Pioneer Mrotert Newitt Dies After Long Life in DeKalb
Obituary for Mrotert Newitt a DeKalb resident since 1854 who died Sunday morning at Elgin His life paralleled DeKalb growth from village to city He emigrated from Oxfordshire England in 1821 with wife and four children and worked 44 years in a main street jewelry business Survived by wife daughter Mrs O Gurley seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Funeral at daughter’s home Tuesday afternoon private service
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Mrotert Newitt
Elgin
Mr. Newitt
DeKalb
Robert Newitt
Joseph Newitt
Oxfordshire
England
Atlantic
New York
Newitt
Einai
Main Street
Syewmere
Julia Driver
Gurley
Treat-Er
Highway route may be changed east of De Kalb
William McCullauch of Aurora Lincoln highway consul for several counties in the eastern part of The nois is to be asked to change the course of the Lincoln highway between Geneva and DeKuth. The change would shorten the route by about 2000 feet and pass south of the St Charles State School for Boys. Bernice Backus has recovered from illness.
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William McCullauch
Aurora
Thenois
Geneva
DeKuth
Kine County
McCullouch
National Association
St. Charles State School For Boys
Private Peat Tonight at Tad and Theater
Private Harold Peat stars in a vivid picturization of his farmers story presented as a war spectacle. The photo play follows an American soldier’s trench experiences and features Peat’s smile from Two Years in Hell and Back With a Smile. Performances tonight at Tad at 9:00, adults 22 cents with tax, children 12 cents with tax.
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Princess Playhouse
Harold Peat
Peat
Seed Supply Notice for 12th District Requests
Residents seeking government vegetable seeds must apply early to Congressman Charles J. Futter in Washington, D. C. The distribution will be limited and given to those who express their needs in time. Requests will be honored in order received while supplies last.
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12Th Congressional District
Sheall
Charles J. Futter
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Minute Men Speak on Memberships Drive
Four minute men will address audiences this week to aid the Red Cross membership campaign. The urgent call for members is emphasized as the campaign runs through the week.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Drive Opens With Local Fundraising Effort
Field marshall Frank Lundberg and staff launched the Christmas Roll Call campaign with Colonel Lon Smith as liaison in the Fleet to Lincoln highway block. Smith reported 59 dollars raised by 11 AM, with more expected as volunteers continue work. Headquarters operate over the First National Bank, with hours 9 to 12, 1 to 6, and 7 to [evening]. A proclamation emphasizes Red Cross needs amid war, urging personal contribution to support soldiers and hospitals overseas.
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Marabel Frank Lundberg
Red Cross
Lon Smith
General Headquarters
Fleet
Second Street
Linon Highway
Smith
Atpeo Mgt
First National Tank
Lundberg
Missing Finn Still Among The Missing In De Kalb
A missing person case centers on Finn who escaped a northeast De Kalb residence while delirious. Officers traced him to Maple Park and learned he took a car toward Aurora. He is not a local resident and had only been in town for a few years.
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Maple Park
Aurora
DeKalb
City Court Session Set for Wednesday in DeKalb
DeKalb city court will convene Wednesday to hear the civil action of Barthus ve Zielinski. The jury for this term has been discharged and the case will be heard before Judge Menen. The circuit court is in session tomorrow.
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DeKalb
Ession
Barthus Ve Zielinski
Menen
Circuit Court
Arthur Anderson Returns Home From England
Arthur Anderson of Canada returns home with his parents Mr and Mrs C A Anderson after a period of service in England. Private Anderson had been stationed overseas for some time before his recent return to Canada.
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Arthur Anderson
England
Arthur Andrson
Mrs
C. A. Anderson
Private Anderson
Canada
Wilson to address doughboys and be made citizen of Paris
President Wilson plans a Christmas address to American troops and then visits headquarters December 23. He will inspect devastated areas, return to Paris December 29, and be made a citizen of Paris with a ceremonial scroll. Mrs Wilson receives a diamond olive branch brooch.
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Wilson
United Press
Paris
France
Young Wife Succumbs At Home In Pneumonia Epidemic
Death claimed Mrs Volovich of 1111 Pleasant Street at 4 AM Sunday after an illness linked to the present epidemic and pneumonia. The 36 year old leaves a husband a two and a half year old son and other relatives. Funeral services set for 3 PM tomorrow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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Volovich
Pleasant
St. Mary's Cemetery
Strike at Gas Company Over Black Workers Disrupts Plant
Early morning strike at the local gas plant follows the employment of Black workers. White workers walked out and were replaced by Black employees, while remaining staff refused to stay. Manager Tippy could not be reached for comment as operations continued at the plant. Local hopes for stable labor peace grow as the company moves toward steady production.
