Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 283, Decatur, Adams County, 30 November 1928 — Page 1

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JHURCH SERVICES, ■FAMILY DINNERS |FE ATURE HOLIDAY thanksgiving Day Passes ■ Quietly In Decatur; No I Public Program Bain and fog make (otoring hazardous ■impressive services in the thurchesl Barked the observance of ThanksgivBg i» Decatur yesterday, a union ' Brvhe of the Protestant churches he ' Bf held Wednesday evening at the i Kisbyterian church, while the St R|.- >s Catholic churc h and the Zion ■ angelical Lutheran churches held Brvl.es Thanksgiving morning. ■ The service at the Luttferan church.' Be l l at 10 o’dock in the morning, was K, iy attended. The Rev. Paul ’ Kl.ultz, the pastor, delivered a , Ehaiiksgiving sermon, in which he exE ( s-.‘<l his congregation’s thanks to L laird for his blessings. A special iollectlot: for the Lutheran student in.d was taken at the service. This Uicl Is for the education of young nen in the Lutheran prepaiatory chaols and seminaries and the reHonse from the congregation was ividence of the thanks which the Bombers wished to express towards heir brothers. The Rev. Father J. A. Seimetztceleirated the Thanksgiving high mass ,t the St. Marys Catholic church. The mass was held at 7:30 o'clock nil was well attended. Union Service Draws Crowd The union services of the Protestant churches Wednesday evening was Ittended by a large congregation. Plie service was held from 7: 30 to 1:30 o'clock and the Rev. A. R. Fledlerjohann, pastor of the Reformed ihurch in this city, delive.ed the Thanksgiving sermon. ’ Mitt; Ceetle Moser and Mr. Paul Saurer sang a i group of songs, which were features I of the program. Special music was ■ also rendered by the choir The Rev I H. H. Feint hell, pastor of the Presbj terian church, presided at the service. The church services were the only outward observance of Thanksgiving in the city. The day passed quietly. Heavy skies finally brought about a rain in the evening, and a dense fog made motoring hazardous. Business houses, offices, banks, the postoffice and local industries were dosed for the day. Very few people were seen up town. Ju the homes, the big Thanksgiving dinner ami family reunions were the order oL the day. Relatives came to visit father, mother, grandfather and grandmother, brother or sister and the day was typical of the meaning of Thanksgiving day. A few weddings took place in the county, but the number of weddings this year was short of the usual num her which Dan Cupid generally off! elates over. The fire department reported a calm day, no alarms being sent in. The woods and fields attracted several hundred people who engaged in their U'IOTIVI KU n-v I'MIIC TBOI TWO ACCIDENTS OVER HOLIDAY Geimer Lad Struck By Auto Near Catholic School House Wednesday Afternoon An automobile driven by Ge rge Wolf, of Fort Wayne and one driven by a man from Van Wert, Ohio whose name was not learned, collided on the Preble road west of this city Thursday afternoon. The automobiles were damaged but all of the occupants escaped. The cars started to pass each ether at a narrow part of the road and one of the cars swerved and struck the other on a side-glance. The accident was reported to police officials in this city. The seven year old son of Herman Geimer was struck by an automobile driven by Mrs. Ed Miller on Monroe street near the Catholic school Wednesday' afternoon. The lad apparently did not see the approaching auto, which was coming east on Monroe street. It is not thought the boy was injured seriously, but he is confined to his bed with several body bruises. According to police officials, to whorne the accident was reported, no bones were broken.

