Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 54, Decatur, Adams County, 3 March 1928 — Page 1

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I father admits I |[ MURDERED I HIS TWO SONS I “ji'i’s:,? 1 ;: I Threw Bodies Into ( anal I | \CKED NERVE TO I END HIS OWN LIFE I Indiana Habor, Mar. 3 — (1«) ■ >oree Chism, alias George I A. foundry hand of East I Chicago. Indiana, confessed this afternoon police said, he had murdered his two sons, 11 days ..go bound their bodies tightly ;*th wire, weighted them and | hurled them into the waters of I the Industrial canal here. Chism said, in his full confession ,-hich he made and signed before police witnesses, that the <wo, boys. Edgar, 7, and George. 10. went walki jng with him on Fell. 6. They kept saying they wanted to 'see grandma, they wanted to see grandma. 1 got sick of hearing it because their grandma was dead," the confession related. Wind Wire Around Selves ■So I told them that if they wrapped themselves in wire and jumped into the canal they would see their grandma. There was some wire in the yard. Both kids wound the wire around themselves. 1 then led them by the hand to the banks of the canal. “They hesitated ami I held back. They asked me why I didn’t want to come, and if 1 didn’t want to see I grandma, too. 1 told them I would I jump presently. “George jumped first and Edgar jumped next. I saw their bodies dlsippear.'' ... t’hism said that he intended. Io commit suicide with them when he first walked to the canal. “I didn’t have the nerve to jump, though," he said. “Then 1 walked back to town and got drunk with (name deleted) and then went to my rooming house." The bodies of the two boys were identified this morning by the landlord of the building where the Smith Mamily formerly resided. He said that Smith and his wife had frequent doWstic quarrels, involving the children. The landlord who performed the I identification said Smith was supposed to have taken the two boys to Canada two weeks ago for a visit with i relatives. Auto Turns Over On Road North Os City Mr. and .Mrs. Dean Byetly, residing l six miles south of town, were in a slight accident last night at about 5 1 oclock, on the Fort Wayne road. Mr. ’ Byerly, who was driving, lost controlI cf his car an Essex coach, on the curve about a mile from town. The car skidI ded on the slippery road and overturned in the ditch. Mr. and Mrs. Byerly , "ere able to climb out of the car ut,- ; tort. There seemed to be little d.Tht . tge dong to the car. MURDERS WIFE WITH HAMMER Pennsylvania Man Says He hilled Wife Because She “Nagged” Him Bradford, Pa., Mar. 3.—(lNS)—With°ul len ’orse, W. J. Burnett today ad™'ed he had killed his wife by heat■n? her over the head with a hammer, ht’cause “she nagged me.” • rs. Burnett died shortly after mid- j P d she never regained conscious'ness after the attack. Burnett surrendered to county powho announced he had made a ’Plete confession. He is 53 years “ W and his wife was 46. but t" s ' 00rry 1 m l‘> trouble again „ am not sorry I hit her,” se haid. ie nagged me into it.” kint ® eenied greatly worried about A t’p • n trouh,e for tee second time, the ?. J 7 ars a K° he served a term In Xi N- v. M „ on a woman. t hr '' and Mrs - Burnett came here Neithi ’ ago from Sa'amanca, N. Y. to had not *' ad an opportunity quarry - hem ' There were constant the ciil * n <he past three days and night Catne in a quarrel last Attack 101 prec *Ritated the hammer

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( elebrate 73rd Wedding Anniversary I 1 -• r * —Courtesy Warren, Ohio. Tribune-ChronicZe. Mr. and Mrs. W illiam Ixmgenberger Mr and Mrs. William Longettberger-(above), parents of J. J. Longenberger. of Monroe, recently- celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary nt their home on a faun near Newton Falls, Ohio. Mr. Longenberger is 95 years old and his g<x d wife is 91. Both are active and enjoying good health.

