Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 231, Decatur, Adams County, 30 September 1926 — Page 6

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RESCUE ALIVE OF 43 MINERS CALLED MIRACLE (COMTIIIID r«OM Fa<Sl airinking, using, at tbe last, their clothes for fuel. For light, they drained the kerosene from the tail lights of mine cars, and used this in their lamps when the supply of carbine gave out. For wicks, they tore up portions of their clothing. They stripped the bark from the birch shaftings of the mine and made tea. They sang their songs in sever languages. Re.il •ng that work was essential to nr the men to get tbeir plight. Trewartha kept them busy striving to dig their way out with picks and shovels salvaged in an old drit. Trewartha’s authority was absolute during the long imprisonment and his leadership probably saved their lives, mine officials believed. The veteran old mine boss, who grew up in the iron country, showed the men how to prepare their tea. He staved off possible starvation by conservation of the scant supply of food in their lunch pails. Sam Snyklema, 38-yearbld father of eight children was the first of the miners to be brought to the surface. A mighty cheer went up from thousands of throats as he was led from the shaft lift while cameras clicked. He was taken to Grandview hospital. tU lost my dinner bucket when the cavein shut me off.’’ he said, “and I’d ’a gone hungry I guess but my buddy gave me some sandwiches, then old Tom wouldn't let me eat ’em like I wanted to. But that was best, because I'm all right now and I might not 'a been without some food.” Snyklenja’s first request to a nurse was that she wash his face before he went home to his wife and children. But he did not go home, instead. John Patrick, mayor of Ironwood, brought his family to the hospital The men exploded one blast of powder, he said, and offi- I- of the mine declared this was o blast heard Monday that could 4be accounted for. The trapped iners repeatedly tapped on the p. leading | to the surface Snyklem; lid, but < only yesterday heard ft * e rescuers byway of the pipes. The task of bringing the men to the surface was slow because of the difficulty of getting the men down improvised rope ladders through the debris strews shaft from the eighth level, where most of them were found. Although four separate rescue operations were attempted, the one which succeeded in reaching the men first, | came in from the Aurora mine, about 200 feet distance from the Pabst shaft but on the same ridge. •The successful shaft was made by crews of men working in four hour relays, timbering their tunnel as they progressed to prevent further caveins. For the first 100 feet, the shaft was lateral Then it turned up nt a sharp angle to reach the eighth level day night. As word was relayed back through the mouth of Aurora mine that the men were safe, tumult took poss<sion of the throng of relatives who had been keeping day and night vigil during the long rescue. When the word spread down the iron ridge, men and women ran from all directions to cheer. Guards had to ex ft force to keep overjoyed sweethearts and wives from the danger zon e around the elevator. This elevator slipped and killed three men Friday night. The vibrations of that crash are believed to have caused the cavein which trapped the miners. Weak soup and tea and toast were hastily prepared in the kitchen of the temporary hospital set up near the shaft and sent down for feeding to the men before they were lifted to the surface. A physician and two nurses took the food below. Harry W. Byrnes, Oscar Olson and George Hues, rescue workers, who were the first to talk to the imprisoned men and witnessed their plight said the resourcefulness of Trewar ha undontedly saved their lives. The men were idle when the rescuers came upon them, though a short time before they had been digging toward the lower level in an effort to meet the rescuers. Tom Trewartha, whose iron will prevented panic as the men groped about in their underground prison, collapsbd when he had safely brought Ms men out of the mine. As the tall, straight 62-year-old mine boss came out the rescue channed the crowd sent up a cheer. “All right boys," he said with a wave of his hand. He collapsed into the arms of another miner and was taken to the hospital. P condition Is not serious. All of the men who aped the “living-death’’ today paid tribute to

