Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 7 January 1929 — Page 1

weather Generally fair tonight and TuesdayColder south and extreme east portion tonight. Not so cold Tuesday afternoon.

RELIEF FROM COLD WAVE DUE TUESDAY

FATHER KILLS SELF AND THREE TOTS WITH GAS Bodies Os Four Found Al ' Fort Wayne, Having Died Christmas Eve WIFE AND MOTHER SOUGHT BY POLICE Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. 7.—(U.R) —The bodies of four persons, a father and his three children, were found here yesterday apparently having been dead since earlv Christmas morning. Jobless, marital trouble and despondent because of a lack of funds to provide an enjoyable Christmas for his youngsters, |’if<l Breer, 30, apparently tucked hts children, Robert 10, Mary Jane, 8, and Richard, 7, into bed and then opened the gas jets of a stove. Authorities saffl the four died within four hours after the gas was released. Domestic Quarrel Blamed Police have instituted a search for the mother, who was said to have left her family two days before Christmas. Neighbors said Breer and his wife frequently quarreled and some have this as a motive for the man’s act. Th Harry C. Erwin, Allen county coroner, who investigated the tragedy. said the four died from escaping gas and that their bodies were frozen when found, due to the intense cold which penetrated the house. Neighbors said they last saw the Breer family on Christmas Eve. The bodies were found late yesterday. when neighbors noticed water running from beneath the kitchen <raNTI» i *'KD nV P»C.K TWOI Influenza Causes Death Os Child Near Berne Berne, Ind., Jan. 7.— (Special) — Irene May, fottr-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan D. Schwartz, residing two and one-half miles not th aftd one and-one-half miles west of Battle, died at 6 o’clock this morning, asr the result of bowel infection, influenza. The child was stricken ill on Thursday and gradually grew worse, lapsing into a coma last night. Irene May watKborn January 1, 1925. Surviving, besides the parents, are two brothers, Roy, aged 6, and Melvin, aged one year. The funeral will be Wednesday fore t ian at 10 o’clock at ithe home of he: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz, north of Berne. Nr services will be held at the church. The Rev. Jacob J. Schwartz will officiate. Burial, will be made at the Hilly cemetery o— WHITE PLAGUE CLAIMS VICTIM Miss Meta Reese, 28, Dies Os Tuberculosis At Home Northwest Os City Miss Meta Reese, 28, died some time during the night, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Otto Ostenneyer, about five miles northwest of the 'ity. Miss Reese had been ill for the past, four years with tuberculosis, but had not been bedfast. She suffer'd a hemorrhage on Saturday morni'ig, but was able to be up and around idl day, following the selge. Satnr-lla-v evening, she retired as usual, seofling at suggestions of members the family that, they remain up ''ith her. Sunday morning, about !’ : ’ !0 o’clock, she was found dead in 181 bed, death having ensued during the night. Meta Reese was a daughter of ci man Reese and was born in treble township, August 8, 1900. She was a member of the Friedheim uitheran church. So, \j V j n g are the father, Herman a s^e P‘ mo, her; one brother, red, and one sister, Mrs. Otto 'tstermeyer, who resides on .he teese home pl ace . Three step-broth-inii ani one Bte P-sister survive, as Pi,h° W 8: llug0 > Paul . Elbert and Erna aU reßidtn * with their 2 firm and m<>ther ° n the Fuhr ' nel,i\ neia J. Bervices will be held Wedcrd af,erno °n at 1 o’clock (Standing n-'f > at the reßid ence, and at Et iedh^m Ck T (Staildard time) at the Hev m/’d Lutherull church. The will hp wiU ° m ciate. Burial niade in the church cemetery.

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NEW I <l. « UN _ Here is a close-up made during the epic endurance f light of the Quesnbn Mark, the Army's wonder plane. In the front cockpit, his hack to the camera, may lie discerned Major ('.till Spatz, inset, the commander, as he leans forward to give directions to pilots.

