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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be managed by an office representative until proper service is established and a responsible representative is secured. Readers are asked to drop a card to The Chronicle at Dekalb if they fail to receive the paper.
The notice warns that Wednesday is the final day to add costs. It emphasizes deadline urgency and directs relevant parties to complete the action promptly.
Wesleyan Guitar Society annual meeting at the church features supper and a varied program. Tax collection alert from County Treasurer Decker warns delinquent payers to settle by next Wednesday or face penalties after April 15. Episcopal chicken supper, Easter cantata plans at Methodist church and special services at Baptist church noted. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attend DeKalb bazaar with dancing. Local clubs host gatherings. Mrs. Barron hosts card night. WCTU meets. Wednesday Evening Bridge club hosts Richard Clark and spouse for a successful gathering.
DeKalb Christian Science members will attend a free lecture at the DeKalb High School auditorium Sunday at three o clock. Richard J. Davis C S of Chicago, board member of the Mother church First Church of Christ Scientist Bas on, will speak under the DeKalb church auspices. Local members have special invitations and many plan to attend.
Last rites for Mrs Henry Utter Moray were held this afternoon at the Jognsdh chapel with Dr H F Robles of the Congregational church presiding. The remains were interred at Ohio Grove cemetery. The note adds an unrelated remark about light travel from Vega to Earth.
Frank Yeager of Sandwich was sentenced to 60 days in county jail and fined 100 dollars after a sheriff’s raid found 50 gallons of wine and moonshine on his premises. Joe Palmisano, alias Joe Palmiseno, faced two counts after a raid at 1301 State Street uncovering six barrels of mash and other liquor. A mortgage foreclosure suit against North Western Mineral Products and George Tichen and Belle Picken details an $8000 note, with Kingston property pledged, default in interest leading to foreclosure. Ralph Maher and Helen Maher of Pittsburgh filed proceeds in Topeka circuit court.
A probate contest filed against the estate of William H. Maher alleges he died October 15, 1923, after signing a will dated October 10, 1928. The suit claims undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity, asking the court to set aside the will and probate. It targets Charles B. Maher and Margaret E. Maher as heirs and objects to the executor appointment.
Members of the Sycamore Garden club will meet at the Congregational church this evening at eight o'clock. DeKalb Garden club members have been invited to attend. J H Burdette seed expert will talk on planting and cultivation, using motion pictures to illustrate key points. All interested are welcome.
The treasurer came back from Springfield after several days away and reports farming conditions in the state are far ahead of recent years. Wheat is four inches above the ground and ample rain has aided growth, with central regions showing the best prospects in many seasons.
Sycamore auto dealers report strong sales as residents purchase new cars. Notable buyers include Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wetzel with a Willys Knight, L. B. Smith with a Nash sedan, Fred Rote with an Essex, and Mrs. Phares Johnson with a Hudson. There were many other sales.
During the last week or ten days reports indicate several dealers have not yet executed orders by the time the new machines were delivered. The situation suggests pending transactions and potential delays in fulfillment.
All branches of the Odd Fellows lodge in the city announce plans to attend a service at the Universalist church on Sunday April 25. Cantons will wear full dress regalia. other organizations may wear their regalia. Rev Spicer will deliver a special sermon and singers will perform special numbers for the visitors.
Vernon Weitzel plans a new residence on Main Street after selling his previous home. He has just purchased a jet on Main Street and began cleaning it up before contractors arrive. He will start once carpenters and workers can be secured, timing uncertain.
Members of the Encampment branch of the Odd Fellows met last night with little business beyond routine matters. Hilwood Tent officers announced plans to observe the order’s founding anniversary by attending services at the Universalist church on Sunday, April 26, urging all able members to attend.
Melvin McIntyre departed on a business trip to Milwaukee to buy tractors for delivery here and expected to return by Saturday. French communists plan to nominate two candidates in the upcoming elections.
Wheaton Illinois April 10 Mary Biin friend of Mrs Julia Abbe Douctas was to testify today about the relations with her common law husband George Munding riding master on trial for her murder Munding was accused after Mrs Doustas riding academy owner on the Outskirt Winsdale was shot down witnesses testified today Also a note on cakes: they should never be placed under any cover until they are absolutely cold.
Physicians from Sycamore attended the DeKalb County Medical Society meeting in DeKalb at Glidden hospital. Speakers Dr. Emery Neff Dr. S L Anderson and Dr. J S Rankin discussed topics of vital interest to the many physicians present.
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