DeKalb Good Fellow drive seeks more aid for baskets
Residents urged to donate funds and provide cars for delivering Christmas baskets to needy families in DeKalb. Donations today included 825 from Sycamore Command Knights Templar and $25 from Miss Addie McLean. Baskets with dinner food and toys will be packed Thursday at the Elks club and delivered Thursday afternoon for Christmas.
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DeKalb
E. E., Embree
S. W. Boardman
Addie McLean
Miss McLean
DeKalb Native E. J. Stoesser Dies in Houston Texas
Dayton Texas mourns E J Stoesser a former DeKalb resident died December 10 after surgery in Houston He was born in Germany and came to the U S at 21 aged 53 years six months and one day He leaves a wife two daughters Genevieve and Louise a son Winn and two sisters one in Germany the other in Kentucky
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E. J. Stoesser
Dayton
Texas
Stoesser
Houston
Germany
Genevieve
Louise
Win
Kentucky
Cold Tonight But Warmer in Coming Hours
Chicago area weather forecast notes a severe cold snap easing with a rise in temperature within 36 hours. The midwest faces lingering frost but warmer conditions are expected, a calm before a milder Christmas. See displays of cut flowers and gifts at 311 EL Lincoln Way with slippers and gift options from M. F. Malone & Co.
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Chiccago
Middle West
Geld
Weather Bureau
EL Lincoln Way
Lincoln
Soozie
Apollo Piano
M. F. Malone & Co
Pas Sore
Binet Lincobe
Bahay
Display of Pupils Art Work At City Schools
Residents of Ims cis enpeeseny and parents of grade school pupils are invited to view a notable art exhibit. Miss Eva Benson, art supervisor for Glidden Normal Haish and Ellwood schools, oversaw water color, wax designs, and plaques of high quality. The display reflects student skill and includes works by graduates like Zar Benson of DeKalb.
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Ims Cis
Enpeeseny
Glidden and Normal Training
Haish
Ellwood
Eva Benson
W Zar Tenson
J. F. Benson
State Teachers College
Maywood
Rockford
University of Vilhess
DeKalb
Poison Mistake Traced To Librarian Mrs Murray
A Dekalb librarian Misses cough medicine by mistake takes Lysol from a medicine chest. Immediate remedy given, she recovers with no serious illness. Community friends express relief as she resumes duties at the library following Sunday night incident.
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Li. Murray
Dekalb
Hbro
Legion Post to Hold Meeting Monday Night
The American Legion De Kalb post announces a Monday night gathering at VT Lesson chambers for the final session of the year. Plans for future activities and the January installation, to be held jointly with the Legion Auxiliary, will be decided. The installation was postponed due to the death of Dr. A N Thornton, father of Commander D Thornton.
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American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
A. N. Thornton
D. Thornton
DeKalb Post
Christmas Observed by the Kiwanis Luncheon
Kiwanis club members gathered at Innovation for a Monday noon Christmas luncheon. The Yuletide program featured readings by Miss Margaret Ballou and musical numbers by a mixed quartet including Mrs. Tl. V. Pearson Mrs. 15¢. Knodle H R Sorensen and V. C. Goodyear. Rev R J Walters of Sycamore could not attend.
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Margaret Ballou
Ballou
R. J. Walters
Sycamore
Tl. V. Pearson
Knodle
H.R. Sorensen
V. C. Goodyear
Seed Corn Very Poor All Over These Parts
Seed corn in northern Hlingis shows severe deterioration from October frosts. Tests reveal over half of samples are worth less, signaling a serious regional crop setback. Local officials warn the impact could affect yields and prices across Dee and surrounding areas.
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Vreeport
Dee
Hlingis
North Western Illinois Utilities to Acquire Local Companies
An announcement states the new North Western Illinois Utilities Company will acquire the Carrell County Independent Telephone Company and the Peoples Electric Company of Savana. The deal plans to absorb many Utilities in northern Illinois and eastern Town, signaling a regional consolidation in the utility sector.
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Savana
Dee
Carrell County
Death Claims Two Well Known Local Residents
Death visits this community with the loss of Wade Derr, daughter of John Beckman, at St Marys Hospital, and Eliza Woodley of Cortland, who died at home after a fall and stroke. Wade Derr leaves parents, daughter Maxine, and six sisters and two brothers. funeral at the Beekman home with burial in Palview. Woodley, an early Cortland resident, leaves four sisters and a brother, funeral at Cortland Methodist Church with burial in Cortland Cemetery.
