West Lincoln highway residents form united association
A Friday meeting of West Lincoln highway property owners elected T. J. Kelsey as chair and established committees to manage paving funds, sewer needs, power service, police protection, and mail delivery. The group aims to influence state road funding, secure sanitary sewer for west of the bridge, and push for underground electrical lines and extended police boxes. Similar local associations are expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lincoln Highway
T. J. Kelsey
Kelsey
Lincoln Highway
Normal Road
Lindstrom
D. L. Pasley
H. G. Belding
S. A. Tyler
Gus Kirchner
B.C. Cook
D. A. Leifheit
O. S. Greenwood
Thc Works
Negey
West Lincoln
West End
Clarence Emery
Julius Silverman
Ilinois Power Company
West District
Tom Kelsey
West
Death of Miss Nellie Dodge of Malta
After months of illness Miss Nellie Dodge of Malta, sister of James Dodge of this city, died this afternoon at Glidden Memorial hospital. She was admitted a week ago yesterday when her condition worsened. Her death came as a shock to relatives and friends. obituary details will be released tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dodge
Malta
James Dodge
Glidden Memorial Hospital
Cold wave grips Illinois area with frost across farms
Unseasonable cold spreads from the Midwest to the Ohio River area with frosts reported as far south as southern Missouri. Peoria records 30 degrees the lowest in 17 years while crops in the Great Lakes region suffer heavy damage including potatoes beans and corn potential losses await fuller county reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Ill
Weather Bureau
Rockies
Ohio River
Missouri
Peoria
Great Lakes
Winois
Indiana
Iowa
Thomas Roberts
Six Weeks Old Child Passes Away In Chicago Visit
Friends of Mr and Mrs James Chatfield Whitford of Chicago mourn the loss of their six week old child who died last evening around 11 o clock. Mrs Whitford formerly Miss Virginia Glidden of this city is remembered. Mrs V A Glidden was summoned to Chicago by the illness of her grandchild. News of the death reached this city late last night. A sister of Mrs Whitford, Mrs John Renwick of this city, was called to Chicago this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ‘Chatfield Whitford
Chicago
Father and Son to Be Buried in Same Grave
A double funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon for George Kitheart and his 14 year old son Raymond at the cemetery. Both deaths resulted from tuberculosis and drowning respectively. The mother, a patient in a sanatorium, is left penniless with seven children to care for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Green
Sterling
Ill
George Kitheart
Raymond
Thetery
Pon
Baccalaureate Address at State Teachers College
In DeKalb last evening the graduating class of 1925 heard Rev. E W Magnusson of the First Lutheran church deliver a memorable baccalaureate at the college auditorium. His sermon on The Correct Use of our Heritage urged self reliance, responsibility, action with talent for national good, and persistent faith in religion, praising Dr J Stanley Brown as college president. The service opened with the oath read by Dr Brown, scripture by Rev Webster, choruses by Treble Clef and Melody Klub, and closing prayers by Rev Field and Rev Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers College
E. W. Magnusson
First Lutheran Church
Magnusson
Rev. Magnusson
America
Rev
J. Stanley Brown
DeKalb
Brown
State College
Nevada
F. M. Webster
Melody Klub
F. W. Field
The
Baptist Church
Richardson
Advent Church
Plane crash near Hinckley injured but unscathed flyer
Wayte Long of this city purchased a plane from Barney Root and attempted a Hinckley flight on a windy Saturday. The aircraft nose-dived during landing at Dr H J Neubauer field. Long was thrown clear by a failed safety belt but survived uninjured. The wreck scattered parts. no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinckley
Wayte Long
H. J. Neubauer
Long
Wayne Long
Barney Root
Chicago
No Word from Expedition at the North Pole
Oslo reports no authentic word on the Amundsen Ellsworth air expedition at the North Pole by 9:00 a.m. They started from Kings Bay and were believed grounded by weather. Observers hoped fog and snow would clear so the party could press on toward the pole.
