Harold Davis Promoted To Lieutenant Colonel Head Of Regiment
From Sycamore to the front lines Harold Davis writes of four oclock wakefulness in trenches 34 feet underground announcing Major Goodison in command and a promotion to Lieut Colonel or Colonel. He praises Australians and notes Lindroth as new major while gas shells and nightly bombardment shape their days. He anticipates winter, aero fights, and sending news from the front soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Davis
Sycamore
J. L. Davis
Harold
Donald Near
Major Goodison
Avon
Rockford
Lindroth
Frits
Eddy DeMay
O. K
Herbert West
National Guard
Knights of Pythias lodge meeting assigns second rank work
At the regular Knights of Pythias meeting Thursday two candidates were given the second rank, with the work well staged. Next Thursday the third rank will be assigned, and team organization prep is underway, hoping for strong attendance to demonstrate the final bin of the order well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Brick Work Progress on Knights of Columbus Building
Contractors oversee the erection of the Knights of Columbus home with brick foundation and walls rising. Steel beams have rested on the ground for days and some have begun to be positioned, pleasing the committee with rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
July 4th in France Hearts of Romance at Star
Tonight the Star offers a two reel feature package with admission at one price. July 4th in France depicts the first Fourth celebrated by France, paired with Sunshine Maid June Caprice in Hearts of Romance. Two showtimes at 7:20 and 9:15. Child 10c with tax, adult 17c. Remember Lest We Forget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lic
France
June Caprice
War Department reports 90 casualties on the West Front
Washington August 17 The War Department lists 90 casualties with 17 killed in action 2 died of wounds 2 died of accident 20 wounded severely 1 wounded degree undetermined 19 missing Includes Illinois names such as T N Bowshi Chicago K J Goush Mt Morris H G Olson Chicago H Hoff man Park Ridge J Regan Chicago L Hendee Havana and M Litsky Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
West Front
Ilinois
T. N. Bowshi
Chicago
K. J. Goush
Mt. Morris
H.G. Olson
H. Hoffman
Park Ridge
J. Regan
L. Hendee
Havana
M. Litsky
Drowning tragedy ties Rockford news mixup to Sparks family
An 11 year old James Sparks of former DeKalb residence drowned in Rock River at Rockford while boating with two companions. Anton Ahquist also died attempting a rescue. Sam Thomas survived. The boy's mother, Lizzie Sparks, is well known locally, with ties to Mrs McNemar. Remains to be brought home for funeral Sunday at MeNemar residence.
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Rockford
James Sparks
Lizzie Pavey Sparks
DeKalb
Rock River
Sparks Ad
Anton Ahquist
Sparks
Sam Thomas
McNemar
South Sixth Street
Charles Pavey
Me-Nemar
Irkutsk Taken by Czech Forces In Allied Advance
United Press reports Irkutsk captured by Czecho Slovak forces with Siberian troops aiding. Soviet forces surround Kavan and bombard it while another Soviet army nears Onega with allied landings in northern Russia. Violent fighting reported on the southern Don front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Irkutsk
State Department
Germany
Amsterdam
Holand
Kavan
Moscow
Onega
Russia
Kirillowka
Don
Street Cars Face Morning Delays From Storm
Interurban cars into Death encountered light trouble in a heavy morning storm. The Chicago bound limited, due at eight, was delayed along the line with Aurora connections held up. The Sycamore line reported minor trouble but service continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aurora
Sycamore
De Kalb Woman Not Burned in Fire at Home
A small house fire at the Harry Hanway residence led to rumors that Mrs. Hanway and her daughter were severely burned. Mr. Hanway later said the woman had only a slight burn on one hand and hair scorching, with no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Kalb
Harry Hanway
Must Register for Military Service In Two County Locations
One week from today the young men who have become 20 years old since the last registration on June 5 must register for military service. Registration will be held at two county sites, the court house in Sycamore and at Sandwich. Harry Wagner was in Chicago today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Sandwich
Harry Wagner
Chicago
Death of DeKalb resident in auto crash funeral Tuesday
John Seastrom died at 9 30 am after a car accident on Sycamore road leaving a lasting injury to his daughter Mabel who remains seriously ill. Seastrom born July 20 1873 in Sweden came to DeKalb in 1902 worked as a carpenter and is survived by his wife and three children Elvira Mabel and Olga. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Seastrom home 823 Lewis street Rev G A fahlund to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theity Hospital
John Seastrom
Mabel
Seventh Street
Sycamore Road
Mr. Seastrom
DeKalby
Sweden
DeKalb
Elvira
Olga
Lewis Street
G. A. Fahlund
DeKalb Soldier Wounded In France Receives Honor Pipe
Lieutenant Ralph Judd marine corps reserves is honored by General Petain for bravery in Belleau Wood. He is son of Elmer and Mary Judd of South First Street DeKalb. reported slightly wounded in left arm and hospital treatment. His brother Roy also serves as his family hears of his status. The item also notes local discussions about church naming and DeKalb Home Guards activities.
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Geneval
Petain
Ralph Judd
Elmer Judd
South First Street
Judd
Belleau Woods
Tme
Pet
Ralph C. Judd
Marine Corps
George Barnett
Ralph
Roy Judd
Severe Night Storm Causes Local Damage and Delayed Harvest
A severe electrical storm last night caused damage west of DeKalb with no major effects nearby. Waterman areas saw near continuous rainfall delaying threshing crews until Tuesday, while Blair on Haish avenue suffered a corner fire doused by rain. No wind damage reported to corn stands and no fire department call was needed.
