Dixon Evening Telegraph from Dixon, Illinois • Page 1

DIXON DID, DIXON DOES, DIXON WILL. Dixon vening Telegraph THE PAPER THAT GOES HOME. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY OF DIXON BY ACT OF kCOUNCIL OFFICIAL PAPER OF LEE COUNTY BY ACT OF SUPERVISORS Telegraph Sixty-Third Year DIXON, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 IPI 4 Dixon Daily Telegraph Thirtieth Year NO 2 3 INSPECT DIXON'S SITE FOR COLONY MEMIIEILS OF BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION ARE VERY COMPLIMENTARY TO DIXON WILL DECIDE NEXT WEEK WEATHER FORECAST Dixon and vicinity: Unsettled tonight and Thursday, with probable rain turning to snow. Colder tonight. Sunrise 7:07 a.

m. Sunset p. in. Light lamps on motor vehicles at 4:59 p. m.

Vote on Location Will Probably lie Taken Next to Rochelle From Here. site that the Dixon people have chosen and offered to the statft for the new epileptic colony is ex- cellent. It is perfect and what is more to the point, it absolutely: comes up to all the requirements and answers in detail every single one of the specifications and requirements demanded by the thu3 spoke President Fred J. Kearn, the Bellville, Illinois, man who headed the administration board that spent the afternoon in Dixon yesterday inspecting the grounds Dixon has se- cured an option on with the view of locating the epileptic colony here. FUNERAL TOMORROW FOR ANOTHER PIONEER Shelby M.

1829 -1919 REMAINS OF MRS. HENRY WARE TO BE LAID TO REST IN OAK WOOD. A. Zeller, Peoria; Thomos Peoria; James H. Hyland, Chicago, and Dr.

Frank VVhipp of Springfield, all five members of the state board who will decide where the colony will be built, arrived in Dixon at noon yesterday and spent some time touring over the proposed site in autos, accompanied by the local committee. After the inspection they were taken to the club, where refreshments were served, and they were interviewed. The various members of the board were approached and questioned as to their opinion of the site Dixon offers. To a man they declared themselves to be delighted with everything. They were exceedingly complimentary to Dixon and the surrounding country and seemed to think that there was no other place quite so fine, although of course there is a possibility that their seeming delight with what they found here was merely politeness.

All of the gentlemen were very diplomatic and in a way encouraging, although one of them suggested when asked if lie saw any reason why Dixon is not the best place for the institution and should not have it, that there are many, many different things which enter into the problem of locating a state institution. His answer was a trifle obscure. The members of the Dixon com- The funeral Mrs. Henry Witte, who passed away at her home, 511 Palmyra avenue, yesterday, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and one day, will be held at the house at 2 Thursday afternoon, Rev. F.

D. Altman officiating. Burial will lie at Oakwood. Louisa Shippert born in Germany Sept. 26, 1846.

At the age of w.wn, seven she came to America with her Mr. Kern and his colleagues, Dr. parents, who settled in Luzerne and she made her home there until 1864, when she came to Lee county. She has since resided here. On April 1 1, 1868, she was united in marriage to Henry Ware and to this union six children wera born, one of whom, Anna preceded her in death 21 years ago.

The surviving children are: Charles Nachusa; William H. F. and Ida Dixon, and Ira of Chicago. They, with the sorrowing husband mourn her passing. Beside the immediate family she leaves one sister and two brothers: Mrs.

Stephen Uplinger of St. Johns, Henry Shippert of Nachusa and Samuel Shippert of Alma, Neb. To all of the sorrowing relatives the condolence of many friends is tendered. ELECTRIC WORKERS MET IN THIS GITY AN INSTRUCTIVE ADDRESS WAS GIVEN BY H. B.

