Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 128, Decatur, Adams County, 31 May 1927 — Page 1

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(APT. LINDBERGH ■will SAIL FOR I HOME SATURDAY w York-To-Paris Flyer ■To Return Aboard I . S. Destroyer Breck Uecoratei) BY ENGLISH TODAY ft.nipb'n. Muy 31. —(United Press) A. Lindbergh today announch>' would leave from Cherbourg, urr ... on Saturday for the United es aboard the U. S. destroyer, k. arriving in New York, on > ■l.uilbergh said he would fly from to Paris on Thursday in a miof the royal air force. After farewell to Paris in the same hine he will fly to Cherborrg -Sr embark on the Breck. ■ London. May 31 —(Uniter Press) — George today received Charles at Buckingham Palace and on the trans-Atlantic aviathe air force cross. ■ The Missouri national guard capvisit to Buckingham Palace after he had said ait revoir to Ryan monoplane, Spirit of St. aM..inis. which carried him from New to Paris. Brussels and London, ■r sh w the plane from Croydon air ■field to Gosport, where it was to be at once for shipment to : Mlie United States, substantiating rethat the flier planned to re■irn home within a few days. t I Af.er flying to Gosport, 75 nißes Lindbergh returned to Croyas a passenger in a -molar jtar dressed at once for his visit to ■King George—the second monarch he HOXTIXIED OX CAGE TU<>> ■ELEVEN SHEEP I KILLED DY DOGS — ■ Two Dogs Attack Flock Os Sheep Belonging To R. I E. Heller, Sunday — ; Two dogs killed eleven sheep ami ■ injured several others on the 11. E. I ■ Heller farm, in Kirkland township,' ■ early Sunday morning. One of the ■ dogs was shot and (Stippled by James ■ Manley, a neighbor of Mr. Heller, but ■ both dogs escaped. The cgs attacked the flock of ■ sheep, containing 18 lambs and 15 old ■ sheep out of Mr. Heller's woods S.E I sheep, between 5 and 6 o'clock SunI day morning. They ran the sheep I out of Mr. Heller's woods into Mr. I Manley’s woods, near the Manley ■ home. Mrs. Manley heard the dogs I I barking and called her husband. Mr. ■ Heller was notified and several men I started in pursuit of the dogs. They I '< OXTIXI ED OX I’MiH TMO>

I Life Story Os Captain I Charles A. Lindberg NEW YORK-TO-PARIS FLYER IS NO SUPERMAN, BUT JUST A NORMAL AMERICAN YOUTH WHO HAS THREE OUTSTANDING CHARACTERISTICS. NAMELY, COMPLETE MASTERY OF HIMSELF, DIRECTION IN LIFE AND GREAT COURAGE.

By M. T. Tracy (U. P. staff Correspondent) Copyright 1927 by United Press CHAPTER ONE Charles A. Lindbergh's greatest aversion Is his own curly blonde hair. He likes French pastry well enough to ask an ambassador for a second helping, but he likes pie better. As a boy he played with the other bids and in college he liked to make ' experiments in the laboratories but disliked to write up his notes, so he didn’t write them. These are some of the things which Eo to show that Charles A. tfndbergh 13 no superman different from other

