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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1925

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Custer’s Gardens

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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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