Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 126, Decatur, Adams County, 27 May 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER Shower* and thunderstorm* probable torlnht and Saturday. Rising temperature. Strong shifting wind* and squall*-

BRITISH-SOVIET RELATIONS SEVERED

FRENCH ACE IS WINNER IN DUAL WITH LINDBERGH New York-Paris Flyer Is “Down” In “Combat”; “Lucky” Does Stunts OFFICIAL RECEPTIONS IN PARIS ARE ENDED Paris, May 27.— (I P) —Captain Charles Lindbergh is a first class air mail pilot and has been hailed by authorities as the . reatest nyer of his day because of his New York-Paris jaunt but he was “down” in “combat” today when he attempted a dual in the air with a French ace. When Lindbergh returned to I-e Bourget field from u flight over Paris this morning. Sergeant De Troyat who accompanied him in another plane engaged him in a simulated combat and soon mastered him, manuverlng him into such position that he could have forced the American's plane down out of control. Attei floating Pails to some stuntflying, Lindbergh today completed the round ot official receptions arranged for him here, and the next major move in the. young flyer’s prog.ess will be toward Mrussels. Lindbergh was received this afternon by the French senate. More Honors Await “Lucky” Brussels, May 27.—(DP)—New hon ors await Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh here King Albert today signed a decree appointing the airman a chevalier of the Older ot Leopold, the highest Belgian order. Washington, May 27. — (UP) r- A statement of renewed friendship for France, probably will be made soon by the United States government. France’s stirring welcome to Capt. Charles Lindbergh and French For eign Minister Briand’s suggestion ol an enduring peace treaty between the two countries will be the occasion foi this action. By L. A. Bradford (U. P. Press Correspondent) Paris. May 27. — (UP) — Charles Lindbergh went back to the air to(CIIVIIM eij ox PAGE Him o ROTARIANS HEAR STATE SENATOR Sen. Thurman Gottschalk Discusses Life Os .John Rogers Clark State Senator Thurman Gottschalk Bernet delivered an interesting and instructive talk to the notary clul last evening on the life of John Rogei Clark and of the plans so far made sot the Clark Memorial at Vincennes, In diana. John Fisher, local grocer, who acted as chairman of the meeting, introduc ed Mr. tlottschalk and predicted that in appreciation of Mr. Gottschalk’s ser vices, his friends would some time make him governor of Indiana. Mr Gottschalk was given a warm recep tion acid, in reply, cleverly stated "that he thought he was among friends and at present had no idea of aspiring for the governorship.” Senator Gottschalk gave an interest ing account of the life of John Roger Clark and of his gallant fight for the preservation of the middle-west terri tory. After giving his fortune and life in fighting the battles against the Indians, Clark died unrecognized by tile government. In the last session of the legislature, the state of Indiana appropriated $400,000 with which to purchase the site for the Clark Memorial at Vincennes. The national government, will at the nevt session of congress appropriate $1,250,000 with which to build a suitable memorial to the fighting general and capturer of Fort Sacksville. M. J. Mylott, who recently visited Vincennes, told of the historic points of interest in the southern part of the state.

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Vol. XXV. No. 126.