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Supreme Court Upholds Search And Seizure Law Washington, May 31.— (UP) —The United States coast guard can siege ( and search American ships simpered as ru m runners beyond the 12-mllel limit under a United States supreme court ruling today. I The ruling was given on the appeal • of Arthur Maul, owner of the steamer Underwriter, stezed n 1921, 3| miles off Block Island ladened with 811 eases of whiskey. ( oast guard officers are "revenue officers," who have right to search ami sieze vessels engaged in violation lof revenue and customs statutes, the decision stated. TO SAY HIGH MASS HERE ON JUNE 14 .1 Rev. Simeon M. Schmitt To Say His First High Mass At St. Mary’s Church The Rev. Simeon M. Schmitt, son i of Mr. and Mrs. Dynois Schmilt, of this city, will say his first solemn h'gh mass at St. Mary's Catholic church in this city on Tuesday, June 14, the occasion being the 35th wedding anniversary of his parents. The high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock a. nt., and invitations have been issued to friends of the family to attend the anniversary mass. Rev. Schmitt, since his ordination. December 18, 1920, has been a patient at the sanitarium at. Deming. New ( Mexico, recuperating from a breakdown, following his intensive course of study for the priesthood. He was ordained pt Fo.rl Wajme by the Rt. Rev. Bishop John F. Noll. D. D„ ami. after the first, of the year, left for New Mexico. He said his first mass in this c ! ty, but on account of his impaired health, did not say a high mass and the anniversary high mass in this city on June 14, will be a I happy occasion both for himself and his parents. I Mr. and Mrs. Schmilt wore married I in this city and are numbered among I Decatur's lending and prominent families. A reception will be held at the Schmitt home. 413 Mereer avenue on tlie night of June 14, at which I lime the friends of Rev. Schmitt and ! Mr and Mrs. Schmitt will call and extend- their best wishes. ——o To Draft Flood Control Legislation At Early Date Washington, May 31. —(UP) >— The house flood control committee and the senate commerce committee will confer before congress convenes in December to draft flood control legislation, Senator Robinson, Arkansas, democrat floor leader, declared today as era call at the white house. Robinson said President Coolidge and Senator Surtis, Kansas, republican floor leader, have agreed to this plan of starting flood relief legislation at the earliest possible moment.

; people bust just a normal American youth who had three outstanding i characteristics, namely, complete niastery of himself, direction in life ' and great courage. When one reads of his liking for mechanics and desire for attempting I that which is new, it is recalled that his maternal grandfather, Dr. C. H. I Land, was an inventor, and a pioneer | of modern dentistry. A Born Adventurer Thus courage, the steadfast purpose and the simplicity of Charles Lindbergh's great feat of flying the Atlantic can be traced back through (( <>STIM ED OS PAGE THItEE)

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GEDRGE SOUDERS WINS 500-MILE AUTOMOBILE RACE Lafayette Boy, Dirt Track Star, Wins Victory In Memorial Day Race DRIVES ENTIRE RACE WITHOUT ANY RELIEF By William E. Hallberg (U. P. S ass Correspondent) Indianapolis, ALiy 31. (UP)- A figure heretofore unknown in the ranks nf motor car race drivers, today has a commanding lead for the 1927 championship following his victory in tlie Indianapolis 500-mile sweepstake yesterday. Tlie driver is George Souders, of Lafayette, Ind., a native hoosier. Tlie winner of yesterday's 500-mile jaunt, which incidentally was made in an average speed of 97.54 miles per hour, is just a youth and almost h novice on the track. He is only 21 years old ami L was the first big time race he hail ever entered. Souders drove the entire race without relief. Souders is a former student at Purdue University and a quiet spoken chap. When tlie cars came pounding into tlie pits at tlie close of yesterday's race, a score of people rushed to Souders and wanted to aid him from his tiny Dusenberg racer. "Let me alone. I'm tired," he shouted. It was his only reaction to the fact he had just won the premier motor classic of the nation and had won approximately $30,000 in the capital prize and lap mbney Second placu went tn Earl Devore in a Miller Special and third place went to Anthony Jlullottain, a Miller Special. Three drivers were injured in yesterday's race. Jules Ellingboe received a crushed chest when ids racer overturned. Tlie speeding cars of Frank Kohlert and Cliff Bergere collided and Kohlert was dangerously injured. Norman Batten was burned when his motor car burst into flames. He drove the burning machine into the pits and then jumped to the brick track. Tlie ten cars to finish in the money finished in the foilwing order: No. I—George Souders (Duesenberg Cpecial), 5:07:33:08; average 97 5\ No. 2 Earl Devore (Miller Special)