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» Garden shears, which earlier wit- , nesses testified might have been used to mutilate the body of Mrs. Eleanor Mills after she and Rev. Edward Hall were murdered, were identified as coning from the home of Mrs. Frances Stevens Hall by Peter Tumulty. Hall chauffeur. He was questioned by the prosecutor. Trewartha. For hours their spirits were buoyed up by echoes of the mine whistle —which meant that rescue was close —but when the whistle gore more dim they became nervous. I Trewartha forced them to work and Another of the heroes of the undthus forget their danger. erground imprisonment is Leonard Dren, former Salvation Army worker. who led his fellow workers in singing. o FROM $16,00 TO $17,000 ’ TAKEN IN HOLD UP (COM TIX fEDFHI > N PAG EOX E ) to the make of the automobile driven jby the bandits. Some said it was a ! Nash, others said it was a Hupmobile, while still others reported it was of another make. The car was a touring car with side curtains on it. Eastern Indiana higl ways are patrolled by police and special deputies i this afternoon in an effort to halt the I speeding auto. Reports of the hold i up were broadcasted to all surrounding towns and cities within a few . minutes after the bandits left the | bank. Mr. Ashcraft was painfully injured when struck on the head, but physicians sa'd he would recover. o Seymour — Seeking refuge from a hawk, a quail flew into the car of William Lafkin as he was driving near here. The fowl struck the back win- ’ dow of the auto so bard it dropped into the rear seat dead, having dashed itself to dea n. Hammond. — Suit for SSOO damage & , ; r . .7” by »■» mum beawaii pt Gary [against Karl Landin whom he claims I ran over his pedigreed police dog here and killed it. '' Goshen.—Users of municipal steam [heat have been notified that the city) , has petitioned the state public servI ice commission for authority to abandon the heating plant June 1, 1927. Plans are being made to pro- ‘ vide heat only for the North Fifth i street school after that date. I i Wabash.—Boys and girls under six [ years of age here are entering their I dogs, cats, birds and other pets in * the Pet show to be held here under the direction of Cecil Mills, community I director. Michigan City.—School officials are j considering a plan whereby students can study any one of several band ‘ i and orchestra instruments in the pub- | lie schools here as a part of their »! regular course of study during the f year. r I Bristol —Every effort is being made 1 to check the epidemic of typhoid fever * discovered here. Eight severe cases > have been reported and an investigation is being made to ascertain the t cause.

I ) Notice of Meeting The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of French Township ’ Adams county, Indiana, will , hold its annual business meet- '• ing at the usual meeting place y iin the Election School house, ’District No. 3, French township a Adams county, Indiana, on iSATURDAY, Oct. 2 a at 10 o’clock a. m. J. C. Augsburger, Sec’y. a

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M. E. CONFERENCE BACKS SHUMAKER Churchmen Endorse Stand Taken By Anti-Saloon League Superintendent Rochester, Ind., Sept. 30. —(United Press.) —Dr. E. S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon league, today was upheld In his prohibition controversy with the state supreme court and Attorney General Wllllom by official action of the Northwestern Indiana conference of the .Methodist church. Resolutions adopted by the confer ence endorsed the stand of Shumaker, who has severely criticised the supreme court for Its liquor law decisions. Contempt of court proceedings brought against Shumaker *by Attor ney General Gilliom as a result of his attack are now pending before the supreme court. "This sudden outburst of enthusiasm for the dignity Os supreme 1 court.” said the resolutions, “on the part of our state officials looks very much like a part of the nation-wide efforts of the wets. |"ff the state official would show as much enthusiasm for tbe purity of the supreme court as he does for its I dignity he would stand in better grace i with the good citizens of Indiana and] . show a better consistency of official I activity.” j The resolutions were presented by | Dr. W. D. Hickman, of Montpelier. ' Dr. Shumaker spoke at the opening session of the conference. Conference officers elected were: Rev. F. O. Farley, secretary; Rev. J. ” I | B. Hehnson, statistician, and Rev. U B. Services, treasurer. —o Charlie Hoff To Sue Amateur Athletic Union I Los Angeles, Sept. 30 —(United, ETess) —Attorneys for Charlie Hoff of Norway, world’s champion pole vaulter. today plan to file suit against the Amateur Athletic union for SIIIO.OOO damages. Hoff alleges the organization influenced United States immigration officials to order him from the United States effective Oct. 15. when his tern- ' porary immigration permit expires, j Hoff already has received a com-.

~ -v" Be Happy Among The Birds Buy a lot or tract of .ground *i)iiiid T'nome - m“ Beliriionf WE ~' fjT Bellmont Gardens Bellmont u hjURW • .LI M Auction Sale Sat. Oct. 2■2P. M. i' j » Yon make the price, we make the Deed. 15 Tracts in sizes to suit the purchaser from one-half acre to IW™ five acre tracts; 21 Lots. The lots are three squares east of the Court House on Monroe street. The tracts are tnffl one-half mile east, facing Harding Highway, some on the Piqua Road, others on the midway. .kffi Auction These tracts and lots must be seen to be appreciated. An ideal place to live, very liberal terms, small . s $ KrJflJ [ cash payment day of sale, balance long time at low rate of interest. Saturday |K m — _ — mH' Ip Isloo’oo in GOLD and other valuable prizes will be I October M * MViLJC* ffivien away at this sale. 2nd. mH Decatur Junior Band will furnish the music. Meet us in Bellmont ““ W® * Park, Saturday, October 2, at 2 o’clock p. m. j Drive out and inspect the property before the sale. SSUffll 7 Room ’ Semi-modern House in Bellmont Park—3 squares east of the Postoffice—will be sold / * n t *'* s auct ‘ on - Terms $500.00 cash, balance like rent. ■ \ ‘\ ! k. AUCTIONEERS: !, R °y Johnson, Decatur, Indiana plfOfi 11 AHT)AIft i» Earl Gartin ’ Greentburfl ’ " w “ n “ 11 vll llvfjpvl I j1 Guy Johnson, Westerville, Ohio. OWNER i ~ . 1 '

