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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1925

Page

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Trip North to Yellow Lake Lodge and Duluth Visit

FF W Greenaway writes of a North trip to Yellow Lake Lodge near Webster run by Fred Ullrich. The camp features 25 cottages, a hotel, boats, and a store with homey hospitality. meals cost 75 cents and 50 cents. The letter also details a Duluth visit to Morgan Park and the DeKalb colony, noting the steel town’s company stores and worker housing.

FF. W. Greenaway Delath Fred Ullrich Yellow Lake Webster Fred Yellow Lake Lodge Marshall Field Ulrich DeKalb Peope Ullrich Duluth Morgan Park John A. Robinson Robinson Stewart John Steel Company Cos Wantlans

Tyler Rankin Competes In Junior Tournament Title

Members of the Kisiwaukee Country Club follow the annual Junior tournament at Oaks Country Club in Chicago where Tyler Rankin son of Dre and Mrs Rankin is entered. He has shown strong form this year and recently broke the Muskegon course record.

Kisiwaukee Country Club Offic Oaks Country Club Chicago

Dentists in Aurora Robbed in Night Break-ins

Two Aurora dental offices in the Sylvandell building were robbed on a weekend night. Dr J H Morris lost about $50 in gold and a fountain pen, while Dr Clark Cuerter and Dr A L C Spickerman faced door-break incidents. A beauty shop, Marie Reising, was entered with about $50 of fancy handkerchiefs stolen. An entry to Spickerman offices used a transom. losses at DeKalb dentists reached about $250.

Aurora J. H. Morris H. R. Johnson Sylvandell Building Marie Reising Clark Cuerter Dr. J ALC i Spickerman DeKalb Spickerman Boardman-Broughton ‘Walldus

Large Yield In Oats Reported by W. O Malley

Large yield in oats is reported from the William Malley farm east of the city with 75 bushels per acre after threshing finished late last week. Oats yield may rise above early expectations as crop conditions here rival those in other states. Willis Joseph of Wichita predicts Kansas crops will not be very good.

William @ Malley O'Malley Willis Joseph Wichita Kansas

Small Fire at Foundry Causes Minor Damage

A small blaze erupted yesterday afternoon at Standant Foundry in the eupoks area. Fire crews arrived quickly and extinguished the fire within minutes. Officials believe sparks from a blast furnace likely started the fire. This marks the second fire at the foundry in recent months.

Standant Wis

Marion School Funding Vote To Decide Fall Opening

Citizens in Marion will vote August 8 on increasing the school tax to fund fall opening. If the extra money is not approved, public schools will not open in September. The move aims to resolve funding before the new term.

Marion

Des Moines Man Given Government Post

United Press reports President Coolidge appoints Irwin W. Miser of Des Moines as United States Marshal for the Panama Canal Zone. Also noted is a DeKalb Lodge No. 144 Masonic meeting with third degree work, supper, and smoker led by W M E J Bastian.

Government Post United Press Swampscott Coolidge Irwin W. Miser Des Moines United States Marshall Panama Canal Zone DeKalb Lodge No. 144

Last Speech by Commoner and the Bryan-Evolution Debate

Dayton Tenn July 28 William Jennings Bryan’s spirit is invoked in a speech finishing his prosecution of the Scopes trial. The piece contrasts Bryan’s anti evolution crusade with Darrow’s defense, condemns evolution as a bloody doctrine, and cites Leopold Loeb in a harsh critique of heredity and atheism.

John Nimick United Press Dayton Tenn William Jennings Bryan Bryzin Christ Pilate Jesus Bryan Scopes Tei

Man On Trial for Killing His Relative

Joe Gardner stands trial for the murder of his brother in law Steve Duttmer. Trial continues as defense efforts for a continuance fail due to illness of Dr. Charles Rombe and an unlocated witness. Jurors will be first to receive the increased daily pay from three to five dollars approved by the last legislature.

Christ Leopold-Loeb Darrow Bobby Franks Loeb Leopold Lincoln Joe Gardner Steve Duttmer Charles Rombe

Footloo Franz Parks Spending Week at Lake Geneva

Franz Parks, teller at the First National Bank, is on vacation and plans to spend most of the week at Lake Geneva.

