Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 14 February 1927 — Page 1

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SWINGS MADE MH TRI-STATE NET TOURNAMENT In First Round n II S DRAWS BYE IN PRELIMINARY round Cincinnati, (>.. Feb. 11---(tnikd Press) Drawings lor the preliminary and 1 irst round J 1],,, tri-stah high school basketball tourney at the Lniursitv of Cincinnati starting Friday at 9 a. in., were drawn ! todav as follows: ! Pirliminory rounds: Center | firove, Inti. vs. Bellevue. Ky; Winchester. Ind. vs. St. Stephens! Covington. Ky; Covington, Ky vs. Brownstown, Ind.; Quincy, j nl |. vs. Plainville. Ind; Logansporte, w ... Hiel.l.. ol Ft 'Wiomas. 1 Ky: Ohio Mechanics Institute, Cinj rinni.t't vs. Perry Central, Lebanon, M: Ossian, Inti. vs. Walton, Ky; [ Snmmitville, Ind. vs. Ludlow. Ky. First Round ■ Waldron, tlmi. vs. Dayton. Ky; Newport. Ky. vs. University school. Cincinnati. Decatur vs. Cloverdale, tai; Immaculate, Newport, Ky. vs. .Osgood. Ind.; winner of Center i Greve-Bellevue vs. winner of Win-dwster-St. Stephens; winner of Cov-ington-Brownstown vs. winner of Quincy-Plainville; winner of Logansi porte-Highlands vs. winner of Ohio I Mechanics-Perry Central; winner of Ossian-Walton vs. winner of Summit-rilie-Ludlow. The second round will start Fri1 day at 8 p. m. 0 Driving Rain Blamed • For Fatal Auto Accident Elwood, Ind.. Feb. 14—(United Press)—A driving rain which obscured their vision was blamed today for the “rath ct Win. Priest, 53, Elwood, instantiy killed when an auto, driven by Iris son-in-law, Arthur Yohe, was lobe juffereti a broken leg and other serious injuries. PAVING PROJECTS HE ANNOUNCED State Highway Commission tails For Bids On 80.75 Miles Os Pavng ■“dianapolis, Ind, Feb. 14—(Unitpress—The Yellowstone Trail will 6 ks full extent across northern Indiana upon completion of pavProjects for which bids were calltoday the S,ate bighway department and tv” ” 4C ' 6 miles bctween Hamlet 1 arsaw, not previously covered contract, is included in the 80.75 p f paving on which the highway «“«Jsion will open bl(Js Wednes . m ’ * r< ? S ' accor(lill g to announcerlirector° iay John D ‘ WilUams > lmenti eX P ec tß to comaUnounced.llaVinK * U °’ Wa,liams M?, 1 , 61 ' 011 of Ulis work on U. S. 1 ” PTOVide a PaVed from tv the way across Indiana " r ‘yne Cn? hi °v. Hne through Fort Koiith'v i Umbia Clty ’ Warsa *> Plyat Dyer a »t P T S ° t 0 the lUinois line *‘Hnllli e is 80Uth edße ° f C °° k Pres ent, r 'an'i Paniahy P av ed at tw en RaJi an un D ave J portion becovered b ' et and Valparaiso was The bids \ recent paving contract, tecend a2 “ ed today comprise the "’“’truction” ° f Contract 3 the 1927 tan contrs 60 miles having Put 200 . comm,ss ton’s intention to ’^^thiXTf- pontract thls Ollies of n„. ‘ f:Rances and’2so crea M, Will'i" * f finances are inPavia?' ms Ba! <L f° r which bids were C °' TIM ed os i age

