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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1925

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New Officers Named at Standard Foundry and Manufacturing

The directors of Standard Foundry and Manufacturing elected new officers. James Brown of Oak Park becomes president after arriving to take control amid illness. Don C. Patten is secretary and treasurer. W. L. Wymer remains plant superintendent. R. D. Hunt steps away as treasurer. S. M. Hunt also departs from presidency. The move preserves company policy and name.

Standard Foundry and Manufacturing Company James Brown Oak Park Wilson & Company Sporting Goods Brown DeKalb Don C. Patten Hero Furnace Company Sycamore W. L. Wymer S. M. Hunt J. W. Patten R. D. Hunt Hunt Chicago Patten

Clinic screened nearly 49 for tuberculosis in DeKalb

Mrs Irene Maurice head nurse at the sanitorium and Dr J P Rice along with Cecil Cushman the DeKalb tuberculosis nurse examined nearly 49 people yesterday at the Welfare building clinic. Cushman worked with Dr Rice while other nurses gathered history took temperatures pulses and weights. More people showed up than had appointments, making the day more strenuous than planned.

Irene Maurice Walter Springer J. P. Rice DeKalb County Cecil Cushman Miss Cushman I. P. Rice Springbrook

Veterans to be honored with Lincoln film invites

DeKalb Theatre manager D A Leifheit mails two tickets to Civil War veterans and Lincoln voters inviting them to the Abraham Lincoln film shown Sunday to Tuesday. He notes veterans and Lincoln supporters are special guests at any performance during the run. Many in the community reportedly expect to attend.

D. A. Leifheit DeKalb Theatre Abraham Lincoln DeKalb Leifheit Leitfheit Lincoln

Wright Named Chairman of Public Utilities Committee

Senator H. G. Wright is named chairman of the senate public utilities committee after returning from Springfield. He also notes a bitter race for the senate appropriations chair, lost 20 to 17 to Meentz. Wright will serve on agriculture and livestock, appropriations, waterways, education, elections, executive or steering, fish and game, highways and transportation, insurance, judiciary, military affairs, mines and mining, public health, reapportionment, roads and bridges, and state university and normal schools committees.

Springfield H. G. Wright Public Utilities Committee Senate Wright Senate Appropriations Committee Meentz State University and Normal Schools

Robbers Take Young Girl In Night Clothes

Scores of police and detectives hunted two kidnappers after Mary Ellen Mellon twenty, stepdaughter of Oklahoma City merchant R B Haliburton, was bound and gagged from her home shortly after midnight. She was found an hour later by hospital guard W D Long lying on the street under a street light. Mellon returned home in a highly nervous state.

United Press Oklahoma City Mary Ellen Mellon R. B. Haliburton Miss Mellon W. D. Long

Klansmen at Herrin for Young burial

Klansmen gather in Herrin Illinois for the burial of S Glenn Young described as a slain kleagle and liquor raider. The march to the cemetery is expected to draw a large turnout of klan members including kleagles dragons and cyclopses in southern Illinois.

Herrin United

Death of Arnold Rylander Affects Community

Arnold Rylander a 29 year old resident of this city died early this morning after a prolonged illness attributed to tuberculosis. Born August 11 1896 he was educated locally and employed at the Apollo Piano factory before falling ill. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs Charles Rylander two brothers Albert and La Verne and a sister Mrs John Evans. Funeral services Sunday at 2:15 from his parents home and 2:30 at First Lutheran church Rev E W Magnusson officiating burial in Oakwood cemetery.

Arnold Rylander Iouston Tex DeKalb County Sansitarium Charles Rylander North Sixth Street Apollo Piano Factory First Lutheran Church Albert la Verne John Evans Wauwatosa Wis E. W. Magnusson Oakwood Cemetery

Woman's Club Invited to Chicago Art Exhibit at DeKalb

The Bryden Art Galleries of Chicago invite the Woman's Club and other art enthusiasts to view original oil paintings at the Hotel DeKalb. W. Dobson oversees the show and will discuss the works Friday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:09. The exhibit features works by renowned American artists.

Woman’s Club Hotel DeKalb Bryden Art Galleries Chicago W. Dobson

Funeral for Mrs Halsne at Lee Lutheran Church

Mrs Halsne died Tuesday morning at Glidden hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 from the family home and 1 from Lee Lutheran Church with burial in Lee Cemetery. The family requests a brief service at home per their wishes. The death came as a shock to friends despite hospital bulletins that she was improving after an operation several days earlier.

Justice of the Peace Offices Moved to Leslie Building

Judge Sheridan Corey now signs as P. T. Corey Justice of the Peace and runs an office in the Leslie building with attorney Perry McCullough. Friends found humor in the door sign reading Jus lis of the Peace after the move.