MINSTREL FULL OF GOOD MUSIC ' * Variety Os Entertainment Included In G. E. Production, March 19-20 Minstrel Chuckles, to he staged under the auspices ot' the General Electric band, is a show replete with music of every description suited to this type of production. Rehearsals reveal medleys of popular songs rendering of which requires almost professional talent. Dances of every nature done to these numbers are surprisingly intticate and in every scene furnish the finesse which is not often viewed in an amateur production. CJiorus gills, Choi its men and solc- | ists, vie with each ether in volume pep and tone quality, but the production seems so evenly balanced that it is neither easy n?r wise to venture an opinion as to which is the moiv dominant. Enthusiasm is so tampant regarding the show that needless to say packed houses for all pet sot mances are expected. The program will include: Spanish bull fighters, Toreadors, shieks, Chinese girls farmerettes, Detectivettes, Eskimos and Africans all to be seen in the big show at the Decatur high school auditorium, March 19 and 20. The General Electric Band has started advertising by tying small tage on automobiles, posts and other places in the down town district. Flaming red one sheets will also be seen in various places. It is also planned to put out several hundred window cards. Every effort will be expended to give the people cf Decatur a show worth while. — O—; — Alleged Embezzler Is Caught As He Boards’ Ship New York,'"March 3 —(U.R)—A trip to the Riveria just within his grasp George Besnyo was arrested as he attempted to board the liner Berengaria. and was held for embezzlement of $3,40u from the Fordo State Bank at South Bend, Ind. BL ACKMER COES ON TRIAL TODAY Counsel For Teapot Dome Witness Argue To Have Charge Dismissed Washington, Mar. 3. —(U.R)—Trial of 11. M. Blackmer, missing Teapot witness. began here today with the oil man's attorneys arguing in behalf of their motion to dismiss the charge. Nathan R. Miller, former governor of New York, told Justice F. L. Siddons in District of Columbia supreme court that the Walsh act, under which Blackmer was subpoenated in Paris as a Fall-Sinclair oil trial witness, was unconstitutional.

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Sen. Walsh To Enter Three State Primaries Washington, March 3—(U.R)—Senator Thomas J. Walsh, Democrat. Moni tana, announced in a statement todav | that he had assented to the plan of : his fi iends to enter him in the Demo- ; cratic Presidential primaries in Wis- ! consin South Dakota and California. The statement was an indirect anuf.uueemeiii of candidacy tor the Democratic Presidential nomination. He said be had not inspired the movement and that he did not intend to conduct an active campaign. Evangelical Brotherhood To Meet Monday Evening The Brotherhood of the Evangelical Church will meet at the church Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock for a regular business and social meeting. Following the business session, there will be a program of music with William Ruckman in charge and Orval Harriuff superintendent of the city water works wil give a talk on, "Our Municipal Water Plant" Refreshments will be served. DIRIGIBLE BACK IN HANDER TODAY Los Angeles Landed Safely After All-Night Battle In Snowstorm Lakehurst, N. J., March 3 —(U.R)— The dirigible Los Angeles was “walked into her hangar here at 7:05 A. M. today after the crew had fought virtually all night to bring her to a landing in a blinding snowstorm. Back from a flight to the Panama Canal Zone, the big ship came over her Lakehurst station shortly before midnight. A 40-mile wind was blowing at that time but Commander Charles E. Rosendahl ordered her moored to her mast. The force of the wind snapped the cable by which the crew attempted to make the' ship fast. Then for three hours the Los Ange les cruised over the field, finally attempting to effect a ground landing The first attempt failed when the blizzard .which was increasing i nfury, tore the big ship a Way from the ground crew of 150 men. As the Los Angeles rose into the air she carried four members of the ground crew with her clinging perilously to handrails of the cabin, exposed to the biting gale. A fifth man released his hold before the ship had risen 20 feet and was injured in the fall. The second landing attempt shortly after 6 A. M. was successful, the wind and snow having subsided considerably by that hour. Once on the ground the crew experienced no difficuty in “walking" the ship into her hangar. Although the flight to the Panama Canal Zone had been the most hazardous that the Los Angeles had undertaken since being flown to this country from Germany, the only real difficulties came in the last six hours of the six-day cruise.

