Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 8 February 1929 — Page 1

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FDffl N B. DENBY. ex-sec«etary of NAVtDIESTODAY In llntroit This Morning n vi y 59 YEARS OLD; yy \S BORN IN INDIANA Dec.oii, Feb. 1-iUPi-Edwin D. Denby ’ e( ' re,i,ry of t!,e navy ’ , lied suddenly of heart failure at his hotel here today. Denby’s law office reported he had appeared in perfect health when he left yesterday He has been at the office regularly the last two weeks. Denby also served as representative from Michigan in the 59th 50th and Cst congresses from 1905 to 1910. Found Dead In Bed After a consultation Dr. A. G. Jennings said Denby had been found dead | in bed shortly after S A. M. He had ,'ied some time after 5 A. M. Mrs. Denly but the former navy head apparently had died as he slept. Denby, who was 59 years old. was horn at Evansville. Iml.. He is survived by a son. Edwin Jr. 16. and a daughter Marian, 14. Linked With Oil Case Washington, Feb. B—(UP)—Edwin8 —(UP)—Edwin Denby, former secretary of navy was one of the conspicious figures in the famous Senate Teapot Dome investigation, and he is the first to die. Denby resigned after the senate called for his resignation because of his alleged failure to block the disposition of the Teapot Dome and Elk Hills naval oil reserves to Harry F. Sinclair and E. L Dohney. It was charged in : the senate he was incompetent and signed the documents laid before him by the, then secretary of Interior Fall without knowing their real sigtUfieance. Deuby never was accused of any illegitimate part in the Teapot Dome affair and was regarded by the senate critics only as an innocent tool of designing men. The senate adopted a resolution demanding the resignation of Denby ami his other cabinet colleague, then Attorney General Daugherty, President Coolidge refused to receive the senate I ri'soluti n officially holding that the senate was without power to make such a demand. Denby stayed on a few weeks and then resigned from the cabinet receiving a leter of commendation from President Coolidge. SNOWFALLS DURINCNIGHT Several Inches Os Snow Falls After Day Os Mod- • erate Temperature An ther snowfall of several inches covered Decatur and this community today, following a day of moderate temperature. Thursday, a great amount of the ice an( j snow waß Ille ]ted and Predictions were that the weather would be fair and slightly colder. The snow started late last night and tel! throughout most of the night, cove.mg sidewalks and streets several nches deep. The mercury today regist ‘ lt ‘ close to the freezing mark, but •I oudy sky did not give much predic ‘‘ ’hat the snow would melt quickly. Koads were not harmed by the snow- ■ and bus ami truck transportation lar mheduks" WaS <, ” eratlng 011 regu ’

Cousin Os Rockefeller Poverty Stricken, Dies

tra^ nV Y’ C ° l0 -’ Feb ' 8-(UP)—The Inmin S i? ry ° f the Hfe of Mra ' Allna Rocknf n l ' a aet, ° ud eollßil *of John D. 'lav it eF ’ Sr " Who Pushed venter, room ' e syualer °f a cheap rented m, was revealed today. ed a t'nff fr ° m a srate where she heatthat shfr POt and warme d the rolls ‘he aeml >O,,^ ht at a nearby store set died in Ji " ‘° W 8 bed atire and Bhe B W,S e S e : h Her clothin * "H" was rived but t>, U len “ reßcue squad arPol’tr 1 the woman was dead. tuarv v o » moVed the '« a tints’ IdenX aPerS ’ lgnorant of the v>obri.fiy in A■ ; announced the death S X *" helr death columns. 'he secret later ’ a youn K clerk in ta, 'y °f state's office, visited

