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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
2
Floyd Burdette of 525 Edward Street Sycamore will take orders for paper delivery. Subscribers not receiving the paper regularly should notify him.
Oscar Warber near the city east line hatched 19 pheasant eggs from the state. Sixteen birds hatched and remain living with good chances to reach full size. He plans a run for the birds at Sabin street for inspection by Sycamore residents.
Men entertained the Eastern Star chapter at their regular meeting then attended a picture show and returned to the hall for refreshments.
Miss Grace Barnes left Sycamore this morning for Chicago where she will spend several days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Patten motored to Starved Rock last Sunday. George Swanson of La Grange is spending several days at the home of his parents in Sycamore.
Remains of Thomas Marshall were laid to rest in Charter Grove cemetery this afternoon. The ceremony, led by the Masons and held at the Methodist church with Rev. O May officiating, followed a scheduling misunderstanding in the Chronicle. Waltonians plan Kingston joint meeting with Izaak Walton leagues from Marengo Rockford Kingston DeKalb and Belvidere to finalize picnic plans for June 22 at Kingston Park including fly casting and trap shooting events for sportsmen.
Employes in the county clerk's office have been very busy this week due to circuit court business, the first Monday peak, June marriage license demand, property tax processing, and the early week election, with several named individuals assisting.
Sycamore workers toppled a longtime landmark tree yesterday afternoon during excavation for Emil Johnson's new building. Digging under the roots, crews pulled the tree into the lot rather than cutting it, then hauled away the substantial trunk after it collapsed.
Three marriage licenses were granted yesterday by the county clerk. Walter Vanstone, 26, of New Milford, and Sadie Hall, 24, of Creston, Clayton Kennedy, DeKalb, and Margaret Lutz, of Afton, and August Nelson, of DeKalb and Gladys Lutz, of Afton, were the three couples granted the permits.
A Fort Pierre herd of bison is increasing rapidly with 18 animals slaughtered recently and shipped to St Paul and Minneapolis for cold storage. Buffalo steak gains popularity in the area amid this growing supply.
Miss Dora Spicer and Mrs. Grace Glasier were surprised by a party at Miss Marie Sabin's home in Sycamore. The gathering featured games social hour sewing and refreshments and was held to bid farewell before Dora Spicer leaves for Oak Park and Grace Glasier goes to the University of Chicago.
George Lamb who died after a lingering illness will be laid to rest Thursday at two o'clock from his home. Rev. Bishop will conduct the service. Interment follows at Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs Harry Hennis will entertain friends this evening at a bridge party in honor of Mrs Marion Cram Lewis of Rhinlander Wisconsin who is visiting in Sycamore. Mrs Lewis has been in Sycamore for several weeks greeting old friends she has not seen in months.
Former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty refuses to appear before the senate committee arguing lack of authority. In a letter read to the panel he cites a habeas corpus decision involving his brother Mal F. Daugherty and denies any illegal or unethical conduct. He says the committee aims to blacken his character and will not permit counsel after today.
Gideon Nelson of DeKalb appears in The Tribune on the picture page this morning. The cut shows him in a hospital bed with his head bandaged after the clash with French citizens at the international games in Paris.
Des Moines June 4 United States Senator Smith W Brookhart defeated Burton E Sweet for the Republican senatorial nomination in Iowa. Early complete returns show Brookhart leading by more than 30 000 votes with 188 341 to 157 921 from 2232 of 2412 precincts. Remaining rural precincts are expected to widen his margin.
A factor claims ten years of stomach trouble and diagnosed cancer with no operation. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for a half year, the man reports better sleep and appetite. The ad promises a harmless prep that cleanses mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation. Money refunded. Available at all druggists.
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