Officers Installed For Masonic Lodges In DeKalb
One of the year’s notable Masonic meetings in DeKalb saw the installation of officers for No. 155 A F and A M and Chapter No. 52 A A M. R W D D James Darnell presided with P M George Jensen as marshal. New officers include Master Ed J Bastian S W Earl Yeager J W Fred W Bull Treasurer O C Crego Secretary Phil Eichhorn Chaplain J Roe Smith S D L Livton J D Carl Lindeberg S S W A Thompson J S Elmer Reese Marshal S M LeVEn Organist E J Swanson Tyler August Anderson. A past master’s jewel was presented to J Sarle Smith by Jay A Ford. The event featured talks by Rev F W Field and others. Chapter officers were led by H W Pred W Bull and included King C F W Hellwig Scribe C Derrick Treasurer S A Tyler Secretary A W Jackson Chaplain E N Yeager. After the ceremonies attendees enjoyed lunch and a smoker.
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DeKalb
James Darnell
P. M. George Jensen
P. M. Frank Wright
P. M. Thomas Hobbs
Ed. J. Bastian
S. W—Earl N. Yeager
J. W
Fred W. Bull
Crego
Phil Eichhorn
J. Rle Smith
D—L. Ly ‘Iton
J. D—Carl Lindeberg
S. S—W. A. Thompson
J. S—Elmer Reese
Marshal—S. M. LeVen
E. J. Swanson
Tyler
August Anderson
J. Sarle Smith
Jay A. Ford
Smith
F. W. Field
Ulabe
First Baptist
Jay Ard
Sammitt
Sectiariat Church
HW. P
W. Bull
King
C. F. W. Hellwig
C. Derrick
S. A. Tyler
A. W. Jackson
E. N. Yeager
R. B. Bemis
J. B. Murray
R. A
C. S. Klingb
F. Rei
Nider
J. H. Robinson
C. R. Russel
W. A Thompson
Sentinel
Inventory Time Sweeps DeKalb Stores
DeKalb stores busy with annual inventory as clerks check pins needles and every article. Groves ships three loads to cage markets with the last car arriving tonight as he stays active on the market this week.
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DeKalb
Groves
Henry Groves
Mr. Groves
New Years Greeting From Leslie's Store
The note thanks friends and patrons and extends wishes for a happy prosperous healthy year. The message marks 28 years in DeKalb and expresses belief in the city and community and a pledge to continue contributing to its growth in the New Year.
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DeKalb
Leslie
Celebration In Chicago to Be One of Largest
Chicago forecast a moist New Year’s Eve celebration with hotels and cabarets reporting record reservations from four to 25 dollars per plate. Federal agents will tour cabarets to enforce the prohibition act, though they are few for the vast city area. Large liquor flows have been entering the city in preparation for tonight’s celebration.
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Unite A
Chicago
Fire Fighters Called Twice During Tuesday
Fire department faced a busy afternoon as two separate alarms rang Tuesday at the Charley Willett farm south of town and the I Dane home on South Fourth street. Miscommunication delayed locating the sites and a chemical truck finally arrived after a country trip. the Dane home roof was damaged. Officials urge precise location details when county calls come in.
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Charley Willett
I. Dane Ome
South Pourth Street
Mar Spark Ping
Dane Homie
Dane Home
Yearly Meet Church Folks Held Thursday
Announcement that the Congregational church annual meeting will be held at the building tomorrow with a picnic dinner at noon Each family should bring sandwiches and another dish of food The church officials plan to finish dinner quickly so the business meeting with important matters can begin promptly at 1:80.
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Congregational Church
Divorce case reveals intrigues of Washington’s smart set
Alpena Michigan December 31. In a high profile divorce trial Congressman Scott of Michigan faces cross examination as his wife Mrs Scott testifies about alleged gambling losses and scandal. Prominent figures including Thomas Miller and Congressman Dan Anthony are named as witnesses or attendees in the case.
