William J Dresser DeKalb elder passes away
William J Dresser, age 79, longtime DeKalb resident and Odd Fellows member, died Saturday night at his home after a brief illness. born January 25 1835 in Channung New York he married Rosetta Grover February 5 1861. survivors include wife three children Cora Scott of Burdette Alfred Dresser and Mary dead infant. funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the farm home and 2:30 pm at the Baptist church with Odd Fellows burial at Fairview.
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William J.resser
DeKalb
Yelock
Mr. Dresser
Odd Fellows
W. R. Yara
Fairview
William J. Dresser
Channung
N. Y
Sheldon Dresser
Rosetta Grover
TSGS
DeKalb County
Odd Fellows’rganization
Rebekah Lodge
Three Links Order
Dresser
Baptist Church
W. R. Yard
Attendance at RA Matar Meeting for William Dresser Funeral
All Humphrey Lodge Rebekahs are called to attend the funeral of William Dresser. Members meet at 1 45 p m Tuesday to make funeral arrangements and attend services by order of the Noble Grand. Mae La Ven, Secy.
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William Dresser
Humphrey Lodge Rebekahs
MAE LA Ven
Sec’y
Both Sides of Coal Crisis
The article reports coal operators refuse wage cuts citing competition with non union fields with 30 to 50 percent lower wages, while miners demand a minimum living wage of 1 500 yearly and argue wartime wages and profits justify higher pay. It notes union and non union fields affect prices, employment, and the potential for a general strike.
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THY
Chorus Meets Tonight Ready for Business
De Kalb Choral Society holds its regular meeting this evening at the Vassar Swiss rooms. About 30 members attend now, with capacity for 50 and weekly additions sought. Bass and baritone voices are especially needed. enrollment through secretary Bivin Carlsson costs a nominal 60 cents yearly. The group plans to sing portions of The Messiah at Sycamore Baptist Church next Sunday.
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Vassar Swiss Company
DeKalb
Vassar Swiss Room
Bivin Carlson
Baptist Church
Sycamore
Circuit Court Proceedings Last Saturday Judge Slusser Presides
Circuit Court met Saturday February 15 with Judge Slusser presiding. Divorce action Susie Ames versus Ralph Ames heard with testimony on marriage from 1903 to desertion in 1907. decree of divorce granted with custody of daughter and alimony of 50 dollars. Other cases include Joseph Ash elford et al versus George Faith and Frank Ash elford over lease rights and trespass damages referred to special master E M Burst. Amboy Products Co won confession judgment against E S Sims for 401.90. Crescent Hardware Co sued Walter J Fritsch for 351.48 on goods sold.
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Ralph Ames
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Fred Shearer
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George Ashelford
Faith Ashelford
Frank Ashelford
Pease
South Grove
George
E. M Burst
Amboy Products Company
E. S. Sims
Sycamore
Crescent Hardware Company
Montant
Walter J. Fritsch
Taxi driver in murder inquiry identified as Stacy
United Press reports in Los Angeles that a taxicab driver linked to the Taylor murder mystery was found and identified as Stacy. He was a friend of Taylor and was taken before District Attorney Woolwine.
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Taylor
Stacy
Woolwine
Rebekah Bazaar At Odd Fellows Hall Event Details
Rebekah Bazaar at Odd Fellows hall slated for Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday nights. General admission ten cents, dancing ten cents per dance or one dollar per couple. Big doing 56.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Recreation Club Raid Ends in Fines for Gamblers
Police raid on the Recreation club above Louis Dra 20’s fruit store ends with 10 men fined 14.60 each and keeper French hit with 200 plus costs after arrests for gambling. Two visitors released, others arraigned in police court, amid comments from prisoners about their losses. The report also mentions a quo warranto action in circuit court over a high school board matter in DeKalb and LaSalle counties.
