Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 308, Decatur, Adams County, 31 December 1928 — Page 1

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NOISY WELCOME IS PLANNED FOR THE NEW YEAR Indiana Citizens Readv To Watch Old Year Out And New Year In DRY AGENTS TOO FEW TO HANDLE SITUATION Indianapolis Dee. 31 (UP) A boisterous welcome n waited the infant 1929 as clubs, theatres and homes throughout Indiana made final preparations I >day for watching the old year out and the new year in. While a lousing welcome is accorded at a round of social events, congregations of many Protestant churches throughout the state will observe its advent with prayer and song. Convivial souls who “go-a-merry-mak.ng” with bulging pockets and jeorksirews have even less to fear from the minions of the law than in former years, it appeared. Federal agents will not bother much with new year liquor, it was reported, for there are fewer than a dozen agents left in Indiana, due to the ravages of the civil service examinations. New appointmentshave not been made to fill the vacancies which ordinarily total twenty-six throughout the state. More than 5.000 reservations have been made for parties and dances in Indianapolis and the state's other large cities have reported a like number.

Dr. W. E. Smith Undergoes Operation At Ann Arbor Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith left yesterday, for Ann Atbor. Michigan, where Dr. Smith underwent an operation for Tic Doloreau at the I’ni-er-sity of Michigan hospital, (his nimutiug. The operation was performed by Dr. Max Peet and consisted in opening the cranial cavity and cutting the sensory portion oi the trigeminal (sth) nerve between the Gasserian Ganglion and the nerve’s origin in the Medulla Oblongata, a portion of the brain. Telegrams teceived by the Daily Democtat from Dr. C. C. Rayl and by Mrs. Lowell Smith from her husband, stated that the opeiation was very satisfactory and the outlook good. Dr. Rayl and Lowell Smith were with Dr. Smith during the operation. The operation undergone by Dr. Smith is said to be one of the most painful known to surgery. o — Royal Arch Masons Postpone Meeting Because of the death of Dr. J. S. Coverdale, a chatter member, the banquet and meeting of the Decatur Royal Arch Masons, chapter No 112, announced to occur on Wednesday evening cf this week has been indefinitely postponed

TO SHOW FILM AT KIRKLAND Anti-Saloon League To Give Program Next Thursday Evening A program will be given at the Kirkland high school gymnasium on Thursday evening, January 3, by the Indiana Anti-Saloon League. The program will be in the form of a motion picture, the title of the picture being, “The Transgressor.” It is a true and timely story, said to be interesting, absorbing thrilling, vivid, appealing and dramatic. The theme of the picture is "it pays to be a good American, to obey and help maintain the law, to be loyal to the Constitution and the flag. ” There are five big reels. A general invitation is extended to the public to attend. No admission will be charged \ — o— *- Nev. And Mrs. Loose Visit Friends Here Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Loose. Louisville, Ky., former residents of De catur, will arrive here this afterI ‘ t)on W HI be guests of Mr. and Zf 8 Merril Schnit, Winchester steet. ey are anxious to say hello to ail eir old friends and Mr and Mrs. ™nitz hereby extend an Invation to ' to call this evening. Rev. Loose w:t ’ 'ormerly pastor of the Evangelical ttrch here for a number of years ~'/ v W 'H leave early tomorrow to" ‘belt-heme.

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For sixty-two years, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reppert, Sr., (above), have enjoy, ed wedded companionship, but at 6 o'clock this morning, death parted this happy union, when Mr. Reppert was called beyond. Mr. Reppert was the father of Col. Fred Reppert. of this city, nationally known auctioneer.

