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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1927
Page
2
The Chronicle retracts a November 22 statement regarding a case after recognizing a dreadful mistake. It admits a reporter’s information was mistaken, absolves Mr and Cheatham of blame, and says the matter has been adjusted to the satisfaction of all parties.
Funeral services for William, deputy sheriff of America, killed near Eanep were held today at his home in Somonauk. Mr Hibbon was master of the Masonic lodge at Somonauk and attended by RE Gtan aeons and Niban. It is reported the suspect, using a shotgun, fled toward Sycamore after the shooting.
Chairman Weston and the board schedule meetings this week likely through Wednesday or Thursday. Early agenda emphasizes outlining committee work and handling urgent matters while avoiding major anticipated actions.
Funeral services were held Sunday for Betty Waxie four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Vagle of South Street. She was killed Friday morning when accidentally shot by her cousin Burton Bush five while playing with a revolver. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery after a home service and Methodist church services.
Mrs. Walter of Waterman hosted a dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Griese and Auroga on December 2. A day trip to Aurora marked by visits from Mrs. Ben Alford Ralph and Leona. Irene Gilchrist joined local family gatherings. Andrew Gilchrist accompanied home from Mendota after a recent illness.
The notice chronicles Indies returning home on Friday evening and personnel changes at DeKalb stores with Gilchrist resigning after six years to join Carlson Clothing in Princeton. It lists family visits, Thanksgiving gatherings, and multiple farm and town residents visiting Aurora, Waterman, Manlius, Somonauk, and other nearby locales.
At noon the 70th Congress convened with oath ceremonies for new senators and representatives. Smith and Vare face seating fights over campaign spending. Longworth elected speaker as debate looms on seating Ware and Smith.
The Whippet Collegiate roadster driven by Sam Ross with relief driver Chet Killmeyer traveled 468 miles in 911 minutes around Michigan's lower rim. The average speed was 54.95 mph, checked by Western Union at multiple points. Detroit to start and finish, 8 a.m. to 4:31 p.m., with newspapermen present.
Judge Newhart urged deputies and special prosecutors to drive out bootleggers gamblers and underworld figures. Raids swept Kane County roads arresting several suspects while Capone’s roadhouse near Elgin drew attention as officers pressed the crackdown. Reports say a Chicago gangster wanted for murder once hid near Maple Park.
Genoa December report notes Ed and Mrs Ed Marshall of Sycamore visiting in Genoa with David Divine and S Slader. The couple then left to spend the winter in San Antonio. Blanche Pierce returned home after two weeks as private nurse at Sycamore hospital. Mrs A J Johnson underwent a nervous operation at Sycamore hospital and is recovering. Mrs N Leonard spent time with daughter Emma at St. Phs hospital. L C Brown and Harvey Bickler joined Claren Maynard and others at the Chicago stock show and visited neighbors.
State police officers weighed numerous heavy trucks passing through the city on the highway. Most large trucks were stopped for road weight testing, and no significant overweights were found based on today’s checks.
A fragment suggests a note on bad breath remedies with reference to sugar coated tablets. It mentions people afflicted by bad breath and the use of tablets as a remedy. The readable text is limited and lacks clear attribution or context.
Business district signs and many awnings suffered extensive damage as strong winds battered the city for days. One highway sign will need repair, and another may be replaced, while gusts toppled flimsy structures and caused ongoing lashing by the wind.
Scotty Crawford of DeKalb, employed by William Bagg, suffered a painful eye injury when a meteor fragment lodged in the eye a few days ago. The surgeon spent hours removing the foreign substance. Crawford reports current eye pain but the surgeon says no lasting ill effects are expected after healing.
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