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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are advised the paper's circulation will be handled by a Chronicle representative from the DeKalb office until service is reestablished and a responsible agent is found. Readers are asked to send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Charles L. Carte reports a Florida winter boom with eastern and northern financiers buying coastal property within 25 miles of Miami. He notes rapid land deals, from $900 to $3,250, and a business block sale at $92,000. investors expect year round sunshine and new residences as they plan future permanent moves.
Interest runs high as bids for widening the cement road from the city limits to the C M and St P crossing are slated to open next month. Surveying is finished and the project, part of Route 23, aims to provide first class cement roads for motorists once season work ends.
The season opener will feature St Charles visiting for a high school baseball game Saturday afternoon. Local players, believed to be in top shape after long practice, expect a decisive win. The game likely draws many city fans.
A promotional ad invites readers to mail a request to Foley & Co. in Chicago for free sample bottles and pills of Foley brand cough cold and kidney remedies. The copy emphasizes opiate-free formulas and widespread selling points, urging readers to try the products.
Sycamore Sunday school association held a meeting at the Baptist church with 30 members, featuring Prof C R Montgomery of DeKalb. Mrs D A Middleton recovering at home after a recent serious operation. Elks club hosted HyLo and Flavo clubs from DeKalb for a lively evening of dancing and supper. Swedish Baptist services drew many, Rev Wahlburg of Stockholm spoke. Rebekah lodge to attend late rites for Mrs Harry Hbaugh. Sycamore Woman's club aims to attend district meeting in Shabbona. Mrs Henry Carlson recovering well after goiter operation at Sycamore Hospital.
A temporary track has been laid along Genoa Road from Sycamore to the cement roadway site to haul materials to two cement mixers. The track will serve until concrete work begins and is expected to draw many spectators once large machines arrive. A separate note instructs turning stockings inside out before washing to mend small holes.
Sycamore residents see a housing surge with many new homes and remodeling projects. Contractors report daily inquiries as several dwellings start this year, including Henry Loptien’s modern residence and Vernon Wetzel’s North Main street home. The Turner addition and other sites plan fine residences, while a new bank, theatre proposal, and Illinois Northern Utilities building proceed, signaling a robust growth push backed by the Chamber of Commerce goal to make Sycamore a better place to live.
The Flapper Wife is running in The Chronicle and draws many Sycamore readers. It is praised as the first waterenes serial some have read, with eager fans awaiting each new installment and hoping it continues rather than closing abruptly.
Mrs Frances Stockdale of Sand wich filed in DeKalb county circuit court a petition to dissolve her marriage to John Stockdale contracted in June 1915. She states he deserted her in March 1921 after their Pacific Grove California marriage and has remained away. the case will come before the same term of court.
Sheriff E crantorn today released two prisoners from the county jail as their time expired and the fines and costs were paid. Charles Baronsky had served time after an accident near the Ward school by Maple Park and returned home. Frank Yeager of Sandwich was released after serving a short sentence for property damage.
Court docket reports a default order entered regarding the west side paving project. The order indicates that no further objections can be filed by property owners affected by the proposed pavement in the west section of the city.
Physicians and dentists of Sycamore announce a Thursday half holiday from April 3 to October 1 with offices closed Thursday afternoons. In emergencies professionals may be reached. assistants enjoyed last year’s break and hope for this year as well. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.
Frank Moudry of the state attorney's office, exalted ruler of the Elks lodge, is named to two Lincoln Highway Elks association committees. He serves on the by laws and constitution committee and on the committee to arrange for Vice President Charles G. Dawes to attend the joint flag day ceremony in June.
Dir. Gapie invites sufferers of heart kidney stomach liver and skin ailments to consult Dr. E. O. Gable. With over 21 years of experience he promises remarkable success in chronic cases. Suite 103 Hotel Fosgate Elgin Illinois.
Fire damaged Kichard watch property on Somonauk street has been cleaned to allow building work to begin. A large hay and straw pile remains to be removed, charred lumber moved aside, and the machine shed site cleaned. The barn foundation will underpin the new structure.
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