Prohibition Advocate Pussyfoot Johnson to Speak at Methodist Church
Residents urged to attend an evening address at 7:30 by Pussyfoot Johnson at the Methodist church. Johnson tours nationwide to advocate prohibition, speaking after a reception and dinner with church groups. Dr. J. Stanley Brown and Rev. H. J. Johnson assist in organizing the event.
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Pussyfoot” Johnson
Johnson
Son
Europe
Pussyfoot
En H. Spence
Dominion Alliance
Ontario
Rev. Spence
Funeral for Aged Mother In Kaneville
Funeral services held for Mrs. E. A. Benton mother of Mrs. T. D. Monroe at her daughter Mrs. Belle McNair home Kaneville then at Kaneville Methodist church. A pioneer resident who came to Illinois from New York 78 years ago she died at 94 born October 24 1830. Despite four years bedridden she remained cheerful and widely remembered for her personality.
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E. A. Benton
T. D. Monroe
Belle McNair
Kaneville
Methodist Church
Benton
Illinois
New York
North 13Th Street
Fireman Injured After Fall From Engine Near Chicago Yards
Joe Garis, a veteran Chicago and Northwestern fireman, fell from his engine as the train neared the Chicago yards at Fortieth street. The accident, attributed to his advanced age, left him with a broken arm leg and several ribs, and he was taken to a Chicago hospital where doctors said he would recover.
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Joe Garis
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Chicago
Garis
Fortieth Street
Funeral for V Glidden Glidden Was Great Man
City mourns the passing of Judge Varnum A. Glidden who died Tuesday after a long illness. A private service followed by a Methodist church funeral and burial at Afton Center cemetery reflected the community’s respect. The judge was noted as a philanthropist and beloved figure, with his cortege passing from Haish avenue to the church and cemetery.
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WV. A. Glidden
Judge Glidden
Haish Avenue
Methodist Church
L. L. Hamimitt
Afton Center
Glidden
Clinton Glidden
Judge Varnum A. Glidden
Elks Jledge
DeKalb
Sun Eclipse May Be Seen Early In Day
Astronomers stated the best viewing time is five minutes to eight in the morning. Weather bureau reports predict cloudy conditions tomorrow morning, hindering visibility. The eclipse hours run from seven to nine, but the total phase will not be visible here.
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Weather Bureau
Auto Salesman Able to Be Out After Bad Fall
Maurice Kennedy an auto salesman for the Fisk Motor company is able to go outside again after a fall that fractured three ribs. He was confined to his home for several days but can now venture outdoors though he refuses to drive an automobile.
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Maurice Kennedy
Fisk Motoriy
Kennedy
Accused Swindler Seeks Release on Writ Case
Mor timer F Hawkins of Indianapolis was placed on bond in Cincinnati pending a habeas corpus hearing tomorrow. He petitions for release on the writ as authorities move to determine his guilt or innocence in a swindle case. Stamped house dresses offered at the Gift Shop for $1.00 with color weave patterns.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mortimer F. Hawkins
Indianapolis
Asa
Eclipse visible over six states opens rare celestial view
Weather permitting observers will witness a total solar eclipse spanning from near Duluth Minnesota across northern Michigan Wisconsin southern Ontario and into New York Pennsylvania New Jersey and Connecticut before sunset off Scotland. The 100 mile wide band will blot out the sun for about two minutes as scientists photograph corona and gather data during the event.
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Israel Klein
Duluth
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ontario
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Scotland
Ward
DeKalb Trust Secur es Grade A Burglar Alarm System
The DeKalb Trust and Savings bank and the O B McClintock Company confirmed today a contract to install a Grade A burglar alarm system for the bank’s new building to start construction in spring. The system promises strong burglary protection and a 65 percent discount on standard burglary insurance rates due to its high quality and proven 25 years of uninterrupted service.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
O. B. McClintock Company
Dentists From DeKalb Attending Chicago Dental Convention
Several members of the DeKalb fraternity of dentists attend the 61st annual Chicago Dental Association convention at the Drake Hotel. The event began yesterday morning and ends tonight with demonstrations and lectures to present newer phases of dentistry. Doctors R. P. Culver H. V. Franklin A. C Spickerman J. A. Spickerman will be among those receiving instruction.
