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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1925

Page

2

Remains of Lucy Beamish Sent to Fergus Falls for Burial

The body of 15 year old Lucy E. Beamish, who died Monday of spinal meningitis, accompanied by relatives, was sent to Fergus Falls Minnesota for funeral services. Born November 30, 1909, in Fergus Falls, she was the daughter of George H. and Mary Beamish and attended local high school. She leaves two brothers, two sisters, and a half sister Mrs. Frank Lee Jr. of Sycamore. funeral plans to be held near Fergus Falls.

George Beamish Samuel Beamish Lucy Beamish Fergus Falls Minn Miss Beamish Frank Lee Jr Sycamore George H. Beamish Minnesota Tate

Shaw Family in Auto Crash Enroute Home

Mr and Mrs George Shaw were injured when a banker's car skidded on Jeffer son Highway Iowa and side swiped their vehicle. Mrs Shaw suffered cuts but no serious injuries while Mr Shaw remained at the wheel. the other occupants escaped harm and the three cars were towed to a garage. The Shaw Jordan is described as a wreck.

Shaw George Shaw Jefferson Highway Iowa Harlan

Wetzel House Moving Delayed by Morning Storm

The Wetzel house removal from its former site to the Ryan lot near the school house was delayed today due to a morning storm. Operations may resume later, with the house near California and State streets and nearing completion. excavation for the new theatre will start once ground dries.

Wetzel Ryan Lot School House California State Streets

Society Notes Highlight Local Travels and Happenings

Society items recount Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wetzel returning from Normal Illinois and Taylorville with rain reported, plus plans by the L. D. Lover family and Dr. Long of Chicago to visit northern Michigan. Edward Boies gears up for a lengthy fishing vacation. Several families take a Kingston Park outing for a picnic supper and one marriage license was issued to Stansfield Fries of Gary Indiana and Sophy Magnuson of Geneva. Mary James visits Belvidere staying with Mrs. Harry Gable. Frank Brinkley and relatives plan a lakes trip to Wisconsin. Mrs. L. E. Lackland hosts three nieces from Lockport for a few days.

Martin Rogers County Clerk's Office Stansfield Fries Gary, Ind Sophy Magnuson Geneva

Tom Kavadas’s Store Seized and Sheriff Locks Door

Reports say Tom Kavadas left town after his South Maple Street business was taken over by the sheriff yesterday and closed. Creditors pursued relief through circuit court as judgments were cut, prompting the sheriff to padlock the door.

Tom Kavadas Maple Street

Dr Gross Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

A Chicago based guarantee offers Dr Gross Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a fast path to increased flesh and energy. Buyers who do not gain at least five pounds in 30 days receive a full refund, with the company asserting hundreds have benefited.

Dr. Gross

Plans for Broadcasting College Here

Sycamore will gain wide publicity as St. Albans' school commencement exercises are broadcast Saturday and Sunday. The Chamber of Commerce's special committee reviewed the plan with McDonald Radio Company, a large portable broadcaster. If weather allows, the program could be heard for hundreds of miles.

Sycamore St. Albans Chamber of Commerce McDonald Radio Company

Baseball Bugs of Sycamore Hold Meeting

Townspeople and industrial league organizers met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to spark community baseball interest. A schedule for six factory league teams may be arranged soon with conflicting dates eliminated. Local enthusiasm grows for cracking games before the season ends. Industrial league schedule to be published later.

Chamber of Commerce

Storm Disrupts Telephones as Early Morning Storm Hits

A morning storm damaged several telephones in the city and blew down unsecured radio aerials. Crew restored service to normal quickly, but reports at noon indicate some heart damage from the electrical storm.

Executor's Notice in the Estate of Alvin Easterbrook

Clara Easterbrook as executrix of the estate of Alvin Easterbrook deceased will appear at the DeKalb County Court. She invites all claimants to attend at the September term in Sycamore for adjustment and all debts to be settled promptly.

Sycamore News Sycamore Chronicle DeKalb Alvin Easterbrook

Railroad crews repaint signals and ties for visibility

Western railroad workers have been on site for several days applying fresh paint to all proper ties and repainting danger signals at crossings in black and white to attract more attention when trains approach.

Western Railroad

First Degree Work Program at LOOWF Meet

Odd Fellows meet last night with first degree work exemplified though few candidates were expected Plans for memorial day services on Sunday were laid out Members from Rebekahs Cantons Fortress lodges and encampments from several lodges will march to Elmwood cemetery at two o clock for afternoon ceremonies Oriental Band from Freeport lodge will provide music Water of Genoa was secured as a speaker for the committee

Odd Fellows Elmwood Cemetery Rebekahs Freeport Water of Genoa

Door of Opportunity Opens for the Up and Doing Man

S.S. and SSS promote vitality for workers facing business life. The ad argues stamina, red blood cell health, and nerve power drive success. It touts S.S. starting the journey to vigor, urges building up the body with scientifically prepared herbs, and notes SSS sold in drug stores in two sizes.

S.S

Memorial Day Address Plans and Grave Decoration

In charge of affairs to give the Memorial day address special committees have worked days to decorate graves of departed brothers and sisters. It is expected several hundred of the order will attend Sunday services despite last week’s storm. Towers may be erected on the church building within a few days and the program for completion of the station will resume.

Chicago Prisoner Is Given Release Today

Joe Farrell, held at the county jail for a month or more, was released by the sheriff today. He served his commitment, was given his liberty, and ordered out of the city.

Chicago Joe Farrell Farrell

Ku Klux Klan Seeks August Washington Parade

The Ku Klux Klan obtained a parade permit for 150000 Ksmen in Washington on August 8. Rev Erdmann Frenk of St John’s Church, involved in church broadcasting work, completed repairs on broadcasting station towers that had been broken.

Klan Washington United Press Washington, D. C Ku Klux Klan Erdmann Frenk St. John's Church

Dope Fiend Brought to Jail Here

Harry Wright a metal worker was received by Sheriff E B Crawford from the Chicago commissioner's court. Wright is said to be a dope fiend and will remain for 30 days awaiting trial in the federal court.

Harry Wright E. B. Crawford Commissioner's Court Chicago Wright

Willard Among University of Chicago Degree Recipients

Former resident of this city earns a degree at the University of Chicago ceremony yesterday. Willard is listed among the graduates, reflecting the school's diverse alumni.

University of Chicago Willard

Local Resident Earns Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree

Smith, son of Mrs Lucy Smith, formerly of this city, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence after attending the law school at the university.

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Old Hame Wetzel House Ira Wetzel Normal Ill Taylorville Frank Lee J. E. Marr Franz and Milo Helen Bowen Kingston Park Mary James George James Belvidere Harry Gable Frank Brinkley Wisconsin Brinkleys Dave Katz North Seventh Street Broadcasting College Baseball Bugs of Sycamore Great Western Railroad Paints The Great Clara Easterbrook Owf SSS Sawyer & Sons de Kalb, Ill Cord Diamond Auty Parlor the Vogue Beauty Pia IN Hart Schaffner Marx Dixie Hart Schaffner & Marx Anderson Brothers DE Kalb Illinois
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