The Monroeville Breeze from Monroeville, Indiana • Page 1

F-" 1 i POLITICAL For Sheriff 'Editor Breeze: Pleas announce my as a candidate for Sheriff of Allen county, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary, May 6th. LOUIS C. BOBILYA, Sheriff Allen County. For Surveyor Editor Breeze: Announce in thej columns of the Breeze my name as a candidate for the office of Surveyor of Allen County subject to the dicision-of; the Democratic primary. ORREN M.

DARLING. Surveyor of Allen County. For Treasurer Editor Breeze: Kindly place my name in your announcement column as a candidate for the office of Ul AUCU V'UUllt I.V LliU ucvifiiuii of the Democratic primary. THOMAS J. CONOLLY, Treasurer of Allen County.

For CommissrSner Editor Breeze: You will please an nmmPA mv nama na A. nandidate oil the democratic ticket for Commisaionr from the Second District, to be voted on at the May primary, 1924. i our support win De appreciatea. CHARLES MILLER. For Commissioner Editor Breeze: Please announce to-the voters of my home township and your readers that I will be a candidate for the nomination for Commissioner, First District, subject to the Democratic primary.

THOMAS J. SHEEHAN, County Commissioner. FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Editor Breeze: Announce my name as a candidate lor tne omce or State Representative from Allen county, sub-1 ject to the decision of the democratic voters, at the primary held May 6th, 1924. Your support will be appreciated. ELLIS J.

M'INTOSH. FOR SHERIFF republican ticket henry; marlin -5! Clean' Honest, Efficient, "and 'Economic Service. SPEAKS FOR PROHIBITION Mr. C. L.

Morrett, of Silver Lake, wrote a had it published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, March' 24th, stating he had a friend "bootlegging" in "New York City getting rich. Now if the prohibition authorities are 'wide awake they will demand of Mr. Morrett to tell the name and address of this friend "bootlegger" and report him to the New York authorities. If Mr. Morrett refuses to tell his name and address, then have him arrested as a co-worker with this friend "bootlegger." A PROHI.

The Citizens State Bank has the tax list. Avoid the rush by calling and paying early. Benjamin Clem, well known and prominent citizen of MonroeVille, has filed notice with County Clerk Sturm that he will enter the race at the primary of May 6th for the democratic nomination of precinct committeeman of Monroe ton ship. Hard Coal for Brooder Stoves Equety Elevator. at next term of the circuit court will not open until Monday, April 21.

Henry Krick made a business trip to Fort Wayne Tuesday last. i i I i NOTICE TAXPAYERS uJ VlVJJA: iL2J 1 IjAKGBST CIKCUlATED WEIULLY PAPER IN ALLEN COUNTY.MND1ANA Established 1869 Subscription at.Tfesis ASvrss pOUNDED Old Series: Vol. 54 No. 40 MONROEyiLLE. INDIANA, APRIL 3rd, 1924.

New Series: 40: No. 1 4i Tuesday last Henry A. Rockhill, a prominent and well to do farmer, pur8ult he has followed all his rta time- residing near Areola, this county, was in town. His mission being to introduce himself to the voters of this part of the county, especially democrats, as he is seeking the nomination on the democratic ticket, for the office of commissioner from the second district of Allen county. In Jhls issue elsewhere can be found his announcement as to what he is in favor of should he be successful in gaining the nomination at the May 6th primary and the general contest iu November.

Having been personally lacqualnted with Mr Rockhilj from boyhood days, and knowing his'qualifi- cations, and ability to transact busi ness affairs in public life we can witn good grace recommend him as a person who can and -would perform the duty as a member of the of commissioners and in behalf of the taxpayers of the county, if he should be given their support. Next Saturday is the last day for candidates who are now seeking or ex pect to be candidates on either party ticket to file their intention of enter ing the field with the county clerk. As yet there has been but little campaign work in this part of the county. Those who are in the field seem to.be oi the opinion that there is not going to be many opponents in the field, and that the aspirants are going to have qqqv ol CA o- ir train -vintnrv Til i a la une universal opinion a. 1 I crats and republicans.

AN OLD TIME COMFORT KNOTTING PARTY The following ladies spent the day Saturday at the home of Mrs. Flora Wilson at Heathtown, knotting com forts for Mr. and Floyd Eibling, of near Payne, Ohio, Mrs. Jacob Bos-ler, Mrs. Fanny Bazil, Mrs.

