Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 14, Decatur, Adams County, 17 January 1928 — Page 1

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ACTION started tooust mayor Os INDIANAPOLIS Ira M. Holmes Seeks Office ‘ Now Held By L. Ert Slack CLAIMS COUNCIL MADE AN ERROR Indianapolis. Jan. 17 (INS) Who is mavor of IndianapoI s 1 That question iMibbed up ...rain | (M | IIV Io delight I. ’ 'vers •iiid torture newspapermen, lolj .win" the introduction <>l a resolution in city council which now seeks Io oust Mayor L. Ert Mack. Democrat. Th,, indicted Republican councilman who elected a Democrat mayor, rather than yield to a Republican of an opposing faction, now are victims of old man renior.se, according to the resolution. Claims Councilmen Erred The resolution declares that the ((xuicilnien wore mistaken in passing the resolution that Mayor John b. Duvall was antoinaticalfy removed nmn office with his conviction for violation of the corrupt practices act. It stated that the city legislators should have wailed the result of Duvall's appeal to the state supreme court, 'therefore, the councilmen worked an injustice to Duvall, his wife who was mayor for a few fleetlint moments, and to Ira M. Holmes, tn whom Duvall bequeathed the office (hiring some extraordinary parliamentary manuevers last October. Holmes said that if the council passes the resolution he will immediately file quo warranto proceedings in Marion county superior court to obtain the office of mayor. The next meeting of the council is set for k'eh.

Pretty Blonde Faces Charge Os Murder Chicago, Jan 17.—(INS)— Drugs, diamonds, murder, adhesive tape and a water glass were the incidents in an underworld drama which caused I’idiee here tn lodge formal charges of murder against Doris Hemphill Kirk, iiretty blonde adventuress, former 'hnreh organist and alleged "Queen "i Diamonds” accused of the slaying of Betty McDonald Chambers. Betty Chambers was murdered in a liotel room. Garrotted with an elec"ic light cord, struck over the head "nit a blunt instrument, death was m.ide certain when her slayers used adhesive tape to cover her month and nose. Hickman's Attorney To Another Continuance Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 17—(INS)— A ll,n| foiianee will be asked in the '’ a * e of William Edward Hickman, Walsh, the Kidnapper-slayer’s ‘ OIIUS, announced here today upon , ,' s return from Arkansas and Oklania "hcte depositions have been Pl > to bolster up an insanity plea. moral insanity TO £ SUBJECT Stoakes To Discuss Interesting Subject At M. E. ' hurch Tonight a 'mot'r’ Ot lhe weather last night, the lnteres ted audience greeted the firV ,' :t ,lle Met * lo<,is t church in series of * tek n ' Bht services of the lp « <>f evangelistic meetings. took sor aSt0 ’'’ the ReV ’ R ’ W ’ St °akes, Ont S " bject “ When Go(1 Gets running Z . The Be, ’ eral thousht the measnro 81 th ® sermon wa s, that a rf-iu'r ment ot men were largely hut thp standards of Grille fruitsm '' 1 me !! jl " lEert largely by "hat lhe mot 16 lse ' (R,<l ju<lge(l by lifb might t, an<i des,res /of that ">«Xot e ; TO . a ? ,ore ° r seif, the m t* PP 161 to ,he church it--11,1 "And n° r l!8i “ g fOr his text Hev. Hke unto \ ! er , e WaS given me a reed rise ’ and the angel 8t00(1 Gotl and the'u? eaßUre the ten, Ple of shi P therein” them tßat wor ‘ "“‘^ang 1 v em ° n ' Mrs ’ Dan TynGening prayer” beautitul 3010 "An lIP wI H S Bpeak 8 T nCeß that ton 'Kht Insanity ' n the subject,” Moral