«( oxtixieii ox rum thheei ,_o FARM HOUSE IS BURNED SATURDAY Residence of W. O. Bigham, Root Township, Destroyed By Flames Fire destroyed the farm home of W. O. Bigham, three miles north of Decatur in Root township, at noon Saturday. Mr. Bigham and daughter, Mrs. Verda M. Jackson, were eating dinner when they smelled smoke and heard the plastering fall up-stairs, and before they could get to the stairway, the entire second story was a mass of flames. They were unable to remove a single articles from the second floor. Hastily, they moved what they could from the first floor and sounded the dinner bell and neighbors came to the rescue. They worked valiantly to put out the flames and moved articles of furniture from the first! floor. The house, a seven-room structure, was burned to the ground. Mr. Bigham stated that all nis personal belongings and clothing were consumed in the fire and that he had to come to town this morning to purchase a .new pair of shoes. It is thought that the fire started from a defective chimney. Recently, Mr. Bigham sold the farm and residence to Charles Bohnke. Mr. Bohnke’s loss is estimated at between $2,000 and $3,000, with about SI,OOO worth of insurance. Mr. Bigham estimated his own loss at about SSOO. He is making hfs home now with his daughter, Mrs. James Gottschalk, in this city.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, May 31, 1927.

Rotarians Cast Flowers Upon Sea Memorial Day Aboard tlie S. S. ('atonia enroute to Europe. May 31—(By wireless to the Unite t Press) - The 470 Rotary club members travelling on the Caronia to their convention aboard celebrated Memorial Day by easting ;ho:tsand* of flowers upon the sea. Th, Caronia's contingent of Rotarians included 120 from Ohio. 35 from Illinois, ;:i> from Colorado, 17 from Louisiana and small delegations from other states including Indiana. JOHN YOUNG IS CALLEDBYDEATH Father Os Frank Young, Os Decatur, Dies Saturday At Home In Richmond Funeral services for John Y.iuag 70. of Richmond, father of Frank Young, of this city, were held at 10 o'clock this morning at tlie lionu of the son in Decatur. Mr. Young di“d at Richmond Saturday afternoon. The body was brought to the home of the son here Sunday. Burial was made in the Decatur cemetery. John Young was born in Allen county October 5. 185(1. He is surv'ved by one daughter by a former mariage and his son. Frank, of this city and by Ills widow. Mrs. Mary Young and two daughters. Mrs. Hazel Salway, of Monroeville an I Mrs. Bessie Walker, of Fort Wayne A brother, Tillman Young of Fort Wayne and one sister. Mrs Anna Zimmerman, of Williams, also survive, as do many friends in Fort Wayne and Rich:, ond. Mr. Young had resided in Richmond for several years, moving there fr >m Fort Wayne. He had visited his son Frank in this city on several occasions and was known here. o START FILMING “THE HARVESTER”

Movie Producer, Actors And Directors Start Work At Rome City Leo Meehan, noted motion picture director of Hollywood, and a son-in-law of the late Gene Stratton Porter, one of Adams county's most noted citizens, has arrived at Rome City, with a company of 40 persons to start the filming of Mrs. Porter’s book, “The Harvester.” After spending three weeks at Rome City, filming scenes about "Limberlost Cabin, where Mrs. Porter lived for some time, the producer and his company will move to Geneva, Adams county, where scenes in Limberlost Forest and around Mrs. Porter's former home will be filmed. In the latter years of her life the famous author agreed that if "The Harvester,” perhaps hets greatest novel, were ever transferred to the screen, the story would be filmed in the exact local of the book—her own "Limberlost” farm in Indiana. This sentimental journey of the forty motion picture actors and directors from Hollywood to Ind'ana takes its place as one of tlie most unusual pilgrimages in the history of the film industry. Featured roles in *lThe Harvester" are played by Orville Caldwell, and Natalie Kingston, and other members of the cast are Jay Hunt and Will R. Willing, well known character actors of the Hollywood film colony. The party includes a complete technical staff from the studio, as well as two carloads of properties and equipment. The famous Limberlost cabin at. Rome City and its surrounding estate of 120 acres is situated on the shore of Sylvan lake. The movie colony has taken complete possession of a hotel nearby, traveling to the glorified cabin each day by motor boat. After filming the exterior scenes at Rome City and Geneva, the company will return to Hollywood, to continue work on interior settings which are now being erected by the studio force.

