Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 118, Decatur, Adams County, 17 May 1930 — Page 1

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Sheriff McDaniels jslii <IsM: ■ms' ar r V i IL ■ y : I • ■ g.'f ■ W.:~ ••• ..r - :... • McDaniels, a native of Adams county, spent years in the west. While serving as sheriff of the bad lands' of Nebraska McDaniels I was wounded six times by bandits. I He has a long list of arrests to his I great career. HARTFORD 4-H CLUB FORMED Young Ladies Select Mildred Shoemaker As Club President The Hartford Township 4-H Club organized yesterday afternoon at the Hartford high school. County Agent L. E. Archbold, acted as chairman of the meeting until Miiss Mildred Shoemaker was elected president, after which Miss Shoemaker took charge of the meeting. Miss Shoemaker waa assisted with many helpful suggestions from Miss Blanche Fugate, leader from Kirkland township. The election of officers was as follows: president, Mildred Shoemaker: vice-president, Florence Marie Bierly; secretary. Louiaq Shoemaker; song leader, Betty Meschberger; yell leader, Josephine Sales; press reporter, Naomi Stahly. Mrs. Ernest Zeigler was selected as leader for the year. Club members present at the meeting were: Katherine Monee, Betty Meschberger, Naomi Stadler. Margaret Meschberger, Maxine Jenkins, Elizabeth Stahly, Margaret Bixler, Lois Amstutz, Louise Shoemaker, Bernice Dubach, Fern Bierly, Louise Studler, Josephine Sales, Naomi Stahly. Grace Pussey, Florence Marie Bierly, Mildred Shoemaker and Hannah Stahly. The next meeting will be held at 1:30 o’clock at the Hartford high school, Firday afternoon. May 23. The membership closes at the next meetftig, so if any more desire to join they are urged to do so at that meeting. Bluffton Votes On Daylight Saving Time Bluffton, Ind., May 17. — (U.R)— Bluffton citizens today are voting upon adoption of daylight saving 1 time. The polls also will be open all day Monday, and the outcome will be announced at a meeting of the city council Tuesday. o — Supervisor Named Kermith Baumgartner, son ot Mts. Albert Baumgartner of northwest of Berne, has been appointed to supervise work on road 27 from Berne to Decatur. The appointment was made bv the Indiana state highway commission. Mr. Baumgartner succeeds Menno Eicher, who served on that stretch of road for seven and one-half years.

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MOB VIOLENCE FLARES UP IN TEXAS TOWNS jNegro Shot Down at Honey Grove; White Man is Saved COMMUNITIES ARE GUARDED (By United Press) Three Texas communitiesj bore marks ot mob fury today. At Honey Grove a mob shot to death a negro who ■ bad killed a white man, chained the negro’s body to jan automobile and dragged lit through the town before j hanging it Io a tree and setting it afire. Officers successfully protected' Joe Shields, a white man, from a! i mob that formed when Shields kill-1 ied his wife, her fdther and her mother. In Sherman, Tex., where a week ago a mob burned the courthouse in vengeance against a negro, 32 men were under arrest, charged I with inciting the riot. Sherman I is under military law. — Honey Grove, Tex., May 17—(U.R) —Pierced with bullets and charred with fire, the body of a negro who killed a white man lay in a cemetery outside this northeastern Texas town today, the victim of a mob whose violence marked the second vengeance of its kind within a week. Order had been restored among the 900 people of Honey Grove after a night of fury that threatened momentarily to approach the | spirit that raged at Sherman, Tex., in an adjoining county, just a week previonsly. Within a few hours after Sam Johnson, a negro, shot and killed E. F. Fortenberry, 50, a white landowner. a mob of 400 men had besieged the negro in his refuge and filled him with bullets. They chained his body to an automobile and dragged it through the negro section of town, strung it from a limb of a tree, saturated it with gasoline and set it ablaze. Its task ended, the mob dispers- ! ed without further trouble. Creeping stealthily from their : shanties where they had cowered ’ while the mob fury raged, a few negrttes cut down the swaying I figure and hurried it to a negro i cemetery. Drama moved speedily and ruth- ■ lessly from the time Fortenberry, and his friend, Tom Hannard, call*ed yesterday afternoon at the cab(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o— ——— Leaves Large Estate For Use as Monastary I Newport, RI. May 17—(UP) — Forsaking the glamor of society life ’ Mrs. Edward C. Post, wealthy wid- , ow, prepared today to become a novice in the Catholic order of Car- , melites. She has turned over to the order , her palatial Newport residence. Stoneielgh, and this estate, located ' in the center of the exclusive summer colony here, will become one of three monasteries ot the order in the United States. All her wealth and worldly goods were to be relinquished on her entrance into the order, it was assumed. She planned to spend the re- ' mainder of her life she said, in seclusion of the monstery of her own creation. Mrs. Post has been deeply deathrhETAOlN ETAOIN ETA EO interested in religion since the death of her husband, widely-known sportsman, a dozen years ago. o Stock Trading Light New York, May 17—<U.R)~Trading on the stock exchange today was the lightest for any Saturday this year, falling under the 873,750 shares on the previous low Saturday of 1930—Jan. 11. Prices moved irregularly lower. Among the few gains were American Tobacco Issues where the common advanced more than 3 points and the "B” stock rose 5 points. Armour issues also were higher. J. V. Case, United Stores issues, Vanadium, and Western Maryland made gains. Toward te close it was rallying toward 173.

