Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 92, Decatur, Adams County, 18 April 1927 — Page 1

I weather | Un.ettled tonight I a( idTu eß(,ay ’ Thu " d ' eritorms probable. N ot much change in tmperature.

FLOODS CONTINUE TO MENACE SOUTH

■ GOLDSTINE AND IRIELLY GRANTED I J CONTINUANCE I I \ttornevs l or Defense Ask ’ For Time To Prepare I For Second Count II STATE RE.)E CT S I defense proposal ■ I J-,,..) ;,| <||.. and William Rielly, H Lhargid « 1,1 assault and battery ®| wilh to commit murder and I Lith automobile banditry, in connecILon with ilm kidnapping of Sheriff I ,I„hn Udo I' and Deputy Hower last ■ f a ]|, will I,P ,riell Un,n Monday ' ■ Vay 'till, that date having been agreed I io by attorneys in the ease, this at- ■ ternoon af'er a delay of several I hours dut ing which the court room ■ was fil'hd with spectators interested I in the sensational affair. | Th" case was set for this morning. I Attorney A <’• Klencke of Ft Wayne I represented Rielly and R. C. Parrish I and II M De Voss, represented GoldI stine. Prosecutor Kelly and D. B. I Erwin appeared for the state. DurI ins the mm tdng it was rumored that I a plea of guilty was to be entered || but it later developed that the deKE fendanls had offered to plead guilty IB to the first coun. assault with intent M to murder, carrying a sentence of two II to fourteen years, if the second count II of the affidavit, automobile banditry. || carrying a sentence of ten to twentvll five years, would be dismissed. The IB state’s attorneys and prosecuting || witnesses refused to agree to this || and attorneys for the defendants H asked a continuance, stating that IB they had expected the offer ’W plead || guilty to the first count would be || satisfactory and were not prepat ed ■ for trial. I By agreement of the attorneys inll terested the date was fixed for May II Sth and Sheriff Hollingsworth was || ordered by the court to hold the pris--11 oners here until that date. The jury t| was excused until Wednesday morn--11 ing at 9 o’clock when the case || against Herman Steer will be called. E O I K. of C. Meeting I The regular meeting of the Knights || of Columbus will be held tonight at 0 SUSANNAH BELL DIES SUNDAY — * Aged Native Os Adams Co,, Dies At Home Os Son Southeast Os Decatur Mrs. Susannah Niblick Bell, S 3, lifelong resident of Adams county, died at the home of her son, Charles Zimmerman, southeast of Decatur, Sunday night at 10:30 o'clock, following an extended illness. Death was due to infirmities of old age. Susannah Niblick Bell, one of the oldest native residents of the county, was born in Washington ,township September 21, 1844. She was united in marriage in 1862 to Peter Zimmerman. who preceded her in death in 1880. Later Mrs. Bell was married ■ to James Bell, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Bell was a devout member of the Pleasant Dale church of the Brethren, and was always present at the services when her health permitted. The following children sur- , vive: Ezra E. Zimmerman, Mrs. Edward Chronister, James L. Zimmerman, of Decatur; William D. Zimmerman, of Washington township; D. Zimmerman, of Monroe; Charles ■ Zimmerman, of Decatur, Three daughters, Cannie Bell, Mrs. M. C. Beery srd Mrs. Vincent Lewton and one son, Oliver 0., preceded the mother in death. A brother, Dewitt C. Niblick and two sisters, Rachael and (Jaro'ine of T °ledo„ survive, also. Several sis,Brs and brothers, including the late '’sse Niblick, of this city; Mary OpPenheim, of Bluffton, Jeanette Adelof Los Angeles, Elizabeth (CCNTINUEO ON PAGE FIVE)

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Vol. XXV. No. 92.

