Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 7 January 1930 — Page 1

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am made in SWTORY OF MINH FARM fl® ra isoi- Place Value at 626.75; Gain of 11 42,500 Made Hit dot bled ■ IX -EVEN YEARS "f personal property H , infirmary was inK.,1 n 1929 over a year ■ auordd, t‘> th" appraisal I ■ on N ' Year's day by HenK;,,. I,>lin Wechter, who H" property. --'lie Os all livestock. >^H : , r i farm implements, supplies, clothing, ' , mid miscellaneous j, rf.,626.75. compared ■ reuses were made K rail-., ... live stock, hay and . .. inept . ami houseCompared with’the ol 1923, the value of i -itv has more than i t ,923 the appraisal U>. f.i.k and goods to |Kn •• *11.858.16. Harvey - the Hiperintenilent county farm. .f- • I shows the fo'low--58,586.50 ■in I hay . 5,864.00 iripl.-ironts 4,286.00 supplies 3.328.50 t ends 2.844 50 it.-story. $25,597.75 a'- pi head of cattle. 69 ■ dr-. :'.4 head of sheep, 6 nt horses ami 350 head of ÜBens on the county farm. ii.e cllaneous items are nin an, 12 songs books Bibles. i: -ry was filed with : . mmisshmers todav Hope Receives Party Citv, .Jan. 7.— (U.K) — Pius XI. as a spiritual and - ■ '■reign, received forat the Vatican today ■>■- fire time since restoration JB papal late, when King Alj ft.-l-iian wedding wl visit,■■' him at the Vatican, d by Queen ElizaI’tdnc. I.,■<>poid and Princess Prince Charles and Prin■■Ma rip .bi e, tlie king: was driv- ■ "■" V hi al 11 A. M directthe quirinal. ll^M—- o~— - ■nty Assessors In MAnniial State Meeting j9' : ■ . Iml. .Jan. 7—(UP) — |^B' V -sors met here today HHhi i ;"uh ctnnual three-day ■ - "i’h lb - problem of taxaSH"i I'l-im’i] property as the matter -to he discussed. |B S > a.waiter, chairman of the Tax !>< i rd. presided over the IB' 1 "’ which are scheduled t*> through Thursday.

HU RUN FOR I TRUSTEE Plfel ■*d I). Habegger to ■ Democratic NornRation in Blue Creek B’’" 1 1’ Habegger, north Blue township farmer, today an- ■ f| l His intentions of being a foj. ] t ] ue (' reel{ township HF ' subject to the decision of ■“'■ratio voters at the May ■ Br y election. B? Habegger has been active in politics in the county years and always has ■ uffi iated with the Democratic He stated that he would ■ the nomination and it sucW 1 would do all in his power ■win the office in the Noveinection and also would contis work toward the success ■‘‘ Democratic party in the ■ Habegger has never been a ■'late for a puttie office and Hr* that he would start soon ■ , a personal campaign of all ■^ s m Blue Creek township. ■«>’ Sipe, present trustee of townßl1 ’P is completing ■wiond term at that post and is ■Eligible for reel action.

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Housemaid Wife $20,000,000 Heiress ' -,1 "" ffwakKm Mrs. Frank Savin, of New York, who has inherited an estate of $20,000,00(1 from her husband, whose housemaid she was three years ago. , Following service in the household of the retired Portchester broker, Mary Schleis became Mrs. Frank Savin, and, upon the death of her husband a few days ago, succeeded to an estate valued at $20,000,000.

ANNOUNCES FOR COMMISSIONER Dennis Striker to Seek Democratic Nomination In Third District Dennis Striker, prominent Monroe township furmer and road conractor, today announced his inten- ♦ ons of being a candidate for the Pecoc f i fc nomination of Commissioner of third Adams county disrict, subject to the decision of the D.mocratic voters at the May primary election. Mr. Stricker for years has been prominent in polilia.it affairs at eolith rn Adams county. He stated 'oday that he never held a county office, but that if nominated and e'ected he would give the residents of Adams county the l>est service possible in the office of Comnvßsioner. Mr. Striker was for many years * Democratic precinct *eommittecnutn in Monroe township and also has been a delegate to the Democratic state convention. Last H r.u.'day Janies Foreman of Blue Creek township announced his L-aralidaey for the same office and is und rstood that one or two more candidates also might make the race. All eandida’es for the office must live in the third county dsitriet but aM voters of the county tj tike part in the selection of candidates. o New Berne Council Holds First Meeting The Berne Town Council which was elected in the November election consisting of Henry Winteregg, Ferd Mettler and Chris Balsigei-, held the first meeting last evening. They appointed Dave Dubach as town marshall in place of Amos Nuenschwander who has served in that capacity for the pest four years. Noah Nuensehwander, a brother, was retain'd as street commissio'her.

