Well Known Woman Gustafson Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Inga Gustafson, known resident of DeKalb for five years and former Genoa farmer’s wife, died at her South Second street home after a three week illness. Funeral set for Thursday at 2:30 from 423 South Second with Rev F M Webster officiating. burial at Fairview mausoleum. Born In Sweden June 27 1853 she came to the U S in 1884 and later lived on the Bradt farm. Survived by daughter Bel Gustafson a Harsh school teacher, one daughter, and two Swedish brothers.
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Inga Gustafson
Bradt
First Street
South Second Street
Fairview Cemetery
F. M. Webster
Congregational Church
Sweden
Ingra Johnson
Genoa
Peter M. Gustafson
Sycamore
Drink Crazed Miner Caught In Cornfield
Toluca Illinois September 22 A posse of more than 50 armed men plans to use tear bombs to force out Joseph Stimas a 60 year old man believed trapped in a north Toluca cornfield He is barefoot and in his underwear armed with a shotgun After a day of rampage he allegedly threatened neighbors and family Sheriff Orville Litchfield and Toluca night chief John Leonard were killed during the attempted arrest
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United Press
Toluca
Joseph Stimas
Orville Litchfield
Marshall County
John Leonard
Stimas
Fall Festival at Waterman to Be Friday
Waterman hosts a fall festival on Friday drawing Waterman and DeKalb residents. An early start features athletic events, a horse shoe contest, and a parade at 11 o'clock expected to attract many spectators from both towns.
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Waterman
Motoro
Iday
DeKalb
Water Ind
Court Starts Second Day of Its Air Probe
Two freight cars loaded with exhibits sit on a railroad track as the navy inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster continues at the former hangar in Lakehurst New Jersey. The displays include a section of the dirigible and various engine and control components from the ship.
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Court
Cnrved Vrews
Lakehurst
Navy
Shenandoah
Caldweill
Ohio
Weather line of Fur Coats and Accessories Sale
A sale line lists fur coats ahokers bacquettes and related items on display and sale Wednesday at Malone & Co. by The Furmost. The note mentions showers probable tonight and notes little change in the weather.
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M. F.ilinois
Malone & &Co
Rodgers Must Testify Before Air Board In D C
Washington September 22 The air inquiry board seeks the personal testimony of Commander John Rodgers in the seaplane flight case from San Francisco to Hawaii Chairman Dwight Morrow informed Secretary of the Navy Wilbur Rodgers is asked to appear by September 30 He is likely to travel across the continent arriving September 24 and will miss a planned stop in St Louis to speak along his journey eastward.
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United Pross
Washington, D. C
President's Air Inquiry Board
John Rodgers
San Francisco
Hawaii
Dwight Morrow
Wilbur
Rodgers
St. Louis
Wil- Dor
Elks Drive To Collect Money For Home Debt
Start Drive to collect money for Elks home pledges made at the time the home was purchased. Workers reported fair success this morning as officers plan to finish pledges soon. A committee will visit five members each to secure five pledges and clear the indebtedness.
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Elks
Railroad Man Has Fingers Cut On Door
Milhard Hurley a brakeman for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad in this city suffered the loss of the tips of two fingers on his right hand when a door of a coal car closed while he attempted to jump an empty coal car. He was taken to St Marys hospital and treated for the injuries.
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Milhard Hurley
Youss
Curley
St. Mary's Hospital
Big Brewers Pause On Prohibition Change
United Press reports major brewers hold off on backing modification to the Volstead Act. Wayne Wheeler and league officials discuss possible talks, but Milwaukee leaders like Frederick Pabst say public demand must drive any change. Brewers urge restraint and cooperation with existing restrictions while considering future pressure from shareholders and public opinion.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Anti Saloon League
United States
Wayne &. Wheeler
League
United States Brewers Association
Wheeler
Milwaukee
Wis
Piblic
Linted Press
Frederick Pabst
Pabst Brewing Company
Joseph Uehlin
Busses In Workshop For Redecoration In City
Busses of the Northern Kinvis Service company are in the workshop for repainting. W A Anderson, a city painter, leads the effort and most buses will receive touchups. Headquarters on North Secoml street hosts a dedicated painting room as the Keo wagons recently arrived likely escape attention.
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W. A. Anderson
Northern
Kinvis Service Company
North Secoml Street
Steam Turns On For City Businesses After Cool Wave
Last night the Illinois Power company supplied steam to local business houses, easing the chill from a cold wave. Temperatures fell to 41 degrees and rose to 61 by noon, with a likely new low for the month expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Power Company
Argue Over Confession in Tate Murder Case
Witnesses testified on September 22 in Marion Illinois over whether the confession of Ruby Herrington Tate and Robert Tate was obtained under duress. John Shaffer, a witness, said Tate promised to tell a partial account the next morning after urging Bob Tate to confess on Saturday night.
