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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by a representative from the office until proper service can be established and a responsible representative secured. Readers are asked to drop a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Pioneers Hiram Ostrander aged 92 and Charles Buell aged 76 were badly injured yesterday in separate incidents. Ostrander fell injuring his hip and back with a possible fracture, while Buell was struck by a backing automobile and sustained multiple injuries including several broken ribs. Both are reported resting but in serious condition.
The W C T U plans a Salem Lutheran church meeting tomorrow at 11 with delegates from across the district. A strong program features two prominent speakers, music, and a message from the state worker. Kishwaukee Country Club members will aid the Woman's Auxiliary in fundraising efforts to support the group.
Sycamore women from Sycamore Rochelle and DeKalb plan a quick fundraising drive at Beck's Dancing Academy in Canton and Fortress members will attend a DeKalb meeting. Rumors say wedding bells may ring soon for notable Sycamore youths.
Wash dried fruit thoroughly and soak in cold water before cooking to ensure cleanliness and proper texture.
First Trust & Savings bank of Sycamore files suit in DeKalb County Circuit Court to foreclose a trust deed on 80 acres in section 26 and recover about 10 000 in notes due March. Defendants include August and Mela Scheele and others. case seeks appointment of a receiver and priority of original notes. Nearby, Mrs Scheers visits Rochelle after major surgery with a slow recovery.
Harold Osborn, once a tuberculosis patient at Milwaukee sanitarium, is spending a week with relatives in Sycamore. He reports a good recovery, praising sun parlors milk and rest. He plans to stay until doctors discharge him.
Workmen from the city street department replace bricks on DeKalb avenue after removing street car rails. Rails are taken out briefly, bricks relaid, and the avenue will be in splendid shape soon. Drivers should avoid rough edges as sides are uneven in places.
County Treasurer Henry Decker plans to deploy a deputy collector to pursue unpaid taxes. He aims to pressure those with funds to settle or arrange satisfactory payment to the county, ending a pattern of late payments.
Over 100 financial men of the county and members of the board of supervisors met last night at the club in a session described as important to local finance and civic affairs.
Last night resolutions approved a system paying 1000 dollars for capturing a bank robber, dead or alive. Telephon e operators would aid, deputizing five men per town under sheriffs. Police chiefs within 100 miles would be listed with operators for immediate alert during robberies.
Fred Reynolds, a well known rural resident, was injured on his farm yesterday while planting corn during a brief forenoon hail storm. A team of horses ran away after hail struck them, throwing Reynolds and causing a severe ankle injury and facial cuts. He narrowly escaped being dragged if his feet had become entangled in the reins.
Two women prisoners, Pessie Wilson and Alice Miller, were returned to county jail last night for a 30 day hold after being sent to Chicago for federal court trial on Harrison narcotic act charges. No other sheriff’s office business reported yesterday.
E. H. Maesser a prominent Sycamore businessman returned home this forenoon from the hospital after a long illness and major operation. He faced post operative difficulty but his condition improved and his family and friends expressed relief.
Daily updates from the hospital indicate the patient is progressing well after the procedure and expects further improvement moving forward.
Sycamore residents notice an automobile displaying license number 25-202, the highest observed in the community. The find comes as locals observe a hobby of tracking higher plate numbers.
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