Self-inflicted gunshot ends DeKalb Telegrapher's troubles
Fred Eyer a 37 year old telegraph operator for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad at DeKalb Junction shot himself with a .22 rifle Friday afternoon after leaving a note for his wife saying his mind was breaking and it was the only way. The coroner's jury ruled death by a personal safety related rifle bullet. Eyer a native of Cedar Springs Michigan had recently been transferred from Cordova and was said to have been temporarily deranged in the days before his death. The body was found by A C Wilson and Fred Lewis with the tower unattended. He leaves a widow and children plus parents and several siblings. Remains sent to Cedar Springs Michigan for burial.
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Fred Eyer
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
DeKalb Junction
A. ¢. Wilson
Fred Lewis
Cedar Springs
Mich
Cordova
Moline
DeKalb Junction Tower
Fred
Nelson
Wilson
Friegit
Rockford
Sycamore
North Western
C. H. Hotchkiss
Lewis
Eyer
Lewis Street
Smith
Michigan
DeKalb
Aurora
Anna Rohrer
Somonauk
Enos Eyer
Rosedale
Oded Fellows
Ind
Flyod
Michigan City
Bus Service Planned Between Genoa and Sycamore
Announcement states that within two weeks Northern Illinois Service Company will operate a bus between Sycamore and Genoa on the cement road. It is a tentative plan and full arrangements are expected before the first trip. The schedule and details will be released later.
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Genoa
Sycamore
Soan
Apset
Northern Illinois Service Company
General Pick for Morocco to Lead Fight Against Rif
United Press report from Paris notes General Guillaume, former Paris commander, is believed selected as new commander in chief for Morocco to lead the fight against the Rif. Premier Painleve presented the appeal to the president and endorses the selection as leader.
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Morocco
United
Paris
France
Guillaume
Painleve
Oesee
Dog mauls woman on campus. dog shot
Mrs Bertha Pottenger of Garden Road was bitten on the leg by an airedale while walking with her two children on the state college campus last evening. Although the injury is minor, she remains in bed. the dog was shot after the incident reported to the night watchman.
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Bertha Pottenger
Garden Road
City Council Sets Tuesday Night Session at City Hall
City council will meet Tuesday night in the city hall chambers for the regular monthly session. Items include the regular expense account and several matters of public interest. The Lincoln Highway proposal from the state college gates to Evans Avenue through street is on the agenda after petition changes were tabled.
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City Hall
State College Gates
Evans Avenue
Many Hurt On Highway Near DeKalb Holiday Wrecks
Automobiles and buses jammed the Lincoln Highway east and west of DeKalb with many injuries reported from multiple crashes over the holiday. A Jewel sedan driven by J M Rosenberg of Moline turned into a ditch near DeKalb injuring Henry Lohse who is hospitalized in Rochelle with serious injuries. Other occupants, including Whitey Halling and Mrs. Clay, received injuries of varying severity. An Oldsmobile struck a parked Cadillac on Auguste avenue. Vask of Sycamore was blamed and the Cadillac sustained greater damage. A Fort coupe occupant intoxication reports noted by authorities. A motorcyclist, Hart Fred West of South Elgin, was also struck. Continued on page 8.
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Lincoln Highway
DeKalb
Northern Illinois Service Company
J. M. Rosenberg
Moline
Lion Highway
Henry Lohse
Rochelle Hospital
Lohse
Mr. Rosenberg
Whitey” Halling
Lou Clay
Elks Club
Chevrolet
DeKallman
Anderson
Cadillac
C. A Anderson
Auguste Avenue
Oldsmobile
Carl Vask
Sycamore
Follies
Hart Fred West
South Elein
Weather Illinois Forecast Tonight and Tuesday
Partly overcast with focal thunderstorms in north portions tonight and in south portions tonight or Tuesday. Cooler in north and central portions.
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Illinois
Voters Prepare For Park District Election Tomorrow
Voters in the city and nearby areas will go to polls tomorrow to decide on establishing a park district and to elect five park commissioners. Polls open seven a.m. to five p.m. at ward venues. civic groups back the measure and urge turnout.
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Park Board
E. Bradt
A. G. Kennedy
P N. Joslin
Robert McCormick
S. W. Boardman
John G. Davy
Elmer Embree
Floyd O. Crego
Park District
Annie's Woods
Woman's Club
Sycamore
McKinley Sees European Aftermath for Kiwanis Audience
United States Senator William J. McKinley told Kiwanis members in Annies Woods about postwar Europe from personal observation. He described Germany, France, England and Italy, noting Germany's collapsed purchasing power, England's wartime loans and high unemployment, and the widespread struggle as nations strive to rebuild amid political tensions.
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Kiwanis Club
United States
William J. McKinley
Annies Woods
Europe
McKinley
Champaign
Kiwanis
Germany
England
Russia
France
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Roumania
Adam Cliffe
Wil, OE
Here Is Student Awarded Four Year University Scholarship
Leonard Lanegran graduate of the township high school and a top stock judging member receives a four year scholarship at the University of Minois through Senator H G Wright. He enters the dairying program in the college of agriculture, having won first prize in a dairy judging contest two years ago and helped the dairy team to a state contest placement.
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Leonard Lanegran
Township High School
University of Minois
H. G. Wright
Department of Agriculture
DeKally
College of Agriculture
Univerty
Post Office Vacation Period Begins At De Kalb Office
Vacation at the De Kalb post office runs from late June through September with two staff on leave at a time. Clerk M. L. Jackson and Carrier Irving Ferrell are on vacation. Jackson has stayed home to work, Ferrell took a fishing trip, and several other employees are taking turns during the extended period.