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MASONS HOLD INSTALLATION New Officers Take Office At Meeting Held Monday Evening New officers of the Decatur Chapter 112, Royal Arch Masons, were installed last night at a meeting following a chicken dinner, served at the Masonic hall in this city. Cal E. Peterson was installed as High Preist of the local organization. Other officers installed were: L. ('. Helm, King; Charles Burdg. Scribe; Douglas Haney, Principal Sojourner. W. F. Lee, Royal Arch Captain; C. A. Dugan, treasurer; Daniel Sprang. E B. Adams and H. T. Vail. Masters of the Three Veils; Frank Anrand. guard. Dr. Roy Archbold, retiring secretary of the local organization, was tiresented with a watch chain and keystone charm by the lodge for his service to the organization. Dr. Archbold had served as secretary for 27 years. E. B. Adams made the presentation address. Following the installation of officers, the regular business session was held and the meeting adjourned. o Unidentified Bandit Slain Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 17. — (INS) -■An unidentified alleged bandit, about 25 years old. with a policeman's bullet in his head lay in the city morgue today while detectives were trying to find out who he was. o

The Murderer Owosso, Mich., Jan. 17. —(INS) —Adolph Hotelling, confessed slayer of little Dorothy Schnieder, is the father of four daughters and a son, the eldest 25, the youngest 3. Hotelling is 46 years old. His wife is 42. He never smoked. He never drank intoxicants. He never swore. A regular atendant at church, he officiated in a communion service Sunday in the Church of Christ. That evening, he was elected an elder in the church. This was on the third day after the murder. He is a carpenter by trade.

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FATHER AND SON MEETING PROVES ENJOYABLE EVENT About 150 Boys Entertained By Knights Os Columbus Monday Night PLAN TO MAKE IT AN ANNUAL EVENT One of the largest and happiest Father and Son meetings ever held in Ihis city look place at the K. of (’. ha 1 last evening, when the Knights of Columbus entertained about 150 boys, including their sons and invited guests. The meeting was filled with real American boy enthusiasm, speeches w( r< cut short, and the evening turned over to the entertainment of the boys. Together with the boys, about 150 Knights of Columbus attended the meeting. At 7 o'clock, the boys were treated to 'hot dogs." pop and Eskimo pies. To prove that they were well fed. the committee announced that 500 sandwiches, 676 bottles of imp and 300 Eskimo pies were passed out to the boys. Coffee was also given to the older men The program consisted of short talks by a number of men. stunts, athletic everts, wire walking, music and games. Martin Mylott acted as toastmaster and kept the crowd happy wit hhis Irish wit and ability as a presiding officer. M. J. Mylott Is Toastmaster Adrian Wemhoff, grand knight of Decatur council No. 864 of the Knights of Columbus, opened the meeting by welcoming the boys and turning the program over to Mr. Mylott. Clarence Durkin held the boys spelMMiund lyy. a half hour with his slack wire-walking stunts. Mr. Durkin performed all sorts of stunts on the wire, much to the amusement (COXTIM EIl OX I’XGE rot 111

CROWD ENJOYS “CIRCUS SOLLY" Lions Club’s Home Talent Musical Comedy Pleases Large Audience Playing to one of tiie largest crowds that ever assembled at the Catholic high school auditorium, the first of a two night’s showing of “Circus Solly," the home talent play given under the auspices of the Lions Club of this city, was received with enthusiasm by the large crowd last evening. The play' will be repeated tonight at 8:20 o'clock. Bringing with it the tang of real circus life, the play moved along with spirit and interest. The plot had to do with the coming of the circus to a small town, augmented with the interest and excitement which such an event brings. The opening scene was laid in the barber shop of McGinty, the famed concoctor of the wonderful McGinty Capsules. McGinty, in love with Jane Brown, the lovely Candy girl, had lots to contend with, in the person of Circus Solly, the popular Clown with the Circus. Circus Solly makes love to Jane and she is won over by his charm, although a little bit at a loss to understand why she should fall sc desperately in Jove with Circus Solly, after such a short acquaintance. The circus brings with it the usual run of clever characters, and in the pel son of Red Berry, the town-slicker, as well as the breezy town constable, Hickory Bender, are given a few lessons in the expert art of ballyhoo and hooey and also the money to be had in the pursuit cf the "Wall paper game." Red also is a woman hater, but his ardor along that line is somewhat cooled by the appearance of Betty Wood, the cigar counter lady of charm. And, like all circuses, the balloon man was very much in evidence and with his antics the village folk were much entertained- Widow Willow, the aunt of beautiful Jane, was another of those perpetually mourning a lost “Clarence" and she likewise kept a close watch on the goings of fair Jane, while indulging in her village gossip and lamentations for the erstwhile "Clarence." Tina, one of the girls of the circus, with a secret admiration for Solly, added that right touch of circus romance to the plot. The action moves along very swift- | ly, when Red Berry discovers that I ON PAGE THREE)

