Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 70, Decatur, Adams County, 23 March 1927 — Page 1

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Igo IS BEING I ESTABLISHED in I SHANGHAI AGAIN SB » ST? Reign Os Terror AMERICANS LEAVE (HAITI W AR AREA Washington. Mar. 23—(Inith| Press) Apprehension in official circles here over the Chinese situation decreased somewhat today with reports that the Cantonese army was filtering the native city of Shanghai and stopping the reign of terror. The first menace to American lives and property in the Shanghai international settlement, involved in the possible invasion of the settlement by defeated, Rioting northern troops, is believed over. Shanks to foreign troops who stopped the invasion by effective rifle fire. The nationalists (Cantonese) are now expected to establish order in the native city. * Shanghai. Mar. 23—(United Press) (BtSO p. m. I—More than 450 Americans and other foreigners today were evacuated from the Chapei war area under direction of U. S. Consul General Edwin S. Cunningham. The foreigners were brought into the comparative safety of the international settlement. The steamer Poyang was expected to arrive in the morning with 175 foreign refugees from Nanking mid . 1!5 others were expectesl to arrive won afterward. About 25 foreigners would remain at Nanking. Cunningham was too busy, he told the United Press, arranging the evacuation to attend today's conference in which the British, Japanese and french consuls genera Imet the Cantonese commander. General Pei ChungShi.N’o official report of the conference had been made this evening, but the french consul general said the conference chiefly was coacsraed with Peis plans for restoring order. Deputy Sheriff Kills Prisoner Bloomington, Ind., March 23.—(Unit(lf’d Press) Elmer Webb, deputy sheriff of Monroe county, today shot and killed John Carlisle, 26. alias John MeCoy. and seriously wounded dealer Elifott, 22 when the two men ®ade a break for liberty while being brought here from Bedford. —— — Woman Struck By Auto. Indaianpolig, March 23. — (United resa.) Mrs. Alice May, 28, was serousl> in jured today when she was true by an auto as she stepped from behind a bus. She was taken to a hospital suffer'7 w,th a fractured skull. Hospital tendants said her recovery was doubtful. missionary to SPEAKAT 8080 °r. Howard A. Musser To Address At Friday Evening the "t H° war d A. Musser, konwn as an n a U ? gle ma " ot Indla '’> will deliver in reM at ,he Methodist church o. Friday evening, March 25. beglan ng at 7:30 o . clock N<j wil WIU be made - a free Wpen« ° r Wl " be ,if,ed to pay- the «Wnse SO f the meeting. ’elf ann' lßSer * aß for tiVO years, a in IndlanT 1 ? 6 Methodlst missionary Net mm <’ ° r Beven y» ars was distsonta y erlnten dent in India; and for ar my t? 6 ? aS Chapllu in the British turer nrd 3 a lraveler » author, lecmaking n evanßellst - Dr. Musser is Pices nv ,M aking tour u “der the aus°f the tw e I!oard of Foreign Missions ' he Methodist church. Bitn k'Na nera ' PU M' C 18 invited to hear n Friday night.

