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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
2
The Chronicle plans representative delivery from the office for Sycamore subscribers until proper service is established. A representative will confer by card in The Chronicle at DeKalb to address failure to receive the paper.
EB Wetzel received a gavel and a hi road reel at the Walton League chapter annual meeting in Weld. A. G. Johnson was elected president with George Sellig and C. G. Langdon as officers. the chapter reports 322 members, up 92 in the year, with 35 Scouts in attendance.
The Woman's Price Meeting held this afternoon at the Elks home saw splendid attendance. Miss Ruby Badger, Park Ridge school superintendent, spoke about girls work and school conditions. The Woman's Club chorus provided musical numbers. St Marys society plans a St Patrick's party and dance March 17 at the auditorium, likely the city’s largest such event.
The Monavening Bridge club was entertained at the home of Mrs. ER Barrow. Charles Rogene of the Anderson Brothers arranged a trip to Chicago and a production directed by Fred Raymond is set for March 12 and 13 with school students admitted at a nominal price.
Frank Nepean, a popular city youth, died suddenly at his father's North Cross street home after a brief illness. Coroner C H Wilkinson ordered an inquest to be held this afternoon. The body was moved to Steenrod and Marr undertaking rooms for the inquest. He was nearly 20, son of C A Nepean, born in Sycamore, and among the Sycamore high school class due to graduate in June. He complained of not feeling well Sunday, a physician was called, and he died about 12:30 this morning. convulsions were reported. He leaves his father and three brothers Evan Rockford, Hubert, and John, and two sisters Julia and Maud. his mother died last fall. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the Cross street home and burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.
A brisk March wind troubled downtown business as awnings and canopies were lowered to combat sun and wind. Some canvases tore loose and sign boards in rural areas were blown over while drivers battled the gusty conditions.
Judge W. L. Pond of DeKalb County Court ruled objections to Sycamore’s proposed paving project were sustained. The decision affects about $180,000 in work planned for this year, pending new drainage plans and a fresh public hearing. Attorneys A. G. Kennedy and H. W. Prentice represented Sycamore residents.
Rev A J Freeman the blind evangelist famed for a Swedish Mission revival in DeKalb will begin a week of special services at the Swedish church on Sunday. Freeman is described as a veteran evangelist with a 25 year career and a long-standing presence in the faith community. Local church members and friends await the formal announcement and schedule for the coming events.
Funeral services for Otto Hintzsche who died at his farm west of Sycamore will be held Thursday afternoon at St John's Evangelical Church with Rev Erdman Frenk officiating. Brief prayer will precede church rites at the Yarm home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Hintzsche had been ill for months.
Members are not expected to attend in large numbers as the third degree work is to be performed by Elgin staff next week. The lodge will handle some pre ceremony business before the ritual. A note adds a tip on plant care with turpentine to keep leaves green and plants vigorous.
Authorities received word of a Ford coupe left on Sycamore Road near Oaklands. The vehicle was found early yesterday morning and is under investigation for origin and ownership. Local police urge anyone with information to contact the station.
A scrambled report describes a state patrol response and a DeKalb area incident. It mentions individuals named Robert MeGes and Phaddine, concerns about a machine, and possible ownership or care by St. WasAiety. Early morning hours are cited with references to accessories and woodland areas.
Tonight at the Armory the DeKalb Lightners clash with the Sycamore team in a key local basketball contest. Promised strong defense and fast breaks headline the double header as both squads seek a decisive win.
Elder residents recall a March pattern of sharp swings with a cooling spell. Reports note recent thermometer readings and forecasts suggest milder days later in the month, while warning of possible cold snaps in between.
The DeKalb steel bowing team defeated Waukegan on March 14 by 283 pins at the American Steel and Wire club lanes. Key bowlers Tom Carrofl and Ray Tom contributed despite a chaotic, spellbound tournament scene.
The fragment mentions Mr Snow Jem visiting the city Sevardey in the morning for the southern part of The State.
A bank in St. Louis was robbed today by a gang of bandits. Police reported rapid escape and ongoing investigation with no injuries announced. Local residents describe suspicious activity near the bank in the hours surrounding the crime.
John Woerner of 135 Fishgate Street Peoria Illinois extols Karnak for stomach troubles described as gas pains cramps and bilious headaches. He states Karnak fixed his issues restored strength and allowed him to eat without discomfort and urges friends to try it through local druggists.
Snippet mentions dinner tables and washing routines with garbled phrases about monthly tasks and slicing without thinking about condition. Persistent words suggest a household focus on table upkeep and meal prep.
Henry R. Snyder 72, owner of Gary Post Tribune, died today after a heart attack. A prominent newspaper figure, he owned papers in Dayton Marion Urbana Piqua and other Ohio cities, plus Springfield Missouri. He is survived by a widow four children and a brother Frank of Hampstead Ohio.
Fire of undetermined origin devastates the Russell hut and a neighboring building in Cadillac injuring one person and forcing 40 guests to seek shelter in near zero night air. Damage estimated at about 160,000 dollars.
DeKalb police report a 1924 Chevrolet four passenger coupe stolen last evening. License 640 685. The chaotic garble mentioning attire and sports terms is not part of the event.
A fragmentary piece presents a rambling tale about an old man by the Mississippi River blamed for leaking roofs and strange weather talk. The text mixes names and phrases with uncertain meaning, suggesting a local legend or rural speech fragment.
A kitchen note discusses canned fruit for shortcake and contrasts plain or whipped cream. It mentions ironing board use for a cover and keeping items clean as part of a casual home tips section.
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