Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 198, Decatur, Adams County, 21 August 1926 — Page 1

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(MRCES C, 0. P. MHINATIONS HERE BOUGHT Democrats Open Campaign in Pennsylvania with Broadside At Foes PARTY ( HAIRMAN MAKES ADDRESS Allentown, Pa. Aug 21.' United fresii— Repaid" an Senatorial candiAdes chosen in the Pennsylvania and Oois primaries bought their nontin itions, repi. > ntative Oldfield, chairI r ,„ 0( t he democratic congressional aupaign committee, declared in an I iddress prepared tor opening his ! party s campaign in Pensylvanla today [■• “The American people will, not toleri ( tea continuance of Newberryism.” ' said Old-field. ' They have shown that [ by the defeat of nearly every senator I wt() voted to seat him. The senate is the judge i f the qualifications of I hs members and it has said that no aore Newberrys shall sit in that I Wj" Oldfield urged the voters of Pennsylvania to el><t the democratic sena- ! wrial nominee. William B. Wilson. ' Wf r the republican William S. Vare. There is one subject”, Oldfield said, -upon which the republican campaign I wattage!- will be as silent as president fwlidge this year; The Pennsylvania I U.tM.tlVO republican primary and the I Illinois $1,000,000 republican primary. , Both primaries show that our oppan- ■ ents have no scruples about buying I elections. ."Pepper and Vare in Pennsylvania i and Smith in Illinois make Newsberry a figure to be cannontzeH as a martyr by the party of great moral ideas". Oldfield stressed the Democratic Wand on tax reduction, tariff reduction. farm relief and what he called ' "the mythical prosperity and economy of the Coolidge administration.” Oldfield has predicted the Democrats will capture ti or 8 republican ogre siona! seats in Pennsylvania New Bridge Open T he new bridge on the Limberlost trail, State road No. 21, at the south edge of Monmouth, has been opened to . uii.l.o. .1- v ■ 11.- ,'iilii '1 .-I.time to set properly The new bridge farther north, in Allen county is not <ip“U yet. SCOUTS TO GO TO LAKE GAGE Decatur Hoy Scouts Will Camp at Lake During Week of Aug. 30-Sept. 6 The Decatur Boy Scouts of America are planning to camp at Lake Gage. Mar Angola, from August 30 to September 6 The Scouts will be actmupanied to the lake by Bryce Thomas, Scoutmaster. Mr. Thomas has been attending school at the Muncie State Normal this summer, making it impossible for him to take the boys to the lake earlier in the Widmer. AH expenses of the camp will be Paid out of the Scout treasury. Each S|, out will be asked to take the fol I‘twing ikons with him Lunch for Mtmday evening, August 30; two bankets, knife, fork, spoon, plate, Utt cup, one bathing suit, one towel, tOa P, one scotu hand book, one heavy s we»ter or coat, and uniform, which *'ll be worn at all times. Uniforms *'ll consist of khaki shirts, pants, 'Kitt fitting at knee, socks rolled bel°w the knee and white sailor hat. lu addition to the articles which ea cb Scout is required to take to the ca ®ip, each one may take any of the following articles Scout knife and dXe ’ flash light, kodak, folding cot, B,h lng tackle, first aid kit, bugle, "Isnaling flags, and any kind of athletlc goods, such as ball, gloves, '’AIS, boxing gloves. The camp will be under the super’ltion of Mr. Thomas, Cornelius assistant scoutmaster; and Guy Brown, associate scout.

