Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 18 January 1939 — Page 5

■ CAPONE AID ■FACES CHARGE Krom Humphreys K „ J,.„ is <U.P) ■X-*" ,o prov ” K ba . Murrxy onK “ teM"' '" r « anK " ter A! K!7’ l h^» x M " th, ' y t received in H 8 ,aU - » kidnapingK„ b Kiley- couneel for K , f internal revenue, made K“,edition before Judge Bolon K“ of the U. 8. board of K," 1, yeaterday in outlining RL that Humphreys owes K l>" "' H ' V, i "-

MESS NEWS OF OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES

| FIRST BANK OF BERNE £ n Pres E. W. Baumgartner, Cashier ■' ’' tern.. U - Membrr F.D.I.C.

r. I ,ib.'- bat ■territory is the First bank of; ■) »>' a is a s'riking example K ■ ■ ■ a'pro- ■ ffieers of this bank have esHu ’-:-, served the community in ■ al matters and the exper- ■ gained by them places | th- foremost f- mi of service to their de-1 K , .... , rvho have comK.-,- ,:•!) their banking prob|K- , ‘‘is and dr ;r depositors bv reason association with the bank- ■ _ immunity-

I first state bank K OF HOAGLAND ■url Lytafger, Cashier Hoagland. Ind. ,

c banking ; >f -Heir have alw.ivs met requirements. ■ this bar.., is billy prepartin probi- m« of bank- . . i iioagl.tnd trad- .. <vs fi-.rl them ■ to □••■’•<• o’ ’heir « heutelc and fife, I comannity. . p-abh-m- if you "i know more about some ■p ; banking service; if you BE girding !.t>an<..a'. .etns; whether

I BANK OF GENEVA I J. D. BRIGGS, Cashier | Geneva. Indiana

a farter • a; building of si••ion. the Bank of Geneva t’.iyed a p on an ! honorpart, it is known as a bank -.in ■ > o;;"ei! on to i ;>’Tv its • of the load in any progresn iimont. Their influence on -*..e iff. of r.immunity has marked, indeed, for through assistance and advice, they d many overnumerous obstacles. •.- ( ,f J),,, y anK o f Geneva |Mo: arconmodatimi and eonven '■ 'o-' i rai with-carelr-sr, conse:Vative - hidi bound. The best

I MESHBERGER BROS. STONE CORP. I B Linn Grove — Pleasant Mills ■tone and Limestone Berne Phone 516

progress of a wide section territory <•»>, largely be writaround the amount of stone, a n( | kindred products ennually by the Meshberger ■”• Stone Corp., which is ably by men thoroughly sxperin this business. W' >s significant that during the I of this firm's operations, hare sold a large per eent t''loducts in their line, which ■*’ '‘sed in this territory. y c ° of lhe reputation this comF has gained as being a com- ■ r, !a! center has been attained ■ ,ias has been put ■ by the management of this

I FARMERS cooperative co. Bohnqwui .. GR MN ELEVATOR ■ T Bl “'tie, Mgr. Hoagland. Ind., Phone 53

F ’ rmers c °-°Perative Co. E l oCate<l al Hl ’«land. ia ■L... ® ver ,hif > territory and ■ thii ?°!u lar wi,h ,h *' f *rmers ■L J’*’ ’ re *' Thßy f «" 'h«t K' nr, .■* * aya HBRUrf ' d of the ■ This '? an<i ho,,€,,it we 'Bhts. anrt™!. ” doalcr 111 <rßta ’ KiaiPd al f ’ rm necr « Bi tk>B as- ■ Tho I*' h ,h ' B linc of business. ■ _ armors Cooperative Co. Ktotorh.? 8 BU, ’l’orted any local E the h r h ' rh Was knowu to K<. uill, T .u y a l "® '° UCh K“J - ** !f " outlet for grain K ton «r fOrC ln POSI,iOC ‘0 prices to the timers.

, 19X0, 1931, and 1932. He laid he was prepared to prove Humphreys ioc»lv»d the 160,000 as ranaom and that ft *»» fixrt of tala 1931 IBcoma. He did not name the man allegedly released from custody on payment of the money. Rut in court, prepared 'O testify against Humphreys. was Robert Fltehte, president of the Milk Wagon Drivers* union, who disappeared for two days In December, 1931, during a bitter battle with Humphreys for control of the nnfon. When he reappeared the union announced that he had been kidnaped and that |60,000 had been paid for his release. A federal grand jury recently indicted him In the anti-trust milk monopoly case. It wan reported he would testify against Humphreys tomorrow. During a recess Humphreys denied the government’s allegation and when he was called to the stand late yesterday he said he

I is no* strange that this bank has become one of the most popular depositories lb this section of the state. They stand ready at all times to csstsl and advise their depositors j In all financial matters and you are . welcome to approach them at any I time. You will find that your principal is their first consideration Various departments are mainI talked for your convenience and all I are capably and efficiently managed. This complete banking service has been arranged to meet the , requirements of their clientele and they Invite you to take advantage of their facilities.