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THOMAS HARDY (International Newsreel) London, Jan 17 -HNS) With the same simplicity that marked his life, the aslies of Thomas Hardy, famous Engl sh novelist, were laid to rest Monday beside the grave of Charles Dickens in the “poets’ cornel" of Westminister Abbey. At th» same time in the windswept churchyard of the picturesque old church at Stinsford, the heart of the dead author was deposited by his wife in the soil of bis beloved Wessex. WILKINSON TO ENTER PRIMARY Decatur Young Man To Seek Democratic Nomination For County Auditor Walter Wilkinson, well known young man of this city, this morning announced his intentions of becoming a candidate for auditor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election be held next May 8. Mr. Wilkison was a candidate for the nomination four years ago, running second in a very warm contest, lie lias been planning for this campaign since that time, he says, and believes he has an excellent chance. He is the second to announce for the office, Albert Harlow, of Wa bash township, having declared his intentions last week. The campaign is warming up now and will be on in earnest in a few weeks. Otis J. Briggs Arrested On A Federal Warrant Indianapolis, Jan. 17. — Otis J. Briggs, dean of the College of Drugless Physicians, 213 Empire Life building, who is under indictment by a Marion county grand jury for subornation of perjury in connection with a diploma mill at his school, was arrested late Monday afternoon on a federal warrantl charging him wi h use of tho mails in a scheme to defraud. Briggs taught in the Decatur high school tor one semester, several years ago, and is well known here. NECESSITY OF PRAYER STRESSED Services At Baptist Church Well Attended Despite Unpleasant Weather Despite the unpleasant weather of last evening a good sized audience gathered at the Baptist church for the revival service. A spirited song service was conducted by Mr. Hinkin, with Mrs. Bell at the piano, and he sang the gospel acceptably. The message of the evening emphasized the privilege and necessity of intercessory praying. It is a privilege to thus unite forces with God’s man, Jesus Christ, and help Him swing back this world from the grip and power of the Prince of this world to the will of God. "Unused prayer privileges act as a great dam obstructing God's purpose for humanity. Right habits of prayer release unlimited power to bring blessing and life to the needy world." The Psalmist said, "My voice slialt thou hear in the morning, O Lord, in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up." The subject of the message this evening will be, "On the road to Jerico.” Mr. Hinkin will sing.

