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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 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 will confer a favor by sending a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Circulars from the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce announce the opening session of the Sycamore Business School at the high school auditorium Monday at 7:30 p m Miss Olive L Miller serves as temporary secretary and tuition payments will be collected at the building Those enrolled are urged to invite others to attend and enroll James H Ward is temporary chairman and Miller secretary The salesmanship school is seen as a boon to clerks merchants with enrollment expected to grow rapidly across the city
Farmers in the community anticipate corn planting within a week or ten days as spring work ramps up. Edward Pierce on the Sycamore-DeKalb road reports sweet corn three to four inches high and has begun cultivation though he fears replanting may be needed due to recent cold and heavy rains.
Students take exams at the high school with supervision in a courthouse area, as officials report that the examinations are for rur tidents and others not affiliated with the schools. Supt Warren Hubbard was absent, with completion expected to span nearly the entire day and duties resuming Monday.
Rev H S Roblee pastor of the local church spoke to a well attended DeKalb Congregational Men's Club session. His address on What I Like to Find in a Man drew praise and was preceded by a banquet.
The Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank filed a circuit court suit in DeKalb against Martin J Rodge Julia Rodge Lee State Bank and Steve M Mackestad to foreclose a mortgage. The case likely will be heard at the June term.
Town reports say Mrs. John Lakin, long feeble, is not as well and alarm grows for her recovery. She previously lost her sight, which adds a serious angle to her illness.
The ad argues care quality determines poultry profitability and cites Globe Chick Starter as boosting hatchling to maturity. It claims users achieve 95 out of 100 chicks surviving with healthy stock, using Globe Chick Starter plus Globe Chick Scratch for balanced nutrition and proven results.
Society notes from Sycamore report Mrs Charles Nelson and Miss Selma Carlstrot traveling to Chicago for a week with friends and relatives. Miss Irene Sellgren wed Walter Millett in Chicago. both families well known in Sycamore and Oak Park. Also covered are a minstrel show, Mother's Day visits, a 11th birthday party, and upcoming school and alumni events. Rev OMay to attend Masonic grand lodge. NY hotels in 1860 advertised shared bath facilities.
Mrs Wells G Chamberlain 84 died at her home after a period of illness marked by paralysis. Born Emily A Giles in New York state on November 16 1941 she married Wells G Chamberlain in 1858 and lived in South Grove before moving to the city in 1872. She is survived by her son Marc and other relatives. Funeral services were not arranged but expected Monday. John Nelson 39 former bank worker died in Chicago of pneumonia and was brought to Sycamore for burial at Elmwood Cemetery. He had no relatives in the country and was described as a first class worker during his time with contractor B J Nelson.
Two prisoners released to deputies for Chicago federal court trial. Carolyn McClanahan and Alice Lawrence, held on narcotic act charges, were moved from Sheriff Crawford’s custody. Ben Hanson, a Chicago packer, sent to the sheriff for 30 days pending his federal trial in Chicago.
Street scenes show many young women with sealed coin receptacles labeled hospital. They solicit donations for Sycamore hospital, with most passersby contributing coins while a few refuse.
A big turnout is anticipated tomorrow afternoon for the season debut of the Sycamore Sluggers. Lily Lake will field a fast team from various parts of the community to face the Sluggers, with weather permitting a 2 20 start.
Bert Nelson, holding the contract for the St National bank building, is working his crew full time to finish ahead of schedule. The ornamental front is being installed and brickwork on the rest of the structure is moving rapidly, with Nelson supervising to the bank officials’ high satisfaction.
Friday's issue of the Lincago Tribune features a back page photo of the jail in the Chicago paper and a two column picture with a column length jail story. The piece praises the sheriff E. E. Crawford and notes boarding house writeup by a staff correspondent.
A. F. Dennis, W. H. Utter, and John Taylor from Sycamore were arrested in DeKalb Thursday night for drunk and disorderly conduct. They spent the night in jail, were arraigned by Police Magistrate John Blair, and Taylor received 100 dollars plus costs, Utter 50 dollars plus costs, and Dennis 25 dollars plus costs. They said they spent the afternoon in Aurora.
Word reaches here that Tom Helson and his wife travel from Texas to aid Fernando Wyman who suffered a paralysis stroke and remains in serious condition. They expect arrival Sunday and plan to bring him through on a hospital stretcher.
Students from Sycamore High School and DeKalb gathered at DeKalb for the county field meet. Many eighth grade boys were entered in several events. Prof Gipson also attended the trip.
Students from local schools showcased in multiple events while getting a glimpse of rivals from other parts of the county in the athletic competitions. It highlights school participation and regional performance across sports.
Elizabeth Ryan, a well known Sycamore resident, remains ill after months of health decline. Doctors report no improvement despite treatment. Dayton Ward of the high school hosted 22 athletic friends at a dinner and dance party last night, with Stanley Burchfield and Clarence Henigan receiving favors.
Warren county township boards failed to specify road and bridge tax objects costing 5881 dollars. Chicago Burlington and Quincy objected but lost in county court. Railroad paid taxes under protest and appealed to the state supreme court, which ordered a refund by the county treasurer.
London reports that birds long before humans used long oceanic routes. A tern ring from Easter Rock, Maine, reached the Niger Delta in West Africa after four years. A gull ringed in Britain in 1923 showed up in Newfoundland. Swallows marked in England reached South Africa.
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