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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1925

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De Kalb swine show hopes big prizes for youngsters

De Kalb County Pig Club plans a swine show at Annie's Woods in De Kalb on Friday October 2 starting at 9 20 a m Fifty five 64 boys and girls will exhibit Poland China Duroc Jersey Chester Hampshire and Spotted Poland China hogs with 135 dollars in cash premiums plus special prizes such as gold pencils water jars and merit ribbons The judging will be by Prof J T Rice formerly of the University of Illinois Prizes range by breed with gilts and boars offered including firsts of 5 00 and seconds 4 00 in several classes Ribbons for top eight in each class and special prizes by breed associations A judging contest is planned to see how pigs are placed with Prof Rice directing a pig lineup at the show.

DeKalb County J. Th Rice University of Ilinois Pig Club Poland China Illinois China Breeders’ Association Duroe Duroc Jersey Hampshire Rene Hamphire Record Association Chester White Lgours Chester Whit Record Association Eneh Els Barrow Atter Woods Rive

Legion Will Hold Evening Meeting at American Legion Post

The American Legion and Lewin auxiliary will meet at the American Legion post rooms this evening at eight. Members are urged to attend as the special meeting will discuss quarters for the coming year and a committee will report on several investigated plans.

American Legion Lewinuxiliary Ameri Legion

Three Drunks and Two Speeders Arrested Weekend

Police reports say three drunks and two speeders were picked up Saturday and Sunday night. One intoxicated man resisted briefly before jail. the other offender and the speeders were fined minimally and released. Royal neighbors urged Sept dues by Oct 1 per order of the Sutte camp Recorder Janet Keast.

Death of Burton Shoop Shocks DeKalb Community

Burton Shoop 23 of Louis MO, formerly of DeKalb, died suddenly after a week long illness. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Mlows Shoop and brother Clarence mourn him. Funeral services scheduled in St. Louis with relatives from DeKalb and Aurora attending.

Burton Shoop Fetty DeKalb St. Louis Clarence Shoop

Missionaries Go to University of Chicago for Work

Mr and Mrs George Josef and two children leave for Chicago to continue missionary duties at the University of Chicago after returning from Burma India where they carried out missionary work. He spoke locally about his mission and India conditions. Their children will attend university nursery and grade school as they prepare to resume field service.

George Josef Homer Blair Chicago Josef University of Chicago Burma India Djesef Chietee

Former Faculty Member Adelaide Potter Dies at Evanston

Oler residents recall Adelaide Farrington Potter, once head of the modern languages department at the state college, who died last week in Evanston. She served there until 1905, then moved to Northwestern University as a dean. Funeral services were held Saturday from her Evanston home, with burial in Moonington. She is survived by husband Prof. J. H. Potter, son Ralph Potter of Wilmette, and daughter Mary Tess Potter.

Jh. S. Potter Ralph §. Potter Wilmette Mary Tess Potter Nourthwestern University

Slight Mishap Last Evening No One Injured

A police report from West Lincoln Highway notes a minor auto collision involving Paul Graeff of Malta and L Gilbert or Dixon, both in Ford vehicles. No injuries and no damage details were reported.

Faily Am Auto Acellent West Laocoin Highway Paul Graeff Malta Am L. Gilbert Dixon Ford

Storm delays rescue of 34 men trapped in sunken S51

New London Connecticut date Sept 28 rescue plans for 34 men trapped in the submarine S51 were halted as heavy seas and high swells prevented crane operations. Monarch and Century cranes could not hoist the stern due to rough weather.

New London Conn Monarch Century

Illinois Weather Outlook Partly Overcast Tonight

Partly overcast conditions continue in Illinois tonight and Tuesday with little change in temperatures. No significant precipitation is expected. overnight lows and daytime highs remain near seasonal norms.

Illinois

Submarine S51 Sinks Near Atlante Coast with 34 Men Lost

Early Saturday the submarine S51 from the City of Rome vanished off the Atlante coast. The craft went to the bottom with 34 sailors aboard. Navy officials say they are prepared to recover the vessel and salvage the crew.

Rome Atlante Navy Department

Death in City: John Rylander's Family Strikes Third Loss

John Rylander of 424 North Sixth Street dies after a months long illness in a death toll that upped his family’s losses to three in ten months. He leaves a widow and several children from Sweden, with funeral services set for the home and First Lutheran Church, burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Rejenr Aries John Rylander North “Sixth Street A Arenold LaVerne North Sixth Street First Lutheran Church Rylander Fairview Cemetery

Delay Sought for Appeal of Scopes Trial

Knoxville Sept 2 The Scopes trial appeal was delayed for over a month as Tennessee Supreme Court considers motions. StateAG Thompson asked to grant John S Neal 20 days to file an assignment of errors from the Dayton July trial when Scopes was convicted and fined 100 dollars. The court approved the extension and indicated reply would follow, with actual argument set for around November 15.

