Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 252, Decatur, Adams County, 25 October 1927 — Page 1

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LANDING FIELD I for big PLANE LOCATED HERE lii-Motored Hospital Plane ■ Due To Land 7 Miles Southeast Os City ?l I E HERE ABOUT | <) A. M. WEDNESDAY I The Find til-motored airpiano, which t. :1 r ,ine to this city from Chicago Ky, || l( .-,|.u morning, will land nt 9 L lock at the temporary landing field, to Strauss Brothers, located Kbout 7 miles southeast of his city. ■ jectly across from the I). D. HahKgger farm. Col. Harold H. Emmons, ■i. jit attorney and prominent husinl< man cf that city who was injured ■ne.tr hen' a week ago when his air■plane fell to the ground, after striking I a tiee while landing in the semiItiiitkness. will be taken from the ■Adams (’. unty Memorial hospital in ■an ambulance and placed aboarti the ■giant plane and take'n to Detroit. I The plane which will convey Col. Irtnmons and his patty to Detroit is ■owned by lite National Air Tiansport ■corporation, a concern formed several ■years ago to deliver mail from Chica|g > to New York and from Chicago to ■Dallas, Texas, for the government. The ■plane has room for 12 passengers, six jin the front of the ship and six in the ■ cabiq. which is arranged similar to a ■street car. Pioneer in Airplane Field I Cel. Emmons, who is a pioneer in I the furthering of Commercial aviaItion and organizing of manufacturing concerns is recovering frorn_a. Uadly fractured leg and a broken nose sustained in the accident a week ago last Sunday evening. Col. Emmons is a director in the company which is sending the plane here for him. He, also, was the organizer and is on the board of directors of the following concerns: Aircraft Development Corporation. which builds sotne all metal airplanes and dirigibles for the government; Stinson'Aircraft Co., which manufactures, 7 passenger airplanes; Hess Aircraft Co., which makes 3- passenger planes. , _ Ci 1 Emmons is chairman of the aviati n committee of Detroit Board of Commerce, and he was president of that board for two and a half years. He was returning from a meeting of national aviation committee at West Baden, Indiana, when the accident occurred here. Col. Emmons is also a member of the postal committee of the United States Chamber of CcnitCOXTIXIKO ON PAOK TWO; 1 0 NEW TRIA L FOR DALE ADVISED Attorney General Files Confession Os Error In Case Os Muncie Editor Indianapolis, Oct. 25. — (INS) — Attorney General Arthur Gilliom today filed a confession of error with •ho state supreme court and recommended that a new' triad be granted George R. Dale, editor of the Muncie Bost-Democrat convicted in Delaware county court of criminal libel. Despite a similar confession by the Delaware county prosecutor, Judge B’arence Dearth of tfie court who "as tried by the state senate on charges of misconduct in office, refused to allow Dale a new trial. GilHom’s confession follows: ‘"The state of Indiana by the prosecutor representing the state in the 'Hal court confessed error specified ground for new trial and recommended that the motion for new trial I'o sustained. The confession of error was in writing and was filed the cause. This confession seems •o have been proper. The state will take no different position on appeal. An affirmance could not under the c rcunistances be free from doubt, as ’o whether appelant had been tried hv an impartial Jury. The cause N,lf ' | ild be reversed with instruefions to sustain the motion.”

