Fire Chief Warns on Christmas Tree Safety in Sycamore
Fire Chief Button urges precaution during the holidays. He warns against candles on trees, faulty electric connections, and cotton decorations. State Fire Marshal Gumber cautions that fire is a tragedy, especially at Christmas, and merchants are told to avoid cotton in displays and floor uses near electricals. The chief notes most residents are careful, but a single accident could ruin a joyful season.
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Button
Gumber
Sycamore
Woman and Child Escape in Ford Roadster Crash on Sycamore Road
A Ford roadster with a truck body skidded near the Clay Comb farm on Sycamore Road Tuesday, striking a woven wire fence and stopping after derailing one headlight. A truck driver assisting, the driver regained control and continued home with the small child, shaken but uninjured.
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Sycamore Road
Claycomb Farm
Elgin Men Fined for Hunting in Preserve
Three Elgin men Dan Turnquist Charles Uwart and F O Malley members of the Izaak Walton League paid a little over 47 dollars each for violating game laws and hunting in a preserve Deputy Sheriff Lloyd arrested them after signs were ignored They were ordered to appear at the DeKalb county court in Sycamore and were later fined 25 dollars and costs by Judge W L Pond.
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Elgin
Dan Turnquist
Charles Uwart
F. O'Malley
Izaak Walton League
Lloyd
Sycamore
W. L. Pond
DeKalb County
Students to Go Home for Holidays From St Albans College
Students at St. Albans College will depart late this week for the Christmas and New Year vacation. Many will travel long distances to dine with parents during the holidays. School is not expected to resume until January 4 or 7, exact date to be announced.
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St. Alban’s College
Eastern Star installation headlines Alicia Young Temple ceremony
The Eastern Star held a grand public installation at the Alida Young Temple with about 250 attendees. Rosa Hanson installed as Worthy Matron with L. W. Duval and Annette Duval in key roles as officers and a night of gifts, flowers, and musical performances followed.
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The
Eastern Star
Alida Young Temple
the Stars
Rosa Hanson
L. W. Duval
Annette Duval
Olive Miller
Jennie Willard
Pearl Maeser
Ellen Paterson
Eva Stark
Fannie Astling
Adah
Martha Lindgren
Ruth
Carrie Tracy
Esther—Maude Drewe
Martha
Gladys Koehn
Electa
Marjorie Welty
Mildred Rose
Sentinel
Robert Emberson
Alberta Hills
Hanson
Santa Claus
Floyd Chavelin
George Valentine
Ruth Barron
Edna Barrow
Alicia Young Temple
Elks Hold Fine Meeting At Sycamore Lodge Last Night
Sycamore Lodge B P O Elks held an interesting meeting last evening. The group planned the annual Good Fellow effort for Christmas, with funds available to aid many in need. The committee will insure no one eligible is overlooked and will send out many Christmas dinners to the deserving.
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Sycamore Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Elks Lodge
Elks
Air Photo Displayed At Bank Shows City View
An aerial photograph of the city is on display in the Pierce Trust and Savings Bank window. The image, taken some time ago, covers the city thoroughly and has drawn several hundred viewers in the last two to three days. The picture clearly shows surrounding buildings and even detail of where local youngsters live and play.
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Wiyweres Eepe
Sy Eye
Pierce Trust & Savings Bank
North Western Passenger in Slight Mishap
Sycamore residents aboard a North Western train faced a minor engine fault on the branch line. The engine blew a flue and was moved to the repair shed. passengers were diverted to DeKalb and later returned by bus, with little widespread disruption reported.
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North Western
Sycamore
DeKalb
Ehranch
UNE
Wna
Foliage Today Beautiful in This Vicinity
A frost covered scene shows trees shrubs wires and balustrades glistening in morning light. Citizens note the sudden temperature drop last night and describe the morning as pretty and calm despite the chill.
