State Teachers College Students Donate 512 Cans to Good Fellow Relief
In a major effort, 512 cans of food were donated by State Teachers College students and faculty to the DeKalb relief committee. The food will be packed into baskets for needy families tomorrow afternoon. Clothing donations are also urged as several families need garments. Volunteers and drivers are requested to meet at the Elks Club at 1 PM to deliver the baskets.
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Good Fellow
State Teachers College
State College
DeKalb Relief Committee
DeKalb Committee
Gouldman
Elks’ Club
Lee Men's Club Hears Address by Judge Pond
Judge Pond spoke to the Lee Norwegian Lutheran church Men's Club on law enforcement and civic duty. Despite bad weather keeping many away, a sizable group heard the DeKalb jurist discuss community role in upholding laws. he was joined by Audie John Blair of the police court.
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Norwegian Lutheran Church of
Lee
Judge Pond
DeKalb County
Aude
John M. Blair
Police Court
Residents Attend Conrad Rites in Sycamore Funeral
Residents of this city attended funeral services for Cassius M. Conrad, a Sycamore veteran businessman and former president of DeKalb Country Abstract Company. The rites were held at the Congregational church and burial followed at Elmwood cemetery.
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Conrad
Sycamore
Cassius M. Conrad
Congregational Church
Elmwood
DeKall Country Abstract Company
Railroad Man Bert Zumwalt Murdered Near Springfield Tracks
Authorities investigated the slaying of Bert Zumwalt, a Chicago and Alton railroad special agent, killed last night near the city north of the tracks. He was forced from his car, left in a ditch, and died from bullet and shotgun wounds in a case marked by gunfire.
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Springfield
Bert Zumwalt
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Zumwalt
Christmas Baked Goods and Dance at Avalon Ballroom
Christmas baked goods will add to the celebration. Order tonight and you will not be disappointed. Dance at Avalon Ball Room Saturday night New Year’s Eve and New Year’s night. Music by Barb City Nine?thawks. All good people invited. We’re pleasing our patrons. Come on up.
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Avalon Ball Room
Barb City Nizshthawks
James E. Lewis Buys Interest in Lumber Firm
James E. Lewis of this city has purchased a controlling interest in Tres Lumber Company of Tacoma Washington. The firm reorganizes with Lewis as new president and G T B Richardson of Tacoma as former president. Harry L B Martin remains secretary treasurer. Headquarters move to the mill near Tumwater Thurston County. Lewis visiting the city and friends wish him success.
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Rane Time
Wash
James E. Lewis
Tres Lumber Company
Tacoma
Wash Pte Juminer Company
Mr. Lews
G. TB. Richardson
Harry Lb. Martin
Lewis
Tacomay
Tunwater
Thurston County
Western Lumber Company
Services for Mrs J Leisch at Maple Park
Funeral services for Mrs. J Leisch of Maple Mark, pioneer resident, were held this afternoon at one from the home in Mayzile Park and at two from the Mieree church. She died Sunday at St Marys hospital following a sudden illness. She leaves many friends and relatives in the community and was a relative of Jacob Haish of this city.
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A. Leisch
Maple Mark
Mayzile Park
Mieree
Hurkil
Pieres
Leisch
St. Mary's Hospital
Leiseh
Jacob Haish
Haish
Governor Files Petition Notice for Rehearing
A governor filed notice with the state supreme court clerk indicating intent to seek a rehearing of an interest funds case tied to his term as state treasurer. The case, heard in Suanagamon County court, was affirmed by the state supreme court last week and the governor plans to request a rehearing.
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Realprec Bet
Lemktone Goven Small
State Supreme Court
Wes Hei
Suanagamon County
Sterene
Cevernor Sa
Uhisyleriston
Senators Agree on Conference Invitation to Geneva Talks
Senator Borah, head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said President Coolidge has accepted the League of Nations invitation for American participation in preliminary Geneva arms conference negotiations after a White House meeting with the President and Secretary Kellogg.
