Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 238, Decatur, Adams County, 7 October 1929 — Page 1

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local society acts as host TO CONVENTION p or t Wayne District Foreign Missionary Society In Annual Meet YOUNG PEOPLE MEET TONIGHT Th<> Sixtieth annual session „f (he Women's Foreign Misri( • ;iry Socieiv of the Fort Wivne District opened its two ,».,v program at 1:30 o'clock ||- elt< rnoon at the local MethihlM Episcopal church with atv seven peonle already rog- ; s b red. Several more are ex|o register this evening i topierrow morning. r 'egates from the various towns i„ <>. P Fort Wayne District, which in,.1..,1, > s Geneva. Berne. Monroe, Bluffton. Auburn. Garrett. Montpelitr, Monroeville, Pleasant Mm . Huntertown. Bobo, and Hoagbft<i were present this afternoon, from out of town will lie entertiHrd |)y the local society over nF*t. "I'p feature of tonight's program wi'i ),e the Young Peop’e’s Banquet to he he'd in the local church base- »> -t at 6 o’clock. Several young ■' ■ from other towns are expected to arrive sometime this afternoon to t’enii this banquet. Anyone from this ■ desiring to attend the banquet m ■ do so by registering with the; .vrvt-vn nv nine v'Vg) I o Marion Man Fatally Injured When Slapped Marion, Ind . Oct. (U.R) --Bruce Brannon. 38. was in Jail here today, charged with voluntary manslaughter, rhe result of the death of Barney Cox, 45. Brannon is said to have struck Cox with his open hand and knocked him down, after accusing him of forcing■ a 15-year-old girl to attend a ''party'' : with a man many years older than she. Cox was fatally injured when his head struck the floor. The girl is a daughter of Barnnon’s former wife, who now is the widow of Cox. WOMAN FOUND DEAD AT HOME Mrs. Clista Clawson, 73, Thought To Have Died About October 1 Geneva, Oct. 7. —(Special)— Mrs. Glista Clawson, 73, who resided by herself on a farm two and a half mile west of Geneva, was found dead Siuulav The aged lady probably had died about October 1 of organic heart trouble, according to the attending Physician. Mrs. Clawson had resided in the house by herself since the death of her husband, Elroy Clawson, several years ago. Neighbors became alarmed Sunday when it was reported that no signs of life had been seen ab<vut the Clawson home for several days. Mrs. Hannah Stahley, a neighbor went to the Clawson home and found all the doors locked A little later Mes. Clawson’s son-in-law, Elroy Stauffer, broke through a door at the home and found Mrs. Clawson's body. The lady apparently had passed Peii-efully awav and hear' trouble was given as the cause of the death, f’lista Clawson was born in Indiana March 22, 1856. She was a daughter of Addison and Lucinda Pangri May. In early life she was united in marriage to Elroy Clawson, who preceed- -! her in death a few years ago. Mrs. Clawson ha<f resided near Geneva in Mains county for many years. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Elroy Stauffer, of west of Geneva. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home and burial was made at the West Lawn cemetery at Geneva. ■ Q Seeks Amendment To Volstead Law Washington, Oct. 7—<(J.R)—Amendent. of the Volstead Act to make it nn.awful to purchase liquor was de,n *' le Senate today by Senath’ ,’ 1e PP ar( L Dem., Tex., author of the 18th amendment.

