DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Sees Strong Meeting
A large turnout of DeKalb business leaders convened at the Vassar Swiss rooms to chart work for the city’s improvement. John Cannon urged active participation, noting the shift from “Let George do it” to shared duties and praising the Illinois and National Chambers. A motion backed Armistice Day closure and decoration, with a new DeKalb Band Committee formed to oversee funding and activities. The group agreed to join state and national chambers, with reports from officers and committees and a lunch-smoker to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Vassar
Chamber
George Woodruff
Chamber of Commerce
Sinois Chamber of Commerce
National Chamber of
Ancree
American Legion
DeKalb Band Committee
Ilinois Chamber of Commerce
National Chamber of Commerce
Reuue
Vere Goodyear
Richard Norrby
Tmzo Carlson
Treadway chosen president of Illinois Teach Assn section
C G Treadway of McHenry was named president of the Novem section of the Illinois Teachers Association at the closing session, succeeding K I Waldo of Aurora. New officers include Vice President Elly Grexe, Wheaton. Secretary H M Coultrap Gee ova, Treasurer H A Dean Crystal aire. Transportation secretary Pommittes RW Executiv Bardwell Woodstock. committee heads Miss Margaret Campbell Elgin AA Rea Aurora H C Storm Batavia Miss Ada M Andrews Dundee. Appropriation Tillie Moore Aurora. Legislation Osher Schlaifer Dundee. Resolutions Mr Thompson St Charles. A number of DeKalb teachers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Treadway
McHenry
Illinois Teach Association
K. I. Waldo
Aurora
Elly Grexe
Wheaton
H. M. Coultrap
Geeova
H. A. Dean
Crystalaire
Transportation
Pommittes
RW Executiv
Bardwell
Woodstock
Margaret Campbell
Elgin
Tillie Moore
Osher Schlaifer
Dundee
Mr. Thompson
St.Charles
DeKalb
Autumn Barb Is Sued By High School Paper
The autumn issue of The Barb, the high school paper, has been released as the first number of the new school year. It features a two page center picture of the proposed new school and notes the Illinois weather outlook with increasing clouds and rising temperatures.
Cleanup Initiative Aids Veterans in Rockford and Area
Rockford Red Cross announces a Monday start for a cleanup squad to settle Rockford World War I veterans claims with government agencies by Nov 16. Veterans Bureau staff, Red Cross, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars participate to cut red tape and assist claimants across several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Red Cross
Veterans’ Bureau
Anton Mussil
S.K. Bernard
Hf. BE. Patton
Cauminer
George A. Buelow
Court House
Winnebago
Boone, Ogle
Dekalb
McHenry
American
Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Thosse
Ryan
Roberts Family Moves to Third Street Flat
R F P Roberts and family who came from Chicago earlier this year have moved from the Harsh flats between North and Pond streets to the North Third Street apartment vacated by Mrs Stenbers.
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Roberts
Third Street
R. FP. Roberts
Chicago
North Street
Pond Street
North Third Street
Stenbers
Woman near death in coast prison faces delay in murder case
In Los Angeles California a woman accused in the murder of John Kennedy may die without immediate treatment if not brought to a tr umediat or released. Attorney Charles E. Epstein says the case hinges on the grand jury delay while defense preparations for Arthur Bureh continue and insanity pleas are planned for Monday before the same judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Madalynne Obenchain
Trumediat
Charles E ‘Bstein
Attornes
John J. Kennedy
Tie
Ier
Imade
Arthur Bureh
Wheat Price Strikes the Bottom in West
United Press reports in Kansas City on November 5 that farmers sold wheat for a low price in the Midwest, the cheapest since before World War I, marking a historic bottom for the commodity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
United Press
Kansas City
Jarboe Family Attends Steward Funeral for Mrs Bowles
Mrs. Mary Bowles 85, an aunt of Mr. Jarboe and mother of R. E. Bowles, popular Creston merchant, died after 40 years as Steward resident. Clyde Holderness and J. T. L. J. Clyde Holderness attended the funeral yesterday. Bowles lived a life of usefulness in Steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. TL. J. Clyde Holderness
Steward
Mary Bowles
Jarboe
R. E. Bowles
Creston
Bowles
DeKalb Red Cross Roll Call Planned for Thursday
The DeKalb Red Cross annual drive in DeKalb will be held Thursday to recruit members. Dale Leifheit leads a volunteer committee to visit homes and businesses for a $1 membership fee, aiming to surpass last year’s 1,400 members. Assistants include William Eisenberg and Franz Parks as the drive anticipates Armistice Day attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Red Cross
Great Relief Organization
Dale Leifheit
Leisher
William Eisenberg
Franz Parks
Churches Meet in DeKalb for a Conference
Congregational churches in DeKalb conducted mobilization meetings to inspire local pastors to visit and energize church members. On Thursday evening a basket supper fed about 190 attendees before Rev. Caldwell of Elburn spoke on brotherhood and Rev. Phelps of Downers Grove urged personal work under the theme Hand-picked Fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Elburn
Phelps
Downers Grove
Fike
Christ
Express Money Order Blanks Taken At LaFox
Special agents report a robbery at the LaFox North Western station Thursday night. Twelve blank money orders and $100 in cash belonging to the express company were taken. Two dollars are listed as lost by the North Western. The remittance book and money order stubs were found in a field near St. Charles. Police have no clues leading to arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Culver
LaFox North Western
Express Company
The
North Western
Jn 8Ent
St. Charles
Railroad Andexpress
Delay for Small Case in Lake County
Waukegan November 5 Only the original indictment charging Governor Lan Small with embezzlement of state funds was filed here today for trial after a venue change from Sangamon county. Trial not expected before December 16 due to pending damage suit and other cases. several actions await disposition in Lake county circuit court.