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Hartford City Italian Not Indicted For Murder x Hartford City, Oct. 25. — Holding that they failed to hud sufficient evidence upon which lo base an indictment, the Blackford county grand jury, summoned last Monday to probe th fatal shooting of Franklin C. “Hank" Stone, 28, returned a partial report in the Blackford circuit court here Saturday evening, recommending to Judge Victor Simmons that Pasquale Paolo, alias Charles Pauli, Italian glassworker, be released from jail. The* grand jury's report is construed, in the face of the Italian's confession. as meaning that Paolo killed in self-defense, or that he was justified in the shooting, NOTED TALENT TO APPEAR HERE - . - ■ - Niece Os Fred Stone. Famous Comedian, To Be On Festival Program Lucille Elmore, niece of Fred Stone 111 ■ famous comedian, and the charming “Little Red Riding Hood" from the* original Broadway cast cf “Stepping Stones." which New York thea-tre-goers paid $5.50 a seat to see, has been secured for the first night of the Festival attractions, which open in this city next Tuesday, November 1. at tlie high school auditorium. “Attraction” is precisely the correct word to describe this very small, very ‘peppy," and very entertaining young lady. She and her company on the opening night will present a revue, a form of entertainment that has almost taken possession of the theatres in the metropolitan centers. The Lucille Elmore Revue depends for its appeal on cleverness rather than on smashing size or bizarre sensationalism, ft will consist of a succession of individual stunts, monologues, characterizations, songs—in short a few chapters out of musical comedy of the Fred Stone brand —clean, wholesome fun with all the suggestiveness and questionable features left out. There are many singing numbers and close harmony duets of the Duncan Sisters type. Miss Elmore impersonates alt siirts of doted people, does a ventriloquist number with a big black “Sahuied” wall, mimics the noted comedian Chic Sale, (which brings down the house —and other stunts too numerous to mention. Besides Miss Elmore another member of the company who deserves special recognition is Jean Harper, who sings beautiful Indian and Spanish songs in costume, does a ragdoll dance and many other interesting specialties. Betty Postlethwaite is nianist, singer, and all-round entertainer. The four night’s program of entertainment is given under the auspices of the Lions Club and season tickets can be purchased from any club member. Season tickets for adults are $2, and children. sl. On Wednesday night. Capt. Sigurdur Gudmundson, artic navigator, will give a lecture on “Back from Siberia” On Thursday night, "Mother’s Millions,” a three-act comedy, will be given. On Friday night. Earnest J. Powel. orator and wit dispenser, will give an address on “Banking ■Fires." and the Mason Jubilee Singers, colored singers, will sing. —, o Elkhart Hotel To Be Enlarged Soon Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 25. — (INS) — Construction will be started as soon as possible on a nine story addition to the Elkjiart hotel here, according to the announcement of C. D. Greenleaf. president of Hie hotel corporation. The addition will cost more than $350,00(1 and 100 rooms will be added to the guest capacity of the hotel. Candidate's Home Bombed Chicago, Oct. 25.—(INS)—Political enemies were blamed today by John P. Allen, defeated candidate for aiderman, for the bombing of his apartment. Damage of $1,500 was caused. Allen, his wife Barbara and their two-year-old son Jack, Jr., were thrown from their beds.

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Wins Second Stay of Execution " ' A Chicago. Mrs. Catherine Cassler, under sentence to die Friday lor the murder of William Lindstrom, won Iter second slay of execution here today when .Judge Pliiltip 1.. Sullivan granted her a 60-day period to allow her attorney to appeal the case lo the slate supreme court.

State Conference Os United Brethren Opens' Ifidianapolis, Oct. 25. — (UP) —The 3-day annual state conference of the United Brethren church opened here today. The Rev. E. E. Violette, past-| or-evangelist of Kansas City. Mo., made the address of welcome to the delegates. "The Laymen’s Movement” will be a subject for discussion at today’s sessions, and problems of organization will be taken up by Rev. D. E. Wgidler of Anderson, president of the laymen's organization of the White Rive rconference. , o Aimee McPherson To Open Gospel “Lighthouse” San Diego, Calif., Oct. 25—(UP)— Aimee Semple McPherson will open a new four square' gospel “Lighthouse” here tonight. —— o RECALLS FIRST TRIP TO DECATUR — ( Mrs. Mary Blossom Tells Os First Night In Decatur, 64 Years Ago Sixty-four years ago, ojt October 22 1863 tn be exact. Mrs. Mary Woodruff Dailey Blossom, then a lass of less than seven years, arrived in Decatur. Her story of thitt trip here and her memories of the changes in Decatur and Adams county are of interest. The Woodruff family came to Van ■ Wert Ohio by train and from there came overland that day through a , blinding snow storm. Their home had been at Waynesburg. Pa., but like many folks of that day they believed . the middle west would develop info a . great land and decided to cast their fortune here. They spent the first night on tge site of the Daily Democrat building, at the home of Major S. S. Mickle. 1 The following January 1, known as the "cold New Year”, the father was killed in a railroad accident near Pittsburgh and the children had to face the world. Mrs. Blossom became a school teacher when she was quite young, taking her first examination before I). D. Heller, then school examiner, and her license was dated March I 25, 1873. She taught twenty-three terms in Adams county and Willshire, Ohio. .She resides now with her daughter, Mrs. Baker, in the west part of I town. She and a brother, Jack Wood- , ruff, of Alden, New York are the only remaining members of the original fa- , mily. Mrs. Blossom returned recently from . a delightful visit with her brother, including a trip to Niagra Falls and other places of Interest in the east.