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Special Policeman Has Sad Experience; t Forgets His Revolver Chicago, Mai ch 3—(INS) George P.igottl, special policemen of Berwyn had a sad experience here today. But Blgottl will tell the story in his own words. Embanasaing moment Editor: “I was walking down the street in plain clothes and had forgotten to bring my revolver with nw. Thtee young men approached me. “hands up" they said. I reached tor my weapon as they backed up. startled —I had left my pistol home. Imagine my embarrassment when they robbed me of my money and also my police star. (Signed) George Blg. tti.”

G.E, TO RESUME OLD SCHEDULE • Local Factory To Return To Five-Day Schedule Next Week The Decatur branch of the General Electric company will return to its five-day schedule next week, it was learned today. The announcement was made to the employees of the local factory Friday afternoon, following a few week instead of five days a week. Instead of laying eff pait cf the local employees entirely a few weeks ago when the output of the local plant exceeded the present demand, an order went into effect whereby all of the employees worked, four days each week instead offiv days a week. The demand for the fractional motors have increased materially according to the report and it has been deemed necessary to put the entire force back at five days a week, effective next Monday. 0 > — EXPECT JURY TO REPORT MONDAY Howard County Grand Jury In Recess Over Week-end Kokomo, Ind., Mar. 3. — (U.R> — Recessed over the "week-end, the Howard county grand jury, investigating an alleged plot against small Indiana banks, will re-convent- again Tuesday and, it was believed, will make a partial report of its findings later in the week. The jury, in one report, did not mention its investigation into the failure of the American Trust company. which resulted in the alleged expose of a plot to mulct Indiana banks, but confined the report to routine cases. Calling D. C. Stephenson, former klan dragon and now a life-term prisoner in the Indiana prison, the jury was said to have obtained information which may involve several state officials and politicians. The jurors said to have received information that small banks were forced to pay a "premium” for the privilege of obtaining deposits of state funds. Judge John Marshall, backing his warning he would not allow newspaper reporters to "hamper” the investigation by publishing “unauthorized” information, cited Walter Shead of the Indianapolis News for contempt of court, as result of a story which Shead wrote. Shead did not appear, as the information filed against him is not returnable until Mar. 20. " Want Possession of Papers Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 3. — (INS)—I Fearing that the famous black boxes of D. C. Shephenson are leaking, attorneys for the fallen klan dragon announced today they would file a replevin suit to obtain the documents -which are now in the custody of William R. Remey, prosecutor of Marion county. Lloyd O. Hill, of Indianapolis, a lawyer for “Steve”, said" that the suit probably would be filed soon in the name of himself and L. G. Julian, of Evansville, a former business associate of Stephenson, against Prosecutor Remy. “Persons who have seen the contents of the-black boxes have told me that they believed that certain documents are missing," Hill said. “We have a list of the material contained in the boxes and will be able to make an accurate check, provided the court awards us custody.”

