Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 288, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1926 — Page 1

weather Rain, sleet or snow probable tonight and Wednesday except rain extreme south lortion. No decided change In temperature.

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■ ILLNESS OF E. L. I ROHENY CAUSES I DELAY IN TRIM I Co-Defendant In Oil Conspiracy Case Undergoes Another Operation I TRIAL ADJOURNED UNTIL WEDNESDAY Washington, Dec. 7 (I nited I Press) E. L. Doheny, oil niul- || tiniillionaire and co-def<ndanl 4 in lhe oil conspiracy trial here. | was operated on last night for {I the second time, and was conjl lined to bed today by order of ■ his physicians. Dolieny’s left arm lias a deep-seat-p'! carbuncle near the elbow anti lie gM| lee' a high fever today, according !c W| his thief counsel, Frank .1. Hogan. 3E Dr. Charles S. White. Washington surceon performed the operation. Hwas assisted by Dr. William Gerry Morgan. M Hogan asked Justice Hoehlm's perM mission to go on with presentation 31 of the defense case with Doheny H® absent. st® JiHtice Moehling, however, adjourn WB eil CGUrt Hntil 10 a - ">■, tomorrow when it is believed Doheny will be .■al able to attend. a Washinton. Dec. 7—With the end fl 011 ' a few daya away the Fall D °- hiny defense will turn from national (,efense t 0 personalities in the oil conspiracy trial today. E. L. Doheny, multimillionaire defl| fenduut, attending th’iT trill’ rh .ipite H an infected arm which is not improving as fast as cxpeoted, is to be HI eulogised as a generous and public ■i|g| spirited citizen. John McCormack, the Irish tenor. I is to appear, to add his -testimonial •*l to that of other friends and associates : | of the oil man, Frank J. Hogan, defense legal JI chief asserted that McCormack and •|| others who will testify to Doheny’s I patriotic reputation volunteered to -wl a l 1 l’ ear - —o Received By Pope •4b Roint-; Dec. '7.—HTnited KWtT I Marculs Martin Maloney and his faI mily ,of Philadelphia, were received 5 in audience today by the Pope. Mai;sS| oney’s title is a papal distinction. B'„ f I

I RED MEN PLAN I FOR CHRISTMAS AH Children Os Members Os Lodge Invited To Annual Party December 22 * Santa Clivus, with a treat for all children of members pf the local Red Men lodge, will arrive at that organi ization’s ball Wednesday night, D-’C-ember, 22, according to' an announcement made today by officials of the Red Men's lodge. , The annual party, will be in the form of an entertainment and the children will take part in the recitations and singing. The program will he followed by the arrival of Santa Clause and a treat will be given all children present. J. M. Breiner stated today that all children of members of the local lodge ■who were sick and unable to attend the Christmas entertainment should notify him and he would see that a treat was delivered to them. The Christinas party is an annual event for the local organfzation and each year before Christinas, from 75 to 100 children gather at the hall for the entertainment.. Plans for the party will be completed at a meeting Wednesday night. g"'A J (Christmas I the Mg-M / Il \ Kerala.

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Vol. XXIV. Number

“FatuCalf To Be Kid” For Golden Hiding Celebration

■ On December 1 Israel Bend . er. now 72 year,f st. Mary’s township, and Mir Kunze, now 71, of Elkhart, Itpame to the Methodist parson,Decatur and were united in m by the pastor. The fiftieth anr y o f that r event, their Goldtfing, w m be! celebrated next Tiwith a fam- 1 ily dinner and om se f or a n their neighbors, find acquaintances at their hot> a nd a half I miles southeast ofty, near the Mooneye school hr - I lans for the eve now under- . way. The "fatted eighing five • hundred pounds, w tilled tomorrow and prepared > feast, and . sandwiches and ca( be served • to all who call on jy. it is to > be an old-fashionef time and hundieds of friend.-hese good ; people will call duig afternoon , and evening to wis, happy returns and to enjoy casion. Dinner will be se O r the immediate family at an d then