-Wm. Keer-man and son Donald, Mrs. Ed Picker ing and. daughter Helen, of. Urbana, Ohio, Minta McDermont, Mrs.

Mary -Lou Mclnturff arid Miss of. DegraffiOhio, Mrs Price Frank, Mr s. -Mattle" Mrs. George Irvin, Mrs. Walter Wilson Mrs.

Lola Pickering. Mrs. Alva Stayman and Mrs. Virgil Barger, of Crayton, Following a sumptuous pot luck din ner at the noon hour, the afternoon was spent in knotting four lovely comforts that were sent to Mr. and Mrs.

Lloyd Eibling, aKPayne, Ohio. Mrs. Eibling was formerly Miss Vic Roberts, of Concord. Quite recently Mr. and Mrs.

Sibling's home near Payne burned down and they lost practically' all their household goods. Each lady brought some blocks for a comfort and when completed the comforts were sent as a gift and of old friendship and love to th. family. The Clem Hardware company has taken over the agency of the Willis-Knight and other makes of autos and machinery manufactured by. the Over land auto factory at Toledo.

'This agency was formerly conducted by the Leuenberger Bros. The suit in J. D. justice court, Saturday for possession of property, in which Mrs. Olive Reynolds was plaintiff and Louis Miller defendant, resulted in verdict for the plaintiff for possession, $20.00 damages and costs of suit.

H.C. Crabell appeared for plaintiff and John W. Long for the defendant. Mrs. Grace Britz and Martha Ehling, of Chicago, here visiting relatives and Mrs.

Britz called at! this office and left the sum for the renewal of the. Breeze for another year. 0 ncNKY A. ROCKHILL. LI As YOu arii aware lram 1 from th.

Second District, Allen county. Indiana, and inasmuch as the time Is short until the May primary, the roads in bad condition, and considering the large population of Allen pounty, It is impossible for nut to make a complete canvass of the voters. have been a farmer all my life and favor any measures that will benefit agricultural conditions. I am in favor of progress arid improvements on a careful good business management. I am opposed to a.county purchasing agent appointed by three men.

If needed let the people elect him, and if he can serve the people better than the three Commissioners, then abandon the Commissioners and stop-the leak. It is not the Improvements that hurt but the waste. I am opposed to the centralizing of power lnthe hands of a few. The smallest leak im a vessel wilt sink The government Is the vessel, and it is up to the people to stop the teaks. I uphold the Constitution of our Fathers, and I oppose the oraftlna of ss many limb that bear no fruit.

If nominated and elected win premise you my best efforts to honestly and efficiently administer the affairs of the office of Commissioner. Thanking you for your confidence and your support I remain. i Very respectfully yours, PROPER TO MAKE LAWS In this Issue the Breeze has the pleasure of presenting to our readers and citizens of the. county the najne of Ellis J. Mcintosh, a life-long citizen of Madison township, who has through the solicitation of citizens of I this part of the county to enter the field as a candidate on the democratic ticket at the May 6th primary for the office of state representative from Allen county.

He being a farmer Is just the proper one receive the support of each and every more especially the farmers. He is versed as to such laws as is necessary for the betterment of the taxpayer, especially the farmer. In the past the representatives have been selected from the city, this theory should be abandoned, and this time a selection from the Mr. Mcintosh is in favor of cutting down county expenses, such as unnecessary office holders, of which at pres-j ent there are entirely-too numerous. Now, voters, wake up and let us have a representative such as Mr! Mcintosh for our.

representative this time. April 10th in Fort Wayne an Odd Fellows' celebration will, be held in Harmony hall, in which delegates and members from every lodge in Allen county will attend and take part. It is the intention of a large number Of members from Monroeville lodge. No 283, going tp attend. A most excellent program has been prepared, on which.

able orators will be present. Everything a chicken needs. EQUITY ELEVATOR. OLD ALLEN COUNTY RESIDENT PASSES AWAY At bis home in Hoagland, at the age of 87, Enos Smitley, after months of illness answered the summons of death on Wednesday noon, March 27, 1924, from an attack of neuritis and blood poisoning. He was an' old resi dent of Allen county, was born in Muskingon county, Ohio, and came to Allen county at the age of 15, having lived in this county 72 long yeari He resided on a farm in Marion toVnship on til 22year when.

