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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
2
Sycamore residents are advised that Gilbert Nelson at 512 Washington Place will take paper delivery orders and handle subscriptions. If subscribers do not receive the Chronicle regularly, please notify Gilbert by telephone at R-772.
Commander F Moudrey announces the American Legion picnic program featuring a Sycamore Sluggers versus Esmond baseball opener, a DeKalb band concert, parade, and evening fireworks. Former Governor Charles S De meen to speak, with Dick Cruckshank performing aerial tricks and four Brittan-led bouts to end the day. Dancing all afternoon and night, star coupe raffle at nine.
Walker Tracy is named assistant Scout master to aid James Watson in directing the troop. George Robinson will serve under him. Director Verne Wetzel says full Scout enrollment will enable a trip to the summer camp at Whitehall Michigan as boys prepare by gathering equipment and making arrangements.
Mr and Mrs S A Holcomb report from New York City enjoying the sights of the metropolis for a few days before continuing to Boston They spent four days in Washington visiting government buildings and the city They expect to be away about four weeks Next is a chautauqua in which a good turnout is hoped The village plans to secure artists for the program and seeks strong attendance to show appreciation for a first class event with gains from such effort
Wilter Nuke, then a patient at the hospital, returned home Wednesday after time with friends in Greomlaston. Pred Brittan visited DeKalb Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. William Pierce drove to DeKeth to visit friends Thursday. Clarence Baustman of Belvidere was here Wednesday with rv Lives. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Reevs of St Paul Minnesota are here visiting their daughter Mrs Harold Johnson. Miss Helen Holcomb arrived home Wednesday from Emnr Williard school in New York to spend the summer with her parents. Misses Rose and Marian Dutton to arrive next week for vacation. Marian from Ann Arbor, Rose from Cre Froneis Shimer school Mount Carroll. Rev Walter Pearson home from district meeting in Rockford. Miss Bessie Mason expelled home this week from Hibbing Minnesota where she has taught school the past year.
Tra Wetzel president of emnore Chawaber announces Moss cannot attend Monday city meeting. Official word says Moss will arrive the following Monday as committees delay their session. Local members review possible fields and materials for campaign use during the postponement.
Miss Anna Holmquist has shown marked improvement after several days of illness. Doctors report the neck trouble that caused head tilting is not serious and her condition is steadily improving. Friends expect a quick return to full health.
Deputy Sheriff Elmer Solomon reports 31 boarders remain at the county jail today. Most inmates are jailed on drug and liquor offenses while others face various charges against the government and state laws. Royal Neighbors plan a dancing party next Thursday in their lodge room on State Street.
Howard G. Bulis of Orange, formerly of Sycamore, reported the exhumation of a long-missing body. He, while on a fishing trip, found the remains of Pred A. McGowan, who had been missing since January 3, 1821. He notified authorities, and details were published widely.
The 1. O. G. F. holds Memorial Day exercises in this city on Sunday at Elmwood cemetery. Mr. Gore will deliver the day’s address with other officials and local members from surrounding towns attending. The program will follow the Noble order and include ceremonial duties by local chapters.
Members of the Masonic lodge held a brief meeting in Tiv Lodge Reams to discuss business matters and future work. They then traveled to DeKalb for the DeKalb meeting, securing forti ity of the order and visiting with DeKalb monitors. About 20 from Syetmore Mine joined the trip.
Fragmentary notes mention men not always superior in animals and a hors can switch bi tail to keep the flies off. A quirky line about being sent to jar for 0 days precedes a vague escape during dank June days and a reference to a favorite king, Jule the Fourth.
Several churches and pastors are named with service times and locations. First Church of Gams Third and Oinkstheats hosts Sunday 10:30 AM services with Sunday school at 11:45 AM and midweek meetings. Emmanuel Evangelical at 20 Exchange Street holds Sunday services with afternoon activities and preaching follows. First Lutheran on Pine Street notes Swedish morning services and Angusta evening services. First Congregational at Corner Grove and Second Street reports Sunday services and Sunday school, with evening worship by a male choir. Various other churches provide details on parsonage addresses, pastors, and special guests.
The article lists several church activities including a Swedish Mission service at Swedish Mission Corner North Seventh Street with pastor Winstedt and a Sunday school at 9:23 am. It notes morning worship led by deacons, an evening service, Children’s Day Festival, and a Young Peoples activity with a topic Separation From the World. It also covers First Baptist, Finnish Lutheran, Methodist Episcopal, Latter Day Saints, and St Pauls Episcopal services with times, leaders, choirs, and planned pictures and devotions.
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