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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that circulation will be handled by a representative from the office until service is established and a responsible representative secured. Subscribers are asked to drop a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
J B Higley of Malta was fined 100 dollars and jailed 60 days for selling and possessing intoxicating liquor near the Lincoln Highway. H Hazard of DeKalb was fined 100 dollars and jailed for possessing moonshine. Both pleaded guilty as officials raided a Malta shack and garage for alcohol.
Societ y events note a large turnout expected for the May party at St. Mary's hall with over 300 advance tickets sold in addition to door sales. Other items mention Sycamore residents enjoying a day at Annies Woods Kishwaukee wildflowers and a series of visits and trips by local residents to Chicago Mooseheart Aurora and Texas. Community members attend church state conferences and society meetings with reports planned from the Chicago convention.
The Illinois Journal of Commerce notes Sycamore’s plan to build two or three five room homes for factory workers. Furniture stores will furnish the homes for a 30 day exhibition. Committees will staff the displays to discuss costs and encourage more home construction.
The degree captain announced that the Odd Fellows lodge will perform initiatory degree work at tomorrow’s meeting to exemplify on candidates. The lodge has had a successful winter with frequent degree performances and aims to complete the work before warm weather, anticipating heavy tasks for the next weeks.
Reports from the city state that grading on the Sycamore Genoa road is nearly finished up to Genoa. Workmen will move the camp beyond the town in a day or two, culvert gangs finish within one to two weeks, then cement laying crews. Large mix machines are expected to be tested soon and slab work to start afterward.
Firemen battled two weekend roof fires in town. Saturday at the John Chatfield residence caused about $15 in damage with a few shingles burned. Sunday afternoon the John Coffey home on State street saw sparks from a chimney ignite shingles, about $5 in damage.
Carloads of field artillery in OD paint passed through the city Saturday afternoon. They appeared to be new equipment and were being moved north as transfer freight. Destination could not be learned.
Sycamore planners expect a top regional team the Sycamore Sluggers with a Fans association funding new equipment. Harold Sandstrom named business manager as tryouts yield 18 hopefuls for a capable squad ready to book games at the city park and seek local support.
Much material is unloaded for the Organ bungalow after excavation on the lot near the courthouse. The home is described as one of the most modern in the area and the Organ family awaits contractor notice on occupancy.
Sheriff E E Crawford reported the transfer of Harry Toberty a Chicago clerk by a United States marshal. Toberty is held awaiting trial in the federal court in Chicago under a county jail notation.
A simple Lavoptik eye wash combines camphor witch hazel and hydrastis to quickly aid weary or strained eyes. The ad notes a small bottle suffices and includes a free aluminum eye cup from Kirchner's Drug Store on Lincoln Highway.
DeKalb county scouts gather at Guild hall Tuesday at seven for the county unit plan unveiling. Delegations from all towns attend with about 40 delegates each from Sycamore and DeKalb. F B Chatfield of Chicago slated for the principal address.
Sycamore residents traveling east yesterday report a wreck when a car collided with a street car at North Aurora late Saturday night, killing one man. The auto was demolished and debris remained at the scene through Sunday afternoon as locals visited the area.
A forenoon session of the Short Session Circuit Court presided by Judge William Patton handled cases slated for hearing next week. The court expected filings of motions and numerous orders before adjournment, with no definite reconvening time given.
Charles Button and Clarence Duncan drove to Chicago on a combined business and pleasure trip. They returned home early today, escaping the storm on the return journey. Chronicle want ads spring results.
Furnished by Lamson Bros. & Co. Wheat prices rose to new highs amid shrinking visible supply and stronger cables. Oats and corn followed mixed trends while export demand remained limited. Spain eyeing orders could bolster foreign demand. Stock section reports uneven trade with rails and oils favored and U.S. Steel buoyed by potential large orders amid cautious optimism in political news from France.
Members of the lodge are to meet this evening for one or two important matters of business. The degree captain plans preliminary work, so good attendance is hoped. The session will be called promptly at eight o'clock.
Mrs. James Conlin of 527 South Fourth street DeKalb describes backache dizziness and fatigue blamed on weak kidneys. After using Dean's Pills she reports kidney relief and renewed energy. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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