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Highway Commission Faces Court Restraint Evansville, Ind., Oct. 7. (U.R) The state highway commission faced its second legal tire today over construction of highway No. 66 between Evansville and Rockport. A petition for a restraining order was filed at Booneville by Charles <’. Pirtle, Warrick county, taxpayer, alIcging that if tlie commission persists in crossing traction tracks east of Newburg without consent, a large portion of the road will be worthless and public funds wil have been squandered. The commission was restrained last week from attempting to cross the tracks. LOCAL TEACHERS ON COMMITTEES Several Instructors Hold Posts In N. E. I. Teachers’ Association Several Decatur teachers have Ijeen named to committees in connection with the Northeastern Indiana Teachers’ Association meeting which will be held in Fort Wayne, October 17 and 18. Several teachers are also on ithe program for the two day’s meeting. M F. Worthman. city superintendent of schools is secretary-treasurer lof the association. Mr. Worthman has s-orvsd sevetal years in this official capacity. Decatur teachers who have been appointed on committees are: Miss Florline Michaud. Latin; Miss Dessolee Chester, music: Miss Elisabeth Peterson. primary-kindergarten; H. M. Crowuover. Bobo, rural schools; Ver 'neoi Whsion Deca'ur. social science. The general sessions-on Thursday | will lie held at the Shrine Temple, wliile the group meetings have been assigned throughout the city. At the Thursday afternoon session |of the Latin section to be held at the ■ Keenan hotel, Rolland Reppert and j Harold Teeters are on the program for a cornet duet. Miss Michaud is j chairman of the committee in charge i of the program. Miss Chester will be in charge of the music program on Friday morning at the Latin-Literary joint session and will direct a mixed chorus of Decatur high school pupils. The Decatur schools will be closed for the two day meeting and all of the Decatur teachers will attend the annual meeting. Auto Collides With Boy Riding Bicycle A Ford car driven by Troby Cramer of Portland collided with a lad named Drake who was riding a bicycle near the Standard Oil station a* Five Points Sunday morning, the boy on the wheel turning in front of the machine according to witnesses. It was a first thought the boy’s leg was broken but examination by a physician showed that he was uninjured except bruises. Commissioners Hold Monthly Session Today The county commissioners were in session today, it being the regular monthly meeting of the board. The forenoon was devo’ed to the checking up and allowing of bills and a visit was made to the county jail Tile commissioners will be in session again tomorrow, at which time bids will be received for load malerial. GENEVA YOUNG LADY EXPIRES Beatrice McCroskey Dies Sunday Night Following Long Illness Geneva, October 7 —(Special)—Beatrice McCroskey. 24, died at the home of her aunt Mrs. Mattie Bryce late Sunday night after a long illness. Death was due to tuberculosis. Beatrice McCroskey was born in Jay county in 1905. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MeCroskey. She had resided with her aunt in Geneva for several years since the death of her mother. A brother, Merle McCroskey, of Geneva and a sister, Mrs. Nettie Kincade of Celina, Ohio, survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, probably at the Bryce home and burial will be made at the Baptist cemetery east of Bryant.

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Chicago, Oct. 7. — (U.R) —Everything was on the house ami Bill. Fiddles paid .he fiddlers when the six "robber barons" dropped in at the Palm Gardens roadhouse near the Illinois-Indiana state line fol a SIO,OOO hilarious holdup. It was before dawn Sunday, when some 60 revelers were beginning to fag. The sextet of holdup barons put the pep back and then some. No trace of the whimsical robber crew had be<Jh found today by police and it began to look as if Bill Fiddles, owner of the place, was out SBOO and his patrons had "spent” $1,700 in money and $7,500 in jewels for their evening out. The barons had made frequent forays into the area where Chicago night hawks commute for pleasure, It was their fifth visit to the Palm Gardens in six months. They had themselves a' time, and they had a riotous tme for everybody therepunctuated with shots from their automatics. For two hours the barons ran the program. They set up the quaking guests to drinks and smokes. They called for sprightly tunes and danced — : (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) O DEATH SUMMONS FRED W. PLOTHE Well-Known Decatur Resident Succumbs To Heart Attack This Morning Frederick Pio he, 63, well-known Decatur resident died at 1:45 o’clock this morning at East Haven hosiptal at Richmond where he was taking treatment. Death was said to have been due to. heart trouble. Mr. Plothe had heen in ill health for some time. Frederick AV. Plothe was horn in Germany, November 20, 1866. tlie son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plothe. His wife preceded him in death one atid one half years. Surviving is one son, Arthur, who resides at home. A brother, Adolph Plothe of Fort Wayne also survives the deceased. iMi. Plothe came from Germany to his country when he was eight years old and settled in Nebraska. He lived in Nebraska and Missouri until thirteen years ago. Since that time he has resided in this vicinity. (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) Friends Draft Letter Richmond, Ind., Oct. 7. — (U.R) — A resolution favoring the right of conscientious objectors to citizenship in the United States was passed here yesterday by delegates to the Indiana yearly meeting of Friends. The view of the society in regard to th s question will be drawn up in a communication drafted by President William Cullen Denpis of Earlham college; Professor Charles, and Dr. Allen D. Hole of Earlham. The communication will be sent to senators and representatives in Washington, asking them to take the same view.

