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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1925

Page

2

Great Maw Will Speak Monday at Sycamore High School

Oscar E Bradfute president of the American Farm Bureau Federation will speak to the Sycamore Business Men's School session Monday night July 13 at 7 30 in the Sycamore high school auditorium. About 3000 DeKalb county farmers have invitations with enrollment open through Miss Olive Miller.

Sycamore Business Men's School Sycamore High School Oscar B. Bradfute American Farm Bureau Federation DeKalb County Olive Miller Oscar E. Bradfute America Green County Meadow Xenia Indiana David Bradfute Ohio Aberdeen-Angus Association Ohio Live Stock Breeder's’ Association Cedarville Telephone Company Ohio ‘Agricutural Experiment Station Ohio State University Wilson Ohio Farm Re Federaone Farm Bureau American Farm Federation

Negro Burglar Bound Over To Grand Jury

William McGee a colored man was arrested after entering a residence and taking two revolvers. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Mitchell who bound him over to the grand jury with bail set at 2000 dollars. He likely cannot post bail and will remain jailed until the next grand jury session.

William McGee Justice of the Peace Mitchell

Prisoners Discharged at County Jail Today

Three inmates leave the county jail as they complete sentences or receive hospital care. Lillian Boyd, a dope addict, was discharged after a lengthy detention. Frank Uza also completed his term. Allan Harris was sent back for hospital care. A new prisoner, Bruce William, arrives to await federal court trial for a month.

Lillian Boyd Frank Uza Allan Harris Bruce William

Sycamore City Council to Hold Monday Meeting

The Sycamore city council will hold a meeting Monday night at the council chambers. Several matters are expected for consideration led by a new traffic ordinance. If approved the ordinance will impact traffic conditions in the city.

Sycamore

Memorial Held for Arthur Ecklund at Elmwood Cemetery

Memorial services were held at Elmwood cemetery for Arthur Ecklund, with over 200 members of the Klan from Sycamore DeKalb and surrounding units in attendance along with about 200 spectators. The service followed Ecklund's drowning incident involving associates.

Klig Ecklund Klan of the Sycamore DeKalb Elmwood Cemetery Arthur Ecklund

Society Events and Local Meetings Highlight Week

Mr and Mrs L Lackland led Missionary society youths to Young Peoples Day at a Franklin Grove convention with a fine program and a ready swimming pool enjoyed by hundreds. Sunday school classes planned a Weenie roast at the city park this evening. Sycamore attendees report Foreign and Home Missionary society sessions at Franklin Grove, thought to close tomorrow. Geneva reports a marriage license issued to Robert Brainick and Gertrude Peterson, with ceremony performed yesterday by Rev Charigs Ream.

Convention of Foreign and Home Missionary Societies Franklin Grove Geneva Kane County Robert Brainick Gertrude Peterson Rev Charigs Ream

Operation to Relieve Negro at County Jail

An operation was performed on Atlan Harris a Negro at the county jail. He was later taken to Chicago to receive hospital care in an institution more convenient for treatment. The ailment has troubled him for two years or more. Dr. John W Ovitz county jail physician and surgeon operated.

Atlan Harris Chicago John W. Ovitz

Sheriff E. E. Crawford Aids Jury Service Salary Hike

Sheriff E E Crawford will easily find jurors ready to serve as pay rises to five dollars per day replace the former three dollar rate. The update is expected to ease empaneling in petit and other juries. Circuit court notes higher filing fees for divorce actions with clerk’s fee increasing from eight to ten dollars.

E. E. Crawford Petit Circuit Court

Sycamore Café Undergoing Exterior Renovation

The Michell and Richardson restaurant on State Street receives painter and carpenter work this week. The front will be greatly improved while interior repairs are also planned before final plans are completed.

Michell and Richardson State Street

Camp installation draws large Ellwood encampment turnout

A large attendance of Ellwood encampment members gathered last night for the installation of officers for the coming term. A full list of officers and appointive posts was not available today.

Ellwood

Correction on Life Saving Apparatus At Pool Tragedy

In a recent issue of one Unromole it was stated that life saving apparatus was locked and could not be secured. The Chronicle corrects that two life preservers were not locked up and will be found hanging in the bath house, while other paraphernalia is stored elsewhere.

Chronicle

Fine progress on new gas office building

Workmen on the Illinois Northern Utilities project report splendid progress on the new gas office. The wall is completed above window casings and interior work has begun. The structure is expected to enhance Elm street’s appearance and serve as a valuable addition.

Ilinois Northern Utilities Company Elm Street

Fishermen Report Ten at Crystal Lake Mystery Suns

Schulz and Les Jessen visited Crystal Lake with Walter Schulz of the Seeaneye Inn. The group reported ten, but some skeptics doubt if the number refers to the judge's saying or a successful fishing outing. Schulz says he sunburned badly and seeks a remedy.

Schulz Les Jessen Crystal Lake Walter Schulz Seeaneye Inn

John Lindahl Improves Somonauk Street Home

John Lindahl adds fresh paint to his Somonauk Street residence this week. The renovation aims to modernize the exterior and enhance curb appeal once decorators finish.

