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The Daily Chronicle from De Kalb, Illinois • Page 2

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1 PAGE TWO TIIE DEKALB DAILY MONBAY, JUNE tT Great Western i Changes Make Papers Eater will be Invited to buy at once, or I appear before Justice of the Teace Mitchell, and pay a little extra money for the tardiness The money is much needed for work about the city's streets and the mayor states there is no rea 1 1 SYCAMORE NEWS Sycamore subscribers ars requested to note that the circulation of The Chronicle will be handled by representative from the office until proper service can be established and a responsible representative secured. I Subscribers will confer a favor by dropping a card to The Chronicle, at DeKalb, advising of failure to receive the paper. ill as 'vss. 1 SOCIETY EVENTS Earl Well left today for avaca-tlon of a week with rriends snd relatives at Mattoon, Illinois. 313 picnic 0lnJ PLANNED American Legion Teams Will I Have Charge of Monster July 4th Celebration.

rAT ELECTRIC PARK xMrr- A- tH i bJ i 11 1 1 3 i a i 'j (a i III XI. TT II mmmmmmmmmmmimmmmm I i i The sixth annual 4th, or juiy celebration and joyous jirnlc is bow being planned by the Sycamore American Legion. The big celebration will be held at beauu-. ol Electric Park where there is an abundance of shade trees and room for picnickers and the many big features planned for the day. This year' celebration unquestionably '-will surpass former ones.

It will feature the' greatest assemblage of fun makers and stunts ever "sponsored by the -Sycamore American Legion. J. The fire works display will be the most magnificent and stupendous display of fire works to be ii I -ft i i i I II 1 I I I Ii I I 4 IK I i i I i r- son for anyone not buying. Rockf ord Team Is the Winner of Sunday Came Fast playing on the part of llock-ford Hurons enabled them to take the game here yesterday from the fart Sycamore team, by the score of 3 to 0. The teams were compelled to cease playing after the third inning on account of rain, but later the game was resulted, and seven innings were played.

It was a whale of a game, according to reports around town today, and even though the Sycamore fellows lost, they plan to have. a return battle with the Hurons later and possibly even scores. May Close the Sycamore Road In a Few Days According to information received from various sourer, it is pob-abie that the pavement between here and DeKalb will be closed down before the week is it reported the contract- for the widening and repair of the present pavement has been awarded and it iiow'is up to the contractor. The road in several" places is In serious condition, due to the extreme heat of last week, which caused some of the cement to upheave in places. Patrolman Harley Self has been work, on the detour via Five Points although traffic is now that rouie to get to the Lincoln Highway.

Sale of Lands In the County Started Today According to a reort from the county treasurer's office the annual tax sale of delinquent property was scheduled to be made today. It was stated there was not much more land to be sold for taxes this year than on previous occasions, al though a few days ago, it looked to be much larger. Several interested people wert seen around the court house this forenoon ready to grab off those pieces of property which they knew could easily be redeemed. Earl W. Joiner On Auto Trip to East On Visit Earl W.

the circuit clerk's office, In company with a brother from Bock ford left today on an auto trip to various cities in the east This la the annual taca tion trip of the assistant circuit clerk, and he anticipated a most pleasant two weeks. Hobdl seen in northern Illinois. A bom- iin rH TTWin nf knnnHa Tint nf rnl- orl Day-light fire works are an added feature for this year, and and are scheduled for 11 a- m. and fee p. m.

The beautiful -works will be held from nine p. m. on. The famous battle Of Manila a- in i i ii ii ii A Will be re-enacted by fire works at night. -I- Two snappy Dasebali games nave been planned one at 10 a.

m. between two fast Sycamore Industrial teams -4- the Hero Furnace Icomnanv and the Illinois Wire II I II 1 i li I i ll ill i ll Cable company teams. The afternoon game is scheduled for 2:30 p. pi and will be played by-the fast Genoa Cabs and Hinckley. I One of the biggest athletic features wilt be the boxing show put on by '-dardevH Danny Goodman ex-featherweight champion of the world, and ex-boxing instructor at Camp Grant.