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NAVALPARLEY IS ANNOUNCED FOR JANUARY Invitations Are Issued Today For Meeting In London, England FIVE NATIONS ARE INVITED BULLETIN Washington, Oct. 7—(UP) —An ap peal for the United States and England to ‘‘Gird our Loins for peace” was made in the Senate today by Prime Minister Aamsay MacDonald at the climax of a series of momentous events looking toward Anglo-American cooperation for World peace. The Prime Minister had previously greeted the house with the observation that his presence in American Legislative halls made him feel again ‘•howe close akin we are.” Washington, Oct. 7 —(U.R) — Ani uouncement that invitations would ■j be issued today to the London giveI power naval conference gave assurance'that Prime Minister MacDonald’s mission of friendship to the United States has made an auspicious I start. President Hoover and Prime Minis- | ter MacDonald reached an understand- ! ing during their week-end conversations at the isolated Raapidan mountain camp that will prevent the Unit*ed States and Great Britain from be- ■ ing a stumbling block at the next naval conference as they were at (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) NOTED LECTURER TO SPEAK HERE Rev. E. G, Cohen Will Speak At Church Os God Tuesday Night The Rev< E. G. Cohen, of British West Indies, famous missionary and lecturer will deliver a public address a’ the local Church of God, Tuesday night at 7 o’clock, church officials announc- . ed today. Rev. Cohen, who has been do- • ing government work for the last sevi eral years in the West Indies has oh- ) tallied a leave of absence to make a i lecture tour of the United States. The lecture Tuesday night will be on 1 the subject "Jamaica" and will lie of i interest to all people. Rev. Cohen is i an East Indian jew and has devoted i many years of his life as a missionary. The noted lecturer will give but one address in this locality and all people ) interested in this type of addiesse<are - urged to attend. The meeting will start i promptly at 7 o'clock tomorrow night at the Church of God.

WAR VETERANS CHOSE DECATUR FOR 1930 MEET 139th Field Artillery to Meet Here Next Fall; Company A Is Part C. 0. PORTER IS NEW PRESIDENT 'Ute Ictilh annual reunion of the 139th Field Artillery Asso-j eiation will be held in Decatur next October, the association •accepting the invitation extend'd to it by Chahner O. Porter, who attended the meeting in Indianapolis Saturday ti n<l Sundav. The 139ih Field AUillerv was form»rlv the Fourth Indiana Infantry, of which old Company “A.” organized in Decatur at tlie outbreak of the world’s war was a member. About 1400 world war soldiers, most of them Indiana men. are members of the association and it is expected that at least 300 men will attend the tenth annual meeting in this city. Col. Robert Moorehead of Indianapolis was the commanding officer of the regiment. The meeting in Indianapolis was held at the Elk’s club. Two invitations. that of Rushville and Decatur, were extended to the association for the 1930 meeting and the assembly selected Decatur. Officers of the association were elected and Mr. Porter was elected president of the organization. The other officers are E. E Chenoweth, Portland, first vice-president; Charles Bears. Marion, second vice-president; Floyd Anderson. Elizabethtown, sec-retary-treasurer. The association passed a resolution favoring the appointment of Major Walter Undersaw of Kokomo, to the place of Adjutant general, succeeding Adjutant general Everson, who was appointed by President Hoover to be national adjutant. Major Undersaw served with the 139th Field artillery during the World war and is a man of high reputation and has a splendid military record. Mr. Porter stated that several local members of old Company “A would be appointed to important places on committees to arrange for the annual meeting next fall. The dates lor the reunioi#are October 4th and sth. Bernard Keller, also a member of company “A” attended the meeting in Indianapolis, over the week-end. MAKE PLANS T 9 GATHER FRUIT Annual Drive For Hospital Being Planned By Local Civic Section Plans are being made this week for the annual fruit drive for the Adams County Memorial hospital. The drive will be conducted again this year by the Civic Section of the Woman s club and complete plans will be announced in a few days, members of the Civic Section f ated today. Each year a drive is made for all sorts of canned fruits. The fruits are turned over to hospital authorities and are served to the patients throughout he year. It is the only means of hospital patients receiving the various fruits. The drive has been