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Washingston
D.C
Coolidge
League of Nations
Geneva
Boral
Senate Foreign Relations
Kellogg
White House
Jardine Works On Farm Relief Program Plans
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine began a plan to aid farmers in disposing of surplus stocks through cooperative marketing. He will invite expert business and transportation leaders and economists from across the country to Washington to contribute ideas and expertise for the program.
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Washington, D. C
Jardine
Washington
Mrs Harry Bliss Leaves Chicago Hospital For Home
Mrs Harry Bliss. wife of J T Bliss, has recovered sufficiently to leave Chicago for Oak Dark home. Their granddaughter Shirles May, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Bliss, has also been discharged from Washington Boulevard hospital and is recovering well.
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Harry Bliss
Chicago Hospital
Aurora Bearon
J. T. Bliss
Oak Dark
Shirles May
Washington Boulevard Hospital
City Library Closes for Christmas Holiday
City library patrons will find the doors closed tomorrow evening and all day Christmas. The announcement is given by librarian Mrs. BE Murray.
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Thebrary
BE. Murray
John Glidden Returns from Foreign Trip
John Glidden of Uniseny returned to DeRhall kist evening from Germany where he supervised work on Libby McNealy Chicago’s plant. He had spent about two months in Germany and returned to Chicago this morning. Rebekahs attend 10.0 F Hall tomorrow at 2 30 to observe Sister Brugger man’s funeral.
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John Glidden
Uniseny
DeRhall Kist
Germany
Libby, McNealy
Chicago
Iden
Europe
Glidden
Chicago Company
Negro Sentenced to Term in State Prison
Harrisburg December 23 1925 a negro sharpshooter Iseah Zeke Taborn must serve 11 years in the Chester penitentiary for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Royce Cline in swamp lands near here last summer The jury that has been hearing the case for two weeks returned the verdict this morning.
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Harrisburg
Iseah
Zeke Taborn
Chester
Royce Cline
Here
Report Beggars to the Police City Leader Urges Action
Mayor Lindstrom asks residents to stop giving cash or items to house to house beggars and to report the beggar visits to the police. He notes pity temptation but urges cooperation with authorities to curb the nuisance and protect the city.
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Iimasterkment
Hegfairs
Lindstrom
Watthers
DeKalb
Bene Tndh
Mayer
Miners Saved by Iron Hand During Webb Coal Fire
In Bellaire Unio Dee Witt and nine other miners faced peril when a fire broke out at Webb Coal Company's mine near midnight. Sixty eight escaped unscathed, led by foreman Jacob Schram who guided panic stricken men through an unused entrance a mile from the main shaft. A short circuit caused the blaze when two workers fell on an electric conduit.
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Bellaire
Unio
Dee
Sé. Witt
Asthyx
Webb Coal Company
Coumtria Ruine
Jacob Schramchram
Houllier
Funeral Rites for Mrs Derr Derr
Announcement was made stating that the funeral services for Mrs Wade Derr, who died yesterday morning at six at St Mar hospital, will be held at 1 30 in the afternoon from the home of the young couple and parents. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. The death of the popular young woman will be mourned by a host of friends. She was taken about a year ago and had been in critical condition for several months. She leaves her parents a daughter and six sisters and two brothers.
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Touny
Wade Derr
St Mar Hospital
Youand
John Beckman
State Street
Fairview
Widow Beugerman Dies After Long Illness in City
Mrs Beugerman aged 53 born in Scotland died last night at 9 00 in the home of her daughter Mrs Carl Eckstrom after a lingering illness. Survived by three sons Charles Arthur and Herold and two daughters Mrs Meyers and Mrs Eckstrom. Funeral 2 15 tomorrow at Nelson chapel North Third street burial in Ole Grove cemetery.
