Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 126, Decatur, Adams County, 27 May 1929 — Page 1

WEATHER Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesdav wlth probably local showers, continued warm.

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SUPREME COURT HOLOS POCKET VETOES VALID Veto By President Coolidge In 1926 Upheld In Test Case CLAIMS OF INDIAN » TRIBES ARE INVALID Washington. May 27.—(U.R) - Pocket vetoes at the close of the first sessions of congress such ;is exercised by President Coolidge on the Norris Muscle Slioals bill are valid the supreme court decided today,in a test case appealed by six Indian tribes. The high court affirmed a United States court of claims decision holding that a bill passed by both houses of congr.-es and then pocketed by the President in 1926 was not a law. The particular, bill in this case would have authorized the Okonagan and [five other Indian tribes of Washing[ton state to sue the government for [513,000,000 allegedly due them under old treaties. Senate Right Upheld Washington, May 27. —(U.R) — The Senate’s right to arrest anti bring before it bar for questioning, witnesses who do not answer its committee's 'questions was upheld by the supreme court today in the case of Thomas W. Cunningham, the SB,OOO a year Philadelphia court clerk who refused toj tell the Reed primary committee I where he got $50,000 in cash which he contributed to William S. Vare's I campaign fund. o______ 0 ______ Fort Wayne Orchestra To Give Concert Here The orchestra of the Crescent Avenue Evangelical church, of Fort Wayne, will present a concert at the First Evangelical church, of this city, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. All “of the persons in this orchestra have received special instruction and one of them, Miss Carmiela Cafaro, recently won the gold medal in the state violin contest for solo work. I The program is as follows: Spirit March Orchestra Overture Olive Branch Spanish Serenade (Santa Rosalia! Orchestra Saxaphone Solo Miss Ruth Bozer Grand Opera Selection Orchestra American Patrol .... Orchestra Violin Solo Miss Carmeila Cafaro The Baltac March Orchestra Remembrance Orchestra White Queen ................. Orchestra Star Spangled Banner ... Orchestra The nubile is cordially’ invited to attend. Bad Eggs Hurled By Students At lowa U. lowa City, la., May 27.—(U.R)—Bad eggs splattered today against the sides of te home of Paul L. Belting, lesgned director! M a’tWetici- at lowa University, to whom university students attribute the suspension of their school from the Western Conferenoe, Tlie egg attack; apparently occurred some time early today. Authorities believe only’ a few students were Involved in the affair. HENRY HUNSICKER CALLED BY DEATH Prominent Bluffton Man, Brother Os Decatur Citizen, Dies Sunday Ilemy Hunsicker 67, a brother ot David H. Hunsicker, of this city, died at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, at his home in Bluffton. Mr. Hunsicker had been in tailing health for several months. Recently, he spent a period of •hne at a Fort Wayne hospital and underwent an operation for the removal of one foot. Since his return home, he was able to go about only in a wheel chair. Mr. Hunsicker was engaged in the Ktocery and milling business in Bluffton tor many years. At the time of his death, he was a member of the firm °t Dustman and Hunsicker, real estate dealers. The widow survives. huneral services will be held at ’be residence in Bluffton at 2:30 o‘tock (standard time), Wednesday afternoon, with burial in the Bluffton cemetery

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Fort Worth Flyers in Record Flight •F ™ 5 r ' <v < '•’W O ' .jL ' “ * MB ; Reginald Robbins, left, former railroad mechanic, and Jim Kelly, right, former cowboy, both with six months flying experience, set a record for refueling endurance flying at Fort Worth field, Texas. Their single motored plane, top, the 'Fort Worth.” made contact regularly with the refueling plane and established a record ot 172 hours and 32 minutes before the wooden propeller of the p'ane became water soaked and warped, forcing them to land, Sunday evening.

FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES Mrs. William I). Hendricks, 65, Dies At Home In Kendallville Mrs. William D. Hendricks, 65, a native of Decatur, died Friday night at her home in Kendallville, following an illness which had extended over a period of many months. Death was due to a complication of diseases. She first became 111 about two years ago. Mrs. Hendricks was a daughter of J. C., and Elizabeth Fisher and was born in Decatur, February 7, 1864. Her maiden name was Mary Catherine Fisher. On March 23. 1884, she was married in Decatur to William D. Hendricks, who survives. She was an active member of the Method's* Episcopal church of Decatur while living here, and later transferred her membership to the Kendallville M. E. church. Surviving relatives include the husband; five daughters, Mrs. Blanche F. Shane of Sturgis, Midi.; Mrs. Grace S. Mendenhall and Mrs. Maud E. Duve, both of Kendallville; Mrs. L. Josephine Fryer, of Anderson, and Mrs. Vera E. Martin, of Fort Wayne; four brothers and one sister, and nine grandchildren. One brother and four sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were to be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the homo in Kendallville. Interment was to be made in the Lakevie cemetery, at Kendallville. Mr. and Mrs. James Hendricks, of Monroe, Mrs. Minda Albaugh, of Dennison, O„ and Mrs. Laura drill, of this city, went to Kendallville today to attend the funeral services. C. W. Green, Father Os Mrs. Clifford Saylors, Dies C. W. Green, 49, father of Mrs. Clifford Saylors, of this city, died Saturday night, at his home in Garnett, Kansas. The cause of his death lias not been learned here. Mr. Green spent a year and a half with his son-in-law and daughter here some time ago and is well-known here. Mr. and Mrs. Saylors have gone to Kansas. The funeral services will be held at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Tuesday. Lateran Treaties Signed By Italian King Today Rome, May 27.-<U.R}-The Lateran treaties, effecting a reconciliation between Italy and the Vatican, were signed today by the king. The accords have been ratified by the chamber and senate and become'effective tomorrow after their publication in the official gazette. The government and the Vatican are conferring on the manner in which the ratifications will be exchanged, which will be the final formality of the long negotiations.

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Emanuel Lutheran Picnic To Be Held Next Sunday Tlie Emanuel I.utherah picnic will be held in the Otto Bleeke Grove, next Sunday, June 2. Tlie services in the forenoon will be held at 10 o’clock, and tjie children’s program will begin at 1:30 o'clock In tlie afternoon, daylight saving time. All kinds of games and contests have been planned, and plenty of refreshments will be supplied. A welcome is extended to everyone who wishes to attend. H. E. REYNOLDS DIES SUDDENLY Decatur World War Veteran Dies After Illness Lasting Several Years Hershell E. Reynolds, 41, of this city. World War veteran, died at liis home on Seventh street at. 11:30 o’clock this morning. Mr. Reynolds had lieen in ill health for several years, but his death wds sudden and unexpected. He had been sitting in a chair in the front room of the Reynolds home. He walked over (o the davenport to rest and after a few short breaths, death came. W. ('. Reynolds, the father with whom he had resided i’or many years, was the only person in tlie house at the time of the death. Dr. J. C. Grandstaff, county coroner. was summoned, but as yet Dr. Grandstaff has not rendered aver diet. Mi*. Reynolds was a government patient and his father stated that several government physicians had caUed at. intervals during the last several years. Hershell Reynolds was bom in Decatur, October 19. 1887. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Clarence Reynolds. He. received his education in the Decatur schools and later he followed the plasterer’s trade. During the war, Mr. Reynolds enlisted and when he returned his health began to fail. For the last year, he had been unable to be out of the house. He was a nicmlier of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city and a member of the American Legion. Surviving, besides the father, is one sister, Wilma, of Richmond. Mr. Reynolds was never married. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but it is understood that the American Legion will have charge. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery. Tunnels Under House In Effort To Escape Arrest Cleveland, O„ May 27.—’(U.R)—Fred Warner, 22, an alleged Muncie. Ind., store burglar, tunneled 20 feet through the ground under his home here to a small dugout in which he sought to escape police sent to arrest him today. Police found his hat and coat and further search revealed tlie underground tunnel and Warner.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, May 27, 1929.

Can’t Rent Room Where Man Committed Suicide; Sues Estate For S7OO Monticello, Ind., Mar 27.—(U.R)— A S7OO claim has been filed against the estate of'the late Dr. Ross M. I Reagan, Monon, by Hanley Hammel, proprietor of a hotel "because he cannot rent a room in whi- h the doctor committed suicide a vear ago." The proprietor asked rent for the toont at $2 a day. Reagan committed suicide by slashing n s throat with a razor. LOCAL GIRI WINS IN BIBLE CONTEST Madeline Spahr Wins District Bible Memory Contest At Huntington / Miss Madeline Spahr, of the First Evangelical Sunday school of Decatur won first place' in the district Bild ■ memory contest, held at the Church of the Nazarene, Huntington, Sunday afternoon. Miss Spahr will represent this district at the state contest, to be held next month at Shelbyville, in connection with the State Sunday school convention. Miss Esther Sunderman, also of the local Evangelical Sunday school, was awarded second place in the district Bible story contest. The Huntington contestant was awarded first place in this contest. More than 25 local people attended the district meeting at Huntington, Sunday afternoon and a large attendance was reported from all towns and cities in the district. o Unable To Identify Suspect As Bank Bandit Indianapolis, May 27. —(U.R) — A chain ot evidence linking Alfred I Oliver. Richmond Heights, Mo., with a series of bank holdups in Indianapolis and Indiana was weakened today by the inability of three east side state bank employes to identify him as one of the gang that robbed the local bank of $8,599 March 27. o _ Rain Stops Time Trials Indianapolis, May 27. —(U.R) —A torrential rain which tell shortly before noon here today possibly will postpone qualification trials for the annual 500-mile race to be held Mem orial day. The rain sent drivers and hundreds of spectators to shelter and left the track in bad condition. Daily Democrat To Go To Press At 11 A. M. On Memorial Day In observance of Memorial Day, Thursday, May 30, the Daily Democrat, will go to press at about 11 o'clock in the morning. The noon' edition on Thursday will make it possible for the advertisers to use this paper in carrying their message of special or bargains for the special shopping day next Saturday. Advertising copy for Thursday's paper should be in the hands of the printer not later than 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon and those who wish to reserve space in this edition should gel in touch with the advertising department before that time.