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Post Office
M. L. Jackson
Irving , Rel
de Kalb
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Ferrell
Chief Bull Arrested and Pays Fine After Auto Crash
Chief of Police Fred W Bull sought to settle a Lincoln Highway collision with Irving Van Artsdale. Van Artsdale insulted the chief and sought police arrest. a disorderly conduct charge resulted in a $10 fine plus costs.
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Chief Bull
Lincoln Highway
Fred W Bull
Irving van Artsdale
van Artadale
Odd Fellows of DeKalb Plan Memorial Church Service
Members of the God renews of this ily including all branchess will assemble at the loge hall Sunday morning at 10 30 and march to the apuist church for the annual memorial service. Graves in all city cemeteries have been decorated and Rev F W Field is expected to deliver a strong sermon for the fraternal men and women. Members are urged to attend and show support.
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God Renews
Loge
Apuist
F W. Field
Many Attend Services for Mrs. C. Reilly
Funeral services for Mrs Charles Reilly, a longtime city resident, were held Saturday at nine from St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Father J S Solon conducted the services.
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Charles Reilly
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's
Deaths during Fourth of July spread sorrow in DeKalb area
Multiple local obituaries recount the deaths of Mrs. Lucy Kelly of West Lincoln Highway at 5:00 am after long illness, and Mrs. Howard Hoffman at St Marys Hospital aged 51, along with the infant Oscar Junior Reingard who died shortly after birth. Surviving relatives include children, grandchildren, siblings, and in laws. services set for tomorrow and Tuesday, with interment in Fairview cemetery and St Marys church ceremonies in Maple Park.
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Lucy Kelly
West Lincoln Highway
Kelly
de Kalb
Lucy H. Knobb
England
America
William H. Kelly
Oscar
Oscar Reingard
Glidden Hospital
Defense Day Test Read in City Hall
Saturday Defense Day observance drew 30 to 40 volunteers at city hall. Major H. B. Goodison spoke on government defense plans as students at state college high school and Glidden Training school were addressed the previous day.
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H. B. Goodison
State College
High School
Glidden Training School
Railroad Men at Des Moines Go On a Strike
United Press reports Des Moines strikers plan to tie up two Interurban lines between Des Moines Perry and Colfa. Car men union says jointly run lines with Des Moines City Railway keep service with engine tenders guarding power plant. Union to withdraw tenders. no report of strike breakers.
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United Pres
Des Moines
Perry
Colfa
Car Men’s Union
Des Moines City Railway Company
Cement Pour Delayed On De Kalb Sycamore Road
News from The Chronicle reports that cement pouring on the De Kalb Sycamore road will begin tomorrow under Carnine Sweeney Construction. Barricades at tracks and the county farm road are in place with traffic prohibited except buses until cement pours progress. The project aims to complete in about 35 days from start, with a 21 day curing period before opening to traffic. Authorities warn trespassers and note barricades will be enforced at both ends of the closure while work shifts to other sections.
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the Chronicle
Sycamore-DeKualb
County Farm
St. Paul
D. W. Carnine
Carnine
Electric Park
C. M. & St. Paul
Love Farm
Winds Rip Through DeKalb Area With Cyclone Like Force
A sudden cyclonic wind storm struck Friday evening harming Genoa Kingston and Kirkland areas. In Rockford three men and a woman were injured as walls collapsed and bricks flew. The storm damaged trees farms and buildings, knocked out power and telephones, and frightened thousands in Winnebago County. No injuries reported in DeKalb County.
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DeKalb
Genoa
Kingston
Kirkland
Rockford
West State Street
Rock
Winnebago
DeKalb County
Wolcott to Take Vacation After Postal Career
Henry Wolcott, long time DeKalb post office employee, retired Friday and placed on the federal pension list. He and Mrs. Wolcott will spend several weeks on vacation before seeking further work. His duties ended July 5 though no mail was delivered on July 4 and Sunday followed.
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Henry Wolcott
Services for Japhet Cusson Held Sunday
Funeral services for Japhet Cusson were held Sunday afternoon with many friends from this city and Sycamore in attendance. The well known resident died Thursday afternoon at Glidden Memorial hospital after a four day illness from pneumonia. Services began at 1 30 from the Cusson home on Sycamore Road with Father Hastings officiating. Burial followed in Elmwood cemetery of Sycamore where Mrs. Cusson was buried a few years ago.
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Sycamore
Japhet
Cusson
Glidden Memorial Hospital
Sycamore Road
Father Hastings
Buriff
Elmwood
Five Drunks Arrested Over Weekend by Police
Five men from this and other cities were arrested during the weekend for being drunk and disorderly. They were held briefly to cool off in the city lockup, given hearings, paid fines, and released. The number of drunks on the streets was likely the smallest in years, with few arrests compared to past holidays. Secor's printing and developing department, boasting decades of service, promotes trusted work.
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Secor
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Elk’s
North Third Street
Finnish Hall
State Street
Bristow’s
South Seventh Street
City
South Second Street
Santa Barbara
Osborne Book Store
M’kinley
Annie’s Woods
Odd Fellows of
C. Reilly
Larkin
Howard Hoffman
M. J. Kenaughawn
Charles Hoag
St. Mary's Hospital
Milwaukee
John Donahue
Freeport
Hoffman
Maple Park
Father Porcella
Action Factory
North Western Crossing
Wolcott
Japhet Cusson
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