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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by a representative from the office until proper service is established. Subscribers should drop a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Sycamore American Legion teams won two games last night. The first team beat Byron 27 to 24, with Pattie Patterson scoring nine field goals. The second team defeated Genoa Cubs 13 to 6.
Mrs Ephriam Hall of this city, critically ill for several days, shows a slight improvement today according to hospital word. The condition had been alarming for several days and many friends will be glad to hear the latest update.
Fragmentary OCR cites advance payment terms and mail matter status. Mentions DeKalb Illinois post office and second class mail designation. Lacks clear event or person names. summarizes as a terse postal notice fragment with dates and pricing hints.
Society notes describe a Mystic Workers meeting with field manager Mrs Clara L Cookson present. A Ku Klux Klan dancing party is announced for next Friday at Pierce Hall. Also local items on A Cederoth in Chicago, a Sycamore Players ’ Civil Service at the Methodist church annex, and a G T group sleigh outing to John Hallett’s home with radio entertainment and refreshments.
Peter B Freres of Sycamore sues Rose Freres in circuit court alleging marriage on March 29 1924 ended by infidelity on June 10 1924 and that on June 1 1924 she attempted to take his life and struck him on several occasions he asks dissolution of the marriage bonds.
Transfer of the Pierce Trust & Savings bank bookkeeping department to basement rooms is almost complete. Remodeling plans are nearing completion and officers expect to announce an official opening soon. The article notes trees begin growth before trunk expansion.
Rev Walter Pearson pastor of Salem Lutheran Sycamore is named president of the Rockford district of the Augustana synod after a Belvidere meeting This week Rev Vincent Nordgren of Madison Wis is vice president Rev David Ekstrom Lir Charles is secretary and Rev George Olson Belvidere is treasurer Olson installed as Zion Lutheran pastor at a large closing meeting The Rev Peter Peterson D D of Chicago preached the installation sermon Delegates were chosen to attend the synodical convention in Minneapolis with about 4000 dollars pledged for Love s Park Madison Crystal Lake and Kirkland churches from the mission fund
De Kalb county board of supervisors held a special session January 22 1925 at the courthouse to amend records per supreme court decisions and to prepare jury lists. Chairman Elvin Warren presided with twenty members present. The meeting adjourned to January 30 1925 at 10 o'clock due to unfinished business.
An audience of about 75 business and professional men gathered at the Episcopal Guild hall Wednesday night. Rev H S Roblee spoke of the city he left and the city he found upon his return, delivering inspirational remarks. Frank Carney and Floyd Tilton of Rochelle also contributed talks.
Mr Tilton and another speaker addressed the audience on topics tied to community development. Both talks drew strong interest from those present at the gathering.
People from Sycamore traveled to DeKalb to attend the last services for Judge W A Glidden at the Methodist Church. The judge had visited Sycamore many times and counted hundreds of friends there who came to pay final respects.
L. O. Greenwald and Roy Richards of the Art Crafts company traveled to Chicago for a meeting and banquet at the Chicago Elks Club. The banquet is an annual Platers association event, limited to a select few, with Sycamore men expected to return late tonight or tomorrow.
Lincoln Nebraska January 22 Ernes F E Bearg an assistant at Illinois was unanimously elected head coach of Nebraska football by the university athletic board He accepted yesterday and will come to Lincoln to discuss duties with Athletic Director Dawson He will take over around March 1.
James Watt Cadoo, who turned to impress his bride with his abilities, was sentenced today to 25 years in Atlanta federal penitentiary after changing a plea from not guilty to guilty. The sentence was mandatory upon the court.
The latest hat styles showcase slender brims and very tall crowns with clever shaping. They appear balanced and intentional, giving a refined, modern silhouette. The press notes praise the precise construction and dramatic height of the crowns.
Atlanta based blind composer Charles Astin, famed as the original ragtime songwriter, continues to produce music. His landmark song The Georgia Jubilee, published in 1889, helped earn him his title.
Karl Benson, 50, a farmer inmate, set fire to a large barn on Glen McGirr’s Maqnon farm in Kil and then shot himself. McGirr found Benson dying after the blaze.
Mothers demand a reliable cough remedy free from narcotics and Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has supplied this demand for fifty years. It is one of the world's largest selling medicines with reports of quick relief from a bad child’s cough.
U S government and 35 leading universities tested a new oil lamp claiming superior light with no odor smoke or noise. Inventor J L Johnson of Chicago offers free 10 day trial and local agencies with potential earnings of 250 to 500 dollars monthly.
Davis and his son Russell Davis waive preliminary hearing in a conspiracy and bribe case. They seek a speedy trial after bonds under $1,000 each. The case follows sensational disclosures two weeks earlier involving a $1,250 bribe from parolee Fred Pollman.
Johnson known as Pussyfoot Johnson will be guest speaker at the Methodist church men’s class tonight at 6:30 PM. He arrives this afternoon and will give a start address before a public reception in the church parlors following the talk.
St Joseph Missouri officials announced the National Nautic Association plan for an international elimination race set for May 1. Eight entries are expected to compete starting from St Joseph as part of a series run under Governor Carley. A girdle of rhinestones is noted as a fashionable accessory for a black chiffon dance frock.
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