made annually for sever il years, and each year the amount of canned fruit obtained by the Civic Section increases.,This year an effort will be made to obtain the larges: amount ever secured by the oiganizatlon, because of the increased number of patients at the Hospital. Complete plans will be announced later this week, hut all local women are urged to plan to give at least one can of some fruit to the people who will collect the annual gift. o —— Harveys Are Safe ' At Miami Florida » Mr. and Mrs. George Squier of this city today received a letter from the C. W. Harvey family al Miami, Florida, formerly of Adams County slating that they were unharmed by the recent gale which swept the southern state. The home where the Harveys reside was damSged some, but none of the family wds injured, the letter stated. Several photographs also were enclosed which showed how bad the storm was.

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.John Coolidge Returns To His Desk Today New Haven, Conn., Oct. 7—<U.R)— I John Coolidge wam at his desk at the New Haven railroad headquarters "bright and early” today, after returning with his wife, the former Florence Trumbull, from their Maine honeymoon. The Coolidges were at the home of her parents, Governor and Mrs. John 11. Trumbull, at Plainville but plan to settle down in their cozy Westville apartment tomorrow. While the couple have been honeymooning in Vermont and Maine, decorators have been arranging their furniture in the four and one-half room apartment. It is now ready for occupancy. o KUEGLERS LEAVE FDR CALIFORNIA Well-known Decatur People Leave Today For New Home In Los Angeles Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kuebler left to day for Chicago where they will visit a few days and then proceed to Los Angeles. -California where they expect to reside permanently. Mr. Kuebler was connected with the Boston Store and later the Kuebler Company here for forty-five years and was active in other business lines during his long residence here. Mrs. Keubler who has visited in Los Angeles most of the past year, came back a few weeks ago for a visit here before they left permanently and has been the honoi guest at many social events given for her. Both she and Mr. Keubler are very popular here and their many friends extend wishes for many happy years in the west wi h the ho. they will return frequently. Mr. Kuebler resigned Saturday as president of the American Security Company, the directors in accepting it, expressing sincere regret. W. A. KFepper representing the board, pre sented Mr. Kueblei with a very handsome fourth degree Knights of Columbus watch charm. Mr. Kuebler also resigned as vice-president and director of the Fit st National bank which position he held for many years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kuebler expressed the hope of teturning here next spring foi an extended visit. “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow” Causes Big Argument Chicago, Oct. 7 —(UP)— Mrs. O’Leary's cow, declared by historians •o have been peacefully chewing her cud at the start of the great Chicago fire in 1871 still has her champion as the cause of the conflagation. "Sure, ’twas the cow kicked the lantern over, " proclaimed Capt. Thomas J. Canty! 83, when he and tour other surviving members of the fire department of the time foregathered at their annual smoker here. “I’ve always said so and I always will, didn't I see the burned bain and the broken lantern?" “ ‘Tain't so”, protested Isaac M. Adler, 89. "A bunch of bums started that tire when they go- into a fight at the barn.” "I tell you the cow —” began Canty belligerently. "You're both wrong." spoke up George Leady, 84. “Someone knocked the ashes of his pipe into a pile of shaving. The O'Leal y didn't have a • CONTINUED ON PAGE HI El LOCAL PEOPLE IN ACCIDENT Mr. And Mrs. Adam Kunowich Injured When Car Turns Over Twice Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kunowich of this city were injured Sunday when the Ford coach in which they were riding left the road and turned over twice northwest of Monroe. Mr. Kunowich was driving the car and apparently lost control of it. The car left the road, turning over. Mr. Kunowich received a badly bruised shoulder and minor cuts and bruises. .Mrs. Kunowich received a laceration above her right eye. Both were taken . to the Adams County Memorial hospital. but Mrs. Kunowich was able to ! leave after her injuries were dressed. The condition of Mi. Kunowich was - reported as favorable today. The Ford coach was badly damaged and was brought to this city for repairs. The accident occurred a mile north and a mile and a half west of Monroe.

