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PAGE TEN THE FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1033 NEWS OF NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS TO CONDUCT DAIRY FEEDING DEMONSTRATION AT FARM BUREAU MEETING Elizabeth, 111.. Oct. dairy feeding demonstrntton by the 4-H team of the Betsy Calf club will be one of the features of the annua meeting of the Jo DnvJess county farm bureau which Is to tnkc place at the opera house In Stockton next Wednesday, October 11. A style show by the county girls of 4-H membership will be another number by the 4-H clubs before hundreds of farm folks from all sections of the county who will gather for the 14th annua session of the Jo Daviess orgnnizec farmers. The morning session will be devoted principally to business matters such as the reports of the officers, the election of members to the bonrd of directors nnd the like Dinner will be served free to all the farm bureau members nnd their wives, the churches of thnt city to serve the gathering.

In the afternoon the address wil' be delivered by Donald L. Kirkpat- tick, of Chicago, legal adviser of tJie Illinois Agricultural association, who te well versed on tax matters and other state farm legislation Miss Lulu Black, of the home extension department, will address the women on home bureau work. Other interesting features will be the address of welcome by Mayor R. M. Bowman, of Stockton, and the response by President M.

A. Goodmlller, of the farm bureau. Music for the afternoon will be provided by the Stockton high school Glee club. Wheat Growers Name Committee Leonard R. Havens, of Stockton, was named chairman of the Jo Daviess county community committee by the wheat growers who have signed applications for reducing wheat acreage in accordance with the federal program to curtail production.

The election was held at a meeting of the county wheat growers held at the farm bureau office In this city Thursday morning. Two others who were chosen to serve with Mr. Havens on. this committee were Joseph Francke of Hanover and William Fiedler of near Galena. This committee will have charge of the applications from Jo Daviess county and all other business pertaining to the wheat reduction here.

In addition Mr. Havens, as chairman of the county organization, will be a member of the district board of wheat control. J. D. Billsborough, assistant state farm adviser for Illinois, was pres ent to assist in perfecting the ooun ty permanent organization and he was assisted by Arthur L.

Dlckin son, of Princeton, former Elizabeth high school agricultural In- strwctor, who is now connected with the wheat control program in Illinois. Nora Township Nominates Director Floyd Parker, present member on the board of directors of the Jo Davioss county farm bureau, was nominated to serve for another term of two years by the people of his community at a meeting held Thursday evening at the Puckett school. Mr. Parker's election will be completed at the annual meeting ol the county farmers at their annua: session in Stockton next Wednesday. In addition to the election of their representatives on tha county board the gathering of farmers and their families Thursday evening enjoyed a program conducted in connection with the business meeting.

Contests, games and short tulks were made a part of the evening entertainment and Farm Adviser H. R. Brunnemeyer gave an appropriate program 0, CLUB OF WARREN HOLDS MEETING AT HOME OF MRS, MARY LEVERIWTON of motion pictures during course of the evening. the The newly elected members to the county board will be nominated by respective townships in similar meetings prior to the annual meeting. Directors who have been nominated to this time are William Heer of Derinda township, William Kroll of Dunleith (East Dubuquc) township, Burl J.

of Elizabeth township and Floyd Parker of Nora township. P. T. A. Meeting Wednesday Mrs.

Henry Q. Dittmar is the leader In charge of the October meeting of the Elizabeth Parent- Teacher association which will be held at the hiuh school auditorium in this city next Wednesday eve' ning at 8 It is planned to open with a brief business meeting after which t.hf, committees of the as.srx:i:uion will have charge of the various numbers for the remainder of the program. Officers of the association invite nil adults interested the school to be present. Family Sunday at Elizabeth Church Sunday, Oct. 8, has been designated as "Family Sunday" in the October step forward campaign of tof fnrs P'vsbyUTian church here.