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Robert Tate
Marion
United Press
Ruby Herrington Tate
Jodie Herrington
Power Company Salesman Relocated to Ohio Branch
J Sullivan, a stock salesman for Illinois Power Company in this city, departed with Mrs Sullivan for Syringuchl Ohio where he will work at the branch plant. En route they stop in Galesburg to visit relatives, his former home. His performance has been satisfactory and his promotion earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J) Sullivan
Ilinois Power Company
The
Power Company
Cement Road to Maple Park Opens for Town Travel
Maple Park residents saw the cement road open last evening allowing uninterrupted driving from end to end. The section near the railroad tracks opened first, marking a major village improvement. Two detours during paving were often in poor condition due to weather, but the new road is expected to see heavy use.
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Maple Ark
Etreteh
Prisoners Stage Rifle Battle in Kielce Jail
In Kielce jail a prison riot broke out as 400 convicts seized rifles and fought warders. Twenty convicts and one warder were killed. troops pursued and rounded up fugitives after killing five and wounding eleven seriously.
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United Press
London
England
Penitentia
Kielce
Central News
Warsaw
Charles Lewis Buys Farm Near Oregon by Rock River
Charles Lewis, a local barber, has purchased a small farm on the Rock River near Oregon. He plans to divide the land into lots to sell to people seeking to build summer cottages near the DeKalb colony along the river.
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Charles Lewis
Rock River
Oregon
Legion Plans Big Meeting Next Monday
The DeKalb Post of the American Legion schedules a special meeting with the Auxiliary next Monday night to discuss quarters for the next year. Commander C. D. Thornton appoints a three Legionnaire committee to gather data and report at the session. The post also invites the Auxiliary to a social at nine after their meeting.
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DeKalb Post
American Legion
Bel
Swith
Legion Post
C. D. Thornton
Post
Auxilary
Legion Auxilary
Post Rooms
Remove Street Lights to Widen Fourth Street
Workmen for A J Kennedy began relocating street lights on the east side of North Fourth Street to widen the avenue to match the rest of the block. They may pave Fourth Street from Lincoln Highway to Locust Street this fall with the same material as West Lincoln Highway. Local businessmen are expected to discuss the plan soon.
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A. J. Kennedy
Fourth and
Lincoln Highway
North Fourth Street
Fourth Street
Locust Street
First Street
Work On Malone Store Addition Delayed By Rain
The Malone store expansion begun late last week faces weather delays but outdoor work will continue and interior tasks proceed. When finished the two floor plus basement addition will measure 15 feet by 28 feet, effectively giving the firm a second store and easing current stock congestion. The contractor agreed to have the structure ready for occupancy within five weeks.
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Malone
Malone Company
Auto On World Tour Visits Lincoln Highway Display
A car touring the world by driver Neil Leqn attracts attention on the Lincoln Highway in front of the Reliable store. The auto shows plates from multiple U S states, the Panama Canal Zone, and foreign countries. The tour began in 1916 and aims to finish this year, but the driver Neil Leon could not be located.
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Lincoln Highway
Reliable Store
Auto
Neil Leqn
Union
Panama Canal Zone
Neil Leon
Flying Corps Asked to Give Data of Flying
Washington orders a sweeping aviation probe to obtain a detailed account of all flying at San Antonio fields during World War I. Crooks, Kelley and Duncan Fields were instructed to report to the capital immediately, with emphasis on hours flown by individual ships of various types.
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San Antonio
Texas
Washington
Crooks
Kelley
Duncan Fields
Denial Emphatic on Navy Air Service Status
Secretary Wilbur declares naval aviation is an integral, organized arm of the Navy and should not become a separate corps. He notes 639 planes and 3,953 personnel, stresses air forces must align with naval tactics, and announces emergency landing fields at all navy yards.
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United Tress
Washington, D. C
William Mitchell
Navy
Wilbur
United States Navy
Willbur
Air Service
City Supervisors Open Session With Committees Active
The board of supervisors met fore noon resuming work after yesterday's adjournment. Committees began with vigor aiming to finish in a day or two. S. M. Henderson sought permission to lay city water pipes to the new city park, potentially adding drinking fountains. Park board celebrates its acquisition and seeks further improvements to boost the park's value. Afternoon expected to focus on reading and filing reports.