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{Girod Funeral To Be Held Saturday Afternoon Funeral services for Robert Gordon Girod. Deiatur boy, whose death from typhoid fever occnred about noon. Thursday, will bo held Saturday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock, at the home and at 2 o'clock at the United Brethren church. The services at the home will be strictly private, because of Illness in the family. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery. — — () — — Dr. .John Clark Takes Position In Fort Wayne ■ Dr. John Clark of tills city has tak- 1 en a position with the Health Dental 1 System of Fort Wayne. Dr Clark will! be actively connected with the concern. He formerly conducted. a dental I office in this city. ' o i WOLF KILLED IN JAY COUNTY Animal That Destroyed Sheep Is Shot To Death Near Ridgeville Portland, Feb. 8— A timber wolf . which aas terrorized sheep flocks in this vicinity for several weeks was { killed Thursday as it prepared to at- ( tack William Murray. 56, of Ridgeville. ( who had cornered it. Murray and Leslie Waldron of near here fierd simulnatucer sETAOIN ET here fired simultaneously at the wolf . and wounded it. An additional shot frotp each gun .however, was necessary to fell the animal. According to Murray, a life long , resident of this county, it is the first timber wolf ever killed in this section. Murray and Waldron started on the wolf hunt at 6 o’clock in the morning 1 after the animal had killed four sheep on the Murray farm during the night. ' The animal was cornered on the farm ' of Charles Stout, four miles south of Portland. The wolf we'ghed 38 pounds, stood 33 inches high and was four feet long. o — King To Be Moved London. Feb. B—(UP8 —(UP) —The King will be moved to Bognor, Sussex at 10:30 A. M. tomorrow, if the weather permits, his doctors announced in an official buleltin today. o FAREWELL PARTY FOR 808 LAFOLLETTE The employees of the Morris Five and Ten Cent Store in this city united in entertaining at a farewell party last evening, at the Harty King residence cn Walnut street ,in honor of Bob I .afollette, who will leave Sunday for Urbana. Ohio, where he is being transferred as manager of the Morris Five and Ten Cent Store. The evening was delightfully spent in playing various games, and listening to the radio. At the conclusion of the evening, a delicious two-course luncheon was served, and Mr. Lafollette was presented with a beautiful leather traveling bag, a farewell gift from the employees here. Those who enjoyed tiie party were Mrs. Leo Teeple, Rose Steigmeyer, Dorothy Johnson, Helen Lengerich, and Mrs. Kink. Dan Augenbaugh, Buck Baxter, Harry King, Steve Goldsberiy and Bob Lafollette. The position of manager, formerly held by Mr. Lafollette. will be filled temporarily by Janies Goldsberry, of Bluffton. DePauw Choir To Give Concert Here February 17 The DePauw University choir and stringed sextet of Greencastle, will give a sacteu concert in the First Methodist church of this city on Sunday evening, February 17. the Rev. R. W. Stoakes, pastor of the church, announced today. The choir is directed by Dean McCutcheon, noted director. No admission charge will be made but a free will offering will be taken.

the morgue and identified the charred body as that of her mother. The young cleik was Mrs. Anna Miller, and it was j she who revealed that the occupant of the lonely, barren tenement house room, was related to the man whose name is a symbol of wealth. Mrs. Miller said that her mother was a member of the noted Grotan Avery family, which history dates back to the middle ages. She said that John i D. Rockefeller , Sr., was a member of that family, his fathers name being William Avery Rockefeller.. Mrs. Inman, the daughter said, was born at Oak Hill, N. Y., nine years as- ; ter Rockefeller was born in Richford, ; Half-a century ago, her mother mar- I ried, Mrs. Miller said, and came west. ■