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Pr United
Alpena
Mich
Washington
Frank
Michigan
Scott
Dee
Captain Summers
Army
Congress
Jane Kennedy
Allen Moore
Thomas Miller
Dan Anthony
Kansas
Methodists To Hold Watch Night Service This Evening
City residents are invited to attend the watch night service at the Methodist church starting at 1 o clock and lasting past midnight. The program includes a children's group led by Pearl Waber and Gladys Coudrey, lantern slides, refreshments, and a New Year sermon by Rev. L L Hammitt from 11 to midnight. All are welcome regardless of church membership.
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Methodist Church
Eirst
Lttle
Pearl Waber
Gladys Coudrey
Poison Pen Recalled as Divorce Opens Old Case
United Press report says Mrs. Sarah Tuck Ryan obtained a July 19 New York divorce from Atlen A. Ryan amid charges of misconduct. The couple, married 22 years with six children, faced 1923 poison pen letters linked to George Maxwell, a noted author and composer, in a longstanding scandal.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Sarah Tuck Ryan
Atlen
Ryan
City
George Maxwell
Man Hunt In Chicago For Lone Express Bandit
A citywide man hunt is under way for a lone bandit who killed Russell Dickey, an express messenger guard, during an unsuc cessful Viking Express holdup on the Northwestern line. The gunpoint escape in a taxicab left two trainmen confined in a cubby hole and no loot recovered. The bandit claimed a confederate and boasted of killing a man and winning "$2,000 grand."
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United Press
Chicago
Tfl
Express
Viking Express
Northwestern Road
Chicago Boy
Russell Dickey
DeKalb City Faces Higher 1924 Tax Rate
County Clerk Charles Talbot reports a 54 cent rise in DeKalb’s city tax rate for 1924 from 1923. The rate goes from 8.20 to 8.74 per 100 property value with 15 cents of the increase due to higher state tax. The new breakdown lists state 65 cents, county 66 cents, town 8 cents, road and bridge 66 cents, corporation 2.02, township high school 32.04, and school district 64.
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Charles Talbot
Employ ‘Ees
DeKalb Ig
DeKalb
Iaking
County
Township High School
Train Hold Up in China Hits Yank Tourists
Seven Americans aboard a train between Peking and Tien Tai joined by a carload of passengers faced armed bandits who boarded the train. The robbers fired shots wounding a German passenger and stole about $10,000 among the Americans. British soldiers in another car remained unaware of the incident.
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Wmba Press
London
England
Peking
Tien Ta i
Mayor Fills Desk Sergeant Shift At Station
Mayor J J Kingsley acted as desk sergeant at the police station for a short time while Chief James Scott was away for lunch. An ambulance call after an accident near Afton Center brought Officer Ben Peck to the scene as the chief returned home.
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J. J. Kingsley
James Scott
Afton Center
Ben Peck
Shome
Edward John
Portrait of Lewis children in Art News feature
The December 20 issue of The Art News will feature portraits of the three James Lewis children by Julio Kilenyl. Reproductions and a base relief will hang at the Chicago Art Institute, original models were galvanos. Harriette ten, Mary seven, Ann five. Edward Holstaz, brother of Mrs Baward Raymond, noted mural painter, is also profiled.
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James Lewis
The
Art News
York City
Julio Kitenyl
Pasadena
Cal
Art Institute
Chicago
Lewis
Julio Kilenyl
Madeauix Art Company
Harriette
Mary
Ann
Galvanos
Rijen
London
Percy Felton Visits Chicago For New Reo Speed Wagon
Percy Felton was in Chicago yesterday to drive a new Reo speed wagon. He said he had never been in Chicago before while it was as dark as 11 o'clock in the forenoon. He noted it was impossible to navigate streets without caution and that drivers had lights on. Around 11:20 the fog lifted and streets appeared as bright as on any day.
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Percy Felton
Chicago
Walter Suksti Dies in DeKalb Hospital Tragedy
Finnish resident Walter Suksti who had been staying at 1105 Pleasant Street in DeKalb fell ill late yesterday, was rushed to St. Mary's hospital, and died a few hours later. He leaves a wife and family in Finland. employment at American Steel & Wire Company noted.