GEAR OF CHICAGO. About eighty members of the 1111- nois Northern Utilities company branch of the National Electric Light association gathered at Maceabee hall in this city last evening for the mittee made a simple statement of regular monthly meeting of the or- facts. They told the board members ganization. The feature of the meet- of the many good points in favor of locating here and gave satisfactory answers to their many questions. They have also prepared a written statement of the details of the prop osition Dixon makes and Mayor W.

IB. Brinton will present these facts to the administration board when it meets in Springfield Monday next. Wo Will Know Soon. The committee left here at 4 p. m.

and went to Rochelle, where they Inspected a site this afternoon. From there they went to Chicago. There ing was an address on Cost of Electric Service by H. B. Gear, distributing engineer of the Commonwealth Edison company of Chicago.

The address was amply illustrated with stercopticon slides, adding greatly to its educational value Solos by R. W. Freed and W. D. Hart were also enjoyed by those in attendance.

COLUMBUS KNIGHTS MEET HEBE SUNDAY FOURTH DEGREE EXERCISES TO 1IE ARE EXPECTED. SHELBY M. CULLOM MBS. MARY BENNETT DIED AT NOON TODAY! DIED EABLY TODAY (Dixon Knights of Columbus are arranging for a big meeting of Col Mulligan General Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights to be held here Sunday and which it is expected wlil attended by many fourth degree Knights from out of town, as arrangements have been made so members from Rockford and Freepor; can return home on the evening pas- i senger. FORMER F.

S. SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS PASSED AWAY AT WASHINGTON. HAD A REMARKABLE CARE El Ilis Record of Fi fly-Eight Years Public Official Was an ii iable One. OAPT. J.

M. PATTERSON PASSED AWAY MONDAY Judge. Joseph M. Patterson for-, mceling win be callotl to are still several cities to be visited merly of Sterling and captain of Co. (, ftt 1 bv before the board has completed Its (B of the passed' Thomag H.

McCann of Rockford, and will continue until when the program at the Fam ilv theatre will begin. The meeting tour of inspection and immediately after this they will go into executive session in Springfield nnd take their vote. It is expected that the vote will be taken next Monday, and it is possible that the name of the lucky city will be announced then, although there is a strong possibility that some of the members may require further data and information or that the board will not be able to agree on any site. It is extremely likely, however, according tp the statemen of Mr. Kern and other away Monday evening at his home in Kansas City, from the infirmities of old age.

The funeral was held at Kansas City today. Capt. ble occasion the reunions of the Thirteenth which are held here, and was well liked by all members of the regiment. time there are four hundred children in the city of Chicago who are walking the streets and grow ing up with absolutely no school education because of the ruling that will not; at the theatre is open to all members of the order and the following program will be given: Address of L. Erwin, Dixon Council.

P. Flynn. Master of the Fourth Degree. Valle, Dixon cil. Fegcrs, of PASSER AWAY AT KATHERINE SHAW BETHEA HOSPITAL.

Mis. Mary C. Bennett, wife of Benjamin Bennett of this city, passed away at the Katherine Shaw Bethea hospital at 1:30 this morning, death following an operation for the removal of a tumor with which she had suffered for some time. The funeral services will be from Morris chapel Friday at 2 p. Rev.

F. I), stone officiating, and with burial at Washington, D. -7 Jan. to Senator Shelby M. Cullom passed away at I Oakwood.

His home here shortly 1 o'clock qq 10 deceased was horn in Ten- this aftern.oon, the b'ave spirit giv- r.essee Oct. 15, 1860, and was unit- up the fight nft'r a long, but jn marriage to her sorrowing hus- hopeless battle, continuing since; band Feb. 30, 1.884. The family Christmas when a severe cold, con ttacted during the holiday season FIBE PREVENTION BEING TAUGHT CORPS OF INSPECTORS WORK IN DIXON BUILDINGS TODAY. TD REPORT NEEDED CHANGES Dangerous Conditions Pointed Out to Owners of Properties Inspected.