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Motenine
Ales Red J. Beug
Serniun
Misermiin
Kruzberman
Kenosha
Carl Eckstrom
Nelson Chapel
North Third Street
Ole Grove
City Schools and College on Vacation
The city schools and the college begin Christmas and New Year vacation with classes paused until January 4. Trains and buses carried state college students home for the holidays. The city night school closes for the break and will resume January 5, with Ellwood School already well attended and more students expected after holidays.
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Teachers College
Meloek
State College
Christos
Ellwood
Morrison Men Injured in Auto Mishap Near Matta
Five Morrison men were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries after a car accident near Matta on Saturday afternoon. Driver Hamilton and four passengers Lew Clodkrett A Jamiton WL Metall Lee Whistler and Charles Bent were shaken but able to return home after initial medical aid. The vehicle was badly damaged with crushed fenders and broken windows. a tendon was severed above one ankle requiring a cast. A local physician treated the injured on arrival at their homes.
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Morrison
Matta
DeKalb
Charles Bent Jy
Morrisey
Cressedl
Jett
Malta
Cand
Alout
Mr. Hamilton
Evangelist to Take Part in Yale Program
Kev Harold Ystrom of Norway joins Yale church Christmas programs after revival meetings in Geneva. He will speak and sing on Christmas morning at 5 30 and again at 7 30 pm the same day and on December 27. Scandinavian residents are expected to attend.
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Kev
Harold Ystrom
Norway
Swedish Baptist Church
Geneva
Ystrom
Union Official Is Killed by Train in Waukegan
Peter Lo Holzer, business agent of The Sheet Metal Workers, was killed in Waukegan when his automobile was struck by a southbound train. He was hurled from the wreckage and carried on to the trailing train, ending his life in a shocking industrial accident.
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Waukegan, HL
Peter Lo Holzer
Five Die in Chicago Shootings in One Night
Chicago reports five deaths from gun violence in 12 hours. Veterans Peter J. Furlong and Harry Van Middlestworth, once police officers now night watchmen at Central Trust, fatally quarreled leading to Furlong's shooting and his own suicide. Edward Harming and Joseph Brooks were murdered in an auto ambush by underworld rivals. Leo Keal, 23, was killed during a store hold up exchange of fire.
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Chicago
Peter J. Furlong
Harry van Middlestworth
Central Trust Company of Illinois
Charles G. Dawes
Middlesworth
Furlong
General Pershing
Dawes
Edward Harming
Joseph Brooks
Leo Keal
William «Ratemt
Real
Bradford
Radio Singers to Appear at Local Theatre
DeKalb theatre manager Dale Leifheit announces that the Loos Brothers radio stars will perform Sunday and Monday next week at the theatre. Heard on WEBH Chicazo and by many local radiophons, they previously impressed Armistice Day Legion Auxiliary banquet audiences and are expected to draw a full house for the feature program.
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Dale Leifheit
DeKalb Theatre
Loos Brothers
WEBH
Chicazo
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Miller Car Hit by Auto Corrects Last Night’s Report
The Chronicle retracts a previous item about Fred Miller of North Fourteenth Street. Miller’s car was struck while traveling south on North First Street at Locust, by an eastbound vehicle, causing it to skid into a light post. The other driver will cover the damages.
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the Chronicle
Fred Miller
North Fourteenth Street
First
Locust Streets
Miller
Andrews Warns Prohibition Officers Over Fund Abuse
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews warned prohibition officers that ridiculous and extravagant use of funds to obtain evidence would bring immediate dismissal from federal law enforcement service amid ongoing enforcement in Washington on December 23.
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Andrews
Washington, D. C
DeKalb Poultry Show to be Judged by George H Hackett
Judge George H Hackett, nationally known for poultry judging, was selected last night to judge the DeKalb show in January. Acceptance not yet received. Hackett previously judged Elgin for three years and Belvidere this year. Premium list planning underway for early January distribution. Only standard poultry will be exhibited. utility class barred by American Poultry Association rule requiring trap nest records.
