Railroad man Vennerholm dies after six weeks illness
John Vennerholm a longtime North Western railroad worker died last night at age 67 after a six week illness. Funeral set for Saturday 2 PM at H. A. Nelson chapel with Rev Magnusson officiating. Born in Ge tinge Hollands Law Sweden July 16 1865 he came to America in 1884 and lived in DeKalb since moving from Ridgeway Pa. Survived by wife Anna three sons C A Vennerholm Milwaukee Gus A Vennerholm San Francisco Oscar L Vennerholm DeKalb and daughter Mrs William Skelley DeKalb with a sister Mrs John Nelson and siblings in Sweden. Funeral arrangements indicate Magnusson to preside.
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John Vennerholm
North Western Railroad
H. A. Nelson
North Third Streen
E. W. Magnusson
Wennerholm
Vanerholm
Getinge
Hollands Law
Sweden
America
Ridgeway
Illinois
DeKalb
Anna Vennerholm
C. A
White
Magnusson
Building Up For Broughton Store On Lincoln Highway
Charles Broughton’s new store is rapidly rising with lathes at work and a finished front soon. The roof is completed and crews continue steadily as the firm anticipates moving in shortly after the new year, near Lincoln Highway’s west end by First Street, promising a splendid appearance with the theater nearby.
Merger of Illinois Poultry Show and Central States Planned
Chicken Show men plan a merger of the Illinois state poultry show with the Central States Poultry Association. The combined exhibition runs January 3 to 7 with special poultry culling and breeding features. Motion pictures illustrate methods while talks on poultry raising by C. P. Scott and A. D. Smithey are planned. Thousands of registered poultry specimens are expected, signaling a premier show.
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Thellinois State
Central States Poultry Association
C. P. Scott
State Association
Peoria
A. D. Smithey
Constance Talmadge And Stan Laurel At Star
The Star presents a funny bill featuring Constance Talmadge in Woman's Place an onnie comedy about women’s rights and votes plus Stan Laurel in The Eye a debut modern comedy with guaranteed hilarity Pathe News also shown performances at 7 30 and 9 14 plus a sale on greeting cards tonight with bulk discounts.
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Star Tonight
Constance Talmadge
Stan Laurel
Pathe News
Farmers Hold Their Corn In Tuscola Town
In Tuscola Illinois elevator men offer farmers 60 cents per bushel for corn. Many plan to hold as others expect higher prices. Stock feeders who bought at low prices face higher costs now, reducing profits. Some feeders without grain pay 64 cents.
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Tuscola Town
Tuscola
Ill
Dev Zy
Angnongs Elevator
West Lincoln Highway meeting ends with talk not action
At the West Lincoln Highway and Normal road conference last night few steps were taken toward paving west from First Street. Discussion focused on brick on concrete versus concrete pavement, with an engineer from Chicago offering guidance. The project hinges on legislative action next session as state funding would cover the stretch in front of Leachers' college grounds, and opinions among major property owners vary.
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Lincoln Highway
Normal Road
First Street
Chicago
Ellwood
Leachers’college
Hold District Is Organized In Legal Way
The Supreme Court upheld the DeKalb county circuit court decision that the Community High School District No. 48 in DeKalb and LaSalle counties is legally organized. The quo warranto challenge by The People ex rel F A Woodward was rejected, affirming the district board of education’s legality.
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Springfield
Chronicle
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
DeKal County
F. A. Woodward
Woodward
Charles Faltz
Board of Education of Community High School
DeKalb
la Salle
Fire at Powers Home Causes Minor Roof Burn
Firefighters were called to Miss Margaret Powers on South Fourth Street last night to extinguish a small blaze from sparks from the chimney. Crews arrived promptly and kept the fire from spreading, with only the roof near the chimney showing burnt shingles and damage estimated at about five dollars.
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Powers
Margaret Powers
South Fourth Street
Bus Line Must Pay Wheel Tax to City
Centralia Illinois city council rules that the motor bus line between here and Salem must pay a wheel tax to the city. The company sought a charter by the Illinois…
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Centralia
There
Salem
Illinois Careets
Iowa booze runners fined after DeKalb County court hearing
Harry Thomas and Clyde Storey, arrested on Prohibition Act charges, faced Judge Pond after a police chase on Lincoln Highway. The car carried 66 gallons of grain alcohol and a shotgun. Storey was fined 500 dollars and costs, Thomas 210 dollars and costs. liquor will be distributed to municipal hospitals for medical use.
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Harry Thomas
Clyde Storey
Iowa
Ben Peck
DeKalb
Poust
Judge Pond
DeKalb County
Lowell B. Smith
Officer Peck
Officer
de Kalb
Thomas
Storey
Chicago
Poust Successea
Warm Weather Ends Wave Of Crime In City
Warmer weather in Chicago eased a three day crime and fire wave that swept the city. Police and fire departments reported only minor robberies as the cold snap reversed last night. In Port Arthur Texas four died in an automobile accident reported today.