Footloo Franz Parks Lake Geneva Ranz Parks First National Bank

Minor fair skies tonight and Wednesday keep temperatures steady

A light to moderate fair weather forecast rests on minor changes in temperature with little variation through tonight and Wednesday. Skies should remain mostly clear with comfortable conditions and minimal rain chances, favoring a calm midweek pattern.

Obituary of J Halloran in Arlington National Cemetery

The obituary notes J J Halloran born November 4 1845 Brooklyn New York later lived in Pierce township Illinois Chicago and Michigan. He died after a long life marked by farming business and family turns in Illinois Michigan and California. Funeral services were held at St Marys church and cemetery with burial at Arlington National Cemetery near other war heroes. He leaves two children four sisters and many relatives and friends.

New York Avenue Pierce Township Mr. Halloran Loran Ken Lawler B. Rood Oak Park Th Fagan Zlewood Margaret Kennedy Hawferd Shaw Prank Bartholomew 1 Sink Chicago Pusan Whin Englewood Aund

Brother Griffith Dies After Long Illness in Lansdowne

Mrs Albert Kempson received word of George Griffiths death at Lansdowne Pennsylvania where he had resided for years. He had lived in DeKalb previously and died Sunday after stomach cancer diagnosed at a Philadelphia hospital. He leaves two children from a former marriage a wife a brother Farnam Griffith of Lansdowne and a sister Mrs Albert Kempson of this city.

Chicago Frane Hellmer Johanna Linn Los Angeles Halloran M. Kennedy North Tenth Street Albert Kempson Brather George Griffith Lansdowne Mr. Griffith DeKalb Philadelphia Griffith Farnam Grifith Lansdown Albert Kempoon

Coal Mines In Illinois Will Open Is Report

Indications here today show work will resume soon in several southern Illinois coal mines. A crew cleaned boilers at the Keystone mine in Pittsburg while other mines are expected to restart shortly. The Keystone Mine employs about 700 men.

Illinois Ty Cme Sre Herrin Southern Keystone Pittsburg

Three Sons Drown in Polo Creek Tragedy

In Polo Sunday noon the Arbogast family lost three sons aged 18, 10, and 8 after they wandered to Pine creek. The eldest Donald reportedly fell into a deep hole and Lloyd and Orville died trying to rescue him as Mrs Arbogast prepared dinner.

Pine Creek Pines Polo Orin Arbogast Edward Johnson

Gold Stolen From Dr Culver In Sunday Night Heist

Dr R VP Culver reported about $30 in gold taken from his office drawer, with the theft likely occurring Sunday night during a burglary spree that hit Spidkerman offices. Investigators noted jimmy and skeleton-key entry marks, large handprints, and possible professional involvement, though some locals suspect home talent.

Skeleton of Mastodon Found at Fox Lake Illinois

At Fox Lake DeKalb area, a mastodon skeleton fragment was discovered by Field Museum curators. Professor Elmer Riggs reported the mastodons lived about 50,000 years ago and excavation aims to recover the full skeleton near the lake, with ribs about five inches long and vertebrae ten inches long.

Fox Lake DeKalb Field Museum Chiago Plains of Illinois Lake County Elmer 8. Riggs Museum Ose

Drive to Raise Money for Scott Defense

Detroit on July 28 a group seeks at least 10000 dollars to aid the defense of Russell Scott in his insanity hearing. A store will accept contributions and a protest petition will be signed. Mrs Russell Scott arrived to oversee the effort joined by Mrs Thomas Scott and pledges exceed 5000 dollars.

United Press Detroit Russell Scott Thomas Scott

Farmers Will Have Big Crop Says Experts

Chicago reports that American farmers are expected to have a ten billion dollar income for the new crop year. Dr Gradfute president of the American Farm Bureau told United Press after a crop survey completion that the outlook is a healthy increase and a remarkable jump from the 1921 and 1922 low when farm income totaled seven and a half million.

United Press Chicago Gradfute American Farm Bureau United Press Today

Divorce Petition Alleges 30 Days of Abuse

Mrs Susie Clark 24 of Beach Haven Florida files for divorce from her 81 year old husband after alleging daily beating and mistreatment during their one month of marriage. The case centers on domestic violence claims and dissolution of marriage.