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Government Plans Case Against Lake County Men Hammond, Ind., Mai. 23.—(United Press.)- The government today planned its case against six Lake county men who yesterday entered formal pleas ot not guilty to charges of conspiring to violate federal prohibition laws. The men. arraigned before Federal Judge Thomas W. Slick, were Dan and George Melloy, father and son; Arthur Brookman, and Herbert White, former state highway policemen, Neil Nostrand and Henry l.ebouf. ——— o—— —— NEW PASTOR IS INSTALLED Impressive Service Marks Installation Os Rev. Fernthiel In Local Church An impressive service marked the formal installation of the Rev. Harry Fernthiel as pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, last night. A good sized audience witnessed the ceremony. Rev. Fernthic-1 came to this city several weeks ago from Cincinnati, to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of the Rev. 11. N. Covert, who went to South Bend, The Rev. James L. Chesnut, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church of Port Wayne, presided at last night’s services. Rev. Chesnut delivered the charge of the church to the pastor and. in return, the Rev. Arthur Burns, pastor of the Westfield church of Fort Wayne, delivered the charge to the congregation. The Rev. Howard Morgan, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Auburn, delivered an impressive sermon following tlw installation. Rev. Morgan, a son of G. Campbell Morgan, is a talented young man and his sermon was enjoyed to tire utmost by the congregation. The formal installation last night marks the official beginning of the pastorate of Rev. Fernthiel in this city. Rev. Fernthiel stated that he was very much impressed with Decatur and ho felt sure that his coming to this city marked the beginning of many years of friendship with the people of Decatur He was formally installed in the Fort Wayne Presbytery, governing body of the Northern Indiana Presbyterian churches, at Fort Wayne, Monday afternoon. o SPECIAL MUSIC AT U.B. REVIVAL « Evangelistic Services Are Growing Daily In Interest And Attendance The wise and the foolish, the prepared and the unprepared, those that went in, and those that stayed out. Gray is the father of the child. She thoughts dwelt upon last night as the Rev. Cecil R. Smith took for his test Matt. 25:1-13 and used the parable of "The Ten Virgiis” as the subject of the sermon delivered at the United Brethren revival last night, to the largest crowd that has attended since the meetings started. Not only was there increased attendance, but increased interest and also increased power was manifested to the saving of several souls. The services will long be femetnbered. People are coming from miles around and willing to stay for hours. It was a great delight last night to have the presence of Rev. Roscoe Wilson, of Columbia City, who rendered two beautiful solos that sent messages straight to the heart. Rev. Smith and Rev. Wilson have been associated together in church for several years, Rev. Smith being Rev. Wilson’s pastor 14 years ago and also, later at Plymouth. Indiana. The Bible reading contest closed last night and the award of a beautiful New Testament was given to Miss Laura Sovfne, who had read over seventeen thousand verses of Scripture. Mrs. Dean McGrew, arrived yester(CONTINtTWU OK PAGE TWO)

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COMMITTEES TO BE NAMED Standing Committees Os Industrial Association To Be Appointed Monday A good attendance is predicted for the monthly luncheon and business session of the Decatur Industrial Association to be held at the K. of C. hall next Monday night, according to advance reports of those in charge of the banquet. All committees for the ensuing year will be named at the Monday night meeting. Cal Peterson, president; announced, and each committee will have a definite purpose and special work to do. A factory committee will be appointed to investigate several proposed plans submitted to the local association. A road committee will Im* appointed and several other standing committees will be named at the meeting. The tickets for the luncheon will go on sale Thursday of this week and will sell for 50 cents each. The meeting will start promptly at 6:15 o'clock and all business will lie completed before 7:30 o’clock it will not interfere with other business engagements. o Spread Os Influenza Aboard Transport Checked San Francisco, Mar. 23. —(United Press) —Spread of the influenza epidemic aboard the army transport Chateau Thierry, enroute to San Francisco from the east coast, was checked today, radio advices said. Although four enlisted men were killed by the disease and 59 others were taken flTT'iTte mterwages sa'ff. no first class passengers were affee’ed and no more cases of influenza were expected. The transport is due here late today, 36 hours ahead of schedule. Thirteen congressmen and nearly five hundred enlisted men are aboard. The strickert soldiers will be cared for at shore hospitals. o Three Convicted On Auto Banditry Charges Martinsville, Ind., Mar. 23 —(United Press.)-Richard Lynch. Joe Thieviege and William O’Brien today faced prison sentences»of from ten to twentyfive years. They were convicted by a jury in the Morgan county circuit court on auto banditry charges for robbing a clothing store here. o CONFECTIONERY STORE IS SOLD Vincent Borman Buys Joseph & Lange Store; Takes Possession Today A business deal occurred in this city at noon today, whereby Vincent Borman, formerly employed by the Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc., at Decatur and Huntington, becomes owner of the Joseph and Lange confectionery store. Mr. Borman will take possession at once. Mr. Borman stated that he would move to Decatur from Huntington at once and would conduct the confectionery store in the same manner ‘hat it had been conducted in the past, selling all high grade candies and confections. . The name of the new establishment has not been announced. John Joseph, who has been connected with the confectionery business in this city for the last 20 years, has not announced what he will do in the future. He stated, however, that he expected to return to the old country some time this summer for a visit. Ben Lange, who also has been connected with Mr. Joseph for many vears. stated that: he did not yet know what he would do. but that, in all prohab’lities, he would remain in this city, for the present at. least. The new establishment is open for business and the patronage ot the public is solicited.

