Gustaf Felt Summoned DeKalb Mourns A Gentle Citizen
Gustaf Felt, a longtime DeKalb resident and Bible scholar born January 28, 1831 in Vormland Sweden, died after extended illness at his daughter Mrs Claus Collin's home on College Avenue aged nearly 94. He moved to America in 1893, lived in Chicago, then retired to DeKalb about a decade ago. He is survived by five children Alfred Felts Claus Collin Edward Felts Carl Felts and Mrs Rudolph Ringdell nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Tuesday at 2:00 pm from Mrs Collin's home and interment at Pairview Cemetery.
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DeKalb
Gustaf Felt
Claus Collin
College Avenue
Felt
Mr. Felt
Vormland
Sweden
America
Chicago
Alfred Felts
Edward Felts
Chicago Heights
Carl Felts
Rudolph Ringdell
Pairview Cemetery
New Officers Installed at Kishwaukee Encampment Ceremony
The Kishwaukee Encampment installed a full slate of officers led by P C P B Hardy Friday night. Newly named officers include P A H Shaver, H P Fred Jackson S W Andrew Kaiser J W Burr Cone Scribe Anders Benson Treasurer Fred W Cone L D James Chantrill W L B V Hardy T W O E Muzzey F W Harry Sitler G T John Carlson S G T Carl Franzene I Guy Budrow O S Axel Lindeberg. Afterward a banquet room lunch honored by wives of several members impressed attendees.
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P. C. PB. Vv. Hardy. Co. P
O. H. Shaver
H. P
Fred Jackson
S. W
Andrew Kaiser
J. W.—Burr Cone
Anders Benson
Fred W. Cone
James Chantrill
B. V. Hardy
E. R. Morris
High Court to Decide Cases of Importance
The Supreme Court resumed after its holiday recess and began considering major issues. Questions include the president’s power to pardon persons found guilty in contempt, Chicago’s ability to remove large quantities of water from Lake Michigan, and Congress’s authority to summon witnesses.
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United Pres
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Congress
Woman Governor Inaugurated Today in Wyoming
Cheyenne Wyoming January 1 The first woman governor of the United States takes the oath of office this afternoon Mrs Nellie Taylor Ross is to be sworn in without pomp or ceremony She will outline her policy for the coming two years following the inauguration
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Cheyenne
Wyo
United States
Nellie Taylor Ross
Vassar Swiss factory to reopen and recall workers
Announcement says the Vassar Swiss factory in DeKalb will reopen next Monday and rehire all former employees, with plans to add a cutting department later. No job applications will be accepted until January 11 as management finalizes reopening details.
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Vassar
DeKalb
Hamilton
Sawyers Open House Shows New 1925 Chevrolets
The Sawyer establishment held an open house to display the new 1925 Chevrolet models. About 600 people visited the demonstration rooms from Saturday noon to Sunday evening, marking a strong start for 1925 as the popular auto dealer anticipates a busy year.
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Sawyer
Automobile Establishment
Chevrolet
Station Agent Recovers Mobility After Mishap
Station Agent W E Allen regains ability to get around after a fall. He cannot drive his Nash car yet and relies on buses and sidewalks with Mrs Allen to reach town. Initially feared laid up weeks, friends report he is again able to go out.
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W. E. Allen
Allen
Nash
Allie Will Remain In the Cologne Zone
Berlin reports that Lord Aberdon presented a note from the entente on Cologne occupation and disarmament before allied withdrawal. The Versailles treaty fixes January 10 as the withdrawal date.
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Allie
Cologne
United Press
Berlin
Germany
Lord Aberdon
Entente
DeKalb Fire Loss Drops Sharp in 1924 Report
The DeKalb fire chief reports 1924 losses about half of 1928 figures, totaling 7901.52 for buildings and contents, with 82 alarms versus 105 in 1923. The report highlights safety first calls, causes including chimney sparks, gasoline explosions, and electric wiring safety, plus $32,000 in new equipment and a Ford chemical wagon saved by in-house setup.
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DeKalb
Two Minor Accidents Reported on Lincoln Highway Friday
Two minor automobile mishaps occurred Friday on the Lincoln Highway as winter conditions and slick pavements prompted vehicles to slide and a car turned on its side. A Marine reportedly aided a team of horses stuck in a snow drift but police did not receive any calls, suggesting no injuries.
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Lincoln Highway
Council Meets Tuesday Night for Business
City council members plan a routine first meeting of the new year with few items of business expected. Reports likely to be read and approved as plans for the year’s department activities are outlined.
