Dixon Wins State Farmers Picnic at Assembly Park
Dixon scored again by securing the Illinois Agricultural Association State Farmers Picnic to be held at Assembly Park on Saturday. Last year the event drew about 10 000. The Dixon bid involved support from the Chamber of Commerce Rochelle Sterling and nearby Farm Bureaus and aims to attract visitors to extend their stay in Dixon.
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Dixon
Illinois Agricultural Association
Assembly Park
Ottawa
Clinton
Chamber of Ce
Lee County Farm Bureau
Chambers of Commerce
Rochelle
Sterling
Farm
Farm Bureau
Dixon C
Griffith
Chica
Chicago
King
L. G. Birdsall
DeKalb Man Loses Car After Carnival Visit
Taylor Divine of Market Street attended the carnival and drove his Ford to the grounds for a quick return home in rain. After leaving the car, it was gone, prompting a police alert. Chief Riddell warns residents not to leave cars with keys in near carnival grounds due to local youths taking joy rides.
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Dekalb
Taylor Divine
Market Street
May Street
Divine
Riddell
Talbot Hosts Friend of Roy from China
Mr and Mrs G I Talbot entertained Tom Killian, a friend of their son Roy, who is stationed in China. Killian heads Standard Oil in China and travels to the Orient after a U.S. visit. He and Roy served together as Chinese interpreters during the war. Killian plans to visit Roy when he returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I. Talbot
Tom Killian Ysterday
Roy
China
Mr. Killian
Standard Oil Company
States
Orient
Ife
DeKalb
Killian
Peterson to Take Garner Grocery Stock
It is announced that the grocery stock of Charles Garner, who sold his business to Charles E. Powell, will be taken over by Andrew Peterson for his store between First and Second streets. Inventory begins tonight with hopes to finish by July. Powell says details won’t be complete before the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Garner
Charles E. Powell
Andrew Peterson
First
Secon
Peterson
Keving
Garner
Powell
Price Drop Planned for Nash Automobiles
Nash cars will see a large price reduction starting July second with new prices applying to all models.
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Nash Automobiles
Nash
Farm Hands Wanted Across Eight Illinois Counties
The Illinois employment office at 12 North Broadway in Aurora reports a high demand for farm hands amid haying and harvest. Farmers from DuPage to Kane counties seek month and day workers, with clerical and factory positions also becoming available through the women’s department. Miss Flora Killian urges all unemployed to register so they can be matched with forthcoming openings.
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Illinois Free Employment
North Broadway
Aurora
Frank Raduenz
DuPage
Will, Lee
McHenry
Oslo
Kendall
DeKalb
Kane
Flora Killian
Woman's Department
County Clerk on Vacation Trip and Possible Absence
County Clerk M. Henderson left Saturday for a union trip and offered little detail on his whereabouts. Officials warn he may be away for a week longer as another trip is planned.
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Henderson
Old Sycamore Resident Anna M. Relyea Dies at Infirmary
Anna M. Relyea of Sycamore dies at DeKalb County Infirmary at age 89. A funeral is likely to be held in Sycamore, reflecting her fifty years as a resident.
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Sycamore
Anna M. Relyea
DeKalb County Infirmary
Automobiles Stolen and Wage Case Filed in Court
On June 11, Mary Jones Baker obtained a judgment of 216.50 against L. B. Hastings and St. Albans School at Sycamore for wages owed as teacher. An appeal from judgment was filed in the Circuit Court Friday by the defendants. Legal representatives are C. D. Rogers for the plaintiff and Faissler Fulton and Roberts for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jones Baker
L. B. Hastings
St. Albans School
Sycamore
Z. B. Mitchell
C. D. Rogers
Faissler, Fulton and Roberts
Cabinet to Meet on British Peace Talks
From Ente Press London June 38 Premier Lloyd George rejects De Valera’s push for Irish peace talks. The British cabinet will meet tomorrow to hear the premier’s speech and responses. Reports say De Valera may seek Sinn Fein leaders’ presence and call a Dail Brann session to discuss the invitation, possibly allowing temporary Irish prisoner releases.
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Ente Press
London
England
Lloyd George
de Valera
Trelanid
de [Videra
Sinn Fein
DailBrann
Aviators Forced to Land at Fort Bliss During Transcontinental Flight
Aviators David R. Davis and Eric Springs were forced to land at Fort Bliss Texas after engine trouble on a River California to Mineola New York flight. They resumed their journey at five am heading toward Dallas Texas with a plan to stop only if needed and aim for New York in about 22 hours, relying on carburetor fixes.
