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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by a representative from the office until proper service is established and a responsible representative secured. Subscribers should send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Sycamore merchants study the D R S report showing public opinions on local business practices. The Edwin G Booz Surveys project collected feedback from one fifth of households on trade, display, transportation, wages, taxes and services, with many wanting better windows, more clothing displays, noon trains, curb bus loading, and higher wages. The single copy of the report is at Wetzel Brothers store and individual results can be obtained by writing to Edwin G Booz Surveys in Chicago.
Funeral services were held Thursday noon from the Johnson undertaking chapel for the nine months old son of Mr and Mrs Otto Johnson who died after a short illness of pneumonia near Clare. The body was interred in the Sycamore cemetery.
Eric Richin, once a Sycamore, returns to greet old friends in a warm chat with everyone he meets. He now works in the switchboard department of the Chicago telephone company.
William Ronin of Omaha Neb arrives tonight to stay with Mr. and Mrs. William Pierce. He will enter Chicago’s Art Institute after the fall term. Mrs. Philip Hodge hosts a 500 Club afternoon with favors to Mrs. Oliver Warren Mrs. Phares Johnson and Mrs. E H Maeser.
Nicholas Deutch of Elgin, cousin of George Berkes of Carlson and Benson cleaning, was seriously hurt on a farm near Elburn when a threshing drive belt broke and entangled him. He was taken to St Joseph hospital in Aurora where several bones were broken and he remained unconscious for much of the time. He is about 34 with a family.
A Klan meeting Thursday night at Esmond attracted many Klansmen from Esmond and nearby areas. They assembled in a rural spot to witness initiation ceremonies for a large group of candidates. A big supper followed with sandwiches and excellent coffee provided at the scene.
The Rogers and Smith dry goods store on State Street is undergoing a dolling up process that includes painting and front remodeling. When finished the store will present an improved street appearance and reflect a decided upgrade in the business district.
Frank M. Leach of Chicago a federal prisoner was brought here August 5 and held in county jail until yesterday. He was discharged and sent back to Chicago to face trial in federal court before Judge Walters in Judge Cliffe’s absence on vacation. Leach was arrested for violating postal laws.
Deputized U S marshall arrived with orders to return Tony Valpe to Chicago for trial before a federal judge and to escort a prisoner here recently on a drug charge. Two prisoners, Louis Drummer of Chicago and Ralph Mayfield of Louisville, were admitted to the county jail on Harrison Act violations awaiting federal court trial.
Indiana warrant charging I. Newton Perry a Chicago society man with violating liquor laws will be served here on Monday. Prohibition Agent Joseph Allie reported after returning from a robel ret with Sheriff William Forney of Porter County. Allies arrested Perry a fortnight ago as he was going through Indiana with three bottles of whiskey in his auto.
A slight earthquake shock was barely perceptible and lasted a few seconds in San Bernardino San Diego and other California cities, according to a report to the Santa Fe railroad office in Los Angeles.
A crowd from Cortland traveled to Aurora on Thursday for races. Mrs. James Decker and daughter Ethel, along with Twylah, and Mrs. Hazel Strack and her two young daughters visited Sycamore with her son and later stayed with Mrs. J. W. Silles. Several locals visited DeKalb, Mayfield, and Sycamore, including Mrs. E. J. Kyler and Mrs. Jeanette Morrison. The group also noted illness and a birthday gathering at Eugene Myers home.
A new motor car in London claims speeds over three miles a minute with a minimum of over 60 miles an hour in high gear. The engine weighs 800 pounds and develops 600 horsepower. A full mile test at top speed requires at least seven miles of run.
Urbana Aug 8 A large share of Illinois farm grain bins are infested with pests that attack grain in storage. Losses observed range from 25 to 35 percent on some farms, while better storage practices show little to no damage. Experts urge thorough cleaning of bins, repairing cracks, and removing debris before new grain is stored to prevent infestations and potential losses of five to 25 cents per bushel or more.
Shabbona residents hosted and visited relatives from Chicago Waynesville Relio DeKalb and Earlville over the weekend. Families including the Clarkes Lensby Runley Stem Houchtby Byrd and Shrader were noted along with trips to Electric Park. Local section boss Johnson hosted three auto loads of relatives Sunday as Mrs Cennam spent the day at a relative's home.
Noted concert tenor appears all next week at the DeKalb Theatre following a successful season in major cities from coast to coast. He brings a demanding program and draws audiences from the region each night.
Roy Wormley and his wife and daughter Margaret stayed over at the J. J. Shrader home in Rollo while Clem Gates traveled from Aurora to visit his relatives. Mary Foster hosted a brief stay for her son Roy Foster and his family. Orville Byrd of Steward called on relatives, and Mrs. Wormley planned a week with Harry Wormley’s family in Aurora. Minnie Lensby joined her son Ted for a day in Ottawa with Mrs. Wright.
Charles F. Cramer aged 42, of Freeport, drowned in the Peeaton River while crossing a railroad bridge. He slipped after waving to friends and struck a timber before entering the water, leaving three children and a prominent local family survivor list.
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