Artist Edward Holslag Dies After Illness
Edward J. Holslag famed as an arts interior decorator and mural painter died yesterday at 3 25 PM in Glidden Memorial hospital after a long illness. Born February 4 187?, he studied at the Art Institute of Detroit and in New York Europe, later decorating the Congress Hotel Chicago First National Bank of Santa Fe Davenport Hotel Spokane and Kane County Court House among others.
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Edward J. Holstag
Glidden Memorial Hospital
Holstag
Holslng
Europe
Michigan
Holslae
New York
Holslag
Munich
Pastud
Tuian
Tris
United States
Collies Wn
Holslat
Congressional Library
Washington
PD. C
Holsing
Chicaro
DeKalb Civil War veteran struck by eastbound train
Henry Beard, DeKalb's only Colored Civil War veteran, was hit by an eastbound passenger train around 2:30 pm while crossing South First Street. The train, late to arrive at 2:15, may have had gates up. Beard was taken to a physician's office with no serious injury noted, then rushed to Glidden hospital for examination not yet completed at press time.
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Henry Beard
DeKalb
South First Street
Beard
Glidden Hospital
Kirkland Man in Deal Across Windsor Apartments Sale
Sherman B. Letts sold the Windsor Apartments at Whitman and North Main to John MacQueen for about 500000 in cash plus three improved farms near Kirkland. Windsor, built 1916 by Letts and Bennett, was first occupied 1917 and houses 20 families with annual income of 24000. MacQueen, a stock feeder and landowner with holdings in Illinois, Florida and Michigan, is well known in Rockford financial circles.
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Rockford
Sherman B. Letts
Windsor Apartments
Whitman
North Main Street
John MacQueen
Kirkland
Mr. Letts
George M. Bennett
Letts & Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Main Street
Whitman Street
Hedding
Belvidere
Ilinois
DeKalb County
Ogle County
Lelis
MacQueen
Windsor Apartment
Florida
Michigan
Murder trial in Germany over youth killings continues
December 11 report from Hanover details Fritz Hermann and accomplice Hans Granz in a case where 27 youths were murdered for clothing Granz allegedly procured the victims and incited the killings Hermann claimed the killings were for love Court specialists discuss the motive amid unusual Christmas cigars and gift boxes Odd Fellows in special session arrange Garfield Trafford funeral services at Glidden hospital and Methodist church Sycamore burial. milk producers association general meeting set for December 18 at Soil Improvement Assn No. Fifth St Free sets for dirt filling Ivory goods and hauling gear advertised near North of Fire Station Secors building remarks
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Vey Umtpo
Hanover
Germany
Fritz Hermann
Hans Granz
Granz
Hermann
Odd Fellows
Garfield Trafford
Glidden Hospital
Trafford
Order
Sycamore
Noren
Secors
Death claims DeKalb man Garfield Trafford
Garfield Trafford 44 died after months of illness including typhoid fever at Glidden Memorial hospital. Born Sycamore May 23 1880 he lived in DeKalb five years worked for American Steel and Wire. Survived by mother two brothers Harry and William a sister Mrs Charles Rogers funeral Sunday at Methodist church with Rev L L Hammit. burial Elwood cemetery Sycamore.
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Garfield Trafford
Glidden Memorial Hospital
Trafford
Sycamore
DeKalb
American Steel & Wire Company
Odd Fellows’ Organization
Canton
Rebekahs
Three Links Society
DeKalb Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Tries Flying to Secure Her Speech Again
Gwendolin Caswell, a deaf and mute English girl, seeks to regain speech and hearing by high altitude flights. Her first test with pilot Bert Burley reached 5,000 feet before a nose dive to 1,500 feet, during which she again heard and spoke, describing the roar of the motors as thrilling.
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Chicago
Bert Burley
DeKalb Truckers complain of rough county roads
DeKalb truck drivers report highways are very rough especially rural routes. Heavy trucks travel in low gear as roads are badly cut up, then freeze hard. Travel is slow in parts of the county outside patrol jurisdiction.
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DeKalb
Honored Johnston to Head DeKalb Orchestra Event
Frank Westphal and his renowned orchestra will appear at Avalon ballroom in DeKalb. J F Johnston, former DeKalb music master and Bemidji Farm Bureau secretary, has risen to prominence in Beltrami County activities while residing in Hines Minnesota.
