Quarantine 129th at Camp Grant
Quarantine 129th at Camp Grant likely lifted after contacts are removed to hospital observation. Surgeons monitor cases as they determine the outbreak status and next steps for the unit.
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
1
Quarantine 129th at Camp Grant likely lifted after contacts are removed to hospital observation. Surgeons monitor cases as they determine the outbreak status and next steps for the unit.
A Belvidere teen Ed Johnson dies of meningitis at Camp Merritt New Jersey. The entire 129th infantry unit arrived at Camp Grant is placed under quarantine. Col Peter Fields, camp surgeon, will seek discharge for unexposed soldiers while exposed ones are observed in hospital. Contacts are already being moved to medical care and monitoring continues.
Manley and Lloyd Concidine brothers of Frank and Roy Concidine arrived this week from Las Vegas New Mexico and will reside here. Manley has just returned from service in France and the four brothers will live here from now on. Chief Rid dell met them at the station and, to avert trouble, addressed them as mister.
County Clerk Henderson cleans up office affairs to devote time to securing data for county records of soldiers, sailors and marines. He will appeal to the boys at demonstrations in Sycamore next Tuesday and DeKalb on Thursday to help, aiming to locate every county serviceman.
Popular stage star Lila Lee headlines the Princess Playhouse tonight in her latest success Puppy Love drawing theatergoers. The production promises lively performances and romantic comedy as evening showtimes begin.
The schedule promises strong matchups in the next few weeks. On Sunday the Jack Rabbits from Chicago visit for a high quality game while June 12 Ravenswood returns for a welcome home salute after a prior 4 2 loss. The following Sunday DeKalb faces Racine Athletic Club.
A. R. Puffer, 18 weeks after a major operation at Rochelle hospital, has returned home. He continues to improve daily and enjoys visiting with old friends and the quiet of home. It is hoped he will be seen in DeKalb soon. Let want ads rent your room.
Berlin dispatch reports President Ebert predicts the national assembly will reject the peace terms unless amended. Paris notes discussers say Allies may seek Germans’ record on signing the treaty and modify only if basic principles are accepted. Wilson and U S experts outline economic changes and reparations plans. In DeKalb, the $15,000 Knights of Columbus building subscription drive ends with a dance and communal events.
The Knight Templars parade through Aurora on Sunday afternoon faced a sudden storm causing a scramble among about 92 members in showy uniforms. Attendees from Sycamore and DeKalb described the meeting as one of the most interesting in years.
Funeral services for the late Harwood Bannister will be held tomorrow afternoon from the late home on Sycamore road at 2 30 PM. Dr B Barrett Evans of the Methodist church will officiate possibly assisted by Dr A T Horn. The remains will be laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. Rags wanted We will pay 6c per pound for clean cotton rags not scraps Must be free from buttons pins or hooks 6c per pound for knit cotter
A. Shetter, likely DeKalb's first to mail via the new Cleveland to Chicago air route, shows pride in the event. A local jeweler received a Toledo Conklin fountain pen package sent last night, routed by air and rail, stamped with a six cent airship postage seal.
London June reports Britain has recognized the Jugo Slay republic as a new political entity. The move follows regional upheaval and shifts in diplomatic relations. No further details on the recognition criteria or involved officials were provided.
Tax objectors crowded the county court as railroads faced light challenges and a few large cases lingered. E G Cooper suffered a $1000 loss when his Sycamore garage and two oil trucks burned, fire crews arriving quickly. Firemen noted the trucks were old and a new garage will be needed. Fred Ecklands suffered burns but partner Reeves acted fast to smother the flames. Local reports estimated Cooper’s loss under $1000 with crews restoring service rapidly.
DeKalb residents lined the streets of Chicago and Aurora to greet Company A and about 2 000 soldiers in uniform. Families reported the homecoming as the happiest moment after two years away at Camp Logan Texas with relatives noting hopes of an early release. Health Commissioner Hagey denounced a quarantine breach by a local family traveling to Chicago and Milwaukee prompting questions about enforcement and penalties under Illinois Wisconsin state health laws.
Mrs. Albin Carlson sought news of Private Albin Carlson who died for his country in France. Government telegram says he was wounded and died on November fourth, a week before the armistice. Her brother-in-law John Wendell, gassed in October, returned to Illinois with Company A, while his father noted his son looked well and hoped for home soon.
Alma Ruebens appears tonight in Diane of the Green Van from her studio, a Leona Dalrymple prize play adaptation. The film showcases a strong story and a standout performance by a longtime favorite, supplemented by the cartoon comedy Judge Rummy's Miscue.
Ten bombs exploded in eight cities from 11 pm to 1 am. Two people were killed, a New York special policeman and a man in Washington. Anarchist literature was found near explosions in Washington, Pittsburg and Roxbury Mass. Two men were arrested in Philadelphia. Some devices contained shrapnel. Officials weigh whether this ties to the Palmer assassination plot. Washington reports that secret service and explosives experts are pursuing clues with focus on eastern locations. Continued on page six.
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