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SENIORS TO GIVE A MYSTERY PLAY First Performance Os “Cat O’ Nine Tails” To Be Given Monday Evening Final rehearsals of the p’.ay, "Cat O' Nine Tails," to be presented by the senioi (lass of Decatur high school, at the high school auditorium Monday and Tuesday evenings, will lie held over tiie week-end. The opening performance will begin at 8:15 o’clock Monday evening. "(’at O' Nine Tails" is a mystery play, written by Lawrence G. Worcester. It is new and different. The cast has worked tirelessly for several weeks, and their efforts deserve i much commendation. The scene of the first act is in the living room of the "Gordon Lodge." It is midnight, the room is dark, and ' the wind is whistling mournfully outside. A tapping on the window pane is followed by a ray from a flashlight into the room. A cloaked, masked igure enters stealthily and examines bricks in the fireplace. At this, Theodora Maitland slowly appears, walking in her sleep. The figure at ‘he f replace slowly creeps toward Theodota and grabs her by the throat. She gives a scream as the figure drags her on the floor. The figure exits through the window as Mr. Gordon enters tiie door. The whole household is aroused by the sqream and they come to the living room only to be more mystified than ever. Mr. Gordon finds a threatening note from the Cat O’ Nine Tails. He confides to Jacob, the caretaker, that he has papers valuable to England and Japan. He thinks that the mysterious writer of the note is lookng for these papers, which he is gnat ding with his life. Mrs. Gordon is a nervous wreck and is begging her husband to return to the city. But he refuses to go until the papers are given over to the government. Fox, a detective. arrives and causes suspicion to rest on himself. Ase male Sherlock Holmes also arrives. These two detectives apparently try to trap the criminal. Tiie clock strikes one, a gun shot is heard, and Jacob is found to lie the victim of lite shooting. The scene of act two is also in the liv.ng room. It is the next evening. The wind is howling and there is the rumbling of thunder. Fox refuses to let any one leave the lodge until the murderer is discovered. He lias found a note from the Can O’ Nine (CONTINUER O.N IM GE FIVE, LARGE CROWDS AT INSTITUTE Much Interest Shown In Farmers’ Institute At Monmouth Thursday Large crowds attended all three sessions of the Farmer's Institute held at Monmouth, in Root township. Thursday. Ninety-six people attended the morning session, 121 listened to the afternoon program and 236 people were present for the evening program. Election of officers for the coming year resulted in the following people beinv selected for the various offices, president, C. H. Gage, vice president. Milton Fuhrman, secretary-treasurer Mrs. Dale Moses. Albert Ferris, of Milton, and Mrs. Essie Fuller ,of Farmersburg, were the principal speakers on the day’s program. Mr. Feris talked on “Equality for Agriculture", and "Profitable Pork Production ”. Mrs. Fuller spoke about "Fun on the Farm" and “Being a Pal to your Child”. Both speakers delivered their subjects in a very fine manner and their talks were well revived by the audiences. Pupils of the Monmouth School also rendered several numbers which aided in the program. The Rev. Harry Ferntheil of Decatur, delivered the devotional for the day program and short talks were given by Charles Noble, principal of Monmouth high school, and County Agent Ferd E. Christen. A capacity crowd attended the evening program. Attorney C. L. Walters, of of Decatur gave the principal address.. Various schools in Root township assisted with the evening program. These numbers consisted of: song by Harold Strahm; reading by Everett Singleton; duet by Margaret Kitson and Martha Strahm; recitation by Harriet Kunkel; Song by Isobel and Donald Death; duet by Helen Bohnke and Della Boerger; reading by Oliver Biehold, and a play by the Monmouth intermediate grades. Motion pictures were shown by the county agent.

