Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 77, Decatur, Adams County, 30 March 1929 — Page 1

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Two Persons Severely Injured In Auto Wreck Near Berne I

CAR OVERTURNS AND BURNS: MAN AND WOMAN HURT fhicairo Couple Probably l atally Injured In Accident This Morning MAN’S BACK BROKEN; WOMAN badly burned Two | (Orsons wort* proliably fatally injurett when their automobile left the pavement on federal highway No. 27, two miles north of Berne, turned over in the ditch at the side ol the road and was destroyed bv fire at 8:30 o’clock this inornTlie injured are: JOE PAOLICCHI. age about «5 jears. cl Chicago, broken back, compound fracture of left leg and prolijMe internal injuries. MISS MARTHA C. KNEFELY. age about 3s, also of Chicago, severely burned about head, arms and chest and probable internal injuries. Woman Was Driving The couple were enroute to Chicago from Oxford, Ohio, where Miss Knefely is said to be an instructor | in Miami University. Mr. Paolicchi had gone to Oxford to take Miss Knefely home for the Easter vacation. The woman was driving the car when the aceideut occured. They met a state road truck, driven by Palmer Augsburger, near the David J. Schwartz residence, two miles north of Berne. After meeting the truck, the auto swerved to the east side of the road and two wheels slipped off the pavement into the soft mud. The driver attempted to get the car back onto the pavement, but it, darted across the road and plunged into the ditch on the west side of the rcmd, where it turned over. Auto Catches Fire The car immediately burst into flames. Paolicchi was thrown clear of the machine, but Miss Knefely was pinned beneath the car. Kermit Baumgartner and Lawrence Eicher were in the tmck with Augsburger. They looked hack after meeting the car and saw that an accident had happend. They stopped the truck and ran back to the scene of the-wreck. Mr. Schwartz heard the woman's screams for help and he also ran to the wrecked car. The four men succeeded in lifting the car high enough 80 tha t Miss Knefely could be pulled out. Gasoline was dripping onto her and her clothing was aflame. The Mazing clothing was torn from the woman, but not until severe burns had been inflicted over her entire ™dy The moat severe burns were ,rf m her hips up and her fingers were burned too a crisp. Part of her "air was burned off. Rescuers Are Buroed ihe four men who rescued Miss nefely were painfully burned about Deir arms and hands and Mr. Angsrntger sustained a fracture of his collar bone in lifting the car. He Wi - taken to Berne for medical treatment. and Mr - Paolicchi tCUTWIiRp ne S»MJW! ■ewoi ORDER ARREST OF CONGRESSMAN U. S. Marshals Sent Out To Bring In M. Albert Michaelson Chicago, Mar. 30. - (U.R) — United frnnw>? ePUty marshals were sent out ofd ~ ae te <leral building today with son a 0 !! r ' ng ' n M ' Michaels ’ , dry ” congressman from the rant n f llicago district, on a wartt,»\ Ch ? rßing hiyn w 'tli violation of Prohibition laws. In j; h , a ! lßon * la d ,>e en given 2i hours here r * 0 3Urren der after receipt his i °ji '* le ca P' as signed following on ch d ctrnent in Jacksonville, Fla., and t arges °f importing, possessing transporting several trunks filled TOh fine Uq uor

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Vol. XXVII. No. 77.