Dixon was today in the hands of officers and inspectors of the Illinois State Fire Prevention association, 2 5 members of which speni the entire day here in tho interest of a great life and property campaign which is being waged all over this country. In the body of men who arrived here last night preparatory to I lie work were members of the state fire department, insurance companies, architects, firemen, and early this morning the public buildings, school buildings and all structures in the business section were thoroughly investigated. Details of inspectors were ed to each block, and to the school buildings, and dangerous conditions, hazardous wiring, careless habits and improper fire escapes were eagerly sought for by those who were working. To Educate People. The object of this society is to educate the people in such a manner that fire risks will be greatly reduced, and accordingly the owner of every building is furnished with a copy of the changes recommended by the inspectors.

A duplicate of these suggestions is turned over to Secretary J. A. Mavon and Tf informatiou from the building owner to the. effect that the requested changes have been made is not received within two weeks a second notice is sent. If at the expiration of another fortnight the required information is not received the matter is turned over to the state fire department and the property owner is then dealt with according to law.

At the schools the puoils are required to give their fire drills, and if these are not to the satisfaction of the Inspectors the superintendent is so informed, while especial attention is given to the of the school buildings. Meeting Tonight. The inspection will he completed at 8 this evening, at which time a meeting will he held at the Elks club to which all members of the association and all property owners are invited. The meeting will be in charge of Messrs. Chase and Driee, who will be the speakers, and during the session Secretary Mavon will give a short resume of the work aocom.plished here.

Assistant State Fire Marshal Frank Morgaridge will arrive from Springfield on the evening passenger to be present at this meeting. ANOTHER PACKED HOUSE AT MINSTRELS AS ON MONDAY EVENING THE PERFORMANCE MOVED SWIFT LY AND EASILY. ALL DESERVE GREAT CREDIT Joe 15. Tinker Was Additional Last Night Amboy Tomorrow. came to Dixon from Macon, Macon county, last spring, and although NEW BIBLE CLASS AROUSES INTEREST caused him to taM to his bed.

His their residence in Dixon has not loss of strength has been gradual, been long they have many friends but heart trouble, old age and m- jlere who will condole with the be- plications, rendered the battle un equal and the aged re- reaved husband. Mrs. Bennett was a member of the Court of Honor, eovery has been despaired of the v. hile her husband is affiliated ith allow- epileptics to attend a public members here yesterday, that pixon sci100i and private schools do not ong i Anrtr will know some time during. the next week whether or not she is to get the colony.

To Invest Three The investment the state is going to make in the new hospital is even greater than was at first supposed, for the initial cost is to be a million and a half dollars and later investments will bring it up to three mll- iwant them, either. When the colony is established there will probably not be another one like it built In this state for a century. The visitors said that the drainage, water, land, transportation facilities, topography and all were fire and the president of the board made the statement that at any rate there is not another place in Illinois tha. Father Sterling Council. Parnell Egan, Chicago.

J. Crowley, Chicago. Sidney J. Morrison. Chicago.

Rev. Bishop P. -L Muldoon. of Rockford. Following the speaking Fourth Degree Knights will return to the K.

C. hall, where at 4:30 a luncheon will be served. last w-eek. Thus passed the last survivor of a remarkable period in national polii- ital history. He was one the sponsors and founders of the republican paVty and he held almost every the M.

A. BUSINESS MEN WILL MEET AT Y. K. A. EACH TUESDAY EVENING.

DIXCN MAN HEADS MANY ASSOCIATIONS Dixon people will take proud in- position within the gift of the peo- Merest in the announcement that pie. Horn In Kentucky. I Shelby Moore Cullom was born in Wayne county, Nov. 2 2, 1829. I His parents moved to Taawell coan- 111 when he was a year old and his father became a member of the Walter M.

Wood, son of Mrs. Louise M. Wood of this city, will be tacitly honored at Philadelphia next Saturday when four new y. M. A.

build lugs, the result of a million-dollar campaign, will be dedicated. Mr. Wood is general secretary of the legislature and attained prominence Philadelphia associations, the posi- mv tion being a very responsible one. lions of dollars. The hospital must ir better fitted for location of such 1 be large enough to accommodate fif-j an institution.