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Reports emanating from many sections of Spain indicate that the great j popularity of the Spanish dictator, j Primo De Rivera (top), is waning I and that King Alfonso's throne may Ire seriously threatened if the dictator is deposed. I'p to the present he has been able to suppress all revolts with an iron hand. EARCSiOTHER” HOLDS POST OF SHEEP SHEARER What’s More, He’s A Good One And Has Held .lob For IS Months Vancover, B. Feb. 8 (UP)—The brother of an earl works as a sheep shearer here. Not only that, but he is a very good sheep shearer and seems to enjoy the work, since he is the only man on the job who has ever remained more than 18 months. That is the report, from Burns and Co., Ltd., stockyards on George Perceval, younger brother of the newly elevated Earl of Egmont, Alberta rancher who recently inherited the title and an estate valued at $15,000,000. Perceval is a man of simple tacts, and has no love for publicity. When I sought out he retired somewhat hastily from discussion of family affairs. And when he glimpsed an accompany ing photographer, he quickly fled. A small spare man with a tiny black moustache, he is about 50 years of age. ; He was wearing blue overalls and a jumper coat, mudspattered working I boots, and crowning his costume was ‘ a battered felt hat. Perceval said he had spent yeans on the Canadian prairies, punching cattle and handling heavy range work He came here three years ago from Prid dis at the time of his mother’s death, selling his half interest in the ranch to his brother. "I came to Canada with him," he said in discussing the new Eatl, he and I worked with him all the way across the country. I ranched across the road with him for years until mother died, and then I decided to go away. We weren’t surprised to see him become an Earl—but you’ll have to ask him about the rest of the story.” Q Mrs. Catherine McConahey Dies At Home In Marion FtipdOl services were held at Marion, Weanesday, for Mrs. Catherine E. McConahey, 74, a sister of George Cramer, Mrs. Anna Brodbeck anti Mrs. Nellie Walters, of Decatur, who died at her home iff Marion, Monday, following an illness of five years. Mrs. McConahey was well known in Decatur. She had resided in Marion for more than 29 years. Surviving are four sons, David, Harvey and John, of Marion, and Samuel, of Van Wert, Ohio; a daughter Mrs. A. H. Brown, of Marion; two brothers, George Cramer, of Decatur, and Urias Cramer, of Wren, Ohio; and four sisters, Mrs. Emma Mauler, of Wren, Ohio. Mrs. Anna Brodbeck and Mrs. Nellie Walters, of Decatur, and Mrs Sara Sheets, of Marion.

55 FORT WAYNE PERSONS INDICTED Most Os Defendants Are Charged With Violating Prohibition Law Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 8. U.R) — Fifty-five persons, including John Voegtlin, former deputy United States marshal. Flank Conroy, former prohibition officers, and Paul Harchbarger, elevator operator at tiie federal building, faced grand jury indictments today after a report of the jury. Forty-five were charged with violating the liquor laws; six with violat-j lug the national motor theft act: two: witli violating the bankruptcy laws; . one with using the mails to defraud , and one witli forgery of war depart- i meat checks. Voegtlin also was charged with , bribery. Berne Girl Enrolls In International College Fort Wayne, Feb. B—MaryB—Mary Ann Neu- j rnschwander of Berne, enrolled in i international College here this week.! 'he will reside at 1018 West Jefferson I street while attending school here. _ o Hofer Funeral To Be Held At Monroe Sunday Funeral services for Mrs. J. J. Hofer { of Monroe, who died at the Adams County Memorial Hospital, Wednes-1 day morning, will lie held at 1 o'clock ! at the home Sunday afternoon, and; i 1:30 o’clock at the Methodist Episco- ! pal church in Monroe. Burial will be . made in the Decatur cemetery. o SECOND TERM OF PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSE The second term class cf the public speaking course of the General Electric Company, held it’s first dinner at the G. E. plant last evening. ; 'W. F. Kohls acted as toastmaster. ■ After dinner, talks were given by , members of the (lass as follows:! The Washington Monument." by R. F. Stanley; "Building’’ by D. E. Fore-: Iman; “Friends" by R. F. De Bolt; , ! "Weather" by F. M. Engle; “Hunting" | Iby Lloyd Kreischer; "Charity" by ■ Charles Ke.ler; "Machinery" by Alva Buffenbarger; and "Happiness" by J. 11. Brunton. BOY SCOOTS TO ATTEND GAME To Recommit Selves To Scout Oath Between Halves Os Elwood Game Tonight Decatur Boy Scouts will attend the Decatur-Elwood high school basketball game here tonight in a body, marking the opening of a week's celebration of the anniversary of Scouting. The Scouts will occupy the balcony at the gymnasium, it was said today. Between halves of the game, the Scouts I will stand at attention and recommit themselves to the Scout oath, led by ‘ Bryce Thc.mas, local Scout executive. Three games will be played this evening. the Cential school team meeting the Monroeville eighth grade team at 6:15 o'clock; the high school second team playing Monmouth's varisty at 7 o'clock and the big game between Elwood and Decatur starting at 8 o’clock. This is the last home game of the season for the Yellow Jackets. JIMMY RISK IS AMONG LEADERS St. Petersburg, Fla., Feb. B—(UP)8 —(UP) — Blair Nunamaker, Cleveland, Ohio horseshoe pitcher led the field of barnyard golfers today in closing rounds of the world’s championship tournament. Nunamaker, with nine victories and one defeat, entered today’s matches confident of continuing h's winning streak, Charles Davis, defending champion, was one of those who fell before Nunamaker yesterday. Close behind Nunamaker but with one more defeat, were Bill Duryee, the Witchita Kansas pitching st|ar and Jimmy Risk, Montpelier, Indiana. Davis, with six victories and four defeats was hopelessly out of the race. Mrs. Mayme Francisco, St. Petersburg, former women’s champion regained her title yesterday, defeating Mrs. E. L. Cole, Grand Rapids. Michigan, and Mrs. Mildred Brouilette, Minneapolis.

