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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

Page

2

More Cases On Tuesday In Kishwaukee Court

Jury members not excused return to courthouse on Tuesday for docket review and possible limited term. Herrick v Strong & Strong awarded $716.50 to plaintiff after 1925 coin sale dispute. case drew local interest. Weddell suit dismissed. new petitions filed to appoint trustees for William Bale will. Community notes mention residents’ visits and social events.

James Easterbrooks James F. Easterbroks Hinckley Everett Bastian Herrick Lou Knipp Charlies F. Preston Beatrice Stanton Charles W. Weddell Cynthia Case Edwin C. Buie Arvie Fooker Mary Hamsmith William G. Bale

Marengo Pastor Leads Sycamore Church Visit and Banquet

Society news reports Rev. E. Pastor from Marengo preaching at the Marengo Methodist church during the June 24 election of church trustees. Rev. W. H. Tope preached at Kishwaukee Country Club, with both pastors deeming the exchange profitable. A June 30 Sycamore Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet at Fargo Hotel hosted about 40 attendees, including Holcomb graduates and Holcomb Brothers banquet guests.

Freeman Metho- Chronicle OF Events Marengo Direct Methodist Church Sycamore Chamber W. H. Tope Inarce Quet Sycamore Eleapn Fargo Tope Eines Kishwaukee Holcomb Brothers

New Marland Station Opens Near Town Outskirts

The Marland products are handled exclusively by the station managed by J. M. Lind. Gifts were given to women during the day and a couple of quarts of oil with every gasoline oil. The location at town outskirts is expected to draw tourist business and share in local trade.

J. M. Lind

Elburn Man Active at 87 Years Old

T. L. Seaton of the North Western railway is son of Nelson J. Seaton of Elburn. The elder Seaton, born in 1840 in Codeburg Ontario, served in Co I, 127th Infantry in the Civil War. At 87 he remains in fine health and a rumor he may reach 100 circulates among friends.

Elburn T. L. Seaton North Western Railway Nelson J. Seaton Seaton Co. I 127Th Infantry Codeburg Ontario

Woman Injured in Bad Fall Resting Easier

Mrs Etta Harrington was injured days ago when she fell at her Locust Street home. She fractured her hip and a cast was placed. Despite painful moments she is resting more comfortably today, a relief to her many friends awaiting further recovery updates.

Etta Harringtn Locust Street Harrington

Encampment to Hold Thursday Meeting of Ellwood Odd Fellows

Members of Ellwood Encampment of the Odd Fellows announce a Thursday night meeting with the semi annual election of officers. Present officers urge a large attendance to conduct important business.

Ellwood The Odd Fellows

Rail Engineer Frank Dysart Dies in Chicago Yards

Frank Dysart a rail engineer of local note died in Chicago yards on Thursday from a broken neck after an oil locomotive moved by firemen. He was esteemed by the North Western Railway. Survived by brothers Al and James Dysart of this city and a sister Mrs Prank Miller of Chicago.

Frank Dysart al Dysart Chicago Dysart North Western Railway Company James Wheat James Mrs. Prank , Miller

Huge Electric Sign Illuminates Fargo Hotel Front

Sycamore city streets after sundown will guide travelers to the Fargo hotel thanks to a large electric sign recently installed in front of the building. Manager P B Ganzner notes strong business and ongoing efforts to please guests, aiming to ensure their return.

Sycamore Fargo P. B. Ganzner

Beauty shops near city to close Thursday afternoons

Beauty shops will take a Thursday afternoon half holiday through September 1 joining doctors dentists lawyers and jewelers in city wide half day closure. Included are the Bob-a-Lock Miss Margaret Hennigan Lucile E Lamb Bob and Beauty Shop the Maynard Beauty Shop and Mrs Nellie Sparrow’s shop. More businesses may follow.

Margaret Hennigan Lucile E. Lamb Maynard Beauty Shop Nellie Sparrow

New Service Station Now Doing Business

A new service station named Red Triangle Oj] begins operations in the area, offering fueling and basic automotive services to motorists. The opening marks the latest addition to local commerce.

New Red Triangle Oj] Company

Painters Fix Up Gates and Other Rail Property

Painters employed by the North Western railway worked in Sycamore over several days making improvements to gates and several switches and likely more repairs before the painters move on.

