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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1923

Page

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Death toll rises in DeKalb burials and local notices

Long illness claims Albert S. Radley a DeKalb resident of 25 years at his South Eighth Street home. He served in the 15th Indiana Infantry, fought at Shiloh and Chapin Hill, and was discharged in 1864. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Almstead, with funeral plans set for Sunday. Also reported are the deaths of Charles Swanson of DeKalb and Malta resident Mrs. Davis Lipp, with services pending. Madison Raum, a former resident, dies in Dixon hospital. Further details to follow.

Albert S. Radley Citief DeKalb South Eighth Street L. Almstead New York State Indiana Valparaiso Indiana Infantry DeKalb Green Bryan W. Va Shiloh Tenn Chappen Hill B. W. Baker Williams-Pay- Wis W. L. Alimstead L. Radley Hurley Radley Eighth Street B. B. Evans Ehifred Fairview Charles Swanson Charles Swatson DeKalb County Swanson Dealb Aurora Arlington Hotel Vassar Lodge Davis Lipp Matta Lipp Malta Mr. Lips Ernest Taylor Greston Blarvey Emma Lipp Ld Tel

Robbers Strike Second Time In Creston Store

In Creston last evening two unknown men robbed Bowles & Co selling 880 dollars worth of merchandise. They entered via the south door, forced locks, and fled through an alley using an automobile with yellow wheels. The loot centered on hosiery and high quality shoes. few other items were taken. Police note unclear clues and suspect a gang active in nearby towns. A patrol and local reports point to a similar theft in Ashton recently. A hearing will determine next steps based on a meager description and recovered tracks.

Aloes Bowles Creston Underston Rowles Ashton Rathers

Pasleys Travel to See Illinois Graduation

Mr and Mrs C J Pasley leave for Champaign Illinois to attend University of Illinois degree presentation. Perstin Passey son of DeKalb family will receive a Weeree from Taw school on Monday. Return trip planned by Pasley automobile Tuesday. Dance at Vic s Park Saturday June 9 Beck s Orchestra Sunday June 10 Beaman s Orchestra.

DeKath University of Ilinois C. J. Pasley Champaign Perstin Passey DeKalb State Teachers College Taw School Pasley Avo Vic’s Park Beck’s Orchestra Beaman Beck

Chautauqua Malta Soloor Cadmen Chautauqua in Malta

All arrangements are completed for the Cadmen Chautauqua visit at Malta from June 18 to 23 with four nights of shows. The Loveless party opens with a concert and a day lecture by Warden Woodward on crime costs, followed by evening programs. The lineup includes Miriam Preanklin Players, Frazer Convertiors, and a New York play The Bubble, plus musical performances and addresses by Hon James K Hiskey. Children admitted at about half price as Malta tickets go on sale.

Malta L Church Loveless Cotteer Chia Sfliclals Maud Catyen Woodward New York Frazer James K. Hiskey Frazer Convertiers Hon Hiskey Mud

Graduation of Oliver Everett at Northwestern Naval Academy

Oliver Everett completes three years at Northwestern Naval and Military Academy as his family, Mrs J M Everett and daughter Bess, travel from the city to Lake Geneva to celebrate. The academy is a major military institution in the region and Everett spent a year in township high school prior to joining.

Oliver Everett Lake Geneva J. M. Everett Bess Lake Gene Oliver Northwestern Naval and Military Academy Northwestern

DeKalb and Sycamore Set Sunday Battery Showdown at Electric Park

DeKalb One-Eleven and Sycamore prep for a key Sunday game at Electric Park diamond. DeKalb is signing a new battery to be used for the rest of the season, to be introduced to the public next Sunday afternoon. Details of the new players have not yet been finalized.