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Walter Suksi
Walter Suksti
DeKalb
Pleasant Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Suket
Finland
Steel & Wire Company
Finery
Mayor Kingsley’s Mother Taken to Hospital
Mrs. Walter Kingsley, mother of J. J. Kingsley, was taken to Glidden Memorial hospital late yesterday afternoon. Her condition is not serious, but hospital attention was considered necessary according to reports.
Betty Bronson stars in Peter Pan at DeKalb Theatre
Today and Thursday the DeKalb Theatre presents Betty Bronson in Peter Pan on the motion picture screen with Pirates Indians Captain Hook and Wendy. A special New Years matinee offers a wake at Viking Hall by the Viking Drills Team with a program and lunch. ladies and children free.
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DeKalb Theatre
Betty Bronson
Barrie
Captain Hook
Wendy
Viking Hall
Viking
Sleepers Fund Grows in DeKalb to Help City Sleepers
DeKalb residents donate cash coffee sugar and food at the police station to aid travelers who sleep on the cement and lack meals. Chief James Scott reports two orders to fetch supplies charging to the department account and expects enough food and cash to cover winter needs.
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DeKalb
Chronicle
DeKalbonen
James Scott
Jana
Krowing
New Year Wake at Swedish Mission Church Tonight
The Swedish Mission church hosts a New Year wake starting at 9:30 with a social hour for members and friends. Refreshments are prepared by the church board, followed by a devotional service at 11:00 to usher in 1925, inviting all to attend and close 1924 in reflection.
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Mission Church
Conference to Decide If Case Is to Continue
Chief Justice Olson and State's Attorney Crowe hold a conference to decide whether the McClintock death case proceeds. The millionaire orphan's demise, attributed to typhoid fever, may be dropped or sent to the grand jury for evidence. Authorities note typhoid deaths linked to shellfish and oysters, with reports and will details under dispute.
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United Press
Chiease
Tfl
Olson
Robert E. Crowe
McClintock
Crowe
Shepherd
Farmer Injured When Truck Skids On Ice
John Concidine, brother of Night Sergeant J W Concidine, was seriously hurt about 11 20 today when the Conlin truck skidded on ice while stopping to offer a ride to the farmer as he walked from his DeKalb area farm toward DeKalb. He was taken to St Marys hospital with possible head injuries and multiple rib fractures.
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John Concidine
J. W. Concidine
Conlin
Roland Boys
Concidine
DeKalb
Afton Center
Jonce
St.Mary's Hospital
Youngsters Endangered By Sledding On DeKalb Streets
DeKalb youngsters slide and coast in the streets amid slippery conditions and busy thoroughfares. Police may ban sledding after complaints. Billie Griffin was injured in Malta while jumping bobs, highlighting dangers for local children.
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DeKalb
Hitle
Billie Griffin
Malta
New Year Dining at the Bell Restaurant DeKalb
Special New Years Dinner offered from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bell Restaurant DeKalb priced 75 cents and 1.00. The notice mentions DeKalb and the Bell as the venue with a New Year’s Dance event noted at Fox River area and Gaiety Six.
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the Bell
Bell
DeKalb’s
Batra
Johnsons to Retire and Change of Flower Store Ownership
De Kalb readers learn that Mr and Mrs J Leonard Johnson plan to retire New Years Day after a long run since 1906. Balthis Reynolds take charge with Balthis overseeing greenhouse and town operations while Reynolds runs the down town business and service. The Johnsons are praised for years of effort while the new owners outline plans for continued growth and quality.
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Eall
DeKalb
Reynolds
Mr. Balthis
Nounceyiell
J. Leonard
Eilwoods
Jacob Haish
Entreenhouse
J. L
Johson
Jing Chan
Johnson
Balthis & Reynolds
Frank Balthis
Teachers College
Surrey School
Del
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Masonic
Bandit Chaser
Esie
Sulkop
Cincinnati
Methodists
China
DeKalb Girl
Eastern College
Vera Jacobson
Column University
1. C. O. F. Hall
Maple Park Town Hall
Royal Serenaders
Ail Tures
Hany
Institute
W. D. Shepherd
William N. Mechintock
Albuquerque
N. M
McCllmtock
Sleepers Fund Grows
Police Department
Farmer Hurt
Avalon
Johnsons
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