Funeral services for J. A. Peterson held in Richardson and Elmwood
J. A. Peterson died at his Richardson home and will be buried in Elmwood cemetery. Born 1851 in Sweden, he came to the United States at 19, lived in Galesburg and Sycamore, and married Matilda Vickell. Surviving are his wife Augusta Gustafson, five children with first wife, three with second wife, ten grandchildren, and several stepchildren. Funeral at Salem Lutheran church Sunday at 2:45 PM.
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J. A. Peterson
Richardson
Salem Lutheran Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Mr. Peterson
Savsjo
Smoland
Sweden
United States
Galesburg
Mayfield Township
Matilda Vickell
DeKalb
Sycamore
J. Frederick Davison
N. A. Tindvale
Dallas
Tex
C. W. Lantz
Chicago
Ernest
August Peterson
Opening of Sycamore Chautauqua Draws Large Crowd
Last evening opened nine days of the Chautauqua in Sycamore with a full Marsh Park tent. The Sycamore Woman's Club chorus performed for thirty minutes followed by two short plays by Dr Barrows Ayers company. Cast drew favorable comments. churches will hold union services tomorrow at ten o'clock, with a concert by the Marimba sextette and an address by Rev Joe Hanley later.
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Sycamore
Marsh's Park
Sycamore Woman's Club
Dr. Barrows’ Ayers
Joe Hanley
One Prisoner Is Discharged Today
Bennie Blount, arrested for drunk and disorderly, was released this morning. John C. Groves, a Chicago dope fiend sentenced to 60 days, completed his term and was discharged today. Chronicle Went Ads Get Results.
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Bennie Blount
John C. Groves
Chicago
Social gatherings and marriage licenses mark DeKalb week
Mrs Guy Singer hosted a Somonauk street gathering with floral decor and a six o'clock dinner. Guests included Mrs F B Brower and Mrs L Rogers who won favors at cards. Four marriage licenses were issued to DeKalb county as Paul Kem with Ethel Wellander, Fred Gunther with Alfill Wellander, Jackson Lewis with Helen Hunt, and Norbert Dittmer with Merle Welty.
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Somonauk Street
Guy Singer
Paul Kem
Ethel Wellander
DeKalb
Fred H. Gunther
Alfill Wellander
Jackson B. Lewis
Helen V. Hunt
Norbert L. Dittmer
Milwaukee
Wis
Merle A. Welty
Sycamore
Two New Suits Filed in DeKalb Circuit Court
Two cognovit actions were filed in the DeKalb county circuit court. C. L. Adee sues T. J. Sabin for damages of 200 dollars over a promissory note default. Michaelson and Coffee sue Schick and Shade for 221.38 dollars plus 7 percent interest. Both cases likely await attention at the next term.
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DeKalb County
C. L. Adee
T. J. Sabin
Michaelson & Coffee
Schick & Shade
Picnic at Electric Park draws Elks and townsfolk
Much interest centers on a big Labor Day picnic sponsored by the Sycamore Elks Lodge at Electric Park. The event attracts Elks from across the area and local residents, with a heated contest for the baseball attractions. Rochelle and Genoa will provide the afternoon exhibition while a morning game is also scheduled.
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Electric Park
Labor Day
Sycamore Elks Lodge
Rochelle
Genoa
De Kalb Fair Promises Music Dancing and Vaudeville
The event will feature hours of games for youth plus afternoon and evening music by the De Kalb band. Dancing in the evening is expected to be a major draw with vaudeville entertainments in the afternoon and evening. The midway offers ample fun and chances to spend a few coins, with committees concluding their plans and hoping for good weather to ensure a big success.
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de Kalb
Power Company Workers Rebuild City Power Lines
Power company crews are at work across the city changing over and rebuilding circuits. Many new poles are being erected as part of a broader plan to reconstruct the property for improved service before winter.
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Illinois Lower Company
Head Nurse of Sycamore Public Hospital on Vacation
Miss Tess Ault the head nurse and superintendent of Sycamore Public Hospital left today for a two week annual vacation. She will be relieved by Miss Pierce of Genoa. The nursing staff has had a busy spring and summer and looks forward to the break.
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Tess Ault
Capanie Nea
Sycamore Public Hospital
Miss Ault
Miss Pierce
Genoa
Sycamore
Autos in Quebec Add 30 000 Registrations in a Year
Registration shares show motor vehicles in Quebec increased by 30 000 over the last year, bringing the total to 105 000 registered vehicles in the province. Chronicle Wart Ads Bring Results.
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Quebec
Canada
Chronicle
Reductions in Illinois farm land taxes cut average 10 percent
The Illinois agricultural association reports reductions totaling 8,905,887 in six counties over the last year. Taxpayers in Vermilion Logan Whiteside Kane Montgomery and Cass will save about 57,888.26 annually in state taxes. The valuations, tied to World War era figures, should reflect present land values. Notable reductions ranged from 2,241,812 to 483,520.
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Cmypeavre
Chicago
Illinois
Illinois \ericultural association
J. (. Watson
Vermilion
Logan
Whiteside
Kany
Montgomery
Cass
Reductions in County Assessments and Harvard Wealth
The text notes tax reductions in several counties with specific figures for Shelby and Daviess counties and requests for about a 10 percent farm land cut in McLean Ogle Peoria Kane and Clay counties. It also states Harvard University holds the largest U S educational endowment at fifty three million thirty one thousand seven hundred sixty nine dollars.
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Shelby County
Daviess County
McLean, Ogle
Peoria
Kane
Clay Counties
Court suit seeks return of lost money in wheat deal
G Hollenbeck of Streator sues James F E Bennett grain broker and Frank Lavelle for 25000 damages alleging a wheat deal on the Chicago board of trade led to a forced closeout after he had funded the trade and seeks equity relief.
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United Press
Chicago Board of Trade
G. HoNenbeck
James FE. Bennett
Frank Lavelle
Hollenbeck
Bennett
LaSalle County Suit Aims to Set Precedent in Margin Protection
A novel lawsuit claims protection of margins in a financial matter and marks the first of its kind filed in LaSalle County circuit court, signaling potential impact on future similar actions. Meanwhile London completes the world's largest water reservoir, capable of floating a fleet of battleships.
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LaSalle County
London
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