Half of East Lincoln Highway Cemented Today
State highway officers report half of the East Lincoln Highway cement work completed at noon with the south half ready for use and machinery idle until spring. South Fourth Street remains closed awaiting official opening in early December with fines possible for driving on the fresh cement.
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East Lincoln Highway
South Fourth
Hooper
State Highway Commission
South Fource
South Fourth Street
Nex Spring
Santh Fourth Street
Child Accuses Father of Triple Murder in Wilmington
A ten year old boy, son of Oliver Vandervoort, accuses his father of a triple murder at his divorced wife’s home. Police report the shooting killed Terthy Eenitore Vandervoort, Jess Whitlow, and Howard Te1 visitor. Vandervoort denies the crime and says he heard of the incident Saturday night. A revolver was found in his car, but no weapon tied to the killings.
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United Press
Wilmington
Oliver Vandervoort
Vandervoort
Terthy Eenitore Vandervoort
Jess Whitlow
Howard
Oleer
Cube Sere
Boved
Rodney Wallace
Sidney Norman Suffers Facial Injury From Lamp Fall
Sid Norman, a road work laborer east of the city, was repairing an arc light when a lamp fell and struck his face. The impact cut a deep gash below the eye, with thankfully no close miss to the eye.
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Sidney Norman
Sid Norman
Orman
Alleged TPO of Crooks Are Tinder Arrest
Three alleged freight car robbers Frank 28 Joseph Skopeck and im McCabe 24 were arrested here and returned today charged with stealing woolen material valued at the Coal City Tail company along a Coal City Morris line. The item reads as a society page note and a hotel notice promoting a Thanksgiving turkey dinner at Hotel De Kalb with reservations by Wednesday.
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Vaurenvee
Chicago
Alfreight
Frank
Joseph Skopeck
Hotel
Raiding Party Arrests Saloonkeepers in Aurora and Kane County
A 30 man raid led by John Kjellander from Chicago seized twenty five saloon keepers and bartenders, confiscating fifty gallons of liquor. Two incidents occurred, one at Joly Petreesky’s on York Street and another at George Popp’s on River Street. Dan Maher and Popp clashed with the raiders. both were subdued and jailed. Eleven others were jailed in Kane County and Aurora on Volstead Act charges.
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John Kjellander
Prohibition Eter
Chicago
Washington Dry
Rhit Aurora
Mooseheart Training School
Sintalatecu Iy
Joly Petreeskys
York Street
Dan Maher
U. S
Maher
Prohibition
George Popp
River Street
Popp
Kanee County
Kane County
Aurora City
Woodmer Group to Resume Meetings in Barth City
Barth City Camp of the Modern Woodmer with about 4500 members announced that regular meetings will resume here, held tomorrow evening at the hall. From now on meetings will occur twice monthly and members are urged to attend to discuss plans for the work.
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Barth
Woodmer
Fire on Tanker Threatens Crew Safety in Norfolk
In Norfolk on November 21, after a 21 hour battle with flames aboard the tanker Alameda, 110 crew members were landed in the city as the fire was extinguished and the ship towed into port. A public talk by Dr A W Taylor was announced. A separate ad notes a rubber comb sale in Indianapolis and Germany at a local store.
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United Dress
Norfolk
A. W. Taylor
Indianapolis
Germany
College Auditorium
Ell
Second Street
Ted Smiley In Auto Accident On Lincoln Highway
Ted Smiley crashed his car on the Lincoln Highway near Figehth and Lincoln while speeding Saturday night. Helonizing to A KR Russell was injured. Burst window glass. Frag Dil sustained red injuries. Dr John P. Kaus sewed 30 stitches. Smiley was arrested and fined by the constable.
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Lincoln Highway
Ted Smiley
A. KR
Russell
Figehth
Smiley
Frag Dil
John P. Kaus
Dekalb People Take Store at Rock Island
Dekalb residents Harekt Faweett and Myre Paweett seized control of the Great Aferi an store at Rock Island yesterday, with Faweett guiding the operation and Paweett joining in. Mr and Mrs Waweet, longtime DeKalb workers, reportedly aided negotiations and anticipate success in the new venture.
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Rock Island
Harekt Faweett
Tock Island
Myre Paweett
Avill
Waweet
DeKedh
DeKalb Woman Resigns After Many Years of Service
Mrs Charles Holderness, longtime secretary at FL Shellaberger, has resigned effective immediately. Alvah Shet ke takes over duties as Mrs Holderness plans to join her husband at Crystal Lake where he has found success in recent years.
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Charles Holderness
FL Shellaberger
Alvah
Holderness
Crystal Lake
Anu Farm
Leslie Resumes Work at First National Bank
Leslie returns to duties at First National Bank after recovery from knee surgery at Rochelle Hospital. He had been absent due to illness and reports feeling much better and ready to resume responsibilities.
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Leslie
First National Bank
Von
Rochelle Hospital
State opens first paved road across the state
Crowds gathered as the last link on the Medway to Sannie stretch between Geneva and Kalb opened to traffic. State Engineer Speaks on highway plans, emphasizing trunk line completion and statewide expansion. Chief Engineer Older notes high type roads cost similarly to rail and urges careful, systematic planting along highways. Continues on page two.
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Finess
Medway
Sannie
Geneva
Kalb
Torthe
Eheens
Chicago
Porate N Uwlinoes
Hesides
Sheets
State Department
Clifford Older
State Highway Department
Loved Woman Dies After Long Illness In Rochelle
Elizabeth Salyers born Rochelle April 6 1873 married George England in August 1892. Survived by husband two children and several relatives. Funeral Wednesday from South Sixth street home with burial in Fairview cemetery. Local obituaries note her pleasant personality and community involvement.