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Here
DeKalb
Waterman
Blair
Haish Avenue
Allied Flags Displayed At Local Store In DeKalb
Prof. E C Page of the Normal school curated a window display at Joseph Brothers showing allied and central powers flags with WWI entry dates. The collection, possibly the citys only complete flag set, includes San Marino and attracts much attention offering learning about official ally colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Page
Normal School
Normal Museum of History
Joseph Brothers
DeKalb
San Marino
Page
American Officers Sent Home as Front Alliances Shift
Washington August 17. Due to severe western front fighting several high officers including major generals are sent home for rest. The 110th regiment of the 28th division has faced heavy combat for over two weeks as Germans retreat and consolidate lines along the 1916-17 front. March notes 1,450,000 American troops have left the U.S. for France Siberia Italy and Russia and future figures will include all deployed forces worldwide.
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Washington, D. C
Rcent
Albert
France
Siberia
Italy
Russia
Talbot in Service At Battle Front
Mr and Mrs George Talbot received a letter from their son Charles who writes from a base hospital in France that he will be back in action in a day or two. He was wounded but not seriously, and has been confined for several weeks. Talbot serves with the Marines alongside Neuman Glidden and Cone. Carlson of Sycamore was killed in action, and Glidden and Neuman are severely wounded in the same theater.
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Dole
Base Hospital
No. 17
Cole
George Talbot
Charles
Talbot
Marines
Neuman
Glidden
Cone
Carlson
Sycamore
France
Four year old Crews child victim of infantile paralysis
Lina Crews, four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Crews of 808 Prospect street, is DeKalb s second infantile paralysis case. She fell ill early in the week and died yesterday afternoon at four. Two other children survive as the family and friends work to prevent further infections. Funeral services were held this afternoon and were private due to the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina
James Crews
Prospect Street
DeKalb
Indianapolis trainer arrives. Bresnahan visits home
Mat Bresnahan, once a city taxi driver, arrived from Indianapolis where he has trained for several weeks. He plans to spend Sunday here with relatives and friends and reports he is in perfect health.
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Mat Bresnahan
Indianapolis
Senator Gallinger Dies at Home in New Hampshire
United States Senator Gallinger aged 81 and serving since 1891 died at his home in Franklin New Hampshire. He had suffered ill health for several months. The weather forecast notes unsettled conditions for Illinois with possible showers in the north and central regions and little temperature change.
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Franklin
N. H
United States
Gallinger
Senate
Iinois
Fred Sauer to Take Tower Job Near Fulton
Fred Sauer, formerly a day ticket seller at North Western station, will move to a tower near Fulton to dispatch trains early next week. His wife Mrs. Sauer will join him later, as he leaves Chicago for the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sauer
Fulton
North Western
Chicago
Sauer
Airplanes Drop Heavy Bombs and Front Advances Reported
Paris reports French forces near Roye and Lassigny with advances to the Roye Lassigny Noyon salient and captures at Camp Decar and Loges wood. British air action drops 60 tons on Zeebrugge base, Ostende, with several aircraft destroyed and a Zeppelin shot down. news notes from Paris, London, Rome, Zurich reference fronts in France and Finland.
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London
England
Zeebrugge
British Air Ministry
Field Marshal
Haig
Flanders Salient
Paris
France
Roye
Lassigny
War Office
Leges Woods
Finland
Croamstad
Gulf of Finland
Stockholm
Rome
Italy
Italian War Office
Zurich
Switzerland
Neue Freié Presse
Whitgrove to Take Two Week Vacation from Steel Firm
Superintendent Frank Whitgrove of the American Steel & Wire Company and Mrs Whitgrove depart tomorrow for Annapolis Maryland to spend time with their son Leland in naval training. Afterward they will visit Baltimore to see Lieutenant S J Vaughn. Vaughn recently received a blueprint of an eastern establishment to be displayed at the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Whitgrove
American Steel & Wire Company
Whitgrove
Annapolis
Maryland
Leland
First National Bank
Percy Renwick Arrives Overseas in Ordnance Service
Mrs. Frank Fuller learned this afternoon that her son Percy Renwick has arrived safely overseas. He serves in the ordnance department and had left for service several months ago. Miss Irene Dunning, recently touring Canada with the Redpath Chautauqua, is expected home next week to spend the rest of the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fuller
Percy ‘Renwick
Renwick
Ordnance Department
Irene Dunning
Canada
Redpath Champanuqua
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Goodison
Hearts of Romance
General Petain
TELLS
Charles Dole
Milwaukee
Lena Wieherman
DeKalb Home Guards
Elks
Ernest Clark
Home Guard
Springfield
Eva Woodbury
Tucson
Arizona
Kirkland
California
DeKalb Boy
Jwere
18Th Infantry
Mary
38Th
Michael Death
Allied Flags
General March
Battle Front
Armory Hall
Zebrugge
Bulletin
Avre
Montdidier-Street
St. Denis
Roye and
Decar
Midin Trent
Blessier de
Noyon Salient
Hindenburg Line
Ostende
Varsannaere
North Sea
Percy Renwick
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