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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore readers are told circulation for The Chronicle will be handled by a temporary office representative until proper service is restored. Subscribers are asked to drop a card in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Leo Paddock's orchestra is booked for many upcoming nights as the Sycamore Dancing club hosts its final party with Red and his aggregation. Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Parkins of DeKalb will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with burial in Fairview. she died after a long illness aged about 75. Survived by her daughter Mrs. James Cliffe, son Ernest Parkins, and two sons Ed and Will Simmons.
Rebekah lodge members to gather at Odd Fellows hall for a key session with by law amendments among topics. Large attendance hoped as officers emphasize organized discussion and participation. Mrs S Miles Henderson hosts the Monday Evening Bridge club at her home tonight. Miss Jennie Little, court reporter, is in Geneva recording Lincoln case proceedings for Judge William Fulton.
Legion basketball teams prepare for a top season game against the Geneva Bearcats at the high school. The curtain-raiser features the second teams, with the opener set for 7 30.
Members of the Sycamore chapter of the Izaak Walton League meet this evening for the first time this month. Rev Walter Pearson of Salem Lutheran church is to speak, noted as an avid Walton League follower, likely to deliver an engaging address.
Robert Watson five year old son of Mr and Mrs G G Watson came home last week from a Chicago hospital where he had surgery to correct a facial condition. Doctors report the procedure successful for now and anticipate another trip to the specialist within the year.
An Elks club announcement says the Sycamore and De Kalb lodges will start cribbage tonight. Local players have trained hard and hope to win the first setting. A lunch and cigars are planned after the games, with a bowling team rumored from De Kalb for extra entertainment.
Committees from the Chamber of Commerce and partners kick off work for the mid-winter fair. A larger floor space is planned due to added displays and rising county interest. Programs and ads have been distributed countywide in anticipation of a successful event.
Sycamore sent attorneys and others to Dixon today to attend the funeral services of Judge Crabtree who died Friday. The jurist was well known to many in the area and several made special effort to attend the rites this afternoon.
Fred Lyman a DeKalb barber bought the interest of Mr Lee in the Raper and Lee barber shop west of the courthouse. Lyman has cut women’s hair in many styles and will bring new business. The partnership was completed last week and Lyman began his share today.
The Farmers' Bargain store opened in its new Main Street quarters after days of hard work. The Main Street location is expected to be one of the city's busiest. Work to convert the Ohl macher building for a new rest room and Chamber of Commerce offices may begin soon.
Local resident Harry Mitchell heard Station WOS in Jefferson City Missouri and sent a telegram that was read on air. Several Sycamore residents wired stations nationwide and heard their messages read back shortly after.
Officials of the Pierce Trust and Savings bank are busy this week finalizing arrangements for the remodeled institution. The opening is scheduled for Saturday and patrons are eagerly awaiting the new changes.
After a bout of grippes or flu, Tanlac is promoted to restore strength and energy. The ad claims the formula cleanses blood, revives digestion, boosts appetite, and returns vitality, stating Tanlac and its vegetable pills aid constipation.
A reception from 2 to 9 PM will give the public a view of the bank’s inner workings. Hundreds are expected to visit the financial institution during the open house.
A safety precautionary call to the fire department at 505 North Fourth Street yesterday afternoon around 5:30 reported no damage. The visit interrupted a calm day and was described as precautionary. Poor patients are receiving free radium treatments at the London radium institute.
Miss Jeanette Nelson of Ferry Hall spends weekend with her aunt Mrs Bert Racey. Mr F E Wagley, Mrs Wagley and Edward visited Mr Wagley’s mother in Chicago. Witnesses at Elgin game included Mrs William Waggett Grace Waggett and Jeanette Nelson Adeline Sherer Hazel Gilbert. Mrs Earl Tudor is ill. James Maloney visits W F Yates then to Sycamore to see niece Mrs Clem Lathem before returning to Spring Valley.
Advertising copy touts Chamberlain's Tablets as prompt and dependable for keeping the liver active and preventing bilious attacks headaches and gassy stomach trouble with no calomel no unpleasant next day effects and no griping nausea.
The Homemakers club meets Wednesday at 2 with Miss Margaret Brookes speaking on Drive Thy Business Let Not That Drive Thee at the Methodist church. Rev L L Hammitt speaks, an orchestra performs, and the event is open to the public.
A brief ad notes people choose Chamberlain's Tablets over similar medicines to ease indigestion and gas. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Ben with the liver and bowels, and that the automobile show brings a crowd for only a few cents admission Wednesday evening. Want Ads promise reliable results.
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