19 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1921
Page
1
A high school basketball clash between two strong teams hovers over Macomb as fans anticipate a packed gym. Coaches Kabermann and Wilson push for victory while players prepare for a decisive Wednesday 8 o clock tip off amid heated local anticipation.
In December 17 report from IIL two thousand worth of merchandise stolen from M. E. Sons Hardware. Items taken include tires guns revolvers and related goods. Mrs Bushnell resides nearby and the Bushnell and Brickell store faced the break in with no trace found.
The Macomb location will stay open later this week to help customers who cannot visit during daytime hours. Officials say evening hours will run for the convenience of patrons and aim to reduce daytime crowding.
Local sports schedule change cancels the SVILLE MACOMB clash due to climate concerns. Officials cited safety and travel issues making the game unplayable today.
Tickets for the High School Alumni banquet at the Christian church on Tuesday evening December 27 are on sale at McClellan book store for 1.00 each this week. Captains for each graduating class will report numbers attending. A large M. H. S. graduate turnout is expected with an enticing menu and notable program.
The Christmas mail rush is in full tilt at the Macomb post office with clerks working extra hours. Uncle Sam urges mail early as delays hit those who procrastinate. The peak period runs from December 19 to 24, with extra railway mail service staff drafted to handlePackages moving faster.
A public dance at Holmes Park Friday night invites donations for the McDonough County Orphanage. Manager Butterfield bought a Christmas tree to stand in the rink as the central donation symbol, with Chamber's Footwarmers providing music. Donations may also be given on skating nights this week.
Vast clouds of volcanic ashes from erupting Andes peaks sweep across Argentina carried by a southwest wind. Reports say ashes have fallen as far as ten degrees of latitude farther north from the Andes to the Atlantic, obscuring the sun.
Mr Franks leads the Illinois theatre orchestra in a violin solo Souvenir during the Christmas prologue tonight as the Christmas tree is unveiled.
The DeForrest Brothers and Company grain elevator at Adair was utterly destroyed by fire Saturday night, causing about 12000 dollars in damage. About 9000 bushels of corn and oats were inside. insurance is expected to cover the loss. Fire may have started from motor wiring. Neighbors aided by hauling timber and keeping flames from nearby buildings. The owners have not decided if they will rebuild.
More than 750 people including 150 dry saloonkeepers were arrested in Chicago over two nights under Mayor Thompson’s order to clamp the liquor lid down. The raids covered the Casino club on Lake Shore Drive to south side black and tan resorts. Harry Mager, ex-revenue collector, was charged with violating Illinois prohibition. Liquor prices surged, with a drink rising from 75 cents to 1.50 or more.
Sioux City Iowa December 19 Deputy Sheriff Lewis R Jones 22 son of Sheriff Jones and Hessen Kaled a strike sympathizer were fatally wounded in a gunfight early today Both died in a hospital Sheriff Jones has issued a call for 1000 volunteers to enroll as deputy sheriffs to aid in keeping order in the strike district
Macomb attorney John C. Sawyer was elected secretary of the Fourth Supreme Judicial District Bar Association. At the annual meeting in Canton, Cyrus Deitz of Rock Island was named president and Judge Wolfe of Quincy was elected vice-president.
Adrian Michigan December 19 Mrs Mattie Kirby a prominent state temperance worker was found guilty of manslaughter in circuit court over the disappearance of her nameless grandchild The verdict ends a high profile case in which the woman was accused of causing the missing child death through neglect or other acts.
Four large hangars at Langley field were burned today with an estimated loss exceeding 200000 dollars. The fire's origin remains undetermined.
Fragmentary listing shows Chester Pennington Eldorado and Nellie J Kemper Industry with a .22 sale through by-stander ads.
Samuel Mustain purchased 80 acres known as the Bert Bean tract near Colchester at a sale on Saturday. The price was 299.50 dollars per acre. The property adjoins the Mustain farm.
London Dec 19 France will accept the original naval ratio set by Secretary Hughes at the Washington conference Premier Briond told American ambassador George Harvey He authorized notification to Washington that France agrees to the plan and will inform Paris.
An unknown Dodge driver collided with a Ford driven by M. G. Walters near the west sewer pipe plant at dusk Friday. The offender fled westward. Walters offered $25 for aid to catch him. A later passerby offered help. The Dodge outran the Ford. Walters’ car suffered a broken wheel and bent axle requiring $41 in repairs.
Urbain Ledoux, once an unemployment auctioneer and arms conference protester, went to a Washington precinct police station and asked for warrants for the arrest of the four signers of the Pacific treaty. He accused them of trafficking in stolen lands and cities in Siberia Korea China and the Philippine Islands allegedly taken by Japan Britain France and the United States without right.
Bushnell high school basketball hosts a midweek clash with a longtime rival after a Wednesday game against the College Academy. This will be their first home game of the season barring the Academy tilt, with a strong turnout anticipated as the two old rivals meet in the high school gym.
Dutch Conger rents the Rainey building garage on South Lafayette street and moves his equipment from the Sympson-Overland site. The new space provides more room, enables car storage and washing, and continues high class service.
Michael Collins argues that the treaty would grant Ireland the same ambassadorial rights as Canada in Washington. The Dail adjourned for a 3:30 pm session as De Valera presents an alternative proposal seeking unity. Griffith defends the agreement while De Valera denounces it as perpetual conflict and a betrayal of independence.
Mrs W R Shires Sunday school class will stage a Christmas pageant at the M E church Tuesday evening at 7 30. A social hour and carnival will follow the pageant with candy on sale.
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