All the membt-rs ol every family arc invited to attend the services and together in the pews as in olden times. ReV RallJh Ht'idenrt-ich, of Woodbine, will conduct the services at the MeUiodLsi church here Sunday morning, to the absence of the pastor, Rev. John E. Jtobeson, who will be at the annual confer- first of the Warren, 111., Oct. O.

D. T. club met with Mrs. Mary Leverington Thursday afternoon. It was an exceptionally fine day and there was good attendance nt the meeting.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hall spoke on "A Century of Progress" which was followed by an Interesting article written by Mrs. Mattie Reeso on the "Everglades of Florida" and read by her daughter, Mrs. Harper. After a discussion of current events a two course luncheon was served.

Miss Hattte Tear was the assistant hostess. Amlgo CInb Meeta The Amigo bridge club was entertained nt the home of Mrs. Harry Drelbelbcls Thursday afternoon. There were twelve members and two guests present. The prize for high score was given to Miss Geneva Roberts.

Mrs. L. E. Morris and Miss Geneva Robert were guests of the club. The Ladies' Aid and Missionary societies of the Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs.

Roy White. The afternoon was spent In sewing things for the Presbyterian bazaar which will be held on November 9. There were eight members present at the meeting and. refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Roy White.

Eleven members of the Entre Nous bridge club were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. Francis Wolfram Wednesday afternoon. There were two guests present, Mrs. B. F.

Sincox and Mrs. Cletus Wolfram. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The junior class of the Warren high school enjoyed a picnic at Millevllle Wednesday night after school. The boys and girls roasted wieners over a huge cntnpfire and spent the evening playing hobo In the moonlight.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ellesson and daughter, Dorothy, of Iowa Falls, are spending several days in Warren visiting with relatives. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Weier and son and Mr. and Mrs. George Weler and daughter left Friday morning to spend a few days in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs.

James Thorpe and son, Stanley, spent Thursday evening In Monroe helping Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thorpe to celebrate their wedding anniversary. The many friends of Mrs. Linda Jooley will be sorry to learn that icr condition is not improved.

Her son Fred, and two children of Dubuque, and her daughter, Helen Cooley Smith and husband of Milwaukee, arrived last night to be with her. Mrs. Blanche Kanode, Mrs. Eva Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Sincox, and Mrs. B. F. Sincox left morning for a few days visit A Century of Progress. They expect to return Sunday night.

Miss Emily Maude Sincox went Freeport Friday afternoon to at- a birthday party In honor of Miss Virginia Jane Lund, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lund, of Freeport.

Mrs. A. Dry, district parlimen- tarlan of Freeport, Is to be the speaker at the Women's club meeting October 10. Her topic will be "Tho Mechanics of the Meeting." There will be a program of special music and the social committee will serve tea. Mrs.

Lydia Neff is moving to her son's home this week to spend, the winter. Miss Alice Wolcott returned from a trip to the world's fair Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. George Stickney, Miss Mabel Paul, and Mr.

and Mrs. L. E. Morris axe planning to go to Chicago Sunday night. Mrs.

Edwin Snook Tuesday afternoon. Nineteen were present. Rev, F. J. Langenberg gave a talk.

At the close of the business meeting the hostess served delicious fried chicken supper. Miss Helen Conway will be hostess to the Service Guild Wedensday evening, October 11, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Winger, of Monticello, who have Just returned from a six visit in Switzerland, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Earnest Trussell. They will return to their home taking with them their adopted daughter, Nellie, who stayed at the Trussell home while her parents were on their trip. Lyle Garbrick, Frank Mougin anc Claire Smith returned to their homes after spending several days at Chicago where they attended the national American Legion convention. The boys report a very enjoyable time. HANOVER PARENT- TEACHER GROUP ELECTS OFFICERS; ANNOUNCE YEAR'S SCHEDULE JO DAViESS FOUR-H CONFERENCE FOR GIRLS IS HELD AT ELIZABETH Elizabeth, 111., Oct.

