Forreston Journal du lieu suivant : Forreston, Illinois • 1

-'pi s.t i. vi i -W 5 vs Voliune 62, Number 15 Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, Thursday, April 12, 1928 i $2.00 a year, advance. State Senator Nominee PAGEANT TO BE REPEATED HERB ON SUNDAY EVENING LUTHERAN CHURCH SCENE OF EASTER ENTERTAINMENT A i MUNICIPAL BAND TO BE VOTED ON SHOW BALANCE OF $72.38 IN OPERETTA HARRY HARRIS IS SLAIN BY BANDITS Miu Busan M. Acker, Director, Expresses Appreciation for Help Given Her That the recent high school operetta, Polished Pebbles, given by Forreston High School was a decided success financially is plainly shown by the detailed financial report. Following the report published below is an expression appreciation by Miss Susan M.

Acker who directed the operetta, which was very well received and was a great success. A report of the finances of the Pebbles, is as follows: receipts Program advertising 32.00 Paid admissions, 33028 58.25 Paid admissions 33128 33.50 The. pageant which was given on Sunday evening April 1 at the Evangelical church will be given again on the coming Sunday evening. Many who saw it given last time have expressed themselves very enthusiastically concerning it, and they are congratulating the young people in being able to so successfully put on a work of that -The story centers about the days of the crucifixion of Jesus the Christ, which causes much gloom and despair among the disciples and the followers the Jesus. They are ready to give up every hope, when suddenly the glad message of His resurrection- comes to their ears.

This brings the whole story to a grand climax, and all the characters are assured anew that their Redeemer is living, and that all myn who believe In Him shall live also. Over 500 people were present when it was given the last time, and without a doubt nearly that many more will come again on the coming Sunday evening. The church doors will be opened at 7:00 P. M. ELECT EflMERSOH.

BAKER, PETERMAN Emmerson is Choice-by Gigantic Vote; Total Vote of County ia Anderson Loeea Displaying- a votegetting power that smacked of olden times In Ogle county, L. L. Emmerson, for govern- or, and Chas. W. Baker, for senator, shared the honoVs in occupying the' spotlight of the attention of voters, following Tuesdays balloting in the Republican primary election.

Mr. Baker defeated H. 8. Hicks tn Ogle county by a majority of 664. Ogle -county Hicks, 2617, Baker, 5281.

M. V. Peterman walked away with the laurels In his. race for states attorney against C. F.

Mammengs. His 1 majority was 2619. Geo. D. O'Brien, for representative, was defeated.

Green, Hunter end Wilson being the high men. -Full detailed (fount in Tuesday's primary will be found on this page. The figures given are complete unof- Octal returns for Ogle county. A total of 9.040 votes were cast in Ogle county. This was more than had expected.

The big Emmerson the Baker slide on a is no doubt responsible vote. ANDERSON LOSES on the ballot, second bottom, is conceded to. have nomination as delegate to the convention for Alex. Anderson. only a few hundred votes.

came in a strong third, of returns -from all precincts 13th district, with the four in JoDavieas coun-The figures follow, unofficial: One of the beat entertainments ever given in the Lutheran church was given Easter Sunday evening in song and reading service "Dawn Immortal." The church was well filled, and the given by a mixed choir of 30 voices accompanied by piano and organ, will be long remembered. Prof. Alvin Cave gave the readings in a most impressive way and was highly appreciated by all who were privileged to hear him. The benevolence was line showing that the services were highly appreciated. The morning service was largely attended and Holy Communion was served to a large number of communicants.

Although the- weather was not ideal it did not keep the people from attending worship: J. F. HITEHAN BURIED IN FREEPORT MONDAY Funeral services for J. F. Hiteman, brother of 8.

D. Hiteman, were held Monday afternoon from his late home in Freeport. Mr. Hiteman passed away -Saturday afternoon, -death resulting from paresis. He had been a resident of Freeport for 27 years.

He was well known here. He was born Xovember' 16, 1852, in Maryland township. Ogle county, being a son of N. P. and Nancy (Fry) Hiteman.

He was united in- marriage October 4, 1876, to Laura E. Petrie, who preceded him in death five years ago. Twelve children were born, all of whom are living. They are' Lerpy and Dallas Hiteman, Denver, Marvin and Adlai Hiteman. Freeport; Mrs.

