15 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
1
A report notes a farm banking entry shows a worthless check drawn by Heimer seven years ago. Details are sparse but indicate financial irregularity linked to a farm account.
Rex Rothrock of Good Hope Illinois was knocked unconscious and robbed on Main and Vine streets. He identified a large unidentified negro as the assailant who fled. Rothrock is recovering at St Francis hospital. The report also lists forged check incidents tied to George E Good Hope and inquiries into other suspects across Quincy and Burlington.
Fragmentary notes mention Merritt Lefler and Merritt with health concerns. References to Holmes, weeks of absence, and appreciation for care from a nurse or aid. Unable to determine full names, dates, or event.
Fragmentary text indicates a public meeting in Macomb Plymouth area aiming to discuss amplifying work. Calendar details unclear but invites residents to participate in planning efforts.
The Moose Zig Zag minstrel show closed a two night session at the Illinois theatre to large audiences. Home talent played all roles and impressed attendees, with many praising the cast as on par with professionals. The run is seen as successful despite a cautious season as Christmas spending reduces leisure spending.
In a By-Stander letter Chas. M. Scott writes that he and Mrs. Scott have settled at 142 Central Ave Hot Springs for the winter. They left Macomb December 5 stayed in St. Louis until December 7 and arrived that night. They plan to stay through the season for baths and treatments with friends hoping for great benefit.
Mrs David Ruebush and son Walter left yesterday for New Smyrna Florida to spend the winter. Mr and Mrs Frans Warren depart tomorrow for Orlando Florida to follow the same plan.
Washington December 15 Associated Press says British mission members who visited the United States in 1917 tried to influence the Shipping Board. William Denman, first chairman, testified he resigned over British influence. He charged Sir Connor Gotuire joined an advisory board in April 1917 without his knowledge.
Joe Flynn, a farmer near Galesburg, tried to block a rabbit fleeing a dog. The rabbit slashed his face just below the eye, requiring two stitches to close the wound. The rabbit escaped.
In Peoria, December 15, a meat dealer's shop safe was forced open with a hammer and burglars escaped with 600 dollars. The crime occurred under police protection as officers stood within thirty feet of the patrol house near city hall.
Among the sick list Mrs. Harry Anderson of Aledo underwent an operation this morning. Eva Beal of Macomb also had surgery this morning. Stephen Blackstone and Mark Harvey show improvement after recent procedures. Deores Savers of Browning had an operation to repair a fractured arm from a fall. Willis Harris, Mrs. Lawrence Ehrhart, Mrs. Merrett Lesler, Mrs. Tomer Mullen, and others are noted as recovering or improving post surgery.
Fire at Helmbach Ling Mill Co. in Madison Illinois sparked a total loss expected to exceed one million dollars. Windborne embers endangered homes as fire crews battled to prevent wider spread. residents moved household goods to streets amid the blaze. The Hernbacher company is a branch of American Car & Foundry Co.
Henry Morgenthau of New York has been chosen by President Wilson to serve as his personal representative in mediating between Armenian and Turkish nationalists. He met Acting Secretary Davis at the State Department for final instructions, as the department awaits word from the League of Nations on procedural steps.
Washington hearings opened on the bonus bill to adjust compensation for former soldiers and sailors. American Legion spokesmen estimate about half would seek cash, while Senator Smoot cites post cards suggesting 98 percent would request cash.
Charles B Munday arrived at Joliet penitentiary from Chicago to begin a sentence of one to three years linked to the LaSalle Street Bank failure. Governor Lowden declined clemency appeal.
Geneva December 15 Austria is elected one of the League of Nations members by the assembly.
The Women's Missionary Society of the M E Church will meet with Mrs J E Connor at 282 West Carroll street tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 PM. Strong attendance is desired.
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey defeats Bill Brennan by knockout in the twelfth round before about fourteen thousand fans at Madison Square Garden. The bout draws roughly $200,000 in receipts with Dempsey earning $100,000 and Brennan $35,000. Brennan fights hard, but Dempsey lands a decisive heart shot in the final moments to seal the victory.
Clarence Murphy of the local high school basketball quintet is crippled after a game last Friday night with Bardolph. He suffered torn ligaments in his left foot and Dr. Gardner says it will be several weeks before he can play again.
Members of the Good Roads Bureau of the Commercial Association will meet tonight at the Journal office because association rooms are undergoing redecoration. Superintendent of Highways W. M. Bonham will attend the meeting with the bureau members.
Mrs Anna Knappenberser of this city and Mrs Geneva Ritchey of Rushville depart for Los Angeles to spend the winter, leaving this morning for California suburbs and sunny shores.
The Nevember division of the calendar of the Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. P. Morgan, 304 North Ward Street.
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