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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1925

Page

2

Busy Elks Lodge Plans Pigeon Supper and Memorial Service

Sycamore lodge Elks push winter activities with pigeons for a Monday pigeon supper and a Tuesday initiatory meeting expected to add 26 new members. Elks Memorial services led by Judge William J. Fulton at 2:30 pm Sunday feature Congregational quartet and church orchestra.

Sycamore Lodge of “Elks Elks Frank Moudry Elks Memorial William J. Fulton Circuit Court Fulton Congregational Church

Batavia to Clash With Sycamore in Friday Night Games

Batavia will play here Friday night likely against Sycamore High's first and second squads. The two evenly matched teams are expected to deliver a hard fought battle from start to finish with two games on the program. the first game will start promptly at 7:30.

Batavia Sycamore High

Busy Bees Bazaar and Rummage Drive Local Society Notes

Social items report the Busy Bees of the Rebekah lodge hosting an annual bazaar and supper for 200 plus attendees at the Odd Fellows hall. Proceeds from fancy apron and candy sales are praised as highly successful. Additional announcements cover church rummage sales, district federation meetings, and regional talks by clubwomen and visiting preachers.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows The Busy Bee

Fountain Purchased for Local Store by I M Johnson

I M Johnson announces a new fountain purchase for the store with installation expected shortly after the new year. The owner says the equipment will be a valuable asset and he is eager for prompt installation.

I. M. Johnson The Seeaneye . Inn

Elson Exhibit Draws Big Crowd at Guild Hall

The Elson art exhibit opens at Guild Hall drawing hundreds of visitors as city clubs run daily programs. Refreshments are provided by Episcopal church women while students from grade schools and high school perform in one act plays and recitals.

Elson Guild Hall Woman's Club Athena Club Columbia Literary Club Episcopal Church L. Evelyn Merritt Teachers College DeKalb Carol Marion Henson Phoebe Margaret Read Gertrude Olson Pauline Andrews Blue Boy Iola Lane Siddons Dorothy Valentine Josephine Moore Lisa Ebhba Rasmussen Mrs. Robinson Aurel Martinson Elizabeth Worrien Trene Snow Eloise Nelson Lillyn Carlson Phue Hazel Rich Violet Irene Klemmedson Elvira Martinson Freed Curtain—Mason Jacobson Elmer Hindenburg Clarence Buzzell

Officers of Legion Will Be Given Offices

Members of the American Legion will be installed at this evening’s meeting followed by a smoker and theatre party. Franz Polka, resident manager of the Pol Brothers Fargo theatre, offered to host a second show for the Legion men and expressed willingness to assist.

Franz Polka Pol Brothers Fargo Ceva Fam Seuss

Decker in South End of County Yesterday

W. Ti Decker, better known as Henry among many of his friends, was noted in the South End of the county yesterday. The report mentions his nickname and local ties without further detail.

Decker W. Ti) Decker Henry

Candidacy Trail Checks Sheriff Bid At South County

A tour of the county’s south end was conducted yesterday in support of his campaign for the office of sheriff. The visit highlighted local concerns and emphasized law enforcement priorities.

Plan for Community House in Sycamore City

Universalist church members led by Rev. Llewellyn Owens discuss building and maintaining a community house in Sycamore. A Stevens estate fund of about 50 000 dollars remains unused and could finance the project, though no definite action has been taken yet.

Universalist Church Llewellyn Owens Sycamore Stevens

Cognovits Filed in Circuit Court Quiet Action Week

In the circuit clerk’s office little business occurred with only two or three cognovits filed this week. One against AFB, Tenny Cy Albert Zeigter, and a cognovit against John Lestie by Alfred Clarke. Another action was a cognovit in favor of Edward J. Tischer against Lila M. Dyer.

AFB Tenny Cy

Burglar Alarm Is Installed at First National Bank

Electrical workers installed a burglar alarm at the rear of the new First National Bank building after completing site work. A bell box on the south side sits high to deter tampering and could be heard for blocks when it sounded. During forenoon tests the bell rang several times with little street notice.

First National Bank

Joint-Base Promises Fast Relief for Rheumatic Joints

An old advertisement touts Joint-Base as a remedy for stiff swollen inflamed joints. It claims to ease agony reduce swelling and loosen joints after other cures fail. Priced at 60 cents a tube, sold at Kirchner's Drug Store and other druggists with a quick acting promise.

Joint-Base Kirchner’s

Legion Boys to Organize for Season's Play

Members of the American Legion who play basketball will meet this evening to organize the team for the season and handle other business. The leaders expect one of the best outfits in the locality and plan an hour of practice after the meeting.

American Legion Lesionnaires

Gift Buying Surge Prompts Early Christmas Preparations

Merchants report a wave of early gift shopping in the city with many stores already stocking gift departments ahead of the usual schedule. Some retailers say preparation begins around the 10th or 12th, signaling a possible shift toward earlier holiday buying patterns.

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