May Rule Canada Growing out of the appointment of Prince George, youngest soli of King George of England, to |I,OOO a year clerical position in the foreign office, rumors are around Ilia", the King is grooming his sons for governor generalahips in the dominions and that Prince George will become the next Governor General of Canada. PLANSOUTLINED BY CALF CLUB Large Number Os Members Present At Meeting Held In Hartford Township About 150 people turned out for jthe calf club meeting held last Thursday evening at the Hartford township high school. The meeting was conducted by the officers of the calf club and thirty-five of the 43 regularly enrolled memheis of the club were present. An interesting program was rendered by the students from the Hartford township high school and various calf club members Refreshments were served after the meeting. An interesting business session was also held by the members of the calf club. A schedule of rules and premium lists were taken up by county agent, P. E. Christen. Thirty three members have already entered with a total of 42 calves in the club for the coming season. A sum of $352 has been assured for premiums in the club this year and indications point to keen competition in every class. •It lias been planned to start the calf club year on April 15 this year l instead of May 1. as has been the custom heretofore The reason for starting at an earlier date si to enable those who wish to exhibit at the start fair a better chance to show and fit their animals before Sept. 1. A new class has been added to the Club this year. A first year fall class consisting of calves born in August, September, October and .November, 1928, will be included in the new dub. A total of 10 Holsteins, 5 Jerseys and 5 Guernseys will he necessary to maintain this class. The first year spring calf class will consist of calves horn betw'een the dates of January 15 and April 15, 1929. All calves must he purebred dairy helfei's. A complete list of rules and further information concerning the calf club may he obtained at the county agent's office Any boy or girl between the ages of 10 and 20 yeais is eligible to enter and competition Is open to all of Adams County. George W. Mumma, Former Adams County Man, Dies Funeral services were held this morning for George W. Mumma, former Adams county resident, who died at the home of his graml.-ion in LaGrange. Mr. Mumma was 83 years old and death was due to senility. He is survived by two grandchildren and two brothers. The brothers are Henry Mumma, of Fort Wayne, and Martin Mumma, of Gideon, Missouri. His wife preceded him. in death two years ago. Mra Amos Lew ten, of Root township, and Mrs. Robert Garard, of this city, are nieces of the deceased. George Mumma was a Civil war veteran and formerly resided in Hoot township, Adams county, and was the sou of David and Anna Mumma.

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EASTER TD BE CELEBRATED !N FITTING MANNER Special Services To Be Held In All Os 1) eca Iu r Churches Tomorrow SOCIETY TO PARADE, WEATHER PERMITTING The joyful feast of Eas'er, celebrating Chri t's Resurrection from the tomb, will lie fittingly observed in tlie churches Sunday, in this city and throughout the Christian world. From the pulpits.—Jho message of he Angel, who informed those who came to the tomb, will be heard, “Fear not you: fir 1 know that you seek Jesus of Nazareth who was cm o/fied. Why seek you the living with the dead? He is risen. He is not here." All the prophecies of the glorions recurred ion of the Savior from the tomb on the third day are fulfilled and glad hearts will give expression of their appreciation of God's fulfillment of His promise of redemption for mankiind so that we might enjoy life everlasting. Appropriate services will he held in all the churches. In several of the churches, watch services will he held, and at the S'. Marys Catholic church in Easter high mass will be held at 5 o'clock. Several other churches are holding cantatas and special services Sunday evening. Announcement of the special Easter sew ices are printed in detail In tonight’s Daily Democrat and the ministers of all churches lnvi'e the public to attend. Sipeoial music will be a feature of the Easter services. In all the churches the choirs will sing the joyful Easter songs atad “He has Risen, and the ministers and pastors will deliver Inspiring sermons of the Resurrect on Easter is a day of rejoicing and a Ghrislian world will give vent to the happy thoughts which grips its heart. Good Friday Observed The observance of Good Friday yesterday was one of the largest ever held in this city. The union service of the Protestant churches was attended by a capacity audience ami a three hour's program was given from 12 to 3 o’clock. A*, the St. Marys Catholic church, an overflow service was held during the Three Hours and so'emn and impressive services were held. The sorrow which gripped the hearts of Christians yesterday in the observance of Christ’s crucifixion and death on the cross, will give way to . (CUXTIM Kl) OXt PXfiK SIXI B.CHURCH TO BIVE PAGEANT “The Triumph Os Love” To Be Presented At Local Church Sunday Night An Easter pageant, entitled., “The Triumph of Love,’’ wilV he presented at the United Brethren church in this city, Sunday evening, starting at. 7:30 o’clock. ~ . The scene of the pageant is laid In the home of,James. John and their mother, Salome, in Jerusalem. The closing days of the earthly life of Jesus, as he passed through trial, suffering and death and the resurrection, have made a deep impression on his closest friends. To see this pageant is to discover a greater appreciation of the real mission of Jesus and the work he wit His fob (roXTi v *'En n> iMfIM *r\v«n Robert A. Perkins Dies In Colorado Robert A. Perkins, 76, former Decatur resident, died recently at his home in La Junta, Colorado, according to word received here. Mr. Perkins was born in Wells county, February 11. 1853 He Is survived by his widow; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Howard Kranz, of La Junta; a slßter, Mrs. Mary Beckner, of Michigan,, and one brother, Thomas S. Perkins, who recently moved from Decatur to Cleveland, Ohio.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, March 30, 1020.