MRS. LENGERICH CALLED BY DEATH Well Known Resident Os Washington Township Dies At Age Os 82 Years ♦ Mrs. John Lengerich, age 82, mother er of one of the prominent families of Washington township and lifelong resident cf Adams county, died at 6:15 o’clock this morning at the Adams County Memorial hospital in this city, following a three day's illness of influenza, followed by pneumonia. Mrs. Lengerich took ill last Friday and was removed to the hospital. Due to her advanced age, little hope was extended for her recovery. Early ill's morning, her condition became worse and the children were summoned. All the children were at her bedside when death occurred. The deceased was born in Washington township, September 11. 1546. She was a daughter of Anthony Kohne. one of the pioneer residents of this county. Iler maiden name was Mary Kohne. On November 25. 1873 she was united in marriage to Mr Lengerich. Her husband died. September 3. 1917. Since the death of her husband she has made her home with her son. Leo Lengerich, southwest of Legatin'She is survived by three sons. Anthony, Cement and Uo Lengertch, of Washington township, and one daughter, Sister M. Theodora, a sistel. of the order of St. Agnes and located at Waunakee, Mis. 1 c " , ' dren. Catherine and Clara, precetb the mother in death. One sister, t> George Geels, ami one brother, Alphonse Kohne. of this city. a9O s " ’ vive. There are nineteen grandchildren living. . The deceased was a member of the 'vr ,«* nesday morning at 9 o’clock at. St. Marvs Catholic church and burial will be made in the St. Joseph Cath olic temetery. —- —0— “T Pleasant Mills Child Dies Saturday Afternoon Clavton Everett, two months old son o f Mr and Mrs. James Everett of thers and sisters, all a El . ed in death. ~ t I: jp Funeral services were J at o’clock this afternoon, at Pleasant Mills, the f. c ’ )atlng Burial Methodist minlßtc ’ |)oi . cemetery, was made in the Mt. Tal».

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Seek Extradition Os Ohio City Resident | A Fort Wayne newspaper says that new papers have beep issued for the extradition of ('. O .'Krugh, of Ohio City, from Ohio to Fart Wayne to answer charges of issuing a fraudulent check in the amount of $1,455.71 to McMurray, Johnson and Walker, cf that city. Several months ago extradition was refused at that time Hours For Masses On Tuesday Are Announced Masses at the St. Marys Catholic church on New Year's day. Tuesday, January 1, will be held at 5, 7:30 and 9:45 o'clock. o LOVE TRIANGLE FATAL TO TWO Clandestine Lover Kills Woman and Then Commits Suicide At Danville Danville, Ind., Dec. 31—(U.R)—Leaving a note to his victim's husband “You should thank me for getting rid of such a woman as your wife," Ralph Heath. 34. Indianapolis, killed Mrs. Mae Snyder, 45, Danville, and then committed suicide here. Police expressed the belief that revenge and a love controversy was responsible for the tragedy. According to authorities, Snyder sent his wife to take charge of their estate here, following the death of the caretaker, and that he was aware of the alleged relations between Heath and his wife. Mrs Snyder arrived here and toid Heath that he must leave, an argument followed and then the deaths, police said. The collide, according to evidence, had spent the night at the Snyder estate following the death of the carelaker Saturday night. They retired, a few hours later, Heath awakened, dressed, wrote farewell notes, obtained a revolver and went to Mrs. Snyder’s bedroom. He awakened her. conversed a while and then fired four bullets into her head, according to police. An aunt of Heath's, who was employed in the house, heard the shots and came to the room to investigate and was told by Heath to return to her room under threats of death, she told police. Heath then went to his own room. i ay down on his bed and fired one bullet into his head . . Five farewell notes were found in his bureau, one addressed to parents, two to his aunt, another to his moth«i and one to Snyder. Sheriff Henry Rodney, expressed the theory that Heath attempted to attack the woman, she resisted, they quarreled and the tragedy followed. Pr. W. D. Lawson, coroner, sa.d they both died instantly.

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Daily Democrat To Go To Press At Noon The Daily Democrat will go to I- 'ss at noon, Tuesday in order all employes of the newspaper may enjoy a half holiday In celebration of New Years. Practically all stores will be clo ed. Persons having news items an dadvertisinenls for publication in Tuesday's paper tire requested to have them in the office e trly tomorrow morning.