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Chronicle
Tippy
Aviator to Return Home by Holidays
Arrival home of Lieut Harold Engh of Sycamore is anticipated at holiday time. He served in aviation, had a field accident in France, and though relatives have not learned his fate they expect he is safe and being returned home, noting aviators often lose balance after spills.
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Harold Net
Sycamore
Engh
Ffield
France
Real
Walter Parkins
Surp Jey
Parkins
New York
Fort Sheridan
DeKalb
Parkin
Company A
Portsmouth
England
Wheat acreage sown in present fall reaches 49 million
Washington December 16 The Department reports 49 027 000 acres sown to wheat this fall up 15 9 percent from 1917 The dec 1 condition rating is 4 5 percent with a ten year average of 88 2 percent
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United Tress
Washington, D. C
Department of
Christmas Cantata Delight at Local Church
A Christmas cantata was skillfully presented last evening at the Congregational Church by the choir. Miss Vera Wiswall and Prof. A Neil Annas organized the program with soloists Miss Edith Mitchell and Thomas Olson delivering pleasing performances. The concert drew a large attentive audience and was well received.
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Congregational Church
Vera Wiswall
A. Neil Annas
Edith Mitchell
Thomas Olson
Funeral Car Collision At Deaths Corner Injures Six
Six people were seriously injured when a funeral car carrying mourners was struck by another vehicle at Elizabeth Street and Columbia Terrace known as Deaths Corner. The car was en route to the cemetery.
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Elizabeth Street
Columbia Terrace
Death's Corner
Auto Wreck At Corner Of Busy Streets
An unknown driver from Matta escaped injury after an auto accident Friday evening at the corner of Seventh Street and Pleasant. The car sped from Pleasant Street, turned sharply, struck a tree, and swung around, remaining upright with only punctured tires and minor curb damage.
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Seventh Street
Pleasant
Matta
Pleasant Street
Trouble on the Adriatic as tensions rise between Italians and Jugo Slavs
Rome dispatch reports growing tension along the Austrian coast with Italian and Jugo Slavic forces edging toward possible clash. French warships siding with the Jugos raise danger while the American fleet is expected to lend an impartial tone.
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Rome
Italy
Zara
Jugo
John Dunn Rallies After Chicago Hospital Operation
Word from John Dunn the veteran plumber in Chicago says the operation went well and he is recovering nicely. Reports indicate he rallied steadily and is gaining strength as he recuperates at the hospital.
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John Dunn
Chicago
Peoria Arrest of John Wehr Onto Rock Island Train
John Wehr was arrested yesterday in Peoria by police and held for Bureau County officials on charges connected to the shooting and killing of Charles Mopper in front of a saloon. He was removed from a Rock Island train.
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Peoria
John Wehr
Tureau County
Charles Mopper
Wehr
Rock Island
Slayer Arrest Leads to Barton County Property Swap
Slayer is arrested in Bureau county as Bartos buy a home on Sycamore Road. Mr and Mrs Bartos have purchased the Cal Dart house at North Fourth and Sycamore and moved in. The previous Darts reside a block away on Sycamore while remodeling the new property.
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Slayer
Bureau County
Bartos
Sycamore Road
Cal Dart
North Fourth
Darts
Assassination of Portugal’s President Sparks Lisbon Crisis
Reports from Lisbon warn of serious trouble as the assassination of President Pages appears linked to a broader plot to overthrow the government. An accomplice threatens revelations if not lynched. Acting President Barbossa named as permanent successor amid political upheaval.
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Prenay Aris
France
Lisbon
Pages
Barbossa
London
England
Sidinio Payes
Portugal
Transport Back in Port After Smash
A vessel arrived in New York in ballast after a collision with the British steamer Larthprove, which sank with 17 crew lost. The Hawaiian briefly returned to Gibraltar for repairs and then resumed its voyage.
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New York
N. Y
Larthprove
Hawaian
Gibraltar
Ner
Passing of Arthur Graffam Shocks DeKalb Community
Arthur Graffam dies from pneumonia after a week of illness, at age 38. Born in Chicago in 1883, he moved to DeKalb as a child and was a longtime post office clerk. He married Jewel Lally in 1917 and leaves his parents Alonzo and Mrs Graffam, sister May, and brothers Ed and Frank. Funeral tomorrow at 10:20 from his home.
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Arthur Graffam
Chicago
DeKalb
Jewel Lally
Alonzo Graham
M May Graffam
Hillsdale
Mich
Frank
Postponed Visit of Bishop Anderson Due to Illness
Rt Rev Charles Palmester Anderson of Chicago was detained at home with influenza, delaying a planned visit to St Pauls church. All services and social functions presided by the bishop were omitted yesterday and Saturday, with no arrangements yet made for a rescheduled visit.