DeKalb Sycamore Electric Park

Notre Dame Graduation Trip For Jank Diedrich Son Arthur

Mr and Mrs Jank Diedrich and William Minnegan plan to travel to South Bend Indiana for their son Arthur Diedrichs graduation in the Notre Dame engineering program. The exercises are set for tomorrow morning in the Notre Dame big auditorium. DeKalb residents will spend the day on campus and return Sunday with the graduate. Special meeting announced for Monday night at 8 o clock in the 1 11 club rooms requiring full attendance.

Notre Dame Jank Diedrich William Minnegan South Bend Ind Arthur DeKalb

Note Sent to Germany on Reparations and Sabotage

Paris reports a strong note to Germany demanding immediate level control and cease of sabotage. Premier Poincaré to consult allies on a reply. Allied commission to resume supervision with Belgian and Prussian officers participating. In Washington, Germany’s reparations offer discussed as U.S. and Britain underwrite acceptance condition.

Dulted Paris Princesf France Germiny Inlevel Control Commission Poincaire Witin Inter Allied Commission Jeaterton Prenet Rahr Germany Timorrow Washington WW. C United States Worg Polnenice Great Britain

Wall Street Broker Winkleman Co Fails After Receivership

Wall Street suffers a major shock as L L Winkleman & Co, third largest curb broker, closes doors following creditor petition. Judge Bondy appoints Charles Livingston as receiver. liabilities reach 1.75 million with assets about 1.5 million. Coincidentally, Charlie Chaplin screens The Filsrim at Star tonight with showings at 7:30 and 9:10. The Connectcut Yankee in King Arthur's Court plays tonight at Prin Playhouse with 7:30 and 9:15 performances. Anniversary dinner and music by Barth City Quartet planned at The Innovation.

Charlie Chaplin Star Tonight Cecelia Prin Playhouse King Arthurs, Court Barth City Quartet

Bridge out at Golf Club slows state players

Heavy rain washed away a bridge at the country club forcing golfers to use a temporary crossing. Players still enjoyed round on the greens despite the threat of bad weather. Officials expect quick repair and normal play to resume soon.

Golf Club

Men Arrive to Install Seats at New Theatre

Workmen began installing seating at the Iyehulk theatre as decorators finish and electricians test lights, signaling nearing completion though opening is thought to be more than two weeks away. The finished venue should give DeKalb an unusually modern presentation.

Iyehulk DeKalb

Long trips planned from DeKalb attract motorists

Reports from DeKalb indicate about ten motorists plan long summer tours to distant points in the east and west. Many will drive to New York and Baton while others favor a western route as the driving bug grows in the area.

DeKalb New York Baton

Sunday School Members Meet for Two Days in Sterling

Members of the DeKath group of tithe Baptist Sunday School Institute are in Sterling for a two day session of the newly organized group. The institute departs from the Rock River Baptist association to which the DeKalb church belongs. Sessions occur today and tomorrow and should interest DeKalb members in attendance.

DeKath Tithe Baptist Sterling Rock River Baptist Association DeKalb Church Serting DeKalb

Corey Shop Installs Free Air and Water Service

DeKalb motorists gain convenience as P S Corey & Sons install a free air and water service unit. After two days of testing the pump is ready for use at the main thoroughfare, expected to attract many motorists. A benefit dance by L O C F Boosters is announced for Saturday night with the same orchestra. Kennedy's garage advertises the new Overland Red Bird model.

Corey Shop DeKalb P. S. Corey & Sons Tte Corey L. 0. C. F. Boosters Red Kennedy

Bond Issue Now Ready For Final Passage In House

Springfield news item reports a $10,000,000 bond issue ready for final passage in the Illinois House after late session work. Amendments trimmed appropriations by about $898,877, with road and bridge changes adding miles and costs. Senate delays on the omnibus bill push action to Monday evening. various agency cuts are noted including adjutant general, printing, and commissions. Also mentions a Finnish Hall dance and a local theater showing Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court tonight.

