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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1925

Page

2

Druggan in jail again as court defers bail ruling

Reported Chicago beer king Druggan, held in DeKalb County jail for weeks, had bail delayed for ten more days. He remains under strict routine with limited privileges while his chauffeur assists, and rumors swirl about exwarden Wesley Westbrook awaiting a four month leave. Sheriff Crawford notes past high‑level cases and ongoing inmate variety, from dope addicts to professionals, while a separate tip shares a wall cleaning tip using onion boiled water.

Druggan Beer King Chicago DeKalb County Terry Sycamore Crawford T Is Perus Ohio Wesley Westbrook Ir County Mike de I Westbrook

Red Cross annual roll call and local society events

Community notices describe Red Cross annual roll call urging residents to contribute, with emphasis on disaster relief, public health, and support for service members. Also covered are a Methodist Sunday School banquet for fathers, WL and East Side club dues, a nurse's home recovery, American Legion and auxillary dinners, and a St Mary's Thanksgiving party with the Peerless Orchestra.

Hess Ed Cross Red Cross Red Crew Army Navy St. Mary's Church

City Observes Armistice Day in Silent Observance

Citizens of Sycamore stood at attention facing east at eleven oclock as whistles sounded marking seven years since hostilities ceased abroad. Schools held appropriate exercises in the forenoon and the city was decorated with flags in basin and residential sections. All activities ceased at eleven oclock.

Sycamore Oelock Welock

Silent tribute for departed humorist at historic church

A brief two minute service is planned as a silent tribute to the late humorist of the world war era. The church expects a packed crowd Sunday evening and notes that local banks will remain closed in observance of the occasion.

Humoris

Dollar Day Planned by Merchants After Meeting

Merchants agreed at a Monday luncheon to observe Dollar Day next week. Announcements will be made soon detailing the event and its observance. The decision follows extended discussion and a yesterday conference.

Regula

Naperville to Play Sycamore Saturday Here

Naperville High School team travels to Naperville for a Saturday game with Sycamore at the public park. The non conference match is hoped to beat last week’s poor weather as two to three players are listed among the visiting squad.

Naperville Sycamore Tootman Beithermore Beys

Hunters From the Vicinity Out Yesterday

Hunters went out on opening day for pheasants and rabbits with most returning carrying birds though rabbits were scarce. A forthcoming snowstorm may boost rabbit hunting opportunities for the gunmen.

Herbert Cope to Speak Sunday Night at Local Church

Herbert Cope, touted as a sure cure for the blues, headlines a Sunday evening program at the First Church under the Men’s Sunday Evening Club. The Stevens free lecture and entertainment course features Cope’s Sycamore talk as part of a chantannaea program, with many attendees expected.

1St Herbert Cope Stevens Cope Sycamore

New Theatre to Open Within Next Few Days

The Polka B brothers theatre on We ate a is set to open November 2 after weeks with the contractor. Despite incomplete work the plan calls for installing 52 seats and the organ from a Des Moines theatre.

Polka Brothers Des Moines

City Council Moves To Open Owen Road Stretch

At Monday evening’s council meeting it was decided to take steps to open the south end of Som omuk street for traffic. Weather has hindered work, keeping the street closed for weeks. Farmers and merchants complain about the road leading to the city, prompting council action.

Somomuk Street

Bennett Case Progressing In Circuit Court

The Bennett versus McAllister trial moves forward as jurors were seated and the first witnesses on the damage version testified. No exact completion time was stated but it was expected the jury would have the case within a day or two. Jurors from the previous term had not reached a verdict and were discharged.

Bennett McAllister Court House

Civics Class of College to Visit the Jail

Civics class of the shire teachers college of DeKalb will visit the jail through SP 1 permit granted by Sheriff KE EB Crawford.

KE. EB. Crawford Crivics Cliss Shire Teachers College of DeKalb

Jail visit by county officials to inspect facility

Under the supervision of Miss Hub sbard, an inspection of the county jail is set for Monday of next week. Sheriff Crawford is expected to personally conduct the tour through his institution, a departure from the usual arrangement. The trip, though not a pleasure jaunt, should interest the college class members.

Hubsbard Crawford

Shriners to Travel to Rockford for Tebala Temple Ceremony

Reports from the jetty indicate several Shriners in Sycamore plan trips to Rockford at month end to witness ceremonies at Tebala Temple. Veterans to the event aim to see new initiates pass the ritual, with many Masonic members attending Tebala Temple's memorial later in the month.

Rockford Tebala

Ready for the Bath or Bally says the gallery debate

An art gallery attendant mutters about a label reading Ready for the Bath while wondering if it should read ready for the Bally Official, and suggests laying the piece aside to confer with the artist.

Lenz Family Fellow Citizens Recall Bellview Trip

Mr and Mrs Awin J Lenz left for Bellview Pennsylvania today called by the death of Mrs Bertha Lenz mother of the DeKalb druggist The death followed a months long illness Burial services will be held at Bellview Mrs Lenz aged years leaves five children two sons and three daughters During absence a registered druggist will run the Lenz Drug store

Awin J Lenz Bellview Bertha Lenz Bellsview

Obituary Notice For I. H. Morris Of Sandusky

The deceased, about 70, formerly of Sandusky, moved to Elgin years ago and was a brother of William H. Morris. Survived by his wife, two sons Frank Jr and Esmond, and a daughter Mrs Edna Wickersham of Portland. Funeral services in Elgin Friday at 1 PM with burial at Ridge.

Frank H Sandmumy Elgin William H. Morris de Kalb Sandwich I. H. Morris Frank Jr Esmond Edna Wickersham Portland Gre Ridge

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