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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
2
The Chronicle is represented in Sycamore by Gilbert Nelson at 512 Washington Place who will take orders for delivery. Subscribers not receiving the paper regularly are asked to notify Gilbert by telephone R-772.
The article reports two fatalities in Sycamore. John Frederick Larson, age unknown, died after a sudden illness following a knee injury and a rapid decline described as a dreaded germ infection. Burial is planned at Elmwood cemetery, funeral date pending. Clarence Parker, 58, a long-time Sycamore resident, died after brief illness linked to brights disease. Funeral services set for 2:20 PM Thursday at the M. F. Carlson home with burial at Elmwood.
Nelson Irish and Johnson announce the sale of their store in Rochelle to Barker and Sullivan. The deal, long in preparation, will convert the Sycamore into an exclusive drug store with groceries sold elsewhere. The former owners retire from business.
Daniel Countryman of Genoa was arrested by Sheriff Crawford on intoxication and moonshine creation charges. A quantity of wine was confiscated. Countryman lived on a farm near Genoa and reportedly supplied many weary travelers with liquor. Neighbors reported threats, and the case was set for today.
Commissioner Homer Sargent of public works reports the city water pump is broken and under repair. He cautions residents to conserve water, especially by housewives, as repairs may take some time before full service returns.
Sunday School officials and others met last evening at the Methodist church where they enjoyed dinner. Officers for the new year were elected including Tra Wet gol as president and Spalfort Warren as vice president. The secretary is Mrs J A Conir and treasurer Mrs A D Gates, with Executives Miss Join Mrs George Dutton and others. A major topic was a proposed school for Sunday school teachers. The executive board will handle further details.
A promotional letter extols S S S as a scientific cure building blood power and red cells to fight boils pimples and skin eruptions. Mr V D Schaff of Washington DC testifies it cured years of boils after trying other methods. The text markets the remedy as all powerful and enduring.
A sheriff’s warning declares four DeKalb youths must return the watch stolen from a Sycamore boy yesterday. The watch is of personal value, not costly, and authorities state there will be no prosecution if the watch is surrendered to the sheriff.
Hubbard travels to Springfield for the annual conference of state superintendents of schools. The session began today and runs through Saturday with Prances Blair delivering the principal address. The meeting covers county superintendent duties and related county reports.
Circuit court met today under Judge William J. Fulton for a brief session. The routine matters were considered and the session is to adjourn tonight, with no major events expected beyond standard proceedings.
Tomorrow night in the club rooms a meeting will finalize plans for the fete at Electric Park. Publicity committees have started a campaign in nearby towns and are distributing posters to attract crowds, aiming for the biggest picnic sponsored by the organization.
Commandery members met Monday night at the Masonic lodge rooms to elect officers. Eminent Commander A D Gates. Generalissimo Emil Carlson. Captain General Frank Hollister. Senior Warden W F Memenway. Junior Warden Bred Bull were named amid discussion of future work and plans.
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