Liawanes Knoxville Tenn John Thomis Scopes Dayton Tennessee Supreme Court Thompson John S. Neal Scopes

Sentence for Tates Will Be Made Tuesday

Marion Illinois September 28 sentence will be passed likely tomorrow on Robert Tate and Ruby Tate convicted of poisoning Jodie Herrington in a love conspiracy. The jury after 14 hours deliberation found them guilty of first degree murder and recommended 30 years for Tate and 20 years for his wife. Defense may file motion for no new trial claiming confessions were secured by intimidation.

Antwen Marion Robert Ruby Tate Jodie Herrington Tate

Masonic Lodge to Hold Second Degree Meeting

DeKalb Lodge No. 14 A F and A M announces a Monday night meeting at 7 30 o clock with second degree work. Officers and visiting Masons are welcome. W M Be Jastian signs the notice.

DeKalb Lodge No A. F A. M Tors

Nine Pinned Under Auto In Highway Ditch

A Lincoln Highway crash near Geneva to Fiuri left nine injured as a touring car tipped into a ditch. Mrs Smith and Mrs Berkes sustained injuries. Mr Smith minor leg injury. children unhurt. Driver Mr Smith attempted to pass a car, failed to see an oncoming vehicle, and veered into the ditch.

Smith George Berkex Geneva Fiuri Peter Smith George Berkes Tee

Bert Turn-out of Kiwanians at Lunch Today

Kiwanis luncheon drew a large turnout led by speaker Zitimerman from John Olier Engraving Co Chitage. He spoke on engraving and photographic printing. Officers may be elected if turnout holds. committee plans proceed with outlined entertainment for teachers.

Bert POM Zitimerman John Olier Engraving Company Chitage Nee Fyerdige Zlomerman

Large Belt at Steel Plant Waterlogged by Sudden Flood

A large belt at the steel plant was water soaked after the pit filled Saturday night and yesterday. Many employees did not work today while crews plan repairs likely taking several hours. A motor driven pump exists but the switch to operate it was forgotten. Workers expect to return to work tomorrow, including the night shift.

Bett Pit

Salvation Army to Hold DeKalb Board Meeting Tuesday Night

DeKalb Salvation Army branch directors will meet Tuesday night to discuss plans for this October's annual drive. Mayor J. Lindstrom, board president, convened the meeting. The Chicago staff band is planned to appear for a concert as the drive opens, a familiar act to radio listeners.

DeKalb Salvation Army J. &. Lindstrom Chicago

Wisconsin Voters Apathy Ahead of Pendioria Election

Wisconsin voters turnout appears apathetic on the eve of the Pendioria election. La Follette is favored on the Republican and Progressive tickets, while Dittmar stands as regular Republican on the Independent. Other candidates include John M. Work, George Diathan, and George Brice. Campaigning is quiet, with turnout in primaries about 350,000. observers fear low turnout unless voters are stirred.

Unitet Presst Milwaukee Wep Wisconsin Robert M. Laollerie Ert You LaPullettes Dittmar iaPol LaPollette

New Fords On Display at Fisk's Garage

New Fords on display at Fisk Ford garage attract attention. Ford coupe drawn crowds Saturday and Sunday while roadster touring cars will join the display when received. Cou e dark green and highly praised.

Fisk Fisk Ford Garage

Massacre Leader Dies In Explosion In Herrin Mine

Two alleged leaders of a Herrin massacre faction died after a gas explosion trapped three men in Mine No. 7 at Herrin Coal Company over the weekend. George Galligan, cousin of the sheriff, was among the victims. A note advertises a wedding anniversary flower delivery by The Flower Store, phone 628.

Herrin George Galligan Herrin Coal Company

Seaplane PB-1 Forced Down In Pacific Tow to Seattle

A United Press report says the PB 1 seaplane built for coast to Hawaii flights was forced to land at sea due to engine trouble during a San Francisco to Seattle flight. The crew is believed safe. the plane was towed to port, with repairs slated and parts rushed from San Francisco.

United Press Washington, D.C PRA Hawaiian Naval Seattle Navy Department Liwa Washington Boeing Company San Francisco Astoria Ore San Franccisco Coos Fay

Degree Team Puts On Work at Savanna Lodge

Kishwauks campment No. 30 degree team traveled from Kishwauks to Savanna Saturday, leaving at three and arriving by eight to confer the Royal Purple degree of Patriarchal Odd Fellowship. Grand High Priest Frank Lind and Grand Instructor Huntington James attended. DeKalb members assisted and many stayed over Sunday to enjoy the Mississippi river scenery.