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George H Hackett
DeKalb
Hackett
DeKalb Poultry Association
Elgin
Belvidere
American Poultry Association
Grain Prices Jump Today in the Wheat Pit
Chicago traders reacted to a government wheat report with volatile moves on December wheat and May contracts. December new crop rose to 1.764 a bushel, old at 1.734, while May and July futures gained, corn and oats rose modestly. First half hour saw riotous trading as brokers battled to fill orders, with volume the largest in similar periods but later prices sagged up to 4.5 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Ort
Evolution Is Lecture Topic at Rotary Club
Rev. Alexander Therrin of St. Charles spoke at the Wednesday noon Rotary luncheon on evolution from biblical and historical angles. The talk followed the Dayton Tennessee evolution trial, presenting a comprehensive biblical viewpoint. The session was largely devoted to the address and reflected on the late Bryan's views.
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Alexander Therrin
St. Charles
Rotary Club
Therrin
Dayton
Tennessee
Rotarians
Bryan
Hughes to Appear Before Rail Board on Potter Plan
Chicago December 23 Charles Evans Hughes former secretary of state will appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission to argue for pooling of the railroads under the Potter plan. Potter, author of the plan, says railroads would share earnings to assure a fair return on investment despite objections from larger lines.
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Chicago, Ill
Charles Evans Hughes
Interstate Commerce Commission
Potter
Mark Potter
Pope's plea for international body to recognize Christ regality
In Rome on December 28 a Vatican encyclical urged a parliament or international gathering to recognize the regality of Christ. It renews prior suggestions from the Pope's Allocution and calls for sole liberty and independence from ecclesiastical power as a right.
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Rome
Italy
Ecigil
Goodyears Bakery Announcement for Christmas Day
Goodyear's Baked Goods Place or house, Coffee Cakes, and Dawn Donuts will be closed all day on Christmas. Goodyear's.
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Goodyear's
Looney Convicted in Rock Island Murder Case
John P. Looney found guilty of murdering William Gabel, former Rock Island saloon keeper. Jury imposed 14 years. Looney, long accused of lordship over Rock Island underworld, faced a trial marked by blackmail allegations tied to his weekly paper. Trial began after 8 pm. verdict reached around 1:30 pm with no outburst. Defense plans appeal and possible bail motions.
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Galesburg
John P. Looney
Rock Island
William Gabel
Looney
Moline
Davenport
Gabel
Looney Jin
Graham
Senator Barnour
Hadley
J. R. Wasson
Supreme Court
Wasson
Esmond Man Is Buried Today from Sycamore
Funeral services for Elmer Scamp of Esmond were held today after he died Saturday night at Sycamore hospital from injuries in a farm acetylene tank explosion. He was a brother of Mrs. Ladner Machen. Services were at his Esmond home at noon and at the Sycamore Methodist church at 2:30. Burial followed in Elmwood Cemetery. He had lived in Esmond six years after previously residing in Ogle County.
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Esmond
Sycamore
Elmer Scamp
Sycamore Hospital
Scamp
Ladner Machen
Sycamore Methodist Church
Elmwood
Ogle County
Toledo Merchant Killed in Auto Wreck in Toledo
Charles H. Meysencer, president of the C. H. Messenger chain confectionery stores, and his male nurse died in an automobile accident in Toledo today. The report notes the fatal crash occurred on December 23, with authorities confirming the deaths. Funeral arrangements and further details were not disclosed in the brief notice.
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Toledo
Ohio
UPR
Charles H. Meysencer
C. H. Messenger
New Idea Xmas Tree Stand Two Sizes Introduced
Illinois readers are told of a new Idea Xmas Tree Stand available in two sizes 85c and 56c. It replaces old nailed boxes and boards for tree support. Weather outlook predicts mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday with possible snow and a warmer trend. The Flower Store can be contacted at phone 628.
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Hildren
Lincoln Matinee
First National Bank
Matinee
Illinois
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Chance Horr
Mrs. Derr
F. J. Bruggerman
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Yale
Hughes
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