Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 173, Decatur, Adams County, 23 July 1927 — Page 5

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CALENDAR Friday Ladies’ Aid Society of M. E. church M|S Delton Pass water 2:30. PM. Hen Hur Installation of Officers—gen Hur Hall. 7:30 p. m. St Mary’s Township Home EconoBicg c i u b—Mrs. Fred Bender. 1:30. Minnehaha Club-After Lodge. King's Heralds of M. E. church— Gladys Doan. 2:30 p. m. Saturday Willing Workers Class of Nono U. B. church —Leichtle’s Meat Market. The Union Township 4-H Club will Wren Boosters 4-H Club, Wren Park. Sunday Epworth League of M. E. Church Breakfast— Church, 6:30 p. m. Monday Tri Kappa—Mrs. France Conter, 8 o'clock. Psi lota Xi—Miss Mary Callow at D. X. Erwin home, 7:30 p. m. Doehrman-Killen Mrs Arthur Osborn, of Fort Wayne, announces the marriage of her daughter, Hazen Killen, to Gerry Uoehrman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Doehrman. of this city. The marriage was solemnized at the Si. Paul's Lutheran church at Celina, Ohio, May 15. The Rev. J. C. Einsalt read the ceremony. Mrs. Doehrman has been employed in the offices of Dessauer Bros., company, and is well known for her singing on radio programs. Mr. Doehrtnan is associated with the Central Tire Supply company. Mr. and Mrs. Doehrman wflf reside at 1030 St. Joseph Boulevard. Mrs. Ervin Zimmerman entertained Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Henry Hirschey, Jr., who celebrated her twenty-ninth birthday anniversary. A social hour was enjoyed and refreshments of ice-cream and cake were served by the hostess. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arnold and daughter, Dgnabeller Mr. and Mrs. John ZimtnflSi&n. Mr. and* Mrs. Henry Hirschy and sons, Wayne Homer and Raymond Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Zimmerman, Edward Hirschy and John Leyse.

The Otterbein Guild of the United Brethren church met at the church Thursday evening. Love offering boxes were distributed to the members and names of missionaries were given to the girls to correspond with. Twelve members were in attendance. Meetings will be held the first Tuesday in each month. The following program was given—-Prayer. Glennis Arnold. Faye S;odgiil and Mrs. Hill; song; Scripture reading, Selma Smith; Lesson study of Africa, Ireta Shackley; Report of C. E. Convention. Rosamond Hoagland. The annual picnic of the Pythian Sisters will be held Tuesday afternoon at Sunset Park. The ladies are requested to meet at the K. of P. home at 3 o'clock and then go to the park. The picnic is for members and their families and members are invited to attend. o ._ , SCOUTS TO HOLD CAMP IN AUGUST (contixved'fhom PAGE ONE) shoestrings, shirt and railcoat, pocket knife, and compass. Pack all personal equipment in duffle bag or suitcase and roll blanket’ tightly. No trunks should be taken. s'ear unifors (if you have one) to and from camp. •f at all possible, Scouts are requested to equip themselves with the of'icial uniform with exception of scout hat. Scout shorts preferable or breeches. Khaki shirt (summer weight with short sleeves preferable ,Khaki stockings. Neckerchief. 0 ADAMS COUNTY VALUATIONS CUT 16 2-3 PER CENT <<’OXTIM!ED FHOtt PAGE O.VKI Hamilton, 15 2-3; Hancock. 15; Harfison. 12 1-2; Hendricks. 12 1-2; Henry 15; Howard, 15; Huntington, 16 2-3; Jackson, 16 2-3; Jasper, 15; Jay, 20; Jefferson, 15; Jennings. 15; Johnson. lft; Knox, 15; Kosciusko, 20; Lagrange. 15; Lake (see note); Laporte, 15; Lawrence, 10; Madison, 15; Marion (see note); Marshall. 15; Martin, 1-’ 1-2; Miami, 16 2-3; Monroe, 10; Montgomery, 16 2-3; Morgan. 15; New’>on, 12 i-2; Noble, 15; Ohio, 15; Or ange. 15 ; Owen, 25; Clark, 20;

