Sycamo re Wire Team Beats Belvidere in 13–0 Blowout
Kenneth Snelgrove and George Herzig renewed their battery after five years in a one sided game at the city park as Anaconda hammered Belvidere with fourteen hits and thirteen runs. Snelgrove allowed only two hits and struck out eighteen, while Washer pitched for Belvidere and fared poorly in the eighth.
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Kenneth Snelgrove
George Herzig
Anaconda Bats
Belvidere ‘Greys
Johnson
Belvidere
Rodgers
Annaconda
DeKalb EastEnders
Snelgrove
Greys
Boone County
Snelly
Snelerove
Sycamore
George
Kenneth
Diad
Anaconda
Washer
Kendall
Fuller
Hudleston
Washeryk
Sycamore Social Roundup Notes Visits and Gatherings
Capt Charles Townsend arranged weekend leave for Hawley Kendall John Huddleston and Nichols to stay home for the ball game. Coach Jesse Shrout leaves for Evanston for school. Kenneth Gustafson visited Sycamore Sunday, David Strombom vacationed with parents, Elmer Boynton of Chicago visited, Mr and Mrs Paul Stenstrom spent weekend with relatives, Miss Mildred Burke received two showers, Joyce Carlson visiting her parents for an extended stay, Myron Miller returned to county clerk’s office, Dayton Ward and Charles Davis spent Sunday at Powers Lake with the Maxwell family and Ruth Maxwell of Tampico Sh visiting in Sycamore, A.F Bond of Keokuk Iowa in town briefly, H N Murphy of Galesburg staying at Fargo hotel.
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Charles Townsend
Camp Grant
Hawley Kendall
John Huddleston
Nichols
Wet Diamond Stils Sons-DeK b Contest Called Off
The Sycamore Sons-DeKath Moos game scheduled for Saturday was canceled due to rain making the diamond unplayable. No date set for a rescheduled match between the teams. Washington Cathedral in Washington, D C, attracts over 250000 worshippers and pilgrims annually.
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Sycamore Sons-DeKath Moos
Anacondas Consider Two Baseball Games At Picnic
The Anaconda Wire Companys baseball team faces Burlington at the Burlington picnic on August 17. If pitcher Rodgers cant recover from arm soreness manager Laroue may use Snelcrove. Labor Day could bring Sycamore Sons against Anacondas at Electric Park with an offer from Robert Murphy to play, amid county rivalry.
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Anaconda Wire
Pajama Golf Postponed by Cold Morning
Isa Frost and Red Averill with Oleg Oijham shelved their pajama golf match due to a chilling morning. Only 42 golfers showed up by 10:00 a m as attendees found ultra-light attire unsuitable for the frosty conditions.
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Isa
Averill
Oleg” Oijham
Shrout Heads to Northwestern for Coaching Course
Coach Shrout travels to Northwestern University to lead a short coaching course. He arrived in Sycamore on Saturday and spent the weekend there, playing golf with Brent. He has spent the summer in central Illinois.
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Jesse Shrout
Evanston
Northwestern
Sycamore
Brent
Central Illinois
Many Enjoy The Day At The Park Despite Cold
Cool breezes kept crowds away in the morning but total attendance was solid. About 178 played calf and an estimated 500 watched the baseball game as a sparse swim crowd appeared in the afternoon. Tennis courts saw little use while many picnickers gathered by the under the willows area later.
Sycamore Reports 36 Days Without Traffic Arrests
Chief Dewey Eklund, who took command July 1, notes zero arrests for traffic violations in 36 days, with Officer Singer issuing only warnings. City records show a shift from lax enforcement to strict observance, reduced complaints of illegal street racing, and strong cooperation with county officers led by Helena Dolder.
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Sycamore
Dewey Eklund
Singer
Eklund
Route 23
Helena Dolder
Hearing On East Side Sewer Extension
Tonight the board of local improvements will host a hearing in the library council rooms on the east side sewer extension, a project spanning many blocks at a cost in the thousands of dollars. Public interest is strong with both supporters and opponents expected to attend.
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East Side
Board of Local Improvements
Delinquent Motorists Face Final Tax Plate Warning
Mayor Beckler issues final warning for motorists to secure vehicle tax plates immediately. Clerk Everett Leonard notes about 125 to 130 remain on the delinquent list as 990 plates have been issued in Sycamore. At 220 feet underwater, pressure exceeds 99 psi.
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Althouggh
Beckler
Everett Leonard
Sycamore
Delivery Guaranteed Chronicle
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle states it assumes full responsibility for carrier delivery in Sycamore. Subscribers missing a copy can call Mr. Otto Fellinger at Sycamore 420 for special delivery. Complaints will be investigated and remedied promptly. Carriers should be paid weekly to cover bills and profits.
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DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Sycamore
Otto Fellinger
Jess Weaver Dies After Long Illness in Sycamore
Jess Weaver died at his home on North Cross street in Sycamore after a long illness. He and his wife lived in the city for nearly 35 years, having moved from Belvidere in 1897. The obituary notes his local prominence and lifelong residence.
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Jess Weaver
Sycamore
North Cross Street
Weaver
Belvidere
Weaver Family Rites Set for Sycamore Resident
Jess Weaver born May 18 1865 in Franklin township lived as farmer and in other occupations. Survived by wife Rhoda Ann Kelton and three children Earl John O and Margaret with brothers Thomas Fred in Oregon and Walter in Belvidere. funeral at 2:00 pm Tuesday from his home with Rev. Robert Byler officiating. Elmwood cemetery interment.
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Sycamore
Jess Weaver
Franklin Township
A. B
Lavina Weaver
Rhoda Ann Kelton
Kirkland
Hampshire
Belvidere
Earl Weaver
Chicago
John O. Weaver
Margaret Lavina Wylde
Thomas
Fred Weaver
Oregon
Walter Weaver
Elmwood Cemetery
Burchfield Again Shines for Kingston in 6 3 Win
Stanley "Buzz" Burchfield powered Kingston to a 6 to 3 victory over the Belvidere Cardinals. He broke up the game with two doubles and a home run, continuing his hot weekend after last week's standout performance.
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Stanley
Buzz” Burchfield
Sycamore Sons
Kingston
Belvidere Cardinals
Burchfield
Spirits Will Tell The Fate Of Flyer In Seance
Mrs Hinchcliffe wife of the late flyer Captain W S Ra Hinchcliffe describes ongoing spiritualist communications about the 1927 Atlantic flight tragedy. She recounts seances in which the flyer speaks of life beyond the veil and guides her daily life.
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London
U.P
W. S. Ra
Hinchcliffe
Elsie Mackay
Atlantic
Psychic daughter recalls sea tragedy and father’s death
Mrs Hinchcliffe describes her daughter Joan, now five and a half, as a psychic child who has seen her father since his death. An earlier spirit message from Captain Hinchcliffe said he wrecked in a storm when a engine plug failed near the Azores.
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Joan
Azores
Knerr to Lead Nine Air Dreadnoughts Flight to San Diego
Major Hugh J. Knerr, commanding officer of Langley Field's second bombardment group, will command a squadron of nine air dreadnoughts flying from Langley Field Virginia to San Diego California in early August with only two stops planned along the route.
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Uncle Sam
Langley Field
San Diego
Calif
Hugh J. Knerr
China Feeds 150 Million on Dry Lands
The statement notes that more non rice eating people reside in China than the United States population. North China sustains about 150000000 via wheat corn millet beans and other dry land crops.
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China
United States
North China
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