Johnson at Chautauqua Sunday in Sycamore Park
Senator Magnus Johnson of Minnesota will speak at the Sycamore chautauqua closing program at Marsh's Park Sunday afternoon. The former immigrant and U S senator will recount his life and career to a likely capacity crowd, with Johnson noted for showmanship and humor.
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Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Marsh's Park
Senator Johnson
Sycamore
Chautauqua Committee
Johnson
Sweden
North Dakota
Magnavox
United States Senate
Main Street
Washington
Weshint
DeKalb Woman Seeks Divorce from Husband
Ruth Rosene of De Kalb files for dissolution of marriage from Bernard Rosene in De Kalb County Circuit Court. She cites marriage on April 30, 1917 and separation after July 24, 1925, alleging intoxication and ill treatment during drinking periods. Case expected at October term.
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DeKalb County
Ruth Rosene
DeKalb
Bernard Rosene
Rosene
Town Man Here On Short Visit With Relatives
Silas Wilste of Rippey Iowa arrived in Sycamore this week to visit the Mason family sister of a town man. He notes crops near Rippey are in splendid shape though other areas suffered hail damage to corn and grains. He recalls a neighbor who reached the 101st birthday and was honored with a party. After dinner the centenarian shared early life stories and sang an old familiar song.
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Silas Wilste
Rippey
Sycamore
Mason
Soldiers Return from Camp Grant Stay with Pride
The headquarters company of the 12th infantry arrives home from a two week training at Camp Grant. They report a profitable stay with no major issues aside from a tragedy involving Black soldiers and an accidental grenade explosion. Gov Len Small and other state officials attended the Thursday events at the camp.
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Camp Grant
Rockford
Len Small
Local society notes include three marriage licenses issued
County clerk's office issued three licenses in the forenoon. Hery R. Siphen and Miss Charlotte Wilcox wed by Judge Mitchell. Vernon Smith and Miss Doris Hamiston and Raymond J. Schultz and Miss Violet Farbe also received licenses. Several couples enjoyed picnics and dances, with trips to Genoa and Chicago, amid general sociability. Washington theater history referenced.
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Union I
Sycamore
Mitchell
Hery R. Siphen
Charlotte Wilcox
Street work underway improves Somonauk Elm streets
Construction crews began resurfacing Somonauk and Elm streets with tar and gravel to widen dangerous corners and restore pavement ahead of a bank remodel. The city council praised the street committee for the program and noted a big Labor Day picnic and events planned at Electric Park by the Sycamore Elks for thousands of attendees.
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Somonauk
Elm
Samjonauk Street
Veity Council
Financial Institution
Somenaunk
Elm Streets
Somonauk Street
Electric Park
Sycamore
Institute Tops County Teacher Institute Success
Superintendent Warren Hubbard reported a three day gathering drew 1804 registered teachers, marking a strong showing for the county event. Lectures covered varied subjects as teachers from across the area attended and then returned home after the sessions closed last evening.
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Warren Hubbard
Rev. Weichlein Visits Friends in Sycamore Return
Former St. Peter's rector Rev. F. la Weichlein, chaplain of the 129th Infantry, returns from Camp Grant after being there since the 15th. He spends the fore noon greeting many friends along Sycamore's business street.
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Sycamore
F. la Weichlein
St. Peter's Church
City Schools Open Monday for Fall Term
After nearly three months of vacation the city schools and the high school begin the fall term on Monday morning. Registration at the Community high school is expected to greatly exceed previous years. Superintendent Hubbard announced rural schools will begin Monday morning with a few openings delayed. The Pony Express was inaugurated April 3, 1860.
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Hubbard
Dope Fiend Added to County Jail List
John McDonald of Chicago listed as a laborer and alleged dope fiend was jailed last night. Sheriff E. E. Crawford will hold him for 30 days or until his court hearing.
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John McDonald
Chicago
E. E. Crawford
Lou Clay Heads on Two Week Vacation to Kirkville
Lou Clay will be absent from Elks club duties for two weeks starting Monday. He will travel by auto with Mrs. Clay and others to visit his folks in Kirkville Missouri. He expects to have the best time of his life on this vacation.
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Manning
Elks Club
Lou Clay
Clay
Kirkville
Lou
DeKalb Men Head to Canada for Harvest
Two DeKalb residents T. Hart and Charles P. Hart have departed for Canada to take part in the harvest. They plan to stay about two months and will visit Jasper Park, Alberta, before returning to the United States.
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Canada
T. &. Hart
Charles P. Hart
Jasper Park
Alberta
States
Northland Trip Promises Pleasant Canada Visit
Cards from Rev. Fred W. Field and his wife describe a joyful excursion into Canada's northern regions. The message conveys happiness and a restful journey amid scenic locales.
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Fields
Northland
Fred Ww. Pield
Mrs. Field
Canada
Reverend Field Preaches in Winnipeg and Minnesota
Reverend Field addressed the Winnipeg Kiwanis club at the Fort Garry hotel and preached twice at Broadway Baptist church. He is currently at Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota.
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Winnipeg
Field
Winnipeg Kiwanis Club
Fort Garry
Broadway Baptist Church
Lake of the Woods
Minnesota
Wife of Movie Star Dies In the West
Mrs Florence Smythe 47 wife of noted screen actor Theodore Roberts died suddenly at her Hollywood home. Heart failure caused by indigestion triggered the death authorities said.
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Hollywood
Cal
Florence Smythe
Theodore Roberts
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Ilinois
Vernon Wetzel
George Simons
Florence Rogers
Mayme Birney
Lloyd’s Woods
Genoa
William H. Pierce
St. Charles
Art Taylor
Bud Sargent
Washington, D. C
DeKalb Band
Weichlein
Gossmann Drug Co
East End
DE Kalb Bakery
Lincoln Highway
West
Kirchner’s Drug Store
Stapleton
J. A. Widen
DeKalb Dairy Company
DeKalb, Ill
S.S. Winner
M. D
District Health
Winner
Gurler Street
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