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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
2
Rev James O May conducted the last rites for the former resident at their home in this city. He paid a tribute to her wonderful life. Interment followed in the family lot at Ohio Grove Cemetery.
Dell Kimball of Belvidere, longtime cab operator, buys the Yellow and Sedan Cab company in DeKalb and takes charge this week. He plans to add two latest Yellow Cab cars promised for immediate delivery and promises enhanced service for DeKalb and traveling men who know his work from Belvidere.
An explosion at John Hallett’s Genoa road farm damaged the basement after he removed a safety valve from a four water pressure tank for cleaning. A plug failed to stop flooding. no injuries reported. Repairs may exceed $100, and a new pressure tank will be installed. The blast occurred late yesterday afternoon, causing neighborhood excitement.
A petit jury settled the action of M. a. Countryman against Farmers Elevator Company of Esmond with a verdict for the defendant. Countryman claimed damages up to 500 dollars after his tenant, who owed 379.33, sold crops worth nearly 5,000. He requested delaying settlement until his claim was resolved. The jury’s verdict indicated the elevator acted as it believed proper. The plaintiff asked for a new trial.
New governor at Illinois Northern Utilities company offices prompts planned gas shutoff at midday tomorrow. Work will take time but plenty of men will assist, aiming to restore service to near normal and improve overall reliability for consumers in the city.
A Carlson farm horse was found dead in a field the morning after Thursday night’s storm, believed to be struck by lightning. Town reports say little structural damage, though some large trees lost limbs. Countywide damage to standing corn is reported but not yet confirmed.
James Divine plans to depart soon for his North Dakota farm interests and to oversee threshing operations. He notes that threshing in the northwest is occurring much later this year than usual.
A Chicago dispatch reports Henry Button and Mrs. Julia Krueger of Des Plaines obtained a wedding permit and may have wed in Chicago. Local society details include engagements, travels, church revival plans, and meetings at the St. John's English Lutheran and May Methodist units, plus visits by Chicago residents and a motor trip to Minneapolis and South Dakota.
Local boys arrive as St Albans College prepares to open Tuesday. Enrollment is expected to exceed last year, aided by new buildings and a strong start to the school year.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Roberts, who died earlier in the week at her daughter’s home in Rockford, were held here yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church. She had lived in this area for many years.
Early today county authorities were informed that two sets of tires, 30x34 typical for Ford trucks, were stolen from trucks stored in sheds at the rear of the Adee fuel station. Investigators are monitoring sales outlets hopeful of catching the culprits.
Students face significant trouble obtaining necessary school books as wholesale dealers are delayed in deliveries. At a high school, a class of 70 has only 16 or 18 of the required texts received so far after repeated calls to Chicago dealers by Frank Lee.
Two women and one man were received from Chicago federal officers last evening and will be held in the county jail until trial in Chicago federal courts. The women, housewives Elizabeth Sachs and Myrtle Goodison, are charged with violating the narcotic act, along with Wilbur Scott who is booked on the same charge.
The countryman versus Esmond Grain Co case consumed much of yesterday in the circuit court. Court adjourns until Monday September 14. Naturalization cases will be heard during the day.
Sycamore reports Byron Wyman has joined a top Chicago orchestra, doubling on saxophone and clarinet. His many local friends cheer the news of this bright opportunity in the windy city. In London a fashion adviser earns near ten thousand dollars yearly guiding men on clothing selections and shop rounds to suit styles and colors.
Dr Edith M Lowrie, State Health official, urged school health records and classroom health charts as county health efforts expand. Officers for DeKalb County Health League and Tuberculosis Association were reelected. The Regional Health Conference opened with delegates from multiple counties. Speakers included May F Sinks on Christmas Seals and Miss Cecile Cushman on the Public Health Nurse.
In Springfield a San gamon county deputy Henry Ettlebrick rushed to assist a couple seeking a license. He asked for the clerk’s fee of 1.25 dollars but the couple had only 1.20 dollars. he covered the missing nickel, enabling the pair to proceed.
Mrs Minnie Wiltberger visits Waterman to spend the day with relatives and her brother L J Matteson in hospital. Miss Etta Larson listed in Pike's Peak registry as touring climber. Mrs Albert Todd hosts relatives from Ashton. Carl Wilberger family returns from Westfield Wis trip. Mr and Mrs Frank Corey and Charles Weddell attend Sandwich fair. Wiltbergers report a pleasant trip with no trouble. Paul Parr hosts his parents and Mrs Perkey from South Bend. Charles Walker returns from Benton Harbor with Myrtle Butler and daughter Rachel for two weeks. Vida Christman and Sarah Davis visit Minneapolis. Helen Conlin teacher from West Chicago visits home. T C Knodie and wife return from Ferndale fort Chain lakes Wis fishing trip. Mrs Walter Blakey and baby discharged from Glidden hospital. Stella Simmons of Kingston was a tonsil patient at city hospital.
Springfield Sept 12 In a letter to all state school officials Francis G Blair state superintendent urges observance of Constitution Week Sept 14 20 marking the 137th or 187th anniversary depending on the count of the Constitution Blair asks teachers to allocate an hour during Constitution week for discussing the meaning and importance of the Constitution with students or an outside speaker.
An early 20th century advertisement describes cold remedies for nasal congestion. Hall's Catarrh Medicine combines a locally used ointment with a blood-acting tonic. It claims quick relief and system buildup, selling through druggists for over four decades. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
United Press reports in Chicago that Thomas Zygil aged 14 was located under clay and gravel after nearly 48 hours of digging at the Bohnsack Brick company pit on the far west side. A hand and arm were uncovered and physicians said there was no pulse. The boy died shortly before discovery. his father Joseph Zyeil and sisters Julia and Amelia watched from above as workers freed the body.
A shower bath suit designed for Berlin firemen envelops the wearer with water from a helmet to enable fighting fires at close quarters. The device aims to improve protection and cooling during dangerous interior operations.
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