State tax hike revealed by county and auditor report
County Clerk Charle Talbot released findings from Auditor Andrew Russell showing a statewide tax increase for 1925. General state tax rises to 24 cents per $100, up from 9 34 cents. state school tax to 21 1 4 cents. Illinois Waterway tax to 2 25 cents. Soldier's bonus and University of Illinois fund taxes remain at 10 and 6 cents respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charle Talbot
Auditor of Public Accounts
Andrew Russell
Nome
Tworhinds
University of Minois
Three Given Licenses to Get Married in County
Christmas joys bring wed licensees for two couples in the county who secured licenses early this morning. The ceremonies are expected today or this evening. The couples listed include Clark Bearsiey and Genevieve Keith, both of Sandwich, and Jesse Matte Waterman with Eva Winters of Sandwich. A license for John Evans of Hinckley and Louisa M. Peltz of Somonauk was issued on Monday after a public notice was withheld.
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Clark
Bearsiey
Sandwich
Genevieve Keith F
Jesse C. Matte Waterman
Eva M. Wintersndwich
John . Evans
Hinckley
Louisa M. Peltz
Somonauk
Midnight Christmas Carols At St Peters Church Tonight
Holy Communion service observed at St. Peters church with special services led by Mr. Whitcomb of Sterling. Before midnight Mr. McClintock will give an organ recital as the choir sings old fashioned carols. Program includes Sanctus from St Cecilia, Holy Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Do Not Be Afraid, and Hallelujah Chorus.
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St. Peter's Church
Whitcomb
Sterling
McClintock
Little Town of Bethlehem
The
Herald Angels
Christ
R. M. Stultz
David Middleton
Handel
Sophomore Christmas Party At Sy More High
The annual Sophomore Christmas party at Sy More High was held yesterday after 1 pm in the auditorium and gym. Charles Marshall gave the welcome as students presented a play Bushel of Christmas Presents, a Christmas story, a quartet, and instrumental music.
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Ena Oor
Symore High School
Hance
Charles Marshall
George Knipp
Edward Ts
Man Denies Charge of Knowledge in Murder Case
Frank Clark, held on a federal charge of knowledge about a murder, appears in county jail under a writ. He acknowledged knowing Mrs Maud J Moss, wife of an army officer once attached to Grant. Chicago police investigate anonymous tips linking him to the shooting. Clark has pleaded not guilty.
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Frank Clark
Denier Ie
Maud J. Moss
Rockfort
Chicago
DeKall Ty
Local Christmas Drama The Magic Star Set For Saturday
Sycamore people present The Magic Star a modern Christmas drama by Prof. Tull of Carnell College. The free performance is Saturday night at the church annex with public urged to attend.
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Tull
Carnell College
Sycamore
Christmas Party Held by Congregationalists in Church Parlor
Members of the Congregational church held a Christmas party in the church parlors last evening. The gathering was led by Mrs Hill and Miss Dar nx. A special offering was collected after the party.
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Ul Church
Dl S Hill
Miss Darnx
Probate Court Notices and Property Listings Summary
Court records reveal estates in multiple towns with notices to creditors and final reports approved. Appraisers appointed. inventories and waivers filed. numerous lot and property transfers listed with modest fees. Spring coats advertisement closes the page.
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Fornre David
O'Connell
Circuit Court
William HM. McKinney
Amelia Olsen
Ellen Spier
jCulehan
Joe Kuveikis
J. E. Dunjean
W. T. Eisenberg
Edward Tobinson
Ued
William E. Holdrege
Matilda
Eight Die in Croydon Plane Crash Near Paris Flight
At Croydon airdrome a London passenger plane crashed after starting for Paris. Eight persons were killed, including Dr. Barbossa Lime of Brazil. No Americans were reported among the dead as rescuers rushed to the scene amid a 50 foot flame and smoke.
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Anneacres
Croydon
England
London
Paris
Barbossa Lime
Brazil
Switzerland
Kye
Haling Downs
Two Fellows Begged Warmth On Cold Rail Route
Two young men, well dressed, stopped at the Elm Grove station asking for shelter on their way to Boone to spend the holidays. They had no money, slept briefly at the station, then left on a local train, hoping to find warmth along the line.
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Rev. J
Boone
Asafo
Jurors Return to McCoy Case for Christmas Deliberations
Jurors in the Kid McCoy slaying case resume deliberations after a holiday pause amid a death penalty demand. McCoy, held in the county jail, received Christmas gifts from friends and family but was not granted his wish for freedom.
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McCoy
Espeeeree
Los Angeles
Cal
Kid McCoy
Theres Mors
Christ
Probers to Examine Naval Ambulance Plane Crash
Hampton Roads Va Dec 24 The navy department ordered a thorough inquiry into the cause of a crash that sank a naval ambulance plane at Norfolk killing a patient and four crewmen The forward section sank as the plane surfaced and the patient was about to be loaded Two victims were struck by the propeller blades and two others drowned One victim was the patient’s father.
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Valy Whey
Hampton Roads
Navy Department
Norfolk
Rebels Occupy Chief City of Albania Today
Tyraunevere Rome reports that Tirania the Albanian capital has fallen to rebels and Premier Fonnell's government has fled. The brief cites ongoing fighting and asserts rebels control key buildings in the city.
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Albania
Tyraunevere
Rome
Italy
Tirania
Fonnell
Mrs Naber Returns from Chicago Visit
Mrs John Naber came back from a several days visit with a relative in Chicago and arrived home Monday evening to prepare Christmas turkey and other foods for her family.
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Chicago
John Naber
Chien
Visitors at Hazel Southin Home Delighted Guests
Miss Hazel Southin hosts a weekend gathering for friends at her Aurora home. The event featured a hearty dinner, entertainment, and hopeful talk of the Malta boys winning on their return from school for the holidays.
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Southua
Oiis
Boldeye Beouin Laowy
Dino
Wilatle
Mt m
Hazel Southin
Malta
Aurora
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Cathrine Lucile Willrett
Marcella Weaver
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Ed Monteromery
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Horatio H. Mason
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