Loving DeKalb Woman Margaret Davy Dies at 49
Mrs Margaret Ronan Davy widow of Robert C Davy passed away after a week long illness at the Irven Davy home in DeKalb She was born in Toronto November 10 1865 and lived in Chicago Malta and DeKalb She is survived by two sons Irven and Charles Davy two daughters Marjorie Drew and Roy Shumaker and four brothers Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Malta Methodist church with Rebekah ceremony at the grave The family notes sisters Rachel Weston and Mary Lyons in Chicago and Wallace Idaho cannot attend
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Yelock
Margaret Ronan Davy
Robert
Tmvy
Methodist Church
Rev
L. L. Hammitt
Fairview
Rebekah
Toronto
Canada
Thomas
Mary Ronan
Chicago
DeKalb
Robert C. Davy
Brookhart Opponent Contests GOP Complaint Tactics
Senator Brookhart’s counsel J G Mitchell accused Steck of seizing the Iowa Republican state committee complaint to weight the Brookhart Steck contest. He said the move aimed to drag the GOP into the Democratic race and influence the recount record read last September.
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Washington
J. G. Mitchell
Brookhart
Iowa
Brhart
Daniel
FL Steck
Republican State Committee
Privileges and Elections Committee
Mitchell
Bible Lecture On Bible Origins Tonight At Service
Rev. W. Field continues series on How We Got Our Bible at the mid week prayer service tonight. Topic is What Is Biblical Criticism and will be delivered during the regular gathering.
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W. Field
Field
Little Frost in Ground This Time of Year
Report says frost is shallow and rare for the season, aiding excavation work. De Kalb Dry Goods Store advertises women’s silk and wool Onyx hose at 87 cents per pair. Local market notes and shop bargains accompany the item.
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de Kalb Dry Goods
Petitions Circulate for Belvidere District Representative
Friends of Congressman Friler and supporters in Belvidere circulate petitions for petitioner Puller’s candidacy. The article notes Friler is in Washington and that Puller has represented the district with alert support for local friends, predicting a large April primary vote.
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Wenger Puller
Belvidere
Fresentabive
Ong
Congressman Friler
Washington
Congress
Puller
Settle Strike Efforts Narrowly Moving Toward Contract
Springfield and Illinois Traction System officials and tradesmen’s union locals discuss a new contract to be submitted for approval. The terms for DeKalb Lodge members were not revealed. a rally is planned, with attendance at a funeral service for a departed brother. Local ads note full size double beds and blankets at bargain prices.
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Street Car Union
Springfield
Illinois Traction System
Tradesmen's Union
DeKalb Lodge No
Breather
Fred Beuseermin
Frea Frink
Noble Grant
President Is to Blame Says Dry Official
A Rochester NY committee report condemns President Coolidge for not making full enforcement of the 18th amendment. The group cites his aides and administration as failing to commit to enforcing prohibition, while urging stronger action.
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Washington, D. 1
Ave
Coolidge
Reform
United Committees For Prohibition Enforcement
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
N.Y
Three Cars In Narrow Escape On West Lincoln Highway
Early morning on the West Lincoln Highway two miles west of town three cars were involved in a sequence of skids and near crashes. A fulson coach and a Hudson went into ditches while a third auto from the east and a Sterling Ford sedan skidded, with bystanders aiding as the Sterling vehicle was pulled back onto the pavement.
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Fulson
Lincoln Highway
Hinson
Hudson
Nils Auto
Sterling
Sterling Autois
Miners Await Next Moves by Their Bosses
Miners leader John L. Lewis says the next move in the anthracite wage dispute rests with Governor Pinchot after returning from Philadelphia where he conferred with the governor. Lewis indicates workers have accepted Pinchot’s plan and expects action after the governor’s return to Harrisburg.
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Springfield
Philadelphia
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Harrishurs
Services Held Here Today for Mrs. Linden
Funeral services for Mrs. Linden pioneer and city resident were held at 1:15 PM at the home on North Fifar Street and at 1:30 PM at First Lutheran Church. Rev. E. W. Magnusson led the rites for the well known resident who died Tuesday morning at age 85 after a long illness. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs Linden had lived in the community since 1871.
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Use Linden
Fifar Street
First Lutheran Church
E. W. Magnusson
Oakwood
Linden
Christmas shoppers boost downtown sales in city
Local merchants report a strong turnout last evening with many out of town visitors. Stores have begun holiday displays and promotions as Christmas shopping nets into the season attracting residents and visitors alike.
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DeKally
Christies Tolidas
Christies
Death in Dekalb Claims Fred J Bruggerman
Fred J Bruggerman of Dekalb dies after six weeks illness. Born in Germany he lived in Ohio Grove and later Dekalb city. He leaves wife and three sons, a stepdaughter and several relatives. Funeral Saturday at Nelson chapel with interment in Ghie Grave Cemetery.