Secs Flock Os Wild Geese Flying Northward One of the sure sign r of spring was reported Saturday night when W. 11. Patterson, prominent Blue Creek township farmer, visited the Daily Democrat office and slated that he saw a large flock of wild geejie fly over his farm Saturday, headed northward. Mr. Patterson wa/ the first to report ■seeing the geese in Adams county. o REVIVAL WILL BE CONTINUED Services To Continue At Evangelical Church AD ® Week, It Is Thought The revival meeting at the Evangelical church is continuing unabated. Large crowds were present at all the meetings. In spite Os the inclement weather last evening, the church wa^ ; nearly filled. The afternoon rtowd was very large. It was announced las tevenlng that the services would go on indefinitely Monday, it was thought best to allow as a rest night. There have been services every other night of the week, including Saturday. There will be a service at 2 o’clock p. m. Tuesday and then at 7:30 o’clock in the evening. The Sunday morning and afternoon services were both powerful, the messages being centered about faith. The evangelist made plain that all God does for his people is a resultant of their faith in Him and how easy it is to have faith if sin is put out of the life. An unusual measure of faith was manifested and the power of God was felt. About 20 presented themselves to be healed and shouts of joy went up Fo Gofl as individuals felt the healing power. Quite a number testified they were healed, including some, who were healed a week ago. It Is thought the meetings may continue through the week, but definite announcement will be from night to night. Many from the surrounding country <nre attending. The public is cordially invited. , Decatur Young Man Making Enviable R* eod At Purdue C. L. Spuller. son of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Spuller, of east of Decatur, is making an enviable record at Purdue university, where he is a sophomore in the school of agriculture. He is a graduate of Decatur high school. During the two semesters in his freshman year and the first semester of his sophomore year, he has made a grade of “A” in every subject, with one exception, and that was in the first semester of his first year. Homer Stonebraker Signs With Chicago Bruins Chicago, Feb. 14 — (United Press)— The Chicago Bruins, professional basketball team, have signed Homer Stonebraker, veteran center of the Fort Wayne pro team in an effort to help a losing streak which started with the opening of the second half of the present season. o RAISING FUND FDR SCHOOL Teams are Soliciting Pledges For Catholic School Os This City Members of the different teams soliciting budget funds for the Decatur Catholic school, report gocul success and several thousand dollars in pledg-' es have been signed by members of the St. Marys Catholic church congregation. The beautiful new school building was built and is maintained through the funds obtained from the members of the congregation. Three years ago when steps were first taken to raise the school fund, a campaign was conducted and sufficient funds were obtained to guarantee the erection of tfie building. The budget now is smaller and pledges are being taken on a three-years basis. x *

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COOLIDGE WAITS - FORREPLIESFROM FOREIGN NATIONS Eventual Failure Os Did* l armament Plea Forecast In Unofficial Replies PRESIDENT IS ' STILL HOPEFUL fe • <l nlt>d Preps Staff Correspondent) Washington, D. C. Feb. 14.—(United Press) President Coolidge waited today for the foreign nation-’ answer to his disarmament plea. On the ITesident’s desk are the unofficial reports from Paris and Rome partly discouraging, and perhaps foreshadowing eventual failure. ' But he has given up hope. Conscious of Undivided support from his country men and looking toward the peoples abroad the President believes nene of the four naval powers will refuse flatly his invitati<u|r,to seek a solution together. The president is represented as understanding how friendly governments may fail to reach a final agreement on snob a difficult problem. But. in making his proposal, hewa s positive they would all be ready at least to attempt an agreement on. LhgJineij, laid down It’ Great Britan, Japan, France, and Italy aie unable after discussion with the United States to limit auxiliary naval craft, the President plans to make one effort toward future diss’, mament by proposing a three-power pact with Britian and Japan. Persons close to the White House believe that any foreign opposition will only strengthen bis determination to exhaust every possibility of agreement, before reluctantly throwing the United States into an armament race. o X RAIN FOLLOWS SNOW AND SLEET