VALUABLE UVESTOCK LOST IN BARN FIRE

Both Sunshine And Rain To Greet Indiana Easter Promenaders Tomorrow Indianapolis, Mar. 30—(UP) —lndiana Easter promenaders will he greet ! ed with both sunshine and rain, th-'| U. S. weather bureau announced here j today. J. 11. Armington, meteorologist, said that those prepared to show their new Easter outfits should include in their dress a raincoat, for in all possibility ii x,-ill tie needed off and on throughout tiie day. In Southern Indiana tire rain was expected lo he heavy, the forecaster said SUGAR COMPANY | PAYROLL LARGE More Than SIOO,OOO Paid Out For Labor Here During The Year 1928 Tiie Holland-St. Louis Sugar company, of this city, paid out more than SIOO,OOO for laber during 1928, according to figures released'today at the office of the company. The exact amount paid to employes was $107,624, or more than $8,900 per month. During the campaign period, from October 1 to December 31, more than $60,000 was paid by the company, an average of more than $20,000 per month. Last year, the amount paid out by the company from October 1 to December 21, was $60,215.00. From January 1, 1928, to October 1. the amount paid for labor was $47,409 00 Since the factory was established in this city in 1912, the company lias expended nearly $2,000,000 for labor, figures would show. Many persons are given permanent employment at the sugar factory. These include the plant managers, superintendent,,field managers nail assistants, plant men, chemists, truck drivers and many others. The factory is the only beet sugar plant in the state and many thousand i of dollars have been expended fori plant improvements, machinery and disposal ot the sewerage during the: campaign. This year, tiie sugar company has] increased the guaranteed price Cor j 1 beets to $7.50 per ton and an extra effort is being made to induce farmers! to grow beets so that tile local factory j will have sufficient supply lo operate | next fall. | Prominent Young Banker, Os Celina, Ohio, Dies Grover C. Howiek, prominent young , banker, of Celina, Ohio, died early Friday morning at th> St. Rita's hosiptal in Lima, Ohio, as the result of an accident which occured three weeks previous. Mr. Horwick was in the act of . removing a Fpare tire froip his car I when the handle of the jack slipped , and struck him on the right side of > the head Injuring the ear. A mastoid Infection resulted, which later develop- , ed into spinal meningitis. Surviving . is a young wife, formerly Miss Mary Smith, whom he married just two . years ago, and an infant son, Stephen. Fraternally, Mr. Howiek was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and as an active member of the St. Paul's M. E. 1 church. Funeral services will be held 1 Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the ' church under Masonic auspices, f o Dr. .1. S. Boyers Sells His Residence Here Dr. .1. S. Boyers lias sold his resilience, corner Third and Monroe streets, to Mrs. Louisa C. Braden, , possession to lie given August 15, , next. In the deal, Dr. Boyers retains , the west portion of the tot and, between now and date of giving possessi ion, will complete his plans for his future residence. It is not his intention to leave Decatur, at least not in the near future, he stated this morn- - ing. Mr. and Mrs. Braden will occupy i. the residence after August 15.