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Oslo
Norway
Amundsen-Eileworth
Spitzbergen
Amundsen
Lincoln Ellsworth
London
Kings Bay
North Pole
Thorworth Fined For Possession Of Liquor And Weapons
Thorworth received a 200 dollar fine plus costs in county court for liquor possession and carrying concealed weapons. Police said the auto, possibly stolen from Chicago, contained two revolvers and alcohol. Chief F W Bull arrested him after reports he frequented the city on Saturdays selling liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niga
F. W. Bull
Thorworth
Frank Lidburg
Chicago
Bull
Wall
Supreme Court rules on income tax return publishing by newspapers
The Supreme Court upheld publication of taxpayer names and tax amounts by newspapers as legal under the publicity clause of the 1924 revenue act. It quashed the indictment against Baltimore Post and Walters, Dickey, and Ralph Ellis, affirming a lower court verdict and marking the ruling on whether periodicals may publish such returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Baltimore Post
Scripp
Howard
Walters
Dickey
Ralph Ellis
DeKalb Chronicle Offers Women Four Day Learning Event
The DeKalb Chronicle announces a four day program for women to learn a secret skill with Geer eyes dishes. Aimed at offering opportunity through the newspaper initiative, the event underscores a direct advantage for men in DeKalb but opens access for women as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Chronicle
Kiwanis Hear Batavia Pastor On Success Theme
Batavia pastor Reverend Richardson spoke at a Kiwanis noon meeting on success as hard work and devotion to one’s occupation. He cited Edison Field Rockefeller as examples. The club invited a golf team to Chicago district tournament in Kankakee on June 7. Two members returned from absences: B C Knoille after hospital discharge and C D Schoonmaker from Excelsior Springs treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Batavia Baptist Church
Kiwanis
Mave
Thomas Edison
Marshall Field
Rockefeller
Chicago
Kankakee
B. C. Knoille
Glidden Hospital
C. D
Two Trains Through Here Split Into Two Sections
Two Northwestern passenger trains passed through this city in two sections this morning to handle extra travelers bound for Chicago. Train eight went east through DeKalb at 7 12 a m and train two at 7 22 a m. Railroad depots report the extra sections were needed by tourist travelers using new May 15 tourist rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
DeKalb East
Legion Takes Part Sunday at Services
Commander C D Thornton and Past Commander H B Goodison of the DeKalb American Legion joined Memorial Day observances at the Methodist church. Rev L L Hammitt, a World War chaplain, invited them to participate in the service as he delivered an all sermon recognizing the day. The morning music complemented the solemn observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Thornton
H. B. Goodison
DeKalb
American Legion
L. L. Hammitt
Methodist Church
Death toll climbs after western Japan earthquake and fire
Osaka reports official figures from Saturday's disaster show at least 315 dead and 532 injured with extensive property damage around Toyooka. About 2 896 houses destroyed as relief work proceeds and foreign aid is declined though appreciated. many residents search for relatives amid charred areas and lingering fires.
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Osaka
Japan
Toyooka
Tokio
Kinosaki
Two Farmers Top Chicago Market With Fat Steer Sales
W D Waosner of Hinckley and William Rich of DeKalb led Chicago Stockyards trading on May 21 with top fat steer sales. Whistler earned 11.40 per hundredweight for yearling Hereford steers, averaging 1,067 pounds across 40 head. Rich's heavyweight consignments sold at 11.00 per cubic weight, averaging 1,540 pounds for 16 head, as roughly 12,000 cattle were reported on the day's market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Waosner
Hinckley
William Rich
DeKalb
Chicago
Whistler
Chicago Scouts Camp Here at Annies Woods
Two Chicago Scouts Vincent Shouronski and Aloise Pusteiniski and Scoutmaster William H. Mansh of Troop 421 spent the weekend camping at Annies Woods in this city. They praised the site as one of the best overnight camping spots and enjoyed the visit overall. Mansh is a salesman who often visits the city and came with the boys at the suggestion of M. F. Malone, who hosted them during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vincent Shouronski
Aloise Pusteiniski
William H. Mansh
Annies Woods
Annie's Woods
Mansh
M. F. Malone
DeKalb
Mr. Malone
Masonic Lodge Special Meeting Called in DeKalb
DeKalb lodge 144 A F and A M calls members to a special meeting Tuesday night. Third degree work will be presented and a large attendance is desired by lodge officers. Clarence G LePage oversees the dairy route and is authorized to collect and handle milk business matters. The office in Leslie Building is discontinued. patrons may call 1706 for Broughton’s Dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
DeKalb Lodge 144
A. F
A. M
Masonic Order
Clarence G. LePage
DeKalb
Leslie Bldg
Broughton’s
Weather outlook unsettled in south Tuesday with frost in northeast
Clouds lower and soils warm as a mild night gives light frost in the northeast lowlands. Tuesday brings unsettled conditions to the southern portion with a gradual rise in temperatures across the region.
