Numerous lawsuits flood local court docket in Illinois county
Laura E. Fellows filed a bill for partition of 140 acres in si quarter of section 28 with heirs named including George Greenwood and Clara Sherman. Appeals, property division, or sale prayed. Separate cases: Ralph Hamlin and Victor Johnson fined $100 each for liquor violations. Arthur Freeman jailed for drunkenness after admitting moonshine receipt from Hamlin. Dixie Sims fined $50 for gambling. L. C. Shermerhorn obtained $403.40 by default against Edith M. Munger. Foreclosure receiver hearing set for Jan 24. George Wanks’ prior judgment noted at $1128.74 amid miscellaneous county court actions.
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Laura E. Fellows
Emma Z. Watson
Chicago
Adelaid Gowery
George Greenwood
Orrinwood
Etta G. Chamberlin
Clara G. Sherman
Fellows
Ralph Hamlin
Victor Johnson
Cortland
Crawford
Johnson
Hamlin
Freeman
EB. Sims
Dixie” Sims
William Wallis
DeKalb
John W. Wallis
Ce P. S
L. C. Shermerhorn
Kalb
Fulton
Edith M. Munger
John M. Raymond Justee
John Schmidt
Isaac W. George
Shabbona
Satuday
George Wanks
W. J. Brown
Martin
Dixie Sims
Z B. Mitchell
Reliable Winter Goods Sale Opens Tomorrow
Reliable store announces a clearing sale of seasonable goods. Mr Isko wich and his staff have spent days marking down stock to attract customers. The sale begins tomorrow and runs for seven days until the following Saturday.
Merger Proposal Seeks Gulf and Mississippi Valley Rail Stock
The Mississippi Valley Company asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for Gulf & Ohio railroad capital stock approval to consolidate lines. The petition says the merger would create a direct Chicago to Gulfport route via St. Louis and northern Ohio River connections.
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D. C
Moesissippi Valley Company
Indis Central Rails
Interstat F
Gulf & Jand Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
Ohio River
Gulfport
Miss
Bridegroom Arrested in Forgery Case on Honeymoon
Mrs Edward L Marshall sobbed at Chicago detective bureau bars as her two week new husband waited inside a cell. Detec tives said Marshall forged a $280 check in Detroit on their honeymoon trip and will be sent back there. The bride telegraphs for help to Hatton Canada while the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Edward L. Marshall
Detective Bureau
Marshalls
Detroit
Marshall
Hatton
Canada
Turbine Starts Reliable Output In Illinois Power Plant
Announcement from Illinois Power Company offices reports a new turbo-generator added last year has begun handling full daily load, after initial tests and gradual duty increases. The turbine has doubled plant output, delivering continuous service with clocklike precision and is expected to prevent future interruptions unless a serious accident occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ininois Power Company
Vassar Swiss to Reopen. Hiring to Begin Next Week
Businessmen react to the Vassar Swiss announcement that the factory will reopen next Monday. A large layoff of women and girls ends, with many expected to return, and applications for positions will be accepted starting next Monday until sewing and other departments are filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Vassar Swiss
Old Resident Is Injured In Fall This Week
H B Love of ast Lincoln High way, known as Daddy Love, slipped on an icy walk yesterday forenoon and был removed to his home. Initial fears of serious injury gave way to a report that he will soon be about again. The East Lincoln Highway man is among several who have fallen on slippery walks and considers himself fortunate not badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Love
Ast
Lincoln Highway
Biks
Daddy” Love
Mr. Love
East Lincoln Highway
Local Store Announces Big Mid-Winter Clearing Sale
Silverman's promotes a mid-winter clearing sale with the slogan Getting better acquainted. The event begins tomorrow morning and will run for several days after the store closed yesterday to prepare for the annual bargain event.
