Big Sunday in Churches Highlighted by Music and Attendance
Local churches reported unusually large attendance and special Christmas musical programs. The First Lutheran Church held a Swedish communion service for shut-ins, with 20 new members joining. Congregational Church featured the Christus cantata The Christ Child with a large choir, led by Vera Wiswall, Bessie Covall, and others, praised for its beauty. An audience at First Baptist heard Handel’s Messiah excerpts and noted Professor Co F Toenniges’ conducting. baritone Herbert Carlson faced hoarseness prior to performance.
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Christ
America
Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church
Magnusson
Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
Hawley
Annas
Vera M. Wiswall
Bessie M. Covall
Harriet Doyle
T. F. Olsen
Ian Kamepp
Harvey Matteson
Suick
Vera Wiswall
C. F. Hotchkiss
IV8. Crego
G. L. Giles
Bessie Covall
Ila Rice
Katherine Boardman
Alice Jackson
Emma Waterman
Katherine Tennison
Harriet Dos
Ella Bristow
Grace Boardman
J. J. Kingsley
T. F. Olson
Ian Thompson
E. A. Boardman
First Baptist Church
Co. F. Toenniges
Herbert Carlson
Professor Teennigeseld
Road Case Settled in DeKalb County Court
The DeKalb circuit court, with Judge Mazzini Slusser presiding, amicably settled a challenge to a 1921 road tax. Plaintiffs Byers Driscoll and Burchfield had sought to restrain the 66 cent tax, now reduced to 44 cents, for five years to fund South Road improvements. The State Road portion will remain county supervised under new state rules until state takeover.
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Circuit Court
DeKalb County
Mazzini Slusser
A. B. Byers
Jessie Driscoll
Hayes H. Burchfield
South Grove Township
S. M. Henderson
W. G. McKenzie
John H. Hutchinson
Complamants
Mother Found Guilty Today By Court Jury
Adrian Mich Dec 19 United Press reports Mrs Mattie Kirby Hudson reform leader found guilty of manslaughter for causing the death of her newborn illegitimate baby by withholding care after birth. Trial revealed the child was second born out of wedlock, first born in Chicago.
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United Press
Adrian
Mich
Mattie Kirby
Hudson
Agitation in Japan Over the Peace Parley
A wave of agitation against the Washington armament limits drives domestic political clashes in Japan. A mass meeting in Tokyo protests the conference decisions while extremists advocate demonstrations, signaling heightened national tension.
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Japan
Tokio
Labor Board Hearing Case On Shop Lease
The United States railroad labor board today heard the protest of about a million shop employees alleging railroads lease their shops to individuals to evade the transportation act. The dispute centers on the Erie Railroad turning its shops over to others.
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Labor Board I
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Erie Railroad
Has Not Paid Alimony Court Orders Contempt Claim
An order was entered by the court for Joseph Dumas of Sycamore to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court for failure to pay temporary alimony of 5.00 per week to his wife Clara Domes. Joseph Dumas filed a form against a prior application that was allowed in October 1921.
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Joseph Dumas
Sycamore
Clara Domes
Joseph Dum
Chicago Squeezed Dry in Weekend Raids
Chicago police raided homes clubs and saloons seizing liquor and arresting 750 people amid a statewide cleanup tied to the 18th amendment. Prohibition chief Haynes plans personal supervision, with B C Yellowley reassigned to assist in Chicago as the drive continues.
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Harry M. Meagher
United States Collector of Internal Revenue
Chicago
Meagher
Aimeries
Storm Ravages Buffalo City Kills One, Hurts Three
A severe storm swept Buffalo yesterday killing one person and injuring three others. Property damage is estimated at $750,000 as strong winds destroyed buildings and toppled trees across multiple neighborhoods. Local crews assess the aftermath and mobilize cleanup efforts.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Elks Plan Special Meeting Tonight for Initiation Class
Kate Keagle Killian of the Elks announces a special meeting of the local Lodge to be held tonight at the usual time. A class of 30 candidates is to be initiated and other important work is planned. A storm has struck Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Elks
Kate Keagle Killian
the Elks
Judge of Elks
Screen Snap Shots at the Princess Tonight Features Stars
Mary Pickford Pickford Max Linder Lily Cavalieri May Allison Dorothy Dalton Monte Blue and Bebe Daniels headline the Screen Snap Shots program at the Princess with Vivian Martin in her latest success Pardon My French Also on the bill are Topics of the Day.
