Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 152, Decatur, Adams County, 26 June 1929 — Page 1

WeATHER Fair south, probably showers central and north portions tonight or Thursday. Not much change in temper ature.

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INDICTMENTS CAUSE MUCH SPECULATION Names Os Only Two Os Group Indicted Here By Federal Grand Jury Known OTHERS ARE NOT PROMINENT, REPORT Considerable speculation was manifest toilay as local people made an , effort to determine the Adams county people indicted by the federal grand jury at South Bend last week, on charges of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. Only two of the in i dictments have been made public. They are against F. J. Schmitt and Ed M Iler, both of this city. Ai cording to press reports, there are a' least three other people named in the indictment concerning the capture of the alcohol still on a farm northeast of this city two months ago. Some reports say that liter are six more persons connected with the investigation. Arrests Expected Soon It was learned yesterday afternoon, unofficially, that the others indicted in connection with the still found near here were none of them prominent in local affairs. It could not be ascertained just when the arrests would be made, hut it is thought that Deputy United States Marshal Hoemig will come to Decatur some time this week and make the arrests. Both Schmitt and Miller were released on bonds arranged previously. Zimmerman Indicted South Bend. June 26—(UP)—Liquor conspiracy indictments by the federal grand jury here brought surrender today of Charles Zimmerman, fromer “het iff of Steuben county. Indian i. Russel Eckhart, former deputy sheriff of Steuben county, and Earl Meshberher, allegedly a gambler of Fort Wayne. An attorney representing the three surrendered them and posted bond for the! rappearanee. They were turned over to U- S. district marshal Emmet Hall. o Southern Cross Fliers Make Flight In Australia , % ~ I Sydney, N. S. W„ June 26. —(U.R) — Capt. Charles E. Kingsford-Smith and his three companions reached Derby, Western Australia, in the airplane Southern Cross today, after a 22-hour flight from Sydney, and will prepare for a 13-day flight to England, their . second attempt in three months. o —— Dehate Given At Lions Club Meeting An interesting debate furnished entertainment at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Lions Club. Tuesdayevening. The debaters were Dr. Burt Mangold. Arthur Hall. Dr. C H. Branch and J. R. Blair. —o JOINS FIRM OF UNDERTAKERS John U. Maynard, Os Winchester, Joins Lobenstein And Hower Firm John U. Maynard, of Winchester, has purchased an interest in the firm of Lobenstein and Hower, local funeial directors, and will move to this city in about two weeks, according to an announcement made today. Mr. Maynard has also purchased the residence on Mercer avenue formerly owned and occupied by Mr. and Mis. Elmer 'A. Kampe. The house is being remodeled somewhat now. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard come to Decatur well recommended. Mr. Maynard has been a member of the state board of embalmers for ten years and has lectured o nanatomy and embalming and funeral diiecting. He is a man of pleasing personality, Mrs. Maynard is a licensed embalmer, also. They are members of the Presbyterian church Mr. Maynard having served as an elder in the church at Winchester for ten years. The local firm will continue to have its headquarters and funeral parlors in the Beavers and Fry back furniture store, on South Second street. The firm of Lobenstein, composed of Otto Lobenstein and Freeh Hower, has been in business here for the last several years.

