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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1925
Page
2
Somere subscribers are asked to note that Chronicle circulation will be handled by an office representative until service is established. Subscribers are urged to send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Art Taylor, a longtime garage man, suffered severe facial and head burns Thursday while repairing a leaky gasoline tank. A small amount of fuel likely ignited from heat used in soldering, blasting the tank and inflicting injuries that may endanger his eyesight. He was taken to a hospital for emergency care and surgery, with prognosis pending after further observation.
DeKalb hosts a Hylo Sycamore and Falvo DeKalb dance with a post dance banquet. Whist club hosts at Mr and Mrs Arthur Holcomb home. Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Salem Lutheran to host a birthday event. Congregational chuch women to hold a noon luncheon next Thursday. Ess club senior junior reception with program and dance. Woman's club chorus performed for DeKalb club. Herman O May and Eugene Blake visit relatives. Canton and Fortess of DeKalb members plan Rockford anniversary. David Copperfield movie fundraiser at Congregational church attracts large audience. Juniors pleased with film revenue.
At the Sycamore court house this afternoon by 2 30 o clock a Red Cross meeting was called by the secretary. Committees were expected to be named to raise funds for storm victims in the southern part of the state. Past Sycamore efforts have shown generous support during disasters. The speaker voiced confidence that locals will aid fellow residents in need.
Funeral services for Mrs C J enne who died at the farm home north tool barge are set for Sunday at the Salem Lutheran church. Mrs Johnson about 70 had been ill for a long time and was well known in the vicinity. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery after the church services.
It is announced the regular meeting of the Odd Fellows will Tuesday evening next week be for exemplifying first degree work. Several candidates are waiting and officers wish to complete this work before warmer weather. Candidates from other lodges may receive this work at the same time.
The City of DeKalb Illinois announces a special assessment for the grading and paving of Girard Street and portions of South Fifth and Sixth Streets. An assessment based on benefits has been determined and returned to the city court for final hearing on April 7 1925 at ten. Objections may be filed prior to the hearing and parties may appear to defend. Dated March 17. W Prentice Commissioner appointed to spread said assessment.
Members of the Odd Fellows lodge traveled to Lindenwood to officiate at the funeral of Joseph Bailey Sr. a well known contractor who died Tuesday at his Lindenwood home. He lived in Lindenwood for years and is survived by his wife four sons and two daughters. The Sycamore lodge led the services yesterday afternoon.
Encampment members from across the district gather with West End Encampment Berwyn and Royal Purple staff for a major meeting in Ellwood. The 7 30 pm session features Grand Encampment officers, Royal Purple degree work at eight, a luncheon, talks, and a roll call aimed at full attendance and strong turnout from DeKalb and nearby encampments.
The Methodist church will host the last rites for Mrs. B. F. Wyman, whose death occurred Friday. A brief service at B. A. Wyman’s cottage on Cottage Row opens at two, with a public service at the church at 2:30 led by Rev. James O May. Burial follows at Elmwood cemetery.
Everett Kemp, reader, appears at the Congregational church tomorrow evening as the final program of the Stevens Free Lecture and Entertainment course. His notable piece "That Printer of Udell's" is well known to many attendees. due to the event, no evening services will be held at other city churches.
After a recent robbery that robbed store and Car son Benson of about four thousand dollars in clothing, several suits from the DeKalb shop were brought in to replenish stock. Proprieties have yet to identify a suspect crew and wonder why they have been robbed three times in five years. Plans are to travel to Chicago next week to buy more stock to restore the usual sizes and styles.
Lamson Bros data show cash grain bids for wheat corn oats rye timothy and clover with mixed No 2 to No 6 futures and sample grades. Chicago livestock results include hogs cattle and sheep receipts, price ranges, and typical daily fluctuations with notes on weights and top values.
The Lamson Bros. market letter notes firm top quotes for top grades and tense trading in May wheat after a 21 cent rally. Wheat ends slightly higher as late selling trims profits. corn weak due to weak eastern demand and rising Kansas City stocks. oats steady. Cash demand and export prospects will drive May wheat, with continued drought risking crop conditions in the southwest.
London four burglars broke into a house lit the gas and boiled a dozen eggs for breakfast before ransacking the premises without waking the residents. In Paris Paris, for real dramatist and writer of motion picture scenarios, has been elected to the French academy and awarded the Order of Palm by the government.
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