Adams County, Way Back When— Before 1890 A “Story” Made Up Os a Group Os Stories About Pioneer Life And Events Which. Collectively. Go To Make Up The Interesting History Os The County. By French Quinn.

I don’t know just exactly why I am writing these things about Adams County and its people but I suppose it is because no one else has written much about, them and, furthermore, Editor John Heller requested it, although 1 think that John Snow should have a lot of credit for his history of tlie county, then too perhaps, it is because I have been a life long resident of the county and know considerable about it and Its people. So, just to start tilings right as to who and what, I shall identify myself and furnish, if possible, some evidence at least as to what qualifications 1 may have in presuming to

PLANE REMAINS ALOFT 172 HOURS FOR NEW RECORD Two Young Texas Fliers Receive Plaudits Os World For Their Feat SPLIT PROPELLER FORCES LANDING X. Minneapolis, Minn, May 27— (UP) —An attempt to establish a new endurance flight record ended almost disastrously here today for Gene Shank and Owen Haughland when their plane “Miss Rangei” was fouled by a line from a refueling plane and they were forced to land a few moments later. Fort Worth, Tex., May 27.—(U.F>— Their names written in aviation historj. RNg Robbins, 26-year-old ‘‘selfmade” flyer, :.nd Jim Kelly, 23, former cow puncher, received the plaudit® of the world today for the greatest aerial endurance excursion in history. The two men were forced to end theii refueling endurance High' yesterday when the propeller of their rebuilt cabin monoplane Fort Worth split and threatened disaster. When they brought their plane to rest on Meacham Field, they had been in the air 172 hours and 31 minutes —since 11:33 a.m. Sunday, May 19 —nearly hours greater than the former world’s mark set by the army plane Question Mark. Welcomed By Great Crowd Weary, spattered with cil, unshaven and deafened by the roar of their Wright whirlwind motor, Robbins and Kelly were engulfed by 50,000 persons who had gathered at the field. Robbins’ wife and 5-year-old son and K'eHy’* bride of six weeks, were lifted to the shoulders of men and (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) o TO COMPLETE PLANS TONIGHT Legionnaires Os Decatur And Geneva To Unite In Memorial Day Program Adams and Limberlost posts of the American 1.-gion will complete plans at a joint meeting here tonight lor Hie Memorial Day observance to be held Thursday, in Adams county. The Adams post drum corps, of this city, will make its first public appearance on Memorial Day and will participate in the march to the Monroe street bridge where a tribute will lie paid to Hie naval heroes. Every soldier’s grave in the county will lie decorated wit It an American flag, ami a public service will be held on the court house square, in this city, following short services at the various cemeteries. The Adams post of the Legion will have charge of decorating soldier’s graves in. the northern half of the county, and the Limberlost post will have charge of that part of the observance in Hie southern part of the county. All churches and organizations have been asked to join with the LeI gion in the public observance.

set forth certain facts, figures and fancies. I was born in Decatur, in Adams county, in the grand old state of Indiana, shortly after the Civil war. My fattier was John P. Quinn, a lawyer in Decatur, and my mother was Uritta (Long) Quinn. Both were members of pioneer families. My mother was born on a farm just across the river from Decatur in a log cabin on land patented by mv grandfather, Jeremiah Long, way back in the beginning of civilization here. My father was born in Ohio, but his father, Jimmy Quinn, a native (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