He said that many of. teen hundred patients from the start the sites that had been offered them and will be enlarged continuously, ior it will be the only epileptic institution in Illinois and must house all afflicted with the disease. Mr. Kern, stated yesterday that at this GLASS IN NEW BANK. The big plate glass for the win- were nowhere near up to standard ,1 dows in the first story of the new but that Dixon was.

It was apparent Dixon bank building is being placed, from their talk that both RockfeM and within a few days ail oi and Freeport were strong compet- in the big building will have been itors. set. as a public man. The future V. senator spent two years at the Rock River seminary, Mt.

Morris, and in entered the law office of Stu-, ROOKS FOR JAIL, art Edwards at Springfield to Through the courtesy of the M. etudv law the county He admitted to the bar in have been supplied with several new books which will doubtless be appreciated by those who ream (Continued on page 4) them, The new bible class organized at the Y. M. C. A.

last evening started with prospects of being one of the most popular classes of its kind ever instituted at the association. Luncheon will be served every evening at 6:05 following which the study of the following topics, one on each succeeding week, will be be taken up by Rev. S. E. Fisher: What is the Bible? What is in the Bible? The Man in the Book.

The Man and the Book. What is the Church? What is Relation to the i Church? What is Our Need of the Church? What is the Mission of the Church? Another large audience, almost as large as the one which greeted the minstrels at their first performance Monday evening, attended the second and last production at the opera house last evening, aaJ all pronounced it one of the very best local talent performances ever given in the city. The program moved smoothly again last evening and rivaled a professional production for the ease with which it was produced. As usual, all did their part exceedingly well and with the interest that made the show so successful. A feature of last performance was the stories of Joe B.

Tinker, famous shortstop and ball player, who appeared here because of his friendship for Ward Miller of this city. The clever young man told several witty stories, and invited all of his friends to come and see him at the new Federal league ball park in Chicago this summer. Deserve Great Credit. Among those who deserve especial credit for the success of the performances, in addition to the performers, are the orchestra and members of the business staff. Especially is this true of Miss Myrtle Fern Rice, who prosided at tho piano.

This talented young lady was at the piano at nearly all of the rehearsals and her ability assisted materially in the preparation and production of the music, which was feature of the show. The other mem bers of the orchestra exhibited a noticeable interest in the production and put their best efforts into their work in order that every detail might be complete. The pretty stage settings and com plete used in the performances were the result of active work and thorough thoughtfulness on the part of B. F. Downing and George Slothower who, assisted by other members of the company', worked faithfully and hard to make that part of the show a feature.

The work of making up the young and gentlemen fell to Miss (Dustman, and surely without her experienced handiwork, much of the enjoyment of the performances would have been lost. The members of the business staff are: Stage manager, John Null, Property manager, B. Frank Down ing. Scenic manager, Geo. Slothower.

Decorator, C. H. Fallstrom. Advertising solicitor, E. C.

Campbell. Wardrobe mistress, Chas. S. Greig Business Charles E. Miller.

Ar.iboy Tomorrow. Tho entire performance will be i produced at the Amboy opera house tomorrow evening and the indications are that another crowded house, such as greeted the company i last year, will reward the efforts of i the singers. A special train has been secured to bring the company back to Dixon after the performance, the journey to that city being on the reg i ular southbound 5 o'clock passen- ger. UTILITIES PLANT FOR BELVIDERE COMPLETING PURCHASE OF A SITE NEAR SEWING MACHINE CO. SON HORN.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wilhelm last night.

Belvidere, Jan. The Illinois Northern Utilities company is completing the purchase of a site here for a plant to cost in the neighborhood of $500,000 for a central station for their system. The land is located on the banks of the Kiahwau kee and is being bought of the National Sowing Mack in company..