Malta's remodeled Methodist Church Reopens in Malta
The Malta Methodist Episcopal church reopened for public worship after remodeling costing about 28000 dollars with 10000 raised before work and another 10300 raised during Sunday services. Rev Davison urged giving and praised the gymnasium, emphasizing winning through effort and determination while outlining a debt reduction plan.
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Malta
Davidson
Dr. Davison
Paul
Ele
Fem
Five Firefighters Hurt in Flint Blaze
A spectacular fire in Flint Michigan today injured five firefighters and caused an estimated 3000000 plus in damage. Lieutenant Thomas W Branch suffered severe burns with possible internal injuries while Clare Wilbur sustained minor injuries as a roof collapsed. Firemen John Bartlett Peter Grant and Harris Thompson endured smoke and minor burns.
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Flint
Mich
Thomas W. Branch
Central Fire Station
Clare Wilbur
Boseman
Central Station
John Bartlett
Peter Grant
Harris Thompson
Farmer Wounded by Chicken Thieves Near Springfield
George Hysler, 22, a farmer, was wounded Sunday night near Springfield, UL, when he fired at suspected thieves near Ostermeier’s chicken houses. A bullet from the thieves struck him, and they escaped into the night. Local reports indicate he is nursing a leg wound and the assailants remain at large.
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Springfield
George Hysler
Hysler
L. A
Life Term for George Marx Who Slew Wife
George Marx convicted in Benton circuit court of murdering his wife Anna at West Frankford last August 9 and sentenced to life imprisonment. He prepared to leave for the southern United States penitentiary at Chester to begin his term. Domestic trouble preceded the killing.
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Benton
George Marks
Marion
Southeen Uliners
Chester
Marke
Glenn Young
Egypt
Anna
West Frankford
Senate Deliberates Cape Cod Canal Provision
Senate continues debate on the Cape Cod canal provision of the rivers and harbors bill as committees meet on related resolutions. The house considers agricultural appropriation measures amid ongoing discussion of expenditures.
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Senate
Cape Cod
Imbelity Committee
House
Gas tax fight eyed as legislature nears session
Springfield reports a proposed gasoline tax to fund roads faces opposition from state leaders and teachers groups. The Illinois State Teachers Association weighs a stand against a broad tax unless schooling gets more funding, while farmers and bus lines expect pushback over costs and road funding distribution. The bill is being drafted with the governor backing a strong campaign, and its fate depends on legislative support.
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Springfield
U.P
Gey
Len Small
Stem and
Star
Wll
Bil
Mlinois
Legisature
Bulding
Zovipenor
Malta Man Stricken: Charles Conlin Dies at Home
Charles Conlin, a prominent DeKalb County farmer raised in Milan township, died suddenly at his South Malta road home after attending church and a Christmas dinner. Born October 5, 1860 in Ogle County, he married Johanna Hickey in 1888 and built a model farm life before moving to Malta four years ago. He leaves a widow, two children, three brothers, three sisters, and many relatives with funeral arrangements to be announced for Wednesday morning.
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Charles Conlin
DeKalb County
Milan Township
Maite
Mr. Conlin
Ogle County
Milan
Johanna Hickey
Conlif
Malta Road
Cenlin
Cletis Conlin
Lincoln Highway
Marie Conlin Twombley
Ba Conlin
DeKalb
Richard “James
James Conlin
Sycamore
John Kerwin
Malta
Clyde Veale
Isaac | Straw
Naperville
deceas#4
Crime Ring Exposed After Shootout Near Springfield
Springfield Ala Dec 20 A plan for theft of terror on a motor bus and a dinner resort was disrupted by a shootout that yielded a spite confession from Ora Butcher a 28 year old taxicab driver. Ralph Sheik King 24 is in custody charged with attempting to hold up a road house. Butcher says King shot him and this led to details of the planned robberies.
