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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1925

Page

2

Re enlistment drive in Illinois National Guard headquarters company

Officers report six men rejoined the Illinois National Guard headquarters company as paid checks arrived. Names listed include O Malley Weaver Bauer Hart Richards Crum. Promotions follow Springfield Pontiac orders with Weaver Hindenburg Ryan Steurer Lossman advanced. Unit aims to fill peacetime quota through further recruiting and promotions.

Illinois National Guards Thomas O'Malley John Weaver George Bauer Francis Hart Coy Richards Joseph Crum Springfield Pontiac Carlson William Hindenburg Leo Ryan Theodore Steurer William Lossman

East Road Reopens After County Aidwork

Reports from multiple sources say the east road, previously nearly impassable, is now in fine shape after attention by County Superintendent of Highways Art Russell. A caterpillar tractor and grader were sent by the Chamber of Commerce, with workers restoring the highway over two days. Authorities plan to work on the north road and Somonauk street within two to three weeks.

Art Russell Russell Chamber of Commerce Somonauk Street

Special Messenger Service to Deliver Chronicle in Sycamore

The Chronicle announces a special carrier messenger service in Sycamore. Seeaneye Inn hosts a 7 30 p m call to deliver papers missed by subscribers. Readers urged to leave address at the inn for rapid delivery and to help establish 100 percent service.

Sycamore The Chronicle Seeaneye Inn Itews Aneye Inn the Chronicle

Marriage License Issued and Society Bazaar Progress

A marriage license was issued yesterday to Charles Binger and Helen Springbrum. The church bazaar and chicken supper drew large crowds, with 300 meals planned and served by dedicated volunteers. Engagement announcement for Miss Jennie Reinken and John Anderson made at a German Lutheran parsonage surprise party hosted by Mrs Will Loptien.

Tytle Charles Binger Glen Ellyn Helen Springbrum Chicago Will Loptien Jennie Reinken John Anderson

Betrothal Announcement via Popcorn Ball Party

A social gathering featured large popcorn balls with a centered pair of small hearts signaling an engagement. A suitcase carried the popcorn with the inscription A case worth looking in to. Guests enjoyed the reveal and the evening, while Ray Love spent the day in Chicago on business.

Ray Love Chicago

Cement Laying Underway on South Somonauk Street

Residents report cement laying began on South Somonauk Street with over 300 feet already poured. Officials expect the small stretch to finish in 2-3 days and traffic to open within 21 days as the road had been prepared and protected to prevent freezing and weather delays.

Somonauk Syemore

New Office of Gas Company Ready for Display Stock

Work on the new Tiinois Northern Utilities building has progressed to enable display stock movement. Officials say interior work nears completion and the company aims to move into remodeled quarters within a week or ten days, restoring operations after last year’s explosion.

Tiinois Northern Utilities Company

Olson to Move Jewelry Shop to New Quarters Soon

H B Olson the jeweler who has leased the Owbridge building formerly occupied by the DeKalb County Abstract Company expects to move to new quarters soon and complete relocation plans.

H. B. Olson Owbridge DeKalb County Abstract Company

Adlerika bowel cleansing advertised at Kirchners Drug Store

The ad touts Adlerika as a quick gas relief and complete intestinal evacuation using buckthorn bark magnesium sulphate and glycerine. It claims to relieve bloating and constipation, promising a cheerful mood after a real cleansing at Kirchners Drug Store on East Lincoln highway.

Adlerika Kirchner’s Drug Store East Lincoln Highway

Jeweler Prepares Move to New Quarters This Week

The front has been repaired and a display space constructed, giving the jeweler ample room to show off his wares. Mr. Olson expects a hard two to three weeks as he moves to the new quarters.

Olson

Forum Meetings At Churches This Week

Two Chamber of Commerce meetings are scheduled this week. Tonight at the Congregational church a forum gathering will be held. Next Tuesday evening at the Universalist church the merchants division annual meeting takes place with several important business matters on the agenda. Large attendance is anticipated.