John Lindahl Nonauk Street John

Local Gossip and Community Notes from Maple Park

Miss Ethel Decker will speak at the M E church Sunday evening after four years in California studying for a deaconess. Ice cream social by the Ladies Aid on Wednesday July 15. Milk Producers' Association met at town hall with Barb City quartet providing music. Mrs. Smith and baby returned to Rockford after visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Christensen of Union Grove were guests here. Mrs. R S Harter went to Chicago to join her mother from Hammond La. funeral of Mrs William Kelly attended at DeKalb. Nellie Burkenhagen and Viola Johnson visited here for Mrs Harold Hoffmann funeral. Rev Joyce Kendall left to spend a month in Boise Idaho with his son. Senator William Ts McKinley and Senator Harold Kessinger greeted friends Wednesday. Dr Trainor was a Chicago business caller. Miss Marjorie Christensen went to

Ethel Decker M. E Rockford H. McCartney Peter Christensen Union Grove R. S. Harter Chicago Weston Hammond William Kelly DeKalb Nellie Burkenhagen Viola Johnson St. Charles Harold Hoffmann Joyce Kendall Boise Idaho Joyce William Ts. McKinley Harold Kessinger Dr. Trainor Marjorie Christensen

Funeral notices and visits reported in local towns

The column lists funeral services for Mrs Hoffmann of DeKalb and Colonel Downing of Dix, with relatives from Clinton Naperville and Chicago attending. It also notes hospital plans for an operation in Chicago and residents visiting relatives in Naperville Colorado and Chicago.

Mayfield Fourth Picnic Brings Large Turnout In Rain

Mayfield residents crowded a Fourth of July picnic despite heavy rain that cooled the day. A noon dinner led to afternoon games and events including a girls over boys ball game won 13 to 7. Community members hosted visitors from Valparaiso Chicago Elgin and Wheaton while noting several local happenings and a visit by Roy J Snell to the Mayfield church. The day closed with fireworks at Electric Park and a Blair family reunion at Annies Woods.

Chris Petersen Woods Dick McClelland Ralph Corey Valparaiso Ind William Synnott Isa Deverell Oak Park Roy Jones Marengo Alice McConaughie Young Peoples Conference Geneva Joseph Lanan Emma Wiener D. J. Lanan Arisa Annies Woods S. S. Richford Elmer Appre Carolyne Powers Phil Roush Elgin Electric Park Glenn Blair Douglas Blair Roy J. Snell Mayfield Honduras Central America Gladys Swanson Chicago John Johnson Thay Ernest Rote Walter Gronberg George Drake Clarence Rote Dorothy Wilkinson Chicago Hospital Alfred Wilkinson Walter Wilson al Olson Madison Wil Gail Moyers Princeton Juddie Wheaton Will Jarvis Frank King Ronald Davis Junction

Wheat futures pressured by bearish factors and weather worries

Wheat traded near session lows with occasional resistance from commission houses. Bearish gov reports and favorable crop data in the US and Canada weighed, while foreign crop news was less favorable. A warm northwest spell spurred rust concerns though today’s reports were muted. Corn and oats held firm, with profits seen in cash markets and hog-led provisions. Weekend weather uncertainty urged caution, but a buy on breaks remained advised for wheat. prices cited for various futures ties and sample grades.

Commission Northwest Southwest Crad

Stock Market Mixed as Industrials Rise and Rails Falter

Stocks showed uneven movement with profit taking across sectors. American Smelting slipped two points while Virginia Care Chemical fell five from its peak and United Cigar Stores dropped eleven. General Electric gained three as Industrials revived, while rails failed to maintain fractional gains. Hog receipts reached 18,000 with action mainly by shippers and small packers, hogs trading up to 14.105 top and around 11.10 midday. Cattle receipts were about 4,000 with steady grass cattle and plain offerings. best steers hovered near 12.0 with grassers trading around 5.00 amid active demand.

Virginia Care Chemical Fisher Body United Cigar Stores General Electric Iife- Jesson

Market Report Notes Mixed Cattle and Sheep Activity

Receipts show about 16 loads of cattle with rough heavies and floated prices from 9.00 to 9.50 for bulls and steers. Demand steady for tealers and vesels, with some cattle at 12.50 to 13.00. Sheep and lamb bids vary with fat lambs and choice grades trading higher. natives firm as buyers seek desirable lots at 15.00 to 16.00.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sycamore News Illinois President Bradfute American Farm Bureau Maple Park F. S. Downing Colonel Downing Dixon H. G. Gerlach Naperville Hopkins Clinton Town Howard Hoffman St Mary's Church Howard Hoffmann Father Poirella Joseph Stewart, Jr Crosby Ed. Wallace P. J. Snyder Walter Potch Colorado Oleson Ole On Nelsson Alfred Kands Orno Shop H. R. Sorensen DE Kalb Theatre Soda Arm & Hammer Padre Argo Careans Bose Smucker Chicago Livestock Range Monarch Lenz Drug Store 6Th Street Druggis Sunbeam North Pole Foresco Fame Japan Barb City Grocery First National Bank Malta U.S U. S United States Federal Reserve Bank United Angor Ilinois Ss. I George E. Bartlett E. D. Bone Caanee Paneer R. A. Countryman Roy Delbridge B. Willett Michigan INER Kirchn Drug Store Mo Ecom CERTO Rasimi Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IN Emantaimy
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