Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 139, Decatur, Adams County, 12 June 1926 — Page 1

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OEPAOLO LEADS ON 32ND LAP OF ALTOONA RACE Hartz Second And Elliott Third As 250-Mile Grind Gets Under Way four PERSONS KILLED ENROUTE TO THE RACE A inona Pa.» June 12 (United Press)- The ■sixth running of the 250 mile peedway race was started in in the presence of a re-o.it crowd and W ith ideal weather this afternoon. Ai the end of the 32 lap Peter DePaolo was leading followed closely Uy Harry Hartz and Frank Elloitt. There were only 1G cars started several failing to quality this morning After qualifying both the English cars were withdrawn at the last moment. Four persons were killed in auto aeridentt while enrout to the speed way here this morning. Three men from Towanda, Pa. members of a party of five were lulled when their car failed to negotiate a tarn on "dead man's about 15 miles east of Rellefounte. o Two Girls And Two Yale Students Killed In Wreck Guilford. Conn., June 12 (United Press)—Two girls and two Yale students were killed in an automobile nash near here early today. The couples wore returning to Nev, Haven in a roadster when the (machine left the Load while going at high speed on a curve and "c-rh Thing int > a tree The dead: Mrs Edwin Reeser and Miss Ethel Miller, both of New Haven. William H. Cushing of Brookline. Mi \ opltmore al Yale. George M Kopple of Galvestan, Tex a freshman at Yale. _ODamage Suits Filed Indianapolis, Ind., June 12 (United Press)—Eight damage suits asking $260,000 for alleged malicious prosecutions were filed in circuit court here today as an aftermath of the Threatened strike of Indianapolis street railway employes. The suits were brought by Robert Armstrong and John Parker, representative's of the Amalgamated association of s'tieet and electric railway employes and six former employes d the street hailt way. CLUB COMMITTEE MEETS AT GENEVA Business Men From Towns Os County Make Plans For Farm Club Work The Business Mens' County Club committee, which consists of the local committees serving in the various towns, met at the bank of Geneva - Thursday evening. Further plans for the financing and advancement of The club work were discussed and ac ted upon. J. J). Winteregg, of Berne, chairman, was in charge of •he meeting. At the meeting, it was brought out • hat there are sixty-seven in the oneacre corn qjtrb, twenty-seven in the one-acre sugar beet club, twenty-six in the "Junior" dairy calf club, thirty In the “Advanced" dairy calf club and forty-eight in the girls' sewing dub, making a total of 198 boys and girls in the work. Plans were made to have business men visit the members in their communities and undoubtedly club boys and girls will be ■ eceiving visitors in the near future. A fund, consisting of SI,OOO, will be raised by the business men of the towns of the county, for use in club work this year. Those attending the m eeting Thursday night were: C. RSmith, of Preble; Wm. Linn and A. n - Suttles, of Decatur; John Floyd. ot Monroe; J. D Winteregg and L. I‘- Baumgartner, of Berne: J- PBr iggs, Dad Cross and Eli Stucky, of Geneva, Muri Lybarger, of Linn Grove, and the county agent, L. MBusche.