Jo Daviess county 4-H finish-up conference was held at the farm bureau office here Friday morning at 10 o'clock when the various club members prepared for their annual achievement day which will be held next Saturday. Miss Martha Hensley, of DeKalb, district 4-H leader for girls was present to assist with the conference and addressed the county girls' 4-H club leaders in the afternoon. The Greenvale Sunbeam club of near Stockton carried away the honors at the Friday meet when Marjorle Graves was awarded the county championship for girls in first year work, Joyce Pierce the second year work and Margaret Polhill the third year work, all of the same club. Mrs. Charles Bartell is the leader of this club.

The winners in the three departments were chosen by a committee composed of Mesdames R. D. Morisse, of Stockon, and R. H. Logan and Miss Dorothy H.

Barton, of Elizabeth. They will compete against the boys for the county 4-H championship trophy on achievement day here October 14. CHILD FALLS INTO PAIL OF HOT WATER; DIES FROM mm Rockton, Oct. La Rae, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ernest Ayers, died at the lorne of her parents here as a result of severe burns received on September 26, when she fell into a mil of hot water which her mother had intended to use in scrubbing. Fond of playing in water the child eaned over to put her hands in the water. She lost her balance and 'ell Into the pail, receiving burns. She was believed to have been recovering but an Infection developed. ELIZABETH GIRLS' ATHLETIC GROUP FORMED Hanover, 111., Oct.

to the absence of one of the executive officers and the inability of another to perform the duties of her office, It was necessary to elect a new president and vice president for the Hanover Parent-Teacher association at the October session held at the high school auditorium here this week. Mrs. R. E. Sandman was named new president of the association and Mrs.

E. F. Gollo- blth was elected vice president. Miss Edith Chapman is secretary and Mrs. Glen Keene is treasurer of the association.

The new president then announced the schedule of meetings to be held during the remainder of the term with the members in charge, the first member In each instance being designated as chairman of the committee: November meeting, "What Are School G. C. Stutzman, Homer Gray, Mrs. Tyler Furman and R. E.

Sandman. December meeting, "Alcohol and Herbert White, Miss Luella Paul, Mrs. J. J. Rogers and Mrs.

Joseph M. Baumgartner. January meeting, "The Practical Application of Mental Mrs. E. F.

Gollobith, Mrs. Genevieve Welsh, Mrs. Harold Calvert and Mrs. Bert Hoyman. February meeting, "Patriotic Citl- Becker, Harold Calvert, Glenn Keene and John Eadle, March topic, "Youth and Social Glenn Keene, Miss Margaret Wilholt, Mrs.

Mason Pierce and Mrs. Omar Hatfleld. April topic, "The Wise Use of Harry Peschang, Mrs. Eleanor Gathe, Mrs. Roscoe Parker and Mrs.

J. J. Eadie. May subject, "The Motion Picture G. C.

Stutzman, Miss Helen Sullivan, Mrs. Wallace Moore and Mrs. William Chapman. Following the business session and announcements a program was given with Stephen of the Stockton public schools delivering the address on, "The Value of the P. T.

one way to save the cash Income by using things at 'hand. Two other meetings will be held at the following places: Oct. 9, at Bethel church, Afolkey, 1:30 p. m. Oct.

10, at United Brethren church, Eleroy, 1:30 p. m. SEMPER FIDELIS CLASS OF WARREN CHURCH HOLDS ELECTION OF OFFICERS Warren, Oct. Semper Fldelis class of the Warren Methodist church held a business meeting at the home of Mrs. Charles Winters Thursday afternoon.

An election of officers was held with the following results: Cora Orouse. Vice Clara Zlpzie. Eva Wilkinson. Stella Reed. Recording Ina Reed.

Working John Hay, Mrs. Charles Dawson and Mrs. James Thorpe. Social A. E.

TJ1- rich and Mrs. Charles Sincox. Sick Cora Buss and Mrs. J. L.

Graham. Thursday was "Dollar day" for the club and each member gave a dollar and was requested to tell how that dollar had been earned. Mrs. A. E.

