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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
1
Readers are urged to join a DeKalb Chronicle campaign offering six weekend weeks to win one of 64 Jordan Touring Cars. The drive emphasizes honest, purely voluntary work from trusted entrants and notes past prizes, including a previous winner.
A persuasive appeal urges readers to join a campaign to earn $1,625 by nominating themselves, enlisting friends for support, and following a four step plan to secure votes and a gold prize, promising quick rewards and ongoing campaign work.
A Protestant episcopal church convention committee of six bishops and two clergymen denounced birth control and the divorce evil in a fiery report on home and family life in the United States. The panel warned that family life is threatened by divorce and labeled it a national cancer disguised as sympathy for mismated couples.
Two United States army deserters surrendered to DeKalb police last night and were placed in the DeKalb jail. A. N. Ballard said he deserted from Fort Snelling Minnesota while George King is reported to have deserted from Fort Omaha Nebraska. They will be held until army officials arrive to take custody. GOODYEARS Baked goods ARE better. From 6 to 9 30 Sat night only Mens Shoes and Oxfords New styles 6 00 to 6 85 these hours only 3 85 Ungers Brown Bilt Shoe Store 265 At Leslies Saturday. While last you can buy regular Dollar Dress Aprons for 59c.
J Stan ley Brown president of DeKalb Teacher's College addressed the Northwestern Dental Society at the Dixon Elks Club on agitation as a path to education. He contrasted formal schooling with learning from outside sources and traced light through evolving lighting inventions.
Continued on Pa PARKING GROUND opened Oct 17 and operates every Wednesday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening, and Sunday evening one half block west of the post office at 25 cents per car.
An unsettled forecast for Illinois predicts rain tonight and likely Saturday morning with cooler temperatures.
The Odd Fellows lodge plans a banquet for Boy Scouts on October 29 at seven oclock in the ball room. Nearly 160 churches in the city will be invited, with pastors and volunteers to attend and support Scout work. The event aims to recognize the Scouts for patrol, traffic, and information duties. The women of the Rebekahs coordinate details, promising one of the best banquets in weeks. Rev F M Webster cannot attend due to National Council in Washington. other local pastors are expected to be present.
Locarno Switzerland Oct 18 The peace conference to secure Europe’s peace nears final success with plenipotentiaries to meet at six o clock to approve the negotiations. German Polish and Czechoslovak delegations expected to resolve eastern front arbitration issues and sign documents together. Final signatures to London within two weeks anticipate evacuation of Colorhe and easing of Allied control in Germany and Rhineland.
Aurora police seek help locating two bicycles stolen from a school in Aurora a few days ago. Two youths from Chicago were arrested in an Iowa city and said they rode to DeKalb in a stock truck bearing a DeKalb name and left the bicycles there as they headed west.
A list item notes a sale offering football free with boys shoes or oxfords priced five dollars or more. Mentions Unger’s Brown Bilt Shoe Store and Peck’s Academy with addresses on 265.
A lengthy list of candidate names and addresses appears, detailing voters from DeKalb and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs Lockwood Terson, Miss Margaret Devine, Miss Nellie Wilson, Adelbert Stonesifer, Ferman Schilling, Stoye Tilton, Olle Frost, Carl Lindebers, Louise Remngzardt, Gladys Word, Miss Ruth Giltmer, Miss Faye Byrd, Miss Amy Aspengren, Miss Eleanor Arden, Mrs Stanley Sutton, Miss Esther Johnson, Miss Aileen Milligan, Miss Vivian Nelson, Mrs Hdna Sheppard, Miss Geetriche Malta, Miss Clem Peterson, Miss Ta Mammitt, Miss Hattie Davis, Miss Hazel Drake, and many others across DeKalb and nearby towns.
Britain’s royal family welcomed the Prince of Wales as the Repulse docked at Spithead returning from a six month cruise to Africa and South America. Crowds gathered at Portsmouth Victoria awaits the royal train in London. Local notice: For sale grocery store at Second and Locust streets due to sickness.
Samuel M. Ralston lay in simple state at his country home near Indianapolis. Private services were planned at 11:00 a.m. the next day, followed by a trip to Lebanon for church services and burial in Lebanon cemetery.
Members of the Encampment of N N S A W A U S E E will confer the Royal Purple degree in a regular meeting at the 1. C. O. F. hall tonight. The session is expected to draw a large attendance with other business matters to be addressed. The meeting starts promptly at eight and aims to end by midnight.
The DeKalb lodge of Elks launches Old Transides Week October 19 to 24 to raise 500000 for rebuilding the 1812 warship. In 145 area schools pupils will perform patriotic programs and donate to a national fund. National and local Elks committees coordinate efforts across 1400 Lodges nationwide with teachers and officials aiding.
Eddie Conlin and companions A. M. Andreas and Walter Whyte, all locals, were arrested on alleged involvement with cars stolen in Chicago by Frank Cooper. Bonds of $2,000 each were posted for release from city jail. Conlin denies any participation and was reportedly unaware of his connection, as prosecutors seek Cooper’s involvement in Chicago.
Bulletin from Locarno notes the Treaty of Locarno aimed at European peace now goes to signatory parliaments for approval. France Britain Belgium Poland Czechoslovakia and others anticipate a London meeting within two weeks to finalize seven documents covering Rhine pact principles and German pledges not to wage war.
Kenosha Wisconsin October 15 The Lovers Lane double murder of Madeline Lattimer 19 and James Sears 28 hinges on a threatening love letter found in Madeline 9s effects and a suspect suitor. Evelyn Lattimer provides a potential clue while Sheriff Wilems questions suspects behind closed doors no robbery evidence. The case remains unsolved with progress described as satisfactory and hours or longer possible.
Prominent sale notes for Saturday list brown winter shoes at five dollars and Parana for three hours at three fifty. Delicatessen specials accompany new dress arrivals with updated styles and materials advertised at a clear East End Style Shop location.
Springfield Oct 16 A laywoman Charlotte Leland faced seasoned attorneys in the state supreme court to defend her cross claim to uphold the divorce from Nave the Reverend Carl Case Chicago minister. The motion to set aside the divorce was contested as the court heard Mrs Leland describe her sin while demanding the justice of preserving a family separation. The case drew Chicago Oak Park attention as Case’s health faltered amid the lengthy proceedings with no money for counsel.
Druggan announces he is not the Chicago beer baron and will not touch alcohol. He arrives by milk train at Sycamore and will stay in the bounty jail until December when he faces Judge Wilkerson again. He taunts Sheriff Hoffman and Jailer Westbrook, saying another year could unhinge him, while noting the length of the second trip differed from the first.
A minor accident occurred Thursday afternoon when Ray Mosher of this city drove into Lea Munger’s car at the Third and Grove street intersection shortly after noon. Police report filed at the station.
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