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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1925

Page

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DeKalb to Demolish European Hotel for New Building

A. G. Kennedy announces the European hotel at Fourth and Lincoln Highway will be torn down to make way for a modern new structure. F. L. McLean may need to relocate or close, as rumors of plans for a rebuilt business district gain pace along Fourth Street with nearby banks and garages also upgrading.

DeKalb Fourth and Lincoln Highway A. G. Kennedy F. L. McLean DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank Chries Noreen Fort Fourth Street Hanrahan Livery Barn Fourth Street D City Kennedy Ent

Chapter Will Have Meeting Friday Night

Officers of DeKa TM chapter, R. A M., Number 52, announce a special meeting Friday night in the Masonic lodge rooms. All members urged to attend as Royal Arch work is to be given to three candidates. The session is not the regular monthly meeting.

DeKa R. A M Masonic Lodge Royal Arch

Spring Cleaning Specials At Secor's Housewares

Spring time house cleaning specials offered with low prices on furniture polish for wood and piano, moth proof garment bags discounted, Abserene wallpaper cleaner a top seller at 10c per can, and Valspar varnish highlighted as superior for homes. Local shoppers urged to visit Secor's at 101.

Secor's

Dime Dance at Avalon with Claire D. Clark Orchestra

Claire D. Clark and his eight piece broadcasting orchestra headline a Dime Dance at the Avalon on Saturday April 4. Music will be furnished and listening is encouraged even if you do not dance. Admission is 10 cents at 101.

Avalon Claire D. Clark

State College Faculty Club Hears Philosophical Lecture

About 166 members and guests attended a lecture by Dr. Otto of the University of Wisconsin at the State College Faculty Club. He argued for uniting the worlds of science and ideals to guide human behavior through a practical method.

State College Otto Department of Philosophy University of Wisconsin Cluss DeKalb Clyde H. Hobart Dr. Otto

Grass Fires Plague City Amid Rising Blazes

In 24 hours four grass fires stretched across the city from North 13th Street to East Lincoln Highway. A chicken coop and a chicken house were burned before extinguishers and a chemical truck controlled the blazes. A campus fire on the state college grounds threatened buildings before containment.

North 13Th Street South Fourth Street Lincoln Highway State College

Railroad to lay 35 miles of new track this year

Chicago and Northwestern plans 35 miles of new rails on the Galena division. Start as early this spring with rail replacement every 12 to 15 years. Labor costs about 500 dollars per mile, 157 tons of steel per mile, steel valued at 6751 dollars per mile, totaling roughly 236,258 dollars for rails and about 300,000 dollars including other costs.

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Galena Raiload

Canines Trouble Police in City This Spring

Police report dogs of all sizes troubling residents this spring. Officers have patrolled many city sections to handle neighbor complaints. Last night foreman Harvey on State Road Maintenance reported two bulldogs missing, one brown with a white face spot and the other spotted with two black eyes.

Harvey State Road Maintainance

Prayer Service Set at Deacon Johnson Home

First Baptist church mid week prayer meeting to be held at Deacon Johnson home 632 South Street. All congregation members urged to attend.

First Baptist Church Deacon Johnson South Street

Vast Deals Mark Wall Street After Market Close

Wall Street analyzed two massive deals announced after yesterday’s close. Dillon Read & Co. buys the Dodge Brothers Motors name for about 50 million dollars, reshaping power on Wall Street. E L Doheny sells outside holdings as Standard Oil of Indiana expands abroad while retaining control.

United Press New York N. Y Wall Street Today Dodge Brothers Motors Company Dillon Read & Co E. L. Doheny Pan American Petroleum & Transport Co Standard Oil Company Indiana Wall Street J. P. Morgan & Co Duponts Dodge Brothers General Motors Standard Oil Chase Banking Standard Chicago Wilson & Co

Early Tourists Camping at Annies Woods Ground

Tourists have begun camping at Annies Woods, with custodian A W Marvin noting overnight stays began about three weeks ago. City workers are cleaning the site and plan to open the shelter house and stand in two weeks as the annual influx of campers arrives along the Lincoln Highway.

