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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1925
Page
2
The Sycamore Greenhouses retail store opened in the Fargo theatre west lobby on West State Street. Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson organized setup with holiday decor, roses and potted plants on display, a cut flower cooler, and a gift desk. Mrs Johnson will run the shop.
Workers in the business district finished hanging evergreen rope between ornamental posts after a night of effort. Green lights will glow at night with the large lamp at the top remaining as is. Merchants praise the updated decorations, which will stay through Christmas and beyond.
Sunday pageant by the Queen Esther Standard Bearers of the Methodist church begins at seven. A silver offering will be received. program includes organ, hymns, a ten year history, two parts with Living Pennant, Sil ve r Stars celebration of the group, and a Benediction. Also noted are Matilda’s Chicago visit and a high school junior class play with an orchestra providing music.
Beauty parlor started today over the Seeaneye Inn by Miss Eddy who sees strong prospects here. Monday evening Bridge Club will meet at Mr and Mrs Clarence Willard home on Somonauk street. Mrs Rote's Methodist church unit hosts pot luck supper Tuesday at seven with other units invited and a silver offering planned.
Last rites were conducted this afternoon at two from the East Elm Street home of Mrs Van Dusen for Mrs Frank Twomey. Dr H A Roble of the Congregational church led the service. Emaline Taylor born December 15 1866 in Westminster Maryland came to the area at age eleven and lived in Sycamore for many years. She married Edward Twomey August 27 184 who died July 4 1919. Survived by daughters Mrs Frank Van Dusen and Mrs Bernard Andersen both of Sycamore, brother John Taylor of Rockford, and four grandchildren. She was devoted to her home and church until illness prevented.
The front door of the Lee book store was targeted by two youths last night as they hung around the shop. A plate glass pane shattered during a scuffle, leaving the door in pieces. An old window sash was used temporarily until a replacement could be found. the boys reportedly agreed to pay for the damage.
Deputy United States Marshal R J Holcomb brought William Guy from Sycamore to Chicago today where Guy remains held awaiting a hearing in the Chicago court.
An exceptionally interesting church service is arranged for tomorrow at the Universalist church. Rev Lewellyn Owen will speak on What Makes Life Worth Living at 11 o clock with 6 o clock music. Church school meets at 10, and children from Sycamore or DeKalb unable to travel may arrange transportation by calling Mr Owen or Mrs Button. The pastor emphasizes fellowship freedom in search for truth and community service.
Sycamore high school basketball teams travel to Dundee this evening for a non conference clash. Both the Sycamore and Dundee cage teams seek a strong showing in a game teased as one of the year’s more interesting tilts. Local fans are expected to attend in good numbers.
Mrs Wheeler receives news of her father's sudden death in Minneapolis. The exact life details, illness, and death circumstances are unavailable, and she is expected to remain there for several days following the shock reported Thursday.
An elderly local resident, M. Conred, who has been critically ill for several days, remains in serious condition at the Conran home. The individual is well known across the county by hundreds of people, with no notable improvement reported at this time.
A DeKalb County Abstract employee fell gravely ill about a week ago and remains in serious condition. Family and friends express cautious hope for more encouraging updates from his bedside in the coming days.
L Frank Moudry of the Sycamore Elks presided at Central bowl to award bronze medals for the Old Ironsides essay contest. Owen Resch and Sarah Jane Olson won bronze medals, while James Morgan and Betty Love shared the third place and honorable mention. A subsequent school debate was judged by Warren Hubbard and Rev. W H Tope.
City officials announce the December council session will convene Monday night to discuss urban development and budget items. The meeting will be open to the public at City Hall, with agenda including zoning changes and community programs.
Council rooms will host Monday evening sessions with little agenda beyond routine city administration items, as of today.
The Sycamore unit of the Ku Klux Klan held its December meeting here last night with a large attendance and notable business. Voters of DeKalb County are reminded of the April 13, 1926 primary. Fred Dolder asks for support for sheriff.
Frank L. Smith campaigned for the Republican nomination for U S senator, speaking in southern Illinois with emphasis on women voters. He spoke in Herrin, Jonesboro, and Cairo, outlining his platform amid a string of appearances.
J C Tuttle reports rapid gas relief after Adlerika and four nights of restful sleep. Adl erika removes gas in ten minutes and expels old waste matter, aiding constipation and stomach trouble. Kirchner's Drug Store at 259 East Lincoln Highway carries it.
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