Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 291, Decatur, Adams County, 10 December 1926 — Page 1

WEATHER Mostly fair tonight a nd Saturday. No decided change In temperature.

FIRE HALTS RESCUE WORK; 28 PERISH

COMMITTEE TO REOPEN INQUIRY INTO PRIMARIES Reed Committee To Resume Probes In Four States Soon CHARGES AGAINST TYSON’TO BE PROBED Washington, Dec. 10.—(United Press)—The Reed investigating committee today decided to reopen its inquiry into the Pennsylvania, Illinois. Oregon and Arizona primaries. In an executive session the committee agreed to summon witnesses to complete the record of previous investigations in the states and subpoenas will he issued shortly. Simultaneously, Chairman Ernst of the privileges and election committee announced charges made by John R. Neal. Knoxville attorney, that Senator Tyson. Democrat. Tennessee, spent an excessive amount in the 1924 primary, would he placed before his committee next week. Washington. Dec. 10. — (United Press) —Aroused by the possibility that election issues may usurp the attention of this congress and force an extra session, Republican Senate leaders set out today to quell what they term the rising political agitation of Democrats. Senator Curtis, Repub’ican l floor leader, made known that he will move to sidetrack the tJfIT Dill Tesolut'ons designed to bar Senatorselect Vare. Rep., Pa., and Smith, Rep. IPinois, from presenting then - credentials. Curtis will seek to have them sent to the judiciary committee for an indefinite sojourn. In this connection Repub’ican leaders, the United Pres| learned, have counseled Allen S. Moore. Illinois campaign manager for Smith, to have Smith decline to fill out the onexpired term of the late Senator McKinley, Republican, Illinois. ‘■lf Col. Smith accepted the seat this session, it would only cause premature disc .lesions of the <a». to the detriment of legislative business, probably forcing an extent session.” Senator Watson, Republican, Indiana, influential leader declared. “I believe it would be a mistake.”

OFFICERS NAMED BY LIOHS CLUB Dr. Burt Mangold Elected Temnorarv President Os New Organization The Decatur Lions club held its first meeting nt the Murray ho’el Inst night and. besides the Ic"”! members more then 20 from Fort Wayne attended. Lions International is a service club, taking as its members trofesslonal and business men of Decatur It is an organisation w’th a (lefinite mogratn formed annuaVv, similar to Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. Dr. Burt Mangold was elected temporary president at last night's meeting. and Norbert Holthotise was chosen as secretary-treasurer cf the organisation. Dr. Ben Reavers was elected Tail Twister and Herman Myers was elected Lion Tamer. The local organization inc’udes 20 business and professional men of this citv Another meeting nf the member< will be held aWhe dental offices of Dr. Mangold. Monday noon, at which time the membership will he closed and n’anq will he made for the installing of the local chapter by the Fort Wavne club. The Decatur club was organized by members from the Fort Wavne eb't last week and gives evidence of being one of the b°st young men's clubs in northern Indiana. The clnb has not vet definitely decided where it will ho'd its weekly luncheons, but this will be decided when the organization plans are completed Monday noon.

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Oil Refinery Wrecked By Terrific Explosion Everett, Mass., Dec, 10.—(Unijted Prqss)—A terniflq explosion, which aroused residents of three cities, wrecked the power house of the Beacon Oil Refinery here today. The explosion and the fire that followed it caused damagje estimated at 1200,000. Two men, including a policeman, were injured. Q EASTERN STARS NAME OFFICERS Mrs. Alma Frisinger Elected Worthy Matron At Meeting Last Night The annual election of officers of the Order of Eastern Star.was held in the chapter rooms last night, Mrs. Alma Frlsinger was elected Worthy Matron, succeeding Mrs. Pearl Heller. Mr. Q. T. Burk was re-elected Worthy Patron. The other officers elected last night were: Mrs. Floy Blair, associate matron; Mrs. Doi Durkin, secretary; Mrs. Ida .Gilson, treasurer; Mrs. Esther Archbold, conductress; and Miss Bernice Nelson, associate conductress. The officers of the order during the past year were: Mrs. Heller, worthy matron; Mr. Burk, worthy patron; Mrs. Frlsinger. associate matron; Mrs R. D. Myers, secretary; Mrs. Gibson, treasurer; Mrs. Blair, conductress; and Miss Goldie Gay, associate conductress. The new officers will be installed at the first meeting ip January. The ord- , er voted last night to serve the banquet at the annual inspection of the Masonic lodge next Friday night. — -o ■— Many Children Made Fatherless By Mine Disaster Yesterday Princeton, Ind., Dec. 10. —At least 45 children were made fatherless and 21 women were left widows as a result of Thursday’s explosion in the Francisco coal mine according to a check today of family records of the dead men, in the company's office.

