Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1926 — Page 7

■ lack Crabtree Had No ■ Children, Says Witness ■ Boston, Dec. 15.-(United Press.) ■ k Crublree had no children, accord ■ Lto testimony at the court hearing ■ nite l ' ll3e of Mrs. Carlotta Cockburn H ° f san Gabriel, Calif., who. claiming ■ to he his daughter, seeks a share of H J' t , i 4.000.000 estate of Jack's sister. ■ unui Crabtree, late actress. ■ Testifying late yesterday as a wit ■ ness for the estate, Andrew T Low ■ ltß who halls from the foothills of j )( . | smoky mountains in North ''sroitna, ■ said Crabtree once told him he never ■ ud any children. ■ Cra btree came to his farm in the ■ Smoky mountains in 1919. Lowlis said. I in d died there two months later. He ■ ratified that Crabtree had once sought ■ l 0 adopt the witness' 15-year-old son. ■ Cnder cross-examination. Lowlis ad I fitted he had a lawyer come to his ■ home m draw up a will, hut said it B was with Crabtree's consent. ConnB sei f (,r " rs - Cockburn then produced I and unsigned document stating that B John A. (Jack)'Crabtree willed to ids B sister . Lotte, $l5O, and the rest of ■ his estate to Lowlis. B —o I Xew Officers Installed I ' By “40 And 8” Chapter I Annual installation of officers of I t b e Willshire, Ohjo, chapter of Ute | "Forty Homines et 8 Chevaux," was I held at Willshire. Monday night. I Charles Starost, Frank Shoemaker I and Leo Ehinger, of this city, mem- | bets of the Willshire organization., I attended tthe installation. I Members of the Willshire chapter I live at Hartford City, Willshire, I Wren. Decatur and Bluffton, and that I organization is one of the leading I Forty Homines etj 8 Chevaux in the ■ middlewest. E Several state and district officials I of the organization attended the I installation. Following *the regular I business, a social gathering was held I and refreshments were served. | o ■ — I Representatives Os Big I Ten Schools Hold Meeting I Chicago,. Dec. 15. — (United Press.) I —Six representatives from each of I the ten eastern conference schools I will meet here the latter part of next I month to determine future policies of I the organization and to assist in I further equalizing competition. I The question of rotating schedules. simultanStfus home and htune games, 1 long term contracts, and other schedule making points will be discussed. The matter of playing interseetiqnai games is also scheduled for uscussion. Uniformity of eligibility rules and of a certain playing code will be taken up. - ■ o Reorganization Os Papal Court Is Decided Upon Rome, Dec. 15, —(United Press.) Reorganization of the papal court involving the abolition of the medieval office of papal major Dotno has been decided upon by Pope Pius, the Unit ed Press was informed by an authoritative source today. Monsignor Riccardo Sanz de Samp er Papal Major Donio, has resigm I r rntends to leave the Vatican for o—ar administrative ecclesiastical functions. ——— —o . Christian church ladies will hold a bazaar at the White Meat Market Thursday and Friday of this w eek. On Friday, a 35-cent supper will be served, at the Christian church in the bust I rnent. The public is invited to attend. | o CHECK FORGER WORKS IN CITY tCOVHXUED FHOM PAGE ONE) are still missing and it is not kn->••• yet whether Ford has passed them not. Similar forgeries were made at Ln Wert, Ohio, on December 2, acceding to the Van Wort Times. The che - passed there were written on ti. forms of the Western Ohio Creamcompany, at Celina. Blank cheeks, a dst of milk customers and a signatut stamp of J. H. Winters, of the Cream y company, were stoleii from the crean - e ry, recently. The checks passed in lan Wert totalled about S6O. Buy Christmas Seals ? . 1926 5

A Man’s Portrait Os A Baby r ' ll what you look like, niy sweet, 1 hardly know how to begin. wo pnd.lv-cnke hands, two adorable feet, All covered with rose-petaled skin. Brown hair, blue eyes and a smile, that might near rise to a grin, Niibbiny nose, ten dear little toes, while A dimple hides deep in your chin. I lit re s lots more, to you than just this. Senns like I ye broke you apart, Source ot all bliss you. I'll hug and I'll kiss tou and paint your dear form on my heart. — —— .—Erie Thordnrson.

