Funeral services for Mrs. Pris cilla Healderness Held Tomorrow
Obituary notes Pris cilla Healderness died suddenly at home. Services set for 2:30 PM at her residence with Rev. Ham t and Rev. Evans officiating. Burial in Oaks Wood cemetery. She was born March 15, 1887 in Smith is Ontario and lived in this city for years before marriage to Joseph Halderness on April 10, 1855. She leaves several children and relatives across Kansas and Texas and remained active in the Methodist church.
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Priscilla Healdernes
Oaks Wood Cemetery
L. L. Ham T
Methodist Church
This Cay
B. Barrett Evans
Ellyn
Joseph Halderness
Halderness Ree
DeKalb
Americus
Kas
Emporia
Holderness
Kathryn
Claude C
Abilene
Tex
Hf. E. Clutterham
Sycamore
J. E. Reilly
Kenosha
Alonza Cheney
Georgiana
Roy S. Delbridge
Malta
James Dodge
Miss Dodge
Dod
Gildden 1 Memorial Hospital
Railroads ordered to issue mileage tickets nationwide
Washington May 26 an Interstate Commerce Commission order requires all class one railroads to issue interchangeable mileage tickets starting July 15 with no discount under standard rates. The ruling marks a win for railroads after efforts by traveling salesmen’s groups to obtain a 20 percent discount.
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Hington
D.C
Interstate Com- Commission
Methodist Scouts to Meet Tonight Plans for Memorial Day
This evening's meeting of the Methodist troop of Boy Scouts will discuss Memorial Day plans. A full attendance is desired and the meeting will start at 7:30 o'clock. All scouts are asked to be on time.
Amundsen Still Missing in the Arctic
Oslo notes no official alarm over the Amundsen and Ellsworth polar flight crew. Foreign Minister Mowinckel says relief expedition discussions have not begun. Capt. Gustave Amundsen, brother of Roald, remains hopeful yet cautious while science officials urge calm amid the missing airmen.
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United Press
Oslo
Norway
Mowinckle
Amundsen
Mowinckel
United
Drainage Bill Passes House Without Fight
The Illinois house of representatives passed the McCluggage sanitary district bill amid debate. Representative Castle attacked colleagues on payrolls as others defended their earned salaries. The body refused to amend the Illinois university appropriation, sending the measure to third reading with amendments totaling 1,425,000 dollars laid on the table by a 122 to 24 vote.
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United Press
Springfeld
House of Representatives
Infanimoury
McCluggage
Castle
Chicago
House
Lyon
Marnier
Jong
Illinois University
Treble Clef Concert Delights College Audience
The Treble Clef society of the state college performed at the college auditorium for Commencement Week, directed by Prof. A Neil Annas. The program pleased both public and students, featuring group chorus and several innovative items including aesthetic dancing.
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Treble Clef Society
State College
A. Neil Annas
Chorus of
Women's Voices
British Race Classic Goes To Morris Colt
Morris Colt Manna powered to an eight length Derby victory at Epsom amid cheers from tens of thousands. Jockey Steve Donahue secured his fifth Derby win as Manna led Zionist and Sirdar in a challenging field.
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Epsom
England
Steve Donahue
H. Morriss
Manna
Morris
Donahue
Zionist
Sirdar
A. K. McComber
Bandits Seize Brook Bank In Narrow Indiana Raid
Kentland Indiana May 27 bandits seized Brook State Bank of 2500 dollars in cash during a night raid. The town lost wire service after the robbers cut lines with 12 men in the gang overpowering the night watchman and guarding citizens in the streets during the robbery.
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Kentland
Ind
Brook
Here
Brook State Bank
Northern Illinois State Teachers College to graduate 129
Commencement exercises at the state college auditorium mark the 26th year of the institution. 101 students finish two year normal coursework for teaching public schools, nine earn education degrees, 19 plan to return for further study. Dr Mark E Penny of James Millikin University will deliver the address.
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Ilinois
Mark E. Penny
James Millikin University of Decatur
Penny
J. Stanley Brown
A. Neil Annas
Boiler Explosion Reported on Naval Cruiser Omaha
Sahina Maui May 27. Explosion of a boiler on the light cruiser Omaha during naval maneuvers in the past 48 hours is revealed after the fleet steamed safely to its mine guarded base following an engagement with a theoretical enemy.
