Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 109, Decatur, Adams County, 7 May 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER Increating cloudiness with showers Sunday west portion tonight. No t much change in temperature.

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Walter Booth Dies; Kept Alive 366 Hours By Friends

SYOUTH'SBATTLE I TO LIVE AMAZES [j MEDICAL SCIENCE I Bov With Collapsed Lungs Lives .366 Hours Through Artificial Respiration I LIFE SLOWLY SLIPS AW A Y Roanoke, Va., May 7.—(UnitI cd Press) — Walter L. Booth’s I fight to live is ended. The youth with collapsed I lungs, whose friends for more I than a fortnight had kept him I alive by artificial respiration, ■ died early today in Jefferson ■ hospital. Shortly after midnight the 18-year-I ohl farm boy turned his head feebly l t tward two friends who were pumping his arms to force air into his I chest.

"1 think I'm goini,” he,said. He said nothing more for two hours, but lay silent in contemplation of ! death. At 2:,’10 a. m., he began to lose consciousness. His father bent over him, hut Walter gave no sign of recogni- [ tion. A physician felt Walter's palsA Faintly discernible, it weakened as the stupor increased. Dies At Daybreak At 6 a. in.. as sunshine lighted the room, the friends pumping his arms noticed Walter’s hands grosvi.iu; cold. The physician looked up. ' His pulse has stopped," said the doctor, Walter had yielded to death after 366 hours of brave-hearted struggle. His battle to live amazed medical science. Young Booth had been injured in an automobile accident a year ago. On April 21 an operation was performed here to adjust his spine, found injured in the crash, injured and the nerve connecting with the lungs ceased to function. All of Booth’s boyhood friends rallied to save him. Between 30 and 50 worked in relays of two each pumping Walter's arms. Each time doctors insisted Walter could not live another day, these chums disagreed. They took hope (COXTIKI’EU OX PAGE TWO) FARMER MEETS TRAGIC DEATH Carl Linn. 30, Killed In Accident With Tractor Near Chattanooga, Ohio Carl .1. Linn, 30, a prosperous farmer residing one-half mile east of the Wild Cat school house, near Chattanooga, Ohio, was killed almost instantly, at 9:45 o'clock Friday morning. while working with a tractor in a field on his farm. His body was found by Stanley Landfair and Carl Hart. Indications weer that the tractor has passed over Mr. Linn’s chest and stopped with one of the large wheels resting on his head. Mr, Linn was working alone in the field and no one saw the accident. Consequently, it is impossible to determine just how the fatal accident occured. Mr. Linn had gone to the field early in the morning to plow the ground, preparatory to planting. He had evidently throttled the true- *■<** L L LLC t’nnnoned, as the kerosene had been turned off. One theory is that Mr. Linn was teaching over one of the large rear wheels when his clothing caught on a cleat on the wheel and pulled him to the ground in front of the wheel. Carl Linn was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Linn, and was born in Liberty township, Mercer county, Ohio. His father survives. The deceased was married to Miss Hulda Bollenbacher three years ago. The widow and one B °n, age two years, survive.

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END IS NEAR IN SNYDER-GRAY TRIAL Attorneys Prepar.’ To Present Closing Arguments In New York Murder Trial hong Island City. N. Y„ May 7— (VP) With testimony concluded in the Snyder Gt ay minder nial, attorneys today polished their dosing arguments, which will he made Monday. The 12 men who will deliberate the | guilt or innocence of Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray, jointly accused of the murder of ’Mrs. Enyder's husband, Albert Were confined to their quarters in the Kew Gardens Inn, admonished" not to discuss even among themselves the evidence they have heard in the past two weeks. The defendants, remaining in their cells, testlessly awaited the passing Os the week-end. Only once more will they be led into the high-ceilinged courthroom to hear their cases attacked and defended. PYTHIANS PLAN BIG GATHERING Lodges Os Eastern Indiana And Western Ohio Plan Meeting At Van Wert At a meting at Van Wert, Ohio, last night, at which time representatives of 32 Knights of Pythias lodges wore present, it was decided to have a Western Ohio-Eastern Indiana Pythian Day at Van Wert, on Wednesday, June 22. More than P.O lodges will be invited to participate iii the aIF day affair. Headquarters will be established at the Van Wert fair grounds and a big family dinner will be served at noon. All members of the Decatur K. of P. lodge and their families are invited to take part in the affair. The members of the Pythian Sister lodges of Western Ohio and Eastern Indiana, also will be invited to take part in the picnic. <**»•<* -tirmtr-ia»ixr late the plans was appointed at ia». night's meeting. The committee includes: J. A. Stiggers, of Van Wert, chairman; O. O. Barr, of Lima; Roy Mumina. Decatur: G. A. Hiester, of Paulding; O. 11. Rubel, Bryan; J. M. Clauson, Delphos, and Wm. Hoffer, Willshire. This committee will meet again next Friday night to complete plans. A fine program, including track, field and baseball games, is being planned. The Springfield, Ohio, Knights of Pythias band will attend the picnic. Addresses will be made by several prominent lodge members ncluding the Supreme Grand Chancellor of the order and the grand chancellor. Those who attended the meeting from this city last night included, F. V. Mills, John R. Parrish. Joe Elzey, Everett Rice, George Smith, David Adams, Elmer Chase, and Roy Mamma.

