DeKalb Duo Wildly On Radio Tour With Ray-o-Vac Twins
DeKalb born Wildey and Sheehan of the Ray-o-Vac Twins tour the nation via radio stations from Jacksonville to Atlanta. They sing Tie Me to Your Apron Strings Again and I'm Kneelin Daisies and Heads Over, drawing praise and contests from the French Battery Company of Madison.
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DeKalb
Jacksonville
Fla
Oakland
Cal
Atlanta
Ray-o-Vac
Wildey and
Sheehan
Wildey
French Battery Company
Madison
Wis
Illinois
Rayo-Vne Twins
Kalb
Ron Tye
Nebraska
Kansas
Hoys
Russell Willey
Arii
Xven
Cee Heart
Cally de
Battery Company
Ravito
Heavy Run Is Made Sunday on Railroad
One of the heaviest stock runs of some time occurred Sunday on the Chicago and North Western railroad with over 700 cars sent to the Chicago market. The heaviest traffic came Sunday afternoon and evening as westbound trains came in short intervals. Farmers have been shipping cattle to Chicago lately as prices have been favorable and shipments will continue before the extreme cold weather hits.
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Chicago & North Western Railroad
Chicago
Bloomington Man Sentenced One Year For Coat Theft
Bloomington resident Duncan was sentenced to one year in prison for stealing a fur coat and other items from Lenz Drug Store Pekin. The report notes unrelated items about an postponed Extra-territoriality conference in Pekin China and local Christmas tree suggestions from The Flower Store at Lincoln Way.
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Bloomington
Danville
Dee
Ty” Duncan
Floomington
Pri
Pekin
China
Lincoln War
Lincoln Way
State College Instructors to Attend Illinois Teachers Session
State College instructors headed for Springfield on December 29 for the Illinois State Teachers Association annual session. President J Stanley Brant and another faculty member will join Dr Brown and Mr Peterson from Northwestern Division on committees. Warren Hubbard of Sycamore, county superintendent, will speak at the county superintendent section meeting on December 29 regarding adjusting high school tuition rates to revenue. The gathering promises wide educational leadership presence and several sessions of importance.
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State Collatke
J. Stanley Brant
Oo. EL
Springfield
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Brown
Peterson
Northwestern Division Association
Warren Hubbard
Sycamore
Hulburd
Station Association
Bank Opens in DeKalb With Official Opening Soon
Electricians finish installing fixtures in the main banking room as DeKalb Trust & Savings prepares for the official opening. The bank plans a two day event Friday and Saturday inviting all residents to visit, with officers to announce details in tomorrow’s DeKalb Chronicle.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Banks
DeKalb Chronicle
Morgan County Man Sentenced to Hang Soon
Ekko nv ille HL December 1. A Morgan County man Grimmett was convicted of murder in a holdup that killed Nortonville merchant William Steele. He thanked the jury and said it was his choice. Elmer Austin, alleged accomplice, faces trial later today. Judge Smith will set Grimmett's execution date. if carried out it would be Morgan County's first hanging.
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Ekkonville
Ren Jowine
William Steele
Nortonville
Grimmett
Elmer Austin
Sudge Smith
Morgan
Two Radio Stations Change Wave Length in City Coverage
Two well known radio stations in DeKalb and nearby communities altered their wave lengths. WIID moved from 305 meters to STO meters and now shares time with Chicago station WEDGE. WGN and WEI, Tribune controlled, also broadcast on 305 meters, giving a continuous program from alternating stations.
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Heart
DeKally
Laist
Mooseheatrt
Wiid
Chicago
Wedge
Chicago Tribune
WGN
Tribune
Wei
Liberty
Parish Meeting Set for St Pauls Episcopal Thursday
An announcement states that St Pauls Episcopal Church will hold its annual parish meeting and officer elections Thursday night at the Parish Hall. Officers elected will begin duties January 1, 1926. A parish supper precedes the meeting, starting at supper time, inviting all members to attend.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Nix Velock
Frank L. Smith Ends Southern Illinois Campaign
Dwight resident Frank L. Smith, Republican candidate for Illinois senator, concludes his campaign swing in the southern part of the state with a Friday night speech at Mount Carmel after a day touring Elizabethtown.
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Frank L. Smith
Trin
Elizabethtown
Dwight
Illinois
Jon
Mount Carmel
Robbery at Secor Drug Store Seeks Fountain Pens
Robbers gained entry by forcing the front door of the Secor drug store last night and stole fountain pens valued between 500 and 700 dollars. The theft was discovered at seven this morning by a night officer. This is the second burglary in three years, previous loss about 900 dollars including a full stock of fountain pens and cameras. Two young men were seen loitering nearby and visiting the store earlier, with one asking about canker sore treatment. Police described the suspects and alerted neighboring cities as shipments of pens were expected for the Christmas trade. A partial stock remained in the store and untouched.
