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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
2
The Chronicle lists Gilbert Nelson at 512 Washington Place in Sycamore as the delivery representative. Subscribers not receiving the paper regularly should notify Nelson by telephone R-772.
A. May, owner of a Genoa hotel, was struck and killed instantly when a train hit him at Genoa station. Police and investigators reviewed the incident as a fatal crossing accident.
G A May, 70, longtime proprietor of the May hotel, was struck by a Chicago, St Paul and Milwaukee train as he signaled it for a traveler staying at his hotel. The incident occurred at a five percent grade near the Genoa crossing. May was thrown 15 feet, suffered fatal injuries, and the crew assisted at the scene. He leaves a wife, one child, and a brother. funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Members of the Dorens society of the Lutheran church were entertained last night at the country home of Mrs. Fred Carlson. The club discussed plans and new discussions followed by refreshments. Members of the American Legion were urged to attend tonight in the club rooms.
Merritt and Little are seen at the Tuckwood restaurant during a vacation period. Mr and Mrs Clarence Thillines of Chicago are guests in Syewmor for a few days. Rose Dutton returned from Prand Stimer school Mount Carmel for the break. Blanche Ronin and family from Omaha plan to visit W Darling and Mrs W Darling.
Several members from the Mastime organization attended a Kingston meeting Tuesday evening. In addition to routine work, many initiation matters were discussed and considered.
Mrs J H Lanslois, owner of Holmaquist’s jewelry shop in Sycamore, will retire and liquidate stock next week after nearly four decades in business. She arrived in Sycamore from Somerank, built a long-standing storefront, and now faces ending her store’s operation. The store’s future ownership remains undecided as plans for the business’s closure unfold.
Funeral services for the infant John Frederick Larson will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Soul Cross, with Rev. Walter Pearson officiating. Burial will be in Ellwood Cemetery. The community expressed sympathy to the Larsens after the infant’s sudden illness and death.
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