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Wade Derr
John Beckman
State Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Eliz Woodley
Cortland
Corthand
Wade
Ani Deat
Avis Beekmaun Wade
Dausshrer
St Beet
Thie
Wide de
Maxine
Eivhert Framed
Relott
Wis
Mixesith R Beckman
New York City
Charles Dianne
Brooklyn
Trene
Gladys Diet Beatrice
Sal Stanley
Russell
Jobin
Ista
Woodley
Sin
Den
Curtsland
Eliza Benwick
Diserick
Newste Preevince
Chirke Township
Upier Cumada
Witham
Mary Anne Renwick
John Woodley
Mary Dellis
Clinton
Abbie Eivencenk
Sycamore
Jennie Gordon
Ida Fullagar
Helvidere
Walter Renk
Ithe
Booze Seller Arrested For Transporting Liquor In Waukesha
John Muktoon self styled deputy sheriff of Cook County was fined 100 dollars and costs for transporting liquor. He was taken into custody on the city outskirts by prohibition officers from the state attorney's office. Officers found 75 gallons of alcohol in Muktoon's car and he paid the fine in jail bills.
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Waukesaw
John Muktoon
Cook County
Prohibition
State Attorney’s
Muldoon
Cook
Munsey Dies After Short Illness in New York Hospital
Frank A Munsey longtime publisher dies at Lennox Hill Hospital after a brief illness following a fall. Born August 31, 1824 in Mercer Missouri, he built a publishing empire including the Argosy and Weekly Illustrator and owned titles such as the New York Sun and New York Telegraph at his death. Munsey was a close Roosevelt ally and a leader in his era's publishing circle.
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New York
Frank
Mumisey
Asber
Tukas
Lennox Phu Hespital
Moses Revt Ratte
Todkey
Mupsey
Sun
New York Telegraph
Munsey
Mercer
New
Argosy. Cay
Horatin Alger Tr
Abled Vio
Muse
Munsel
Maneey
Esglatt
Pile Nore
Hermit
Globe
Mail
Telegraph
Theodore Roosevelt
Bill Moose
Sam Baassaustir
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Coal Meeting Postponed For Holidays By Committee
After a flurry of telegrams, Durkin, chairman of The committee of ta wners in the Three Rivers area, announced the meeting set for this afternoon would not be held. Executives say miners and operators are closer to an agreement, and a renewal of peace talks after Christmas is likely to succeed.
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Serustom
Steike
Mater Doin
Durkin
John W Gates Theme Recurs in Post Story
DeKalb residents recall John W Gates known for barbed wire and steel industry ventures. The Post chronicles his links with Isaac L Ellwood and BE Ellwood, noting Gates’ rise to millionaire status and his familiar presence in the city during early steel days.
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Satunday
John W. Gates
DeKalb
Aso
Mr. Gates
Isaac L. Ellwood
BE. P. Ellwood
Post
H A Homan Taken To City Hospital After Fall
H A Homan was taken to the city hospital after slipping on a sidewalk near Still yesterdy. An X ray showed a broken hip and he will remain for several weeks. Merchants had sanded slippery spots to prevent falls. Christmas ads for Fern floral goods and Parkerhouse rolls appeared, along with post office rush notes and a sale at The Flower Store.
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Yesterdy
Poeta City Hospital
Fate near for ex vice lord Looney in Knox county trial
In Galesburg on December 22, the trial of John Looney, once a top Rock Island figure, nears its end as the defense rests and the state readies rebuttal. Senator Barbour portrays Looney as a corrupt official whose alleged police ring and a fatal murder have outraged Rock Island, with closing arguments expected Wednesday afternoon.
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Galesburg
John Looney
Rock Island
Knox County
Barbour
Hadlye
Fred Sinclair
Ortell
Bmeal Davis
Looney
Sinclair
Henry Decker Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Primary
W Henry Decker, treasurer of DeKath county and former sheriff, seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff in the upcoming April primaries. Born in South Grove township, he built a career in farming and local government, notably as highway commissioner, and is described as loyal, public spirited, and fair to all regardless of religion or race. The notice projects a strong chance of election.
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W. Henry Deeker
DeKath
Henry Decker
W. Henry Decker
South Grove Township
William Decker
Ohio
Sycamore
Lindenwood
Henry
Formal order jails Sheriff Hoffman and Westbrook
Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson signed a formal order jailing Sheriff Peter Hoffman and Henry Westbrook for a warden of the Cook County jail. Westbrook is expected to serve his time at Sycamore, the bulletin notes from Chicago.