Eva Leonard. Mrs. Geo. Gnth, Mrs. Wm.

Johnston, Mrs. Einar Olson. Mrs. Donald Wachlin and Miss Valeria Hiteman, all' of Freeport; Mrs. James Manning and Mrs.

Paul Siegel, Chicago. A brother and sister also survive, they being' Seaton Hiteman. Forreston' and Mrs. Catherine Cupp, Dixon. EASTER SERVICES TO BE GIVEN ON SUNDAY Owing to the sickness.

of the pastor during the Easter holidays, Easter services will' be. conducted next Sunday morning in the American language at the. Zion Evangelical church at North Grove. In connection with these services, the Lord's Supper will be' celebrated in the American language only. The regular offering for our 8ynodlcal Budget 111 be received in these services Services begin at.

10:30. You are welcome to attend our services. Easter services will also be conducted in the Zion. Evangelical church at Adeline next Sunday afternoon, beginning at 2:40. Services will be in the German language.

In connection with these services the Lord's Supper will also be celebrated in the German language. You are welcome to attend our services. August Bock, pastor. CHANGE OF TIME During the Sunday school hour' of the First Evangelical church last Sunday morning, it was voted to change the time of the beginning of its Heretofore the-Sunday school started at 10 oclock but from now on it will commence at 9:30. The morning service will likewise be changed from 11:00 to 10:30.

Those attending these services will kindly bear this change in mind. Word has lieen received here of the death of Ernest Beebe at Seattle, with burial at He Is survived by the following sisters snd broths: Mary Jane Jambs, of Seattle, Mrs. Addin Hills of Portland Oregon anil N. IV. Beebe, of Hampton.

Iowa. Tbe Womans' Missionary of the Evangelical church was. entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.

Fisher. In spite of the -bud weather there was a good attendance. The hostesses. Mrs. J.

Fisher and Mrs. Jesse A. Knrf, served delicious refreshments. Alvin Buss, student at Dubuque I University, spent his Easter vacation1 1 with his parents, and Mrs. Ben Buss.

John Douth of Holland, and1 son-in-law. Mr. -of p-ere visiting relatives here Monday. They were on their way to I.WMItewlne Chicago. Ogle near Stephenson been landslide and smaller scale, for the big His position from the lost the nominating by Mr.

Anderson on the face In the exception, of Tarroaton sad Adeline Village Elections, Tuesday, Forreston School Election, Saturday Voters of this city will exercise their franchise rights next Tuesday when they will cast their ballots in the annual, village election. Only one ballot is in the field. A special proposition ballot will also be voted. Harry K. Beebe is the only candidate for village clerk for a term of two years.

There are to be three village trustees to be picked for terms of two years each and Charles F. Bans, Guy W. Lomax and C. Van-Lessen are the only candidates. One village trustee is to be elected to fill a vacancy and Ferdinand Elosser is the only candidate.

The special proposition to be voted on is Shall a tax not exceeding one mill be levied each year on all the taxable property in the of Forreston, for the purpose of providing a fund for the maintenance or employment of a municipal band for musical' purposes. Voters make their choice Yes or No on this proposition. At the school election to be held Saturday afternoon, 8 p'clock until 7 o'clock at the school house, Asa J. Taylor is the only candidate in the field for the office of president of the board of education. The length of the term of this office is one year.

Two members of the board of education, to serve three years each, are to be elected and four men are in the field. They- are Fred Hose, J. E. Fisher, William F. -Flora and Samuel H.

Sea. Candidates on Ticket No. 1 in the Adeline election which is' to be held next Tuesday have no opposition. John Hyle keeks the office of President, for the full tens. George Rush, H.

A. Genandt and Wm. Funk are candidates for the office of trustees which are also full term. Dean Munk is candidate to fill a vacancy for trustee. The full' term as village clerk is sought by J.

F. Borland. 'A special proposition, "Shall bonds or obligations in the- sum of Seven: Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) be issued by the Board of Trustees of 'the Village of Adeline for the purpose of paying for Village Lighting. The voters will cast their ballots "Yes or "No on this proposition. FORMER HARPER MAN BURIED IN DURAND Friends in this vicinity of and Mrs.