Water Tank Over Office Leaks at North Western Springs
A storage tank above the UAE ticket office sprang a leak on Saturday. Miss Yellie Sullivan, the ticket seller, dodged falling water for several minutes while boards were disposed of. Repair crews worked to locate and fix the burst pipe responsible.
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Uae
Sive Wowern
Yellie Sullivan
Races With the Ambulance and Settles Today
Albert Munson of DeKalb faced police court after attempting to race an ambulance on Franklin Street. Fire Chief McEvoy drove with siren on to reach a man in the snow. Munson sped ahead and paid 11.40 for the incident. Court warned all motorists to yield right of way to emergency vehicles and stated similar action would be taken against violators.
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Albert Munson
DeKalb
Munson
Franklin Street
South Eleventh Street
McEvoy
Mun ‘Son
Thomas Scot Has Accident at Eastern Home
Mrs Thomas Scott reports former DeKalb grocer Thomas Scott suffered a fall while on scaffolding causing head wound and injuries to shoulder and foot. He is unable to work and seeks treatment in Itfica New Jersey. Family hopes for a rapid recovery. The letter notes record cold of two below zero this winter for DeKalb residents.
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Thomas Scott
DeKalb
South First Street
Scott
Itfica
Italy Faces New Troubles Over Politics
Rome January 5 The Fascist government backed by armed militia carried out harsh actions against opponents as Mussolini promised a clearer political horizon within 42 hours The Maria Libera party led by General Pedopivo Garibaldi was forced to disband and two cabinet ministers resigned weakening the Mussolini government.
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United Press
Rome
Italy
Fascisti
Mussolini
Maria Libera Party
Pedopivo Garibaldi
R C Richards Dead at Home in Kane County
Ralph C Richards aged 71 died at his Geneva home Saturday. father of the safety first movement of the North Western railway, he joined the line in 1870 as a claim agent and devoted his life to accident prevention, authoring several books and gaining worldwide recognition.
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Ralph C. Richards
North Western Railroad
DeKalb
Geneva
Mr. Richards
The
North Western
Ife
Young Man In Court Fined for Disorderly Conduct
Nerva Ward of DeKalb paid a $10.60 fine for disorderly conduct on Saturday night. The incident drew police attention and threatened a harsher punishment if an officer had encountered him. After payment he was released.
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Nerva Ward
DeKalbs
Ward
Reichstag Meets to Pass Needed Bills in Berlin
Berlin January 5 with Chancellor Marx still forming a cabinet the Reichstag elected a month ago convened to tackle taxes tariffs and trade issues. Deputies face hindered work due to the absence of a ministry until a cabinet is established.
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Reichstag
United Press
Berlin
Germany
Marx
Evangelist Freeman Draws Crowds at Swedish Baptist Church
Large crowds gathered at the Swedish Baptist church to hear Rev. A. J. Freeman the famed blind evangelist. He spoke on Where Art Thou and The Christian Church and shared experiences from Belgium Verdun and the world war. Freeman sings with a harp and knows 190 songs by heart. Services continue Tuesday to Friday at 7 45 p m with English on Friday.
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The
Christian Church
Belgium
Verdun
Freeman
Mission Church
Baptist Church
Swedish Baptist
Swedish Baptist Church
Schools Open Today After Long Vacation in DeKalb
DeKalb schools including the State Teachers College the high school and four grade schools resume today after a two week break. Many students returned this morning after a pleasant winter vacation with ideal weather noted for travel and travel home.
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DeKalb
State Teachers College
State College
Coal Drivers In Chicago Go On Big Strike
In Chicago on January 5 3000 coal wagon drivers walked out demanding higher wages and improved conditions. Deliveries halted to most places except hospitals and orphan asylums. Frank Drury president of the coal merchants condemned the strike saying demands could not be met as both union and coal officials remained in place.
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Chicago
Frank Drury
Coal Merchants
Churches Open Strong 1924 With Packed Services
Several city churches report good attendance at the 1924 opening sermon. The Lutheran church added 15 new members yesterday. Prof Eugene Nordgren drew many residents to an organ recital last evening. The First Lutheran will feature a Sunday evening musical program. Rev L Hammitt spoke at the Methodist Episcopal church on Six Epochs in the History of the Christian Church. Rev F W Field addressed the audience at the DeKalb theater on Andrew the Doubter. The community welcomed church services in the theater with Ralph Howard providing organ music.