BAND CONCERT DRAWS CROWD More Than 200 Persons Hear Program Given By Decatur Junior Band More than 200 Decatur people attended the 'concert given last night by the Decatur Junior band in the Decatur high school auditorium, and heard one of the best, musical programs ever given in this city by local talent. The Jun’or band, under the leadership of Professor J. C. Cafaro, of Fnrt Wavne. one of the leaders in the field of band music in northern Indiana. will be one year o’d m January The band has made fine nrogreas in the year of its existence and, at present, there are 4« members. The band practices each week and nbout every two or three months the organization gives a concert. Last night's concert was given In order to dpfrav exnen°es for the new uniforms recently purchased. The Junior band will nlav tonight for the DecaturBluffton basketball game. The organization I’ composed of pupils of both the public and Catholic schools. Last night's program was. as follows: Part I Advancement— IWnmh rn’ievn Bov —March T nvo Rpimd—Fox Tvnt g;„o nnd Bond V—S-k«H'’Che Qnn gobs—Rnon’oh Waltz The Viking March IpfnrTnl < » o ’on Part II •■Selected Numbers" Paxaphone Band Information Part IH nn’reka —March Avnna —WpltZ CA-amulA vision of Yesterday—Serenade ppp or— -March America Star Spangled Banner.

LOUISA BERNING CALLEDBVDEATH Aged Resident of Root Twp., Dies Thursday Night After Long Illness Mrs. Louisa Ahrens Berning, 80, of Root township, died at 7 o’clock Thursday night, after an extended illness. Death was due to infirmities and complications. Mrs. Berning came to this country from Germany in 1853 and spent the remainder of her life In Allen and Adams county. Louisa Ahrens Berning was born in Hanover, Germany in 1846.,At the age of seven, she came to America with her parents. She was educated in the Aden county schools and. in early life, she was united in marriage to Henry Berning. Mr. and Mrs. Berning moved to Root township in this codnty. Mr. Berning preceded his wife in death 15 years ago. The deceased is survived by the following children: William Berning, of Fort Wayne; John Berning, of Allen county; Mrs. William Gallemeyer, of Root township; Mrs. Lawuence Koeneman, of Florida, and George Berning, of Root township. Three children preceded the mother in death. Shq is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 22 great grand-children. One sister resides at Fort Wayne. Mrs. Berning was a member of the St. Johns Lutheran church and was always an active member until her health became such that she was unable to attend. Funeral services will be he'd Sunday afternoon at 1:45 o’clock at the home and at 2 o’clock (standard time) at the St. Johns church. Burial will take place in the St. Johns cemetery. The Rev. A. R Truelech Will have charge of the services.

JOHN NASH DIES AT WAPAKONETA Former Resident Os Tocsin Dies Os Blood Poisoning, This Morning John Nash, 31, former resident of Tocsin, died this morning, at Jiis home at Wapakoneta, Ohio, atfer a •two week’s illness of blood poisoning- The illness settled In the lungs and death relieved Mr. Nash early this morning. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Genevieve Rupright, of near Tocsin, and tour children. The body will be returned to Tocsin for burial, but arrangements have not been completed for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Nash and their children moved to Wapakoneta several years ago where Mr. Nash was employed. While at work, he received a cut on his arm, which developed into blood poisoning. o MG DERMOTT JURY COMPLETE Jury Chosen To Try Pat McDermott For Murder Os 1 Canton, Ohio, Editor Canton. 0., Dec. 10.—(United Press) —The jury to try Patrick JJcDermott for the murder of Don R. Mellett, Canton Editor, last July was completed this afternoon. Mrs. Ida Willingmann. the fifth of the special veneer called toi/ay was seated as the 13th or alternate juror and was immediately sworn in thus completing the preliminaries to the trial. o — — Evangelical Missionary Society To Give Play The Missionary Society of the Evangelical church will have charge of the Sunday night services at the phurch. The Missionary play, “Aunt Fanny's Miracle," will be presented. The services will begin at 7 o clock. The public is Invited and all members are urged to attend.