OLD OFFICERS ARE RE-ELECTED __ . Annual Election Os Officers Held By Industrial Association Cal E. Peterson was re-elected president of the Decatur Industrial Association at a meeting of the board cf dilectone held Friday afternon at 4 o'clock, in the Industrial association. C. C. Pumphrey was re-elected vice president. The other officers William Linn, sec retary, and Dick Heller, tieasurer, were also ie-elected. Two new directors elected at a recent general meeting of the Association. Eno Lankenat, and Hubert Schmitt, were duly accepted as directors cf the organization. Plans and suggestions were furthered at the directors' meeting to forward to the general committee in charge of Old Home Week. Mr. Peterson stated that he would announce his new committees in a few days. 0 Three Men Killed When Boiler On Ship Explodes Point Pleasant. W. Va., March 3— (U.R) —Three men were killed when a throttle in the boiler room blew out on the Ohio River steamer. Senator Cogdill, shortly before midnight. George McElh. se, 50, chief engineer and George Letman 62 first assistant engineer were killed Roy Roe 35 boile; maker, was so seriously injured that he died today. The three were alone in the boiler hooni of the vessel, which had started on a flip to Pittsburgh after being laid up for repairs. Two ether men had just left the boiler room when theaccident occurred. Escaping steem. striking cold air, was believed to hive caused the throttle to blow out. Five Injured In Auto Accident At Indianapolis Indianapolis, March 3 —(U.R) -F-ve persons were injured three seriously when an automobile driven by Fred Winterer, of Denver, Colo., plunged over a steep embankment and crashed into a telephone pole near here last night. Winterer was believed to have lost control of his car in attempting to pass a truck. The inpured ate Winterer; Mrs. 11. ('. McClelland, "30, of Richmond. Va.; her son, Henry, 7; Dr. A. H. Atlas of Denver; and Mrs Atlas. Dr. and Mrs. Atlas were only slightly hurt. The patty was driving to Richmond from Denver 0 . ATTENDANCE AND INTERESS GROWS Evangelist Explains Difference Between Salvation And Religion Both interest and attendance is on the increase at Church of God revival which is now in progress. Evangelist Rimmer spoke Thursdayevening from the text "Choose you this day whom ye wil serve", and said that Joshua had already made the choice. A cheap religion comes easy and goes easy yet when it comes to choosing salvation we don't have to consider dollars and cents, he stated. Many people look for religion on the bargain counter and do not go after the be°t but go where somebody lays down the gap, said Rev Rimmer. There is a difference in salvation and religion, he said. The heathen have religion, but only Christian has salvation. He declared that it a man doesn’t want salvation enough to come to God's terms he will never get it. The evangelist spoke of the benefits at the judgment of having made the wise choice and pleaded with men and women to decide for Christ. The Bible, he stated, declares that the wicked will be resurrected to everlasting punishment but the righteous to life eternal. One thousand eight hundred and sixty two scripture verses were reported at evening services as having been read, Wednesday. There will be a service tonight beginning at 7:30 o’clock. The public is cordially invited. o Two Fliers Injured Pittsburgh, Calif., March 3 —(U.R) — Two aviators were seriously injured when their plane nosedived frem an altitude of 50 feet at the Pittsburg airport yesterday.

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Envoy to IT' Rev Father John J. Burke (above), general secretary iff the National Catholic Welfare Council at Washington, I). C„ is expected to go to Mexico as the representative of Pope Pius to discuss a settlement of the religious dispute. It is reported that \nibassador Dwight Morrow was intrumental in persuading President Calles of Mexico to receive the Cathlic emissary-. younglother” DIES SUDDENLY Mrs. Adolph Scheuler Dies At Home In Preble Township Today Mis. Adolph Scheuler, 27, mother 'f four small children, died suddenly bout 2’30 o’clock this morning, March 1928, at her home in Preble '.ownship, supposedly from an attack “>f heart trouble. A small baby awakened early this morning and it was while the father nd mother were attempting to quiet 't, that Mr. Scheuler noticed his wife rasping for her breath. He rushed o the window and flung it open wide and returned to the bed to assist her when he saw her breathe twice and fall back on her pillow in death A doctor was called at once, but life was already extinct. Mrs. Scheuler bad apparently been in good health. Mrs. Mary Lembach Scheuler was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich Lembach ami was born in Germany, May 20, 1900. When a young child she came to this country and has s lice resided about one nnd one-half miles northwest of Preble. She was a member of the Preble Lutheran Church. Surviving are the husband, Adolph Scheuler, and four children. Marcus. Olga, Victor and Mildred. One son, Lester, died at the age of six months. Three brothers and three sisters, also, survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home and 1:45 o'clock at the Preble Lutheran church, the Rev. Geisler officiating. Burial will be made in lite Preble Lutheran cemetery. Daily Democrat To Receive Scores Os All Tourney Finals The Daily Democrat will receive the scores of the final games in each of the sixty-four high schorl sectional basketball tournaments tonight. No scores will be received until the list is complete, however, and it will probably be between 10 and 10:30 o’clock befoie the scores are received. TRIAL OF HIRAM REED HEAR END Closing Arguments In Trial Os Youthful Farmer Started Today Ottawa, 111., Mar. 3.—(U.R)—Closing arguments in the trial of Hiram Reed, youthful farmer charged with dynamiting the Mount Pleasant schoolhouse in an attempt to kill his sweetheart, lola Bradford, got under way today. Both sides were limited to three and a half hours in an effort to bring the case to an end by nightfall. The state offered only one witness in rebuttal, Charles Thiel, an investigator.