Tipton Has Second Big Fire In Day Tipton, Ind., Jan. 7. — (U.R> —A second fire at Tipton Monday destroyed the offices and barn of the Fuller Coal and Feed company with a loss estimated at $5,000. Fanned by a stiff wind and fed by a quantity of hay and straw, the blaze gained such headway that the building was destroyed before flames were brought under control. Earlier in the day a $175,000 fire destroyed the Citizens National bank. A fireman was critically injured while fighting the flames. Bandits Get Haul Chicago, Jan. V.—XU.R) —The shrill whistle of a policeman directing traffic along Lake Shore Drive less thana block away sounded through the gold coast home of Charles Manton Richter, millionaire vicepresident of the Consolidated Magazines corporation, while five bandits took charge of the household for nearly an hour last night before escaping with $25,000 worth of jewelry. The quintet operated with ma-chine-like precision, cutting telephone wires and keeping strict guard over the Richters, their two children and four servants.

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1? PETITIONS FOR ROADS ARE ON FILE TODAY Commissioners Study Various Petitions;’ Will Act Soon ONE IS FILED . FOR DECATUR Seventeen petitions for road improvements were filed with the board of county commissioners this morning, two of the petitions asking for hard surfaced roads. The petitions were tiled by Attorneys Ferd bitterer, Fred Fruchte and H. M. DeVoss. The commissioners had not decided this afternoon which ones they would order published, as several were in the same townships and the credit available would not permit the building of as much road as petitioned for. One of the roads petitioned for was under the name of the Keller and Acker road. This proposed improvement begins in Decatur at the intersection of North Seventh street with Nutt man avenue, extends north over North Seventh and Walnut streets to Washing! m street and then west on Washington street pad the Macy Conveyor company plant to the corpora! on line. It also includes the east and west intersecting streets, namely, Marshall, Indiana, Short, St. Marys and Meibers, which the petition asks, be improved as approaches. Another hard surfaced road petitioned for was in Hartford town ship under the name cf the Luther Martin road improvement. The roads petitioned for in the different townships and under the following names, were: -X. F. Christ road, town of Monroe, in Monroe and Washington township, connecting with state road No. 27, when the new route is designated by the state. The Mary J. Niblick road and the William Wyant road in Jefferson township; Beu Gerber road, French; Bart Boice, North Point and Jacob Amstutz roads, Wabash township; William L. Frazier, C. O. Manley and Harvey F. Lawson, Blue Creek township: John Drake, Henry Schoenstedt. Union township; Miller and Drake. Union and St. Marys, on state line; Abraham Egly, Jacob J. Florey. Luther Martin, Hartford township. Petitioners for the road improvements told of the bad conditions of the mud roads, that it was impossible to travel over them now with (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) o

INTEREST HIGH IN REVIVALS Many Attend Meetings at Local Protestant Churches Monday Interest continued at "high pitch” at the seven Protestant churches in Decatur, where simultaneous revival meetings are in progress. Great sermons were delivered by speakers to unusually large Monday night crowds and special music features held the interest of those who attended the meetings. The meetings will continue throughout this week, with the exception of Saturday night and all of next week, with the exception of Saturday night. The seven meetings will be concluded with services Sunday night, January 19. Baptist Church The service at the Baptist church last evening was well attended despite the weather. There was disappointment in that Rev. Mr. Dunkin was unable to reach Decatur for the service. He will be present this evening and will speak. Rev. O. E. Miller conducted a quiet devotional service speaking from Paul's words and experience, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel.” The latge chorus choir leading tn the congregational singing was an inspiration to all. The spirit prevailing In this church speaks well for a splendid two weeks meeting. Service this (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT)

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Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, January 7, 1930.

