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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
2
Sycamore News note. Gilbert Nelson of 512 Washington Place will take paper delivery orders. Subscribers with missed issues should notify Nelson by telephone R-772.
A Thursday afternoon fire at the DeKalb County Canning Factory in Sycamore destroyed the front room warehouse and a storage area. Fire Chief Charles Button and Thresher Company crews battled the blaze for hours as merchandise irrigation and paper stacks were ruined. Estimated losses start around 2500 dollars with potential to rise. Local workers and residents watched as water-soaked goods were recovered and a swift investigation promised. Witnesses report the fire began in the warehouse area that stored materials for outgoing boxes.
Mrs Guy Wagar of Chicago daughter of Mr and Mrs Warr G Hubbard spent yesterday afternoon calling on friends in the courthouse. She formerly worked in county offices for several months and was welcomed by colleagues during a brief visit.
No concerts are planned for Sycamore this summer due to the small band size. The Chamber of Commerce failed to assemble a sufficient group for a concert or organization. A director was secured to help during practice but with only 12 to 15 players available, plans appear likely to be abandoned for the season. The band may still practice, but formal concerts seem unlikely.
The Universalist church holds its annual summer picnic at Kingston woods next Sunday after morning services on Sycamore Street. A light luncheon will be served and the afternoon will be spent socially. Members and their families are invited to attend.
Vera Dragon of this city married Howard Deward Harvey of Torone Canada yesterday in a Justice of the Peace ceremony. Bridegroom May Harvey works with the Edge-Amsden players, recently touring Deal from Sycamore. The couple plan to travel with the stock company for the season.
Treasurer Tery Decker reports the county tax sale was much lower than last year with only real estate properties sold yesterday. A few railroad tax stations remain pending and are expected to be resolved soon. The sale continued today as officials work to finalize tax collections.
The Jamus Watson troop in Seat Master holds its final Boy Scout gathering tonight led by Weeks. The plan notes a postponement issue and marks the last meeting as the unit closes.
Readable notes indicate meetings will pause during the warm period as drills ease toward next events. Aims include orderly planning for upcoming lakeside trip and post adjournment attendance to ensure smooth continuation of activities.
Captain William Vesign and his Lesson Guards held regular drill at the Armory last evening. The practice covered pistols telegraph codes and wag, with intensive instruction and rapid marching. A short formation on State Street followed, creating some disruption in the tanks area. Reports say the aviary bill was discussed and a fire incident was noted, with expectations that it will pass.
Officials of the Methodist church were entertained last night at the John Mallett home in the country. Important church matters were discussed and refreshments served. On Thursday afternoon the missionary meeting will be held at the Medindint church parlors. Officers will be sworn in for the new year and other business addressed.
Reverend O May attends Northwestern University commencement with Tav James O May and Mrs May joining Miss Ru Lee of Virgil as a gradu ate guest. The event marks graduation rites at the university and includes other local attendees at Elbe Methodist Church after the ceremony.
Hobart Stanley depart DeKalb for a Wisconsin resort and plan a two week stay on the P A Peterson farm at Wild Hobart will rest from duties at Carlson and Son while Stanley enjoys a summer vacation The pair aim to fish and savor the neighborhoods resort pleasures during the trip
A misprinted health note attributes ear inflammation to a mucous condition of the Eustachian tube. It warns that prolonged inflammation can destroy hearing and promotes a so called Catarrhal Medicine allegedly used for over forty years by Cheney & Co. in Toledo.
Gentlemen members of the Whisi Club schedule a Wednesday meeting with a planned novelty game for wives and women members. The women are curious about the dinner destination which the men refuse to reveal, maintaining the surprise until the event concludes.
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