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Pickford
Max Linder
Lily Cavalieri
May Allison
Dorothy Dalton
Monte Blue
Bebe Daniels
Princess
Vivian Martin
Bill Bart Stars in Three Word Brand at Star Tonight
Bill Bart appears in his latest Western film Three Word Brand at the Star. Showtimes are 7 30 and 9 10 with performances tonight.
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Star Tonight
Noted Politician Dies After Heart Attack in Sanitarium
Jacksonville report Dec 19 notes Dr Ville F. Berry of Carthaze former state senator and chairman of the railroad and warehouse commission died at a sanitarium today following a heart attack.
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United
Jacksonville
Ville F. Berry
Carthaze
The
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Midnight Mass at St Marys Church Christmas Eve Program
St Marys Church plans a midnight mass on Christmas Eve with a full music program directed by Mrs. R F McCormick. The service continues into Christmas Day with children's and adults choirs, solos, and organ selections featuring Adeste Fideles, Holy Night, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, and more.
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St. Mary's Church
Robert F. McCormick
PF. Rubinstein
Emmett Mc Girr
Franklin Wilts
R.F. McCormick
Melon McCabe
Shepherds
Helen Contin
Helen Contin. “Holy Night.” Adam. Boys Solo and Chorus, Organ, Helen McCabe
Margaret Stewart
Mary Horan
Kyrie
Rosewig
Rosewie
Jacob Haish Ends Christmas Turkey Gift Tradition
DeKalb businessman Jacob Haish, a veteran hamateur distributor since 1876, will not give turkeys this year. Instead, all tenants receive a five dollar December rent credit, applied to January rents for those who prepaid. He cites tenant dissatisfaction with selecting large fowls and notes the plan has tenant and banker support.
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Jacob Haish
DeKalb
Briefs filed in Smail and Wilker son case in Illinois court
Waukegan Illinois December 19 briefs of the final arguments for Governor Len Smail and prosecutor James H Wilker son were filed with Judge C C Edwards in circuit court. The defense seeks to quash the embezzlement and conspiracy indictments. Edwards will rule later this week. Trials for the governor and Vern Curlié begin January 3 if indictments stand.
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Anitestress
Waukegan
Ill
C. C. la Forgee
Len Smail
James H. Wilkerson
C. C. Edwards
Edwards
Vern Curlié
Wall Street Not Bombed Up To Noon Today
Special armed guards were on duty at the New York stock exchange and sub-treasury as fear of a second bomb outrages loomed. An anonymous letter warned of dynamiting the exchange and a five block area around it, received by broker Charles T. Morgan a week earlier.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
New York Exchange
Sub-Treasury
Financial District
Wall Street
Charles T. Morgan
Stock Exchange
Morgan
Democratic Senators Oppose Pacific Treaty
Democratic senators plan an informal conference this week to organize opposition to the four power Pacific treaty. They view the pact as a mere military alarm and will start a stamping campaign during the Christmas recess of Congress.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Fifteen Arrested in Wilson Oklahoma Triple Killing
Ardmore Okla Dec 19 six teen men were arrested and several more expected today in connection with a triple killing at Wilson Oklahoma late Thursday night. Names and exact charges not disclosed. Investigators say the deaths occurred during the unidentified incident in Wilson and arrests are ongoing.
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Ardmore
Okla
Wilson
Irish Dail Debates Ratification Of Anglo Irish Treaty
Dublin reports renewed warfare threats if the treaty is accepted. Austin Stack and De Valera denounce it as a politicians peace while Michael Collins defends the accord as freedom. London delays parliamentary ratification until January 31 due to Dublin session conclusions.
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United Press
Dublin
Ireland
England
Dail Eireann
Austin Stack
Framman de Valera
Plunkett
Arthur Griffith
Collins
Eammon de Valera
Dail
London
Austen Chamberlain
Conservative
Preliminary hearings on injunction in Chicago case
In Chicago on December 19 the preliminary hearings on the injunction suit of the Pennsylvania Railroad Board began as railroad attorneys filed briefs Leading authorities argued that the railroad seeks to restrain the board from publicizing its reports Judge Landis issued a temporary restraining order and the permanent injunction hearing is set for Wednesday The railroad contends publication of the reports would provoke dissension among employees
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United Press
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Board
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroad Board
Landis
World reparations talks open with general issues aired
London report says premiers Briand and Lloyd George discussed only general problems in their first reparations meeting. Several questions were sent to Sir Robert Horne and the French treasury expert for detailed analysis with the conference set to resume at 11:00 tomorrow. Treasury officials will meet this afternoon to review the submitted problems.