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Irving Berlin and His Bride Try to Slip Quietly Home; Foiled Quebec, Que. Aug 21.— (United Press) —Irv.ng Berlin and his bride, the former Ellen Mackay, tried to slip quietly home in their long honeymoon in Huron", and L >d once more into the center of publicity. Arriving as "J. I'.i.us and wife” and also using the name "J. Johnson” In a suite on the Un r Mon’nalrn. they made th v trip ; i known to m.»«t of their fellow ] asm-tigers—only to walk down the gang (lank to face er< ups of rej>orters who knew all about them. They were registered for the night di the Chateau Fronunac, but earlv today it had not been actually proved that they were there. No one had seen them sin-, they arrived at the suite engaged for them. TON LITTER IS WEIGHED .Lohn E. Heimann, Washington Tp„ Feeds First Ton Litter This Year John E Heimann progressive young Washington township farmer, bears the distinction of being the first to feed a litter to reach a ton weight in Adams county's 1926 Ton Litter Club His litter of ten grade Durocs are credited with 2206Vj pounds at 18u days of age. The weighing of the litter was supervised by a committee, Thursday evening. The pigs weighed L’lttGVfe pounds and. since they were 178 days of age each was credited with four pounds extra making their total aver age weight According to the rules of the club, litters may be weighed three days before or three days after their 18l'th day, in which case two pounds per pig per day is added to or subtracted from the scale weight of the litter. The sire of the litter was a pure bred Duroc. The dam is a grade Du roc. The pigs were born February 22 Due to inclement weather last spring, Mr. Heimann experienced much difficulty in bringing the pigs through with good gains and still prevent thumps or other small pig diseases. Before the 4. . ■ ■ - V. . aii'-d. v. bty. occurred at ‘ ‘ n" ■ eeder •mtaining corn. oats’linr latik age From that time until they weighed approxifately 100 pounds they received the same feeds with the addition of a very small amount of skimmed mi.k. Mr. Heimann states that, had he had a sufficient amount of skimmed milk, the pigs undoubtedly would have weighed considerable more. From 100 pounds until the present they received all the corn and tankage they would eat. During the last six weeks, the corn was soaked in water. They had access to timothy pasture at all times The litter was fed along with two oher litters, which makes the feat all the more creditable. The mother which produced the pigs lots raised 18 in the last two-litters indicating the advantage of having a dependable brood sow. _O Accepts New Position Otto Mat shall, formerly of Decatur, who is a clerk in the Leader clothing store at Bluffton, has accepted a posi tion in a Fort Wayne departmen' stoie. Mr. Marshall will remain in Bluffton until late in the fall, when he will assume his new duties. SHEIK SUFFERS FROM RELAPSE Rudolph Valentino Suffers Great Pain as Infection Developes New York. Aug. 21. — (United Press)— Rudolph Valentino, film star, was attacked by pain so severe this morning that doctors had to administer a local anaesthetic, F. George Ullman, his manager, told the United Press. Valentino had been reported on (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

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The Hearts That Valentino Lived For r Ml Three women, above all others, waited for news from the bedside of Rudolph Valentino, dangerously ill in New York. Thev are Winifred Hudnut Valentino, (left) once his wife, Tula Negri (center), said to be his fiancee, and Jean Acker (right), his first wife. Valentino is shown below.

WOMAN DEFENDS MATERNITY ACT — Refutes ' Charge Os Sen. Reed that Spinsters Are Administering Law by Juljan United Press Staff Correspondent Washington. D f.. Aug. 21—(United Press) —The charge by Senator ••Jim" Reed, Democrat. Mo, that "spinsters beyond the age of hope" are administering the Sheppart-Town er maternity a t. was answered today by Mrs. B. N. Haines, of the U. S Children’s Bureau. Mrs. Haines, in charge of administering the act, denied the ’‘spinster' charge and asserted the lives of 35.000 babies were saved last yeai ( through- tn iternltv aid provided by the law. The Director, just returned from a ■bvetr Rd' is-t.'d h.V m■ divai •>' 111? I i"ll s I that the law was proving a tremendous benifit. Many persons told her, Dr. Haines continued., that they will support a fight in the next Congress for its renewal. The act expires next June. "The law is not sponsored by Spin sters”, Mrs. Haines told the United Press today. "1 am not a spinster, although 1 have no children Others in the children’s Bureau are married ] NEW PRINCIPAL OFD.C.H.S.HERE Sister M. Robert Succeeds, ' Sister M. Vera as Head of Catholic Schools Sister M. Roberta will be the new j principal of the St. Joseph Catholic schools in this city, succeeding Sister M. Vera, who takes the former’s place as directoress of St. Mary’s Springs Academy, Fon Du Lac. Wisconsin. Sister Rob lia and two other new Sister tea'her- in the local Catholic schools atrived it> the city yesterd v. Sister Roberta was directress of the Academy Fond Du Lae, Wisconsin, years. The new Sisters are Sisb M. Alexia, who will teach the high school, and Sister M. Agnes, who will teach the eight grade. The teachers in the Decatur Catholic high school will be Sister Roberta, Sister Alneda, Sister Alexia and Sister Antonlta. The teachers in the grades are Sister Agnes, eighth grade; Sister Florentine, seventh grade, , Sister Winifred. sixth grade; Sister Wilhelmine, fifth grade; Sister Lu" la, fourth grade Sister Loraine, second gtade; Sister Sophia, first and primary grades. The .CONTINUED UN PAGE THHBE)

