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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are informed that the Chronicle’s Sycamore representative now operates from the Seeaneye Inn, phone 508. Complaints about non delivery should be made at the Inn, and residents wishing to publish news items should leave a telephone number with inn staff. All news tips are gratefully accepted.
Under Mrs James Divine Sycamore leads the annual Red Cross drive as locals buy $1 membership cards to support disaster relief and rehabilitation. The piece lauds Red Cross authority, medical directorship, rural relief caravans and ongoing community planning for post disaster recovery.
After DeKalb County Abstract moved, State street building is being altered for H B Olson the jeweler. Olson hopes quick completion for holiday business and better space to display wares and run workshop.
A boss questions lateness with a quip about heredity. Mr O Malley replies that tardiness is inherited, setting a humorous, domestic scene inside the Good Hardware store.
Six to seven members of the March Auxiliary unit will host a thimble party with Mrs. R W Terrell on Saturday. Laura Rote leads the afternoon. A DeKalb card club gathering at Mrs Carl Kilnebiel’s home reports likely 100 percent Sycamore attendance. Census data show Illinois marriages and divorces fluctuating. DeKalb County issued 153 licenses in 1924 with 38 divorces that year. Dr J O Thompson visited Chicago on business. Mrs Frank Binder reportedly ill on California Street. November Methodist auxiliary unit hosted by Mrs R W Stearns with refreshments after work sessions.
Henry Husk of Shabbona sued over a farm sale claiming three $1,000 bonds sold as gold were only worth 46 cents on the dollar. The circuit court awarded $1.00 plus costs after a jury trial led by Judge William J. Fulton. The action sought $1,620 in damages claiming misrepresentation, with the jury delivering a nominal verdict after hours of deliberation.
Members of the Sycamore unit of the Klan will hold a stated meeting this evening. It is expected to be well attended by members living in Sycamore and vicinity.
J R Maxwell possesses a newspaper from Civil War days believed to be the oldest Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results copy in the city. The Vicks
A DeKalb county circuit court jury awarded Claude Bennett damages of 2393 dollars against W M McAllister store for injuries after an elevator shaft accident while Bennett, a transfer man, hauled a box and fell as water removal occurred. The case had prior stagnation at the last term with a hung jury and the defendant seeks a motion.
DeKalb merchant G. Norris was awarded $453 by a circuit court jury in a dispute over broker’s commissions with G. H. Westlake. Norris claimed he secured a buyer for Westlake’s grocery store and meat market, with both sides aware he would earn a commission. Westlake argued Norris could not collect twice and that the property had been withdrawn before Norris secured a buyer. The case, an appeal from a justice court where Norris won $150, confirms the verdict.
A battered one side printed wall paper sheet from Vicksburg notes a Union banner over the city and General Grant dining there though the paper’s age is evident. Maxwell has shown the item widely, reinforcing its fragile preservation with patches on the back.
The Universalist church on State street is expected to be filled for a Sunday evening appearance by Herbert Leon Cope. He is billed as an entertainer of repute and this event is the second program in the Stevens Free Lecture and Entertainment course. Doors open early for seating, with anticipated top attraction status for the winter series.
Rivian Overholt a laborer from Chicago was booked at DeKalb county jail Wednesday and will remain there awaiting his Chicago trial. He faces trial for violation of Section 194 of the criminal code.
Henry Hoffman, a dope addict, was discharged this morning after serving the required three days in the county jail. He immediately prepared to return to Chicago.
Esmond Mr and Mrs Jesne Gustafson shopped in Rockford Saturday. George Eychaner enjoys a new Ford sedan. Five carloads of stock shipped to Chicago Monday night. Mr and Mrs Robert La Mont visited Archibalds in Holcomb Sunday. Legion dance attendance from here in Kirkland Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Mark Smith shopped in Rockford Tuesday. Lutheran Tas Society to meet at Mrs Ole Askel’s home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Ira Pollard visited DeKalb relatives Wednesday. Rae Eychaner and La Vona drove to Chicago Wednesday. Fifteen local businessmen bowled in Rochelle Tuesday night with the losers paying for supper. An eight month baby has a better chance of living than a seven month baby.
Rochelle editor Arthur Hackett leads a new humorous magazine at Cornell College. The English club, with college sanction, held a name contest, selecting The Cornell Ollapod from 500 entries. First issue set for Mt Vernon on Saturday. Hackett, with prior editorial and art experience, contributed to Rochelle Tatler and The Royal Purple.
The Rochelle town scene shows players swapping gear during a football clash with Dixon, plus Rochelle High School hosting Tolo High on Armistice Day. Social rounds note guests and dinners at the homes of Lazier, Cooper, Guhl, Kepner, and Whitson, with visits from Berve, Unger, Craft, and Lux families among others.
A farmer, Frank Hermanson, and his wife were struck by a Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul passenger train at an avenue crossing in Rockford. Hermanson died instantly, his wife was fatally injured, and the auto was carried a block before the train stopped. Hermanson was taken to a hospital with a likely skull fracture.
Percy Pelton manager of the Northern Illinois Service company left for Muskegon to supervise building a bus body for a Reo motor bus. The new bus, parlor car type with plush seats and sliding windows, will join special trips in DeKalb and soon enter active operation after Pelton demonstrated its smooth ride to city officials.
James McDowell, assistant United States district attorney, resigns citing no friction with District Attorney Edwin Olson. Reports say he protested a reprieve for Abe Levin, the whiskey broker under Fort Leavenworth sentence for dry law violations, Levin receiving a fifth reprieve yesterday.
Hearings began in federal court on charges that Ade Ricks Sam Childers and the late S Glen Yoong Klan chieftain conspired to impersonate federal officers They allegedly entered Mary Murray s Herrin home and arrested John Murray and a companion for liquor violations in a raid tied to Klan activity in southern Illinois
Community hunters report an unusual display of wild fowl at Beacham’s hardware store after catching several birds on a nearby farm. DeKalb hardware dealer Mr Beaten has also displayed exotic game, with wildlife loaned by friends, for a short period before returning to yards.
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