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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 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. Subscribers are asked to drop a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Harold Sandstrom announces the opening game of the Sycamore Sluggers season against Lily Lake at the new city park Sunday at 2 30. Probable batteries are Snelgrove Krief for the Sluggers and Baker Read for Lily Lake. The club reports strong fan interest, good finances, and uniforms bought in Chicago for the opener.
Hiram Ostrander, a Sycamore pioneer over 90 years old, fell at home earlier in the week and sustained a broken hip. Initial diagnosis was hindered by age. further examination yesterday confirmed a serious injury for the elderly patient already in discomfort.
Miss Mildred Marshall was crowned May Queen after a seven candidate contest at the Q F S B meeting at the Methodist church. Attendants included Miss Beulah Jacobson and Miss Elizabeth Warren with Matilda Terrell as flower girl. The gathering featured Maypole and Teed drill performances, a May festivities program, and a first-time May event by the Q E S B.
Word from William J. Stratton of the Illinois Game and Fish Department supports a possible Sycamore bass hatchery. Izaak Walton League members report plans and site prep at a gravel lot near Clear Spring water, expecting to dig a small lake. Deputy William Shaffer notes state consideration if action is taken now as hatchery chief Thomas McCafferty tours the south. The group also plans DeKalb picnic outreach and Kingston picnic details to be announced. Mr and Mrs Tony Bleyfus celebrate the birth of a daughter with well wishes from friends.
The council plans a meeting Monday night at the council rooms where Mayor James J. Beckler is expected to finalize appointments. Little is known yet about changes under the new administration beyond the first action naming L. Prank Send city attorney. Several pending Saeed matters will come before the council at next week’s session.
Members of Filwood Encampment of this city held an interesting meeting Thursday night at the Odd Fellows hall. The session was well attended with no candidates present for ritual work, but rehearsals were held after the business session. In two weeks from last night the branch will conduct degree work for candidates.
Superintendent W. B. Giffin of the local schools traveled to Chicago for two days on business related to his duties. He is expected to return home some time tomorrow evening.
A woman who fell into the sea was saved by a loose skirt that filled with air and acted as a life buoy until rescuers arrived. The report mentions last year’s total tonnage and Britain’s share of 1,439,885 tons.
The sheriff's office reports two prisoners were received from federal authorities yesterday and four were taken to Chicago for trial. Those held pending trial in Chicago are Joe D. Morris of Tulsa Oklahoma and Arthur Hines of Kansas City Missouri, both violators of the narcotic act. Deputy U.S. marshals took back William Gossett Ed O'Brien Sam Martino and Mable Wilson.
Wetzel faced a strange task as a watch, fully hidden under a five cent coin with space around it, was cleaned. He planned to salvage the leftover parts by selling them as junk.
Reports from Maxwell's friends say the Civil War veteran is recovering at home after several days of illness and that his condition is improving today. He has many friends in the city hopeful for continued improvement.
A Rochelle hospital report says resident William Orton has shown improvement after extended stay and should return home within a short time. Chronicles want ads bring results.
Ohio Grove residents and guests share weekend visits and callers across Dekalb Aurora Cortland and Sycamore with Mrs Peter Swanson Mr Gust Lindblom and Mr Harold Lindblom among those hosting friends and relatives in home gatherings travel to Chicago and nearby towns including Genoa Cortland and Maple Park through Sunday and Monday events.
Hanson and family motored to Chicago last Sunday and visited with Mrs Hanson s relatives here. Mrs Justus Hale and daughter Joyce of DeKalb have been passing a couple of weeks at the home so her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Hallman. Mr and Mrs L D Sears and family were entertained in the Main Westlake home north of Sycamore Sunday.
Mrs Helen Stuart was remanded to jail for contempt after insulting Judge Charles Nauert and all males in the courtroom in Adams county. Her 11 year old daughter faced questioning about a missing diamond ring, triggering the mother’s outburst. The judge ordered detainment, then accepted a later apology and ended the incident.
Dover Delaware reports a newly passed law allowing embezzlers to be sentenced to the whipping post. The statute previously targeted petty thieves and domestic abusers for corporal punishment.
Official report from Mary Kanen treasurer lists receipts and payments for Cortland in DeKalb County Illinois through April 30, 1925. Including balance May 1, 1924, tax portion, hall rent, gravel sales to Schmidt and Smith, peddler license, junk sale to Colton, and miscellaneous items totaling specific small amounts.
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