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DeKalb
Frank Westphal
Middle West
Avalon Ball Room
Xious
DeKelb
J. F. Johnston
DeKalby
Columbia Phonograph
Beltrami Farm Bar Company
College Inn
Led
Chicago
Johnston
Hines
Minn
Bemidji Sentinel
Beltrami County Farm Bureau Association
Bemidji Civic and Commerce Associations
Harry L. Arnold
The
Sentinel
DeKalbman
Beltrami County Poultry Association
Bemidji
the Sentinel
DeKalb to Host Noted Orchestra in Semi-Public Engagement
Frank Westphal will conduct the first string orchestra in DeKalb for a semi public appearance. The town is expected to hear one of the best dance organizations ever brought to DeKalb by this engagement.
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Frank Westphal
DeKalb
Special Services At Advent Christian Church
The third service of the special meetings drew fewer people due to bad weather. Mrs. McKinstry gave a lecture and the pastor preached on What Does it Cost to Refuse Christ. Mr. Baker led the praise and sang, with strong local approval. Tonight the sermon is The Unanswered Call at 7 30 p m.
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Advent Christian Church
Chapter Will Name Officers 7 Friday Evening
Members of Chapter No. 62, R. A M., will hold a stated meeting Friday. Officers will be elected and annual reports read. Many matters of interest will be disposed of. present officers urge attendance to expedite work.
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R. A M
Dixon Chamber of Commerce Offices Afire Damages and Cause
Word from Dixon states the chamber of commerce offices were nearly destroyed by fire early today with damage over 3000 dollars. The blaze started on the second floor in a beauty parlor where a woman placed feather pillows in a trunk and fumes from them reportedly exploded. The fire proved stubborn for several minutes before control was gained.
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Dixon Chamber of Commerce
Dixon
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Chief Warns on Christmas Decor Hazards in DeKalb
Fire Chief M. H. McEvoy issues holiday fire prevention advice urging no candles on Christmas trees or near curtains. He stresses calling firefighters at the first sign of a small fire to avoid costly aftereffects and aims for DeKalb to get through the season safely.
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M. H. McEvoy
DeKalb
New Crisis In Germany Over a Libel Trial
Berlin reports a dramatic clash at the president's palace as President Ebert faces a witness in a libel suit against editor Robert who called him a traitor. Ebert declines testifying due to his office, while observers sense a nationalist plot behind the proceedings. The piece also notes Chancellor Marx's expected resignation and local social event details for December 13.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Marx
Ebert
Fascisti
Herr Robert
Robert
Milk War Looms as Producers Call Meeting Tonight
Belvidere Illinois area producers announced a meeting at Garden Prairie for tomorrow night to decide whether to accept Gittoral Milk Products Company’s offer of 2 dollars per hundred pounds of butter fat or hold out for 2.25 dollars. The outcome could mark a settlement in the ongoing milk price dispute.
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Belvidere
Garden Prairie
Gittoral Milk Products Company
Foster May Be Tried Also On Grave Charge
St Joseph Mich December 11 William Z Festus President of the Workers party may be tried for violation of the Michigan syndical ism laws because of his part in the Bridgeman Mich communist convention in 1922 George Book walter prosecutor elect said today Action of the Michigan supreme court upholding conviction of Chas E Ruthenberg for violation of the law yesterday paved the way for other reds who were at the Bridge man convention Prosecutor Charles W Gore announced Ruthenberg would be sentenced about January 1 Penalty for the crime carries a sentence of not more than ten years imprisonment.
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United Press
St. Joseph
Mich
William Z. Festus
Workers’ Party
Michigan
Bridgeman
George Bookwalter
Michigan Supreme Court
Chas. E. Ruthenberg
Charles W. Gore
Ruthenberg
Three Autos In Accident On Highway
Three vehicles collided on a city street when Dr. Rowe backing from the curb hit Ralph Judd’s car and Trig Larson’s auto was damaged as well. Mrs. Larsen’s machine sustained damage while Rowe settled for the damages after being found in the wrong per city ordinances.