PRESIDENT ON HIS WAY HOME FROM HAVANA Sails For Home After TwoDay Visit At Pan-Amer-ican Conference CONFERENCE GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS Havana. Jan. 17. (UP) President Coolidge sailed for the United States at 7:15 a. nt. today after his two-day good will visit to the Pan-Aiueri -an conference. Escorted by six destroyers, the president's warship cleared Havana Harbor for Key West at 8:1.7. By George R. Holmes INS Staff Correspondent Havana, Jan. 17. — The sixtli PanAmerican lonfeience, which is fraught with enol moils possibility for good or evil so far as relations with LatinAmerica are concerned, got down to serious business today. The amenities, the toasts, the official courtesies ale ended. Coolidge Is Feted For two days temperamental Havana and, in fact, all Latin-America has rendered homage to the president of the United States in a manner without precedent or parallel in international relations. President Coolidge has been feted and dined and acc’aimed su h as no man ever was in the Queen City of the Caribbean country. 1 . it in-American statesmen have vied with each other to do him honor. But that part of the sixth conference of Pan-American states ended today when President Coolidge stepped aboard the U. S. t miser Memphis on Hie return trip to Washington. From now on, as one delegate phrased it, ‘ the fightin’ begins." TRUST COMPANY HOLDS ELECTION Old Officers Re-elected;! Albert Mutschler Is New Director The annual electron of directors of The Peoples Loan and Trust company was held in this city today' and the result announced at 3 o’clock this afternoon. The election of officers also took place, the same officers being re-elected. Albert Mutschler, manager of the Mutschler Packing company, was the only new director elected to the board. Mr. .Mutschler takes the place of Joe Long, of Portland. The board of directors is composed of the following men: ?>I. Kirsch, W. A. Lower, C. E. Bell, C. L. Walters, A .11. Ashbancher, 11. M. Gillig and Mr. Mutschler. The officers of the bank, are: M. Kirsch, president; H. M. Gillig, vicepresident; W. A. Lower, secretary, and Miss Fanny B. Hite, assistant secretary. The usual d'vidend was declared and report of tlie year's business read, it was shown that the total resources of the bank were increased nearly $40,000 during the year and that the saving's accounts were increased. The Peoples Loan and Trust company is capitalized at $50,000. It was organized in 1915 and owns its own modern banking house at the corner of Second and Madison streets. M. Me. Stoops To Run For Joint Representative In this weeks issue of the Petersburg Democrat, appears the announcement of M. Me Stoops, as a candidate for the office of joint representative so rthe district composed of Pike and Knox counties. Mr. Stoeps who was formerly connected with the Decatur Democrat, was for thirty years editor of the Pike County Democrat. He is well posted on affairs in general and will make an excellent representative for his district. o — Aged Man Dies Near Linn Grove This Afternoon Linn Grove, Jan. 17— (Special) — Ami Schaufter, 80, died at the home of his brother, John, three miles west of Linn Grove, at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Mr. Schaufter was injured in a fall a week ago and pneumonia develBped, causing his death. Mr. Schaufter was never married.

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Robert H. Fitts of Greenup, Ky. (top), accuses his housekeeper. Mrs. Marie Frazier (lower), of torturing, his three-yearold baby, Mary, and killing her. Authorities declare both of them plotted to do away with the child. The shocking tragedy has stirred Kentucky. Ohio and Virginia. Negro Confesses To Killing Another Negro Indianapolis. Ind.. Jan. 17 —(INS) — The hammer murder of Richard Etter negro, 33, head custodian of the Spink apartment. 2035 Noiih Meridian stteel. was solved early today when lurry Patterson. 27. a negro assistant custodian confessed the slaying according to police. Patterson said that Etter was too strict with him and was "making me do all the dirty work.’’ The charge of first degree murder was lodged against Patterson. TO GET BIDS ON ROAD MATERIALS Commissioners To Receive Bids On Several Items On February 7 Bids for furnishing all road and bridge material required in the upkeep and repair of the roads and bridges in Adams county will be received by the board of commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Specifications were adopted by the board at the last commissioner's session. The material on which bids will be received include stone, screenings, gravel, tile, drain material, bridge material and other such material. Bids also will be received by tho board on the s"nto day for constructing and installing two water supply tanks at the County Infirmary farm. Tiie bidder must file his bid for furnishing the material and the labor required in erecting the tanks. The board of hospital trustees will receive idds on FebruaryG for furnishing one car of No. 3 size Pocahontas coal at the hospital. The county commissioners this week are attending the road school at Purdue university.