munication from immigration commls | sinner Day in New York auvlslng him I that it will tie nesessary for him tc | leave. Cyclone Strikes China; Deaths And Big Loss! I Macao China. Sept. 30 —(United I Press)—Several persons were drown-1 |ed at Malasch Beach, the exposition i I! buildings here were destroyed, six | I fishing boats were blown ashore and j I the Portuguese cruiser Republics I I I was Driven ashore on the Island of I Lapa. by a cyclone. 1 Macao is a seaport 35 miles west of Hong Kong with considerable foreign population due to its export business.* Hong Kong. Sept. 30 —A large part of the Yeunkkong fishing fleet, composed of 130 vessels with 2,000 persons aboard is believed to have been 1 destroyed in typhoon. Damage in other places also is 1 feared to be more serious than prev- ' iously reported. Many arriving vessels are bringing Chinese fishermen rescued from rafts. , Attica Ralph Robinson, telegraph operator, who discovered the body of Claire Ratcliffe, slayer K of Sheriff | Dutcher at Williamsport, has filed a claim for the SI,OOO reward offered by the county for Ratcliffe’s capture . I "dead or alive." It is thought the claim will be allowed. i Varicose Veins Reduced or Money Back, Says Holthouse Drug Co, Simple Home Treatment That Is Giving Amazing Results The world progresses. Today ailments* that took weeks to cur n can 1 now be ended in a few days. If you 1 haye varicose veins or bunches you lean start today to bring them back to normal size and if you are pise you will do so. Just get an original bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil at any dispensing pharmacist and- apply it night land morning as directed to the enI larged veins. It is very powerful ’ and penetrating, and only a little is , I required. I | After a few days’ treatment the veins will begin to grow smaller and i by regular use will soon reduce to normal 7 i People who want to reduce varicose veins, or get rid of running sores, 1 ulcers, or piles in a few days should I not hesitate to get a bottle at qpce. . it is so powerful that a small bottle .lasts a long Wme. Any pharmacy lean supply you. Smith, Yager & Falk sell lots of it, «

iGlenna Collett Defeated In Woman’s Golf Tourney Merion Cricket Club, South Ard- j ■more. Pa.. Sept. 30 —(United Press.) ; —Miss GU-nna Collett of Providence. I I R 1., national women's golf champ I ion, was eliminated today In the third i round of match play for the 1926 j championship by Miss Virginia Wil j I son, of Chicago. Miss Wilson won, two and one to |

« « ST JR lfi | FALL C- HAMRD£/HE!n * I ' I IT’S THE SMALLES THINGS s iryy that add to the appearance I NmSX vhckN v) Gents furnishings that are very smart! \VP<V\N V" 1 That's what the fellows are wearing this season. ti New colors, new styles, new patterns add to the ~! snap and beauty. They find it at this store. in* , New Shirts, collar attached and neckband—New Ties, w stl II * x I plain and fancy and hanky combinations—New Sweaters, jf \ slipover and coat style in fancy and plain. New Lumber- g lt W jacks in attractive designs. ' ' * i\ T <7 | i riJL - World Series Scores » \ ' The world series starts Saturir I d a - v we wan ‘ ® ver .v ball fan |r m be at our store to receive the Uc I, Aoy ’scores, play by play, over the fP Hlll\ radio. Plenty of room for all. “ I VANCE &LINN I S s

pluy. afi«*r they had rounded turn on i even terms. Miss Collett’s elimination was but .one surprise of th- day. Miss Henry Stetson, of Philadelphia. amazed even her ardent follow--1 ers when she defeated Miss Edith Cummings of Chicago, former nation- ■ al title holder, six and five. Miss Wilson, conqueror of Miss Collett, is a school girl of Chicago Play today was difficult again. All

i i night long there ha u been , hoWer . and the course was wet. ; I Miss Cortland Smith, Ghn R[j f N. J., beat Mrs J. Laroque And (rson Cherry Valley Club, Garden C| ty N -' Y., 3 and 1. 11 — Ask the man who has used i Anaconda Fertilizer and vou will do the same. Decatur ProI duce Co., phone 380, 2J5-eod