FARM INSTITUTE DATES CHANCED Several Changes Made In Schedule For Adams County Institutes Several changes has been made in the schedule of the series of Farmers Institutes which will be held in Adams The schedule is as follows vi mni.i itti Feb. 7; Mpmoe, Feb. 8; Bobo, Feli--7; Montoe, February 8; Holm, February 12; Hartford township, Febraury 13; Berne, February 14; Kirkland, February 15; and Union township, (K hr School) February 15. Several changes had to lie made in the schedule o avoid conflicting dates with ther meetings. Practically all the Institutes are now m iking up their programs' for their meetings. All the Institutes will conduct exhibits of various kinds in connection with their regular programs. The exhibits will consist of corn and grain shows, poultry shows, home eccnomica and girls’ club work exhibits, etc. The speakers for the Monmouth and Mom-e Institutes will lie W. Harlan, of West Lafayette, and Mrs. Essie Fuller of Farmersburg. Tlie speakers for tlie Hartford township, Belne. Kiiklar.d and Bobo Institutes will be E. R. Harvey, of Newcastle, and Mrs. Carl Tuttle, of Pleasant Lake. The speakers for the Union township institute will be Albert Ferris, of Milton, and Mrs. Fuller. All of these speakers have a wide reputation as being able to present talks of practical interest tri farmers. Central School Pupils Get Half-Day Vacation The pupils of the Decatur Central building were dismissed for a few hours .this mailing, owing the failure of the heating apparatus cf the building to function. (School was resumed at noon. o CHURCH HOLUS ANNUAL MEETING Pews Rented And Trustees Elected At St. Marys Catholic Church The animal meeting of tlie congregation of the St. Marys Catholic church was helij Sunday morning, following the 9:45 o'clock high mass. The renting of pews took place, followed by the e.ection of two trustees, whose terms expired with the new year. Herman Giliig and John Fisher were re-elected. The other members of the board of trustees are Robrt Meibers, JoseplfiSLaurent, John Baker, Ben Smith and Frank Heiman. The annual financial report will be published in the near future, it was stated.

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Plans Complete For Masonic Banquet Tuesday Plans were completed t<.day f r the banquet and joint installation of new officers for tlie Blue lodge Masons and R yal Arch Masons which will be held at the Masonic hall in this city. Tpesday night. T'te banqnct, will start at 6:36 o’clock. A musical program, including several vocal solos by Mrs. Cecil Moser, will be included in the banquet program. Judge D. E. Smith, f Fort Wayne, will deliver an address al the banquet. The installation of officers of both lodges for 1929 will he hejd following the banquet. All members f both lodges ate invited to attend tlie affair. MRS. LEO ULMAN EXPIRES SUNDAY Decatur Woman Dies Os Pneumonia; Husband And Four Children Survive Mrs. Agnes R. Ulman. 36, wife of Loo Ulman mother of four children, died at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon, January 6, 1929, at the Adams County Memorial hospital. Mrs. Ulman took ill on New Years Day with infleunza, and when she developed pneumonia on Ft iday, was moved from her home at 813 Russel street, ito tlie hospital for medical cate. Her condition gradually grew worse until death relieved her Buffering yesterday. Agnes R. Miller was born April 15, 1892 in Washington township, the daughter of Matthias and Mary C. Miller. The mother survives, but the father preceded in death three year:; ago. On September 22, 1914. she united in marriage with Lea Ulman. Five children were born to this union, one son, Max Joseph, having died at birth one yeai ago. Surviving ate Mary, aged thirteen years; Richard, aged 11 years Virgene, 8, and Leo Jr. five. Os a family of ten children, Mrs. Ulman was the first one to be called, tne following brotheis and sisters surviving: Fiank and Bernard Miller, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Wm. Lichtle, of Mansfield, Ohio; Mrs. Lee Meyers, residing South of Decatur; Peter Miller of Root township; Mrs. Anthony Gase Charles J., Patrick and Edward Miller all of Decatur. The deceased was a devoted member of the St. Marys Catholic church, and was identified with the C. L. cf C. and St. Marys Societies Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, at 9 o’clock at the St. Marys Catholic Church, the Rev. J. A. Seimetz oficiating. Burial will be made in the St. Joseph cemetery. Legion To Hold Meeting This Evening There will be a meeting of Adams Post No. 43 of the American Legion in Legion Hall, at 7:30 o’clock this evening. All members are urged to attend, as imp. riant business v.ill be transacted.

