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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1925
Page
1
A local campaign urges ladies from De Kalb County to nominate themselves for a bid to win a handsome sedan. Readers from all towns express interest and are invited to participate, with details to be sent immediately and further guidance on starting a seven week effort. The piece promotes self-nomination and involvement in the countywide automobile giveaway campaign.
The DeKally post of the American Legion urges all members to attend a special meeting at eight o'clock tonight in the post rooms. The session will decide on a proposed plan for quarters for the coming year, presented to the committee in charge.
Washington D C details describe overcast skies greeting early arrivals at four World Series games at Griffith Stadium. The weather bureau at noon foresaw little probability of showers interfering with the contest and comfortable temperatures accompanied spectators.
Mostly cloudy tonight with little temperature change. Appointment only, Tuesday likely sees light water waves and minor disruption. Local shop phase 751 notes for appointments.
A recorded vote tally lists dozens of candidates with names and vote totals up to 9 00 a m October 12 including Margaret Devine Aila Kaski Maude Palaly Clara Willett Herman Schilling Adelbert Stonesifer Roy Tilton Margaret Rowe Nellie Wilson Elmer Wagley Lockwood Graveddy East Lincoln Highway Esther Johnson Harlan Fisher Aileen Milligan Vivian Nelson Edna Sheppard Margaret Nelson Lillian Zach Amy Aspengren Janet Keast Earl Lindeberg and many others with varying vote counts. The document notes daily counts at 6 pm for the next edition.
Police records show a calm weekend with only a couple of drinkers jailed briefly before fines cleared. The report notes minimal activity at city halls while local florists promote narcissi hyacinth and Chinese lily bulbs for growing indoors, offered at The Flower Store on E Lincoln Way.
The First Lutheran Church announces a five day bazaar starting Tuesday at 7 20 pm with eleven booths showcasing yearlong crafted items. The event runs until Friday evening with a final chicken supper and dinner to close the sale.
Pittsburg wins fifth game by six to three in a tense contest at Griffith Stadium Washington. Lineups include Pittsburg Harris Cuyler Traynor Peckinpaugh Melnis Ruel and Aldridge while Washington fields Bluege Coveleskie Rice Goslin S Harris and Wright. Attendance total four games 160,265 with receipts 6.7m plus player shares reported.
Bulletin by United Press from Washington DC reports the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the Chicago and North Western railroad to increase passenger commutation fares in Illinois by 20 percent to remove discrimination against interstate travel. The price hike takes effect in November.
The Salvation Army led a weekend program in DeKalb with Colonel Damon, Ensign Corliss, Brigadier Peacock, and Adjutant Young. Open air gatherings, church services, school and college talks featured band concerts and uplifting messages about army work and William Booth. Citizens cooperation and broad attendance marked the event as a meaningful community effort.
Bankers of this city are invited to attend the regular third district meeting at the Freeport County Club tomorrow, with a full day program planned. Elks notice a regular meeting tonight, signed by the secretary.
Two adjacent residences near the city hall were entered last evening. At Rev F M Webster’s home money and papers were stolen while at Rev W Field’s house the thieves fled before stealing. Field’s door was bolted from inside, suggesting local involvement. A safety deposit box and a large denomination check were taken earlier from Mrs Messenger.
October 12 New Orleans Lit. William Montgomery Brown, a heretic bishop, was deposed from the Protestant Episcopal church ministry. Bishop Ethelbert Talbot read the sentence before about 150 people at St Pauls Church. Brown was absent. a copy was mailed to him. The service opened with a brief prayer.
Members of the Odd Fellows lodge in this city are asked to attend a meeting tonight at eight o'clock. The second degree will be exemplified and announcements concerning a future event will be made. Degree team members are requested to be punctual.
Springfield Oct 12 The state board of pardons meets Tuesday and will consider 23 applications for pardon or commutation of sentence.
Indianapolis Oct 11 Senator Samuel Ralston ill with brights disease has worsened, with sources saying his condition is very grave. He has been ill since returning from Washington last spring. Lutheran Church announces wedding anniversary reminder events with a chicken dinner and flower delivery in October.
Mrs. S. Nelson, 85, a pioneer who moved to Galesburg in 1860, died after a ten day illness at her home Saturday night. Her husband and seven children, including E P Nelson and J A Nelson of Burg, survive. Funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 PM from the family home with burial in Linwood cemetery.
United Press reports an old fashioned revival to curb Chicago crime opened Sunday night with an appeal over the radio. Evangelist Rader plans neighborhood meetings to reform the city urging preachers to spread Christ’s redemption. He warned Chicago faces destruction and called for God to be brought to street corners, halls, and media.
Work began this morning on the vault door for the De Kalb Trust and Savings bank. The ten ton door will take at least a week to install and must balance delicate closure with safety, unlike similar doors that often require over a month to hang due to intricate mounting.
Walter Frost of Chicago, 35, is sought by Lake County police in connection with the murder of Randall Hayes, 43, following a poker game at a construction camp near Waukegan. Hayes, on his deathbed, accused Frost. authorities say Frost, a heavy loser, opened fire when Hayes delayed handing over money.
United States Supreme Court rules that a home cannot be searched without a warrant when arrest and search are made legitimately without one. The Brooklyn defendants Thomas Agnello Frank Agnello Stephen Alba Antonio Cetrino and James Pace appealed from convictions under the Morrison narcotic act.
Washington October 12 Rep Martin Madden Illinois chairman of the house appropriations committee denounces war and navy departments for misusing money Congress allocated for aircraft. He calls the expenditures a purposeless waste and urges civilian control of procurement while criticizing tactics and plans for 1 500 planes and 1 500 officers.
The Royal Arch Masons of Illinois schedule their annual convocation in Chicago October 29 and 30. Delegates from 247 local chapters are expected to attend. Andrew J. Sehastger of Jerseyville is anticipated to succeed the current presiding officer H. A. Clevensteine of Rock Island. Also listed is a sale notice for comb-honey from Talbot's Apiary with phone contact.
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