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Fred J. Bruggerman
Pleasant Street
Kernie
Pirufermen
Rean
Mer
Rrageerman
Rageerma
Jome
Fred J. Brugeemn Wes
Germany
New York
Mel Bruggerman
Ohio Grove
LO. O
Rebekahs, Moose and Eagle Organ
Haations
Brugserman
A. J. Meyer
Kenosha
Wis
Cart Eckstrom
Nelson Chapel
North Third Street
F. M. Webster
Forgan
Hurial
Ghie Grave
Revival Ends In City With Planned Return
Ten day revival services at the Swedish Baptist church led by Reverend Ystrom, a Norwegian evangelist, concluded last night. Church officials say Ystrom will return to the city early in January. Reverend Johnsen announced the plan. Ystrom spoke in Geneva tonight before Swedish Baptist members there and impressed Scandinavian attendees, who await his return.
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Swedish Baptist Church
Ystrom
Norwe
T J Kelsey Named Ford Salesmen Manager in DeKalb
T J Kelsey has become the new sales manager for the Ford sales force in DeKalb, bringing years as a traveling salesman and familiarity with the West Lincoln Highway. He takes charge of the sales department and all personnel at the DeKalb Ford agency, a move widely noted by the community.
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T. J. Kelsey
Jcoln
Ford Satay Dics Company
Kelsey
Lincoln Highway
iWork
DeKalb Ford
France Seeks Early Settlement of Debt With U S
France proposes talks to settle debt with the United States. Secretary Mellon received a letter from France's finance minister indicating intent to reach an early agreement. The State Department said a French envoy would be sent to Washington to discuss settlement terms and reopen negotiations.
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Washing
Teensancy
Mellon
Daesehner
United States
Hhrogel
Booze Fueled Murder Trial At Milwanker Home
Mrs. Lote Moretta, 31, mother of six, faces first degree murder charges in Milwanker after confessing alcohol sparked a quarrel that led to Joseph Moretta’s death. She said a bottle and a fall on the stairs caused his demise during a midnight dispute at their residence.
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Milwanker
Lote Moretta
Joseph Moretta
Baptist Men’s Club to Gather Friday Evening
The Mia’s Chik unit of the Baptist church, formed a bit over a month ago, will hold its second monthly session Friday at 7 40 p m. A pleasant program is planned with musical selections and talks. Judge Wil Mitton of the Circuit Court will be the speaker, a noted jurist with several high profile cases in his career.
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Mia
Baptist Church
Preccom
Lerelork
Wil Mitton
Circcuit Court
Jude
Circuit Jadee
Amore
Hotel project hopes fade as committee delays decision
The Hotel Committee and allied groups report mixed signals on securing a new hotel for the city. A final conference was set for December 1A, with promises that the necessary funds and a definite plan would soon be announced.
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Allloush
Com- Milleniore Time Age
Jdeas
Tealay
Wat
Chieuke
Chicago
Milten
Chamber of Cormier
Aixiois
A. J. Kennedy
Budidine
Mourth
Lincoln Vishay
Chamber of Commerce Hotel Committee
Hiewen
Must Wait for Judge to Rule Chapman Case
Gerald Chapman sits in Weatherfield state prison awaiting Federal Judge Edwin F. Thomas ruling on his habeas writ to transfer him to Atlanta to serve a 25 year federal sentence for the New York mail robbery. Connecticut also seeks execution for the murder of Policeman Shelley in New Britain. Briefs and arguments were filed over the weekend with a decision expected next week.
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Hartford
Gerald Chapman
Weatherfield State Prison
Edwin F. Thomas
Prince of Bandit
Atlanta
New York
Connecticut
Shelley
New Britain
Jade Thomas
Thomas
Chapman
United Es Court of Appenl
Supreme Court
Elks to Have Services for Departed Elks
Elks will gather at the Dekalh Elks home on Stand afternoon for the Minore Service honoring departed brothers of the past year. Rev Hammitt of the Methodist church will conduct the service with a musical program.
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Dekalh
Two Autoists Have Accident Last Evening
Report from the police shows two cars collided near Third and Grove streets shortly after 11 PM. Ole Olsen of Maple Park is blamed. C H Shatter of this city drives the other auto. Both vehicles damaged, Olsen to pay all damages. no injuries reported.
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C. HE. Shatter
Ole Olsen
Maple Park
Third
Grove
Toe Au
Olsen
Beveled Ivory Mirrors At Halt Prices
Beveled ivory mirrors offered at low prices at Lenz Drug Store located at 305 amid promotional display. Local shoppers report bargain options and store staff highlight reduced pricing on decorative mirrors during the sale.
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Lenz Drug Store
DeKalb Chamber Discusses City’s Future Progress
City business leaders meet at noon to discuss a plan for a bigger and better DeKalb. Proposed topics include consolidation of Rotary Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce, a public booster campaign, a new hotel, and moving the memorial clock. Members urged to attend and participate in shaping civic priorities.
