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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

2

Sentenced to Jail Here in Petty Larceny Case

L A Foster arrested Sunday afternoon by Chief Fred Mitchell. He pleaded guilty before Judge W Pond to petty larceny, sentenced to 60 days. Foster, tied to frequent visits to the Serange Inn and Barker Sullivan’s drug store, was implicated in shoplifting and found with stolen items in his car near the Armory. Authorities will verify ownership of the Chevrolet car. Foster arraigned and sentenced today by Judge Pond to 60 days.

L. A Reed Voila Foster Ison Seeanyy Inn Foster Dave Airhwine Fudge W. L. Pond

Three Hunters Fined for Transporting Liquor After DeKalb Crash

Chicago construction workers John Wukitz John Garowitch and John Pendel were arrested in DeKalb after their car collided with two others on Sunday. They pleaded guilty to transporting liquor, paying $200 fines plus costs. Officers recovered gallons of moonshine and homemade beer from the vehicles.

John Wukitz John Garowitch John Pendel Chicago DeKalb Compton Drivne Noiier

Exhibition at the High School Wednesday Eve

A gym exhibition by the boys training class at Sycamore High School is planned for Wednesday evening. It will feature apparatus work and other demonstrations to show what the physical training program offers. Doors open at eight with no admission fee.

Sycamore Peo

Prescott Busy Preparing Store Opening at Town Led Building

George Prescott of Dekalb leased the first floor of the Town Led building once occupied by Swanson Brothers and is arranging to open his store by the 15th. He works long hours to complete preparations and believes everything will be in place by the opening date.

George Prescott Dekalb Swanson Brothers Mr. Prescott

Masons Attend Funeral Services At Kirkland

Several Masons from this city attended a Masonic funeral in Kirkland on Sunday afternoon. Participants traveled from here to join the burial rites and shared in the solemn air service as part of the ceremony.

Kirkland

Social Life Notes Include License for Armstrong Schrader

Round Grove man Allan R Armstrong and Morrison woman Luella Ide Schrader obtain a martinese license on Saturday. Syc amore Commandery No 15 hosts a lively social with dancing and large attendance. Sawyer District 54 pupils present a Christmas program at Ohio Grove channel Friday evening. Mrs Leslie Hafield shows improvement after illness. E G Cooper family visit Kenosha for a river wedding anniversary. Ekla club supper attendance down due to bad weather. Stella Evers heads to Orange California for winter with Pred Alden. Theresa Jaycox to Nebraska for winter with relatives. Mrs CM Conrad and Mrs Edith Young settle in Pasadena California for spring. Robert Fulton expected home from Exeter Academy for holiday vacation.

Sawyer Bessie Strong

Velkalb Man Sentenced to State Work Farm at Vandalia

Frank McCormick, repeatedly jailed for intoxication, appeared before Judge W L Pond yesterday. He promised to reform last time, was spared a fine, and was sentenced to 90 days on the state work farm at Vandalia.

Frank McCormick W. L Pond McCormick J Rmick Vandalia

Store Windows Feel The Chill As Frost Appears

Frost coated the display windows along the street and in markets as cold weather settled in. Merchants used small fans to keep panes ice free while noting last night was among the coldest of the winter season. More days of cold air were expected as temperatures hovered low and shoppers eased indoors.

Stores Here to Remain Open for Late Shoppers

Announcement by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce Merchants division chair says stores will stay open each evening from Wednesday night through Christmas Eve to aid late gift buying. Local merchants expect the best holiday season in years as assortments are at their peak. Country-wide revenue freight for the week ended September 25 reached 1,182,940 cars, up from the prior week.

Merchants Division Sycamore Coutry-wide

Auto collision injures two drivers in city vicinity

B A Lindgren of this city and G L Stowe of Wempletown were in a large Buick and an Owklwind when their cars collided near Sycamore hospital Saturday around nine. Both machines were damaged and initial fears of serious injuries faded as investigators found no hurt occupants.

B. A. Lindgren G. L. Stowe Wempletown Sycamore Hospital Howev Iss

Bennie Blount Placed Under Peace Bond in Colored Case

Bennie Blount, a colored city resident, was placed under a $1,000 peace bond after threats toward Mrs. Grids water Will, with a court petition for protection already heard. It is reported tensions may lead to further conflict. In Seattle, the final shipment of 1,000,000 Bibles for quake-struck Japanese cities was loaded aboard the President Grant for Yokohama to replace lost books and household effects.

Wakter Bennie Blount Blount Seattle Wash Japan President Grant Yokohama

Market News Grain Review from Chicago Board of Trade

Trading on the Chicago Board of Trade was unsettled as oats hit new highs while wheat and corn eased. Foreign markets showed weakness with Argentine selling pressure and scarce demand from buyers. Cash prices steadied, oats led deliveries with high May and July levels, and provisions closed higher. Livestock receipts were reported with mixed steady to lower leanings across cattle hogs and lambs.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Department of Agriculture Fea

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertised in Chicago

From 651 E. 46th St Chicago comes an ad praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. A reader cites a stubborn cough that resisted other medicines but yielded quickly after using the product. The notice urges asking for it at Kirchner's Drug Store and Pharmacy.

Foley E. 46Th St Chicago Kirchner

Dedication Service for New Church on Page 1

A detailed order of dedication for a new church service on Page 1 includes a reader, psalter, hymns, solos by Dorothy M. Doane, sermon by Dr. William J. Davidson of Wesleyan University, and remarks by Dr. Ernest C. Lumsden. The Joliet-Dixon district is noted with an evening benediction and multiple hymns led by choirs.