♦-■ « < County Infirmary Residents Happy When News Arrives ♦ ——— —. —4 Probably the happiest people In Adams county-last night were the 35 residents of the Adams county infirmary, when news was received there that Harve LaFountaine. superintendent of the infirmary had been reappointed. * When Mr. LaFountaine arrived iloine at 5 o'clock last night, after receiving the office for another term by a unanimous vote of the commissioners, the main hall of Ute infirmary building was buzzing with the whispered hopes of the people living there. The minute Mr. LaFountaine entered the door, with his usual broad sm ie. all 35 people began cheer ing. because they knew without h's announcement that he had been reappointed. The popular infirmary superintendent begins his tenth year as manager of the Adams county farm and during his years of service he has built up a great record as a manager and also as a supei visor. o

BANDITS LOOT FAIRLAND BANK Throe Masked Men Escape With SBOO After Revolver Battle Fairland, Ind., Jan. 7 — (UP) — Three bandits, holding up the Fair!?nd s i‘e bank at Fairland, 20 miles southeast of Indianapolis, at 9:55 ‘h's morning, escaped in a gun battle with the cashier, D. C. Gordon, and with Robert Smith, Fair'and business man. , More than a score of bullets were fired ae the bandits dashed for their car. af‘ r Gordon, imwatched for a moment, had grabbed a revolver out of a desk drawer. The Bandits with approximately SBOO in loot, returned the fire Smith, who operates a general merchandise store two doors from the bank, ran to the street with an automatic revolver and joined the gun battle. The two men saw bullet holes In the car as it sped west and out of Fairland and believe that at least one of the bandits was struck as he staggered and almost fell as tie stepped onto the running board of the car. He was dragged into the ear, a green roadster, by one of his accomplices. The bank front was liberally sprinkled with bullets from guns of the bandits. Two of the three entered the bank and flashed guns. Cashier Gordon, the bookkeeper, Charles Hughes, and postmaster Luther Able of Fairland were in the bank at the time. Gordon was forced into the vault and was forced to hand the money to one of the bandits. Miss Lama Gordon, daughter of the cashier and assistant bookeeper of the bank, approached the bank and the third bandit, waiting in the car on side, stepped out and, with drawn gun, forced her into the bank. The bank was held up November 20, 1929 by two men, who escaped with $725 In cash. Auto Is Found Indianapolis, Jan. 7. — (U.R)—The Stoudebaker roadster in which the the Fairland bank bandits escaped was found on South Pennsylvania street, Indianapolis, an hour after the holdup. Its upholstery was bloodstained. A .38 calibre revolver and a black mask were lying on the seat. Police believed capture of the bandit trio was near. o Sister Os Decatur Lady Called By Death Mirs. Elizabeth Costello left this morning for Louisville to attend the funeral of her sister. Mrs. Max Gerard, whose death occurred Sunday night. Mrs. Gerard was about 68 years old and was well known in Decatur, having visited here many times with her relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning in Louisville. Mrs. Costello's son, Brother John Costello. of Cincinnati, also left today for Louisville. o Rutgers Gym Bums New Brunswick, N. J„ Jan. 7.—» (U.R)—Fire raged through the Robert F. Ballantine gymnasium of Rutgers university today completely destroying the building.

FARM SCHOOL IS HELD TODAY IN THIS CITY More Than 150 Farmers Attend School Held By County Farm Bureau CROWD GROWS IN AFTERNOON About 150 farmers of northern Adams county attended the farm school held at the Itecatur Public Library auditorium all day today under the auspices of the, Adams County Farm Bureau Federation and the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation. The school started at 9 o’clock and adjouined at 3 o'clock this afternoon. During the morning several Farm Bureau representatives explained the various methods of Farm bureau buying and selling. The different departments were explained by the speakers. At noon the farmers attending the meeting were guests of til" Farm Bureau at a. luncheon served at the Christian church dining hall. During the luncheon hour Dr. J. R. Brock of the Holland-St. Louis Sugar Co., delivered an address to he farmers. Dr. Brock told of several examples of local farmers who made a high return on their investment this vear by raising sugar beets. Dr. Brockis address was well-received and several farmers indicated that they planned on raising more sugar beets in 1930. In the afternoon the school was continued and other Farm Bureau speakers were introduced to tell of the various departments of the Bureau and to explain methods of refunding part of the purchase price on merchandise. No solicitation was made for membership, but a drive throughout the entire county will be made soon by the Bureau. The meeting was sponsored by the Farm Bureau with several Adams county manufacturers co-operating. Lawrence Archbold, newly appointed Adams couniy agricultural agent also was introduced to those attending the meeting, during the course of the school. Several opportunities were given the attendants to ask questions concerning any branch of the Farm Bureau. The Afternoon Session The afternoon session of the school convened at 1:30 o'clock with an attendance which filled the auditorium. Mrs. Raymond Me-