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New Moderator r. 7 •< w W 1 ' I 1 & 4# , Em The Rev. Cleland B. McAfee, pro- I fessor at the Presbyterian Thoologi-f 1 cal Seminary of Chicago, was elected 1 moderator of the 141st general assem- 1 bly of the Presbyterian Church in I •he United States at its opening sesf-ion at St. Paul. 1 WEEK-END TOIL IN STATE IS 10 — Suicides And An Alleged Murder Included In List Os Violent Deaths Indianapolis, May 27.—(U.R) —Violence took ten lives in Indiana over the week-end. Suicides and an alleged murder were included in the list. Virgil Young, 20, was alleged to have been killed at Crawfordsville, by Pearl Grimes, at the home of the latter’s wife. A love affair was believed to have prompted the shooting. Mrs. James Frank, 50, was killed near Greencastle when the automobile in which she was riding upset. Mrs. Martha Shireman, 51, was killed near New Albany when her automobile overturned after crashing down an embankment. When he stepped in front of a train. Michael McMahan, 83, was killed instantly at Tgrre Haute Henry Gognat, Terre Haute, ended his life by shooting. N omotive was advanced. Thrown from a railroad section car, James Keller, 40, was injured fatally. He died in a Princeton hospital. Hanging snuffed the life from Ossian H. Cook. 67 Fortville, physician. Cook’s body was found in his apartment, su pended from a transom bv a rope. When her dress caught on Hie side of a baby carriage, 14 months-old Sherley Ann Morrill, was choked to death at Bloomington. R. Lowery, ngero, was shot and killed in an office building by unidentified persons in Indianapolis. Charles Clubbs, was found dead In his home at Kokomo after lining killed witii a shot gun. An investigation will be made, police said. —— o— Meeting Os Official | Board Is Postponed The meeting of the official board of Hie First Methodist church, scheduled for tills evening, has been postponed until next Monday evening, June Hie pastor, the Rev. R. W. Stoakes, announced today. Van Wert High School Graduates Class Os 80 Van Wert, Ohio, May 27 —(UP)— Diplomas were awarded to eighty young people at the fifty-eight annual commencement exercises of Van Wert high school, Friday night. Dr. Roseo > Gilmore Scott, of Franklin, Ind., addressed t(ie class, using the subject, "Dying on Third." o Costs Woman $1,500 To Give Gypsy Some Salt Indlnntipolls. May 27. —(U.R) — ft cost Anna Taylor, negro, just $1,500 to give a gypsy woman some salt. Anna said the woman came to her door and asked to borrow some of the condiment. She added that the $1,500 was hidden in a mattress of her bed and that tlie gypsy was left alone in the room while she went to obtain the salt.

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SENATE GIVES CONSENT FOB MODIFICATION United Press Writer Refuses To Divulge Source Os His Information RULES COMMITTEE HEARING FRUITLESS WttNhinglon, May 27. (U.R) Abolition of the old Senate secrecy rule, existing since the foundation of the government, was pul definitely on the way to realization today. The Senate adopted a unanimous consent agreement, pronosed by (’.hairman Moses of the rules committee, by which his committee will report a proposal for modification of the secrecy lute to Hie senate by next Tuesday for immediate consideration iiefore the summer recess. The senate moved to (amend Its rules for publicity of executive sessions immediately after Paul R. Mallon. head of the capital staff of the United Press, had appeared before the rules committee and refused to reveal the source of his information on the Lenroot case. By Raymond Clapper, UP Staff Correspondent Washington. May 27 (U.R) Paul R. Mallon, chief of. Hie capital staff of the United Press refused to reveal to tlie senate rules committee today the source of the Amroot roll call which he recently obtained for the United Press. When he took tlie stand. Mallon asked permission to read a statement which was granted. Reads Statement Mallon read the following statement : "I am advised by counsel that I am not obliged to appear before, lie sworn by, or testify to this committee on Hie ground that this committee has not authority to subpoena mo before it or require me to answer any questions. "The United Press to which I am directly responsible believes the punlie welfare can best lie served liy making all news quickly and easily available when it is in the power to do so. Therefore and notwithstanding any lack of authority of this committee I am here to answer questions it I can do so without violating any confidence which I may consider lias been reposed in me either directly or by custom of the press. "I am uthorized to state that the United Press desires to aid in this and any oilier investigations by this committee in consonance with its duties to tlie public, but neither the United Press or I conceive it to lie my duty to reveal any confidential communications made to me “This statement is given with all possible deference to this committee and each of its members and 1 am ready to answer questions within the limits which 1 have just stated.” After reading his statement, Mallon was sworn and gave his name to tlie committee in tlie regular order. DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG MOTHER Mrs. Herman Schakel, 25, Dies Os Complications; Funeral Tuesday Mrs. Edna Wefel Schakel, 25, wife of Herman Schakel, died at 7 o'clock Saturday night, May 25, 1929. at the home of her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Schakel, in Preble township. Death resulted from coniplica- ' tions, following the birth of a son on May 13. Tlie deceased was born November 8, 1903, in Preble township. Hie daughter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan H. Wefel. On November 8. 1926. she united in marriage with Herman I Schakel, who survives her. Surviving are tlie husband: infant • son, Norbert: the parents. Mr. and > Mrs. William Wefel, and one sister, Mrs. Welnliart Welling. i Funeral services will be held TuesI day afternoon at 1 o’clock standard i time, at the home and at 1:15 o'clock > at the Preble Lutheran church. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.

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