Mrs Meyers Passes Away After Long Illness in Cortland
Mrs William Meyers of Cortland dies at St Marys hospital after a lingering illness of seven weeks. Born Mary Elizabeth Holt on February 1 1874 she married William Meyers in 1891 and left two children Lewis Meyers and Mrs Belle Land along with five grandchildren. A longtime church and community worker she belonged to the Royal Neighbors and the Cortland WC T I and helped organize the Advent Christian church later in life. Funeral services Thursday at two from Cortland Methodist church with burial in Mound Rest cemetery.
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William Meyers
Cortland
Myers
Mary Elizabeth Holt
Lorenzo and
Sophia Holt
Kansas
Marrid
Sheas
Royal Neighbors
Methodist Church of
Fire Chief Seeks 100 Dollar Storm Relief Fund
Fire chief McEvoy has drafted 35 dollars toward a 100 dollar fund for storm victims in Dekalb and nearby boroughs. He hopes to raise the remaining 65 dollars within days with help from local firefighters and the state association. Teachers and piano goods are mentioned in passing. local merchants advertise values from McAllister Ulery Co.
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M Ly, mcEvoy
Fie
Dekalb
Momlay
Cheon
Wre
Eeegel
Mur
Shean Says He Was Robbing With Chapman
Walter Shean testified he joined Gerald Chapman in robberies including a mail band and the Shelley case in New Britain. He admitted passing worthless checks and described Chapman allegedly firing shots, claiming innocence about the killing of Policeman Skelley while asserting intent to turn Chapman over to police.
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United Re
Hartford
Conn
Walter Shean
Gerald Chapman
James Skeller
New Brittan
Chapman
Cagnmn
Shean
Chaphorns
New Britain
Poltiewmay Dames Skelley
Seeon
Stelley
Improvements On Restaurant Begin Remodel
Extensive renovations start at the Tel restaurant with a rapid schedule to minimize downtime. Workmen will refit the interior with new porcelain finishes walls plumbing fixtures and furniture. The project aims to complete within a week or ten days to limit disruption.
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Witeh
Betes
McCollough Named State Inheritance Tax Attorney
Perry McCollough of DeKalb County received appointment as inheritance tax attorney for the state. The appointment was announced by the Attorney General. McCollough is a well known figure in the district and expected to serve effectively. Friends in the city express delight at his selection.
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McCollough
Perry McCollough
Hinger
DeKalb
McCullough
Carlstrom Attorny McCulloush
Notice of Special Meeting of DeKalb County Board
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, DeKalb County Illinois, states that over one third of the board members have requested a special meeting to commence Saturday April 4 1925 at 2 PM in the usual board room at the Court House Sycamore. The meeting will continue until business is transacted.
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Board of Supervisors
DeKalb
Ilinois
Court House
Hye
Sycamore
Said
New Route for Route 18 Proposed From Somonauk to Mendota
State highway officials investigated a proposed County Line route from Somonauk to Mendota to fill a remaining gap under the 60 million bond program. A survey team led by M. J. Fleming covered the area while officials weigh federal aid eligibility and a straight twenty two mile link with the Meridian trail into Mendota.
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Highway Department
Somonauk
Mendota
Tailhigthway Department
Atpringfield
LaSalle County
Board
M. J. Fleming
Engieer
H& Assistant
TR. T Cash
Mdota
Somerauk
Dement
Heween Somonauk
Spri Ng
State Highway Department
Moet Jnstapres
Whch
Mendota North
Uie
Ottawa
Husband Arrested on Suspicion in La Grange Candy Shop Slaying
Chicago based police arrest Frank Weller, 57, husband of Emm Weller, after her mangled body was found in a La Grange candy shop. Detectives report his disheveled appearance and a black eye raising suspicion while he remained intoxicated for questioning. Bloodstains were found on his clothing.
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Union Press
Chicago
Frank Weller
Emm Weller
la Grange
Weller
Bridge collapses on Werser river injuring German troops
A pontoon bridge across the Werser river in Westphalia collapsed during maneuvers, flooding the river with cavalry artillery and infantry. Early reports listed dead from 50 to 10, later estimates lowering. the final toll was unclear but as many as fourteen may have drowned, with some sources suggesting seven.