/Potomac River Is Near Flood Stage Washington, D C. Aug. 21.—(Uint-I ed Pless) —The Potomac river ap-[ pi cached flood stage from Harper's| Ferry to the Chesapeak Hay today as I Washington and the surrounding country entered the tenth consecutive day of rain. The river had risen five feet here. A slight additional rise will inundate land along the water's edge, but no serious damage is imminent The rain is accompanied by temperatures in the sixties. UNION SERVICES SUNDAY EVENING iFourth of Series of Union Church Services at Zion Refoiiitud Church f.. ••• ■j‘VTfrnvires -will be he.d at the Zion Reformed church. Sunday night, at 7:30 o'clock. A good worship program has been at ranged and large representation of the Christian people of De catur is expected to attend. The Sever-j al pastors will have charge of th“ service. Rev. K. W. I.uCse. of Hie Evan gelical church, will deliver the mesI sage The Zion Reformed church choir I I will furnish the« special music. The ! public is cordially invited. Following is the program: Prelude Sloria latri Invocation / Hymn selections: “Holy, Holy. Holy”; "Day is Dying;” "Sen of God : Goes Forth to War." Scripture Reading and Prayer Selection —"Exalt Ye the Lord"—Choir Hymn "Break Thou the Bread ot Idfe.” Sermon Rev. R W. Loose. |< Selection "All Nations Shall Wori ship Thee" —Choir. ’ Offeitory , Closing Hymn , Benediction. Doxology i Silent Prayer I Postlude. o Patent Issued To Edward C. Omlor Word has been received by the ' Daily Democrat from Washington, D. ' ('., that a patent has been issued to Edward C. Omlor, of this county, for a barbed-wire bracket for fence posts. The patent became effective at once. Heavy Rain At Fort Wayne A severe rain storm struck Fort Wayne late Friday afternoon. Streets and cellars were flooded and sewers were clogged by the water. The rain ' brought the total precipitation for the month of August up to 9.81 inches in Fort Wayne, a new record for the month.

CONFERENCE AT LINN GROVE SOON I ; National Conference Os Missionary Church Convent’s on September 6 The national conference of the Mis-1 sionary Cdrurch association will be 1 belt at the Missionary church at Linn Grove September 6. ". aud 8, and the Indiana district convention of the Missionary church woll be held j also in Linn Grove, from August 29 to September 5. The national conferen?e of the church was scheduled to be held in: the Fort Wayne Bible schorl building.j I but officials of the church have decided that the national conference will : be held in Linn Grove, enabling church ( members and missionaries to attend both meetings without making unr ;s;ny transportation connections. Several hundred delegates from Fort .. are expected to attend both • •intij. . i pl i e.l ’c’ Ulen is :i.tn the : Wayne Missionary Church and the stu ■ dents aftending the Bible Training school. | Joseph E. Ranseyer of Fort Wayne. 1 president of the Missionary Church a-sociation. will preside at the con(VUNTINOEt> ON PAGE TWO) STEAMER SINKS IN LAKE ERIE Three Sailors Missing”, One Rescued After Drifting Many Hours ■I Erie, Pa.. Aug. 21 .—(United Press) After battling terrific seas on Lake i Erie since 1:30 a.m.. today when the, [steamer Harold S. Gerken went to the bottom of Lake Erie and given: | up for lost with tihree other members' |of the crew still missing. Herman, [ Wagman, Buffalo, N. Y„ fireman on [the ill fated ship, drifted nearly to i shore here at noon today, and was [ dragged to safety by coast guards, still conscious after his terrible experience. ’ Erie, Pa., Aug. 21—Four members of the crew are believed to have been ' lost when tie steamer Howard S. Gerken, a san.l sucker, en route from > Cleveland to Buffalo, went down eight miles off this harbor early this morn- . ing in a terrific northwestern gale which whipped the lake into a fury. The missing men are: George McMin, first mate t Richard Freeman, watchman < Herman Wagman, fireman ? William Logan, engineer i Captain John B. Gamble and 15 j others of the crew were picked up i by the car ferry Maitiand of Ashtas bula, Ohio, near Port Dover, Canada, I STEAMER SINKS 1

