Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 29, Number 88, Decatur, Adams County, 13 April 1931 — Page 1

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:*SI FIRES imSE TOWNS .■ WISCONSIN s t ;ii f >. Threatened ■«j>i ;1 /es: Tw<> Deaths TJMait Reported TOTALS ■lmam millions ■|J®V Hisin Bui»i<ls. , Y’* S - 'U P I ores! I ires .'. I, ,|| of destruction iH ,|’tli. rn Wisconsin. prmnstiln lodtiv. >s deslroved. were made '"“•.j .s lu<> deidlis were : ■••il-Tlan<l« and millions were destroyed. Mo !i is the scene 7 .es •« flames ’" destroy the le Im Laoma. , ~.. ! Swim Creek “'^^■| ir .. U L with a similar 'BK, on-.'i vat ion wardens. | depart I and joined | save the ItllildiUKS. W'-.i.nsiii stale line.. J 1 north Lake City, , 2'"i their ar'iit's' covering a . rroves of Old i ; ~.M w ■ origin was | Noe Io forest blazes | j. i. sensible, but A. preside..t of the lumber said the tires were inrod ■■ . i-ef.iio the d<- ; Maze started. which covers - 350 men. was in.lndiLL a large sawh.iidc iooring plant. barns and the and \ score of horses Wallace were M. nominee by the ifU^^Ht'rThen was not much; of favorable | oin.on..ns. but most of all I heir possesOnly a school house and ' l.nr. left standing in main chiding save the o\ PAGE THREE) — Stations Located April 13—(U.R)of ten of 11 state police possible location • h ' is announced tolv I'.rnv. ! r. Garrett, stale chief. |S' * -xpansj. .a will add 40 state tu tlie force by May 1. the total to 84 under a statute allowing extra funds department. will || P i tl Michigan Rochester. F O rt Wayne. 111 1. Munch'. IndianapoColumbus, Paoli, ,' lllier Angola I,, ~n,h s j x patrolmen lieutenant will be stationed. liintoi'eyclo policemen Patrol (i.iu miles of state daily, and will clear K h , llir t!IP Kdntuckf Derby ■U Itl ' an<l 'he Indianapolis 500auto races May 31. A cam"'ll I inaugurated against 'l' ! ' lighting, Garrett said. SB- " ail " ot ,lle department will ■■courtesy first’,” he said. oInin flier I SETS RECORD K lth Nichols Establishes Wew Record at 210.65 I Miles Per Hour ■ letr «lt. April 13—XU.R>—All recIC > airplane speed with a woJ” 1 01 Were shattered here to- ■\ hen Mis s Ruth Nicholß Rye HL,,. racei ' over she three kiloin|K ..„ l " S , e at Grosse He at an averP, 'i' ° f 21f, G ‘’ miles an hour, th ' arl,art Putnam formerly 18 k* ( ’h°ls, using a Lockheed ■otor „ le , poWered wit h a Wasp ■fasu'ra?’” tour fliKhta over th « ■tainl? C ° Urse ’ On one d * s " «he K ur d a B P eed of 226.88 miles an

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Prince’s Aide J Lieutenant-Commander Ellis M. Zacharias. C. S. Navy, one of the six qualified speakers of Japanese in the American Navy, has been appointed U. S. Naval aide to His Imperial Highness Prince Takamatsu. of Japan, for the entire period of the latter's visit to the United States. The Nippon Prince is brother to the Emperor of Japan.

THREE THEFT ARRESTS MADE Sheriff Johnson Is Busy Over Week-end; Three Youths Arrested i BULLETIN A representative of the office of United States marshal, late thia afternoon, took Virgil uoo(< to tort Wayne. He will be taken from there to the federal reformatory at Chillicothe, Ohio, where he will serve a suspended sentence of two years for automobile theft. Two 18-year old Adams county boys Virgil Cook and Clifford Hess were placed in jail late Saturday by Sheriff Burl Johnson on charges of petit larceny in connection with the theft of some cloverseed from a farm east of Decatur. The young men were arraigned in Adams circuit court this morning and their bonds were fixed at $250 each. Neither was able to provide the bond and they were returned to the Adams county jail. Young Cook was arrested ,some time ago and faced a charge of auto theft in federal court. He was sen tenced at that time to two years in the federal reformatory, but the sentence was suspended during good behavior. The federal court at Fort Wayne was notified today that the youth was in trouble again and it was stated at that office that a repsentative CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) • o