MINE DISASTER [ TOLLREACHES36 Three More Indiana Coal Miners Die In Hospital At Princeton Princeton, Ind., Dec. 15—(United Press)—Three more deaths at Methodist hospital here last night and early today brought the total Doll of life from an explosion at Francisco mine last week to 36. The additional victims are: Basil Ruiherford Jesse James I George Black. j Black died at 11:25 last night. Rutherford followed ait: 1:15 this morning and James at 3:50. Six others were still in critical condition from burns received when the blast caught 71 men in the workI ings of the mine. Physicians said the recovery of Harley gnow, Jess Clark, Eugene Cox, Obear Reinhart,, Marvin Scot.l and —ohn Lehman was doubtful. 0 RESOLUTIONS Adopted by Adams, Lodge Number 1311 Loyal Order of Moose. Whereas: Death has again parted the portals of our Lodge and entering an unwelcome guest, has taken from our Defending Circle our brother. Charles N. Christen, and Whereas: Brother Christen, was our friend in Fraternity, our co-laborer in all good works, and a Faithful and Loya! Moose. Therefore: De It Resolved: That to his family and immediate home circle we express our belief in the worthiness of his life, the uprightness of his character, and his genuine love for his fellow men. Resolved Further: That in the death of our Brother, this Lodge loses a firm and faithful member, his family a devoted and loving friend, and mankind a generous and helvfu : laborer. He served well Here; he will live weii in the Hereafter. Adopted this 14th day of December in the year of our Lord 1926. Attest; R. 11. Green, Secretary J. M. Hreiner. Dictator Janies J. Davis, D. G. o 1 Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal Choir rehearsal for the young people ot the Presbyterian church will lie held at seven o’clock tonight at the parsonage. At eight o'clock regular choir rehearsal will be held at the church. It is very urgent that all members attend to practice for .the Christmas cantata. ENO RHEUMATISM Wffli KO PEPPER When von are suffering with then-. matism so you can hardly get around, just try Red Pepper Rub and you will have the quickest reliet known. Nothing has such concentrated, penetrating Heat a.< red peppers. Instant relief. Just as soon as you, apply Red Pepper Rub you feel ■ tingling heat. In three minutes it warms the sore spot through and thr lugit the blood clrculam breaks up the congestion-and cidds 11 in'lie’s!' ' 1 instant relief awaitb you. Be Almost '““ X'genuine, with the X 'iMi™ » p"*”’- ~ [ I GIFT DAY I at MONROE, Saturday, Dec. I™ l | 2 o’clock. Come. Monroe Industrial Assn

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRATWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1926

[ADAMS COUNTY I LEADS STATE IN TON LITTER WORK — ■ (CONTINUED FROM PABB ONW) while bronze medals will be awarded those feeding litters weighing 1.600 pounds or more. The medals will be awarded at thhe annual banquet of the Association which will be held the' evening of Januarry 12, in connection with the Agricultural Conference at Purdue University. It is likely some of the medal winners will plan to at-1 tend. SUGAR FACTORY TO CLOSE SOON (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) pounds of sugar will be made this year when the process is completed. Som<* branches of the factory will continue to operate for several days after the slicing is completed, it was announced today but many of the employees will complete their work as soon as the beets are all cut. The amount of sugar produced is about the same as last year, with possibly an additional half million pounds this year. A force of men will be maintained during the remainder of the winter to clean the machinery and the buildings pteparatory to the next campaign. but a majority of th® ~ be layed off, -3 SIIECTMPH More man 200 nieu When You CakL Col J ' Rub Ca bksleroh Musterole is easy to apply and works right away. It may prevemt a cold from turning into “flu” or pneumonia. It does ali the good work of grandmother’s mustard plaster., Musterole is a clean, white ointment, made of oil of mustard and other home simples. It is recommended by many doctors and nurses. Try Musterole for sore tliroat, cold on the chest, rheumatism, lumbago, pleurisy, stiff neck, bronchitis, asthma, neuralgia, congestion, pains and aches of the back and joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet—colds of all sorts. To Mothers: Musterole is elso made in milder form for babies and"sma ’ children A«k for Children’s Musterole. Jars & Tubes Mi Better than a mestaret nlctter 1= B ill - J ■ ■ The Morrison, w hen completed, will be she largest and tallest hotel m the morld, coataiaiag 3,440 roemu When in Chicago • Stop at the MORRISON HOTEL Tallest in the WorW 46 Stories High Closest in the city to offices, theatres, stores and raftroad depots Rooms $2.50 up all outside, each with both, running ico wBtBF and Scrvidor Gmtge privileges for ererj po«M I j: ...