DEATH SUMMONS FRED REPPERT Pioneer Adams County Farmer And Auctioneer Dies At Vera Cruz Fred Reppert, Sr., SS, pioneer of Ad anis comity, veteian of the Civil war. former county commissioner and for many years a leading auctioneer and farmei, died at his home at Vera Cruz at 6 o’clock this morning, after an illness of only a few days. His death came peacefully and he passed to tile i G’.oat Beyond with a smile upon hi; face, his work completed and his re- I cord excellent. His is the first death ' in his family and re.atives are grieved that this good man has reached the end of the pathway in life's journey. The death breaks the ties < f home and the bonds of wedlock taken sixty-two ye:us ago last November 3. Mr. Reppert was born in Carlsbrunn. Germany, April 9, 1840, and when six years old came with his father to America. They settle in Preble township, where they resided many years. On November 3, 1866, he was married to Miss Louise Sellemeyer a neighbor gill, and their life has been a very happy and complete one. Together, they bought what is naw the Chris Macke farm and built a l:g cabin there, rearing a family of seven children. in 1883, they moved to French township and twenty-six years ago, Mr. Reppert retired from active duties and they moved to Vera Cruz, Weils county, where they have since resided. The deceased was a veteran f the Civil war. a member of company K.

89tii volunteer regiment of Indiana, serving three years and engaged in more than a score of battles without injury. Only three members of his old company survive him. He served two term" as commissioner of Adams county and was t ecognized as an officer cf integrity and ability For many years, he was the leading farm auctioneer of the county and taught his son. Colonel Fred Reppert the business. He was a natural auctioneer and his services weie always in demand. He was a member of the Bluffton post of the G. A. R. until it disbanded a year ago, and a member of the Vera Cruz Reformed church. Surviving Mr. Repperl are the widow and seven children, William Reppert, Fort Wayne; Mis. R. R. Schug; Berne; Mrs. Charles Whiter*! and Mrs. Calvin Yager, Vera Cruz. Fred Reppert, Decatur; Mrs. John Fulk, Bluffton; Mrs. Jacob Pieter, Vera Cruz, a number of grandchildren ami (C<IVTP’ ED nX I’Aflß TWO! O — First Graduate Os Purdue Engineering School Dies Indianapolis, Dec. 31. — (U.R) <- ~William R. Eldridge, 70, first graduate of the engineering school at Purdue I niversity, died here after a short illness. He was formerly city engineer at Lafayette. y— CATHOLIC SCHOOL DELAYS OPENING Teachers And Pupils Ill; Public Schools Scheduled To Open Wednesday Duo to the illness of many pupils and of eight of the Sisters, opening of the Catholic schools lias been postponed until Monday, January 7. M. F. Worthman, superintendent of the public schools, after a careful surviy of the school records and reports of the Board of Health, announced today, that the public schools would open as scheduled on Wednesday morning, January 2, at 8.15 o’clock. Most of the influenza, t'.t present, seems to be attacking adults rather than children of school age. The teachers of the public schools are all in good health and able to resume their teaching duties on the scheduled date.

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MOB GATHERING IN MISSISSIPPI TO LYNCH NEGRO Negro Who Murdered White Man And Attacked Girl Is (’aught By Girl MOB PLANS TO HAVE GIRL FIX NEGRO’S FATE Parchman, Miss.. Dee. 31 tU.R) A mob of several hundred mill was forming here today with the avoked intention of “inoteing out justice" to Charles Shepherd, negro convict who murdered ,1. D. Duvall, prison farm guard, mid kidnaped his 18-year-old daughter, Ruth. T. L. Fox, in charge of the state prison farm here, said he had been advised officially that Shepherd, who was captured by Miss Laura May Keiler when he took refuge in his brother's hut on her plantation near Shelby. was being brought to Parchman. Leaders of the mob, which included more than three hundred men who had organized originally to hunt Shepherd. said they won d take the negro before Mrs. Duvall, the murdered guard's wife and allow her to name h : s punishment. Mrs. Duvall is ill and has been ordered to remain in bed. She is said to have expressed a desire to have Shepherd "put to death the quickest way possible." National guardsmen and prison guards were dispatched from here to meet the party of troopers bringing Shepherd here from Shelby. Fox said the negro would "be given every possible protection."

