John Ryf. Mils. Silas Sprunger, all i f Fort Wayne; Abe Ryf, of Pennville and Mrs. J >hn Burky, of Blue Creek ' township. o Drvs To Fight Proposal For National Referendum ') Washington, Mar. 27. — The drys , served notice today that they would ! fight the Edge proposal for a national 1 referendum on prohibition — and a poll of their strength in the senate indicates they will have their way. Senator Morris Sheppard, democrat, Texas, who wrote the Eighteenth amendment, and Senator Willis, republican. Ohio, champion of the AntiSaloon League both announced opposition to the Edge resolution. Senators Sheppard and Willis take the position that it would be improper to link the prohibition question up in the 1928 congressional and presidential campaigns as they both contend that it would inevitably be linked if the referendum would be taken at that time. — ■ o Earthquake Registered At Fordham University New York, Mar 27.—(United Press) An earthquake of severe intensity wiaa i registered on the seismograph of FordI ham University today between 6:09 Land 7:35 a. m. The maximum disturbjance came at 6:59. The quake was believed to have occurred in a siouther-

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FRIENDS ASK PRESIDENT TO COMMOTE TERM Senator Watson And Other Politicians Take Matter Direct To Coolidge ! MOVE IS WATCH WITH INTEREST Washington, Mar. 27 (I'nitt<l Press) President Coolidge was asked today !<> commute immediately the sentence ol l former Governor McCray of Indiana, now serving a term in Atlanta penitentiary for using lhe mails to defraud. His petitioners were Senator Watson, republican, Indiana, and two Indiana politicians, John L. Moorehead and George M. Poland. 'Hie President did not ' commit himself as to his future course. Indianapolis, Mar. 27 — (United I press)—The renewed attempt to obtain executive clemency for former Governor McCray was watched with interest by politicians and federal offcials here today. There was belief among some that | the new move for clemency would I fare no better at the hands of the I President than the previous attempt. Ijst year, a petition signed by inI fluental politicians and bankers was presented the department of justice at Washington asking for the release of McCray. The petition was forwarded to ’ Judge Anderson, who tried McCray and Homer Elliott, former United States district attorney, pho proseI cuted him for the recommendations. While their reply was never given iHivnvvßn os page two» - *0 Illegitimate Child Gets Farmer’s $75,000 Estate Goshen. Ind.. Mar. 27. — (United Press)-Mrs. Ada Edna Boomershine. 50, today came into the possession of the $75,000 estate of the late Franklin Juday, pioneer farmer. A jury returned the verdict in favor of the woman after hearing her testimony that she was an illegitimate child h?f the pioneer, who died with no other direct relatives. AGED BESIOENT OF BERNE DIES Mrs. Catherine Moser Dies At Home Os Daughter At Age Os 85 Years Berne, Mar. 27—Mr). Catherine Moser, 85, died Wednesday noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Amos Schindler, In the south part of town, after an illness due to senility. Mrs. Mi ser had been confined to her bed for the last three weeks. Mrs. Moser was born in Alßace, France, October 24, 1840. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Richer. Following her mother’s death she came to this country with her father. She was twelve years old at that time. Before her marriage to Joseph Winteregg. on March 25, 1865. she made her home with Phillip Hirschy and family. Mrs. Moser is survived by three sens and one daughter, Nloah. Joseph D, and Henry Winteregg and Mrs. Amos Schindler. Her first husband died December 17, 1894 and she was married to Peter D. Moser in December. 1900. Mr. Moser died May 16, 1921. Five children also preceded Mrs. Moser in death. They were John J, Katy, Eli, David and Sam Winteregg. Besides the four children surviving, Mrs. Moser is survived by three half-broth-ers, Joseph, Peter, and Emil Richer, ) of New Haven. There are twenty ) grandchildren and -eventeen great ■ I grandchildren. II Funeral services were held Friday - morning at the Deien-.-les- ?.';'nm s ite church west of Berne, and burial • was made in the church cemetery.