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SHUMAKER LOSES I MOVE IN COURT Supreme Court Indicates It Will Delve Into Charges Os Contempt Indianapolis, Oct. 25.— (INS)- The Indiana supreme court this afternoon I indicated it would proceed with its j delving into charges that high politicians and dry leaders sought to influence its decision in the contempt case of Dr. E. S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon league, by overruling without comment the motion of James Bingham. Dr. Shumaker’s attorney, that Attorney General Gilliom be required to make specific < hargi s in motion to have Dr. Shumaker's penalty increased. Gilliom asked the supreme court to increase the 60-day state farm sentence and the $250 fine imposed on I Shumaker for contempt of court on the grounds that he had repeated his contempt by seeking to influence the court’s actio non his first contempt 'charge which grew out of his criticism of-supreme court liquor decisions. Bingham’s motion would have required the state to make more ’ specific by what means Dr. Shumaker ’ influenced thb hearing. Insurance Man Dies • Greenfield, Ind., Oct. 25.— (INS) — John M. Hufford, 69, known in insurance circles throughout the state, j died here following a long illness. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. OSSIAN MAN SHOOTS SELF .1 Alexander Green Dies From i Self-Inflicted Bullet Wound Near Heart Alexander Green, CB, a bachelor ' living at Ossian, died at noon today i from a self-inflicted bullet wound near t his heart. Mr. Green shot himself - early this morning and was found -about 7 o'clock at his home by a i neighbor. Despondency over ill health ! was given as the cause for the suicide , i Geen died at 12 o'clock. He re- - mained conscious until his death, but f failed to tell why he inflicted the - wound which resulted in death. It is t known, however, that Green has not - been in good health for some time. Green is survived by two brothers, i Robert and Isaac, both residing in - Ossian. Funeral services will be held ,- at the Ossian Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