"tie it iarm me- auo went to Hoagtana -to make his home and for years followed the pursuits of a carpenter'contractor He was the son of Jonathan and Anne Smitley, and hid companion in life was before, the marriage union, 'Miss Martha Sweet, who survives him, Other surviving relatives are ihree sons. Earl and Paul Smitley, of Hoag land and Homer, of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Reed and Miss Mae Havice, of Fort two brothers Warren, of Fort Wayne and of Lafayette township, Allen county, two sisters.

Mrs. 'John Smith, of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Jay Wise, of Barnsdale, Oklahoma. 'Nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral was held Sun day from the late home, and was largely attended a large number of rela tives, old acquaintances and friends he had won during life.

Of those from Monroeville who were in attendance were Robert w. and cnaries sweet, brothers of the surviving companion. Mrs. Smitley. Call at the Citizens State Bank and pay your taxes.

There were fourteen members of St. Mark's Lutheran church of this place attended a program given by the Laymen's Stewardship Movement' iu church of Christ, Fort Wayne, a few evenings ago. The program was pronounced by those in- attendance to be a most interesting one. Dr. Gorman and Mr.

Brane gave splendid addresses and the pictures exhibited a idea of work in home, inner and foreign mission fields. Rev. Fennig; pastor of St. Mark's church has arranged to have the same men and pictures at his church on Monday evening, April 7th at 7:30 o'plock. i The Home Missionary society of the M.

E. church held their usual monthly meeting at the church auditorium Wed nesday afternoon. The session was to have been' ah open session, hot for members alone but open to all who desired ta. attend, however, the attendance was very meager as to member3 or citizens. Notwithstanding this fact the session was of interest.

Miss Wil liams, of Fort Wayne, who is the dis trict mite box superintendent, was In attendance and gave an interesting and instructive lecture. Mrs. John -Morgan went to Fort Wayne Monday last to spend a few weeks with her daughter, grand daughters and their families. COUNTY, SPELLING CONTEST The county' spelling contest held in Fort Wayne from Saturday until Tuesday was brought to a close, "Tuesday noon. This was the second annual copnty spelling bee held and it was stated by County Superintendent Mc-Comb to be the best and most.

The result was that contestants from the east part of the county were not in it in anysense of the word. The victors were Enda Kruse of Perry township, a' pupil of the Hunter-town public graded schools, won first prize; and declared champion speller of all graded schools in Allen county; Mary Boeluf, of Lake township, a pupil of the Areola school, second and Rex Buckles, of Eel River, pupil of town school was the third victor. Rev. E. 'Antel, for the past three years pastor of the M.

E. church at this place delivered his farewell ser-man to his congregation, and left Monday morning for Marion, Indiana, to attend the annual session of the Northern Indiana M. E. conference, which convened Tuesday morning, April 1st, and will continue until Monday evening, April 7th. It is not likely that Rey.

Antel will be sent back to as he has askted be removed to some other charge. DOUBLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION On Tuesday evening of this week a most delightful and enjoyable occasion was held in the way of a double birthday celebration, in honor of Mrs. B. O. Harmon of this place, and Miss Miller, of Huntington, who had reached an annual birthday in life, but the age was not quoted to our Breeze reporter.

This incident frequently oc curs in this day and age, women dislike to quote their age. The event was held at the Harmon home on Allen street and all present enjoyed the occasion in a highly pleasing manner. A 6 o'clock dinner was served, at which covers for nine were spread. The guests included Miss Helen Miller, Miss Mary Ambler and Mr. Ralph Hurdle, of Huntington, the for mer home-of Mr.

and Mrs. Harmon, ietore coming Jtpjourcity and taking up their present residence, and their guests were warm and intimate friends. Following the' dinner a delightful social evening was enjoyed, which will long be remembered by all. Miss Ambler remained here and will spend the week-end at the Harmon home. Master Harold and sister, Miss Eve lyn, son and daughter of and Mrs.

Win. Rose, of Fort Wayne, are here this week spending their week's school vacation with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E.

