Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 217, Decatur, Adams County, 14 September 1927 — Page 1

wE ather Probably f«*r ’" d continued warm, tonight .nd Thursday. u— — — —

SCORE OF DEATHS DUE TO HEAT WAVE

| CONTINUE HUNT I FOR MISSING PAIR I OF BANK BANDITS fl Evidence Drawn Tighter fl And Tighter Around Three fl Men Now In Custody fl WARRANTS FILED IN | (’Ol RT AT BLUFFTON fl hull.Hl. Ijiolis. Sept. 14—(INS) fl officers <>t ut least half a dozen fl counties, spurred by rewards fl abrogating thousands of dolfl La's, today were cooperating fl vatli state authorities in the fl Inuit for 'h* two missing memfl hers <»f ihi Fletcher gang of fl a.lei’ed bank bandits, which S 5 netted loot estimated al from fl SSO,(MM) to $200,000 in fourteen fl Indiana bank robberies. fl Meanwhile a chain of evidence was fl bei»K drawn tighter and , tighter fl ar.nind the three men now in custofl dr. Ray F'.etcher, All. hqld at the fl Brown county jaH at Nashville, Ind.: fl Herl Parker. 31, and Dwane Anderfl son. 24. in the city Jail here. Police fl Captain J. E. Kinney today held a fl y ,:i- countv warrant charging Park fl er with robbing the Farmers State fl Sank at Poneto, Ind., gept. 8. it fl was understood that Fletcher, a forfl n>r Indianapolis policeman, also was fl wanted at Bluffton, Capt. Kinney fl naiil. and might be taken there from NaNbvllle. fl Specialized At Night Jobs fl A study of the gang's bank robbery fl record, as revealed in Fletcher’s confl session. showed, Capt. Kinney said fl today, that the bandits spent the loot fl from a robbery within two vdeeks fl ana th. ti robbed another bank to rfl plenish their funds. fl The gang specialized in breaking fl banks at night and burning the wayfl into vaults with torches. The gang fl never "stuck up" a bank, the police captain said. fl The banks victimized by the gang fl according to Fletcher, were: fl April 4, Brown Valley State Bank, fl loot |6OO. fl April 13, Earl Park State fl loot unknown. fl April 22. Jolietvilk- State Bank, at fl Sheridan. Ind., loot S2BO in cash and fl |3,550 in .bonds. fl April 27, Marshall State Bank, loot fl unknown. fl June 1, North Salem State Bank, fl loot unknown. S June 24, Fowlerson State Bhnk, fl frightened away by gas released fl when hole burnecj in vault. fl July 12, Wilkenson State Bank, fl toot about sl,zoo. I July 19, Hillsburg State Bank, loot fl unknown. fl July 20. Williamsburg First Nationfl al Bank, doot unknown. fl July 27, Arlington State Bank, loot fl unknown. fl August 15, Liberty Center Bank, fl] loot unknown. S August 22, Carlos City State Bank, S ItOhTlVt'En ON PAGE TWO; | CUT OFFICIALS GOING TO MARION Decatur Officials Plan To Attend Indiana Municipal League Meeting ———— M. J. Mylott, superintendent of the city light plant, O. L. Vance, member of the city council and J. F. Fritch•e. city attorney, left today for Muntie where they will attend the annual j convention of the Indiana Municipal league, in seegion at that city today Thursday and Friday. Mayor George Krick and the four members of the council. Joe Hunter, Herman GfllFg, A. R. Ashbaucher and Hfed Linn will go to Muncie tomorrow Io attend the remainder of the conven.tion. Representatives from practically every city in the state will attend the convention, which includes several lec-tur-.-j t )y B tate and national municipal eaders. The meeting also will have Instruction ciasses for every department of ttye city government.

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Jean McClure, Corning, N. Y., school teacher, is being sought by armed posses. She disappeared while returning from trip to (’.ape Cod, and it is thought she is being held for ransom.

