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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore readers are asked to note the Chronicle circulation will be handled by a local representative until service is established. Subscribers are asked to drop a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Sycamore chapter members plan a picnic at Annie's Woods DeKalb within two weeks to revive the local Walton league chapter. Waltonians from other chapters may attend and officers are expected to be elected if enough members join.
Tonight marks the opening of a business school in Sycamore to teach salespeople and merchants. Classes run weekly Monday evenings with competent instructors. Enrollment is expected to grow as residents visit the high school to learn about the course and sign up.
Sycamore residents spent Sunday at Ohio Grove enjoying a day outdoors. Reported tree removal will improve picnic advantages. Fishing is said to be unusually good in the area this time of year. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.
Sycamore residents and their churches honored mothers with morning and evening services. A Mothers Chorus of 18 sang at one service, ministers from several denominations preached on motherhood, and many visited cemeteries to honor late mothers.
City council members will convene this evening at the council chambers for a session expected to handle substantial business. Mayor James P. Beckler is to announce remaining appointments, following the already named city attorney L. Frank Mondry.
County clerk Charles H. Talbot announced bounty receipts from town clerks for groundhog killings. Whitey Cannon of Shabbona Grove led the month with 148 animals and $37.00. others include Albert Lemke DeKalb 2 for 50 cents, FB Law 7 for $1, Harry Hinkston 25 for $6.25, H Wesson Victor 4 for $1, Joe Unger DeKalb 18 for $4.50.
Fernando Wyman a Sycamore man who had wintered in Texas returned by rail with relatives and was moved to Sycamore hospital where he lies in serious condition. Bert Helson and another relative accompanied the journey and expect improvement with good care.
Roy Davis was released from the county jail after paying his fine and costs following a conviction for driving an automobile intoxicated. He completed his sentence and was freed by the sheriff this morning after arrest by Officer Oscar Larson.
In Sycamore a hospital tag day raised over 500 dollars with more workers expected to report at the First Frat and Savings Bank at 11 o clock. An additional 20 dollars was anticipated to be added to the fund as reports continued. Local residents responded generously to the appeal.
Acknowledging every donation from many supporters, the hospital expresses gratitude for contributions of all sizes and reassures donors that their generosity is deeply valued and appreciated.
Mrs George Fredericks remains in critical condition after a serious relapse. The well known Sycamore woman underwent a major operation weeks ago and friends and family are greatly alarmed by her present illness.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs William Lawrence of Mayfield township died suddenly yesterday afternoon. The coroner conducted an inquiry but could not determine a cause. The body was taken to Rasterbrook Leme on Cross Street for funeral services tomorrow afternoon.
Last rites occurred this afternoon at the home with Rev. H. B. Roble officiating. Death occurred early Saturday morning. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery as many friends attended the service.
James R Maxwell returns to his daily paper rounds in the business district after a brief illness. He says the warm weather invites outdoor activity and social visits. The notice briefly describes fashion with small black garments and rhinestone embroidery.
The Marquess of Queensbury faces a divorce suit brought by her husband. Sir James Dawa is cited in relation to the ongoing scandal. The case draws wide attention among London’s social circles.
St Albans will present a May festival with its choir and soloists likely to draw a large audience. The event starts at eight and will be held at the Methodist church social center annex with a program including strong musical numbers. Further details will be released later.
J B Castle and Harry Lewis attorneys of the south end metropolis Sandwich transacting business at the courthouse today. They were accompanied by Editor F D Lowman of the Sandwich Free Press.
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