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Biblical Drama To Be Presented Sunday Night The Phoebe Bible Class of the Zion Reformed church will present u Biblical drama, entitled ‘‘Ruth", in three acts, next Sunday night, at 7:30 o'clock. The story is taken from the Book ot Ruth and persons who will more fully appreciate the presentation of this story. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. A silver offering will be lifted. A detailed program will appear in Friday's Daily Democrat. THIRD LENTEN SERMON GIVEN Rev. Girardot, Os Bluffton, Preaches On “Vanity,” At Catholic Church The Rev. Charles Girardot, pastor of St. Joseph’s church. Bluffton, delivered the third of his series of Lenten sermons at St. Mary's Catholic church in this city, last evening. Rev. Girardot delivered an excellent sermon, his discourse being built around the saying, “Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity” Rev. Girardot stated that the three principal causes of sin were, "greed, sensuality and vanity". He spoke on the folly sin and made comparisons between a life of sensuality and sin in this life to one of happiness in eternity. His sermon was a plea for the living of clean lives with the reward of eternal happiness after death. Sacrafice in this short life and reap your reward in the next, was the theme around which the speaker talked. Rev. Girardot will deliver his fourth sermon next Tuesday night. The Rev. Joseph A. Hesston, assistant pastor, conducted the Litany, benediction devotions, preceding and following the sermon. FLOOD MENACE IS DISAPPEARING Streams In Northern And Central Indiana Continue To Recede Today Indianapolis, March 23 — (United Press)—Streams of northern and central Indiana today continued their return to normal levels after threatening the state with worst flood conditions in years. Southern Indiana streams, were not Bo"”quickto — recede and the rivers of that section were still reported rising in many places. White river and Fall creek here .were dropping rapidly and residents along those streams, many of whom were forced to seek safety on higher ground, were more at ease today. Bus service was still partially disrupted today although the traction lines were about on schedule throughout the state tjigain. Points north of Indianapolis were believed to have suffered the greatest property damage, although the total damage may mount before the crest is reached in the south. Thousands of acres of farmland was under water along the Wabash and White Rivers today. State roads were still blocked in many sections of the state due to floded conditions of the thoroughfares and in a few instances, washSd out bridges. Rise of Wabash Ceases Terre Hatito, Ind., Mar. 23 —(United Press)—Rise of the Wabash river had practically ended today, the river rising but four tenths feet in the last 24 hours. The stage this morning was 19.1 feet, three and one-tenths feet above flood stage and representing a rise of eight and nine-tenths feet since last Saturday when the two days of torrential rains soaked the Wabash valley. The weather bureau here reported the river as almost stationary today and saw little future rise despite predictions of light showers for tonight.

