Tickets to Sell Fast at High School Fundraiser
Fire station reports high demand as high school hosts a radio stars entertainment show on April 27. Promoter Kint George leads the event with proceeds benefiting the Firemen's Pension Fund and local support from Fire Chief McEvoy. Tickets expected to sell out early with some held for general admission, featuring Jerry Sullivan and other entertainers.
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Radio Stars
Kint George
F Iremen
McEvoy
Fire Department
Jerry Sullivan
Harry Geise
Eamnon Melody Boys
Grage Wilson
Axel Christianson
DeKalb
Vast Fleet Aims to Capture Isle in Westward Operation
The United States Navy steams toward the Hawaiian Islands with the Seattle leading the fleet. The aim is a swift westward approach to secure the isle as the main war problem unfolds.
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Isle
Tasted Press
United States
Seattle
United States Navy
Hawaiian Islands
At Your Service While Moving Presses and Local Ads
During a move from the Micle Building to a new location across City Hall, Chronicle Press announces continued printing service. The ad lists shade trees and a contact for house to house solicitors with DeKalb Daily Chronicle references and Mr Bell contact.
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Micle
City Hall
Chronicle Press
Bell
DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Reprieve Moves Springfield Murder Case to July
Russell Scott, sentenced to hang in Chicago for the murder of Joseph Maurer, was granted a 90 day reprieve by Governor Len Small. The execution date shifts to July 19.
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United Press
Springfield
Russell Scott
Chicago
Joseph Maurer
Len Small
Scott
High School Exhibition Friday Night Delights Local Audience
Students present a 7 30 pm exhibition featuring The Style Shop sewing class costumes by students a duet by Miss Collin a Latin club pageant on youth manhood and Booth Tarkington’s The Trysting Place cast led by Lancelot Briggs Paul Kunacz and others rooms opened for departmental exhibits including manual training art and commercial displays the public urged to attend
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Collin
Cat
Lancelot Briggs
Paul Kunacz
Saw Patients Improve at DeKalb County Sanitarium
Reports from the DeKalb County Sanitarium indicate patient progress. Danielson, who had his leg removed from a cast, now hobbling on crutches, was taken to Rollo yesterday for a visit with relatives, marking a first excursion from the facility. Phillips, formerly slow to progress, has improved and dined in the dining room for the first time, aiming to leave by January 1, 1926 to resume work.
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DeKalb County Sanitarium
Daniel Danielson
Rollo
Donnie
Jack Phillips
Phillips
Examination of Class for 1925 Confirmation at First Lutheran
Parents and deacons invite the congregation to the public examination of the 1925 confirmation class of First Lutheran tonight in the church basement. The confirmation will be Sunday morning during English hour services with Rev. E. W. Magnusson delivering the sermon and presenting Bibles and diplomas to the students.
Delivery Truck Fire on Highway Quickly Doused
Fitzgerald Brothers delivery truck caught fire Tuesday afternoon in an unaccountable manner, but the blaze was soon discovered and stopped. Flour was used by shop workers to help quell the flames, and the machine suffered no great damage.
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Fitzgerald Brothers
Prizes for Crossword Puzzle at Secor Store
Prizes offered for correct Valspar Cross word puzzle answers advertised by Valspar Varnishes Enamels and Stains. Manufacturers promote their varnish with prizes. Secor sells Valspar and provides puzzle sheets and complete directions with each can. 113
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Secor
Masquerade Dance at Electric Park This Saturday
Masquerade dance at Electric Park scheduled for Saturday night April 18. Admission is 50 cents with ladies admitted free. Event promises a festive costume night and social dancing for attendees.
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Masquerade Dance Electric Park
Shepherd Not Guilty Is the Plea He Makes
In Chicago April 16 William Shepherd pleaded not guilty to the charge of murdering his wealthy ward Billy McClintock to seize his fortune. Defense counsel moved to quash the indictment, which the court rejected. Shepherd was charged with causing Billy's death by typhoid germs and the trial is expected to begin soon.