Annies’ Woods A. W. Marvin Mr. Marvin Lincoln Highway

Funeral for Mrs Meyers Held at Cortland

Funeral services for Mrs Willam Myers a well known Cortland resident were held this afternoon at the Cortland Methodist church Interment followed in the family lot at Mound Rest cemetery Cortland The death occurred Monday night at St Mary's hospital after a lingering illness of about three months Friends and neighbors mourn her loss Mr and Mrs Myers had lived in Cortland for many years.

Meyers Willam Myers Cortland Methodist Mound Rest Cemetery Myers St. Mary's ‘Hospital N. W. Simpson Simpson Cty DeKalb Vanda Jones Maiden Dna Jones New York Milnois Lewis Root Frank D. Root Chicago Mr. Root Frank D. Reot Addie Jones Eva Brauman Eagle Grove Ohio Grove Oliw Grove Cemetery

Rain brings welcome relief for Kansas farmers

Farmers across the southwest rejoice as a general rain covers the wheat belt from light to heavy rainfall. Western Kansas reports up to two inches aiding dry farming and easing weeks of drought worry. Local weather reports deem the rain invaluable for crops and future yields.

Kansas City Southwest Weather Bureau Wheat Kansas

Chamber to Meet Here and Local Death Reported

Tomorrow noon the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will hear Robert Hallenberg of the Northern Illinois Utilities Company on Public Utilities Operations of Today. A report on the hotel proposition and plans for a farmers dinner are planned. death of Mrs. N W Simpson of Cortland is announced with funeral Friday at Ohio Grove church.

Robert Hallenberg Dixon N. W. Simpson Cort Gadl DeKalb Chamber of Commerce C. D. Schoonmaker Innovation Grill Northern Utilities Company Pubic Utilities Northern Illinois Utilities Company Hallenbert Hi Company Chamber of Commerce, Bulletin A. G. Kennedy

Peasant Confesses to Fatal Logan Shooting in Greece

Leoni das Varelas, a Syncono villager, confessed to police that he shot and killed John Logan of Gainesville Georgia four weeks ago. Logan, a student at the American Archaeological School in Athens, was shot during a bandit attack on the automobile carrying students, and das Varelas faces court martial.

United Press Athens Greece Leonidas Varelas Syncono John Logan Gainesville Ga Logan American Archeological School

Post Office Janitor Upgrades With New Awnings

Janitors at the federal building focus on hanging new awnings, a task carried out despite spring’s arrival. Workmen spent most of yesterday installing the coverings to improve the entrance and exterior appearance.

Federal Ites Aesson

Springfield Assembly Passes Seven Bills And More

In Springfield on April 2 the senate passed seven bills and three house bills before adjourning. The house session was lengthy but produced little, with a dispute over a wel fame endorsement resolution withdrawn. The day featured calendar moves, committee action, and prep for a busy next session day.

United Press Springfield Senate House Litte Dunlap Barr Welfame Izdac Walton Jeague Chicago House Committee Lincoln Home Wheeler Kinrois House of Representatives Senate Wll Senate, Military Affairs Committee State Highway Patrol Act A. F. Cuthbertson Bunker Hall House Judiciary Committee Representative LaPorte Election Commissions House Appropriations Committee N. B. Lohmann Pekin Hlings River Judiciary Committee

City Solicitors Request Aid for Donations

Reports state three Salvation Army solicitors are going door to door asking for donations. The police issued an order banning unsolicited house to house solicitation unless sponsored by a DeKalb controlled organization. Residents asked to report any requests to the police.

Salvation Army Police Department DeKalb

Shepherd Loses Bail Bid in Wm. Scott Stewart Murder Case

Judge Jacob Hopkins denied a second appeal for bail for William D. Shepherd as he faces trial for the murder of millionaire Will Scott Stewart. Arraignment scheduled for April 9. defense plans to move to quash the indictment and seek habeas corpus relief. Prosecutor Crowe and defense attorney William D. Stewart clash as affidavits testifying witnesses’ credibility are discussed.