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The
United Tere
Fort Bliss
Texas
David R. Davis
Eric Springs
River
Calif
Mineola
L. 1
Dulas
Springer
New York
Stop Big Battle Fight Objected by Jersey Clergy
In Jersey City on June 28 Vice Chancellor Stephenson refused to issue an injunction to halt the planned Dempaeye Carpentier boxing match next Saturday. Robert Watson of the International Reform Bureau and five local clergymen urged swift action, but no defense appeared for promoter Rickard. They asked the judge to compel answers on why an injunction should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinited Press
Jevany City
Stephenson
International Reform Bureau
Vicw
Robert Watson
Five Jersey Chry
Watson
Jersey City
N. J
Withere
Chancery Court
Lloyd Stevenson
Rickard
Richard
Rockford Man Loses Appeal in Balm Case
Miss Jessie Carlson of Sycamore, who won 5000 in a 15000 breach of promise suit against Charles Anderson of Rockford, will not collect the heart balm without another suit after Judge R K Welsh overruled a new trial. An appeal was filed as to a later decision. In London, the British coal strike was settled with government concessions on wages, easing a months long idle system.
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Jessie Carlson
Sycamore
Charles Anderson
Rockford
Anderson
R. K. Welsh
Carrison
United Press
London
England
Guy Mee
Frank Hodges
Miners’ Union
DeKalb Businessman Marries Long Service
Forty years in DeKalb business marked by John G. Landberg’s 68th birthday and planned three month vacation to California with his wife. Sons daughters and in laws present tickets as he departs next Tuesday evening. Bert Ostoboer and Frank Titman will run the store in his absence.
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John G. Landberg
John H. Lewis
Landberg
Calfornia
Lundberg
DeKalb
Bert Ostoboer
Frank Titman
Lindberg
Rankin in South Plays Golf as Professional
Tyler Rankin and Mrs Rankin are visiting Birmingham. Rankin, a skilled golfer, has impressed locals by strong drives and accurate putts. He and Tom Temple Jr. reportedly competed with Dr Son of Ensley and Mr Temple, with results not yet learned.
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Tom Temple
Marie
Tom
Young Rankin
Young Temple
Ensley
Temple
Chicago Goes Bathing in Spring Time Street Fashion
Chicago returns to Eden and dresses down with one piece bathing costumes seen in Hyde Park Jackson Park and along Wilson Avenue. Women stroll errands and visit in minimal attire while streetcars and elevated trains carry the casual summer look.
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United Press
Chicago
Eden
Todiy
Wilson Avenue
Hyde Park
Jackson Park
Mack Sennett
Miss Suntimer
Planes Sail Off Tamplan Roads in Naval War Test
A fleet of planes sailed near Hampton Roads to test whether air power or traditional battleships will be America’s main defense in future war. The exercise, off Tamplan Roads, centers on a radio controlled battleship with Lever directing operations from the shore.
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U. S. Henderson
Tamplan Roads
Hampton Roads
Towa
America
Great Britain Asks Three Month Delay On Japan Alliance
London reports that Great Britain has requested a three month postponement of renewing the alliance with Japan. The delay aims to allow British premiers conference to decide before a new treaty is signed. No stance from America is stated.
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United Press
London
England
Great Britain
Japan
Legion Leader Fred W. Galbraith Dies In Auto Mishap
Colonel Fred W. Galbraith national commander of the American Legion died in a car accident. The coroner's report states the vehicle carrying Galbraith, Henry Ryan, and Col. Milton J. Foreman fell over a 16 foot embankment in Indianapolis.
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Py United Rresc
Indianapolis
Ind
Fred W. Galbraith
American Legion
Henry Ryan
Col
Milton
J. Foreman
Legion
Referee Order Affects Stillman Divorce Hearings
New York June 28 An extraordinary move by Referee Gleason excludes most witness testimony in the Stillman divorce case involving the two year old Guy Millan. Reports claim a settlement is near but lack factual support. Mrs Stillman plans to return to Poughkeepsie for resumed secret hearings as cross examination looms. Detectives seek banker Stillman to serve court papers. he remains elusive and hearings adjourned until next month.
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Ry United Press
New York
N. Y
Gleason
Stillman
Guy Millan
Poughkeepsie
Canada
Charles J. Wallace
John F. Brennan
Special Taxes Due By July First In This District
Local revenue collector P. F. Fullmer announced that all special taxes including the hareotic tax on practitioners and factory taxes must be paid by July 1. Taxes on pleasure boats taxi cabs narcotics and other listed items are due that date with district offices in Elgin Aurora Wheaton and DeKalb collecting.
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P. FL Pullmer
The
Revenue Department
Elgin
Aurora
Wheaton
DeKalb
Aurore
PO F
DeKalb Odd Fellows Elect New Noble Grand
At the DeKalb lodge meeting Charles Wiltberger was elected noble grand for the next term after the death of E R Hitchcock. A second election followed. The group planned July 11 for installation of officers and noted no meeting next Monday due to a holiday.
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DeKalb Lodge of Odd Fellows
Charles Wiltberger
Noble Grand
E. R. Hitchcock
Auto Crash Breaks Collar Bone In Road Gravel
Harold Wrigley of Lee passed another car on a racer when loose gravel unseen on the road caused the vehicle to flip and fracture his collar bone. The overturned car was struck by a second vehicle driven by Isaac Peterson. George Kirby, also in the racer, sustained only minor injuries and was discharged. Wrigley was hospitalized at Lincoln in Rochelle for surgery.
