Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 14 February 1928 — Page 1

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Former Decatur Woman Tries To Drown Self In River

IBCUED FROM I WABASH RIVER I RYYOUNG BOY I Mrs William Norris Leaps I Into River At Bluffton E This Morning I ill \MES DOMESTIC I 111 trouble for act ■ Bluffton, Feb. 14.—(INS)— ■ Through the heroic efforts of Kenneth Frauhiger, 16, of this c itv son of a former Wells countv sheriff. Noah Frauhiger, the life of Mrs. William Norris, ' of Bluffton, formerly of Deca- ! tur was saved after she had at- ’ templed suicide by jumping off j the Wabash river bridge at the edge of this city. \ workman saw Mrs. Norris jump about 7 o'clock this morning, and his «ll for help was answered by young frauhiger and his father. The lad braved the cold water of the river and brought Mrs. Norris safely to shore. x Domestic Trouble Blamed Mrs. Norris was taken to the Wells county jail where she explained that domestic troubles had caused her to become despondent. Mrs. Norris de- ' dded to end her life, it is said, after a Antic encounter last night near Bluffton with Mrs. Charles Overmeyer. also of Bluffton. It was learned today that .Mrs. Norns and Mr. Overmeyer had driven to Murray last night and Mrs. Overmeyer pursued them. Mrs. Mts. Overmeyer caught the couple, an argument ensued and finally ah enCOuhfer j between the two women started. Mrs. Norris stated that she went home and her husband also had been I told of the trouble. When Mrs. Norris was taken to the county jail after her attempt at suicide, Mrs. Overtneyer wa sthere telling her part of the story to the officials. 0 Frank Kern Dies At Home In Clio, Michigan Won! was received here today of I the death of Frank Kern, aged about I 46,at his home at Clio, Michigan, Mr. Kern formerly conducted a laundry in this city, but has not resided here | for some time. Mr. Kern was a son-in-law of P. B. Dykeman, of east of this city. At a late hoar this afternoon, funeral arrangements for Mr. Kern had not been learned. UN MUSICAtE ATMONMOUTH Hijfh School Orchestra Arranges Program For Thursday Evening Hie Monmouth high school orehes,ra has planned an excellent musical I’fogtam, which will he presented to [ Te public, Thursday evening, Febntj “Y 16. at 7:30 o’clock, at the Monnwath high school building. An admission fee of 15 cents and 25 cents being charged and the proceeds *'".** devoted toward buying new I c IVir the orchestra. follow- Pr ° Rra,n ,0 rendered is as I Hhle'Ar'i'^" 6 Franz Schubert I Vir ’8e Chimes H ' S ' Orchestra Little Rose,” reading Pint,, e , Eleanor Johnson > ■■ The I S ° 1 ° '„' Della Boerger lhe Lost Purse,” reading Vocal Duet Harrlot KUnkel ">">gaS U ' toerger ’ Lydia B. Sawyer Dawn 41 r>anc * -Johannes Brahma I,ave A Little Fun Voe«l M^r Ulh ”• S - ° rchMtra Saia Dh "o , Catherine Weidler Song 8 So !? " Robert Rice Reading “H.S. Girls’ Quartette Con le t Soin Helen Boehnke Overture o<t ° B ° Orirer ADona Joyf »' Greeting Moamouth H. S. Orchestra