Lutheran Church To Hold Special New Years Services Tjiis evening, at 7:30 o'clock, special Sylvester Eve services will lie conducted at the Zion Lutheran church A hearty invitation is herewith extended to all. Tomorrow, on New Year's day. regular double services will be he d at the usual hours: German with holy communion, 9:30 o'clock and English at 10:30 o'clock a. m. The annual meeting of voting members, with election of officers is scheduled for the second Sunday in the new year.

PIONEER DIES HI AGE OF 94 Mrs. Zoa Clauson Dies At Home Os Daughter. At Salem, Saturday Night Mrs. Zoa Clauson. 94. one of Adams county's oldest pioneers, died at 11:45 o’clock. Saturday night. December 9 9 1928, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. F Davis at Salem. Mrycarditis ami the infirml tleA cf o'.tl age were the cause ol Mrs. Clauson's death. Zoa Jacobs, daughter of Eplndam and El’zabeth Jacobs, was lairii in Brown county, Ohio. August 10. 18,14. When four years old. she came with her parents to Adams county, where the past ninty years of her life have been spent. She united in marriage with John IL Clauson, who preceded her in death on March 2, 1863. Mrs. Sai ah E. Davis, of Salem, is the only surviving child. One son, E._ H. Clanson, died October 13, 192 .. Three, sisters, four brothers and two grandsons preceded Iter in death. When a young woman, Mrs. Clanson united with the Baptist church at Willshire. Ohio. Following her marriage, she changed her membership to the Salem Methodist churca. in which she remained a faithful member until the time of her death. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Clauson is survived by three grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and live

great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock (Standard time). Tuesday afternoon, January 1, at the Salem church, the Rev. A. E. Burk, pastor of Salem M. E. church, officiating. Burial wlil be made in the Tricker cemetery. Dance Hall Burns Logansport, Ind., Dec. 31 (UP) The Twin Oaks dance hall, five miles north of here, burned today. It was believed the blaze was incendiary. The place bad been raided by the sheriff on several occasions and court proceedings to close it as a nuisance have been instituted

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PIONEER DECATUR PHYSICIAN DIES Dr. Jonas S. Coverdale, 79, Dies Early Today After Long Illness Dr. Jimas S’. Coverdale, 79. wellknown and respected veteran physician of Decatur, died at his apartment in the S-hafer building at 12’15 o’clock this mernit’ Dr. Coverdale bad been in failing health for the last i several months and his condition had been cHtical for the last two week*. >n years of service. Dr. Coverdale was the oldest physician of Adams county. He began the practice •»( medicine in Decatur in 1572 in the days when the doctors rode horse j hack through the countryside, admin istering to the needs of the settlors. Always active in the state and county medical societies, Dr. Coverdale served for several terms as president of the county society and was affiliated in many health movements and research work in the medical field. He was active in practice until a few months ago. Jonas S. Coverdale was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, February 23, 1849. When a young hoy, ho moved with his parents to Monmouth, Adams county, and he received his early education in the schools of Root township. Lr. Coverdale was graduated from the Cincinnati Medical college and later from tile Fort Wayne Medical college. He began his long and useful career ns a pliyscfan in tills city in 1572. In 1923. Dr. Coverdale celebrated three Golden anniversaries. It marked the fiftieth year of his marriage to Catherine Peterson: his fiftieth year in the practice of medicine in Decatur and his fiftieth year as a member of the local Masonic loflge. Mrs. Coverdale died in 1925, ami since that time Dr. Coverdale lias maintained an apartment near his