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Silverman’s
Keep Wires Off Poles Threatens DeKalb Aerials
Thrills of radio draw many to string aerials from Illinois Power Co poles in DeKalb. A youth climbed a pole carrying a 2300 volt circuit, barely escaping fatal shock as wires connected to a home and set risked burns. Company warns it is illegal to attach wires to their poles and will remove any such aerials. danger lies in high voltage and possible fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Ilinois Power Company
Chronicle
Knodle Heads Local Kiwanis Year Now Under Way
B C Knodle, hardware store owner, is installed as Kiwanis president for the year. Officers inducted include Vice President Dr A C Spickerman, Secretary Walter Springer, and Treasurer R F McCormick. Vere C Goodyear followed a successful 1924 term and passes the task to Knodle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Knodle
A. C Spickerman
Walter Springer
R. F. McCormick
Vere C. Goodyear
Knodie
Sleepers Get Hot Coffee at the Jail Too
Nine sleepers at the city jail were offered hot coffee and bread overnight with gratitude. One man lamented dire conditions but after drinking and a bread meal he reconsidered his wish to die. DeKalb residents contributed the coffee and bread, and officers reported travelers expressing satisfaction with the meals.
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DeKalb
Shabbona Publisher In DeKalb on Business Today
A. E. Pfremmer publisher of the Shabbona Express was in DeKalb handling duties today after taking up work in Shabbona following a period running a Chariton Iowa operation. Also notes a coal delivery offer with Franklin Lump ice at 7.25 per ton and Sartamineton Lump at 7.25. De Kalb Ice Co. contact number 98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Pfremmer
Shabbona Expres
Shabbona
DeKalb
Pfremmer
Chariton
Iowa
Principals in Divorce Case in Alpena Michigan
Congressman Frank B. Scott of Mishkan faces a divorce suit tried in Alpena Michigan with his wife as plaintiff and details of the proceeding not fully disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Scott
Alpena, Mich
Senate sustains Coolidge veto on postal salaries bill
United Press reports in Washington that the Senate voted 55 to 29 to sustain President Coolidge's veto of the $68,000,000 postal salaries increase bill. The outcome follows a party line split and highlights ongoing postmaster pay debate at the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
Coolidge
Foils Bandit Gang By Revolver In Bank Hold Up
Pittsburgh January 6 an attempted bank robbery by masquerading as company men ended when Lawrence Sands bank president's son John Sands fired on the bandits wounding Yount Sands during a gun battle. The robbers fled with valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dyens
Pittsburgh
Lawrence
Sands
Pirot National Bank
John Sands
Yount Sands
East End
Cerpany
Fellowship Wheel to Be Brought Here
The Rotary fellowship wheel is to visit DeKalb tomorrow carried by the Aurora club. With expected visitors for Wednesday noon, DeKalb Rotarians anticipate a large turnout. A committee from the Aurora club will deliver the wheel and help with the noon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Aurora Club
McCormick Case Expected to Settle Out of Court
United Press reports the $500000 alienation suit against Cyrus Hall McCormick of International Harvester will likely settle out of court. Plaintiff’s counsel Edwin H. Jacobs announced the expectation, while McCormick’s attorneys said no agreement had been made.
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United Press
W York, N
Cyrus Hall McCormick
International Harvester Company
Edwin H. Jacobs
McCormick
New Theatre Venture In New York Aims Big Playhouses
The McAllister-Ulery Co launches a 10 day Great After Inventory Clearing Sale tomorrow in DeKalb County with policy of never carrying over winter goods. An ad requests a girl, 251 Lincoln Inn, New York City, January 6. Fiorenzen Zeigfeld Jr, William Randolph Hearst and Arthur Brisbane form a theatrical venture to build two playhouses in New York with possible expansions to Chicago Philadelphia and Boston. Peck's Academy hosts Nighthawk's Orchestra for a Wednesday dance night.