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New Features Added By Daily Democrat Two new features have heen purchased by the Dully Democrat, and they will appear daily in this newspaper starting today. The features, wliic.i will be found on the society page, will hjipea] to everyone uni especially to the w' men readers. One is entitled, 'Modern Etiquette” and tlie other, "Household ScrapooU." Both are written by Roberta Lee, ir ted neuswaper feature writer. Tin se features were added in keeping with the Daily Democr.il u desire to publish a bigger and better newspaper.

PLAN TO KEEP ARMY PLANE IN AIR FULL WEEK “Question Mark” Continues Record-Breaking Endurance Flight COMPLETES 144TH HOUR THIS MORNING Los Angeles, Jan. 7. —(U.R)—The crew of tlie record breaking army monoplane Question Mark, feels retain that the ship will remain aloft at least until tomorrow, the end of a full week of consecutive flight, it was indicated in messages dropped from the plane today. Ixis Angeles, Jan. 7.— (U.R) —Cruising always within gliding distance of the Metropolitan airport Van (Muys, tlie army monoplane Question Mark was still adding hours to its world’s sustained flight record for all types of aim aft today as it bailed into its seventh day in the air. Motors Functioning Well The motors of the ship apparently were functioning well again but laming otders and the command to remain within easy reach of the home base were given, indicating tlie cr<'.v fears engine failure momentarily. From the ground it seemed that the motors were speeded up a iiit from the oiiginal 1.500 revolutions and it was certain that the Question Mark was maintaining a higher altitude, probably with intent to provide a greater gliding distance in event of trouble. By miles of competitive flying the plane must land at Metropolitan field, where the takeoff was made Tuesday morning, else the all-time marks broken will not he credited. At 7:26:45 a.m. the Question Mark completed its sixth day and 144111 consecutive hour in tlie all’. At that time it. had exceeded by 26 hours tlie best previous sustained flight record of 118 hours, set by the dirigible (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) 0 GRAND JURY TO MEET AT ANGOLA To Hear Evidence 01 Alleged Crime Ring Gathered By State Police Angola, Ind., Jan. 7. —(U.R) In an effort to gather further evidence in Steuben county’s alleged crime ring, state police today were to quiz known bootleggers prior to presenting the evidence to the grand jury which is to convene tomorrow. The bootleggers, said to be froi i Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, were to le questioned regarding the seizure of an automobile load of whiskey by Sheriff Charles Zimmerman. In announcing that he would call the Steuben grand jury'j Special Prosecutor Theodore A. Redmon, of Kendallville, following a conference with Judge Clyde Carlin and Prosecutor Thompson declared: “The decision to call tlie grand jury was reached because it is the desire of the attorney general's office. Tlie state police and press generally suggest that the grand jury be called immediately to investigate a murder, the bank robbery, alleged conspiracies and other major crimes alleged to have been committed in Steuben county. "It is expected that a representative of tlie attorney general's office, the state police and newspaper correspondent who have been active <u the county, will he present to render any assistance they can in these investigations,” Redmon said.

