Babe Taken to Watseka in Expensive Auto, Abandoned In Car Parked On Street
Danville Commercial News Jan. 6, 1925
Watseka, Illinois Jan. 6 - For the third time within the past few months a baby has been abandoned in Watseka, the third infant, nicely dressed, being placed, between 1030 and 11:00 o'clock Monday night, in the automobile of Mrs. John Kerns of Stockland, which was parked in front of the First Trust & Savings bank.
Mrs. Kerns had been attending a meeting of the Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors in the M. W. A. hall, and she came down to the street and started to get in her car, she was astounded to find a lusty baby lying contentedly on the floor.
The baby wa a pretty, clean looking infant, warmly wrapped in a baby blanket. A can of Eagle brand milk and a new nursing bottle with a new nipple were lying beside the infant. The bottle was wrapped in green paper, tied with a red cord, and still bore the price mark of the store where it was purchased, the cost being designated by the letters, "OH" and the price being 35 cents.
The baby was taken to the office of Dr. W. F. Buckner, where it was pronounced a week old infant, and later removed to the Iroquois hospital, where it is being held pending efforts by the authorities to find the parents. The baby has long, black hair and is an exceptionally good looking infant.
Police Officer Frank Bever, following the finding of the baby, stated that as he was standing across the street from where the Karns car was parked he noticed a large expensive looking automobile, with nickle trimmings, drive up and stop. Someone got out of the strange car and walked over to the Karns machine placing a bundle in it. The big car came from the south and after learning of the finding of the baby in the Karns car, the officer thinks that the infant was brought to the city in the strange machine.
Anyone knowing the identity of the automobile or the mother is urged to communicate with the Watseka police at once.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
35 Boy Scouts Pass Tests of Review Board
Danville Commercial News Nov. 1932
35 Boy Scouts Pass Tests of Review Board
A total of 35 Boy Scouts applied for 70 merit badges at the monthly board of review of the central district, Plankeshaw Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Monday evening at the Y.M.C.A.
The meeting was held under the direction of Russell Guin, chairman of the court of honor, assisted by C.T. Murphy. Scouts were present from troops 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 21 and 22. Examiners were: Al Bernsohn, Wallace Boughey, Harry Burlin, Robert Connelly, Jack Garner, Troy Garrison, Ray Kennedy, Frank Tanquary, Billy Tiedman, Leo White, Gene Henry, Joe Faulstich and James Aldrich.
Harry Burlin, of Troop 6, and Jack Randolph, of Troop 8, applied for star awards; Mayer Singerman, of Troop 8, passed the life award, and Louis Brant, of Troop 2, earned his bronze eagle palm.
35 Boy Scouts Pass Tests of Review Board
A total of 35 Boy Scouts applied for 70 merit badges at the monthly board of review of the central district, Plankeshaw Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Monday evening at the Y.M.C.A.
The meeting was held under the direction of Russell Guin, chairman of the court of honor, assisted by C.T. Murphy. Scouts were present from troops 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 21 and 22. Examiners were: Al Bernsohn, Wallace Boughey, Harry Burlin, Robert Connelly, Jack Garner, Troy Garrison, Ray Kennedy, Frank Tanquary, Billy Tiedman, Leo White, Gene Henry, Joe Faulstich and James Aldrich.
Harry Burlin, of Troop 6, and Jack Randolph, of Troop 8, applied for star awards; Mayer Singerman, of Troop 8, passed the life award, and Louis Brant, of Troop 2, earned his bronze eagle palm.
Former Patient at Vet Hospital Faces Judge
Danville Commercial News Nov. 22, 1932
Colby L. Vannoy, East Alton, a world war veteran who spent several weeks in the Veterans Administration Hospital here some time ago, was placed on two years probation for operating a still in Herrin, by Federal Judge Fred L. Wham in East St. Louis.
Colby L. Vannoy, East Alton, a world war veteran who spent several weeks in the Veterans Administration Hospital here some time ago, was placed on two years probation for operating a still in Herrin, by Federal Judge Fred L. Wham in East St. Louis.
Dry Officers in Raid in Brown's Addition
Danville Commercial News Nov. 22, 1932
Dry Officers in Raid in Brown's Addition
Charles Niccum, Brown's addition, was arrested by federal prohibition investigators who raided his home Monday afternoon. The officers, who had obtained a search warrant for the place, found a small quantity of alleged liquor. Niccum was arraigned before United States Commissioner Arthur Hall and held under $2,000 bond, which he furnished.
Dry Officers in Raid in Brown's Addition
Charles Niccum, Brown's addition, was arrested by federal prohibition investigators who raided his home Monday afternoon. The officers, who had obtained a search warrant for the place, found a small quantity of alleged liquor. Niccum was arraigned before United States Commissioner Arthur Hall and held under $2,000 bond, which he furnished.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
District 118 Salaries Reported
District 118 Salaries Reported
Danville School District 118 has no teachers who would be affected by the salary increase bill passed yesterday by the Illinois Senate.
Under the salary schedule adopted last week by the board of education for next year, beginning teachers with bachelor's degree will receive $5,600 per year which is the same figure in the bill sent to Gov. Otto Kerner for signature.
The $5,600 base figure is a $400 increase over this year's salary schedule here.
The new scale calls for beginning teacher's with master's degrees to receive $6,048 per year which is $48 above the minimum provided in the state bill.
