Dekalb Sycamore road delays in finishing mixer repair
A Dekalb to Sycamore cement road project faces delays as a broken mixer is repaired by noon and finishing touches including gaps near Love Farm and county farm are completed. Once the curve at Love Farm and gaps are filled, shoulders will be built and 0.49 mile of cement laid east of DeKalb, opening the route to traffic within days.
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Curnine & Sweeney
Dekalb-Sycame
Camore
DeKalb
Lena
Love Farm
Carnine & Sweehe
Sycamore Road
Pihe
Degree Team to Sycamore Last Evening
About twenty Odd Fellows from Unis city including the degree team traveled to Sycamore last evening for the district meeting of the fraternal organization. DeKalb degree team led the program at the well attended session with Odd Fellows from Sycamore Genoa present. A luncheon followed the business, then a smoker. The next district lodge meeting will be in Genoa in October. Many Delth Odd Fellows will likely attend.
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Unis City
Sycamore
DeKalb
Syvcamore
Genoa
Odd Fellows
Delth Odd Fellows
Weather Here Remains Cool All of Today
Weather remains cool with a steady north wind as a cold wave persists. Temperatures reached a high around 71 with a low near 4 last night and Noon readings show slight declines from yesterday. Furnace fires have been in use and Illinois Power service resumed for the business district.
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Warner
Vester
Vostue
Mlinois Power Company
Mores
Phone Girl Slain by Thug at Telephone Exchange
Marie Lorenzen, 29, a night operator at the Tri- is méophone Exchange, was found beaten and choked to death during the night. Police say a farmer who previously pled guilty to an intrusion at the office is the likely suspect. evidence suggests a violent struggle with the assailant in the bed area. The Fulton exchange operator worked alone, sleeping near the switchboard as the investigation proceeds.
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Irene
Putton
Marie Lorenzen
Miss Lorenzen
Strigesse
Fulton Exchange
New Trial Sues over $100,000 Damages in Candler Case
A new trial is sought in a $100,000 damage suit by Mrs. Clyde K. Byfield against Walter T. Candler, a wealthy Atlanta sportsman, following a reversal by the court of appeals. Byfield alleges Candler attacked her in a stateroom aboard an Atlantic liner.
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Clyde K. Byfield
Walter T. Candler
Atlanta
Pune
Deowth
Candler
Court of Appeals
Rotarians Hear An Address By A College Man
Rotarians at the Nob. luncheon heard an address by Robert Hieremynius, instructor at the University of Illinois, on community planning and service. He spoke on the best interests of the community and the territory, referencing prior talks at the state college.
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Innovation Still
Robert 2
Hieremynius
University of Ilinois
Miegntigreis
University
Sun
Ereremynius
Clei Ot
Sumindine
General Assembly
Stat College
Returns from Swedish Visit Bring Petersen Home
Alger Petersen has returned after spending months in Sweden. He arrived in the county last week and reports good crops ahead as the country shows strong prospects. Petersen enjoyed his time abroad and feels Dee Kull remains vibrant in the community.
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Sweden
Alger Petersen
Petersen
Peperson
Dee Kull
Nehring Plant Expands to Night Shifts
Nehring Electrical Personal Company operates two shifts at its facility as a result of a schedule expansion. The plant, a leading maker of electrical wires, has added a night shift and plans a longer run to meet anticipated demand.
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Meiness
Eperiuius
Imeresse
Ilis Ming
Nehring
Sixth Street Oil Station Adds New Modern Pit
Sixth Street Service station plans a new grease pit to boost attention to its business. Work on the extra pit is not finished yet. The station already focuses on vehicle care and reports current pit capacity is insufficient. The forthcoming pit is described as one of the most modern in the city.
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Sixth Street
Weather Illinois Generally fair tonight and Thursday
Illinois forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with little change in temperature. Light winds and dry skies expected across the state, with no significant precipitation anticipated.
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Illinois
Mitchell to Testify Before Air Board Inquiry
Dallas report says Col. William Mitchell will appear before the presidential air board in Washington Monday to testify on the air service. His wife, Mrs. Mitchell, arrives in St. Louis to join him, praising leniency while signaling more to come in his push for unified air service.
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United Press
Dallas
Texas
William Mitchell
Aar
da Mitchell
St. Louis
Washington
Presidential Air Board of Inquiry
Mitchell
Coolidge
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
Naval
War Department
Air Service
Detroit
Ansenet
Krew
Walkways Clear Around Bank After Exterior Work
Pedestrian lanes around the De Kalb Trust and Savings bank and along the Lincoln Highway and Fourth Street will be cleared of debris as exterior work progresses. Interior work on the Fourth Street bank building continues toward completion with a planned start time for further interior tasks after outside work ends.
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de. Kalb
Watter
Walk Improvement Underway Outside Kennedy Building
Workers report the pavement in front of the Kennedy building will be widened soon. The Fourth Street walk has been laid and widening will be completed in a few days. Workers are removing temporary supports from the basement as they prepare to start wall construction.
