Young Wife George W Talbot Dies After Brief Illness
Bertha Coultas Talbot a former Sycamore teacher and DeKalb resident dies at home on Locust Street after two years of illness. She leaves husband George W Talbot and daughter Florence, with siblings Mrs O G Pike and Avis Coultas. Services set for two oclock tomorrow at Fairview mausoleum. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Anna Taylor in Paw Paw.
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George W. Talbot
West Locust Siree
DeKalb
Sycamore
Forman Science
Shabbona
W. W. Coullas
Punty
Normal Schoo
Art Institute
George W
Avis Coultas
Cleveland Ohio
Ohio City
Locust Street
Fairview
Nazimova to star in Eye for Eye at Star Playhouse
Nazimova will appear next Wednesday in Eye for Eye a photoplay adaptation of L Occident by Henry Kistemaeckers. The seven reel drama promises absorbing acting and elaborate production with a special music arrangement by the orchestra.
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Star Playhouse
Henry Kistemaeckers
Brothers Reunited by War Near Missed Across Front
Judge WV H Powe learns his two sons Corporal Percy Rowe in France and Sergeant Bert Rowe at Camp Grant were serving near each other without knowing. Percy’s 22nd division filled vacancies left by Sard boys while Bert’s unit moved, and the brothers only recently learned they were so close. They had not seen each other since DeKalb last September despite frequent letters.
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WV. H. L. Powe
Percy Rowe
France
Bert Rowe
Camp Grant
Rowe
Percy
Judge Rowe
Lef DeKalb
No New Diphtheria Cases Reported Here
Health Commissioner Hagey reported no new diphtheria cases to his office thus far and city precautions aim to avert a serious epidemic. Two cases were reported a week or ten days ago, and early action by the health board and physicians kept contagious sickness low.
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Hagey
Health Board
Wilbur Hope to Enter Insurance Business Here
Wilbur Hope plans to enter the insurance field, offering life and fire policies, with a formal citywide announcement to follow. He aims to secure an office, possibly in the new K building, and will represent several leading U S insurance firms.
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Wilbur Hope
Pat
Life and Fire
United States
Remains in Hospital After Recent Operation
H. St. Sorenzon stays at the hospital following surgery and is expected to recover shortly. He should be able to attend to business soon.
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H. St. Sorenzon
Cire Jal
Ion
One Thousand Dollars at Star Playhouse Stars Edward Earie
A breezy comedy drama titled One Thousand Dollars is shown at the Star Playhouse tonight starring Edward Earie in a popular screen actor role. Performances run at 7:30 and 9:00 with admission adults 20 cents, children 10 cents plus war tax.
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Henry
Star
Lila Lee
Miss Lee
The Secret Garden at Princess Theatre features Lila Lee
The Princess presents Lila Lee in The Secret Garden based on the popular story. Evening show at 7:30 with adult and child pricing listed. plus D W Griffiths The Greatest Thing in Life coming next week with warfront action and aerial stunts.
Record of Home Lads Friendship Through War and Return
Two DeKalb boys Private Roy Rundie and Serjeant Paul Harrison forged a life long bond from schooldays through World War I. They trained together at Camp Logan and served in France, enduring dangers side by side and sharing a hospital corps role. Their reunion and furloughs followed, with visits to Nancy and Metz as they awaited homeward travel.
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DeKalb
Chronicle
Roy Rundie
George Rundle
Paul Harrison
Quarton Harrison
Letty
Knocky
Srade
Rundle
Meteor Club
Harrison
Whitbang Hill
Ruancie
Rindie
Riedie
Tharrison
Luxembure
France
Forrest Paddock
States
Nancy
Metz
Farmers and stockmen form cooperative packing firm
Lasalle county breeders create the Co Operative Packing Company to process hogs cattle and sheep locally. They will ship less to Chicago and sell meat at lower prices while saving freight. Officers are President B B Dowd Vice President John Eehhaug Secretary Roy Wiley Treasurer Henry Koenig. If successful similar cooperatives may form in other Illinois counties.
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Tura
Streater
Pfarmers
Lasalle County
Co-openuive Packing Company
Chicago
Toca Company
Co-Operative
BB. Dowd
Vner
John Eehhaug
tRoy Wiley
Henry Koenic
Ulinots
Farm Sale at Dutton Place This Wednesday
A farm auction by Seligrend and Dutton will be held Wednesday February 19 two miles east of Cortland and north of the A. and line. Willie Farrell Whitman Elmer Delimer serve as clerks. Forty three head of live stock including nine horses and seven milch cows will be sold with farm machinery and equipment. The team is 2000 ove and the outfit is first class. expect large attendance.
