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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1925

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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