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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1923
Page
1
Mrs Irwin of Washington says writers retreat to past eras to avoid detailing wartime life. She notes demand for American history themes and cites audience reaction to films like The Cove Wagon as evidence. The remark came at a National Women’s Party meeting.
Funeral services for James Alonzo Countryman were held at Rochelle with Rev John N Dingle of Morrison presiding. Born May 24 1840 in Herkimer County New York he became a leading farmer stock breeder and local official. He and Carrie Klinkerhart Countryman celebrated 50 years of marriage February 26 and left behind four children and twelve grandchildren.
Mary Pickford stars in Rosita at Princess and Star theatres tonight. Also billed is Mabel Normand in Mickey, the popular film from about a year ago, shown to good reception.
Owens coroner N G Dee of Wake County sues Pine State Creamery for 30 cents over a milk bottle deposit. The suit, after an agent refused a refund, led to a verdict in favor of the coroner with three lawyers for the defense paying over the three dimes and costs.
Victims of Leo Koretz who allegedly netted about 10 million dollars are to appear before a Chicago grand jury. Mrs Koretz faces bankruptcy proceedings as the investigation widens to include alleged love nests and other residences linked to the swindle.
The House organized today as the committee on assignments was approved 208 to 178. Voting party line except for three Progressives Shafer Kale and Weinfeldt and Socialist Berger who opposed the Republican slate. Also notices an American Legion meeting tonight and the Mary Pickford film Rosita with showtimes.
Federal marshals seized the Aurora Tee and Products brewery on North River Street in Aurora and dumped about 2 000 barrels of beer into the sewer after a Chicago court ordered the plant closed for one year. The company was fined $4 500 earlier and the dry law action followed a prior seizure and fines.
Progressives in the senate back Senator Howell from Nebraska in the Interstate Commerce Committee chair contest but the stalemate endures after five ballots. Senator Jones proposes backing Senator Couzens of Michigan as Cummins remains unable to win. Senate enters executive session led by Senator Lodge.
Clarence F Rose son of former secretary of state James A Rose has opened central Illinois headquarters in Springfield to campaign for the Republican nomination for state treasurer.
An anego Theatre basement flooded after rain as the Mitte Kainest0m orchestra played on. Wilken led the ensemble amid piled instruments. a piano toppled but the musician pressed on, delivering a first tune titled Sailing Over the Boundary Main.
Friends of Frank Fuller express pleasure as he leaves home following a lengthy illness. He faced rheumatic trouble and received numerous well wishes, calls, and flowers from fraternal organizations during his convalescence.
Sunday in DeKalb saw two prominent residents laid to rest in ceremonies at the same church. Mrs Lawson's rites at 2 30 drew a large crowd with Rev L L Hammit delivering a hopeful tribute. William Price, a second cousin, followed at a three o clock grave service conducted by the American Legion with the standard volley and taps.
Raneom Jones born September 28 1841 in Cortland New York and later a long time resident of DeKalb and surrounding areas dies aged about 80 at his home 922 South Eighth Street Funeral services will be held at his home Tuesday at two o clock with leaders of the Latter Day Saints conducting He leaves two sisters Mrs Evands Leon of Cortland and Miss Acille Jones of DeKalb and two stepsons John Decker New Hampton Iowa and Ros Decker Chicago beside other relatives and many longtime friends in the community.
A Soviet note requesting negotiations with the United States to establish formal recognition was received at the White House. Secretary of State Hughes conferred with Calvin Coolidge on the note, which calls for removing misunderstandings and discussing issues raised in the president's message.
United Press reports a possible large US led loan to Germany after expert inquiry into Germany capacity to pay reparations. Such a loan would be biggest in financial history with other nations possibly joining. Dawes and Young named as first commission members to assess Germanys reparations and finances.
The Chronicle announces a Saturday deadline for space orders on the upcoming historical edition. Salesman Capt Tomas Murray reports orders must be in by Saturday night to meet the January 19 distribution target. Printing on some sections may begin soon and photographers must be ready on schedule.
Hinckley boy Henry Welton son of A V Wel ton will sing on Station WJAZ from the Edgewater Beach hotel in Chicago tomorrow evening from ten to midnight. The performance is expected to attract many radiophons from the community.
Edwardsville attorneys for Big Gus Zeidler former cook to Governor Small announced plans to seek a different presiding judge for Zeidler's 1918 Tri City Bank robbery case opened in the circuit court today.
Two airplanes were aiding the search today for Aden Cunningham missing since Saturday after separating from a duck party near Portage Lake flats. No trace of Cunningham has been found in the bogs.
George Babcock of Michigan Kne In, sidelined in the Iowa game by Vandervoort injury, relied on a steel wire brace engineered by trainer Charlie Hoyt. A leather harness connected to steel wires supported his shoulder and arm. The setup enabled a remarkable performance against Minnesota in the season’s finale.
Dr and Mrs S J Anderson arrived home from Rochester Minnesota where he underwent a serious operation. He traveled well, is up and about the house, and does not expect to resume practice for several days, but is glad to be back home and feels much better.
Stewart Anderson, a University of Illinois student, will arrive home late this week to spend the Christmas holidays. Dr. S. L. Anderson and Mrs. Anderson, who came home from Rochester today, plan a family reunion during the holiday season.
Illinois residents sign over 150000 petitions urging release of C H Griffith of Hamilton Ohio imprisoned in Germany for attempting to kidnap Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. In Mosbach Germany an early pardon for Griffith seems likely as sentiment shifts after trial details. The U S government has not replied to Russia notes signaling possible talks.
The Carter and Cooper families from DeKalb traveled by motor to Plano to attend the funeral services of Mrs. E N Wildermuth who died in Plano at age 82. Mrs Wildermuth was a pioneer resident of Plano and area and had visited DeKalb relatives many times.
Mexican government troops under President Obregon shift focus from the west to the east, accelerating operations in the Vera Cruz sector against insurgents. General Estrada fights to draw federal forces west while Calles aids Obregon in directing the Cruz sector actions.
Interest grows in installing a radio receiving set at the DeKalb County sanitarium for a Wisconsin Tuberculosis Association program broadcast from WAAD Marquette University tomorrow afternoon. The Fifteen Choir of Rome Italy will perform for tubercular patients nationwide during the sponsored concert. Plans are under way to place a set so local patients may enjoy the program.
Ray Tompkins a former normal school instructor and real estate dealer who confessed murdering his wife was ruled insane by a commission of alienists in Milwaukee. He will be sent to the hospital for the criminally insane at Waupun and will not face murder trial. The verdict came with no visible emotion.
Reports say W L Ellwood, operated on in Texas last Friday for appendicitis, is resting easily today after a sinking spell yesterday. He rallied and is much improved as of today in Lubbock Texas.
The widow of the late Judge C. F. Irwin of Elgin is bequeathed the entire $10,000 estate in personal property by will filed in Kane county probate court at Geneva. Mrs. Irwin is named administratrix with the will annexed, after a filing by son Attorney C. P. Irwin Jr.
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