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MEMORIAL DAY APPROPRIATELY OBSERVED HERE Legion And Spanish American War Veterans Hold Program On Sunday W. R. C. AND G. A. R. GIVE ONE MONDAY Memorial day was celebrated in Decatur, both Sunday and Monday, in an appropriate manner. The American Legion and Spanieh-American war veterans’ observance of the day was held Sunday, while the local members of the W. R. (’. and G. A. R. held a commemoration of the day Monday. Many persons attended both ceremonies and all graves of soldiers and sailors in Adams county were appropriately' decorated for the oceas’on. Many local residents spent the day at. lakes, and attending race events at Winchester and, Indianapolis. Highways were crowded tlie entire week-end with motorists, taking advantage of the holiday falling on Monday, making an additional day for tlie week-end vacation. Graves Are Decorated A splendid tribute was paid to veterans, dead and alive, of all wars, Sunday by the Adams Post of the American Legion, and the local post of the Spanish-American war veterans. Early Sunday morning, the local veterans started inspection of all cemeteries of Adams county. Only five of the cemeteries in the county outside of the two Decatur cemeteries, were found in good condition. according to veterans. Some were found in very poor condition and the local "Buddies” spent considerable time decorating the graves of soldiers. • It was reported that in some instances, weeds had grown up on the graves, fences had been broken down, and cattle were found wandering over the cemetery’ lots, unrestrie'ed. Log on members will discuss means at an early meeting to place the old cemeteries back in condition. A short service was held at each cemetery. Large crowds attended the services as the two local cemeteries and then the veterans marched to the river and paid a tribute to the sailors and marines of ail wars. A salute was fired by the gun squad, followed by taps. Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Legion post and the Snan-ish-Amerlcan war veterans, the Rev. Harry Ferntheil. pastor of the Pres-

(COXTIVI El» OX Tllltntß) COUNTRY CLUB TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE Members And Prospective Members To Inspect New Club House Tonight An open house meeting of the Decatur country club members and their friends will be held at the new Decatur country club tonight. The entire club house will be open for inspection and all members are urged to attend. There will lie dancing and cards stalling at 8 o’clock. Tlie meeting is being held in order that all members and persons contemplating joining the local club may have an opportunity of seeing the club bouse and meeting those in charge Ray Craig, manager of the chib, and the local board of directors will have charge of conducting the' members through the chib house. All members, their wives and friends are invited to attend, Card tables will be arranged for those who wish to spend the evening at the chib and dancing will begin at 8 o'clock. Douglas Haney, secretary-treasurer of the club, stated this morning that it was the desire of the board that every member attend the opening tonight. There will be no business session of the members, but a general inspection of the chib house and grounds will be made.

Gov. Jackson Ordered To Appear In Court Indianapolis, May 31. I UP) —An order for Governor Jackson to appear in court June 11 was Issued today by superior court Judge James M. Leathers. The governor is to lie examined In Mrs. Nettie Stephenson Brehm's garnishment suit against iter former husband, D. ('. Stephenson. Governor Jackson was named one ofe tlie defendats on the allega'ion that lie had in his possession money und an automobile belonging to Stephenson. The governor has filed a written denial. Mrs. Brehm is seeking $1(1,500 for the support of her daughter TO BE ORDAINED TO PRIESTHOOD Rev. Ambrose A. Kohne To Be Ordained At Fort Wayne On June 11 Tlie Rev. Ambrose A. Kohne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Kohne of this city, will b«» ordained to the holy priesthood on Saturday. June 11, at tlie Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. in Fort Wayne, by the Rt. Rev, Bishop John F. Noll. I). D. of Fort Wayne. Rev. Kchne is now completing Ids theological studies at Mt. St. Marys of the West Seminary, at Norwood, Ohio. The ordination ceremonies will be held at nine o'clock a.m. Invitations have been received here by’ h’s friends to attend the services. Rev. Father Kohne will say his first solemn high mass in Decatur on Sunday morning. June 12. as St. Mary’s Catholic church. Invitations have also been issued to ids friends to attend this service. Rev. Kohne is a graduate of the St. Joseph Catholio school in this city. Igiter. he entered S’. Joseph Colleke, Rensselear. where he began his preparatory studies. Following his graduation from this institution, he entered the Seminary at Norwood. Ohio. A reception will be held at the Kohne home on Jefferson street Sunday evening. Following a short vacation after his ordination. Rev. Kohne will more than likely be assigned to a charge in this diocese by’ Bishop Noll.

