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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore residents are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be managed by a company representative until reliable service is reestablished. Subscribers are urged to send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
More than 100 Knights Templar in black uniforms with white plumes led a parade from Sycamore Commandery hall to the Universalist church for Easter services arranged by Rev. N. E. Spicer and A. D. Gates. The mixed quartet plus Mrs. E. E. Swanson and W. H. Wells provided music for the cantata Easter Eve and Easter Morn. After benediction, the group returned to the Masonic hall for a grand dinner. 1925 Easter services are exalted memories for the organization.
Local baseball enthusiasts plan to travel to Chicago for the first major league game as the Cubs host the opener. Fans from around the area, including Sycamore, expect to drive in if weather clears, combining their trip with other business matters.
In DeKalb County Circuit Court a decree in a mortgage foreclosure cause directs Master in Chancery Edward M Burst to sell at public vendue on April 28 1925 at the DeKalb County Courthouse Sycamore Illinois the residence property known as 150 West Lincoln Highway Lot Four Dee's Addition and part of Lot One Block C Original Village DeKalb to satisfy the decree terms of cash on delivery of a certificate of purchase.
Easter in Sycamore featured bright colors and fashionable dress as many young people promenaded. Churches offered packed programs and the Owbridge theatre week for the Woman's club is expected to draw capacity crowds. A Friday Pierce hall dance with Blackhawk Melody Boys drew anticipation while couples from De Kalb and Rockford were reported licensed to wed.
Earl Wetzel has been notified by the Springfield department of agriculture that a consignment of Mexican quail will arrive in Sycamore within a week to ten days. Birds will be distributed to Arthur Breuer of Somonauk, L. G Lloyd of Genoa, and F. B. Kirkpatrick of Hinckley, with a pair to be given to William Swinbank at DeKalb to protect college grounds and other county areas.
Sheriff E E Crawford's boarding house sits empty as 21 federal prisoners are moved to Chicago. Ten deputy U S marshals departed with their custody, and more may be sent to serve sentences, dismissed, or transferred. Most prisoners returned were awaiting trial on narcotics violations.
Ross Baxter son of Mrs. George Kempton of Esther street died yesterday afternoon after a five year illness of loco motogataxia. He was married about seven years to Margaret Hamill. The wife, mother, and several relatives survive. Funeral Tuesday at two from the Esther street home with interment in Ohio Grove cemetery.
City merchants cite strong pre holiday shopping with clothing and dry goods stores reporting their best business in years on Friday and Saturday. Multiple shopkeepers note brisk sales ahead of the holiday as Chronicle Want Ads drive results.
A daytime blaze at the DeGraff place end of Somonauk street destroyed a large barn and machinery shed, killed two cows and a pony, and damaged other structures. Firemen from Sycamore fought the flames with multiple pumper units, saving most buildings, with insurance later covering only part of the losses.
Emergency of the apparatus. His boys all worked hard, and it was only through their efforts that many houses if that section of pie city are not a Mass of ruins today.
Sycamore high school plans a Wednesday double header at the gym. The preliminary game starts at 7:20 p m between the Freshmen and the Eighth Grade Champions. Proceeds fund baseball equipment and a large crowd is expected for the main event.
Legion men and Sycamore plan to attend a DeKalb bazaar hosted by the American Legion post. The event runs all week with Odd Fellows involvement and unusual entertainment numbers. Legion booths will offer various merchandise for sale. A Sycamore night crowd is anticipated for an evening visit.
Members of the Belvidere Chamber of Commerce will gather at the Universalist church at 6 30 Friday evening for the April Forum. The secretary says two tickets have been issued and each member should invite two guests to boost attendance and support the organization’s work. Several chamber members are expected to attend, and efforts aim to broaden member participation.
DeKalb County Board of Supervisors will hold its April meeting at the courthouse starting tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. No special business is expected beyond routine matters, and the work should be wrapped up by Thursday at the latest.
Several Christian Scientists from the city attended a DeKalb lecture Sunday at the high school auditorium. The speaker was Richard J. Davis, C. S., from Chicago, described as an able speaker.
A sizable audience attends an afternoon lecture at the DeKalb school with many Scientologists present, as reported by Sycamore residents.
Workmen repaired the fire whistle and when it blew just before 11 oclock it caused fear of another fire. The whistle could not be sounded yesterday during the DeKraff property fire on Somonauk street, so repairs were ordered at once to prevent further misses.
The board of directors will convene Tuesday night April 14 at seven o'clock. President M Henderson asks every director to attend as committee reports are heard and matters requiring attention are discussed.
Fairdale and nearby residents share news of gatherings and calls on neighbors. William Masterson hosts Priscilla club, graves to Chicago, Mr and Mrs Wallace Nef visit Belvedere with Mrs Neff recovering from an automobile accident, Gallarno family visits Kirkland, Lyon Treadwell from Rockford stops by Charles Gilchrist Sr home, Mellor brothers return home, John Wilson hosts a gathering.
A weekend social note lists visits and dinners among Koch and Knighton families from Rockford and Chicago. Guests include Mr and Mrs Clair Koch and daughter Clarice, Mrs Decia Blake and Ferriman of Chicago, and others visiting Alex Puncan and Jennie Koch households.
A missive from Mrs. John E. Nicholas of 2936 Hazel Street Evie Pa praises Father John’s Medicine. She reports quick relief for her family and notes reliable recovery for a prairie band member after pneumonia two years ago. The letter endorses the product for colds and general health.
Koch relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Fred Koch in Rockford on Monday. Mrs. Delbridge and her daughter from Malia visited Mrs. Edith Harrison recently. Mil dred Remert of Rockford attended the high school play with sister. Mil dred remained as guest of Miss Ethel Cullison. Karl Galiarno of Belvidere visited here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schoonmaker traveled to Sycamore. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wickler …
A spark from a Chi fire last Saturday flew to the roof of the Alba home while entertaining a brother and Beloit Sunday. No damage was reported.
Kirchner's Drug Store at 259 Lincoln Highway advertises Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hy drastis and witchhazel as a simple remedy for sore weak or strained eyes. One small bottle is claimed to help any case and an aluminum eye cup is offered free.
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