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Ite United Mires
Chicago
Central States
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
A. B. Anderson
Indianapolis
Anderson
St. Louis
Fiotlinnis
Franklin County
United Press
Waukegan
Lan Small
Sangamon County
Lake County
Small
Third paper started over in nearby city Rochelle
Rochelle News, a new venture by Lux Brothers and Heath, launches in a neighboring city with a large first issue filled with matter and numerous advertisements. The Lux brothers bring veteran newspaper and printing experience to the venture, expected to prosper though three papers exist in Rochelle’s market.
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Re- Rochelle News
Lux Brothers & Heath
Lux Brothers
Rochelle
Wright on Reception Committee for Marshal Foch in Chicago
Senator H. G. Wright of DeKalb, sometimes on the reception committee for Marshal Foch, left early today to report at headquarters. Pr. R. G. Dakin of Sandwich also serves on the committee. A puncture caused him to miss the dinner. An advertisement for Lee Puncture Proof Tires by Terry Redmond mentions the product.
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Wright
H. G. Wright
DeKalb
Marshal Foch
Chicago
R. G. Dakin
Sandwich
Lee
Terry Redmond
Kiwanis district picks Decatur for 1922 session
The Kiwanis district convention chose Decatur as the site for the 1922 session after a heated vote with Dubuque and Bloomington as contenders. George A. Shurtleff of Peoria was elected district governor and Oliver Gibbs of Aurora lieutenant governor. A Chicago area and Illinois delegation alignment favored Shurtleff, Gibbs being the Aurora pick for lieutenant governor.
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Decatur
Kiwanis Club
Dubuque
Bloomington
George A. Shurtleff
Peoria
Oliver Gibbs
Aurora
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Karr
Baltimore
Kiwanis Clubs
Kiwanis Stub
Ea Kiwanis Club
United States
Kiwanis
Karr
Unknown man found along tracks near Elburn
A man, not identified, was found half a mile west of Elburn between six and seven this morning by railroad workers. His mangled remains were placed in a basket and taken to Elburn for an inquest set to occur this afternoon. Clothing and body badly damaged. no identifying clues at noon. It is believed he was a traveler on a freight train who fell to the right of way as the train passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Nakaoka
Hara
Washington, D. C
Prince Tokugawa
State Department
Seizu Kai Party
Count Uchida
Uchida
Mikado
Prince Siandri
DeKalb
Chamber of Commerce
America
DeKalb Ha
Atlante
Pacific
Elburn
Noted Collector is Visitor in This City
Mrs. Wiswall of Madison, long a collector of butterflies shells and curios received a visitor in her home. Her correspondence included world famous collectors and the late J. L. Ellwood was among her valued patrons. Note dated November 18th DeKalb Ladies Minstrels 28T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiswall
Madison
E. Wall
Railroad Men Seek Boys Striking Insulators Near DeKalb
Special agents from the North Western railroad and Western Union Telegraph in DeKalb for several days pursue a gang of boys damaging poles and lines. Two youths were caught and warned to desist as nearly $200 worth of insulators were broken and two telegraph lines damaged. An official says the agents will remain to deter further vandalism and protect company property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western Railroad
Western Union Telegraph Company
DeKalb
W. W. Miller
Sterling
Western Union
Miller
Maytag Washer Demonstration At Local Store Tonight
Tonight at the B C Knodle store a demonstration of the Maytag aluminum washing machine will attract many prospects. The newly perfected washer features a cast aluminum tub and other advanced mechanisms. Mr Knodle has sold Maytag here for some time and many customers are already satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Knodle
Mr. Knodle
Innocent bystander killed in Chicago realty office holdup
Antone Basetic, 35, was shot and killed while a real estate office hold up on November 5 in Chicago. Basetic, a customer, tried to resist two bandits who fled without taking any funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prev
Chicago
Antone Basetic
J. Jurke
Basetic
Girl from Gods Country Stars Neil Shipman at Star Playhouse
Neil Shipman directs and stars in the outdoor photoplay The Girl from Gods Country at Star Playhouse next Monday. The Canadian northwest setting features animal actors and thrilling melodrama with a sympathetic lead performance.
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Neil Shipman
God's Country
Snd
Star Playhouse
Canadian Northwest
Miss Shipman
Jim
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