Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 54, Decatur, Adams County, 4 March 1927 — Page 1

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MERiriS ■ FREEBiMIUER I ISFOllMlin ■ U rv Disagrees On Verdict ■ In Daugherty’s Case; In- ■ dictment Is Quashed ■IILLER UNMOVED f 1 BY THE VERDICT ■ New York. Mar. I-(United ■> n . ss ) Thomas W. Miller, forK l( r alien property custodian, Kj,y w;i, convicted of conspiring Io withhold from the govIrninent his best services. ■ The jury was unable to agree L.i verdict in the case of Har|v\|. Dauyherty, former altorK>y general, tried with Miller. ■ Th? jury had been out 70% hours. I Miller and Mrs. Miller received the ■rertot without a sign of emotion, ■kngherty sighed with relief. ■ Th? court announced Miller would ■? given all time desired to file moKons before passage of sentence, sch? maximum sentence in the case ■uder th? law is two years in prison Kid a fine of SIO,OOO. I The conviction of Miller came as a ■dimax to one of the most amazing ■trials in federal court history. Daug■herty and Miller, accused of partici■pating in the transfer of $7,000,000 ■worth of seized alien property to a ■Swiss corporation, were tried last Bar. I The jury disagreed after deliberat■>ne annroximately 88 hours, a record. It 6. Attorney Emory R. Buckner, iho prosecuted the case, moved tot--9? new trial which ended today. Specifically, it was alleged that Miller and Daugherty, the late John T. King and the bite Je«se Smith had conenired wi'hi R : chard H. Morton, of Frankfort. Germany, to return to HmMs Merton represented $7,000.w worth of assets of the American Meta] Cnmnanv. seized bv 'ho gov’tnment as alien property during the nr. Morton tec'ifiod that he paid more than Uno.noo to King as a."retainor” o hiing about return of the nronertv, and the government charged Miller ! ’nd Tlenehertv shared in thp *. retain . « r " with King, "• I nonfoy FJprfpd Head Os Geneva C. of C. Mnr. 4,_ W . j HeetPr wa „ ’ p “ted president of the Geneva amber of Commerce at the annual ’ ct " ln held by that organization. p e °' l,er n fficers elected were: Dr. p . Hinchman, vice-president: O A. , r ' sec " p tary; F orest C . Dei'sch. r asurer. Forty-five members of the eamzation attended the meeting ? nnuet was held precedng the business meeting.

worth league N HOLD fl RALLY S H^ iS '.T l Ral| y Tn Be Ck d P Gpne va M. E. Church Sunday Afternoon ihT ual Decatur sub - dißtrict the o. Leag " e ral >y will be held at day v."7 Me ' ho,li8 t church. Simla the Io 13 ' stanln * a ‘ 2 o’clock bv Lear ° rnoon ' it; waa announced • L «ague off| eerß today forth»" P ' Og . ram bas been announced foe v ari ? eetlng ' and all members of vit e(l and' IS Epworth lea gues are ining A .' Urged t 0 attend the meeting Z iZ ni be served Sunday League for 7 „ the Geneva Epworth e for a H visitors. Music Pr ° eram iS aS t°Hows: Ta,k: ,Mfo3io ns Sps < : iai e Num^ nt »> Laura Stanley A "'lr SSS t P ' eaßant M l» a League foe Root™ thp Ba aement tn >et S X f Rev E. P. Whi’e R ° U ®<l Table ru'r' , Henry Busche r °f Fred n? i US9IOn ln cba rge Social m, 1 Bus che Offend " mber Beulah Chapel League