COMMISSIONERS BEGIN WORK OF NEW YEAR TODAY Approve County Infirmary Inventory, Which Is Lower Than 1928 Total COUNTY PHYSICIAN IS RE-APPOINTED The county commissioners met in regular session this morning, it living the January meeting of the board. Tlie annual inventory taken al tlie county infirmary by Herman Reese and August Gallmeier. on January 1. was filed and was approved by the board The inventory amounted to $23,114.43, which was about SSOO less than the 1928 inventory. Tlie totals for tlie two years folows: Item 1928 1929 Live stock $8,248.00 $8,145.00 Grain and hay 4,892.00 4,110.00 Produce and supplies 3,662.00 3,949.00 Clothing 204.16 394.93 Farm implements 3,872.00 3,758.00 Household goods 2,325.00 2.375.00 Miscellaneous 456.00 382.00 Total $23,659.15 $23,114.43 Physician Re-appointed, Dr. J. M. Miller was re-appointed county physician at tlie annual sa - ary of S3OO. Petition for Drain A petition signed by Peter Brann for tlie ripair of tlie D. M. Ayres drain, Washington township, was filed before the board. The matter will be brought before the commissioners Tuesday and a date of hearing fixed. Reports Are Filed M nthly and querterly reports were filed by the county officials for last year. The report of Martin Jaberg, county auditor, showed receipts of $45.90; that of Harl Hollingsworth, county sheriff, $110.59; Ed Green, county recorder, $445.45, including 124 deeds, 82 mortgages, 72 chattel mortgages and 64 releases. The clerk’s report showed receipts of $870.33, in(mUTIMIIKn M PACK TW<»» DR. W. E, SMITH RETURNS HOME Well-Known Decatur Physician Recovering From Serious Operation Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith returned Saituiday night fiom Ann Arbor, Michigan where Dr. Smith underwent a serious operation a week ago t day. Dr. Max Peet, nationally famous brain and nerve surgeon, performed the opera lion at tlie University of Michigan hospital. A nerve section, which has lieen causing Dr. Smith unbearable pain wis iemoved. An incision was made on the right side of the skull and tlie nerve which was causing the trouble was severed by the expert hand of the famous surgeon. Tlie operation required about 20 minutes. Dr. Smith was able to be up and around in the house today. He is feeling “gieat”, ace: tiling to his own description. He stated that he had a headache today but that the pain was not one-milli-cnth part as severe as the one he suffeted from before the operation. He hopes to resume his practice next week, but stated that he wc.uld not be on duty until lie was able to answer any and -all calls. —o Mrs. Emma Baumgartner Lindsey Dies At Bluffton Mrs. Emma Baumgartner Lindsey, 40, widow of Noah Lindsey and sister' of Millard Baumgartner, of Decatur, died at her home in Bluffton Sunday night, following a relapse from the influenza. Mrs. Lindsey was born in Linn Grove, June 13, ISBB, a daughter of Peter D. and Lena Regge Baumg.utnei. She was married December 6, 1906 to Noah Lindsey, who lied three years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Wilmena Newlin, of Bluffton, and the following brothers and ulsters: Elmer C. Baumgartner, of Bluffton; Millard Baumgartner, of Decatur; Mrs. Pearl Ivis, of Berkley, Michigan; and M’s. Delphia Ketnan, of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at the residence in Bluliton u;t 2 o’clock Wednesday aftetno ti@hnd burial will be made in Ute Fairview cemetery in that city.

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iviay Head treasury i « W y •* DU * Piloto shows Roy A. Young, of Minnesota, president of Hie Federal Reserve Board, who leads the big field of candidates for the post of secretary of treasury in Presidentelect Hoover’s cabinet. CALF CLUB TO HOLD MEETING Interesting Program To Be Given At Meeting In Monroe January 10 Tlie program for the meeting of the Adams County Calf Club on Thursday evening. January 10, has been completed according to word just receive! ft- m the program committee. The meeting is schedule dfor Thutsday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the assembly room of tlie Momoe high selio l brtfl I ing. Tlie program is as follows Song by the Lehman Sisters. Negro Se-rnr. n by John Duff. Dialogue by Habeggor Blethers. Music by local talent. Deinonstiat ion to lie given by several chib members. Siieech by Harry F. Ainsworth of Purdue University. Talk by <- unty agent Ferd E. Christen. Moving picture by ,the county agent Refreshments. A general discussion of plans for the coming year will be taken up at the meeting. Mr. Ainsworth, of the club department at Purdue, will give the membets an interesding talk on methods am! plans to he carried out during the coming season. The interent in calf club work is steadily growing thioughout the county and a good ci wd is expected at the meeting. The progtant committee is desirous of having all boys and girls in the county who are counting on entering tlie calf club next spring to attend tie meeting. The general public is invited to come and see what activities the club members are performing. o Fire Destroys Residence Near Chattanooga, Ohio Word was received here today that the residence of Martin At'fclder, a mile north of Chattanooga, Ohio, was destroyed by lire at 6 o’clock list night. Mi. Affclder formerly resided near Berne. The fire was said to have been caused by a defective chimney. The house was completely destroyed, hut neighbors assisted the Affolders in getting most of the furniture out oi the house. The loss, estimated at about $3,000 is only partly c vered by insurance. o CRIMINAL CODE OF MICHIGAN UPHELD — ■ Supreme Court Affirms Lower Court’s Sentence Os Habitual Criminal Lansing, Mich., Jan. 7 —(UP)—The constitutionality of the Michigan criminal code was upheld tday when the supreme curt affirmed the lower court sentence of Fred Palm, “pint of gin" lifer. Palm was sentenced to life imprisonment under the habitual criminal act of the criminal code when he pleaded guilty to possession cf a pint of gin. Information filed at the trial by state attorneys showing Palm had been convicted of six felknies, made lite sentence mandatory under the code. He was tlie first man sentenced to life under the code, which was adopted by the 1927 legislature.

