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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1925
Page
2
DeKalb and Sycamore report the Genoa to Sycamore stretch of Route 23 completed by the contractor after heavy rains. Officials plan a July 16 dedication with county and state officials and thousands attending.
Sheriff Crawford released a group of prisoners to federal agents for Chicago trial on narcotics violations. Those taken in for hearing included Harry Wright James Be Davisson James Gorman Black Feeley Joseph McClaughlin Helen Radford Beulah Thomas Bennie Bean Gino Bertolini received 60 days for prohibition act. Margaret Palmer was released with no indictment and J J Smith fined $100 and costs for bond selling.
"Dad" Rompel formerly Joliet pastor now devoting all work to the anti saloon league spoke at the morning services, thrilling the audience. He shared experiences from his law enforcement years and recounted Joliet church bombing and other incidents since joining the league.
Funeral services for Virginia Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Allen were held at St Marys church today with interment in Mt Carmel cemetery. The young city resident was cherished by the community in a sorrowful farewell.
About 60 guests gathered yesterday at the Carlson home in Sycamore for a 25th anniversary dinner and program. Jeanette Anderson sang, gifts included a silver dish and doll, and speakers included Rev. Walter E. Pearson and Carl Anderson.
The Camine Sweeney contracting arm of Sullivan Illinois holds the cement road widening contract from here to DeKalb. Many workers are at the site and cement pouring may begin within a week or ten days. Gravel is hauled for culvert abutments and patches. The road is closed to general traffic. buses use the route only by special arrangement.
Judge W L Pond resumes duty at the courthouse after a week away for northern fishing. During his absence Judge H W McEwen handled cases needing attention, and Pond is expected to clear up business before his annual vacation.
Announcement states no evening services and no morning services at the Methodist Church during August. Rev. James O May notes hot weather drives people away and the month is set for vacation for staff and workers.
Rev Erdmann Frenk of St Johns Lutheran church and helpers worked Friday and Saturday to raise broadcasting towers swept down by a recent wind storm. Church officials plan to complete the station soon to broadcast sermons and possibly run commercial programs. Equipment has arrived and will be installed quickly.
Sycamore's business men attended the noon luncheon where plans for the July Fourth celebration and the July 16 dedication of the cement road to Genoa and the new municipal park were discussed. Committees hold details and will take up tasks soon.
City youths enjoy a premature Fourth of July on the court house lawn. Firecrackers and a loud cannon prank create a festive if dangerous spectacle on the public green.
The text outlines two major drivers in ancient life evolution: repeated global climate shifts that narrowed habitats and the impact of infectious diseases on large mammals. These pressures favored new lineages, including the early ancestors of humans, the four toed horse, and the saber toothed cat, emerging between 500000 and 1000000 years ago.
Four college youths arrived in the city to canvass door to door selling subscriptions to the Digest of College Papers. They seek tuition by promoting the paper, represent Northwestern Wesley Doe, Illinois Joseph Farley, Indiana Edward Biggs, and Illinois College Malcomb Landis, operating from Chicago with an old car.
Harold N Johnson son of Mr and Mrs J Johnson returned home Saturday from the Dr Olsen hospital in Minneapolis Minnesota where he had been for several days for appendicitis He fell ill weeks ago and his uncle Dr John Olsen who specialized in treatment helped plan his care He says he feels better and does not expect another serious attack though he must take care of himself to some extent
Dr. H V Halladay, nephew of Mrs. W L Shank, on a trip from Des Moines Iowa to Toronto Ontario for an osteopathic convention, paused in DeKalb for a visit with local relatives while traveling by motor.
Joan Looney, former vice lord of Rock Island’s underworld, faced trial on conspiracy charges. A pretrial hearing sought by Looney and his attorneys on a venue change before Judges C. F. Ferle and W. T. Church delayed proceedings.
Robert Clute of Oak Street reports kidney disorder due to cold dampness caused backache and dizziness. He credits Doan’s Pills with relief after nightly urination, tiredness, and vision issues. price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, manufactures.
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