Red Cross Relief Fund Adams county still was considerably below its quota today in the Red Cross flood relief fund. The total amount of contributions reported to Miss Anne E. Winnes, secretary of the county chapter, reached $1,457.53 at noon today, a gain of $46.89 over yesterday’s total. The rural churches of the community continued to respond to the appeal for funds. Following are the contributions reported today by Miss Winnes: Previously reported $1,416.64 A Friend 100 Kodawacani Camp Fire Girls • 200 1 AA Henry Haugn Lades’ Aid of Christian Union Church, Honduras 10.00 Missionary Society of ChrisTian Union Church, Honduras 10.00 A Friend 100 Mr. and Mrs. Ra’nh Burnett 2.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Elberson . 5.00 Calvary Evangelical Aid So. 5.00 Envelone. no name 100 Mr. & Mrs. A. O. Straub 1.00 A Sympathizer l <ln Loose change in boxes .89 Total $1,457.53

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The Mother of Mother s Day

The general idea of Mother’s Day is a simultaneous observance in every part of the world of the love and reverence men, women mid children owe to a good mother. The special object is to honor and uplift motherhood and Io give comfort and happiness to “the best mother who ever lived” YOl’B mother. A day to honor mothers may he world-wide in celebration, because every class, race, ereed and nation, in some way, reverences a noble mother. Mother is the shrine to which all mother-loving hearts will pilgrimage. “Mother’s Day" is the Sabbath of every creed and class. The heart that has lost its song, or Io which the laughter of Ihe world is like a moan, as well as the heart filled with joy will feel the thrill and comfort of mother love the day will recall. The sketch at right is of Mrs. Granville E. Jarvis, in whose honor Mother’s Day was conceived. Her daughter, Miss Anna Jarvis, of Philadelphia, organized the Campaign which led to national, then international, obr servance of the second Sabbath in May as Mother’s Day.

MANY LUNCHEON TICKETS SOLD More Than 100 Expected To Attend Industrial Association Meeting More than 100 tickets have been T?*?*'i I*—ii.. 1 *—ii .. a sii». elation luncheon and meeting, to be held Monday night at 6:15 o'clock, at the K. of C. hall, according to O. L. Vance, who has charge of the ticket sale. Mr. Vance stated today that, since it was impossible for ticket solicitors to call personally on every member, those who had not yet secured tickets are urged to call at Vance and Linn's clothing store and get a ticket, or to pay at the K. of C. hall Monday night. The meeting will start promptly, and all Inembers are expected to attend. The tickets are selling for 50 cents each. Several important subjects will be discussed and a good program is being arranged. The committee appointed to secure a speaker for the evening, Dan M. Niblick. C. A. Dugan and E. W. Lankenan, reported today that Judge William N. Ballou, of Fort Wayne, had been secured to deliver the address. Judge Ballou is chairman of the civic committee of the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce. He is an able speaker and a great civic worker. -O Churches To Observe Mother’s Day Sunday All local churches of the city will observe Mother’s Day tomorrow. Special services honoring mothers have been arranged and all pastors of local churches will deliver sermons especially adapted to mothers. Several of the churches will distribute carnations to the members, and the various churches urge that a’i members wear a carnation to uni ae<vices. T. P. A? To Elect Officers Today Indianapolis, Ind., May 7 —(UP) — James A. Henry, Terre Haute, was slated today for election as president of the Indiana division of the travelers protective association. The report of the nominating committee unanimously recommended him for the post.

