Kirkland Enterprise History Of Local Newspapers
A Kirkland Enterprise feature recounts the town’s early press history from 1886 with The Sun and editors like B. S. Dorsey and H. E. Westgate. Arthur H. Harrison later renamed the paper The Kirkland Enterprise, then left for insurance work. The June 20 1896 note highlights a bicycle craze among city notables led by H. F. E. Westgate era figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland
Arthur H. Harrison
D. L. Silver
Harrison
the Sun
B. S. Dorsey
Ilinois
H. F E. Westgate
D. L. Silverman
J. L. Morris
W. D. Kable
Walter Garland
H. B. Rowan
E. 8. Dunn
H. W. Bilkie
Mr. Bilkie
Joe Morris
Dixon man To Serve In Washington As Secretary
John H. Byers of Dixon, long time aide to Congressmen McKenzie, will move to Washington in December to serve as secretary to Representative William R. Johnson of Freeport, a newly inaugurated member from the 13th District. Byers will remain in Dixon until Congress convenes, with daughter Alice attending the state teachers college.
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John H. Byers
Dixon
Washington
William R. Johnson
Freeport
Cogressman
Johnson
Byers
McKenzie
Springfield
Congress
Alice, Byers
State Teachers College
Big City
Rochelle Youth Admits Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Rochelle youth Paul Remmers, 21, admitted to Deputy Sheriff George Banning and a Dixon Telegraph reporter that he shot himself Monday night, driven by discouragement over financial troubles. He is hospitalized in Rochelle in serious condition with pneumonia and high fever. He previously claimed he was robbed by two highwaymen who took $15. He retracted after investigators noted powder rings on his shirt indicating a self-inflicted wound.
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Rochelle
Paul Remmers
Rochellé
George Banning
Oregon
Dixon Evening Telegraph
Rochelle Hospital
Grl
John Smith
Holcomb
Dick Remmers
Kings
Rochell
Bridge Tournament At Elks Club Draws City Interest
Tonight at eight o clock a bridge tournament at the Elks club pits twelve Elks against twelve top city women. Teams feature pairs such as Miss Anna Glidden with Mrs John Glidden and Mrs George Gurler with Mrs L Anderson.
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Elks’ Club
Elks
Anna Glidden
John Glidden
George Gurler
E. S. Woods
J. E. Warner
M. A. Joseph
Harry Eichhorn
P. M. Furr
Wix Garner
Ed Duncan
R. A. Wright
Maple Park Barber Arrested On Threat Charge
Paul Dunlap a barber in the city was arrested by a Kane County deputy yesterday afternoon in Maple Park for making a threatening remark toward a well known local business man. He paid a $10 fine and costs in Geneva court for disorderly conduct after the incident.
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Paul Dunlap
Maple Park
Kane County
Dunlap
Geneva
Two Autos In Accident Here This Morning
Blinded by snow and rain Clarence Campbell at 3 15 o clock this morning drove a large auto into the Ford touring car owned by Henry Ramer. Neither vehicle was badly damaged. The Ramer car was parked without lights along the curb. Campbell was returning to Maple Park and did not see the other car in time to stop. The minor crash was the first report for Friday the 13th.
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Clarence Campbell
Big Auto
Henry Ramer
Campbell
Maple Park
Forster Case Will Come Up In Milwaukee
In Milwaukee on March 13 the examination under the discovery statute of Mr and Mrs Charles G Forster, defendants in a 250000 alienation suit brought by their riding master son in law J W Bradley, is scheduled to proceed after two postponements. Court Commissioner Julius Rohr to preside.
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United Press
Wiwaukee
Wis
Charles G. Porster
J. W. Bradley
Julius Rohr
Two Bills Signed and Pending Legislation in Illinois
Springfield March 13 two bills signed by Governor Small become law as the legislature sorts a mass of measures. New laws include a 50 000 appropriation for the attorney general and a municipal convention hall aid for Peoria. Committees plan hearings next Tuesday on a dance hall licensing bill and on the woman’s eight hour bill. A subcommittee will review gun control bills and license regulations as they group measures for action.
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Thired Press
Springfield
Small
Ilinos
House
Senate
Oscar Caristrom
Peoria
Florence Fifer Bohrer
Senate Committee On Community Welfare
Senate Selections Committee
Ben Smith Wilkins
Pekin
Elections Committee
Joint Committee
Winois
Judiciary Committee
Smokes Given Policemen by Alderman Lindstrom
Police officers received cigars donated by Alderman J B Lindstrom who defeated Mayor Kingsley for the Republican mayoral nomination. The box stood on the desk as officers shared the smokes with friends. Also notes a basketball game between Rockford Original Hurons and American Legion at Sycamore High School gym.
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J.B. Lindstrom
J. B. Lindstrom
J J. Kingsley
Police Department
Sycamore H. S. Gym
Rockford Original Hurons
Ilinois
American Legion
Two Patients Are Released From Sanitarium
Two tuberculosis sanitarium patients were discharged on Wednesday after months of treatment as arrested cases. Inmates, aided by crossword puzzles, hope for a large school dictionary and an atlas to aid confinement. Helga Hemming, posttonsil operation, remains hospitalized briefly until throat healing begins.
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Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Helga Hemming
Farm Bureaus to Meet in Kane County March 18
De Kalb county farm bureau representatives T. H. Roberts H. H. Parke Edgar Hipple and A A Dodge will travel to Aurora on March 18 for the first meeting of the 12th congressional district farm bureaus. District counties include Winnebago Boone LaSalle Grundy and Kendall. G F Tullock of Rockford calls the gathering to discuss district wide farm problems and a round table discussion.
