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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
1
Real estate figures show a persistent DeKalb home shortage with demand rising through winter. Builders report strong activity across the city and nearby towns, while apartments remain heavily subscribed and contractors consider new single family homes for sale or rent.
Veterans from the city join members of Company A the 129th Infantry for a two day Aurora reunion. An extensive program is planned with entertainments, a chicken dinner, horse races, and feature events. Attendance is urged for tonight and tomorrow.
Edgar A. Shetter appeared before DeKalb County Circuit Judge W J Fulton on Friday and pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon after withdrawing a prior not guilty plea to manslaughter. The judge postponed further action to a later hearing to allow additional evidence.
Arthur Holt and his stepdaughter Marea Clan Holt pleaded not guilty in the murder of Mrs. Lillie Holt and met with lawyers to prepare for the October 5 grand jury appearance. Police allege the husband and Clara Holt plotted the killing at the victim's home in Waukegan.
The notice promotes an open meeting on Thursday October 1 with two national speakers and a band at a location on Lincoln Highway one mile east and a half mile south. Also advertised is a chicken supper at the Baptist church on September 30 starting at five o'clock price fifty cents.
Miss Caro Lager of the Columbia School of Music will perform two piano numbers, Andante from Moonlight and Trish Tune, at the First Lutheran church Sunday evening recital. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Tasner Lager, connected with White Front grocery. Prof Eugene Nordgren will play three pieces Minuette Canon in B Minor and One Fleeting Hour. The program begins at 7 30 and the public is invited.
Simple services this morning marked the shipment of the remains of John B. Coneidine to Byron Center Michigan where funeral services will be held tomorrow. The death of Mr Coneidine a brother of J W Coneidine of this city occurred yesterday morning at his home on the South Fourth Street road. He had been a resident of this city only two years coming here from New Mexico. The rural resident’s death ends a month of intense suffering after months of ill health.
Klansmen announce a meeting next Thursday with an eight o clock evening session at a location one mile east on the Lincoln Highway and half a mile south. Dr Loyd Bloodworth and Dr W W Moore are expected to speak, with a 3 p m afternoon session for women interested in the organization.
The American Legion post of this city calls a special meeting for Monday night to discuss future quarters for the post. All host members are urged to attend as a committee reports on plans and data gathered for the coming year’s quarters.
Bricklayers resumed work on the Kennedy Building using the south wall of the fire department building as a continuation. Two men started the morning shift with more expected soon while basement tearage and cement door supports were completed for the first story.
A United States transatlantic flight test from Paris to New York ended in crash near Drieux, injuring Paul Tariscone and Frans Hois Polie after a 30 hour trial over a triangular course from Etumps to Chartres and Orleans. Fire destroyed the plane.
Weather forecast indicates showers probable tonight and Sunday in Illinois with little change in temperatures. The brief update notes expected wet conditions spread across the weekend and minimal temperature variation.
McCarthy Improvement Company leads the big paving contract for West Lincoln Highway from First Street to the bridge and John Street. Grading on John Street completed and curbing work begun. South Third Street paving aims for completion by end of next week. Officials discuss a new durable surface potentially used on future streets.
DeKalb Boy Scouts will not attend the Illinois football opener next Saturday when the Scouts of Illinois visit the University of Illinois. Local fans will still travel to observe the Grange team kick off the season as Nebraska brings a strong squad.
DeKalb Lodge No. 141 A. F. and A. M. will hold a special meeting Monday at 7 30 in the evening for second degree work. Visitors welcome. E J Bastian W.
Knights of Columbus in this city elected officers at a recent heated meeting. The list for the coming year includes Grand Knight T. E. Courtney and Deputy Grand Knight William Murray with John Shanes as Treasurer, M. J. Bentley as Financial Secretary, Albert Wildey as Recorder, Henry Hopkins as Chancellor, David Lewis as Advocate, Father Porcella as Chaplain, William McCormick as Lecturer, Tony Shames as Inside Guard, and Underdown as Outside Guard. The officers will be installed at the DeKalb lodge room one week from Sunday.
Senator WH G Wright of this city and Senator Martin Carlsen of Motine tour Sweden as part of a broader European trip with a group of Tit neis statesmen. A postcard from London notes they will visit Ireland Scotland and Poland and plan meetings for a tour of Germany focusing on transportation challenges.