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Seligrend& Dutton
Jold Paine & Buttonary
Mileseast
Cortland
A. & Line
Willie Farrell
Whitman
Elmer Delimer
New Elevator Planned by Sycamore Farmers Company
A new elevator will be built at Sycamore by the Sycamore Farmers Company with Capital Valley. The enterprise will be named and organized by more than four farmers showing interest. The project aims to form a cooperative effort to enhance local agriculture.
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Sycamore
Com
Troy
Sycamore Farmers
The
Sycamore Farmers Company
Vaenl Fen
Thempany
Singer at Armory Tonight Promises Dazzling Show
Local event at the Armory features popular singer Mr arl South among lead performers from Wirter son Devin and Spyder. New York music ensemble will headline with a spirited dance night and a thrilling contest finale planned to entertain attendees.
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Armory Tonight
Arl South
Wirterson
Devin
Spyder
New York
Armory
Local Fraternal and Obituary Notices Highlight Sunday Church Event
Dekalbridge Knights of Iythios announce a go to church Sunday February 23 with a feature sermon by Hey Webster and a growing turnout expected. Roy Walter Peterson, 21, dies after long illness. funeral planned at Nelson parlors with private services. Tax notices urge payment by March 1 at the Renalth Trust and Savings Bank.
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Dekalbridge
Knights of Iythios
Hey
KFM
Webster
DeKalb County Tax Collection Under Way
County Collector Walter M. Hay of Sycamore launched tax collection with Deputy Jassier McCormick of the De Rath Trust & Savings Bank and Assistant Cashier Frank Pordham aiding. More than 20 dollars is collectible across Dekalb and Atjon townships and the northern part of Pieros. The big books are at the bank and one person remains on duty with banker assistance to complete the work on time. William Jackson the barber has paid taxes for several years, with receipt number six. Mire McGuire of Odeago paid yesterday afternoon, while Chicago resident Mire arrived with her book. Personal property taxes are due by March 1, and collectors will push to finish within days.
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DeKalb
Walter M. Hay
Sycamore
Deltali
Afton
Pieres
Jassier McCommick
Jon
Piero
Wiliam Jackson
Paat
Mire, McGuire
Odeago
Tiny
McCormick
Chicago
Ingain
Jackson
Naples
Venice
Florence
Gudienve
Europe
America
Signor Salvi
Count Verdi
Milan
Line
Panama Exposition
Kircheners Drug Store
Wife-Killer in Divorce Case Shoots Then Kills Self
In Ottawa, a husband shot his wife during a dispute over a divorce suit and then killed himself in the presence of their three children. Mrs Action Maravetz had recently filed for divorce. The incident occurred last night as the couple argued. the man then ended his life.
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Action Maravets
Maravetz
Maraveta
Shakeup Soon in the Service for Diplomats
President Wilson eyes changes in the U S diplomatic corps abroad after a Paris inspection. Reports note dissatisfaction with several embassy and consular staff and hint at prompt retraining or removals. The Rome trip also highlights logistical strain as Mrs Wilson required transportation to the train.
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United Press
Paris
Prince
Wilton
Ican
Europe
Rome
Mulan
Belvidere and Elgin Fives To Play Game
Amid a basketball dispute both Belvidere and Elgin had cancellation orders, but a contract-bound game will be played at Elgin this week. Gilroy, Belvidere’s star, may not participate in the Higin contest, aiding the cancellation stakes.
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Belvidere
Elgin
Elzig Hich
Showte Pigin
Depeters
Gilroy
Belviiere
Charmouarch
League of Nations Covenant Adopted With 27 Articles
Paris reports the first world constitution as Wilson reads the draft at the peace conference. The league rejects a global police force but outlines diplomacy, blockades, and executive council measures. Adoption is unanimous after defeating the proposed general staff.
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United Press
Paris
France
Wilson
League of Nations Organization
League
Executive Council
Bourgoies
League Committee
Hotel
Crillon
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George Talbot
J. J. Kingsley
Anna Taylor
Paw Paw
Nazimova W
D. W. Griffith
Princess Theatre
Mormlay
Talbot’s Insurance Agency
Talbot's Insurance Agency
East
Lincoln Highway
Rundie
Dutton Place
DeKalb Lodge Knights of Eee
M. Webster
Roy Walter
Peterson
Roy Walter Peerson
Gust Peterson
Huish Avenue
Kotter
Elein
DeKrail
Frank
Marty
Rochelle
Elsin
Nelson Undertaking
Renalth Trust and Savings Bank
R. F. McCormick
Colievetor
Sitt
Freeport Five
Freenort Bic School
Odd Fellows Budlding
Freeport
Rockford
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Ysave
Aurora
Mies Grace Ft
Wool
Bulletin
League of Nations
Gates
First National Bank
the First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb, Illinois
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