Terry, 12 1-2; Pike, 15; Porter, 15; Posey, 15; Pulaski. 16 2-3; Putnam, 16 2-3; Randolph, 16 2-3; Ripley. 16 2-3; Rush, 15; Scott, 20; Spencer, 12 1-2; Stark, 20; Stueben, 15; St. Joseph 12 1-2; Sullivan, 16 2-3; Switzerland--15; Tippecanoe, 15; Tipton, 15; Union 15; Vanderburgh, 10; Vermilion, 5; Vigo, 10; Wabash, 15; Warren. 16 2-3; Warrick (see note); Washington, 15; Wayne, 12 1-2; Wells, 16 2-3; White. 20; Whitley, 20. Note — Lake county. Eagle Creek, Cedar Creek and West Creek township, 10 1-2 per cent —total $643,074. Marion county: Franklin, Pike and Decatur townships, 10 1-2; total, sl,046,846. Warrick county now is being reassessed by the tax board. Average for entire state, 15 per cent. COURT HOUSE Suit For Divorce Filed A suit for divorce was filed in the circui court today by Helen Keek. 811 Winchester street, against George Keck. They were married October 1, 1913, and separated July 22, 1927. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant has an ungovernable temper; often called her vile and indecent names; was morose and sullen; struck and beat her; squandered his moneyin playing cards and buying liquor; and failed to support her. The plaintiff asks for a divorce and the custody of their three minor children. Attorney H. M. De Voss is counsel for the plaintiff. Sues Railroad Company A suit for $2,900 damages for personal injuries, resulting from an accident at the Monroe street crossing was filed against thg Pennsylvania railroad company today by John Debolt, of Decatur. The accident occured December 1, 1926. A locomotive struck an automobile in which ihe plaintiff was lading.’ The plai«tjXl elleges that the railroad company was violating a city ordinance by not maintaining a watchman, gates or signal ligsts at the crossing and that the shistle and bell on the locomotive were not sounded. He says that he was crushed and bruised, the left side of his fase cut and paralyzed and that he has been permanently crippled and mmaimed, Attorney H. M. DeVoss is counsel for the plaintiff.

JURY TO BEGIN DELIBERATIONS THIS AFTERNOON (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) afternoon, will end one of the most spectacular trials southern Illinois has ever witnessed. The defense completed its case late yesterday when Robert E. Smith, attorney for Birger, made an impassioned plea for the life of his client and the two co-defendants. Other defense attorneys had made similar appeals formerly. Former Circus Owner Gives Shetland Pony To Hartford City Boy Hartford City.. July 23 — (UP) — Billy Kunkle, page poy in the last session of the Indiana Legislature, today owns a new shetland poney, a gift to him because he became a pal of a former circus owner. Frank Gentry,, of Blobmington. whose family has made circus history and who was a member of the last legislature, Jokingly told Billy one day that he would receive a pony for his work as page boy. Billy tok Gentry seriously and the legislator made good his promise. 0 _ Lumber Dealers Are Swindled Through A New Confidence Game Marion, Ind., July 23—(UP)—Accused of swindling Grant and Blackford county lumber dealers out of hundreds of dollars by selling them lumber which he represented as his own, although it was not, A. H. Metz was facing grand larceny charges here, today. Prosecuting Attorney Edward C. Hays said that the method alleged to have been used by Metz was a new wrinkle in confidence games. ——o— Mr. Jacob Borne, of Kirkland township, was a shopper here this after noon. —— * Special Chicken Dinner Sunday at Peoples Restaurant.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1927.

You kin appeal t* any man through his stomach, I don’t care whether he's a prize fighter or only a husband. Look out fer th' new counterfit Gordon gin bottle caps. Tell Binkley got caught on five o’ them yisterday.— Abe Martin, Indianapolis News. Dr. C. H. Branch, of Monroe, was a business Visitor in the city last evening. Misses Harriet Myers and Naomi Harkless, students at Teachers College at Indianapolis, are spending the week-end here with their parents. Mrs. J. D. Dailey and daughter. Marietta, have returned to their home at Paulding, Ohio, after spending a few days here with Mrs. Dallas Hower, and family. Mrs. Nellie Oman, of Bluffton, is spending a few days here with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman H. Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Maddy, of Detroit, Michigan, are the guests of Mrs. Congleton and Mr. and Mrs. Dore B. Erwin for a few days. Miss Marcella Lengerich, of the Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc., has resigned her position in the office and will go to Akron, Ohio, within a few days for an extended visit with relatives. Mrs. D. M. Hensley, of Fort Wayne, is visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Ehinger. for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. William Merrill and son. paul, of Van Wert, Ohio, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Blair Friday evening. Mis. Harry Knapp and son, Roger, of this city and Mrs. Hirsdhey of Chicago, motored to Elyria. Ohio, Friday for a few days visit. They will return Monday and Mrs. Amy Bockman, of this city, who has been visiting in Elyria, will return with them. Mrs. J. C. Evans will return to Sturgis, Michigan tomorrow after a several days visit here with Mr. and Mrs. James Hoagland and family. The Misses Frances and Helen Dugan and their house guest. Miss Rosemary Thomas, of Boston, attended a dinner-bridge given by Miss Alta Teeple at Fort Wayne last evening. Today they will go to Kendallville to play golf and have dinner at Rome City tonight. Dr. H. F. Frohnapfel, has moved his office from his rooms;' over the Cort theatre to his home en the corner of Madison and Third streets. The home has been remodeled and an up-to-date office has been installed on the first floor.