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Board of Supervisors
Sevral
S. M. Henderson
Park Board
Beer Runners Before Court to Be Quizzed
Chicago inmates Jerry Druggan and Frankie Lake, beer barons, told Federal Judge James Wilkerson they served most of their jail terms for contempt of court and deserve to complete the remaining time. Sheriff Hoffman blamed Jailer Wesley Westbrook for releasing them early, citing letters with five days per month good behavior deductions.
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Chicago
Jerry Druggan
Frankie Lake
James Wilkerson
Druggan
Lake
Peter Hoffman
Wilkerson
Wesley Westbrook
Westbrook
DeKalb School Band Seeks Instruments and Donations
Winfred Smith, music instructor, spent Saturday in Chicago buying price quotations for band instruments for DeKalb High School's newly formed junior band. Seventy students have enrolled and donations of instruments are requested from the community. Those able to loan or donate instruments may contact the high school office. If donations fall short, purchases will be made to supply needed instruments.
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Winfred Smith
Chicago
Miss Smith
Funeral Held for Pioneer Thomas Mulrogan
Funeral services were held at nine o clock this morning for Thomas Mulrogan who died Sunday at his son Thomas E Mulrogan s home after a year or more of ill health. The St Mary s church service concluded with interment at St Mary s cemetery. A pioneer resident of the city he lived here for over 50 years and worked as a gateman for the Chicago and North Western railroad for more than two decades receiving a pension in recent years.
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Pioneer
Thomas Mulrogan
Thomas E. Mulrogan
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's
Mulrogan
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Services Held for Mrs. L. E. Middleton
A funeral was held this afternoon from the College avenue home for Mrs. L. E. Middleton. Services followed at 2:30 at the house, then burial at Evergreen cemetery. Her death Sunday afternoon surprised many in the city after months of illness. She was beloved by many friends.
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L. E. Middleton
College Avenue
Evergreen Cemetery
Middleton
Rexall drug store proprietor Gus Kirchner back after illness
Gus Kirchner proprietor of the Rexall drug store was discharged from the hospital and spent yesterday greeting friends about the city. He says he feels like a brand new man but remains weak and will take things easy for a few weeks while regaining strength. Laborers wanted Lincoln Hyby and John St. McCarthy Improvement Co. 245¢
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Gus Kirchner
Rexall
Mr. Kirchner
Lincoln Hyby
John St. McCarthy Improvement Co
City board debates paving method and state role on Lincoln Highway
At a local improvements meeting, Mr. Egan of the Illinois Brick Manufacturers Association raised the possibility the full $20,000 state appropriation could fund the West Lincoln Highway paving from the bridge to the city limits. State officials reportedly will pay only frontage as assessed. City officials plan to travel to Springfield for clarification, with Mayor Lindstrom likely to be joined by E. B. Still. The group notes the state favors concrete and brick paving over plain concrete for durability, and that work may be delayed until next spring.
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Lincoln Highway
Board of Local Improvements
Egan
Ilinois Brick Manufacturers Association
H. W. Prentice
Springfield
Chicago
West Lincoln Highway Improvement Association
Prentice
DeEstin L. Pasley
J. B. Lindstrom
E. B. Still
Normal Schol Board
Attorney Pasley
Still
DeKalb
Elmer Reese Witnesses Record Loop Fire in Chicago
Elmer Reese of Illinois Power was near the loop fire on Saturday night as a four alarm blaze drew engines and apparatus from across the city. Fire duration stretched to several hours with crews exhausted yet persistent, and Reese highlighted the unprecedented display of Chicago firefighting strength.
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Elmer Reese
Illinois Powers Company
Loop
Chicago
Reese
A. M. Anderson Returns Home from Michigan
August Mannerson of Vacauums at Mackinac Island Michigan has returned to the city after a serious illness while in Michigan. Friends were concerned for his health but he reports full recovery and good health now.
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August Mannerson
Mackinac Island
Mich
Mr. Anderson
Michigan City
Navy to Build New Flyer for Its Purposes
President Coolidge indicated the navy department will construct another dirigible to replace the Shenandoah. Details are postponed pending crash examination findings, with plans kept contingent on conclusions from the investigation. A Knights of Columbus meeting is set for Tuesday night at eight.
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Navy
Eas
Unitea
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Navy Department
White House
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Lincoln
BIG Brewers
Brewers’ Association
Annheuser Busch Company
Christian Feigienspan
Newark
N. J
Hugh F. Fox
Anti Soon League
Fox
Assation
Mavy
Bowlin
Connell
Rogers
Pope
Starz
Tate
Maple Park
Legion
Flying Corps
Mitchell
Big Loop
A. M. Anderson
Michigan
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