Shetter Jury Deadlock Ends Case and Jury Is Sent Home
The twelve jurors in the E A Shetter case were discharged at 3 15 pm after a 43 hour deliberation ending in a hung verdict. Nine jurors favored guilty while three voted not guilty, prompting State's Attorney Cassius Poust to request prompt re trial in June. The high profile case drew statewide attention during the week long trial and deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Newhall
E. A.shetter
Cassius Poust
A. Shetter
Farewell for DeKalb Man by the Pythians
The Knights of Pythias meeting honored C F Morehead who leaves for Florida this week. Col J H Jarboe spoke on lodge membership and presented a leather travelling bag while Morehead received a veterans jewel later. The evening featured cards and a long social close after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Pythians
Knights of Pythias
C. F. Morehead
Florida
Bert Holderness
Col
J. H. Jarboe
Col. Jarboe
Mr. Morehead
Charlie
Lodge
Rhs
Morehead
Flor
Swedish Mission church Spring Festival three days begins today
The Swedish Mission church opens a three day Spring Festival this evening at 7 45 in Swedish with further services at the same hour tomorrow night and three Sunday programs at 10 46 AM 3 PM and 745 PM The Sunday evening program will be in English Speakers include Rev Richard Swanson Batavia and Rev C Carlberg Stillman Valley. Household goods for sale include a leather seat dining chairs a child’s bed and buffet at 48 College avenue Apply immediately or Saturday. Black dirt for sale from Nelson and Co phone 818 or 449.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Swanson
Batavia
C. Carlberg
Stillman Valley
College Avenue
Storm Disrupts Chronicle. Several Stories Omitted
Wind and rain damage early today forced omission of multiple stories in The Chronicle. The Woman's Club Chorus radio report could not be set up and will run tomorrow along with other lost articles. Paper size and classified ads were reduced due to the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Woman’s Club
Rural Men Are Guests at DeKalb Chamber Dinner
Over 325 farmers from the community attended a DeKalb Chamber of Commerce dinner at First Lutheran church basement. Henry P. Rusk spoke on cattle care for rural residents, with Barth City quartet entertaining and Milan township men’s club present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
First Lutheran Church
Henry P. Rusk
Rusk
Barth City
Vere Goodyear
Chamber of Commerce
Milan Township
John Halsne Leaves Hospital for Home
Friends of John Halsne, injured while working on a Normal Road home, learn he has been moved from Glidden Hospital to his home on John Street. A veteran DeKalb carpenter, Halsne suffered a serious back injury from a 30 foot fall to the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Halsne
City Hospital
Normal Road
John Street
Mr. Halsne
Glidden Hospital
DeKalb
Chapter 52 Meeting Tonight at Masonry Rooms
An important meeting of Chapter 52, Royal Arch Masons, will be held this evening in the Masonry rooms. The work will focus on the fifth and sixth degrees, and a large attendance is desired due to the meeting's importance.
Custer's Gardens ad lists multiple plants and bulbs
An old newspaper ad advertises hedges and bloom plants including Japanese barberry and dwarf spirea, 119 tulips for bouquets at 5 per dot, rhubarb roots from seed department, and Gilette blades sold in packages at Kirchner's Drug Store with prices 40 cents for five and 79 cents for ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoor River
Custer’s
Custer’s Gardens
Kirchner's
High School Glee Clubs Stage Fire Prince Operetta
The Fire Prince at the high school auditorium drew a large crowd and strong praise for the girls and boys glee clubs. Directors Winifred Smith and Pauline Knapp earned professional-style distinction, with student designers and stage crew contributing to a vivid spectacle. The tale of fairies and kings, elaborate costumes, and notable solo and chorus performances impressed the audience and suggests future professional prospects for several performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Smith
Pauline Knapp
Frank Smith
Paul Ryan
Grognio
Pantouilia
Prigioy
Edith Collon
Isadora
Pantoufilia
Melinda
Kathleena
Beatrice
Esther Skoglund
Evelyn Blomquist
James Underdown
Leonard Zellar
Alphonse
Enrico
Prigio
Leonard Cheney
Don Roderigo
Rosa
Julia Stefani
Teresa
Audi Root
William Roche
Frederick
Free Offer to Boys and Girls of De Kalb Junior First Aid League
Join the Junior First Aid League and receive a free kit two membership buttons and a Junior First Aid Book. Call Secor's to enroll with a 12 cent enrollment fee and receive the listed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Kalb
Secor
Weather Forecast Mainly fair tonight and Saturday
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures. Showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon or tonight in southern portions.