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Springfield
Here
Ora Butcher
Ralph “Sheik” King
King
Butcher
Enrollment figures show Illinois university students by city
DeKalb county provides 58 students to the university with 17 from the city. Sycamore accounts for 11 students while Chicago and Urbana totals reach 11,810 the day after November 1. Other towns like Genoa Malta Leland Waterman and Sandwich contribute a smaller tally, with individual names listed.
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University of Irmuis
DeKalb County
DeKilb
Ilinois
Sycamore
Chicago
DeKalb
Urbana
Urbanavery County
Cal
Houn County
Cook County
Johnson and Pope
Marea Anderson
Annette Badgley
Walter Rudolph Renseon
Addison Perry Crowell
Ralph Dede
Hazel Arthur Lodge
Gertrude Goodyear
Walter Joseph Johson
Wilbur Lager
Patrick Leonard Lovegren
Robert Bradley Aind Virgil Eugene Lyon
Gordon Arthur Peacock
Richard Stanley Peterson
Chester Arthur Reese
Francis Joseph Ryan
Philip Simeon
James EK
Springer
George M. Button
Rhea Saul
Hinckleyer Anderson
Mildred L. Clark
Kenneth Wesley Culp
Kent Garden'r Davis
Everett C. Warren Riemensnider
Meryle Stewart
Leland
Melvin Hill
Malta—Fremont
George Camml
Rudolph Wendell Schafer
Sandwich
Donald Joseph Addison
George Oliver Moline Johnson
Kennth William Mosher
Monauk
Glenn George Rummney
Waterman
Ralph Darling
Jeanlette Gertrude Greeley
Thomas Allison Hays
Love turns deadly in Park Avenue tragedy
New York reports a tangle of romance and social standing as Mrs. Roberta Ingersoll and Wallace Probasco exchange gunfire in a Park Avenue apartment. Probasco lies critically wounded. Mrs. Ingersoll, 55, is dead. Police trace a years long affair linked to the Ingersoll families. Probasco’s wife had been separated. the note found hints at a love-driven motive.
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New York
Roberta Lusersell
Dollar
Park Avenue
Wallace McLean Probasco
Ingersoll
Urabasco
Robert H. Ingersoll
Probusco
Pennsylvania
Hollie
Probasco
Christmas plants on sale at The Flower Store
A local flower shop at 311 E Lincoln Highway advertises a complete line of Christmas plants for the season. Also notes Fannie May Candy for Christmas delivery by the 20th and urges early orders to avoid disappointment.
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Lincoln Highway
Advent Church Yule Program Set for Thursday Evening
The Advent Christian church school will present its annual Christmas program Thursday at 7 20 in the church auditorium. Miss Erelyn Sorensen Miss Lois Harmes and Mrs G F Richardson led the committee. Mrs N H Nelson will perform several numbers on the organ and the women’s quartet will sing. Santa Claus is expected to appear with gifts after the program. The public is invited. GOOD AS GOLD and a big Xmas dance follow on Tuesday night Dec 21 at Chronicle Hall.
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Advent Christian Church School
Erelyn Sorensen
Lois Harmes
G. F. Richardson
N. H. Nelson
Santa Claus
Chronicle Hall
Big Four Day Coat and Dress Sale Commencing Today
McAllister Alery Co offers great bargains on coats and dresses for Christmas. See them for Christmas shopping. Try our Xmenia Howry.
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McAllister‘Alery Co
Slayer of Boy Found in Chicago Rideing Academy
Chicago officials press speedy action after Harold Croarkin, 26, confessed to killing six year old Walter Schmith at a riding academy stable. State's Attorney Crowe plans to present witnesses to a grand jury seeking an indictment. Witness list includes Stanley Kenney, Albert and Lillian Wagner, Agnes Furlong, Dr. R L Mulle, and alienists Singer Krohn Gerty.