Decatur, Indiana- Friday, December 10, 1926.

Dr. SonTers Speaks To Members Os Rotary Club An interesting p’ogram was given at the fegular meeting of the Rotaiy club last evening at the K. of C. hall. Dr. L. E. Somers gave a talk on eugenics. Reioutions of respect in memory of Charles Jj. Christen, a former piesident of the club whose death occulted last week, were presented by Dore B. Erwin and adopted by the club. Representatives from the Good Fellows club appeared before the meeting and were given individual contributions amounting to $32 31. TRUSTEES VISIT COUNTY SCHOOLS • County Superintendent And Attendance Officer Accompany Trustees The township trustees, County Superintendent Clifton Striker and Nathan Nelson, county attendance officer, today made a tour of Inspection visiting the sehoolp in each township of the county. They began their tour by Inspecting the schools in Decatur this morning. The schools today qhaerved the cne hundred and twenth anniversary of the admission of the state of Indiana into the Union. The anniversary dat: really falls on Saturday, but the public schools, academies, colleges and universities observed the event today

Reign Os Terror In Italy Is Feared Mentone, France, Dec. 10. —Discovery by Italian authorities of a two- , pound bomb on the railroad track at VTntmille station today gave rise to a rumor that reign of terror was about to be started in Italy. An explosve trap was placed on one of the rails so tha tthe bomb would explode with the passing of a train wheel. - Youth Held In Georgia Believed To Be Olson Alma, Ga., Dec. 10. — (United Press)—Authorities were convicted today that Erdman Olson, wanted in Wisconsin for murder of his sweetheart, Clara «0!son. Is in the Alma county jail. A Wisconsin detective was expected here to identify the youth arrested last Monday, who denied he Is O'.son. and said he As John Pittman, of Baltimore, Md. o—. August Schelmann, of Union township, was a business visitor here this morning. Mrs. Emil Egley, of Washington township, left this morning for'Evansville to visit with her sister who has been ill. ■ q — Good Fellows Club The Good Fellows Club Christmas fund today received a big boost, when two large contributions were announced by the Delta Theta Tau sorority, sponsors of the fund, which is to be used for providing a merry Christmas for the poor families of the city. A collection taken among the Rotarians at their meeting last night amounted to $32.31. and the Gecode Chib ,of organization of girl employes of the General Electric company, donated $25 to the cause. These two contributions increased the total of the fund to $147.70. The contributions to date: Previous total $ 90.39 Rotarians 3231 Gecode Club 25.00 Total $147.70 to Christmas JI 1 r-

