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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are advised that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by a local office representative until service is established. Readers are asked to notify DeKath by card if they do not receive the paper.
English language installation of Fr Gar Freak as regular pastor at St John s Theran Church planned for Sunday. Rev Walter Burmeister and Rev Bramcher assist. Service starts 10 15 p m with reception for Frenk and family to follow. Bemidiz pastor joins welcome.
New officers were installed at the Sycamore lodge of Odd Fellows led by Martin Rasmussen as installing officer. Officers include G Wayne Ebaugh, Clarence Ross, John Chafield treasurer, Earl Wylheim secretary, George Fredericks as RS, Carl Lehonn RS V G Will Medine L B V G James Quizby Howard Bean Fred Boyle Aaron Johnson Art McKe, Chaplain Martin. Afterward the group socialized and cardroom activity followed. Work in the first degree is planned for next week.
A large assembly of Kalb county Klansmen gathered at Pierce hall for an important meeting of the order attended by Grand Dragon representatives and county unit officers. The session promised to cover several significant topics and set baseball practice as part of the evening program.
A town visit by Fred Townsend features a saddle horse that misreads a wet steam manhole on a dark pavement, spooking and wandering. Townsend recalls kindness and horsemanship as the horse recovers, while a separate ad-like segment promotes Chamberlain remedies for coughs, colds, indigestion, burns, and dermatitis.
A man guides his animal to walk over a marked spot without a stick or spurs. He talks to the pet and urges it gently, finally convincing the animal to move across the area with ease.
Members of the Missionary society of the Methodist church held a fine meeting at the church on Thursday evening. The program featured a chapter reading, two duets, a pageant, two solos by Claude Knox of Morrison, and other numbers. Refreshments followed and were deemed delicious. Ninety six people attended, with the Wesleyan Service Guild and Queen Esther Sturdy Readers as guests of honor.
Building operations in Sycamore have halted for a time due to unfavorable weather conditions. Contractors will use the delay to perform repairs on equipment and minor de uses that may enable them to push several contracts toward completion. The year 1925 is anticipated to be one of the greatest for building and improvements in Sycamore.
Sycamore’s municipal hospital is one of the city’s busiest institutions due to widespread illness. It is taxed to its capacity with patients arriving as soon as another is discharged, leaving little relief for the overwhelmed facility.
Sycamore Legion Basketball teams played with constant effort and won two games last night. The Aurora Y M C A first and second teams visited and were defeated decisively. Details of the game will be published tomorrow.
Members of a city club gather at Mrs. Arthur Mueller home for a six o'clock dinner followed by card games. Mrs. Aaron Stiles is slated to host the club next week. A note on shoe comfort adds a home remedy for dampening stiff leather with hot water.
An advertising agent touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a easy to take flesh producing remedy. Claims include a 10 pound gain in 20 days and a money back offer if five pounds aren’t gained. Promotes dealer Gus Kirchner and widespread druggists.
A garbled note from the County Clerk mentions no licenses being issued. The fragment hints at staff absence and a dated context, possibly describing routine clerical activity and a lighthearted aside about Cupid. The readable portion underscores an official record showing no license actions for that period.
Charles Nelson, a leading figure in Sycamore, states extensive construction is planned for the year. Work is expected to begin as soon as the season opens, and contractors foresee one of the busiest periods in the town’s history based on current plans.
Considerable interest surrounds the Tuesday basketball clash between Sycamore and Dekalb. A long standing rivalry fuels the anticipation with many fans from both sides expected to attend.
Henry Tiaiverson, whose house near Electric Park was destroyed by fire weeks ago, nears completion of a new residence. The rebuilt home will be more modern and the family grows anxious to settle in soon.
Members of the Royal Neighbors gathered last evening for an interesting session. Officers installed in the ceremony included Mrs. Jane Wieast and Mrs. Lloyd Pierce of Re-Kalb. Installations are to continue with a ceremony scheduled for tomorrow.
Reports from the hospital today indicate Mrs. Richmond Reed underwent a slight operation and is progressing very well. She is expected to return home within a short time.
The Missionary Society at the h and May unit of the 3 will conduct a bake sale at Wylde and Son’s store this Saturday. Special orders will be given attention if phoned to 57 and 1.225.
Rev. James O'May, pastor of the Methodist church, spent the day in Chicago by motor. The trip was taken with hope of avoiding stale bread, an old superstition linked to Christmas bread.
Hamilton Lee, a flyer, not injured, awaits care as Maywood hospital converts spaces for convalescing patients after a damaging storm. Stairs, lights, and blackout disruptions affect hospital operations with waiting lists forming and reception rooms repurposed for patient care.
A large youth rally at 7 45 tonight at the Swedish Mission church features blind evangelist A J Freeman who has led united services with the Swedish Baptist and Mission churches. English service invites all youth and parents. Freeman will discuss Sunday school value and church membership with singing by Freeman and the united choir. The week’s services have drawn strong attendance.
Workmen began repairs on the badly damaged home of Jacob Haish at 918 East Locust Street after a late yesterday fire. The rear end of the water heater area was burned, and extensive work will be needed. A six-legged boat and a stray goat were noted in the scene, with the owner arranging care for the animal.
A garbled early 20th century ad touts useless cures including honey and tar compounds and Foley pills. It promises samples, claims no opiates, and urges buying from Foley Co. at a listed address, typical of deceptive health product promotions of the era.
Early this morning city plows went out to clear main streets and sidewalks before nine o clock. Officials said work would continue in all sections as soon as possible to keep paths safe for students walking to school.
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