Ulrlch offered prayer to close the business meeting and a pot-luck supper was enjoyed by all those present. AT CAST IS SELECTED FOR JUNIOR CLASS PLAY TO BE GIVEN AT LANARK ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORK ON ROUTE 80 IS ACCEPTED BY STATE Elizabeth, 111., Oct. of the state highway department of Illinois placed their formal approval and acceptance on the paving of the gap on Route 80 near North Hanover in western Elizabeth township Thursday. The paving, guttering, shoulder work and the like have been in progress for the post two months by the Jalcks Construction company of Chicago and it is expected that all work In connection with the con- Tact except the erection of guard Lanark, 111., Oct. Laurentia Donhowe has selected the cast of the junior class for their annual play and the group has begun practice.

The play, "Little will be given at 8 p. Friday, Oct. 27, in the school gymnasium. Doris Helslnger is chairman of the advertising committee. Rex Puterbaugh will be the business manager and Kenneth Miller is the stage manager.

The cast is as follows: Royer. Bowers. Klock. Hepfer. Mrs.

Deets. Mr. Buswell Aunt Jones. Derrer. Mr.

Hess. Mr. Verne Buche, Prof. Bhaer-Rex Lower. Warner.

WARREN CLUB HOLDS SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING Warren, Oct. Bridge club's semi-annual dinner took place at the Will Daly home Thursday evening. All of the members except Mrs. Spensley were in attendance. She was represented by her sister, ILUJIENDED MANY SEE "A NEPHEW IN THE HOUSE;" TO GIVE TWO PLAY8 TONIGHT Orangeville, 111., Oct.

play, "A Nephew In the House," presented here last night by local talent in connection with the annual Orangeville Community fair, was well attended. The crowd at the first performance, given at 7:30 o'clock, was so large that many were turned away. The play was given again at 8 o'clock and was witnessed by a large crowd. The annual two-day fair will be brought to a close this evening with the presentation of two plays, "A Minister's Mistake," and "All On a Summer Day." These two plays are expected to attract much attention among citizens of this community. Yesterday was rural sports day and a kittenball tournament was held In the afternoon.

The games and contests In the morning were in charge of Milton Bostlan. 50 yard dash, boys 12 years of age or Fisher, Pleasant Hill; 2, Gerter. Pleasant Hill; 3, Janssen, North Afolkey. 50 yard dash, boys under 12 years of Welsman, Eldorado; 2, Dietmeler, Eldorado; 3, Cahoon, Pleasant Hill. 50 yard dash, Miller, Eldorado; 2, V.

Hess, Buena Vista; 3, Dletmeier, Eldorado; Catterly, Champion Hill. Chinning M. Sweetwood, Eldorado; 2, Bellinger, North Afolkey; 3, Mayer, Eldorado. Baseball throw for Hess, Buena Vista; 2, W. Taft, Mt.

Pleasant; 3, A. Taft, Harrison. Sack race for Weisman, Eldorado; 2, Kleckler, Eldorado, 3, Hurless, Harrison. Three-legged race for Moyer and Sweetwood, Eldorado; 2, Weisman and Deitmeler, Eldorado; 3, Kadery and Folgate, Champion Hill. Relay race, four boys on team, each to run 50 Eldorado; 2, Pleasant Hill; 3, North Afolkey.

Relay race, four girls on team, each to run 50 Eldorado; 2, Champion Hill; 3, Mount Pleasant, Country school teachers' race, 50 yards, Ruth Lindeman, DEATHS Rhodft Ellda Mrs. fthoda Ellda, MeGfanahftn, widow of the late Smith McOrana- han, passed away at 6 o'clock yesterday, at the home of daughter, Mrs. John LuedeVe, 611 South Adams avenue, after extended illness. The body will be taken to Warren tomorrow. Short funeral services will be held there and interment will be made at Darlington, Wls.

Rhoda Elidft Shookley was born in 1857 in Fayette, county, the daughter of Thomas and Elmira Shockley. She was united in marriage to Smith Mc- Granah'an in 1875. Her husband passed away two years ago. A daughter and a ion survive, Mrs, John Luedeke, Freeport; Walter McOranahan, Davenport, la. There are also three brothers and three sisters, W.