Wright, of the north east corner of Summit and Forest streets. DIPHTHERIA Diphtheria has again made its appearance in the community, the victim being the seven-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Myers, living three miles of town. Owing to the age of the child grave hopes are enter tained for his recovery.

The home is under quarantine and all precaution is taken to avoid a spread of the disease. Arthur Stairheim, of Fort Wayne, has been here for the past few days looking after his farm and stock, lo cated in Jackson township. During the heavy rains and high waters last Friday and Saturday he met with quite a loss by having nine or ten valuable sheep drowned. His loss is estimated at about one hundred and fifty dollars. STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE There will bea stewardship institute in St.

Mark's Lutheran church on next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The speakers will be Rev. Dr. A. B.

Gar-man of Kalamazoo. and Mr. A. R. Brane of Anderson, The serv ice will consist -of two addresses fol lowed' by moving pictures showing activities at our Orphan and Old People's homes and mission work among the people of India.

These men are sent out by the "Laymen's Movement" without expense to us. and they present this work in an able way. We believe these addresses and pictures will be helpful to anyone who desires to know more about the work of the church. All are welcome. Come and enjoy the service with us.

A meeting of the directors of 'the Citizens State bank was held at the bank Wednesday evening. TWO AUTOMOBILES CRASH TOGETHER Sunday last Martin Barrone, Firm Sniff erly and Solly Taylor, all of Mon roeville, went to-Fort Wayne to attend a show, so it is reported, on their way home, on the Lincoln Highway, at a point near, the Pape farm "they ran intoau auto that was traveling east ward, in the same direction as the Bar rone car; but had stopped by the side of the road to repair their headlights which had- burned out. The crippled car was occupied by Olson and Walter and Wallie Meyers, of Van Wert, Ohio, and had been to Fort. Wayne and were on their way home to Van Wert, and at the time of the crash were standing In front of their machine when the Barrone car crashed into the rear. The Barrone machine was wrecked and rolled over in the Olson machine was turned completely around in the road by the impact.

Besides the Monroeville party men tioned above, was George Barrone of Fort W.ayne, who was accompanying tne party to Monroeville to spend a few hours with his uncle George Barrone, his -family, and other relatives. It is reported that when the Barrone car turned over, Martin Barrone was pinned beneath the car, but was soon released by his associates, and it was discovered that he had received slight injuries. In another car Martin Barrone was hastenedto his with his parents, Mriand Mrs. George Barrone on West Alleger Road, a physician summoned, and an examination revealed the fact that he was not injured to any serious degree, and as we go to press is reported as getting along fine and will be about again in a day or The Leuenberger Garage company went to the scene of the wreck Monday morning and brought in the wrecked car. Its appearance was of a badly wrecked up character and will necessitate considerable repairs and new parts to.

place it in running order Mrs. Joseph Parnin on Tuesday evening at her home oh Allen street, in a most pleasing manner entertained herJ Sunday classic ttLB Lujtheran Refreshmenjte were served and program xjcariiedQut, thai: was pleasing, to all present. WAS COMPLETELY CAPTURED On. Tuesday evening of this week, the many friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Taylor, who had previously arranged to give Charles a surprise, as he always surmised that no such an incident as a surprise could be perpetrated upon him. On Tuesday Charley had reached his annual birthday, and to remind him his wife and friends quietly arranged the event, as a surprise, and that they succeeded Mr. Taylor, after the several hours of festivities were over, cheerfully ad mitted that he was a captive of a complete surprise, and that thej theory that no surprise could be perpetrated on him no longer in his It was about 8:30 when the party quietly sble in on him at hin home on Allen street, and carried out their intended purposes, and that too in a complete manner. When all had assembled, and Charley had regained his senses, the program of the evening was opened up and several hour? were spent in music and songs, after which a delicious luncheon was served. It was not until a late hour that the delicious hilarity came- to an end and guests took their departure for home wishing their victim many happy returns of tire day.

Those present.were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daniels and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jack.

Meese and son, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shaffer, Mr.

ami Mrs. David VanMeter and children, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chaussee and children, Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Peckham, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Rummel, Mrs. Romary, Mrs.

Amelia. Taylor, Mr. -and Mrs. Clarence Kline and children, Mr: and Mrs. Orland Waterman, Mrs.

