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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore readers are asked that Chronicle circulation be handled by an office representative until service is established. Subscribers are asked to send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Swinbank, longtime Lycal florist, will leave Sycamore to manage grounds at Illinois State Teachers College DeKalb, succeeding Balthis. He plans to move with his wife soon, and will begin work at the earliest possible time, bringing a strong landscape background to the college grounds.
A busy social evening includes a St Mary’s auditorium card party and dance in Sycamore with Woodman hall, Electric Park and Maple Park drawing youth. Mrs. F W Brown travels to British Columbia for her ill father. Dr and Mrs Roblee public reception planned at Congregational church. Fidelis society honors Miss Castenson on her wedding eve. Prayer service set at Baptist home Thursday.
Residents report Genoa road is severely rutted and muddy causing frequent stallings. Motorists seek wrecking crews as mud deepens to axles, with many hoping for paving this year. Sir Crawford started out this morning with a large nat but stalled near the corner and postponed the trip.
Report says Miss Ethel Kliber suffered a bad ankle fracture after slipping on icy walks. She was taken to the family surgeon and will remain off her foot for many days as the city records its first serious ice accident of the season.
Front portion of the gas building appears undamaged and may be repurposed in the construction of a new facility. Office debris removal has paused, delaying official assessment of entryways and front rooms for future use. News notes also state that over 15,000 deer are killed in the state each year.
An altered newspaper ad offers FOLEY'S HON TAR COMPOUND for colds and hoarseness, FOLEY PILLS a kidney stimulant, and CAPHARTIC TABLETS for constipation and biliousness. Readers are urged to mail name and address to 2836 Sheffield Ave DL to receive free samples.
George Swanberg, a prominent Sycamore resident, was elected president of the Sycamore Farmers' Club at a full-day meeting held at the Methodist Church. Arthur Smith became vice president, R. W. Tyrrell secretary, and Clayton Munson treasurer.
City workmen today began repairing streets with initial operations at the North Western tracks and extending westward along De Kalb avenue. The railroad crossing on De Kalb avenue has been built up and work continues along the thoroughfare.
City department crews continue repair work on DeKalb Avenue. Motorists hope continued attention will finish fixing one of the city’s worst streets.
The Odd Fellows held a light session with no urgent business and several candidates awaiting degree work. It was announced that some candidates may present themselves for initiation at the next meeting, with further details to follow. Plans were also made for the order’s annual observance with members from all branches to attend services at the Universalist church in the near future.
DeKalb lodge Elks officers conducted initiation rites at the club with several candidates welcomed during the regular meeting last night. Sycamore lodge then led the second and third degrees, drawing a large turnout as Walter Schultz of Seeaneye Inn praised the performance.
B J Morgan heating plant contractor of this city supervises work at the DeKalb home of Mrs Harriet Mayo where a top heating plant will be installed after other contractors advance. Morgan previously installed the DeKalb theater plant and several other large systems.
A London Tit-Bits quip questions why the sun never sets on the British empire with a retort about trust, reflecting a witty classroom remark on imperial reach and darkness.
Last night the Garden club gathered at the public library with a sizable attendance. William Swinbank Sycamore slor ist delivered a splendid talk outlining spring and summer tasks the club can handle, signaling likely larger next session and greater progress by the organization.
With the week ending, Saint Albans College announces ten days of vacation for the students. Rev Father Hastings, in charge, plans a two week trip starting Saturday visiting New Orleans and other places in the region. Many students will return home to enjoy the break and altered school work.
Scribe J. E. Fothergill has notified members of a special meeting this Thursday night to confer the patriarchal and golden rule on candidates and expect a large attendance. Final details for the big meeting next Monday night will likely be discussed.
Mrs. James Conlin is again an inpatient at the local hospital for a course of treatments after an earlier discharge. Her condition is not critical, but hospital care is deemed necessary this time.
In the city many residents cut down large sycamore trees as a preliminary effort to beautify their property this year. Woodchoppers have been active across neighborhoods. lawns will look more attractive this summer, per Chronicle want ads.
A letter from H. W. Webb reports severe nighttime coughing eased by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The testimonial claims one dose stopped the cough and allowed a peaceful night, noting the product contains no opiates and is safe for children.
In Muncie Indiana Mrs Emma Zeller endorses Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as reliable herbal tonics and laxatives. She urges readers to send 10 cents for a trial package to Buffalo NY and offers to describe symptoms for free medical advice.
Peter Kavadas, Sycamore, is remodeling the building beside the Ward hotel to house a restaurant. He expects to finish soon and open by Saturday if possible, otherwise early next week. Fixtures and equipment have been ordered and are being installed.
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