4-H CALF CLUB PLANS MEETINC Officers Will Be Elected At Tuesday Night Meet At Monroe The Adams County 4-H Calf chib will hold its reorganization meeting in the Monroe high school, Tuesday evening, April 14. All boys and girls who expect to be members of the 4-H Calf Club are urged to attend this meeting and enroll in the club. The annual election of officers will take place at the meeting and instructions for the work will lie given by County Agent L. E. Achbold and the club committee and plans will be made for the year s work. The Lehman quartette of Berne will pjay some selections. W. A. Klepper of the Cloverleaf Creameries has been selected to given an address. Word has been received at the county agent’s office that Harry F. Ainsworth, associate state club leader, will be present and address the 4-H members. Young Man Arrested Edison Rickord, wanted in Wells county on a charge of petit larcenj was arrested this afternoon by Sheriff Burl .Johnson. The young man will be taken to Bluffton Tuesday.

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MILITIA AIDS TO STOP IOWA FARMERS’REVOLT State Tries to Enforce! Tuberculosis Test Law Among Cattle — TWO TROOPS CALLED OUT 1 Tipton. la., April 13.—<U.R>-Farm-ers began to assemble at the big. white farm home of E. C. Mitchell on the outskirts of Tipton today to fight off attempts of state officers to enforce the liovine tuberculosis testing law. The mobilization started when word went out over the rural party lines that two companies of National Guard had been called out early today and were held in readiness at Cedar Rapids, in the same county, to put down the rebellion. The Mitchell home was the local point of the rebellion. It was from Mitchell’s farm last week that state veterinarians were ejected forcibly when they attempted to test Mitchell’s cattle in accordance with the state law which is designed to prevent spread of tuberculosis through contaminated milk. Gov. Dan W. Turner, who was inaugurated only three months ago. admitted in the state capital at Des Moines that the problem he now faces is a serious one. He in- j sisted that the law must be enforc-j lefl. Following the ejection ot state veterinarians the governor issued a statement saying he would make (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) o Kiddies Are Invited To Hear Little Jack Horner | “Little Jack Horner", WLW radio entertainer has planned a program for children to be given Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock at Legion hall in this city. Following the radio entertainment candy will be given ito all attending and a Safety club 'will be organized among the kiddies An admission charge of Hi cents will be made to cover expenses of the program. All school children are I invited to attemi. GRAVE CRISIS IS PREDICTED Spanish Monarchy Endangered by Election; King Remains Unmoved BULLETIN Madrid, April 13. — (U.Rl —Alcala Zamora, leader of the Spanish republicans who gained a smashing victory in yesterday’s elections, called on the king today to abdicate. Madrid. April 13 —(U.R) The Spanish monarchy, shaken by a decisive Republican victory in the cities of Spain in yesterday's municipal elections, faced a grave crisis today. An extraordinary meeting of the cabinet was called for this evening and the government was expected to resign. Gen. Damaso Berenguer. minister of war and former dictator, told the United Press he personally believed the only solution would be to convoke general elections immediately for a constituent cortes, or parliament, and let the (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) O Automobile Is Damaged A car belonging to William Burke of south of Salem was badly damaged and a son of Mr. Burke received minor Injuries when the car in which they were riding plunged into a fence, south of Decatur Country Club, at 6’: 30 o’clock Sunday evening. The Burke car was going south, when two cars also going south crowded it to the side of the road causing the driver to run into the fence. All occupants of the car escaped injury except a son, who was only slightly hurt, and who was brought to a local physician for care. The car was badly damaged and was brought to Saylors Motor Company for repairs.