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United Vresae
Chicago
Chicago Fire and Police Departments
United Press
Port Arthur
Texas
Ag A Es Agen
Post Office Safe Robbed. Crooks Escape With Cash and Stamps
Early morning robbery at Spring Valley post office yields $200 to $300 in cash and stamps. Police probe indicates a waiting car likely aided the escape. no trace found. A related item notes a Sangamon County circuit court suit over a state services recognition act with Elmer E. Hader leading the suit and several state officials named as defendants.
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Spring Valley
United Prose
Springfield
Sangamon County
Service Recognition Board
Elmer E. Hader
Chamber of Commerce
General Assembly
Still Talks with Turks at Near East Peace Conference
Lausanne December 20. Foreign Minister Curzon of Great Britain said negotiations would continue as the Turks showed a conciliatory mood amid deadlock over the Dardanelles settlement. Both sides demand acceptance of their plans as the conference faces its gravest point yet. Ismet Pasha warned that continuing talks would be pointless if the straits plan fails.
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United Press
Lausanne
Switzerland
Min Curzon
Great Bri
Curzon
Dardanelles
Straits
Angora
Eee Ismet Pasha
Car Theft Reported Across Milwaukee and DeKalb
Milwaukee police reported the theft of a Ford car last night. DeKalb authorities were advised to watch for the vehicle as it might head west on the Lincoln Highway. Local officials note multiple cat sightings this fall, with several captured in summer, but no solid suspects yet.
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Milwaukee
DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
Illinois Supreme Court Ends Session Without Decision on Fraternity Ban
The Illinois Supreme Court adjourned without ruling on a challenge to a 1921 act barring fraternities and sororities from high schools. A decision is not expected until February term. The court also issued 108 opinions, including affirming an appellate ruling to allow the Illinois Commerce Commission to proceed via mandamus against Illinois Bell Telephone for disputed rates. A separate case reversed a Fayett ecounty election ruling where a hat and red envelope affected votes. The court upheld the state highway tax levy on counties not previously taxing for state aid highways.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Supreme Court
Apellate Court
Dist
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Tlinois Bell Telephone Company
Momence
Ilinois
Commerce Commission
Fayette County
Nkakeeco
Sree
Matinee Ads Salvation Nell at Star Theater
Merchants' Special Matinee features Edward Sheldon's world famous play Salvation Nell at the Star tomorrow with Mrs Fiske starring in the lead role.
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Edward Sheldon
Five Couples Licensed for Marriage In County Clerk Office
Indications of a cold winter and high prices cannot deter Cupid as the county clerk reports five marriage licenses issued last week. The couples are Andrew Plesha and Mary Balen of De Forest. C Benson and Hazel Carson of Waterman. Charles Kreutzer and Jane Winne of Huntley. Fred Otto Tegtman and Mabel Montgomery of Genoa. Harold G Miller of Shabbona and Zelda Winters of Malta.
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Andrew Plesha
Mary Balen
DeKalb
Forrest C. Benson
Marseilles
Hazel Carson
Waterman
Charles Kreutzer
Jane Winne
Huntley
Fred Otto Tegtman
Mabel G. Montgomery
Genoa
Harold G. Miller
Shabbona
Zelda G. Winters
Malta
Germany’s Reparations Plan Outlined by Weidfelder Proposal
United States and allies hear a German plan for a joint expert commission to fix a just reparations sum within Germany’s capacity to pay. France rejected the idea, and Germany offers access to its books while seeking American and Allied participation. The plan includes possible withdrawal of occupying armies and a binary yes or no on the commission’s figure.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
France
Poincaire
Paris
Weidfelde
No Baby Clinic Canceled This Week For Christmas Prep
Announcement notes no baby clinic will be held this week while welfare building preparations for Christmas entertainment consume staff time. The purse Miss Jackson is coordinating, and others in charge are working hard during every spare moment. A separate notice seeks a young man over 16 to learn pharmacy with good pay, apply in handwriting to L. L. at Chronicle.
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Jackson
L. L. Care Chronicle
Odd Fellows Dance in Detroit Falls Short of Expectation
A garbled Detroit snippet notes an Odd Fellows event at the hall with mentions of licenses and renewals. The fragment references a judge, a case, and possible arrests, along with a race and a Lady Lincoln fortress image, but details are unclear.
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Lincoln Fortress
Tino Can
Odd Fellows
Nomination sent to Senate amid local political maneuvers
After months of delay, the northern district seeks approval for Adam C. and Edwin Olson as federal appointees. Rumors link the situation to Wright and Hard political factions, with DeKalb figures urging local support for McEwen and Tom McEwen’s possible entrance into the race as Aurora shifts candidate dynamics.
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Adam C
Senate
Warren G. Hard
Edwin Olson
John League
Chicago
Chati
Maple Park
Ington
General Assembly
Judge Day
Close
Wright
N. Wheeler
Jude
National Court
DeKalb County
Cliffe
DeKalb
Isaac Ellwood
Whit County
Considerablee
D. J. Carne
Tom
Elijah
McEwen
Aurora Soys
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