Darmy will bring with him a group of six boxers Including the champion of the 33rd Division during the world war. Three big major bouts will be put on by these well known boxers, as well as some good comedy boxing. i No 4th of July celebration would I I I II 1 1 'II Effective today more changes were made on the Chicago, Great Western line, and the early train 1 due here from Chicago at 9:45 Is one that has been discontinued. Manv Kvnamnro rwv-mla rliwt on. I ii tht.

tatVk ri Httfiwl imA nirnla but of Chicago, while others waited for the early edition of the' afternoon papers, rather than: buying a morning edition. Passenger traffic i west bound in the forenoon will alsosbe inconven ienced by this new arrangement. Rain Is Worth I Much to Crops In Vicinfty! ranng me sraue tnat won coma off. following the rain which -fell Friday nU.ht and again last night. ne tuierj or in tuii in tnls coinv miunity say that without a doubt I he rain save! the corn crop, as ho i coin was very yry ana much ilu ed of moUiur The storm and eaily.

today was of r.ucn proportions, hqw- t-er, that tew men were seen aa tne neias toaay. 1 judge ruuon leaves Tomorrow On Trip East Judge William J. Fulton andi family leave tomorrow on an tended motor trip to eastern cities, planning to reach Exter, N. In time to attend the commencement exercises at the academy there, in which a son takes part. The Ful- tons- wiil be gone, about ten days.

Nerves All Unstrung? DeKalb Folks Should Find Cause and Correct It. Are you all worn out? Feel tir ed, nervous, half sick? Do you have a constant backache, sharp twinges of pain. too. with dizzy spells and annoying urinary disorders? Then there's cause for worry and more, cause io give your weakened kl iioys prompt help. Use Doan's IMliaa stlmulani diuretic to the kidneys.

DeKalb folks recommend Doan's lor Just such troubles. Mrs. Henry Wilton, 720 East Garden street. IMfKalb. says: "Kidney troubUcame1 on suddenly and mornings when 1 got up, I was both ered with bearlngrdown pains In the small of my back, la hurt me to bend over and pick up anything.

This trouble made me tired and wcrn out! I wasi nervous, too. and my kidneys acted too frequently. I purchased Doan'4 Pills at Powell's Drug Store and after using them, 1 was rid of kidney trouble." Price 60c. at ill dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy- get Doan's Pillsthe same that Mrs.

Wilton had- Foster-Milburn Buffalo. K. Y. Shoes Sons 1 the! Good things are blowing your way I Julius Beck, accompanied by Mtss Tearl Carr came out from Chi ckro Saturday evening to spend Sunday, at the Fred Lee home, and with other relatives and friends. Mis8 Velma Rice, who is employ ed In Chicago, Is spending a couple of weeks here with her relatives and friends.

John Arntzen and wife returned yesterday from a short wedding trip, and last evening left for l'r-bana, where Mr. Arntzen. will take his final examinations at the university. Frederick Boynton will also take his finals today and tomorrow at the Mr. and Mrs.

Ed Brunner and Mr. Brunner's father, Miss May-belle Brunner and Harold Koehn went to Aurora yesterday. Rollin Butler of Ollewln, Iowa, and Miss Vernie Valentine were married yesterday, and loft during the day on a short wedding trip. The bride is well known to hundreds of Sycamore people, as she has lived here for many years. The bridegroom is a railroad man.

with- headquarters in Iowa, and it is understood that after a wedding trip, the newlyweds will make their home in Iowa. Accompanied by her daughter. MlsB Charlotte. Lulu M. Clutter left by auto today for a week'8 vacation at Lake Delavan, Wis.

The Sycamore woman and daughter will stop off at Jtockford on the return trip for a visit with relatives: A marriage license was issued late Saturday to Walter Charles Truekehbrod. Clarion township of BureaSwounty, and Miss Ada Evelyn Wlxom, of Taw Taw. C. L. Stlnson and J.

H. Castle of Sandwich, were transacting business at the courthouse during the day. Ross llsley or Cortland transacted business in Sycamore today. Mrs. Haynes.

of Dayton. relative of the Rev. James O'May 1 lamuy, assisted with the services at the Methodist church yeste Vy During the morning services, wnlch were devoted to the Children's Day program, Mrs: Haynes sang two numbers. She also appeared on the evening program at the church, which was very well attemled and of great interest Theatre Site to Be Vacated In Short Time Indications today are that the theatre site on West State street will soon be vacated and the excavation work will be started within the next two or three days. The contractor having the task of moving the Wetzel house to a new site, has the building well on blocks at this time and it should be moving towards the street by tomorrow at least.