United Press Springfield House Senate House Roads and Bridges Committee Harry G. Wricht Senate Appropriations Committee Vocational Education Board National Conference Adjutant General’s Office Reserve Force Immigration Commission Uniform Laws Commission

Indian Drama Shabbana Presented By Geneva Students

An original Indian drama titled Shabbana will be performed next Tuesday evening at the township high school campus by Geneva high school students and Black Hawk tribe members. The show starts at eight with war dances and costumes. A 3 PM council meeting is free to the public. evening admission has a small charge. Directed by H. C. Brown, biology and literature instructor. Students are encouraged to attend the afternoon gathering.

Township High School Geneva High School Black Hawk Woodcraft Indians H. C. Brown

Band Stand Prepared for Weekly Concert

City workers busily cleaned the band stand at Huntley Park and set up new lights for the weekly concert series. Flower beds at Seventh Street, Linden Place and College Avenue near the Normal Bridge are tended and in good condition, though the College Avenue bed was not completed due to heavy rains.

Huntley Park Seventh Street Linden Place College Avenue Normal Bridge Jin

John Street Flooding Solved by Major Goodison Pipe

Residents on John Street will no longer face heavy rains flooding the area after Major Goodison built a pipe from the lowest catch basin to the creek. Recent showers tested the system, and the new drainage work functioned as intended, swiftly draining water off the street.

John Street Jurry Goodison

Wheel Leaves Auto in Tour Through City

A crippled tourist driving through DeKalb near Seventh and Lincoln Highway lost a front wheel at about 5:50 this morning. He chased the wheel with crutches while the car rolled toward the curb. About an hour later a Waterman man had a brake issue at the same corner. both cars went to the garage for repairs. Locals dub the intersection a jinx for outsiders.

DeKalb Lincoln Highway

DeKalb Drug Stores Plan Thursday Afternoon Closings

DeKalb drug stores will close every Thursday afternoon and reopen Friday morning reversing the prior practice of partial daily closings. The group says full afternoon closure is more effective, though they will stay open the Thursday before July Fourth.

DeKalb

Ford Car Stolen From Highway Parking Near Store

A 1923 Ford coupe with license 295-0990 and engine 70-01237 disappeared from a highway parking spot in front of Anderson Brothers store while its owner John Al of Cortland attended a show last evening. Police bulletin notes a lookout placed across neighboring cities. car missing after about nine o'clock, last seen at 7:30.

Ford Anderson Brothers John Alof Cortland Cortland Auto

Free 18inch glass towel bar with every lady purchase

On Saturday the DeKalb hardware store offers all female customers a free 18 inch glass towel bar with any purchase. The promotion applies regardless of purchase size and is available to every lady shopper at KNODLE Hardware, DeKalb.

le Up

DeKalb jury awards $20,969 in Cynthia Case suit

A jury before Judge Fulton in DeKalb County awarded Cynlibia Case of Paw Paw township $20,969.83 against Charles W. Weddell of BeKalb for alleged sale of 715 shares of United Agency stock through fraud and deceit. The verdict followed appeals and a remand to the circuit court with jurors named.

Cynlibia Paw Paw Charles W. Weddell BeKalb Fulton DeKalb County Cynthia J. Casely United Agency Shurtle Marengo Shurtleff Circuit Court Frank Ernest Otto H. Olson Clayton Drake Frank Jandt James N. Snake Joseph F. Quinn Elmer Buckardt George W. Cox Ae Souder Raymond Klotz G. Cooper Edward Hartman United Mercantile Agency Early Agency Eastman Agency Mercantile Agency Dun and Bradstreets

Kids Swim at Normal Pond Ahead of Community Pool

DeKalb children return to Normal pond for swimming while Carter field community pond nears completion. Water is pumped at 3600 gallons per hour as crews anticipate a opening next week. Also on bill at Star tonight is a panther jungle adventure followed by Chaplin's The Pilgrim with showtimes at 7 30 and 9 10.

Carter Field DeKalb Africa Bill Chaplin Star Tonight

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