Variety Os Weather Experienced In Decatur And Vicinity Sunday Rain, sleet and snow Sunday played havoc with the several days of spring weather which had been prevalent in Adams county ths last week. Adams county » awakened Sunday morning in thfe midst of a blizzard. The snow which fell for about a half hour, changed to sleet, which continued throughout most of the day. The sleet, however, had changed to rain this morning, and there were predictions of fair weather again, in a day or two. The sleet yesterday made driving hazardous and several minor automobile accidents were reported. Several cars skidded into ditches and had to be towed out, while others managed to get out without calling for aid. Th e sleet froze to the windshields last night, and made it almost impossible to drive. The temperature rose slightly this morning, and it is predicted that slightly, warmer weather will follow the rain. The rivers and streams of the county are high, due to th e rain and sleet, but there is no immediate danger of the waters reaching a flood stage except in low lands. — oLiberal Army Marching On City In Nicaragua Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. 14. (Unlt'bd Press)—A Liberal army today was marching to the attack on Matagalpa a town about 100 miles from here in which are American and other foreign residents. An American resident has requested tire protection of U. S. Marines. / Upon the outcome of the impending engagement probably depends the result of the Liberal revolution which has caused death and destrouction throughout the country. Matagala is one of the important towns in the possession of the conservative troops of President. Adolfo Diaz. The rebels advanced on Matagalpa from Muy Muy, dragging field pieces and 30 machine guns.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, February 11, 1927.

Taxpayer Sends Money To County Treasurer; Fails To Sign His Name County Treasurer Louies Kleine would like to know who sent several dollars in cash to his office last Friday. The mon<y was reveived through, the mails and the amount was less than $lO Including several bills and some silver. A sheet of paper with the inscription, “Union township", was contained in the envelope, but no sig nature or information as to the sender was given. Mr. Kleine is of the opinion that some one in Union township the money to him in payment for taxes and he will gladly isparty’s receipt if he or she calls at the office and identifies the amount. DELINQUENT TAX SALE HELD TODAY Only Eight Pieces Os Property Sold; One Os Smallest Sales In History V' ■“ ■ Only one-third of the property advertised for sale at the delinquent tax sale held tfcis morning by the county treasurer, Louies Kleine, remained unpaid before the sale sttrted at 10 o'clock. Ten titles to property, out of a total of 31 advertised, were offered for sale and o£ this number eight were sold. Two did not sell.' Attorneys for Insurance companies, who held mortgages on several of the pieces offered or wlfo were representing the property owner, bid in several of the pieces. The properties which did not sell for want of a buyer were Ella Charleston farm of to acres in Jefferson township, and Hie Geo W. Ford farm of 12 acres in Wabash township. ® The amount or the tetinquent taxes on the 31 pieces of property offered for sale totaled more than $1,660. The sale today was one of the smallest o ever held in the history of the county. The owner has two- years to retleem the property. o QUESTION NEGRO AT STATE PRISON Michigan Authorities Seek Information About Four Human Skulls Fouad Michigan City, Ind., Feb. 14.—(United Press) —Michigan authorities were expected at the state prison here today to question James Coyner. negro, convicted ghoul, regarding discovery of four human skulls in a trunk at his former home at Royal Oak. Michigan. Questioned by warden Daly of the prison. Coyner denied knowledge t>f the skulls or how they came to be in Ins termer home. He admitted ownership of the trunk and That he sent A woman to Royal Oak after it. He claimed, however, that he sent her only for his clothes and knew nothing of the skulls the trunk was later found to contain. Coyner was sentenced from Lake county Indiana on a charge of grave robbingand Royal Oak authorities are sure he can expalin the presence of the skulls, thought to be those of white women. ACHIEVEMENT TESTS PLANNED New Kind Os Test Planned For Eighth Grade Pupils In County This Year The new achievement tests will he given to all the eighth grade school pupils this year. Clifton E. Striker, county superintendent of schools stalled today. Th4 achievement tests, prepared by the state superintendent cf public instructions, consists of having the questions printed in pamphlet form, together with correct and Incorrect answers and the pupil is (CONTINUED ON FIVE)