SUMMER IS COMING The first real sign that summer Is just around the corner was noticed in Decatur today. Watermelons, the first of the season, were lying on the sidewalk In front of a Decatur grocery store today. A tag fastened to one of the melons bore the price of 90 cents. FLOOD INUNDATES ADDITIONAL LAND More Than 200 Square Miles Already Inundated In Southern Louisiana i New Orleans, La., May 27—(United Press) —Additional acres of Point Conppo parish were under flood waters today as the relentless flow, from the crevasse on the Atchafalaya rives swept over the district. More than 200 square mill's already are ” inundated. A canvas now- is being made to determine how many ot the Acadian farmers remain and efforts will be made to remove them before the tide of the flood sweeps over the land. o Mrs. William Buhr Dies Thursday Night Mrs. William Buhr, 33, died Tliurslay night at her home s*£ miles north jf New Haven. Complication of diseases caused her death. Mis. Buhr was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hen- % ry Weber, formerly of Root township, Adams poiinU but residents of Fort * Wayne at present. The deceased lived in Root township until her marriage I to Mr. Buhr eleven years ago. Since | then.she had resided near New Haven Surviving ar the husband; parents; three sisters, Misses Clara and Nora Weber and Mis. Fred Dicke, all-of fort Wayne and one brother, Herman Webei, of Root township, Mis. Buhr was a member of the Lutheran church at Gar Greek. Funeral arrangements have not been made. o Clyde Myers Selected l t For Oratorical Contest t 1 1 Crawfordsville, Ind., May 27 Clyde ( A Myers cf Decatur, is one of the four j who has had his manuscript selected I by the judge entitling him to speak , in the Baldwin oratorical contest, Juno ■ ( 11. The Baldwin oratorical is held | s every year and is open to Juniors and t Seniors, only. i Myers is completing his senior year ( at Wabash. i o i Adams County Students To Get Diplomas At Tri-State Several Adams county students will :>e giaduated f.om Tribute College Angola, at the annual eomiftencentent exercises to be held next Thursday. There are 233 graduates this Spiing,. May Jewell Falk, of Decatur, and Rose Mann, of Geneva, will receive degrees n the primary course, while fallowing Adams county students will receive diplomas in the intermediate ] grammar grade teaching course: Bessie Wilma Carter, cf Decatur; Sylvester Eveihart, of Monroe; Mildred C. Moran of Geneva; and Mildred R. p Wood of Geneva. Robert I). LeFavour. p cf Bryant, and Wilma I). Snarr, of Os- ( sian. will receive degrees in the intermediate grammar grade teaching! course, also.

White Bathing Suit, Banned In California, Favored By Physicians

Dos Moines, lowa. May 27--(INS) — Tlie snow white bathing suit, banned on the beaches of Califorina because it gives the impression that the wearer is minus covering of any kind, has found a warm welcome with the lowa state department of health. The chief reason for the departments liking for the white suit Is its sanitary aspect, it was said. "I don’t care how long or how .short a bathing suit is, or how much it reveals or conceals, but so it is white.

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Sunday Program For Decoration Day (Don't forget to put out the Hugs on both Sunday and Monday. 8:00 A. M. Members of the American Legion and SpanishAmerican war veterans meet til Legion hall for an inspection lour to all cemeteries of the county. 1:00 P. M. All interested, including veterans of all wars and other organizations, requested to meet at court house, Irom where they will go in automobiles to the Decatur cemetery. Place Hags on the graves of veterans of all wars. Prayer by the Bev. I larry Fernlheil. Short program by the Legion. Firing of salute and taps. March from there to St. Joseph cemetery where a similar program will be held. 2:30 P. M. Beturn to court house and form line of march looking north on Second streel, led by the G. A. IL, Span-ish-American veterans, drum corps, World War veterans, General Electric band, school children, citizens. Move north to Monroe street, east to river bridge, where services will be conducted in honor of the naval heroes. During Itiis service the road will be blocked from First street Io the old Sludabaker home. 3:30 I’. M. Beturn to the World's First Peace monument in court house yard. Concert by the band. Address by Bev. Harry Fernlheil, pastor of Presbyterian church. __________

NO PAPER MONDAY Following its usual custom, the Dally Democrat will not publish an edition next Monday. May 30. and the employes will join in tho nat’onal observance of Memorial Day. Business in general will be suspended for the day. There will be a public observance of Memorial Day on Sunday, held by the American Legion and SpanishAmerican war veterans, and one on Monday, held by the Women’s Relief Corps and thrf G. A. R. EPWORTH LEAGUE PLANS MEETING Adams County Leaguers Arrange For Sub-District Meeting At Bobo The Epworth Leagues of Adams county will meet Sunday. June 5, at the Bobo M. E. (.hutch. This will be the final .meeting before the district convention is held at Monroevtlle, on June 15 and IG. It i» expected that at feast 200 Ep-1 worth Leaguters will attend the subdistrict meeting at Bobo, and at a meeting Thuisday night, the congrega-i tion of the Bobo church decided to fur- i nisli the lunch for those who attend | the meeting. Sandwiches, salad, cake | and coffee will be served by the wo-; men of the Bobo ehurch and it will not be necessary for those attending to I bring their own lunch. The district convention at Monroe-1 ’ille will be attended by 700 or 800 League members and an interesting program has been planned for tlie twoday session. The Rev. E. P. White, of the Bobo church, extends a cordial invitation to Adams county League members to attend the meeting at his chut ch on June 5. Rehearing Os Adams County Case Denied Indianapolis, May 27. —(U. P.) — The appellate court today denied the appellant’s petition for rehearing in ’the case of Hannah L. Miller vs. the ' Fort Wayne Mercantile Accident 1 Assocaton. which was appealed I from tho Adams circuit court.