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Detective, Single Handed, Captures Four Bandits Chicago, Feb. 14.—(INS) - Sergt Thomas Cooper, head of a detective bureau squad, was commended today for his bravery in accounting single handed for a band of tour robbers who last tight tried to hold up a restaurant. In a gun battle with the bandits. Sergt. Cooper killed one, probably fatally wounded two others, and captured the fourth after the latter threw Ills gun away and begged for mercy. PNEUMONIA FATAL TO A G E D WOMAN Mrs. Malinda Ball Johnston, 82 Years Old, Dies At Home In Monroe Mrs. Malinda Ball Johnston, 82, of Nfonroe, died at the hojne of her daughter Mrs. Eliza Mae llahnert. at Monroe. Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Johnston had been enjoying good health until about four weeks ago when she became ill and pneumonia set in. Malinda Ball Johnston was born in Grant county, Indiana, May 28, 1845. In early life, she was united in marriage to James S. Johnston, who preceded her in death 12 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston spent their entire marled life in and near Monroe. Eight children wore born to Mr and Mrs Johnston, five of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Arnetty Uhiick, of Athens, Michigan; Cyius Johnston of Morgantown, West Virginia; Eliza Mae Ilanhert, of Monroe; Fianklin L. Johnston. of DedXTur; SaniuM D. Johnston,' of Rome City. Two children died in infancy and one son, John W., died several years ago. Two sisters also survive. They are Mrs. Mary Click, of Decatur, and Mrs. Amanda Burkhead, of Decatur. Mrs. Johnston is also survived by 40 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren besides a host of friends. Uniting with the Winchester United Brethren Church, near Monroe, many years ago, Mrs. Johnston was active in church work. For the last few years she attended both her own church and the Monroe Methodist church. Mrs. Johnston lived the Inst six years with her daughter Mis. llahnert and, pi lor to that" time, she resided for several years with her son in this city. She spent practically all her life in Adams county. Funeral services will lie held Wednesday afternoon at the llanhert home in Monroe, at 1:30 o’clock, and at the Monroe Methodist church at 2 o’clock. The Rev. W. H. Kindall, of Huntington, will have charge of the services, assisted by the Rev. Charles Wier, of the Winchester United Brethren church, and the Rev. E. M. Foster, of the Monroe Methodist church. b Blanket Os Snow Covers Western Kansas Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 14.—(INS) —One to five inches of snow covers western Kansas, according to reports to the weather bureau here today. Colder weather with probable snow is predicted for the lower Missouri valley. No snow fell here last night. 0 Boy, 3, Saves Mother From Suicidal Death Laporte, Ind.", Feb. 14.—(UP) —Mrs. Cecil Everly, saved from a suicidal death from gas, by her son, 3, declared she would again attempt to end her life. Cries of the boy after his mother turned on gas in the kitchen of the family home, brought neighbors to the scene and Mrs. Everly was rescued. She had quarreled with her husband. 0 Sen. Watson Testifies In Behalf Os W. J. Burns Washington, Feb. 14 —(UP) —Three U. S. Senators testified in the Sin-clair-Burns contempt trial today that the reputation of William J. Burns, noted detective, for honesty and integrity was “good.” The Senators, James E. Watson, Indiana, republican presidential candidate, George H. Moses, Republicans. New Hampshire, president pro-tempor of the senate and Samuel Shortridge, Republican, California, said they were personal friends of Burns.

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COL LINDBERGH CELEBRATES HIS RETURN TO 11. S. Stages Homecoming Flight Over St. Louis; Tells Os Hop From Cuba PLANS FOR FUTURE REMAIN INDEFINITE St. Louis. Mo„ Feb. 14.— (IP) Col. Ch tries A. Lindbergh’s plans for the future include a home-coining flight over SI. Louis today, a flight over his old air-mail route to Chicago next week, and little more. "I really haven't made any definite plans.” the youthful good will ambassador said in an interview following his return here after a 1,250 mile nou-stop flight from Havana. He will continue in an advisory capacity with the Guggenheim fund for the promotion of aviation, he said and "ultimately" will glvt* iiis 'Spirit of St. Louis' to the Smithsonian Institute. He was indefinite about when he would relinquish charge of his intet nationally famous plane, however. Plane Still In Good Snape . “It has flown 4SI hours since leaving San Diego." ha said, “and it is in perfect condition and has many mate flying hours in it." The trii> from Havana to St. Louin. Lindbergh said, was “without incident except for rough weather most of the way.” Frequently he was unable to see tlie ground, occasionally he flew ‘just over the treetops" and on other oevaswtus -ne flew “perhaps at 6,500 feet." The plane functioned perfectly. He laughed when told that It was feared his take-off at Columbia field. Havaa, would be marred by engine troulile. The motor did sputter a bit, he admitted, lint explained. "I was just switching from on» gas tank to another, and the flow to the carburetor was interrupted for a second or two. It was nothing.” Lindbergh couldn't recall that he ever had had motor trouble with the Spirit of St. Louis. He was asked next why he did not take a parachute on his two moths' swing into Central and South America and back. “Parachutes,” he replied, "are useful in military maneuvers, formations. test flights and in air-mail (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) RAIN RETARDS ATTENDANCE Interest At U. B. Revival Is Commendable, However; Services Continue The rainy weather retarded the attendance at the United Brethren services last night, hut the interest was commendable and the presence of many who have not yet taken their stand for Christ was evidence of the concern of folk. The message last night was based on the story of the Feast of Belshazzar ad the text used was from Daniel 5:26-28: “God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished | it. Thou art weighed in the balance and art found wanting; thy kingdom is divided.” The pastor spoke of how God, in the past, had dealt with nations, cities and individuals who failed to respond to the responsibility and opportunities offered them. The weight that ma nuses and God used were also discussed and the pastor emphasized that after all God’s weighing at the Judgement would be the weight tliat counted. The pastor, in closing, told how we think the Indians were foolish and unwise when they would sell a large tract of land big enough to make a state for a few useless trinkets or beads and yet man is selling his immortal soul for a few trinkets of this old earth’s pleasure and selfishness. Prayer service will he held in the pastor’s study tonight at 7 o’clock, for the women, and for the men at the same hour in the V.I.S. room. Mr. Farlee will meet with tho men and Mr< Parlee with the women. At the services tonight at 7:30 o’clock, Mr. and Mrs. Parlee will sing some resuest numbers. There will be prayer services tomorrow afternoon.