The senate bill, sponsored by Rep. C. L. McCormick, R-Vienna, also sets a new minimum annual salary for nondegree teachers at $5,000. District 118 would be unaffected by this figure, also, according to Supt. David Radcliffe. All nondegree teachers in the system will be over the $5,000 figure next year.
Danville Commercial News May 12, 1967
Danville School District 118 has no teachers who would be affected by the salary increase bill passed yesterday by the Illinois Senate.
Under the salary schedule adopted last week by the board of education for next year, beginning teachers with bachelor's degree will receive $5,600 per year which is the same figure in the bill sent to Gov. Otto Kerner for signature.
The $5,600 base figure is a $400 increase over this year's salary schedule here.
The new scale calls for beginning teacher's with master's degrees to receive $6,048 per year which is $48 above the minimum provided in the state bill.
The senate bill, sponsored by Rep. C. L. McCormick, R-Vienna, also sets a new minimum annual salary for nondegree teachers at $5,000. District 118 would be unaffected by this figure, also, according to Supt. David Radcliffe. All nondegree teachers in the system will be over the $5,000 figure next year.
Danville Commercial News May 12, 1967
Pie Truck Trap Kills Student
Danville Commercial News July 13, 1948
Pie Truck Trap Kills Student
Chicago - (UP) - The pie truck standing at the curb on a north side street appeared to passersby to have been abandoned.
The insulation on the heavy door of its refrigerator cabinet muffled the sounds made by the man inside, kicking and clawing frantically in an effort to get out.
He ripped his way through the inner wood lining with his hands and feet. Then his rapidly numbing fingers encountered metal.
His air gave out.
Hours later, an inspector who had ordered the idle truck towed to the garage opened the door.
Out fell the body of Victor Collyer, 20, Wilmette, a Wabash College student who had taken the truck driving job for the summer.
Police said he had been trapped among the pies, apparently when the wind slammed the truck door after he entered the cabinet to make a delivery.
Pie Truck Trap Kills Student
Chicago - (UP) - The pie truck standing at the curb on a north side street appeared to passersby to have been abandoned.
The insulation on the heavy door of its refrigerator cabinet muffled the sounds made by the man inside, kicking and clawing frantically in an effort to get out.
He ripped his way through the inner wood lining with his hands and feet. Then his rapidly numbing fingers encountered metal.
His air gave out.
Hours later, an inspector who had ordered the idle truck towed to the garage opened the door.
Out fell the body of Victor Collyer, 20, Wilmette, a Wabash College student who had taken the truck driving job for the summer.
Police said he had been trapped among the pies, apparently when the wind slammed the truck door after he entered the cabinet to make a delivery.
Hitler's Auto Owner Warned About Ghosts
Danville Commercial News July 13, 1948
Hitler's Auto Owner Warned About Ghosts
Chicago - (AP) - The owner of Hitler's automobile has been having a lot of trouble over the vehicle - including two offers of marriage and numerous warning about the ghost of Hitler.
Christopher G. Janus of Chicago, who bought the vehicle, said Tuesday that "my principal aim right now is to get back to the exporting business."
Janus has these plaints:
"I have had two offers of marriage, one of the ladies sounding exceedingly pleasant. (He already is married.) She said she liked my picture and thought I was going to become very rich.
"On the other hand, a psychiatrist who was not quite sure about me wants to psychoanalyze me. Someone from the Bronax sent me a silk tie made in Japan.
*** A lot of people seem to think I know where Hitler is.
"But perhaps the most curious thing of all has been the number of people who warned me I can't keep the car because Hitler's ghost won't let me. I try to tell them that I don't believe in ghosts. *** And anyway ghosts don't bother free men. However, an astrologer thought it makes no difference how I feel.
"I might add most of the misconceptions and rather ridiculous suggestions come from New Yorkers," he added in a statement.
Janus added he intends to use the behemoth regardless.
Hitler's Auto Owner Warned About Ghosts
Chicago - (AP) - The owner of Hitler's automobile has been having a lot of trouble over the vehicle - including two offers of marriage and numerous warning about the ghost of Hitler.
Christopher G. Janus of Chicago, who bought the vehicle, said Tuesday that "my principal aim right now is to get back to the exporting business."
Janus has these plaints:
"I have had two offers of marriage, one of the ladies sounding exceedingly pleasant. (He already is married.) She said she liked my picture and thought I was going to become very rich.
"On the other hand, a psychiatrist who was not quite sure about me wants to psychoanalyze me. Someone from the Bronax sent me a silk tie made in Japan.
*** A lot of people seem to think I know where Hitler is.
"But perhaps the most curious thing of all has been the number of people who warned me I can't keep the car because Hitler's ghost won't let me. I try to tell them that I don't believe in ghosts. *** And anyway ghosts don't bother free men. However, an astrologer thought it makes no difference how I feel.
"I might add most of the misconceptions and rather ridiculous suggestions come from New Yorkers," he added in a statement.
Janus added he intends to use the behemoth regardless.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
How Sad
The Weekly News - March 13, 1874
During the recent absence from his home of Anthony Coggswell, of Chapmanville, Pa, his wife died and was buried. On returning he had the coffin opened and it was found that the body had turned in its place, indicating that the woman was only in a trance when she was interred. This discovery so affected the husband that he is now a maniac.
During the recent absence from his home of Anthony Coggswell, of Chapmanville, Pa, his wife died and was buried. On returning he had the coffin opened and it was found that the body had turned in its place, indicating that the woman was only in a trance when she was interred. This discovery so affected the husband that he is now a maniac.
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