Savanna Odd DeKalb Mississippi River

Sorensen Delights Audience At New Baptist Church

An almost full house attended a musical program at the new Baptist church with Prof. M A Raddatz performing three organ numbers and H R Sorensen headlining the artists night. Sorensen sang three solos and took part in two choir anthems, delivering strong, developing vocal form. Pastor Rev Sorea Field spoke briefly on two Question Box questions, while the noting of local advertising closes the report.

Sorensen New Baptist Church M. A. Raddatz H. R. Sorensen Sorea Field

Woodstock May Have Meeting of Old Third

Veterans of the 129th Infantry attended the 12th Infantry Association reunion in DeKalb region. A chicken fry at Far River park highlighted two days of activities as officers were elected including Hal Carr as president and Glenn Weese as vice president.

DeKait 129Th Infantry Aurora Woodstock DeKalb 12Th Infantry Association Far River Park Hal Carr Glenn Weese Ottawa R. L. Trapp Chicago Thie McDonald, Jr Serjeant At Arms N. B. Clinch BW. S. Kimme C. S. Poust Sycamore A. W. Shipton

Last Rites on Tuesday for Mrs Malachi Henaughan

Funeral services for Mrs Malachi Henaughan will be held in DeKalb with 8:30 a m service at the Henaughan chapel and 9 a m mass at St Marys Church. She died after a four week illness at age 83 in Chicago where she had lived with her son Dennis A Henaughan. Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery. Her death is mourned by friends who remember her as a kindly and beloved resident who helped found the county farm era.

Burton Ip Louis Grune Mian Mlows DeKalb St. Louis Clyde Holderness Marvel Snyder Unis City Harry Datrhee Auerora TH. Jarboe Burton Deir Jarboe Missouri City Malachi Henaughan Chicago St. Francis Hospital Henaughan South Fourth Street St. Mary's Church Furia Sst. Mary's Dennis A. Henaughan Treland John E. Henaughan M. Hi. Henaughan

Footloose Widow headline shocks Chicago paper assignment

The Chicago Chronicle reportedly plans to run the star tale Footloose Widow, a renamed version of Foot loose the Flapper Wife sequel. The leading character May Seymour, the footloose widow, is well known in DeKalb.

Chicago Chronicle DeKalb Chronicle Footloose May Seymour

Son of Editor Killed As His Plane Freezes

Tulsa, Sept 28. Frozen control blamed for a plane crash Saturday night killing Carl Magee Jr., 29, oil man and son of a famous New Mexico editor, and Dick Phillips, 30, Tulsa commercial aviator. Witnesses said Magee, at the controls, appeared frightened as the engine failed and froze the craft in a tail spin.

Tulsa Okla Carl (. Magee, Jr New Mexico Dick Phillips Magee

Air unit advocates reform of U S air defense

Washington dispatch reports Maj Kilner urging removal of air defense from current hands to be run by trained flyers. He calls for a separate air unit per General Patrick's plan. At Fort Bliss General Cassner bans discussion of air defense and warns officers against talking, stressing discipline.

United Press Washington, D. C Army United States W. E. Kilner Army Air For Special Aircraft Board Kilner Patrick Kilmer House Carl Vinson Georgia Department Congress el Paso Tex Cassner First Cavalry Division Fort Bliss Toda Col William Mitchell Army Air Mitchell

New Names for Jail Scandal In Testimony

New names entered the Cook county jail scandal as Terry Druggan resumed testimony in Judge Wilkerson's contempt inquiry. John Swantus and Fred Si helm, former assistant jail superintendents, shared in Druggan's profile of special privileges. They reportedly earned 200 dollars monthly for making prison life easier for Druggan and Frankie Lake while serving terms. Other defendants include Captain Westbrook, to whom Druggan said he and Lake gave 30,000 for special privileges. Westbrook's secretary Henry Foerst and Hans Thompson listened as Druggan spoke, noting he made late night trips to visit his wife. Sheriff Hoffman was blamed by Westbrook, but mentioned only once during today’s session, after Druggan said he sent messages to Hoffman calling officers blood suckers. Hoff man said he would investigate.

Lake Henry Foerst Westbrook Hans Thompson Druggan Hoffman

Yom Kippur Observed In DeKalb As Businesses Close

In DeKalb many Jewish residents observed Yom Kippur with business closures today and yesterday. Several Hebrews traveled to Chicago for services yesterday, while local shops planned to reopen at seven this evening after sundown.

Chicago DeKalb

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