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Berne Pastor Again Heads Reformed Church Classis The Rev w. IT. Sauerwein, pastor of the Reformed ehiinh In Berne, was reelected president of the Fort ' Wayn * <'lassis of the Reformed , church, at the annual meeting of the Classis, held in Fulton, Michigan • his week. The Rev. W. A. Alspach. of Bluffton was re-elected state clerk. The next meeting of the Classis like ly will be held at Millersburg. Ind., but the definite selection of the meeting place was left with a com- | mittee. 0 MANY TAKE DIP IN CITY POOL Rain Mars Opening Os Municipal Swimming Pool; Concert Tonight , Regardless of the heavy rain and storm, which held back the attendi ante of the opening of the municipal swimming pool, a large crowd attended the first hour of the opening at Waterworks park last night and about 75 adults and children took advantage of the line pool, and took their first dip in Decatur's new concrete tank. Rain, about 8 o'clock, sent the crowd hurrying from the park, and caused a postponement of the band concert, which was to have been given by the (I. E. band. A concert will be held, however, tonight and it was announced today that a concert also would be held Monday night. The concession stands will also be open tonight and Monday night. The regular pool schedule will begin Monday and Herbert Curtis, athletic dlredof of the Decatur pnhlic schools, will be in charge of the pool. A strict schedule will be fol-1 lowed each day and any violation of the rules will forfeit the prlviledges ot the pool for the violator The water in the pool is changing constantly and all the sanitary precautions available have been put into use in order to make the pool a safe j place for everyone. Dining adirlt hours, children using the pool must be accompanied by their parents or guardian. Various events will be planned for later in the summer and it is probable that contests will be held among the swimmers at the pool, it was announced. Health certificates must be in the hands of Coach Curtis before any person can use the pool. The certificates must be renewed each year, according to the members of the council in charge of the pool. , The present schedule will be inforce, subject, however, to change, . until September 1, after which date , the pool will be closed. fl ) ( Evangelical Church To Give Children’s Program 1 — — ; A children's day program will be , given at the First Evangelical church in this city Sunday evening, starting , at 7:30 o'clock. A silver offering will , be taken, the money raised to be devoted to foreign mission work. , Following is the program to be ] given: , g ' Address Elva Anspaugh Welcome Address , "The Bovs" BV<>- ' "Why We Bring Eichar o ..pm-t of Galilee" Mary Engle "Mv'Secret” Martha Erma Butler My beciet Betty Melchi < ■'They, Praise Him Se , en Girls , "The h ßoses are So Qage c ’ Vivian Lynch : Rbs"— Bobl,y Scl,nltZ "Little Bits Foreman x , u c m "Trusting God’s Word’ Solo. Trusting Jane Ijinn "jus ta Word-: . Keith Smitley 1 Children's Day Offe ™’f Iv Joe Spahr •■Counting . y ■* sc "“j" Girl , ■ Thirty-five Boys and Girls Song by^o^^T’ 6 11-Year-Old Girl ' Indianapolis. Ind, June d reS fo7?ThVman be wbo 'luted an day so . from home grovp g by teHing her that j” r father had been hurt ami then attacked her.

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IDD-BARRELOIL WELL IS STRUCK EAST OF BERNE New Well. On John Niblick Farm, Considered Best Well In Adams Co. OIL BUSINESS ON BOOM IN COUNTY An oil well, which is believed to be the best well ever drilled in Adams county, was brought in Friday on a farm five miles east of Herne, owned by Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick, of this' city. J. 11. Harmon and his associates, of Mansfield, Ohio, who own the wel. stated today thut the well would be good for at least 100 barrels and probably 200 barrels per day. The well was not shot, those in charge stating that it was unnes* sary to shoot the well as it filled in with 1000 feet of ill. The oil is within 100 feet of the steface, it is aid. Pay sand was struck at 1,087 feet. The Well was drilled 29 feet into the sand. The well will be tubed and pumped I within the next few days. Whether or not the wel: will pump 200 barrells daily depends on the amount of gas. and indications now are that there is an abundane of gas. Good Well Near Pennville A well, that is estimated to be good for 100 barrels daily was brought in > this week on the old John W. Heistand farm, north of Pennville, near the Jay-Wells county line. This well is making a fine showing of oil and gas <CONTI.NI El» ON f’AOK SIX) j ELECTION BOARD ! 1 MEMBERS SUED: St. Marys Township Man Alleges Election Board , Refused His Vote 11 | An affidavit for refusing to receive , a vote was filed in the Adams circuit court todav against Joe I). Winans, i Stephen and Orvilla Floor, three members of the election board in South i St. Marys precln t, in the primary election, held May. 4 The affidavi* was signed by Jake Dav:", resident of St. Marys township and or South St. Marys precinct. The three defendants were expected to be arrainged in court late this afternoon. M. Davis alleges that he was legally qualified to vote in the primary , election in the precinct referred to f above, and that the said defendants refused to accept his ballot. Mr. Winans was the inspector and the other two defendants were judges on the election Hoard. Davis charges that the three "unlawfully, willfully and corruptly" refused to receive his vote. Mr. Davis moved from Ohio to St. Marys township, eight days before the primary election was held. The members of the election board, it is said, were under the impression that he had not been a resident of the precinct long enough to entitle him to a vote. This is the first case of this kind that has been filed in the Adams county court for many years. Penalty, upon conviction, is a fine ot not less than SSO nor more than SSOO. o —— Bars Further Sale Os Hamlin Motors Co., Stock Indianapolis. Ind.. June 12—(United Press) —An order of the state securities commission today barred the Hamlin Motors Company, of Terre Heaut, from selling any more of its stock in Indiana. The order was issued following an investigation of the concern by the securities cammission and a hearing here yesterday. The Company was organized in 1919 before adoption of the present blue law and about $80,090 worth of stock was sold, nearly $50,000 of which was disposed of in Vigo county.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, June 12, 1926.

