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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore readers are asked to note the Chronicle circulation will be handled by a desk representative until proper service is established. Subscribers are asked to drop a card in DeKalb if the paper is not received.
Stowe Floyd of Maple Park and associates faced county court after bootlegging charges under the Volstead act. Hiram Brown Sr. and William Christensen pleaded guilty or changed pleas as the sheriff seized pints and addressed the case. Stowe received fines totaling 200, 300 and 60 days jail. others were jailed until fines and costs are paid.
A damaged report states a burglar alarm at Citizens Bank sounded during the night causing brief alarm. The text mentions alcohol seizures and a suspect, with multiple unclear details about custody and purchases. Names and places are fragmented, but the incident involves alarm activity and potential theft.
The Rochelle Carneys, a fast oncourt unit, visit the Legion for a Tuesday night game. Legion players, rested after a layoff, hope to thrill local fans with a strong showing. Curtain raiser features Legion second team against a K. K. K. five in what promises to be worthwhile action.
Rev. R. Walters has accepted the Baptist church pastorate here and will begin duties mid April. He comes highly regarded as a progressive pastor from Paw Paw with a wife and young son. The Walters family is expected to move to Sycamore next month, following Rev. J. A. Patterson’s resignation.
Recital at Mrs. Charles Townsend’s home drew a large crowd of parents and friends praising the students. Salem Circle Lutheran church plans a business meeting tonight at the church parlors due to upcoming agenda. Mrs. C B Walker hosts Monday Evening Bridge this evening for members. Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Congregational church meets Wednesday at 2 30 at Mrs C M Conrad’s home with Mrs Roble in charge. Athena club postponed its meeting to next week because of city primary. County clerk reports a two week gap in issuing marriage licenses, puzzling clerks and visitors alike.
A gong was taken from its box outside the building and the entire bank system was carefully inspected this forenoon with no trouble reported.
Predictions run high as voters prepare for tomorrow’s mayoral primary between James D Beckler and A Hammerschmidt. City clerk race features Jack Betty and Everett Leonard, while Mary Loomis is unopposed for treasurer. Aldermanic contests in wards one three and four. John Paddock unopposed in ward two. polls open six a m close five p m.
The fire department responded twice on Sunday forenoon. At the Mullen home on Edwards Street sparks from a chimney caused a roof fire with modest damage estimated at $25 to $30. Later, the Hoyt home on Somonauk Street faced a explosion from an oil burning heating plant, bringing more fright than damage.
No injuries reported as an oil burning peat plant near the Hoyt residence exploded in a minor blaze. Occupants were frightened but safe. call described as a safety first situation with limited damage.
Agnes Ferguson and sisters Mrs Bump and Mrs Eychaner remain in Esmond this week. Ole Weigen died at Rochele hospital after an operation for stomach cancer. he had lived here years ago before moving to Iowa. James LaMont suffered kidney and heart trouble last week under Dr Crowell. Walter Newell was in Chicago Monday night. Six carloads of stock shipped to Chicago Monday. No school last Wednesday due to teacher illness. Raymond Duell and R J Eychaner and Layvona went to Rockford to hear the King and Ivorys. Mark Goodrich left the barber shop Monday and plans to settle on the farm this spring.
The Standard Oil Company Indiana promotes motor transportation by supplying gasoline widely and at low prices. It emphasizes fore sight, scale, and distribution to serve public welfare, standardizing fuel, expanding tank fleets, and refining methods. The firm celebrates increased motor miles and better living driven by affordable gasoline.
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