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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are urged to note The Chronicle circulation will be managed by an office representative until proper service is set up. Subscribers are asked to drop a card to The Chronicle at DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
A sharp cold snap damaged cabbage and tomato plants flowers and shrubs across Sycamore. Many rose bushes and strawberry beds failed, and potato crops, including Genoa's Judge Stott, suffered heavy losses. Steam heat users restocked coal as residents feared a brief, harsh spell.
Town hall dancing party hosted by Misses Koehn Rich and Drewe drew about 100 young people with music by the Peerless Society orchestra and refreshments. Mrs Phares Johnson hosted the 500 club gathering with a lunch and small favors awarded. Out‑of‑town visitors joined local residents for theater and civic events, with occasional updates on poppy sales and summer Bible school funding.
The report states that work on Sycamore's new theatre will start immediately with excavation likely to begin before long. Tra Wetzel has found a suitable dwelling, and the Wetzel house, sold to the theatre owners, will be moved to the Ryan lot at the earliest moment. Excavation is to commence this week and advance to have the theatre ready for use by early September.
The second story ornamental work for the new bank building is being installed today by the contractor and his crew. Other bank work progresses rapidly though cold weather slows operations somewhat as workers continue to advance the project.
Firefighters were called twice over the weekend with no serious damage. Saturday at Sycamore National Bank smoke from a chimney flue affected an adjoining store, while Sunday at the Watrod home on West State Street sparks from a chimney caused only minor damage due to prompt action.
Ellwood En campment members traveled to Aurora Saturday evening to attend the large district meeting held in honor of the occasion.
Members of the Sycamore camp report witnessing a notable royal purple degree act described as the finest example seen, though they arrived late to the event and observed the proceedings.
Yesterday the Lee Colts faced Sycamore in a scheduled baseball game but cold weather postponed the contest. Two games are set for the weekend Kingston visits Saturday afternoon and Elgin Nationals play Sunday. Earlier, Hero Turnace and Brass Works clashed in an industrial league game ending 17 to 10 for the furnace team.
Justan Vitkus was arrested May 12 by Sheriff E B Crawford after a county raid on a DeKalb residence. He faced Judge W L Pond and was fined 200 dollars plus costs for violation of prohibition laws with alleged conmorine mash stored in the basement, and jailed until payment.
Through the chamber of commerce the city merchants attended the first in a series of weekly luncheons held at Richardson & Mitchell restaurant. Officials aimed for large turnout to discuss subjects casually in addition to regular meetings.
Storekeepers faced heavy wind and sand intrusion last Saturday afternoon as a stiff hot wind blew through the city. Clerks crowded shelves and cleared grit from merchandise, blamed partly on the new bank building’s material stock and ongoing work.
Frank Hostetler, a jeweler, was injured at his shop when a knife slipped and cut the fleshy part of his hand. He received prompt medical attention at a nearby store, causing only temporary inconvenience.
A fashion feature highlights Antwerp blue Gothic brown Prince gray and tan shades in the latest Styles. Imported and domestic fabrics are offered at prices designed for great value.
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