CONGRESS BEGINS LAST 15 WORKING DAYS OF SESSION Two Filibusters Threatened In Senate; Legislators’ Nerves Frayed HOUSE EXPECTED TO PASS FARM BILL SOON # W.i'hington, Feh 14 (United Press) With two filibusters threatened in the senate and legislators' nerves frayed to the fighting point as tvidenced by two violent arguments Saturday, the Sixty-fourth Congress today entered its last 15 working days. The House is expected to pass the McNary-Haugen farm bill before the end of the week and lay it unceremoniously on the White House doorstep for the President to sign or veto. The latter course is anticipated. The Senate is snarled in a radio and bank reform fight, with proponents of Boulder Dam ami Muscle SlMßfiis legislation impatient, and eager. The situation shapes up as an unusually early beginning of an intense three cornered between the President, the House and the Senate such as Has characterized to a greater or lesser extent the closing of congressional sessions in years past. The predicament of major items of legislation was outlined to the United Press today as follows: Fann relief —The belief is growing 'hat President Coolidge will veto the McNary-Haugen farm bill. A pocket veto by holding it until after congress adjourns, cr surprises everyone by (CO'.’TIN LED ON PAGE RIVE) O WILLIAM HALL DIES SUDDENLY Affed Resident Os Hartford "Township Dies At Daugher’s Home In Berne William Hall S 3, of Hartford townGeorge W. Martz, in Berne. Mr. Hall ship, died suddenly Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the florae of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Martz for the last three years. He had been u> and around the house last Friday and had helped some with the evening work. About d o’clock, he ate supper, and tok suddenly R( about an hunr later. Mr, Hall was a son of Sanrnel and Margaret I fall, aud was born in Perry county, Ohio, May 16, 1843. He was married to Melissa F. Hall, on June 13, 1869. Surviving are three children. Mrs. “Martz, of Berne, Mrs. Elizabeth Hornada, of Banat, Michigan, and Chester Hall, of Geneva; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one sister,. Mrs. Margaret Sales, of Deer Park, Washington. Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning at the Christian church in Linn Grove, of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be made in the Brown cemetery. Mr. Hall was the grandfather of Roy N. Runyon, Mrs. Ira Fuhrman and Miss Serena Hornada, of this blty. o I Negro Wounded In Gun Battle With Policeman Richmond, Ind., Feb. 14—-(United Press) —Elmer Grant, Negro, is seriously wounded in a local hospital p)day while Patrolman Lista B. Juday was credited with a "charmed life" by his fellow officers here following a pistol battle early Sunday. Grant was shot three times by Juday while trying to resist arrest. Responding to a call from John Parker, Negro, that Grant had tried to shoot him, tried to arrest the Negro, Grant pulled a revolver and shoving It in Juday's abdomen, pulled the trigger twice, the gun missed fire both times.

Fort Wayne Man Killed When Struck By An Auto Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 14, -(United Press)- Authorities today attempted to learn the Idenity of the driver whose anta struck and killed Charles C. Overholt, 25, near here. Overholt stepped fiom his car to wipe snow and sleet fiom his windshield and was struck by another cur which failed to stop.F' ADAMS COUNTY FARMER DIES O Edward Wietfeldt Dies At Lutheran Hospital In F«rt Wayne Saturday Funeral services for Edy.; rd Wictfeldt, 50, Adams county farmer, who died at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne Saturday, will be held at home eight miles north of Decatur, on ’ho Faekler road, Tuesday afternoon a’ 2 o’clot k and 'at the Si Peters Lutite: an church in the Fuelling settlement at 2:30 o'clock Edward Wletfeldt was horn in 1976. He spent most of his life in this county. He resided for many years north of Decatur near the Adams-Alien coun ty line He became ill several months ago and recently was taken to the Lutheran hospital at Fait Warne where he died Saturday of • ccmpli cation of diseases. Surviving are Uta fat)w. Henry, of Fort Wayine; his widow, Mrs Lt-nu Wietfeldt; three sons. Paul, Edward, and Oscar at heme, three daughters Rosie I>‘lla and Hilderg trde, at ’tomte; four brothers and five sisters. Mrs. M. Kiefer, as sister, resides in Qih) citv. — o- —* Bangor, Maine, Swept By Million Dollar Fire Bangor. Me., Feb 14 (United Press) Fire which swept Bangor’s business district du’ing the night was controlled early today after causing loss estimated at $1,000,000. Four Buildings, including that of 'iTi'e" 'Young Women's Christian Association, were destroyetl, and sev'-rJt damaged. Called out for emergency duty by Mayor John Wilson, 150 members of the State Militia guarded property and protected thousands of spectators from falling walls. 0 County Commissioners Buy Car Load Os Coal The county commissioners met in special session this morning and awarded the ccntltaet for one car of White Ash coal to E. L. Carroll and Son on their bid of $4.85 per ten. FO. B rf Decatur. Several other bids were filed. This noon, the commissioners left with she viewers to stake off several proposed road improvements. No action has been taken on the petitions for the two hard surfacefl roads, which were petitioned for a’ the March’ session. WANT TO RESUME POLITICAL PROBE fe? • ®„ 1, Marion County Grand Jur- ' ors Ask For instructions From Judge / Indianapolis, Feb. 14. —(U. P.) —The Marion county grand jury today asked Judge James A. CWlins in■ sjriminai court for instructions on resumption of the investigation of alleged political corruption in Indiana on which the preceding grand jury forked 11 weeks without reaching a definite conclusion. John D. Collett, jury foreman, informed the judge the jury Avas ready to start the probe. Judge Collins informed the jury he had no further instructions to issue at this time, but said the records of the preceding jury now impounded in criminal court would be turned over to the jury whenever they are wanted by them.