D. and R. M. Shockley, Rockford; Wesley Shockley, Mrs. S.

J. Bond, Darlington, Mrs. W. J. Martin, Mrs.

E. L. Peasley, Delavan, Wis. A brother and a sister, Albert and Cora, preceded her in death. Amos E.

Werkhriser Amos E. Werkhelser, 70, for many years a music teacher and later an osteopath, died suddenly about o'clock this morning at the home his sister, Mrs. Ella Hoyman, Kent township. Mr. Werkheiser had been ailing for several days and for some years had been partly paralyzed Coroner E.

A. Dlestlemeler went to Kent today to conduct an inquest into the death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Kent Lutheran church. Mr. Werkhelser was born in Ward's Grove township, Jo Davless county, about 70 years ago.

He had always resided in that vicinity. His wife passed away a few years'ago. He is survived by two sisters and a brother, Mrs, Ella Hoyman, Kent; Mrs. Emma Plnkenblnder, Ward's Grove; Amandus Werkheiser, Lena. Edward E.

O'Kane, Polo Polo, 111., Oct. E. O'Kane, a resident of Ogle county all his life, passed away last night at 11:30 at his home on South Division street. He had been in 111 health for several months. Edward E.

O'Kane was born on a farm in Eagle Point township March 1, 1856. His marriage to Miss Nellie McNamer took place Nov. 12, 1879. She survives as do two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Nellje Light, of Buena Vista; 2, Margaret Frank, I Rockford, Mrs Emma' Warden, of Harrison; 3, Esther Folgate, Eldorado.

In the afternoon several kitten- ball games were played. Eldorado won tJie tournament. AIRPLANES CUT DOWN TIME OF JOURNEY TO PARIS Two Days Saved By Making: Last Stares Of Trip Through Air ELIZABETH COUNCIL TO CONSIDER DISPOSITION OF GASOLINE TAX FUNDS ence in week. There will be no church service in i he Methodist church in the evening. Prepare tor Mobilization Work H.

R. Brunntrneyer, Jo Davits county iarm adviser, accompanied by other fr.nn bureau officials, at- a ion meeting held at DeKalb Friday preparation for a "mobilization drive among Jo farmers during the coming Elizabeth, 111., Oct. it will still be a few months before cities and villages of Illinois will be receiving their share of the state gas fax the state highway department is already making arrangements for the distribution and improvements from the municipal share of the fund. The recent state legislature provided that one cent of the gas tax revert back to the cities and villages for street improvement work and It Is estimated that this city will receive approximately $800 or $900 annually during Lhe period covered by the law. The names of the Elizabeth officials have been filed with the department and it is expected that some funds will be available as soon as outside work is possible next spring, the gas tax to start accumulating for the cities January 1.

It is understood that state highways and state aid roads and streets through the cities must first be re- saired and improved by this fund and then the city may designate its own arterial streets for further improvements. Inasmuch as Eliza- state hard road is fully paved it Is believed that the funds may be available next year for considerable improvement of other street. DAKOTA PAfENT-TEACHER GROUP TO MEET TUESDAY Elizabeth, 111., Oct. Eliza beth high school girls' athletic asso oiation has been formed to sponso athletic events among the member and to represent the girls of th high school In matters pertalnln to sports in the school program The girls have already conducte three early morning hikes Into th country, taking their breakfast with them and covering about elgh miles at a trip. Officers of the association hav been elected as follows: Cook.

Vice Rodden. Secretary and Reed, HEART BALM SUIT IS THROWN OUT OF COURT Belvidere, 111., Oct. suit fo $5,000 heart balm brought by Ernes Welln against Oscar Jarl, which ha been on trial in circuit court before a Jury the past two days, was thrown out of court Friday afternoon bi Judge E. D. Shurtleff.

