Community House in Sycamore Sparks City Effort
Universalist Church leaders push for a city community house funded by the Stevens and Dutton Memorial funds and public donations. Rev. Llewellyn Owens surveys residents on needs and potential maintenance plans including endowment, memberships, or events to support a multipurpose center with auditorium pool rooms and more.
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Sra City
Universalist Church
Llewellyn Owens
Amore
Owens
Stevens and Dutton Memorial Fund
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DeKalb Daily Chronicle archival note
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle is presented as the second class mail matter at the DeKalb Illinois post office, indicating its historical publication and mailing status. The line confirms the paper’s cataloging and mailing designation within the local Illinois context.
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the Postoffice
DeKalb
Illinois
City Opinion Grows that Change May Come Soon
A portion of residents share belief that the town has stalled for 10 to 15 years but expect regrowth or movement in the near future as discussions continue.
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Asmuch
Local Society Notices Share Events and Wins
Members of the November unit of the Methodist auxiliary host a Thursday 2 30 gathering with an elaborate program and festive church decor. A marriage license was issued in Sycamore for Albert M Voor Waterman and Elsie J Monkemeyer De Kalb. An unnamed card club meets Friday with Mrs Fern Rose as hostess. Dustin chapter S will hold a December 1 7 40 pm session. The junior class plans a Friday performance Aunt Billie from Texas at the high school with a large crowd expected. School children canvass for tuberculosis seals. efforts praised.
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Methodist Auxiliary
Sycamore
Albert M. Voor
Waterman
Elsie J. Monkemeyer
DeKalb
Frida
Fern Rose
Billie
Texas
Herge
Cutlinner
Dick Lansing
Constante Norbury
Robert Chamir+ smith
Tush Owens
Eleanor McVonachie
Tom Bdckley
George Knipp
Pop
Charles Mar
Big Crowd Expected at Legion Nonleague Cage Tilt
A large crowd is anticipated for the Legionnaires season opener at the high school gym tomorrow evening. The local five aim to win most games, with Huntley’s Good Luck Jelke team expected to be tough opponents. Curtain raiser features Huntley lightweights vs Boston Heights at 7:30. Advance ticket sales show many seats spoken for, including fans traveling from DeKalb.
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Jelke
Huntley
Huntley Fellows
Boston Hghts
Cli
DeKalb
Two Sycamore Men Arrested After Moonshine Discovery
Two colored men employed at Albans, Kerry Simons and George Kimbrough, were arrested in DeKalb last night after attempting to flee when stopped by an officer. They were found with a gallon of moonshine and jailed, with a hearing likely next week.
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Sycamore
Albans
Kerry Simons
Geor Kimbrough
DeKalb
Stree
Ford Touring Cay
Mandy
Frisk
Funeral services set Friday for Robert Wilkinson of Mayfield
Funeral services for Robert Wilkinson an longtime Mayfield resident who died in Sunnyside Washington on Monday will be held here Friday afternoon. The body has been prepared for burial and the remains are to be interred locally.
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Robert Wilkinson
Mayfield
Sunnyside
Wash
Norma Stinnard niece of Jack Pempsey in Los Angeles hotel
Norma Stinnard, phone operator at Hotel Barbara in Los Angeles, is reportedly Jack Pempsey's niece. She is said to say soul morning on calls about 2,000 times daily. Relatives note a move from the northwest area to Sycamore, and services for Mr. Wilkingon are planned by Congregational church with Rev HL S. Rebbe officiating and many Sycamore residents shocked by the news of his demise.
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Norma Stinnard
Jack Pempsey
Barbara
Los Angeles
North West
Sycamore
Congregational Church
HL. S. Rebbe
Wilkingon
Police Hunt Amateurs After Local Filing Station Robbery
Authorities pursue young, petty thieves in a filing station break in by Charles Ades. Entrance forced, rear window unbroken. Thieves took candy, cigarettes and clears. Chief Mitchell labels it youthful mischief and notes possible jail time.
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Charles Ades
Adeo
Mitchell
Garage work on Elm Street progresses rapidly
Elm Street project at the Thompson property advances with the foundation set and side walls rising. Masons report no weather difficulties and expect continued work if the mild spell endures, while other city building projects proceed at a similar pace and contractors remain hopeful for several weeks of favorable weather.
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Thompson
Elm Street
Builtine Foundation
Directors of Chamber Meet Last Evening
Members of the Chamber of Commerce held a scheduled meeting last night attended by several members. Many important business matters were discussed with future detail planned. The chamber’s work now involves the whole membership alongside the board on various propositions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Masons of This City Attend Genoa Meeting Last Night
Members of the Mason order from this city traveled to Genoa for a lodge session held last evening. The visitors were entertained during the gathering and in the later program. Miss Gerace, of the Clare Jane Beauty Shop, plans to open a four-chair Beauty Parlor on Saturday December 12 in the Boush Barber Shop in Sycamore. phone number provided for appointments.