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CALF CLUB TO j MEET MAY 27 Committees Plan For Good Meeting at iMonroe High School Miss Ixirine Rich, Secretary of the Calf Club was hostess Fridayevening to the program and refreshment committee of the calf club. Plans for interesting meeting weie made. This meeting is to bn held in the Monroe school building on the evening of Tuesday. May 27, lat 7:30 o’clock central standard i time. Refreshments will be served at the meeting. The committee stated that no one would know what refreshments would be served until they came to the gathering. Those pi esent last night were Pollyanna Lehman, Juanita Lehman, Helen Mitchell. Kenneth Hlr- ! schy, Lorine Rich and L. E. ArchI bold. Plans For United Europe Go Forward Paiis, May 17—(UP) —The most | ambitious project ever drawn up fori creation of a Federation of European Nations was made public todav by the French Foreign office, which issued the documents in which foreign minister Aristide Briand revealed his theories on a United States of Europe. Advancing nearer to the goal of economic and political union than at any time in several centuries of discussion of pan- Europa, tne Briand project has been transmitted to all of the European members of the League of Nations and to tin United States and other countries for informative purposes. WILL ATTEMPT TO STOP SALE Officials Say Bootleg Gas Is Being Sold in Two States Indianapolis, May 17. — (U.R) — First steps toward stopping interstate trucking of "bootleg’’ gasoline were taken today by State Auditor Archie Bobbitt, following a conference in Indianapolis late yesterday with J. C. Colton, of the gasoline tax bureau of Illinois. Bobbitt explained the term ''bootleg" gasoline to mean any that is sold without payment of the 4-cent a gallon tax in Indiana. The Illinois tax is 3 cents a gallon. Both Bobbitt and Colton admitted that hundreds of thousands of gallons are being peddled tax-free in both states and that the loss to the state governments is tens of thousands of dollars. Interchance of data regarding suspected firms is the first move to be made. Bobbitt explained. It is then planned to arrange for a conference of the gasoline tax collectors of all the neighboring states to work out a plan for making check-ups and obtaining information of wholesale gasoline sales, Bobbitt and Colton agreed. Colton returned to Springfield, 111., last night and is sending rec(CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) o— U. S. Ship Is Grounded Falmouth, Mass., May 17.—(U.R) —The U. S. shipping board freighter Kearny, with about 25 men aboard, ran hard aground on the rocks near Nobska Lighthouse in Vineyard Sound in a light fog early today. Two coast guard craft, the cutter Acushmet and patrol boat CG-235, were standing by, and it was believed the stranded ship might be floated at high tide. A fresh southwesterly wind was moderating and the sea was fairly calm. Indications were that the Kearny, a 15,000-ton steel vessel, had escaped serious damage. The keeper of nearby Nobska lighthouse telephoned a report of the accident to the Woods Hole coast guard station and aid was hurried to the scene. The Kearny was en route from Portsmouth, N. H. to Baltimore, Md., its home port.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, May 17, 1930.

Kentucky Derby Favorite -• *—K — W—— r p r H i▼ Q ■ Gallant Fox With Sande up. Gallant Fox is a heavy- favorite in today’s running of tlie famous Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Loui<ville. Thousands of sport lovers of the world are gathered at the historic track today.