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United Press
Gary
Todiana
Anna Cunningham
Crown Point
Indiana
Frank Cavette
May
Isabellle
Belle
Harry
Charlie
Little Walter
Mrs. Cunningham
Eago
William Shepherd
Billy McClintock
William Scott Stewart
Jacob Hopkins
Shepherd
Billy
Grain Prices Slump on Chicago Board
Chicago April 6 grain prices fell sharply on the Chicago board of trade with May wheat closing at 1.45 a bushel, down seven cents. Also advertised are ladies black kid one-strap rubber heel house slippers in all sizes for 1.29 at Reliable Boot Shop.
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Chicago Board
United Press
Chicago
Ill
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Reliable
Illinois Weather Outlook Tonight And Friday
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Friday across Illinois. A chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms in the southern region. Temperatures rise slightly in the north with warmer conditions overall.
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Illinois
Early History of DeKalb Buena Vista Village
Illiterate era sketch of Buena Vista Illinois detailing early growth after few buildings. P W J Vaughan built the first village blacksmith shop in 1850, Cartwright and Hayden opened a general store in 1852, and the Huntley Tavern served as post office hub with Russell Huntley as first postmaster. Jackson Hiland later became postmaster and joined Ruby’s store, then opened a jewelry and grocers shop with J W Stone. Hiland served in the 42nd regiment in 1861. (To Be Continued.)
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Buena Vista
P. W. J. Vaughan
Cartwright
Hayden
Dr. Ruby
Cartwright & Hayden
Huntley
Vaughn
Beuna Vista
Cheage & Northwestern Railroad
Buena Vista, Illnois
Huntley Tavern
DeKalb
Russell Huntley
Mr. Huntley
Jackson Hiland
Hiland & Ruby
Mr. Hiland
Licking County
Ohio
Hiland
Ilinois
Jacob Cox
Jackson
J. W. Stone
42Nd Regiment
Douglas Brigade
Caillaux back in French power dispute stirs Paris
Paris April 16 Joseph Caillaux former French premier and once condemned for treason accepts post as finance minister in Painleve’s cabinet amid coalition friction. Radical Socialist leader Edouard Herriot’s group endorses him. London confirms R33 dirigible adrift over North Sea seeking help after being torn from moorings.
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Paris
France
Joseph Callabx
Caillaux
Paul Painleve
Ai d'Orsay
Chamber of Deputiees
Edouard Herriott
Joseph Caillaux
Financial Post
Painleve
United Press
London
England
North Sea
Lowestoffe
Pulham
Chicago Man Fined for Speeding at Death Corner
Chicago man Merrick, 52, left DeKalb for Chicago and sped through 52 mile per hour Death Corner. State Patrolman Kenneth Church pursued and brought him back. Merrick paid a fine for speeding. Also notes on local plant shop ads and Hope College Glee Club event.
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Chicago
Merrick
DeKalb
Kenneth Church
Irs
Ed Cortland
Injur Wrist Cranking Ford Leaves Miss Irma Home
An attempted car cranking on Monday left Miss Irma with a severely sprained right wrist. An x-ray is planned Saturday to check for a fracture though officials doubt the bone is broken. The injury occurred as she operated the car’s self starter, an uncommon accident for the era.
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Ford
Irma
Legion Bazaar Draws City Crowd at Odd Fellows Hall
DeKalb merchants back the American Legion bazaar with strong support from local business houses. H R Sorrensen and Donald Patten headlined, with George W. Sheik of Indianapolis singing, and a vaudeville sketch titled The Wop and the Crook drawing cheers. Attendance remains solid but below peak, as six high school students close the evening with a note worthy sextet act.
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American Legion
Odd Fellows
DeKalb
Legion Boys
H. R. Sorrensen
Donald Patten
George W. Sheik
Indianapolis
Sorensen
Patten
The
Legion Post
Women of Kishwaukee Country Club Meet Saturday
The Kishwaukee Country Club women will gather Saturday evening at Mrs. Perry Fisk’s home on College Avenue. Open to all club women, with attendees expected from Bordelei and Sycamore. Session starts at 7:50 pm to discuss club decorations and fundraising, including securing donations and planning revenue through future entertainments.