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Lutheran Church
Eugene Nordgren
First Lutheran Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. Hammitt
Hammitt
Andrew the Doubter
Jesus
FW. Field
First Baptist Church
DeKalb Theate
Ralph Howard
Debt Ideas of Clementel Go to Mellon Now
The World War Debt Funding Commission received from French Finance Minister Clementel, via Ambassador Herrick, an unofficial memorandum outlining proposed terms for the French debt. It suggests a ten year moratorium and interest at 1.5 percent with payments stretched over many years, but contains no definite funding offers for action.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Treasury
Mellon
World War Debt Funding Commission
Clementel
Herrick
Debt Commission
Big Northwestern engine 2444 breaks rod in Illinois yarding
Engine No. 2444 of the Northwestern railway suffered a broken connecting rod while pulling into Chicago yards last night. The crew tried to back to Passelson yards at slow speed, stopped in DeKalb for a meal, then near the Illinois Power plant the rod snapped. Aylene torch was used to tow the locomotive to a repair house.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Passelson Yards
DeKalb
Evans Brothers quartet to sing on WLS radio Tuesday
The Evans Brothers male quartet from Big Rock will perform on radio station WLS tomorrow evening starting at 10 o clock. Known to Kalb residents, the group has earned local repute for entertainment and many friends are expected to tune in.
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Evans Brothers
Big Rock
Sears-Roebuck
Features for Fircus at De Kalb Pythias Circus
In January 1910 the Knights of Pythias Indoor Circus will attract DeKalb youth with a popularity contest for young women offering three diamond rings as top prizes and additional rewards for all entrants. Boys’ contest prizes include a bicycle, gold watch, air rifle, skates, Nashlights, and more, with top vote getters receiving rewards. The Star theatre becomes circus headquarters via DeKalb Trust & Savings bank sponsor R F McCormick, reopening Jan 6 with staff to provide information and tickets.
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Knights of Pythias
de Kalb
DeKalb
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Star Theatre
Pythian Circus
DeKalb Girl Analyzed by Chicago Paper Miss Bergstrom
Doris Blake of the Chicago Tribune analyzes DeKalb girl Miss Mabel Bergstrom from a photo submitted to a contest. The Tribune describes her facial features and attributes sensitive opinions, a well thought of image, high forehead and crown, and suggests strong reasoning power with less physical energy.
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DeKalb
Chicago
Mabel Bergstrom
North Fourteenth Street
Doris Blake
Chicago Tribune
Terretrom
the Tribune
Ines
Sheatsley Case To Be Heard By County Grand Jury
County prosecutor John R. King announced that the mysterious death of Mrs. Addie Sheatsley, wife of a Lutheran pastor, will be presented to the county grand jury for consideration. The case, long treated as a furnace mystery, has returned to the forefront as the jury prepares to hear evidence.
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Tosted
Corgn
John R. King
Addie ‘Sheatsley
United States declines British Dawes reparations terms
Washington reports that the United States rejected Britain's proposed settlement in the Dawes plan disputes. The note insists claims for private debts and damages are not to be arbitrated, urging a direct U.S. position against participation in Dawes reparations. London discussions continue with ministers, hinting at a possible but contested compromise.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Britain
Lot of America
World Court
Judees Apy
Shipping Board
Llaims
Ccess
Americ Mixed Claim Commission
France
Orfens
Hughesderstood
Cas
Winston Gh
London
James AL
Churchill
United
England
Paris
Car Stolen From Maple Park Resident
J. E. Treadwell of Maple Park reported his four door Ford stolen, after parking between First and Second streets in DeKalb. Police were alerted and a radius-wide description was circulated to locate the vehicle. Also mentioned is the Arcadia Ballroom orchestra event on January 6, 1925 with pricing details.
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Treadwell
Maple Park
J. E. Treadwell
Maple
DeKalb
Ford
Thorudes
Cllrate
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John Pearson
Joliet
Pearson
Grove Street
Jacob Haish Company
Slota
Clifford S. Heller
Mount Tolly, N. 3
Detroit
National Bank of Mount Holly
Heller
New Jersey
Sawyers
City Council
North Western Springs
Thomas Scot
R. C. Richards
Kane County
Valley View
Tex
IS .Fine Singer
Big Rock Four
Sheatsley
Uncle Sam
Great Britain
Sgon
Joe Kayser
Arcadia
Illinois
North East
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