Death visits DeKalb families as kinied mourn losses
The community notes multiple deaths nearby. Mrs. E Engh of Cicero dies at her daughter's home. funeral at Zendt residence. Obituaries follow for William LaMont of Rockford, born Scotland in 1848, and Elsie Morgan of Kalkaska Michigan. Morgan’s son B I Morgan learns of his mother’s passing. Dime Dance advertises Avalon Oswald’s orchestra on Saturday March 31.
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DeKalb
Cicero
Engh
Wagley
Zendt
Ensh
Christiana
Norway
America
Seins
Chicago
Sterling
Bernt Engh
Frank E. Wagley
Alfred Engh
City
Reese
Kansas City
Charles Engh
Forest Park
Ralph Engh
Florida
J. Zendt
Roy Engh
Avalon
Oswald
Ceylon Orchestra
Caucus Set For Saturday In This City
Voters in this township will choose at city hall from two to seven. No township contests are listed. E. B. Still seeks re election as supervisor with Charles A. Anderson as assistant supervisor. Three of five possible justices of the peace file for office: W. H. L. Rowe G. W. Jacobson and A. E. Hubbard. Two constables filed: Harry Rowe and Jens Peterson. G C Terwiliger announces candidacy for school trustee.
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E. B. Still
Charles A. Anderson
W. H. L. Rowe
G.W. Jacobson
A. E. Hubbard
Harry Rowe
Jens Peterson
G. C. Terwilliger
Shepherd Wakes Calm After Chicago Jail Night
William D. Shepherd, accused of murdering Billy McClintock by typhoid fever aggression, slept through his first night in county jail in cell 13. He is arraigned Saturday before Judge Jacob Hopkins and plans to plead not guilty, with his attorneys seeking bond. State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe vows to oppose release and keep Shepherd jailed.
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United Iree
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Billy McClintock
J County
Jacob Hopkins
Robert E. Crowe
Shepherd
Miss Nellie Dodge Returns Home to Malta
Miss Nellie Dodge recovers from a severe illness spent time at Glidden hospital and convalesced at the James Dodge home on South Second Street then returned to her Malta residence. She had traveled to the home of Mrs Roy Detbridge earlier in the week for a short visit and now reports indicate rapid recovery.
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Glidden Hospital
James Dodge
South Second Street
Nellie Dodge
Malta
Miss Dodge
Roy Detbridge
Mrs Roy Claxton Undergoes Operation in Rochelle
Report from Rochelle indicates Mrs Roy Claxton of Sycamore Road was admitted to Rochelle Hospital with a major operation yesterday and is recovering nicely. Also notes a windstorm insurance ad urging protection before tornado season begins.
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Roy Claxton
Rochelle
Sycamore Road
Claxton
Rochelle Hospital
Carlson Ben son clothing firm hit by third Sycamore shop robbery
In Sycamore the Carlson & Benson clothing firm suffered its third theft in five years. About 130 to 135 suits worth up to 75 dollars each were stolen, totaling around 4000 dollars. The cash register was stripped of change, and a professional entry via front door lock was suspected. Insurance was limited to 1000 dollars. Local reports link the heist to a touring car and lingering mystery.
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Carlson & Benson
Sycamore
George Hart
Eric Wacht
Elvin Carlson
George ‘Hart
Jtracks
Wacht and Hart
Zack Chandler
DeKalb Theatre
M. & St. Paul
Chandler
Fourth In the Lenten Series This Evening
The fourth mid week Lenten service under Immanuel Lutheran church will be held Thursday at 7 45 in American Steel Welfare Hall North Fourth and Locust streets. Rev Erdmann Frenk will speak on Jesus or Barabbas and Mr Strong of Sycamore will sing Oh Rest in the Lord. Cordial invitation extended to all.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
American Steel Welfare Hall
North Fourth and Locust Streets
Erdmann Frenk
Jesus
Barabbas
Mr. Strong
Sycamore
Mendelssohn
Dance Grant's Radio Boys 6 Piece Orchestra at Innovation Grill
Dance Grant's Radio Boys six piece orchestra will appear at Innovation Grill Saturday night. Hip Hop Big Time dance, 110 cent admission.
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Radio Boys
Innovation Grill
Expecting DeKalb Boy Scout Charter Approval
City Boy Scout officials anticipate issuing the DeKalb troop charter soon after applications were filed. At a patrol leaders meeting at the Methodist church, leaders outlined Tenderfoot tests and expected passing at the next gathering. Instructors Dr L B Barnall, Paul Prickey, Bert Racey, and George Culver led sessions on fitness and first aid.
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DeKalb
Methodist Church
Trop
Ralph Tristad
Congregational Church
Attetion
L. B. Barnall
Paul Prickett
State College
Bert Racey
George Culver
Farm Meeting at Aurora Draws Local and District Farmers
Nine residents from the Aurora community helped kick off the 12th district farm bureaus meeting held at the Hotel Aurora. Farmers from Winnebago, Boone, LaSalle, DeKalb, Grundy, Kane and Kendall were represented. Attendees from the local group included E. Pooler C. V. Weddell J. M. Blair A. W. Dodge H. J. White H. H. Park Louis Lloyd G. H. Stratton and H. W. Wesson. After a dinner at the hotel grill room a business session followed as more than 40 farmers attended the afternoon gathering.