Dream Provides “Clue” That Solves Mystery Os Schneider Murder O t wosso, Mich., -Jan. 17.—(INS) — A dream provided the “clue" that resulted in the confession of Adoplh Hotelling to the murder of 5-year-old Dorothy Schneider, it was learned today as two carpenters prepared Io claim the reward Os $3,000. Harold Lotheridge, a carpenter, dreamed Sunday night about lhe murder, and in his dream Hotelling was the guilty man. He told his father ot' the dream. They were struck by Hotelling's resemblance to the description of the slayer .but were undecided about telling the police, it seemed a flimsy clue. While they were undecided, Sheldon Robertson, a fellow worker, who had heard their conversation turned in the tip.

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SPEEDY JUSTICE IS PROMISED IN SCHNEIDER CASE Erstwhile Model Churchman Admits He Killed 5-Year-Old Girl TRY TO LINK HIM WITH OTHER MURDERS lonia, Mich.. Jan. 17. (INS) While Adolph Hotelling, until late yesterday regarded as Owosso's model man, today planned, behind lhe safely of lonia prison walls, to defend himself from lhe charge of slaving Dorothv Schneider, authorities announced thev will Irv Io connect him with the brutal killing of two Detroit children in 11123 and 1921. Inspector Fred Frahm, head of the Detioit homicide squad, is in Flint (hecking on the activities of Hotelling during the last few years. Insanity Plea Planned Hotelling has retained William A. Sigmiller, an attorney, whose aim it is to press for an insajiity hearing. "It's absolutely absurd," Governor Green said. "This man should go to prison fit st and have his head examined afterwards. There will be no delay,'' the governor continued. Owosso, Mich., Jan. 17. — (INS) — Dawn came today to send no ray of light in the home of "The man who was so kind he never scolded his children." Tho darkness of despair filled the hearts of the family of Adolh Hotelling. the Owosso carpenter and church elder, who confessed skiving 5-yeac-old. bine-eyed and flaxen-haired Dorothy Schneider,. Through the long night. Mrs. Myrtle Hotelling and her five children sat stunned by the tragedy that had overtaken them m the afternoon; that the 11listed, honored, beloved father and husband had. witli fiendish hands, wiped out tile life of the little Mt. Morris kindergarten girl. But they called for justice. "If he is guilty, he should be punished The world would be better off if he were dead. He will only grieve himself to death anyway,," said Mis, Hotelling. The elder children-- Mrs. Joseph Wagner, 25, Mrs. Lyle Munroe, 21, and Devere Hotelling, only son of tho confessed killer voiced a like sentiment. State police, who went to the Hotelling home last night, told James Robctlson, brother of Mrs. Hotelling, that H telling had confessed not only the killing of tiie Schneider girl but of two other attacks. One ot tiie confessed attacks was on a girl who was lured to Oak Hill cemetery, here, two years ago; another ot a child living at. Elsie, near here, who was lured away in his ear. Tiie confession clears up two crimes that have baffled Owosso po- «< OXIIXI i:i> ox »AG|.; i n i;> I. Q. 0. F. LODGE IS REORGANIZE!) New Officers Assume Duties And Committees For Year Are Appointed New committees were appointed by J. E. Ellsworth, newly elected Noble Grand of the St. Mary's lodge, 107, I. O. O. F., at the regular meeting lr,,st night, at the Odd Fellow’s hall, at which time other officers also assumed their new duties. Alva D. Baker, vice-grand of the lodge, was named chairman of the entertainment committee for the ensuing term. Don Teeple, Fred Major and Robert Acker were appointed on the publicity committee for the lodge, and D. L. Drum and John Mosure wet-' selected as heads of the membership and attendance committees. Hoyd Acker, S. E. Black and Ira Fuhrman were appointed to look after the delinquent members - f the | lodge. Other officers installed for the Itenn besides Mr. Ellsworth and Mr. I Baker were: Ira Fuhrman, recording .secretary; Floyd Acker, financial secretary; S. E. Black, treasurer; Don Teeple, trustee. Next Monday night, January 23, the Odd Fellows will give a banquet in honor of the new officers. All Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and their families are invited to attend the banquet.

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