Few Mishaps Over Sunday Iowan Hurt
A Sunday in Iowa yielded few accidents. In Malta a Hudson driven by L R Randell of Chicago toppled after avoiding a motorcyclist Arthur Hebblen of Davenport. Randell and passengers were treated, Hebblen had cuts, bruises and a broken rib. Minor damage reported near Creston to a Chevrolet and an Overland with no injuries.
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Malta
L. R. Randell
Pratt Boulevard
Chicago
Randell
Arthur Hebblen
Davenport
Iowa
Hebblen
Iawa
Hudson
Chevrolet
Overland
Creston
F M Cooper Services Held Sunday in Plane
Funeral services for F M Cooper elder of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints were held Sunday at Plane, his former home, with burial in Plane cemetery. Apostle F W Williams of Independence conducted the services. Cooper died Thursday night at his daughter Mrs Dr Carter's home after weeks of illness. he was well known in the area for his church work.
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F.M. Cooper
Reorganized
Church of the Lattter Day Saints
Plane
Elder Cooper
Apostle F. W. Williams
Independence
Mr. Cooper
Dr. Carter
Cooper
New Golf Record Set at Kishwaukee Club Course
In Rockford during the invitationals semi finals on Saturday morning, Rtuart Anderson established a new Kishwaukee Country Club nine hole record by shooting 32. He birdied holes one six seven and finished three under par with scores 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 for a total of 32.
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Rtuart Anderson
Rockford
Kishwaukee
DeForest Hunt
Ralph Kuntsveder
Anl
Whitey Holm
Andersen
Young Man to Be Instructor at Boys Camp
George Terwilliger of College Avenue, a graduate of the state teachers college, leaves for Lake Delavan Wisconsin to serve as instructor in nature study and junior swimming at a Boy Scout camp for the summer. He previously held a similar post and expects to stay about two months. The Hoy Scouts at Lamp will find his work of interest. He has devoted much time to nature study.
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George Terwilliger
Collegeenue
State Teachers’ College
Lake Delavan
Wis
Terwilliger
Harry Wagner Spending Part of Vacation Here
Harry Wagner of Louisville Kentucky arrived Saturday night to spend part of his annual vacation visiting relatives in this city. Mrs Wagner and two children joined him, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs John E Mohnson of South Pitt Street for the summer.
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Harry Wagner
Louisville
Warner
Barn Dance At Gibbons Farm Tomorrow Night
Nelsons Orchestra will play at an American Legion benefit dance at Gibbons place three and a half miles south Waterman and three quarters mile west. Event aims to raise funds for Legion activities.
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Gibbon
Waterman
Nelson
American Legion Benefit
Death of Maxine Cusick Three Year Old
Word reached this city of the death at noon Sunday of Maxine Cusick three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Cusick. The child died in Indianapolis Indiana where the family were spending the Fourth of July. She fell ill on the Fourth and was taken to hospital but died a few hours later. The Cusick family plans to return here with the body for funeral services in this city. She is survived by her parents a sister Helen and grandmother Mrs Clark Cusick.
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Cty
Ch Cusick
Maxine Cusick
Max Cusick
Mr. Cusick
Indiianapolis
Ind
Cusick
Indianapolis
Helen
Clark Cusick
Fake Auto Cop Skimming Speeding Fines Reported on Lincoln Highway
Reports from Dix on Lincoln Highway near DeKalb warn motorists of a man in uniform resembling state officers stopping drivers and demanding fines. Average fines cited at ten dollars and claimed to avoid court appearances. Authorities urge motorists to refuse such demands and note legitimate fines require court processing. No arrest led to formal capture last spring from prior similar rumors.
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Lincoln Highway
Dixon
DeKalb
Farm Leader to Speak at County Seat in Sycamore
Oscar Bradfute, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, will address farmers at the Sycamore high school auditorium tonight. Invites were sent to over 100 rural residents as the Chamber of Commerce hosts him in its business men's school. Bradfute has long been active in farm bureau work and will discuss topics relevant to farmers.
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DeKalb
Sycamore
Oscar
Bradfute
American Farm Burea Federation
Gradfute
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Odd Fellows to Install New Officers at DeKalb Lodge
DeKalb lodge No. 1551 O.O. F. will hold its regular meeting this evening. Newly elected officers will be installed and appointed officers named by the noble grand elect after installation. A large attendance is expected as business matters of importance will be discussed. Meeting called to order at eight.
Two Officers Die In Curtiss Plane Crash Near Westburg
Reserve officers Lieut. Charles Hickey of Roxson and Walter Perry of Marlborough Massachusetts were killed when their Curtiss biplane crashed shortly after takeoff in a small community near Westburg. The tragedy was reported by local authorities and marked by the swift identification of the two fallen officers.
