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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
2
Special agents of the Great Western railroad and a ticket agent foiled a planned car theft on Train No 61 last night. Two robbers tried to break a merchandise seal as three others waited, but officers fired shots and pursued them through the yards and city. the suspects vanished after a prolonged search with no trace found.
In St Marys church on July 14 6 30 am Teresa Walmark and William McGirk were married by Rev Father Miller. The couple left for Chicago after a wedding breakfast and will live at 311 North Maple Street after a ten day visit.
Railroad special agents regret failing to stop merchandise thieves as a broader crackdown is anticipated statewide. The piece notes a Kane county trip by Sanford Holcomb Frank Lee and Rat Varty families to Elgin and a planned St Louis Springfield journey for Clifford Wallmark and Elmer tracks. It mentions the first marriage license applicant since a new ad book was released: William J Owens and Rhea M Loth. It also records visits by Mrs George Helson and Mrs Gertrude Holcomb to Marble Rock Iowa, and Sycamore high school exams directed by Warren Hubbard. Nell Blanche and Jeanette Gollinger visit Chicago today.
Stores here closed today to celebrate a park dedication program starting at one o clock with a highlight speech by Senator Harold C. Kessinger. A large crowd was expected due to pleasant weather and the event ran until 11 pm with continuous activity for visitors. A separate item notes a Lewighton on Sea swimmer was given a tree ride by a large turtle that lifted him from the water.
Judge William J. Fulton and Mrs. Fulton returned Tuesday evening from a trip through the Northwest visiting Minnesota and Wisconsin on business. They planned to remain there for several days due to Fulton’s mother in Champaign and her improving health at 86. Fulton said Illinois has the best crops, with Wisconsin and Minnesota nearly on a par, and he enjoyed the northern journey despite a tan from the long drive.
Workmen from Illinois Northern Utilities progress on rebuilding the Elm street gas office wrecked by a winter gas explosion. Sidewalls were covered yesterday and roof installation continues today. Interior work will follow once exterior finishes are completed. No reopening date announced.
North Western Mutual Insurance filed in DeKalb county circuit court a $10,000 suit naming Thomas Flood Jr and others as defendants. The action cites promissory notes totaling $10 and seeks a receiver to collect rents and profits from DeKalb farm lands given as security and to have the premises sold to satisfy the notes.
The Conrads have purchased an off site abstract property and plan to remove a large tree before the contractor begins excavating for a new building. Tree removal will take several days, delaying initial progress. The new abstract office will be modern and located near the courthouse to centralize the company’s business.
The DeKalb Sycamore cement road project reports a restraining detour with an officer posted at each road end. Frank Poust leads the Sycamore end and Charles Ballou guards the county farm barricade. Drivers who ignore barriers face arrest and fines.
The sheriff’s list shows Toy S. Breeding of Indianapolis was sentenced to six months by Judge Adam C. Cliffe. Louis Cochran was committed to Sheriff Crawford's boarding house for violating interstate commerce laws. Two Lee County men were booked after a family dispute awaiting full details.
Charles Nelson begins construction of a new house adjacent to his own on Lincoln Street. The structure imitates their well regarded residence and is expected to finish in three to four weeks. It may be put up for sale before completion.
New York report describes a Jersey coast trial using sawdust soaked in waste oil spread over water to keep oil on the surface for several days and reduce mosquito breeding. The approach targets standing water areas to disrupt larval habitats.
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