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iMagley Farmer Tells Unusual Snake Story; Viper Climbs Wire Fence Walter Reppert, residing near Magley. is telling an uniisuul snake story the veracity of which several of his Iriends, who were witnesses to the procedure, solemnly swear to. Mr Reppert w.is plowing beets Friday afternoon, when he noticed his horses start suddenly us If frightened. Looking up he saw their attention was fastened on a blue racer snake, about three and onehalf feet in length. Together with other men who were working in the field, he watched It as it slowly eiuwled to the top of the wire fence, and finally rested it's length a long the top wire. Several persons commenting on the story state that it is the first time they have ever heard of a snake climbing a wire fence in that manner. The men lost no time in killing the large viper. 0 TO MIKE Fl NANCE DRIVE ON FRIDAf Committee To Raise Fund For Street Fair Farm Show To Meet Thursday ‘ At a meeting of the general Street Fair committee last night, plans were completed for the financial drive for the agricultural and farm show to be held in connection with the big carnival September 10 to 14, inclusive. Dick Heller, chairman of the finance committee, has asked that all members of his committee meet at Legion Hall at 7:30 o'clock. Thursday night, for final arrangements for the drive Friday morning. The finance committee includes the following local men: Harold Niblick, Robert Helm, Herman Myers. Lewis Armstrong, A. B. Hall, Herman Gillig, Jesse Rice, Fred Schurger, Joe Lose, Halph Yager, Leo Kirsch, Clifford Saylors, Avon Burk, George Krick, Paul Graham. Dee Fryback, Dr. J. G. Neptune, B. F. Roller, Vincent Bormann. William Linn, Robert Meibers. C. 0. Porter, Leo Eliinger, France Confer, Ferd O’Brien and Hubert I Schmitt. If every member of the finance committee reports Thursday night for final instructions, the entire drive will be completed in two hours Friday morning, the chairman pointed out today. The committee will be divided into team sos two members each. The finance committee has promised the agricultural committee to raise $3,000 among local merchants to be used entirely for premiums and expenses of carrying on the farm show. A list of contributors also will be presented to each farm exhibitor. The general committee, at the re(CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) ATTENDANT IT HOSPITAL KILLED Attendant At Marion National Sanitorium Killed By An Inmate Marion, Ind., June 26.— (U.R)—Burr Noes, 45, attendant at the Marion National Sanitorium here was killed almost instantly this afternoon by a blow over the heart inflicted by an inmate whose identity officials at first would not reveal. Officials of the institution would not divulge any information regarding the affair. According to reports, however, Noes was mending a pair of shoes. The inmate it was said made a remark to which Noes made a sharp answer and rhe inmate retaliated heart. This version was not confirmed. — o —• Policeman Shoots Fleeing Man In Leg Indianapolis. June A Fendler, was shot in the leg y James Cronin, Terre Haute police ifticTr today when Fendler attemptis wanted in Terre Haute for nelect of his wife and two small chi’dren and for contempt of court. Arrested here Tuesday, he was ghen a continuance in municipal court toescorted Fendiet' and his wife to a residence to get Mis. I e d ■ when Fendler made his ler's t'lot h ' n ß' ’ ue " wiw taken to a break to escape. He w. city hospital-