HORSE, 50 HOGS AND NINE COWS LOST IN BLAZE One Man Is Injured In Fire Near Linn Grove Early This Morning BLAZE OCCURS ON .JOHN SOURS FARM i One man was severely burn- , led anti property valued al sev- , oral thousand dollars was destroyed when lire of undeterm- : jined origin til 3 o’clock Ihis morning, destroyed a large barn on the John Sours farm, two miles west of I.inn Grove, in Wells countv. Ondfll Sours, a son of John Sours, who resides across tiie road from his father’s farm, was painfully burned about his hands, arms and the back of his head when he attempted to save part of the contents of the barn. Livestock Burns In erhtition- to the large building, one horse, nine bead of cattle, fifty head of hogs, a thrashing machine and a large quantity of feed, both hay and grain, were consumed in the fire. The roof of the barn was a mass of flamer, when the fire was discovered at 3 o’clock. A bucket brigade irnvriMFii ON six* Mrs. John Glutting Dies At Attica, Ltd. Mrs. John Hill received a message this morning, announcing the death, Friday morning, of her aunt, Mrs. John Glutting, of Attica. Death is believed to have been due to infirmities as Mrs. Glutting was in her eightieth year and had- been failing for some j time. Mr. and Mrs. Glutting resided in | Decatur for a number of years, having ! left here about fifteen years ago to i make their home in Attica. A number or relatives and friends reside in Adj ams county. i Funeral services will lie held Mon--1 day morning at the Catholic Church i in Attica. DEATH CLAIMS PETER FOBBING Former Decatur Resident Dies At Fort Wayne Friday; 84 Years Old Peter Forblng was liorn in Allen resident, died Friday afternoon, at his home in Fort Wayne. He has resisded in Fort Wayne for the past fourteen years. Peters Forbing was born in Alen county, and was the youngest son of Michael Forbing, who died in 1877. Early in life, he located in Decatur after his marriage to Mary Tonnelier. He was active in business pursuits here for many years. Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Smith, of this city, Mrs. Joseph Heffner, of Toledo, Mrs. George Ulmer of Charleston, W. Va., Mrs. George Melnerding, of Lima, Ohio, Mrs. James Stickle, of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Lilot, of Fort Wayne, Miss Eleanor Forbing, also of Fort Wayne with whom he made his home, and Mrs. George Heffner, of Los Angeles, California; two sons, Cincent L. Forb- , ing. of Fort Wayne, and A. J. Forbing. of Milford. One brother, Hiram, of : Shreveport, Louisiana, and one" sister. Mrs. John H. Franke. of Fort Wayne ( ■ aleci survive. Funeral services wll be held Mon- • day morning, at 8:30 o'clock, at the home, and at 9 o'clock at the St. Pat- ■ rick’s Catholic church, in Fort Wayne. Burial will lie made at the St. Joseph's cemetery here.

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Married 50 Years Above is a picture of Mr. and Mrs. J David Fuhrman, of Monroe, parents of Harry and Ira Fuhrman. of this f city, who celebrated theii 1 Golden ‘ Wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 24, 1929, , if RAID VICTIM -1 IS BURIED TODAY 1 Funeral Os Slain Woman Is | < Largest In History Os Aurora Aurora, 111., Mar 30. — (U.R) — The , largest funeral in point of spectators in Aurora's history was accorded today to Mrs. Lillian Delving, the 43-year-old mother who was killed Monday by Deputy Sheriff Roy Smith who led a dry raid on her home. i Aurora, 111., Mar. 30.—(U.R>—While i friends and labor unions prepared lo i make a silent protest against the i “dry raid killing” of Mrs. Lillian DeKing at her funeral in Aurora today, county and state authorities met in Elgin to discuss what action, if any, will he taken against tlie 43 year old mother's slayer. Attending the conference in Elgin were Charles W. Hadley, star prosecutor of Attorney General Oscar Carl Strom’s staff in Springfield, Slate’s At- 1 torney George D. Carbary and two of the latter's assistants. They planned to interview' Boyd Fairchild, the $5-a-day prohibition investigator, whose sworn statement that he had bought liquor from Mrs. Delving led to the raid on her home last Monday night in which she killed by Deputy Sheriff Hoy Smith. —o Holy Saturday Is Observed By Catholics Appropriate services marking the observance of Holy Saturday were held this morning at the St. Marys Catholic church, beginning at 5:45 o’clock. The early service consisted of the blessing of tliq water and the Pascal candle, followed liv a high mass at about 7:45 o'clock. The season of Lent, which has been observed in the Catholic church, closed at noon today. The masses on Easter Sunday will be at 5,7, S:3O and 9:45 o'clock. No Republican Candidates In City Primary So Far Although only one more week remains for candidates to file their intentions to enter the city primary election, Tuesday, May 7, no announcement has been made by any Republican candidate. Ralph Yager, city chairman of the Republican party, announced that tiie committee would meet next week and that a complete ticket of candidates would more than likely lie announced following the meeting. April 6 is the last day to file with the city clerk. Say Body Is Not That Os Frances St. John Smith New York, March 30 —(UP)' — A spokesman for St. John Smith told the United Press today that the family “appeared convinced” that a body found near Springfield, Mass., was not that of the missing Frances St. John Smith.