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Diice’s Youngest Al "A . 'A IwWHmFT MM '■?' mTW t w : Although she is usually well hidden in the shadow of her illuritrious husband, Signora Benito Mussolini, wife of the Premier of Italy, consented to pose with her youngest son. Roman. CHILD HEALTH MEET CLOSES Much Interest Is Shown In Two-Day Session In Adams County The Adams county conference on Child Health and Protection dosed late Saturday afternoon after a successful two-day session which was well-attended. Interest was greater than expected at all of the five sessions of the conference, and'many noted speakers on health and community welfare visited Decatur during the meeting. Mrs. R. D. Rood of Washington D. C. spoke Saturday afternoon at the Decatur high school auditorium. The title of Mrs. Rood’s address was “The White House Conference” and speaker explained the national conference which gave birth to the state and county meetings. E. J. Hornick, secretary of the Fort Wayne community chest closed the conference with an address on “The Child As a Member Os The Community.” Mr. Hornick explained the importance of community education among children. The closing session was presided over by C. E. Striker, county superintendent of schools and music was (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) o

REV. FRANKLIN RETDRNS HERE Local M. E. Minister Is ReAssigned to Decatur For Another Year Mishawaka, April 13, (Special) —Rev. B. H. Franklin, pastor of the Decatur Methodist Episcopal church for the last year was returned to that church for another year at the closing of the annual Methodist Episcopal conference here today. The Rev. Mr. Franklin’s reappointment was urged by a great number of Decatur people who attended part ot the conference. The complete list, of ministerial assignments for the Fort Wayne district is as follows: Fort Wayne district: J. T. Bean, (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) -o Harding Letters Revealed New York, April 13.—KU.Rk—Two autographed letters purportedly written by the late President Harding while he was a senator, and describing his anxiety about a woman known only as “Carrie,” tvho was suspected of being a wartime agent ot the German government, will be revealed to the public tomorrow at an exhibition here of the famous Rosenbach collection of rare manuscripts.

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APRIL COURT STARTSTODAY Judge Erwin Seeks To Erase Old Cases From Estates Docket The Adams circuit court. April term, opened here at 9 o'clock this morning with Judge D. B. Erwin presiding. Criminal and many civil cases were set for the April term. Judge Erwin stated that on looking over the docket he found that there were 42 estate cases, more than two years old, still on the docket. Judge Erwin issued an order that these cases must be settled during the April term or that the administrators would be cited, and would be compelled to show cause why said causes were not disposed of. Legally, estates should be settled within one year, it was pointed out. Criminal Cases Several criminal cases were set for the April term, and Judge Erwin stated that on days when two and more were set for the same time, the cases would be taken in their order. The case of state vs. Tonnellier, failure to provide was set for April 29. The case of state vs. G. R. Smith failure to flop at a stop light, was set for May 18. The case of state vs. Schwartz, violation of the prohibition law was set for April 27. The case of state vs. Dogerty, violation of prohibition laws was set for April 27. The case of state vs. Willie j Reed, violation of the prohibition I laws, was set for April 27. The case of state vs. Burns, (CONTINUED ON °AGE TWO) o Rowbottom Faces Trial Evansville, Ind., April 13—(UP) — Trial of Harry E. Rowbottom, republican. former first district representative in congress, charged with selling postoffice appointments, is scheduled to open in Federal court here tomorrow. Rowbottom was indicted by a Federal grand jury at Indianapolis on nine counts, and pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Federal Judge Robert C Baltzell there | February 27.

NEW ELECTRIC LINE OPENED Nine Miles Added To Local Light Concern's Rural System Nine miles of rural electric light line were connected to the City of Decatur light and power plant today and the Pleasant Valley rural community south of Decatur in Washing ton and Monroe townships will be furnished electricity from the local plant. The last work of placing lines throughout the nine-mile stretch was completed Saturday and today local workmen were busy holding up the lines in order that light and power might be obtained by the farmers living along the line. O. L. Vance, chairman of the local electric light committee stated that many farmers residing along the line already |had their houses and barns wired for the city current, while others were in the process of wiring their homes. The addition of the new rural system is in keeping with the local extension policy adopted two years ago, it was said by those in charge. The city council’s electric light committee includes. Mr. Vance and Herman Gillig and Joe Hunter. M. J. Mylott. superintendent of the Decatur Light and Power Co., had active charge of 'tie new Installation. o Berne Commencement To Be Held Friday, May 20 Berne, Ind., April 13 —(Special) Prof. W. P. Dearing, president of Oakland City College will deliver the principal address at the commencement exercises for Berne high school, Friday evening, May 22. it was learned today. Twenty-six will be graduated from the Berne high school, including 17 girls and 9 boys. The baccalaureate address will be delivered by Rev. 11. E. Tropf of the Mennonite church, Sunday evening May 19.