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GIVE YOUR MITE Decatur and Adams county has rot contribi ted their quota to the Red Cross fund for the relief of the sufferers in the flood district of 4he Mississippi valley. Those in charge of the drive in this county feel the great need for this fund and are anxious that Adams county be placed among those that oversubscribed their quota. Contributions have fallen off consider--~v~iinn ,evv Sl? ys - This is an apnea! io the SunSBJ school sand churches of Decatur to take a special contribution Sunday, for the Red Cross relief fund. Let’s put Adams county over the top. ELKSTOHONOR ” MOTHERS SUNDAY Lodge To Hold Program At Home In Honor Os Mothers Sunday Afternoon A program honoring the mothers and paying tribute to those living and dead, will be held Sunday afternoon by Decatur lodge No 993 of the B. P. O. E. The ritulistic work will be in charge of Walter Wilkinson exalted Ruler, and sass of officers. The services will commence at 2 o'clock and will last about an hour. The members are urged to attend and to bling their mothers with them. A musical program has also been arranged. The tribute to mother will be delivered by Dr. Harry Jones, of Berne. Following is the program. Songs my Mother taught me Dvorak — _ icovum i:i» on rvi.i'i tiiiihh) Q Style Show To Be Made Annual Event Members of the Tri Kappa sorority of Decatur, announced today that ti e style show held at the Aadms theatre Thursday and Friday nights by that orga.n'zation would be made an annual affair. The event proved to be a great success. Next year, the event will he staged earlier in the spring. The motion picture, "Fashion for Women”, was shown each night in connection with the show. Large audiences were presented both evenings.

PLANS MADE FOR RED CROSS MOVIE Civic Section Takes Charge Os Benefit Show For The Flood Relief Fund The Civic Section of the Woman's . taki-u charge of the movement l<> :T ii t by giving a special ntv r 'l’-re show at the Adams theatre Thursday night and Friday afternoon and evening, next week. Mr. Kalver, manager of the theatre, has consented to the arrangements and the ladies will be in full charge of the theatre during that time, the receipts to go to swell the local Red Cross fund for the flood sufferers. The admission will be 10 and 25 cents and every body is urged to aid the cause by buying a ticket. For this occasion the wonderful f Im "Senorita.” featuring Bebe Daniels, has been secured so that everyone will be more than repaid and their patronage will, at the same time, aid the Red Cross. The flood conditions become more serious each day and the suffering increases as the means of transporting goods to isolated places are destroyed. Thousands of men, women and children are trapped on ridges in the Macon section and there are more than three hundred thousand refugees to be taken care of. This county must not fall down on its quota. By buying a ticket for this benefit show everyone will help the cause. o Another Person Killed At Scott’s Crossing Scott's Crossing, of the Harding highway east of Delphos, Ohio, added another victim to its already long list yesterday when Bert Kilbourne, 50, of Columbus, Ohio was killed when his automobile was struck by east bound puascojrr N-’n no on the Fort Wayne-Lima interurban line, at 11:05 o'clock A. M. Kilbourne was accompanied by J. W. Kilbourne, 46 a brother, who was Injured. In March, two women and a small boy all residing near Wapakoneta Ohio, were killed at this crossing. Three or four persons had been killed there previous to that time. The Pennsylvania railroad tracks and the Interurban tracks parallel each other at the crossing.

DELHI, LOUISIANA, IS "HIGH AND DRY” “Buck” Shepherd Writes Father In This City; Many Refugees Are Living In City Delhi, Ijouisiana, is tne of the high spots in that state during the present flow’ according to a wire receive ! in this city. Mr. Shepherd stated that the herd, father of “Buck" Shepherd, of this city Mr. Shepherd stated • rial ’lie roads on all sides of Delhi were flooded but that that city was still "high and dry." Several Decatur people formerly lived in Delhi, and are interested to know of that city's salty during the present flood menace. Several thousand fhxid refugees are living at Delhi at present and the temporal.v population of the city has more than trippled. NO NEW BREAKS IN LEVEES TODAY Flood Relief Workers Start To Restore Order In Northern Louisiana New Orleans. Ia„ May 7. — (United Press) —With no new levee breaks recorded in the last 12 hours. Louis!anna flood relief workers were able to concentrate today on bringing some semblance of order from chaos in the northwestern part of the state. Thousands were repored to be marooned in the vast flood lagohn in the northwest. Throughout the night, with no opportunity of rest, boats churned the water, picking up stragglers who tailed to leave their homes when the flood alarm was sounded. Between 5.000 and 8,000 refugees are still huddled on the levees in Tensas parish, according to reports today. It was previously reported that two-thirds of the inhabitants of that parish chose to remain in the upper stories of their homes when the flood