This job of getting the house into the street is not a small one by any means and the mover and his men are kept busy much of- the time. The theatre men are anxious, to get the site vacated that the excavation may be pushed rapidly, to be followed by the work of the general contractor. No More Ground Hog Money Is Available Now Groundhog hunters, take notice. There Is no more money available at the county clerk's office at Sycamore to pay groundhog- bounty, the entire fund of $1590 having been exhausted at this time. The groundWog.

business has been unusually brisk this fprlng in alt parts of the county and every day the clerk's offlceNvouhl re ceive a large number of Bertlfi cat es. With earh groundhog killed, calling tor the. payment of 25 cents, it Is plain to be seen that this -county is at least rid of ti.OOU of the animals. Painters for City Attend to Many Things In addition to painting the Are hydrants in all parts pf the city, the city workmen aso decorated the fire alarm system boxes and conduits. It is also noticed that the street signs have been given a coat of the same color paint this adds much to the appearance of the intersection 1 signs.

The along the Great Western tracks on DeKalb avenue was alsr cleaned up by the painters during their trip ahound the June 15 Last Day of Grace for City Tags According to a statement issued several days ago by Mayor James 1 D. Deckler, today is the last day of, grace tor those who have not pur chased 1925 city vehicle tax plates. The mayor states that those who have not yet paid their city 4ax, is at nnimer bvii specially priced $35 $40 $45 -t -4 1 I I The Siak 5 1 i Tlie grade Crepe Sole is specially treated so that it vulcanizes integral with the shoe. White or brown made with grey sport trimmings and nickel eyelets, Little Gents', sizes to 10y2 Youths', szes 11 to 2 BoysY sizes '2V to 6 WHERE AUE THEY ALL GETTING 'EM? Davy's, of course Consequently Bill Thatcher tf Hinckley has been employed to be on the grounds with his aeroplane. Bin will entertain the visitors with daredevil stunts including para- chute drops and other features, All those desirous or taking a riite in! an aeroplane will be given an opportunity.

Dancing will be 'another big fea Halstrom's orchestra will furnish the music A bowery dance win be held from three to five p. xn-j and a straight dance from eight to p. m. The dance will be held in Electric Park's Rocka- way Pavilion, which has a fine large floor and is cool and shady Notwithstanding the fact that all of the big athletic features will be free to all visitors, the Legion has planned to give away a Ford touring Band music will be furnished all day by the DeKalb band. A pie eating contest will be held and all those who like pie and lots of It, are asked to' enter this contest.

Barnyard golf contests will also be held and prizes awarded. A general admission will be charged. There will, be no charge for cars. Plenty of free, parking space will be provided with police protection. Will Attend Business Meet at Belsklere John Nachtigall ami Aaron Johnson of the Sycamore chapter of -the Izaak Walton league will go to Bel-viderOrthis evening to attend a business -meeting of the executive committee- of the combined chapiters of this part of the state.

The purpose of this meeting, it Is understood, will be to make final arrangements for the big picuio that is to be held at Kingston during the latter part of the month. It is probable that several hundred men from all parts of the district will be in attendance at this picnic and an unusually interesting program has beHi arranged. Commandry to Hold Election This Evening It Is announced that the election of officers will be one of the im portant matters of business to conn before the members of I the com mandry this evening at its regular meeting. As there is a large membership living, la DeKalb. it is expected there Will be a large delegation pre sent from the neighboring city.

Sycamore members are asked to bear in mind the session of tonight and make a special effort to attend, Many People from Here at Flag Day Exercises Many people from this city mo tored to DeKalb yesterday to attend the flag day ceremonies 4 put on by the Elks lodges of Sycamore 'DeKalb. and. Sterling. The program) wa an i interesting one from every point of iriew. The Universalis! church quartet sang several jnumbers dufing the vafterr -noon.

Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results. HpHE values certainly stand but; you see them in smart new. wider shouldered styles; you see thbm in the finest foreign and American weaves; you see them in the expert tailoring. too; men Here are all the new shades; the styles that university all O. Pure Straight Run K.

and that the style leaders These prices are consider wear. Gasoline ably less than usual. Amid! BiFotlhieiPS Oe Kalb, Illinois Sawyer I. 1.

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