28 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
1
A plea seeks court payment for a key trial, revealing new details about a suspect and the victim. Authorities describe the case as closely watched as detectives pursue motives and justice in the high profile investigation.
A 25 year old schoolteacher Gertrude Han was found dead in a parsonage. Police and county officials pursue leads with an autopsy suggesting possible maternity. A suspect is sought as inquest is postponed for lab results. Trinity Lutheran services reference the case in town.
Ss Logan leaves tomorrow for Excelsior Springs for a week of treatment. The trip aims at improving health with a hopeful outlook as reported in local news.
Tax records show three railroad companies paid $53,417.04 to McDonough county, while each withheld portions they claim are illegal. Hearings to verify legitimacy will be held in June before Judge J. ines. Separate sales reported include A R Jones property sold to Charles Lansdown for 2750 and Weatherhold lot sold to J S Hainline for about 1600.
In Carthage in April 1928 the law firm OHarra & OHarra succeeds O Harras Wood & Walker. The new partnership includes A W OHarra and his two sons C J and R W OHarra along with Earl W Wood and Henry S Walker retiring from the firm.
Campbell Hardware crew begins installing a new awning on the Tllinoy cafe today. Workmen proceed with the exterior renovation as customers observe the ongoing project.
McDonough County Poland China breeders select a carload of about 100 hogs to feed out for the 1922 International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. Ralph Wilson of Colchester to feed the animals from county herds, with prize money up to 825 dollars plus 4100 cash for an overall grand champion carload. Several counties including Boone Dellh Fulton and Warren plan to contribute stock, with a feeder chosen by a committee. A Macomb song hit Just Tell Me Why We Can t Agree is featured in Chicago vaudeville.
Preparations are nearly finished for the Twelfth District Rebekah Assembly meeting in Bardolph next Monday and Tuesday. The district includes McDonough Schuyler and parts of Hancock and Henderson counties with 29 lodges expected to be represented. The program covers sessions, officer reports, memorial service, instruction, elections, and installation. Booster Band Night at First Baptist features Prof Brooks and the movie The Folly of Trifling with a Beardstown relief offering.
The front at the Hub Store and the Grand Cafe on the east side of the square will receive a new paint job soon as old paint is removed by burning. Mr and Mrs James H Foster celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary today after being married in Chicago in 1909.
Chief of police Purdum led night search for two 12 year olds from Galesburg after a message said they headed this way. The pair rode railroad blinds to the Union yards in Peoria and were taken to the police station awaiting Galesburg authorities. They claimed they planned to go to Chicago to sell papers.
Members were asked to voice sentiments on installing shooting traps at the club grounds. Postal cards with Yes or No options were mailed to each member to obtain a broader consensus.
Deputy Sheriff J. E. Wilson receives a letter from brother Dr. N. E. Wilson of Los Angeles reporting their brother Ed Wilson is seriously ill with pernicious anemia but somewhat improved.
Senator and airs Clarence Buck of Monmouth attended the Elks dance as guests of Mr and Mrs Geo Allison last evening.
Sacamon county states attorney Fred Mortimer attacked a Lake County board resolution demanding Sangamon county pay in installments for Governor Len Small’s trial costs. He defended Sangamon as solvent and willing to pay all legally due, while criticizing the move as improper and unprecedented.
East Jack sy street resident Parker Foulke wore a straw hat this morning while mowing the lawn marking the first straw headgear sighting of the spring in Macomb.
At its last meeting the Women's Club elected officers for the year President Mrs L J Barber Vice President Miss Adda West Secretary Miss Bess Miner and Treasurer Mrs J M Gale.
Forty couples attended the Elks dance last night with Campbell's Orchestra providing their usual good program of music.
To Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Rost left this morning for Pulaski, Tenn for any indefinite visit in the sunny south at the home of their son Roveoe.
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