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Decatur Auto Dealer 111 With Pneumonia J. R. Moncrief, local Chevrolet dealer was removed to the Adams Count: Memotial Hospital this morning. Mt. Moncrief suffered a bad cold a f-w days ago and this morning developed pneumonia. His condition. although not critical is serious. CALVARY REVIVAL DRAWING CROWDS Unabated Interest Features Evangelistic Campaign At Rural Church The revival meetings at the Calvary Evangelical church east of Decatur, are continuing with unabated interest. The church was filled last evening: people came a distance of 20 and 25 miles to the services. The afternoon meetings held the past two days have been of great help. The testimony meetings at the opening of the evening services are old-fashion-ed; nearly all Christians are eager to tell of what Christ has and is doing for them. Many young people are attending the services and are witnessing to what God has done for them. There was a very large delegation from the Decatur Evangelical church last evening. Three were saved at the service last evening. There flill be a meeting tonight and Saturday evening. Sunday is to be a big day. Mrs. Ida Tribbe't, the evangelist, will preach at the morning service at 10 o'clock, standard time. The Sunday Sehewi meets at ft-o’clock, standard time. There will be a healing service at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The last service of the day will be at 7 o'clock in the evening. Mrs. Tribbett will preach at all the services of the day. The public is cordially invited. The Calvary Society is planning to bring their filled baskets to the church for a pot-luck dinner. Friends are Invited to bring their dinners and join them. o T hrop Radio Commission Nominations Are Approved Washington, March, 4. — (United Press) —In executive session early today the Senate confirmed three of President Coolidge’s nominations for the new Federal Radio Commission. By failing to act on two others, it implied rejection. Mr. Coolidge can designate these two or others as recess appointees after Congress adjourns. The three confirmed are Rear Admiral Bullard, retired, Pa; Edward C. Skyes, Miss., and J. F. Dillion, San Francisco.

The two who failed of confirmation are A. J. Bellows of Minnesota and Guests Caldwell of New York. Both Bellows and Caldwell were opposed by Senator. Dill Dem., Washington, who charged they were “handpicked" by Secretary of Commerce Hoover.. . . . . — -'0 SEVERAL DOGS ARE POISONED Residents Os North Part Os City Greatly Aroused Over Situation Reports have arived at the Daily Democrat office, that several does have been poisoned in the north pait of the city, and many owners of can ine pets are up in arms over the situation. Several threats of arrests have been forthcoming, should the guilty person be caught. The poisoning started several days ago, and several dogs have suffered from the same cause. Several resident’s of the north part of Decatur say that they have some clues regarding the wholesale poisoning and will report them to police officers. It is thought that some resident is making an effort to keep dogs off his premises and is using that inhuman method of getting rid of them.

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EXPLAIN AREA COUNCIL "LAN FOR BOY SCOUTS [Fort Wayne Speakers Ad- : dress Joint Meeting Os Rotary And Lions Clubs GIVE PURPOSES OF THE PLAN A jo At meeting or thn Decatur j Rotary and Lions clubs was held i last evening at the K. of C. hall, the purpose being to have the l.oy Scout •area council plan expanded to the membership of these two organiations. It was a ime meeting, C. C. Pumphrey, president of the Rotary club, presiding. Members of the Lions club were welcomed by C. E. Bell and responses were made by Dr. Burt Mangold, president of the Lions club, and by the Rev. Harry W. Thompson. Judge W. N. Ballou, of Fort Wayne, former president of the Boy Scout council at Fort Wayne, and Mr. J. L. Anguish, Scout executive in this area, spoke on the proposed plan of organizing the Boy Scout councils in Adams, Wells. Whitley and Allen coun'ies under one general head, and also talked on the purposed of this splendid boy organization. The organiations behind the Boy Scout movement of Adams county are joining froces with those of Allen. Wells and Whitley counties to form what is known as an area council. Boy Scouts of America —this in lino w-Rh the move throughout the nation to give supervised scouting to ail boys—both in the cities and rural areas. — The plan of organization will bo for each community to have its own Scout committee, which will supervise and coordinate the Scout work of the community. This local commute will elect delegates to a district (county) committee which will have general oversight, of the scout organization and activities of the district. Each district will have its own organization and will in turn elect representatives on a pro-rated-icovTiNrsn ov pick fiver G. 0. P. ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN Paul Graham Elected To Fill Out Unexnired Term Os Brother, L. A. Graham Paul Graham, of Graham and Walters. of this city, was elected, yesterday, to assume the duties of Republican county chairman in Adams county, to fill the unexpired term of his brothed, L. A. Graham, who resigned to be come Decatur postmaster. The meeting was held yesterday in the Graham and Walters office, with 11 of the 34 precincts in the county represented. No press notice was given the meeting and, to many Republican leaders in the county, it was a complete surprise. L. A. Graham resigned at the opening of the meeting and Paul Graham was elected to take his brother's place at the helm of the party organization in this county. With the election of Paul Graham, the county auto license bureau will remain at the Graham and Walters office. The unexpired term will continue throughout this year, ending a year from this spring. Paul Graham, who recently became a partner in the Graham and Walters company, is also commander of the American Legion of this city, and principal of Monmouth high school. WaHpr Roon Biivs Store On West Adams Street Walter Roop has purchased the neighborhood grocery on West Adams streets, between E rETAOIN SC II streets, from Vida Lambert. The new owner took possession this week. The store, which was opened last summer, handles a complete line of groceries, fresh meats, fruits and baked goods.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, March 4, 1927.