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Harold Wrigley
Lee
Isaac Peterson
Wrigley
George Kirby
Lincoln Hospital
Rochelle
Bishop Muldoon Buys Property for School
The Rt. Rev. Peter J. Muldoon bishop of Rockford Catholic Diocese bought from Mrs. Lillie Kitteringham the northwest corner lot at Stanley and Elm streets for $5,000. The property lies just behind St. Thomas high school and was acquired for school purposes.
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Peter J. Muldoon
Rockford
Lillie Kitteringham
Stanley and
Elm Streets
St. Thomas High School
Barn Dance at Frank Johnson's North of Cortland
Kirchner's orchestra provides music for a barn dance at Frank Johnson's place one mile north of Cortland on Thursday night June 30 as advertised in Chronicle Want Ads for Agsley results.
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Frank, Johnson’s
Cortalnd
Kirchner
Prisoners Escape Train Near Creston During Bridge Work
Four soldiers en route from Chicago to Fort Leavenworth escaped after jumping from a train near Creston during bridge construction. They were disowned by guards at the moment of escape, fled into a cornfield, discarded their uniforms, and were last seen entering Matta. DeKalb police pursued the fugitives all afternoon. identities not learned.
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Chicago
Fort Leavenworth
DeKalb
Creston
Matta
Thistles Must Be Stamped Out Says Farmers
Farmers urge immediate action against Canada thistle across townships. Prompt cutting of infested fields is advised to use the hay and prevent flowering within a week, or risk total loss by burning. Weather outlook calls for partly cloudy, unsettled central and north Illinois with possible thunderstorms.
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Illinois
Death takes fine woman Elizabeth Gabel
After an illness Mrs. Elizabeth Gabel died at her daughter’s home on Pleasant street aged 69. Born in Germany December 11 1851 she lived in Shabbona 32 years and later in DeKalb with her daughters. Survived by 11 children including Mrs. William Rundle Mrs. Harry Foster Mrs. Edward Barrett and others. Services at St Marys church Thursday morning and burial at Rose Hill near Shabbona.
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Elizabeth Gabel
Harry Foster
Pleasant Street
Mountain View
Calif
Edward Barrett
DeKalb
A. N. Kadrie
Syria
Edith and
Marion Gabel
Chica
Otto J. Gabel
Peru
Neb
Surre
Gabel
St. Mary's Church
Shabbonaed
Rose Hill
Shabbona
Band Concert Tonight at Huntley Park
Tonight features Huntley Park weekly band program with seven numbers. Performances include Gloria March, Poet and Peasant, Elaine, The Champion, Chinese Lullaby, Sweet Old Songs, Bits of Remick’s Hts, and ends with the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntley Park
Gloria” Losey
Ippe
Valse
Elaine” Baxter
Nomads of The North at Princess Tonight
Missed Nomads of The North at the Princess yesterday. now showing tonight. Flour sacks for sale in large size priced at $1.00 per dozen from Goodyear Bakery located at 177.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Bakery
Strike Looms as Rail Workers Vote on Wage Cut
Chicago dispatch reports rail labor groups hold a 48 000 to 325 000 vote split against a 12 percent wage cut ordered by the U S railroad board to take effect July 1. Brotherhood leaders tease Friday votes to approve or reject the cut and possible member ballot.
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United Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Board
Railroad Department
American Federation of Labor
Railroad Board of Hearings
Hein
Colleges After Bodies for Science
An article notes a nationwide shortage of cadavers due to prohibitions and other causes. It explains that medical schools may obtain bodies with proper notice from prison and hospital authorities, and that schools now seek donations from poor houses and other listed institutions to meet rising student numbers.
Elburn Man Loses Car In DeKalb Joyride
James A. Jensen of Elburn reported his car missing after visiting DeKalb last night. Patrolman Martin found the vehicle near the North Western depot and towed it to the station where Jensen’s car was later confirmed as the property of Elburn resident Jensen. Mr Peterson also informed police this morning that his car is already held by the department.
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James A. Jensen
Elburn
DeKalb
Martin
North Western
Peterson
Bonaparte, Noted Legal Authority, Dies at 70
Charles Bonaparte former secretary of the navy under Theodore Roosevelt and longtime international law expert died at his Baltimore home Villa Vista from heart and kidney complications. He suffered a severe attack about a year ago and had several minor ones since. aged 70.
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Talbot
Scott
Aurora Free Employment Office
Justice Court
Hartford
Talbots’ Insurance Agency
Symsez
Sogn
Reform Bureau
Associated Building Contractor
Marvin & Bage
Morris Dekalb
Legion Head
Bishop Muldoon
Bulletin
Yeserday
Bonaparte
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