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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1925

Page

2

Little Son Dies of Pneumonia After Illness

Little nine month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Johnson between Sycamore and Clare died at two o'clock yesterday afternoon after a struggle with pneumonia begun as whooping cough. Despite help from the family doctor the child did not recover. The bereaved parents moved him to the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Gates for care and he passed away there. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon with interment in Sycamore cemetery.

Otto Johnson Sycamore Clare A. D. Gates Sycamore Cemetery

Dope Ad Dicts in County Jail Await Trial

Two federal prisoners from Chicago Willie Weasel and Thomas Cross were committed to the county jail Monday awaiting trial before Judge Cliffe. James Coleman, also of Chicago, was committed yesterday for violating the Harrison Act and awaits federal trial. Coleman is 50. George Baltus of Chicago was discharged yesterday after 30 days confinement following a guilty verdict for violating national prohibition laws.

Cliffe Chicago Willie Weasel Thomas Cross James Coleman Coleman George Baltus

Man Arrested for Burglary Is Sentenced to 60 Days

Robert McGee colored was arrested for burglary and committed to the county jail. On July 8 at the county court he pleaded guilty before Judge Pond and was sentenced to 60 days in jail and costs of 100 dollars. He was suspected of breaking into a North avenue home and stealing a revolver. He accepted the sentence without demurring despite lack of conclusive evidence.

Robert McGee Pond McGee North Avenue

Attorneys From Here To Chicago Leave Court In Absence

States Attorney Cassius Poust and Assistant States Attorney Frank Mondrey were missing from the courthouse this morning. Inquiry showed they were in Chicago for the day for undisclosed business believed to relate to legal affairs.

Cassius Poust Frank Mondrey Court House Chicago

Benny Blount Sentenced for Disturbance After Auto Crash

Benny Blount colored created a disturbance Monday night when his car smashed into the Aleda Young temple doors and struck the Claude Bennett dray wagon. He was tried in county court before Judge Pond and sentenced to 20 days in jail plus costs totaling $20.40.

Benny Blount Aleda Young Temple Claude Bennett

Judge Fulton Presides at the Circuit Court

The circuit court convened yesterday morning with Judge Fulton on the bench. A number of minor cases were on the docket including the divorce suit of Frank and Hessie Merry. The decree was granted on the charge of desertion. Frank is listed as a carpenter from DeKalb.

Circuit Court Fulton Frank Hessie Merry DeKalb

Baby Dies at City Hospital Shortly After Birth

Mr and Mrs William C Anderson of Kirkland mourn the death of their infant son born at the city hospital this morning. The child lived only a few minutes after birth and sympathy is extended by friends in the vicinity.

William C. Anderson Kirkland City Hospital

Sam McBee Bound Over to Grand Jury Hearing

Sam McBee, held at the county jail, faced Judge Pond after a prior escape attempt. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury for a formal hearing.

Sam McBee Grand Jury

Society notes recount Belvidere residents visits and gatherings

Mrs William Randall and Miss Grace Peterson of Belvidere with Mrs Glen Bloomingdale of Kirkland spent Tuesday with local friends. Chicago visits by Cyril McClagen Russell Masterson Elmer Boynton Jr and Beatrice Sandholm Returns from Long Lake Ill. Mrs Don Langlois and sister Mrs Carl Klingbeil visited Camp Epworth near Belvidere. Winners of a party hosted by Mrs Earle Jacobs included Mesdames William Wallmark George Eddy and Belle Flaery. Attendees and hostesses hosted 500 club and 500 party at various homes amid travel to Kilbourne Wis Lake Ripley and Minneapolis. Axel Gustafson of Bryan Lund on vacation at Wisconsin resort.

William Randall Grace Peterson Belvidere Glen Bloomingdale Kirkland Don Langlois Carl Klingbeil DeKalb Camp Epworth Earle Jacobs William Wallmark George Eddy Belle Flaery

Chicago visits and local family travel noted

Lee Clifford and Loren Mullins spent Sunday in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. John Malmberg and family spent Sunday in Chicago. Miss H. B. Hasner and daughter Janet of Detroit are visiting with her mother. Miss Anna Sheridan was shopping in DeKalb. W. J. Brown of Chicago is spending a few days here with his family. Mr. and Mrs. John McConkey and three daughters of Manson IA are spending a few days here visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson spent Sunday in Chicago with their daughter. Misses Alice and Eliza Marrin spent Saturday in DeKalb. Rev. G. Dunbar and family spent a few days in Lockport. John Erbes is ill and unable to be at the barber shop. Mrs. Marshall Edwards is spending several days with friends at Oz. The Lutherans held their Sunday school picnic at Ross Grove. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.