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Sinking IP' i/aml * ’ : wT % .it ”'RL OF OXFORD AND ASQUITH > ng J S*»w«i***T> London, Feb. 14 (INS) —The Earl of Oxford and Asquith (Herbert Henry Asquith) who is gravely ill of an acute attack or pharyngitis, was sinking this afternoon. At 12:30 o’clock the attending physicians announced that h ewas weaker. The famo'is liberal leader and ex-premier is at liis country home, the Wharf, Sutton Courtney. Abingdon. CHOIR TO STAGE MUSICAL COMEDY I St. Marys Chorus Choir To Present “Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves” "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" is the name of a musical comedy in two acts, which will be presented Monday evening. February 10. by the St. Marys Chorus Choir. The musicale is founded on the story of Arabian Nights. The book and lyrics are by Violet M. Thayer and the music by Bernice Eastman Johnston and Violet M. Thayer. A gorgeous array of Oriental costumes in silk ami satin will add color and beauty to (tie setting of the production, which will tie staged in the Catholic high school auditorium, being at 8:15 o’clock. Tickets are being sold at 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. The entile play is under Hie personal direction of Mis. May Holthouse. o- —— Veteran Airplane Pilot Tries To Commit Suicide Detroit, Feb. 14.— (INS) —Major Robert Kirk McLeod, 33. veteran airplane pilot of the World War and operator of the McLeod Brothers Air Transport Service of California, tried to commit suicide here today in a restaurant by swallowing poison after his wife had refused his plea to come back to him. He is in a serious condition. McLeod had flown from the Pacific coast to affect a reconciliation witli his wife. GENEVA SCHOOL IS COMMENDED State High School Inspector Recommends Permanent Commission Geneva, Feb. 14 —(Special)—Geneva high school will be recommended for a permanent, commission, according to J. S. Hussey, state high school inspector, who made an inspection of the local school last weijk. The G-eneva school has been on the yearly commission basis for the last several years. Geneva has one of the best schools in a poor building in the state, Mr. ■Hussey declared. He complimented the trustee, Otis Burk, for the new fixtures installed in the building since last year and for his interest in the improvement of the school. He also commended Clifton Stiiker, county superintendent of schools, for having properly license teachers in the school