A motion by the plantiff to dte miss the action before It went to jury WHS sustained by the court. Jarl, aged former Belvidere resident and now living on a farm near here, took the stand this afternoon and entered a general denial of the charge against him of alienating the affections of Welin's wife, Carrie Welin. Dakota, 111., parent-teacher Oct. meeting for first this year will be held in the high school on Tuesday evening, October 10, at 8 o'clock. The speaker for the evening will be Claire Smith, Dakota township school treasurer.

There will be special music and a business meeting to elect officers for the new year. Miss Helen Conway will be hostess of the social hour. Enjoy Wiener Roast The freshman class of the Dakota high school held a weiner and marshniallow roast Wednesday evening in Frank's grove at Cedarville. A pleasant evening was enjoyed playing games. Uorcass Class Entertained The Dorcass class of the Com- SHANNON STIU LEADS FIELD IN OGLE-CARROLL COUNTUITTENBALL LOOP Shannon, 111., Oct.

still leads the Ogle-Carroll county kittenball league as a result of its victory yesterday over Seward, by a score of 24 to 9, Shannon has won six games and lost nine. Lanark defeated Leaf River, 12 to 10, and Forreston defeated Chadwick 5 to 4, in a non-conference game. ROCK GROVE Rock Grove, Oct. and Mrs. W.

F. Fehr, Mrs. H. E. Long, Mrs.

Clara Brown, Miss Cora Wunschel were visitors at Freeport, on Tuesday. Charles Wilson, J. J. Shaffer and H. E.

Long motored to Freeport on Tuesday. Mrs. Ethel Barnes of Bernoun, Mrs. B. D.

Taylor and daughters Mildred and Evelyn, of Free- Mrs. Joe Kramer of Dakota were visitors on Tuesday evening at the home of Gladys Quest. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kurtz, Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Bottorf attended Ashby, William the funeral of Frank Bottorf, held on Wednesday afternoon at Freeport. Mrs. Edith Wise is visiting at the home of Barney Bcnmitt and munity church met at the home Davis" I rails will be completed Saturday Miss Ida Stickney. The guests of ntciiif the club were Mrs.

Marv Wilnnx. night. The paving is only about one half mile In length but includes two bridges and a 20-foot fill between them as well as a cut through solid rock. Travel Is now open on the new concrete and one of northwestern Illinois' most dangerous grade crossings has been avoided, Representatives of the company stated today that it was the intention of the contractors to erect the guard rails and leave their equipment near the North Hanover station until they decided where to ship it for their next contract. Omer C.

Beck, Elizabeth highway commissioner Is now grading up the auxiliary highway approaches to the concrete and will close the road within a short-time, the legal papers having been prepared for the closing of the former highway some time ago. SOAP-MAKING SCHOOLS TO BE HELD OCT. 7-10 Home Bureau Extends Invitation to Public To Attend Them the club were Mrs. Mary Wilcox, Mrs. Pearl Rhodes, Miss Mable Levin, Miss Betty Renwich and Messrs.

Louis Pepoon, John Dormer, Cecil Neese, George Stickney, Frank Clock, Will Conyne, Dr. T. E. Hoover and P. J.

Daly. PROFESSOR TAKES OUT PATENT FOR DISCOVERY Mommouth, 111., Oct. Professor F. M. McClenathan, Monmouth college physics instructor and geologist, whose discovery of taking aluminum from common clay may revolutionize the whole industry, has been granted patents at Washington, D.

C. The founder of aluminum made over twenty million dollars but McClenahan refuses to discuss the probability of his being a multi-millionaire. The professor worked on his discovery for 30 years. This afternoon at 1:30, at the home bureau offices, Freeport, under the auspices of the Stephenson county home bureau, Miss Ada WU- lerton, of the Pennsylvania Salt company, will give a two-hour demonstration of how to make laundry and toilet soaps. These soap schools aim to cover not only tine method of making soaps, but also to give am- time for women with soap difficulties to participate in discussion and learn how to avoid difficulties In the future.