LIONS FETE COMMODORES “ A Catholic High Basketball Team, Father Hession And Father Seimetz Guests The Decatur Catholic high school basketball team, Father Hession and Father Seimetz were entertained last night at the regular weekly meeting and luncheon of tlie Deactur Lions club. The members of the team were congratulated and welcomed to the luncheon by Dr. Burt Mangold, president of the Lions. » Father Hession and Father Seimetz gave short talks, and several members of the green and gold squad responded with short talks. Tlie Commodores were congratulated for the fine showing which they made at the national Catholic tourney at Chicago last week, and the club urged that they continue their fine spirit of fight and victory in years to come. Fighting Sessions Heid In Trial Os Libel Suit Court Room. Detroit, Michigan. Mar. 23 —(United Press- Tlie Ford-Saplro million dollar libel suit went through a fighting session today. Long arguments by attorneys were punctuated by two clashes between William Henry Gallagher, Sapiro’s lawyer, and Sen Janies A. Reed of Ford counsel. The morning session came to a close with Sapiro himself standing liefore the jury reading attacks upon him with conniving with bulshevists and Communists to promote his own interests, and referring to the ’ Jewish Communistic piogram" which was al leged to be designed io do in this country “what it alteady nas done to Russia.” Mrs. Sapiro at lived from Chicago today simultaneously with her husband's assumption of a personal part in the court fight against Fort and listened to Sapiro’s participation in his own case. o —- Would Supervice Tourist Camps Madison, Wis., March 23 —(United Press) —Sanitary supervision of of tourist and summer camps has been advicated by Wisconsin health officers appearing before the asesmbly committee on public health in behalf of a bill to provide the necessary supervision. Wisconsin has more than 250 tourist camps and about 75 summer camps. o PLANS FOR CORN CLUB ANNOUNCED Committee In Charge Completes Plans For Annual One-Acre Contest At a meeting of the county corn club committee, consisting of Otto Hildebrand, Otis Shifferly, Win. Patterson and Otto Hoile, at the county agent’s office, Saturday evening, plans for the boy’s one-acre corn club to be conducted it the county this year were completed. The general provisions of the club are that boys from 10 to 18 years of age may compete, by assistingin the production of an care of corn which shall be considered as belonging in the production of 1 acre of corn tlie boy do all the work in growing the orn, as school work in many cases would prohibit this. The boy is expected to help in the growing of the corn, however. One of the most important provisions is that the boy shall gather at least one bushel of seed corn before freezing weather, and store it in approved fashion. He also is expected to show a Id-ear sample ot seed corn in the county corn club show. Yields of the acre of corn will be officially estimated after the corn is matured in the fall. Winners of the club will be determined by balancing the yield, showing sample record book and low cost of production. Although the list of premiums to (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

Girl Killed In Attempt To Beat Train To Crossing South Whitley, Ind., March 23 (United Press.)- An attempt to beat a freight train to a crossing here was blamed today for tlie death of Martha Goff, 17, and serious injuries to Mildred Cave. 20 Miss Goff was instantly killed and Miss Cave suffered a crushed ankle, broken ribs and possible internal injuries when their auto was struck hy the train. SENIORS TO GIVE PLAY NEXT WEEK “The Rejuvenation Os Aunt Mary” To Be Staged Monday And Tuesday Nights The annual class play of the senior class of Decatur high school will be given in the high school auditorium next Monday and Tuesday evenings. The title of tlie play to lie given by this year's class is "Tlie Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary," a three-act comedy written by Anna Warner. Tlie production is being staged here by special arrangements with the Samuel French company. The play is opened with a huge thunderstorm, and special apparatus has been obtained to produce the lightning effect. The first scene is laid in the home of Aunt Mary, in the country several miles from New York City. Aunt Mary is an eccentric old lady. In the second act, the secene is laid in the home of Aunt Mary's nephew in New York City, where Aunt Mary is given a taste of modern city life. The life appeals to Aunt Mary, and she rturns to her home in the country, in the third act. she is seen trying to imitate the city life The trip to the city seems to rejuvenate her. Miss Dessolee Chester, music supervisor in the city schools, will have charge of tlie opening music and music selections between