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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1925

Page

2

Last Rites for Cassius Conrad Held Tomorrow

Announcement today lists last services for Cassius M. Conrad a veteran DeKalb County businessman and president of DeKalb County Abstract company. Funeral at Congregational Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Also notes Marsh and Parke funeral services with dates and locations in Sycamore Illinois community notices.

Cassius M. Conrad Sycamore Congregational Church H. S. Robbe Conrad DeKalb Elmwood Cemetery

Subscription Rates By Caraigr One Week One Month One Year

Subscription rates listed by Caraigr show prices for one week one month and one year in advance with Mai in advance options. The data includes one month three months six months and one year at varying dollar amounts.

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Burlington Man Dead Seventy-Nine Silent Toll

Jonathan Frink a longtime Burlington resident died at the home of John Fothergill where he had lived for years He was 89 and had suffered illness for weeks A sister Mrs Prudence Christy died about ten days ago Funeral plans not announced Also word reached Sycamore that Mrs Wakeman mother in law of Mrs Joyce Langlois Wakeman died in Chicago Further details were not available.

Llewellyn Owen Universalist Church of Burlington Sycamore Langlois

Sycamore Man Breaks Pole in Auto Accident

Genoa reports note Leonard Bollinger of Sycamore lost his turn near Genoa driving straight into a telephone pole. The car was badly damaged and the pole snapped off at the cross-arms. a B and G garage wrecker towed the vehicle to town.

Genoa Sycamore Leonard Bollinger

Free Santa Show at Fargo Theatre for Syca Youth

Franz Polka Fargo theatre manager promises a free Thursday afternoon program for local children featuring The Road to Yesterday and a special organ recital. About 825 seats are expected to fill as youngsters from Syca and nearby areas attend the event.

Sycamore Santa Claus Franz Polka Fargo Theatre

State Erects Large Signs at Genoa Road Closure

The Illinois Department of Highways is placing large signs at the end of the cement on the Genoa road to warn that the road is closed and detours must be used. Signs were delayed due to pending viaduct construction over the railroad, but were deemed needed after a recent mishap to prevent further incidents.

State Department of Highways State of Illinois Genoa Road State Department

No Business at Courthouse On Monday Report

Monday was the quietest day around the courthouse in months with no stated reason for the lull in business. Attorneys from across the county appeared, and probate court had some activity from other areas, with only a few visiting lawyers present.

Revered Chaplain Weichlein Attends 129th Infantry Drill

Rev C H Wetenlein, chaplain of the 129th infantry, now in Chicago, traveled to attend the Headquarters company meeting. He has often visited from Chicago to stay connected with the unit and last night’s session drew interest from both veterans and recruits.

C. H. Wetenlein 129Th Infantry Chicago Weichlein

Ice Hazards At Intersections Endanger Drivers

Ice hidden at street corners in the business district risks automobiles due to steam mains. Intersections are treacherous and have caused repeated turns and near misses. With many out of town shoppers, drivers are urged to proceed with caution crossing streets.

Bu Ness

Merchants Plan Holiday Store Closures for Christmas and New Year

At a Monday luncheon the chambers of commerce discussed whether stores should stay closed on Christmas and New Year. Most merchants plan to remain closed both holidays to let employees enjoy the time. Some shops may open briefly in the forenoon, but most urge shoppers to buy necessities on Thursday daytime and Thursday night.

Merchants’ Division Chamber of Commerce

Miss Maybelle Brunner Fetes Soon Bride Harold Koehn

Society notes describe a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Maybelle C Brunner who will wed Harold F Koehn. Hosted by Mrs Edna Tewksbury Russell at her parents home, the event featured gifts for the bride to be and the two year old Jennie Tewksbury delivering a wagon piled with presents. Refreshments concluded an evening of pleasure for the guest and organizers.

Maybelle C. Grunner Harold F. Koehn Edna Tewksbury Russell Mrs. Russell Duster Jennie Tewksbury Miss Brunner

Chicago Weekend Guests and Local Charity Auction

Miss Peterson from Tappen North Dakota and Miss Hadys Koehn were in Chicago on Monday. Peterson and Miss Marie Peterson went to Chicago Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. D. P Wild and Miss Virginia visited Chicago Monday spending time in State street stores. Dancing club hosted a party at Elks hall where lunch baskets were auctioned for the Woman's club philanthropic work. Proceeds were substantial and aid for needy families planned for winter. Clarence Duncan and friends spent the weekend in Chicago returning late Sunday. Franz Polky of Fargo theatre conducted business in Chicago. Mrs. James Cliffe and daughter Miss Margaret shopped in Chicago yesterday. Anderson Brothers of DeKalb were in town this morning. Reesie Mason arrived from Hibbing Minnesota to visit parents Mr and Mrs Holt and shopped in Chicago today. Mr. and Mrs. James Ronin and daughter Mary Jane were expected from Omaha to spend holidays with W. Darling family. Miss Elvira Hanson expected Thursday from Rockford to spend weekend with her mother Mrs R Hanson.

America Axel Marsh Sycamore Chicago Mrs. Marsh Marsh Parke Albion Parke Sycamore- Genoa Road Dancing Club Elks Dance Hall Woman's Club Tully Reesie Mason Hibbing Minn Holt. Mason

Butler Resigns Marine Corps to Lead Philadelphia Safety

Philadelphia December 22 report says Gennediey Butler notified Freeland Kinrick he resigned from the United Marine Corps to continue as Philadelphia's director of public safety. Major Wind reportedly replied that he did not want him in the role.

Philadelphia Gennediey Butler Freeland Kinrick United Marine Corps Wind

Christmas Hooch Warns Chicago Area Against Toxic Liquor

Warnings from federal prohibition director in Chicago say Christmas liquor in the area will mostly be unfit to drink or deadly poison. In Paris, Henry Kerrenger is named successor to French Ambassador Daeschner in Washington, per authoritative reports.

Chicago Tll Yallowley Behrenger Paris Frince Briand Henry Kerrenger Daeschner Washington

Navy Funds Curtail Ship Upgrades Amid Budget Strain

Admiral Edward W. Weberle, chief of naval operations, urges restraint on nonessential spending as budget limits slow repairs and upgrades for capital ships. He notes maintenance costs rise with ship age and calls for a focus on fleet readiness over auxiliary projects.

Washington, D.C United States Navy Edward Weberle Wilburn Bherle

Six battleships to receive modernization under higher cap

The six battleships should be modernized to the best possible state, but a $300,000 ceiling on overhull expenditures hampers the work. Costs have risen since the limit was set, and lifting the statutory cap would boost battle efficiency. Lewis is a new patient at St. Mary’s hospital.

E. Lewis St. Mary's Hospital

Satirical Christmas Card Sent With The Coat To Friends

A satirical note notes limits on dressing drivers in Santa outfits and bells, promising to send a Christmas card from satire to friends. The message emphasizes a playful tone and the absence of bells while stating intent to share the gag via a card.

French Chamber May Restrict Arms Use Restrictions Decree Aimed at Extremist Groups

The Briandiinet today authorized the minister of justice to present to the chamber tightening restrictions on carrying arms and permitting dissolution of organizations whose membership carries arms. The decree targets fascist and communist groups that might create trouble.

Ance Briandiinet Minister of Justice Chamber di Anl Aris

Shenandoah Board Concludes Naval Inquiry Findings

The Washington inquiry report closes after a tense examination of the disaster. Senior surviving officer Col Willive Miteteett appears amid criticism as the naval court of inquiry delivers its coded assessment and aims to clarify responsibility and lessons learned.

Washington Ammetaek Bey Terrane Senier

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