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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore readers are told the paper will be delivered by a temporary representative from the office until a proper service is set up and a responsible representative secured. Subscribers are asked to send a notice to DeKalb if they fail to receive The Chronicle.
Merchants of Sycamore prepared for the annual review tonight with window veils and decor in place. The event features 7:30 pm unveilings, a judged display sequence of local businesses, high school band music, and dancing at Pierce Hall afterward. Also noted are a city wedding, Easter supper, club gatherings, church events, and social activities across the town.
A district meeting led by District President I E Fothergill drew a large Odd Fellows and Rebekahs turnout at the Odd Fellows hall. After routine business, dancing followed the program, with refreshments provided by the Rebekah committee. County Clerk Charles E Talbot issued 13 marriage licenses in the past month, an unusually small total for the period.
Motorists on the Sycamore route report a hole in the pavement near the Groves farm. The area shows loose stone and frequent detours as drivers avoid the spot. The local patrolman has reportedly not been updated about the current condition, despite prior prompt repairs.
Two deaths are recorded in Sycamore today. Mrs. Bert Florent died after delivering twins at Sycamore Hospital yesterday afternoon. The twins are reported to be progressing well, while Mr. Florent works as a carpenter. funeral plans will be announced tomorrow. Mrs. Gust Johnson, maiden name Eklund, died at Sycamore Hospital after lengthy illness. She was born in Sweden and lived in Sycamore and Colorado before returning here fifteen years ago. She is survived by her husband, four brothers, and three sisters.
The community learns of a sorrowful passing as funeral arrangements are not yet fixed. services are expected Friday. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Michaelson died after diphtheria and was placed in the receiving vault at Ein wood while the family remains in quarantine.
Legion teams ended the season with a 41 to 30 defeat for the heavies while the lightweights defeated the Sycamore All-Stars 18 to 7. Garner starred for the head squad with 28 of 30 points, and the lightweight match supported a fundraising banquet for the players.
Property owners on the north side of the city seek to pave the small road between the Great Western tracks and the Genoa road starting point. If approved and the Great Western agrees to cover its share, the affected towns could save a substantial amount by paving while the contractor works.
L Frank Moudry Kenneth Mee Niven Aaron Kay Stiles of this city and T. 8. Murray of DeKalb attended a Shabbona post Amer icar Legion meeting to aid recruitment and establish the endowment fund. The visit was well attended and of interest to all. Bretty G Shaver of Liven filed for a license to marry Cordelia May Lenox of Dixon. Quicklime kept in the cellar absorbs moisture.
The board of local improvements decided to resubmit resolutions for paying much of the south and east side of the city to the city council for approval and then to the court for the spreading of the assessment. The ordinance and assessment lists were filed in county court Monday. hearing within two to three weeks. If approved, bids will be advertised under the new mayor and council.
In Tokyo, about 1000 people joined in Setsubun ceremonies marking spring. Buddhist families revived the ritual of driving out the devil by throwing roasted peas and shouting Out with the devil, a traditional home observance in the season.
Kishwaukee Country Club members are asked to attend a Friday meeting at 7 30 p m at the DeKalb Elks Club called by president P W Fisk under the board of directors direction. The session will elect officers and directors for the coming year and discuss new business after the vote.
Grains advance on the Chicago Board of Trade with early gains in May wheat opening at 1.49 dollars a bushel, up two cents from the prior close. July wheat up three cents and September up one half cent as other grains surge.
Hayes Thompson, 23, was killed when a 2300-volt transmission wire shocked him at Greenview. Fellow electricians labored for five hours attempting life saving measures before succumbing to injuries reported by United Press. The Chronicle notes want ads as a success channel.
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