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CONTEST OVER SHEAR TARIFF OPENS TODAY — Formidable List Os Witnesses Appear Before Sen- | ate Finance Sub-committee LEADING BATTLE OF TARIFF FIGHT Washington. June 26.—(U.PJ—Sugar f'.avorers, Porto Ricans, Philippines growers and manufacturers, extract delegates and nearly everyone interested in sugar except housewives appeared before the senate finance subcommittee today at . the opening of the contest over the proposed three cents a pound world sugar rates —as compared with the present world rate of 2.20 cents a pound. The formidable list of witnesses appealing for a chance to be heard gave further indications that the sugar battle is to be the outstanding eonI test of lite tariff fight. Many Want To Be Heard For weeks, newspaper offices in Washington have filled their wastebaskets with reams of propaganda circulated by apparently well-financed organizations. The bulk of this material has been furnished by those in favor of a lower rate, including Americans interested in Cuban production, carbonated beverage bottlers and chocolate manufacturers. Most of these organizations are seeking an opportunity to be heard in tile senate subcommittee, al though Chairman Reed Smoot has announced the bearings would not duplicate those of the house wavs and means committee. On the li.-t of witnesses were Rep. Ruth Pratt, Repn., N. Y.; George C. Kerry, maple sugar growers of Ver(CONTINI ED ON PgGE THREE) o ——— PLAN HEALTH EXAMINATIONS Schedule For Free Examination Os Children In Each Township Announced The organization of the townships for the child health examinations, to be held in the county during the first and second weeks by Dr. Teal and Miss Gibbs of the state board of health, is completed. Chairmen and committees are working in each township to inform parents of the opportunity of having their children given a thorough physical examination, and of receiving advice as to their care, diet, physical defects, etc. These examinations are for children from six months to seven years of age. Mrs. Faye Smith Knapp, of Decatur. secretary of the County Child Health Board, is serving as general chairman for the county and announces the following schedule for the two weeks. Parents are urged to bring their children to the places designated between the hours of 8:30 a. nt., and 11:30 a. m„ and 1:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m. The schedule is: Monday. July 1, Union and north Root townships, at Kohr school house. Chairman, Mrs. M. A. Clem and Mrs. Dale Moses. Tuesday, July 2—Kirkland, Preble and north French townships, at Kirkland high school. Chairmen, Mrs. Fred Brocht, Mrs. J. C. Grandstaff, and Mrs. Martin Moeschberger. Wednesday, July 3—St. Marys township at Pleasant Mills high school building. Chairman, Miss Zulu Holloway. Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6 —Berne and vicinity at Community building, Berne. Chairman, Mis. C. T. Habegger. Monday, July 8 —Blue Creek and north Jefferson townships at Salem M. E. church. Chairmen, Mrs. W. P. Merriman and Mrs. E. S. Stuber. Tuesday. July 9—Geneva and vicinity at Geneva high school building. Chairman, Mrs. J. D. Briggs. Wednesday, July 10—Hartford and south French townships at Hartford central high school building. Chairmen, Mrs. Oliver Shoemaker and Mrs. Martin Moeschberger. Thursday, July 11. — Monroe and vicinity at Monroe school building. Chairman, Mrs. E. W. Buscbe. Friday and Saturday. July 12 and 13. Decatur and vicinity at Central school building. Chairman, Mrs. Fred Linn, assisted by Civic Department of Woman’s Club.

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Back Io Chain Gang /‘ft , A’/l. '_ _ ~ I .ftKF G <|||| 11 ’-'Sk ■ .>■' * - ' ' wk* yJ ■< f J w oL ’• W • J ■ IW I a W ft ' ___ ‘ With his last hope for freedom shattered, Robert E. Burns (left), Chicago magazine editor, is on his way to Georgia, where lie will again toil in a chain gang for a robbery "lived down" years ago. With Burns is Vivian Stanley (right). Georgia prison commissioner Burns escaped seven years ago and made good in business life in Chicago.

Burns, who escaped from the chain I gang seven years ago and won sue- | ccss in business life in Chicago sur-1 rendered to a Georgia prison commis-l sinner after a long legal battle to I avoid return to Georgia. “Well —they've got me,” said Burns. "I made good, but because a woman who has said she would rather have me as a husband or break me squeal- I ed lam going back. Maybe that’s 1 justice. “1 feel no malice toward the prison officials,’’ he added. ‘‘They tire doing their duty. And I want to thank my many friends in Chicago and Georgia who have helped me so much and are still helping.” One possibility for freedom, however, still remains for the man wit ) worked his way from “bumship" up to publishership. The governor of Georgia has intimated that he may pardon Burns upon his return to Georgia. Holiness Association To Hold Business Meeting Monroe, Ind., June 26.— (Special)-— The Atlants County Holiness association will hold a business meeting in the tabernacle here on Monday-eve-ning, July 1, at 7:30 o'clock. Various committees and officers will be chosen in preparation for the annual camp meeting, which will be held from July 17 to 28. PROMINENT DENTIST DIES Indianapolis, June 26. — (U.R) — Dr. Jesse W. Bond, 63, widely-known dentist, found dead in his office, died from heart disease, Coroner C. H. Keever said today.

