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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
2
N. E. Zeiner, a Rockford native, takes charge of the Sycamore Chamber office. The new secretary, with years of Rockford connections, plans to meet business leaders and residents to boost local advertising and enterprise. He aims to establish rapport quickly and begin active initiatives this week.
Among those who have met Mr Zeiner there is belief he will be an efficient and capable secretary for the Chamber of Commerce. As he becomes better acquainted with conditions and people more will be heard from him. He has assurance of 100 percent cooperation from every possible source, signaling success.
Meth odist church society invites members to a pot luck farewell for Rey and Mrs James O May as they depart for Chicago. The event at seven o'clock features self supplied dishes and a social program if weather allows.
Roy Peterson and his mother accompany Miss Marie Peterson and Mr and Mrs Mae Richardson of Rochelle on a Sunday visit to Chicago to spend the day with Martin Peterson. Miss Gladys Koehn of the Chamber of Commerce will staff the Sycamore booth at the Illinois Products exposition in Chicago tomorrow. Wallace Whittemore visited business in Chicago today. The local Qhb S B society of the Methodist church has organized a rummage sale to be held at the church this Saturday. Arthur Traylor attended business matters in Chicago today. Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson of this city were guests in DeKalb last evening. Mrs J Sullivan hosted the card club at her home Wednesday afternoon. Miss Maude Drewe plans to visit Rockford tomorrow as a guest of friends through Wednesday next week.
Terrence Druggan known as Baron of Beer, released after ten days, was re admitted to DeKalb county jail last evening. His hearing, delayed to December, postpones resolution as he reenters a facility with other inmates. Rumor says former Warden Wesley Westbrook, detained four months, may not come and plans an appeal.
Albert Herrick sues the firm Strong & Strong in DeKalb county circuit court claiming $1,000 damages for failing to accept a corn delivery agreed at $1.20 per bushel after the sale papers were signed. Other cases filed include VanBuren vs Schule and Mante Kule, Groves vs Coton, Westlake and Daum debt actions, VanBuren vs Schule, and a mechanics lien petition by Matteson & Babcock against Murray, Donnelly, and Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank.
Corn picking operations have begun in this vicinity with wagons and high bank boards aiding ground crew. Some fields are soaked but grain damage is not expected. Displays around the city show good yields and there is little complaint about the harvest. Indications point to one of the heaviest yields in years.
Report notes the last day for service and a busy week with the sheriff seeking results as several days remain in the period.
The circuit clerk shows numerous filings for the October term with the docket crowded by civil matters. The criminal docket includes several notable issues to be first examined by the grand jury and then by the court if true bills are returned.
Lillian Cliffe Miller files for divorce from John J. Miller of DeKalb claiming extreme cruelty. She alleges he struck her, knocked her to the floor, and threatened to throw her out, and seeks dissolution of marriage and appropriate relief.
George James, Salvation Army general chairman, reports generous community support for the Sycamore drive. He has nearly 300 dollars and committee collections are expected to push the total over the quota before the week ends. The town is known for strong Salvation Army aid and expects another successful drive.
Genoa, Illinois resident G E Stott declares as Republican candidate for county judge of DeKalb County and asks support at the April 13 primaries.
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