DR. TIBBETTS TO SPEAK HERE Pittsburgh Lecturer To Give Three Addresses In City Sunday Dr. J. M. Tibbets of Pittsburgh, Pa., prominent platform speaker, will deliver three addresses at Decatur churches Sunday, it was announced today. Two of the address-1 es will be delivered at the Methodist Episcopal church and one at I the United Brethren church. The genetai public is invited to attend any of the three meetings; and hear the eminent speaker. Dr. Tibbets will speak Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock to the adult classes of the Methodist Sunday School. The subject will be ' Whither America." At 10:45 o'clock Sunday morning Dr. Tibbetts will occupy the Methodist church pulpit and will address the assembly on “The Superlative Need of America." The evening address by the Pittsburgh speaker will be delivered at 8 o'clock at the United Brethren j church. The subject will be" The Conversion Os Uncle Sam." All addresses will be delivered free and the public is invited to attend. o New Trial Granted Noblesville, Ind., May 17 —(UP) — A new trial has been granted Thomas Smith, Indianapolis, who was convicted in Hamilton circuit court on a first degree murder charge in connection with the death of Arthur Hunt. Judge Fred E. Hines, tn granting the petition, said the evidence did not justify the verdict. Smith is alleged to have killed Hunt in a fight, by hitting him over the head with an ax. The defendant is the only living witness to the killing. Smith claipts he struck in self defense. DEATH CALLS W.R.KETCHUM I Lifelong Resident of Adams County Dies at Hospital William Riley Ketchum. G 4, life long resident of Adams County died at the Adams County Memorial Hospital at 7:10 o'clock this morning from complications. The deceased had enjoyed his usual health until a few weeks ago when he became ill. Thursday he was admitted to the local hospital for medical treatment. He was born on a farm in Jefferson townshiii, Adams County, the only child of John and Jane Ketchum, both deceased. He was never married. The deceased spent his entire life on a farm in Jefferson township living with his parents until thendeath, and since that time living alone. Funeral arrangements ha e not been completed.

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Tarkington To Leave For Summer Vacation Indianapolis, May 17 —<U.R) — I Booth Tarkington, author, will leave his Indianapolis home tomorrow for his summer home in I Kennebunkport, Me., where he and Mrs. Tarkington will spend the summer. The author's sight is reported to be improved greatly following recovery from a recent operation at the Wilmer Eye Institute of the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Tarkington plans to stop in j Baltimore on the way to his vacation home. TWENTY BABIES ARE EXAMINED Health Station Busy Place; County-Wide Invitation Extended Twenty babies were examined at the County Baby Health Station j held at the Decatur Library. Friday morning and afternoon. In addition to the mothers from this city who brought their babies for examination, mothers from Blue Creek, Preble. St. Marys and Washington townships brought babies to the station yesterday. Dr. Dorothy Teal. Miss Nancy Gibbs, nurse, and Robert Macjdin, clerk of the Child Hygiene Division of the State Board of Health ami Mrs, Charles W. Knapp, County chairman of Child Welfare, were in charge of the examination of the babies. The Delta Theta Tan Sorority, under the direction of Miss Kathryn Hyland, president, had charge of the clericial and publicity work. Those in charge stated that a special invitation is again being issued to mothers of the county to bring their babies under three years of age for free examination at the station, which is held each month. The next station will be held on Friday, June 20 at the Library. 0 , Dawes Denies Rumor London, May 17.—(U.R) —The American embassy issued a statement here today denying intimations published in the United States that Ambassador Charles G. Dawes would resign soon. “The ambassador will not apply for his regular leave of absence until next September, when he will go to Chicago for a month in connection with his duties as chairman of the finance committee of the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition,*' the statement said. "At the end of his leave, he will return to his duties in London." o Bandits Get Big Haul Chicago, May 17 —(UP) — Four bandits staged a $25,000 Jewelry store robbery at Danville, Til, early today and escaped here after forcing the store manager and his wife and small son to accompany them to Chicago, police weer told.

