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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to notify the office when service fails. A Chronicle representative will contact readers to ensure proper delivery and advise of any missed issues by dropping a card to The Chronicle at DeKalb.
A large crowd attended the Ellwood Encampment I O O F anniversary meeting in Sycamore with over 100 members and representatives from several encampments. West End Encampment Berwyn led by George Caygill presented exemplary Royal Purple degree work, followed by talks from Grand High Priest Frank Lind and Grand Outside Sentinel A M Shaine.
Judge William J. Fulton presided as the circuit court met today over the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank versus Brock and Marshall. A $600 note is at issue and the court seeks action on the matter. Part of the evidence was heard last week.
Mr and Mrs Mac Richardson plan to move to Rochelle where he has been named manager of a chain store. Mrs Richardson will stay with relatives until a suitable house is found. Sycamore White Shrine members will attend a DeKalb pot luck supper and meeting tomorrow. Mrs F E Lee visits Chicago with Oak Park relatives and plans to return Thursday evening. Hylo club members will be entertained by Flavo club at Peck's academy in DeKalb with dancing and banquet. Canton Fortess members plan an early train trip to DeKalb for the event amid poor road conditions.
Aaron Kay Stiles resigned as adjutant after his alderman nomination in the recent primaries. Dr. Harry W. Hennis is named successor and will assume duties immediately. Stiles remains connected with the Forty & Eight division of the Legion.
City street department workers are scraping and dragging dirt roads, filling deep holes, and fixing the streets with a small tractor and a road drag. Improvements allow automobile travel in most side streets, enhancing overall city traffic conditions.
Work of cleaning up the court house grounds has started and today much debris has been removed and burned. Planned attention to the lawn this spring aims to make the area one of the town's most attractive spots within a few weeks. Chronicle want adsuring results.
Stark's corner on the Genoa road sees many tents for livestock housing and a large tent for a mess. A new rail line is planned to move cement and materials from the general mixing depot to the site. The Harrison Engineering and Construction Co of Kansas City oversees paving with 60 workers already on site. Completion of Route 23 aims for a cement road by July 4 linking Sycamore and Genoa, easing southern travel into Wisconsin.
Another federal prisoner was brought to the DeKalb county jail yesterday by a deputy United States marshal. Sam Reichman was found guilty of secreting and retaining mail and is a violator of postal laws. Judge Adam C. Cliffe presided and Reichman received a 40 day sentence. The jail now houses nearly 40 prisoners under federal jurisdiction.
Cortland praises the recent wigwag signal installation at the Northwestern crossing near the neighboring village. Drivers who fail to look both ways risk accidents, while many people already stop, look and listen. The signals are expected to save lives by promoting safer crossing habits.
Stanley Zaloga, a well known Sycamore youth, has been discharged as an arrested case after fourteen months at the DeKalb County tuberculosis sanatorium. He entered seriously afflicted but improved through strict adherence to the institution’s rules and regulations, and now plans to stay at home on Sycamore road to guard his health.
Four of five prisoners arraigned in county court Monday on violation of the prohibition act and disorderly conduct remain jailed for their failure to pay fines and costs. M. J. Rodge paid 59 dollars and earned liberty. another man faced 50 dollars plus costs. two others received 100 dollars plus costs and jail terms. William Day, colored, was sentenced to 60 days in jail with a 100 dollar fine and costs. Chronicle want ads bring results.
Advertisement claims eczema is cured by increasing red blood cells with S S S a vegetarian tonic dating to 1826. It argues skin eruptions howl itching fade as blood cleanses and builds strength, touting blood-cell growth and universal availability at drug stores in two sizes.
The Odd Fellows announce a first degree ceremony tonight with candidates. Sycamore lodge aims for high turnout as officers push to complete pending work before warm weather. Degree captain urges all members to attend tomorrow evening.
Sycamore Waltonians prepare for a major gathering in Chicago from April 2 to 4. Delegates from the local Sycamore chapter will attend alongside other sportsmen from 1500 league chapters, with K. M. Landis serving as toastmaster at the banquet on April 4 at the Hotel LaSalle.
Evangelist E. C. Murphy, known for jail ministry, announced Sunday services will be held at the DeKalb county jail. He aims to conduct similar programs as in Kane County jail, with 70 inmates currently held, about 40 on federal charges. Sicily ships 100,000 lemons monthly to Britain due to tariff.
Sycamore fans urge a first class banquet after the season finale against Rockford Moose with the Sycamore All Stars facing the second string. Curtain raiser at 7 30 p m features All Stars versus second team while many spectators plan to attend as a show of support for the team. Blue grass note closes the item.
United Press reports that over a million dollars daily in gold is being minted into currency. Philadelphia Denver and San Francisco will produce 180 million dollars in new double eagles in the first half of 1925.
A special report by Dr. Frederick Woll shows forty seven percent of College of the City of New York admission candidates have eye defects serious enough to need glasses. The findings come from the Eye Sight Conservation Council of America and detail conditions among New York pupils.
A 49 year old local woman explained her decision to bob her hair in a barber chair. She admitted frequent promises against the style and claimed peer pressure and lack of hats as motives for finally getting the cut. A nearby company has arranged air trips over the Alps for is it unclear.
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