Wind Storm Destroys Printing Plant Damaging Local Factory
A severe wind storm struck the eastern city limits damaging the American Steel & Wire print shop on Locust street. Roof sections were ripped away and hurled up to 200 feet, flooding soaked prints and forcing linotype repairs for over an hour. No injuries reported. damage estimated at about $5,000 with power lines and yard fences also affected.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Locust Street
Ben Peck
Lincoln Highway
Illinois Power Company
Chronicle Linotype
Spring Valley
NO TROUBLE AT COLLEGE AND TOM HANNAN DIES
The piece covers a rumored college strike in De Kalb with five students dismissed for riding in a car, a petition for reinstatement, and statements from Dr J Stanley Brown. It also reports the death of Thomas Hannon after a hospital emergency, detailing his family, birthplace, marriage, and funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
State College
J. Stanley Brown
Harlan Hanway
Julian Peterson
DeKalb
Bernice Tobin
Elgin
Gladys Frye
Dixon
Ethel Miller
Byron
State Teachers College
General Assembly
Chicago Evening American
Sarah Brown
Lester Coleman
Special Offer on Genuine Gilette Razors and Blades
A historic grocery notice advertises a gold plated Gillette razor with two blades for 99 cents and genuine Gillette blades in packs of five for four cents. Also mentions asparagus roots and seed department at The Flower Store in Secor's Nyal Store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secor's
Nyal
Early History of DeKalb Churches Profiled In Detail
The article traces DeKalb’s growth through its religious structures from 1850 onward. It notes early services in Dr Ruby’s home, the Methodist Episcopal class formed by J Willard Glidden, and the establishment of several congregations including Congregational, First Baptist, Advent Christian, Swedish Evangelical Mission, and Episcopal churches. It records church buildings, costs, and key founders or early members as the community organized worship across the 1850s to 1880s.
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DeKalb
Ruby
South First Street
J. Willard Glidden
Earl
Basil Ruby
Sycamore
American Steel
The
Congregational Church of
H. N. Norton
Michael Flynn
Hannah Flynn
Joseph Hiland
Hannah Hiland
Sara Hopkins
Almire Simonds
George Flynn
Olivia Flynn
Congregational Church
First Baptist
King
Estey
Maxom
Advent Christian Church
McCulloch
George Houghton
John Bennett
Lastseran
E. Carlson
Episcopal Church
W. £. Toll
Conant
Alfred Johnson
P. Cromwell
J. E. Atwood
Helen Winship
M.A. Davy
Rufus Chandler
Oowey
Second Street
Swedish Evangelical Mission Church
Miners Trapped as Fire Hits Burke Idaho Mine
Wallace Idaho April 24 officials believe 14 miners trapped by a fire at the Helen lead and silver mine near Burke are alive as air pumps run and rescue crews reach the 1600 foot level. Earlier reports say seventeen miners were trapped after an explosion at Burke Idaho.
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Burke
Idaho
Wallace
Helen
Here
United Press
Spokane
Wash
Heola
City Council Meeting Rescheduled for This Evening
City officials announce a special council session this evening to canvass the recent election vote and officially determine victors. Additional business is expected as several matters requiring attention are noted by aldermen.
Blake elected mayor of Kirkland as votes counted
B H Blake, well known in Kirkland, is elected mayor, receiving 5 votes in a village election of about 600. Four hundred eight residents reportedly voted while ten ballots were spoiled. Oscar Paulson is chosen police magistrate with no opposition. Aldermen named Anderson Masengard Meroney. The village election drew little notice. Pacific families attend a dance event at Avalon with the Pasadenas performing from Kentucky.
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B. H. Blake
Kirkland
Blake
Oscar Paulson
Anderson
Masengard
Meroney
Kishwaukee Country Club Women Plan Club House Beautification
By meeting at Mrs. E. P. Ellwood’s home the Kishwaukee Country Club women arrange beautification of the club house. Members from DeKalb Sycamore and Rochelle are urged to attend 7:30 PM with bids on interior work discussed. Donations received and card parties planned to raise remaining funds.
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Kishwaukee Country Club
E. P. Ellwood
DeKalb
Sycamore
Rochelle J
Giant Pansies Blooming Now at Custers Gardens
Giant pansies are now ready and blooming in full color at Custer's Gardens. Choose from the largest selection of colors and combos while stock lasts. Call 996 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer’s Gardens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shetter
Poust
Bell
DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Nelson and Co
Bulletin
Edith Collin
Butler
Pages
Fort Leavenworth
Reginald Deighton
Linwood Boulevard Christian Church
Kansas City
Notre Dame
Paris
EEL Print
Tom Hannan
Isabella
Manila
U. S
Thomas Hannon
Thomas, Jr
Katherine
Edward
Pennsylvania
Katherine Coyne
Jack Dempsey
New York
Jack
ELKS
Rochelle Lodge
Mendota
Hook
Methodist Parsonage
Cortland
J. L. Whitman
Pasadenas
KYW
Avalon
Rizhth St
Harvey A. Snyder
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