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Secor
H Els
Rochelle
Secar
William Mercer
Drac
Mr. Secor
Lotte
Nebraska
Ordor
Supreme Court Asks Board to Rescind Parole Order
The Supreme Court ordered the state to rescind the parole release of Ira F. Perry Jr. after a mandamus petition by Cor Mandemus was allowed. Joliet penitentiary and the state board of pardons were instructed to show cause by February 1 why the order should not be rescinded, with Perry's potential surrender noted.
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Supreme Court
Tulay
Cormandemus
Ti. Jenkins
Department of Public Welfare
Joliet Penitentiary
State Board of Pardons
Ira Fry, Jr
Sleyer
Perry
Jenkins
Quarry Workers Trapped in Large German Mine
Passau reports quarry workers trapped after a rock avalanche. eight killed and three injured. League of Nations set to turn Mosul over to Britain's control with London assurances on 24 year mandate and a Turkey economic treaty. Local ads offer flowers, apples, turkeys, Christmas trees and bake sales.
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League of Nations
Britain
Mosul
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations Council
London
England
Turkey
Passau
Germany
More Money Is Being Given to Christmas Fund
The Chronicle reports growing donations to a Christmas fund. Residents and organizations such as the Rotary and Kiwanis contribute, including a Kingston girl with a mine suit pledge. Funds support meals, baskets of food, and toys for needy children. donations can be left at The Chronicle office or with local organizers BF. Ealiner or Mire Sow Loarettinan.
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Office
Dr Rath
Gon Petlows
Missi Jandel
Munn
Kingston
Phie Geen
Ems Ie
Ile
Phe Pepe Reeset
Stu Saul
Chronicle Office
Ealiner
Sand Spread on Streets to Aid Auto Traffic
Sand was scattered at key intersections of the Lincoln Highway and a business district this morning to reduce skidding and accidents as snow yesterday evening left streets slick. Drivers faced slippery pavements but no crashes were reported.
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Lincely Highway
Che
Christmas Trees Decorate DeKalb Theatre Canopy
Two Christmas trees were yesterday erected on the canopy of the DeKalb theatre as part of the decoration scheme for the Christmas holidays. The trees enhance the beauty of the entire business Newe district. The theatre will feature several good photoplays during the Christmas and New Year season for residents of the city and surrounding areas.
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DeKalb Theatre
Busi- Nowe
DeKab Theatre
Bird Fanciers Meet Tonight in This City
An evening meeting of DeKalb County Deaths Association members is set to discuss plans for the annual poultry show in January. Alb poultry raisers are expected to attend to coordinate a joint De Kalb and Klein show that could feature hundreds of chickens and involve Klein Association members.
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DeKath County
DeKath
Kiein
DeKalb
Klein
Klein Association
Opel
Resolution calls for broad inquiry into U S foreign policy
Senator Reed of Missouri introduced a Senate resolution demanding a full investigation by the Foreign Relations Committee. The inquiry would determine how foreign governments, citizens, or corporations have influenced U S foreign policy and assess how foreign debts are paid and U S loans to debtors are used.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Reed
Missouri
United States
Wall Street to Give Presents for Christmas
Wall Street declares a $50,000,000 Christmas dividend following a record year. Banks stock exchange firms and investment houses distribute bonuses to employees. An additional $100,000,000 in extra dividends is expected by January 1.
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New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Two Nominations to Senate by Coolidge Sent
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge transmitted two nominations to the Senate. CW Hunt of Iowa is nominated for a reappointment to the Federal Trade Commission, and John H Walsh of Louisiana is nominated to join the Shipping Board.
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Senate
Coolidge
Washington, D. C
CW. Hunt
Iowa
Federal Trade Commission
John H. Walsh
Louisiana
Shipping Board
Christmas Fire Safety Warning From State Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal John Gamber urged Illinois parents and schools to avoid lighted candles and dangerous electrical setups at Christmas. He warned rural schools and public gatherings to remove fire hazards, ensure exits are accessible and use only non inflammable film in home moving picture machines.
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John G. Gamber
Springfield
M. H. McEvoy
Dekkalb
America
Oklahoma
Gamber
Linneis
Mllinois
Illinois
Boe
Army Officer Is Obdurate During Trial
Washington reports reveal bitterness between the army general staff and Col. William Mitchell's supporters as Brig. Gen. Hugh Drum defies questions in cross examination at Mitchell’s court martial. Drum denounces congressional committees and refuses direct answers, while Rep. Frank Reid presses for explicit testimony.
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Washington, D. C
Retary of War
Coolidge
Mitchell
House Aircraft Board
William Mitchell
Washington
D. C
Hugh Drum
Prum
War Department
Frank Reid
Reid
Drum
Escaped Joliet Convict Sought in Batavia Murders
Authorities in Geneva and Kane County pursue Herman Coppes a 26 year old Joliet escapee linked to the Batavia Jeske family murders. Coppes fled from Joliet honor farm months ago and has been sighted near Plato and Batavia. Funeral services for the three Jeske victims were held yesterday with a single grave in Batavia cemetery.