Chamber of cm+ merce Congregational Church Forum Universalist Church Merchants’ Division

Dollar Day Proves Big Success in Sycamore

Sycamore merchants report a highly successful dollar day with favorable weather and many out of town shoppers. Stores stayed busy until 10 PM and Wednesday night drew the strongest crowds in months as clerks and owners kept nonstop pace. Early forenoon shoppers were noticeably numerous.

Sycamore

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Claim Quick Gains

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a flavorful, stomach friendly way to add healthy weight. It notes a woman who gained 10 pounds in 22 days and offers 60 tablets for 60 cents with a money back guarantee through Kirchner's Drug Store or any druggist.

Kirchner's McCoys

Modern homes for sale on paved street offers easy terms

One nine room modern home on a paved street and one six room thoroughly modern home Newly decorated and painted with hardwood floors furnace heat and hot water Phone the Turner Brass Works Sycamore Illinois.

Paved Street Turner Brass Works Sycamore -3 Illinois

End of Day Traffic Advice Quietly Eased

Brief note indicates smoother conditions after a busy afternoon with reduced congestion into the evening, suggesting motorists could expect relief and fewer jams as the day winds down.

Rockford Pastors Meet in Sycamore on Mission Session

The Rev. Carl Solomonson and Rev. J. A. Benander from Rockford joined the Rockford district mission meeting of the Illinois Conference of Lutheran Churches in Sycamore. Rev. Benander led yesterday’s session while Rev. J. W. Johnson of Emmanuel Lutheran spoke Tuesday evening. Solomonson returned to Rockford due to a church engagement.

Carl Solomonson J. A. Benander Rockford Sycamore Illinois ‘Conference of Lutheran Churches Benander J. W. Johnson Emmanuel Lutheran Church Solomonson

Oak Park Man Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail

Willett Stanford of Oak Park was committed to DeKalb county jail for 90 days on a conviction under section 194 of the criminal code. This marked the first commitment from the federal court in several days.

Willett Stanford Oak Park DeKalb County

Mrs Ben White Breaks Arm After Fall Near Glidden School

Mrs. Ben White, 81, is hospitalized at Glidden with a broken arm following a sidewalk fall in front of Glidden school early this week. Doctors report the condition serious but improving. A. Leifheit was a witness in Chicago during the day.

Ben White Glidden Hospital Glidden School Ms.White White

Swift Couple Learn Daughter in Pekin Reports Safety

Mr and Mrs Ernest Swift of South First Street received a cablegram from their daughter Mrs Lola Swift Faust in Pekin China. The message from Pekin Union Medical College confirms conditions in Pekin have returned to normal and the danger has passed. The cable dated November 4 1925 says everything is how quiet he Registration and work normal.

Ernest Swift South First Street Lola Swift-Faust Pekin China B. C. Faust Swift New York Pekin Union Medical College Faust Pekin- Union Medical College

Bible Lecture Continued At Meeting This Evening

Rev F W Field will continue his ed series How We Got Our Bible during the mid week prayer service this evening with a lecture on Traditional View of the Bible. His talks are enjoyed by the congregation. Mrs George Meyers and Mrs Irving Sexauer of Belvidere spent Wednesday at the home of Mrs Julius Silverman.

F. W. Field George Meyers Irving .Sexauer Belvidere Julius Silverman

Dare Mentha Pepsin Elixir B Glorious Health

A promotional health tonic claims Dare Mentha Pepsin restores digestion and vitality. It touts rapid bottles sold daily, digestive roots, nourished blood, and improved sleep, urging readers to try one bottle with a money back offer if not helped.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sycamore News Seeaneye Inn Chronicle Syca Carrier Boys P. G. Lundberg Kirkland J. E. Marr D. O. Thompson H. A. Beacham New Office of Gas Company Shinner Turkey Turk Skinner’s E.G. Shinner & Co., Inc E. Lincoln Hwy A. Leifheit Chidas Santa Claus E.E. Embree Lumber and Ceal East Kirchner Venice Kuppenheimer
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