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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1925

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Litigation Settled In Manslaughter Case Involving West Lincoln Crash

FE A Shetter of this city was sentenced in Judge William Fulton’s court for manslaughter related to a West Lincoln Highway crash that killed William Jay of Moline. He pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon, received months in jail and a $1000 fine. The judge cited evidence, public sentiment, and the civil settlement as factors, and a 90 day stay of the mittimus was requested to allow an appeal.

FE. A. Shetter West Lincoln William Jay Moline William Fulton Poust Fulton Council Shetter Cour Jay Ilnois

First Touch of Winter Hits Midwest With Snow

The first real winter brought three inches of snow in parts of Nebraska and Madison Wisconsin, with frost and cold across the region. Dairyman D B Brockett killed by a locomotive in Shell, Missouri, during the storm. Temperatures ranged from 28 above in Omaha to frost 36 below in Lincoln as light snow and cold spread from Minnesota to Indiana, with harsh coats needed and more snow reported along northern Illinois border.

Unitedates Chicago Shell Like D. B. Brockett Therthwest Madison Wis Nebraska St. Paul Minn Omaha Neb Lincoln Jo Hainois Indiana Minois

Hunt Lover of Slain Girl Under Murder Probe

Lake county authorities pursue John McGuire as chief suspect in the Minnie Mellinger case. A killing at dawn left her body in George Schroeder’s home. McGuire, the slain woman's escort, sought admission with a witness claiming Frank Schlosser may have been involved. The state attorney weighs the two suspects as a murder warrant is issued.

United Press Waukegan Ill Minnie Mellinger John McGuire Diana the Cross Roads George Schroeder Frank Hlosser Mellinger Schlosser Col A. B. Smith Lake County

New Route Proposed To Bypass West Lincoln High Detour

Commissioner FH Odison outlined a detour to relieve traffic on the West Lincoln High area now being paved. The new route would enter from the east via First Street then Locust to John Street, south on John to Lincoln Highway with a possible cut through Corey and Son Milling. John Street paving is done and Lincoln Highway from the bridge toward John Street is paved except for a small section. Work paused due to weather yesterday.

Odison Lincoln High Lucinos Avenue First Street Locust Street John Street John Lincoln Highway Corey & Son Ahn Street

Fergus Takes First Battle In High Court

Springfield Illinois October 9 Charles Vail clerk of the Illinois supreme court prepares 204 writs to be served on Illinois General Assembly members after the court allowed John J Fergus of Chicago to file a mandamus petition to compel reapportionment. Writs due December first term the court. Cook county and downstate members expected to meet and decide defenses and consider special session at which reapportionment may be addressed.

Springfield Charles Vail Illinois Supreme Court Illinois General Assembly Supreme Court John J. Fergus Chicago Cook County Down State

Army Board Meets in DeKalb City Hall Last Evening

DeKalb Salvation Army leaders held a significant meeting at city hall led by board President J B Lindstrom to plan a city drive. Chicago staff and headquarters speakers will open the drive on Sunday with church speakers outlining the Army’s work, and a detailed Sunday program will be published tomorrow.

DeKalb Salvation Army J. B. Lindstrom Chicago

Child Struck by Auto Near North West Corner Scene

One pupil of St M school was struck by a car near the corner of North Fourth and Pine streets on Wednesday evening. Details of the mishap could not be secured today.

St. M North Wourth Pine Streets

Reward for information on Hudson coach theft Aurora

A $100.00 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of a Hudson coach with license No 411219 stolen Tuesday night in Aurora. Calls Rockford Main 1293. Also notes a married peoples dance at Peck's Academy and a foot trouble remedy at Davy's Store with the number 259.

Hudson Aurora Rockford Peck’s Academy East End Hood Rubbers Davy’s Nui Morrow

Weather Forecast for Illinois Tonight and Saturday

Mostly fair conditions noted for Illinois with a chance of rain or snow in the northeast tonight. Cooler, with a likely killing frost and breezy winds. Saturday turns less cold though still chilly with potential precipitation.

Mlinois

Two Residents Die Sudden Deaths In City

Mrs Catherine White aged 75 and Kirno Panttila aged 21 died suddenly in this city this morning after brief illnesses. Mrs White died at Glidden hospital between six and seven o clock after a paralysis stroke the previous evening. Panttila a local youth born July 1804 and son of Mr and Mrs Mike Panttila died suddenly yesterday afternoon following illness. He attended Haish school and then high school for three years and leaves grieving parents and siblings. Funeral arrangements incomplete as details continue.