Sheriff of Randolph County Sued as Result Os Sunday Dance Fight As a c.tmax to the Sunday dance fight in Randolph county in which Ulysses G Daily, sheriff of that county. has time and again arrested Jay Semens, proprietor of Mills Lake, in what has been charged was Ku Klux Klan activity aimed at Mr. Shemens, a suit has been filed in the Randolph circuit court by Mr. Semens, asking 620.UU0 damages The suit is brought against Ulysses O Daly and others in the complaint. Semens claims that by reason of the alleged unlawful acts :>f the sheriff, the good will of his t Semap's) business has been broken up and destroyed, his patrons terrorized ami intimidated from appearing at and patronizing his business. METHODISTS ARE GUING TO LAKE Entire Membership of Local Church Plans to Go To Lake Webster There will be no services at the First Methodist church Sunday, as it Is planned that the entire church membership shall attend services at Epworth Forest, at Lake Webster, on Sunday morning, at 10 o'clock It is planned to have a big family picnic dinner served at the new cottage built by the Decatur Epworth League. This will be in the cafeteria style and all are welcome to join. All persons are asked to bring their own knives, forks, spoons and plates. At 2 p. m . the cottage will be dedicated and delivered to the trustees of the church. A suitable program has been arranged for this occasion. The committee has done its best to plan for all to attend and to furnish transportation for as many as possible. Perhaps some are not provided for and there is still a chance to go Mr. Teeters, phone 590, is going io tne lake and will take five passengers and his charges will he very reasonable. Those wanting to go with h m are asked to call him and makereservations. It is planned to leave the church, corner Fifth and Monroe streets, promptly at 7 a m. Route to Lake The following route to Lake Web- '• W-rs. ;.,y. . w , 4 21 out of Decatur going past first detour sign. Continue on pavement until a short d'stance off north end of same, where you will find a fence across the road. Turn to right and go one mile north. Turn left and go one mile west placing you back on route 21, going in to Fort Wayne After passing South Side high school on Calhoun street, turn left one block, then right on Harrison street and H'ontinced on page folio o Michael A. Rothgeb Dies at Bluffton Micheal A. Rothgeb, 57, died at his home in Bluffton, Thursday night. Death was due to heart trougle. Mr. Rolhgeb was known in Adams county. He was born in Allen county and lived in Weils county for the last sixteen years. His widow, seven children and one brother survived. Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant Dale church in Adams county at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon and burial will be made in the Pleasant Dale cemetery 0 BARN IS FIRED BY LIGHTNING Large Barn on Pat Maloney Farm, Blue Creek Tp., Is Destroyed Fire completely destroyed a large barn on the Pat Maloney farm in Blue Creek township, t> miles northeast of Beruf,' about 8 o’clock last night. Lightning struck the barn and. in a tew minutes, it was a mass es flames. Betore aid could reach the blaze, the fire had spread throughout the (C'ONTINLED ON PAGE TWO)

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PLAN 10 QUIZ OTHERS ABOUT EDITOR'S DEATH Authorities Plan to Arrest Two Men Monday for Questioning M’DERMOTT AT WARREN, REPORT Canton, ()., Aug. 21.—(United Press) —Two more arrests, charging liquor conspiracy, will be made here next Monday, Assistant United States District Attorney Howell Leuck, revealed today. Tile two men, whose names were not divulged, will be taken to Cleveland for questioning concerning operations of Canton’s alleged liquor ring and the murder of Don R. Millett. Louis Mazer and Carl Studer, are held there now, Mazer charged with murder, and Studer with conspiracy. Sfluder wil be released Monday, according to word from Cleveland. Appointment of a special prosecutor to assist C. B McClintock, in presenting murder evidence, will aleo be delayed until Monday. Common pleas judges met today to discuss the apointment, but refused to make known their decision. Citizens have urged that U. S. District Attorney. A. D. Bernstein, be appointed James White. Columbus, has also been suggested for the post. Warren. O, Aug. 21 —Patrick McDermott. wanted in connection with the murder of Don R. MelietL Canton publisher, was here last night, according to the story told by Jack Lopez, 22. 18 Crawford street. Pittsburgh. Pa., under arrest today on a suspicion charge. Lopez said he and McDermott drove to Warren from Sharon, Pa., yesterday afternoon in a large roadster. He gave police the license number of the cat and names of two Sharon women whom Lopez said were their companions. The prisoner was picked up when he asked a taxicab driver to take hroi to a hospital for treatment of an injured shoulder He said he and McDermott had been ill an accident, Lopez’ s‘iory is being investigated. ..... DOMESTIC PHONE COMPANY SOLD Citizens’ Telephone Company of Decatur Buys Lines in Hartford Tp. Notice has been sent out by the Public Service Commission of Indiana that a hearing on the petition of the Citizen’s Telephone Company, of this city to buy the Domestic Mutual Telephone association, of Hartford townshpi .will be held at Indianapolis next Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. The Domestic Mutual Telephone association operates 35 telephones in the south part of Adams county, with connections with the Citizen's telephone exchange at Linn Grove. The telephones are distributed among farmers and the association decided that it could obtain better service by selling to the Citizen’s company. it petitioned the local company and in turn, the local company petitioned Indiana Public Service Commission. It is thought that there will be no trouble in taking over the phones, and the hearing is held in compliance with the state law. Dr. J. Q. Neptune Is Home From an Outing Dr. J. Q. Neptune has returned from an outing on the St Joseph river near Sturgis, Michigan, reports a fine time with plenty of fish and, be.-t ot all, has recovered his bea 'll .n a most satisfactory manner He is back on the job with his son Dr G en Neptune, in their dental offices at the Neptune residence on South Second street.

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