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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
1
First National and First Trust and Savings bank install a Speedac Library system to manage accounts. It uses alphabetically filed signature and history cards in fireproof cabinets to speed access, with nine department references and easy follow up.
Jeanette Rowe, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Rowe, is recovering from a winter coasting accident that broke her leg. Though cautious and fearful of re injuring the limb she is getting about. Doctors believe she will be spry again with proper care and exercise. USE VIGORO It's time to fertilize the lawn with VIGORO Buy it now at The Flower Store Seed Department H
Residents keep contributing to the relief fund despite lower daily totals. Donations today from multiple individuals and groups push the cumulative tally beyond 3167464, with gifts noted from RF McCormick C D Thornton Haish School and others. The Chicago Red Cross reports a large final push is needed to sustain relief work, and contributions may be made at two local banks.
Robert Bahrman alias Scott England, once a jail escapee with James Harrison, was captured in Winona Minnesota after three years on the run from Pixon county. He had fled with Harrison using smuggled tools during a jail break tied to a Ford theft case. England faces return to Nixon and related charges over a car repair letter scheme.
Mike Nichols of DeKalb was arraigned in county court after a Tuesday night arrest on Lincoln Highway east of DeKalb by State Patrol Officers Church and Larson. Judge Pond imposed a $100 fine and 30 days in jail for intoxication related to an auto accident near the Yocum garage, with a gallon and a pint of liquor found in Nichols's car.
C. D. Thornton cashier of the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank spoke to a state teachers college economics class on banking principles. The entire class hour was devoted to his talk, the banker’s second appearance before college students, with prior talks at St. Marys parochial school noted.
The Ogie county board of supervisors adopted resolutions protesting unsightly bill boards along highways. They seek prohibition on public lands and urge landowners to keep them within private property.
Members of First Baptist church are reminded the midweek service is held this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W Yates 847 South First street. Lawn advertisement notes fertilizing, raking, sowing seed with Condon products available at The Flower Store Seed Department.
Pupils at DeKalb High School engage in a Music Memory contest with sixty five participants. A April 17 school contest selects five to travel to Chicago for the final, with pieces chosen from a long list including works by Rimsky Korsakov, Dvorak, Wagner, Beethoven and Mozart among others.
Frank Kennedy United States Navy expects to resign his commission after currently being on furlough. The naval lieutenant, who was hospitalized in California on insanity charges, is visiting relatives and declined to explain his reasons. He cited an inability to discuss his troubles.
Charles B. Thomas testified that he paid 1300 dollars to cover a motor car purchase for Judge George W. English of East St. Louis, with Julius Eifert selling the car and loaning funds on English’s old vehicle. The witness said the $1500 difference was settled, but the matter was said to have little bearing on the congressional investigation.
A county convention of the Modern Woodmen will meet in this city on Wednesday April 1 at Jarboe hall starting at one o clock in the afternoon Delegates from all county camps will attend A banquet is planned at four o clock Business includes selecting delegates to the state convention in May in a southern Illinois city The DeKalb Forester drill team of 18 members will attend and take part in the parade A motion picture show to raise funds for the state convention will be held on April 17 at the Princess theater Tickets will be sold by organization members.
Jerry Sullivan, survivor in West Frankford Ind, mourned the death of a boy he identified as his son. After the funeral, he learned a baby resembling his was rescued in a friend’s home. Another son was killed. his wife and daughter remain hospitalized.
Henry A. Dykerman resigns as director of the federal prohibition forces for Michigan Ohio and Indiana citing business reasons but reportedly leaving due to disgust with enforcement methods. The Detroit March 26 dispatch notes his departure from the role.
Unsettled conditions bring showers to eastern and southern Illinois this afternoon or tonight. Temperatures fall to around 8 in the southeast as cooler air moves in.
A United Press report from New York outlines major American organizations shaping personal conduct laws. It cites over two million members in women’s temperance groups and anti prohibition forces, plus regional leagues, churches, and local societies active from Massachusetts to California in campaigns on moral and legislative issues.