Wins Honor j Miss Florence Kuhns Miss Florence Kuhns, an employe of the Decatur Works of the General Electric company, was named as one of 27 employes of the company to receive the Coffin Foundation award this year. This is one of the highest honors bestowed by the G. E. company. BAPTIST WOMEN TO LEAD MEETING Women Os Church To Have Charge Os Service Next Sunday Evening Last Sunday evening, the men of the Baptist church had charge of the service to the joy and profit of a big audience present. This coming Sunday evening, the women will have charge and a splendid program of music and devotion is being prepared. The pastor, the Rev. O. E. Miller, announces that a woman will preside, a woman will lead the music, a woman will bring the message. The me nwill come and just “listen in." The women of the churches are fully accustomed to carrying on the work j-t various department^,'Tift st dom do they have an opportunity such as planned for the regular Sunday service. The public is coroially invited to attend this evening hour at the Baptist church at 7' o’clock. 0 Mexican Ambassador To Washington Is Recalled Mexico City, March 4. — (United Press) —Manuel Tellez, Mexican Ambassador to Washington, has been recalled, it was reported in reliable sources here today. The recall was demanded by the United States because Tellez had be oome “persona ir>n Grata" to the Washington government, it was said in some diplomatic quarters.

RURAL CHURCH NAMES PASTOR St. Peters Lutheran Church Selects Rev. L. J. Dornsseif, Os Edgerton, O. The Rev L. J. Dornseif. of Edgerton Ohio, will be installed as pastor o f the St. Peters Lutheran church, east of this city, at the regular services next Sunday, it was learned today. Rev. Dotnseif will take the place of the Rev, A. F. Moeller, who resigned to returned to his former home near Lorrain, Ohio. Rev. Dornseif stated that he would move his family to Adams county soon, and would be ready to assume his new pastorate in a week or two. He is a brother of Ed Dornseif, who is employed at the Dally Democrat, office. The St. Peter Lutheran church is one of the leading Lutheran churches of the county and has a larke congregation. Rev. Dornseif is known as one of the leading preachers of his denom ination. He was here today making final arrangements before moving h's household goods to this new heme