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Jack Cook
Dr. Rowe
Creston
Ralph Judd
Trig Larson
Rowe
Judd
Trig Larsen
Electric Line Still Tied Up by Big Strike
Springfield Tl December 11. Deadlocked over settlement Timola Traction system trainmen and officials stand firm. Strikers after a four hour session refused to reveal action taken. W J Taylor chairman of the trainmen committee states they make no threats and oppose violence if the company operates the line.
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United Pessy
Springfield
Timola Traction System
Josenss
W. J. Taylor
Teainmens Committee
Great Robbery Today In a Jewelry Store
Philadelphia police headquarters report bandits robbed a jewelry store of cash and stones estimated at upwards of 100000 dollars. The robbery occurred today in the city.
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United Frees
Philadelphia
DeKalb Theatre Presents Lon Chaney in The Hunchback of Notre Dame
DeKalb Theatre showcases Lon Chaney in The Hunchback of Notre Dame tonight. The sensational dramatic film is billed as the world’s greatest love story, with Victor Hugo’s immortal classic presented in a grand, compelling production.
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DeKalb Theatre
Lon Cheney
Notredame
Victor Hugo
Train collision injures Galva resident Nordgren
A. J. Nordgren of Galva, father of organist Eugene Nordegren, was seriously injured when his Willys Knight auto was struck by a switch engine of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. He narrowly escaped death as the train pushed the auto along the right of way nearly a block before the rear end collapsed. His son notified, and he traveled to Galva to be with his father.
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A. J. Nordgren
Galva
Eugene Nordegren
First Lutheran
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Nordgren
Willys Knight Auto
Hayes Pump & Planter Company
Jared
DeKalb
Workmen Begin Dismantling Star Theatre
Workmen today began dismantling the Star theatre. About half the seats on the left side were disposed of to the Genoa opera house management. A couple of men from Genoa removed chairs, hoping to move them to the north end county city tomorrow. Dismantling is expected to advance rapidly, allowing the DeKalb Trust & Savings bank work to proceed unhampered.
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Star Theatre
Lkst
Genoa
RUG AND APRON SALE AND CAFETERIA SUPPER EVENT
A Saturday afternoon sale at American Legion Rooms by the Women’s Relief Corps features a rug and apron sale and a cafeteria supper on December 13. Highlights include six Pyrex cooking sets for girls and their dolls, all Pyrex ware with the company's trademark. Santa Claus will visit O'Brien and Sherwood's in Malta for the afternoon and evening.
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American Legion Rooms
Womens Relief Corps
Secor
Santa Claus
O’brien and Sherwood's
Malta
Samuel Gompers Very Sick Amid Border Journey
Reports from Washington Mexico City Laredo and San Antonio state Samuel Gompers President of the American Federation of Labor is critically ill with heart failure and respiratory issues while en route to the U.S. border. Officials say he is being rushed by train and may reach Washington if able. The situation is unconfirmed and fluctuating.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Samuel Gombers
American Federation of Labor
Ver Cruz
Gompers
Laredo
Texas
Samuel Gompers
American Federation Labor
United States
International and Great Northern Railway
Bey
San Antonio
Washington
Washinton
D.C
Dent
Fed Labor
Federation
American Rally of Labor
Boca
Calles
Mrs Jacobson Improves After Long Illness
Mrs Jacobson who has been sick for many weeks and confined to her home is reported to be making good progress and will soon be able to go outdoors. Her recovery is welcomed by friends as she recently ventured on an automobile trip to Seattle, a first outing in many weeks.
Fire Destroys Curtains On Rail Engine
A rail engine suffered fire damage as gas curtains ignited during travel from the north earlier this week. The engineer and fireman faced a cold, difficult ride amid the blaze, with heat affecting the front car passengers.
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Seeor
Soil Improvement Ass'n
Fifth St
J. J. Jensen
Pres
Death Takes
Dekalb Man
Forbes
Charles KR. Forbes
J. W. Thompson
NEA Service
the Chronicle
George A. Carpentier
Elias H. Mortimer
John W. H. Crim
United States District
J. D. Morrisey
Ralph Potter
James S. Hashby-Smith
Elwood Godman
Randolph Lanehai
Frank Stransky
James Hamilton Lewis
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Vance
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Foster
Eugene Nordgren
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Charles Scott
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