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Chicago
DeKalb Fraternity of
Chicago Dentals Association
I Drake
R. P. Culver
H. V. Franklin
A. C and
J. A. Spickerman
Prof Hobart to Read at First Lutheran Sunday
Prof Clyde Hobart of the state teachers college will give several readings at the Sunday evening sacred concert at the First Lutheran church. The program includes readings by Foss Service Kipling Van Dyke and Hemley plus a musical selection by Eugene Nordgren and a junior choir performance and sermonettes by Rev E W Magnusson.
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Hobart
Clyde Hobart
State Teachers College
First Lutheran Church
DeKalb
Foss
Hemley
Farth
Kipling
America
van Dyke
Eugene Nordgren
Boellmann
Lemont
Elgar
Gilbert Durin Trial Opens in Dixon Court
The 23 year old Gilbert Durin stands trial in Dixon Lee County on a murder charge for allegedly killing his father Dr James M Durin during an argument. Jury of 12 selected by Tuesday afternoon. trial begins Wednesday with testimony from Aileen Durin defending her brother. States Attorney Mark Keller prosecutes. John Erwin defends.
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Gilbert Durin
Stewart
James M. Durin
Lee County Court House
Dixon
Aileen Durin
Mark Keller
John Erwin
Young Durin
Edwards Will Not Face Jury On Booze Deal
Jersey City January 23 United Press reports testimony on Senator Edward J Edwards in a $3 800 liquor transaction during the trial of 12 men in the Weehawken rum running scandal. The jury reported disagreement and will not go before the grand jury, Prosecutor Milton said. He also stated there appeared to be no grounds to act against a juror who reportedly would not convict 10 policemen and two civilians even if evidence were overwhelming.
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United Press
Jersey City
N. J
Edward J. Edwards
Weehawken
Milton
Two Churches Unite in Swedish Baptist Services Last Evening
Swedish residents attended union services at the Swedish Baptist church and the Swedish Mission, praising the revival led by the blind evangelist Rev. Freeman. Rev. E. G. Winstedt and Rev. H. E. Johnson spoke as musical selections accompanied the program. Goodyear's Bakery advertised a special cookie sale on Saturday.
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Swedish Baptist Church
Baptists
Freeman
DeKalb
E. G. Winstedt
H. E. Johnson
DeKalb Circus Ends Saturday After Successful Run
The DeKalb Tilley Production company circus closes tomorrow night under Knights of Pythias auspices with strong attendance and praise for manager Joe Tilley and the courteous staff. Joliet engagement follows all next week under Paul Revere lodge sponsorship. The six night run ends with a large Friday crowd anticipated.
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DeKatbs
Tilley Production Company
Knights of Pythias
DeKalb Organization
DeKalb
Joliet
Paul Revere Lodge of
Joe” Tilley
Tilley
Circus
Thomas
Joy
Roy
Mr. Thomas
Mrs. Thomas
City Wells Below Zero As Cold Wave Deepens
Nighttime temperatures plunged across the city with thermometers indicating several degrees below zero. By 8 am this morning one instrument read four degrees below zero as the cold wave persisted.
One Man 4 Killed In a Shooting Spree
Louis McLean opened fire at Valley Park pavilion near Alton injuring and killing. Deputy Sheriff Lindly Larson died from wounds as waiter Waiter was seriously hurt. McLean was moved to Edwardsville county jail as guards and officials feared mob action after the spree.
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United Press
Edwardsville
Louis McLean
McLean
Valley Park
Alton
Lindly Larson
Larson
Baird
Missionary Miss Edla Anderson Honored in DeKalb
DeKalb church proclaims Edla Anderson Day to honor Miss Anderson who recently left to join Yen Ching college in Beijing. Sunday services at the Methodist church will feature Mrs. Gertrude Voigilander Tweedie speaking in the morning on missionary work in India and Mrs. Iva Durham Vennard speaking in the evening on China and related efforts.