COONTRIUB TO INCOIRATE Local Club To ,rporate To Protect Me’s; ByLaws To Beited The board of gov. met last I evening and decided te Decatur Country Club, compos the/members here, should irrate. The papers Were prepared ,'ommittee consisting of C. J. Lu B. Erwin and F. M. Schirmeyis will be sent to the secretary ig at once, thus protecting every er of toe ciganizatien. A contiatalso been prepared between the and Mr. and Mrs. Pau! Schullers of the : property, and this is ed to be ; agreed to at once. An sment of ( one dollar per membecover cidental imiting and having iio- bj-iaus hri.Ma&.nUo. liei Hlp.l upon ami the s. y author - ized to notify members ’• I The addition to the house is' now under roof and tlrk is going along nicely under tection of

lilg uionf, oivvij uuuvi ICLLIULI Ul W. E. Moon. The club w a popu- 1 lar place when compland the members will enjoy it e fullest , extent next year. > —, o ’ TWO DRY ACTS LICK 20 RITES ■ 1 1 Sensational Battbccurs , On Schooner lulf ( Os Mexict i New Orleans, Dec. 7. (United 1 Press.) — Twenty pirat ium-run-11 ners and two America imbibition i 1 officers faced each other schoon- 1 ' er reeling before a gale le Gulf of Mexico, and fought it "We have met the eneqtd they i are ours,” the Amerlcanjled in 1 effect to headquarters luster it ’ was all over but it has gthe dry navy its first immortals. The laconic matter-of-facte from a little Mexican seaport miles« away was all officials herd today < totell them of the thrillingounter, in which J. B. Matthewgistant, prohibition director, and I Handley, petty officer of the c guard, turned the tables on the' of the rum schooner Arsene J. , The Arsene J., with ;rgo of liquor, had been captured »k ago , yesterday by the coast gt cutter 308 in the Gulf of Biloxi, . She was taken in tow as a p Matthews and Handley were Aboard to guard the crew. A storime up and the tow cable parted, it was the last heard of the two ricans and their captors until lasdnight when the following cable c to O. D. Jackson, prohibition aditrator for this district.

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open house for every one who wishes to call from 1 o’clock in the afternoon until 8 o’clock In the evening. You are invited. Mr. and Mrs. Bender are Splendid people. They have resided in St. Marys township, this county, most of their lives, but for seventeen years lived in West Milton and Delphos, Ohio, and Frankfort during which time Mr. Bender was engaged in railroad woik for the C. H. & D., and the Cloverleaf. They have three daughters, Mrs. O. W. Davis, Troy, Ohio; Mrs. T. R. Noll, of Washington township, whose husband recently was elected trustee, and Mrs. John J. Jones, of Fort Wayne, all of whom will arrive at the Bender home Monday to assist in preparations for the big event. A remarkable thing is the fact that there has never been a death in the family. The Golden wedding will be a hap!py event fcr the family and their friends, the latch string will be out for all their friends.