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Hotel Aurora
Winnebago
Boone, LaSalle
DeKalb, Grundy, Kane
Kendall
E. Pooler
C. V. Weddell
J. M. Blair
A. W. Dodge
H. J. White
H. H. Park
Louis Lloyd
G. H. Stratton
H. W. Wesson
Funeral for Mrs Newegren Held at Lutheran Church
Funeral services were held for Mrs Anna S Newgren at 1:30 PM from her home on South Third Street and at 2:00 PM from First Lutheran Church where she had long been a member. Rev E W Magnusson officiated. Interment followed at Fairview cemetery. The community mourns the loss of a longtime resident who lived in her home for over 50 years as many friends attended.
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Anna S. Newgren
South Third Street
First Lutheran Church
E. W. Magnusson
Fairview
State College Likely to Secure New Building Funds
Dr J Stanley Brown president of the State Teachers College said indications point to an upcoming appropriation for a new building. He returned early from Springfield after a day before the joint Senate appropriations committees, which have received recommendations from the State Normal School Board’s appropriations committee. A detailed report will follow when E B Still returns.
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Senate
J. Stanley Brown
State Teachers College
Brown
Springfield
Appropriations
State Normal School Board
Election for School Board Holds District 401 Seats
Notices post the district 401 school board election to be held April 11 from noon to 4 PM at city hall. Two vacancies exist as Allan Tyler and A G Kennedy seek re election. No new candidates announced. incumbents likely to win.
Belding Undergoes Operation at Glidden Hospital
Reports from Glidden hospital indicate H. Belding underwent an operation early today and is recovering as well as expected. His friends in the city express hope for a speedy recovery.
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H. G. Belding
Glidden Hospital
H. @ Belding
Storm toll fears reach DeKalb as Illinois flood news spreads
Residents of DeKalb and surrounding towns await word on relatives in southern Illinois after a devastating storm. Telecommunication lines are down, hampering contact, while families in Carbondale and West Frankfort report safety. A $20 fund from Snyders Smoke Shop was sent to WLS Chicago for relief and broader donations continue.
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Ilinois
DeKalb
P.M Farr
Carbondale
Purr
Furr
Frank Corey
Helen Corey
Murphysboro High School
Snyders Smoke Shop
Jerry Stevens
WLS
Chicago
Stevens
Lent Service Attracts Large Crowd In City
Mid week Lenten services at the Ameri Can Steel Welfare building draw many from six Protestant churches. Last evening Rev H E Johnson of the Swedish Baptist church preached on preparing for Easter joy, as Rev E W Magnuson of the First Lutheran church conducted the meeting. Vece Goodyear led the choir with two evocative numbers pleasing the audience. Services continue each Wednesday through Lent.
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Ameri Can Steel Welfare
H. E. Johnson
Swedish Baptist Church
E. W. Magnusson
First Lutheran Church
Johnson
Vece Goodyear
Methodist Church
J. V. Frost Stricken at Home in City
Friends of J. V. Frost connected with Fisk Motor Company report he is seriously ill at his city home. He has been confined for several days with a high temperature and concerns he may develop pneumonia. Doctors are giving all efforts to prevent complications.
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J. v. Frost
Fisk Motor Company
Gus Wilson Sees Recovery After City Injury
Friends report Gus Wilson is recovering at home after being struck by a truck at a local city garage. The incident last week caused a foot injury with several bones broken and pain lastingly limiting his activity.
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Gus Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Opening of Session At Advent Christian Church
Three day convention opens with strong turnout despite bad weather. G H Baker from Aurora College leads praise with a male quartet. Rev. W M Wilson of Aurora speaks on Perilous Times. Rev R L Peterson Mendota, Dr O R Jenks Aurora College, Rev J F Johnson Auburn IL to speak. all services open to the public.
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Advent Christian Church
G. H. Baker
Aurora College
Reset EF. Blogm
Buchanan,Mich
W. M. Wilson
Aurora
Mendota
O. R. Jenks
J. F. Johnson
Auburn
Makes a Drive Through Part of Storm Area
E T Bentley returning from Indianapolis endured a severe rain storm believed to be part of the same system that struck Indiana and Illinois, killing hundreds. He reached Joliet before leaving for Indianapolis for Marmon parts. return trip was one of the worst journeys he has made.
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E. T. Bentley
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Minois
Mr. Bentley
Joliet
Marmon Automobile
Dogs Cause Neighborhood Trouble In City
Complaints rise from northeast areas and North Fourth Street about dogs disturbing residents. Police were summoned yesterday to settle a dispute over dog rights and conduct. Chief James Scott warns licensed dogs are not exempt from punishment and any dog causing trouble may be killed if not kept at home.
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North Fourth Street
James Scott
Big Demonstration sale at DeKalb store this week
Friday and Saturday mark the last big sale days with hundreds attending from DeKalb and surrounding territory. Shoppers are urged to join in the big bearing in all departments including dry goods ready to wear and notions at greatly reduced prices. The McAllister Usury store promotes exceptional quality values in this wide sale event.
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DeKalb
Tornado Toll Tops One Thousand In Midwest Disaster
Late reports indicate 1,068 or more dead and about 3,000 injured from a massive cyclone striking southern Missouri Illinois Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama. Towns destroyed, schools turned into morgues, relief efforts under way as Red Cross and state troops mobilize. The storm centered near Murphysboro Illinois with hundreds of fatalities and widespread property loss across six states.
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United Press
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Murphysboro
Ill
Red Cross
Chicago
Carrie
Egypt
Ilinois
Len Small
St. Louis
Annapolis
Minois
DeSoto
Gorham
West Frankfort
Carbondale
Benton
DuQuo
Wrid
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