William Whipple Not in Chicago Accident
A Chicago Herald Examiner report about an elderly accident is disputed. The Sycamore resident William DP Whipple is not involved, with confusion naming Warner Whipple in the Utie incident. Bolivia ties appear as unrelated details.
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William Whipple
Chicago
Wiermithon
Chicago Herald Examiner
William DP
Whipple
Sycamore
Warner Whipple
Sycamore Men In Accident Early Tuesday
Sycamore men were involved in an early Tuesday auto accident when a Ford coupe owned by a local resident overturned after losing control. Injuries were described as slight to minor with one man slightly hurt in the arm. the car was towed to a local garage.
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Sycamore
Deen
Laena
Arte
Walter Martin Brought Here From Chicago Trial Delay
Walter Martin, moved from Chicago, faces trial after withdrawing a guilty plea in a federal prisoner transfer case. He had been sentenced to two years at Fort Leavenworth but requested more time to consider, and will remain detained until January 24 before returning to Chicago for a trial.
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Sheri FE . Pawwrow
Walter Martin
Unicom
Gadty
Port Treavenworth
Sie
Sturt
Chieown
Acrobat Tricks Fall Short In Popularity At London Show
A London audience finds the famed tricks less entertaining as performers struggle to impress. A notable act features balance atop stacked tables with a forward leap. the crowd prefers other routines, and one veteran performer receives little attention.
Coolidge At Worship Amid Secret Service Stoking Crowd
In Washington on Sunday before 11, President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge attend a First Congregational Church service. Secret service surrounds the church as ushers guide the entourage to a side entrance then to a pew. The sermon by Dr. Merce impresses, while the couple exits to an awaiting automobile amid applause.
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Washington
First Congregational Church
Juson Noble Pierce
Coolldce
Reb Vier
Dr. Merce
Pasrilly
Hhan
Coolidges
Secret Service
Danny
Marther
Dr. Mere
Coolidge
Stamp Collection Sale By London Philatelic Agency
The collection led by Tomlin Ene is to be offered soon by a London philatelic agency. It features a 1413 era group titled Romanoff sites of Russian stamps, a set the Russian government reportedly took four years to establish.
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Tomlin
Ene
Rustia Ja
London Philatelic Agency
Third Rank to Be Conferred by Pythians
It is announced today that at the regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias to be held Thray night, the third rank work will be the feature of the evening, as there are several candidates to receive the last step of Pythianism. Delegates to the district convention held last Week at Batavia will give a detailed report of the doings of that meeting, which will be of interest to everyone. On account of the work of the evening there should be a large attendance of the members.
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Knights of Pythias
Batavia
Evane
Encampment to Hold Meeting Friday Night
Members of Kishwaukee Benevolent Order No. 30 are asked to attend Friday evening session with several important matters to be presented. The finance committee plans to audit books for installation of officers in January. Officers hope for large attendance to finish year’s work and prepare for the new year.
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Kishwaukee Bnessagment No. 30
Display Here Ordered Out by Fire Chief
Fire Chief M H Mc Evoy ordered changes to a Christmas window display in the city citing excessive cotton as base and sides and electrical fixtures creating fire hazard. He informed the store proprietor, who agreed to modify the display to prevent any fire risk during Christmas. Harvard University plans to establish a graduate school of agriculture.
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M.H. McEvoy
Harvard University
Graduate School of Agriculture
Maid Fails in Four Suicide Attempts in Paris
A woman in Paris attempted suicide four times, cutting her throat at an infirmary, jumping onto train tracks injuring her head, diving into water and later ingesting iodine. She was treated at hospitals and released after each incident.
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Paris
France
Installation for Legion to Be in January
The DeKalb post of the American Legion and the Auxiliary decided to hold the installation meeting early in January instead of December. Officers for both organizations will be installed, with plans to announce the exact date soon.
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Uns
DeKalb
American ‘Sion
le; Auxiliary
American Legion
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