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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1923
Page
2
The Chronicle is represented in Sycamore by Harvey Fant who will take orders for delivery. Subscribers not receiving the paper regularly should notify Harvey at phone L-691.
State tax commission confirmed the county’s valuations, keeping assessments for county property unchanged. This second approval by the state saves county clerks from further adjustments and is expected to yield the state tax rate soon, though totals vary by county.
Sycamore shows strong support for the Salvation Army drive begun last Thursday. Returns from business and residential areas indicate solid progress toward the quota, with factory and community districts contributing heavily. A speech by Governor Small is planned for this afternoon at the auditorium of the Verter College, focusing on hard roads and construction routes as key local issues.
Gilbert Ross heard by a large audience last evening at the Stevens lecture series recital held at the Congregation church. The event is the third in a Dix entertainment series funded by the late Mrs. Mary E Stevens with another program planned for January.
Enthusiastic members attended the regular Izaak Walton League meeting Friday night. Plans are set to secure Milwaukee chapter moving pictures of Nipigon river and Lake region of Canada for viewing by Sycamore sportsmen in Chicago. Next meeting is the first Friday in January.
Mrs. Robert Robinson underwent surgery for appendicitis this morning and is reported to be recovering well.
The December term of the county court began with only routine matters in the opening session. Officials planned the usual organizational work and grouped for the term's agenda.
Merchants of Sycamore report brisk Christmas trade last Saturday. Spring-like weather boosted shoppers from the country as sales for the week surpassed records from prior years. Snow and sleigh bells were absent, but the season’s spirit remained notable.
Water service was curtailed for several hours from Friday night through Saturday morning due to a rod failure in the main well pump at Sycamore. Repair parts were rushed from Chicago and workmen completed the repair by Saturday afternoon, restoring supply promptly.
Regular meeting of Troop One of the Boy Scouts will be held at the court house next Tuesday evening. Business and drills are the features of the gathering.
The speech defends highway expansion and tolls, arguing a fifty year plan will fund a national network. It claims 95 percent of traffic will use the road and 99 percent of residents live within five miles of a paved route. The speaker cites a Kankakee rally promising honesty and service to Illinois citizens.
Universalist ladies and supporters praised a Friday evening event at the Universalist church. The afternoon and evening fundraiser featured a bake sale with bakery, candy, and fancy goods, followed by a roast pork supper with mashed potatoes, peas, squash, and die.
Many members of the Sycamore Odd Fellows are expected to attend the district meeting in DeKalb this evening. The Sycamore degree team will be present to assist in the work of the evening.
Sidney Burrough, longtime Sycamore resident, plans to relocate to DeKalb during the coming week. Employed by Buckaloo & Tally, he regrets leaving friends in Sycamore but cites convenience in living in DeKalb.
Senator Magnus Johnson of Minnesota introduced a resolution to authorize the president to call an international conference of nations with whom the United States has treaties. The plan would form a commission to survey global arms issues and report within 12 months.
President O E Bradfute of the American Farm Bureau Federation called for unity and an end to political mudslinging at the annual convention in Chicago. He urged delegates to focus on serving farmers and eliminating jealousies within the organization.
Double mortuary services were held at noon Saturday at the home of their daughter for the late Carl A Belk and his wife. Rev Helmar of Stockton officiated and burial was in Stockton. Family members and relatives from Richmond Wis Dekalb and other nearby towns attended the services.
United Press report notes Senate opposition to the Harding representation proposal with Lenroot proposing reservations to sever League of Nations control. JC Walton, ex-governor of Oklahoma, announces organization of the National Society of American Freemen and Ku Klux Klan, planning chapters beyond Oklahoma. Also reports U S seeks treaty with the Netherlands to search and seize rum runners within three mile limit.
During a state teachers college gathering this afternoon John G Boyle state superintendent of parks received word from Rochelle that Mrs Boyle's father Hon J A Countryman was in serious condition. The local man and his son Jack immediately departed for Rochelle.
Authorities say a rebellion has been underway for several months with limited witness cooperation at an inquest. Elgin’s police chief notes witnesses were reluctant to testify and only with difficulty were details of the attack learned.
Genoa high school hosts the DeKalb County Poultry Association meeting Tuesday night with Prof Clyde L Lyon and others speaking on the growth of the organization. Interested persons lacking transport should call Charles Wiltberger or Prof Milo E B Whittaker for arrangements.
Ray Thompkins, 40, charged with first degree murder, confessed to choking his wife Ora Belle Thompkins, 42, and beheading her. He waived preliminary examination and was bound over to municipal court for trial in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Griffit Harshman and Glena Elme Harshman wed Wednesday Nov 28 at Swedish Lutheran Parsonage Genowa. They return to Sycamore for a wedding supper at Wilbur Rose home and will reside in Chicago. Woman's Home Missionary society meets Dec in Mrs Pratt home. A new cement foundation and frame building to expand the post office is underway with J R Kienan supplying materials. long building planned. Eastern Star cedar chest giveaway on Dec 22 displayed at Genoa Mercantile. J A Patterson hospitalized in Sycamore. Wm Schuur owns a new Overland Champion via Genoa Garage. Mrs Peter Murray and daughter Alice of Milwaukee visit John Albertson family.
The Ladies Aid of the Kiel Presbyterian Church schedules a December 13 and 14 bazaar in church parlors to showcase fancy work, aprons, baskets, flowers, dolls and candy with Santa Claus visiting and supper each evening. Booths to feature Fairyland decorations from Dennison's. An uncle's death prompts relocation to Wisconsin and a pastor installation at Kiel after the event.
Mr and Mrs Guy Levey of Steward Ste ward visited relatives and friends in Shabbona on Wednesday, sharing greetings and news with locals.
An advertisement urges readers to take two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to ensure healthy bowel action and liver balance. It claims a gentle movement without unpleasant effects and promises to banish dullness and the sense of lethargy that accompanies constipation.
Cortland Methodist church members hosted an all day meeting with chicken pie and other dishes to bid farewell to Misses Millie and Margaret King who plan a winter in the south. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met with a program on Growing of a Character and luncheon concluded the session.
DeKalb County Poultry Association to hold an open meeting Tuesday evening December 11 in the Genoa Township High School building. Speakers include Prof. Lyon of the Si nus State Teachers college De Kalb and Mr. Sweet a Chicago poultry marketer. Vice President A K E Kiefer of Kingston will discuss marketing methods. Miss Irene Tangen of Sycamoce participates.
Rochelle's Ladies Auxiliary No 403 American Legion invites Tocel post and ex veterans to a banquet in the Presbyterian church parlors on Monday evening at 6 30 for the annual officer election. Miss Ella Hawkinson leaves Rochelle for winter care with her sister Miss Mabel Hawkinson while Miss Tichkinson visits Rochelle weekly. Methodist church bazaar and supper planned for December 4 with supper served at 5 30. Reverend T R Niven has twenty calleg.
Mr and Mrs Carlos Houghtby and son Keith with Mrs C A Houghtby traveled to DeKalb Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs L Overton and Mrs W Shank spent Thursday in DeKalb. George Shrader was a business caller in DeKalb Thursday. Mrs Corena Husk was in De Kalb Thursday. Mr and Mrs Williams Sto visited Sycamore Thursday. Henry Duffy shipped to Chicago Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Gus Ackerlade f went to Waterman Thursday to see Mr Chas Hickey and the news at the hospital.
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