More Dollar Day Items Decatur merchants, titrough the columns of the Daily Democrat, again offer another selection of bargains for Dollar Day. Your attention is called to the many Dollar Day bargains in last evening's paper and the new ones in tonight’s edition. Tltut.-day, June 27 is Dollar Da.' in "Decatur and local merchants arc ready to show yon the bargains and specials. You'll profit if you'll do your shopping here Thursday. The following firms have Dollar Day specials advertised today: Callow & Kohne Decatur Electric Shop John T. Myers & Sim Swiss Dry Cleaners Mutschler's Meat Market McDuffee Tire Service Staley's Service Station E. F. Gass & Son H. B. Macy Boknecht’s Service Station Beavers & Fryback Riverside Garage Zwick & Son W D. Porter Schafer Hardware Co. Decatur Auto Laundry

WORK ON ROAD NO. 16 RELAYED State Highway Commission Expects To Let Contract In August, However W. A. Lower today received a letter from William J. Titus, chief engineer of the state highway department, asking information and assistance in securing the necessary easements and concessions on the SOO feet of state line on state road No. 16, plans for which are now being prepared so that the contract can be let. It was originally planned to award the contract this month, but Mr. Titus says a delay has been necessary and that it Is now expected this can be done early in August Negotiations with the Ohio staff highway commission are now pending on the state line hookup and are about complete. It is doubtful if the rose will be constructed this fall, but it is quite probable that whoever gets the contract will complete the grade s< that the concrete can be poured early In the spring. PURDUE GETS GIFT Lafayette, Ind., June 26 —(U.R) —Thf National Milling company has madi a gift of a $1,666 annual fellowship t< Purdue university for developmen and distribution of new and iraprovet varieties of soft red winter wheat.

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Stowaway On Yellow Bird Arrives Home; Reluctant To Talk Now York, June 26. U.R) Arthur Schroilier, the Portland. Me., boy who stowed away on the French trans-At-lantic plane Yellow Brd two weeks ago. returned to America on the Leviathan today. He was met at quarantine by his father, Thomas It. Schreiber, Portland furrier, who seemed somewhat prouder of his son than the boy did of himself. The father was a bit disgruntled over the fact that be encountered difficulty getting a cutter pass, Indicating, he said, an unwarranted lack of interest on the part of customs officials. Young Schreiber was reluctant to talk of his .venture. He said be wished nothing so much as to be alone with his mother, who remained at home in Portland, and denied tliat he felt himself a hero or that he ever had compared himself with Col. diaries A. Lindbergh. THURSDAY B DOLLAR DA’ Large Crowd Os Shoppers Expected Here; Many Bargains Offered Indications are that hundreds 01 neople will be here for the big Dollar Day sales event to be given Thursday by the Decatur merchants and to see Satani, blindfold driver, drive a new Marmon Roosevelt automobile through the streets of Decatur. The local stores will open at 8 o'clock (daylight saving time) Thursday morning for the shoppers. Merchants have exerted every effort to be of service to the shoppers and thousands of honest and worth while I bargains are offered for tomorrow.* Extra sales people will be employled by the stores and shoppers will Ibe shown every courtes.v in helping Ito make their shopping a pleasure, las well as profitable. Satani will start his famous drive