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;Former Decatur Resident ■Suffers Paralytic Stroke Allison Elzey of Hartford City,! form-'r resident of this city, and youngest brother of William ami Thomas Elzey hire, suffered a stroke of paralysis. Tuesday morning, at his present home In Hartford City, and his condition is reported to be critical. Mrt Elzey, who is 70 years of age, had just arisen preparatory' to going to lhe Elzey restaurant, which he opens each morning, i when he became ill. Mr. Elzey lias been in poori health for the last several months, and mor" than a year ago underwent an operation at the hospital In Marion. He has previously suffered light strokes, affecting his face, and his entire right side was paralyzed by the stroke Tuesday morning. Mr. Elzey was born and reared on a farm 3A4 miles west of Decatur, and has many friends in this city. o PARTIES PLAN FOR CAMPAIGN State Platforms Are Chief Interest in State Politics Indianapolis, May 17. - — (U.R) — Formulation of party platforms was the major task confronting democratic and republican leaders today, with re-organization of state administrative groups completed in preparation for actual work on the 1930 campaign. Definite platforms will not be drawn up until the state conventions in Jone. Tlie state committees, elected this week, will also he concerned I with nomination of candidates for 11 state offices in tlie party conventions. The offices for which nominations are in order are: Two candidates for judges of tlie Supreme court, four for the appellate court; secretary of state; auditor; treasurer; clerk of the supreme and appellate courts, and superintendent of public instruction. Party organizations were completed this week with meetings of district chairmen in Indianapolis. The G. O. P. officers all were reelected and all democratic officers were returned to office except Edward B. Rauh, Indianapolis, who was succeeded by Evans Woollen Jr., as treasurer. The democratic meeting, which nearly resulted in an overthrow of last year's organization, pointed out an important problem facing the party leaders —that of creating harmony within the ranks. Early in the year, it appeared that Republicans would be troubled with dissension within the ranks and the Democrats would have smooth sailing, but sessions this week showed that democratic leaders have a lot to do in the way of uniting two strong factions before a concerted campaign can be waged. R. Earl Peters, democratic state! chairman, was optimistic today over the outlook, however, and indicated a belief that the dissension 1 was only over the election of state officers and would not continue through the campaign. Leaders of neither party yet have shown an inclination to take definite stands on the issues involved in this year’s campaign. Democrats are expected to come out for re-organization of the state (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o Hoover Goes To Camp Washington, May 17. — (U.R) — President Hoover left here shortly after sunrise today to spend the week-end resting in his Virginia mountain retreat and fishing in the clear waters of the Rapidan. He was accompanied >y a party of officials and friends. The president’s party included: Secretary of State Stimson, Attorney General Mitchell. Asssitant Treasury Secretary Mills. Senator Capper, Repns.. Kas.; Senator Fess, Repn., Ohio; Governor Theodore Rosevelt of Porto Rico; Rep. Ram seyer, Repn., Iowa; Rep Free, Repn., Calif.: Rep. Blackburn. R>pn., Ky; J. Henry Rorback, Hartford, Conn.; Richard V. Oulahan, newspaperman; Lawrence Richey, presidential secretary, and Dr. Joel T. Boone, White house physician.

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MANY GATHER AT LOUISVILLE FOR BIG EVENT Gallant Fox Reigns As Favorite; Earl Sande Draws Key Place RACE TO START AT SIX O’CLOCK Bulletin The Kentucky Derby will be run at 6 o'clock this afternoon (daylight saving time) and will be broadcast over a nation-wide radio hook-up. The event will start as near 6 o'as is possible , track officials indicated today. Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky., May 17. — (U.R) — A bay picture horse, with the speed of the wind and the heart of a lion, and the greatest jockey of modern times whispering in his ear—Gallant Fox and Earl Sande — are due to do their stuff this afternoon in | the presence of the Earl of : Derby, guest of honor of some 50,000 tumultuous turf fans in the fifty-sixth running of the Kentucky derby. There will lie a dozen or more of the country’s greatest three year olds giving battle to “the Fox" ami Sande around the mile and a quarter of broad brown ribbon which e:t circles the glorious green of Churchill Downs, but the odds are—and piobably will be at post time—that the handsome son of Gallahad Hi Marguerite will join the small and immortal list of odds-on derby winners. The glamor of the country’s (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o Oregon Primary Quiet Portland, Ore., May 17. — (U.R) — Returns in Oregon’s qui -stest primary election today indicated that George W. Joseph. Portland attorney, was in a commanding position to attain tlie republican monination for governor. Incomplete n turns from all precincts of Multnomah county ami scattered returns from 35 outside counties gaves Joseph a vote of 1'5,448 compared with 20,666 for Governor A. A. Norbald. Harry L. Corbett was in third place with 17,347 votes. George R. Wilbur held a ‘slight lead over Edward F. Bailey for the democratic lead over Edwajal F. Bailey for the democratic nomination fcr governor. Botirnre World wai veterans. Ralph Williams was leading Charles F Walker for republican national committeeman and- Walter M. Pierce was leading Oswald West for the d emocratic nomination for national committeman. Congressman Franklin F. Korell apparently had won the republican nomination over L. B. Sandblast, a "dry-wet" and Robert G. Duncan, opponent of chain stores. United States Senator Charles L. McNary was unopposed for the republican nomination. AGED WOMAN IS DEATH’S VICTIM Mrs, Carrie Gephart Dies At Her Home In Monroe Township Mrs. Carrie Ellen Gephart. 71. life long resident of Adams county died at her home 4% miles northeast of Monroe, this morning from cancer which site had been suffering for the past several months. The deceased had been bedfast for the past six weeks. She was born in Adams county, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Blayney, 'both deceased. She was united in marriage to Philip Gephart, who survives together with two childnen: Mrs. James Dague ot Monroe, and True Gephart of Fort Wayne, and seven grandchildren. Five sons and one daughter preceded the deceased in death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock (central standard time) at the home, 4% miles northeast of Monroe, and at 2 o'clock at the Pleasant Mills M. E. church. The Rev. Mr. Burns, pastor, will officiate and burial will be made at the Pleasant Mills cemetery.