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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be managed by an office representative until proper service is established and a reliable representative is secured. Readers are asked to send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Funeral services were conducted at the Langhorn home for Mrs Augusta Mueller who died late Monday at her daughter's home, Rev H S Robbe leading. Interment followed in Davenport Iowa with services planned in Iowa City. Surviving children include Louisa Mueller of Elgin Alice F Mueller of Madison Wis and Johanna Holmquist Langhorn of Sycamore. Granddaughters Anna Holmquist Helen Mueller and Jean Mueller also survive along with two Davenport sisters and one Davenport brother.
Fire hydrants are being repainted to improve nighttime visibility and deter parking too close. The effort includes a red mark near downtown hydrants as an extra warning to prevent obstruction.
Court house session notes little business and hopes to complete June term work by tomorrow. County Clerk to attend the convention of supervisors clerks and other county officers in Waukegan later this month.
The long absent Sycamore carnival opened last night with a merry-go-round ferris wheel and other attractions drawing crowds. Officials say the renewed fair will attract many visitors and bring in substantial revenue after years without such entertainment.
Miss Elen Klemmedson wed Ernest Rote in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Pearson. The couple plans a Wisconsin honeymoon before settling on the Mayfield farm. Local society hosted guests and sent best wishes as nominees balanced studies and summer plans, with several residents attending De Kalb summer sessions.
An unusually active week at the courthouse has two courts and the board of supervisors in session. The circuit and county courts are meeting, probate matters are being cleared by the county clerk, and the sheriff handles jury summons while the chief deputy is on vacation.
Rev James O May this week received a new Essex coach from the dealer here and expects more mileage from it than his old machine. He plans to take time to break in the car for the first 500 miles and enjoys auto travel.
Fire crews responded to a smoke incident at a restaurant last evening. Investigators found a minor neighborhood fire source produced smoke blown into the building by the wind, causing a brief alarm before units determined there was no major danger.
Preparations are under way to transfer Ira Wetzel’s residence to Ryan Tor to free space for a new theatre. Excavation for the foundation will begin soon and concrete work is expected to follow quickly. The contract aims for completion by September 10.
Elmer Poynign Sr and Elmer Boynton Jr have returned home by motor from an extended business trip through the northwest. They visited Minnesota and the Dakotas and spent a few days in Nebraska. The Sycamore people report land conditions generally favorable at this time.
Sheriff E. E. Crawford traveled to Mt. Carroll last week to arrest J. J. Schmitt on charges of operating a confidence game. Schmitt reportedly sold bonds and stocks worth thousands in the county’s south end. Crawford says another man connected to the case remains at large as he presses for arrests.
The article recalls alumni renewing acquaintances at the college gathering. It notes Mr and Mrs Wetzel plan a trip to Taylorville Illinois and expect a pleasant time with Wetzel’s parents while Wetzel’s father and mother anticipate an enjoyable visit in Normal Illinois.
Two prisoners were added to the county jail roster yesterday Jack Feeley of Chicago described as a dope fiend and William Atkins a prohibition offender. William Clarke, held for a federal court trial, was moved to the city for a hearing. The sheriff notes fewer arrivals this month than in earlier periods.
County Clerk Charles Talbot has received the first consignment of the year book for 1925. It will be mailed to those interested and contains details on the county board state officers and elections. The Chronicle Press of De Kalb printed the well compiled and informative handbook.
A meeting is called for Monday night at Belvidere to discuss the Walton picnic planned for Kingston late this month. Attendees will likely learn the chapter prices and address various debts while many will head to the river for bass fishing opening day.
Excelsior Springs residents Mr and Mrs Jake Gailarno and Mr and Mrs George L Johnson with Floyd Buckle visited Rockford on Sunday and watched the Palace theater performance featuring twenty sitle midgets. Miss Charlotte Ritter plans to return home Saturday from Sioux City Iowa where she taught school and will attend summer school at the University of Chicago.
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Brown is on annual vacation from the county courthouse. In his absence Ross Millett handles inquiries and telephone calls, and assists with duties at the office while Brown is away.
At Monday night’s council meeting Mrs Jennie W Dutton was named to the hospital board replacing Mrs Floyd Whittemore Whittemore resigned earlier and is now in California
Reports show a short session with routine matters and no major actions. Several members reportedly planned to "Look in" the car avail at the gathering.
Genoa cups match ended 6 to 3 in favor of Genoa with Union Legions as the opponent. Mr and Mrs Ben Olson of Sycamore announce the arrival of a son born Monday June 1. Mrs Olson before marriage was Ada Carlson of Genoa. Charles Whippe returned from ...
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