Catherine White Eirno Panttila England United States S. Johnson West Locust Street Arthur Chicago Amd Ernest Kankakee Wester Frances White Eighth and Garden Kirno Panttila Mike Panttila Haish Eero Edwin Eli Everett Nisa

T B Clinic to Be Held Here in Two Weeks

A tuberculosis clinic is set for two weeks hence at the prerface building of the American Steel and Wire company. Dr. Imas Rice from Spring Brook sanatorium will lead examinations. Irene Maurice handles appointments at 480. Clinic runs from 9 am to 4 pm on Wednesday, October 21 with follow up work by the county board and Syveamore road sanitorium noted for past success.

Tukiy Trene Maury DeKall County 4Elinie American Steel & Wire Company Irene Maurice Imas IT Rice Spring Brook Aurora Syveamore County Board

Former Piano Teacher Broadcast On WLS Barn Dance

A DeKalb area notice announces a barn dance program from station WLS Chicago to air from 7:30 to 10:30 PM featuring Mr and Mrs John Atherton and Mr and Mrs Ralph Deming of Paw Paw and Miss Gladys Lamberton of Mendota with Mrs Atherton calling. The event is part of a sequence already aired from WLS the prior Saturday.

Evenunes WLS Chiago Ierest John Atherton Ralph Deming Paw Paw Gladys Lamberton Mendota Atherton DeKalb Mary Deming Venety Clyde Ruby

Slight Earthquakes Felt Across New England and Cambridge

A slight earthquake shock was felt in several New Hampshire sections near Siam and Osippee with distinct movement reported. Cambridge Massachusetts recorded a seismograph reading at Harvard station as today’s data noted.

United Press Manchester N. 1 New Hampshire Siam Osippee Cambridge Mass Harvard Harvard Univer . al. m

List of Candidates and Votes Across Towns

A long OCR list shows candidates with vote counts across multiple streets and towns. Names include Mrs Chirg Willett, Miss Margaret Rowe, Mrs Hoth dtvenhill, Miss Mam Muhaly, Miss May Modin, and many others with vote tallies like 1,000 or 7,000, across DeKalb region towns such as Sycamore Maple Park Genoa Shabbona and Crington. The array reflects a local election ballot with numerous names and scattered 1,000 plus totals, including several 7,000 tallies.

Chirg Willett Grove Street Herman Schilling Lincoln Highway Harry Bickhorn North Second Street Margaret Rowe Augusta Avenue Titton South Second Street Mises Aila Kaski North Twelfth Street Coss Mam Muhaly North Second Str Hoth Dtvenhill Nethe Wilson Prospect Street Finer Wagley Pleasant Street Floyd Lindeberg North Tenth Street Amy Aspengren South Fifth Street Amy Milligan North Third Street Lillian Zach Vine and Seventh Streets Edith Johnson Lessie Padrow Garden Street Margaret Nelson North Thirteenth Street Ester Johnson State Street Vivian North Ninth Street Veronica Thomas Sycamore Alvera Johnson Chire Hel John Brennan Clare Ed Fychaner Esmond Richard Cook Helen Rowlund DeKalb Eunice Wallin M-1 Howard Rieh Eeereseees Hazel Rich Kirkland Florence Ryan Myrtle Anderson Genoa Morrison Claire Floto Moreene Adee Myrtle Holcomb Syecamore

McQuigg Elected Commander in American Legion Choice

John K R McQuigg of Cleveland Ohio was elected commander in chief on the first ballot at the seventh annual convention in Omaha Nebraska Edn of New York City and Howard P Savage of Chicago were runners up in the race results announced today during the convention proceedings

McQuigg Cleveland American Legion Edn New York City Howard P. Savage Chicago

Weekend Shoe Sale At Unger's Brown Bilt Store

From 3 to 6 o clock Saturday afternoon only a Misses size 11 to 15 two colors black or brown winter shoes Best grade Bus ter Brown valued at 5.40 offered for 3.50 during the 3 to 6 o'clock sale at Unger's Brown Bilt Shoe Store.

Unger

Tates Leave Today for Prison Cells

Robert and Tate Herrington face prison terms after guilty verdicts for poisoning Mrs Tate's first husband Jodie Herrington. Tate to Southern Illinois Penitentiary Chester for 30 years. his wife to Joliet for 20 years.

Pressi Wion Robert Tate

Plan for polar airship voyage by Amundsen and Ellsworth

Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and American companion Lincoln Ellsworth announce a May attempt to fly from Spitzbergen to Nome via the north pole in a purchased dirigible. The plan was disclosed as Amundsen arrived in New York aboard the Mauretania.