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Joliet
Geneva
Kane County
Herman Coppes
Jeske
Batavia
Plato
Photograph of St Marys School Class in Magazine
The December issue of the American Penman, published by the Palmer school of writing, features a photograph of the St Marys school class that won the Certificate of Proficiency last June. Students listed include John Thompson Tillman Schlageter Donnell Murphy Elmer Sauter Eugene Stefani Arline Redmond Anna Ciucci Helen Montavon Helen Greek and Mary Kerzich. Sister Ali taught the class, and the work is praised as among the finest the school has produced.
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Ur Shmaserican Penman
Palmer School of Writing
St Mary's School
John Thompson
Tillman Schlageter
Donnell Murphy
Elmer Sauter
Eugene Stefani
Arline Redmond
Anna Ciucci
Helen Montavon
Helen Greek
Mary Kerzich
Sister Ali
Paul Doumer to Be New Finance Minister Again
Paris reports Premier Aristide Briand asked Senator Paul Doumer, head of the senate finance committee and former finance minister, to take the finance portfolio after Louis Loucher resigned under pressure from a public outcry over his eight billion financial record. Doumer reportedly accepted the offer.
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Paul Doumer
Paris
France
Aristide Briand
Senate Finance Committee
Louis Loucher
Shoppers from LaSalle Visit DeKalb Merchants
A LaSalle party toured DeKalb stores to view Christmas stocks and meet local merchants. They traveled via cement roads, finding the trip pleasant and the merchandise in DeKalb surprising and extensive.
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LaSalle
DeKalb
Mistake Corrected On Mrs Woodley's Age In Cortland
An error in typography misstated Mrs Eliza Woodley age as 96. she is 86 and recovering from a hip fracture at home. The Flower Store promotes Christmas plants and decor with Santa Claus visiting Saturday as M F Malone and Co advertise 811 E Lince Way Santa Claus event and floral offerings.
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Eliza Woodley
Mirs
Cortland
Woodley
E. Lince Way
Honeous
Santa Claus
M. F. Malone and Co
F J Jouris dies after sudden illness in DeKalb
Frank J Jouris a long time Sycamore and DeKalb resident and tailor to Gust Youngsteadt died suddenly at home 430 South Third street after two days illness. Born 1848 in Germany he lived in Sycamore from 1870, returned to DeKalb in 1905, later spent years in Chicago before settling again in DeKalb. He leaves widow Nellie two daughters Bonde Nelson Crystal Lake and Mrs Charles E Davis Battle Creek two sons O H Jouris Chicago and Frank Jouris Jr DeKalb three grandchildren Harriet Elaine and Junior Jouris. Funeral Thursday at 10 from the North Third Street home with Rev E W Magnusson of First Lutheran Church. interment Mount Hope cemetery. H Jouris of Chicago arrives, colonel of Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias.
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Frank J. Jouris
Gust Youngsteadt
Third Street
Mr. Jouris
Sycamore
Former DeKalb Woman Evelyn Anderson Dies in Naperville
Word reached this city of the death Tuesday evening of Miss Evelyn Anderson at a Naperville sanitarium. She lived here most of her life before moving to Chicago to reside with her brother Paul Anderson after her mother’s death. The body was brought home by Harry Nelson and remains in Nelson morgue. funeral plans await Chicago relatives. She was a cousin of Wallace Jackson.
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Evelyn Anderson
Naperville
Miss Anderson
DeKalb
Chicago
Paul Anderson
John Anderson
Ths City
Harry Nelson
Nelson
Wallace Jackson
Revolution in Russia Theme for Rotarians
Rotarians at the noon luncheon heard Rev. Joseph Clare of Aurora recount experiences in Russia during the revolution. Invited by Rev. F. M. Webster, Clare spoke in the city for a second time, previously addressing Kiwanis. His talk covered dangerous, unusual incidents not commonly reported.
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Innovation Grill
Russia
Joseph Clare
Aurora
Clare
F. M. Webster
Kiwanis Club
Rotarians
Watseka School Girl Regains Sight After Temporary Blindness
Martha Carter, a Watseka High School sophomore, was struck blind for seven hours during sewing class. She suddenly lost vision while threading a needle in Watseka, Illinois, and later regained her sight.
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Watseka
Watseka, NL
Martha Carter
Watseka High School
Weather Outlook Mostly Cloudy with Snow Possible
Forecast calls for mostly cloudy and unsettled conditions today and Thursday. Snow is possible in northern portions with a rather cold north. The pattern suggests continued chilly temperatures in northern areas.
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Indianapolis
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F. J. Jouris
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