L. H. Pil-lers, Mrs. Thomas Maloy and children, Mr. and Mrs.

Jackson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Taylor, Miss Marie and Maude Taylor, Mr. Charles Maloy, Mr. Louis Skinner, and Mr.

and Mrs. C. R. Taylor. Miss Bernice Jones, of South Bend, is spending her week's vacation as a teacher of the South Bend public schools, with her uncle, H.

S. Jones, wife and daughter, also with L. E. Write, wife and daughter, Mrs. Zelma Culp, other relatives, old schoolmates and acQuaintances.

Miss Jones is a daughter. of the late. Thomas Jones and wife, former citizens of Monroe-Tille. HEAVY RAIN AND HAIL: STORM Last Friday night as people were enjoying peaceful slumbers, one of the. heaviest downpours of rain, undoubtedly caused by a cloud burst in 'some section of the country, visited this section.

It is said to have been the heaviest rain and thunder storms that has visited this section since the disastrous tornado that visited this section four years ago, which caused the loss of many lives and the destruction of many thousands of dollars valuation in homes, barns and other property which was entirely swept away. The event of last Friday night, was mainly a' downpour of water, which indicated Saturday morning on fences and street that the depth had reached at least several feet in many places. Streets right in the heart of our town were inundated to such an extent that boats could have been rowed up some of the streets with perfect ease. In several instance's water was shown bv hierh water marks to have been within, a few inches of running in beneath doors on first floors of residences. With this amount of water gushing and down our streets.

Old Flat Rock and other water ways passing through our town were over their banks and perfectly inundated, causing every place to resemble a perfect lake. In various places throughout the country surrounding us for several miles bridges and gulleys were washed out making it unsafe for travel. The Ft. W. Van Wert Lima interurban track east of town was washed out in several places, beneath the ties and rails, however, section crews from along the line were promptly on hand, and cars were delayed only a short' time.

although obliged to forge through a gush of water that nearly touched the floor of the cars. At noon -Saturday, the water of Fri-; day evening had nearly all vanished, creeks were back into their banks find bottom lands. However about the noon hour Saturday a hazy looking cloud began to appear from the northwest and rapidly circled the -'eirtfre-J horizon, and indicated sec: tion was going' ta-b; enveloped-with another disastrous torwdo Tue; cloud grew darker and windvbe- gsfci to and circle- aboQt'-how-evei' the wind subsided and rain fell again in torrents, suddenly came an avalanch of hail, and such hail that -resembled hickory and walnuts, and -in places so thick that the earth re-: sembled a blanket, of. snow: The wind was fierce and in some places did cOn-: siderable damage to property, none. however in our city.

West of us in -Madison township, telephone poles and wires were and slight damage to fences and fruit trees, at the farm house of Leuenberger, B. F. Barfel, Jacob Marquardt and other houses in that section, the window glass smashed the storm also caused a similar devas- tation of property along the Lincoln Hightway, near Zulu and Townley, In Paulding, Defiance and other counties in Ohio, the storm "was reported quite fierce, and many lives were lost and property destroyed. The Saturday's storm seemed to pass over and through the same territory in Allen county and Ohio districts as did the 'storm of four years ago. Mrs.

B. T. Burns, son and daughter -Rena May and Jay, of South Bend, are guests of her sis'ter Mrs. G. Erwin and husband.

Also brother Harvey Battenberg and wife, at their homes in Madison township, this week. Thisi Thursday they are also entertaining! Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Battenberg," daughter Maxine and son Robert, of; South Bend. Ind.

Helps Over- Hard Places Diluted with a little sweetened water. Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is easy to take, and almost instantly eases sudden and intense stomach pains, cramps and intestinal disorders. A mother is perfectly safe in giving it for those stomach aches so inseparable from Many farmers and people in town. are thinking seriously of erecting underground storm caves. From incidents of the past years caused from hurricanes and tornadoes) and present high' price of building material and labor, it would be wise and more economical to build caves instead of sky scrapers, such as the Firt National Bank, the Lincoln Life building and hotels In Fort Wayne.

Mi Lenhart, who keeps house for Jason Battenberg, at the old Daniel Battenberg homestead, in the eart part of Monroe township near Dixon, who has been seriously sick for a month past is rapidly improving and on a fair way for speedy i 'i-V-''.