(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) o Taft May Be Back Soon, Family Hopes Washington, Jan. 7.--(U.R) —Hope that Chief Justice Taft soon could be able to resume his official duties was expressed by members of his family today as the supreme court head prepared to enter Garfield hospital here for a rest. Taft was ordered to the hospital shortly after his return from Cincinnati where he attended the funeral of his brother, Charles P. Taft. Politicians Begin Primary Preparations Springfield, 111., Jan. 7. — (U.R) — With the republicans afready sounding their battle cry in the country’s first senatorial primary contest, democrats will meet tonight at a Jackson Day dinner to announce the minority party's keynote. Tom A. Connally. Texas senator, will speak at the democratic dinner. i o —«.—I Five Are Burned In Gasoline Fire Indianapolis. Jan. 7 —(UP) —Five persons were burned, three probably fatally, when Donald Kluesner 21. poured gasoline on'o a fire in a heating stove iii the living room of his home just outside Indianapolis early todliy. The. gasoline immediately exploded and enveloped Klitestner; his wife, Hattie. 25;; Mary Alice, 6; Florence Lettie, 5; and Donald Jr . 3; in flames. Evelyn and Everett, six months old twins, were the only members of the family to escape burns.

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EICHER BEGINS ROAD DOTIES New Superintendent Is Acquainting Himself With Office Work Chris F. Eicher, newly appointed Adams county highway superintendent began his duties today. Mr. Eicher was busy all day receiving cal’ers in the new county highway office in the basement of the Court Hou-e. The same road working organization built up by Charles Magley, retiring superintendent, will be used temporarily, it was stated. Mr. Eicher said today that he wae not ready to discuss appointments and that the men now working on the roads should continue. Vouchers for the workmen were signed today and Mr. Eicher spent most of the day acquainting himself with the duties of his new office. Mr. Magley was in the office all day assisting the new superintendent and helping him start the various records and files kept by that office. Mr. Magley did not announce what he would do in the future. It is understood he will take a hort vacation at present. Office day at the highway office always hits been Saturday and it is understood that the p’an will not be changed at present. Resigns From Council The resignation of Mr. Eicher as a member of the Adams County Council was filed with the county commissioners this morning. o Sheriff Remains at Home With Cold Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth was unable to be on duty today. He remained at home suffering with a severe cold. His attending physician stated his condition was not serious but advised a rest of a few days. o •— Local People Attend Farm School Session George M. Krick, of Krick nnd Tyndall Til° Co, J. W. Call end and Dr. J. R. Brock of the Holland-St. Louis Sugar Co., and Lawrence Archbold, Adams county agriculture aemt attended the opening session at Fort Wayne last night of an agricultmt'l short course arranged by the farm management department of Straus Brothers Co., Fort Wayne. The school will be held each Monday night 'the- rest of Janizary and until after February 24. The pur pose of the farm school is to acquaint the Straus staff with better farm practices so they may best serve their clients. Prof. T. M. Burkneli of Purdue University was the chief speaker at the first meeting.

o GOOD FELLOWS CLUB REPORTS Total of $325.59 is Spent to Make 151 Children Happy One hundred fifty-one children in Decatur were «made happy on Christmas day by th" work of the Good Fellow club sponsored by the local Delta Theta Tati sorority, the report filed by the club shows. Forty-five families were visited by Santa Claus Christmas eve, where the 151 children were presented with toys, clothing, shoes and candy. A total of $325.59 was spent by the club. The money was received through individual contributions and several local organizations also contributed to the cause. The 1929 report of the Good Fellow club is as follows: No. Item Cost 115 —Underwear $101.54 4 —Sleepers . 3.28 11 —Baby shirts 2.75 257 —Pair Stockings 60.17 38—Pair Overalls 35.15 9—Shirts 7.25 I—Pair1 —Pair Pants 2.38 27—Sweaters 35.82 I—Suit 80 Toys ................................ 12.44 3—Pair Shoes 6.75 Candy, Nuts 20.54 Coal . 10.00 31—Dresses .... 24.78 B—Bloomers 1.94 Total $325.59