PYTHIANSWILL HOLD A SMOKER Lodge To Hold Social Event Following-Regular Meeting Thursday Night A card party and smoker will beheld by members of the local Knights of Pythias lodge, Thursday night, at 7:30 o'clock. The party will follow the regular weekly meeting and ,811 members aee invited to attend. The business session will be short but several important matters will be discussed and it is important that all members attend. Immediately following the business session, the smoker will be held, to which every member is invited. The members of the Third rank team are especially invited to attend the meeting, because a drill will be held in that degree and marke arrangements to go to Monroeville. o * Adams Theatre Closed On Account Os Death The Adams Theatre, of this city will be closed for the next few days because of the d,eath of one of the owutis. Jake B. Kalver, of Chicago. Announcement will be made in the Daily Democrat when the theatre re opens. o Auto Ow ner Fined For Using Wrong License Plates Irvin Goldberg, of this city, appeared in mayor's court last night and en tered a plea of guilty to displaying the wrong license plates on his automobile.. Mr. Goldberg formerly lived in , Florida and never transferred his piates to Indiana. He was fined SI.OO and costs, amounting to $11.50 which he paid and was released. — o President Emeritus Os Concordia College Dies Fort Wayne, Ind., Sept. 14 —(INS) — Funeral arrangements were being made here today for Rev. Frederick Zuker, president Emeritus of Concordia college, who died at his home here yesterday from a complication of dis eases. Rev. Zuker was one of the best known Lutheran educators in the midwest. — o California Woman Wants Information About Relative Mrs. Olive McGuire, of Venice, California, lias written to the Decatur Industrial Association, seeking Information as to the whereabouts of her relatives, b/ the name of Wickes. The persons named in the letter are ' Daniel L., Owen, Fred, Lewis. Steve, Richard, Benjamin, George, E. J., F. I J„ Edwin and Harry Wickes. Any- ■ one knowing the whereabouts of any ■ of those persons are asked to write to Mrs. McGuire, at Venice, Calif.

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iPOPULATION OF DFCATUR GROWS: REACHES 5,400 Postoflice Completes Census In City; 5,263 On Delivery Routes GROWTH NEARLY 1,000 IN 7 YEARS A survey made in the last 30, days by employees of the Decatur postoflice shows that there are 5,263 persons in the city ofDecatur receiving the use of thefree delivery system. This! shows a large gain over Uie 1920 government census and means that the .population of Decatur has increased almost 1.000 people in the lust seven years. The figures rMpased today by Postmaster L. A. Graham show only the people who are on the delivery books of the local postoffice. Mr. Graham stated z that, in all probability, there were about 200 persons in Decatur who di dnt ever receive mail thrugh the local office. Total Population About 5.400 Mr. Graham stated that the estimated population of Decatur would be about 5.400 perspns. This includes everyone within title city limits_getting mail eiiher by regular delivery, gen eral delivery or rural delivery. The local postoffice has grown In proportion with the growth of the city, it was pointed out. DUVALL JURY IS ’ HALF COMPLETED Six Men Acceptable To Both Sides In Tria! Os Indianapolis Mayor Indianapolis, Sept. 14. — (INS) — Close questioning by the defense lawyers today held selection of a jury to try Mayor John L. Duvall, of Indianapolis at the half way point with six men acceptable to both sides. Mayor Duvall is being tried for alleged violation of the corrupt practices act. Only ohe challenge remains for the state. The delay in obtaining jurors be•ause of tile fact they have read so << ox tixi i:i> ox i'u.i: fixei o ■. Carl Klepper Pledges Phi Psi At Purdue Word was received here today that Carl Klepper, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Klepper, of this city, had bedn pledged to the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at Purdue University. Carl entered Purdue as a freshman, having attended Staunton Military Academy at Staunton, Va., last year. GENEVA MAN IS TRIED HERE Mayor Krick Takes Case Os Frank Steed Under Advisement The case of Frank Steeij, of Geneva, charged with violation of the prohibition law, was heard in Mayor’s court yesterday and was taken under advisement by Mayor Krick. A verdict will be rendered tonight at 7 o clock. Steed was arested about 10 days ago following an accident in a car driven by Finley Kelley, of Geneva. Kelley was arrested and brought to the county jail. He later told officers that Steed was with him and Steed was arrested. When arraigned, Steed entered a plea of not guilty. His trial was. held yesterday, taking most of the day to hear the evidence. Several witnesses appeared for the defence in an effort to shatter the evidence given by staff witnesses. «

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, September I L 1927.

