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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1925

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Tuberculosis work topic at Rockford meeting

DeKalb County Health society members joined the Rockford and Winnebago Tuberculosis association gathering at Unity Hall Rockford. Dr Roswell Petit Ottawa spoke on national progress and child care, noting home treatment risks, and Will Ross of Milwaukee shared insights. Meeting adjourned 3 06 p m and tours of a sanatorium followed.

DeKalb County Health Society Rockford Roswell Petit Ottawa America Framingham Metropolitan Insurance Company National Tuberculosis Association Metropolitan Company State Medical Assoe Oil State Tuberculosis Action Petit Bell Telephone Company Will Ross Milwaukee DeKalb County Kalb County Public Health League

Faculty Members Return to Duties After Illness

Two state college faculty members F R Ritzman and O E Peterson have resumed duties after several days absent due to illness. Superintendent Ritzman spent the week at home and returned to work yesterday.

State College F. R. Ritzman O. E Peterson Ritzman

Sycamore Mid-Winter Fair Opens Tomorrow

Community gears up for Sycamore Fair and Farmer's Institute running through the week. Two large tents and the armory display articles from merchants and residents. Miss Hazel Strahan of the state college faculty will speak on home science. A tuberculosis slaughtering demonstration on Friday aims to educate on infection.

Sycamore Fair Sycamore Farmer's Institute Hazel Strahan State College

Park Subject to Be Aired Friday Noon

Co. D Schoonmaker announces a Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday at noon at the Innovation. The park district committee will present its regular report and invite Kiwanis and Rotary members not in the chamber to attend by calling 188. A. G Kennedy, park committee chair, says a complete report will be ready and discussion will cover merits of the plan. Strong attendance expected for an important session.

Co. D. Schoonmaker Chamber of Commerce Innovation Park District Kiwanis Rotary Club A. G. Kennedy Park Committee

Wiltberger Junior Undergoes Knee Operation at St Luke’s

Reports from St Luke's hospital in Hicaza say Alden Wiltberger, son of Mr and Mrs William Wiltberger of this city, underwent a knee operation last Monday for an injury suffered years ago as a high school student. He is showing steady improvement after a difficult, serious procedure. The Wiltberger family, who were in Chicago over the weekend, had hoped rest would help but surgery became necessary.

St. Luke's Hospital Hicaza Alden Wiltberger William Wiltbergert Wiltberger Chicago United Press Geneva Ilinois Mt. Pulaski Warren J. Lincoln Lina Shoop Lincoln Byron Shoop Geneva Court Room Warren Lincoln Aurora Florist F. H. Fuller General Medijen Praecox O. W. Maylor Maylor A. B. Heym Heym Warren Lincoln

Advent church entertains infirmary crowd Sunday afternoon

Infirmary inmates were entertained by Loyal Workers of the Advent Christian church on Sunday afternoon. Cortland congregation members attended. Sunday evening featured a stirring message by the pastor on What Think Ye of Christ. Students in training for Christian service at Aurora college joined the service.

The Advent Christian Church DeKalb Infirmary Advent Church Cortland Aurora College

State College Graduation Planned for February 27

State College will graduate 14 students in a noon ceremony on February 27 as plans stand. The event marks the close of the second quarter with spring quarter starting the following Monday. Three days before graduation will be devoted to exams in all departments. Names are not yet released, but several graduates are expected from this city.

State Leachers Lollege

Former LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE student visits DeKalb concert

Former Loyal Order of Moose student and football star Julian McCabe visits DeKalb showcasing Melody Masters at Saint Marys Hall. The program features Kanesville and Wasco teachers ill, with proceeds supporting the group. Concert includes admission 50c adults 25c children and a 12am dancing session at Cortland Town Hall with five piece orchestra.

DeKalb Julian McCabe Loyal Order OF Moose Eke State College Mooseheart Melody Masters M’cabe Ally Elburn St. Mary’s Hall Sis Kanesville Wasco McCabe University of Wiscon Cortland Town Hall

Fulton on Malta Case Handles DeKalb Circuit Session

Judge William J. Fulton presided a short DeKalb county circuit court session on January 31. Jurors for March 9 were drawn as trials shift to Geneva and Sycamore, with Shetters manslaughter possibly heard. Divorce and alimony actions included a Sylvia Martinson restraining Leo Martinson from interference and a poor-person divorce allowance.

William J. Fulton Circuit Court DeKalb County Fulton Lincoln Geneva Sycamore Shetter F. ©. Grip Rockford Lee W. Miller Sylvia Martinson DeKalb Leo Martinson Hhem James R. Kierman & Son Genoa Warner D. Whipplc Johnson & Schultz Hinckley Louis, Garbelman Rosie Garbelman H. T. Perkins Ansel Perkins Justice of the Peace Corey Henry Hall Lillian Rowe Raymond Helen Pond Rowe

Telegraph Flowers Delivery Service Offers Quick Nationwide Flower Orders

The Flower Store advertises a Tele graph Delivery Service to deliver flowers within hours across the United States. It requests customers to provide amount, name, and address and mentions phone number 628. Also notes Silverman’s Store received a large shipment of ladies winter coats at notably low prices.