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Kane County
de Kalb County
Farm Bureau
T. H. Roberts
H. H. Parke
Edgar Hipple
A. A. Dodge
Wiil
Aurora
Winnebago
Boone
LaSalle
Grundy
Kendal
G. F. Tullock
Rockford
Illinois Agricultural Association
Salesmen Gather for Northern Illinois Meeting in Elgin
Five hundred from the Northern Illinois district attended a meeting in Elgin at the state hospital. Local participants were P. W. Fisk H. K E W Fisher Morris Kennedy Fritz Snyder and A C Grove. Eddie and Manny Cavanaugh entertained and district managers spoke. North Side Garage advertises auto washing service.
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Northern Illinois
Elgin
P. W. Fisk
H. KE. W. Fisher
Morris Kennedy
Fritz Snyder
A. C. Grove
Chicago
State Hospital
Eddie and
Manny Cavanaugh
Wtal Broadcasting Fame
Committee votes to reject Warren nomination
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the senate judiciary committee gave a 7 to 9 vote to recommend rejection of Charles B Warren for public office. Two Republicans joined seven Democrats in opposition as Warren’s nomination was resubmitted by President Coolidge.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Charles B. Warren
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
President Coolidge
Borah
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Coolidge
Walsh
United States
Illinois Weather: Snow or Rain in North and Central Tonight
Snow or rain is possible in northern and central Illinois tonight and Saturday with much colder temperatures. Strong shifting winds add to the wintry feel as officials urge precautions for travel and outdoor activities.
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Illinois
Foster father linked to typhoid germ case in Chicago
William D. Shepherd, guardian of a millionaire orphan, had a week long bacteriology course at a Chicago school. After a theft of three culture tubes including typhoid germs, testimony blamed him amid heated questioning. Dr Fayman and salesman Marchand disputed details as prosecutors pressed for custody and further statements.
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United Press
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
William McClintock
Shepherd
Charles Fayman
National University of Sciences
States
Fayman
McClintock
John Sparbaro
George Gorman
States Attorney
John C. Marchand
Sparbaro
Marchand
Iir
Robert E. Crowe
East
Flu Epidemic Ravages Windy City As Panic Grows
Chicago officials report 112 new influenza and pneumonia cases by 10:00 am and 279 deaths since March 1. Health Commissioner Bun densen warns the illness varies, with germs present in some cases and absent in others, as police, doctors, and fire crews mobilize to combat the outbreak. Dance in DeKalb promises relief with Paddock's Orchestra at The Avalon Ballroom Saturday.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
Fire Department
Bundesen
Avalon Ball Room
DeKalb
Paddock
Lamp sale at Beghtol Bros East End
Hundred lamps in the store offered for sale with five dollars down and a dollar a week payments. Sale begins Saturday at eight o'clock. Monarch Paint and Varnish advertised as 100 percent pure. Lenz the 6th Street Druggist, 82.
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State College
Five Dollars
Ing. Beghtol Bros
de Marco Harp Ensemble
Beghtol Bros
East End
Monarch
Lenz
Grain Prices Crash Today On Fatal Friday
Chicago market notes report a dramatic one day fall on the Chicago Board of Trade with May wheat plunging to about 1.68 1 4 after opening near 1.79 1 2. Brokers shouted bids as prices dropped and both amateurs and professionals faced losses amid rumors of European crop shortfalls and massive unloadings by major operators.
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United Iressa
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Convention to Gather Here for Three Day Adventist Meeting
The DeKalb church prepares for the Northern Illinois Advent Christian Conference annual convention to be held March 18 to 20. The program is not yet set, with an announcement coming later. The church has served the city for 60 years and aims to present the Adventist message to the community. Special music by a male quartet from Aurora College and speakers from several neighboring states are planned for evening programs.
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Advent Christian Conference
DeKalb Church
Advent Christian Church
Hefh
Aurora College
Danger of Epidemic In This City Now
City health commissioner Dr J B R Hagey says no sign of an epidemic here though Chicago reports 201 deaths in nine days from a disease. Nearby towns report flu cases but not at Chicago levels, and local colds are common yet require attention and verification.
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J. BR. Hagey
Chicago
Hagey
TeKalb
Death Notice for Mrs Elizabeth Jackson
Relatives report the death of Mrs Elizabeth Jackson, former city resident now of Vacaville California, after a long illness last Wednesday. Funeral arrangements set for early this week. She leaves a sister in law Mrs William Jackson and a daughter in law Mrs Harry Jackson who recently arrived in town. Mr Jackson, formerly employed at the North Western freight offices, died three years ago. they formerly lived on Haish avenue.
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E. Jackson
Elizabeth Jackson
Vacilla
Cal
Jackson
William Jackson
Gurder Street
Harry Jackson
Western Union Telegraph Service
North Western Freight
Haish Avenue
Inspector of Aurora to Be Here Tonight
The district inspector of the R. A. M. will attend the Chapter No. 52 meeting this evening and confer the first degree on candidates. Delegations come from Sycamore, Sandwich, Aurora, Naperville, West Chicago, Elgin and Wheaton. the event is of strong interest to members and is expected to draw a large attendance.
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Syramore
Sandwich
Aurora
Naperville
West Chicago
Elgin
Wheaton
Bekeib
Fatal kerosene accident burns Miss Stella Hayes at Cortland
Miss Stella Hayes daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Hayes of Kings died after an accidental kerosene explosion while lighting a fire at her sister’s Cortland home. She was a former DeKalb high student and died at 9 20 p m after being moved to DeKalb hospital. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental death from burns caused by kerosene during fire kindling.
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Stella Hayes
Mim H. R. Hayes
Kings
Haire
Cortland
DeKalb High
Glidden
DeKalb
Ff Wirtz & Wirtz
Miss Hayes
DeKalb High School
Left City
George Meyers
J. S. Rankin
Rankin
Miss B
Roc
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