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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore readers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be managed by a staff representative until service is restored. Subscribers should drop a card in DeKalb to report failure to receive the paper.
Voters packed weaker wards as eight o clock turnout forecast to exceed prior records amid ideal weather. Contests centered on mayoral candidate James Der against Hammerschmidt, plus clerk race between Jack Leonard and the incumbent, with aldermanic battles in wards two, three and four drawing interest. Evening results expected after heavy participation, while community events and church activities filled the day.
A Sycamore and DeKalb office group staged a surprise gathering at the Odd Fellows hall to honor Mrs. Strom formerly Alma Decker DeKalb on her marriage to a Genoa man. The event featured spring decor, a banquet, music by Eva Kirsky, and gifts including an iridescent console set and a bridegroom creamer and sugar set.
City residents report a bell ringer who wakes households at night seeking an address to rob. Neighbors note he appeared at a dark home while other houses hosted gatherings. Police warned the public a burglary attempt may ensue and urged caution. Also London reported sales of over 17 million skins last year.
A tale of a doctor returning to an office with a sign reading back at 1 p m and waiting for himself. A local professional parks by Clark's Radio Shop to hear city election results and fears theft upon return. Also mentions a large stock of lumber and plan books to aid building a new home this year.
The American Legion team hosts a top season matchup at the high school gym Monday night with the Rockford Original Hurons. The Hurons, a fast shooting unit from Illinois, have lost only once this season to Mt. Morris on January 13. The Legion seeks to defeat them and claim station among the region’s best. A preliminary game between the Legion second string and another five is planned, with plans to draw DeKalb fans and other local supporters to the big event.
Members of the uuu renow lodge begin a packed period with a meeting tonight followed by a rehearsal. Tomorrow night a rehearsal precedes a trip to Elgin for the amplification of the third degree. A large class of candidates is expected at the Alma lodge, marking the second visit of the degree team to Elgin with plans for many members to accompany them.
After extensive work last year on the west end of DeKalb avenue the street has become the roughest in the city. Drains sewers and water mains were laid and the brick pavement settled creating many chuck holes along the roadway.
City workers plan spring repairs on DeKalb avenue as part of the annual program prioritizing main streets. The project will focus on improving pavement, drainage, and safety for motorists during the upcoming season.
DeKalb man James F Quinn files circuit court bill for partition of lot 6 in block 23 DeKalb with Louis Paul Quinn and Catherine G Garfield. If partition impossible, requests sale of premises. Eva Caldwell of Sycamore sues Fulton Caldwell for divorce citing cruelty and assault and seeks child custody and alimony.
Fourteen hundred dollars were paid to the county court clerk after a Saturday raid by Sheriff Ed Crawford and aides. Lloyd Stowe of Maple Park allegedly bootlegged alcohol and was fined 500 dollars plus costs and 60 days jail. Other violators pled guilty and were fined 100 dollars plus costs. all defendants paid, totaling about 1400 dollars.
Judge William Fulton presided over a brief circuit court session with new cases and old matters on the docket. Several recently indicted boys appeared as the grand jury action moved forward, but the dispositions were not learned.
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Mrs Prank E Rennedy alleges a naval officer pressed advances and caused her husband Lalarenanteek 2avalation to be confined. She demands his release and warns of further schemes to derail his defense. The report notes a Dix ie Handicap at DeKalb theatre with Hor Water a noted comic star in a light hearted film feature.
Rees Veeeman the evangelist leads evening services with foretellings and special music during his DeKalb stay. Many locals befriended him and attend this week’s events. The piece also notes beliefs about rings from Solomon to Pliny and a curiosity about ring power.
The piece urges in a punchy promotional tone that a physically strong, vigorous body enables people to seize opportunity and succeed in business. It touts S.S.S. as a long established builder of red blood cells and stamina, with claims of herbal formulation and economy at the drug store.
An advertisement claims Joint-Ease stops rheumatism in joints, reduces distress, and provides lasting relief. It emphasizes fast, penetrating action by topical rub on affected joints and notes Kirchner's Drug Store and other druggists stock the product.
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