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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1925

Page

2

Chronicle circulation in DeKalb switched to office representative

Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by an office representative until proper service is established and a responsible representative secured. Subscribers are asked to send a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.

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Five men brought before DeKalb court on varied charges

Judge W L Pond heard five defendants including Charles Schmadley and Hugh Fee on prohibition and automobile crash charges. Fee, fined $100 and jailed 60 days after pleading intoxication, promised to quit driving. Schmadley and Day faced fines and jail time, with Day receiving 60 days for intoxication related offenses. Rodge and Green, after guilty pleas to disorderly conduct, paid fines and costs then jailed until paid.

W. L. Pond DeKalb County Erge Mqnor Charles Schmadley Sandwich William Day J. Rodge Charles Green Hugh Fee Rodger Green Tthe Accient Atta Iemericy Oscar Larson Malta Fee Fie Andy Lim Schiridaley Sant Costa Pee

Senior Juniors reception at the Biks club

A large society event in Sycamore featured the Senior class hosting a reception for the Junior class at the Biks club on Saturday night. Rupert Jordan presided as toastmaster, Ruth Driscoll spoke, Estella Westlake sang, and The Rushin Trio performed as dancing followed.

Schol Biks ‘Club Rupert Jordan Rushin W. E. Giffin

Legion Caps In Committee Urges Bulk Order Attention

Members of the American Legion receive communications from a committee assigned to oversee the headgear issue. They are urged to consider the matter immediately to enable a bulk order, noting lower prices for larger quantities and appealing to last minute purchasers to act without delay.

Committee of Legion American Legion

Tax Deadline Urged By DeKalb County Treasurer

County Treasurer Henry Decker warns DeKalb County taxpayers that April 16 is the final day to pay taxes without costs. He notes many have not yet paid and explains the delinquent list is prepared from April 15 to May 1, requiring extra office work. Do not wait until May 1 to settle taxes to avoid penalties.

Henry Decker DeKalb County

Red Cross Chapter Sets Relief Plans in Sycamore

The DeKalb county Sycamore Red Cross chapter held a meeting to decide on fundraising and relief. It approved sending 500 to St Louis headquarters and aimed to meet the Legion Endowment Fund of 80 for the Sycamore post with plans for further local appeals and bank collections.

DeKalb County American Red Cross Sycamore Chapter Legion Endowment Fund American Legion Illinois Sycamore Post Red Crags Sycamore Ilinois Red Cross Sttcken Syramore Red Cross Oifielis F

Farmer Donation Aids Cyclone Relief Fund

A Sears Roe buck company fund for cyclone relief in the southern state section received a $10 donation from Sycamore farmer Newton Darnell. Radio station WLS reported strong local response, suggesting many area farmers will contribute.

WLS Sears Roebuck Company Istricken Sycamore Newton Darnell Farmers

State Patrol Finds Few Careless Owners in Sycamore

State Patrol officers Oscar Larson and Kenneth Church visited Sycamore on business and checked license compliance. They praised motorists for prompt license renewals and attention to rear red lights, noting nightly vehicle protection improvements and expecting little further investigation after a couple more patrols.

State Patrol Oscar Larson Kenneth Church Sycamore

Everett Kemp Delights Congregational Church Audience

Everett Kemp, a renowned dramatic reader, drew a large crowd last evening at the Congregational church. The event, under the Men's Sunday Evening club via Stevens Free Lecture course, led to no other services in Sycamore churches as attendees praised Kemp as one of the finest entertainers in town.

Everett Kemp Congregational Church Kemp Stevens Sycamore

Kane County Moves to Arrest Unlicensed Drivers Now

Kane County sheriff orders motorcycle patrols to arrest any motorist without a 1925 license. Sycamore residents lag in license compliance. motorists urged to heed the law and watch for speed cops in Kane County.

Kane County de Kalb Sycamore Kan County

Modern Professional Training Topic At M E Church Class

Dr F H Bart y president of the Y M C A college in Chicago spoke on professional training to a large audience at the Men s Class morning services yesterday. Several visitors attended.

Othe Methods Church F. H. Barty Burt Y.M. C. A. College Chicago

To Close Genoa Road This Week

Announcement today states Genoa road will close not later than Wednesday as first step toward paving. Road will be closed along its length except four corners near Whipple's farm left open to allow farmers and others access.

Sycamore Genoa Whipple's

Road work begins to ease Genoa route closures

There is growing joy in both locations as the Genoa road, long impassable, will soon be torn up and graded. Contractors plan to start work within a few days, with two large tractors and two house cars spotted heading toward the site yesterday.

Eycamore Genoa

Legion Teams Play Final Tilt With Rockford

Announcement says the final Ameri can Legion basketball game will be at the Camore High School gym on Tuesday evening March 31. Opponent is the Rockford Moose from Rockford, claimed Winnebago county champions after a close win over the Hurons. Proceeds fund a banquet for Legion players and fans are urged to buy tickets.

Many Expected Camp Meeting Crowds At Odd Fellows Hall

Grand encampment officers and the West End Berwyn degree team visit for Royal Purple degree work. Ellwood camp members urged to attend roll call with statewide attendance anticipated. Kishwauker No. 30 from DeKalb also planning to attend sessions.

West End Berwyn Royal Purple Odd Fellows Hall Ellwood Camp Kishwauker No. 30 DeKalb

DeKalb Sycamore electric line ties removed for drying wood

Several men have for days worked to remove ties from the old DeKalb Sycamore line. Ties were pulled from the ground with a pick and many were decayed. Wood collected from the site is dried in the sun and being hauled away.

Two Funerals Held in City Yesterday

Two funerals were held in Sycamore yesterday with large attendance. Mrs. B. F. Wyman’s service was at the Methodist church at 2:30 pm, Rev. James O’May officiating, interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Charles J. Johnson’s service followed at Salem Lutheran church, Rev. W. E. Pearson presiding, after a long illness. She died Friday morning at the farm home three miles north of town, remains laid to rest in Elmwood.

City Sycamore B. F. Wyman Methodist James O'May Elmwood Salem Lutheran Church W. E. Pearson Charles J. Johnson

Special Assessment Notice for DeKalb Streets Repair

City of DeKalb announces grading and drainage improvements on Girard Street and parts of South Fifth and South Sixth streets. A court hearing to assess costs by benefits will be held April 5, 1925 at 10:00 a.m. Objections may be filed and defense made. notice dated March 17, 1925.

Oly Council City of DeKalb County of State of Miinois Girard Street South Fifth Street South Sixth Street Sty Court of BeKalb Iaois H.W. Prentice

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Sycamore News Morgan Sittord Sycamore Hospital American Legion Auxiliary Charles Nelson Lincoln Street Richard Lane Mary Simpson Anna Lawrence Selina Carlstrom Nelson Home Canton and Fortress Rockford Igal Cyclone Fund Mae “of Teath Milligan Kirchner’s Rexall The First National Bank First Trust G Savings Bank Genoa Road Des Chamberlain Ation Fred Milwaukee, Wis Berlee Chevrolet Standard Oil Building Michigan Avenue Coure Flint Michigan Sawyer & Sons
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