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DECATUR LOSES TO HARTFORD IN SURPRISE GAME Yellow Jackets Beaten, 2520; Kirkland Beats Berne, 24-19 FINAL GAME STARTS AT 8 O’CLOCK TONIGHT Tourney Scores Monmouth 21; Jefferson 10. Geneva 27; Monroe, 12 Kirkland, 24; Berne 19. Hartford 25; Decatur 20. Geneva, 18; Monmouth 7. Kirkland 36; Hartford 29. The Geneva high school Cardinals will play the Kirkland high school Kangaroos in the final game of the Decatur sectional tournament in the local high school gym tonight, to determne which will represent this sectional in the regional tournament at Fort Wayne next Saturday. Geneva was the first to qualify for the final game, when the Cardinals trounced Monmouth in the first semi- ’ nal game, 18-7. Kirkland qualified m hour later by defeating the Hart--rd high school quintet, 36 to 29. The final game will start at 8:00 I'clock tonight. Hartford Tired Out The Hartford team, after upsetting the ‘'dope” by defeating Decatur high school's Yellow Jackets this morning, 25-20, appeared tired in the game against Kirkland, and failed to show he fight and drive that carried the Torillas to victory over Decatur this •norning. On the other hand, Kirk and was playing a good game and 'ppeared to be. less tired than Hartford. Kirkland took an early lead and vas ahead at the half. 22-8. Hartford failed to score a field goal until near he end of the half, when Scrogham connected. Bowman and Arnold led he Kirkland attack. Hartford rallied in the second half and played a better game, but was unable to overtake the Kirkland eagars. Lineups and summary: Kirkland Hartford L. Arnold F N Banter Bowman F Reynolds Meyers C Hoffman F. Arnold G Scorgham Hellei G R. Banter Substitutions (Kirkland) Baumgartner sot F. Arnold. Dettinger for Heller; (Hartford) Gottschalk tor N. Banter. Holloway for Reynolds. Field goals: L. Arnold, 5; Bowman, 4; Meyers, 3; F. Arnold, 1; Baumgartner, 3; N. Banter, 2; Reynolds, 1; Scrogham, 5; R. Banter, 1. Foul goals: Bowman, 3; Meyers, 1; N. Banter, 8; Hoffman, 1; Scrogham. 1; R. Banter. 1. Geneva, 18: Monmouth, 7 Geneva held Monmouth scoreless in the second half of the first semi-final game, after the two teams had staged a close fight in the first period, and he Cardinals won the game, 18-7. Geneva led at the end of the first ((’ostim i-:i> ox paoe: six* GENEVA MAN EXPIRES HERE David Fallen, 75, Dies At Memorial Hospital Here This Morning; Geneva, Ind. Mar. 3— (Special) — David Fallen, of Geneva, aged approI ximately 75 years died at 11:10 o’clock this morning, Saturday March 3, 1928. at the Adams County Memorial hospital in Decatur where he has been a patient for the past ten days. For some time Mr. Fallen has suffered with a severe case of hardened arteries an dafter he fell more than a week ago and fractured his hip his condition had gradually grown worse until death relieved his suffering at the above mentioned hour. The deceased was a plasterer by trade and has resided in Geneva for a number of years. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. He has no brothers and sisters, but one daughter lives sh Elkhart. Funeral services have not been arranged as yet.

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