U.S Silverimans

Balto Leads Dog Team to Nome in Diphtheria Run

From Nome Alaska to Mt Pulaski Illinois, a two part report highlights Balto the lead dog of Gurmnar Kasson’s Eskimo team guiding through blizzard to Nome with 300000 units of diphtheria serum. Kasson recounts trust in Balto as gale winds and near zero temperatures tested the trail. In Illinois Warren J Lincoln defends insanity claims amid witnesses labeling him sane or insane in a fatal case.

Name Alaska Balto Gurmnar Kasson Kasson Nome Siberian Bluff United Press Ronald Amundson Amundson North Pole Balfo

Two Stricken After Eating Poisoned Food

Miss Helen Hubbard a state college faculty member and her father Warren Hubbard County Superintendent of Schools were reported as suffering from stomach poisoning but not in serious danger. The food, possibly eaten Sunday, caused illness but no lasting harm expected. Piano lessons offered by Zach Chandler with contact number 888.

Helen Hubbard State College Warren Hubbard Miss Hubbard Nces Jill

Peck's Academy Entertainment Night Hawks Orchestra Show

Peck's Academy hosts Wednesday evening entertainment featuring Barth City Night Hawks Orchestra with the program titled SAY If with FLOWERS.

Peck’s Academy Barth City Night Hawks Orchestra

Rescue Efforts Continue For Floyd Collins in Cave

In Cave City Kentucky Feb 3 rescuers abandon plan to shaft through earth to reach Floyd Collins entombed by a boulder. Miners drill through eight hundred feet of crevices and work from the rear as Collins remains conscious and hopeful while his foot is crushed and freed by hand labor.

Floyd Collins Cave United Press Cave City Collins Louisville Sand Cave Collings

Two Autos In Minor Crash At Franklin and Fourth Streets

A Checker ear and a Ford sedan were involved in a minor collision last evening near Franklin and Fourth streets. The cab suffered a front fender dent and minor injuries, the Ford a front fender and a light broken, fault assigned to the Ford per the cab driver. Several recent accidents involve taxi cabs with Friday and Saturday incidents cited.

Franklin and Fourth Streets Ford

John Roland to Leave Glidden Hospital Soon

John Roland of Cortland, who had an eye removed last week, will be discharged tomorrow and go first to his parents’ home in this city before returning to Cortland. He had been blind in the eye since an injury at the Cowling elevator years ago and had recent eye pain.

John Roland Glidden Hospital Cortland Roland Charles Roland Cowling

Little Girl Confesses to Killing Girls Twin Sisters

Alpha Thompson, seven, in Los Angeles after confessing to killing her twin sisters and another woman. Police verify tale while noting plans for more poisonings. She allegedly used sulphuric acid from radio batteries mixed with rat poison in food served to Mrs. Platt and others.

United Press Los Angeles Cali Alpha Thompson Manitou Investgation Jessie Platt Alpha Russell Thompson Mrs. Platt

Odd Fellows Plan Citywide Family Night Party

After last night’s meeting the Odd Fellows announce a big Family Night shindig and card party at the hall next Monday. Open to all Odd Fellows and their families and to Rebekah members, with plenty to eat amusement cards dancing and luncheon during the evening.

The Odd Fellows Order Rebekah Organization

Legion Post Meeting Draws Large Attendance

The American Legion post in the city held a highly successful meeting last evening with broad participation. Members planned future programs and a membership drive, proposing bimonthly programs at each meeting and a bazaar to be held soon with date to be announced.

American Legion Post Legionnaires

City Council Set for Evening Meeting With Bids and paving

The city council will hold an evening session to open bids on the new well vand equipment and to discuss an ordinance authorizing paving of several streets in the southeastern part of the city. Other business items promise a busy session and the meeting is expected to be significant.

Dr. Frederick Cook Must Serve Federal Prison Term

Federal court of appeals affirms the conviction of Dr. Frederick Cook of north pole fame. The Fort Worth jury found him guilty of using the mails to defraud in his oil deals, and the court today orders him to begin serving his sentence despite his bias appeal.

Tiriven New Orleans Federal Court of Appeals Frederick Cook North Pole Fame Fort Worth Texas Cook Fort Worth

DeKalb Theatre Presents Finest Double Feature Tonight

The DeKalb Theatre shows a standout double feature headlined by the De Lux stage presentation from WLS Radio Stars and a film starring Abraham Lincoln. The program promises an educational, thrilling experience for every city resident.

Abraham Lincoln WLS

Park Board Election to Form in De Kalb

A Sunday meeting of 25 citizens led to a proposal for a De Kalb park district. A joint Kiwanis Rotary and Chamber committee suggests a boundary covering De Kalb city and nearby farmlands, with a February or spring election to create park commissioners who may accept land or funds for park purposes.

Elks’ Club Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce State of Illinois Tsp Annie's Woods Country Club Woman's Club of DeKalb Cinty Park District Board Rotary Club Kiwanis Club de Kalb Martin Brothers and Galt

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Jay Bye Infirmary Malta Jury Venire Wilson Sleeps Wilson Bethlehem Washington Cathedral U. S London Court House Zach Chandler Legion Post Council Dr. Cook DeKalb Theatre
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