(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) Poincare Considers His Task Done; Would Resign Paris, Dec, 31. (U.R) Premier Raymond Poincare told the cabinet at a special session today that he considered his task complete with the passage by parliament of the budget, and desired to hand his resignation to President Gaston Doumergue. An official communique issued by the cabinet said the ministers had con vineed Poincare that he should retain power for the present oFive Members Os Gay “Treasure Hunt” Killed

Kenosha, Wis.. Dec. 31.—(U.R)-Five members of a gay patty of young persons celebrating a "treasure hunt" are dead as the resit t of a crossing crash Saturday night. All the members of the party were sons ami daughters of prominent Kenosha business men. Their two automobiles were struck by a railroad train at a crossing, four being killed instantly and the fifth dying yesterday. Three others who were injured will recover. The dead are Ferrin Alford, 17; Lowell Smith, 16; Alice Judd, 16; Mary Slater. 16; and Richard Hast Ings, 17.

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EARLY MORNING BLAZE CAUSES $35,000 LOSS Liechty Brothers And Company Hardware Store Burns; Origin Unknown THREE FIRE COMPANIES WORK TO SAVE TOWN Fire of unknown origin, starting in the southwest corner of a two-story double building owned and occupied by the Liechty Brothers anti Company hardware store at Monroe completely destroyed both buildings at 2 o’clock this morning and caused a loss estimated at between $.35,00(1 and $50,000. The buildings were located on the main street of Monroe, adjacent to the Penney. vanla railroad tracks. Both buildings hail steel roofa and all sides except one was encased In galvanized steel.

Three Fire Companies Called The fire was discovered by Mrs. Joa Ho< ker, who resides nearby, and the speedy work of the Decatur, Berne ami Monroe tire departments saved nearby homes and buildings. A building dose to the two destroyed, owned by Mrs. Joe Hocker and occupied by a substation of the Cloverleaf Creameries, was damaged hy the intense heat of the fire. The fire originated in the rear of the building nearest the Pennsylvania railroad tracks and quickly spread to all parts of the structure. Dwight Brown, a clerk at the hardware store, who resides on the second floor of one of the buildings, was not in his room at the time of the fire. The rest of the second floor waa used as a store-room for the hardware concern. Menas Lehman, manager of the store, stated this morning that the concern was < arrying an unusually heavy stock and that the insurance would not cover more than half the loss. Owned By Stock Company The store is owned by a stock com pany of which (). F. Gilliotn. of Berne, is president. The directors inc.ude Mr. Gilliom. Jeff Liechty, Jerry IJechty, I* A. Sprunger and Menas Lehman. Besides the regular hardware stock lost in the lire, a Ford delivery truck was completely destroyed. Coal sheds at the rear of the buildings containing more than it) Otons of coal were burned to the ground and the coal was still burning late today. A fireproof safe, containing some of the records and account books. was pu led from the fire early this morning ami it is thought that most of the important records were saved. As soon as the Monroe fire department made the run to the scene of the tire, a call was sent to Decatur and Berne for aid. The building was

<«■<>!» I’INI'RO nn TWO» SHUMAKER CASE ARGUED TODAY

Kight Os Federal Court To Intervene In State Matter Questioned —— ’MI Indianapolis. Dec. 31.— (U.P) The contempt hearing of E. S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana antisaloon league before Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell ended this afternoon. when Judge Baltzell gave the dry leader’s counsel until January 12 to file briefs in the case. The state was ordered to file reply briefs January 15 ami the defense counsel was given until January IS to file replies. In the meantime. Shumaker will retain his freedom, under the writ of jrabeaa corpus granted Saturday by Judge Baltzell.

Indianapolis. Dec 31. (U.K) The contempt case of Dr. E. S. Shumaker. Indiana anti-saloon league official, apparently resolved itself into one question today —can the Federal court Intervene in a case Involving what has been termed a purely state matter? Arguments were heard by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell upon Shumaker’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus to prevent the supreme court sheriff from carrying out an order of last Friday that Shumaker he incarcerated immediately despite Governor Ed Jackson’s pardon of October 18.

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