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Genoa
Leter
Gerace
Clare Jane
Boush
Sycamore
Former resident Bowen visits DeKalb on business
Gene Bowen, former DeKalb resident and longtime American Steel and Wire employee, was in the city today in the Chicago steel office purchasing department. He used the visit to call on several friends. Medical Movies in Hermondsey England offer straightforward scientific film discussions led by Dr King Brown.
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Gene Bowen
American Steel & Wire Company
DeKalb
Bowen
Steel Company
Ell
Medigal Movies
Hermondsey
England
BR. King Brown
Columbia Coffee & China
Idee Ice
Lad Machen
Eae
Standard X-Ray Co
Olsten & Norrbiy
Carlson Bros
Upsound
DeKalb Dairy
E. Thompson
Horlicks Malted Milk Co
Worey He Tevans
Tiseet the Decamery Pkg
Mfg. Co
Hmlino
Lenz Drug Store Co
White Rose Laundry
DeKalb Bakery
Wees DeKisth Co
Telephone Co
Anna Bratt
Railton Nin
Brh
Swan-Myers Co
Chron
Oty Elevator Co
Religie Chemical
Amite Robertsons
Mra
Lilly Cusick
Make
Iunnel
Anna Moedendorp
Muntley
Alderman Wasmett
Biehl
Bien
Fire Cumanice
Om Otteal
Declan
City to Take on Christmas Air Tonight
The Chamber of Commerce outlines a new decorative plan for the downtown area with red and green lights strung along First to Seventh streets. The scheme replaces last year’s Christmas trees and has earned merchant approval. lights will be lit each evening through the Christmas holidays.
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Ine
Boata
Lienway
Waggett
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Chamber of Commercce
Lincoln Highway
Alderman Hyde
Hiland
Hil
Hyde
Linesin
Motio
Blackma City
Large Audience Will See Play at High School
Large crowd expected as tickets for the Caplan Crossbones operetta go on sale at Sever drug store. The two glee clubs perform under Miss Winifred Smith, with proceeds aiding the junior band’s instrument fund.
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Sever Drug Store
Hh School
Winifred Smith
Circuit of Appeals affirms 25 year terms in huge robbery
The circuit court today affirmed 25 year imprisonments for William Fahy a former postal mapestor and William Murray a well known politician for participation in the $8,000,000 Rondeut il robbery.
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Chiewse
Circuit Coup of Appeals
William Fahy
Ami William Murray
City Council Proceedings December 1 1925 Minutes
City Council convened December 1 1925 with Mayor Lindstrom presiding. Officials discussed November bills audits and warrants and approved payments. Committees reported on signals street lighting sewer work and public works expenses. ordinances on electrical contractor licensing and drum and tube standards were adopted.
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Lindstrom
Aldengennd
Biehl
Chambers
Hallapoh Ilanway
Hiland
Hyde
Nelson
Connell
Webster
Hallaran
Alderman Nelson
Swarice Fire Dept
National Bank
John Anderson
Dek. Co
Tanes
Serapae & Coal Co
Eckburg Ee
First National Bank
I Motor GO. Paves
ROO W
Hos
Mines Tower Company
Tiineis Power Company
B. Dake
Sone
Harold Olsten
Petty Cash - Sawyer & Sons
Floyd Still ‘Arvive
W. F. Wiltberger Co
Geo A. Jaume
Marshall Jac Waterous
Police Dept
Engineers
Frank Rowan
H. A. Beacham
the Chronicle Press
DeKalb Chron, Pub. Co
DeKalb Daily Independent
DeKalb Ciron & Coal Co
Ember
Venaeciele
Fisk Motor
Pisses -Reins
Lee Tmarold
Northern Ubinithus
Hime Power Company
John C. Killigu
Mrs. Larson
de Tin Li, Pasley
Ralph L. Ranke
Steward & Hammerich
Swanson Bros
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W. FF. Wilberger Co
Jas, B. Clow & Sons
Laich Electric Co
Muectler Co
Bergh
Hanway
Mabel Runnells
L. Ske
Dr Gable Offers Free Consultation For Chronic Ailments
Fr iday December 11 Dr Gable invites all suffering from chronic diseases or debilitation to a free consultation at Suite 103 Hotel Fosgate Elgin With 21 years experience in treating high blood pressure heart kidney bladder stomach nervous and skin conditions plus paralysis and constitutional complaints He claims remarkable results and urges those afflicted to call for an appointment at the Patio Ulc location Elgin Vilino.
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Gable
United States
Fosgate
Elgin
Vilino Trou
Bo Patio
Time to Face the Facets and Patent Medicines
A reader recounts long illness treated by May re Wonderful Remedy after four years with six doctors failed to help. The simple preparation is claimed to relieve catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ills. Money refund offered. available at all druggists.
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Ney
Simarly
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