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TWENTY DEATHS ATTRIBUTED TO EXTREME COLD Temperatures Drop To Below Zero, Setting Lowest Mark Os Season 30 BELOW ZERO AT PRINCE ALBERT Indianapolis, Jin. 7. (U.R)—, Indiana lodav experienced the coldest weather oi the season. Hiding into the state Sattndav night with snow carried by winds that peached gale lihe proportions, the temperature dropped steadily. According to a U. S. weather bureau re pert here, tlie temperature was expected to drop throughout the day only to rise again tomorrow. Sub zero marks were reported throughout the state, the mercury standing at 5 above zero here at 8 o’clock. Twenty Deaths Reported Chicago. Jan. 7.—(U.R) Temperatures as low as 8 degrees below zero in many parts of the Chicago forecast area were predicted for tonight by tlie government weather bureau here. At Minneapolis and St. Paul the mercury today had dropped to 17 degrees belcw zero and was still going down. United Press reports from tlie middle and southwest showed 20 tleaths attributable to the abnormally ccld weather. Highways in many states were clogged by snowdrifts. Comes Out Os Northwest St. Paul. Minn., Jan. 7.—(U.R)— A piercing northwest wind howled across western Canada and I lie northern United States today. At Prince Albert, the temperature was 30 degrees below zero. Sakatoon rt ported 24 below while Winnepeg and Regina were only one degree less cold. It was 11 below here. Many of the western trains lost rs much as one hour and the bus lines between the twin cities and Chicago abandoned operations temporarily. Ronds were reqiorted virtually blocked with drifted snow in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. o— — Fire Destroys Two Buildings At Greenfield Greenfield, Ind., Jan. 7. — (U.R) —Eire of undetermined origin destroyed two business buildings with an estimated loss of $65,01)0 and threatened an entire block here today. The blaze originated in tlie front of the Early drug si me and rapidly spread to tiie building occupied by the Tliim grocery store. Firemen, hampered by the intense cold, which crusted their clothing with ice. fought the fire several hours before bringing it under control. IRENE 0. CRIST GALLED BY DEATH Former Decatur Woman Dies At Home In Fort Wayne Sunday Evening Mrs. Irene D. Crist, 33, wife of Clarence D. Crist, died of complications resit ting from an attack of influenza, at her home, 1721 Andrews street. Fort Wayne, at 7:10 o’clock Sunday night. Mrs. Crist took sick on Christmas night. Mrs. Crist was a daughter of James Ezra and Lucy Leßrun and was born in Decatur, July 12, 1595. She was married to Clarence I). Crist in December, 1922. Since that time, Mr. and Mrs. Crist have resided in Fort Wayne. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are the husband; one daughter, Virginia Marie, age 4 years; her mother, Mrs. Addison Sheets, of Decatur route 6; one brother. Raymond Leßrun, of Wren. Ohio; two sisters. Mrs. William Stauffer, of Berne and Marie Leßrun. of Detroit. Michigan; three half-brothers, l.dand, Cail and Kail Sheets, at their parental home; and two step brothels. George R. Sheets, of Norwood, Ohio, and Donald Sheets, of For» Wayne. Three sisters and one half-brother are deceased. Funeral services wi 1 he held at the residence in Fort Wayne at 12:30 o’clock and at the United Brethren church in Decatur al 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with the Rev. Mr. Macklin, pastor of Hie Radical United Brethren church of Zanesville, officiating. Burial will be made In the Decatur cemetery.

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