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Kennedy Building
Fourth Street
Supervisors Near End Of Meeting At Sycamore Courthouse
Reported today at the Sycamore courthouse the board of supervisors would finish their work by tomorrow afternoon. Forenoon activity was light with committee reports being reviewed for approval or rejection and no major items expected before the county board.
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Sycamore
Super’ Rm
Defendants In Murder Trial On the Stand
Defendants in a murder trial testified on the stand as juries were not present to hear the proceedings. Prosecution witnesses stated the pair confessed freely, with threats noted by the court and claims of duress during questioned sessions. Mrs Ruby Herrington Tate testified she was frightened into a confession after her husband spoke.
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Marion
Jose Herrington
Tate
Lodiey
Shert
Ture
Galtigan
Ruby Herrington Tate
Hotel work starts soon in DeKalb bid process underway
Bids for rebuilding the DeKalb hotel and adding an annex are expected to be opened soon with the contract likely awarded shortly after. Officials and residents await actual work, with Chicago promoter Mr Shaw in DeKalb to discuss stock subscriptions and progress before returning to the city.
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de Kalb
Second Street
Shaw
Chicago
DeKalh
DeKath Imen
DeKath
Plass
DeKalb
Paving Decision Delayed in West Lincoln Highway
A paving probe will be conducted in a few days as officials debate concrete versus brick and cement for West Lincoln Highway from the bridge to the city limits. Attorneys consider whether a $20,000 state appropriation can cover paving or just pro-rated frontage, with city officials citing prior heavy vehicle damage and ongoing delays.
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Ory Athearn de
Board of Local Improvements
Pasley
Springfield
State College
Intoxicated Driver Is Arrested by Officer
State Patrol Officer Oscar Larson arrested J. W. Chewning of Dwight Michigan yesterday afternoon for driving an auto while intoxicated. He was taken before Justice of the Peace William A. Keiser near Elburn and fined 50 dollars plus costs.
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J. W. Chewning
Dwight
Oscar Larson
Chewning
Elburn
Justice of the Peace
William A. Keiser
Caillaux Lands In Washington To Seal French Debt Deal
Caillaux arrived with a French debt commission in Washington to seek favorable terms on the United States loan owed by France totaling about 3.34 billion dollars. Officials including Gerard Bigelow Winston and Emile Daeschner prepared for talks aiming for low interest and extended payments possibly over 62 years, with expectations of quick settlement by week’s end.
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United New York
America
United States
Joseph Caillaux
Gerard Bigelow Winston
the Treasury
American Debt Funding Commission
Miron DT. Herrick
Prince
Emile Daesehner
Cailaux
France
Washington
Great Britain
Wash- Caillaux
Caillwux
Poig
Maney
Ameri | Rmment Wis
Luis Rotten
Caillany
Camputoner
Nee
Caillaux
Big Steamer George Washington Refloated Off Bremen
The United States liner George Washington, grounded off Bremen while en route to Southampton and New York with a large American passenger list, was refloated at 2 40 this afternoon and continued its voyage, per United States Lines offices. Dance Elya Friday night. Cook's four piece orchestra with singer. Tickets 50c. 246 Auto Enamel Lenz Drug Store 2
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United Press
London
England
United States
George Washington
Bremen Tools
Southampton
New York
United States Lines
Elya
Cook
Scouts Plan Trip to Illinois Nebraska Grid Game
DeKalb Boy Scout troops met to discuss traveling to Urbana for the Illinois Nebraska grid game hosted by the University of Illinois. A 25-seat bus could cost about 200 dollars with a possible fundraising drive in DeKalb to cover the expense. A local organization already donated 50 dollars toward the fund.
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Congregational Troop
Boy Scouts
Urbana
Satware
Iolinois
University of
DeKalb
Chickens Roam DeKalb Main Street In Bathtub of Town
An unusual morning sight drew tension as several fall grown chickens wandered and scratched for food in the center of DeKalb’s business district between Lincoln High and Fourth Street. Citizens recalled when poultry and barnyard creatures common on the main street were a familiar sight.
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DeKalb
Lincoln
Services for Mrs Gustafson This Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs J M Gustafson who died yesterday morning will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m from her home on South Second street Rev F M Webster of the Congregational church will conduct the services at the home and cemetery Interment will be in Fairview cemetery mausoleum Mrs Gustafson leaves a daughter Miss Mabel Gustafson a teacher in Ellwood school and two brothers living in Sweden
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J’. M. Gustafson
South Second Street
F. M. Webster
Congregational
Fairview Cemetery
Vehicle Tax Plates Sold Are Numerous in DeKalb
Clerk G Nekman reports tax plates sold in DeKalb this year to most city vehicle owners. Except for a few plates issued to local teams, the total matches the city’s automobile count. By year’s end more than 1800 plates are expected, with near 2000 projected for next year as vehicle numbers rise.