Master Mason Degree To Be Conferred Tonight There will be a meeting of the Masonic lodge at 7:30 o’clock this evening for the purpose of conferring the Master Mason degree on two candidates. Practice for inspection will be held tonight, also. NOTED LECTURER TO APPEAR HERE Charles Brandon Booth To Give Public Lecture Here January 3 «■ ■ - Announcement wau made today by members of the Literature department of the Woman’s Club that Charles Brandon Booth, internationally famous lecturer and child welfare expert would be in this city January 3. 1927. Mr. Booth wi’’ g"’<a public lecture in this city, and tickets may be Secured from any member of tho Literature department. Charles Brannon Booth is the son of General Ballington Booth and Maude Ballington Booth. He has been on the lecture platform for 21 years. His messages are practical, fact inspired and are very interesting. Mr. Booth comes to this city ygry well recommended and the committee in charge 4s desirous of havno other meetings will conflict, no other meetings conflict. Mr. Booth is coming to this city under the auspices of the Woman’s Club and his lecture tour 4s being sponsored by the Big Brother and Big Sister federation of the World. Hundreds of personal recommendations are in the hands of local people, and a large crowd is expected to hear Mr. Booth. The ticket sale will be announced in a few days, the committee pointing out that the announcement was being made early so no other dates »f clubs and organizations would conflict on January 3. 0 'Junior Band To Hold Rehearsal This Evening The Decatur Junior band will hold its final rehearsal this evening before presenting a public concert in the high school auditorium Thursday evening. The rehearsal will be held in the auditorium at 8 o’clock this evening. Prof. J. C. Cafaro, the director, urges that all members of the band be present tonight. The concert Thursday night will be a benefit appearance, the proceeds to be used in®paying for the new uniforms purchased recently by the band. The admission charge will be twenty-five cents. The band has been working on the program for several weeks and an excellent concert is assured.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, December 7,1926.

NEWHOUSE FACES NEW CHARGES New Affidavit Filed When Bond Is Furnished In Other Case; Conspiracy To Commit Unlawful Act In Night Time Is Charged; Bond Fixed At $2,000. Newhouse entered a plea of not guilty late thia afternoon and his case was set for trial on December 20 , * After a SI,OOO cash bond had been filed with John E. Nelson, clerk of the Adams circuit court, this afternoon, for the release of James Newhouse, from the Adams county jail, where he was being held on a charge of carrying concealed weapons without a permit; John T. Kelly, prosecuting attorney, immediately filed a new affidavit against New. house, charging conspiracy to commit an unlawful act In the night time, and his bond was fixed at $2,000. Sheriff tlohn Baker re-arrested Newhouse on the new charge and he was to be brought into court before Judge Jesse C. Sutton late this afternoon. The new affidavit filed against Newhouse, which was signed by Amos Neuenschwander, town marshal of Berne, alleged ihat Newhouse, together with Sam Gohfstlne and William Reilly, conspired td Intercept, take and seize alcohol which was being conveyed to the town of Berne by persons unknown to Mr. Neuenschwander, which alcohol they intended (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE; O MARION VISITED RY COSTLY FIRE; LOSS Kresge And Brumenthal Stores Suffer Most In Downtown Blaze FIRE IS UNDER CONTROL AT NOON Marion, Ind., Dec. 7. — (United Press.) — Fire which swept through three buildWlgs in the heart of the business district here today did damage which may reach $500,000, it was estimated this afternoon. The Kresge store in which the blaze started was completely gutted, stock ruined an donly the walls left standing. The Brumenthal department store to which the flames spread suffered the heaviest loss from damage to its Christmas stock, valued at almost $500,000. Although the Brumenthal building was not damaged beyond reclamation its stock was almost all ruined. Flames ate into the second and third stories and water poured into them flooding the ground floor, soaking what merchandise was not touched by tire. The Farmers Trust and Savings company building on the other side of the Kresge store had recently been vacated when the company consolidated with the F7ist National bank of Marion. It was least damaged of 1 the three buildings which together occupied a half block. Origin of the blaze is a mystery. Apparently tlie fire started in the basem>nt of the Kresge store. It was discovered by the watchman of the Brenenthal building. Electric current conducted into the basement had beeii shut off by a master switch. The fire was under control at noon although streams of water were still played on the three structures. Occasionally flames burst through the smoldering ruins but firemen said there was no danger of another'outbreak.

