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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1925
Page
2
DeKalb County court advances condemnation for Route 23 through Clinton Township. A twelve-man jury tours the property to assess fair value as farmers oppose the route and threaten Supreme Court appeal. Officials hope for a quick settlement to resume road construction.
Motorists complain the Sycamore to De Kalb road is in the worst shape, especially the shoulders. Cement shoulders are three to four inches deep and hard to rejoin with a small car. Asphalt repairs bulge from heat and tar seeping out creates bumps. The road was ordered abandoned mid last month for widening, with hopes cement work will start soon.
Society notes report Mr and Mrs C Darling Mrs William Pierce and son Robert head to Omaha for visits with relatives. Bridge club honors awarded to Mrs Don Langlois and Mrs Pierce at Mrs Maesser home. Mrs Spicer and daughter Eudora plan extended Canada trip. Three marriage licenses issued including Walter Keim and Helen Slattery Paul Eckstrom and Florence Carlstrom. Norma Hermannson performed at Methodist church and St Marys society held a card party and dance at St Marys auditorium with large turnout.
The council discussed Chauncey Calhoun as a 30 day special police appointee, the Turner addition water main, and more arc lamps for a brighter city. Ornamental lights will burn nightly to 11 pm, and June 15 is set for vehicle license plate purchase with penalties for noncompliance. Also noted are a furnace company return and attorney J B Castle visiting the courthouse.
Numerous cases were addressed by the state’s attorney pre trial. John Shiradelly of Sandwich paid a $25 fine with costs for assault and battery and was discharged. Beatrice Meier received a 60 day jail sentence for chicken theft after being arrested at Freeland Corners. Charles McGlynn and James McGlynn faced $100 fines with costs. McGlynn and Raymond McGlynn were jailed for 60 days. The Quigleys were ordered to settle debts and serve ten days in jail. Irwin Thorworth and Bert Higley were discharged after fines and costs were paid.
Judge William J. Fulton will be away from the circuit court for several days. He is in Wheaton today handling business matters and plans to travel east later in the week with Mrs. Fulton to Philips Exeter Academy at Exeter New Hampshire for their son's graduation ceremony.
Sycamore business men attended Mondays luncheon where several topics were debated including the city’s effort to persuade the state to take over a portion of the paved road between Genoa. The meeting drew a good turnout and touched on issues important to the community.
A discussion in city circles covered extending display windows lighting to 11 PM matching the ornamental system. H A Sandstrom spoke for the ball team about progress and future plans as the route nears completion.
Postmaster Hemenway pasted small notes on Sycamore mail receiving boxes asking Is your return address on the envelope. Officials say the campaign to improve addressing and promote return cards is yielding results during the mailing week and is expected to continue nationwide.
A morning blaze at Turner Brass Works about 8:30 was fought for nearly 30 minutes. Chief Button attributed possible origin to oil burners though unsettled. Smoke poured from the foundry as the pumper moved to the north plug avoiding a newly erected fence. Damage reported not serious.
The O May family shifts to South Main ahead of St Mary’s School opening this fall. Rev James O May and kin relocate from Methodist Ridge to South Street and alterations to the house begin for instructor housing, expected ready by fall. A report from Washington notes Sumatra explorers found a large elephant bone heap, believed to mark a death site for elephants as they sense end near their lon g Spot.
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