Dennis Sullivan will be sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Sullivan, of Bepsenville, 111. -Mr. Sullivan lived in Harper for a period- of about SO years. During this time he was station agent there for the C.

M. A St- P. R. R. He died' Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

Allan Cooper. In-- terment will he at Durand, 111., Thursday at 2 P. The following visited at the home of Mr. and. Mrs.

F. J. Maas and family 8unday: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maas and daughter Helen of Oregon, Mr.

and Mrs. Eilert DeVries and son Donald Of Bnilpyville. Ben MaaS. Miss Grace Garnian of Polo. and C.

Trump of St. Louis, Missouri. Brother of Lottifeuid Stay Harris Loiea Life in Attempt to Prevent Holdup Harry Harris, brother of Lottie and May Harris, of this city, was shot and killed, Tuesday evening, in Chicago, when he resisted two holdup men who attempted to rob Harris' store. The following account of the tragedy was printed in the Chicago Dally News, Wednesday afternoons edition: Harry Harris, a druggist, was shot and killed by two youthful bandits whom he resisted when they attempted to hoid up his store at 500 North Hamlin avenue late last night. When his employer had fallen, Gilbert Patterson, a clerk, routed the bandits in a revolver fight which shattered bottles, showcases, mirrors, and plate-glass Two hours later he Identified a wounded suspect at the bridewell hospital as one of the slayers.

police say he confessed and on information he, gave they took another youth into custody. ruts Up Fight Harris was at the cigar, counter and Peterson behind tbe prescription esse when the bandits appeared and ordered Harris to "stick 'em up. While one kept him "covered" the other went to the rear of the store and began to tie Peterson to a chair with a rope. He was distracted by sounds of a struggle at the front. Harris had evidently grabbed the bandit's revolver.

Immediately the. second baridit abandoned Peterson and ran up front Peterson seised a revolver from a drawer in the 'prescription' counter and fired twice into the ceiling, hoping to-frighten the. bandits into flight. Instead, both of them opened fire upon Harris at close range, killing him Instantly. Peterson then emptied his revolver at the bandits as they retreated into the street, firing as they- went.

Doctor Calls Police Shortly after the battle. Dr. Carl Schnaer, 4321 Archer was called to 4065 South Sacramento avenue to treat Henry Klethyka for a bullet wound In the back. His story that he was struck by a stray bullet as he' was returning home from a cabaret did not satisfy the doctor, who- notified the Brighton Park police. They took the wounded man to the bridewell hospital and summoned Peterson.

He at once identified Kieihyka as one of the bandits. At first Klethyka denied any knowledge of -the holdup, but later confessed, the police say, implicating John Draus of 2635 Montgomery avenue, as bis companion. The latter was taken, into -custody at his home. The police say he also confessed. Draus Is 16 years old and Klethyka is 20.

Harris was 58 years old and lived at 3618 Franklin boulevard. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wagner. Mrs.

Charlotte Null were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Whetsel, near Byron. a a a 3 4285 2275 -4177 2418 635 as -a (3 4578 31P4 3946 5050 1947 2G01 4407 1580 2808 619 1361 5306 1704 .1121 367 joDavies Chas. W.

Baker Winnebago and Ogle counties gave Chas. W. Baker, Monroe Center farmer who is at present serving the Tenth- Senatorial District ks- representative, a majority of over 2000 votes In the election Tuesday thus placing him oh the' Republican ticket this full as the choice of that party lor state senator. Herbert S. Hicks of Rockford, incumbent, und Mr.

Biker ran a tight race according td early returns, Mr. Bakers' hud being increased by final returns. JUSTUS WILHELMS IS IN BIG DICK BUSINESS Shipments of duck and chicken eggs to four different states' and Canada have been made by Justus Wilhelms, son of Mr, and Mrs. Wilhelms. Jr.

The Canada shipment went to Alberta while the other shipments went to Pennsylvania', Missouri. California and- Oklahoma. Justus is becoming a wellknown ixiultryman. FORRESTON MEte WIL1 ATTEND Tl THE CLA8SIK H. -Huenemann.

pastor of the German Reformed church, and Christ Ludwig left Tuesday morning for Ap-lington, Iowa, to attend the ClSssis. On Sunday they will attend the 20th anniversary service of the- Reformed Mr. and Viillie' Stanley and daughter, Mary Virldeun. Mrs. Ira Bll-lig and (laughter, Velda and Mrs.

