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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by a representative from the office until proper service is established. Readers are asked to drop a card to The Chronicle at DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Members of the Sycamore chapter met in city council rooms for a well attended monthly gathering. Otto Hammersmith reported on the national convention in Chicago with details on banquet venues and attendance, while President Dilg urged action to support the Upper Mississippi bill. C E Peterson was elected secretary after SC Langton resigned due to ill health.
People from Sandwich, including Frank Dunn and Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mrs T D Emerson and J H Burdick, attended courthouse business. South county travelers praised patrolled roads as the best they have been this spring, noting county road crews have improved almost to cement-like quality.
Miss Dorris Boothe of DeKalb visited Sycamore for the old soldiers reception where she whistled selections to applause. Bridge club hosts Ed and Mrs Swanson with DeKalb guests C F P Gonterman and O E Peterson. Lillian Johnson is seriously sick at home. Knights Templar to attend Sunday Universalist services with special music and a message from Rev Spicer.
A garage fire in the John Bollinger residence was spotted just in time yesterday afternoon. Oily rags sparked the blaze, flames gained headway before discovery, and firefighters used substantial water to keep damage to a minimum.
Amos Lovering of Joliet was jailed after being found drunk with liquor in Cortland. He pled guilty and was fined 100 dollars plus costs totaling 123 dollars. Fred Clarke of Sycamore faced similar charges and was fined 50 dollars with 72.80 dollars costs, remaining jailed until paid.
Multiple suits seek foreclosure and collection of debts tied to secured notes. Lyman C. Yosdick and Od B. Fosdick pursue $12,000 against William H. Little and Hattie M. Little secured by a trust deed on land in Boone County. William H. Little and Hattie M. Little insolvent with not paid principal due March 1, 1925, or accrued interest. Buildings reportedly damaged and property at stake in the northwest quarter of section 4, township 42, range 4. N.M. Scheley appointed as receiver on filing date April 3 by Judge William J. Pulston after motion by complainant.
Workmen for B. J. Nelson began installing a new front at Tyrrell and Wells store. Noise from the wrecking crew disrupted noise levels for forenoon shoppers. The old Safford building front will be improved with better display space and conveniences. Projected completion: about a week to ten days.
Citizens express eagerness to start vegetables as sycamore growers respond to favorable weather. Farmers are busy planting oats and preparing fields, with planting activity already well underway across town.
Fragmentary note suggests a focus shift as planting winds down and corn is poised to become the next major crop after completing plazing. No additional context or names provided.
Reports say about three and a half miles of grading have been completed by the Lapm Construction Company of Kansas City. Plans to remove the old north bridge with dynamite are reported for today or tomorrow. Cement work will wait until grading reaches Genoa.
Mrs. Earl Wetzel traveled to New Auburn today to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs. Levi Duckwall who died yesterday. Though Mrs. Duckwall never visited Sycamore, the Wetzels were frequent visitors at New Auburn. Services were to be held this afternoon and Mrs. Wetzel was expected to return home this evening.
Mrs Langhorn's mother is now at the hospital in Sycamore. Mrs Mueller, another Langhorn relative, has been brought there after a fall left her hip fractured. She will remain for many days. The story notes her transfer from Chicago for family support and hopes for steady improvement. R. S. Brown of Genoa was in Sycamore yesterday. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.
Election day passed with minimal activity as township voters, including one assistant supervisor and several constables, faced few opponents. Courthouse tally reached under 25 votes by 1 pm, with other polling places also reporting light turnout amid a lack of contest. Fresh cocoanut tips note soaking shredded cocoanut in sweet milk for juicier texture.
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