DECATUR GIRL IS HONORED BY • G.E, COMPANY Miss Florence Kuhns Wins Charles A. Coffin Award; Rewards Total $750 SECOND WOMAN EVER TO RECEIVE THE HONOR One of the highest honors bestowed by the General Electric Company, and awards equal to about $750, today were bestewed upon Miss Florence Kuhn, an employe of the Decatur Works of the General Electric company. Miss Kuhn was one of 27 employes of the company honored today in the fourth annual award to workers under the Charles A. Coffin Foundation. Two employes of the Fort Wayne Works were included in the list, also. Each of the persons honored received. in addition to a Charles A. Coffin certificate, four shares of General Electric common stock, worth about $l5O per share. Miss Kuhn also received SIOO as an immediate reward under the' company's suggestion system. Second Woman to Get Award Miss Kuhns, who is a machine operator in the local works of the G. E. Company, in addition to being the only woman thus honored this year, is the second in the history of the Foundation to be so rewarded, and is ’isted among the outstanding awards. She has been in the employ of the company less than two years and this seems to have been her first factory exper'ence. Sometime ago, she was called upon to substitute for another girl employe who was ill. This work: was different from what she had been doing and she could not keep up with the pace set by the other girls. Instead of becoming discouraged and asking that she be transferred back to her old position, she studied the process of this work, which was on armatures of small washing machine motors, and developed a method of doing it faster and better. Because of her alertness and ■ < riwi Rn ih PAO* TwbV’" MALE CHORUS TO RENDER PROGRAM Singers From Berne Mennonite Church To Appear Here Sunday Evening The Male Chorus from the Mennonite church of Berne, will render a sacred concert at the Zion Reformed chuhch next Sunday night, at 7:30 o’clock. This organization numbers twenty or more singers and the programs are rendered in a very talented way. The men have appeared in quite a number of churches in this section of the state. No admission will be charged, but a free will offering will be lifted. The public is cordially invited. The following program will be rendered : Prelude Invocation. Rev. A. R Fledderjohann Holy Art Thou .. Handel Kinksniell Chorus Quartette Selected The Old Rugged Cross .... Bennard Chorus Vocal Solo Selected iC. T. Habegger One Sweetly Solemn Thought Ambrose 1 Am Listening Marshall Quit You Like Wilson Chorus Offering Awake Up My Glory Lichter Chorus Reading Selected Waldo Lehman I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Thrawbridge Chorus Quartette Selected Going Home Anton Dvorak Remember Me, O Mighty One, Kinkel Chorus Benediction, Rev. A. R. Fledderjohann Postlude Babe Signs Contract. New York, Mar. 4.—(United Press) —Babe Ruth signed his $210,000 contract with the New York Giants today in the presence of sports writers and photographers.

United Brethren To Gold Group Conference The United Brethren churches of the Fart Wayne district will hold a conference at the Calvary church in Fort Wayne, Saturday, Match 5. The Rev. Cecil R. Smith, pastor of the Decatur United Brethren church, will have a part In the program. o PROCEED SLOWLY ON IMPEACHMENT 'Articles Os Impeachment ' Against Judge Dearth Filed With Senate Indianapolis, Ind., March 4.—(United Press —Senate action on articles of impeachment against Judge Clarence Dearth cf the Delaware county circuit court will await careful examination of the Statutes regarding imneachinen proceedings. This was announced today by F. Harold Van Orman, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana and presiding officer of the senate after the House board of managers had presented the impeachment articles charging Judge (CONTIWF.D nV PAGE TVVC-> TOURNEY SCORES At Indianapolis — New Bethel, 22; Castleton, 19. At Lafayette — Romney, 26; West Lafayette, 22. At Vincenens — Freelandville, 44; Vincennes Township. 16. At Clinton — Montezuma, 30; Marshall, 24. j At Terre Haute — Wiley (Terre Haute) 22; Garfield (Terre Haute) 11 At Jeffersonville —New Salisbury, 20; Morgan Township 24 At Angola—Aubutn 78; Flin* 7. At Winchester — Losantville 25; Winchester 24 (over* ! me) At Rochester — Medaryville 28: T<eitersford 13 At Fountain City—Hagers'own 25: Vffrboll ]5 At Greensburg—Jackson 29; West Port 12 A* tniiianqpolis—V|a.lley Mills 3’o; T.awrence 19 At W'nehester — Saratoga 2 7 : • ' :. At Jeffersonville —Hardinsburg 29;" Denauw 12 A*. Fountain City—Lynn 42; Web =ter 14 At Lafavette —Jefferson of Lafay°t‘e 25: Wea 14 A* Angola—Waterloo 36 - But’er?o At Clinton—Mecca 58: H’llsdale 5 At Rochester—Monterey 33; Pulaski 13 At Vincennes —Bicknell 24: Emison 16 At T°rre Haute —Prairie Creek 40; West Terre Haute 9 At Evansville—Centrnl 22: Reitz 17 At Terre Haute —Riley 17; Fayet‘e 9 At Fvanev’llo—Bosse (Evansville) io- Boonville 15 At FvansvPle —Poseyville 33; Tennv'on a At G-oenßbnr°’ — Clarksburg 34; n a- : q ProQgjng 8. At Indiananoiis — Oaklandon 20; Broad Ripple 5. o