acts. Tlie performance will begin each evening at 8 o'lock. The play is being directed by Mrs. James R. Blair, witli the assistance of Ralph Tyndall, class guardian. Tickets for the production are being sold by members of tlie cast. The play was originally scheduled to be given in February, lint when a member of tlie east was taken ill with the mumps, it was necessary to postpone the play. SAYS DEL IS DANGEROUS Evangelist At C h u r c h Os God Revival Gives Powerful Sermon The services at the Church of God were well attended last evening. The singing was led by Miss Harriet Davis ,of Willshire, Ohio. Evangelist Rimmer stated that wotldjy pleasures could not give contentment and that Jesus Christ can save to the uttermost all that will come to him by faith. So many want to wait until they become old to transact business with Jesus, lie said. "There is nothing more sinful than to withhold your life from God. Christian ity has been thoroughly tested and if you want, to show forth true heroism get into the army of the Lord." The power and presence of the Holy Spirit was manifested by old time conviction. Several requested the prayers of God’s people. The duet by Davis sisters and the soio by Miss Dollie Cook were enjoyed by all Miss Davis will be present again this evening to assist with the singing. Rev. Rimmer’s subject for tonight will be "The Two Kingdoms." Services will continue each night tihis w r eek beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The public is welcome to attend. o Superintendent Re-elected Portland, March 23—J. C. Webb, who has been superintendent of the Portland city schols for the last five years, was unanimously elected to the office for another year, at a meeting ot the city school board, Monday night.

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COURT REPORTER GIVES EVIDENCE AGAINST DEARTH Reporter Admits He Reported To Judge On Happenings In Jury Room I OTHER IMPORTANT TESTIMONY GIVEN Indianapolis. Mar. 23 (United Press) -Charles Hoyt, 21-year-old court reporter in the Delaware county court, admitted today in the senate impeachment trial of Judge Clarence Dearth that he reported Io Judge Dearth on what transpired in the grand jury room. Questioned by Delph McKesson, Plymouth, chairman of the house board of managers prosecuting the impeachment charges against Judge Dearth. Hiyt said Judge Dearth asked him to report on happenings before the grand jury whoso deliberations are supposed to lie secret. Hoyt testified that during consideration Os charges against Sheriff McAuley, of Delaware county, he conferred with Judge Dearth after the grand jury sessions and read the judge his notes on the proceedings. Often Entered Jury Room Hoyt corrorborated the testimony of Mrs. Elizabeth Chalfant, a grand juror, who testified today, that Dearth frequently entered the grand jury room, although he appeared only once as a witness under subpoena. Hoyt revealed that Judge Dearth held court at an early hour in the morning to settle a mandamus suit against the county treasurer without notifying attorneys for the Muncie Municipal league who had sought to prevent tlie official from paying election commissions. Mrs. Chalfant testified that a chance meetiing with the wife of Jac ob Cavenaugh, one of the county jury (CONTINTRn ON PICK. THREE) O Radio Commission Sends Applications To Stations Washington, March 23. — (United Press.) —The federal radio commission today sent applications for licenses t oall broadcasting stations, in the form of questionnaires calling for detailed information. •Some of the major questions included: “Is the applicant the representative of an alien or foreign government? "What was the total number of hours the station operated during the year? “Was the station connected by land wires to any other station? "What service is proposed to bo rendered? "Why will tlie operation of the station lie in the public convenience, interest and necessity?" DADS AND LADS ENJOY BANQUET Approximately 150 Persons Attend Affair At First Methodist Church Approximately 150 men and boys attended the Dad and Lad banquet held at the First Methodist churcli last night by tlie Men’s Brotherhood of the church. Tlie event was one of the most enjoyable affairs of its kind ever held in the local church. Men who did not luive a son of their own, brought some other man's son to the banquet. The meal prepared and served hy the girls of the Epworth League and their mothers, was served in the church parlors at long tables. Easter decorations were used on the tables, adding a pleasing touch to the delicious dinner, which was served in two courses. As each person entered the dining room he was handed a program in the form of a tourist’s railroad ticket. (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

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