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Princely “Sardines” - LAY ■fl * till 1WK ' > If Gustavus Adolphus, crown prince of Sweden (right), and his brother, Prince Sigvaid. ever heard of New York's subway crushes, they didn't let on as they dropped nickels in turnstile for a tour cf the underground railway. They’re in United States to attend wedding of Count Folke Bernadotte, their cousin, and Mias’•Estelle Manville, of Pleasantville, N. Y. JACOB BAILING ANSWERS TADS Civil War Veteran Succumbs Wednesday Night At Age Os 92 Years Jacob Railing. 92. Civil War veteran and eldest Adams county citizen, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cora Miller, in this city, Wednesday night, following a brief illness. Death was said to have been due to infirmities. Jacob Railing was born in Miff la nd township, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, January 27, 1836. He whs the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Railing. In 1848. Mr. Railing with his parents came to Ohio and in 185.3 he | moved to Adams county where he has since resided. Mr. Railing was a carpenter by profession. but for the last several years he had been retired. At the opening of the Civil War, Mr. Railing was one of the first to enlist. He was a volunteer in Company C. 47th Indiana Regiment, and served until the end of the war. when he received an honorable discharge. Mr. Railing was one of the last seven survivors of the famous Company C, in which he served his «Qimtry for three years and nine months. After returning from the war, Mr. Railing continued to follow his trade as a carpenter. He was united in marriage to Martha Durr, w’ho preceded him in death five years ago. Two children survive* They are. Mrs. Cora Miller of this city, and Mrs. Ethel Wyer, of Oklahoma. Six grandchildren also survive. Mr. Railing was a member of the First Evangelical church of Decatur and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, at the heme on Line street, and at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical church. The funeral will be conducted by the Adams-Post of the American Legion. The Rev. M. W. Sunderman, pastor of the Evangelical church, will officiate assisted by the Rev. R. E. Vance of the United Brethren church. Burial will be made at the Decatur cemetery. o Close Store Here The Central Electric company of .Fort Wayne, which has been operating a chain of electrical supply stores in this part of the country, including one In Decatur, has decided to close all of its stores with the exception of that one in Fort Wayne, it was announced today. The stock of the local store was being moved out today.

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ALLEGED MURDER FARM OPERATOR NEAR COLLAPSE Gordon Stuart Northcott Confesses To Murder Os Mexican Boy COM PI ,ETE CON FESSION EXPECTED BY OFFICERS - i Lot Angeles. Nov. 30.—(U.R)-Gor-don Stuart Northcott, charged with Hie murder of four boys on his River side county chicken farm, was near collapse today after a detailed con fessi. n of the murdre of a Mexican boy at Puente. iNortheott, who fled to Canada when authorities began an investigation of his alleged "murder farm,’’ is enroute here in custody of Riverside and Los Angeles county officers. The parly is expected shortly before noon. Since early yesterday police have ques’ioned Northcott, and the grill ng continued today as Northcott made new statements which authorities said indicated a complete confesion might be expected. Confronted with the testimony of Sanford Clark, his nephew, Northcott 'ried by skillful questioning of Deputy Sheriff Wi liam J. Bright of Los Angeles to discover the nature of the state's case against him. Monmouth High School Honor Roll Announced Three pupils won a piace on the high honor roll of Monmouth high school for the third month of the present school year. They are Della Boerger. Alt. n Bittner and Louise Gage. Four were placed on the .lonor roil and six received honorable mention. The honor roll £.r the mouth is: High Honors Della Boerger 4 A plus, 1 A. Alton Bittner 4 A plus, 1 B plus. Louise Gage, 3 A plus, 2 A. Honor Ruth Fuelling 2 A plus, 1 A, 1 B plus. 1 B. Dcyle Lytle 3 A plus, 1 A. Lucille Gerke 4sA. Garnita Gerke 4 A. Honorable Mention Helen Boenke 1 A plus, 2 A, 1 B. Harold Lytle. 2 A plus. 3 B. plus Agnes Gaiser 2 A plus, 1 B plus. Olive Beihold 2 A plus, 2 B plus, 1 B. Gerhard Beiberich 3 A plus. 1 B plus. Edith Neucomb 1 A plus, 2 A, 1 B plus. MEMORIAL WILL BE HELD SONO AT Decatur Elks Will Fay Tribute To Deceased Members Os Lodge The annual Memorial services of the Decatur lodge of Elks, in memory of their deceased brothers, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, at the Elks home on North Second street and the public is cordially invited to attend Hon. Frank Hogan, of Fort Wayne, will deliver the memorial address and John Carmody, member of the local lodge, will deliver the eulogy to the dead. Mrs. Louis A. Holthouse will be in charge of the musical program. Dr. G. F. Eichhorn, exalted ruler, and the other lodge officers will be in charge of the ritualistic work. Following is the program, as arranged by the committee: Processional — Mrs. Louis A. Holthouse. Opening by Exalted Ruler. “Home to Their Rest”—S. H. French, Mr. John Walters, Dr. Fred I. Patterson, Mr. Walter J. Bockman, Mr. Paul Sauer. Ritualistic Work—Lodge officers. "At Eleven”—Crosse—Mrs. Holthouse, Mr. Walters, Dr. Patterson, Mr. Bockman, Mr. Sauer. Eulogy—Bro. John Carmody. ‘.'God Shall Wipe Away All Tears”— Caro Roma—Dr. Patterson. Memorial Address, Hon. Frank Hogan, B. P. O. E. No. 155, Fort Wayne. I "Sleep Thy Last Sleep”— French--Mr. Walters, Dr. Patterson, Mr. Bockman. Mr. Sauer. Closing Ode —by all present —Air: "Auld Lang Syne.” The Elks lodges throughout the United States observe the first Sunday in December as memorial day in memory of the deceased brothers.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, November 30, 1928.

