Sycamore Lawyer Wins Witness Pull Coup in Hearing
City Attorney TL F Moudry wins a key victory at a Chicago hearing before the Illinois Commerce Commission. Star witness R Bauer of the United States Railway Service testified for Sycamore, aided by Postmaster W F Hemenway. The hearing set December 22 after the federal testimony reshaped the case. A large Sycamore delegation including Mayor Beckier and Chamber leaders attended.
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Moudry
United States
TL. F. Moudry
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Chicago
R. §. Bauer
United States Railway Service
Sycamore
W. F. Hemenway
Tllinois Commeree Commission
Hunter
Tilemenway
Mhicasa
Tauer
Great Western
Seaboard
J. D. Beckier
J. F. Moudry
A. K. Stiles
Ira Wetzel
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
F. R. Hennekin
Chamber
Pawl Ganzner
Fargo
Sycamore Group
Bowlers Change League Rules Alter Standings
The bowling league reviews two constitutional changes affecting weekly scoring and team standings. Rule three and rule seven were amended, altering how matches are recorded and how points are allocated. Detailed implications for teams and upcoming weeks remain to be seen.
Local League Reports Mixed Start With New Rule Changes
Four teams fielded under five men at start. New rule: three games per match counted separately and standings by games won. Monday Tuesday results include Turner Brass over Patten, South Plant over Kellman, Builders over North Plant, Bankers versus Business Men.
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Turner Brass
Patten
South Plant
Kellman
Ww Tl Pet Business Men
Bankers
North Plant
Big Rock Stumbles in Fearful Hope of Genoa Clash
Loyal basketball fans discuss standings and scores in a tangled recap. Waterman beat DeKalb 20 to 15 and Leland 72 to 12, while Big Rock is said to have beaten Waterman. Sycamore fans are urged to follow tomorrow’s Genoa game and the looming Big Rock matchup.
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Big Rock
Waterman
DeKalb
Leland
Hinckley
Sycamore
Genoa
Shrout
Last Rites For Mrs. Franklin Stearns Planned
Funeral arrangements finalized for Mrs. Franklin Stearns. Services set Friday at 1 30 PM at the home 229 South Main Street with Rev. C A Kelley officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
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C. A. Kelley
Franklin Stearns
Chronicle
South Main Street
Elmwood Cemetery
Winchesters Cherish California Life From Sycamore
Former resident Winchester now in Santa Ana writes of California climate wonders. He recalls Sycamore’s downturn from northern chills around Thanksgiving and notes roses blooming, truck farmers bringing in vegetables, and a beach visit during recent touring of the orange state.
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Winchesters
Sycamore
J. ¥. Winchester
Santa Ana
Calif
California
Mr. Winchester
Orange State
Community Calendar Highlights Seasonal Gatherings
December events include a pancake supper at the Methodist church and a midnight Christmas service at St. Peter's, plus a Business and Professional Woman's Club party at the Guild Hall. An Elks dance at Sycamore lodge, center association amendments, and several local society notes fill this week’s society page.
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Methodist Church
St. Peter's Church
Business and
Professional Woman's Club
Guild Hall
Campaign May Start As Year Rolls In Here
Rumors circulate about a possible mayoral run next April while candidates dodge announcements. Journalists note no official campaigns until after the new year, leaving the public to ponder a forthcoming political stir amid Christmas bills and daily concerns.
Shoppers to Extend Hours for Christmas Season
Shoppers were in town last evening as stores prepare for extended hours. Beginning Monday all stores except groceries and meat markets will stay open every night except Sunday until Christmas. Expected rush to browse and beat early shoppers to begin next week.
Real Estate Transfers and Court Notices
Real estate transfers list numerous Lot numbers with Additions in Genoa and surrounding areas, with small sums noted. In county court, feeble-minded adoptions, pensions, and hospital notices are recorded alongside extensive estate appraisals, guardianships, and private sales. The largest tower mills in Kanapolis, North Carolina, are mentioned.
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Kanapolis, N.C
Miss Alberta Wadey Visits Creston for Weekend
Creston reports include Miss Alberta Wadey of Evanston visiting for a short time Saturday. Andrew Cooter and sons of Ottawa were Creston visitors. The Lutheran Ladies held a bake sale at Tracy Brothers market Saturday afternoon. Andrew Sampson did business in Rochelle on Tuesday. Mrs Earl Sipe was a DeKalb caller Saturday. Fred Loxton family from Belvidere weekended here. Funeral for Andrew Richolson held at Steward Tuesday. Mrs Curtis Lavig entertained Rochelle visitors. Martin Hall of Steward paid a Creston call. Fred Lang family visited Rochelle Saturday. A number from here attended a sale at the McCabe farm north of Malta Tuesday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Mylo Kittleson on Tuesday December 9. Miss Mary Barron has returned to
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Creston
Alberta Wadey
Evanston
Andrew Cooter
Steward
Curtis Lavig
Rochelle
Martin Hall
Fred Lang
McCabe
Malta
Mylo Kittleson
Mary Barron
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Kenosha
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Center Association
al Tessman
Anaconda
Randolph Langlois
Colorado School of Mines
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W. N. McLagan
den of Flanders
Doug Fairbanks, Jr
Neil Hamilton Clyde Cook Gardner James Frank McHugh
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W. S. Poust
W. H. Wheeler
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Guy F. Wilder
William L. Bark
Lillian Fraser
John W. Hotte
Raynor IF
Coakes
Hall
Jessie M. Walker
Alfred W. Erwin
Darnell
Minnie A. Crofoot
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Stinson
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Bertha M. Williams
Travers
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Samantha F. Burdick
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Willie Butz
Joe Butz
Lincoln State School
Gertie B. Goodlet
Shabbana
Tigin State Hospital
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Elgin State Hospital
Roger Smith
Dixon State Hospital
Robert Williams
Will Gleason
Clinton Shelby Webster
Hattie M. Bernard Ryther
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A. J. Heer
Charles A. Anderson
John Sacora
Theodore Carlson
Thomas G. Sager
Charles F. Sager
W. J. Prain
Walter Noll
Leo Parling
Frank A. Lyman
Kirkland
Jennie Lyman
Fred Soost
Charles Mostler
William Greenwood
Rolfe N. Ross
Harold M. Ross
Walter Garland
A. W. Haller
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L. Scheffer
Leslie L. Scheffer
Frank Divine
Mary Belle Divine
First Trust & Savings Bank of
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Strehner
East Otis
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Sawyer
Lincoln Highway
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