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DeKalb
Methodist Church
Bedne J
Edla Anderson
DeKalb Church
Yen Ching College
Woman's Union College of
Peking
China
Miss Anderson
Gertrude Voigilander Tweedie
India
Tweedie
Iva Durham Vennard
Chicago Evangelical Institute
Pocketbook Lost Year Ago Now Reported
Police report a pocketbook stolen over a year ago has resurfaced as officers tackle a long standing case. The department notes the unusual delay and mentions prior assorted calls following the original theft but this is the first time someone pursued recovery after such a long gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rho ‘Pire
Puzzle of Committee Assignments in Illinois House
Uncertainty over Illinois general assembly committee assignments continues as a conference between Speaker Robert Scholes and Republican leaders was expected to settle the process. A parley planned for yesterday did not occur and both house and senate aim to begin reconvening next Tuesday with early budget and deficiency measures on the agenda.
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Unitearres
Springfield
Tlinois General Assembly
Robert Scholes
House
Senate
Carlstrom
Striking Miners Camp in Kanawha Valley Amid Evictions
Charleston West Virginia reports thousands of striking miners and their families encamped in the Kanawha Valley with canvas shelters as winter storms rage. Welfare measures set 245 cents weekly per person. unions supply rations. Evictions drive nonunion workers and families into company shacks where mining continues at reduced capacity amid wage disputes.
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United Press
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
Woma
West Virginia
Jacksonville
Three Deaths from Marital Dispute in Tragedy
United Press report from Pana Illinois describes Bert Nordaine shooting his wife Leona and her father D Marshall Jacobs then killing himself. Leona’s 17 year old son fled as Nordaine demanded entry after a recent divorce suit. An inquest is due later today.
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United Presmy Pana
Bert Nordaine
Leona
D. Marshall Jacobs
Jacobs
Nordaine
DeKalb County Supervisors Set NextFriday Meeting
The DeKalb County Board of Supervisors will reconvene Friday January 30 after yesterday’s county courthouse session. The morning meeting will start at ten o clock to allow the full day for continued work and a close of business not yet specified.
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DeKalb County Board of Supervisors
DeKalb Theatre Presents The Silent Accuser Tonight
The DeKalb Theatre screens The Silent Accuser a feature comedy thriller described as the greatest dog story ever filmed. Stars Elea nor Boardman and Raymond Mc Kee with Peter The Great Police Dog in the lead.
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Peter
Eleanor Boardman
Raymond McKee
Forbes and Thompson Hit With Hospital Fraud Trial
In Chicago on January 23, United Frees reports the Forbes Thompson trial as Charles R Forbes former Veterans Bureau head stands accused of defrauding government through hospital contracts. Ralph W Potter, assistant attorney, argues guilt while noting Elias N Mortimer as star witness.
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United Frees
Chicago
Charles R Forbes
Veterans Bureau
United States
Ralph W. Potter
Forbes-Thompson
Col. Forbes
Elias N. Mortimer
Harding
John W. Thompson
St. Louis
Stan
Potter
John W. H. Crim
Forbes
Thompson
Mortimer
Woah Thompson
Two Men Are Given Jobs On State Boards
Springfield Jan 23 tentative committee lists presented to Gov Len Small by Robert Scholes speaker of the house after conferences with party leaders. Frank Abbie to head the fish and game committee and Owen West Yates City named chairman of the committee on contingent expenses.
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Tosted Press
Springfield
Len Small
Robert Scholes
Frank Abbie
Owen West
Yates City
President Robbed in Sleeping Car Near New Orleans
A robber boarded the Illinois Central special car of President H. Markham and woke him to steal a suit of clothing. The incident occurred about 50 miles north of New Orleans as the train neared the city.
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United Frees
New Orleans
Pandit
H. Markham
Ilinois Central Railroad
Here
Markham
Crude Oil Prices Rise With Regional Advancements
An oil price uptick is reported with Arkansas and Louisiana field crude up 25 cents per barrel. Pennsylvania crude rose 25 cents to 3.25 dollars, marking the first increase noted by the Seep Purchasing Agency for the period.
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Shreveport
Arkansas
Louisiaia
Standard Company
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Seep
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