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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
2
Lightning struck the DeKalb power plant cutting electric service to Sycamore and hundreds of telephone lines. Mayor Beckler said water was shut off to protect fire safety until power restored. By late afternoon the system partially recovered and within about 18 hours full service returned.
The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce mails reunion letters inviting former residents to return to Sycamore Community Park on East State Street for a July 1 Homecoming. The notice urges families to bring lunches, kids, and pets, promising nostalgic meetings with long lost acquaintances and a warm, old town welcome.
Swanson Brothers rigged a Delco lighting setup for the DeKalb-Ogle County Telephone company to ring calls during a citywide power failure. Wire Chief Earl Wylde reported a single electrically lit street site planned if the DeKalb power plant remained unrepaired. The text notes aurora borealis often accompanies high sunspot activity.
A wedding at St Marghureh unites Miss Margaret Puller and Leonard F. Bollinger, with Rev. Dett er S Masterson officiating. Attendants include Isadore Unger maid of honor and Ralph Westerman best man, followed by a family-style breakfast and a two week auto trip to Kenosha.
Mrs. Rose Hanson of the county treasurer's office reports her sister-in-law Miss Emel Hanson has arrived in Paris during a return trip from vacation. The DeKalb woman is enjoying sights in the French city while visiting relatives.
Jack Barker of Barker and Sullivan drug store reports his mother Mrs. Josephine Waite Barker, 79, died at Lincoln hospital Rochelle after a three month illness. Born May 4, 1849 near Oregon she lived in the area. Survived by three sons Frank Perry Malden and Brockton and two sisters. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Rochelle Prester Church with Rev. Frank Campbell officiating. Burial Lawnridge Cemetery with Eastern Star rites.
John Sellgren died at his home after a brief illness that followed a paralytic stroke. Born May 9, 1860 in Sweden, he came to the United States in 1884 and settled in Sycamore in 1886. He is survived by a widow, one brother, two sisters, and several children residing in California, New Jersey, Illinois, New York, and Chicago. Burial and funeral services are set for Thursday with rites at the home and at the Methodist church officiated by Rev. W. H. Tope.
Joe Kerwin of DeKalb was arraigned in county court on gardancy charges. The court fined him 100 dollars plus costs and remanded him to jail until payment. At 1.40 dollars per day for jail incarceration, he will remain in the county building for several days.
J. Ziener secretary of the Chamber of Commerce spoke to the local Baptist Church young people's society in Kankakee. Report says his Kan job has been successful with frequent speaking engagements and community work.
A bolt of lightning struck a large tree on the Saint Albans school grounds early yesterday morning. The tree split and is likely to be cut down as students awaken to the crash and heat. The incident interrupted classes and drew immediate attention from nearby boys.
George Robinson cut his finger several days ago and developed an infection that spread to other parts of the hand. A surgeon operated twice and it is believed the poison spread has stopped. Robinson will be unable to work for several days.
Sheriff Helena Dolder reports the county jail now holds a houseful of defendants as five more federal prisoners arrive this week from court. Frank Johnnsen James Klete Day and John Clark await trial on violations of the Ison act. Ray Muncey faces motor vehicle act charges and is held for trial.
June 20 notes show Charles Evans Tyhes praising Hoover for the presidency and predicting a Republican victory. James T. Troe discusses James Hamilton Lewis as a potential VP with Governor Smith while Democratic delegates head to Houston. Anti Smith forces seek a united front. Senator Walter George of Georgia possibly to lead anti-Smith efforts as Virginia plans to oppose a wet candidate at the Houston convention.
State department of public health releases a weekly report noting pneumonia cases under quarantine in Illinois. The document lists diseases with counts including pneumonia 236, diphtheria 126, scarlet fever 21, smallpox 17, typhoid 9, influenza 28, whooping cough 2, tuberculosis 255, mumps 132, chickenpox 267, measles 216.
Malta news outlines visits by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beaver and daughter from Fredericksburg Ta to stay weeks. Reports on Mrs FE Bone in Elgin for nephew Arthury Arthur with neck growths and operations. James Stone and family attend Rockford graduation. Cal Brown's class had over 800 members. Malta tennis players enjoy good courts after school term ends. Mrs James Stone to attend Meth Missionary convention in Franklin Grove. Rev W H Ake leaves for Chicago then Cincinnati. daughter Eve Ion accompanying. Update on garage employee in De fron Glidden Melbon hospital improvement. Discovery of 1888 Malta Records issue by George Glenmmand. Della Valles visiting from Whe in Malta. sister Mrs Walter Lloyd hosts. Chautauqua course announced July to 4. Cadman program. Congregational Aid to meet with Dip and Dull work demonstration by Miss Marcella Weaver. Kings Heralds hosted by Mrs Mable Keeler. road trips and shoppers noted.
Mrs Henry Anderson came out from Chicago to visit on Sunday with plans to see friends and local sites while in town. George Hartrett left Tuesday for Sycamore to attend the adjourned meeting of the board of supervisors. Dorothy Hurt has gone to Rockford for unspecified reasons.
Ford plans to remain during the summer. Mr. and Mrs. James Conlin of De Kalb visited Clyde Veale on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Southua spent Sunday in Chana.
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