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Thirteen-Year-Old Heir Shoots Housekeeper IX7 W 1 : 1 I - Milton J. Budlong, Jr., thirteen-year-old son of Milton J. Budlong, millionaire, of Newport, R. 1., accidentally shot and killed his father's housekeeper. Miss Margaret A. Ahearn, 4lt years old, on New Year's Day. The boy had been practicing with a .22 caliber repeating rifle which lie had received as a Christmas gift, and playfully pointed the weapon at the woman. colFweather HITS MIDWEST Snow Strikes Several Midwestern States As Temperature Drops Chicago, Jan. 7 —(U.P.) —A chill gale from the region of the Arctic circle swept down through a bottle neck on the Canadian border today and spread fan-wise over a vast stretch from beyond the Rockies to the Appalachians. Snow “sifted over most”of"”the area affected and temperatures plunged from yesterday’s equable levels»to near the zero point in the m'dwest, with th? cold increasing in intensity back toward the origin of the frigid wave. The disturbance was Ynanifest in drought-breaking ra : ns on the lower Pacific coast and snow and sleet farther north. The temperature drop in the Chicago area, approximating 40 degrees was near record proportions. At 6 p. m. yesterday it was 52 above in Chicago, within two degrees of the warmest ever recorded on Jan. 6. The downward slide was gradual but steady until by early today the mercury was down to 10 degrees above. A steady drizzle turned to sleet and snow last night and a white blanket covered the central states by dawn. Two inches or more of snow covered the Missouri Valley and the prospect was for a 5 above temperature leveL within 12 hours. Power, light and communication lines were damaged by a wet snow that began falling yesterday in the Pacific northwest. Hundreds of automobiles were marooned in snowdrifts. Today’s onset of cold caused pronounced suffering. A blizzard roared across the plains of Wyoming, eastern Colo rado and western Nebraska and Kansas.

Miss Aleta Harlow Is Deputy Auditor Miss Aleta Harlow, daughter of Albert Harlow. Adams county auditor, has been named deputy county auditor, by her father, Mrs. Martin Jaberg who has acted as deputy uditor the past year, resigned effective January 1 and Mr. Harlow stat d that he and his daughter would manage the office, employing an extra clerk‘only whan needed. 0 Explosion Fatal To Four Os One Family Indianapolis, Jan. 7 —(U.R>—Four members of one family were dead at noon today of burns suffered in an explosion which resulted when Donald Kluesner, 21, poured either gasoline or kerosene onto a fire in a living room heater this morning. Mrs. Hattie Klueener, 25, and Florence Lottie, 5, their daughter, died at noon. Donald Jr., 3, and Mary Alice, 6, had died during the morning. The father was still alive, but was expected to succumb this afternoon. Evelyn and Everett, 6-months-old twins, were the only members of the family expected to survive.

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HOOVER BIDS GODSPEED TO PARLEY GROUP President Says World Peace Depends on the Success of Meet STATEMENT IS MADE PUBLIC Washington, Jan. 7 (U.R) - The American people anti the administration at Washington stand solidly behind the American delegates to the London naval conference. President Hoover said at a farewell breakfast to the de'egates today. President Hoover told the delegation progress of the peace of the world depends to a very 'arge degree upon the success of the conference. At the same time, Mr. Hoover issued a public statement summarizing his parting word of encouragement to his representatives. The statement said: “I am sure the whole nation bids Godspeed to the American delegation that leaves tomorrow for the London naval arms conference. The jreople and the governments of the five nations assembling at this meeting are sincerely desirous that agreement shall be brought about by which competition in construction of naval arms is brought to an end, and by which actual reduction in naval burdens of the world shall be accomplished. “The difficulties of finding a basis that will be acceptable to five different nations are great, hut they are not inseperable. The conclusions of the conference must be such as to give a sense of security and satisfaction to each of the nations. “Permanent peace is never based on either taking advantage cf or accepting a position of prejudice. “The technology and the complexities of the problem are such that we need hope for no immediate and quick results. To complete the conference in four months would be in itself a great accomplishment, and we should not expect any hurriedconelusions. “It is the most important of international conferences of a great many years, and probably the most important for many years to come. Tlie progress of peace for the world rests in a great measure upon the shoulders of the five delegations. “There is good will toward the conference on the part of every nation. The importance and the gravity of the occasion have been recognized in the dispatch to London of the leading men of every country. They have the will to succeed. “I hope that the people of our country will cooperate in the pro(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

WOUNDED MAN DRIVES 5 MILES Wells County Farmer Is Hit By Bullet; Then Drives to Bluffton Bluffton, Ind., Jan. 7.—(U.R> -Believe it or not, Charles C. Henley. 70-year-old farmer, drove his auto five miles to Bluffton to seek medical aid, after a .32 calibre bullet had passed entirely through his head. Henley was alone in his house doing repair work on a stairway. A .32 calibre rifle toppled from a higher step and was discharged. The bullet ranged downard from Henley's right cheek, and went out at. the other side of his head. For a few moments Henley was unconscious. When he recovered and found his face covered with blood, he walked to his car and drove to Bluffton, where he collapsed. The attending said he will recover unless infection develops. o Auction Students To Entertain Lions Students of the Reppert Auction school will be in charge of the program to be given at Lions Club tihis evening at 6:15 o'clock.