FARMERS LEAVE TO INSPECT CORN BORER DAMAGES Party Os Adams And Wells County Men Go To Mich- . igaii And Ontario SEEK FIRST HAND DATA ON RAVAGES A caravan of automobiles bearing the party of Adams county farmers and business men, who will visit the corn borer territory of Michigan, Ontario and Ohio, left Decatur early this morning for Detroit. The party was under direction of Paul T. Ulman, who is in charge of the corn barer control headquarters at Auburn. In the delegation from this vicinity were tile following: Win. Farlow. Joe Zehr, Joint Floyd, Win. Yager, Charles Arnold, Albeit Geisel, Frank Me - Connel, Ed. Beitler, Nicholas Rich. Phil. Carper. Ed. Leichty, August Gallnieier, John Amstutz. John P. Braun. E. T. Jones, Rufus Hnser, Godfrey Rauch, (’lyin' Harden and L. M. Busche. Wells County Sends Party They were joined by a party from Wells county and the destination for tonight was Windsor, Ontario, just across the Detroit river from the city of Detroit. Tomorrow morning will be spent in traveling over roads within a radius of 25 miles cf Windsor, where the borer has been at work only since 1921, and where the acreage has been reduced almost GO per cent. Tlie Adams and Wells county tourists w ill return'to Monroe, Michigan. Wednesday night, and Thursday morning will visi infested fields in that vicinity. They will talk with farmers at all points along the road ami from their own conclusions as to what is ahead cf Indiana if it doesn't fight tlie borer. "The best argument in favor of corn borer control is a visit to tlie scene of its worst operations, and that is what we are making”, said County Agent L. M. Busche, who has directed Hie preparations for today’s trip. o CENTRAL PUPILS RECEIVE AWARDS Scholarship Awards For First Six Weeks’ Work Are Announced Scholarship awards for the first six weeks’ work at the Central school have been announced by the faculty of that school. The medal awarding system, which was originated at the local school Hist year, is being continued this year with great success. Several schools have written principal W. Guy Brown of this city to get the plans of the system used here. A total of 89 awards were made to members of the fifth, sixth seventh and eights grades at the Central school for exceptional work. Tlie awards are in the form of bronze, silver and gold pins, which the pupils are given to wear until they receive a higher award. The following awards were made 1 forth 6 first six weeks of school work: 8A Pupils Leaders: Edward Maitz, Until Winnes. Diggers: Bernard Scheiman, Harold Hoffman, Bob Hite. 8B Pupils Leaders: Olive Teeter, Frances Irene Richey, Edith Johnson, Fred Musser. Mamie Niblick. Louise Haubold, Helen Devor, Mary M. ('overdale, Marcella Brandyberry, Elva Anspaugh, Ina Anderson, Richard Schug, Richard Parrish. Diggers: Lucile Ogg. Wilma Case. Sylvia Ruhl, Rosamond Hoagland, Mildred Blosser. 7A Pupils. . Leaders: Vivian Lynch, Betty FriI singer. j Diggers: Elizabeth Peterson, Lucile (COXTIXI Ell OX PACE EIGHT)

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I This Woman Believes In Woman’s Right To Change Her Mind Often Bedford. Ind., Oct. 25. (INS) — Nine times Mrs. Louise Gill pleaded guilty before Justice J. V. Stapp, here, to charges of liquor law violation, and nine times she changed her mind and withdrew the plea. The tenth time Mrs. Gill pleaded , “guilty, your honor," she was committed to Hie county jail to await the starting of her thirty day sentence. With the feminine prerogative of changing her mind frequently, Mrs. Gill had been unable to decide whetli- ’ er to accept a circuit court sentence, er take a chance on the federal courts. ' o LUMPKIN NOT SENTENCED YET Youth Who Confessed To Bryant Bank Robbery Still Held At Portland Word was received from Portland this afternoon that John Lumpkin, Randolph county young man who pleaded guilty to a charge of bank robliery in connection with tlie holdup and robbery of tlie Farmers & Merchants bank at Bryan October 14, had not been sentenced. George Golliher, also of Randolph county, who is being held in the jail at Portland as a suspect In the holdup, has not been arraigned. Portland. Oct. 25. —George Golliher, alleged bank bandit, charged with complicity in tly l holdup of the Farmers & Mei chants hank at B. yant. on Oct. 14. is being carefully guarded at the county jail, iu order to prevent him from injuring bitnself. His mind at this time, seems completely gone and he prowls about tlie cell, muttering to himself and at time evidently trying to injure himself. At times he will talk for a few moments coherently and all at once he will begin to complain about being railroaded to prison, or talk about something entirely foreign to the case. A number of his relatives from Randolph county were here yesterday, and they are awaiting until such time as Golliher regains tlie use of his faculties, if he ever does. They say he lias been drinking heavily for the past several mouths and they think his mind lias been affected for some time. They do not believe he had anything to do with the robbery of the Bryant bank, asserting that he is innocent of any participation in this crime. It is said that Golliher lias previously borne a good reputation, but of late has been associating with tough characters .and at times when he was under tlie influence of liquor j.e would boast of helping commit crimes, when in fact lie had nothing whatever to do with them. it is asserted by his friends that such boasting led him to lie suspected of the Bryant robbery and later led to ills arrest. It is not known when Golliher will lie arraigned in court. Tlie prosecut- ' ing attorney, Miss Zoe Wyatt, came here this afternoon to take 'up his 1 case, but after learning about his mental condition, nothing was done. Luhapkin Not Sentenced ' Sentence has not been pronounced ' on John Lumpkin, the alleged accomplice of Golliher. He pleaded guilty to the crime of bank robbery Saturday afternoon, but was remanded to the county jail until such time as ' Judge Wheat was ready to pronounce sentence. , 1 It is claimed that something like S3OJ, a part of the $1,700.70 stolen from the Bryant bank was recovered ’ Friday night, following tlie arrest of 1 Lumpkin at Muncie. It is presumed • the balance was spent by the ban- ■ dits. , — 0 I Soldier Accidentally Shot Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 25. —(INS) • —Shot through the lung by a bullet • from a machine gun, during targe' nractice at Fort Benjamin Harrison Trivata Corbin Dunn, 25, of H coni • pany, 11th infantry, was recoverini today at the post hospital. Thinkim e the gun empty, a companion pullet " I t’.e trigger and tlie shot struck Dunn

