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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
2
The Chronicle is represented in Sycamore by Harvey Fant of 656 Edward Street who will take delivery orders. Subscribers not receiving the paper regularly should notify Harvey at phone L-691.
Sycamore High School pupils presented The Love Pirates of Hawaii at the Methodist Social Center Annex on Thursday and Friday evenings. The operetta under Florence Wolensak's direction drew large crowds, with the community praising the students' effort after months of practice.
Initiation at the Sycamore lodge of Elks took place last evening with strong attendance and smooth completion of the work in Elk style. Another initiation meeting is planned for next Tuesday night with new candidates to proceed.
Fire at the home of George Fox on DeKalb avenue called the Sycamore department out about 1 45 a.m. today. The blaze was caused by chimney sparks and, thanks to quick department work, roof damage was slight. Sycamore has had few fires recently and last night’s rapid response prevented major damage.
An advertisement touts Remington Game Loads as precisely crafted for hunting. It claims identical powder lots and uniform velocity, pattern, and penetration with Nitro Club Wet proof shells. Buyers are urged to choose by game type, including Heavy Duck and Rabbit Loads.
The Christmas rush at the post office has not yet begun but preparations are under way to handle the holiday workload. Currently few Christmas packages have reached the mails despite efforts by officials to promote early mailing.
Methodist Sunday school members plan gifts for Lake Bluff Orphanage and Halsted Street Mission. Gifts, gathered before Christmas, will be sent to the two organizations early next week to bring cheer to those less fortunate.
Beginning next Monday evening business houses in Sycamore will stay open every evening until Christmas. After much street discussion on starting Wednesday night, the Chamber of Commerce guided all merchants to unite in the project. Christmas trade has been brisk and merchants expect excellent holiday business.
Sycamore high school basketball squad left for Wheaton for the second Little Seven conference game on the schedule. The team, hampered by uneven play this season, faces St Charles who won the opener and Wheaton which beat Perville. Coaches push extra work to build a smooth quintet as practice yields new combinations.
At the regular meeting Tuesday evening the Sons of Veterans elected officers including Commander Henry Stark ier, Junior Eugene Bradford, Patriotic Instructor Frank Bradford, Secretary Albert Kiefer, Treasurer Harmon Campbell, Chaplain Key TV Madison. Installation is set for the second Tuesday in January with an oyster supper planned.
The Eastern Star held a meeting electing Worthy Patron Mrs Edith Simmons and Worthy Patron Ralph Ortt as well as Associate Matron Mrs Ralph Ortt Conductress Miss Verna Scrivens Secretary Mrs Florence Texaver and Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth White. A silver tray was presented to secretary Mrs Bess Uplinger. The article also lists local visits, illnesses operations and social events including a dancing party at Masonis hall and plans for a Methodist meeting with Reverend Janey O May addressing attendees.
Mrs J A McCartney of Elgin visited Cortland with friends on Tuesday. Fred Johnson and Jane Gladys Sibley wed in December 1928 at the Sycamore Methodist parsonage. The couple resides in Sycamore. Mrs William Wiltsie travels to Chicago to be with a sick granddaughter Eva Maxwell Reuter. A Town Hall shower for Mrs L F Darling featured many gifts. James McCain hosted a Dr TG club gathering for Mrs J P Darling. Karley Roland leaves Glidden hospital for Cortland as school closes for winter break. Mrs Herman Clausen recovering from Tuesday operation. William Wiltsie visiting granddaughter in DeKalb. Jordan and Eychaner families attend funeral in Morrison for Mrs Floyd Arman after auto accident.
Urbana d. Dee reports the University of Tinois animal pathology lab discovers a third poisoning type named Botulinum. Early tests show success for an antitoxin. The disease mainly affects chickens and ducks, with sudden leg weakness, diarrhea, ptosis, prostration, and often death from respiratory paralysis.
In Chicago Ray Hanna 25, assistant night manager at the Metropole hotel, killed his sweetheart Emma Martin 28 after a broken romance. Hanna then fatally shot himself as Miss Martin's sister witnessed the incident.
A new oil lamp advertised as superior to gas or electricity has been tested by the U S Government and 35 leading universities, burning odorless no smoke or noise. It uses 66 kerosene and 497 air and can be trialed free for 10 days with a promotional offer. The inventor J L Johnson invites inquiries for details and potential agency opportunities.
A clipped discussion of girls frocks features scalloped necklines and hems. Mentions fur jacquettes for winter street wear in beige tan brown gray caracal and natural squirrel. References ancient bracelets described as queen Zev’s from 4715 B C.
A fragment mentions a threatening note by HannaBATIK TURBANS and a mix of fashion items. The Chronicle advertises square necks in velvet ermine, youth frocks, cape-coats, tall ermi collars, and smart evening wear. It notes eucalyptus paper quality, embroidered duve tyns, usp blouse, jacquette types, crepe and satin georgette for party frocks.
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