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Youth Who Killed Obregon To Be Executed Tomorrow Mexico City, Feb. B—(UP)8 —(UP) Jose De Leon Toral will be executed by a firing squad at noon tomorrow for the assassination of General Alvaro Obregon, Dr Manuel Casauranc, chief of the Federal district announced today. The execution will take place in the Federal penitentiary with only foreign and local members cf the press as unofficial witnesses. - o French Quinn Speaks At I). IL S. Chapel Period French Quinn delivered an address on the life of Abraham Lincoln at the regular Friday morning chapel period at Decatur high school this morning, j The address was interesting to all of j the pupils and teachers. o PLANS MADE FOR LENTEN SEASON — The Rev. Leo Scheets, Os Garrett, Engaged To Preach At Catholic Church The Rev. Leo Scheets, chaplin at {the Sacred Heart hospital. Garrett, has been engaged to deliver the Len-1 ten sermons at the St. Marys ( atholic i church in this city. He will deliver ; five sermons. The Lenten season opens with Ash Wednesday. February 13. Easter { Sunday' comes on March 31. The first j 'of the Lenten sermons will be given; by Rev. Father Scheets on Tuesday, ' February 19, at 7:30 o’clock. On I-ti-day evening, February 15. the Way of the Cross will be said, followed by , benediction of the Blessed Sacra-1 ment. The public is cordially invited to; I the Lenten sermons and Rev. Father IJ. A. Sv-imetz, pastor of St. Marys I Catholic church, extends a welcome 'to all. He said: "Many heads, many minds." This 'adage is so strongly confirmed by the I experience of man that it needs no {proof. Men differ in views in every phase of activity and experience pi eves it as good to do so when it does not conflict with consistency. Progress would suffer and tedious routine would lie the inevitable result if all men held the same views on matters that lend themselves to divert ty of mental survey'. Diversity of opinion opens new avenues to accomplishment and simultaneously discloses the defects of older methods of process. "But there are always certain established rules and certain defined lines that admit of no disgression, these must be adhered to most scrupulously’ to assure success. When these are the objects of attack opinion deviation invites defeat; their eternal fixity defies the ingenuity of man. Whatever field man may explore he must recognize these fundamental laws, be it in the field of commerce, religion or any profession cf life; these laws stay fixed and the the basis from which to proceed if success be the goal. "But while man enjoys the privilege and sometimes has the right, ney the duty to differ from his neighbor, he should be absolutely’ sure he understands his neighbor and the basis { upon which his neighbor builds his | convictions before he condemn him; he should inform himself thoroughly with the exact views of his neighbor that he may’ apply an intelligent test to their soundness; and then, too, he should be sure that the basis of his own claims will stand the crucial test of soundness. “This manner of procedure would prevent much misunderstanding and j would heal many a breach, the natural product of misunderstanding. To effect that happy result will be the purpose of the Rev. Scheets in his course of Lenten sermons at St. Marys church. "There is seemingly no religious organization more misunderstood by those who are not affiliated with her than the Catholic church. The recent campaign has again forcibly demonstrated this. She was made the { scapegoat of every existing evil by unscrupulous politicians and by men whose intelligence and Christianity were deserving of greater reverence and respect. We invite you, therefore, to get your information about this much maligned church from one who is lawfully authorized to speak for her and not from one who is her avowed enemy." o DeValera Is Sentenced Belfast, Ireland, Feb. B—(UP)—Eamonn De Valera, Irish Republican leader, was sentenced today to a month in jail for violating the order of Northern Ireland government forbidding him to enter its teritory.