Vinearr Chicago William D. Shepherd Jacob Hopkins Freedom Billy McClintock Shepherd Will Scott Stewart Stewart

Fire destroys large Gormley farm home near Cortland

Fire origin undetermined. the large home on the Gormley farm southeast of Cortland burned this afternoon. DeKalb department crews were called at 1:15 and had not returned by 3:15. Unofficial reports say the house was destroyed by flames.

Gormley Farm Cortland DeKalb Department

Woodmen Convention gathers sixty in DeKalb

Sixty members of the DeKalb county Modern Woodmen met in DeKalb for the annual county convention at Jarboe hall. W. G. Hibben Genoa Albert F. Owe Somonauk Jens Peerson DeKalb elected as delegates with alternates listed. State camp meets May 5 in Centralia Milwaukee national camp June 23.

DeKalb County Jarboe Hall J. H. Jarboe DeKals Couny W. G. Hibben Somonauk Albert F. Owe Genoa William Pooler Elva Jens Peerson DeKalb James A. Clark W. Lyons B. F Grandenberger C. H. Shipman Hinckley J. J. Kingsley Land John Dowdall Charles Dean Mr. Jost Sycamore Centralia Milwaukee Tis DeKalb Forestry

Union Lenten Service At Welfare Building Attended

Large crowd attended the union Lenten service at the Welfare building last evening. Rev. F W Field of First Baptist preached on Lent’s significance and the choir from First Lutheran presented an engaging program. Next Wednesday’s service at the Welfare building will be the last.

Parson’s Persity Welfare the Baptist Church Teria F. W. Field First Baptist Aaa First Lutheran Church

Not Many Autos In This City Are Violators

Emerson Fellows state auto inspector for the district says few cars in DeKalb area have 1925 license plates. Violators using 1924 numbers face arrest and fines unless valid reasons are given. Fellows surveys Sycamore and will visit Genoa Kingston and Kirkland with highway patrol assistance.

Emerson Fellows DeKalb Fellows Sycamore Genoa Kingston Kirkland

Duell Suit Is Dismissed In Gotham Court

Charles H. Duell's lawsuit against actress Lillian Gish to force exclusive film work was dismissed by Federal Judge Mack. The court held Duell for perjury. he had organized Inspiration Pictures and later Charles Duell Inc to control Gish's contract through 1930. The trial spanned about twenty weeks.

Unitedress New York Charles H. Duell Lillian Gish Mack Duell Inspiration Pictures, Inc Charles Duell

Torrington High Beats Urania in Low-Scoring Battle

Torrington High School defeated Urania of Alabama 23 to 19 in a recent game played today. DeKalb Greenhouses advertises top fruit trees and offers phone orders at 428.

Torrington Alabama United Press Chicago Conn Urania Ala DeKalb

Chapman On The Stand In Murder Trial Of Crook

Gerald Chapman testified in Hartford to defend himself against the charge of murdering police officer James Skelley during a holdup. He denied being in New Britain on the night of October 12 and faced a guarded courtroom packed with spectators and police.

United Press Hartford Conn Ald Chapman New Brtain Poiceman James Skelley Chapman Shelley Willeh Gerald Chapman Frederick J. Brail Ace Crook Walter Shean Sing New Britain Chapman Aid Hantford Coen

Shine Parlor Owner Faces Ongoing Mystery Trouble

James Katapadas, owner of a shoe shining parlor at Second and Lincoln Highway, reports ongoing trouble from an unknown issue. A sign painted on his window was removed with varnish remover, and he plans to repaint it on the inside to prevent further tampering.

Shine Parlor James Katapadas Second Lincoln Highway Linccoln Highway Fourth Street Jimmy Jmmy

Vacationing Clarence Johnson Visits Downers Grove

Clarence Johnson, former state college student, is on a one week leave of absence and staying in Downers Grove with plans to return Sunday evening. He is the son of Mr and Mrs August Johnson of North Sixth Street and attended lessons at Downers Grove High School. The notice also promotes DeKalb Greenhouses and grapevines with phone contact 628 ring a.

Clarence Johnson State College Downer’s Grove August Johnson North Sixth Street

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