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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are advised that the Sycamore representative's headquarters are now at the Seeaneye Inn, phone 508. Complaints about non delivery will be received at the Inn. News items should include a telephone number. All news items will be gratefully received.
Jurors in DeKalb county circuit court awarded Otto Gast of Aurora about 3800 against M. R. and Etta Evans after a land transaction notes dispute. The cognovit suit opened, later tried before a petit jury. verdict set at nearly the total note value, with jurors paid five dollars daily.
If no cold weather arrives next week, contractors grading shoulders along the Sycamore De Kalb road should finish soon. Cement culverts remain, but will require little time. Work has been active at the De Kalb end, with completion expected after about a week. The city limits to Claycomb farm shoulder has been well prepared, promising a first class finish once remaining work ends.
The American Legion expects a winning basketball team this winter as Sycamore Legion athletes move quickly on formation plans. Previous Sycamore cage battlers were among the best locally and active Legion athletics supporters are confident of success. A tentative lineup and first game date are expected to be announced soon.
Sycamore high school team, ready for a tough conference clash, hosts Naperville at the new city park. Naperville arrives with strong football rank and a large turnout of supporters as tickets sell briskly for today’s crowded matchup.
The paper announces delivery issues over the past week and seeks to place new carriers in Sycamore to ensure every subscriber receives the newspaper by morning. Readers are urged to phone complaints about non delivery and the publisher promises ongoing improvement this and every following week.
The Illinois People versus Raymond Bozell Harry Hill and Melvin Davis of Sullivan was disposed of in DeKalb County Circuit Court. Bozell and Hill received one year probation while Davis serves 60 days in jail. The case followed reports of stolen tires oil radios shotguns blankets and other items with confessions leading to returns of property and a cash settlement. Fred Lake whose farm housed some stolen goods will face the court later.
Society notes report the wedding of A W King a prominent dry goods merchant to Miss Henrietta Latham of Sandwich. The ceremony took place at the Methodist parsonage in St Charles on Thursday afternoon. The couple reside on State Street and receive good wishes from many friends.
Mr and Mrs Harry Block celebrate the birth with congratulations from friends at the hospital. Mrs Block and the newborn are reported doing splendidly. Busy Bees of the Rebekahs meet at Odd Fellows hall after a pot luck supper to plan an early December bazaar. Miss Laura Dick hosts the Monday Evening Bridge club at seven at the Conrad home on West Ottawa Street.
Benny Lavender and Adam Tiezerski were discharged from the county jail yesterday. Lavender had been held since October 23 and was sent back to Chicago for trial last evening. Tiezerski completed a four month sentence for a prohibition violation and was released to Deputy U S Marshal Ladimer Prucha.
Merchants of Sycamore announce a banner dollar day next week with every store offering special values. Citywide sales are expected to draw substantial street activity in the day and evening, following past successful events.
On Friday the 18th no serious accidents were reported while observers warned of bad luck day. The petit jury finished duties and was discharged to gaz. sheriff records show no new prisoners admitted, though two were discharged.
Republican G E Stott declares for the office of County Judge of DeKalb County and seeks support at the April 13 primaries in Genoa Illinois.
Swedish Mission Church members gathered to honor Henry Noreen with a belated wedding celebration. Reverend Winstedt presented a gift purse, with musical numbers by a mixed quartet and choir, and Mrs. Willam Flodin received a purse from Ladies’ Aid and deacons. Refreshments followed as chrysanthemums adorned the social hour. Monday at 2:30 a Woman's Missionary society meeting at First Lutheran church features readings and Rockford convention report. Circle Two of the Methodist Ladies’ Aid also meets.
Mrs Roy Duncan and H G Gerlach joined a DeKalb party for Worthy High Priestess night in Wheaton. The ceremony proceeded in its usual quiet form and was conducted creditably.
The monument is set on firm foundations that extend below the frost line, preventing settlement or sagging and ensuring a long lasting memorial. Careful setting reduces future re-setting or squaring costs and keeps the monument looking well maintained.
Mrs. Duncan served as secretary and Mr. Gerlach acted as third wise man at the meeting refreshments followed a pleasant social hour. Visitors from DeKalb included Mr. Duncan Mrs. Gerlach Mabel Finley and Mrs. Carl Lindeberg. A White Shrine ceremonial is scheduled for Saturday evening November 28 in its hall.
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