City Schools To Hold Classes From 7:15 A. M. I Until Noon, Due To Heat Owing to the unseasonable heat wave, the public schools in Decatur will start glasses at 7:15 o'clock in the morning and dismissed at 12 O'clock noon for the remainder of the day, beginning Thursday and until further notice, M. F. Worthman superintendent of the city schools, announced this afternoon. This announcement applies to both grade and high schools. “With the temperature ranging from 94 to 98 degrees in the schools it is impossible to hold school during the afternoons.” said Mr. Worthman. Yesterday and today, the schools were dismissed at 2:30 I o'clock In the afternoon. The Deather forecast for tonight , and Thursday is fair and contin ued warm. o CONTRACT IS LET FOR TABERNACLE 1— — - .James Adams, Os illshire, Gets Contract For Building At Monroe Monroe, Sept. 14— (Special)—The central for the construction of the tabernacle for tihe Adams County Holiness Association was let Mondaynight by the building committee to James Adams, of Willshire, Ohio. ' Mr. Adams, who is a lumber dealer, ’ submitted a bid of $2,700. Three other firms and individuals submitted bids. They were/as follows: Habeggcr and Liechty, of Berne, $2,900; Frank Johnson, of De-1 catur, $2,883, Sdbwart? Brothers, of | Adams county, $2,963.58. The contract covers the construction of the building and two coats of paint. The building will be an eight- i sided structure, 82 feet across in the center. After the building is completed, the association will install lights and seats. The tabernacle will be erected on a two-acre tract purchased recenty by the Holiness Association from Henry Haggard, at the edge of Monroe. A well is being drilled on the tract at present, and a fence is being erected around the grounds. Mr. Adams stated today that he would begin work on the building as, soon as the material can be placeci j ' on the site and he hopes to have it j e mp'eted within five weeks. o World War Captain Is Held For Shooting Wife Logansport, Ind., Sept. 14 —(INS) — ' Garfield Chilcott, former city patrolman and Captain during the world war, was held in jail here today charged with shooting his wife five times, early this morning,, at the culmination of a series of family quarrels. Mis. Chilcott was taken to the hospital in a serious condition police siad. -s — Prominent Hartford Citv Banker Is Dead Hartford City., Frank M. Forkner, 58, prominent Blackford county business man, president of the Union Trust company of Hartford City, was dead here today from Kidney trouble. ■ Lawrence Forkner, a brother, will take charge of the body. o— —— Berne Girls Provide Music For Lions Cluh Dr. N. A. Bixler had charge of the program at the regular meeting of tile Lions Club, held in basement of the Christian church last night. Dr. Bixler had secured Ute Misses I Corrine Smith and Re becca Reusser, of Berne, to provide a program of piano and violin music. The music was grealy appreciated by the Lions. Lack Os Cooperation Blomington, 111., Sept. 14. —(UP) — Owing to lack of* cooperation from farmers the corn-borer survey being i made here has noU been a complete . success. Agents however do not say it is a failure and feel certain that > the survey will be completed by ths end of the week.

Stole For Wife, Says “Cat Bandit”

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William E. Mitchell (h it), so-called “('.at Baiulit," seized in I Chicnao as ter long search, told police he stole to be more generous to his wife (right). Mitchell was a respected clerk by day and a thug at night.

Prance Expected To Reject Commercial Treaty Plans Washington, Sept. 14.— (INS)--Indi-cations were received by the state department today that France will reject the American proposals for a most-favored-nation commercial treaty At the same time it was stated conditionally tliat the United States can-] not agree to a reciprocal compromise i affecting the trade relations between the two countries. Such a course would be contrary to the established policy of this government and might go far toward disrupting the present American tariff system. CITY IN GRIP OF HEAT WAVE i —i— ! Thermometer Registers 96 Degrees As Abnormal Heat Wave Continues With the thermometer at the corner of the Peoff'es Loan and Trust' Company building registering 96 degrees, an almost precedented heat wave for September was set here today. The general opinion was prevalent that yesterday was several degrees warmer than today. The heat wave which started the ] first of the week is predicted to continue most of tins week. It has thrown optimism into farming communities throughout the state and many farmers of Adams county say l that the heat wave has saved the' farmers thousands of dollars on their i corn crops. No prostrations have been reported here due to the heat, but several, deaths have occurred in the middlewest. The heat wave was reported ! aS general. Several cities in the state have set new heat records for September (he last few days. (COVIIM i;i» in PAGE TVHH «-»■ ...... ~ - MANY ATTEND ELKS' FAIR Second Night Os Fair And Bazaar Draws Large Crowd; Many Features A large crowd attended the second i night of the Elk's fair and bazaar last nighU Added attractions will be given (ought and the balance of the week. Many purchases vvere made at the liooths al'«d additional gifts were received today. Each night a free door prize is given. On Monday night, Lewis Hoffman, son of Herman Hoffman, was awarded a ton of copl, the gift of the Krick and Stuckey Coal company. Last night, Miss Catherine Hyland was presented with a silk umbrella. Walter Wilkinson, general chain'-, . man of the fair and bazaar, stated today the program for the balance of the week would be of interest to all. Music will be furnished by an orchestra each night and events of interest to those who attend will be given.