Fowler McCormick son of Harold McCormick and grandson of John D. Rockefeller returns to the Milwaukee Harvester testing department after weeks away. He dined with Fifi Potter Stillman of New York who is visiting Milwaukee and reportedly admitted entering the plant at her urging. McCormick has worked weeks earning 15 dollars a week and handled ingots weighing 200 pounds, living in a nearby boarding house.
Thirty four people were examined yesterday at a tuberculosis clinic housed in the American Steel and Wire welfare building by Dr. P Tee at Springbrook sanatorium Aurora. Some patients may enter the sanatorium soon after reports from the visiting specialist. Attendees traveled from across the county and several children showed temperatures above two degrees. Some former patients returned for health checks.
San Pedro California March 26. The battleship may be ob solete but American seamen are the most accurate marksmen in the world according to unofficial reports. Over 14 000 flak es from the corgined land band sheer forces took part in the firing exercises here. The practice was conducted according to schedule without casualties of any nature. Admiral Samuel Robinson reported. Official results will be sent to the Navy Department in Washington and will not be revealed.
Workmen at the De Kalb County Tuberculosis Sanitarium burned rubbish and leaves on the south side of the barn. Sparks carried to a straw pile nearby caused a blaze that grew quickly but was controlled with a small amount of chemical by the fire department.
Announcement by Sycamore Lodge No 134 of a special meeting at the Masonic hall Friday evening. G E Valentine, secretary, has issued official notification. The session aims to confer the three work and officers urge a large attendance of A F and A M members.
United Press reports Springfield authorities and lawmakers hard at work as both the House and Senate push bills and committees. A relief tour for storm victims departs Carbondale today while the legislature advances an appropriation of 1.385 million for the labor department and a $500,000 relief fund for tornado sufferers with bills on the repeal of prohibition and search and seizure acts advancing through committees.
In Fulton Journal Twenty Years Ago column, W E Allen, longtime station agent for the Chicago and Northwestern in Fulton, is noted to assume a dual agent role at Aurora on Wednesday March 22, with J W Sith to take over here. Allen’s family will stay in Fulton briefly, reflecting a distinguished railroading career spanning seven years with the Chicago, Milwaukee St Paul and seven more with the Chicago and Northwestern system.
Genoa resident William Eikler, 65, died very suddenly Tuesday afternoon in Cooper furniture store. Death believed caused by apoplexy stroke. He had been in good health recently and noted he had no regrets if he died tomorrow. Survived by wife, five sons, two at home and three in Elgin, two grandchildren. Member of Genoa lodge of Odd Fellows and the Masons.
Waterman residents plan a record breaking community day with a council meeting held Tuesday evening to outline plans. Organizers promise a larger, more interesting celebration than last year and expect notable activities this fall.
Preparations are complete for the Legion and Auxiliary dinner at Jarbee Hall this evening. All members are urged to attend by 6 30, as dinner will be served shortly after. Plans for the post dinner program are not announced. North Side Garage advertises car washing service on North Second Street and Custer's Gardens lists flowers with contact numbers.
Chicago reports state’s attorney seeks exhumation orders for Dr. Oscar Olson and Mrs. Emma McClintock as evidence in the case against William Shepherd. Shepherd, labeled a cold blooded murderer, remains jailed pending his appeal and upcoming arraignment after Judge Hopkins upholds continued detention.
Knights of Columbus members in this city began a large fund drive Tuesday night, collecting over 80 dollars at the meeting. The plan calls for a subscription from every member to aid storm victims in the southern part of the state, with letters to be mailed to non subscribing members. Donations will start at one dollar and adjust upward.
Kam Breslin of Hannibal was arrested today over the murder of Mitchell Swianoski, a Chicago banker. Notice states the signer will not be responsible for debts contracted by others. Mro and Mrs. MB Chaffaés.
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