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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore readers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be managed by an office representative until reliable service is established. Subscribers are asked to drop a card in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Louis Lloyd of Sycamore devised a new conservation plan easing state lease of river lands in northern Illinois for a wildlife sanctuary. The Kishwaukee river valley, with streams and woodlands, will be protected. farms joined by leasing land to the state while landowners retain ownership. The scheme, praised by Illinois Audubon and local farmers, includes aims to reduce pollution and provide camp sites for scouts.
Judge Newhall presided a brief circuit court session in Aurora on Friday February 13 1925 entering minor orders and adjourning. Judgments by confession totaled 76.85 against W Davis and 61.86 against Vesta based on notes. Estate matters included distribution of 824.36 by trustee William Wright and discharge declared. A garnishment was noted against Earl London and other entries reference Sycamore Farm Company and Oleson & Walred Wilee.
Catarrhal deafness is caused by inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. The ad claims Hall’s Catarrh Medicine has treated catarrh for over forty years and is sold by all druggists, Pd. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the M. E. church held its annual guest and thank offering event in the church parlors after a two course supper prepared by Miss Zada Rose. A piano solo by Miss Mildred Duval a violin solo by Miss Ruby Nichols with Mrs. Nellie Garbutt and a scripted World and the Wesleyan Service Guild piece were performed under Mrs. Grace Giffin’s direction.
A crowded county court room heard a hearing before Judge Pond on the proposed summer paving plan in the city. A. G. Kennedy of DeKalb represented property owners as the court weighed Special Assessment No 35 covering Governor Street and parts of Exchange Elm Locust Walnut High Ottawa and Home streets.
Posters announce a Friday game between Sycamore High School and Wheaton High. Wheaton features a fast team while Sycamore aims for a strong showing in the curtain raiser set for 7 20 p m.
Stanley Heeg of Hinckley appeared before Judge Pond on a delinquency charge. On a guilty plea he was fined 100 dollars plus costs, paid the fine, and was discharged from custody.
Sycamore city council met last night approving a 350 dollar appropriation for the maintenance of the new rest room in the Ohlmacher building. The fire committee also recommended buying 1,000 feet of fire hose and the measure passed. The board set voting places judges and clerks for the March 10 primary and April 21 election.
Several members of the local Elks lodge plan to travel to DeKalb this evening for a return card game following DeKalb Elks visit to Sycamore last week. DeKalb intends to host a pleasant evening, and officials report many from the home lodge will attend.
Large turnout attended the Elks supper held at the lodge hall last evening. Secretary Sullivan had mailed notification cards for the event and the gathering maintained its usual lively pace with members enjoying the meal and social time.
A large attendance gathered at the club for suppers last night. Further plans for a dance at the club were formulated during the evening and scheduled for next Monday night.
Sheriff E FE Crawford responded to Cortland last night after a Mexican railroad section hand reportedly became demented and unmanageable. He was described as in a bad mental state and was to be brought before the court for commitment to the state hospital. The man had worked at Cortland for about ten months.
Sycamore Chapter No. 49 Royal Arch Masons plan a stated convocation Thursday at 7 30 p m. with inspection led by John A. Young eighth district inspector and the Mark Master degree conferred by new chapter officers. A special occasion expects many visitors and lunch will be served.
Legion basketball teams from Sycamore prepare for a Thursday night game at the high school gym against Marengo Community. Marengo has a fine record with only five losses in 75 games, setting a high standard for the Legion post to meet.
The Marengo team will play under high school rules against the Legion squad in Sycamore, with a strong. attendance expected for the Thursday night doubleheader. Curtain raiser starts at 7 30, and the best players earn merit marks studying exams.
Second degree work will be conferred on candidates at the regular Odd Fellows meeting this evening. Officers expect a large attendance and anticipate other matters of interest to members, hoping many participate in the work and support the society’s welfare.
Local farmers report country roads badly cut up with gravel roads having no bottom and extreme roughness due to freezing. Dirt side roads are also poor and nearly impassable to autos. Many residents travel by horse when far from a main road.
St Albans students celebrate a holiday after finishing classes. The number of boys who passed their coursework determines who enjoys the break.
The Mid-Winter fair and institute concluded with a large cleanup. Exhibitors helped finish takedown of tents and remaining machinery on the grounds after the event last week.
Officers report 50 new members enrolled in the Iraak Walton League chapter after the mid winter fair booth. Several new members came from DeKalb and most paid the full fee, easing duty for chapter officers as ads promise reliable results.
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