Train Hits Milk Truck Derailing Engine and Cars at Plato Center
A milk train on the Illinois Central derailed after colliding with a milk truck near Plato Center. The truck driver escaped by leaping clear. no train crew were injured. Wreckers from Freeport and Chicago replaced the engine and cars and repaired the tracks through the night.
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Plato Center
Illinois Central
Sycamore
Chicago, Great Western Railroad
Burrow
Clark
Freeport
Chicago
DeKalb Firm Seeks Mechanics Lien Over $200 Claim
Kaiser Brothers of De Kalb filed suit in the circuit court to place a mechanics lien on William Willett’s property. The DeKalb firm installed a hot air furnace in 1923 and alleges the account, now overdue for months, remains unpaid. The case is set for the October term.
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DeKalb
Kaiser Brothers of
William Willett
Morgan Comes to Home Here for a Visit
E. J. Morgan and Mrs. Morgan return from Detroit Michigan for a short stay at home with their daughters. Mrs. Morgan had been in Detroit for weeks while Mr. Morgan stayed through the summer. The Morgan girls’ mother and father arrived unexpectedly and found Ruth Morgan ill with a serious arm infection. Mr. Morgan plans to return to Detroit within a day or two.
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E. J. Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Detroit
Mich
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Miss Ruth Morgan
Old Tome
Michigan City
Elks Picnic At Electric Park Nets Big Receipts
Sycamore lodge of Elks staged a Labor Day picnic at Electric Park with gross receipts reported at 35600. Expenses will reduce profit, but members expect a suitable sum added to the lodge treasury.
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Sycamore Lodge of Elks
Sycamore Farmers Benefit From Early Summer Shower
Vicini area reports a light shower that brightened turf and revived fields. Farmers praise the moisture but fear it may come too late to prevent minor corn damage while silo filling remains the main farm task and harvest machinery circulates widely.
Jessen Leaves for Chicago to Begin School Work
Jessen, who spent the summer here, left Monday for Chicago and began school work there yesterday. He is a teacher in one of the Chicago schools and says the work is very valuable to him.
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Jessen
Les Jessen
Chicago
Two Chicago Dope Fiends Remain in County Jail
Earl Treedman a machinist and Arthur Godfrey a painter both of Chicago were brought to the county jail last evening to await trial in Chicago. The men are described as dope fiends and Godfrey has prior jail time and showed little complaint about the sentence.
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Earl Treedman
Arthur Godfrey
Chicago
Godfrey
Genoa Nurse Edyth Westover Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Miss Edyth Westover a Genoa registered nurse underwent an appendicitis operation at Sycamore Public Hospital last evening. Reports today indicate she is making a satisfactory recovery.
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Edyth Westover
Sycamore Public Hospital
Genoa
Society Events and Local Visits Highlight Labor Day
A society group from DeKalb Aurora and Chicago members traveled to Lake Delavan for a Sunday outing but cut the trip short when one member fell ill. The party included Mr and Mrs Sidney Burroughs, Mr and Mrs Wallace Brennan, Dutch Button, Miss Gertrude Driscoll, Elmer Boynton Jr, and Miss Lillian Shanahan. The sick member is recovering, and the rest will rethink future travel. Mrs M Hanson is visiting Chicago. Ferdinand Rompf, formerly of Sycamore, was in town greeting friends. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Methodist church plans its first fall meeting at the church parlors on Thursday afternoon with hostesses named. The September unit members, including Mrs William Koehn and Mr and Mrs Ray Lemke, left Elkader Ta for Iowa after Labor Day visits, while yesterday the group spent Labor Day in Chicago.
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Lake Delavan
Sidney Burroughs
DeKalb
Wallace Brennan
Aurora
Dutch” Button
Gertrude Driscoll
Elmer Boynton, Jr
Lillian Shanahan
Chicago
Woman's Auxiliary of
The
Methodist Church
William Koehn
Ray Lemke
Mattie Jungblut
Cyril Koehn
Elkader
Iowa
Albans College for Boys Opens Tuesday
Albans college for boys will open next Tuesday for the new school year. Enrollment is expected to surpass previous years and many students who had planned not to return have changed their minds. A popular local lad reportedly wagered he would not return but the bet was called off as he is expected to enroll.
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Boys’ College
T Albans College For
Supervisors to Meet Again In Fortnight
De Kalb county board of supervisors adjourned after a brief session beyond city limits. They approved two dance hall licenses for venues outside incorporated areas and set next meeting for Tuesday September 21 at 9 30 a m to complete the term workload.
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DeKalb
DeKalb Board Cuts Farm Taxes by Ten Percent
DeKalb county board of review announced a ten percent decrease in all farm taxes prompting widespread discussion about courthouse operations. The reduction requires substantial work in most offices and with township assessors. About 50 farmers from across the county attended the hearing.
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DeKalb
Prisoner Returned Here for More Cure
Forest Gray, taken into Chicago last week for a hearing, appeared before the court showing readiness for further cure. Local officials indicated additional treatment measures may follow in the proceedings.
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Forest Gray
Chicago
Local offender jailed another 30 days over drug habit
A man remains in county jail for an additional 30 days or until he breaks his drug habit, after failing to rid himself of the dependency. The case underscores ongoing enforcement actions against substance abuse in the area.