All rural women will find this a profitable way to use up excess fats produced on the farm. On account of the low price of lard, many find it profitable to use It In making toilet soap for family use. This is PUBLIC AUCTION J. W. Stamm $5,000 complete high class hardware stock at McCONNELL, ILLINOIS Will be sold at auction in small lots to suit buyers.

OCT. 12-13-14 Starting Thursday noon and sell afternoons and nightt. Stock and fixtures must be sold by Saturday night. EDGAR EELLS, Auct. FULTON MAN KILLED IN CAR-TRAIN COLLISION Sterling, 111., Oct.

collision between a freight train and an automobile east of Fulton resulted In the death of Nicholas C. Zuidema, 26, of Fulton. HARVEST HOME SUPPER Elizabeth, 111., Oct. special committee named this week to make arrangements for the annual harvest home supper of the First Presbyterian church of this city have selected Thursday, October 19, for the event. The harvest home supper is the annual undertaking of its kind by the church in which a supper Is served to the public, the proceeds going directly into the church treasury.

Looking for a Good Time? Come to Most Up-to-Date NITE CLUB Fall Opening, Tonight The SILVERMOON UNDO BLDO. Presents HERMAN HARTLIEB And His Orchestra Exponents of Rolling Rhythm Added Attraction THE ESTELLE SISTERS Direct from Chicago, In a Fast and Snappy Floor Review Your Favorite Beer on tap and in bottles. Chicken and Steak Dinners. Barbecue Sandwiches of all Sat. Nltes Party NUes Panclnj and Entertainment.

London, Oct. from New York to Paris can now save nearly two days by making the last stage by air. This has been made possible by the recent inauguration of an airplane service between Plymouth and London. Three machines are flown daily In each direction starting at 8:30 a. noon and 5:00 p.

and covering the 225 miles in one-and- a-half to two hours, depending on weather conditions and wind direction. The service, known as the Western Air Express and operated by International Air Lines, is Intended to connect with ocean liners calling at Plymouth and all the continental air lines leaving Croydon airdrome, the London airport. If necessary passengers are picked up, or landed, at Portsmouth, or Southampton, thus making another link with ocean liners calling at Southampton, but not at Plymouth. Ocean passengers landing at Plymouth in the early generally Is the be In Paris in the early afternoon of the same day by taking the eight a. m.

plant to Croydon and changing to one of the continental air liners for the crass-channel trip to the French capital. SHOCK FROM FALL RESULTS IN CENTENARIAN'S DEATH NaperviHe, 111., Oc. suffered as result of a fall in which she received a fractured leg resulted in the death of Mrs. Emma Hammerschmldt, who celebrated her centennial Sept. 28.

She had lived here since 1851 and is survived by nine children. Valparaiso, L. O'Kane, of McKees Rock, Pa. Mr. O'Kane was associated with the Tri-County Press under the management of A.

T. Cowen for eight years and for the past twenty- three years has been the agent of the Continental Insurance company in this district. He was a prominent Mason and the blue lodge will be In a charge of the funeral which will be held at the home Monday afernoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. L. R.

Minion, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made In the South Elkhorn cemetery and there will be Commandery escort. Rev. James T. Brown, Belvidere Belvidere.

111., Oct. Rev. James T. Brown, an evangelist, died at his home, 803 East Third street, at 1:45 o'clock this afternoon, following an extended illness from a stomach disorder. He was born in Iowa, 82 years ago but the greater part of his life was passed here nnd In this locality.

Two years ago he was married to Dr. Pauline Claussen, who survives. (Continued from Page 1) inquest was the widow, Louelia, who said she was at the home of her sister-in-law seeking aid In dissuading her husband from committing suicide after repeated threats. "Mr. Lebensberger was quite depressed," she testified.

"He had been struggling to make both ends meet and had been subjected to frequent spells of despondency. This had been coming on for years." He was the son of Lafayette Lebensberger, wealthy distiller, and was reputed to have inherited a large fortune. At one time, tha police said, he was the associate of Ted Newberry, and as a result was questioned last spring when tha gangster's body was found riddled with bullets. Arrests In Denver Denver, Oct. District Attorney Thomas Morrlsscy announced today a $500,000 mail robbery in Chicago last December was virtually solved with the arrest here of three men and a woman and the suicide In Chicago of Edgar B.