.> mi be business or professional man, farmer or housewife, visit them and bring your problems with vou. The officers and directors of the First State Bank need no introducI lion tc people ot this community I as they have been prominently identified with the commercial interests of Hoagland for many years. i Each department of their com- . piete banking service is efficiently i managed and further eulogy is un- ; J necessary as the type of men coni nected with this institution assures d the public that they are canable of ;' rendering a service par excellent ■ hi their most essential business.

Interests of their customers is alI ways consulted and determines the j course they shall follow, except in | ruch instances as would prove a mena'-e to the welfare of the community. Their policy lias drawn to their institution a large clientele, every one of whom is a real friend, just as this institution is a real friend to all whom they serve. This ben): et course, conducts a general banking business. The adhere to the soundest principles of banking and are well deserving of the patronage that has been extended to their ably managed institution.

progressive concern to render the!matrons most efficient service. There are many service! and helpful suggestions which those, who know the proper uses of the, products sold by this firm can ren t’er the public in regard to esti-! mates and other matters of importance to everyone who is contoinplating the use of such products in any form. All the products, sold by the Meshberger Bros. uStone Corp., are truly reputable, and sold at prices consistent with honest quality. You will be impressed with the friendly service that you receive here from both the management and associates.

They do their part toward the advancement of agriculture are arc worthy of your patronage. This elevator fa located to the advantage of the farmers, saving them expense in delivering their grain, if they had to deliver to more distant points. Mr. Witte is an experienced grain man, willing and able to give you valuable advice and requests that you call on him with your grain problems. We are pleased to refer oar readers to the Fanners Co-Op. Co. at Hoa glued with assurance ths' i you will be highly pleased with the treatment you receive.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1939.

i had made his living settling labor ' [ dlsputM and In the cleaning and ' dyeing busineee. Under direct examination be' . said he was hired In 1930 by Harry | Helter, a cleaning plant operator, ' to end labor troubles In six dry ■ cleaning plants. His assistant, he said, was Jack (machine gun) MeOtim, a gangster, who was slain a few years ago. i He said he and MeGurn receiv- ’ ed 35,000 each for their work in I arranging a deal with a drivers’ ■ union, which provided there would i be no labor disturbances tn the ■ plants for a year. He testified under cross examination that both Helter and Me- : Gum had been slain but said he I didn’t know why. Government attorneys were expected to cross-examine him today ■ about the alleged ransom deal. i In 1934, Humphreys paid a $5,- “ 000 fine and was sentenced to 18 months in a federal penitentiary

BERNE EQUITY EXCHANGE Victor Stucky, Mpr. Berne, Ind. Phones 77 and 26 Linn Grove, Ind. Phone 5342

The Berne Equity Exchange with elevators in Berne and Linn Grove is known to render the exceptional type of service one would expect from a concern so prominently identified with the commerce of their community. This concern are dealers in feeds, seeds, grain and to make it brief, everything that has a tendency to be a kindred product of this line of business. They feature a complete grinding and mixing service and have , machinery which niakes it possible for them to handle your grinding and mixing without delay. The policy of the Berne Equity

GLOBE HATCHERY No. Indiana's Pioneer Hatchery—Est. 1918 Most Modern Equipment in this territory — Berne, Ind. Phone 150

One of the most progressive bus-1 mess concerns in this trade area is ' the Globe Hatchery in Berne. The! management have kept abreast of lhe times and in so doing have made this hatchery a credit to the community. They have put earnest effort Into this enterprise, and the advantage gained by their experience !• passed on to their customers. This hatchery specializes in the hatching of healthy and vigorous thicks, and has gained an enviable reputation far and wide for furnishing chicks that grow—ana bring better returns for your time and money. Their eggs are selected from

HABEGGER FURNITURE, Inc. Quality Home Furnishings—Repairing, Rebuilding Cor. U. S. 27 and High St., Berne, Ind. Phone 161