D. 0. STEPHENSON DECIDES TO TELL ALL DURING TRIAL Attorneys Say He Will Talk Freely, After Being Ordered To Testify FRED ROBINSON ON STAND TODAY I Indianapolis, Feb. 14.— (INS) —D. C. Stephenson has decided to tell everything he knows, that was the word early this afternoon from Lloyd O. Hill, attorney for the klan leader, al the end of a conference of lawyers with Stephenson which lasted more than an hour. “Stephenson will talk freely.” Hill said. “You know he has been worrying about those outside influences.” During the forenoon, Stephenson, contending that he had not been advised sufficiently as to his constitutional rights, had refused to answer questions of the state. While Stephenson pondered on his future action the jurors heard for the first time from a witness the details of the alleged attempt to bribe Governor McCray. The witness was Fred Robinson, former state purchasing agent and campaign manager for McCray. An Unwilling Witness Indianapolis, Feb. 14 (INS)—An unwilling witness, 1) (’. Stephenson, fallen grand dragon of the Indiana ku klux klan, was virtually ordered by special Judge Charles M. McCabe to testify today in the trial of Governor Ed Jackson in Marion criminal court on charges of conspiracy to bribe former Governor Warren T. McCray. When the hearing was resumed this morning the court ruled tliat the state was right in its contention that Stephenson could testify. This was a great victory tor the state. Stephenson, however, balked at mounting the witness stand. He asked the court to be allowed to confer with his attorneys. The attorneys with whom Stephenson wished to consult were Clarence (COX'TIWED OX PAGE FIVE, DATES SELECTED FOR CONVENTIONS Plans Made For Township Sunday School Conventions This Spring The members of the Adams County Council of Religious Education, met in council session, Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’d’.ock in the M. E. church, at Monroe. Plans were discussed for the Bible Memory and Bible Story contests, to be held this spring. Great interest was manifested in this work, last year, by the schools of the county; and no doubt greater interest will be manifested this year. Adams county had a representative at the state convention last, year, Milton Hoffman of Decatur. Tentative plans were also made for the spring township conventions. Following are the dates agreed upon: March 11, Union-Root; March 18, St. Mary's: March 25, Monroe; April 1 Blue Creek; April 8. Hartford; April 15. Wabash: April 22, PrebleKirkland; April 29, Washington; May 6, Jefferson; May 13, French. J. E. Nelson of Decatur, vice-presi-dent of the Adams county council, and Miss Inda Sprunger, of Berne, secretary of the council, were appointed as delegates to the state convention to be held in Logansport, June 19, 20 and 21. The resignation of E. W. Baumgartner, superintendent of the Young People’s division was accepted, and Guytpe.ss Eley of the< Evangelical Sunday school of Berne, was appointed to fill tho vacancy caused by Mr. Baumgartner’s resignation. Plans were also discussed to hold a county Dally Vacation Bible Training school. This convention is to be in the nature of a two day institute or school, tor the purpose of interesting the people of the county in Daily Vacation Bible schools. Four Daily Vacation Bible schools were conducted in the county last year, with an approximate enrollment of 900 children.

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Driver Os 111-Fated Bus Sought In Michigan Hillsdale, Mich., Fob. 11. (INS)— Raymond Villeneuve, driver of the interstate bus in which one person was fatally injured and three others suffered minor injuries in a collision with n New York Central train near .Jonesville was sougth today. Villeneuve has made no report of the crash to his office, it was said. Conrad Jones, 24. of Murray. Ky.. died in a local hospital after Hie accident. LENTEN SEASON TO OPEN FEB. 22 ■ Father Girardot, Os Bluffton, To Preach At Local Catholic Church Tilt l season of Lent will open with special services which will be held in the St. Marys Catholic church in this city. The Rev. Father Charles Girardot, of Bluffton, who delivered the series of Lenten sermons at the local Catholic church last year, will again lie the speaker at the Tuesday evening services to be held during the Lenten season. Father Girardot, befoie his assign inent as pastor of the Catholic church at Bluffton, was chaplain at tile Michigan City prison. The complete program of services for the Lenten season will be announced Sunday at the St. Marys Catholic church. The Rev. Joseph Hesston, acting pastor, stated that services would he held on Tuesday and Fiiday evenings as heretofore. The Lenten regulations, as drawn up by Rt. Rev. Bishop John F. Noll, D. D. of Fort Wayne. wi’lT be read at the Sunday masses. “Pat” Emmons, Former Klan Head, Is Arrested South Bend. Ind., Fell. 14 —(UP) Pat Emmons, former head of the local Ku Klux Klan, is a prisoner here being held for authorities at Begins, Canada, where he is accused of embezzling SI,OOO of Klann funds, he lias been a fugitive from justice since last fall Earl (’rawford To Seek Nomination For Governor Indianapolis, Feb. 14. —(UP)—Formal announcement of his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor, will be mad, tomorrow by Earl Crawford, of Connersville, a former member of the state highway commission and connected with the Indiana farm bureau federation, accord- | ing to an article published liy the in ! dianapolis Star today. Crawford’s actions as a member of tlie highway commission were under fire by the state board of accounts during the early part of the Jackson administration. Together with several others, he was indicted by the Marion county grand jury during the 1925 legislature when efforts were made to pass a bill which would give the governor the rL.’.it to ieplace all men then serving on the commission. The Marion county indictments never were pressed, and were finally dismissed. o Fort Wayne School Annual Is Winner Os All-American Award Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 14. —(UP) — The Caidrow, annual publication of Central high school, has been awarded the 1927 all-Atnerican Interscholastic Press Association award. Rosalie Pollak was editor of the book and Clayton Merrilat business manager. South Side high school won the 1926 award. Sixty-Acre Farm To Be Sold At Auction X Dore B. Erwin, as commissioner, will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house, Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, sixty acres of land in the center of Monroe township. It is known as the Joe Martz farm and is one of the best sixtyacre tracts in this garden spot and can be bought at a low figure. It is appraised at $75 dollars per acre and must bring two-thirds of that amount, one-third cash, one-third in nine months and one third in eighteen months, with six per cent Interest. Here is a chance to make some money on a safe investment in Adams county real estate.

