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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1925
Page
2
Arthur Eckland, 24, drowned at a locked swimming pool after cramps struck while swimming with two companions. Despite efforts by bystanders and first aid, rescue attempts failed. Coroner ruled accidental drowning. Funeral set for Thursday at 1:30 and 2:00 at local church with Rev. Magnusson officiating.
According to the sheriff's office record today only one prisoner was received and one discharged in the last 24 hours. Fred Consors of Chicago was brought by a federal officer to confinement for 30 days awaiting trial on a Harrison Act charge. William Day, colored, who was ordered to serve a sentence for violation of the prohibition act was discharged.
Earl Yeager of the city, known to use the DeKalb police station as headquarters while in the neighboring city, was summoned to shoot a dog this week. Reports say Yeager is a poor marksman as the dog remained alive after the shot. An automobile tire nearby reportedly exploded, and a horse in a nearby stable was said to be injured, though this could not be confirmed.
An ad explains nasal catarrh as a run down condition and promotes Halls Catarrh Medicine with a local ointment and a blood-acting tonic. It claims quick effect on mucous surfaces and reduced susceptibility to colds. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.
Stan Johnson and Myrtle Carlson joined a group from this city traveling to Belvidere and Rockford on Sunday. Sycamore residents joined trips to Dubuque Town and Bellevue Iowa, with several named individuals listed among travelers. A Genoa businessman, Dr. Stott, and Board of Review member J. B. Castle attended matters locally, while families like Bellendorf Wetzel and Wyman planned time at Coloma Lake. Marriage licenses were issued for LeDoux Buckell, Audrist Mulligan, Knighton Nelson, with the latter couple wed by Rev. Roble at the Congregational parsonage and returning home.
City Attorney DeEstin lL. Pasley says paving on Girard street and Maplewood avenue will begin in about ten days or two weeks. The Freeport firm contract requires streets to be paved and opened by October first. Five streets will be paved this summer, with ordinances to council for West Lincoln Highway John Street and South Third Street. A new style features a white kid slipper with a single strap across the instep.
Senator William E B McKinley spoke to a crowded Sycamore audience despite bad weather. The event began at the Elks club with a candlelit banquet, then moved to the courthouse corridor where attendees listened by gas light. Judge Wiliam J Fulton led the program as McKinley discussed Russia and the world court, drawing strong interest from editors, legal associates, and county supporters.
Will Campbell former exalted ruler of the Elks will depart tomorrow for Portland Oregon to attend the national convention of the B P O Elks. He will be accompanied by William Teubecker past exalted ruler of the DeKalb lodge of Elks. They will travel by private transport rather than the Chicago special train. The delegates expect an interesting trip and proceedings at the convention.
A large force of plasterers works on the walls of the new bank. Inside, finish is near and consolidation with a calm prospect of occupancy in a few weeks. The text notes concern among banking officials and mentions skirts as hemline fashion.
Rev. Webster of the Conditional church will travel to Dundee to deliver the morning sermon at the Congregational church. In return Rev. T A Goodwin of Dundee will preach here for the first time as a visiting pastor. The exchange aims to deepen district church ties.
An old Ford touring car with missing parts and no license plates was towed to the rear of the police station after a report of abandonment west of the Plank farm on South First street. The hood had fallen off and the owner could not be identified.
By United Press a shoe maker is trapped with rare jewels stolen from St. Peter's sanctuary. The shoe maker confessed to his role in the robbery and a supposed rich New York merchant persona aided the plot. Police officer Carotta aided the capture during the fire depreciation ruse.
North west De Kalb neighbors mourn the July fourth death of Lucy Kelley widow of William Kelley. She had been ill long after an accident on the Lincoln Highway two years ago. The Kelley family faced multiple losses in recent years as relatives passed away. Community members extend sympathy, and relatives gathered for the holiday observances at local farms and homes, including Griswold and Rich households.
Dinner guests at Alfred Dresser home included members of the vent church of DeKalb Rolly Chambers Miss Evelyn Sorenson Mr and Mrs H Griswold and Emma Ruth The Dresser foot injury is improving with daily town visits for dressing Seven weeks since it began Swanson brother of P M Swanson has returned to Rockford after a pleasant visit The Swansons expect Arthur Swanson and family and Dr T Arthur Johnsons to leave Rome for home on July fourth if all goes well they will be home soon
SHABBONA Mrs. Fred Frost and mother Mrs. Todd visited Wheaton to see relatives. Mrs. Jesse Angel and children from Toledo Ohio spent two weeks with her brother Luther Overby. Mr and Mrs Howland of DeKalb stayed at Elmer Fleming home. Lebert and Paul Overby returned from Winston Salem North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lewis visited at the Dan Flewellin home. Mrs. Chas Wrigley Loretta and Mrs Wrigley called on Mr. Wrigley Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Todd and son Lester, Mr. and Mrs. Less Neal and Joyce enjoyed a trip to the Dells in Wisconsin Sunday.
Pacific Northwest romance thrills with a staged trip from Bismarck to the Pacific coast. The ad promises three days to mirror Lewis and Clark’s journey, with luxurious Northern Pacific trains and stopovers to Seattle Tacoma and Portland. Round trip from DeKalb to any Pacific Coast city is $86. Contact M. E. Harlan for details.
London reports Hajj Tahir, who says he is 140 and the sole survivor to have seen Napoleon. Described to the Royal Geographical Society by H. St. J. B. Philby, Tahir recalls Palestine in 1799 and Napoleon in Syria. He is said to have an enormous appetite and a strange third set of teeth.
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