County Auditor’s Office Is Being “Dressed Up” New linoleum was being laid in the county auditor's office in the court house today. The floors in the coun--1 ty assessor’s office and in the room 1 occupied by the county commission- • ers will also be covered with new linoleum. The new steel counter will be placed in tho auditor’s office tomorrow and when the improvements are completed the office will give every appearance of having gone through the house-cleaning campaign. — oCAB DESTROYED IN AUTO MISHAP r t Four Local Young Men Escape Serious Injury When Car Turns Over I Don Farr, Carrel Cole, Walter .1111 ler and Doyle Johnson narrowly escaped sei ions injury about 7:30 o’clock last night when the Hudson ’ coach, belonging to Mr. Farr, in which they were returning to this city from Fort Wayne turned over and caught fire. The accident occurred near the Nine-Mile house, and the car was comf pletely demolished. ! A car driven by a Mr. Kortrian. ci Monroeville was ahead of the Farr cat and it started to turn off on the Hoag- ( land road. Mr. Farr who was driving , the Hudson, stated that Mr. Krotriam t gave no signal that he was going to turn. Don made an effort to swing around > the other car, and in doing so, he ; struck the rear tire carier with ( front wheel. The cars locked for a seci ond, and then the local young man's t ( car ap(L Th_e Jour I men were still in the car when it • caught fire, but Mr. Farr succeeded I in climbing out. He immediately broke the glass'in the rear of the car and - the other three young men climbed ’ to safety. ! The car was completely demolish'd ■ by fire. It is thought the vacuum tank ’ exploded and spread the flames ’ throughout the car. It was brought in- ‘ to this city and taken to a local garage ■ last night. Local mechanics say that it is ruined beyond repair. < None of the four men were seriously . hurt, but they all received minor bruises and cuts from flying glass. One of the four received a cut cu the head .‘‘•'•‘Dr—.—.’ bruises and cuts, but none serious. Decatur Lady injured Mrs. Sarah Schnitz, of Decatur, and Betty Baumgartner, 4-year-o’d il-ingh- ' ter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Baumgartner of Fort Wayne, were cut and bruised when the car driven by John Schnitz was struck by another automobile at Hanna street and the Decatur road ’ Sunday afternoon. The name and address of the other driver did not appear on the police repot t. Schult'. said the driver of the other car swayed ’ from one side of the road to the other. • Rotarians Prepare For Convention At Ostend t Dr. C. E. Caylor of Bluffton was •lected delegate of the Bluffton Rotai) • club to the International convention , to be held at Ostend, Belgium, next ’ June. Other Rotarians from Bluffton 1 who will attend the conference are ’ Mrs. Caylor. Mr. and Mrs. Charles 1 Dailey and Mr. and Mrs. David Meyer 1 and family. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Be!’ and ’ son William will also attend the conference ami will join the Bluliton patf ty. Six ships have been chartered to ’ convey the American delegates to Bel--1 glum. The boats wll leave between ’ May 21 and May 25th and Mr. and Mrs. Bell and son intend to spend some time in Europe visiting other countries before returning home. Mr. Bell will ‘ act as a delegate from Decatur club ’ and will no doubt, have the honor cf ' representing one of the smallest Ro- ‘ tary clubs in the states He has attend- ' ed several International convent!..ns. 5 r Boy Scouts To Give 1 Benefit Show Tuesday f The local Boy Sellouts will give a - benefit show at the Adams theatre to- ’ morrow night. The name of the show " is “A Regular Scout”, featuring Fred " Thomson. Local members of the Scout 1 organization are selling the tickets. ’ The show will be for one flight only.

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WILL DEDICATE NEW COMMUNITY HOME THURSDAY Decatur People Will Attend Dedication of Million Doi- | lar Fort Wayne Home PROGRAM PLANNED TO I LAST TH REE DAYS — A number of people from this city tire planning to attend the dedication of the new Catholic Community Cen•‘>r building at Fort Wayne this week, the ceremonies beginning Thursday and continuing until Saturday night. The beautiful million dollar building will be dedicated on Thursday. In the afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Senator David I. Walsh of Massachusetts, will deliver the principal address. The banquet will be served at 7 o’clock in the auditorium of the new building and addresses will be made by civic leaders of Fort Wayne. No reservations are being made for Ibe afternoon meeting on Thursday, but those who wish to attend the banquet can make reservations by purchasing a ticket, $5.00 per plate and place will be provided for them. The official program for the dedication follows: Thursday, April 21, 10 am. -Private. Blessing of building by Rt. Rev. Msgr. John F. Noll. Bishop of Fort Wayne. 1:30 pin—Dedicatory program irf auditorium. Address by United States Sena'or David 1. Walsh from Massachusetts. Broadcast by W0W0—227 meters. 7:00 p.m.—Banquet in auditorium. Addresses by civic leaders of Fort Wayne. . Friday, April 22. Public Day 10:00 am— General opening. All narts of the building open to the public. Music and entertainment. 8:00 p.m. —Grand ball and special features. Saturday, Anril 23. Ladies’ Dav 10:00 a.m. —All parts of the building onen to the public. Music and entertainment. 0:0q p.nt. —Musical tea—aud'torium 7:30 p.m.—Formal opening of gymnasium and natatorium. Address bv Knute K. Rockne, director of athletics. University of Notre Dame. Swimming meet, bowling and other athletic events. Sunday. April 24, Outof-town Dav 10:00 am—All parts of the build:ne onen to the public. 2:30 p. in. —Philharmonic society ' 7..5‘. ....... The ne'w fiu'ihilng is ioeat oil' ‘ai'Wner of Barr and Jefferson streets. HUNDS BRING A GOOD PREMIUM Two Issues Sold Todav By Countv Treasurer For High Price Two issues of Township bonds in this county brought good premiums at the sale held this morning by county treasurer Louies Kleine. The $6,400 issue on tho Bartly Burk road in Jefferson township brought a premium of $152.70, while the $6,940 issue on the F. S. Armstrong road in Wabash township brought a premium of $166.79 The Fletcher Savings and Trust company of Indianapolis offered to pay the highest premium for the bonds and issues were awarded to the Indianapolis firm. Five other bids were received, the lowest on the Bartly Burk road being $105.75 and on the Armstrong road it was sll9. These two roads will be constructed at once. Three other macadam roads will be built early this spring and in all probability three hard surfaced road:* will be constructed in Washington township they being the roads extending west from Decatur on Monroe street and Nuttman avenue and south of Decatur from Mercer avenue past the Decatur Country club. o— —• Bobo Revival Continues Crowds continue at the revival meeting® being held at the Bobo United Brethren church. Sunday was a great day, 12 uniting with the church. Nine new members were baptised. The church was crowded at Sunday's services and the song services were inspiring. Miss I/lvis continued to preach fine sermons.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, April 18, 1927.