Red Men Elect New I Officers Wednesday Night Officers were elected by Ihe local lodge, Improved Order of Red Men, Wednesday night. They are: B. F. Brelner, Sachem; Floyd Acker, Senioy Sagamore; Oscar Sprague, Junior Sagamore; Irv Elzey, Prophet;- A. N. Hilton. Keeper of Records; Charles Burdg, Keeper of Wampum; J. M. Brelner, Collector of Wampum; Harry j Stulls, trustee. The new officers will J assume their duties the first of next year. OFFICERS CHOSEN Bf LIONS CLUB |< Roy Muinma Elected President; Ladies Night Planned For Next Week Roy Mumma, manager of the Deca- ( ‘.nr Lumbe: company, wax elected president of the Decatur Lions Club to I succeed Dr. Burt Mangold, who has i served as president of the club since its organization nearly two years ago Other officers elected by the club include the Rev. Harry W. Th:mpson, first vice-president; Cliff Saylors, second vice-president; Herman F. Myers, thhj vice-president; B. F. Roller, secretary; Albert Scheimann, treasurer: Harry Knapp, lion Tamer; Ralph Gentis, Tail Twister; G. H. Wehmeyer and James R. Blair, directors for two year term. Dr. Mangold, as immsdiate past president, will be a member of the cfficial board foi the ensuing year. The new officers will assume their duties on the first meeting night in January. The meetings of the dub during the Christmas holidays will be held on Wednesday nights instead of Tuesday, the regular meeting night, due to the fact that Christmas and New Years tall on Tuesday this year. The Lions will entertain their wives and lady friends at the meeting next Tuesday evening. A special program is being arranged for the evening by the committee in charge. On Tuesday evening, December 18, the Lions will entertain the needy boys of the city, each member of the club bringing one boy to the meeting. Beta Sigma Alpha Dance To Be Held At County Club The dance to be given tonight by the Beta Sigma Alpha fraternity will be held in the ball room at the Country Club instead of in the Masonic hall, it was announced today. Owing to the serious illness of Dr. J. S. Coverdale, prominent Decatur physician who has rooms directly beneath the Masonic ball room, it was deemed advisable to hold the dance elsewhere and the Country Club was obtained. Music for the dance will be furnished by Elim Pobbett's orchestra of Van Wert, Ohio. The public is invited to the dance. Admission will be one dollar per couple. 0 _________ Two Killed When aulo Overturns Near Goshen Goshen. Ind., Nov. — (U.RF- Two persons, Forrest McConnell. 15, Goshen and Betty Clark, 5. LaGrange were killed instantly here when the auto- j mobile in which they were riding overturned. Seven other occupants of the machine weer uninjured. The Clark family had been the Thanksgiving guests of the parents of the McConnell boy and were returning home when the accident occurred. — — ... —— ’ ' Youthful Hunter Killed Logansport. Ind , Nov. 30. — (U.R) Elmer Harding, 13. accidentally shot and killed himself neai here while hunting. The entire charge of a shotgun struck the youth in the chest. IM L aMbfafea Such is life, <urke,y YES-feRDAY “1 HASH • i < eo , Av Tp

WORKMAN HURT IN MISHAP AT TILE FACTORY James Marth Suffers Serious Injury When Struck By (’lay Shovel SEVERAL RIBS BROKEN BY BLOW James Marth. laborer at the Krick, Tyndall and Co.. Hie factory was painfully injured at 9 o'clock this merning when a large clay shovel struck him in the side. Mr. Maith was assisting in the repair of the shovel at the time of the accident. The shovel which Is located in the ■lay bank near the Ben Eiting home on South Thirteenth street wus being lifted up out of the bank. The iron posts holding the scoop swerved and struck Marth, who was standing beside the shovel.