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Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb
Ueiie
Chamber of Commerce J
C.d.schoonmaker
Reailthens
Rotary Kiwani
Park District
Y. M. G. A. Iear
Dekam
Third Street
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb Chamber of
Chamber of Commerotary
Kiwanis
Chamberites
Eity
Sladen to Command Philippine Station in War Dept Move
Major General Fred W. Sladen, superintendent of the United States Military Academy, was assigned to command the Philippine department replacing NM. J. CO. McCrea, who is ordered to command the ninth corps area, as announced by the War Department. The notice appears amid other local advertising for Chandler automobiles and a garage listing.
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Washington, D. C
Fred W. Sladen
United States Military Academy
Philippine Department
Pardon Board Moves to Halt Bank Robbers in Illinois
Springfield dispatch reports the Illinois Board of Pardons considering several bank robbery cases and proposing life sentences for robbers. The Illinois Bankers Association and Pardons division cooperate to curb robberies, with banks offering rewards and towns organizing guards. State Parole Chief Will H Colvin believes life sentences would reduce robberies.
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Springfield
Illinois
State Board of Pardons
Iinois
Yament
Division of Pardons and Parole
Will H. Colvin
Parol
Eye Clinic Draws Large Crowds in Knights of Columbus Building
Large attendance marked the public eye clinic on the first floor salesrooms of the Knights of Columbus building. Conducted by the Illinois State Optometrist Society, optometrists from across the state examined attendees under the supervision of Dr. H. M. Payne who organized the event. Examinations run into the evening to serve those unable to attend during the day.
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Public Eye
Knights of Columbus
Illinois State Optometrist Society
H. M. Payne
Attendance at State College Grows Amid Winter Term Hopes
State College reports rising enrollment at Westy Teachers College with 646 students today. Officials expect attendance to rise further this week and next as several new students plan to enroll before the registrar closes Monday. The winter term typically lags behind other quarters due to new high school graduates entering in September or March.
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Westy Teachers College
Story of the Shenandoah Blimp Crash and Trial
Washington December 3 to June The Shenandoah dirigible crash was recounted in the Mitchell court martial with Lieutenant Commander Rosendahl testifying as the senior survivor. He traced the fatal trip step by step and disputed claims that the airship’s bags caused the wreck, attributing destruction to aero dynamic stress from a vertical squall.
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Washington
Mitchell
Rosendahl
Army
New Grading System Adopted by DeKalb High School
DeKalb High School adopts a national grading system using A B C D E instead of numbers. The change takes effect at the start of the next semester aligning with college and university practices. The state college has already implemented it and will use the system this quarter. Students can compare their grades with those at other institutions using the same scale.
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DeKalb High School
State College
Irish Boundary Settled in England, Advices Say
London dispatch reports the Irish boundary dispute has been settled with details to follow. A weather note previews the big Dress and Coat Sale at the East End Miners Style Shop, 305 Main Road.
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Lenz Drug Store
England
London
East End
Miners— 'Style Shop
Kane
Morrow Board Rejects a National Defense Air Department
The Morrow Board sides with the House Aircraft Committee on avoiding a separate defense department. It rejects Colonel Mitchell's propositions, urging improvements within existing establishments to boost national air defense and civilian aviation. It warns rapid aviation growth requires flexible policy and argues civilian aviation supports military strength. It denies imminent air attacks and notes the air corps ranks behind France among world powers. The report cautions against a new air department coordinating with army and navy.
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Washington, D. C
Morrow Board
House Aircraft Committee
Department of National Defense
House Committee
Morrow Commission
Morrow
Mitchell
France
National Defense
Army and Navy
Department of the Air
Looney Trial Probes Motive in Gabel Murder Case
In Galesburg on December 3 the state pressed motive evidence in the Looney murder case. Lawrence Pedocufun? testified he carried out numerous underworld actions as Looney's agent, alleging William Gabel knew of the deeds and was killed on Looney orders after resisting further extortion.
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Looney
Galesburg
William Gabel
John Looney
Lawrence Pedge
Rock Island
Hadley
Pee
Gabel
Mrs H Mayo Resumes Residence on First Street
Narriet Mayo longtime North First Street resident moves into a new home on First Street and Lincoln Highway owned by the DeKalb lodge of Elks. The house, built beside the former Mayo residence, is nearly finished but interior work remains. The contractor spent over a year constructing the residence, praised as a beauty spot for the city.
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DeKalb
Funeral for Mrs Gustus Held in Ida County
Funeral services for Mrs Gustus of Ida county Iowa will be held in this city tomorrow from the home of her daughter Mrs C O Larson and at 2 20 oclock from the First Lutheran church of which she was a charter member Mrs Gustus died at the age of 93 The notice mentions Leslie's Holiday Display and a one fourth payment option for articles.
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GO Gustus
Ida County
Iowa
C. O. Larson
First Lutheran Church
Gustus
Leslie
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DeKalb Dry
Columbia China Store
J. Linden
Ford
Mes
Lens Selrock Rice
Tietawgood
Club of Baptists
Elks
Sladen
Philippine
Chandler
H. G. Gerlach
Cleveland
Hiks Garage
W. L
Pardon Board
AIR Board
H. Mayo
First Street
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