This 1922 photo shows a captured German gun placed at Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb as a World War I memorial. It was cut up for scrap during World War II. (Photo courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives)
Should the miners’ strike go into effect the first of April, it is evident that the DeKalb-Sycamore electric company does not plan to be caught without fuel, if foresight can prevent it. The NorthWestern is laying a short spur leading into the property belonging to Jacob Haish on Oak Street near Ninth, which will be used for a storage lot by the company. One hundred twenty-five carloads of coal are expected to be received here by the company and stored in the vacant lot.
In anticipation of a big season at the city’s free camping ground in Annie’s Woods, the city’s force has been busy for several days past in cleaning the place and cutting away the dead wood, cutting up wood for the use of the campers and otherwise getting ready for the arrival of the good old summer time and its expected flood of visitors.
Some time ago the water tank on Sixth Street located near the Lincoln Highway was broken when one of the big trucks of the American Steel & Wire Company crashed into it. The tank was removed to the side of the street and has been picked up by some junkman, evidently, but the base remains in the street. This base is about 18 inches high and on that account is a dangerous proposition to leave in the street, especially at night without a red light protection signal. The question has often been asked in the east end as to when the tank was to be replaced or removed.
Lincoln Watson and John Grube, the latter living about eight miles in the country while Mr. Watson is a well-known resident of DeKalb, have celebrated their birthdays together for a number of years, and February 15 is the date. Mr. Watson went to the Grube farm early today to be on hand for the big dinner at noon.
C.P. Richardson of this city announces that he has acquired a painting machine that will do any work anywhere that can be done by a paint brush. The painting contractor says that it is operated by air, but the air and paint are not mixed. He also states that the work is handled much more quickly than with a brush and is a time saver in other ways. When the spring rush starts, Richardson says he will be able to handle much more work than he has in the past.
Libraries used to be repositories for information about the past. The modern library keeps in step with business in the community and aims to help the young people prepare for useful and happy lives. It is not too early for boys and girls of Sycamore to think about their future career. Some graduate from high school this June, some have returned from service and whether they stay here or go away to colleges and universities, it is time to take inventory and find out what they want to do. The library in Sycamore has identified itself with Science Research Associates service which entitles it to much valuable material to help plan for the future.
A number of inquiries have been received of late concerning why the American Flag was not flying over the DeKalb City Hall, a number of people remarking about it yesterday, which was Lincoln’s birthday. The rope has slipped from the pulley at the top of the pole and it is not possible to raise the Flag at the present time. A number of steeple jacks have been contacted in Chicago, Aurora and surrounding cities but none will come to DeKalb to make the necessary repairs during the winter weather.
Springfield, Ill. – The Emancipation Proclamation and other historical documents were crated in Washington for a safe-keeping trip to Springfield, the town which was Abe Lincoln’s springboard to fame, when Allied fortunes suddenly turned for the better during the recent war, it was disclosed yesterday. Edward J. Barrett, Illinois’ secretary of state, revealed that a hide-away for the national documents had been prepared in the Illinois Archives Building. The documents were to be moved to prevent their possible destruction in the event of an enemy attack on Washington.
Sycamore Public Library has been obliged to close its doors on and off during the past two weeks because of a breakdown in one of the pumps. It has been possible to keep the building comfortable during moderate weather, however, as the boiler is still in operation. If the mild weather of today continues, the pump may be repaired before it is necessary to close the library again.
Jean Edwards, 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Edwards, is resting comfortably in her home today after an unfortunate accident which occurred Sunday when she was carrying her sister, Lora Lee, on her bicycle in the city park west of the theater. The bicycle apparently slipped on a piece of ice, throwing both girls to the ground and dislocating Jean’s ankle and breaking two bones just above the ankle.
Sycamore city voters yesterday endorsed by a narrow margin the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday. The vote was 548 “yes” and 475 “no” on the question. A total of 1,060 persons voted in the referendum. There were 27 spoiled ballots and 10 voided ones. However, don’t go running down to your favorite tavern Sunday, hoping to buy a drink. Yesterday’s vote was only advisory and does not bind the city council to any specific action.
DeKalb County Sheriff Wilbur Scott awarded a “Good Citizenship Award” yesterday to a Kingston man. Scott cited Larry C. Goodnite, R. R. Kingston, saying “your unselfish assistance to my officers and to the victims of an automobile accident which occurred near your home on the night of Feb. 6 has earned you our deepest gratitude.” The accident mentioned occurred on Five Points Road, approximately one and one half miles north of Route 72. Two cars collided head-on on an icy, snow-packed road.
Reports that a Carson, Pirie, Scott department store could be one of the four anchors for the proposed mall in DeKalb may be more than rumors, if preliminary design drawings can be believed.
Two national publications have recognized the Northern Illinois University College of Law as leading the nation in the percentage of graduates pursuing public service jobs. U. S. News and World Report’s 1996 America’s Best Graduate Schools guidebook lists NIU Law as No. 1 in the nation in graduates who pursue careers in government.
The price tag to keep the trailer park in Kirkland from ever flooding again has been totaled at about $1.8 million.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department is warning citizens of the county not to fall victim to a recent telemarketing scam. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff, a group, using the name American Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, is claiming to represent the sheriff’s department and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association. The group is not registered with the Internal Revenue Service, which is required of all telemarketing groups. The sheriff, a member of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association, said the telemarketers are in no way related to the association or to any group of sheriffs in the state.
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