'A. F. Welter, in charge of sanitary conditions in swimming pools and beaches said. “And the material should be of cotton so it can be boiled in hot water and all germs killed. It would ruin a wool suit to boil it, and this sanitary precaution should be taken.” Weiter said he was not interested in the white suit from any other standpoint other than sanitation. They can be kept clean with less bother than tho darker and varicolored suits, he said, and therefore are less likely to carry germs and .spread disease.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, May 27, 1927.

FURNISH CARS FOR VETERANS Many Citizens Volunteer Use Os Autos For Decoration Day Program C. E. Peterson, chairman of the transportation cominitte for Decoration Day, asks auto owners to have their cars at the court house at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon, for the purpose or taking the members of the American Legion and other soldiers to the Decatur Cemetery where the memorial exercises will be held. I The services will last about one , hour and those who have volunteerled to furnish their automobiles are: Wm. Zwick, Leo Kirsch, R. D. MyI ere, D. B. Erwin. L. F. Confer. Dan Niblick, C. A. Burg, W. A. Lower, Walter 'Miller, Will Myers, Oscar Lankenau, Lawrence Kleinhenz, Dr. Roy Archbold, Othmar Smith, John T. Myers, O. L. Vance, Wai Wemhoff, H. M. DeVoss, John Fisher, Mat Harris, C. E. Peterson, James Kocher, Charles Colter, C. L. Walters, Harve Schroll, C. J. Voglewede, Thomas Durkin, W. D. Porter, Clifford Saylors, j G. A. Busiek, A. R. Holthouse, Frank Carroll, E. W. Lankenau, Dr. W. E. Smith, C. C. Pumphrey, J. A. Heller, ; Dr E. G. Coverdale. The Cloverleaf Creameries will I furnish the two trucks for the memI bers of the band and drummers. — 0 Schulte Company Gets Dry Hole On Cross Farm i The Schulte Oil and Gas Company, of this city, has struck a dry hole in well No. 1 on the John Cross farm, Blue Creek township. The well will be shot, next week, however, and 120 quarts of nitroglycerine will be used in an effort to bring in oil. The Schulte company announced today that a rig would be moved to the Monmouth field next week and preparations made to drill well No. 1 there in the near future. o , Nine Children Examined In Blue Creek Township Nine children Were examined in Blue Creek township by the representatives of the state board of health, yesterday. The examinations were held at the Salem M. E. church. The children of Kirkland township were being examined today at the Kirkland high school building. Tomorrow, the children of Preble township will be examined at the St. Paul school building. These examinations are for all children of pre-school age, and are given I free. | o ’ I Get the Flags Ready to decorate for Memorial day and t Decoration Day, Sunday and Monj day. Put out the flags and bunting I and let the old red, white and blue r I float during both days. I —