Sheridan Corey Corey Justice of the Peace Leslie Building Perry McCullough Judge Corey

Final Returns on the Late Election

Official national election returns total 26 930 837 votes. Coolidge leads with 15 729 449, Davis 9 383 891, and La Follette 4 817 858. The data consolidates results from all states, reflecting the final tallies after nationwide counting.

United Press Washington, D. C Coolidge John W.davis la Forlette

Yod-Vil Show Set At State College Auditorium

The Woman's Athletic association of State College will present the annual yod-vil tomorrow evening at the college auditorium. The six act show features 75 cast members with scenes poking fun at town and college life, including The Florist Shop with Francis Ryan, a rag doll dance, a jazz girl orchestra, and a hoop skirt finale. Tickets are on sale with no reserved seating. early patrons will claim the best seats.

Woman's Athletic Association of the State College Organization of Girls Francis Ryan DeKalb Marie Seaholm Louise Tyler Vera Jonson

Services for Mrs. Faber Set for Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs John Faber of Maple Park who died yesterday at St Marys hospital will be held Saturday at 10 am at St Marys church Maple Park. Interment in Virgil cemetery. Survived by husband daughter Lucille and a number of siblings.

Mrs. Faber John Faber Maple Park St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary's Church Virgil Cemetery Faber Kate Hardt Virgil Lucille

Swedish King decorates Rev. Peterson in Chicago

Rev. Peterson, president for the Illinois Conference of the Augustana Synod, was decorated by King Gustaf of Sweden with the Royal Order of the North Star at a Chicago banquet attended by over 400 friends at the Hotel LaSalle. Carl de Darbell presented the medal. Rev. Peterson is well known in the city and has visited here.

Peterson Illinois Augustana Synod Gustaf of Sweden Chicago Hotel LaSalle Carl de Darbell Royal Order of the North Star Rev. Peterson

Roof Fire at L A Hudson Home on Sycamore Road

Firefighters were called at 7 30 this morning to extinguish a blaze at the L A Hudson residence on Sycamore road. The roof burned briefly with sparks from the chimney. interior damage was minimal or not reported.

Hudson L. A. Hudson Sycamore Road

Illinois House considers bills to expand election officials

Norman B. Flagg introduces three bills to add four election tellers per precinct to speed counts and possibly replace clerks in tallying votes. Opponents warn increased access could reveal voters' choices. Senator Harold Kessinger adds four tax and weight limit measures on coal, petroleum, road weights, and grain futures. Both houses brace for committee review after adjournment.

United Press Springfield Mlinois Norman B. Flagg Moro Election Board Harold Kessinger Aurora Senate

Ulery Heads South as Mother Falls Ill

R W Ulery of the McAllister Company dry goods store was called to Texas today by his mother’s sudden illness. He will depart this evening hoping to reach her before her condition worsens. The illness is described as very serious with little hope of recovery.

R. W. Ulery South Ray W. Ulery McAllister Company Dry Goods Texas Ulery

E. F. Shellaberger Visits City During Business Trip

E. F. Shellaberger stopped in the city for a brief visit while on a business trip north. He plans to return to his ranch in New Mexico and spoke of the south as an interesting healthy area. He expressed pleasure in his New Mexico interests. See ad for $10 dresses Friday and Saturday at East End Style Shop.

E.F Shellaberger New Mexico East End

Baptist Parsonage Hosts Midweek Church Service

The First Baptist church holds its midweek service this evening at the pastor Rev. F. W. Field’s home. Members are to meet at the usual hour for prayer and study.

Baptist Parsonage First Baptist Church F. W. Field

DeKalb Theatre Presents Thomas Meighan in Tongues of Flame

Local shows spotlight Thomas Meighan in Hell Fire Harrington a small town lawyer in Tongues of Flame with The Women and The Men tipped to admire his performance. Scaremuch comedy rounds out the bill and audiences are urged to attend tonight and tomorrow.

Thomas Meighan Hell Fire Harrington

Six Die From Gas Fumes In Scranton Home Tragedy

Six members of the Dorisini family perished in a West Scranton residence from poisonous gas fumes. Neighbors and rescuers found two other families spared across the street, while mining engineers investigated a possible gas main rupture and mine cave incident as the cause.

Fy United Press Scranton Louis Dorisini Cecil Pry Dorisini James M. Christensand Dorisinis Getiene

Wise Concert Tour Secures Multiple Engagements

B Fred Wise plans a February sixth concert at First Lutheran church under Baptist women. He has just reported a strong Appleton Wisconsin show and Milton Wisconsin engagement. a May return and two Beloit engagements are booked, signaling a successful tour.