Pedestrians and Autos Cut Many Capers On Icy Streets And Sidewalks

Citizens of Decatur who venturer out today in the first winter weathei of the season assumed the strangi positions of persons aflicted with .'h.oujc rheumatism. A heavy sleet and freezing rain hat played havoc with the walking ability of local citizens and streets, sidewalks and yards are masses of ice, making trave.ing almost impossible and. to say the least, very comical. Several falls and auto mishaps have >e n reported to the Daily Democrat office, but none were of a serious nature. The sleet continued this morning resembling a light rain, but it froze in the air or as soon as it hit the earth. | The temperature remained about the same compared to yesterday, and predictions of warmer weather had not been fulfilled at noon today. However it is thought that most of the ice will be felted in a day or two. To Celebrate Feast Os Immaculate Conception The feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated in the Catholic churches tomorrow. It is a holy day of obligation and masses will be held the same as cn Sunday. The first mass will be at 5 o’clock, the second at 7:30 o'clock and the high mass at 9:45 o’clock, at St. Mary’s Catollc church. COMMISSIONERS CLOSE SESSION — County Coroner-Elect Files Bond; Road Petitions Carried Over i The county commissioners adjourned this afternoon and will meet in special session on December 28, for the purpose of allowing bills and clearing the docket of unfinished business for the year. Bids for furnishing blank books and printing supplies will also be received by the board on that date. Very few business matters were brought up duri ing tie December session. The bond of Dr. J. C. Grandstaff, | enun’v oroner-elect, was filed and approveu. Dr. Grandstaff will take office on January 1. He in the first county official to file his bond. No bids were received for furnishing road graders to the county high-] way department and the auditor was authorized to readvertise for bids. The petitions for a road in Monroe township and the town of Berne, petitioned for under the name of the Sam Nussbaum road, and one in Geneva and Wabash township under the name of the Price and Wells road, was carried over until after the first of the year. The petitions were not docketed. The board accepted the following roads, the Scheutnann in Preblo township; the Green in Decatur; the Habegger in Blue Creek and Monroe townships; the Porter in St. Marys township, and the Gerber in Wabash township. o Three Postmasters Are Appointed By Coolidge Washington, Dec. 7. — (United Press.) —Among the nominations sent to the senate today by President Coolidge for postmasters were: Newcastle, Ind., Samuel J. Buffkin. Seymour, Ind., Pascal Lett. Shelbyville, Ind., George E. Young. o C. N. Christen Was Member Os I. O. R. M. C. N. Christen, whohe funeral was held yesterday, was a charter member of Poctaligo tribe number 203, Improved Order of Red Men. organized In this city April 4, 1895, with a membership of 30. Mr. Christen passed through all the chairs and was a Past Grand Representative of the Great Council of Indiana. WJth the death of Mr. Christen, only two charter members of the tribe remgin. They are, Jefmes N. Frlstoe, senior Past Sachem, and James Hain. Past Sachem.

