Open House for Store in Sycamore Opens Doors to Community
The Sycamore furniture store of Emil Johnson officially opened this morning after weeks of preparation. Residents and nonresidents toured the showroom filled with furnishings, bouquets adorned the space, and a register was started for visitors. A French door leads to an undertaking parlor and private funeral arrangements connect to the store, with thanks extended to E. E. Bruner, Miss Selma, Theodore Anderson, and others for their support.
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Syez More
Emil Johnson
Sycamore
Sycamore Green Hoa S
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
E. E. Bruner
Ena
Selma
Theodore Anderson
Thy Haulthere
Joseph
Batavia Sweeps Sycamore Floor Games
Batavia wins both games at Sycamore, overpowering Johnson in the heavyweights 23 to 10 while the lighter division goes 11 to 9 for Batavia. Visitors spark a grinding battle as the crowd roars.
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Batavia
Sycamore
Johnson
Sycamore and Batavia Basketball Preview Teases Potential Lineups
The report notes Sabin and Bow en on the lights shaping Sycamore's squad and Batavia relying on Johnson to avoid a poor season. Batavia beat back a surge with eight baskets from the flashy visitor and three successful free throws. Sycamore players display individualism, hindering consistent team play.
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Sycamore High School
Sabin
Bowen
Batavia
Johnson
Fang
Sycfamore
Funeral for Gar Trafford Set for Sunday in DeKalb
Funeral services for Garfield Trafford who died in DeKalb after a brief illness will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church in DeKalb with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows will conduct the fraternal funeral rites. Rev. L. L. Hammitt to lead church service.
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Garfield ‘Trafford
DeKalb Wednes
DeKalb
Elmwood
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
L. L. Hammitt
Jtaan
de Kall
McAllister Becomes Stockholder in Schoen Dry Goods Oak Park
Springfield Chronicle reports William McAllister of Sycamore paid in 3000 dollars for stock and became a stockholder in the Schoen Dry Goods Company of Oak Park, which incorporated today with sixteen thousand dollars capital.
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Chronicle
Springfield
William McAllister
Sycamore
Schoen Dry Goods Company
Oak Park
Dr Reblee to Appear Here at Church Pulpit
Dr H S Rootee, former pastor of the Congregational church, will deliver the sermon tomorrow morning. Reblee, beloved pastor with no local congregation, is expected to draw a large audience but a second service time is not stated. The morning worship will begin at the usual hour and the public is invited.
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H. S. Rootee
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Congregational Church
Reblee
Sycamore
Architects on Theatre Appointed for New Sye lamore Venue
Walter Gworazge announced that the architects chosen to design the new Sye lamore theatre will prepare plans and specifications for a spring construction. The site is the Rodgers dry goods store and DeKalb County Abstract Company property with seating for about 61.
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Walter Gworazge
St. Charles Theatre
Syelamore Theatre
Rodgers Dry Goods
DeKalb County Abstract Company
Elm Planting Delayed by Wet Ground in Public Park
The elm tree planting at the Public park by the Isaac Watton League of Sycamore could not proceed yesterday due to damp ground and suspected rotten frost. The event is rescheduled pending better conditions.
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Isaac Watton
Gompers A Titan of Labor Passes Away Today
Samuel Gompers, longtime leader of the American Federation of Labor, dies at 67 after guiding the union through decades of growth. His work forged the eight hour day and shaped U S labor policy, while balancing radical and conservative currents. He rose from London immigrant to labor icon, steering unions through wars and economic upheaval.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
America
London
Gar
New York
Takes A. F of L
Gompérs
Federation
New York City
Canada
Ompers
Sophie Julian
John McBride
Gompers Presses Proposition Amid War Pressure
The article notes Samuel Gompers urging a government-support stance while opponents grow in number. Rank and file members face a dilemma as leaders resist pledging support, with the piece ending hinting at continued discussion on Page Five.
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Gompers
Amerina
Vo Sinemen
St Albans School Sets Christmas Vacation Period
St Albans boys school announces Christmas New Year break from Saturday December 26 to January 9. On January 9 the students meet at St Chrysostoms church in Chicago for a reunion with a basketball game, card party, dancing and banquet as highlights.
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St. Albans
St. Chrysostoms Church
Chicago
Chapter Masons Have Election Friday Evening
Recap of the Sycamore Chapter R. A. M. meeting at the Masonic hall shows strong turnout and interest in the election. Officers for the coming year include High Priest Charles F. Koehn, King William Wallmark, Scribe Albert Peterson, C of Ghost William WN Richardgen, Treasurer Charles C. Pond, and Secretary Carl BE Carlson.
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Sycamore
Masonic Hall
Charles F. Koehn
William Wallmark
Albert Peterson
C. of Ghost
William WN. Richardgen
Charles C. Pond
Carl BE. Carlson
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the Chronicle Press
International Order of Machinists
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Gumpers
Washington
Great ‘Unions
Lewis & Palmer Music Co
DE Kalb and Sycamgre
J. Rendell Jeweler
Cornell
Bridgeton
FOLEY
Sixth and
Oak Streets
Globe
Dickeinson
Dickinsons
AlBe Sor Chieabontt
Albert Dickinson Co
Minneapois
Conlin, Inc
Anderson Bros
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