True Andrews, of Monroeville, was a visitor in Decatur today. Misses Edna Egley and Marie Kolter will leave Monday morning to spend the week at Winona Lake. They will attend the summer school of Missions while there. They are delegates of the G. M. G. of the local Reformed church. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Teeple will spend next week at their cottage at Rome City. Mr. and Mrs. James Westveld motored to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Vail, of Fort Wayne, visited Mr. Vail’s mother, Mrs. Christens Vail this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Venis and family motored to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Miss Maymc Terveer, of the Voglewede shoe store, will enjoy a week’s vacation next week, a part of which she will spend with relatives at Toledo. I*l IIH Mr. and Mrs. John Schafer and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gerber will spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gerber and family. Miss Watson, of Chicago, who has been the guest of Miss Mary Louise Vail at the E. L. Carroll home, has returned to her home. o Would-Be Movie Stars To Take Tour To Hollywood Chicago, July 23—<(.UP) —Thirteen girls who nave no ambitions to become movie stars today leave on a three weeks vacation tour to Hollywood without even the chance to have tests made of them. The girls are winners in “My Best Girl” contests in thirteen different cities of the county and are going to Hollywood as the guests of Mary Pictol d. They will assemble in Chicago today and will be guests of the Chicago contest winner at a luncheon and later at a motor tour, Mayor William Kale Thompson also will have a part in the entertainment. o Writings in Blank Verse Blank verse is unrhymed verse, depending on meter alone. The earliest example of blank verse In England is a translation from Latin 0 Virgil’s masterpiece, A l -iSld." whlc appears in 1547. Milton’s great poem, “Paradise Lost," is written 1 blank verse.

Christian Church • Harry W. Thompson, pastor. Olin Baker, Bible School Supt. Bible School opens at 9:30 a. m. Communion and ermon at 10:30 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to all who may w i ohwosih reet, tsErST all who may wish to worship with us.

Zion Reformed Church Corner Third and Jackson Streets A. R. Fledderjohann, Pastor The Lord’s Day is the appointed day and the House of God the appointed place to feed upon the bread of life. Let us be where we ought to be on Sunday and we shall lay up treasures in heaven. We invite you to be with us. Sunday school at 9:15. Helpful and beneficial lessons for all. M. F. Worthman, Supt. Morning worship services at 10:30 o'clock.. Sermon subject, “The Gospel in its Reception and Results”. The faithfulnes of God remains intact. Where do we stand? A cordial invitation is extended to friends and strangers. There will be no evening services. —o Presbyterian Harry H. Ferntheil, pastor The Juniors will meet in the Sunday School rooms with Mrs. Lower at 9:30 o'clock. Church school at 9:30 Mrs. Sutton, supt. There is room and a class for everybody. You can help make this city a power for good by your intulence and your example. Adult and junior topic “David and Goliath". Morning Worship at 10:30:. Children's Story sermon “The Little Girl with the Light” At the morning service we will ptaise God and sit at his table an break bread, celebrating the Lord's Sapper Those who are to unite with the church at this time will please call the pastor so arrangements can be made to receive them. Praise sei vice at 7:30. Sermon subject. “The Christian Paradox” Several of our young people are enjoying a visit at the Young peoples Conference at Winona. There will be no Christian Endeavor meeting.

