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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1925
Page
2
Town protests hazing at Sycamore High begun Monday now aimed at safer initiation methods. Report describes ducking freshmen in dirty water troughs used by horses and dogs, risking contamination and disease. A bystander intervened to prevent further soaking of a young spectator. Parents and the board of health may seek action to halt the practice.
The DeKalb County Circuit Court with Judge W J Fulton convened at ten this morning but adjourned due to out of town attorneys late arrival on the Rollin Ashton deed set aside case. Tom Kelly faced contempt questions for failing to pay money to his wife after a divorce. case continued to the October term.
EL H Maesser introduced a new Van Dam cigar wagon to daily deliveries. The slickly painted truck bears Van Dam Cigars lettering and signals higher demand, with Maesser noting the brand now requires dedicated wagon service to satisfy careful smokers.
Two skilled fishermen, Les Jessen and Walter Schulz, traveled to Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, this afternoon to stay overnight. They joked they would catch fish this time even if they had to buy them, with Schulz employed at the Seeaneye Inn.
Sarah Moriarity seeks a divorce from Murt Moriarity in DeKalb County Circuit Court. She states their marriage occurred in 1919 and that he left the home in 1923 and has not returned. The case is set for the October term.
The dancing party at St Marys auditorium Monday night drew a large crowd and praise for music and enjoyment. Mrs Pierce and son Robert and Mrs Darling visited Elgin on business. Walter Langlois made a trip to Chicago. Francis Hart joined Hero Furnace Co. Elmer Boynton Jr Floyd Stormberg and Dutch Button traveled to Aurora on business. Theresa Grace Morgan returned from Detroit with her parents. Two marriage licenses were issued to Paul Best and Bertha Benson and Everett Defenbaugh and Ruth Ailey. Miss Mary McCullough of Knox is visiting Miss Jennie Lloyd. Mrs A A Dysart spent the day at Franklin Grove with her sister.
Under Fred Boyle supervision graders began work on Somonauk street at the south end to prepare for paving soon. Do not travel that route for Sycamore access as teams and workers repair the badly torn road, affecting DeKalb and other areas seeking the rail.
The Syca more Preserve Works shut and can sweet corn with a machine sealing over 100 cans a minute. From nine yesterday to noon today 104000 cans were sealed, workers keeping the line running at full speed.
Deputy Sheriff Harold Hamilton of Melvindale Mich arrested Henry Ford after a Ford car slowed to six miles an hour. The sheriff threatened to fire Hamilton if he did not apologize to Ford and the police chief. No apology was given and Hamilton was told he could keep his job at the Ford plant or be fired.
Dr. O Lintner county tuberculosis tester reports retesting in Victor township found only one reactor. The result mirrors the initial tests and reflects extensive efforts to eradicate infection across the county herds. Dr. Lintner continues testing other sections as nearly every herd has been cleaned of tubercular cows, a gain for local residents.
Harold Beghtel and James Underdown completed a two thousand mile plus journey by walking and car rides through the east. They stopped at the College of Engineering in Cincinnati, then proceeded to Marion Ohio to view President Warren G Harding's tomb, and visited Niagara Falls and Canada along the way.
In Paris a curious flea caught from a sex otter was sold by Professor Prenier of the French Institute to an Englishman for 1,000 pounds, about $4,000. Some trained fleas are said to be worth their weight in radium.
Shabbona hosts visitors from Milledgeville and Chicago as residents travel for visits, teaching assignments, and work. Local business notes include a new Farmers and Traders State Bank building nearing occupancy and various residents moving or returning from trips in Wisconsin Illinois and Kentucky.
At the De Kalb theatre three Sunday shows will feature the Washington Male Quartet, a chautauqua organization. Members include William Hurt O L Wormley and H O Prestegaard of Shabbana with G Kline of Chicago. the group has toured southern states and plans further performances.
The DeKalb theatre has secured a noted singing troupe for the fall season. Critics in major cities have praised the performers, boosting anticipation for the upcoming engagements.
A teacher and pupils in Epping New Hampshire observed a squirrel in a maple tree near the schoolhouse. The animal gnawed a limb and hung by its forefeet while sucking the sap, turning a small moment into a memorable natural history note.
Reports from authoritative sources indicate the high school enrollment reached 293, the largest figure announced. St Mary’s parochial school reports 85 pupils enrolled, while elementary totals are not yet released but anticipated in the next day or two.
Courthouse reports indicate orders will be issued to summon jurymen for the current term. One early case is E. A. Shetter of DeKalb, whose jury disagreed last term. Trial set for September 21, per reliable sources.
Two more dope fiends, J. Burns an engineer and Hugh French a musician, both of Chicago, were brought to the county jail last evening on charges of violating the Harrison act. They will remain here until trial before the federal court.
London observers report several hairless mice displayed before the Ecological Society. Captured in North Longend, the pink flesh colored creatures show no hair except whiskers, drawing curiosity about their unusual coat. Narrow striped belts complement jersey and silk sport dresses in Chronicle want ads.
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