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FARMERS'PLAN IS INTRODUCED IN LOWER HOUSE Bills Providing Taxes On Tobacco, Amusements And Corporation Stocks Framed FRIENDS OF TEACHERS TENURE LAW BEATEN Indianapolis, Feb 8. (U.R) — The farmers’ plan for avoiding the 8-cent increase in the state tax levy entailed by budget appropriations for the next fiscal biennium, was in the hands of a subcommittee of the state house of representatives today. Three bills designed to raise $5.- | 500,000 annually from sales taxes on tobacco, amusements and corporation stocks, have been turned over to the subcommittee by the Indiana farm bureau federation, Lewis N. Taylor, chairman of the bureau's legislative committee, announced. Would Off-Set Increase "The bills we propose would oft-set i most of the threatened property tax { increase," Taylor said. "The tobacco { tax would return, we estimate, about ; $2,000,000 annually, tiie amusement tax about the same amount, and the fee on corporations another $1,500,000.” The $5,500,000 obtained in this way i would be the equivalent of an 11-cent i increase in the tax rate, for a 1-cent levy raises approximately $500,000. Lake County Delegation Cases Indianapolis, Feb. 8. U.R) The i Lake county delegation to the house | of representatives did its best today | to kill the Denton-Shaffer bill providi ing for repeal of the teachers' tenure { law, but went down to defeat when the measure was sent on to engrossment and third reading. On motion of Representative Frank J. Noll. Jr., of Indianapolis, lln* conI sideration of second reading of the | city manager qualification measure will be made a special order of business Monday afternoon. Three bills were passed by the house today. One provides for a junior college in Fort Wayne on petition of 2,500 tax payers; a second permits establishment of a sanitary district in Michigan City and authoritorizes the district to issue bonds for a sewage disposal plant, and the third sets Arbor Day for the second Fiiday in April instead of the first Friday. Eighteen bills were introduced in the morning session. ERWIN SPEAKS TO ROTARIANS Decatur Attorney Gives Interesting Talk About Experiences In Profession Dore B. Erwin, well known local attorney. gave an interesting talk before the members of the Decatur Rotary club last evening. Mr. Erwin told of his experience with juries, reI lated his early experiences before the bar and told of Ute first case he ever tried in the Adams circuit court. Mr. Erwin remarked that many people were ready to critiuse courts and juries and that one way of helping to improve conditions was for business men to sit on the jury. He explained the difficulty encountered on many occasions in obtaining a good jury. He brought out many amusing occasions in trials and in the verdicts returned by juries. Preceding Mr. Erwin’s talk, the Misses Ireta Fisher and Bertha Baughman, sang two vocal numbers, Mrs L. A, Holthouse accompanying them at the piano. The program was one of great interest. o Reapportionment Os House Is Proposed Indianapolis, Feb. B—(UP)—Reapportionment of the Indiana house of representatives was preposed in one of the bills introduced in that chamber today. John W. Scott, of Lake county, was its author. Apportionment of counties having more than 1 representative would give Lake seven: St. Joseph 4; Vanderburgh 4; Vigo, 3; Allen, 3; Elkhart, 2; Delaw’are 2; Madison 2; and Marion 12. Counties which would have joint representatives include, Wells and Adams, Grant and Blackford

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