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SWEEPING DROPS ANNOUNCED BY STATE BUREAU Reductions Range From 5 Cents To 50 Cents In Business Section FEW INCREASES ARE ANNOUNCED Sweeping fire insurance rate reductions for both buildings and contents, were announced today by Decatur fire insurance offices after word was received from the Indiana Inspection Bureau, which regulates all fire insurance rates in the state. The reductions vary from 5 cents to 50 cents on buildings and contents. In only a few instances, because of some unremovable fire hazzard. a few rates were held the same and in one or two instances the rate was advanced slightly, but as a whole the rates were greatly reduced. The new rates became effective October 5, the announcement stated. The reductions for buildings and contents follows the sweeping reductions made on dwelling house insurance rates in Decatur August 26. The reductions were made possible, according to local insurance men. because of the added fire ],:otection placed here recently by the city council. Fire protection in Decatur is said to be as fine as in any city in the state of corresponding size and in many instances in larger cities. (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) O — Berne Youth Confesses Berne. Oct. 7 —(Special)—Joe MeSpadden, Jr. 12—year-old Berne lad confessed to two thefts here Saturday following his attest by the Berne town marshall. Young McSpadden was caught, shortly after a shortage in the cash drawer at a local garage was discovered. The boy immediately confessed. following questioning. After spending several hours in jail, the laj was released on his own recognizance. It is understood that lie will be questioned some time today by Sheriff Hat! Hollingswoi h and a juvenile state representative. o RURAL TEACHERS TO ATTEND MEET Schools Will Be Dismissed October 17 And 18 For Association Meeting The township trustees in monthly meeting this morning voted to have all the rural teachers attend the Northeastern Indiana Teachers' Association meeting at Fort Wayne on October 17 and 18. The rutal schools will be closed on these two days so that tlie teachers can attend the meeting. Clifton E Striker, county superintendent of schools will also attend the meeting About 110 teachers will attend from Adams county. The teachers in the Deeatura city schools will also attend. The trustees discussed the school survey which is now being made in the county for the state reports which are soon due. Other business ma tern pertaining to the operation of the school.- wete discussed by the trustees. All the members of the board, except one attended the meeting which was held in the office of the county school superintendent in the coutr house. i Supreme Court Ready For 1929 Term Today Washington, Oct. 7. —(U.R) — The highest federail tribunal went to work today when nine black-robed justices of the supreme court of the United States were called to meet at noon to notify President Hoover they are ready for tjfe crowded business of their 1929 term. More than 400 cases were ready on the (locket as the court held its perfunctory but very formal session. The first two weeks will be taken up with conferences on pending petitions, after which the court will begin hearing of arguments. The first decisions probab will ,ea lounced next Monday, on some of the 12 cases carried over under advisement from last year, and the several petitions filed during the fourth month summer recets. . JLI

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