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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that the Chronicle will be lawsoiled by a repr senhelmin from the office until proper service can be established and a responsible representative secured. Subscribers are asked to drop a card in The Chronicle at DeKalb advising of failure to receive the paper.
The Rockford Original Hurons face the American Legion team next Monday night in a major northern Illinois clash at the high school gym. The curtain-raiser features Legion seconds against Hampshire, with Edwards Schmidt Driscoll Larson twins in the Hurons lineup and Small Black Gipson Cudden Coffy in the Legion lineup.
The Rev Freeman is a vigorous speaker who also plays the zither. Tonight the service is in Swedish and tomorrow evening it will be in English. The week has seen well attended services and sermons by Freeman, which have been helpful.
Dozens of Sycamore and Genoa laborers anxiously await word from the paying contractor. Reported start of work draws 50 plus men from Genoa building a warehouse, unloading cargo, and handling railroad duties.
Examination tests will be held at Hubbard's offices and at the county court house under the school official today. If roads are favorable travel should be possible. several applicants are expected to take the examinations to qualify as county teachers.
An announcement states the Partners club of Sycamore will hold an important meeting here Tuesday of next week at ten o'clock in the Methodist building. Nearly every Tauber is expected to attend the business session to elect officers and discuss forthcoming plans.
Miss Eva Hall hosts Fortnightly club at her home for an evening of enjoyment while the Senior class play The Private Secretary dominates the weekend. Busy Bees meet Friday with potluck dishes. High school music recital postponed due to illness. tickets refundable at the music department. Mrs Gustaf Nelson travels to Detroit for Palm Sunday church dedication by Rev Okerstrom. Waffle supper at the church Guild proves popular with attendees. Miss Selma Erickson recovering well after recent operation and plans a dancing party by Mystic Workers. Women’s Auxiliary of the Methodist church hosts a meeting. Mrs Fern Rose and helper group in charge. Mrs Frederick to entertain the Social club district No. 45 at her home. Theodore Kallembach of Burlington secures a marriage license for Miss Anna Herzig of Sycamore, first issued since February 24.
Mrs. Drewe yesterday underwent an operation at the hospital for the removal of her tonsils. She is reported as getting along satisfactorily today and will be able to return home within a short time. Chronicle want ads bring results.
Debris removal and demolition of the wrecked Illinois Northern Utilities office in DeKalb began this week. Manager H W Trebby said construction type is not yet decided and the vault will be moved to the property rear to prevent future accidents after Jim Charles McCabe’s death in two earlier explosions. The new building is planned for this summer, but details are pending.
Legion officials announce a district meeting in DeKalb at ten o clock with commanders and officers from many posts expected to attend. The session will cover important topics of interest to ex service members and discussions among attendees are anticipated to be substantive.
Contractor B. J. Nelson has many men at work at the new bank site in Sycamore. Large quantities of tile and other material are being unloaded and hauled to the site. If weather stays favorable, construction should resume soon though a completion date has not been announced.
Friday night gathering of Chamber of Commerce members to discuss upcoming events and community concerns. attendees expected to include local business leaders and city officials.
F William Sievers, a noted Virginia sculptor, is selected to succeed Gutzon Borglum in completing the Confederate Memorial on Stone Mountain, Atlanta, Georgia. This marks a key step in continuing the historic monument project.
The Universalist church hosts an evening event with a banquet at 6 30 attended by Chamber of Commerce members. Senator Harold Kessinger editor of the Midwest Review will headline a feature talk following other chamber speakers. A Chamber director meeting occurred Tuesday night with nearly all board members present.
More than fifty Odd Fellows members will travel to Elgin this evening as the Sycamore lodge staff performs the third degree for Althea lodge. Will Wallmark led the diligent work and many staff members are expected to attend. Some DeKalb members may join from Sycamore for the banner session of the event.
United States Secretary James J. Davis intends to convene immigration and naturalization experts to craft a consolidated permanent policy. He seeks codification of conflicting laws affecting immigration, labor arbitration, naturalization, and welfare programs, plus stronger enforcement at key entry points to curb illegal entry.
Mrs. Harry Ebaugh, who fell ill last week and underwent an emergency appendix operation at Elgin hospital, is reported to be recovering well. Friends note her improvement and hope she can soon return home.
Mrs Cook suffered long with gas on the stomach causing nervousness and breathlessness. Adlerika provided dramatic relief as an intestinal evacuant and constipation remedy. It is sold at Kirchner's Drug Store 259 Lincoln Way and in Malta by Jacobs Waterwater.
The department seeks to broaden its service in preventing strikes and lockouts by settling production disagreements while production continues and management and labor negotiate. In the last fiscal year 544 disputes or threatened actions were conciliated, 346 settled by commissioners, with state and local agencies aiding in 69 additional cases.
Doctors warn that many serious throat troubles and fatal pneumonia arise from neglected colds seen this season. Prompt treatment with recommended remedy advised to prevent complications and protect health.
Cather Johns Medicine is praised as a pure wholesome tonic that strengthens against disease. It is advertised as alcohol and drug free and suitable for children and the elderly, emphasizing safety for the whole family.
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