GENEVA TO GET A NEW FACTORY H. H. Baumgartner To Move Furniture Factory There From Linn Grove Geneva, Mar. 4.—Geneva will have a furniture factory in the near future, according to an announcement made today. H. H. Baumgartner has decided to move his factory from its present location In Linn Grove, to Geneva. A group of Geneva business men have signed an agreement with Mr. Baumgartner, whereby they agree to provide a factory building, free of rent for a period of five years. The subscribers to the building fund have voted to incorporate and the following men have been elected directors: Earl Shepherd, Joseph Martin, J. D. Briggs, Cornelius Schaefer and W. J. fleeter. At the time the meeting was held, $4,750 worth of stock in the enterprise had been subscribed. The factory will manufacture upholstered furniture and will employ at least twenty people.

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■ ALL IMPORTANT : LEGISLATION IS . KILLED IN JAM — Bitter Political Filibuster Marks Closing Session Os Body PARTISAN BITTERNESS [ IS UNPRECEDENTED Washington, Mar. I.— (United Press) The 69th congress went down to ils death today in a bitter political filibuster which killed all important , pending legislation, from widow's pensions to the $125,000,000 public buildings bill and the second deficiency bill containing funds for important government work. The upper house was held practically impotent up until the final noon adjournment, when Vice-president Charles G. Dawes, champion of rules revision to prevent filibusters, lectured that body in scathing terms “This is the only legislative body in the world where such practices are permitted," Dawes shouted before he banged his gavel announcing the noon hour and adjournment. The house turning bask the clock continued for a few minutes past noon. The closing senate session was marked by an unprecedented display of partison bitterness between Republicans and Democrats. Senator Pat Harrison, Democrat. Mississippi, held the floor up to the 1 final moment, assailing Dave Reed, 1 “Anrty Mellon and his gang." ’ —o Varc Sv'ifh Credentials Certified By Committee Washington, March. 4. (United Press)—The credentials of Senatoreiiect William S. Vare of Pennsylvania and Frank L. Smith, 111., both republicans, were certified as in proper form in a report to the Senate today by the Privileges and elections committee. Sbnatcr Caraway, Dem. Aik.. 'ex plained this report had nothing to do with the movements to oust these two Senators on account of large primary campaign expenditures, but that would be in the province of the seventieth Congress, to which they were elec'ed U. S. Consular Affpnt Attacked In Nicaragua Managua, Nicaragua. Mar. 4. —(United Press.) —William H. De Savigny, U. S. consular agent at Matagalpa was attacked and clubbed to unconsciousness Thursday it was revealed here today. DEATH CLAIMS S.T.S. DOUGLAS Lifelong Resident Os Adams Conntv Dies at Son’s Home In Blue Creek Twp. S. T. S. Douglas, S 3, a lifelong resident of Adams county, died of cancer of the stomach, at the home of h's son, Delmer, in Blue Creek township. at 8:20 o'clock Thursday night. Mr. Douglas had been in poor health | for the last two years and had been bedfast for the laet five weeks. Mr. Douglas resided in Blue Creek township all his life with the exception of two years, when he lived in Decatur. He is survived by his wid’ow and two sons, Delmer, of Blue Creek township, and Delbert, of Chi- | cago. Funeral services will he hold at i the Willshire, Ohio, M. E. church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, with hur’al in 'he Willshire cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Minor, former pas'or of tho Decatur U. B. church, now of R'ch Valley, and tho Rev. Cecil R. ' Smith, present pastor of the Decatur U. B. church, will officiate at tho funeral. Mr. Douglas was a member of the local U. B. church.

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