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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1923
Page
2
The Chronicle is represented in Sycamore by Gilbert Nelson at 512 Washington Place who will take orders for delivery. Subscribers not receiving the paper regularly should notify Gilbert at telephone R-772.
Mrs. Frank Bollinger, 64, died at 5 15 am at her South Maple Street home after a sudden lung ailment. She was active in war relief and Red Cross work, president of the Woman's Relief Corps, and mother of four sons, with funeral plans not yet fixed.
The community of Sycamore expresses heartfelt sympathy after a sudden death that touches the family of Father Milley and two boys expected today. The town sorrowfully shares in the bereavement and prays for comfort.
Merritt Little returned from Cuenzo to spend a few days at his parents home. Mary Organ and a companion returned to their home for a week with relatives. The girls teach in Cicero. Harold Beamisa of Chi visits DeKalb for a few days. Daniel Cliffe of Sycamore called on friends. George James and wife drove to Madison Wisconsin for a short stay. Sheriff B E Crawford met officials in Elgin. Dr W H Simpson and Byron Wyman fished at the lakes yesterday. Earl Wetzel and family visited the W G Eekhardt home in DeKalb. jorie Welly
The Chamber of Commerce and the special committee agree on hiring a paid secretary in Chicago. The position would cost about 5500 dollars annually plus major expenses. A survey trip to Syracuse to study conditions is planned within three weeks to evaluate potential city improvements and justify hiring. If approved, funding would need to rise to about 6000 dollars yearly to cover salary and living expenses.
Friends of Frank Conley report his condition has improved and he can now be wheeled in a chair after weeks of bed confinement. The well known man shows notable recovery and remains under care.
About 115 alumni members gathered at the Methodist church parlors last night for the Sycamer High School reunion banquet. Mrs. Esther Cliffe and Miss Alberta Hills performed, Bud Smith urged youth to work hard, Harley Hohm spoke on retail business, and Mrs. Floyd Gravelin hosted portions of the program.
O. E. Peterson, superintendent, addressed alumni about city schools progress. Judge Adam Cliffe spoke on continuing education and hard work for the younger students. Mrs. Grahn and Pred Heaymond performed a comedy to close the program with two whistling roels.
City officials announce the new street cleaner will be used starting Monday on State Street and nearby business streets. A heavy rolling sweeper attached to a water tank will spray a film of water to curb dust. The device may be drawn by horses or a tractor, with a 850 dollar cost from the Austin company of Chicago.
County supervisors plan Monday morning session at the courthouse to review several important county issues including a road matter and a Chamber of Commerce start up. Dr G W Nesbitt and family left on a tip to Watkins, Wis for a visit.
Lovers of music await the Catholic church's new pipe organ cabinet and apparatus arriving next week or the week after. The organ was ordered about a month ago from the factory and is described as one of the largest church types.
county superintendent Warren G. Hubbard will attend the annual Illinois conference at Springfield from June 20 to 22. Francis Tair will be the main speaker and the session aims to acquaint new superintendents with duties and plan new forms for the county.
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