Lee Clifford Loren Mullins Chicago John Malmberg Missl H. B. Hasner Janet Detroit, Mich T. T. Eide Anna Sheridan DeKalb W. J. Brown John McConkey Manson James Johnson Morgan Johnson Alice Eliza Marrin Rev. G. Dunbar Lockport John Erbes Marshall Edwards Ross Grove Iowa

Garage Home for a Short Time by E. J. Willette

E. J. Willette of the McAllister store says he has solved the high rent problem by building a cottage like garage on his lot and plans to use it as a residence until a proper dwelling is erected. The structure includes electric lights and a bath and could be expanded to a three car garage in the future. Willette handles most work himself aside from regular carpentry.

E. J. Willette McAllister Mr. Willette Bee

Maple Leaf Inn Suffers Small Morning Fire

A minor blaze at Maple Leaf Inn near the Great Western depot woke Syvcamore residents about 5:30 as fire crews arrived. Origin traced to crossed wires. chemicals used to extinguish. Loss estimated around 100 dollars. Inn owner Wesley Taylor.

Syvcamore Great Western Depot Maple Leaf Inn Wesley Taylor

Christmas program aids needy finds in church event

Mrs Rae Eychaner and daughter LaVern visit Chicago relatives. Church social under W F M S S on August 6 collects light weight items for foreign fields to be mailed for Christmas. Norwegain guests Agatha and Anders Hegre stay with Askelands. Beydler children ill with whooping cough. Local greetings among Askelands, Ericksons, and Oslo-tinged radio search.

Rae Eychaner LaVern John Oxley Chicago Askeland Agatha Anders Hegre Stevanger Norway America Rev. Wright Bryant Lisbon Center Beydler Goletiz Louis Askeland Eric Erickson Rockford

DeKalb Area Social Notes Spill Across Week

Mr. and Mrs. Jonne DeKalb hosted Monday visit. Mrs. Albert Mihm of Aurora spent a few days at the John Craig home. Kenneth Sanderson of Minneap olis arrives Friday to visit relatives. Mrs. Delbert Sattler was in DeKalb Monday. E R Colby and daughter Ruth with Mrs. John Fasset and daughter Harriet and son Harry enjoyed a picnic at Annie's Woods Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry O'Donnell were in DeKalb Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Hickey were in DeKalb Sunday.

Jonne DeKalb Albert Mihm Aurora John Craig Kenneth Sanderson Minneapolis Minn Tommy Hart Delbert Sattler

Oregon Paper Purchased by Evanstonian

Frank R. Robinson, longtime owner and editor of the Ogle County Reporter in Oregon, sells the paper to Chester C. Nash Jr. of Evanston. The transfer ends Robinson’s editorship. the Reporter, founded in 1851, is Ogle county’s oldest weekly.

Frank R. Robinson Ogle County Oregon Chester C. Nash, Jr Evanston Robinson Mr. Nash Mr. Robinson Frank J. Schatzle Kankakee Reporter

Plans for New Front on Gus Youngstedt Building

Contractors in the city are drafting plans for a new front at the Gus Youngstedt cleaning and pressing establishment on Fourth and Lincoln Highway. Youngstedt has not chosen a final design yet, but remodeling will enhance the corner as it becomes a standout business district location.

Gus Youngstedt Fourth Lincoln Highway Youngstedt

North Western Train Wrecks Near Morrison in Unionville

Six freight cars derailed on the Chicago & North Western line near Morrison at Unionville at the Albany crossing. The wreck halted traffic briefly and injured a brakeman while the cause remained undetermined.

North Western Morrison Unionville Chicago & North Western Railroad Albany

Venus de Milo Hands Appeal for Women Wash Care

A humorous column cites women who envy Venus de Milo and its hands free look. It argues heavy labor, especially family washing, harms hands and urges readers to call for help to avoid coarsening them.

Venus de Milo

Jetter Talks Of Bee And The Baby In Tragic Tale

Poor Dick reflects on Bees death and the baby left behind. Leslie and Sally discuss Beees vision that Paula and Dick marry after her death. Dick vows to honor Bee while admitting life without her will be hard and that he must grow through grief.

Jetter Sally Atherton Leslie Prescott Leslie Bee Imula Sally Paula Miss Perrier Dic Paula Perrier

Business Man Praises Mayr's Remedy For Stomach Ailments

A man with chronic stomach trouble and gas credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring his health after doctors suggested Rochester surgery. He claims it removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing many stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. One dose convinces or money back at druggists.

Rochester Minn Mayr

A Man Reflects on Losing Bee and Freedom’s Toll

The narrator recalls comforting a grieving man who fears life without Bee. He senses the man may soon adjust to his new freedom, though doubts remain about his immediate feelings and future happiness.

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