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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are informed that The Chronicle's circulation will be handled by a representative from the office until service is stabilized. Readers are asked to drop a card in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
DeKalb resident Gladys Bodie sues her husband Robert Bodie for divorce and child custody, alleging extensive liquor- fueled marital strife since 1920, as Sycamore court records show. Pierce Trust and Savings of Sycamore sues to foreclose on a $3,000 loan secured by deeds, with notes totaling over $43,000, while Crosby of Sycamore sues DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank for $15,000 in a separate action. details limited but filings indicate several financial disputes proceeding in the Decatur area court.
A city pond used for skating needs snow removal and water to smooth its surface before the season. Residents expect the pool to be cleaned and flooded, restoring a favored skating venue in the area. Local authorities plan action once weather allows.
Vague OCR fragment mentions the White House, a man’s festival or event timing, and C. P. Dalrymple alongside KC Ford as a candidate. Unable to determine full context, but indicates political race or campaign with named individuals.
Judge Patten presided as the circuit court adjourned to next Monday morning for the February term with the grand jury to be present. William Ehrhart of Aurora won a confession judgment against Martin Alsen. Plaintiffs Jennie Gordon and Charles H. Whipple obtained leave to file additional counts in a beating case set for February. Paul Disch and Fannie Disch seek to reinstate distress for rent against Ray Bemis and Henry Weibe of DeKalb with a hearing scheduled February 23.
The Sycamore Commandry held its annual session and inspection yesterday afternoon and evening. The Order of the Temple decree Wes conferred after lunch and business matters were discussed. A dinner followed at six o clock for members and many visitors. John R. Coe and Rev James O May spoke after dinner. Joan R Coe, grand cap general of the Commandry Templar, led the evening session with several knights present from nearby cities.
Musicale at Saint Albans drew a large audience last night in Sycamore. Leah Dnetin Bergren, former Chicago Civic Opera Company member, sang well with piano accompaniment by C. W. Brickman. The evening featured numbers from Brickman, Raymond Bierman, and a quartet delivering well received selections.
Belvidere high school faces Sycamore high tonight in a Boone County clash at the big school gym. The Belvidere squad has shown first class basketball form as Manning leads the team to a hoped for win. Friday night Gundee teams come here for a rematch against Sycamore, with strong local fan interest expected.
Reports show candidates will receive initiatory degree work at the Odd Fellows lodge regular meeting this evening. The degree staff and members are urged to attend, with possible plans for a future Elgin session when staff from here will demonstrate the work. Young robins are buff spotted and lack the traditional red breast.
The disappearance of farm fowls near Fairdale was solved when Harry Jackson, 25, confessed to robbing hen houses for about a month. He admitted stealing from multiple farmers and selling the poultry at a Greek meat market in Rockford. Bound over to the February grand jury under $2,000 bond after arraignment on burglary and larceny charges.
A DeKalb business owner praised the finder of a lost letter. The letter, written to a DeKalb businessman, was found and returned to the Sycamore address. The writer expresses gratitude for the act.
The young Duke of Norfolk is described as the first peer of the British empire with precedence over all peers and ranking next to the royal family. He is noted as the richest peer with an estimated fortune around 1000000. The article also mentions a choir event by the Men’s Study Evening club at Congregational church, with doors at 6:45 and program at 7:30 pm, and a note that North and South Dakota have less snow than New York despite colder climates.
Henry Beacham reports a ground hog found near the Conlin elevator is showing signs of life after being kept warm. Beacham says the animal may be normal in a few days and it will be on display at the store for public observation until it fully recovers.
Simple advertising text promises quick weight loss using Marmola Tablets. It claims a convenient daily pill regimen with no starvation or exercise, urging readers to buy from a druggist or mail order Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan for a dollar.
DeKalb collector Frank Swanstrom displays two exhibits this National Coin Week. At Anderson Brothers' store he shows Swedish coins, early American money, and rare pieces including Swedish plate money and Civil War fractional currency. At First National Bank he presents early American money from colonial times to today, featuring Civil War tokens tied to local businesses and Col. I. L. Ellwood relics.
Mr and Mrs William Gould returned Sunday evening from Sheridan New York where they attended the funeral of Mr Goulds father The death occurred several days ago Mr Gould had been ill for a month suffering two strokes of paralysis Relatives in this city knew his condition was very serious
Two St Louis men arrested for intoxication in Hartford Illinois were found dead in their city jail when the railway opened this morning. Bed clothing caught fire during the night and smoke suffocated them, according to a doctor.
To keep potted plants healthy maintain even temperatures. A room steam heated during the day and ventilated at night harms plant life, creating disastrous conditions for growth.
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