Habegger Furniture, Inc., is a home owned store and true to their motto of service and quality they have made every effort to provide their customers quality home furnishings at lower prices. People will find that an easy way to keep their furniture bills within their budget is to trade with Habegger Furniture, Inc. Conditions today compel the independent merchant to operate on the smallest margin possible. Therefore, it is necessary to depend upon a larger turn-over each I year. Habegger Furniture. Inc., Is a progressive element in the prosperity of their When

DR. J. O. CAMPBELL DR. HUGH B. CAMPBELL Veterinarians Geneva, Ind., Phone »902

There is perhaps no division of ■ the field of scientific research in I which greaters advances have been j made than in the practice of vetI erinary surgery. This profession has indeed developed material progress and all the features that have received th" approval of the public and this country are avail- ! able to people of this and adjoining counties. Dr. J. O. Campbell and Dr. Hugh B. Campbell have kept pace with the times and have carefully studied all of the developments in thia profession. They place their experience at the service of the people of this community. Drs. Campbell operate the only

ATHENA ELEVATOR C. L. VOLTZ, Mgr. WREN. OHIO PHONE 22

The Athena Elevator affords an up-to-date minute grain and willIng service tn the farmers of Wren. Ohio and adjacent rural communities. The products handled by this concern have made them a definite factor in the commercial and agricuultnral potency of this district as an excellent market tor the farmers. The advantages of the Athena Elevator being located in this territory and of being able to buy and gcll to the farmers right at home Ms been » definite benefit to the farmers iu that transportation cost

after he had pleaded guilty to income tax evasion. The present court action is a civil case only, Intended to determine how much tax he should pay. Court attaches said that even If Kiley dl«l prove that Humphreys Rad been involved in the kidnaping, the Illinois statute of limitations would prevent prosecution. Under the law an indictment for kidnaping must be returned within three years of the date of the crime. o , PLAN OF STORM (CONTINUED FROM PAGB ONC) foot strip of land from Nuttman to Dayton avenue and that a strip of land west of the west line of Thirteenth street be dlaannexed was again submitted to the council. The petition had been previously submitted some time ago. it was referred to the park board.

Exchange is to offer the best values in the products they sell and to render an incalcuable service to the fanners. They serve the farmers in a dual capacity, purchasing grain at highest market prices and also carrying a complete line to supply their needs. At this establishment you will be made to feel that your patronage is appreciated and that the prime interest of Mr. Stucky and his associates is to please you. You are invited to visit them and they will be glad to consult with you and advise you as to what is best suited to your needs.

thoroughbred Adams County Docks. The high quality chicks that are thus prodeed make money for poultry raisers, wherever they are sent. Their chicks are hatched in Idea! ! conditions and every operation of the firm is personally supervised. Their hatchery and all equipment are scientific and un-to-the-minute, where the proper ventilation, warmth, etc., is taken iitao consideration and properly adjusted. Messrs Nagel are to be commended upon their activities in the business life of Adams County and wa suggest to our readers that they visit the Globe Hatchery and let them advise you in proper methods of poultry raising and feeding.

the people are buying their home furnishings other channels than the home owned store, they should consider that money spent in such a manner is irrevocably lost to their community. Messrs. Habegger and associates are conversant with every phase of the business and have proven their willingness to co-operate in any movement for the advancement of the community. Residents throughout this trading area can do no better than to visit Habegger Furniture. Inc., and determine for themselves how complete Is their stock and how well this store is arranged for the customer's convenience.

r large animal hospital in this section and one of the few that are in operation throughout the country. You will find the veterinarian of today to be courteous and accomodating and at your service day or night. The satisfaction expressed by clients and the demand for the veterinary's services constitute a Well merited tribute to their efficiency. We are pleased to commend the veterinarians upon the work they are doing and to direct attention to their services. Needless to say they are aiding iu the development of the commercial and agricultural life of the community.

to more distant points is eliminated. This saving is realiz’d by the farmer. while in return is retaining the money or spending it With his home-town merchants. The products sold by this concern are known not only in the Wren community, but throughout this section of the state. Farmers and housewives will strongly attest to the quality of their products. The management and personnel are thoroughly conversant with all phases of their business and of uiqch assistance in the development of Wren and vicinity.