To Sing Over WOWO At 9 O’clock This Evening Mrs. Naomi Niblick Gany, formerly of tlna city, will sing a group of six songs from radio broadcasting station WOWO at Fort Wayne tonight at 9 o'clock. Mrs. Gandy sang over sta ion WOWO several days ago, and she has been Invited to sing again tonight. . o PLANS COMPLETE FOR INDUSTRIAL ASSN. CAMPAIGN Martin Busche Is First To Become Member In Local Industrial Organization MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TO START TOMORROW A. M. • Martin Busche. county agricultural agent of Adams county, was the first citizen to become a member of the Decatur Industrial Association, when he brought his check to William Linn, secretary, Saturday night, several days before the drive for members. The membership drive will officially start tomorrow and it is expected that the 1927-28 membership will reach the 200 mark. The membership fee is $5.00 a year, and the memberships are individual. Those in charge of the drive urge that everyone who desires to join the association have the membership dues ready when the solicitors call. Cal Peterson, president of the local organization stated today that indications were that every Decatur business man would become a member of the association this year. Plans have been completed for a big year, according to the directors, and a large membership is desired in order that more can be accomplished. Several committees, recently appointed already have started functioning, and indications are that this city will make a strong bid for several new factory projects before the year is over. The three committees who will make the membership campaign have been announced, and all have signified their willingness to assist in making this year's club the largest — b v.'.. oyer I'Si’,, .... To Celebrate Indiana U. Birthday With Meetings Bloomington, Ind., April 18 —(INS) —Fifteen meetings will be held all over Indiana, May 4th to observe th? 107th anniversary oi the founding of Indiana University The I. U. students will gather in Fort Wayne, Ixigansport, South T'end, lyifayette, Bloomington, Gary, Madison, Marion; Muncie; Indianapolis; Vincennes; Evansville; Terre Haute; Conneisville; and New Albany. HOAGLAND MAN EXPIRES SUNDAY Aged Resident. Os Allen County Dies After Extended Illness Frank Hakey, 81, died at his home in Allen county Saturday night at 5:30 o’clock, following an extended illness. Death was due to complications. Mr. Hakey was born April 21, 1848, in New York state. He was united in marriage to Mary Anne Gresley, who with three children survives. The surviving children are Lee ami Orpha Hakey of Hoagland and Clifford Hakey of Decatur. Three children preceded the father in death. Three brothers and two sisters and a host of friends and more distant relatives also survive. Mr. Hakey lived practically all nis life In Allen county. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock at the Hessen Castle Catholic church, of which Mr. Hakey was a devoted member. Burial will take place at the Hessen Castle cemetery.

