Revival anticipated as Rev H S Roblee is invited back
Congregational church votes three to one to invite Rev H S Roblee to return to Sycamore where he once served four years. He will likely preach his first sermon in January in the city. Roblee previously led in Decatur and Prophetstown and is credited with broad public welfare efforts.
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H. S. Roblee
Sycamore
Roblee
Prastown
Congregational Church
Decatur
Prophetstown
F. J. Bishop
Bishop
England
Carols Sung On Streets By Local School Children
School children from Central West and feYate schools entertained residents last evening with carols sung on the streets. It was a lively show featuring students from upper grades and lively holiday spirit throughout the block.
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Central
West
feYate
Christmas Carols Highlight Sycamo School Events
Downtown shoppers enjoyed a children's appearance around eight with a concert of school Christmas songs. Christmas programs lit up grade school rooms in Sycamo during the past week, with selections heard by parents attending the school parties.
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Sycamo
Rev Robeson to Leave the Hospital Today
Rev. J. E. B. Robeson, pastor of the Congregational church at Genoa, will be discharged from Sycamore hospital today. He has been ill for several weeks but is now able to return home for the Christmas holidays. He had not yet preached since taking the Genoa pastorate.
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J. EB. Jopeson
Passor
Unt Congregational Church
Genoa
Sycamore Hospital
Robeson
Bie
Rev Robeson
Funeral for Mrs Smith to be held Friday
Funeral services for Mrs A L ish who died yesterday morning at Sycamore hospital will be held Friday at 1 30 PM from the Methodist church with Rev James O May officiating. She was active in the church and many friends will attend as Sycamore stores are expected to close briefly. Her long illness ended with her death yesterday morning.
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A. L.ish
Sycamore Hospital
Methodist Church
James O’may
Mrs. Richard Trescott Seriously Ill at Home
Friends on West Exchange Street report Mrs. Richard Trescott gravely ill at her home. Alarming condition raises grave doubts about recovery as word from the residence details her failing health.
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Richard Trescott
West Exchange Street
Community Awaits Update On Ill Resident
After days of critical condition the patient’s health remains a concern. Friends in the city await news from home and any sign of improvement as the situation continues to unfold.
Schools Close for Holidays After Christmas Party
The closing of the schools this afternoon ends the annual Christmas and New Year holidays for high and grade school pupils. Students do not return until after New Year’s Day. Several schools held Christmas programs this afternoon, and the high school Christmas party began at three o'clock.
Alumni to Play High School On Friday Night
Alumni teams will face the two high school cages on Friday evening at 7 30. Local sport fans anticipate a competitive night with several former high school stars likely to participate during Christmas holidays.
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Hich
Fire destroys Fowler general store and two apartments
Report from Belvidere says a noon blaze at Herbert destroyed the Fowler general store and two apartments in the same building. The fire started when kerosene warmed on a stove exploded, spreading flames. little was saved despite aid from the Belvidere fire department.
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Fowler General Store
Herber
Belvidere
Fire destroys store leaving families homeless
A fire badly burned J in his left hand while fighting the flames. The store saved only the safe and some papers. The Charles White and Oscar Welle families, living on the second floor, were left homeless by the blaze.
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Charles White
Oscar Welle
Miss Wanda Barnes To Spend Holidays Here
Miss Va Barnes of Chicago arrives tomorrow evening to spend Christmas with her sister Miss Grace Barnes. Miss Barnes is employed at the Harris Trust and Savings Bank.
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Wanda Barnes
Va Barnes
Chicago
Grace Barnes
Miss Barnes
Harris Trust & Savings Bank
Midnight Christmas Service Planned at St. Peter’s Episcopal
Plans are completed for a midnight Christmas Eve service at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in the city. The annual program is expected to attract a large audience of local residents.
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Orchestra of Church Performs at San
Baptist Sunday school orchestra visited the tuberculosia sanitorium Sunday afternoon and gave an hourlong program for patients. Such entertainments bring joy to the sick, and the staff notes broad support. This week at the San features several Christmas programs for residents and guests.
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Orchestra
San
Baptist Sunday School
Steel Company Delivers Christmas Dinners to Needy
Preparation of Christmas baskets by the steel company is completed. The baskets, a full portion of dinners, will be delivered to needy workers tomorrow, ensuring timely meals for the holiday.
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Steel Company
Marriages Far Ahead of Divorces Across Cities
United Press reports strong marriage totals in 1923 with New York leading at about 64 000 for the year. In Caske County marriages reached 42 229 vs 10 218 divorces, while the state of Massachusetts logged 100 or more marriages than divorces in 1923.
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United
Washington
D. C
Cupid
United Press
New York City
Setts
Coolidge Faces War Reward for Army World Flyers
President Coolidge expects Congress to consider a proposal recognizing the Army world flyers. Despite their historic long flight, no tangible reward has yet been granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Pressey Shingon
War Department
Congress
Army World
Tuin
Michi
Tancibie
Administrator's Notice Estate of Leon B Johnson Deceased
The administratrix of the estate of Leon B Johnson deceased gives notice she will appear before the County Court of De Kalb County at the Sycamore Court House for the February term the first Monday in February to adjust claims. Creditors must present claims and all indebted persons should pay promptly. Dated December 15 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon B. Johnson
DeKalb County
Sycamore
Art Self Clears Slippery Road With Road Cinders
Art Self, state highways superintendent, used a load of cinders on Lincoln Highway and Normal Road after an earlier morning incident. He notes no one stopped him, and he would like to know who interfered with his crew. The cinders aim to prevent a repeat of the daytime accident that sent W. W. Wirtz to surgical care.
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Lincoln Highway
Normal Road
Art Self
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Armour
Lewis & Palmer Music Company
Art
Sawyer
Sawyer & Sons
DE Kalb
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