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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1926

Page

2

Judge Will Speak Here at Chamber Banquet Forum

Announcement from the Chamber of Commerce notes a banquet and forum on January 1 at the Guild Pol. Judge Fret E. Carpenter of Frorkford will be the speaker. He accepts to discuss the Mi nots Valley Claims Commission, a topic new to Chamber audiences, with a January 24 session planned for member attendance.

Chamber of Commerce E. Carpenter Frorkford Carpenter Winnhbazo Saunts Mipre Burst Minots Valley Inden Carpenter Wemoen Chamber of Comerce Ter Widtlier

Merchants to Meet Tonight for Chamber Session

Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a special meeting at seven this evening to decide if shops remain open evenings in January February and March. Chairman W R Wetzel notes other important business will be discussed and attendees are urged to arrive for timely transaction before eight o'clock glee club events at the Methodists church.

Merchants Division Chamber of Commerce Wv. R. Wetzel Merchants’ Division Essen Chaiman Methodists Church

New Cult Leader Preaches with Tambourine in Washington

Picturesque evangelist Reverend Claybourne Martin tours Washington streets with a tambourine and sash, preaching against hats and stating that certain garments have no place in his religion. The scene highlights a provocative outsider movement and Mr. Martin’s flamboyant public preaching style.

Claybourne ‘Martin Washington

Sycamore Social Calendar Highlights Christmas To January Events

The Sycamore Woman's Club hosts a December meeting at Guild Hall with dinner and a Christmas program featuring Santa Claus. January brings a Wheaton–Sycamore basketball game, Edna Swanson Van Haar concert, and a Trail Across the Hill performance. Judge Carpenter from Rockford is billed as a speaker. A busy slate includes lectures, banquets, and dance events through January.

University of Minds M.E.' Church Woman's Club Vierce Hall Chamber of Comérée Judge Carpenter Rockford M. E. Annex Sycamore High School Wheaton” High School Edna Swanson van Haar Steven Sycamore Business and Professional Woman's Club Guild Hall Enna Swanson van Haar Syramore Stevens

Young Fellows Escaped After Helping a Drunk Man

Three city youths hailed before the state attorney after assisting a man believed to be drunk who later was found to have no money or identifiable contact. The incident, initially seen as a valid act of good Samaritan, ended up as mistaken identity with insufficient grounds for prosecution.

Good Samaritan Pate

Scoutmaster Needed for Owen's Scouts and Rangers

With Rev. L A Owen leaving for Chicago the question arises who will lead his Scout troop and Boy Rangers. Scout Executive Irwin Plagge plans to find a successor to carry on the work among the boys and ensure the groups do not become dormant. The Universalist pastor's impact on local youth is noted, and steps are expected promptly to appoint leadership for both units.

L. A. Owen Universalist Church Chicago Owen Irwin Plagge Rangers

Church Cagers Start Season This Week End

The Methodist church basketball team, undefeated last season, opens schedule this weekend with a game at Huntley. Players have sharpened on Ev m floor exercises and expect a strong start, though future games and travel plans remain uncertain.

Church Methodist Church Huntley M. E

Fire damages North Side Dairy after overheated stove incident

Fire Chief Charles Button reported that a Sunday blaze at North Side Dairy started from an overheated stove and caused several hundred dollars in damage. Water had to be pumped for half an hour as flames spread before discovery. Machinery suffered some damage and much of the building was destroyed, though service was later restored through special arrangements.

North Side Charles Button

Lyle Ebaugh’s Car Damaged in Fargo Garage Incident

Lyle Ebaugh from Sioux City visiting relatives in Town parked his car in front of a Fargo garage Sunday night. While he was at the theatre someone collided with the vehicle, causing considerable damage. Several tires were blown and the fender and other parts were damaged, necessitating a lengthy repair stay.

Lyle Ebaugh

Storekeepers Ready Gifts for Christmas Trade

Store men prepared stock for the holiday gift season yesterday and today, packing merchandise for months. Most merchants report good purchases this year and plan less packing away next year, with the usual pre holiday displays being trimmed this year.

