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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that Chronicle circulation will be handled by an office representative until proper service is established. Subscribers are urged to drop a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb to report any failure to receive the paper.
Loren W. Darling of Paxton Illinois son of Mr and Mrs W C Darling dies at Sycamore hospital after gall bladder operation. Pneumonia set in following the procedure and he did not recover. Survived by wife two sisters and three children. Funeral at Episcopal church Elmwood Cemetery burial. Family and local connections named. Society notes report successful fundraiser for Woman's club and court attendance by Sycamore high students.
The Florent family mourns as the second twin dies at the hospital after the first twin and the mother died recently. Burial plans place the remains in Somonauk Catholic cemetery beside the sibling and mother, as the community extends sympathy to Bert Florent and relatives. The note recalls the first telephone in 1881 during Grant's presidency.
Fred Builta of Boone county filed a DeKalb county circuit court action naming R 8 Tazewell and Mamie E Tazewell. He asks the court to appoint a receiver to collect rents and money from land in the county. Eight promissory notes for 1000 dollars each, due March 1, are cited with interest unpaid. The case likely to be heard at the June term.
DeKalb county board of supervisors approved a resolution not in favor of a proposed toll rate hike by the telephone company. The issue remains before the Illinois Commerce Commission. The board adjourned after cleaning up minor matters and highway committee members inspected and approved recently constructed equipment at the new highway storage facility in DeKalb.
Chronicle want ads promote Chamberlain products in Des Moines with a 10 cent request and a slip. It advertises Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach pain, cramps, and diarrhoea, plus Chamberlain's Salve for burns and skin issues. Prices are 20 cents and the notice urges readers not to miss it.
A forum last night drew many Belvidere Chamber members led by Fred Onthank to share ideas with Sycamore business leaders. Talks covered park systems Boy Scouts county unit plans and support for a rest room funded by upcoming taxes.
Rumors of financial trouble were denied as George Fox spoke at length on the Cuthbertson gas bill. Before the program, a banquet was served and reported to be the best attended of the season.
County men led by former Izaak Walton chapter president Paul Werel and including Arthur Brewer of Somonauk and F B Kirkpatrick of Hinckley await a shipment arrival this week or early next. Once delivered, the birds will be released in woods near Genoa Hinckley and Somonauk.
Olive Byers daughter of Mr and Mrs Asa Byers suffered a bad fall at the high menical gym. She remained at the Burchfield home where she was first cared for. Doctors planned x rays and expected transfer to a hospital within a day or two to assess head injuries.
A Chicago physician named William Blanchard was brought to the county jail to await federal court trial on Harrison Act violation charges. He is expected to remain jailed for at least 30 days before transport to Chicago for the proceedings.
London report cites Sir Arthur Keith noting changes in facial features of English skulls from the 18th century while brain capacity remains unchanged. The article mentions frequent mention of glass bottles in wills of American pioneers as a rare but noted item.
Miss Myrtle Talcott testified about attending Grand De Tour with Mr and Mrs Shetter and daughter. drank grape juice from same vessel as Mr Shetter which she said had no effect on her. observed Mr Shetter intoxicated earlier but claimed he drove home sober. Cross examination clarified she saw him only once more before the Rochelle departure and again at the Mace home scene. The trial of De Kalb businessman for manslaughter continues with more witnesses expected.
News brief from Pecatonica Illinois reports Hartley Woods a premier timber tract in northern Winois destroyed by fire today. No injuries reported and cause under investigation by local fire officials. Firefighters battled the blaze through afternoon hours.
Mrs J W Blackburn of Peoria IL testifies that Dr Pierce remedies are reliable and effective for feminine trouble and mild laxative needs. She urges others to remember Favorite Prescription and Peasant Pellets and notes medicines are available from local druggists. She invites free medical advice from Doctor Pierce and trial packages by writing to the Invalids Home in Buffalo NY.
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