I 19, 72, Married, Happy 3R tw - ~ s3 *' ■ w - i I W 5 i Sil ' < ' "We’re happy.” said Roy llinlon Matthews, nineteen, and his 1 bride, seventy-two, who were married at Newport News, Va. 1 : j

FASCIST! ATTACK 1 GENEVA MEETING 1 ♦ Fifty Persons Injured In ' Riot; Gendarmes Quell Trouble i ■ Geneva, June 12F— (United Pik|s) Forty Fascisti. including two Italian members of the secretariat of the league of nations, today attacked a meeting held in commemoration of the anniversary of the death of Deputy MatteotH of the Italian chamber. Chairs were used by the attackers, who were met with revolver shots. The audience stampeded anff women were trampled. The Fascist! were being overwhelmed when 40 gendarmes intervened and the Fascist! 1 fled in automobiles with their wounded. I Police estimated that 50 persons 1 were injured. The riot started at a i signal when an orator attacked the Mussolini regime, b.eld acsoun|abse by anti fascist! for Mateotti's murder. . o SEN.LENROOT DESERTS BLOC Wisconsin Senator Urges ' Senate To Adopt His Substitute Farm Bill Washington, June 12—(United Press) —Senator Lenroot, Administration republican, Wisconsin, today broke away front the farm bloc supporting the Da wes-McNary-Haug an farm relief plan and urged the senate to adopt his substitute bill modeled t# conform with Collldge principles. Lenroot condemmed te Haugen bill as “uneconomic and unconstitutional”. "Instead of aiding the farmers it would injure them", Lenroot said. Gives $50,000 To College Crawfordville, Ind., June 12—(Uni-' ted Press) —The endowment fund of Wabash college was swelled today by , a gift of $50,000 from Mrs. Harry Milligan. in memory of her husband, a former member of the board of trus-1 tees. oKilled By Automobile Connersville, Ind., June 12—(United Pres)—Frances Walker, 21, was killed late yesterday when she was struck by an auto driven by Donald Sherwood? a KNOW YOUR STATE INDIANA public finances were subjected to a budget law in 1921. The budget requires a report,” an estimate and a proposal which are then (he basis of an executive and legislative analysis and approval.