Fred Wise Appleton Wis Milton

Funeral services for Cortland pioneer J H Hathaway held

Funeral rites for James Harrison Hathaway a Cortland pioneer were held at 2 PM from the Cortland home with final rites at Mound Rest cemetery. The Civil War veteran died Tuesday after a long illness. A DeKalb Post American Legion bugler sounded taps. Hathaway was well known in the city and often visited before his illness.

Cortland J. H. Hathaway Sime James Harrison Hathaway Mound Rest Mr. Hathaway DeKalb Post American Legion

De Kalb County Supervisors Schedule Tomorrow Meeting

The De Kalb county board of supervisors is called to report at the court house in Sycamore at ten o'clock tomorrow morning to continue business from the last meeting. It is expected the current work will wrap at the next session. The first meeting was held last week at noon and a follow up was planned for Friday morning.

de Kalb

Doris Boothe Returns to DeKalb After Bloomington Trip

Miss Dorris Boothe, called to Bloomington due to a relative's death, has returned to DeKalb and resides at her Pleasant street apartment. She still navigates on crutches due to a foot injury. Say IT WITH FLOWERS.

Doris Boothe Bloomington Dorris Boothe DeKalb Pleasant Street Miss Boothe

Auto Smashes Into Tree on Slippery College Avenue

A Milan resident lost control on slick pavement and skidded into a tree on College Avenue, breaking a wheel and windshield and damaging the front of the car. It was towed to a garage for repairs. Several minor accidents have been reported due to slick roads with one car hitting the North Fourth Street curbing. No injuries reported.

Milan College Avenue North Fourth Street

Illinois Poultry Movement Curbed by New State Permit Rule

A Springfield order tightens Illinois poultry transport within the state and from outside states requiring a special permit. The permit must certify flock health and allow shipment only for slaughter or show purposes. The rule is expected to boost local chicken business soon.

Illinois State Department F. N. Rowan Springfield Division of Animal Husbandry Department of Agriculture

Wayne Snow Named Night Desk Sergeant At City Hall

Wayne Snow of this city is named night desk sergeant of the city police department replacing Sergeant Wesley Concidine who becomes day sergeant. Police Magistrate Judge W A Glidden had served as day desk sergeant before his death. Concidine has held the night shift for over nine years and the change is noted as unusual. Snow will also handle other duties at city hall.

Wayne Snow Otel Vendome Police Department Mr. Snow Wesley Concidine W. A. Glidden Wes. Concidine Cime

Camp Members Plan Big Time Friday Night

Kishwaukee Encampment No. 30 invites DeKalb and visiting members for a big event with Dr. Robbins of Dixon as chief speaker. A homecoming celebration is planned with a banquet and delegations from Rockford Sycamore Genoa and other towns expected to attend.

Ropvins Dixon The Odd Fellows, Lodge Kishwaukee Robbins Order DeKalb Rockford Sycamore Genoa

Third Party In House Not Bid to the Caucus

Washington January 29 La Follette progressives in the house were read out of the Republican party today dispatching a call for a party caucus February 27 chairman Wood Indiana of the caucus withheld invitation to the Wisconsin delegation and Representatives Keller Minnesota Sinclair North Dakota and La New York a speaker floor reader and officers in the next house will be selected at the meeting

House Washington, D. C LaFollette Republican Party Wood Indiana Wisconsin Keller Minnesota Sinclair North Dakota La- 1 New York Segg

Chicago Wheat Plays Leader in Global Market

Chicago wheat prices slid early trading on January 29 from $2.05 to about $2.02 per bushel amid selling. London reports the U S market sets world prices with continued demand in England and Europe, raising bread costs and signaling broad impact on imports, labor, and foreign stocks.

United Press Chicago Ilinois London England William Nichols Great Britain United States Europe Russia America Australia Greece Turkey

Hold Force In Manila to Aid

The United States government holds troops in the Philippines to rush them to Shanghai as danger to American lives and property grows. All available U.S. naval vessels and marines are dispatched to Shanghai and the foreign settlement volunteers mobilized. American and British ships patrol the harbor amid looming anti foreign unrest.

United Press Washington, D. GC United States Phi Islands Shanghai

Herriot Receives Vote of Confidence in Parliament

Premier Herriot earned a vote of confidence in the Chamber of Deputies in Paris. A foreign policy proposal was debated after noon, with results pending.

Paris France Herriot Chamber of Deputies

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Standard Foundry Company Asonic Theening U.S Arthur Hausschild Milwaukee Roy Haufschild E. F. Shellaberger Fiilay Manila Glen Reynolds
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