FOUR DECATUR PERSONS HURT IN AUTO WRECK Two Cars Collide On Deca-tur-Fort Wayne Road; Ohio Man Injured, Also NONE OF INJURIES BELIEVED SERIOUS Four Decatur persons ami a man from Hamilton, Ohio, were injured when two automobiles collided on the Decatur-Fort Wayne road, about four miles south of Fort Wayne, al 5:30 o’clock Thursday evening. None of the occupants of the two cars Is believed to be seriously Injured. The injured are: Mrs. Charles Voglewede, of Decatur, scalp wound, left arm and right leg lacerated and bruises over her entire body. Mrs. C. V. Connell, of Decatur, cut on right hand and several bruises. Fred Connell, of Decatur, right hand lacerated. Frank Barker, of Hamilton. Ohio, scalp lacerated and probable internal injut les. Police Detain Barker Barker was taken to the Methodist hospital in Fort Wayne, while the

three women were brought to the Adams County Memorial Hospital in this city. Fred Connell received medical attention in this city, also. Hoy Dunlap, state motor policeman, who investigated the accident yesterday evening, ordered Barker detained at Gfe hosiptal until further orders. He obtained information that Barker swerved past another car and crash'(OXTIXI ED OK PAGE FIVE» o — DECATUR MAN’S BROTHER KILLED Jake Cook, Brother Os A. J. Cook, Os This City, Killed In Auto Accident A. J. Cook, 109 South Ninth Street has received word that his brother, Jake Cook, cf Batesville. Indiana, was killed in an automobile accident yesterday His sister. Mrs. Charles Mann, 1 of Indianapolis, who was with him, was not injured. The message did not state where the accident occured. Another brother, Lewis A. Cook, died at his home in Texas three or lour weeks ago. Jake was appointed administrator of his brother's estate and lie and his sister, Mrs. Mann went to Texas about ten days ago to settle the estate. It is the supposition that the brother and sister weie on their way home from Texas when the fatal accident occured. Mr. Ccok is survived by his widow and one son, George. The body will be returned to Batesville for burial and tuneful services will be held Monday. Ten Dollars More Given To Athletic Field Fund The Northern Indiana Public Service company has subscribed $lO to the Athletic Field fund, bringing the total to $375. It is desired that this amount be increased to S4OO before any contract is made, and Paul Graham, commander of tlie American Legion, urged this morning that efforts be made to secure the additional amount so that work on the new field can begin early next week. Several have stated their intentions of giving to this fund, but have not yet done so. These and others Interested are asked to make their subscriptions at once.

Prince Os Wales To Start In August To His Canadian Ranch

London —(INS) —As at present arranged, the Prince of Wales will leave about the middle of August for his promised formal visit, to Ottawa. He expects to be away about six weeks. After the various ceremonies have been completed at OtUwj the Prince

Air]DerbyJ Across ■Continent JPlanned “ “Lucky” May Enter Washington. May 27 —United Press —Lucky Lindbergh may race other planes across the continent this fall. The New York-Paris flier has received a special Invitation to enter an air derby beginning at Now York Sept. 20 and ending at Spokane, Wash., for prizes totalling $33,250. the National Aeronautic Association announced today. The derby will precede the national air races Sept. 24 and 25, which have been awarded to Spokane. A second derby w.ll start for Spokane from Sun Francisco Sept. 21 for a $2,500 prize. GARS CRASH ON VAN WERT ROAD Mr. And Mrs. J. A. Swartz And Daughter, Os Decatur, In Accident Five persons escaped serious injury when two cars collided on the Deca-tur-Van Wert road, three miles west of Van Wett, Ohio about 6:45 o'clock this morning. One car was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A Swartz and daughter. Miss Lola, of Decatur, and the" other was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Alspaugh, of Dayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Swartz and daughter were enroute to Lima, Ohio, to visit at the home of Elmer Schoken. Mr. and Mrs. Alspaugh were on their way to Warsaw. Indiana, to visit relatives. All escaped with minor scratches and bruises. As the Swartz car, an Essex coach, neared a bridge on the highway, tho other car a Pontiac coach, was noticed approaching from the opposite direction. Mr. Swartz slackened the speed of bis car to permit the other machin ■ to cross the bridge first. The Alspaugh car continued on across the bridge, but came too close to the Swartz, car and struck the front end ot it. Th< Swartz ear was pushed down an embankment, but did not turn over. The other car turned over twice on the opposite side of the road. Tlie Alspaugh car was badly damaged and was not insured, it was reported. Mr Swartz’s car was damaged to the extent ot one fender and one axel and the frame being bent. Cleveland Minister To Speak At Monroe Church The Rev. Homer Cox, of Cleveland O. will preach at the Friends church in Monroe Sunday morning, May 29, He is a fine speaker and is pastor of the First Ft lends church in Cleveland. There will be a meeting in the afternoon. also, at which time the Rev. Ira Johnson, of Lynn, will deliver a sermon. Rev. Johnson is well known in this vicinity and, no doubt, a large audience will greet him. — o — Italian Flyer Safe Ahoard Steamer Superga London. May 27. —(TTP) —Captain Bianchi of the Italian steamer Superga wirelessed the United Press today that Francesco de Pinedo. Italian flyer, was safe and that the Superga was towing the airplane Santa Maria to Horta, Fayal, Azores Islands. The wireless message was timed 6:55 a. m. today. Seek Early Hearing On I). C. Stephenson’s Plea Indianapolis, May 27. — (UP) — An early hearing on the attempt to free D. C. Stephenson from the Michigan City state prison on a writ of habeas corpus was asked by the former Ku Klux Klan dragon’s attorneys In a motion filed with the Indiana supreme court Thursday.