Marth was knocked over and was i n a semi-conscious condition when his fe'low workmen reached him. I The S. E. Black ambulance was call ?d and Marth was taken to the Ad■ims County Memorial hospital. It was said at the hospital that Marth s condition was not regarded s serious, but that probably several . ribs were broken by the Impact of . the heavy machine sinking his side. Fifield Discharges Fifteen Women Clerks 'Mjanapolis, Nov. 30.—(U.R) —Twen-ty-four hours before taking office as secretaiy of state, Otto (1. Fifield, of Crown Pont, discharged 15 women clerks in the automobile license division. effective forthwith. They were given notice to leave with their pay checks today. All I loft at ’ once. For the present, Fifield will retain the various department heads, he has announced. School Children Bring Gifts To Their Teachers The school children of the St. Joseph's Catholic school brought their annual Thanksgiving gifts to their teachers, the Sisters of St. Agnes, Wednesday afternoon. Each grade presented its teacher with articles of food f r the Thanksgiving-dinner, including two fine turkeys, a duck, a goose, several rabbits anil other choice articles of food which go to make up the Thanksgiving menu. b.g, mt. trout I CALLED BY DEATH Pioneer Physician Dies Thursday Night At His Home In This City Dr. Dallas G. M. Trout. j Decatur physician and one of the city's well-known men, died of infirmities at his home, 504 Mercer avenue, at 9 o'clock Thursday evening. Dr. Trout had been in poor health for several weeks. Dr. G. M. Trout was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Trout and was born in Decatur, October 8. 1846. He spent his entire life in this community, after attending the Decatur Public schools, he attended the colleges at Berea and Haysville, Ohio. Upon his return from Berea in 1866. he commenced the study of medicine with his father and e.ntinged his readings until 1869,, interrupted only when absent at college in Chicago. In the fall and winter of 1868 and the next winter lie took his second course, being graduated in the spring of 1869 with honors. Immediately after his return from college, he became associated with his fathe" in the practice of medicine. His career as a physician was marked with success. Dr. Trout retired from hitprofession several years ago. Dr. Trout was married to Miss Flora B. Blackmend, at Otsego, Michigan, in 1876. The widow and four children survive. The children are: William B. Trout and John A. Trout, of Decatur; Mrs. Mariam Wittgenfeld, ot Cincinnati, Ohio, and Emilo Trout, of Alvada, Ohio. Five grandchildren survive also. Funeral services will be held at the ■residence on Mercer avenue, at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, witn tne Rev. R. W. Stoakes, pastor cf the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial wlil be made in the Decatur cemetery.

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Charged with Murder s Geo-ge (Hump) McNanus, gambler toe of late Arnold Rothstein, has -een charged 1 with first degree murder by District Attorney Bantoii and ordeied held in the Tombs without bond. He was captured in barber shop as the result of a tip to police.

FIREMEN HOLO ANNUAL DINNER Mayor Krick, Other City Officials And Volunteer Firemen Are Guests The city firemen gave their annual Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday eveting at the city hall. Mayor George j Krick and the other city officials, and 'he volunteer firemen being guests jf the organization. Fire Chief Jack Friedt was chairman of the event and he was assisted by the other members of the regular department in arranging plain for the dinner. The guests were seated at a long able arranged in the center of the fire department room and a regular Thanksgiving feast, consisting of rabbit, chicken, turtle, oyster dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, chicken noodle cabbage slaw, and coffee was served. The food was excellent and was served by the firemen. Following the dinner, Mayor Krick acted as toastmaster and made a short talk. Mayor Krick said, "I am mighty proud of our firemen and the way the city fire department is conducted. We have one of the most eflj'-ient, tire figlitlng drganiija&ions in the state and the Work of the fire tncn is commendable.” The councllmen, other city officials .and others were called on for short Ta ks. Two of the veteran city firemen, L. C. Helm, for many years chief of the department, and Oliver ; Tackson, a member of the volunteer | department for about 45 years, were special guests of the firemen. Tribute to their heroic deeds and services were paid by the speakers. Those present at the dinner were, . Mayor Krick, A. R. Ashbaucher, O. jL. Vance, Herman Gillig, Joseph Hunter, Fred Linn, Chief Friedt, Joe Smith, Erve Elzey, Amos Fisher, Robert Robenold, Arthur Baker. Ed Hurst, Arthur Clark, Ralph Bentz,