1 Accused as Girl Slaver ■ hr Tl r Ernest Mahr Accused as the hatchet slayer of 16-year-old Ruth Scott of Milwaukee, Ernest Mahr, young ex-con-vict, is pictured after his arrest. Mahr has signed a confession, according to police. He seriously wounded Ruth’s mother, Mrs. James Scott, 57, who had known Mahr since childhood and befriended him on various occasions when he got into trouble with the police. BILL TO REVISE (CONTINUED FROM FAOE ON£) financial responsibility to be de'ei mined by the commission. The commisison also is given the autFority to appoint its own employes, a privilege now reserved so" tie governor. Another important bill introduced ir. the house today was sponsored by Gideon W. Blain. Indianap ills Democrat and law- ' yer. providing foi an “integrated bar" which has been frequently ' advocated in the past as a model ' system i r raising the ethical and practical standards of the legal • profession. Blain’.' bill would create an . asso-iatiou of ail lawyers called , the s’atc bar of Indiana. It would • oe tr. -orporated into the state's judicial system as an agency of ■ the supreme court. The s'ate supn me court would i prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of the practice of law ir state courts and it would i be up tc the state bar to enforce them. The bril gives the supreme court the authority to work out details of oigan zation and regulation of the st'itr bar. The s nate. meanwhile, deferred consideration of the proposed 1 n6w law on recounts of election 1 votes until Jan. 24, but it passed 1 three bi. s and sent them to the 1 house ' The bills approved would: Reneal the law making the 1 countv surveyor the county road superintendent also in some oouni ties. A substitute will be introduced later. • Permit municipalities to pass ordinances to regulate pedestrian • traffic on the streets. At present i erty councils have jurisdiction nnly over motor traffic Pet,nit schools to sell abandonI ed buildings even though the land is he’d conditionally. Previously when a echoed building was abandoned it reverted to, the owner of 'he land Sei iter Eugene J. Payton. South lend Democrat, proposed an amendment to the state weight lax law which Gov. M. Clifford ' Towncend recommends be repeal--1 ed. This proposal would fix new ates ->f weight taxation on trucks is follows: 15 cents for each 100 poun-’ for trucks under one ton 1 .'apacity; 30 centt- per 100 pounds for trucks of more than one ton capacity when one person or firm ’ owns not more than three trucks; 60 cents per 100 pounds for trucks of unlimited capacity when one person or firm owns more than ' three 60 cents per 100 pounds tor al! vehicles for hire. The bill also fixes a flat 310 tax for house trailers. Seniter Von A. Eichhorn. Uniondale Democrat. proposed that all tickers in a primary election be printed on one ballot Senator Walter Vermillion. Anderson Democrat, would permit the srefe tax board to cancel taxes assessed on real estate owned by ' counties upon petition of the county auditor or treasurer. C. C. BANQUET (CONTINUED FROM FaGB ONE) pal address. , j Reports on the activities of the , ibusiuess organization and the 1938 fair will be given by officers of the I Chamber of Commerce. I A brisk advance sale of tickets, t: priced a( 75 cents, has been reportled and a large crowd is expected | Thursday night. A chicken dinner

will be served by the ladles of the Eastern Star. Music during the banquet will be provided by the orcheatru uadsr the direction of Gerald JUtnmerman. WPA music director. SAY SMITH CAN (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) would bting It Is known, however, that Mr. Rooseve’c's representatives canvassed senatorial sentiment and have been udvlsrri hy some of tiioje questioned that Smith would be rejected if his name were presented. A Democratic senator entirely in sympathy with the national labor relations act and convinced that Smith properly performed his duties as a labor board w niber told the United Press that it did not now seem possible to confirm him. CAPITAL WOMAN (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Romig probably was struck from the rear. She fell backward actoss the bed, her legs dangling from 'he side. Dr. Nbrman R. Booher, deputy coroner who conducted an autopsy. said tne woman had been dead ‘■fiom four to six hours’’ before police were called. He said the woman had not been attacked. Police said she was fully clothed. Romie, 26 years younger than his wife, said she was in bed when he left the apartment at 8 a. m. yisterdav for work. He told police le customarily ate breakfast elsewhere. “Before leaving the apartment." police quoted him as saying. “I kissed rny wife goodbye. She didn’t act unusual in any way. My wife never had expressed fear at being left alone in the apartment.” When detectives produced the broken hammer, they asked Romig if he had ever seen it liefore. He recalled It had been kept in the pantry for several months.