ployed the luat two ami hull months by the sugar factory, and thousands of dollars have,been paid out to local laborers and sugar beet growers by the concern. The plant, this campaign, was operated by the Holland-St. Louis company, under ti q,control of the Con tinontal Sugar company, which recently purchased the Holland-St Lottis coni puny. o — OIL CONSPIRACY TRIAL BROUGHT TO CLOSE TODAY. (CONTIMVffD FROM PAGE ONB) skulking from the coulees of Mon1 tana” to defame and depose Fall after the death of President Harding. Mark B. Thompson, defense attorIney, who made this charge, brought tears to the eyes of Fall's wife ami I daughter as ho pleaded that Fall be returned home tonight, exonerated by acquittal. Muncie—Frank E. Allen, superintendent of schools hero is taking no | chances of having the floor in Hall gymnasium ruined. He recently wrote a local attorney to reprimand him for pounding the floor with his cane during exciting minutes of thy games. " . ■

| December Sale Os Coats I J I I Great Reductions - All Furs Trimmed ne of Fine AH Wool Coats One Lot of Fine Coats made of $ B Wf aa Btevens* Bolivia Cloth, former I J W Former pr,ce s2 * oo ’ now price $35.00, now | I M $15.75 $19.75 « M \ One lx)t of E Fine Quality Coats • ok? S , made of Lustrosa with Venetian Fox Zl B W ® collar and cuffs. Former price s6s,'now Tt • O \jf g n/ ‘ h — —r— g \ J I SILK DRESSES—AII Popular Colors— A I $19.75 and $22.50 values, choicesl2.7s each I I $12.50 values, choice ....". ?.: r..... ■ $8.75 I || I ® j I Practical Gift Suggestions I I && Give Hosiery—They’re sure to please Fancy Linen Sets—Made of Pure Linen Silk and Wool Hosiery for W omen SI.OO Luncheon Sets $1.29 “ nd $1.75 3 P*" 1 ? r. laKl ."° ol HOMer ’' Sl.bO Bridge Sets—Very Attractive y j g Pure Thread Silk Hosiery d* 1 to d*Q Set • , Pair OVVj<PI iPO.VV Table Cloth—6 Napkins d»4 ’H g ’ E Ladies’ Pouch and Underarm Bags Set All the new colors (? 1 ApT to Qry PA Hand Embroidered Guest Towels v-i and shapes, each tP A 9 I Each OtJV Gloves-Pull-on and Fancy Cuff styles Handkerchiefs—Beautiful and Distinctive | Kid or Chamoisette Quality, pair n /a each f 85c, SI.OO, $1.25' $2.95 ' A, 10c,25c,50c ,0 51.00 S Rayon Silk Underwear—very fine quality b°o x erChlefß 29c, 60c ' / *3C g p'-U $1.25 1 $1.75 Embroidered Pillow Cases g f E e a s c h SI.OO ;i 1^ ctiveGiftßoxes ... sL2s‘°s2.oo 2 | ™7h”' 1 ’ '■ 81.95 Udies-Siik Scarfs 2 | Silk Umbrellas—New Colors w„„i ri aU scarfs <RI QS jjf Short Stubby styles with fancy handles. Each ePl.t/O Each with 16 ribs fTA and v Each tpD.DU CI. I Give Blankets This Christmas Childrens “Uncle Wiggily” and QP ra Umbrellas, each 1 Part Wool Novelty Blankets $2 75 V . Block patterns, each Bed Spreads—A Practical (lilt Indian Blankets (I*Q pTA to Cotton Krinkle Spreads’ CO OR to djO EachiPV Each tPO. I4J Cotton Blankets W Silk Rayon Spreads Hr to APA Ea t h tPI.iM <Pe>.MV ISf Each ’ • Wool Finish Blankets, size 72x80 4? 4 (Ml (r S Towels and Towel Sets—Fancy Patterns Pair...7) ',n,i rrr All Wool Blankets, Good (Quality (?A ’T 1 ST'Y.. 39c, 59c 75c JJ.to g I sl, sl-25 ,u $1.98 $2.98 | — g NIBLICK & CO.:

ANOTHER NIGHT ' AND DAY OF COLD WAVE PROMISED (COWTINVEI) FROM PAtrfi OWE) neverlst ot Uie winter with the thermometer phiy/itg around n 20 degree below zero mark. International Falls, Minn., reported it low of 38 below

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lero. ‘ Railroad traffic throughout the northwest and in Wisconain and Minnesota has been paralyzed. Trains arriving here front that suction are one to seven hours late. o— Kendallville—An ordinance haa been passed here barring front city streeta all popcorn wagons, lunch wagons and 1 - ■>'

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