County Superintendents Elect Spencer Man Head ' Indianapolis, Ind., June 12 (Unit- ' ed Press) The Indiana county su • perintendents’ association was head- • ed today by Albert Free, of Spencer, • elected president at the semi annual session here yesterday. 1 The association went on record in t favor of repeal of the present law i on eighth grade examinations. . ..■.-....Q $ STORMS CAUSE I MANY INJURIES: Wind, Rain And Tropical ( Storms Rage Over Midwest States Chicago. June 12 —(United Press) —Wind, rain and tropical storm- cen- ( terlng around Chicago relented early A todav after more than 12 hours in 1 , f which more than a score of persons ( were Injured and huge property dam- ( ages were suffered. Tlie stormsreached their climax in Chicago with a half hour of electrical f display during which time 22 persons were hurt ami fourty fire alarms were j sounded. t Some of the injured were struck by . lightning bolts and stunned—others f were hurt by falling debris forjm buildings that were hit by lightning bolds. . Two women and a man were tram- - peled in a panic on a street car when t lightning hit the roof and set the car ; afire. 1 — ■ Omaha. Neb., June 2—(United Press I —Some relief was expected today from the intense heat wave which took two , lives here and caused prostration of ■ two other persons. A haximum temperature of 98 degrees was attained at 4 p. m. breaking the former 1926 record by three degrees. o — i I Methodist Children To Give Pageant Sunday A very interesting pageant will be presented by the children of the Methodist church entitled “Smiles and I Sunbeams,” Sunday morning, at 10:45 ' o'clock. This pageant will not only I bring cheer and gladness but will also teach service. In the evening service, at 7:30 o'clock, the members of the Epworth League will present "The Awakening of Mr. Tightwad." The cast is as follows: Mr. Tightwad W. F. Beery Mrs. Tightwad Esther Archbold Thoir children — Flossie Janette Beery Mabel Bernadine Schraluka Dick Robert Schraluka Johnny Paul Hancher Grandma Mrs. Frank Downs Mrs. Neighborly... Mary Jane DeVor Her son, Jimmy. James Burk Mr. Faithful John E. Nelson Mr. Standby R J- Slilmp An invitation is extended to the public to attend both services.

Picnic To Be Held By . Zion Lutheran Church Tim Zion Evangelical Lutheran church of this city will have its I school nlcnic, Sunday, June 13, in Bellmont Park, beginning early In the afternoon. Zion school children uim to bring gladness to everyone by the rendition of various exercises and' dialogues. The Zion Sunday school children are heartily Invited to take part in the races and games. Prizes will be awarded. A cordial invitation to this picnic is extended to all. far and near. __o —— PRIMARY VOTES COST 65 CENTS Total Expense Os Primary , Election In Adams County Is $3,660.95 It cost Adams county approximate- ' ly 65 cents for each vote cast in the May primary, according to statistics complied by Martin Juberge, county auditor. The total expense amounted ( to $3,660.95. It is estimated that approximately 5.500 votes were east by | members of both parlies. The largest vote in the primary election was east for the candidates for democrat nomination for sheriff, the , vote totalling 4.627 for that office The , estimated vote cast was compiled ad- , ding the total vole cast by each party for ihe nomination for sheriff. The cost of the primady election Is regarded as low in coni|»arison with the cost in other counties. Expense usually amounts to about SI.OO a vote. The election boards received $6.00 each for service in each capacity except inspector. Inspectors received $8 (iu for their .service. (’hecks for services on the elei-ti n beards have been sent out by county officials, and all bills have been paid, it was reported this morning by Mr. Jaberg. • —o —— Girl Gets $50,000 Verdict Against Young Man Who Assaulted Her Battle Creek, Mich.. June 12—,' (United Press)— Although awarded $50,000 damages against Arthur C. Rich. Battle Creek youth who was convicted of criminally assaulting her. Louis,, King of Washington. Pa., today expressed little desire to benefit financially by the verdict, which was returned late yi sterday in her. suit for SIOO,OOO. "I never expect to get a penny and I do not know that I want any money" the complainant said today, adding 'I am happy tor I regard the verdict as a second vindication.” Rich, now serving a life sentence as the result of his conviction, was alleged to have criminally attacked the girl on May 25. 1925. causing physical injuries which resulted in her confinement to a hospital for several weeks. She now is a student at Battle Creek college. — ■ o— Poison On Gooseberry Bushes Kills Children Bremen, Ky., June 12 — (United Press)—Two children are dead here and two others seriously ill after eating gooseberries found on liushes which had been sprayed with arsenate of lead. James Rhoades. 4. and Marjorie Reno, 7. children of farmers, died shortly after taking ill. o Wabash Graduates 62 Crawfordsville. Ind.. June 12— (United Press)— Sixty-two members of the senior class at Wabash College received diplomas today at the annual commencement exercises. Dr. John Allen Blair, of Philadelphia, a member of the class of 189.1, delivered the commencement adress. Twelve other students will receive degrees at the end of the summer term. 0 _ Killed at Grade Crossing Versailles, Ind, June 12—(United Pt ess)—One dead and three injured today represented the toil of a grade crossing accident near here last night Mrs. M. A. Fattbion. 65, was killed when the auto in which she was riding was struck by a B and O. train. 1 Her son. Enoch Faubion. his wife ' and Thirteen year old daughter were hurt in tlie craeth.

