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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by an office representative until proper service is established and a responsible person secured. Subscribers are asked to send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Reports say the Sycamore DeKalb cement road will close next week for widening and repairs. Harley Self, in charge, notes a prior order to abandon by May 15, though not yet closed. Pavement bulges and poor shoulders threaten traffic. detour plans are to be arranged for safe motor vehicle use.
Mr and Mrs Henry Groves and party returned Tuesday night from an auto trip to Iowa visiting relatives They found only a few miles of poor road Mr Groves a farmer says Iowa conditions are similar to theirs with crops on a par He adds the trip was worthwhile and Iowa farmers are generally satisfied with conditions there.
Mr and Mrs W C Darling with Mrs William Pierce and son Robert reached Boone Iowa at 5 30 PM after a 400 mile first day drive from Sycamore. They plan several days in Omaha with relatives before returning home.
F E Freeman of the Sycamore sheep company is planning a lengthy motor journey back to Michigan and other places. The trip, estimated at 2000 to 3000 miles, should run later this week and last several days, weather permitting for outdoor driving.
A 1925 auto license plate bearing 443 900 is held by Harry Frederick of Sycamore. The Chronicle office in DeKalb requests he call at the DeKalb office to claim the plate.
Sycamore society opens the week with two major gatherings at the Elks home. Miss Laura Dick Miss Ella Dick Miss Eva Hall and Mrs. Wallace Whitmore host a six o'clock dinner with over 100 guests, followed by a Saturday luncheon and bridge planned by Mrs. Warren Hubbard Mrs. James Devine Mrs. Frank Stark and Mrs. C D Rogers for about 80 attendees. Also note two marriage license applications Hugo H Haus and Margaret E Thelen from Rockford, and Edmund Cairns from Winfield Kansas with Gladys Upstone of Fairdale. Local residents Tom Bollinger Don Langlois and Scott Langlois are noted, as well as a Methodist Auxiliary meeting at the city park ending the season with a picnic. Mr. and Mrs. John Olmstead of Allegan Michigan plan a short visit, and Igoe Rasmusson with Ruby Rice head to Starved Rock for a day outing.
City notices bicycle riders using sidewalks in residential and business areas. Some youths are brazen enough to force pedestrians aside. An ordinance forbids sidewalk riding and violations may lead to arrest. Damages from injuries would be settled by the rider or parents. The practice should stop at once.
William Atkins of Sycamore was fined $100 and costs and given 15 days in county jail after being arrested east of the city in an intoxicated condition. Sheriff Crawford apprehended him earlier in the week. The state's attorney filed information and Judge Pond ordered the sentence despite Atkins showing disapproval in court.
Finishing touches near on a new bank building by State Street draw predictions about final ornamentation. The third story coping is underway and the architect plans a top decoration to greatly improve the structure’s appearance. City residents anticipate a striking addition to the avenue and the completed facade.
Sheriff E E Crawford received two more prisoners from Chicago courts to be held a month or more awaiting federal trial. Margaret Palmer a waitress and James M McLaughlin a laborer were booked on Harrison act charges and may cure themselves of the dope habit before being sent back to Chicago for trial. As a rule Chicago transfers are dope addicts kept under care by the jail physician during custody here.
Dan Collier, well known Syca more resident, is making plans for a two week business trip to Nebraska. He will travel by auto and leave shortly, according to reports today.
Umeriros of Springdale reports Arkansas faces a small apple crop next fall with Winesap apples scarce. Most growers say the state's apple harvest will be light, with Ben Davis being the only variety showing abundant bloom while Jonathan Grimes Delicious and Transparent show lighter bloom.
A bullet removal from Ben Bucher's brain, done during imprisonment for a 1904 Iroquois county holdup and murder, reportedly reduced his criminal tendencies. Judge Frank Hooper, who sentenced him, has recommended parole after the operation improved behavior.
Plan to finance the Jacksonville and Havana branch of the Chicago Peoria and St Louis railroad proposes selling 30000 dollars in first mortgage bonds and 25000 in common stock to residents along the line. If the paper is disposed the Jacksonville and Havana Railroad company will buy and operate the line. Campaign to finance will run next month and the deal could close. Regent to Saghalien Toyko Japan The Japanese Prince Regent may visit the island Saghalien this summer. Harry Sinclair is suing the Soviet government for an oil concession there.
Geneva reports the Canton of Argovne enacts a birth fingerprinting requirement within 24 hours of birth. Berlin sees hotel rates surge from 5 to 25 dollars daily with cheap luncheons around 1.50. A balloon auto seat patent introduces pneumatic cushions replacing springs and upholstery.
Wheat was unsettled most of the day with prices higher on late buying. Demand from Norway Finland and Germany supported the market as Canada rains and a mild bearish Canadian report limited losses. Strong finish, rye and corn firmer, lard trading dull. winter crop outlook noted as weak while spring prospects remain uncertain.
Weather and crop notes say the northwest, including Canada, is experiencing heavy rain. Crop progress is slower, but the grain fundamentals remain strong. The advisory continues to favor purchases on price dips where feasible.
Receipts total around 30 000 cattle hogs and sheep with cattle steady to 15 lower on some grades and mixed demand. Packers and feeders held steady while light and medium stockers softened. Lamb and yearling sales slow yet generally steady with some near term declines. A separate note reports prices generally steady to strong with minor advances amid uneven market activity.
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