Mr. Helm, Mr. Jackson, William Ke)- i ler, William Smitley, Lester Hossstetter, Oscar Sprague, Jack Harker, Joo 11 Kortenber, C. O. Melbers, Fred Fruchte, Martin Mylott, Orval Harruff, William Parent and A. R. Holthouse. It has been the custom for several years for the firemen to entertain the city officials, volunteer firemen and a few other guests a day or two before Thanksgiving and the occasion is one of real enjoyment and good will. Woman Who Escaped From Prison Caught Indianapolis, Nov. 30. — (U.R) —After eluding police for several months, ' Hattlen Surface, 35, escaped convict . from the Indiana state women's pris- . on, lias been appreheneded. She was captured in a grocery store and was placed in prison charged with t being a fugitive from justice , She at tirst disclaimed beitig the i sought woman, but further questioni ing brought her confession. o , Dick Archbold and his friend Mr - Pof fenburger. of Indianapolis, visited » here over Thanksgiving. Miss Helen Gerber will visit over » the week-end with Mrs. Edgar Gerber - and friends in Fort Wayne Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols have re- ■ turned ftom Detroit, where they have 1 spent the last six weeks, and wiil make their home here.

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ARMY DFSERTER SATS HE KILLED ALFREDS KNAAK Prisoner Held At San Antonio, Texas, Questioned By Officers Today SAYS VICTIM ASKED HIM TO KILL HER San Antonio, Tex., Nov. 30.— (U.F?—Although his "confession” to thrusting Miss Aifreda Knaak into the furnace of the Lake Bluff 111., police station Is regarded skeptically, .lames Kelly was questioned again today by Fort Sam Houston officers. Kelly said he also was wanted in Lake Forest, 111., near Lake Bluff, for the murder of another woman, but then retracted another "confession” that he had robbed a woman in Lak* . Forest. Kelly was arrested here Wednesday

by military police, after admitting he was a deserter from Selfridge Field. Michigan. He ‘‘confessed" the Knaak murder, after attempting to hang himself. Describes the Murder He said he had driven an automobile, stolen in Chicago, to Lake Bluff, "picked up" Miss Knaak at the electric line station there and drove her to the police station to meet a friend. She went into the station, but returned in a few minutes, saying her ft lend was not there, Kelly said. "1 want you to kill me,” Kelly said she told him. Kelly said he tried to dissuade her from her desire for death, but was unable and accompanied her to the basement. Kelly said he placed her feet in the furnace first then her hands. She screamed he said so he hit her with 3 poker to end her sufferings. Then he tried to thrust her body into the furnace, but the door was too small, he said. Frightened and thinking she was dead he tied back to Chicago. ——o — To Sleet Architect By Open Competition Indianapolis, Nov. 30-(U.PJ--A recommendation has blen adopted by the Indiana George Rogers Clark Memorial commission whereby the commission will select an architect for the memorial at Vincennes by competition. The recommendation will be sent to the full federal commission, which is to meet at Washington, December 11. At a meeting of the executive committee of the National George Rogers Clark sesquicentennial commission here, plans were discussed for the celebration to be held February 25, 1929 of the 105th anniversary of the capture of Ft. Sackvliie by George Rogers Clark. Those who attended the meeting included: D. Frank Culbertson, Vincennes, C. J. Richards. Terre Haute, and Mrs. Anne Studfebaker Carlisle, South Bend.

INDIANA CORN KINGS COMPETE Many Entries From This State Expected At National Grain And Hay Show Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 30 —The international Gtain and Hay Show opening at Chicago on December 1 will attract a large number cf entries from Indiana's numerous county, state and international corn kings. Only twice in the 9 years since this show was established, have the premier awards gon? elsewhere than Indiana Peter J Lux of Shelbyville has won with his ten ear exhibit three times. C. E. Troyer of LaFountaine, twice, and Marshall Vogler and Ralph Heilman of Hope have each wone -once. Illinois carried off the honors in 1921 and 1923. The winnings of Indiana juniors have been even more phenomenal than those of their seniors for they have j never been defeated in this international contest. In the single ear conr b »’d ha« twice come to In- „ diana through the entries of Ed. A. Lux . ..u.Uiuu, and Geotge L. Kerlin of Franklin. J A committee of six corn belt agroJ uomists judges this a!. ”-* . ProfI (COMIN L'EU ON PAGE TWO)

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