September 26 report from Marion notes the Tate murder trial proceeding with the state resting rebuttal and the defense presenting testimony. Principal defense witness McWilliams from Johnston City described a talk with Jodie Herrington, former husband of Mrs Tate, about severe pains and a belief of imminent death.
Workmen completed finishing touches on a new showroom at the Dodge Garage on South First Street. The display room sits in the former stock room area with the stock moved to the new north addition. Dodge automobiles will be on display in the garage.
In Alpena Michigan Judge Frank D Emerick denied divorce petitions by Representative Frank D Scott and his wife Edna J Scott. The decision dismissed both bills but ordered Scott to pay alimony of 150 dollars monthly until the supreme court orders otherwise.
A McHenry county jury found County Judge C. I. Barnes and former state's attorney V S Laimley guilty of conspiracy and subornation of perjury after more than seven hours deliberation. Each faces fines. Barnes $1000 and Lumley $20. Motion to set aside the verdict was filed by both defendants.
Last evening the Hoyassman Chorus from Chicazo performed at First Lutheran Church in DeKalb under the Swedish Mission church auspices. The 50 member Chicago ensemble, with noted soloists, filled the church auditorium and plans a European tour next year.
Miss Edith Cold former Hadjin missionary in Central Turkey will recount her experiences as a Turkish prisoner in a lecture at the Congregational Church tomorrow morning. The piece notes holiday store closings and an Avalon 248 dime dance Saturday night.
Fine program set for Sunday night at the First Baptist Church as part of a series. H R Sorensen will sing and join the church choir in Gounod Sanctus and Dudley Buck Shine for Thy Light is Come. Prof M A Raddatz will present an organ recital prior to the service.
Detroit manufacturer to exhibit 20 new commercial planes passing over DeKalb Tuesday on a westward tour. The aircraft, carrying 2 to 14 passengers, stop for the night in Maywood Monday at four o clock before continuing to Des Moines Omaha St Joe Kansas City St Louis Indianapolis and Akron on the return.
Debris along the Lincoln Highway and Fourth Street sides of the new DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank were cleared today. Bricklayers departed yesterday and 20 workers were on site, marking the largest construction force to date as barriers come down for pedestrian relief.
An evening service program at the Congregational Church will feature solo organ pieces Jubilate Deo and Evensong, a vocal anthem Day is Dying In the West, a duet My Faith Looks Up To Thee, a Familiar Melody offertory, another anthem Qo How Amiable are Thy Dwellings, an address, a quartet Saviour Breathe An, and an evening blessing.
DeKalb County Farm Bureau promotes a mutual insurance drive to cover buildings and stock. Illinois Farm Bureau coordinates subscriptions for a rein surance company requiring $500 000 in applications before operation. Critics note farm property underinsured, citing C W Broughton dairy barns fire worth 34000 with only 8000 insured.
Unite Pness reports in Chicago that Col. Frank L. Smith’s arrival signals a new alignment in Illinois Republican senatorial politics. Smith attends a Commerce Commission session as chair while Oscar Carlstrom and former AG Edward Brundage coordinate covertly. McKinley allies discuss campaign strategy with Chicago supporters.
Two DeKalb youths Thomas Rauworth and Russell Anderson depart Monday morning for Chicago then to New Haven Conn to enter Yale University. Rauworth returns for a second year while Anderson, a Northwestern alumnus last year, begins his first year.
Genoa five year old James Clayton son of Mr and Mrs Frank Clayton was seriously injured Thursday afternoon when run over by an automobile driven by his father. He suffered a broken leg bruises and shock. He was taken to Sycamore hospital for x ray examination and rest.
An explosion occurred this afternoon in Mine No. 7 of the Consolidated Coal Company in Herrin Illinois. The mine was idle at the time and about six men were believed to be underground. Doctors nurses and relief workers rushed to the scene as details remained sparse.
Debt negotiations between American and French officials halted today with a renewed push planned for Monday to seek a settlement. An auction is advertised for Monday September 28 at the seller’s Cortland farm featuring 12 horses, 44 cattle, and farm machinery with lunch at noon. Auctioneers are John L. Whitman.
Reports from Newport and New London detail Navy tests and sightings near Block Island as S-51 with 34 crew lies 13 feet under water. Officials cite emergency oxygen, possible signaling through oil, and buoy markers while divers rush to the scene and survivors’ fate remains uncertain.
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