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United Press
Herth
Germany
Werser
Westphalia
Spring Cleaning Specials From Secor's Store
Housekeeping specials offering Lyknn Polish for furniture and woodwork, including pianos and autos, at 29c and 1.00 for larger bottles. Moth proof garment bags, regular tie size at 59c. Abserene wallpaper cleaner touted by locals. Valspar varnish advertised as best for home use in large or small cans.
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Secor's
King Seeks 500 Million Tax Cut Bill for Next Session
Senator King Utah Democrat drafts a bill to cut taxes by 500 million dollars upon congressional return. The measure would cap total tax at 25 percent seeking economy in government and aiming for non-partisan action. Government spending currently runs about 4.0 billion direct and 1.0 billion indirect annually.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
King
Utah
Congress
DeKalb Man Elected President of Illinois Motor Transportation Asso
Senator H G Wright of DeKalb was elected president of the Illinois Motor Transportation Association. The body is said to be a merger of several associations. Attempts to obtain information from Wright's DeKalb office or Percy Pelton's Northern Illinois Service company were unsuccessful. Wright and Pelton are reported to be in Springfield.
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United Press
H. G. Wright
Illinois Motor Transportation Association
DeKalb
Senator Wright
Percy Pelton
Northern
Ilinois Service Company
Wright
Pelton
Springfield
Hinckley Man Slugged In Aurora Robbery
Hinckley blacksmith Mr Baie and a Hinckley companion drove to Aurora Sunday and parked at 176 South River street. They say three men in a Hudson coach dragged Baie from his car, beat him, and robbed about $100 and a watch before fleeing.
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Hinckley
Aurora
Hudson
Hmil Bie
Mr. Baies
South River Street
Baie
Hinck- Ros
Raie
Dunlap
Osborne Wood Returns Home from Europe
The freighter West Chetac reached Tampa Bay early today with Lieut. Osborne Wood son of the Philippines governor. Wood departed Cadiz Spain three weeks ago left nearly penniless after losing a fortune in European resorts and is expected to land in the United States this afternoon.
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United Pressy
Tempa
Fla
Jury Begins Sane Testament Trial In San Francisco
A jury started in the San Francisco Superior Court to determine if Dorothy Ellingson 11-year-old matricide is sane after experts declared her medically insane yesterday. The trial follows her court designation as insane.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dorothy Ellingson
Dorothy
Three Killed in East Auto Wreck in Park
Newark New Jersey March 31 three persons died and three others were seriously hurt when their car crashed into a tree in Branch Brook park. Among the injured is a Cleveland woman. The dead are Mrs. John Bell Orange New Jersey Grace, her four year old daughter, and Mrs. Catherine Hagnete Newark.
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Newark
N. J
Branch Brook Park
Cleveland
John Bell
Orange
Grace
Catherine Hagnete
Indiana Gas Price Increase Prompts Motorist Impact
United Press reports Standard Oil of Indiana will raise gasoline prices by one cent across Indiana to offset a new state tax taking effect tomorrow. The notice highlights an industry response to tax-driven cost changes affecting drivers statewide.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Indiana
Genoa Man Killed By Train At Belvidere Crossing
Georg H. Eichler 72, former Genoa farmer now of Belvidere, died after his Ford sedan was struck by a Chicago and North Western passenger train near the Columbia avenue crossing in Belvidere. The impact hurled the car along the tracks. Eichler died at Belvidere Hospital two hours after the crash. An inquest was ordered for 10 this morning, continued due to absence of the engineer and conductor.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Columbia Avenue
Belvidere
Georg H. Eichler
Genoe
Te Belvidere
Eichler
Eochler
Eocler
Tom Griffin
Belviere
Belviders Hospital
Genoa
Mr. Eichler
Unoon Avenue
Grace
Sidney
George
Harvey Peterson
Hampshire
Harvey Eichler
Alfred
Marengo
Charles Myers
Belvedere
Floyd E. Atkins
Eneineer Griffin
Allen Newman in serious condition after shot put accident
Reports from Wheaton Community Hospital say Allen Newman, a former state teachers college graduate and local figure, was struck in the face by a 12 pound shot during West Chicago high school track practice. He sustained a fractured skull and jaw, remains serious but is expected to recover with no loss of sight.