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Sahina
Maui
DANCE AT AVALON May 28th Cigarette Sale Ad
Bargain offer for DeKalb Lucky Strikes 100 boxes in round tin, 45 cents each, promo runs Thursday May 28 all day at Secor's 147 Spacie 146 S. 3rd St Hewy. Limited stock, first come.
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S. 3Rd St
Secor's
Joe Rendell Arrives in California for Memorial Day plans
Joe Rendell has arrived in California for five or six weeks to regain health and rest before resuming his jewelry business. He visited Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Grand Canyon en route, plans a Memorial Day observance, will visit his sisters in Pomonalpeen and Oxnard, and attend the DeKalb post American Legion events including a parade and grave decorations at five area cemeteries. Ex Senator Otis T Glenn will speak at the high school auditorium after a morning parade and cemetery ceremonies conducted by the American Legion and Woman's Relief Corp.
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Joe Rendell
California
Rendell
Denver
Clarence Peterson
DeKalb
Colorado Springs
Grand Canyon
Pomonalpeen
Oxnard
American Legion
Malta
Afton
Creston
John Fitzgerald
DeKalb Legion
Boy Scouts
Woman's Relief Corp
Lincoln Highway
Post Office
Fourth Street
Locust Street
Locust
First Street
Legion Committee
Otis T. Glenn
Evanston
J. B. Lindstrom
L. L. Hammitt
H. B. Goodison
Marshall
Celtic
Lincoln
Willard Wirtz
America
Izaak Walton League Rally Aims to Rebuild DeKalb Chapter
DeKalb Izaak Walton League members plan a meeting tomorrow at Annie's Woods to elect officers and energize the chapter. Attendees from Sycamore Genoa and Kingston will join a lunch and speaker program, with 300 men invited to help revive the group and reach a hoped for 500 members.
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DeKalb
Izaak Walton League
Annie's Woods
Balcamore
Genoa
Kingston
DeKalb Committee
Sycamore
Annie’s Woods
Strawberry Crop Ruined by Freeze in Quincy District
The entire strawberry crop in the Quincy district was ruined by Sunday's frost and freezing temperatures per a message to the Minnesota Agricultural Association. Serious damage was also reported to raspberries, tomatoes, potatoes, and cabbage. After June 1, the barber shop will relocate to the Arlington Hotel.
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Chicago
Quincy
Dll
Mlinoi Agricultutral Association
Oil Magnates Indicted On Old Charge Renewed Probe
United Press reports in Washington that Albert B. Fall former interior secretary Harry L. Sinclair and Edward L. Doheny have been re indicted by a federal grand jury reviewing oil cases. Edward L. Doheny Jr. was not indicted today as the panel heard new evidence after dismissals in April. Pomerene and Roberts led the government’s new inquiry begun May 11 with fresh testimony.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Albert B. Fall
Harry L. Sinclair
Edward L. Doheny
Edward L. Doheny, Jr
Spagnat
Atlee Pomerene
Owen J. Roberts
Pomerene
Roberts
Gunman Death Reveals Booze Ring Ties Across Cities
United Press reports Chicago gangster "Bloody" Angelo Denna was murdered in his apartment. Police found a list of 2,000 booze dealers in 250 cities across the United States and Canada. The list will be turned over to federal authorities as the murder escalates gang conflict.
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United Press
Chicago
Angelo Denna
North America
Denna
United States
Canada
Presbyterian Conference Adopts Virgin Birth Stance Debate
Torn by doctrinal differences the Presbyterian Conference of America adjourned to meet again in Baltimore next May. The closing session saw protests against church government affirming the virgin birth as a prerequisite for Presbyterian pulpits, shifting focus to clergymen's beliefs.
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United Ress
Columbus
Jesus
Presbyterian Conference, of America
Baltimore
Seven Hurt In Gotham Town Strike Riot
In New York City seven men were injured during a strike riot in the garment district when seven assailants armed with pipes rushed into three shops, driving workers onto fire escapes as violence erupted shortly after noon. Several victims were reported seriously hurt.