— o Firsts Church Ralph W. Loose, Minister Bible School 9:15. Morning Worship 10; 15. E. L. C. E. 6:45. Evening worship 7;30. Mid-week eervitj- 7:30 Wednesday evening.. —o —. —l John Hennessy Reaches Semi-Finals At Detroit Detroit, Mich., July 23 —(UP) —John Hennessy, the Indianapolis tennis player who has been knocking at the door of national honors for several years, today was ready to make his bid at the National clay courts championship. Hennessy went into the semi-final rounds of the tournament by defeating Yoshiro Ohta, Japan. 3-6. 6-1, 14-12, 6-2. He will meet Wallace F. Johnson of Philadelphia. The other semi-final match will be between William T. Tilden, title holder, and Lucien Williams, former Yaye player. • The semi finals were to have been played yesterday but inclement weaflier prevented. — Q • Better Grade Crossing Protection Is Sought East Chicago, Ind., July 23. —(UP) — Agitation for greater protection at giade crossings in the Calumet district was started here today as the result of a collision between an automobile and a Chicago and South Shore electric train Friday in which four persons were killed and a fifth ‘seriqusly injured. o Prince Os Wales And Party Sail For Canada London, July 23 —(UP) —The Prince of Wales, Prince George, Premier Stanley Baldwin and Mrs. Baldwin left at 10 a. m. today for Southampton where they wore to sail at 1 pm. on the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Australia for a vacation in Canada. There wete 15 persons in the party including secretaries, maids and valets.. 0 — —. Get the Habit— at Home, It Paya

ZIZon Evangelical Lutheran Paul W. Schultz, Pastor German services 9:30 English services 10:30 Holy communion will be celebrated in the morning services. Preparatory service will begin at 9 A. M. —o St. Mary’s Church First Mass 7:00 High Mass ; 9:15 Benediction immediately after high mass. Prayer Hour Friday evening 7:30. ■ — - • ——o United Brethren Church Cecil R. Smith, Pastor. Bible school at 9:15. We are having some interesting lessons and you can make them more so if you will come and take part. Let’s have a large attendance tomorrow. Bring your company and your friends. Morning worship at 10:15. Sermon by the pastor. We appreciate the continued interest manifested in the attendance. We also appreciate your words that you have spoken to us the past few Sundays. Our morning worship services closes at 11:20. Christian Endeavor at 6:30; Senior and Junior. Evening worship at 7:30. Sermon by the pastor. A special invitation to all. We welcome you. o British Flier’s Plane Ready For Long Flight Calshot Naval Base, Southampton. Eng., July 23—(UP)—Wireless adjustments on the Dornier-Napier flying boat in which Captain Frank I Courtney and two companions will attempt a flight to New York byway, of Ireland and Newfoundland probably will be completed today. After that the time of departure will depend upon favorable weather conditions. Captain Courtney will be ready for the start at the first opportunity. He said this morning he was confident he would be able to go within the next few days. * Treat the family to Chicken dinner Sunday at the Peoples Restaurant. Mrs. David Everhart and children

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Artifical Respiration Apparently Saves Baby 111 With Pneumonia Chicago, July 23—(UP) —Artificial respiration today apparently had saved the life of 2%-year-old Albert Katzen, who has been suffering for a month with Pneumonia. For almost forty-eight hours doctors despaired of his life as the boy was unable to breath and owing to the infected lungs could not receive oxygen through the regular mask. Doctors formed an artificial breathing tube through his back. The boy’s lungs have now started to heal and doctors say that even the necessity of treating the baby with oxygen is growing less. They express belief he soon will recover. —..e ■ , ■ ——-Q ePioneer Merchant Dies After Lingering Illness Charlevoix, Mich., July 23—(UP) — A pioneer merchant prince, who decided merchandising was far better than

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goldmining, died hare late Friday after months of illness from heart disease. The pioneer merchant is David T. May, president of the May string of department stores which extend from Los Angeles to Cleveland, May's home was in St. Louis until he hecaino seriously ill recently and went to Chicago to live with a daughter. May was born at Kaiserslanter Germany and came to this country as a youth and went into the then undeveloped west. For several years he was a gold prospector. It was as a prospector for gold that he first decided there was need of big merchandising and started his first store at Leadville, Colo., in 1877. —— o — Mrs. Amos Fisher has gone to Lake James to spend the week with her daughter. Miss Mildred Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaub returned to their home at Cleveland, Ohio, this morning after a several days visit here with Mrs. Schaub's mother, Mrs. J. H. Voglewede and friends.