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Wheaton
Allen Newman
Newman
State Teachers College
West Chicago
France Opposes New Disarmament Conference Talk
Paris reports France will not consider proposals for a new disarmament conference. Quai d Orsay states France has already limited cruisers and war materials and will settle security positions before any further air land and sea disarmament talks. Ambassador Emile Dagschner was instructed to inform the United States government.
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United Tress
Paris
France
Emile Dagschner
United States
Quai D'Orsay
Foreign Office
State witness identifies Shepherd in McClintock murder case
Chicago witness Robert R. White is valued for the state against William Shepherd who faces murder charges for killing William McClintock the wealthy orphan. White corroborates Dr. C. C. Faiman that Shepherd studied germs at Faiman's school.
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Robert R. White
Chicago
William Shepherd
William McClintock
White
C. C. Faiman
Shepherd
Faiman
J B Henning attends railway telegraphers convention in Chicago
J B Henning telegraph operator at the Northwestern railroad North Western tower left yesterday for Chicago to attend a two day convention of the general chairmen of the Order of Railway Telegraphers. He is chairman of the Galena division and is present at sessions in the Capital Building. Sunday Mr and Mrs Henning were in Chicago for a social meeting marking the orders 25th anniversary. Delegates from every state at Northwestern lines attended. Mr and Mrs Henning returned home Sunday evening.
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J. B. Henning
Northwestern Railroad
Chicago
Order of
Railway Telegraphers
Capital
Henning
Ga Jlena
Order
Sessons
Capital Building
Northwestern
Jaittendance
Hayes Returns to City After Arrest Warrant Issued
James Hayes, charged with deserting his wife and child and taking family funds, was released on an $800 bond and returned to DeKalb from Aurora with an attorney. He appeared before Justice W. H. L. Rowe for a short hearing. the case was continued to Saturday at nine. Mrs. Hayes runs the Hayes lunch room and the dispute involves about $1000 allegedly taken, some from his mother.
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James Hayes
DeKalb
Aurora
Justce
W. H. L. Rowe
Rowe
Hayes
Sceme
Rescue effort at Montague colliery ends in failure
In Newcastle on March 2 rescuers worked through the night to save 22 to 49 miners trapped at Montague colliery Scotte wood after a sudden flood. Dawn brought scant hope as rising water confirmed the danger. Thousands gathered at the mine head. several wives collapsed in distress.
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Newcastle
England
Montague
Scottewood
Legion Bazaar Committee Heads to Chicago for 1925 Event
Several members of the Legion bazaar committee leave this morning for Chicago to buy wares for the 1925 bazaar at Gold Fellow hall the week of April 1 to 18. They travel by auto and expect to return this evening.
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Legion Committee
Chicago
Legion Bazaar Committee
Gold Fellow Hall
Two New Departments Approved By House In Illinois
The Illinois house passed a civil administration code amend bill 98 to 35 creating a department of conservation and a department of purchases supplies. The new conservation unit would absorb fish and game and oversee forestry and stream pollution, abolishing game wardens.
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Uifted Press
Sprayfield
Til
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Department of Conservation
Fish and Game Department
Springfield
R. G. Soderstrom
House Committee On Industrial Affairs
Dunlap
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Ilinois
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Revenue
Donation Toward Relief Fund Grows in De Kalb
A large donation from Mission church boosts the Red Cross relief fund in DeKalb toward a $2000 goal. The total reached $1,819.14 with plans to hold a final collection on Saturday and further gifts welcomed at First National Bank or DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank.
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Mission Church
DeKalb
First National
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Silverman’s to Observe Four Day Birthday Anniversary
Silverman dry goods store in the city announces a four day birthday celebration beginning with the spring showing. Since opening two years ago it has expanded to two stores in the city and became a leading attraction for shoppers.
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Silverman Dry Goods
Silverman's
Golden Eagles Die in Great Storm Ravages DeSoto
Victims of a tornado in DeSoto are found amid wreckage. The two golden eagles' bodies are recovered with measurements noted, one buried beneath debris and the other located near a town. A plan to mount the birds is mentioned amid a local advert for lawn and garden products.
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United Pressy
DeSoto
Ville
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