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J. B. KALVER IS ~ CALLED BY DEATH I Former Decatur Merchant, ' Brother Os I. A. Kalver, Dies In Rochester, Minn. I Jake B. Kalver, 47. of Chicago, former Decatur lesident and brother ot I. A. Kalver, of this city, died at Mayo Bi others Sanitarium. Rochester, Minn esota. at 9:45 o’clock last night, following an operation, a week ago. Mr. Kalver underwent an operation last Wednesday and hope was extended for his recovery. He became worse yes terday and death came last night. L A. Kalver, of this city, was at his bedside when death came. Jake Kalver was born in Fort Wayne I July 10, 1880. He received his education in. the Fbrt Wayne schools and later moved to this city with his parents. For several years he was a partner with his father and brother in the clothing business in this city. ' Later, Mr. Kalver moved to Chi- ' cago. He was united in marriage to Lena Werthan, who survives. At the time of his death. Mr. Kalver was connected with the\eo Feist publishers of music, in the executive | capacity. He was at the present time, in charge of distribution ot music for Leo Feist in all theatres owned by i Balaban and Kaiz. Mr. Kalver was prominent in musii cal circles throughout the United I States. Last fall, all theatre houses in ' the country observed a Jake Kalver I day in hcnor of the many things he i had done in behalf of theatres. While i confined in the Mayo Sanitarium, he | received telegrams from all the leading musicians of Chicago wishing him ja speedy recovery. ' Surviving, besides the widow, are two children, the mother, Mrs. Barney Kalver, of Chicago, and a brother, I. A. Kalver, of this city. The remains will be brought to the Kalver home in Chicago, Thursday from which place funeral services will be held. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, according to word received in this city today. Mr. Kalver was a member of the local Masonic lodge and he was affiliated with several musical organizations in Chicago and New York. Mr. And Mrs. Harold Albright To Leave City Mr. and Mrs. Harold Albright are planning to move to Daytou, Ohio, where Mr. Albright holds a responsible position and is getting along nicely. They are advertising a sale of their household goods for next Saturday afternoon, at on? o'clock, at the residence, 128 South Third street, next to the library. Mr. and Mrs. Albright have resided here a number of years and have many friends who wish them well in their new location. Receiver Files Report Bluffton, Sept. 14—The Old Adams County Bank, rseeiver for the Bank of Tocsin, ‘uday filed a report of real estate. The report shows that the Tocsin Bank lot in Tocsin sold to Tida E. Plummer for S7OO cash. The report was approved by the court. ♦

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NO RELIEF FROM i ABNORMAL HEAT WAVE IN SIGHT Indiana Cities Report Temperatures Os 100 Degrees And Higher HEAT BLAMED FOR TWO INDIANA SUICIDES Chicago, Sept. 14.— (INS) — Almost a score of persons have been claimed today by an intense heat wave, which continued this afternoon after holding the midwest in its grip since Sunday. Ten persons have died in Chicago, three in Milwaukee, four in St. Louis and two in Kansas City. Prostrations were reported today in Chicago, Omaha and lowa cities. No relief was promised by the weather bureau which predicted continued ' irm tomorrow and probably I the remainder of the week. In Chicago : 'Ublic schools were closed today b u.e of the Witense heat. Two Suicides In Indiana Frankfort, Sept. 14. — (INS) —The hot weather today was blamed for two suicides in Clinton county within the past 24 hours. Hobart Heavilon, 31, a farmer swallowed carbolic acid. He was found dying In a hog -house on his farm. Mrs. Ruby Bushman, 31, also took poison with fatal results. Intensity of Heat Increases Indianapolis, Sep'. 14. — (INS) — With the abnormal late September iieat increasing in intensity east of tlie Rocky mountains today prospects were good that Indiana would be scorched by the hottest September weather experienced since establishment of the Indianapolis weather bureau in 1872. At Hl a m. today, the mert’ury had climbed to 89 degrees here, a rise of 3 degrees over the temperature at that hour yesterday. Tlie mercury soared to 93.8 degrees yesterday afternoon. The all-time September heat record for Indianapolis was set Sept. 6, 1899, when the temperature reached 98. “Tlie heat wave east of the Rocky mountains increased in intensity today," governinent mele.rologist Armington said today. “The forecast for Indiana for the next two days is continue! warm. There is, however, some cool' weather west of the Rockies. Winnemucca. Nevada, had a temperature of 24 degrees this morning.'' - The blazing September sun yesterday smashed September heat records at several Indiana points, notably at Warsaw and Columbus. repor ed 102 and Colum1 bus 100. The present heat is a parallel of he record wave ot z 4*!epteinber, 1897, which set the heat record lor September in this citv. POSITION OPEN • AT POSTOFFICE Examination For Position Os Assistant City Carrier Set For Oct. 4 A civil service examination will be held at the post office in this city, October 4, for the position of assistant city mail carrier, Postmaster L. A. Graham announced today. At present, Merrill Peterson is acting assistant carrier. , Robert Frisinger was former assistt ant carrier, but he left last week to t enter Purdue University, making an 3 examinaiion necessary. Mr. Peterson ( has bei r acting in the absence of a civil service earlier. Tie nlnation is open to all residents of Decatur. Following the examsi ination, a permanent appointment will f be made for an assistant carrier. Tlie >- assistant carrier, while under the emn ploy of the local postoffice, is not on I. the regular pay-roll, but he works t whenever any of the regular employees are off duty.

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