Itoy MaGee of were Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. Hugh Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Swank and family of Racine.

spent from Friday until Sunday his mother, Mrs. J. F. Swank. Rev.

Daniel Schaeffer of Freeport will fill the pulpit at the morning service Sunday at the German Reformed (-)mn-h durin- Rev. H. iiu-nemann's absence: Mr. and Mr. S.

H. Eflders and family, the Misses Anna Eilders and Vera Brfnkmeir of Freeport spent Sunday with Mr. and Edwin Meinerx and -Miapali Reliekuh lodge will, meet- in Odd' Fellow hall on Monday evening. All memlK'rs please be present. Polo, Mr.

and Mrs. Christ Gassmund Balance .1 72.38 Words of Appreciation, I hereby wish to express a vote of thanks to everyone, who in any way, bad a part in assisting to make VPol-ished Pebbles" a success. I especially want to -thank the parents their cooperation-ie mothers, for' their willingness and promptness lii making the costumes. I appreciate the loyal response of the business men for the program advertisements. A great deal of credit and thanks are due' to' Charles the stage-manager and his assistants, who so earnestly applied themselves to the task- of remodeling the stage.

The poster, ticket committee with Leone Alberts as chairman, gave a great deal of- time toward advertising. These girls deserve credit for they also gave their services as ushers and assisted In various other ways. -I feel very grateful to the teachers who' helped so splendidly; to those who helped with the specialty numbers. Lastly, I want to say it was a real pleasure to Work with the operetta cast, and I Want to thank them individually for. their cooperative spirit and their' intense' efforts to makc'tlii' operetta a Susan M.

Acker. WILL TARE OFF THE AFTERNOON PASSENGER A. pri-si-iit pliiu the ('. R. fc (j.

"i-ailwi-y will dliv-nntlnin- tin-puKM-riCi i v- wliicii inclmk-K tin truin dm- lure at 2: US wRIi the parliitg tins-. 2:50. The plan is re-IKiitcil ux ri: dulcd tn take effect April 2x, ult hunch F. A. I'l-ttigrove due nut have -definite Information yc(.

The morning train will leave Forreston iilxtui 8:. 'in It-will be due liai-k from Oregon In tbe ufleniiuin about 4 oclock. Hitd family and Mrs. Zumdahi were Sunday guests 1 ar of Mr. and Mrs.

Lewix Asehe and family. Mr. and Mrsi Grover Efdmeler and ratnily. of Freeport spent Sunday at (lie home of Mr. and Mrs.

Harry lTOJKh 1 Trents. Henry und Dan Fierhellerl spenj Monday in Chicago' nn business-. ToriJes H. Burma, aged 6T years and Miss Martens Eakle of Scales ti well known resident of Baileyvllle, Mound. spent the week-end with passed away at his home at 1:20 Bather parents, Att'y, mid-Mrs.

M. H. Ea- urday -morning, following an extended kli. illness. Miss Ruth Knrf went to Naperville; Funeral services were conducted at hist Wednesday evening at which Huileyville- Wednesday, morning at'1 plum she joined Misses Verna Tim-' o'clock from the late home and nter and Esther Korf and twenty-five later from the Reformed church.

Rev. oilier North Central whn -J. conducted the services left early Thursday morning on a burial was made in Crane's Grove en day motor tour. They will travel cemetery. i through Ohloi Virginia, Ken-1 Mr.

Burma was Itorir in Germany, Mjeky. and Alabama. They being 67 years of age lust October, will spend sometime at Chattanooga, His wife passed away ten years ago. Mammoth Cave and -various placfes of. Mr.

Burma had been engaged in. Interest. This tour is sponsored by i farming, until seven years ago when the History Department of North Cen-ihe retired. tral college and Prof. Chester Attig, The.

following children survive: head-of the department, will acrom-j Henry. Wllliuin, Tonjes, Fred, Ma-puny them. ilhilda and Mary Burma. 1125 3098 1429 778.