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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1922
Page
1
The Chronicle reports Illinois Northern Utilities presents six month plus employees with life insurance policies ranging from 51 to 1500 dollars. New hires gain 510 policies with yearly increases until reaching 1500, totaling over 300000 dollars for 340 eligible workers as a loyalty recognition.
Chicago dec 23 John Worthington known as the wolf of LaSalle street was arrested on a warrant linked to the 80000 Union Pacific office robbery last March He allegedly received and disposed of loot bonds worth tens of thousands Worthington denies involvement another charges over disposal of worthless bonds loom in related cases bonds traced to Julius Loetzow who said he bought them from Worthington
Barb City quartet and De Kalb musical group are slated to perform during the two day annual state meeting of the Hlingis Agricultural association in Chief go on January 17 and 18. Farm Bureau pageant memory of last summer sparked the request to provide two days of entertainment for the attendees.
Although not in session next week the state teachers college will be one of the busiest places in the city. Claus Collin and his men are repairing the Haian library and border work in the main building. Upon completion the college will present a new appearance to students returning from Christmas holidays.
DeKalb residents read that George Garfield, formerly Gertrude Quinn, bought Mrs Roy Sharp’s residence at the north edge of Elburn for $10. The Garfields plan to move in January and Sharps have not yet chosen a new residence. Also notes social events and local business visits in DeKalb.
Christmas program at The Star Theatre features The Pride of Falomar, a Cosmopolitan Paramount drama directed by Frank Borzage. Forrest Stanley stars as Lon Mike in a tale of romance and foreign intrigue, promising a major box office event for the holidays.
No paper Monday as Christmas falls on Monday. The Chronicle extends season’s greetings to readers everywhere for a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Swedish Mission Church Sunday school plans a Christmas festival on Christmas Day at 7:00 p.m. An unusual program includes congregational songs, a welcome address by Esther Dahlquist, recitals by Primary and various classes, Christmas carols, piano and violin solos, readings by Maria Swanson and Theresa Eckstrom among others, and apples and candy for children after the program. The event will be presented in both Swedish and English inviting all to attend.
Several alumni gathered for basket throwing drills yesterday at the State Teachers College gym as several players reunite after years. Tuesday night the alumni game marks the season’s first for local high school players at the high school gym, eight o'clock, with a small admission fee and no limit on regular team use by Coach Horne.
In Chicago on December 23 Mrs Florence Golden and her six year old son Bobby took a street car to the Des Plaines river after buying a rope with their remaining 50 cents. She tied the rope and both plunged into the river. Mrs Golden survived the plunge and was taken to a hospital, while the fate of Bobby remained implied in the report.
United Press dispatch from Mer Rouge Louisiana reports state and federal officials promise wholesale roundups of terrorists in Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana over the murder of two men by a masked mob. The operation centers on “Lisping Bill” identified by W C Andrews and Pat Davenport as a key figure. Militiamen guard the bodies of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards as the town remains under martial law with armed citizens and patrols.
After a campus drive on Wednesday morning under the Northmen club, about 460 cans of goods were donated by students and faculty of the late teachers college to the city poor. Canned goods included corn soup spinach and sugar. Distribution occurred today and the effort is among the season’s largest eagle donations.
Residents report 128 license plates spotted in the city including a car with a new Iowa plate. The orange numbers on a black background stand out, and observers note Ben Peck will have no trouble reading the numeral. The text suggests concern about speeding vehicles.
William Base, a plumber with the firm of Marvin & Bags, is presently reported a line better though still in serious condition. He has been at home for several days, and his case is closely watched by his family doctor. The improvement is hoped to continue and that he will soon be back at work.
Shepherds in fields witness angel proclaiming the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The infant lies in a manger with Mary and Joseph. many wonder at the news and followers spread the word.
A fragmented poetic piece set in a central parlor during Christmas of 1922. The dreamlike scene features Mary, Henry, Mamma, and Papa while stockings hold playful trinkets and weapons. Santa arrives in a coal wagon as dawn breaks and the family wakes to wishes of Merry Christmas.
East End Candy Kitchen offers Apollo, Lowney and Morse chocolates in large and small boxes in plain or fancy packages. Domestic and imported cigars in boxes of 10, 25 or 50 are available. Open all day tomorrow at Sixth and Line com Highway 17.
Wallace Reid stars in Thirty Days and Torchy in Torchy’s Ghost at the Princess theatre. Admission 38e total for adults with tax, 17c for children. security note. A doll claim game involves cards bearing names Clarisse Allyn Edna Pearl with rules and deadlines. Special Christmas Dinner at The Bell Restaurant with reservations.
The Latter Day Saints church at South Seventh and Prospect will host a Sunday evening program starting at seven o'clock. The Sunday school and Young People's society join in hosting and invite the public. A short talk on the Child of Christ will be presented with slides. Also noted is the Third annual Children's Holiday Matinee on Thursday and Friday, September 28 and 201, with call for participants. Financial institutions First National Bank and First Trust & Savings Bank are mentioned.
William Russell appears in A Self Made Man a rattripe comedy at the Star theater with Mack Sennett shorts On Patrol. Performances start at 7 40 sharp and the last show at 9 49 with a timely deliverry of laughs.
Governor Len Small endorses a 1923 road program to build 1000 miles of pavement. Col C R Miller notes contract awards will expand total under contract to 800 miles, with work starting next spring. Average bid per mile is 25518, the lowest since the $30000 cap was set. In 1922, 722 miles were laid despite coal and rail strikes.
Post office workers report a heavier Christmas rush than last year with more wrapped packages and enclosed greeting cards. Assistants note longer hours to ensure daily complete deliveries and increased War Savings Stamp redemption raising clerical workload. A January third film at Star theatre will show efficient handling at Van Buren station.
Sawyer and Sons took over the Chevrolet agency with aid from F J Reiminsnider and sold two cars quickly. Charles Eckstrom bought a sedan while Thomas Warne chose a coupe. Cars are hard to obtain and buyers await demonstrations as prospects grow. The firm thanks patrons for a prosperous year and wishes them happiness in 1923.
American Ambassador George Harvey sailed from Southampton to New York to report to President Harding and Secretary Hughes on the U S role in European affairs. In Kirkland Mrs John McQueen received a Packard Single Six sedan as a Christmas gift from her husband delivered by Charles Noren of Central Auto.
The Welfare building hosted a joyous Christmas party Friday for hundreds of children. They entered a decorated second floor with two lit trees, saw songs and dances led by Miss Jackson, and Santa distributed candy boxes with corn bells as Anna Smith and others performed.
Ten members of a bandit gang terrorizing the mid west in a bank robbery spree were rounded up in Chicago. Police seized more than $70,000 in Liberty bonds and other securities along with nitroglycerin fuses percussion caps and revolvers from the saloon where the raid happened. Ring leaders named were Thomas Holden John Barry and Harold Young.
The First Baptist church choir will present its annual Christmas song service Sunday at 7 00 pm. A beautiful program features anthems and carols including Oh Little Town of Bethlehem There’s a Song in the Air Sleep Holy Babe Sweetly the Bells are Chiming Silent Night In Bethlehem Town and Bethlehem with choirs conducted by Ashford Wilson Schroeder Gru ber Bartlett.
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