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McAllister-Ulery Co
DeKalb County
Lincoln Inn
Uy Aniteu Press
New York
N. Y
Fiorenz Zeigfeld, Jr
William Randolph Hearst
Arthur Brissbane
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Elks Hunger Supper Set By Erie Hoppe Chair
Eric Hoppe named chairman of the Elks Supper to be served Thursday evening at 6 50 with greetings from Killian for the new year. On Thursday January 8 1925 the club will present the popular play Lets Eat at 6 30 pm. After the holiday rush and inventory the event is expected to draw strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Hoppe
Elks
Erie Hoppe
Killian
The
Elks Club
Baby Clinic Resumes This Thursday Despite Nurse Absence
The baby clinic will be held this Thursday though nurse in charge Mrs. Caroline Franklin is away from her office at the steel company today. The clinic has missed two weeks due to holidays. Mothers are urged to attend and make a special effort for this session.
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Caroline Franklin
Steel Company
Scott Case Wakes ’Em Up in National Divorce Case
Washington January story on Congressman Scott divorce proceedings in Alpena Michigan. Upshaw urges officials sign pledge or quit after revelations of drinking by government officers. Mrs Scott testifies naming Army officers at Washington and Port Myers social events including Col Lynch, Col Hammond, Gen Mitchell, Capt Sumner in pink kimono incident.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Friends of National
Upshaw
Georgia
United Press Today
Scott
Alpena
Mich
Washington
Michigan
Law Enforcement Association
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti Saloon League
Alphena Mich
Fort Myers
Frank B
Canfield
Accident This Morning Near County Farm
Ray Miller's Chevrolet touring car was forced off the Sycamore road near the county infirmary after an alleged refusal to yield half the road. The crash damaged the car, but Miller his mother Mrs John Miller and his two children aged three and four escaped injury in a snow filled culvert. Miller was en route to Belvidere to meet his sister, after leaving near the Apollo Pizzo factory works. A second auto allegedly crowded him into the snow pushing him toward the ditch.
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Ray Miller
Sycamore Road
County Infirmary
John Miller
Belvidere
Apollo Pizzo Factory Action Works
Sycamore
Miller
Odd Fellows In Meeting Here Last Evening
DeKalb Odd Fellows gathered at the hall for a substantial business session last night. Installation was postponed to next Monday as reports were not ready, with expectations of a large turnout to begin the term with strong enthusiasm and timely officer appointments.
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Odd Fellows of
DeKalb
DeKalb Woman Taken To Hospital
Mrs Harold S Cates wife of the Chronicle superintendent was taken to Glidden hospital today for treatment of ailing health. Doctors hope her condition improves though she remains seriously ill and likely to stay in hospital for several days.
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Harold S. Cates
the Chronicle
Glidden Hospital
Cates
Aften
De Kalb Drug Stores to Close Early Weeknights
Beginning Thursday January 8 all De Kalb drug stores will close at 5 00 p m every evening except Wednesdays and Saturdays. The notice announces adjusted hours for city drug stores with standard weekday closings.
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DE Kalb Drug Stores
Merger of Ice Companies Announced for 31 Cities
United Press reports a merger valued at 36 million dollars of ice properties across 31 cities in the United States and Canada. L. B. Patterson of Hygienic Ice Company of Chicago announced the deal, listing multiple offices from Omaha to Montreal and Cincinnati to Windsor.
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Ly United Press
Chicago
United States
Canada
L. B. Patterson
Hygienic Ice Company of
Omaha
Neb
New York
N. Y
Cleveland
Ohio
Cincinnti
Jersey City
N. J
Buffalo
Albany
Rochester
Canton
Columbus, Ohio
Jacksonville, Fla
Lakeland
Pla
Roadhouse
Mason , Tilt
Detroit, Mich
Niagara Falls
Montreal
Windsor
Springwells
Mich
Kankakee
Bellevue
Marion, Ohio
Covington, Ky
Newport, Ky
Dayton, Ky
Chicago Prepares Plan After Supreme Court Water Cutoff
A mass meeting of Chicago officials and business leaders is planned to decide steps to protect the city and nearby towns after the U S Supreme Court limited Lake Michigan water flow to 4067 cubic feet per second. Chicago now diverts 1000 cfs and fears rivers and wells will become cesspools. potential relief includes new federal legislation and a permit to maintain adequate flow to prevent contamination and power shortages.