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INVESTIGATION IN PENNSYLVANIA NEARLY FINISHED —————— Expenditures In Illinois. Election Reported To Be Unusually Large SENSATIONAL STORIES ARE TOLD IN PROBE Washington, June 12 (United Press) The senate primary investigating eomiiiittee probably will wind up its prolte of Pennsylvania polities (he middle of next week and start at once on Illinois ('.hairman I’eed indicated today. Confidential reports an. understood to have come to the committee Indicating the mid west stale's expenditure ia its recent primary rivalled those in Pennsylvania where the committee also has revealed more than a million dollars spent for one candidate. In view of these reports subpoenas for Illinois witnee.ses may b,. issued shortly. May Call More Witnesses Additional witnesses also may be culled Monday from Pennsylvania to clear up details of the sensational stories which already have been related to the committee concerning loose handling of large sums of money somewhat unethical deals and more than $1,422,511 spent for three republican candidates in a portion of the state. The stories wore capped last night by ts tale by E. M. Kenna. Pittsburgh, treasurer for William S. Vare. suceessful wet candidate for the republican senatorial nomination against the Mellon organization. He related how campaign officials had met him in hotels and casually handed him over payments of $15,000 anti $20,000 in cash at a time—ln all about $70,000. He did not put much of the money in a bank hut confined it to a safety deposit box in a Pittsburgh hotel, lie said. There the workers went to draw out as much as $27,000 in hills at a time to pay poll watchers. o Gen. Pershing Sails Today New York. June 12 l United Press) Genera' Jclin J. Pershing, trilled for Franco on the liner Leviathan General Pershing will select sites for monuments to American soldiers in World war. The Leviathan carried | 2000 other passengers. TWO ROAD DAYS PLANNED HERE Purdue Engineer Plans To Inspect Roads And Report To Citizens Charles E. Mugley. road superintendent of Adams county and his organization. in co-operation with the Decatur Industrial Association and the business organizations of Berne and Geneva, will conduct two Interesting and important road days, Friday and Saturday. July, 2 and 3. when Prof. Petty, of the Road Extension department of Purdue, will cover the county, making a survey ami advising with those interested. Mr. Magley met with the board ot directors of the Decatur Industrial Association yesterday and explained the event. Mr. Petty, one of the state's experts, will visit every part of the county, will look over the road situation here and report to the meetings as arranged. He will conduct a ■meeting Saturday morning for Mr. Magley and his entire force, showing ' how the beat results may be obtained ■ Friday evening, a meeting will be - held in this city, to which the public will be invited ami at which time Mr. Petty wfll make a report of conditions in this county as compared to U others,-pointing out what lio ild l e H done and just how we can a r complish most on the leas: evpindi'u > T President France Center has placed I-. the arrangements in the hands of the 1 'load committee with power to act. ■ and tlie program will he announced in la short time.

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