William J. Davidson Wesleyan University of the Perfect World Smith Richard E. Butler Temple Kapp Charles Ss. Brown Peas Congregational Church Malis Lolu Dorothy M. Doane Ernest C. Lumsden Joliet-Dixon District Miles A. KB. Jacobs Clyde Veale Father Rugged Cross Mildred Vogle W. E. J. Gratz Chicago Epworth League

Power Line Links Towns Across Four States

A newly completed 66,000-volt transmission line now connects central Illinois to southern Illinois and western Kentucky, enabling interchanges between southern and central time zones. The line runs from the Central Milnois Power plant at Muddy near Harrisburg through Mortis, Carmi, Gville, Oinéy to Effingham, forming a continuous link from central Wisconsin through northern Illinois to the riverine Kentucky border.

Springfield Timos Milnois Power Company Muddy Harrisburg Mortis City Carmi Gville Oinéy Effingham

Big Elephant Hunted in Plains Spurs Kansas Chase

In Garnett Kansas December 44UP a chaotic pursuit pivots from jack rabbits to a rogue elephant named Diamond. Mounted and foot posses scour the plains, battering barns, frightening livestock, and sparking tense stand downs as Diamond evades capture near Honest Bill Newton’s circus barn while Old Tex tires of the chase and rests.

Plains Anderson Dixmont Kansas Alaifa Cara Fields Piaymond Diamond Tex Bill Newton Honest Bir Old Tex Tese Gil

Missing Epileptic Found in Rock River

The body of Lewis Smalley, 52, of Pekin in Tazewell county, was found in the Rock River near Dixon after a search. Officials believe he suffered an epileptic seizure and fell from an embankment while at Dixon State Hospital, ending the long missing case.

River Dixon U.P Lewis Smalley Pekin Tazewell County Rock River Smalley Dixon State Hospital

Day Suit Heard Retold Of Edith Day and Carleton

A long court tale recounts Edith Day marrying Carleton after stage fame in London. Terse notes detail Miss Day’s life with Bat Somerset, a 1920s divorce case with Margaret Bannerman, and immigration officials’ involvement. Carleton intervened to drop moral turpitude actions and later divorced Miss Day, who then remarried Lorry.

Broadway Edith Day Carleton Trene Edith London Bat Somerset Miss Day Margaret Bannerman Somerset Miss Bannerman New York Lorry

Somerset Return to England Sparks Postpone Hearing

The case shows the child in the care of its grandparents after Somerset’s return. With no principals present, the hearing is likely to be continued and no clear rescheduled date is known.

Somerset England

Will Fight Gangsters Continues on Page 1

War era briefs note limited damage after a bomb wrecked a field near Benton Illinois and government actions include three Sheitan brothers jailed then freed on bond. Future services are set for Joe Adams West City mayor slain. he weighed 310 pounds. Liverpool cathedral organ is the largest in the world with ten thousand nine hundred eighty four pipes.

Ganey Benton U.P Joe Adams West City Adams Liverpool Cathedral

Adlerika touted as life saver for gas and constipation

New York businesswoman Mrs G Edling credits Adlerika with dramatic relief from stomach gas and bowel issues. Adierika allegedly cleanses both upper and lower bowels, releasing old matter and easing symptoms like gas bloating indigestion and tiredness. Renowned doctors praised its cleansing effects and bacterial control, with testimonials praising long term improvements and broad use. Leading druggists carry Adlerika.

New York H. L. Shoub A. C. Curl J. Weaver J. E. Puckett

Scarlet Fever List Growing in This State

Springfield reports 285 cases of scarlet fever last week to the state health department. The detailed disease report cites Diphtheria 142, scarlet fever 535, typhoid 22, pneumonia influenza 2, measles 742, and other ailments.

Springfield State Department of Health D. Krawiligs

Fighter Dies After Bout in Eastern City

Hartford report states French light heavyweight Charles Peguishan died at St. Francis hospital from a fractured skull suffered in last night’s semi final bout with Al Friedman of Boston. Friedman detained at police HQ on breach of peace charge, to face arraignment for possible manslaughter.

Hartford Conn Charles Peguishan St. Francis Hospital al Friedman Boston Persson McCarthy Friedman

Brush for Butter and Sardine Sauce Tips

A paestry brush dipped in melted butter oils pans and griddles. A simple sardine sauce combines lemon juice horseradish and catsup to serve with canned sardines.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sycamore News The Chronicle Seeaneye Inn L. A. Posterr Lifter Prescott Ociety Gnews Allan R. Armstrong Round Grove Luella Ide Schrader Morrison Sycamore Commandery No. 15 Leslie *Hafield E. G. Cooper Kenosha Wis Stella Evers Orange Calif Pred Alden Theresa Jaycox Nebraska Co. M. Conrad Edith Young Pasadena Robert Fulton Exeter Academy Exeter Fudge W. J. Pulton B. A. Lindgren and Tara Oye Kerripts Young Is Tda Joeols Messrs. Jacobs, Veale Viale and Zeller Psalter Will N.Y Clair Windsor Conrad Nagel A Meta Golituyn Floger Meron DE Kalb Theatre Eastern City San Frrancisco James Kelly Demetrius Kellys Kelly Jim Kelly Rocky Mountains Boise Idaho Oakland Sys Scrooge Oakland E. Locust St Rey Hart Schaffner & Marx Anderson Bros DeKalb, Illinois
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