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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are informed that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by an office representative until proper service is established and a responsible agent is secured. Subscribers are asked to send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
A general committee of exalted rulers and Elks from Sycamore DeKalb Rochelle Dixon Sterling and Mendota met at the Elks club to form the Lincoln Highway Elks association. They elected R A Wright chair and Paul Farr temporary secretary and planned joint flag day ceremonies and inter lodge tournaments and picnics to boost membership. A by laws committee will draft a constitution for the new group.
Joseph Lee, described as a Chinaman who speaks English well, has three prior narcotics violations in Atlanta and was brought to the county jail by a deputy U.S. marshal. He expects another federal penitentiary term. Charles Tracey was turned over to the sheriff to await trial within 30 days. William Smith, colored, was discharged after serving his time, and Joseph Warszynski, a Chicago policeman, also discharged after a 90 day sentence at the county jail.
A Dupage county judge is set to preside over the city pavement public hearing. Judge W. L. Pond earlier ruled the assessment unlawful and the board of local improvements sought remedy. New objections and possible venue change were discussed amid courthouse chatter.
Sycamore lodge of Elks will send several auto loads to Rochelle for a large meeting tonight. A big class will be given the work in full with refreshments after the third degree. Rochelle lodge has grown rapidly since opening a few weeks ago and will host tonight’s event with expected merriment.
Nearly 100 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs gathered at the Universalist church for services led by Rev. N. E. Spicer, with a mixed quartet performing. DeKalb visitors and local family gatherings followed, including the IL C O F hall anniversary in DeKalb and an upcoming Hylo club session with the Flavo club banquet at the Elks. Mrs. C D Rogers hosted Pan Hellenic society from DeKalb and Sycamore for a large afternoon turnout.
Members of the Sycamore Fire Department and the city council with invited guests will hold their annual banquet this evening at the Elks Club. Elaborate plans were made in advance and the event is expected to be of great interest to firemen and city officials. Banquet service begins at 6 30 followed by a short porter dinner program.
Many South End business men and county attorneys, including J. B. Castle and Harry Lewis, frequent the clerk’s office as others from the south end such as J. S. Lindler, Hollis Latham, and L. Stinson attend to business matters at the courthouse.
Friends and family report Dick Ingram is critically ill, with alarm and concern over his present condition. Local observers hope he shows improvement in the coming days.
Two deaths occurred over Sunday in Sycamore. Anna Wrigley, born January 39 1845 in Blekinge Sweden, died after old age decline at her daughter’s home 127 North Maple street. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 pm at Mrs Nilson’s home with Rev Walter E Pearson presiding. interment Elmwood cemetery. Sons of Veterans pallbearers. Samuel Wrigley and Mrs K P Nilson survive. Frank Reyle, last of a pioneer DeKalb Sycamore family, died at Elgin hospital after a long illness. funeral arrangements to be held in Sycamore tomorrow.
The county court room was filled to capacity this morning as the Coon Creek drainage assessment was heard. Attorney A G Kennedy of De Kalb represented objectors, indicating widespread opposition to the assessment. No settlement seemed likely today due to pending arguments from several lawyers.
Alarm spreads among Mrs Harry Ebaugh’s friends as family reports Bright's disease following a recent Elgin hospital operation. Despite a brief improvement, she is now very critical and not expected to survive, shocking many in the city.
Announcement states Rev John Wehlburg of Stockholn Isvden will address the church tomorrow evening at the Swedish Lutheran church. He is described as a noted author and respected clergyman whose remarks are expected to interest all parishioners. The note urges a hearty welcome to the visiting speaker.
Workmen lay new cement on Main Street from the bakery to the California Street intersection. The previously narrow path will be widened to match the broader sidewalk already along the business district, improving safety and access.
DeKalb County Womans Christian Temperance Union meeting will not be in Cortland but held in Sycamore in early May. Reports from Mayfield say Miss Margona Rote, Cortland's primary school teacher, is slightly better but bedridden with inflammatory rheumatism. Community members Mrs Rich ard Valentine of Sycamore and others nearby are noted in patient and visiting roles.
Thursday from Sycamore and De Kalb sees Mrs. Snow visiting relatives then heading to Sandwich to stay with her brother Frank Ellwood and family before traveling west. Local families including Shafers Tas tad McDoles and Browns were noted visiting, with Dr J M resting comfortably and watched closely after an incident, no bones broken.
Lawrence Morenart reported Saturday evening the sudden death of his brother Thomas More Shart, about 50, not known to be ill. He worked for Uncle Sam at Aberde and lived there before marrying Gertrude Lauritzen of Sycamore. Mrs Lauritzen resided in Genoa and belonged to Genoa Royal Neighbors lodge. Shart visited Genoa often, and his passing shocked local friends. Also, Duval Jr., Duval Bros. garage partner, was crushed between two trucks while alone in the garage. his brother John arrived to help as three physicians tended him.
Our Foot Comfort Expert leads the Foot Comfort Department and offers free services to relieve tired feet, weak arches, corns, callouses, and weak ankles. Dr Scholl's Foot-Eater allegedly eases tired, burning feet and falls in ankles with light, comfortable wear in any shoe at $3.50 a pair.
Instructions advise washing spills with water or applying oil for varnish and warn against using strong acids or alkalis on metals connected with plumbing. The fragment emphasizes immediate response to spills and cautious chemical use on related metal components.
Keep extra Igoods stock for emergencies, never exhaust completely. Advice warns against overuse of Pegit jchina for cleaning gilt china and similar items.
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