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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
1
Tomorrow the DeKalb Garden Club hosts a flower show opening at 1 30. Exhibitors of all ages are welcome with prizes for outstanding displays including cut flowers well grown plants and table decorations. Call organizers for entry details and placing of exhibits.
Members of First Congregational Church regret news that soloist Hupgrey Matteson will depart the city soon and sing his last church solo this Sunday morning in Roewford. He will perform Blind Alleghan by Coningsby Clarke as his farewell. The city residents anticipate hearing his exceptional voice one more time.
City Health Officer Dr J Bo Hagey announced the typhoid danger is past with the cause identified and no further cases expected. The state health department will send a representative for another survey in a few days to complete the investigation and confirm the findings.
Kishwaukee Encampment No 30 members convene this evening to organize the regional meeting set for September 19 at the location here. Officers and arrangements committee urge strong turnout, with the session starting promptly at eight. Employee notices appear at the Flower Store and Priday Light after 7 PM.
More than 50 000 Chinese workers in Japanese cotton mills at Shanghai have returned to work after a strike settlement. Reports from Peking to the department of commerce indicate the resumption of production. The item notes a separate reference to a Saturday baking sale and a gas office by the Wide Awake Club.
United Press reports three navy planes assigned to a trans Pacific flight from San Francisco to Hawaii have been ordered to proceed to the starting point to Forming, the Navy Department announced today. The notice appears amid a jumble of unrelated retail notices and sales at Leslie's and Goodyear's.
The Board of Local Improvements meets at City Hall to open bids for paving West Lincoln Highway from First Street to the city limits, John Street, South Third Street, and Lincoln Highway from hedge to city limits. No contracts awarded tonight. bids will be reviewed for best value. Dash Avenue paving petition circulates with many signatures.
Ralph Pipher a 40 year old Kirkland resident remains in a Rockford hospital after severe burns from a railroad job near Kirkland roundhouse. He has been transferred to a Chicago hospital for skin grafting as his condition stays critical for seven weeks. He toppled into flames while raking cinders with his back to the fire and was rescued only after sustaining extensive injuries.
On Sunday a Barb City grocery store Ford roadster was taken from Mr. Teterson’s yard and found later a few blocks away. Earlier a Dunn plumbing Ford truck was seized for a joy ride by youngsters on Wednesday afternoon. Local youths have been causing trouble and risk police action if caught.
Helen Louise Dandeno files suit in Chicago claiming her husband Frederick Dande no spent afternoons golfing and evenings poker across from his employer Henry Torstensen. She seeks $100,000 in damages and separate maintenance, arguing the employer is responsible for the alleged alienation.
Early reports circulated of a cool wave after two hot August days with thermometers hitting a high of 74 and a low near 43 above freezing. Reliable readings showed 42 at eight this morning, suggesting continued cool conditions.
The Snyder smoke shop is closed today as a mark of respect for Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder who died Wednesday. Funeral services for Mrs. Snyder, mother of store owner W. J. Snyder, were held this afternoon, with attendees leaving the home at 2 30 and the Methodist church at three o'clock.
Civil War veteran Perrin Needham of California and cousin of Mrs. FS Orr visited DeKalb for a few hours on his way to the national encampment in Grand Rapids. He recalls past visits here last year and travels with a lifelong friend who joined him in friendship at many encampments. This year his friend is absent, dulling some charm of the journey. En route he stopped to see his buddy in Wyoming.
Pasadena reports a raging forest fire near the Angelis reserve burning about 4,000 acres. About 700 men fought the blaze as volunteers and Red Cross nurses established relief hubs. Dozens burned and hundreds fled cabins as the fire threatened Casa Denes water supply and nearby resorts.
Cement was poured on South Sixth street as part of a paving contract awarded to B. M. Roche of Freeport. The Roche Company holds contracts for Girard street, Maplewood avenue, and South Sixth street. Curbing has been laid and the project was nearing completion with the first slab to be poured around noon.