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Westburg
Here
Charles Hickey
Roxson
Walter Perry
Marlborough
Mass
Heat Wave Puts City in Sweltering Sunday
Residents endured a high of 94 as a heat wave pressed on this Sunday. The town crowded the pool to beat the heat while a light evening breeze around six provided brief relief.
Dayton Scopes Trial Sparks Angry Exchange
Dayton Tenn July 13 A Tennessee country lawyer’s tirade touched off a heated exchange at the Scopes evolution trial as defense attorneys Neal and Hays argued to dismiss the indictment. General McKenzie mocked New York lawyers provoking outbursts as jurors were questioned about teaching evolution and constitutional issues in the public schools.
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Dayton
Tenn
Nis G
Dudley Field Malone
New York
Hew Mckenzie
Medbebe County
Matone
Roulston
McKenzie
John C. Scopes
Neal
Hays
Scopes
Tennessee
Hayes
American Civil Liberty Union of
Moone
Bryan
Chirence Darrow
Ditter
Darrew
John R. Neal
Stewart
W. A. Dempsey
Darrow
Raulston
Ned
Arthur Gartlek Hays
Supreme Court
Wiltberger Visit by Berkeley Chief Highlight Evanston Police
William A. Wiltberger former Evanston city resident and chief of police, welcomed Berkeley chief August Vollmer on a look over Evanston's department yesterday. They left together for the police chiefs convention starting in Indianapolis today.
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Chicago Tribune
William A. Wiltberger
Evanston
Golden Rule
Vollmer
Berkley
Cal
Berkeley
Police Chiefs
Insulanapolis
Former Cook at the Aggravation Here Today
Patrons of The Aggravation greeted Mrs. Harry Graybill who was chef there for some time and then moved on to Town. Mr and Mrs Graybill have hundreds of friends in DeKalb who are pleased they will remain in the city for some time.
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Harry Graybill
Mrs. Graybill
DeKalb
Extreme Heat Causes Multiple Deaths Across Regions
United Press reports severe heat and storms across several states. Indiana faced major property loss from floods and heat waves. eight fatalities occurred nationwide with drowning and heat prostration in Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, and Michigan areas.
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United Press
Chicawwee
Indiana
St. Paul
Minnesaa
Chieste
Nebraska
Mushiqun
Funeral for Former Malta Woman Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. L. Schettecker, former Malta resident, were held at 3 20 from the home of Mrs. W A Phetys. Burial in Malta cemetery with Rev Brown officiating. Many friends from Malta, Sandwich and Ethurn attended. Mrs. Schettecker had lived in California for several years and was sister of BB Smiley of Alhambra California.
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Longe Beach
Cal
L. Schettecker
Malta
W. A. Phetys
Malta Cemetery
Rev Brown
Malta Congregational Church
Sandwich
Ethurn
California
Schneidecker
BB Smiley
Alhambra
Hearing on Petition in Clinton Township case
Crowded Clinton County Circuit Court hears petition by George Stratton and others seeking leave to file an injunction concerning hard work in Clinton Township. Judge Newhall sets July 18 for a full hearing as Waterman area farmers and residents attend. Decision expected that afternoon amid testimony and statutes review. Continuation noted on Page 8.
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DeKath County
George Stratton
Clinton
Torenton
Pavine
Jave
Jodee John Newhall
Waterman
Judse Newhall
Clinton Township
Aisha
Burglar Still Active In DeKalb City Repeats Attempts
Police report ongoing burglaries in DeKalb with repeated attempts on homes. Alec McCann heard a man trying to force entry at John Anderson’s Haish avenue residence and alerted authorities. A stranger was seen near Alterman Wallace Island on Pearl street but fled before officers arrived. Multiple robberies and sightings of suspicious strangers have been reported over recent months.
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DeKalb
John Anderson
Haish Avenue
Alec McCann
Anderson
Secr Iday
Alterman Wallace
Three Men Burned In Oil Tank Car Fire Near Taylor
United Press reports a violent oil train wreck near Taylor Texas after an explosion. At least three men died and three more were missing as fire consumed 40 tank cars of the Missouri Kansas and Texas freight train. Rail officials say the victims were traveling as trespassers.
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United Press
Taylor
Texas
Missour
Kansas
Here
Furniture Sale Sacrifice at 631 S Ltd St
We must sell our furniture at a great sacrifice. Some brand new. Call at 631 S Ltd St or over Gossmann's Drug Store for details.
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S. Ltd
Gossmann
Last Week for Two City Schools Ends This Week
Two city schools the state teachers' college and the Glidden training school near closure Friday. Aninations at the state college run Wednesday through Friday morning with graduation services Friday noon for completing students. First term attendance exceeded 900. next Monday begins the second summer term. Glidden training school, tied to the state college, offered practice teaching for capable students and those needing to catch up to rejoin fall classes.