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Myre Geoige Mngiend
Englund
South Sixth Street
Burrety
George md
England
Dem
Lown
Walter
Enelend
George Englamd
Lynn Chambers
DeKath
Harry L. Burden
Bar
Cynthia Sehrader
Rochelle
Fairview Cemetery
Sleepers at City Hall from Cities Across the Nation
Seventeen men appeared at City Hall last night seeking shelter for the night. They hailed from Chicago Peoria Sioux N West Baraboo Wisconsin Riverhead? Montana Benton Harbor Michigan Omaha Detroit Superior Wisconsin Nice Island Kenosha and St Louis Missouri. They registered with Clerk Concidine and sought warmth over bare cement floors.
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Wace
Concidine
Chicago
Peoria
Isi N
Barshou
Wis
F River
Mont
Benton Harbor
Michi Omahe
Detroit
Superior
Bine Island
Kenosha
St. Doe
Wild animals at fire station escape and hunt ensues
Two wolves and a fox kept at the fire station escaped after the gate was left open. The wolves were chased, shot, and their hides drying behind the station. The fox fled but was later shot by a hunter. its pelt is sought by the owner Busse who had kept it since it was small in Town.
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Willie
Busse
Army recruiting officers visit town seeking recruits
Army recruiters spent the day in the city with a large recruiting station truck, officers headquartered at the post office, and street work by the men. They offered winter provisions, meals, and a warm place to sleep, hoping to recruit several men before moving on to the next city.
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Uncle Sam
Genoa Candidate for Sheriff Visits DeKalb
E W Crawford former Genoa police chief and sheriff nominee toured DeKalb on Saturday night meeting voters. He said county conditions look very promising to him at this time.
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E W. Crawford
Genoa
Isherif
DeKalb
Crawford
Thanksgiving services announced in DeKalb churches
Announcements report joint Thanksgiving service arrangements in DeKalb. The event unites First Lutheran and Swedish Mission with Congregational and Methodist groups, led by Rev. F. M. Webster at First Lutheran. Service runs 10:30 to 11:00 AM. business houses hoped to close early for attendance. all are invited.
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DeKalb
First Lutheran
First Baptist Chttrch
F. M. Webster
Francis Duff Battles Police After Auto Crash
Francis Duff, after an auto accident, resisted officers in a pool room and again at the police station. Officers Martin and Rowe placed him in a wagon. Duff faced charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He may be brought before a grand jury and the state’s attorney for further action.
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Prine Duff
Martin
Rowe
Duff
Srand
States Attorney
Pavement Repair Near South Fourth Street Soon
Officials say South Fourth Street pavement repairs will be completed shortly after a gentleman's agreement with contractors. The Board of Public Works notes work on the south segment is finished and delays are unlikely.
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South Fourth Street
Jakks
City Board
East Lincoln Highway Inn
Board of Public Works
Deny Rumor of Death of Heir to Throne
London reports rumors that the Prince of Wales was assassinated in India were quickly denied at Downing Street. Telegraph dispatches say rioting in Bombay resumed with British soldiers firing on mobs, with claims of deaths and many injuries. 1. O. O. F. Dance Wednesday night at Odd Fellows Hall 301.
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London
England
Prince of Wales
India
Downins Street
Bombay
Briand Puts Forward French Army Cut at Conference
Premier Briand argued France will halve its military service period, reducing the standing army from about 755000 to a lighter force. He warned further disarmament could threaten France while stressing moral disarmament elsewhere may not occur in Germany. Britain’s Arthur Balfour lauded Briand’s frank address as candid about Paris’s fears and aims. The talk adjourned at 2:01 p.m.
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Washington
France
Brignd
Brand
Vince
Lita
Deqnons
Frances
Tom
Germany
Ameri Ac Diitats
Perheas
Pamee
Iran
Fee
Briand
Fance
Willo
Arthur Balfour
Balfour
England
America
Russia
Dream
Brittain
Carlse Schaner
July
de Om
Italia
Europe
Naty
Kaly
Sehanzer
Italy
Baron de Cartier
Belgium
Viking Halls Tuesday New Three Piece Orchestra
A new three piece orchestra performs at Viking Halls Tuesday at 8 pm. The act features a fresh lineup aimed to draw local crowds and showcase varied dance music. Tickets are expected to be modestly priced.
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Viking Halls
New
Britain Fights For Peace Amid European Tensions
Briand faces questions on France’s future arms limits as Italy Belgium and the United States hold talks. Briand warns against threats to neighbor peace while Italy cites reductions and France seeks further cuts. Washington and Geneva monitor naval and land armament discussions with China pressing for eastern issues.
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M, D.C
Aris Linistaricn
Briand Ad
France
Continental Hall
Hughes
United States
China
Washingion
D. C
Jipan
Washington, D. C
Beatty
Katu
Toate
Great Bricen
Japan
Fine Program Last Evening by Local Choir
A large audience at the First Congregational Church attended a Thanksgiving program by the church choir with outside talent. The seven numbers fit the day, performed with precision and exquisite rendition, drawing hearty praise from the listeners.
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First Congregational Church
Yvenine
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Sire
Princess Theatre
Morris
Amer
Temrtegy
Économie Eae
Aurora
Teachers’ College
St. Charles Schop
George England
Fox River Valley
Auroragin & Chics Ro
Davis
Keating
George BP. Sills
Algin Chamber of Commerce
Princess
Francis Duff
Odd Fellows Hal
Menace
Orland
Poland
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