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MUST PAY WITH HIS LIFE FOR HIDEOUS CRIME A Court Refuses To Grant Slayer Os Little Marian Parker A New Trial DOOMED YOUTH SHOWS NO EMOTION Los Ant’d! s, Feb. 1 I (INS) Willittin Edward Hickman was sentenced todav Io pay ' with bis life on the gallows tor i lite kidnaping and murder ol little Mtirion Parker Friday, April 27, 1928 was set its the date of execution. “You shall suffer the penalty ol death,” Judge Trubucco told Hick- | man in announcing lie had found him guilty of n,order in the first degree. Judge Tiubucco sentenced Hickman to life imprisonment at San Quentin penetentiary for his conviction on the kidnaping charge, the first count in the indictment Hickman atreched to the full heighth of his 5 feet 4 inches when ordered to stand before the bar. Shows No Emotion He never as much as flicked an eyelash while Judge Trubncco meted out his fatal judgement “And may the Lord have mercy upon your soul. Judge Trubueco concluded in tones which resounded through (lie little court room as he passed sentence. Hickman was remanded to Sheriff William 1. Traeger, who was instructed to take Hickman to San Quentin penetentiary for execution. A death watch lias been posted over the doomed youth. Today’s proceedings consumed less than thirty minutes. After being taken cut of the court room Hickman was brought back and pwed with ins attorneys for photographs. He smiled as he stood between his youthful lawyers before the bench vacated by Judge Truoucco. Prior to sentencing Hickman. Judge Trubncco overruled a motion for a new trial preeanted by At’orney Jerome Walsh for the defendant. o Maschke Withdraws His Support From Sen. Willis Cleveland. 0., Feb. 14— (UP) — i Maurice 11. Maschke. 1 epublican nai tiona! committeeman from the Ohio announced today tliat he had withdrawn his suppoit from IT. S. Senator Frank It. Willis and w. uld support secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover so: the republican presidential nomination. — 0 —.— MAKES REPORT ON SEAL SALE Chairman of Christmas Seal Sale Reports Large Gain Over 1926 Sale The annual Christinas Seal sale in Adams county last December, conducted by the Anti-tuberculosis Society, :i---mounted to 802.58, W. Guy Brown, chairman of the sale in the county, announced today. There were 80,258 sealso sold. This is a gain of 5.943 over the 1926 sale. Mr. Brown stated that a few persons had not reported to him yet and he requested that those Persons report at once, as he will forward his final report to headquarters at Indianapolis Thursday. Letters containing 100 seals ware mailed to hundreds of persons, with the reguest that those persons either remit one dollar fox’ the seals or return the seals, and no response has been received from a few of these letters. z Seventy-five per cent of the proceeds from the seal sale remains in Adams county, while the other twentyfive per cent is forwarded to Indianapolis to be divided between the state and national anti-tuberculosis society. The money kept here wil be used in carrying on the fight aganst tuberculosis and in feeding undernourished children. o Red Cross Organization To Meet Thursday Night ) There will be a business meeting i of the Adams county Red Cross organization Thursday night at 7:30 o’clock i. in the director’s room of the Peoples s Loan and Trust company bank. Members are urged to attend.

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