MRS.IDAROWAND EXPIRES TODAY Sidell, 111., Woman Dies At Home Os Daughter, Mrs. Leigh Bowen, Here Mrs. Ida Rowand, 65, mother of Mrs. Leigh Bowen, of this city, died at the Bowen home on Madison street at 7 o'clock this morning. ' Death was due to hear ttrouble, from which Mrs. Rowand had been suffering for the last several weeks. Mrs. Rowand’s home was at Sidell, Illinois. She came to this city about seven weeks ago to visit her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Bowen. While enroute to this city, Mrs. Rowand became ill and had never regained her former good health. Mrs. Rowand was able to be up most of the time and this morning had eaten breakfast when death came. Mr and Mrs. Bowen accompanied the body to Sidell, Illinois, at noon today, where the funeral services will be held, probably Sunday. Mrs. Rowand’s husband preceded her in death six years ago. Her mother survives at Sidell. The Following children survive: Mrs. Leigh Bowen, of this city; Kyle Rowand, Wilbur Rowand. Mrs. W’lll Church and ''Elmo Rowand, all of Sidell. Elmo Rowand was visiting here at the time of his mother’s death. DOHENY QUIZZED FURTHER TODAY i Veteran Oil Man Says He Leased Elk Hill With “Idea Os Profit” Washington, D. C. Dec. 10— (United Press) —Doheny made the Dec. 11. 1921, Pearl Harbor Oil Tank contract and Elk Hills leases with “the Ida of profit", he testified today under crossexamination in his trial with Albert B, Fall, former secretary of the interior, on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government. Doheny, his arm still in a sling, appeared fresh and vigorous, ready for a fight, and expecting one, when he walked to the witness stand at the opening of court. Owen J. Roberts conducted the cross-examination of the oil millionaire who yesterday told simply but graphically the story of his romantic career from school teacer. horse trader and prospector to leadership in the oil world and intimate contact with the highest officials l of the government. ' The burden of Doheny’s direct testimony had been that he made the leases and contracts from patriotic motives, when the Hiwaiian tank building was pictured to him as necessary to national defense. SCHOOLSELLS - ALL ITS SEALS J 1 School In Preble Township Taught By Milton Werl- » ing Makes Report 9 L District school No. 5, in Preble a township, taught by Milton Werllng 1 was the first school in Adams county f to report the complete sale of its s allottment of Christmas Seals, W 1 Guy Brown, county chairman of the seal sale, announced today. The B money for the school’s quota-of seali o was received by Mr. Brown in the re turn mail. 9 The sale of two more health bond: 1 was announced today. The Loya 0 Order of Moose bought a $lO bond " while the Knights of Columbus pur - chased ass bond. Several othe: lodges and clubs are expected ti vote to buy a health bond at the! next meeting. I 0 Injuries Prove Fatal. Vincennes, Ind., Dec. 10. — Franc! Lyman, 41. who was believed onl slightly hurt last night when run ove by an auto, died today from injurie received in the accident.

Goshen WateT Company | Seeks Change In Rates Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 10 —(Unit-' ed Press)—Readjustment of rates was asked in a potltfon filed with the Indiana Public Service Commission today by the Municipal Water Company of Goshen. Permission -to acquire the Lebanon Telephone Company was asked by The Indiana Bell Telephone Com- . pany in a petition filed with the commission. CHRISTMAS TREE SALE IS OPENED II First Supply Os Trees Ar- 1 rives In City; Prices Are Reasonable First supplies of Christmas trees 1 have arrived in D?catur. and, in a < few days, most grocets in the city will have them on the market. The ( trees are of an unusual quality this year, and, while there will not be a ’arge supply of them, the prices are reasonable. Prices on trees range from 50 cents for the smaller ones to $1 50 ( or the largest trees. All trees for the coming holidays have been cut, and those purchased , now will be as fresh as those bought a day or two before Christmas and’ . local grocers are advising the early pu:chase cf trees in order that the shoppers may get the choice of trees Holly wreaths and imitation Christmas wreaths are on sale. The natural wreaths are 20 to 40 cents at most places, while the imitation ivreaths, with a light, rangs in price frehn $1.75 to $3.00. Holly and other Christmas decorations are arriving daily at local stores. Several local stores also have some small natural spruce table trees which are qul’.ed at 25 to 40 cents. They are sma'ler than the regular Christmas trees and can be used as center pieces on tables. Colored Child Fatally Burned Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 10—(United Press) —Burns received when she attempted to take lighted papers from a cook stove proved fatal to Mary Elizabeth Barlow, 3. colored, who died last night at the City hospital. PRESOnERIAN MEN TO MEET Decatur Men To Attend i Banquet To Be Held In Fort Wayne Monday Night i A banquet will be held by the Presbyterian men of Fort W'ayne and v'cinity, in the First Presbyterian church, of Fort Wayne. Monday evening, at 6:30 o'clock. Several Decatur men will attend t-he banquet. Tickets, which cost seventy-five cents each, may- be obtained at the Daily Democrat office, and .those going are requested to obtain their tickets not later than early Monday morning, so that reservations may be made at I Fort Wayne. The banquet, is the second one of i»s kind he’d by the men of the Fort Wayne Presbytery. The first one, > he’d last spring, was very successful. Short speeches will be made at the banquet bv Dr. William Chalmer i Covert*, of Philadelphia, generaL secretary of the Board of Christian 9 Education of the Presbyterian j church, and Dr. Grahm. pastor of the s Presbyterian church in Lafayette. At H 8 o’clock, a mass meeting will be held in the auditorium of First b church, and Dr. Covert will speak. .1 He is a noted speaker and worker I, for the Christian education in his .. church. Dr. Covert is a distant relar five of the Bev. B. N. Covert, pastor o of the Decatur Presbyterian church, r "O Charles Rahner, of Monroe, was a business visitor here this afternoon Mrs. C. E. Peterson attended the s Morning .Musical Program at Fort y Wayne today. r Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ault, and family s of east of the city, were shoppers here today.