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G. Nekman
DeKalb
Women's Fall Hats Special Values at Leslie's Store
Leslie's Store features fall hats at 3.95 during a limited sale. Stock includes multiple styles for women, with emphasis on affordable accessories for the season.
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Leslie
Holderness at Joliet for Grand Lodge session
Holdnerness and Bert Molderness from the Holderness Jackson and Heldsdon barber shop are away from their shop for two to three days attending the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge session in Joliet. Holderness was named grand lodge delegate at a DeKalb lodge meeting last Thursday but could not attend fully. More members may join the Joliet meetings over the week, including Bert Welderness who recalls station details and is slated to address DeKalb lodge next week.
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Bert Molderness
Holderness Jackson and Heldsdon
Knights of Pythias
Joliet
A Holderness
Grand Lodge
DeKalb Lodge
Hanway
Knights of Pythians
Bert Welderness
Sta
Repty
Print Shop Painted Improve Clark Building Exterior
Workmen began painting the Clark building on South and street to buff. It houses the Clark Orchestra Bell company and the Chronicle Press. The two story structure will gain a greatly improved appearance after completion. Chronicle Press owned by Cates and Chirk.
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Clark
Clark Orchestra Bell Company
Chronicle Press
Cates and Chirk
Quartet Will Be On Program Geneva Friday
The Barb quartet will perform in Geneva Friday evening as part of the Chamber of Commerce meeting. The group is rapidly gaining prominence in music and has secured many engagements for the winter. In late October they will travel to La Grange for a subsequent program.
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Geneva
Te Geneve
Chamber of Commerce
Genev
DeKali Four
Tieve
la Grange
DeKalb Concert to Feature Hvassity Chorus Friday Night
The Hvassity Chorus from Chicago will perform Friday night at the First Lutheran church in DeKalb. Brought by the Swedish Mission church for a DeKalb audience, the group includes about 50 members from 20 Chicago singing societies and will include several artists in the program.
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DeKall
Hvassity Chorus
Chicago
First Lutheran Church
Ior DeKalb
Meanest chicken thieves strike Norman Spencer farm
Thieves entered the Spencer chicken house while the family was away and stole two mother hens, 50 chickens, and a fine collie dog left to guard the flock. The incident highlights a bold theft against a rural household and the loss of livestock and guard dog.
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West Nestor, Ts
Norman Spencer
Spencer
Laborers Wanted Lincoln Hghy and John McCarthy Improvement
Laborers are sought for the Lincoln Hghy and John McCarthy improvement project. Applications available at the city employment office. Applicants should have basic construction experience and be able to pass a safety screening. Expected start within two weeks.
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Lincoln Hghy
John McCarthy
Postponed Shenandoah Trip Questioned in Naval Inquiry
Lakehurst Navy inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster heard a request to delay the dirigible voyage citing untested mooring and refueling facilities. Commander Lansdowne pressed for postponement, while Captain Steele testified the ship was in satisfactory condition upon departure.
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Tulted Press
Lakebar
Shenandoah
Navy Department
Zachary Lansdowne
Naval Inquiry
Apt
George W. Steel
Lakehurst Air Station
Lansdowne
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Bureau of Aeronautics
Scott Field
Detroit
Lakehurst
N. J
Naval Air Station
George W. Steele, Jr
Naval Board of Inquiry
Steele
Navy
Lanadowne
Laborers Scarce as Builder Reports Paving Delays
The foreman says there is a labor shortage in the city delaying paving of the West Lincoln Highway from First Street to the bridge and John Street. A twelve man crew will be sent in a few days as McCarthy Improvement Company prepares machinery for the job. Cutting corners at Pearl, John, Lincoln Highway, and Locust streets will start soon, with guttering and curbing needed on John Street before paving.
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Lincoln Highway
First Street
John Street
Mccarthy Improvement Company
Pearl Street
Jobn Street
Locust Street
Third Street Paving Work to End Soon
Third Street from pavement end to city limits will be fully paved by end of next week. Public Works Commissioner H. B. Goodison announced the M. Roche company of Freeport will finish paving in the city after completing Maplewood Avenue and two sections on South Sixth Street.
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South Third Street
H. B. Goodison
Third Street
M. Roche Company
Freeport
Maplewood Avenue
South Sixth Street
Democrats Refuse to Attend Meeting
Congressman Edgar Howard of Nebraska declines to join a Washington Inter parliamentary Union conference after a Communist delegate is refused admission to the United States. An unrelated car ad notes an Overland Standard sedan sale reduced to 698 dollars delivered by North Side Garage, 212 North Second Street.
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United Press
Columbus
Neb
Edgar Howard
Nebraska
Washington Inter Parliamentary Union
Shaturji Sakavala
Paige
United States
North Side
North Second Street
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