at 11 o'clock (DST) from In front of the Adams (’ounty Auto company sales room on Madison street and will. drive east to Second street, then north to Jackson, west on Jackson to Third, then south to Adams, east to Second street and then north through Second street. The Dollar Day event is sponsored I by the Decatur Advertising Association ami a cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend. DRUNKEN GUNMAN INVADES CHURfiH Communicant Is Shot In Catholic Church At Chicago Today Chicago, June 26. —(U.R) —Five hundred communicants at mass in a large west side Catholic church were thrown into a panic today when a drink-crazed man invaded the sanctuary and fired five shots, wounding one perisMpner kneeling at the altar rail. Tile invader then attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head but was only slightly wounded. Richard Murphy, 29. the communileant, was shot in the hip but was expected to recover. Father Ansel Keenan, who was saying mass, dodged behind the altar when the shooting started and was uninjured. The invader, who gave his name an Charles O. Faster and said he lived across the street from the Our Lady of Sorrows church where the shooting occurred, said he bad quarrelled witli his wife and set out to “get" Father Keenan. He entered the church by a side door and appeared suddenly at the altar in front of which was grouped a dozen or more persons taking com iinunioli. He opened fire at th< priest, tile bullets going wild. The congregation took refuge be hind pews and pillars, the wontet screaming and several men grappling with the intruder Before he couk Ibe subdued lie fired five shots, tin last into his own head. His aim however, was bad and the bullet in flicted only a scalp wound. "uTitington man HANGS SELF Huntington, Ind., June 26. — (U.R) Believed despondent over financia difficulties, Hubert Wendholt, 27, coir mltted suiejde here by hanging.

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SCORES OF SHIPS AND PLANES HUNT FOR MISSING MEN Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, Italy And France United In Search MAY BE ABOARD SLOW VESSEL Madtid, June 26—(UP) Five European governments joined today in the elaborate search for the missing Spanish aviators, Commander Ramon Franco and his three companions In addition to the naval and aerial resources of Spain which have been marshalled for the hunt. Great Britain. Italy and Portugal have sent out fast destroyers to search the waters of the Atlantic between the coast of .Portugal and the Azure-, where the fliers were believed to have < >me down i in their huge Dormier seaplane while I in an attempt to fly to the United States. Today the French Naval ministry orI deled two destroyers, the Leopard and 1 Dynx. from Brest to the coast of Spain and put at the desposition of tile Spanish government. Scores of ships and seaplanes cruised the area in which Fiance's plane, I Dornier No 16. was believed to have come down. The remote possibility that the airmen might have been picked up by a slow vessel without wireless apparatus gave the officials a straw of hope to ding to. Little stock whs taken in the varying and unconfirmed reports that a wt ecketl plane had been seen at sei and that the wreck was the Dornier No. 16. Great Britain Resumes Relations With The Soviet London, June 26 — U.R: ‘ The British Ixibor party has taken it first steps towards fulfilling one of its campaign promises, the resumption of diplomatic and trade relations with

the soviet government. The government, it was understood in reliable quarters, has notified the dominions that it intends to resume relations with the soviets for the first time since 192". —o Henry Eord V isits Purdue University Lafayette, .June 2(1. (U.R) Purdue university played host today to Henry Ford who came from Detroit in his private car to spend the day getting in touch with the industrial research work being conducted a' the university. Ford was taken through research laboratories and shops by (I. Stanley Meikle, director of research relations tor tile university, David E Ross, president of the hoard of trustees and Dana A. Potter of the school of engineering. Later he was their luncheon guest. He returned to Detroit this afternoon. REVIEW BO ARD TO ADJOURN MONDAY Board To Complete Work Os Checking Over Tax Assessments In County With Monday, July I, set as the date for adjournment, the Adams county board of review is nettling the close of its work. The board has made good progress during the lasi three weeks, there being few changes to make and few objections from taxpayers. The board has made only one blanket change That was a twenty per cent increase on farm implements in i'nioii and Kirkland townships Several individual and corporation assessments have been changed. Walter Bridges, special lepresentative of the state lax board, was in Decatur Monday and conferred with the members of the Isiard of review. Ho did not make any recommendations, according to Jay Cline, county asses- ' sor. o ——- BODY FOUND ON TRACKS Indianapolis, June 2(1. (U.R) Believed to have been struck by a speeding train, the body of Spencer Gar ner, 52. was found alongside tracks of the Pennsylvania and Eastern rall- ■ road today. He had been dead more than live - hours when discovered, authorities said.

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