EASTER DAY IS ONE OF GLADNESS IN ADAMS COUNTY Impressive Services Mark Commemoration Os Christ’s Resurrection WEATHER IS IDEAL FOR FASHION SHOW The joyful feast of Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb, was appropriately observeil in the churches in this city and community Sunday and large congretations attended the different services. Film pulpit and choir were heard the joyful tidings of “He has Risen’’ and the services were typical of the joy felt in the hearts of the faithful. Emerging frbm the solemnitties of Holy Week, Easter gave vent to the happiness of those who rejoiced in the observance if lhe Saviour’s resurI rection from the tomb. From the different pulpits ministers, in their Easter sermons proclaimed the fullfullment of Christ’s promises and inspiring talks were made by the pastors. Aside from the religious meaning of Easter, the day really begins the season of spring. In view of the exceptionally fine weather the Eastet parade, now by auto instead of on foot, was unusually large. New cars in bright spring colors were seen on every road anil everyone who had one of the “gas wagons’’ was enjoying the fine spring day. The temperature, soared to a new record, a high mark of 78 degrees being reached Sunday afternoon. The Easter rabbit made his annual visit to the kiddies and hundreds of little tots were made happy by the gifts found in their nests. St. Marys Church Three masse® were said at the St. Marys Catholic church on Easter morning. The first mass at 5 o'clock was a solemn high mass and during this mass and the 7:30 mass practically every member of the congregation received holy communion. The Easter sermon was delivered at the 9:45 high mass. No services were held in the afternoon. Zion Reformed Church The Easter services at the Zion Resw;-.....'.. j . w’,..', t< ■ (CUSTD’I El> ON PAGE FIVE) O “IRISH EYES” TO BE STAGED HERE St. Agnes Society Os St. Mary’s Church to Present Comedy Wednesday Night The public is invited to the home talent comedy, “Irish Eyes,” to be given by the St. Mary's Dramatic club, under the auspices of the St. Agnes societn of St. Mary's Catholic church, in the auditorium of the Catholih school building, Wednesday, evening. April 20. The doors will be opened at 7:30 o'clock. Tickets may be reserved at tho Smith, Yager & I'alk drug store. Beginning at 8 o'clock, a program of music will be given. Members of the cast are, Joe Hirschinger, Martin Mylott, Regina Murtaugh, Clayson Carroll, John Alberding, Herman Omlor, Naomi Durkin, Gertrude Holthouse., John Clark and Martin Braden. The play is in three acts and the story is as follows: “Wealthy John Brady’s pretty daughter, Eileen, is determined to thwart his ambition to marry her to a rich suitor, when se really loves a poor law student, but a worthy Irish lad. John's brother-in-law, Dan Riley, arrives from the West, sees Eileen’s predicament, and in an easy chair, with his cigar, he begins the story of their early lives, when he and John were lads in Galway, Ireland. The lights die out and the scene changes to one of twenty years before. Dan loved Kathleen, a girl above him in rtation. The Earl, her father, declared he nould have Dan jailed on trump(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE)

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K. Os P. Degree Team To Have Practice Tuesday The local K. of P. degree team which will compete in the distiiet rontest which will be held al the local Knights of i ythius home Thuisday night, April 21, will meet at the home at 8 o’ l ick Tuesday night. Those In charge of the drill are in xious that all members of the team be present tonight, as chances for winning the district coiitest arc good for the local lodge DATES SET FOR JUNIOR PLAY Comedy To Be Given By Local Cast April 25 And 26 Uproarious comedy to be presented by the Junior class of D. H. 3. The play is a comedy cente Ing around “Cyclone Sally," an attractive young lady with a violent temper. She grows cabbages next to the fiont lawn of Jack Webster, a wealthy young aristocrat. Jack is so issensed because of Sally's disregard for his aenthe'ic sensibilities that he determines to teach her a lesson. Sally s tamper is aroused, and Reggie Manner’s a young Englishman and friend to Jmk, becomes very ne.vous over 'he afafir. He is especially afraid of the shot gun Sally is supposed to possess and to use when occasion demands it. Sue Bascom, the hired girl on the Webster estate, has secretly left for the city; so Sally disguises as Sue and works in her place. Sue is reported Io have inherited a hundred thousand I dollars. Jack Webster, bearing this, comes to court Sue for her money. I’nwittingly he makes love to “Cyclone Sally.” Willie Clump, Sue Bascom’s beau, cannot make the supposed Sue understand that he Is engaged to her. Many humoious situations result from Willie’s mistaking Sally for Sue. Jack Webster becomes jealous of Willie, and Reggie thinks Jack is losing bls mind. Effie Varden, a cute little neighbor gill, helps Sally in her disguise anil urges Jack and Reggie to do many things which make them rediculous. Ruth Thatcher, a charming little maid captivates Reggie, and these two ment of their Jenny Thatcher, housekeeper on the Webster Estate, has been courted for twenty years by Jim Jerkins, who is not yet discouraged. All he needs is time. Vivian Vernon, the belle of Cedar Point, recognizes Sally and betrays ner identity to Willie, Reggie, mid Jack. They aie amazed, but Sally has won Jack's heart, as well as th- fortune which Sue was supposed to have inhearted. Vivian is disappointed in Jack, but he is happy in Sally’s love. This play will make you laugh and feel that your time and money were well spent. Watch for the announcement of the cast in tomorrow s issue. o * Bluffton Man Dies With Self Inflicted Wound Bluffton, April 18—Despondency over ill health is belived to have caused Jacob First, 64, to take his own life at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon by shooting himself in the mouth with a .22 caliber rifle. The tragedy occurred at the home of First's counsin, James Hamilton, at Liberty Center, where he had been making his home for some time. Mr. First underwent an operation last July in which it was necessary to amputate one of ills legs. Since that time he had been confined to a wheel chair. The fatal shooting occurred shortly after Mis. Hamilton had given Mr. First a drink of water and had stepped into an adjoining room. A few minutes later she heard the shot and returned to find the crippled man dying in his chair. The rifle had ben kept on top of a cupboard. It was not known how First was able to get the rifle in the short time that Mrs. Hamilton was absent from the room.