• will leave for ills ranch near Calgary » to Inspect, various Improvements that s have been carried out there since bis a last visit. It is emphasized, however, that he b has no present intention of visiting 9 the United States on this occasion.

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BRITISH NOTE DELIVERED TO RUSSIA TODAY Premier Baldwin Says Break Does Not In Any Way Imply War FAVORS PURSUIT OF LEGITIMATE TRADE London, May 27. (United Press) Great Britain today formally notified the Soviet Bussian charge d'affaires of her intention Io brink oil diplomatic relations with Moscow. The British note stating his majesty's government's intention was delivered today at Cheshant House, the former Russian embassy, by an official messenger. It will be published tomorrow. Baldwin Addresses Meeting Premier Baldwin, addressing a meeting under the auspices of the Women’s Unionist movement, at Albert Hall today, assured the andi ence, most of whom were women, that the “rupture of diplomatic relations does not in any way mean or imply war against Russia.” "It m ?ans.” he said, "what it appears to mean, that we do not intend to have any further political dealings with Moscow, but we are wholly in favor of the pursuit of ligitimate

trade between the two countries.” The note was prepared yesterday before the house of commons debate which ended shortly before midnight with a vote of confidence, 357 to 111, in the government's policy with respect to Russia. <l* With delivery of the note, Britain and Russia, two of the greatest countries in the world, ceased friendly relations hi lx Britain charged Moscow with working in and out of tho \ British Isles for the overthrow of the established government. It was said authoritatively that tho note demanded departure of the Soviet diplomatic mission and the trade delegation and added that the British diplomatic mission to Moscow would be withdrawn. The note further specified, the United Press was informed, which of the Russian citizens engaged in trade but withattvriM •■:!» ox I"tiihee* o TAX VALUATIONS SHOW DECREASE Assessed Valuation Os Personal Property In County Shows Big Loss The assessed valuation of personal property in Adams county this year is nearly one million dollars less than that of a year ago, according to the tentative figures compiled by County Assessor Jay (Tine. The figures ate subject to correction and later the values are subject to the action of the county board of review, which meets June 6. The value of all personal property as assessed this year by the township assessor is $5,193,283. The value of personal property as turned in by the assessors last year was $6,147,260. A less was made in the value of farm implements, cattle, household goods, diamonds, money and notes and in merchandise. Gains were made in the assessments on automobiles, horses, mules, milk cows, sheep, sows, hogs, poultry. The figures compiled by Mr. Cline show that. 3,264 automobiles are assessed. The number of horses listed are 4,547. The number of milk . cows, 8,006; other cattle, 5,195; sheep 7,572; sows 3,943; diamonds, 47. Only 896 people reported money and rotes on hands. The assessed values of personal 1 property as turned in by the township assessors follow: farm impler ments, $203,716; automobiles and t trucks, $721,842, an average of $221; s horses $360,327; mules $23,185; milk cows $456,878; other cattle $138,636; j sheep $76,467; sows $144,473; hogs, j $152,850; poultry, $159,644; house-

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