Geneva chosen for 1926 state convention of county officials
The Waukegan gathering hosted the State Association of Supervisors County Commissioners County and Probate Clerks and County Auditors with Geneva selected to hold the 1926 convention. KaneCounty officials pressured for Kane County to host next year while inviting delegates from across Illinois. Charles Lowry of Elgin was elected vice president and Evie Doetschman of Aurora became president of the associated recorders and circuit clerks. The event included speeches by R. M. Lobdell and a 400-guest banquet at Zion.
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Geneva
State Association of Supervisors
Watkegan
Illinois
Charles Lowry
Elgin
Kane
Evie Doetschman
Aurora
State Association of Recorders and Circuit Clerks
Waukegan
R. M. Lobdell
State Highway Department
Kane County
Covention
Kane County Board of Supervisors
Geneva Association of Commerce
Charles Doetschman
Quinois Association of Circuit
Wau
Kegan
Paul Wunder
Joliet
Zion
Theadio Station
Shiloh
Lake County Association
DeKalb County Women Hold Federation Event in Sycamore
Sycamore hosted the DeKalb County Federation of Woman's Clubs gathering with a one o'clock luncheon. Afterward visitors attended a chautauqua at Marsh's Park featuring The Cinderella Man by the Cinderella Play Company.
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Sycamore Woman's Club
DeKalb County Federation of Woman's Club
Sycamore
Marsh's Park
Cinderella Play Company
Sycamore Club
Aurora Fair Draws Attendance for Holiday Event
The event will furnish numbers for both old fashioned and modern dances. As a pre holiday affair it is expected to be widely attended with Mr and Mrs Edward Milledge among attendees at Aurora Thursday.
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Edward Milledge
Aurora
Five People Received at County Jail
Five more prisoners were received by Sheriff E. F. Crawford at DeKalb county jail bringing total prisoners to about 70. The latest group includes Eugene Farley Jules Farley Ann Danakers William Johnson and Julius Zidek all held for trial as dope addicts.
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E. FE. Crawford
DeKalb County
Eugene Farley
Jules Farley
Ann Danakers
William Johnson
Julius Zidek
Chicago
Sycamore
DeKalb
Detroit
Mich
Louisville
Bay City
Travel to the Big Fair Draws People from Here
Many residents motored to the Aurora fair today with several loads leaving this city for the Kane county exposition. Drivers in Ford autos used a main highway to the park, and Saturday is expected to bring the largest out of town attendance as a big train collision is planned in nearby towns.
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Aurora
Exposition Park
Kane County
City men widen corners to improve traffic safety citywide
City workers widen narrow intersections by extending roadways up to ten feet in places. They cut back parking areas, remove telephone poles, and fill holes on DeKalb Avenue as part of a planned improvement program. The street is expected to be in good condition within a week.
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DeKalb Avenue
Cinderella Play Company Delivers Strong Weekend Run
Large crowds attended the Cinderella Play company's two performances Bub bles and The Cinderella Man. The Sycamore Woman's Club hosted county federation guests between shows as cast members delivered polished, audience-pleasing performances. Sessions featured The One Man Band Emory Parnell and Singing Hussars concerts with further events planned for Saturday and Sunday including the Little American Opera company concerts and addresses by Dr Lewis A. Convis and Rev. Sam Small.
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Cinderella Play Company
Sycamore Woman's Club
County Federation of Clubs
Syc
Everyt&ng
Singing Hussars
Emory Parnell
Mr. Parnell
Little American Opera Company
Lewis A. Convis
Russia
Sam Bellino
Magnus Johnson
Sam Small
Nine da
DeKalb Barber Works At Rote’s Shop This Week
Herbert Wagner of DeKalb is working at the Rote barber shop this week in Fred Rote’s absence during his annual leave.
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Fred Rote
Mr. Rote
DeKalb
Rote
Herbert Wagner
Business Man to Chicago for Kin Funeral
Phares M. Johnson of the Seean eye Inn traveled to Chicago last evening for the funeral of his aunt Mrs. Adella O Connell who died in a city hospital Tuesday evening. O Connell had been ill for several weeks. She is survived by her husband and daughter Mrs Alma Townsend. Funeral services were held in Chicago at nine this morning.
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Phares M. Johnson
Seeaneye Inn
Chicago
Adella O'Connell
O'Connell
Alma Townsend
Johnson
Nelson to Finish Somonauk Tiling This Week
Contactor Charles Nelson overseeing tiling on South Somonauk Street announced he would complete most work by this evening. After cement is laid, further minor tasks will begin promptly. Street tiling aims to avoid pavement tearing for years.
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Somonauk
Charles Nelson
South Somonauk Street
Nelson
Services for Sycamore Woman Announced
Funeral services for Mrs. H. C. Whittemore have not been arranged pending the arrival of her son Floyd Whittemore from California. He left immediately after learning of his mother's death and is expected to reach town late tomorrow or early Sunday morning. Funeral plans will be announced after his arrival.
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Sycamore
H. C. Whittemore
Floyd Whittemore
California
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Sycamore News
Chronicle
Ilinois
Recorders
Lake County
Zaida Rose
Swanson Brothers
Billa Jones
Shabbona
County Federation of Woman's Clubs
Nina Baker
Trene Ludwick
Leland
Teachers’ Institute
William McLagan
J.A. Blagden
Louis Ferguson
Frank Stark
Somonauk Street
Mary Renwick
St. Mary's Auditorium
Cinderella Company
Music For Today
DeKalb Auto Parts
North Second Street
Davys
Davy’s
Davys Store
Illinois Power CO
South Third Street
Cudahy
O’brien & Sherwood
Malta, Ill
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