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SUPREME COURT DENIES HABEAS CORPUS PETITION Ex-Grand Dragon Loses Fight For Release From Life Sentence PLANS TO APPEAL NOBLESVILLE DECISION Indianapolis, Oct. 25. —(INS) J). C. Stephenson, former ruler of Indiana polities, will not be released from the life sentence for murder through a writ of habeas corpus, the stale supreme court ruled today. In a unanimous decision, the court sustained the Laporte county superior court, which denied a petition to order Warden Walter H. Daley, of the Indiana prison at Michigan City, to return Stephenson lo Marion county for another trial. Allege Trial Invalid Stephenson’s attorneys contended that through an error in venuing Stephenson’s trial for the murder of Madge Oberholtzer to the Hamilton court from the Marion court, the trial at Noblesville was invalid. The supreme court ruled that Stephenson’s legal recourse would be through appeal from the decision at Noblesville, which will be pending before the state supreme court as soon as the briefs of the Noblesville trial have been submitted. The brief has been filed but Attorney General Gilliom has not completed the state’s reply. , o New Motor To Be Installed In “Dawn” Old Orchard Beach. Oct. 25—(INS) —A new motor for the Dawn the amphibian plane in which Mrs. Francis Grayson made three unsuccessful attempts to fly the Atlantic ocean was expected to arrive here today. Tlie new motor will replace the one which was disabled Sunday when the plane was off ‘Sable island. o Twelfth District G. O. I*. Elects New Chairman Columbia City Oct. 25—(INSI Ralph E. Gates, of the law-firm of Gates and Gates, has liven elected chairman cf the twelfth republican district, to succeed Lloyd Gates who has moved from tliis city to No:Hi Manchester. Ralph Gates was elected withou opposiion at a ineeing of county chairmen, of the twelfth district. TEXT BOOK WAR IN CHICAGO GROWS Tax Payers Enter Fight To Prevent Mayor From Destroying Property Chicago, Oct. 25.—(INS) Chicago's war against Great Britain, led by "Mayor General" William Hale Thompson, had spread over additional fronts today. Sporadic firing was I reported from various se tors. A spirited battle took place in circuit court when two petitions were filed to restrain Hie mayor and ids ( assistants from destroying library 3 books said to contain pro-British propaganda. Edward J. Bohac and J. Kentner Elliott, two Chicago attorney, were j the men who, acting in their rights I as “citizens and tax payers.” filed the ( . injunctions to restrain the "destrucj tion of public property.” The controversy arose from ifforts to oust Superintendent of Schools William McAndrew, who. Mayor Thompson charges, has been spreadI ing British influence in the schools. t It is charged that McAndrew used history textbooks which reflected on q American revolutionary heroes, u The school book inquiry inspired |R tlie charge that many pro-British ~, books were on the shelves of the Chi,(l cage public library. Mayor Thomp- ’* (< <>x nxi ei> ox i‘a<;k tu<»>

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