Gym Class Moves to Thursday Night This Week

The men's gym class will meet Thursday instead of Friday due to New Year’s Eve plans. The change follows the program outlined last week and accommodates members who have other engagements on Friday night.

Clase

Seventeen Deaths From Poison Booze in New York

UPI reports holiday liquor drinking in New York caused 17 deaths and over 80 hospitalizations. Medical examiners blamed six suicides on poisonous liquor. Many others are seriously ill and officials fear more deaths as Christmas drinking continues into the New Year.

New York UPI Maar

Baby Dies From Burns in His Crib in Peoria

Ten month old Frederick Kemp, son of Mr and Mrs J W Kemp, died when a vapor lamp used as a remedy ignited draperies in the crib where he slept. The mother had stepped out of the room as flames spread. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.

Peoria Frederick J. W. Kemp

Victim Uses Real Gun To Stop Toy Pistol Bandits

Chicago reports two young robbers using toy pistols. A mail clerk shot John Renzio, died. accomplice Tony Oliver is jailed. Alma Renuzzio confesses to 16 robberies and claims to have led the gang. Police say three youths confessed. Renuzzio’s husband found at home with their baby.

Chicago John Renzio Tony Oliver Elma Crawford Renzio Robert Ray Ray Oliver Crawford U.P Alma Renuzzio John Chiducos Benuzzio Alma

Legion Boys Defeat Cribbage by Grimes Gang Narrow Margin

Members of the American Legion played cribbage against the Knights of Pythias last night. The Pythians won 37 to 35 with Oscar Larson earning the banner for holding no count hands. Upcoming matches include the Kaysees vs Odd Fellows and Moose vs Firemen with Elks and Vikings also paired.

American Legion Knights of Pythias Oscar Larson Pythians Legion Boys Tought Kaysees The Odd Fellows Pythian Hall Moose Elks Vikings

State Health Report Flags Illinois Diptheria to Measles

Illinois health department weekly report shows 110 diphtheria cases, 284 scarlet fever, 291 pneumonia, 20 smallpox and 77 measles in the Springfield area as of December 28. The bulletin underscores the overall health status as decidedly healthy for the season.

Springfield Ill U.R Illinois

Little Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting Emulation

East Moline police report an 11 year old Louis Meineke and 13 year old Lawrence Quintana mimicking movie heroes led to an accidental shooting. Lawrence drew a revolver and commanded Louis to “stick em up.” An older brother intervened. a struggle occurred and the gun fired, fatally wounding Louis in the neck.

Lawrence Louis

Mikado's Funeral Cost Estimate Approved in Diet

The Japanese diet unanimously approved an appropriation of about $1,400,000 to fund the funeral of Emperor Hirohito who died on Christmas Day. The decision was announced in Tokio.

Mikado Tokio U.R Yoshhito

Communists Die for Their Doctrines

Berlin reporting four Lit Huanians were sentenced to death for refusing to renounce allegiance to communistic doctrines. The Kovno dispatch notes the executions reflect strict ideological punishment amid postwar tensions and political turmoil.

Berlin U.P Kovno

Believing Is Seeing Sermon Aims at Faith

Rev. J. H. Crouse delivered a sermon at Advent Christian Church on believing before seeing. He outlined that in the spiritual realm perception follows faith, urging continued evening services for at least two weeks at 7:30 p.m. Faith, not full understanding, opens divine outcomes and answered prayers, he said.

J. H. Crouse Advent Christian Church Crouse Rev. Crouse Jesus

Rum row ships abandon seas near New York

Admiral F C Billard of the coast guard says rum row is ended for the U S as patrols spot liquor boats off America and steer them to Canadian ports. Some seepage may occur, but no new rum row while the coast guard operates.

Rum Row New York Washington New England F. C. Billard Coast Guard America Bullard United States Canadian

Foley Pills Diuretic Promote Kidney Cleanse

Foley Pills diuretic helps kidneys flush poisons from blood to prevent self poisoning. Reliable after twenty five years use and valued for regulating flow and reducing bodily pains. Satisfaction guaranteed. Ask for Foley Pills at Kirchner's Drug Store 7th St Pharmacy.

Kirchner's Drug Store 7Th St. Pharmacy

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