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Chicago
O.R
Walter Schmith
Robert E. Crowe
Harold Joseph Croarkin
Croarkin
Crowe
John Stee
Grand Jury
Stanley Kenney
Riding Academy
Albert
Lillian Wagner
Walter
Agnes Furlong
Miss Furlong
H. Douglas Singer
William O. Krohn
Leopold- Loeg
Francis Gerty
Psychopathic Hospital
Richard Popischel
Blanket Over Lamp Causes Alarm In Ford Near Bell
A Ford coupe parked in front of the Bell restaurant Saturday night had a blanket over an odd lamp. Smoke filled the interior. Spark Plug said little could be done beyond extinguishing the lamp and removing the blanket. The owner did not appear and police took up the case. No license plates were visible, prompting police inquiry.
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Ford
Bell
Fire Department
Spark Plug
Steel Company Christmas Observed For Workers’ Children
The Steel company held its annual Christmas event at the welfare building with about 800 children invited. Santa Claus, candy and nuts, apples, and a comedy movie were planned to entertain the employees' youngsters after school. Poinsettas were showcased by the Flower Store in gift promotion.
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San Diana
Steel Company
Santa Claus
Three Gunmen Freed From Benton Jail In Williamson County Case
Three men alleged to be in the machine gun gang of Charlie Bigger were released from Benton jail after their accuser, Harry Wheeler of West Frankfort, failed to appear at a preliminary hearing on charges of robbing Wheeler’s store. The Benton jail was empty for the first time in weeks. The men are Ernest Ballou Frank Schroeder and Fred Thompson.
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Durance Benton
O.R
Franklin County
Benton
Charlie Bigger
Williamson County
Ernest Ballou
Frank Schroeder
Fred Thompson
Harry Wheeler
West Frankfort Hay and
Wheeler
Purity in Politics Debates Split Senate Focus
In Washington the Senate tackles purity in politics with rival resolutions. Republicans urge a joint inquiry into alleged bartering of federal appointments and disfranchisement in the South while the Democratic move seeks investigation into the same. A sub committee was named to study these probes before Christmas.
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Washington
U.P
South
Ernst
Kentucky
Senate Judiciary Committee
Georgia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Mississippi
Ernst, King and George
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Penesucerat
Utah
Senate
W.P
Judiciary Committee
Pepper
Pennsylvania
Wate
J . Pepper
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
Smith
Cape Cod
Missouri River
Illino
William Hahn Cracks Rib After Icy Fall
Several people fell yesterday on icy walks but William Hahn is the sole reported injury. The tall man slipped on the ice and is said to have cracked a rib during the fall.
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William Hahn
Mr. Hahn
East End Candy Shop Offers Xmas Tree Stands
Local shop in the East End advertises Christmas tree stands in two sizes priced at 20c and 35c. The colorful notice also mentions a Flower Store and holiday shopping prompts.
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East End
Icy Hudson Disaster Drowns Dozens of Workers
The Linseed King ferry launch packed with over twenty score workers sank after striking ice floes in the Hudson near Edgewater New Jersey. At least 33 were dead and 24 survived with many hospitalized as rescuers, including tug Buffalo and ships, fought to pull others from the icy water. Captain John Rocheiter gave the first account of the explosion like noise before the bow sank as passengers clung to ice chunks awaiting rescue.
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New York
U.R
Hudson River
U.P
Linseed King
Linseed Ofl
Edgewater
N. 4
Manhattan
Spender, Kellogg & Sons
King
Vi Joe
Fee John Bowheiter
Buffalo
Erie Yards
Hattan
Enatt
John Rocheiter
Mrs Hunt Laid To Rest Here Sunday Funeral Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Marian Hartman Hunt former resident died Friday in Chicago were held yesterday afternoon from the church Rev F M Webster officiated and burial was in Oakwood cemetery She had long resided in the city and left friends mourning her passing She was mother of Gertrude Hunt Hobbs of this city
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Hunt
Marian Hartman Hunt
Chicago
City
F. M. Webster
Oakwood Cemetery
Gertrude Hunt Hobbs
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