Luieavres New York N. Y Raald Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth Spitzbergen Norway Nome Alaska North Pole Talon Amundsen Cunardnergy

Docile Prisoner Terry Nearing Court Review in DeKalb Jail

Sheriff Crawford says Perry P Druggan is calm and has not requested anything. Terry remains in the DeKalb county jail bullpen pending a late month court appearance to determine if he serves the remainder of his term for selling beer. The blue room is described as a brighter cell with modest furnishings used only when illness requires attention. Terry receives substantial mail, mainly from charitable appeals, and distributes cigarettes to inmates. He has spent little money since arrival, mainly on cigarettes and a few extra meals.

Perry P Druggan J. G. Crawford DeKalb Sycamore Wilkerson Terry Pris Sheriff Crawford Crawford Chicazo

Special Legion Train to Stop Here Overnight

A special Pullman car carrying Legionaires from Juneau Wisconsin will sidetrack here tonight and stay overnight returning from the national Legion convention in Omaha. The car includes every member of the Juneau post and a band. About 35 members exist in Juneau and they plan a brief local visit and possible band performance here this evening.

Legion Juneau Wis National Legion Convention Omaha Juneau, Wis American Legion Legionaires Pullman

Body search called off as Ames presumed dead

In Franklin Pennsylvania a drizzling rain hindered searchers for air mail pilot Charles Ames missing over a week. Officials said hopes of finding Ames alive are abandoned and reports of a body found in Sharon, Pennsylvania were investigated and found incorrect.

Franklin, Pa Charles Ames Air Mail Ames Sharon

Unger's Brown Kilt Shoe Store Saturday Night Sale

From 6 30 to 9 o clock Saturday night only men s brown kilt shoes or shoes eight 50 quality at six dollars and zero cents six eighty five analytical at one fifty six fifty quality black or tan shoe at three eighty five sale runs 6 30 to 9 o clock Saturday night only Unger s Brown Kilt Shoe Store

Unger

Nominations Open as Three Districts Seek Women Leaders

Six weeks from tomorrow night, campaign manager urges entry of strong women into three districts. The ad promises a fast track to influence, with automobile prizes and immediate contact to start a campaign, urging practical businesslike candidates.

Nash Oakland Cleveland

Third World Series Game Postponed by Rain

United Press reports the third game between the Washington Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed due to rain. Judge K. M. Landis conferred with team representatives and umpires who said Griffith Stadium would be unfit for play even if the rain stopped. Cloudy, colder weather and light rain were forecast for the afternoon in Washington D C as fans faced a delayed start.

United Press Washington Pp. C Kington Pittsburgh K. M. Landis Griffith Stadium Ais A. m Senators Pirates United States Weather Bureau

To Oust Brown Should He Try to Take Floor

High church leaders in New Orleans served notice to William Montgomery Brown that he will be evicted from the convention hall if he attempts to take a seat. After the bishops upheld the verdict of heresy Brown pledged to continue his resistance stating he has just begun to fight.

Brown New Orleans Protestant Episcopal Church William Montgomery Brown House of Bishops Cleveland

Plans Appeal In Verdict In Sweetin Case

An appeal to the supreme court was announced by attorney R. E. Smith of Benton for Mrs. Elsie Sweetin who faces 38 years in Joliet for poisoning her husband Wilford Sweetin of Ina. Transcripts of all records have been completed as part of the appeal plan. Donations to a support fund have come from stamps to a $300 gift from an Indiana man. The case, with Rev. Lawrence M. Hight present, was decided a year ago in favor of the verdict against Mrs. Sweetin.

Wnitea Press Mt. Vernon Ill Elsie Sweetin Supreme Court R. E. Smith Benton Sweetin Joliet Penitentiary Indiana Lawrence M. Hight

Nominations Pour In as Campaign Begs for Active Volunteers

A DeKalb county call to women to run in the upcoming Nov. 28 election draws a long list of names from all parts of the county. The note urges ambitious ladies to rise, study the vote scale, and visit the campaign office or call for an appointment.

DeKalb County

Mrs. N. Clark Dies at Batavia Home

Mrs. Arthur B. Clark longtime Maple Park resident dies at her Batavia son’s home after 18 years there. Funeral services set for 1 30 pm Saturday at Hollister Batavia with interment in Gardener Cemetery Maple Park. She leaves Arthur Jr Batavia William Geneva Lillie Posson Maple Ethel Eberly Waterman.

Maple Park Arthur B. Clark Arthur, Jr Batavia William Geneva Lillie Posson Maple Ethel Eberly Waterman Ark

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