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United Press
London
England
Briand
Lloyd George
Robert Horne
Exchequer
Treasury
Machine Gun Squads Rush Into Cherokee Area
Pittsburg Kansas December 19 a squad of national guard machine gunners rushed to Cherokee south of the city after authorities received reports that the amazon army of the coal miner strike might renew activities raids by striking women did not materialize and no clashes occurred
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Pittsburg
Kans
National Guard
Cherokee
Here
Three Are Killed When Train Derails
A fast train derailed near An on a wet night in Birmingham leaving one dead and three seriously injured. Mary Garden head of the Chicago Grand Opera company is confined with bronchitis and will miss about ten days.
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Veied Press
Chicago
Ill
Mary Garden
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Birmingham
Ala
Illinois
Masmiston
Spickerman Neighbors Guess Baby Arrival In Town
Dr J Art Spickerman and his wife welcomed a baby yesterday as neighbors Ed Duncan Mayor Lewis and others followed a signaling code. Four figures appeared on the Spickerman window sill prompting guesses of twins before the doctor confirmed the birth. Both mother and babies are reported doing well and the town takes pride in the news.
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Jim
Lewis
Duncan
Scott
Architect Reviews High School Improvement Bid Figures
A township high school board member says the architect is reviewing bids for the high school's improvement work. The Saturday meeting was postponed after a late afternoon train wreck at Maywood. The figures were presented today and sent to the architect for study ahead of a likely board meeting in the next few days.
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Township High School Board of Education
Maywood
Relief Drive Nears Goal for De Kalb Council
Sponsors and officers of the De Kalb Relief Council report over $4,000 raised with more pledges due from committees. Girl Scouts added about $100 despite a snow storm as tag day volunteers faced refusals. Executives aim to reach a $6,000 quota soon, planning to avoid fund duplications and maximize help to the city’s poor.
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DeKalb Relief Council
Girl Scouts
D&kalb
France Accepts Peace and Naval Limitation Accord
Washington reports France has accepted peace with Hungary and other powers. Ratification by cable. similar treaties with Germany Austria are noted. Briand orders delegation to back down on navy expansion. Paris ready to accept U S capship tonnage limits with later review of fines percentages.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Hungary
Germany
Austria
Washington
D. C
Briand
Japan
London
England
France
Ann Narvey
Paris
Busy Kiwanis Dinner Sets Officers and Plans
A noon Kiwanis session outlined officers for the coming term including President E. J ., Vice President Harry Pichho, Treasurer A. C. Spickerman, Trustee W. F. Wiltberger, and directors F. W. Greenaway Snyder Joseph Rendell Hunt E. G. Clark J. J. Kings and W. R. Yard. The committee reported 11 DeKalb families needing Christmas news and urged member involvement. An open meeting was set for Tuesday evening December 27 with each Kiwanian asked to bring a guest, a son or companion, to join the effort.
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Kiwanis Club
E. J
Harry Pichho
A. C. Spickerman
W. F. Wiltberger
F. W. Greenaway
Snyder
Joseph Rendell
Hunt
E. G. Clark
J. J. Kings
W. R. Yard
Committee On Good Jews
DeKalb
Rev. B. B. Evans
Lality
Ed Christian of Sycamore Dies Sudden
Ed Christian of Sycamore aged shortly after a brief illness died early morning at his home after pneumonia developed following a Friday night shift. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Services are held in Sycamore tomorrow.
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Ed Christian
Sycamore
Christian
Congressman Fuller to Send Free Seeds on Request
Residents of the twelfth district may obtain free seed packages mailed at no cost while supplies last. To request, contact Congressman Charles E Fuller of Representatives in Washington D C, outlining the need and providing mailing details for delivery.
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Congressman Fuller
Ening
Cong
Charles E. Puller
Representatives
Washington
Fbe
Old Time Dance at K of C Hall Wednesday December 12
The ad notes a continuance of a purpose dance event at the K of C Hall with a prior Monday December 26 gathering. It lists the venue and dates but provides minimal details about the event format or participants.
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Monkee
K. of C. Hall
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