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FLOODS STRIKE' ! RECORD MARKS AT SOME POINTS Little Rock Reports Slight Abatement Os Waters In Arkansas LEV EES ARE REPORTED MENACED IN P L A C E S (By I'niled Press) Fertile fit Ids bordering on the Mississippi river today are inundated; 22.000 persons are refugees; rail traffic' in many places is paralyzed; hundreds of militiamen and volunteers are doing levee duty as the broad liver swollen to flood stage sweeps toward the delta counI ry. Considerable suffering accompanies lhe flood tide. At Peach Orchard Bluff, two miles from McClellan, Ark., 300 persons are described as being huddled together on a high knoll, without food and witi very scanty attire, as the swirling waters overflow their farms and homes. A similar situation is reported at Hughes, Ark., in various parts of southeastern Missouri southern Illinois and Tennessee. Cairo, 111., is the principal port for the refugees. Beginning la'e Saturday—after the levees of the Mississippi had broken in four places — there was a steady trek to Cairo which is virtually surrounded by water. ' Despite* the swollen Mississ.ppi. 1 the' Ohio and a smaller river. Cairo • i» believed safe owing to high protecting w»'ir on all sides of t'.e city Every available place in Cairo is being used to house tl’-e hoi. eiess. Halls, vacant buildings and all available rooms have been given to the flood sufferers. In many parts of Arkansas, wl ere the foi.d situation is raid to be th? worst, tents have been erected for the refugees. National guard regiments and tlie war de;.a: Inn nt. '’’he same situation is true in parts of Tennessee and requests for aid have come out from Mississippi. Most of the refugees were forced to leave their homes hurriedly. Hugo levees, thrown up as protection against AGED RESIDENT DIES SUNDAY Mrs. Rebecca Harkless Dies At Home Os Nephew In Union Township Rebecca Jane Harkless, 77 of this city, died at the home of her nephew Clyde Harden in Union township Sunday morning. Mrs. Harkless had g no to the Harden home to spend the week-end, ami she was in apparently good health when she retired Saturday night. She was found dead at 5:30 o’clock Sunday morning. Death was said to be due to heart trouble. Rebecca Jane Harkless was born in : Pennsylvan'a, August 15, 1850 When i still very young moved with her parents to A:ia.ns county and has since resided in this county. She was married in early life to Benjamin P. Hark- ' less, who preceded her in death sev- ' eral years ago. Mrs. Harkless has been residing in Decatur for about 12 years She is i survived by three children, Mrs, Ed. 1 Ahr, of Decatur; Mrs. Ross Harden, of Union township and J. C. Ha r kless of I Root township. One sister alr.o survives, as do eight grandchildren and five ' great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harkless was a member of the I United Brethren church. Funeral seri vices will be held Tuesday afternoon I at 1:30 o’clock from the home in this • c'ty at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church. Reverend W. 11. K'.ndell of f Huntington will have charge of the t services with Rev. Cljarles Weyer, of • tlie Decatur United Brethren curcuit - assisting. Buiial will be made at the Decatur cemetery.