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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are told circulation will be handled by an office representative until proper service is set up and a responsible agent is secured. Readers are asked to drop a card in DeKalb to report failure to receive the paper.
In a fast high school doubleheader Wheaton defeated Sycamore 25 to 24 in the main game after a seesaw first half and late Wheaton surge. The lightweight tilt ended 20 to 19 with Wheaton holding a late edge, as a free throw decided a final four seconds incident.
Members of the W C T U from Sycamore attended a county organization meeting at Cortland yesterday. The gathering was described as profitable with plans outlined for the year.
Farmers of this community organized the Sycamore Farmers club and hosted the Mid-Winter fair and Farmers institute. Attendance surged with over 1100 single admissions sold yesterday and is expected to grow further as the show ends this evening.
Judge Adam C. Cliffe formerly of Sycamore and now a Chicago federal judge, was the speaker at Genoa’s dedication of a new grade school attended by hundreds. A six o'clock dinner followed with school board members, Mrs. Hubbard, Sheriff Crawford, and others. Hubbard and H Mackenzie spoke on schooling and building, highlighting Genoa's two new schools and the costs of the community high school at 130000 and the grade building at 75000.
Officials announced the Chamber of Commerce has moved to the Ohlemacher building near the Elks club. A rest room is established in the same building and an attendant will be on duty. Miss Glauys Koenn has resumed duties after illness.
DeKalb County Circuit court held a brief session yesterday afternoon with Judge John Newhall presiding. The proceedings yielded few items of note as minor matters were addressed and orders entered accordingly.
Four year old daughter of Mrs. Leslie Mellery of Gary Idaho was struck while crossing Lincoln Highway in front of First National Bank. She rode the front bumper for about ten feet after an auto driven by Albert Engstrom stopped a short distance away. The child suffered only minor injuries and received first aid at Powell drug store before a doctor visit. The mother and child are visiting friends in the city.
Fire at the Parker home in Rollo destroyed the residence about 11 o clock Thursday while the family was away at the Sycamore institute. Neighbors saved other farm buildings as flames spread, origin undetermined though suspected to be soot sparks on the roof. In a separate note, veteran engineer George Stevens of Leichester England died when his machine moved forward as he oiling its wheels.
Two night time auto accidents in fog left several injured in the Sycamore area. Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson and party ran off a bridge approach, plunging into shallow water. Mrs Johnson injured ankle and head and shoulder bruises. Mrs Brown also bruised, others scorched. first aid by Tyrrell and Wells and Dr Evans attendance. Everett Leonard, fresh from Genoa, severely cut by glass. Tyrrell again called for aid and Dr Evans to treat a bad gash above the eye and a cut lip. Victims were aided by a local druggist and men in town to prevent worse outcomes.
The Pierce Trust and Savings Bank welcomed guests to a remodeled facility with flowers from Chicago and New York, a two o’clock reception, and guided tours from basement to first floor as officers and staff hosted the event with music from an orchestra. Hundreds visited and praised the improvements.
J B Sullivan secretary of the B P O Elks sends cards calling a fine dinner for Monday night noting few more such affairs due to warmer weather and urging members to attend. Inverted tucks appear on new costumes adding distinct style.
A sample calculation by tax consultant R A Conkey outlines an example for a married person with three dependents. It shows net income multiplied items including salary rent dividends and capital gains and computes normal tax surtax and earned income credit with various exemptions and credits. The text demonstrates tax payable and credits against tax with references to specific rates and components of the tax structure.
The text explains computing tax on capital net gain separately versus including it with other income. It notes if net income isn’t high enough to hit the 124 percent combined rate, separating gain would not help. It mentions the surtax schedule and Form 1040 containing the bracketed rates for income.
Dr Chauncey Schuyler son of Dr and Mrs C Schuyler of this city will join his father as a dentist in DeKalb. He has been in Maywood for two years and will relocate with his parents to establish an office across the hall from his father. Office equipment moving yesterday will be installed this week.
Two DeKalb banks, First National and DeKalb Trust & Savings, have been deputized to collect taxes for the county. Tax receipts have been mailed to residents and should be honored within days. County clerk reports indicate tax amounts are somewhat larger this year.
Five aldermen from the city wards will be chosen this spring at the regular election. Only ward four has a declared candidate, Join Bergland, seeking re election. Terms expiring this spring are held by Harry Hanway ward one W W Hyde ward two George Hallaran ward three John Bergland ward four and R D Hunt ward five. Except for Bergland none have announced their intentions yet.
Evar Eckberg and Oscar Jonnson, who have been visiting in Sweden for several weeks, are expected to return to this city on Tuesday or Wednesday. Friends say no definite arrival date is known. Johnson planned to be home for his parents' golden wedding anniversary, a surprise.
After several weeks as a patient at an Ottawa sanitarium Bernie Lyons came back to the area and appeared greatly improved in health while visiting his friends south of the city yesterday afternoon.
Miss Celine Neptune and Hazel Strahan lead the state college home economics department’s annual excursion of students to Chicago. Accompanied by faculty, the group toured cafeterias, stores, and commercial centers to study foods and textiles. Most participants stayed in Chicago overnight to continue the tour.
Day ends with crowds planning to return to the city tomorrow evening. Many have arranged to attend several shows now appearing in the city.
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