camo rather than see safety. 12,000 Square Miles Inundated 'icksburg, Miss.. Mav 7. (United . “ >LT' :in ..i -run miles have been inundated in the southern flood area and 330,000 persons have either left their homes or are marooned, according to a statement issued here by Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover. Hoover and Secretary of War Dwight Davis today continued their survey of flood conditions in Louisiana, making the tiip at the request of President Coolidge, who desires additional flood control data. Levees in southern Louisiana which have not felt the full force of the flood "stand an even chance" of resisting the water, in the belief of Secretary Davis. 0 REMY REVIEWS ALL EVIDENCE Marlon County Prosecutor Considers Evidence In Probe of Alleged Political Corruption Indianapolis. Ind., May 7—(UP) — Prosecutor William H. Remy of Marion county and two special assistants today continued their review of evidence gathered in the investigation of alleged political corruption in Indiana under the influence of 1). C. Stevenson as Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. Aiding Remy in the review of the evidence are John Holt man, former Mayor, and Emsley W. Johnson, both named assistant prosecutors by Judge James A . Collins. Upon completion of their task they will determine whether affidavits are to lie ie»u.violation of the State laws on the basis of evidence uncovered by two grand juries which for weeks delved into the corruption chai ges. o Fund Reaches $8,345,116 Washington, May 7. —(United Press The Red Cross fund tor lelief of Mississippi valley flood refugees today reached $8,345,116.

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PLEAD GUILTY TO ASSAULTCHARGE; GET 2-14 YEARS Charge Os Auto Banditry Against Pair Is Still Pending Here CASE WAS SET FOR TRIAL MONDAY Samuel Goldstine, .‘’>s, and William Rielly, ;’>9. two ex-con-victs who were arrested last December after they had overpowered Sheriff John Baker, of Adams county, and his deputy, D. M. Hower, and forced them to take them to Fort Wayne in the sheriff’s automobile, late Friday afternoon changed their pleas to the charge of assault and battery with intent to commit a felony from not guilty to guilty. Judge Jesse C. Sutton then fined each of the defendants $lO and costs and sentenced each to serve from two to fourteen years in the state prison at Michigan City. The two men were scheduled to go on irial in the local court next Monday morning. May 9. Second Count Stands A second count in the affidavit, charging Goldstine and Rielly with automobile banditry, was continued. The two prisoners wil\ be taken to the piison as soon as the committment papers have been duly prepared. The charge of automobile banditry will stand against them and they may be brought to trial here later. Goldstine and Rielly have been held in the Adams county jail here since April 14. when they were brought here from the state prison where they had been held. The case was set for trial on April 18, but a continuance was granted at that time until May 9. Both Have Prison Records Both prisoners have lengthy prison records. Both were on irarole from the state prison when arrested on December 2. The two men. in company with James Newhouse were discovered lying in wait near a filing ~~ “Tirrnniini . Jl“ Ct tnber 1. ’i’i'ivFr'act ions -■ picion in Berne and the town marshal organized a posse to take them into custody. Newhouse was captured at the tile mill -j-ust east of Berne, but Rielly and Goldstine escaped. On the following morning. Sheriff (COYTIVI Kl> ON I'AGK (VNl>> BERNE HS. TO GRADUATE 23 L. W. Fairfield To Deliver Commencement Address, Wednesday, May 18 Berne, May 7.—Berne high school has twenty-three prospective graduates this spring, the smallest number in recent years. Last year, there were thirty four graduates, the class be'.ng one of the largest in the history of the school. In this year’s senior class there are eight girls and fifteen boys. The commencement exercises will be held in the community auditorium on Wednesday evening. May 18, L. W. Fairfield, a teacher in Tri-State College at Angola for thirty years, Will deliver the commencement address. Music will be furnished by the Berne Symphonic Concert orchestra. The list of prospective graduates follows: Winifred Aeschliman, Martha W. Amstutz, Milford L. Balsiger, Dorothy F. Baumgartner, Willard L. Baumgartner. Barbara Burry. Murray M. DeArmond. Helen C. Egle, Lorah C. Emery. Ira A. Lehman, Clifton C. Lehman, Leslie B. Lehman. Orlando C. Lehman, Inez A. Luginbill, Marcella C. Michaud, Emerson D. Neuenschwander. Grant E. Smith, Ivan Sprunger, Lewellyn Stucky, Earl Thompson, Harvey E. Gerber.

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