Susie Clark Beach Haven, Fla

Jury Soon to Get Case of John Looney

Closing arguments in the John Looney conspiracy case proceed as Looney testifies amid a defense case resting with one rebuttal witness. Curtis Bush testifies that Looney’s henchmen carried guns to intimidate witnesses and that Looney claimed ownership of the Rock Island News and had witnesses written up for his son’s liquor trial.

Rock Island Johon Looney Looney Curtis Bush Davenport United States A. D. Bush Rock Island News Bush

Sanitarium Crowded as Tuberculosis Patients Rise in DeKalb

DeKalb County tuberculosis sanitarium, built for 19, now houses 22 patients. Two tents with beds were added, some moved to the pavillion due to minor ailments. Nursing staff, including three day nurses and one night nurse, face heavy workload and potential new admissions. The Sycamore road institution notes strong outcomes for patients not yet in late stages.

DeKalb County Sycamore Road

Ullmans Return From North Tour

Mr and Mrs George Ullmann have returned from a ten day trip through the north and northwest visiting Bancroft Iowa and towns in Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas. They report crop conditions less favorable in several states but expect Illinois crops to exceed those nearby if no further issues arise.

George Ullmann Minnesota Wisconsin Dakotas Bancroft M Wilbur Atherton Olimann

DeKalb Trackage for Sale in Sycamore Illinois

A business administrator sale of real estate takes place at the Court House in Sycamore on Tuesday August 4 at 10 AM. Two large lots west of First Street on the north side of the C N W railroad tracks in DeKalb are advertised as suitable for coal or lumber yard junk yard factory site or ice plant. DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank as administrator with will annexed names H G Wright trust officer.

Vallanle meamSutLe Lope Sora Real Tate Court House Sycamore First Street DeKalb Illinois First National Times R. R. Bieihe DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank H. G. Wright

American Ambassador Bancroft Dies in Tokyo Shock

Tokio, Japan July 28 American Ambassador Edgar Bancroft died here after a period of intestinal trouble. Born 1857 in Galesburg Illinois he graduated from Knox College and Columbia Law. Washington reaction and talks of a successor follow as Kellogg and Coolidge express shock.

United Press Tokio Japan Edgar Bancroft Ambassador Bancroft Ambassador Galesburg Til Knox College Swampscott Coolidge Washington D. C Kellogg Edwin L. Medill Frank M. Mondell Wyoming Silas H. Strawn Chicago Bancroft

Band Concert This Evening at Huntley Park

Huntley Park hosts the DeKalb band for a weekly concert this evening drawing many local residents. Director A L Huen arranged an engaging program including Sousa Overture and popular tunes. The lineup features pieces such as Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and The Star Spangled Banner, with performances by trombone sections and the band.

Huntley Park DeKalb A. L. Huen Hand Humbers Mystic Shrine Y Sousa Balfe Donas Sliding’ Sot Chene Spang E. Banner Key

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to Rochelle

At last night’s meeting the district association secretary announced the next district meeting at Rochelle on Thursday night. The Rochelle lodge has new officers and plans a successful term with about 50 or more members expected to attend. Further transportation details will be announced later.

Odd Fellows District Association Rochelle Rebekahs Manne

Scout Troop Enjoys Kingston Park Overnight Outing

First Lutheran church Boy Scouts accompanied by the troop council spent an all night stay at Kingston Park on Friday. Patrol duties lasted 45 minutes while some council members reportedly teased patrols. The item ends with advice on film quality and Kodak prints from Secor for future outings.

First Lutheran Church Kingston Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. C. Ullrich Lodge Tyler Rankin David D. Leahy Wichita, Kas W. O’malley E. J, Bastian W. M Ence Darrow Charles Darwin Hal. Schneider Lake Champlain N.Y William J. Bryan J. Halloran Uvalted Press Washington, D.C Arington National Cemetery Wim Jenings Wwe Dr. R. P. Culver Spiderman R. VP. Culver Spidkerman Dr. Culver W. L. Shank Culver Jimmy Start Drive Scott John Looney Ullmans Mondell I8 Kingston Secor Kodaka
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