G W Briggs Found Dead in Sycamore Community
G W Briggs longtime Sycamore resident and early local business figure died suddenly at his North Cross Street home around 5:30 PM after years of ill health. A inquest found death due to heart disease. he is survived by three sons Frank Harry and Orville and a daughter Mrs Ned Hopkins. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Dengen
North Cross Street
Morris
Emil Johnson
Wilkinson
Briges W
Sycamore
Ogle
Lotcoms
Ludwis, Irish & Nelson
Tyrrell & Wells
Frank
Chicago
Harry
Oak Park
Orville
Ned Hopkins
Duluth
Congregational Society Events Span Picnics and Parties
The Congregational church hosts a well attended picnic supper for youth and intermediates, with a box of Christies gifts packed for Ellis county. Sycamore Celphone girls join DeKalb hosts for a festive party in tw o Swiss rooms, featuring exchanged gifts and speeches. Frank G. Rice of Sandwich obtains license from Iron County Clerk to wed Laura Panson, longtime south county residents. The W U M S of Methodists holds an afternoon session led by Mrs Cooper, taking a Christmas offering. Mildred Freeman visits from Battle Creek for holidays. Elks Club plans potluck supper and dancing. Metaphorist auxiliary prepares to serve hundreds at continuation bazaar luncheon.
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Frank G. Rice
Sandwich
Lcense
Iron
M. Henderam
Laura Panson
Suspects in Store Robbery Picked Up Here
Two young men in a Ford coupe, suspected of the DeKalb store robbery, were picked up by Chief of Police Fred Mitchell. They were taken to the sheriff for questioning with little progress by noon. A Schafer lifetime fountain pen, a pencil, and two beds were found in their possession. One suspect, Sam Ellis of Omaha, Nebr., was held for identity confirmation. Shoulder pins in bright luster were noted as ornaments on afternoon or evening frocks.
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Omaha
Nebr
Fred Mitchell
DeKalb
Sheriff's Office
Chie Mitchell
DeKalb County
Sive Hive
Slippery Pavements Alarm City Drivers
City streets are described as very slippery with ice in all areas. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution, especially around corners near California Street. While some vehicles skidded and caused minor parking disruptions, no serious injuries were reported as sand is sprinkled at the worst spots.
Deputy Marshals to Take Charge in Chicago Hearing
The article notes a prisoner to remain about a month before transfer to Chicago where two deputy marshals Hoeseden and Jack Farnum, already present, will assume duties after a hearing there.
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Harrison
Hoeseden
Jack Farnum
Chicago
Flower Shop Sends Orders to DeKalb Bank Opens
Flower shop of Mrs. Martin Johnson reported several flower orders for the new DeKalb bank, which opened to the public today. The bank, praised as resplendent with local flowers, drew contributions from nearby merchants and friends.
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DeKalb Bank
State Street
Martin Johnson
DeKalb
Delkalb
Subscription rates by carrier and term
Rates listed for monthly and yearly subscriptions by carrier with terms including one month, three months, six months and one year. The OCR text shows inconsistent punctuation and spacing but conveys price options and advance payment for extended periods.
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Mar
Apvaner
Prisoners Released and Received at Sheriff Office
Records show yesterday at the sheriff office the receipt of one prisoner from the Chicago courts and the discharge of two others to deputy United States marshals. William Connor, whose locality remains unclear, was among those connected to the day’s docket.
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Chicago
United States
William Connor
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