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United Press
Chicago
Chicaro
United States Supreme Court
Ilnois
Des Plaines
Lockport
Congress
Madden
Mllnwis
Taylor
Wart Department
Saninary
Glidden family arrives as judge's condition improves
Will Glidden from Brier Crest Canada arrives with wife to be with Judge W A Glidden whose health has been improving after a serious operation in Rochester Minn. Will had just returned from the hospital and is reported to be recovering well. Friends note a slight betterment in the judge's condition, hoping the trend continues.
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Will Glidden
Briercrest
Canada
W. A. Glidden
Trom
Rochester
Minn
Glidden
Lindley Wins Writ In Kansas Court
United Press reports Kansas Supreme Court granted a temporary injunction to Lindley preventing his dismissal by Governor Davis and the state board. Writ returnable this afternoon with immediate arguments to decide if injunction becomes permanent. Lindley, ousted from office by the governor, had a prior denial of a permanent injunction by Judge Means at Lawrence and an appeal followed.
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United Press
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court Today
Einselior E. Lindley
Davis
State Board of Admnistration
Dr. Lindley
Hugh Means
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Joliet Boy Dies After Train Wreck In Michigan Fog
Niles Michigan January 6 United Press reports Frank Doyle 23 Joliet Illinois died from injuries after leaping from the cab of a Central locomotive fireman as the train lurched through fog and hit an extra stock train at Buchanan Michigan Engineer Ed Grossenger stayed aboard uninjured Doyle was the sole injury of the two crews and is survived by a Joliet mother and brother.
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United Press
Niles
Mich
Frank Doyle
Joliet
Sindgs Central
Buchanan
Michigan
Ed Grossenger
Doyle
Jol
Mussolini tightens grip as Fascists fill cabinet
Rome reports Premier Mussolini with a united Fascist cabinet after King Victor Emmanuel approved three new Fascist members to vacant Liberal seats. The regime advances to a purge stage, eliminating non Fascists, while Salandra resigns from Italy's League of Nations delegation. London papers report street fighting and injuries across Italy amid repression.
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Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Victor Emmanuel
Marquis Salandra
League of Nations
Camillo Cianfarra
Chicago Tribune
London
Mary
Daily Herald
Daily Express
Large Tree On College To Be Downed Soon
A large city tree on College Street near Park Avenue to John Street will be removed in sections today or tomorrow. Work proceeds slowly due to the tree size and danger to passers by. The avenue remains closed to prevent accidents from the dangerous limb drop. The removal was ordered by the city council after near accidents at the sharp turn.
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Park Avenue
John Street
College
Mention Many for the Place Vacant Today
Washington January reports list Wilbur and Beck as leading candidates for the attorney general post created by Harlan F. Stone’s Supreme Court appointment. Both are prominent jurists. Wilbur is a former California chief justice, Beck a distinguished solicitor general candidate. White House names circulate as likely contenders.
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Washington, Uv. C
Jan
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
Beck
Harlan F. Stone
Supreme Court
McKenna
Washington
California Supreme Court
White House
Jikely I
Services for Mrs Kingsley Held at Afton
DeKalb residents attended the funeral of Mrs Mary Kingsley who died Saturday after a seven day illness. The service was at the old homestead farm run by her son Walter Kingsley and Rev F M Webster of the Gen Congregational Church presided. She was laid to rest in the Afton Cemetery.
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DeKalb
Af Ton Center
Mary Kingsley
Old Homestead
Walter Kingsley
F. M. Webster
Afton
DeKalb Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow Feature Gl ble Swanson
Gloria Swanson stars in Her Story tonight and tomorrow at DeKalb Theatre with a larger program including the Society Scandal or Manhandied a great picture and a short change comedy. Urs litzer organ and DeKalb Theatre Orchestra accompany.
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DeKalb Theatre
Gloria Swanson
Urs Litzer
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Iron Hand
Reliable
Illinois Power Co
Kiwanis
DE Kalb
Mrs. Scott
Congressman Scott
Bulletin
Peck
Academys
Nighthawk
Scott Case
Lindley
Ie College
Illinois
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