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REPORTS ON SIX BUS PROMISED FOR WEDNESDAY Opinion Greatly Divided On Proposed Changes In Primary System CHANGES FORESEEN IN FARM RELIEF BILL — Indianapolis, Feb. 14.—(U.P.) — Early bombardment of the * primary law was promised day when Rep. John A. Hughes, rpn., Newport, chairman of the elections committee of the Indiana house of representatives announced reports would be returned Wednesday on six primary now under committee consideration. So div.-rA- is the committee opinion ou proposed changes in the nri■jnary system, that divided reports iV anticipated on 'most if not <.ll of the primary bills. Consequently their adoption or rejection will open the primary controversy for the first time the floor of the house. Rltnors that the Wedeking-I’itting-t»P measure to repeal the statewide the primary law would be reported out today were denied by Hwgheß who said that all six measures wnv to be discussed at a meeting of his rsmmittee after adjournment Tuesday Authms eC a number of the bills are members o( the elections committee assrrring at Ixtst minority reports' for pasooge even though the majority may be apposed. t Rep, Albert J. Wecieking and Rep. ' Lemuel A. Pittenger. Authors of the drastic repeal measute, are both members of the elections committee and are endeavoring to win a majority report for passage of their hill. Other house bills touching the primary question are: The Bender-Hughes bill proposing strict measures abriut primary elections. Th'.' J Ibill to aiacr.ti the registration law and which will be held (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) CONTINUE SEARCH . FOR WOMANS HEAD ’ Mystery Os Headless Body At South Bend Remains Unsolved South Bend, Ind., Feb. 14.—(United Press)—Search continued today for the head and shoulders of the woman whose severed body was found on the banks of the St. Joseph river here last week. FeFUttg that, identification of the body will be impossible without the missing head, police have refused to give up the search, now in its ffMi day. The theory that the body may be that of Mrs. Alice Van Dusen who disappeared from her home here Dec. 21 with Ernest Rodgers, caretaer at St. Marys College has been abandoned. Statemriit of a local youth, a relative of the missing woman, said that, he saw Mrs. Van Dusen in a South Bend hotel a week ago convinced authorities they were on the wrong track. Unless Mrs. Van Dusen appears by Tuesday, however, Samuel Schwartz, Sf. Joseph county prosecutor has decided to have Judge Cyrus Pattee, in circuit court, summon the county grand jury for an investigation of h°r disappearance. Q Class To Take Solemn Communion Next May A the boys and girls of the St. Joseph Catholic schools who will mae their solemn communion next May was organized today. Instructions will be given until the time the members make their solemn communion and the classes will be conducted by the Rev. Father Seimetz.

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