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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
1
Chronicle circulation drive urges readers to nominate a friend wife or daughter for a chance to secure a car at no cost. The notice promotes eligibility without purchase and highlights the opportunity within the program.
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle announces a large circulation campaign offering top prizes including a Nash Sedan a Cleveland Sedan and an Oakland Sedan with second and third prizes a Ford Roadster and cash awards. It urges reader involvement promotes nominations and explains commissions for entrants while restricting male participation and urging women to lead the drive.
The Northern Lane Service Company based in DeKalb received a franchise to run buses between Sterling and Dixon. The move could lead to further equipment purchases as a second franchise is anticipated to be awarded to the firm.
The board of local improvements outlines spring paving for several streets including Pearl Gurney Bush and Prospect. Petitions filed for Harsh avenue Gunner street and Ninth street plus potential full length Fleet street. City engineer to prepare cost estimates by type of paving to attract conservative bids and prompt contractor attention.
Miss Emma Bacon aged 30 a nurse was found dead in an alley near the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute where she worked for months. Police say she was dragged and fought before death. bloodhounds have been sent from Indiana Harbor to aid the investigation as authorities seek the killer.
A suit is filed for shares of the estate of John Patrick Rucker who died in Ireland in 1856 leaving millions. The Rucker descendants, led by Nathanael and John Rucker and Mrs Ida Adams, seek to secure a favorable action with attorneys across the country promising eventual success.
The Junior choir of the First La Themat church will assist Prof. Frend Nordgren tomorrow evening for a recital featuring Toccata by Mailly, Gavotte by Martini, and En ekake by Fey Singer. The program is expected to attract a large audience as Sunday services draw many attendees. Custer's Gardens promotes Holland bulbs in classifieds.
Illinois forecasts call for unsettled conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely tonight and Sunday. Temperatures remain largely steady with limited cooling or warming expected across the region.
Francis Swansborough filed a defamation suit against Andrew Doyle and Bert Coldwater seeking 10000 dollars from each for alleged slander. Swansborough claims Doyle, a deputy sheriff, and Coldwater damaged his reputation by accusing him of stealing a purse at a church service and making related remarks about the countryside.
Secretary Wilbur B. quietly condemned critics as “conservatives” while urging Navy aviation under full control. Admiral Moffet warned against separating naval aviation, calling Lexington a monument to progress and national defense. The speech defended the ship and a continued force of modern naval air power.
Secretary of War Weeks arrived in Washington for the first time since June and met with President Coolidge at the White House lunch. The meeting fueled reports that Weeks would soon resign from his post as war secretary.
Nebraskas defense stifles Hing and breaks through with Daley scoring for Nebraska. Despite attempts by Grange and others, Emneis cannot penetrate the line as Chaneves and Clingis suffer losses. Final score Rockford 19 Lindblom 5 Orangeville 0.
Tomorrow's meeting of imem shaper of thin rity will install officers for the ensuing year and present them with chairs. Gram Deputy Edward Houlihan of Chicago will attend the service in this city for the installation. he has wide acquaintances among the Delsath chapter members.
Anni Woods hosts the DeKalb County Pig club show with over 60 registered youths and animals. The event, postponed from yesterday by morning rain, will conclude today with winners not yet listed. Judge Prof JC Rice, formerly of the University of Illinois, presided. Children’s fancy dancing classes start Saturday October 10th. appointments via Peck's Academy of Music and Dancing at 254.
Miss Harriet Lowden, heiress of former Governor Frank O Lowden, will wed Albert F Maelener of Chicago today at Sinnissippi Farm near Rock River. The outdoor ceremony is planned for 4:00 p m if weather allows, with the event set on the farm grounds.
Washington dispatch reports Col William Mitchell faces a court martial for insubordination. He will report to the inspector general of the army Monday to receive charges and a chance to plead, with Acting Secretary of War Davis handling proceedings for the president. A trial in Washington is expected within weeks, as officials show no signs of relenting.
Edward L. Morse of New York reported jewels worth 150000 stolen after a trunk exchanging at Dearborn Station. A man swapped Morse’s trunk with a similar description and later left the hotel room where the jewels were recovered in a downstate room. investigators traced the switch through taxi and hotel trunk checks.
Mrs Mary Wiltsie of this city was granted a divorce in DeKull city court on Thursday. Judge H W McEwen presided at the regular session. Ralph R Wiltsie of California answered the plea and filed an appearance. All property rights were settled per court records.
The case against city leader and associates, linked to raids led by the so called Lone Wolf Asher, moves from county to federal court for trial in Peoria before Judge Louis Fitzhenry. Co defendants include government agents Mus Hutzie and J B Asher, and U S Marshal Moody, charged with robbery larceny and assault during July raids. The arraignment date is pending and bond will be set.
Members of the Seedish Mission church celebrate Rally Day with a concert by a male chorus from the Mission Tabernacle at Rookford. The chorus will sing at the evening service in English and Swedish. The morning service features the church orchestra under Jaume Hertson, with special numbers by the mixed chorus directed by Henry Noreen. orchestra performs during the Fuster school hour.
Oct 3 Rockford Michigan reports Winnebago county board of supervisors approves photography system to record deeds mortgages affidavits and other instruments instead of pen and ink. Successful use in Chicago and Washington supports the change and it is claimed savings will cover installation costs in a few years.
Searching parties resume work in the mountains to locate Charles Ries the pilot of the New York Chicago mail plane last seen Thursday over the Dere and Gelliase area. A Belfonte manager directed the effort as Cleveland planes scouted the valley but low clouds hindered visibility.
This morning saw the opening of a new fruit and vegetable store in DeKalb. The California Fruit and Vegetable Market opened at the Charles Noren building on North Fourth Street and will serve retail customers with a large assortment of fruits and vegetables. The owners expect the venture to be profitable in a good location.
The captain and five missing crew members of the French mail steamer Attala landed at Gorey Jersey after 11 hours in an open boat. The rest of the crew and two passengers had reached shore earlier after a three hour rowing fight through rock studded seas. Attala submerged at high tide. Three race horses were drawn in the disaster.
Four members of a six person family were killed when the C and A Limited northbound train struck their stalled auto just north of the depot in Girard Illinois yesterday. The wreck occurred as the car remained on the tracks blocking the way. The incident was reported by United Press.
Terry Druggan, central figure in the Cook county jail scandal, was moved at midnight to the De Kalb county jail in Sycamore. He will serve ten days among federal prisoners under Sheriff Crawford, arriving after a late chase and car crash in Geneva. Deputy Marshals Zippman and Pollack faced tension with reporters as Druggan complained of injuries and demanded a doctor.
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