A BIG CAR AT A SMALL PRICE ”” Ferd v t Co ” ,e ’ KK A L" wio ' 60-9orjepower ent /' • • • M, ** r * l at .-rs- ft* ■■ i .i hi Detroit, taxes extra .. . j 1 I \ 1 L. L £ yillW, W«»r ii'i ' flinnurininil- -wo| ’“•tT/ a FT3HERE arc goo«l reasons why •X r -*• *° ,nan y f*>lks are talking about the 1939 Ford V-81 IS ne °I >V * OUS reason die fact that it provides so much ear for m, u bo little money. Actually, it costs ( *h an a Ford car of the same ... size and power sokl for last year! V-8 ENGINES-reur ekeic. as HYDRAULIC BRAKES-smoots, includes un. horsepower ter extro pxrtermonce. 40 tost, eosy-octMj. Built f» strict ford An< * ,ls P r, CC Illi lUtICS Unhorsepower tor extra economy. standards of safofy. usually complete equipment. * ] f a "’ l ,as gg all the room and all the basic e /A, features of llic !)<■ Luxe Ford V-IJ. Jlef \ Some ot them are illustrated at a 111 "’■ h " ■ Ir But i i<lin2 i* Id Ilf r lh,in r« ii<lnn *<H»n undcralanil America’s enlhusiTRIPLE CUSHIONED COMFORT SCIENTIFIC SOUNDPROOFING Tor the car that i* big iti — Softer leofs, Heilble springs, faur — Noises hushed end vibration reduced . . j 7 • 1 big hydraulic shock absorbers. by careful research. everything hut price, FORD V-8 FOR 193 S FORD-BUILT MEANS TOP VALUE

Introduces Bill To Outlaw “Speed Traps” Indianapolis, Jan. 18 — (UP) — A bill to outlaw "speed traps'* in Indiana, was introduced in the house by Rep. Walter 3. Baker. R., was studied today by the house committee on organization of courts and criminal codes. Baker's measure would prohibit any constable from making arrests

PUBLIC SALE 40 ACRE FARM AND PERSONAL PROPERTY The undersigned widow of the late V. E. McKissic will sell at Public Auction without reserve, the following described real estate and personal property, on the premises 4 miles East and 3 miles South of Berne Ind, or miles West of the Jefferson Township high school FRIDAY. JANUARY 27. 1939 Commencing at 10:00 A. M. Farm w>ll sell at 12:30 P. M. FARM 40 acres of good level, black soil, the kind of land that will please any farmer. 8 scree sowed to wheal spring plowing all done. About 2 acres tn woods pasture, balance under cultivation; well tiled, and good fences. IMPROVEMENTS—An extra good 6 room house, 1 room basement; barn 32x50 with 18' implement shed adjoining; Hog House. Granary, Crib, and wagon shed combined: Poultry House. These buildings are all in the very best of repair. Electricity has been petitioned for and will be available in a short time. Good Garage. Good well and 2 good cisterns. You are welcome to inspect this farm anytime before sale date. It must be seen to be appreciated. Will give immediate possession. TERMS—SoId free of lems or debts, of the purchase price cash, balance on delivery of deed and abstract — PERSONAL PROPERTY — 2 HEAD OF HORSES—Grey Mare JO. wt 1600. due to foal May 25; Brown Horse, 11. wt. 1600. These are both g.xid workers 5 HEAD OF CATTLE —Holstein Cow 6, calf by side: Jersey Cow 8. due by day of sale: Spotted Cow 6, due Feb. 24; Heifer due April 7; Holstein Yearling Heifer. HOGS -3 good spotted gilts, due in February and March. FEED -200 l>u. good Sorted Corn; 100 hu. Oats; Soy Beans; Some Wheat: 5 ton of Clover and Bean Hay. IMPLEMENTS McCormick Binder; Disc; Corn Plow; Corn Planter; Drill; Harrow; Riding Plow; Walking Piow; Hay Rake, Mower; Wagon with grain bed; Gravel Bed; Fence Stretchers; Brooder House & Stove; Water Tank; Double set of Work Horness; single set of Harness; mud boat; drag harrow; hog house; 16' ladder; 20’ bidder; ladder hooks; lard press; sausage grinder; log chains; small tools; lumber; vise. HH GOODS New battery radio: Range Cook Sti ve; Hard Coal Stove; Oil Stove; Drearer; Library Table; Beds; Chairs; Kitchen Cabinet; Gateleg Table; Kitchen Table A Chairs; Fruit Cabinets; 1 almost new cream separator; many articles too numerous to mention. TERM—Cash. MRS. ANNA McKISSIC Roy S. Johnson, Auct. Elmer Baumgartner, Berne Bank, Clerk

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for traffic violations except when I carrying a warrant made out by j the justice of the peace. ’ 11 Roy L. Price has returned from i Indianapolis where he attended the ■ state meeting of the Jersey cattle ■ clubs and was elected vice-presl-i dent of the Indiana Jersey Cattle j club. Mr. Price *s farm is located -outheast of Decatur, near Sunset i park.