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WRECKED MINE AT PRINCETON SEALED TODAY Attempts To Locate Three Men Still Missing Abandoned; Fire Is Raging FIVE BODIES ARE LEFT IN THE MINE Princeton, Ind., Dec. 10.— (United Press) —Fire ragfag in die depths of the Francisco Coal Mine, No. 2, today forced abandonment of further attempts to locate three men still listed as missing in the check of casualties from yesterday's gas explosion. With smoke pouring from the top of the mine shaft and the peril from the fire increasing momentarily for the rescuers working below, the men were ordered from the shaft. After a conference with W. C. Powell, federal mine inspector located at Evansville, officials of the Francisco Coal Company ordered the mine sealed to check the fire. They were unwilling to risk the lives of the volunteer workers further In an attempt to recover the bodies of the three missing. There had been no hope of recovering the three alive since last night. The three missing were Walter Thomas of Evansville; Claude Wright of Francisco, and Emery West of Oakland City. The bodies of two other m<n had previously been reported as among the known dead were also left in the mine when it was sealed. They were Ollie Roll of Evansville and W. P. Ratlfff of Francisco. It was found impossible to bring the bodies of Roll and Ratliff out of the mine when the fire spread. Unless there are further deaths among the badly injured, the toll of dead will be 28, according to mine officials. The bodies of 21 were removed from the mine, two died today in the Princeton hospital and five were left in the mine. The revised list of injured numbered 28 names. The list accounted for the 71 men who entered the mine yesterday as: Dead,. 2£ ■ Injureu. 28 (COVTIVVFin ox P4«K TWO) o » ELKS LODGE TO PROVIDE DINNERS — Lodge To Distribute Baskets Os Food To Poor Families For Christmas The hand of charity will again be extended by Decatur Lodge No. 993 ' of the B. P. O. E„ with the purpose ’ of helping make Christmas day a ’ happy one for those who, not bless--1 od with milch of the worldly goods, • m’ght otherwise be forgotten. 1 H. M. De Voss, exalted ruler of the Decatur lodge, has appointed a comf 'mlttee composed of Dr. Roy Arch--1 bold. J. G. Niblick and Albert Col- ■ chin, to see that Christmas dinners • are distributed to the poor on Christ--1 mas day. The committee desires ini’ forml'fon concjmf/ng those pteople • who might not have what, the aver--1 age family will enjoy for Christmas 1 and plans will be made acB cordingly. t The Elks will personally supervise e and direct the delivery of the Christt man baskets and the committee will t. be grateful to those who hand in the r names of those worthy of the baskets, s l4ist year, the lodge distributed i- baskets to a number of families. Inr formation as to the size of the fam- >• Uy and where they live is wanted by the committee. The E'ks lodgfc cara ries on quite an amount of charitable 1. work during the year and at Chrlste- mas time the purse is opened to •t those who need a little cheer to help them enjoy the happy holiday season. y In the spirit of the true giver the e I,edge wishes to be of service to those whom i< can help.

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