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FARM CENSUS ANNOUNCED FOR ADAMS COUNTY Values of Land Shows Decrease In Last 10 Years, By Over Half BIGGEST LOSS IN LAND COST Value of Adams county farms has decreased more th 'n half in ithe last 10 years, according to agri iculture census figures released today by the United States bureau of census. The value of all farm lands and buildings it) Adams county in 1920 was $35,286,404 and today the I value is set at $16,735,642. The i value in 1925 was set at $20,757,628, to the government figI tires. The loss in values is almost entirely on land. The value of farm j buildings in 1920 was $6,804,255 ! while the value in 193" was $6,551,290. The census figures Mrow that in 1920 there were 2,328 farms in Adams county; in 1925 there were 2,j 127 farms and today there are 2,140 farms in the county. The acreage has shown a slight increase. In 1920 there were 206,981 acres ot farmland and today there are 1208,066 acres. The average size of I farms in the county in 1920 was 188.9 acres and today the average ; size is 97.2 acres. The average value of an average (Adams county farm in 1920 was $15,157 while today the average (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

J. 0. Tricker Is 11l J. O. Tricker, Adams County farmer, residing on rural route 8, who was suddenly afflicted with arthritis a week ago, was reported to be a little improved today. Mr. Tricker was engaged in working on his farm, last Monday, when he suddenly suffered a terrific pain in his left shoulder. Since that time he has been confined to his bed. Bandit Is Being Hunted Chicago. April 13.-*-(U.RI-A search for two bandits who escaped the deadly shotgun fire of a German war veteran who killed two others of their band, was pushed by police today while the hero of the attempted robbery disclaimed credit for his deed. I Four robbers entered the L'Aighon restaurant, a gold coast resort, and held up Mme. Augustine Andre, 25, the cashier. I Frank Ahler, 35', headwaiter with | three years ot service in the GerI man army, ran to the basement and I procured his shotgun. He returned, to find the bandits threatening the girl, while 250 guests and orchestra members lined along the walls.

MICHIGAN MAN EXPIRES HERE Clair Ely, 32, Dies At Home of Sister Mrs. Pearl Riker Clair Ely, 32, Litchfield, Michigan farmer died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Pearl Riker, 612 North Third street, at 12 o'clock Sunday night of cancer. Mr. Ely had resided with his sister for the past six months and was suffering with cancer for more than a year. He was born in Butler, Michigan, a son of William and Charlotte Ely, both deceased. Surviving are five sisters and four brothers: Mrs. Pearl Riker, Decatur; Earl Ely, Litchfield, Mich., Charles Ely, Jackson Mich.; Mrs. Roy Markham, Athens, Michigan; Fay Ely. Fort Wayne Mrs. William Rogers, Charlotte, Michigan; Mrs. Leek Ladd, Jonesville, Michigan; Lee Ely, Clayton Ely. Litchfield, Michigan. Mr. Ely spent his entire life in (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) o J. U. Maynard Is Named John U. Maynard, of Winchester, formerly of this city, was re-appoir.t-ed a member of the state board of embalmers by Governor Harry G. Leslie. Mr. Maynard’s appointment is for a four-year term. His present term of office will expire May 1 and his term will extend to May 1 1935.

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May Be Speaker t ■- MC I wk ' KUf Representative Bertrand H. Snell, of New York, chairman of the Rules Committee, is mentioned as a probable nominee of the Republican Party for election as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, to succeed the late Representative Nicholas Longworth. VERA MCCLURE IS ARRESTED Decatur Woman Charged With Violation of Prohibition Laws Sheriff Burl Johnson and night, officers Burg Womack and Grover Cottrell raided the John McClure residence east of Decatur Saturday nigftt, and confiscated about six cases of alleged home brew. The raid was made following the Istmance of a search warrant in Adams circuit court. Mrs. Vera McClure who resides at the McClure home was charged with violation of the prohibition law in Adams circuit court today. Sheriff Johnson stated that she would he arrested immediately. Bond was fixed at SSOO. The raid came, it was said after several complaints had been filed with local officers that liquor was being sold at the McClure home. Date for arraignment has not yet been set.

