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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1925

Page

2

Cement work advances on Coon Creek Genoa road

Good news from Coon Creek district reports cement approaches near completion leaving one gap between Genoa and Marengo. Genoa road progress is steady though full completion this fall is unlikely. New crossing near piano factory site adds winter trouble for the rest of the season.

Coon Creek Genoa Marengo Sycamore Here DeKalb Road Thas Chicago Ree & St. Paul Action de Gestante Harley Self

Paving Work Commences As Trum p & Sons Move In

Contractors Trum p & Sons of Peru have unloaded machinery on the south end of Somonauk street indicating paving will start within a week or two. Grading has begun at most points except a small section from Borden Street south. Much grading remains to allow traffic and prevent mud as heavy equipment arrives. Once finished, most roads into Sycamore will be open again.

Somonauk Street Trump & Sons Peru Borden Street Sycamore

Great Western Train Schedule Changes Announced

The Great Western railroad announces tomorrow changes to eastbound and westbound train times from Sycamore. Eastbound No 2 departs 7 15 a m, No 52 7 47 a m, No 4 6 27 p m. Westbound No 51 leaves Chicago 2 45 p m arrives 5 13 p m, No 1 leaves 6 30 p m arrives 8 14 p m.

Great Western Great Western Railroad Sycamore Chicago

Foley remedies ad promises free samples for coughs

A vintage sales notice urges readers to mail a cutout with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive free sample bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Pills, and Foley TIC Tablets. The ad claims the remedies ease coughs, colds, hoarseness, kidney issues, constipation, and biliousness and emphasizes lack of opiates and wide availability.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago FOLEY

Marriages, Farewell, and Church News Round Sycamore

Society notes report three marriage permits issued at the county clerk's office for Elmer F Miner Renawee Michigan and Miss Merle KE Freeman of Sycamore Clifford Lundquist of DeKalb and Miss Thel ma Buck of Morris IL Lowell Q Needler Evanston and Miss Doris Glidden of DeKalb Mrs William Gilbert ill with cold at home is improving Mrs Warren Devereaux visiting Downers Grove The Methodist church prepares a farewell reception for Rev James O May transfer to a Chicago church Wedding of Miss Merle Freeman and Elmer Miner held at Freeman home DeKalb road and Sycamore route Plans for Springfield grand lodge Rebekah session noted Rev W H Tope to lead Sunday services at church for new pastor assignment

Elmer F. Miner Renawee Mich Merle Ke, Freeman Sycamore Clifford Lundquist DeKalb Thelma Buck Morris, IL Lowell Q. Needler Evanston Doris Glidden W. F. Miner Clarence Miner Michigan Mildred Freeman Battle Creek Merle Freeman Elmer Miner Lowell Fred Freeman Sycamore DeKalb Road

Wetzel Brothers Manager Checks Victor Trade Show

Ira Wetzel of Wetzel Brothers visited Chicago to oversee the Sycamore booth at the Illinois Products exposition. He inspected the new Victor machine, said he placed an order, and expects delivery soon as Victor and its agents plan widespread exposure on November 2.

Tra Wetzel Ira Wetzel Wetzel Brothers Chicago Victor Wetzel Victor People United Stat

Sycamore High Has No Game In Conference

Sycamore high school football team sits out a layoff due to muddy fields. The Little Seven schedule lists Geneva at Batavia, St. Charles at Dundee, and Wheaton at Naperville. Next Saturday St. Charles will host Sycamore in a nonconference matchup.

Sycamore High School Little Seven Geneva Batavia St. Charles Dundee Wheaton Naperville Sycamore High Eleven

Izaak Walton League Carload Fish Arrives at Genoa

Izaak Walton League members celebrate a carload of fish delivered to Genoa on Friday and consigned to the Kishwaukee nearby. The shipment was secured through Representative Henry Allen and Walton chapter workers.

Genoa Izaak Walton League Kishwaukee Henry Allen Walton Chapter

Fish restocking plan altered by Kishwaukee pollution

Walton officials redirected the fish introduction from Syca More due to stream pollution. An estimated 30 000 to 35 000 more fish remain in the Kishwaukee, promising better fishing within a few years.

