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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are advised that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by an office representative until service is established. Please drop a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if you fail to receive the paper.
Mrs William Freed mother of Mrs Fred Larson of this city died suddenly in Chicago on Sunday after a stroke of paralysis. She was over 60, well known in Sycamore and Chicago, and relatives will bring the body to Sycamore for services. A twin baby born to Mr and Mrs Bert Forent died at the hospital, and the other twin is critically ill, with burial planned in Somonauk Catholic cemetery.
County Clerk Charles E. Talbot received 95 bounty certificates this forenoon, the highest number issued in some time. Wallace McDowell of Franklin township led with two groundhog bounty certificates for 21 groundhogs, followed by T. E. McCormick of Shabbona with four, Will Dean of Kingston with 26, TJ Dean with 19, and Earl Sudkins with four. Kingston township farmers appear to have claimed most bounty this year.
Sycamore friends of E. H. Maesser, a prominent local businessman, are alarmed by his condition at Sycamore hospital after a recent illness worsened. Reports say an operation may be needed, with hope for a successful outcome and his return to the street soon.
Mrs Astling will lead an Elva Woman’s club meeting at Woodmen hall Thursday with a meat canning demo and pot luck supper. Wesleyan Service Guild Easter meeting hosted by Mrs Vera Ashel ford’s group followed a 6 30 supper. Bresnahan and Miss Hazel Lossman reported to have secured Chicago marriage licenses. Episcopal churchwomen plan a five o’clock chicken dinner at Guild hall. K K K dance at Pierce hall Friday features Blackhawk Melody boys of Rockford and many tickets sold. Charter Grove Community club to stage A Double Proposal with home talent and refreshments. Woman’s club theatre attendance grows as philanthropic fund drive supports the club’s work. Owbridge’s donation boosts proceeds.
Firemen returned to the DeGraff property on Somonauk street to soak hay and grain yesterday and today to prevent a new blaze. The ruins were soaked after flames smoked early yesterday, again doused last night, and smoldered today prompting more water. Awaiting an insurance adjustment, Mr. Ward will begin cleanup within days with plans to rebuild the barn.
Sheriff E. E. Crawford arrested Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quigley after Hinckley merchants filed a complaint. The couple had traveled to Ireland planned to settle there, buying nearly $1,000 worth of goods on credit across Hinckley and several towns. Authorities recovered most items with four passports and ocean tickets found, while groceries remained missing.
The sheriff holds silk scarfs shirts dresses hosiery dress goods and more among the seized items. Hardware store purchases included razors chisels planes clocks wrenches and percolators. Merchants from DeKalb and Sycamore aided the woman, whose credit was said to be reliable. Quigley has prior theft arrests and is not yet hearing scheduled amid courthouse matters.
Schwimmin connected with a Shabbona deal regained freedom. Fred Clarke freed after paying fine and costs for violating the dirt law. Floyd Stowe of Maple Park returned home after a jail sentence and fire incident. Five more prisoners added to the county jail roster awaiting Chicago trials or serving time. John Williams a dope fiend and Russell Hassen faced trial for mailing offenses. Peter Lind of Aurora jailed 30 days for prohibition violations. Edna Scott also 30 days. William McLaren to serve six months. Sheriff improved jury duty by locating all deputies for roll call.
The high school schedules two basketball games on Wednesday night at the gym. The Freshmen face the Eighth Grade champions, and the Legion Tights play the All Stars to raise equipment funds for the baseball team. Doors open early. first game starts at 7 30.
County Sheriff E E Crawford reports a subdued day as prisoners were released after routine procedures. Prohibition act violator Mike Nichols paid fines and was freed, while others tied to the Quigleys and merchandise on credit faced ongoing matters and potential moves.
Ross Baxter died Sunday after a long illness and was laid to rest this afternoon in Ohio Grove cemetery. Funeral services were held at his mother's home on Esther street at two o'clock before the cortege to the gravesite. Baxter suffered from lo comotor ataxia and had endured significant hardship in recent years.
Ed Milledge, a building mover, has been unusually busy this summer in the vicinity. He is moving John Carlson's house and a large barn about 100 rods from the road to a better location. The project will take several days, and once on the new foundation the home should be more convenient for the Carlson family.
Four jurors had been accepted by the state and defense in the Shetter trial at 11 o clock today, with the task of securing 12 jurors likely to take longer than expected. A second pool of 25 potential jurors was subpoenaed yesterday to ensure a ready panel if needed. After selection, the case is expected to proceed.
A reader recalls a child asking a mother whether ears must be washed with the face, illustrating grownups fearing overdoing tasks and prompting spring cleaning and repairs around the place with a sense of urgency.
Chicago police held Mack a Lac Wis salesman in an $8,500 disappearance case tied to Mrs. George Dittman who died last month. Officers found his hiding place after a sneeze. Germany reports a spike in ukulele sales in recent months.
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