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Charles Palmester Anderson
Chicago
St. Paul's Pal Church
Bishop Anderson
St. Paul's
Condition of Ruth Carson Improves After Burns
The condition of Miss Ruth Carson, severely burned while lighting a gas stove, is favorable today. Burns remain on her limbs, and she suffered intense pain. The accident occurred Saturday morning when she tossed a match into a coal pail behind the stove, causing flames that enveloped her before help arrived. Her mother, Mrs Cynthia Carson, is at the hospital recovering from a recent serious operation.
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Ruth Carson
Miss Carson
M Carson
Cynthia Carson
Uncle Sam to Have Big Guns in Plenty Now
Washington December 16 Rear Admiral Earle reports expansion of gun making capacity for peace and war needs. He notes successful tests of the 16 inch 50 caliber gun and readiness to meet building plans. Navy supported army with 12, 10, 8, 7 and 6 inch pieces. mines and depth charges developed. anti submarine measures effective. Child burned Dixon girl. Ferguson sells hard wood 50c per hundred. 17 War Savings needs help.
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United Press
Washington
Peace Times
Navy
Earle
Lee
France
Bureau
Army
Ordnance Branch
Paris
Cheap toll on telephones is the new order
Washington reports a government announcement that a family or social night rate is established on telephone systems between New York and San Francisco. The night rate averages about $4 versus $16 by day, with 8:30 pm to midnight at half the day rate and midnight to 4:30 pm at a quarter the day rate.
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Washington
New York
San Francisco
Burleson
Oil Industry Asked to Suspend Price Stabilization Plan
Washington December press dispatch reports the fuel administration asking the oil industry to suspend its price stabilization plan permanently unless future events require control. It notes that outstanding licenses affecting agreements stay in effect until peace is declared.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Heavy terms pressed on Germany by armistice panel
United Press reports Marshal Foch refused to recognize soldiers and workers councils in occupied Germany. Berlin awaits Reichstag convocation amid rumors Hindenburg will deploy troops to shield deputies. Proclamation calls for volunteers for a people's army as unrest grows. Erzberger again condemns harsh armistice terms and seeks blockade end and open peace talks.
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United Press
London
England
Marshal Foch
Germany
Amsterdam
Berlin
Reichstag
Ebert- Hasse
von Hindenburg
Mathias Erzberzer
Erzberger
Postoffice to Close in Respect for Arthur Graffam
The postoffice will close tomorrow from 10 30 to 12 00 to pay respect to Arthur Graffam. Mail deliveries will occur before the hour and the office will reopen in the afternoon.
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Graffam
Arthur Graffam
Honor Week starts in DeKalb for War Savings Stamps
War Savings Stamps drives begin Honor Week to fulfill last June pledges and meet DeKalb quotas. Citizens urged to buy stamps, wear the badge, and push wartime savings to make Illinois and DeKalb’s effort 100 percent efficient before week’s end.
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DeKalb
Ilinois
War Savings
Treasurers Face Tough Tax Collection Duties in Illinois
County treasurers Oscar Nelson of Kane and Walter Hay of DeKalb confront expanded duties after a law change abolishes township collectors and shifts tax collection to county treasuries each spring. Bankers by trade, they will require a larger staff to handle the added workload.
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Ilinois
Oscar Nelson
Kane County
Walter Hay
DeKalb County
Electric Line Officials Run Cars Amid Flu Epidemic
The flu outbreak hampers the C. A. & D. electric line's operation as many workers fall ill. The service remains at standard levels with office staff stepping in and even Receiver Havey Gunsul driving and acting as motorman on several runs.
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Havey Gunsul
Prominent Woman Mrs Smith in Critical Illness
The sudden illness of Mrs C R Smith brings sorrow to town. She had been in usual health until midnight and is now very critical with a specialist from Chicago due to arrive tonight for evaluation.
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DE Kalb
Bernice Backus
Private Peat
RED Cross Drive
Red Cross Order
Finn
Bulletin
Versailles
Thomas Nelson Page
Page
Wilsons
Murat Palace
Poincaire
Hotel de Villes
House
Clemenceau
Foreign Office
Victor Emanu
Clemonceau
Great Britain
Japan
America
Lafayette
Liberty
Wilcan
United States
Puneral
Adriatic
Lynch the Slayer
Gust Olsten
Sam
Charlotte
Charles Self
Dixon
Ferguson
First National Bank
the First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb, Illinois
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