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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1924

Page

2

Suit Filed to Transfer Waterman Hall Funds to Boys School

A DeKalb county circuit suit seeks court authorization to move funds and property from the Waterman Hall corporation, originally set for a girls school, to establish and permanently house the St Albans school for boys in Sycamore. The case outlines prior grants, property sales, and insurance gaps totaling about 35 thousand dollars needed for renovations and operation.

Rman Hall Circuit Court DeKalb County Edward J. Brundage Attorn General Ilinois Sycamore St. Albans School da of Illinois Abbie L. Waterman W. E. Maparen B. J. Fleetwood W. E. To J. M. Banks W. G. DeWitt J. Woodworth W. B. Sanford D. B.lyman D. C. Peabody Protestant Episcopal Church Je L. Waterman Syon Waterman Hall Corporation California Waterman B. F. Pleetwood Walter Owbridge St. Albans School For Boys Waterman School For Sy. i Albans School Father Hastings Waterman Corporation Waterman Tall Corporation Abbie T

George Fox Voices Illinois Farm Bill Stand at Conference

George H. Fox of Sycamore, executive secretary of the Illinois Agricultural Association, told farm advisers at the University of Illinois conference June 10 to 12 that farmers deserve fair treatment and praised organized farmers for the McNary Haugen efforts. He noted the bill’s loss did not negate the fight and that a general conference of farm organizations is planned at St Paul with Illinois to be represented. Fox also mentioned ongoing projects across IA A departments.

George H. Fox Sycamore Illinois Agricultural Association University of Ilinois Fox Illinois St. Paul Ilinois Agricultural Association

Richard Watts Fined Today In the Court

Richard J Watts was fined 100 dollars and costs after a county court session with Judge H W Mc Ewen. Patrolman Larson stopped him near Maple Park as he was intoxicated and en route from Polo to Waukegan. Watts was held in the county jail until trial. Guy faced prohibition charges, pleaded guilty, and was released pending a September court appearance.

H. W. McEwen Richard J. Watts Larson Maple Park Watts Polo Waukegan Lincoln Highway Guy As McEwen

Inspector Is In Sycamore For Guard Company Drill

Major Buchan inspected the headquarters company guard drill last evening. Four new members joined the company as they prepared for a two week session at Camp Grant. This marked Major Buchan’s second visit as the unit undergoes necessary training before departure.

Sycamore

Will Leave for Coast Today by Northern Route

Rev. James O May and his wife and daughter plan a two month western tour departing Sycamore this afternoon about four o'clock. Weather forces change from the southern route to the northern road with an overnight in Madison. return path undecided.

James O'May Sycamore Madison

Four Members Held In Mail Robbery Here

Louise Dra fka is held in Sycamore county jail in a $2,000,000 Roundout Illinois mail theft case. three gang members Salassa Macomb and Jenkins are also held at Sycamore. Miss Drafka was taken to Chicago for questioning yesterday and brought back to Sycamore last night by the federal officer in charge.

Louise Dratka Sycamore County Sycamore Salassa Macomb Jenkins Miss Drafka Chicago

Deputy Goes North in County Business

Deputy R. H. Browne departed for Crandon Wisconsin to fetch a prisoner wanted in this county. He expects to return either this evening or tomorrow morning.

R. H. Browne Sneri Crandon Wis Browne

Wisconsin visitor recalls storm effects unseen here

Dr J W Ovitz and his wife with two children arrived from Piatville Wisconsin where they had been visiting. He says they did not experience the storm in that area and only learned of the damage through newspaper reports.

J. W. Ovitz Piatville Wis Ovitz Wisconsin

Charter Grove Picnic Brings Residents Together

Residents of Sycamore Genoa and Charter Grove enjoyed the annual Charter Grove picnic last Saturday afternoon in Buzzell Grove northeast of Sycamore. The event featured contests and entertainment that day, with the heat in town contrasting the pleasant afternoon in the grove.

Sycamore Genoa Charter Grove Buzzell Grove

Meeting of Sunday School Association

A Methodist Sunday school association meeting is held this evening in the church parlors at 4 o clock. The election of officers for the coming year is expected to be the main objective of the gathering.

Methodist Sunday School Association

Army Worm Reports Stay South of DeKalb Town

Farm Advisor Thomas Roberts monitors the army worm situation as fields south of DeKalb show worm activity while areas north of town remain clear. Farmers are urged to continue diligent control efforts to curb the outbreak.

Thomas Roberts DeKalb Sps

Slight Change Noted in William Ellsworth

Attendants at the Glidden hospital report no change in William Ellsworth condition after several days as friends regret to hear of his slow recovery.

Glidden Hospital William Ellsworth

Harrison in Keynote Seeks Economic Reform and Integrity

The keynote outlines eight planks including restoring integrity in public service and enforcing the law, readjusting tariffs, aiding farmers, punishing campaign bribery and election fraud, reforming civil service, adopting progressive reclamation, and recognizing U S global obligations amid contrasts with Mellon Coolidge and Wilson criticisms. It cites tax reduction figures and critiques of the Harding era.

Wilson White House Civil Service America

Kellogg’s Bran touted as cure for constipation

An advertorial promotes Kellogg’s Bran as the solution to constipation. It claims all bran provides permanent relief when eaten daily, offers serving ideas with milk, cereals, muffins and breads, and notes availability in Battle Creek and by grocers, hotels, and clubs with a money back guarantee.

Kellogg ’S Kellogg's Kellogg’s Kelloggs Battle Creek

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Sycamore News the Chronicle Floyd Burdette Dward Street History OF ST. Albans George Fox Richard Watts Meeting of Sunday School Association J. Rendell Grwortman Company First National Bank Telephone Aurora United States Harrison Harding/oolidee Galdier Launa Quay Penrose Coolidge Kirchner’s Drug Store East Lincoln Hwy Ture Jonathan DeKalb Chronicle Job Department Hart Schaffner & Marx Anderson Brothers DeKalb, Illinois
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