Most of the local merchants hava craped the ice off the sidewalks in out of their establishments and many i ousholders followed suit and made ( walking possible. It was predicted that the sleet would turn into snow by evening. i The roads in this locality have nett- ; cd no less than 50 minor auto mishaps . i n the last 24 hours, according to reports arriving at this office. Many cars ; starting out of Decatur this morning skidded off roads and Into ditches. No one has been injured seriously ; and none of the cars have been damag- 1 i ed to any great extent. Several local . | trucks were forced into ditches this i morning and in many events it was • necessary to git aid from local garages , This afternoon most of the ntotor- • ists who were contemplating )ong trips i were putting chains on their rear tires , to avoid slipping and skidding. OFFICERS NAMED BY POCAHONTAS Clara Baumgartner Elected Pocahontas Os Decatur Lodge Last Night —— , Clara Baumgartner was elected Pocohcntas at the semi-annual election of officers of the Decatur Poeohontas lodge, held at their hall in the Studabaker building, night. Minnie Baumgartner was chosen as Winona. Emma Charley was elected Prophetess and J. M Breiner was selected as | Powhotan. Mrs. Blanche WhitWrlght was elected as Keeper of Records and Clara Breiner was chosen Keeper of , Wampum. Bertha Tyner was chosen trustee for a period of 18 months The first three officers named will , serve for six months and the last two named will serve in their new positions for a year. Following the election of officers the following delin- . quent committee was appointed: Ber- ( tha Tyner, Eva Lutz and Minnie Baum gartner. The local Poeohontas lodge Is one cf the active ladles' organizations of this city and is one of the best lodges of the Order of Poeohontas In this part of the state. The organization is composed of wives and sisters of members of the Improved Order of Red i Men and members of that lodge, also. o MANY SEALS BEING SOLD County Chairman Expects Sale Os Christmas Seals To Set New Record The Yeoman lodge, of this city, was the second local organization to purI chase a Red Cross Health bond, according t 6 an announcement made this morning by W. Guy Brown, who is In charge of the distribution of Red Cross Christmas seals and Health Bonds In Adams county this year. Mr. ■ Brown stated that he expected .to distribute more bonds and seals this | year than any previous year. I The Tri Kappa sorority was the first local organization to purchase a $5 bond, applying before the bonds I had arrived. Mr. Brown stated today that the sale of Christmas seals was I progressing rapidly, and it was practically assured that the sales this year would exceed past records. I The mail system of distributing | seals was used this year and each day many checks for the steals are i being received at the local headquart- • ers at the Central school. It is hoped . that 100,000 seals will be sold in Adi ams county this year. Seals are also being distributed by I all school children of the county, and t everyone is urged to use the Red 1 Cross seal on all letters and Christmas packages. Seals may be obtainr ed from any school child in the county, • or at any school in the county. Many • stores in the various towns hnd cities , of the county also are handling the distribution of seals.

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MESSAGE LAUDED AND CRITICISED BY CONGRESSMEN Characterized As “An Attempt Os The Ostrich To Bury Head In The Sand” READ IN CONGRESS BY READING CLERKS Washington, Dec. 7.—(United Press.) — President Coolidge’s message advocating continuance present republican policies for a guarantee of prosperity—rather than any untried legislation—was read to both houses of congress in the second day of the new* session today. Republicans generally acclaimed it as a “typical Collidge document,” and “a very strong message” while democrats and some independent republicans criticized it. Some characterized it as "an attempt of the ostrich to bury his head in the sand.” Mr. Coolidge advocated a temporary tax reduction on payments to be made in March; lauded the republican tariff; endorsed the Fess farm relief plan and criticized the McNaryHaugen plan (without mentioning them by narup); restated his position upon reclamation, radio and development of water resources and asked adoption of anti-lynching legislation. Sees Move For Third Term Senator Pat Harrison, dem.-, Miss., commenttiig upon the proposal for anti-lynching legislation, said Lhe president was seeking a third term. Senator Edwards, dem.. N. J., said the measage was a pretty weak sister." while Senator Copeland, dem . Y„ described the president’s assertion that the country is now prosperous. Senator Couzens, rep., Mich., agreed, saying: , "If the president could Interview the 100.000 unemployed in the city of Detroit, and the farm element, he might come to the view that his claim of universal prosperity is not accurate. He who sticks his head in the ICOXTIM Et» ON PAGE THREE) PYTHIAN SISTERS ELECT OFFICERS Members Os Lodge Make Plans For Christmas Exchange Monday Evening The regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters was held last evening in the Pythian homo. Elettion of officers was held. The • following officers were elected —P. 0., Pauline Butler; M. E. C., Ethel Farr; E. F„ Blanche Whitright; E. J., Clara Baumgartner; Mgr., Bessie Macy; M. It. C., Lydia Shamp; M. of F., Jessie Tyner; O. G„ Hattie Suttles; trustee, Florence Rain; representative to Grand Lodge, Effie Brodbeck; alternate. Clara. Passwater; representative to district convention, Pauline Butler; alternate, Lydia Shamp; installing officer, Anna Handier; captain of degree staff, Clara Passwater; press correspondent, Nora Linn. Plans were made for a pot-luck supper and Christmas exchange to be held in the home Monday evening at 6 o’clock. AH Pythian Sisters are urgad to attend. Buy Christmas Seals

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