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QUARTETPLEAD GUILTY TO LINN GROVE BOBBERY Sinilf, Wood, Gaither And Chamberlin Given State Prison Sentences LARGE CROWD IS PRESENT IN COURT Sentence of 20 yetirs each in the Michigan City state prison meted out i>v Judge Jesse C. Sutton, in Adams eircuit court this morning, tit 10 o’clock, to Raleigh (Rob) W. Sinilf. Rimer Wood, Everett J). (Jack) Gaither and J. I’liil Chamberlin, after the four men had entered ideas of guilty lo bank robbery, in connection with the robbery of the Rank of Linn Grove in March, 1928. , , Word went out las' night that the four men would be arraigned at 9 o'clock this morning and it had been indicated that all four would enter pleas of guilty. At 8:4 > o'clock this uk rning. more than Half the seats in the court room were filled and when 9 o’clock arrived, Sheriff Harl HollIngswoi h and Deputy George Squires hi ought the men into the court room. The lest of the room was quickly tilled as w rd went, out that the men were before the Court. Court Appoints Counsel Siniff and Wood were handcuffed toge her and entered the court room f rst. followed by Chamberlin and Gaither, Ihe latter two of whom were ' eked together.. The four men took seats directly in front of the Court. B. F. Roller, of this city, was appofnVd bv the Court to represen' "ach of the four alleged bandits. H. M. DeVoss had been previously .appointed to assist States Attorney Nathan Nelson. Miss Bernice Nelson, clerk of the Adams circuit court, read the affidavit against the four men, who had arisen from their chairs to hear the charges. Tiie affidavit was in three counts, bank robbery, automobile banditry and grand larceny. Gaither and Chamberlin Nervous The men then were seated and the Court explained each of the three counts and told them what each count would mean in the form of prison sentences. Gaither appeared very nervous and worried. He was seated at the right, in front of the judge. Next to Gaither, Chamberlin, who was making a hard effort lo keep his lips stiff, nervously closed and opened bis hands. Siniff appeared rather cool, but interested in the proceedings. His face was flushed. Wood was slightly pale, but sat upright iu Ills chair and listened intently. Alt Plead Guilty The Court then asked Gaither if he was guilty or not guilty. Gaither twitched and his voice was less than a wli sper. Tears appeared in bis eyes and finally a choked “guilty" could be beard in the silent room. His head dropped and he stood silently, while the Court proceeded to question the other three men. Chamberlin forced a louder voice and said, “Guilty. Your Honor.” Siniff spoke quietly, hut pCainlv and said, "Your Honor, I am guilty of the charges.” Wood, smallest, and oldest ol the qiivrivien nv "•*<l*' vori CHANGE STATE POLICE SYSTEM Gov. Leslie Gives Chief Humes Power To Hire And Discharge Men Indianapolis March 30—(UP)—Acting on his announced intention to make the state police u "real police department” secretary of state Otto G. Fifield has delegated to Chief Robert T. Humes, the power to hire and discharge subordinate officers, it was learned today. This is the first time since the department was organized that the chief has been the real head, it was said. Under the Jackson and Schortemeier administration, it was admitted by Humes, the depaitment was run on Political considerations- The chief i had the experience of ordering officers in for discipline only to lip told by them that he was powerless.

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