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East End
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CW. Paltz Et
DeKalb County
LaSalle County
C. W. Pattz
H. G. Hupr
W. Wright
Alvin Warren
James Rumney
Adams
Community High School Board of Education
Community High School
DeKalb
LaSalle
Jegally
Board of Education
Minots
Said
Tanze
H. G Hupp
TweKalb
Paliz
W. H. Wrisht
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Rich Sehow
High Settee
Falta
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Rob Priest of the Savings of His Lifetime
Father Weber of St Nicholas Catholic Church in Aurora reports $30,000 in saved bonds stolen from his parochial residence on Friday night. The long-serving priest, nearing retirement due to ill health, had planned to move to California and live on bond income after surrendering his life insurance. A $1,500 reward is offered, with $750 for arrest and conviction and $750 for recovery of the bonds, plus any amount for bonds returned.
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Better Times Seen Ahead by Finance Head
Sere Washington reports that improvements in agriculture are yielding orderly liquidation. Eugene Meyer, director of the War Finance Corporation, notes repayments on export loans and loans for agriculture and livestock. From January 1 to February 1, total repayments reached 15,283,000 dollars, including 3,920,000 on war clause loans and 163,000 on ext tle loans, plus 1,357,000 on railroad land public utilities.
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Eugene Meyer
War Finance Corporation
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Richey Addresses Kiwanis Luncheon on Teachers' Colleges
Frank E. Richey of LaSalle County spoke to Kiwanis members about boosting teachers college destinies. He urged stronger support during a Chicago meeting tomorrow, while Rev. B. Evans’s talk was postponed. Anderson Brothers begin interior redecorating with Filand Brothers handling the project for a swift completion.
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Kiwanis Club
State Board
Frank E. Richey
LaSalle County
Chicago
B. B. Evans
Thomas Scott to Arrive After East Tonight
Thomas Scott formerly of South First Street is traveling from Burdette New York to attend the death of William Dresse. Mrs Scott left her eastern home a week ago and cared for Mr Dresse during his final illness. He appears at the Star tonight in The Rough Diamond with showings at 7 30 and 9 10.
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First Street
Burdette
N. Y
William Dresse
Scott
Dresser
Star Tonight
The Great Impersonation at the Princess Tonight
The premier display of George Melford's Paramount picture The Great Impersonation starring James Kirkwood opens at the Princess Theatre tonight with showings at 7 30 and 9 10. It is a deluxe production praised for direction acting and inventiveness. Admission 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for children, with total price 33 cents and 22 cents for other categories.
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Paramount Picture
James Kirkwood
Princess Theatre
Phillips Oppenheim
Talks on Four Power Pacific Treaty Stir Senate Response
President Harding answered Hitchcock that there are no records of informal conversations tied to the four power Pacific treaty and any such records would be public policy unsafe. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a favorable Yap and Pacific cable rights report 10 to 1. Senator Hitchcock may seek Hughes to testify while deference to other senators guides timing. In Indianapolis a new trades union movement seeks alignment with railroad workers and coal miners challenging the AFL.
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Local Lutherans Plan Aid Drive for Augustana Hospital
The Illinois Conference approves a Sunday offering at the Lutheran church to aid needy patients at Augustana Hospital. Last year the hospital received 20,801.41 dollars in assistance, with total income of 421.95 dollars and 3,884 patients admitted. All money raised will go to aid the needy. Star playhouse tonight at 7:30 and 9:19 featuring Tom Mix.
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Labor Head Calls Gathering for Farm Labor Bloc
United Press reports from Chicago that William Johnston of the Brotherhood of Mechanists urged united political action by farmers and labor groups at a conference. He attacked the current administration and praised coalition plans with the United Farmers National Bloc to back candidates until 1924, with no new party formation expected. Delegates from railroads mines and other unions attended amid talks of a national labor coalition and potential 1924 candidates.
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League
Farmers To Be Hosts To the Business Men
Members of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Rotary and Kiwanis clubs will dine with and host DeKalb county farmers at First Lutheran church on Tuesday evening February 28. The previous gathering yielded strong ties between city and rural residents and promises a program including music and brief speeches with plans awaiting final details. The farmers intend to reciprocate with further entertaining activities for their hosts once plans are finalized.
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Fighting Youths Arrested After Saturday Street Fight
Two young men from DeKalb and Sycamore were involved in a street altercation on North First Street Saturday night. Neighbors called police, both were taken to the police court, where belligerence gave way to remorse. Each fined 14 dollars.
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