Lebensberger. Those held were: Raymond Holwell, 44, Denver stock promoter. Theodore Norell. 27, Denver. Mrs.

Bernice Sulllvnn, 32, of Chicago, who officers said resided at Norell's home with his mother. Francis Sullivan, 43, of Chicago, husband of Mrs. Sullivan. Morrissey said a fifth person, Robert E. Bartlett, former private detective, is sought here lor questioning In connection with the ca.se, Tried to Sell $125,000 Worth of Bonds Holwell Is held for investigation for alleged activity In attempting to dispose of $125,000 worth of bonds from the mall robbery.

Morrissey said. Norell was associated with Holwell. the federal official claimed. The arrests were made alter Morrissey said he learned Holwell attempted to sell some of the bonds at 75 cents on the dollar. Morrissey claimed Bartlett contacted Norwell and Holwell with a proposal that they make arrangements for the sale of the bonds.

The Sullivans became acquainted with Bartlett, they said, on a train en route to Denver from Chicago. They denied knowledge of the al- stolen bonds and Morrlsscy said he was "inclined to believe Ihelr story." GRATTAN'S BAIL IS FIXED AT $20,000 Decorah. Oct. T. H.

Goheen fixed Man-in rattan's bail at $20,000 yesterday. Grattan was taken into custody by the sheriff after the grand jury returned an ndlctmcnt on .1 first decree murder charge against him Thursday and was placed in the county jail. The court required a new bond of 120.000, as the former bond of an alike amount held good only until -he indictment was returned. Grattan's friends are working to get signers for the bond. In the meantime he is in jail.

Grattan-'s trial is expected to come up this week, although there is a Josslbillty of a continuance, as Frank Sayre. one of Grri'ttan's attorneys, Isilland unable to appear. FUNERALS FUNERALS Jacob Guth Ridott, 111., Oct. services for Jacob Guth, who died Thursday afternoon, will held Sunday, from the family home at 1:30 p. with services at 2 o'clock at State Road Reformed church, Rev.

Jacob Elmer, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made In Gund cemetery- Mr. Guth had been ailing a long time with heart disease. He was born In Ridott township Mar. 24, 1858, and passed nearly hU entire life In this vicinity.

His wift and a son, Eugene, survive. Mrs. Lucy Williams, Loran Loran, 111., Oct. services for the late Mrs. Lucy Williams, widow of the late Taylor Williams, who passed away at the home of her son, Wilbur Williams, was held from the late home with Rev.

Mr. Stratton officiating. Bur- al was made in the Union ccme- Stephen Novak, Loran Loran, 111., Oct. Funeral services for the late Stephen Nowak, were conducted at the Salem Reformed church with Rev. Mr.

Stratton, of Pleasant Valley officiating. Burial was made In the cemetery adjoining the church. PATIO THEATRE LAST TIMES TONIGHT Continuous Shows 2:30 to 11 P. M. Matinee to 25c LEAVE YOUR CAR WITH US FOR A THORO CHECK-UP While yoa are shopping or attending to business, we check the oil, gas, lubrication, tires, batteries, lights, have your car ready for you upon your return.

This not only will protect your ear against the dangers of neglect, but will help you avoid! the inconvenience of finding a parking space. JOHNSON CO. Big Stage Show MRS. Charlie Chaplin And Her Company IN PERSON Accompanied By Her Hollywood Band EXTRA MIDNITE SHOW! ON OUR SCREEN WHEELER WOOLSEY In Their Latest Laff Itiot! "Diplomaniacs" SUNDAY WILL ROGERS "DOWN TO EARTH" One ol HU Best Hits!.

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About Freeport Journal-Standard Archive

Pages Available:
300,109
Years Available:
1885-1977