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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers learn the Chronicle representative now operates from the Seeaneye Inn. Deliveries complaints should be directed to the Inn at phone 508. News items for the Sycamore page require a telephone number left with Inn staff. News items are welcome.
James McLean driving an Essex east on State Street collided with an engine and two cars of the North Western, destroying the car but McLean escaping serious harm. Chief Mitchell arrived within a minute, treated a head cut and wrist gash, and McLean was later examined by Dr. Thompson.
Members of the March unit hosted a thimble party led by Mrs. Laura Rote with Mrs. Stella Rykert assisting as hostess. Donations were set aside for the upcoming hy event. Various locals and visitors from Chicago and other towns visited relatives and attended church services.
Sycamore high school dominated Naperville as Sabin sparked a sensational run to set the tone. The final score was 12 to 0 as Sycamore held the edge throughout the game on a Saturday afternoon. Following the win, Sycamore students staged a snake dance through downtown to celebrate, visiting several shops.
Merchants meet at noon to discuss the upcoming dollar sale scheduled for Wednesday. Officials say final sale details will be settled and most city merchants back the event hoping for a busy and successful day.
The Board filed a certificate of final completion and acceptance for Special Assessment No. 62 covering West Lincoln Highway from First Street to the Kishwaukee river bridge and John Street. A court hearing is set for December 5, 1925 at 2 p.m. with objections due before then.
Herbert Leon Cope known as Kill the Blues Cope headlined the Men’s Sunday Evening club at Universalist Church delivering praised humor and philosophy. The Stevens Free entertainment lecture circuit announced next on December 6 features Wherahiko Rawei with songs and stories of the South Seas in native costume. The report also notes a large block of silver indigestible in the text.
Ground broken this morning on Dr Thompson lot for a new garage to house Star Durant Jordan cars with sales room and service station. John Adee, agent for the firm, says the building will be among the largest in town and ready for occupancy as weather permits.
Miss Theresa Jayrox sprained her ankle while downtown on Saturday night. She was assisted home and likely kept there several days due to the injury.
L. Frank Moudey, exalted ruler of the BL 1. O. Elks, attended a Dixon meeting yesterday. The Elks gathering drew local members and noted the ruler’s presence at the Sunday event.
Delegates from six lodges gathered for the Lincoln Highway Elks association meeting. Much work was accomplished as important matters for action were discussed freely among delegates. A prisoner, Farnum, a dope addict, was sent to the county jail for at least 30 days awaiting trial in Chicago.
Tonight the Odd Fellows subordinate lodge holds a session with expected attendance. A later encampment meeting will decide on action regarding an invitation to a banquet and reception at Rockford for Frank A. Lint, grand patriarch.
The Chronicle reports a Civil War era paper owned by J R Maxwell of Sycamore and a matching copy claimed by Mrs H H Hazard. The sheet is a July 2 1843 issue of the Vicksburg Citizen printed on wall paper with text on one side.
Judge William Sparks leaves Rushville for Noblesville to sentence Stephenson, former Klan leader, connected to the murder of Madge Ober. The case centers on his involvement as a former dragon of the Ku Klux Klan.
A cargo elevator barge being towed by two tugs capsized in the Delaware River near Philadelphia causing the sinking of one tug. Reports indicate several lives lost with details still uncertain.
Friends of Mrs. Thomas Hudson of south First street report her condition remains serious after a fall at her home several days ago.
Judge Niehaus denied a motion to dissolve a temporary injunction against raising Mystic Workers of the World dues. Class A members allege the rate hike is unfair and discriminatory, harming older policyholders. The suit seeks to preserve the existing rates and challenge a $2 million fund transfer. Judges Lovett and Cowan represented seven class A members.
Major Luther Powell of Portland Oregon, organizer of the Ku Klux Klan faction the Kanne Knights, is allowed by the government immigration department to enter Canada for 30 days. Ottawa plans to probe Klan activities next month. The organization reportedly claims about 100000 members in Canada.
Senator H. G. Wright will depart this city tonight to join the Illinois Terminal Point commission and travel to Indianapolis to secure data on transportation problems addressed by the Indiana commission. He plans to return to the city thereafter.
DeKalb residents driving to the Rockford DeKalb football game were urged to follow traffic laws. Rockford police report over 250 fines paid for traffic violations and more than 100 motorists tagged Thursday, ordered to appear in court.
An audience larger than usual attended the organ recital at First Lutheran Church last evening featuring Mrs. C. B. Gonterman as soloist and Prof. Eugene L. Nordgren as organist. The recital drew praise as one of the best in some time. A London mag agency reports a man died beside his wife’s grave after hours of staying there, with lysol and carbolic acid found nearby. English labor leaders face criticism from extreme wings for associating with society amid wealth.
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