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Kishwaukee Country Club
Perry Fisk
College Avenue
Bordelie
Sycamore
Press Works at Chronicle Being Moved to New Building
The Chronicle Press, recently bought by Clark and Cates from The Chronicle, is packing its machinery for relocation to the Clark building on South Second Street. The Optimus press and paper cutter have been moved and installed, with most equipment already in place and operating in the new quarters.
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Chronicle Press
Clark & Cates
The
Chronicle
Clark Building
South Second Street
Optimus Press
Acai
Funeral plans for Leslie Smith in Claypole Indiana
Funeral services for Leslie Smith of Claypole Indiana, age about five, will be held from the family home after death Tuesday night at Glidden hospital. Smith, once with the North Western section gang, has a brother and sister in Warsaw helping with arrangements. body shipped out today.
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Leslie Smith
Glidden Hospital
Claypole
Ind
Smith
North Western Section
Warsaw
Vaudeville to Boost Building Fund for Woman's Club
The Building Fund Woman's Club plans a Monday Vaudeville at DeKalb theatre to swell its building fund. Tickets are on sale at Secor drug store. patrons urged to buy early for best seating. Directed by Mrs. L. E. Warner, the show features new acts as the club seeks funds for a new home, possibly a community building.
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Woman’s Club
DeKalb Theatre
Secor Drug Store
L. E. Warner
Secor’s
Concert Tonight at State College Auditorium
State College hosts Allen MecQuhae in a 1924 25 season finale concert under the student activities committee. The renowned east opera tenor, known from Brunswick records, is expected to draw a large local audience. Reserved tickets were sold at Secor drug store and will be available at the door tonight.
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Allen MecQuhae
State College
McQuhae
Middle-West
Brunswick Records
Secor Drug Store
Boy Scouts to Have Meeting Here Friday
An important meeting of the Congregational Boy Scout troop to take tests for second class work will be held Friday afternoon at 4 15 at Dr L B Bagnall office. Dr Bagnall has drilled the boys in first aid and will conduct the testing. A hike is planned for Saturday afternoon in a northern direction with every member expected to participate.
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Congregational
L. B. Bagnall
Whitten Heads to Springfield on State Association Business
C W Whitten state manager of the Illinois High School Athletic Association travels to Springfield on matters before the state legislature. He will not return until Friday and plans to visit Peoria Moline and Rock Island high school officials on the return trip.
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C. W. Whitten
Illinois High School Athletic Association
Springfield
Whitten
Peoria
Moline
Rock Island
Baptists Busy With Evening Classes and Meetings
At 4:30 this afternoon the pastor will lead a class on Church Membership for Sunday school scholars. At 7:00 the adults meet for a class on The Christian Life and Church Membership. The regular mid week Prayer and Bible study gathers at 7:20 at the home of E. E. Mitchell, 17 South Fifth Street.
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E. E. Mitchell
South Fifth Street
Barr Bill Is Passed By Senate In Highway Police Move
Springfield reports the Senate approved Senator Richard Barr's highway police bill by a 34 to 8 vote after days of debate. The measure creates a state highway police force up to 760 officers and appoints a superintendent. The session also advanced bills on collection agencies school athlete supervision and justices law changes. Funds totaling over 42 million were approved for schools treasurer bond indebtedness and instruction. A constitutional amendment to permit Bible in public schools was approved by the House judiciary committee.
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Py United Press
Springfield
Senate
Richard Barr
House
Public Instruction
Lal
Snved
Thomas Hannan Taken Ill While Working on Farm
Thomas Hannan became suddenly ill while at work on the farm and underwent a major operation at St Mary’s Hospital. Reports say his condition is somewhat better with no serious consequence expected, following the emergency at the farm.
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Thomas Hannan
St Mary's Hospital
Mr. Hannan
Lowing
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Legion
Legion Bazaar
Women of the Country Club
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Mass
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