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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore News informs subscribers that Chronicle circulation will be handled by an office representative until proper service is established. Affected subscribers are asked to report failure to receive the paper to The Chronicle in DeKalb.
Elmwood cemetery officials discuss further beautification financed by the association. Possible paving of remaining drives, outer roadway, and lot paths to improve access and uniform surface. Repairs to damaged headstones and turf upkeep emphasized as part of a multi year landscape project.
Sycamore High School defeated Ashton in the sectional tournament at DeKalb High. A large crowd attended, with many Sycamore fans present and expectations of further progress as the event continued.
Contractor B J Nelson reports much of the foundation and storage material on site for the new bank. If favorable weather continues, a large force will work daily, with foundation work largely complete and more site prep planned in coming days.
Sycamore Farmers Club, organizer of the mid winter fair and farmers institute, will hold a dinner Monday March 16 followed by a business meeting. The session location will be announced later. Oxford enrollment drops sharply with 1924 total around 810.
An announcement from Sycamore reports that James P. Whipple married an Ohio bride in Tampa on January 20, likely near Greenville. Other items include social events, a Dodge coupe gift, illness news, and upcoming meetings and church activities as the community marks winter entertainments.
Evangelistic meetings will be held at the Swedish Baptist church starting Sunday and continuing for a week. Rev. A. J. Freeman, the blind evangelist, will preside. Freeman previously conducted successful meetings at the Swedish Mission and Swedish Baptist churches in DeKalb, drawing interest from Sycamore church members. Further details will be announced later.
Mr and Mrs George Loptien returned home last evening after a several days trip to Rochester Minnesota to consult Mayo Brothers Institution specialists about Mr Loptien health. The exact diagnosis was not learned today and it was not stated whether he planned further treatment.
The text notes that he will return to the institution for further attention and that many friends of the family trust the ailment is not serious, making another trip for treatment unnecessary.
A small attic fire at the Walrod residence on West State street caused minor roof damage. Firefighters chopped a small roof hole to reach the flames, used chemicals to quell the blaze, and returned to the station quickly. The fire is believed to have started from a defective chimney.
The funeral for Frank Nepean, who died after a brief illness earlier in the week, was conducted this afternoon from his father’s North Croig Street home. Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery. He was a member of this year’s high school graduating class and his death shocked the school and his family.
The American Legion basketball team will face Rochelle Carneys at the high school gym Tuesday evening March 10. The 7:30 curtain raiser features the Legion second team and a K. K. K. squad, promising fast action and likely good attendance for the season’s last tilts.
Announcement from the junior class states a performance of David Copperfield at the Congregational church in the afternoon. Proceeds will support the school, aiding students unable to attend evening events.
War Jen Hubbard, superintendent of schools, announces the county teachers examinations will be held at the Sycamore courthouse the last of the week. Friday and Saturday will be devoted to the tests that qualify individuals as instructors.
In a Tuesday night game at the armory the DeKalb Slickers defeated a Ku Klux Klan team 37 to 12. The neighboring city squad played a snappy contest and a booking with the American Legion team is reportedly sought.
Many Sycamore residents visited DeKalb in the last three or four days to see the Winninger Brothers perform at the DeKalb theatre. The popular acts attract a steady turnout from local theatregoers who plan to follow them to the neighboring city since they will not perform in Sycamore this spring.
Personal testimonial praises Peterson's Ornament and Ointment for healing burns sores eczema and rashes. Letter from Miss Kate Kull of Sigel cites a sore on the left leg and the soothing effects of the salve. Claims widespread relief from piles chafing and skin blemishes and notes long-term druggist sales at 35 cents.
E. Courtney, manager of the Northern Illinois Finance Corporation, was elected vice president of the Illinois Association of Finance Companies at a Springfield meeting. He returned from a two day session aimed at selecting officers for the coming year. W. D. Barnes, president of the American Banking Company, was present.
The National Association of once companies has been newly formed with recent organization activity. Firms from across the state align with the group, signaling growing collaboration and shared interests in regional commerce.
United Press reports Detroit based Ford Motor Company paid out wages and salaries totaling 172 million dollars in the last year. The quarterly and yearly payroll figures came in as part of a company earnings release.
A health note warns that thousands lose lives yearly due to neglect. It blames mothers who let children become weak or ill with lingering colds and coughs for risking more serious disease. It promises that quick remedies to restore flesh and strength are available.
The old fashioned tonic for over 63 years gains weight steadily in many users as scientific tests show nourishing food elements rebuild wasted tissue. It contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs, making it a safe medicine for every family member.
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