Two Cuban Boys Visit Father in Chicago Each Year
Two Cuban lads, Havanna born Carlos and Rudolph Cagigas, who study at St. Albans and work summers, visited their father in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. The boys, who reunite with their Havana-based father annually during his business trips, enjoyed the rare chance to spend time with him and attend the family gathering with enthusiasm.
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City
Havanna Carlos
Rudolph Cagigas
St. Albans
Chicago
Havana
Judge Fulton Hears Session of Court Today
DeKalb county circuit court opened in the forenoon with Judge William J. Fulton presiding. Counsel expected to try the Fidler Heather case later, and few other matters were anticipated for the day.
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Judge Fulton
DeKalb County
William J. Fulton
Fidler-Heather
Mitchell Ready for Public War Dept Investigation Says He Desires Open Probe
Col William Mitchell told United Press he welcomes a public investigation into the war departments criticism of national defense. He said he knows nothing of any probe about him, and that if action is taken it should be fully public with all evidence published. He urged a representative, nationwide panel rather than bureau heads and predicted reforms across government after the inquiry.
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United Press
San Antonio
Texas
Col
William Mitchell
War Department
Mitchell
War Land Navy Department
Big Paramount Week Attracts Much Attention
The DeKalb theatre highlights Paramount Week with Rod La Rocque, Dorothy Gish, Ernest Torrence and George Hackathorne starring in Night Life of New York. Friday and Saturday feature the Paramount picture Rugged Water drawing strong audience interest.
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DeKalb Theatre
Paramount
Ight Life of
New York
Rod la Rocque
Dorothy Gish
Ernest Torrence
George Hackathorne
District Judge Graham Found Dead in Denver Home
Royal Graham, former district judge and candidate for juvenile judge, was found dead at his Denver home shortly before noon today. Police reported he committed suicide by turning on a gas appliance in his residence.
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United Press
Omaha
Nebr
Royal Graham
Ben B. Lindsay
Graham
Rum Run Inside Story Reveals Bold Pacific Smuggling
Frei Harris a crewmate recounts a NZ ship used as a rum runner from Newcastle to Antwerp then Halifax. He describes being pressed to aid transfer at Rum Row, threats for refusal, and the vast web linking smugglers to government officers while smaller boats hauled whiskey across seas. He notes wage protests and union involvement.
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United Press
London
England
Frei Harris
Jory
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Antwerp
Halifax
Harris
Rum Row
Mysel
Cook
National Seamen's and Firemen’s Union
Glasses Fitting Weekly in Elburn at Drug Store
Optometrist H A Meyers advertises eye care every Saturday from 8:30 to 5:30 at a drug store in Elburn. Prices are stated as reasonable and prepared to handle tough eye strain and headaches. Formerly of DeKalb, Meyers lists 108 North Dearborn Street, Chicago as a contact.
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Elburn
H. A. Meyers
Optometrist
North Dearborn St
Chicago
DeKalb
Community Notes Report From Kingston Area
Kingston and vicinity activities are summarized including Baptist Missionary society at Mrs Katearnuckie home with lunch, Thimble club picnic at the park, upcoming Baptist service led by pastor John Madgen of Monroe Center, Belvidere fair results with Tiz defeating Belvidere Grays 11 to 2, newborn daughter for Mr and Mrs George Gorham, attendance at 101 Ranch show, local baseball game Rockford team defeats Tigers 6 to 5, Elgin visitor Charles Aves, Isaac Walton League dinner at park, Miss Polly Branch visiting Chicago, teachers starting at Charter Oak and Tammond Indiana, many rural schools opening, hospital updates on David Tower, visits and travels of A C Pelton and family, Stone family and Dr Soderberg in Chicago, Vinton Iowa trip and Des Moines fair, Chicago visitors Arthur Lilly and O W Vickell, Ira Swanson in Elgin, Clara Baker and F P Famm ing Davenport holidays, Hinckley reunion, Mrs P S White visiting.
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Rockford
Elgin
Tigers
Park
Charles Aves
Polly Branch
Chicago
L. H. Branch
Maybelle Campbell
Charter Oak
Doris Sherman
Tammond
Ind
Margaret Tazewell
Mt. Morris
David Tower
Sherman Hospital
A. C. Pelton
A. C. Stone
Stanley
Dr. Soderberg
Walter Cole
Des Moines
Arthur Lilly
O. W. Vickell
Ira Swanson
E. EK. Brown
Belvidere
Clara Baker
Arthur Baker
Davenport
Frank Bastian
Hinckley
P. 5S. White
Neighbor Descends Ladder From Window During Disturbance
A neighbor reports witnessing a person climbing down a ladder from a secondary window at a neighboring residence. The observer notes a man at the bottom of the ladder, suggesting a possible entry or escape related to the incident.
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OYEZ
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Seeaneye Inn
Itews
Elks
Mrs. M. Hanson
Ferdinand Rompf
Denver
Sawyer & Sons
Pacific
Mayr
Kingston
Subuster
Mary Harris
Stark
Mrs
Grace
Vinton, Ia
S.S
S.S.S.S.S.S
S.S.S
DE Kalb
Madison, Wis
Niet Ape
Chichester
Atase
Ford
Ace
Boasename
Ford For Company
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