A New Chili Place Opening in DeKalb in 1917

From the October 4, 2017, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1917, 100 Years Ago.

"Jim Hayes has leased the little room on Fourth street at the rear of the Balou-Ronan building and will open a small lunchroom.

"The new place will be  known as 'The Little Chili House,' and the opening is announced for tonight."

Be a First-Nighter.  --Cooter