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Reyetted Lowen
New York
N. Y
Crowe Probes Jury Tampering Ties in Shephard Case
United Press report from Chicago May 27 details States Attorney Robert Crowe’s investigation into alleged attempts to tamper with jurors and witnesses in the Shephard murder case. John G. Kelley, an insurance agent, held incommunicado, allegedly facilitated meetings with witness Robert A. White who vanished seeking a $5,000 payoff. Arthur F. Byrne, a private detective for William D. Shephard, also linked to the effort. Byrne testified about an agent named Mr. O'Reilly who sought to sway witnesses.
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United
Chicago
John G. Kelley
Robert Crowe
Fred
Shepherd “Germ
Kelley
Crowe
Robert A. White
White
New York City
Arthur F. Byrne
William D. Shepherd
Billy McClintock
Kelly
Byrne
O'Reilly
Grand Jury
Crows
Appointments at Scout Meeting in Chicago Troop
A Congregational Boy Scout meeting last night announced key appointments Edwin Baldwin named Senior Patrol Leader Milo Ebbesen chosen Assistant Scoutmaster. Memorial Day parade plans set a 12:30 PM assembly at the church Saturday to form the march. Scoutmaster W H Manske spoke on scouting experiences and the Principles of Scouting. He also attempted to teach a French camp song to the boys.
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Chicago
Edwin Baldwin
Milo Ebbesen
W. H. Manske
Noring
Reunion Will Be Big Event Here This Year
Alumni reunion at the high school will be among the largest in years with many reservations already in. The banquet and program are set for June 5 with dancing to follow. each alumnus may bring one guest. Tickets are available from City Clerk G N Blackman, Edgar Knodle, or Orvil Shipman.
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G. N. Blackman
Edgar Knodle
Orvil Shipman
Auto Mishap Fatal To Moon Child In Freeport
David Moon three years old dies from a fractured skull after being struck by a car on Freeport streets last week. The incident occurred as the child played on the curb and stepped into the path of a slowly moving vehicle, his aunt Mrs. Clarence Emery confirms. The Moon family, locally connected through Paul Moon and Clarence G. LePage, notes the broader community ties and changes in local dairy collections. Weather ad content and storefront copy appear beside the obituary item.
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Moon
Clarence Emery
David Moon
Freeport
Paul Moon
Freeport High School
Clarence G. LePage
DeKalb
Leslie Bldg
Cally Broughton
Attendance at Chronicle Cooking school grows at Innovation grill
Crowds showed growing interest in The Chronicle Cooking school at the Innovation grill. Miss Velma Shumard demonstrated dessert making with rapid, clear explanations. Tomorrow she heads a session on Quick and Easy Cake Making as peak picnic season draws near.
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Chronicle Cooking School
Innovation Grill
Velma Shumard
Miss Shumard
Miss Whitgrove Named Supervisor at Madison Vocational School
Miss Whitgrove daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Whitgrove of North First street will supervise home economies at Madison Vocational School next year. A DeKalb High School graduate and former State College student she has taught in the home economics department this past year and is elected supervisor amid local interest.
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Whitgrove
Big Sch
Dorothy Grove
Frank Whitgrove
North First Street
Madison Vocational School
Miss Whitgrove
DeKalb High School
State College
Downer’s of
Miwauke
Madison Vocation School
Darrow Offers Help in Defense of Scopes Trial
Clarence Darrow said he is willing to assist in the defense of John T. Scopes in the evolution teaching trial in Tennessee. He added he is not currently connected with the case and will join if Scopes’ lawyers arrange a role.
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United Press
Chicago
Mil
Clarence Darrow
John Thomas Scopes
Tennessee
Atorney
Scopes
Special Meeting Held by the Masonic Order
An important meeting of lodge 144, A. F. & A. M., was held last evening in the Masonic. Beside work of the evening focused on giving work in the third degree to candidates. Meeting was well attended and of interest to those present. Plant annuals now large transplanted plants of various Verbenas Zinnias Calendulas offered by Custers.
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Lodge 144
Custer’s.g
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Arctic
Morris Colt
W. D. Shepherd
Wm. OF
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Mreshepherd
JuoceJiynce
William McClintock
Enti
Williston Hall
Avalon
Izaak Waltons
Annies Woods
Arlington Hostel
Dunlap
Gunman
Gotham Town
Vick's
Asters
Custer's Gardens
Scout
Secor
Darrow
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