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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note the paper's distribution will be managed by an office representative until service is established and a responsible person is secured. Readers are asked to send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the newspaper.
Sheriff E E Crawford raided Hurley for alleged poison liquor arresting him after a door breach. Mayor Brown witnessed the raid and urged the sheriff to go the limit. Hurley fined 200 dollars with costs. Rose Cristido detained on Thirteenth Street with booze and a failed bribe attempt resulted in a 200 dollar fine. Roy Davis fined 100 dollars with costs and 30 days in county jail for intoxication. Two Chicago addicts Moe Levy and William Gossett held for federal court. John Miller released.
Willi Pierce of Lewis and Palmer’s music store hosted a gathering of G A R W R C and Sons of Veterans yesterday afternoon. A special radio program honoring the veterans group was broadcast from Station WOC in Davenport Iowa and well received by attendees.
Many people from Sycamore traveled to Cortland yesterday afternoon to attend the last services for Josiah C. Meyers, a long time resident of the community. The deceased was well known to a large number of residents.
An editor notes a Chicago prisoner nicknamed Doc Sirreil penned a verse for Sheriff E. E. Crawford upon release. The poem expresses loyalty and gratitude, praising the sheriff as friend and father figure who will stand by him to the end despite warnings.
Dina Mierath of Malta files for divorce from Joseph Mierath whom she married in 1912. She alleges his habitual drunkenness, cruelty, and threats to kill, seeks dissolution of the marriage, an order restraining disposal of property, and protection for herself and three children. Case set for the June term.
Reverend Russell D. Walters presided over Sunday services at the Baptist church. He drew large congregations in both morning and evening sessions despite unfavorable weather. Worshippers noted his engaging presence and potential impact on the church’s work locally.
Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tastier alternative to cod liver oil for strengthening frail children. Claims quick weight gain, suitability after illness, and a money back guarantee. Available from Kirchner's Drug Store and other druggists. 60 tablets for 60 cents.
Deaths reached two family circles in Sycamore as Thomas Moreheart of Aberdeen and O. C. Nelson of Evanston died within days. Moreheart, about 50, husband of Gertrude Lauritzen Moreheart, perished suddenly in Aberdeen with relatives in Sycamore notified by telegram. Nelson, 45, formerly Winifred Lindgren of Marshall Field’s Chicago, died after several months’ illness at his Evanston home. Charles Lauritzen and other relatives left for Aberdeen. Funeral details not announced.
After a five month illness linked to a heart ailment, a Chicago furniture salesman and buyer for Marshall Field, Mr Nelson, dies following a Europe trip with Mrs Nelson. Survived by widow, an aged father, and a brother. Remains to Sycamore and Masonic services planned at Elmwood cemetery Wednesday.
The DeKalb County Motor Sales Company hosts a Tuesday night program at 119 South Main with Ford support. The agenda includes three films and talks by Purdue University and industry experts, featuring The Story of Corn, Farming topics, and related shorts as evening entertainment.
George Berkes of DeKalb, long affiliated with Carlson & Benson, arrived in Sycamore to assume his share of work at the store, replacing Erick Wacht who resumes his former tailoring and cleaning business. Berkes and George Harte are seen as a strong sales team, with Berkes planning to move here immediately.
Tomorrow’s election in Sycamore promises a quiet day with a single aldermanic contest in the third ward between regular nominee A K Stiles and independent candidate W A Henigan. Polls run 7 AM to 5 PM at ward precincts with races for mayor James D Beckler and city officials including clerk Everett Leonard and treasurer Mrs Mary Loomis.
Aaron Johnson, rural mail carrier on the north route, is facing difficulties due to Genoa road work. He must cover many extra miles daily and cannot return to the office by noon as usual.
A 29 year old dope violator, described as a machine back by trade, is held awaiting trial in Chicago on Harrison act violations. Eddie O'Brien of St Paul Minnesota also jailed in DeKalb county for Chicago court proceedings. Meanwhile Mrs B W Lee, ill at home, shows slow but steady improvement and hopes to soon join friends.
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