Rochelle Independent reports Rochelle Canneries will erect a four title plant south of DeKalb on Spring V sas to handle growing corn packed peas and other crops. The firm will farm its own fields and employ local workers, with new positions created for expansion. The sweet corn pack began this week, anticipated to be the largest yet, while the pea crop suffered a short season due to pest issues and was insured.
Northhampton Mass August 21 President Coolidge fully approves the Belgian debt settlement terms. Papers presented by his personal stenographer upon arrival from Plymouth were signed at once and returned to Swampscott for dispatch to Washington.
DeKalb received a letter about the North Chicago murder of Steve Mikobrad by John Miltovich. no clews found in DeKalb to arrest Miltovich, wanted in Waukegan for murder. police note bootlegging ties, a Gary Ind. base, and a history of pay-day scams against foreign workers.Authorities seek Miltovich across Chicago Joliet and DeKalb.
Washington, D. C. August 21 The Better Business Bureau filed a suit against Penn Oil Company seeking an injunction to stop sale of crank case drainage as new oil. Similar suits were announced to be filed in several cities nationwide as part of a broader effort to curb deceptive oil practices.
An important De Kalb Order of Vikings meeting is announced for Saturday night this week. A large attendance is desired due to the event’s importance. Several candidates will be initiated into the order, followed by a serial hour and program after the business portion.
A hobbed hair girl about 20 was found in the Chicago River on the north side with a rope around her neck and a large stone tied to the rope. Indications suggest she had been in the water for several days. Police await determination if death was murder or suicide.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge visit Northhampton Massachusetts where locals remember his early political struggles and now declare I told you so. They are staying with Mrs Almira Goodhue, her mother, during the Aug 21 appearance.
A fair night followed by rising temperatures on Saturday. No precipitation expected. Light to moderate winds. Temperatures trend upward through the day reaching warmer afternoon conditions.
A unusual cold air sweep hit the midwest reducing highs after a week of record heat. Chicago beaches emptied as thermometers plunged to 56 degrees in St Louis and near 50 in Madison and St Paul. The federal forecaster predicted a warm weekend with showers.
A DeKalb County education institute will run all next week at Sycamore High School. The program includes nationally known speakers and local experts in instruction. Participants include E F Edel Glen Ellyn, R D Bowden, Kes H Woolbert, H M Whisley, Y J Hoffman, and W A McKeever. County Superintendent Warren Hubbard invites all interested educators to attend.
District postal clerks association met in Polo last night with nine DeKalb post office staff in attendance. Thomas Olsen and William Bristow led DeKalb attendees including C. M. Holmbeck Chester Olson M. L. Jackson Roy Judd Orville Davidson and Ralph Judd. Congressman W. R. Johnson of Freeport spoke at the gathering as Polo hosts provided a banquet.
Zeigler, Aug. Two hundred workers entered the old Zeigler mine under sheriff protection as they faced rock throwing by sympathizers of a wild cat strike that has raged for over a week after local union officials were ousted. No injuries were reported though a woman was knocked down by a car amid the flare of trouble.
Dr. G. H. Joost departed yesterday for a week long auto tour through Wisconsin and Minnesota. He plans visits with friends in the northern states. Moose Notice The Class urges attendance Friday night for the prize. Special business. Secretary. 218
Kishwaukee En campment No 30 members are asked to attend the meeting at eight o'clock tonight. Important business on the agenda. Also a sale at Leslie's Saturday night at eight o'clock for 18x36 floor mats priced at five cents each.
Washington, Aug 21 1921 Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Lincoln Andrews announced a major push to enforce prohibition by appointing 24 administrators and reorganizing enforcement. The plan includes international treaties, coast guard patrols, prosecutions of bootleg sources, court docket clearing, and an education campaign to deter illicit liquor operations.
University of California seismograph records a minor quake estimated within 208 miles of the city, occurring between 3 15 and 3 22 am. Exact epicenter not determined and the shock was not severe.
Cookie deal advertised for Saturday at Goodyear's store product 2138 offering 15 cents per dozen or 2 dozen for 25 cents. Local sales copy notes limit and price banner aimed at shoppers.
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