J.W.VOGLEWEDE DIES SATURDAY Well-Known Decatur Man Is Victim; Had Been In Failing Health John W. Voglewede, 76, well known retired business man died at his home, 115 North Third street, at 9:45 o’clock Saturday night of infirmatlves of old age. Mr. Voglewede had been in failing health the past winter. He was a life long resident of this city, a member of the B. P. O. Elk s lodge and the St. Mary’s Catholic church. He was born in Washington township, October 2, 1854, the son of Gerhard Henry and Mary Catherine Holthouse-Voglewede. Surviving is the widow, Mrs. Meibers Voglewede, a sister, Miss Elizabeth Voglewede, this city two brothers, Anthony of Decatur and Lewis A. Voglewede ot Muskogee, Okla. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at the St. Mary’s Catholic church with Father J. A. Seimetz officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. 0 G. O. P. Editors Plan • Reception For Hoover Indianapolis, April 13 —(UP) — Preliminary plans for the reception to be given President Hoover on his visit here June 15, have been completed here. The Indiana Republican Editorial association, sponsoring the President’s appearance, announced the banquet and main assembly well be held in the manufacturers' building at the state fair grounds. The building will seat 5,000 persons, according to Neil E. McCallum Batesville, chairman of the arrange ments committee. Plans for a state-wide distribution of tickets for the dinner will begin at once, McCallum said. Mr. Hoover is scheduled to arrive June 15 and leave the next day. He will be a guest of Governor Harry G. Leslie over night.

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ILLINOIS WET BILL VETOED BY GOVERNOR Emmerson Rejects Bill Passed by Legislature; Sets Forth Reasons ASSEMBLY TO MEET TUESDAY S|»i’injjl it'ltl. 111., April 13 (U.R) Governor l.ouis L. Emmerson lodav veto e<l lhe O’Gradv - McDermott 1)111, nassctl bv both houses of lhe legislature, which would have renealed all of Illinois’ prohibition laws. Gov. Emmerson rejected the reipealer bill despite warnings from some Republican legislators, that, to do so would be to “destroy tho party." "You have a mandate from the people to sign,” the governor was told. The “mandate" referred to was a statewide referendum last November in which repeal of state prohibition laws was approved by a vote of almost two to one. The state legislature, which passed the repealer March 25, will reconvene tomorrow to receive Gf>v; Emmerson's veto, together with a 1.500 word message giving his reasons. Emmerson issued a statement, declaring that repeal of state dry laws would be a step toward nullification ot the federal constitution. He agreed, however, that sentiment was strong among Illinois citizens against “conditions which followed the eighteenth amendment and the enforcement acts under it. “I am equally satisfied." he added. “that the American people do not want and will not attempt, the correction of these evils by wiping out all regulatory regulations. “This is unthinkable, but it is the principle of this repeal bill. Emmerson declared that he was satisfied citizens who balloted against national prohibition, for (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) o ■ 25 Americans Reported Killed In Nicaragua Panama City, April 13.—(U.R) - The Panama American, in an extra I edition today, said 25 Americans had been killed in fighting between Marine and National guard patrols and insurgents in Nicaragua. Headquarters of the 15th naval district did not confirm the number killed, although some were reported dead. Its information was described as fragmentary. Appeals were received from Nicaragua for the aid ot American gunboats on the east coast. o Woman Shoots Hubby; Police Arrest Him Fort Wayne, April 13. —(U.R) — Charges of liquor law violation were expected to be placed today against Alvin Schroeder, 24. in a hospital here recovering from a bullet wound inflicted by his wife, Mrs. Helen Schroeder. She admitted shooting him, police reported, after he allegedly beat her. When officers investigated, they found three stills. Two were in the home and one in a garage. They also reported seizing eight gallons of whisky.

FIVE DIE IN AUTO MISHAPS Casualties Held To Low Mark In Indiana Over Last Week-end Indianapolis. April 13. — <U.R)| — Auto fatalities were held at a low number in Indiana over the weekend despite ideal motoring conditions, a United Press survey revealed today. Five persons were killed. three of them in Indianapolis. Joseph Hinton. 19, Indianapolis, was killed when the auto in which he was riding overturned. Injuries suffered when lie was struck by an auto proved fatal to John Kerrigan. 72, Indianapolis. Abraham Blewett, 12, Indianap(CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)