Syca More Walton

New Pastor of M. E. Church Here Thursday

Rev W H Tope recently assigned to the Methodist church here from a Chicago charge was in Sycamore yesterday as a guest at Rev James O May's home. O May introduced him to church members and business men during an afternoon session. It is not announced when Tope will take charge following O May's transfer to Chicago.

Methodist Church James O W. H. Tope Austin Tope W. H.tope Chicago Sycamore James O'May O'May Sheridan Road

New Dry Goods Store to Open in Sycamore

Rumors say a Chicago based dry goods firm will open a first class store in Sycamore occupying the former Cederoth's shoe store building. Report says a contract was let for a modern store front, promising a valuable street side addition.

Sycamore Cederoth Chicago

Attorneys at Meeting Held In Ogle County Rochelle

Attorneys from DeKalb and Rochelle gathered in Ogle County for a judicial meeting. Attendees included Judge W L Pond, Judge W J Fulton, E M Gurst, Mary Hamsmith, J B Castle, Perry MacCollough, and other bar members from DeKalb and Sandwich. The session was described as of usual interest.

Rochelle Judicial Committee DeKalb County Bar Association W. L. Pond W. J. Fulton E. M. Gurst Mary Hamsmith County Sociation J. B. Castle Sandwich Perry MacCollough DeKalb

Review Board to Finish Work in a Few Days

The Board of Review will finish its work in a few days after a ten percent reduction on farm lands was approved. Miss Mac Russell, the board’s clerk, notes many extra days have been spent making the adjustments as final figures are prepared in the next two or three days.

Board of Review Mac Russell

Two Prisoners Are Received at County Jail

Sheriff E. L. Crawford took custody of Wilbur Martin and Emerald Bramlette, both held on criminal code charges, from U S marshal deputies for safekeeping. Martin is a laborer and Bramlette works as a special delivery messenger. They will be held until trial in Chicago.

E. L. Crawford United States Wilbur Martin Emerald Bramlette Martin Chicago

Stowaways Sermon Theme Across Churches In City

A compiled notice lists Sunday and midweek services for First Church of Christ Scientist Advent Christian Swedish Baptists and Methodist Episcopal, with sermons on Methuselah and the Kingdom of Heaven, Swedish language services, Holy Communion, and Home Mission Sunday activities.

Sunday religious services listed across local churches

The column lists multiple churches with Sunday programs. First Congregational, Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran, First German Lutheran, St Pauls Episcopal, Trinity Lutheran, Infant Lutheran, First Baptist, and Cortland Advent Christian announce worship times, Sunday school, choir and special music, sermons, and pastor names. Also notes a topic on the sermon The Man beside the Road and a Catholic- or Swedish-language concert offer. Additional items include church collections, lay deputies, and a note on urban air pollution.

First Congregational Corner Grove Second Streets F. M. Webster South Second Street E. Montgomery God J. Roberts Uieh A.m Miss ‘Umnin Newcomb Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Prenk American Steel Welfare North Fourth Locust Jacob Marting Joseph

Social Fetes Follow End of Peace Parley at Locarno

In Locarno Switzerland October 17 European statesmen who yesterday initialled the Locarno treaty exchange congratulations at postwar conferences. Old enemies met as equals and each nation felt benefited and satisfied. The German delegates depart tonight with thoughts of revenge fading as new credits and industrial rehabilitation loom. The French leaders, who at last have al

Unites Rnten Locarno Switzerland

Pledge of Security Guides Britain in Trade Foundation

A brief statement notes Britain and its pledge of security as a new base for trade with Europe. The text suggests a fresh framework shaping economic relations, indicating confidence in postwar arrangements and regional cooperation.

Europe Go Tom

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertises Relief and Health Aid

An excerpt notes catarrh as a local disease affected by constitution. Hall's Catarrh Medicine combines a relieving ointment with an internal remedy to improve overall health. Sold by druggists for over 40 years. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

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