William D. Scheumann Dies At Fort Wayne William D. Schettmann. 77. a native of Adams county, died Saturday morning at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a stroke of apoplexy which he suffered Friday noon Mr. Scheumann was unconscious from the time of the stroke until his death. For. 35 years, Mr. Scheumann was employed as a moulder at the plant of the Bass Foundry and Machine company in Fort Wayne, but retired a few years ago. Surviving are seven children Edward F. with whom Mr Scheumann made his homo in Fort Wayne; Otto W , Mrs. W W. Hackney. Mrs. John F Brooks and Ralph A. all of Fort Wayne: Theodore If . of Seattle. Wash., and Captain William F. Scheumann of the United States army, now stationed at Fort Hamilton Brook lyn. N. Y.; 14 grandchildren and one brother, Ferdinand, of Logansporr. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Zion Lutheran church in Fort Wayne. Burial was made in the Concordia cemetery, tery. • o— Two Balloons In National Race Report Whereabouts Akron, 0., May 31. — (HP) -—Two balloons of the 15 which started from here late yesterday in the national balloon race had reported their whereabouts today, about 300 miles from Akron. The others were believed still in the air. o King Ferdindand Believed Dying Bucharest, May 31 — (UP) —King Rerdinand of Romania was believed dying today. The King, who has been critically ill tor months, summoned premier Averescu to his bedside and formally asked him and the rest of his cabinet to resign in favor of a coalition cabinet embrasing all parties.

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200 HOMELESS IN VINCENNESsLARGE AREA INUNDATED Wabash River Goes On Rampage Following Several Days’ Rainfall OTHER STREAMS AT FLOOD STAGE Terre Haute, Ind., May 31.—(U. P) —After reaching a stage of 20.9 feet Monday, the Wabash river here started a rapid fall and stood at 19.4 early today. Weather bureau predictions were that the fall would continue despite heavy rains Monday. Flood stage is 15 feet. Vincennes, ln<l.. May 31. (I'nited Press) Two hundred persons endured the discomforts of life in tinny tents today as the result of flood waters of the Wabash river overspreading the north section X)f Vincennes. A break in the levee at Emison, nine miles north of Vincennes, loosed the waters over 10,000 acres of land in that vicinity, hut did no damage and caused a temporary recession in the river stage here. The river today stood at 24.1 feet, a drop of .3 of a foot, but still above the flood stage of 21 feet. Precautions to combat an anticipated further rise were to be taken today by Mayor Claude E. Gregg who was in charge of relief work. Tents Are Pitched Food and clothing were supplied to those of the 200 driven out of their homes who were in need of it and sheltelr was provided by army (COXTIXI El> OS CAGE TWOI FEW ACCIDENTS OVER HOLIDAY Automobile Mishaps Are Few Despite Heavy Traffic On All Highways Only a few minor automobile accidents occurred over tlie week-end. in which Decatur people figured. A Ford coupe driven by Lloyd Beel. was struck by a ear driven by a Mr. Hossman of Fort Wayne, on the Decatur-Fort Wayne road,about 7:30 o'clock last night. Mr. Beal was returning to Decatur and Mr. Hossman was driving north. Mr. Hossman made an effort to turn into a farm driveway, and failed to look forward before turning in. He struck the Beal car head-on, tearing off the radiator. The Hossman car also was slightly damaged. Both cars were taken into Fort Wayne for repairs. O’her minor accidents occurred over tlie week-end and holiday, but none of a serious nature were reported near tili: city. Several cars were in repair shops today with dented fenders, scraped wheels and other minor damages. Traffic was heavy on all state and federal roads over the holiday, but a minimum number of reckless driving reports were head today. o Anderson Woman Killed In Automobile Accident Stilesville, Ind., May 31 —( UP)— Mrs. Fred W. Foltz, 43, of Anderson Indiana was killed last night wm-n an automobile in which she was riding with her husband crashed Into the v reckage of two other cars In a bridge over Mill creek near here. Iler husband, who was driving tnled to see the wreckage in the darkness. — — — Decatur Banks To Close Before Noon Thursday The three Decatur banks will close at 11:30 o'clock Thursday forenoon, in order that the officials will bo able to attend the district meeting of bankers to be hel dat Bluffton Thursday The meeting includes all bankers ot the northeastern part ot the state.

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