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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
1
DeKalb gears up for a July 4, 1919 party at Pershing Park with a baseball game, picnic dinner, races, athletic events, and dancing. Committee promises full program with out-of-town speaker and varied activities throughout the day and into the evening.
Fred McLean came home Saturday after a two weeks vacation that included time in Chicago with motives and a trip to St Paul to visit Fred Ulric. Shorty calls it the best vacation in years past.
Big Bill Hart appears at the Princess Playhouse for one day showing The Money Corral a top screen success. Showtimes are 7 30 and 9 00 with prices 22c for adults and 16c for children plus war taxes. Also listed is Cecil B DeMille’s For Better For Worse and Chaplin in Shanghaied with Mildred Harris plus Life's Greatest Problem as part of the program. Irene Blood of Chicago returns home after visiting Miss Lois Frilchard.
Galway Ireland June 16 United Press reports pilots Captain John Atecott and Lieut A W Brown arrived in London after a 1920 mile direct Atlantic flight from Newfoundland to Ireland in 16 hours 12 minutes. Their Vickers biplane landed damaged as crowds gathered in mud to snag fabric from the wings. Alcott carried the first aerial mail pouch with 700 letters.
Star Playhouse presents Billie Rhodes in The Lamb and Thy Bien a photoplay noted for its charm and personality complemented by a two part film Earth's Greatest Gift on ancient Egypt bread history performances start at 7 45 pm adults 20 cents children 1 5 cents and war tax also news of Edward Bollet a Maltan arriving from France in Stuart Virginia on June 9 and Mrs C H Dollmeyer visiting relatives in Chicago and Nuperville
Dr. J. Stanley Browne of Joliet will succeed Dr. John W. Cook as head of the Normal school after the summer term. He is noted as news director of war savings stamps sales. Reportedly he has secured many hand grenades deactivated to be used as savings banks for children with pennies and small coins.
Dr. John P. Kane, still in medical service, visited Chicago last week to select furniture and equipment for his soon to open local practice. He will operate from rooms in the Knights of Columbus building with modern facilities upon discharge.
Chapter Rb 52-A Fo and A M held a Friday night meeting amid heat. Candidates studied the fourth and fifth degrees and will wait for the Blue Lodge to confer the third degree. Other weekly meetings will be announced.
John Robinson purchases a Ford roadster after previously selling his car to Killian. He enjoys driving again, savoring the breeze. Mr and Mrs Milo Oakland of Davenport Iowa plan to return here in fall to make their home and he will take a place at the Normal.
DeKalb residents greet a growing list of homebound veterans including Lieutenant Arthur Brugserman, Lieutenant B. J. Vaughn, Leslie Criswell, Franz B. E. Johnson, and Jam Sawyer. A patriotic program at Pooler school featured Captain Thomas Murray followed by a box social and dance. Also a rag pricing notice from the Chronicle office.
A heated Big Five session in Paris over civilian versus military control of the Rhine occupied districts delays the Allied reply to German counterproposals. Clemenceau and Marshal Foch lead the push to revoke civilian control, with later indications Allies will seek civilian rule later. The German party travels to Weimar to consider terms as the Allies unveil a revised treaty meant to show justice and avoid excessive punishment.
Reverend W R Yard preached a fine sermon before a good sized crowd at Elva hall yesterday. Sunday school is held there now regularly and a committee has arranged to have speakers there occasionally.
A small group of eight to ten motorcyclists calling themselves a gypsy van started from Belvidere on Saturday morning and arrived at their destination around ten o'clock. They planned to spend the weekend in Starved Rock.
The Diamond Rubber Co of Akron Ohio announces higher mileage adjustments for Diamond Tire users and dealers. Fabric tires now receive 6000 miles and Diamond Cord Tires 8000 miles, applying to past and future sales, with claims of superior mileage and durability supported by many users.
Notices to Kishwaukee Country Club members announce the first season dinner golf contest on Thursday. Two sides led by Frank Mosier and Frank Green play 18 holes medal, with losers entertaining the winners at dinner. Members must reserve by Wednesday noon.
Road man Frank Waller, runway commissioner, leads a force of men in a thorough overhaul of the North First Street road. He aims to bring city entrances to the best possible condition. Fuller faced sun exposure last week while working with sleeves down, causing arm burns. The commissioner has been active on township roads and plans to complete all to first class condition.
The new motor fire truck for L amore is to be housed at Butzo garage and kept ready with four men by day and two at night. Garage staff will maintain the vehicle, and the firm will be paid 125 dollars monthly for services rendered.
Dr. WH G Wright departed Saturday for North Asbury Park New Jersey to read a paper on Pneumonia before the American Institute of Medicine. He will then proceed to New York City next Tuesday to work in clinics and hospitals.
DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association announces a coordinated wool shipment by county farmers to Chicago. Loading will occur at Sycamore for Great Western on Wednesday and at De Kalb for Northwestern on Friday, supervised by Winds Agricultural Association and stored through National Wool Warehouse.
A Chicago Herald Examiner feature cites a girl reporter from De Kalb who works in the Northwestern information bureau with Martin. She answers reader questions as a train time change is noted, with a woman asking if the 3:45 train leaves and Martin correcting that it has been moved to 3:45 PM, then to four.
Avis Rowe moves restaurant furniture and fixtures from Lincoln Highway to the corner of Sixth and Locust in the old McDermott building. The owner has given the building a general overhaul and it is now in first class shape for this business.
Report from town notes crews west of town building the Lincoln Highway in best condition yet though not open to traffic. A first camp near greenhouses houses 22 miles of road to be cemented with big mixer machines and a central Cortland loading point. Herman Eckhardt runs the first commissary kitchen and emphasizes cleanliness while a second commissary and Wrenchman oversee operations. About 250 to 300 men will be employed as cement work begins and equipment ramps up.
General J E Erwin announced troops would withdraw after securing Juarez as American cavalry and infantry pressed the Villista forces. Casualties were reported in Juarez with 36 Villistas dead and many more likely. The assault began late Saturday night and included armored cars and a bombardment from El Paso.
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