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Chicago
Peter Hoffman
Henry Westbrook
Cook County
James H. Wilkerson
Westbrook
Sycamore
Two Suspects in Pen Theft Are Released
Sam Ellis and Tom McAuley were released after DeKalb officials connected them to the Secor drug store fountain pen robbery last week failed. Ellis left for Omaha with a ticket from his parents. McAuley, also known as T J Moore, and A L Youngs, were ordered to depart for other regions as soon as possible.
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Sam Ellis
Tom McAuley
Secor
Ellis
Mere
Omaha
T. J. Moore
A. L. Youngs
DeKalb
Shay
Swift to Quit Place Head of Corporation
Reports from LaSalle Street banking circles say Louis F. Swift will resign as Swift Packing Company president to become chairman of the board. Edward F Swift may resign to lead the executive and finance committee, with Gustave F Swift Jr expected to be promoted to the presidency.
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Swift
Chicago
Ill
Louis F. Swift
Swift Packing Company
LaSalle Street
Edward F
Gustavus F. Swift Jr
Merchants Spread Sand to Reduce Icy Walks in DeKalb
Merchants in DeKalb placed sand and salt on city sidewalks this morning to prevent falls as streets and pavements remain slippery. Autoists struggle to turn on slick roads. City street forces plan to spread sand at intersections in the business district.
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DeKalb Place
Light Post Struck by Car on North First and Locust
Fred Miller of North 14th Street drove an automobile that skidded on the slippery pavement last evening and struck an ornamental light post at North First and Locust streets. The impact damaged the post and disrupted the college addition circuit. No injuries reported. An earlier afternoon crash at the Maple Park turn on the Lincoln Highway broke two wheels on another auto.
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Fred Miller
North 14Th Street
North First
Locust Streets
College
Miller
Maple Park
Lincoln Highway
Solon Speaks Against Mitchell Sentence Elevates Critique
Washington Dec 22 The sentence of five years suspension from the army imposed on Col William Mitchell by his jury of generals is described as more cruel than any treatment given to even the worst murderer by Representative Lege Ohio, a Republican member, as he declared in the House today.
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Washington, D.C
Col
William Mitchell
Representative Lege
Ohio
Fire hits Portland business district causes $20090 loss
Fire swept through the heart of Portland Indiana's business district today causing property damage estimated at $20090. An ad note promotes DeKalb Ice Cream Parlor Stefani Bros offering a fine assortment of hard Christmas candies at 20 cents per pound.
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Portland
Ind
DeKalb
Stefani Bros
Two Hotels for DeKalb Rise After Wenzel Deal Falls
DeKalb shifts to two new hotel proposals as Wenzel Interests fail to start work. A.G. Kennedy and partners pledge funds to build a hotel in the Kennedy building at Lincoln Highway and North Fourth Street, with upper floors for lodging. FP Ellweed and local financiers court stock to erect a hotel on North First Street near Standard Oil, after the Chicago deal with Shaw collapsed.
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Hes City
Anend
Wenzel DeKalb
A. G. Kenedy
Ures
Kennedy
Lincoln Highway
North Fourth Street
Ellweed
North First Street
Standard of Companys Mling
Shaw
Wenzel
Chicago
DeKalb
Rail Board Is Useless Says Report Today
A report from Chicago dated December 22 criticizes the United States Railway Labor Board as ineffective. It proposes replacing the board with arbitration focused bodies to channel energy into binding settlements, following extensive conferences led by W. We Atterbury of the Pennsylvania railroad and four major railway unions.
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Chicasy
United States Railway Labor Board
Association of Biaseway
Ter W
Illinois Weather Report Mostly Fair Through Wednesday
The forecast calls for mostly fair skies in Illinois through Tuesday with some cloudiness. It will be not so cold by Wednesday afternoon as temperatures rise slightly and winds ease.
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Illinois
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Andi
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Mrs. Eliza
Goodyear
Famous Magazine
Gotham
Feageen
Lincoln Way
Death Tee Crean
Elsa
Maurdeville
Stebkins
H. A. Homan
Parkerhouse
Goopyear's Bakery
Bly
Thomas Olsen
Oratory
Bulletin
Solon
Mitchell
Indiana
A. G. Kennedy
E. P. Ellwood
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