Large turnout expected for TB clinic next Thursday
A tuberculosis clinic will be conducted at the American Steel and Wire welfare building next Thursday. Miss Cecile Cushman county nurse will organize with Dr. Imas P. Rice in charge of examinations, urging prompt arrivals and prior appointments at 480.
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T. B
American Steel & Wire Welfare
Cecile Cushman
Imas P. Rice
Springsbrook
Jury Probe Begins in Shepherd Germ Murder Case
United Press report from Chicago on May 25 describes a state probe to determine jury tampering in the Shepherd germ murder case. States Attorney Crowe summoned all veniremen as he seeks to end rumors of influence. Contending witnesses and letters from a missing witness named Robert White added to tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Robert EB. Crowe
Crowe
James E. Callan
Joseph Savage
White
Philadelphia
Many Poppies Sold Here Last Saturday
American Legion Auxiliary reports over 4000 World War veteran poppies sold in the city last Saturday. Proceeds fund rehabilitation work for ex service men in government hospitals. A few poppies remain for sale next Saturday Memorial Day for those who missed the first sale. Wear the poppies again to honor the fallen and avoid a second purchase request.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Gus Johnson Arrested for Drunk and Disorderly Conduct
Gus Johnson a well known visitor to the city was arrested Saturday night in an intoxicated and disorderly condition. He was placed in the police station to recover and was expected to be brought before the county court this morning.
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Gus Johnson
Johnson
Speeder Pays Fine Before Judge Blair
A motorist on the Lincoln Highway was ticketed for speeding by Officer Kenneth Church. He appeared before Police Magistrate Blair and paid a fine of ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speeder
Blair A. BE. Kegerreis
Malta Township
Lincoln Highway
Kenneth Church
3. M. Blair
Free cooking school taught by Miss Schumard this week
DeKalb residents are invited to a free Chronicle Free cooking school next week at the Innovations. Miss Schumard, trained at a top institution, will teach practical science based methods for delicious meals from 2:00 to 4:00 daily Tuesday through Friday. Bring notebooks and pencils.
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Chronicle
United States
DeKalb
Miss Schumard
Lushe
Odd Fellows Meet This Evening With Important Agenda
City Odd Fellows members gather for a key meeting this evening to discuss two important business matters. After adjournment the first degree practice begins and the Encampment degree team may announce plans for the September 19 work session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
McGlynn Brothers Bound Over for Grand Jury
Five McGlynn brothers James Charles Raymond John and Bernard have been bound over to the county grand jury. The case likely proceeds in June and the men are jailed on charges of robbing freight cars in the city. Investigations by railroad officials tie loot from the Mc Glynn home to a sidetrack robbery near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
McGlynn
James
Charles
Raymond
John
Bernard
Five Brothers
Railroad Inv
Relia ble lamp sale on center window display
Wednesday only sale offers 100 metal boudoir lamps with parchment shade and cord in gold ivory or silver finish priced at 1.39 dollars each. Only one per customer. See center window display.
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Seal Four
Dunlap
Dpowrant TV
Bulletin
Frost
Vick’s
Asters
Custer’s Gardens
Custer's
G.ns
Dan Clyne
New York
Gossmann Dru Co
Batavia
Legion
Chicago Scouts
Annies’ Woods
Grand Jury
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