North Western Railway Sycamore

Rev W E Pearson Delivers Sermon in DeKalb Evening

Pastor Walter E Pearson of Salem Lutheran Church conducted the DeKalb church service last night in Rev E W Magnusson’s absence. He is well known to the DeKalb congregation and his appearance was warmly received.

Walter E. Pearson Salem Lutheran Church DeKalb E. W. Magnusson Pearson

Grain and aviation notes at Chicago and St Louis

Wheat and corn prices fluctuated on the Chicago Board of Trade with unsettled ranges amid strong Liverpool quotes and rain in parts of Kansas and Canada. A sightseeing flight from DeKalb to St Louis carried Mayor Kingsley and party, dropping literature on routes and convention, before returning to DeKalb and Montgomery field.

Chicago U.P Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool Kansas Kansas City Canada Commission House Buying North America

Big Powers Talk Ships (Continued from Page 1)

United States plans to scrap 3,868 tons of submarines while Britain and Japan show no cuts. Talks at Geneva and Washington outline a 5-5-3 ratio for capital ships, submarines, and cruisers, with Britain proposing reductions in battleship size and cruiser tonnage. Leaders indicate emphasis on future-building limits and no scrapping of existing vessels.

United States Great Britain Japan France Italy Washington U.P Geneva President Coolidge W. C. Bridgeman Bridgeman Coolidge League of Nations Council League of Nations Hugh Gibson British Admiralty Baron Saito

North Side Chicago Flooded by Heavy June Shower

Heavy rains across Chicago flood the north side with over a foot of water. Principal boulevards were blocked and hundreds were stranded for more than an hour after the downpour disrupted traffic. Steam from geysers was used to turn wheels in repairs.

Chicago North Side

Waltons Meet Here Tonight for Chamber Event

Members of the Izaak Walton League in DeKalb city will meet at the Chamber of Commerce rooms at eight o'clock to elect officers and form committees for the Walton picnic on July 24. All chapter members are urged to attend to show activity to nearby chapters.

Waltons Izaak Walton League Chamber of Commerce DeKalb

Duplex House to Be Built on West Lincoln Highway

F W Bemis, a DeKalb contractor and builder on South Third street, won the contract to construct a brick veneer two story duplex on the Dan Murphy property on West Lincoln Highway. Construction starts at once, with the existing house moved to the rear to make room. The new building will measure 30 by 38 feet.

South Third Street DeKalb Dan Murphy Lincoln Highway Murphy Bemis

Lindbergh Free Today After Paris Ovations

Lindbergh rests at the Knight home after a busy round of receptions in Paris. Col Knight says Lindbergh will meet Harold Bixby to decide future plans but no announcement today. He will skip the 50,000 letters and spend time with his mother Evangeline who is planning to move to Detroit. She has not left teaching.

Knight Paris Lindbergh Col. Lindbergh Harold Bixby Evangeline Lindbergh Detroit

Precaution First Bach Wedding Gift Prompted Vest Idea

A humorous exchange features Precaution First Bach asking what to send for Perkins wedding. Second Bach suggests pooling funds to buy a bullet proof vest, a quip shared with a judge remarking on the idea.

Bach Perkins

Piles and Rectal Fistulas Treated Without Knife

Medical notice advertises non surgical treatment for piles and rectal fistulas without chloroform or cutting. Claims latest methods avoid operations. Offers free consultation, examination, and advice. Encourages patients previously treated by other doctors to seek a second opinion.

Corn prices may go higher amid bullish grain outlook

The article reports widespread bullish sentiment on corn with expectations of higher prices due to crop conditions and strong demand. Traders including Jackson Brothers Harris & Company and Lamson Brothers express confidence that corn and wheat will rise, despite potential setbacks.

Market Outlook Cited By Harris Firm on Grain Prices

Mitchell of Harris Withrop & Company forecasts higher grain prices amid a crop shortage across the country. He expects stronger demand and a bullish outlook, anticipating overall market strength, especially for corn.

Mitchell Harris, Withrop & Company Clement Curtis & Company

Rockford to Stockholm Nonstop Flight Proposal

Bert R. J. Hagesell, a local pilot, considers a nonstop flight from Rockford Tennessee to Stockholm Sweden. The Rockford community, mainly of Swedish descent, would host the pioneering air service if approved.

Rockford Stockholm Stockford Sweden Bert R. J. Hagesell

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