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State Teachers’ College
Glidden Training School
State College
Airplane Used In Hunt For Murderer Knapp
Plattsburg N Y July 13 Flying over the St Lawrence Valley a swift army airplane joined the upstate manhunt for Phillip Knox Knapp college graduate and army rter wanted for the murder of Louis Panella in cold blood in his search for a super thrill Lieut Marion Elliot and Lieut Walter H Sargent armed and carrying handcuffs to manacle their prisoner if needed fled from Mitchell Field to join the pursuit Knapp likely fled toward Canada or Alexandria Maine where he once joined a bootleggers band A lone highwayman who beat robbed two taxi drivers near Utica Sunday fit the deserter description Panella was a taxi cab driver living at Hampstead Long Island
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United Press
Plattsburg
N. Y
St. Lawrence Valley
Upstate
Phillip Knox Knapp
Army
Rter
Louis Panella
Marion Elliot
Walter H. Sargent
Mitchell Wield
Knapp
Canada
Alexandria
Maine
Utica
Panella
Hampstead
Long Island
Services for David Carter This Afternoon
Funeral services for David Carter were held this afternoon at two o clock from the Harry Nelson chapel. The death followed a brief illness Friday night. Rev. L L Hammitt of the Methodist church conducted the simple services. Mrs. Carter and a large circle of county friends mourn his passing.
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David Carter
Harry Nelson
Carter
DeKalb
L. L. Hammitt
Methodist Church
Mr. Carter
Boy Falls Six Feet From Window to Sidewalk
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Robinson fell six feet from a window to the sidewalk below while watching a bird. He escaped serious injury aside from a headache and a head bump. Raymond Francis witnessed the boy slip through the screen.
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Harvey Robinson
Raymond Francis
Robinson
Joliet Autoist Collides With Cow On Lincoln Highway
Joliet man L H Carstenson reported to police that he struck a cow grazing on West Lincoln Highway believed to be C H Conlon property. Auto sustained damage to lights fenders and running boards while the cow escaped uninjured and no rope attacher was present.
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Joliet
L. H. Carstenson
Ruhr Evacuation Starts Today
A July 13 dispatch from London reports the evacuation of the Ruhr by French troops began that day. Most troops reportedly left Queen Kirchen, a key western German coal and iron center, as the operation proceeded.
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Ruhr
United Press
London
England
Berlin
Queen Kirchen
Conserve Forests Urged By Dr Hemrod At Kiwanis Meeting
Dr James L Hemrod of Geneva urged conservation of natural resources with a focus on forests at a Kiwanis noon meeting held at Annies woods Shelter hut. He linked forest protection to wildlife and fish habitats, noting neglect in reforestation and the value of shaded streams for sustaining water and aquatic life.
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James L. Hemrod
Geneva
Izaac Walton League
Kiwanis Club
Annies’ Woods
Hemrod
State Teachers College
Rev Hammitt to Conduct a Class at Camp Franklin Grove
Rev Ll L Hammitt of the Methodist church will take duties tomorrow and spend the rest of the week at the Methodist church young peoples institute at Franklin Grove. He will teach the New Testament characters to members from Joliet and Dixon districts, following last year's daily Old Testament character courses at 45 minutes. The Franklin Grove camp meeting ground, formerly Baptist, has been greatly improved for the institute.
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Ll. L. Hammitt
Methodist Church
Methodist Church Young Peoples’ Institute
Franklin Grove
Joliet
Dixon
Baptist Church
High License Number Found In Nearby City
Bruce Hardy of Singer Sewing Machine Co. visited Aurora on Saturday afternoon and noted the highest Illinois auto license 1 000 868 parked beside a Wisconsin car with the small number 4. License number fans call it an unusual incident.
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Bruce Hardy
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Aurora
Illinois
Wisconsin
B. W. Hardy
Robb and Family Return from East Trip
W H Robb of Illinois Power and his family returned Saturday evening from a motor trip through the east. They visited relatives in Lynn Massachusetts near Boston. Robb said the trip was pleasant and the scenery surpassed his earlier letters to friends in The Chronicle.
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W. H. Robb
The
Illinois Power Company
Lynn
Mass
Boston
Illinois Weather Outlook with Tstorms North and South
Partly overcast weather across Illinois with local thunderstorms expected in northern portions this afternoon or tonight and in southern portions tonight or Tuesday.
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Illinois
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F. M. Cooper
Oung Man
Odd Fellows
Wiltberger
William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Jr
Gordon McKenzie
W. G. Taylor
Daston
Bowman
Grayville
J. A. Thompson
Spring
Duviee J.T. Rauleton
Jone
Arthur Garfield Hayes
Dudley Field
Newhall
Secor
Rev. Hammitt
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