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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
2
Local merchants report a strong early Christmas buying surge with shoppers flocking to stores before the holiday rush. Foreseeable decor plans include a fresh electric lighting scheme. decorations will be ready by Saturday night, and interior redecorations are underway to evoke a festive mood.
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle is published daily except Sundays by DeKalb Chronicle Publishing Co. at 119 123 East Lincoln Highway DeKalb Illinois with Frank W Greenaway and Eprrox E J Rayuono as business manager. Subscription rates listed for weekly monthly and yearly plans. Second class mail matter at DeKalb Post Office.
Members of the Woman's club lead a drive for double barred tuberculosis seal sales to fund county sanatorium needs. The 17 bed Sycamore road sanitarium now houses 21 patients with more likely, and proceeds from seal sales support visits and care. A marriage license was issued to Alton Fleenor and Ester Ferguson of Paw Paw. Bazarr and supper at Congregational church drew steady attendance and good sales of fancy articles. Al Clapsaddle transacted business in Sycamore. former Sheriff Dan Holm, now a farmer near Kirkland, visited friends. Mystic Workers planned Townsend hall gathering tonight, with invitations issued for a large turnout.
A feature article notes storekeepers credit the Chamber of Commerce for boosting Sycamore trade through holiday decorations and advertising. Plans for a bridge tea at the McAllister home, Salem Lutheran church bazaar ongoing with meals, and a Sycamore Dancing Club party at the Pierce reel promise social and financial gains for the community.
Banks here will send out Christmas savings club checks totaling nearly 30,000 dollars in the next few days. The payout will boost local thrift as deposits for the year exceed 1924. Banks invite residents to join seven classes, with expected 40,000 dollars in checks for 19.
The circuit court heard closing arguments in the $25,000 damage action as the Weddell case nears its end. Harvey Gunsul represented Mrs. Case in the action, and additional attorneys were to speak in the afternoon with a jury decision expected later today.
Two cognovits were filed in the circuit court yesterday against Mamie Shatto and H. Shatto, with W. Smith named as plaintiff. The matter drew the attention of Judge John, who presided over the session.
K Newhall ordered judgment for Mr. Smith and execution to be pursued promptly. Two cognovit claims total 266.06 and 1,043.65 dollars respectively. The sheriff secured execution papers and expects immediate action, typical when a mature case lands with Mr. Crawford.
Activity around the Connart store building indicates the front installation will finish in the next few days. Copper window work is underway and plate glass is available. Vanderlick store plans to operate before the holiday rush, likely within two to three days, with interior painting and decorating to follow after carpentry is completed.
Kerry Simons and George Kimbrough colored were arrested in DeKalb Tuesday night while driving intoxicated and found to have a gallon of moonshine in the car. Judge W J Pond fined Kimbrough one hundred dollars and costs, Simons one hundred dollars and costs and thirty days in jail. The information filed by States Attorney Voust said Kimbrough was a 4 H passenger with Simons and not directly responsible for the moonshine.
A vast evening crowd packed downtown shops last night with merchants noting the largest takeover in years as stores reported unusual business across the city. The theatre district drew many country visitors for first-time shows, signaling a strong midweek consumer mood.
Referee in Bankruptcy B. C. Hanson presided in Sycamore spending part of the forenoon hearing a county bankruptcy case from the south end. It was not learned what action was taken, but the session likely was a preliminary with more hearings to follow.
Early word from the Chronicle notes a large turnout of basketball fans tonight as the American Legion promotes the Whuntley based Good Luck Jelke team. Ticket sales are expected to swell the office receipts.
The high school glee clubs present Captain Crossbones this evening and tomorrow. Tickets sold by students and Secor Drug Store. proceeds finance a junior band. Directed by Miss Winifred Smith.
A London fashion note suggests modern women seek pillars of gold as a style goal. A new toilet design by M. Reville features a gold dress and coat with a feathered hat. Lenz Hair Wash claims to improve curls and long-lasting style when used a day before. Lenz Drug Store markets the product.
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