Military Funeral Honors For Captain Andres In Sycamore
Captain Henry August Andres received full military funeral honors in Sycamore with a requiem mass at St. Mary’s Church before his body was sent to Washington D C for burial. Officers from the 129th Illinois National Guard and Reserve units attended, with pallbearers and a long escort roster, as Arlington National Cemetery awaits.
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Henry August Andres
Father Masterson
St. Mary's Church
Washington
Linois
Rockford
Aurora
Elgin
Ottawa
Chicago
129Th Regiment
Illinois National Guard
Reserve Corps
Regular Army
W. F. Hemenway
F. E. Hart
C. V. Kebil
Andres
Fred J Walthman
Sycamore Company
Ernest Hanson
Irving Hindenbure
John O Weaver
A. F. Colder
William Lane
Hawley Kendall
Lesslie Read
C. R. McLagan
John A. Binder
James W. Cliffe
Clifford Lane
Robert E. Bean
Irvin Nichols
Orville Clutterham
Rudolph Erickson
Clarence Johnson
Morris Warner
Elston Oranger
Donald Colder
James Joslyn
James Morgan
Clifford Swedberg
Sycamore
National Guard
Washington, D. C
National Cemetery
Arlington, Va
Army of the United States
Arlington
Army
Pound
Anaconda Edges Polish Falcons in Narrow Thriller
The Anaconda basketball team defeated the Polish Falcons of Rockford 30 to 29 in a rough, close game at the community house. Kendall surged to the winning score with five seconds remaining as Rockford heaved desperate shots before time expired.
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Anaconda
Rockford
Falcons
Kendall
Willams
Ereereess
E. Oranger
Sycamore
Chronicle Delivery Guarantee for Sycamore Readers
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle says it takes full responsibility for carrier delivery in Sycamore. If a subscriber misses a copy call Otto Fellinger at 420 Sycamore for special delivery. Complaints will be investigated and remedied. Carriers must be paid promptly to meet weekly bills and earn a profit.
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DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Sycamore
Otto Fellinger
Inquest Finds Accidental Death in DeKalb County Train Crash
The coroner ordered inquest into Kenneth Astling’s death after a crash near Sycamore at the C M and 6 tracks. A DeKalb Farm Adviser testified that the car slowed for a red wig wag signal on slippery pavement and stopped 200 feet from the tracks. witnesses said Astling and another boy passed him, then accelerated before the collision. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death after about 45 minutes.
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Kenneth Astling
Sycamore
R. P. Culver
C. M
Culver
Latham
Joe Sivright
Kenneth
Thomas Roberts
DeKalb
Mason City
Arthur Lindsley
Vearlin Lamb
Charles Rogers
George Astling
Roberts
Kenneth Astling’s
Arthur W. Lindsey
Train Accident Details and Inquest Findings
An engineer described flashing signals at the crossing as the Rob erts and Astling cars approached. The Astling car darted across after slowing near Roberts, causing a wreck that killed Kenneth Astling and injured Sivright. The brakeman and crew, plus coroner’s son Kenneth Culver, explored the scene and the jury upheld the initial verdict. The report notes Gov. De Soto’s three years cutting through forests in the southern states with a 600-man force.
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Kenneth Culver
Sycamore
Kenneth Astling
Sivright
Harris Promoter Harris Heads South For Boxing Schedule
Ned Leland Harris known as Kid Harris left Sycamore in a 3:30 p.m. Hudson sedan bound for the south to pursue a string of fights. He will face Bull Sharpe in Jackson Mississippi on January 14 1930 and Henry Jungles in New Orleans January 24, then stop in Memphis to meet Bobbie Cox on the same card. He plans to stay south for the winter with other offers in Jacksonville Florida and St Petersburg.
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Ned Leland Harris
Sycamore
South
Kid” Harris
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Harris
Jackson
Miss
Bull” Sharpe
Harrisburg
New Orleans
Henry Jungles
Memphis
Tenn
Bobbie Cox
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Petersburg
Victor Christmas Programs Highlight Local Schools
Wesson and Parks schools held Christmas exercises with dinners for students and teachers. Suydam and Loux joined programs at Loux schoolhouse with treats. P I A gifted clocks to schools. Elmer Henderson attended a 4 H club conference in DeKalb with state leaders outlining plans for the year. Many local families prepared Christmas dinners and visits amid snow and travel challenges.
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Wesson and Parks
Greentown Harmony Club
Howard Johnson
Suydam
Loux
Elmer Henderson
DeKalb
Henderson
Bernice Keene
Chicago
Edward
Andrew Anderson
Canton
Clarion Anderson
Lester Breuer
Charles Schiedecker
Serena
Ivan Bastian
Hallie Johnson
Sheridan
Donald Henderson
State College
Donald
Somonauk
Mr. Henderson
Victor
Mary Henderson
Elmer
Hodges Told He’d Face Doubling Penalty on Fraud Charge
In Evansville Indiana Judge Mc Coy fined Herbert Hodges 25 dollars and jailed him 90 days for a fraudulent check. Hodges promised to get a lawyer and appeal. The judge replied that the penalty would be doubled, and Hodges quipped that he talked too much.
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Evansville
Ind
McCoy
Herbert Hodges
Hodges
Konjola Claims Rescue From Digestive Ailments
Emil Burgh of 2636 Winnemac Avenue Chicago says Konjola relieved long standing constipation and gas pains. He reports improved digestion, sleep, appetite, and energy after starting the remedy sold at Kirsch Drug Store DeKalb and by druggists in nearby towns.
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Isonjola
Emil Burgh
Winnemac
Iavenue
Chicago
DeKalb
Kirches
WS Sae
Best Drugetsia
Siee
Unis
Keeper's Successor And His Slayer Christmas Guests At Belvidere
A local Belvidere social note lists numerous Christmas dinner guests including Mrs. George Helsdon, Bert Neal, Arthur Lamont, Thomas Vespey, William Bristow, and Rev L J Trued among others. Families from Belvidere Rockford DeKalb Estoond Osco are mentioned with gatherings at multiple homes.
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George Helsdon
Belvidere
Frank Moore
George
Joe Foye
Ed Larson
Boyd Thompson
Bert Neal
Bert Lamont
Rockford
Vern Moon
LeRoy
Lila Moon
Arthur Lamont
Arthur Allison
Ralph Parkins
T. J. Renwick and Son
Thomas Vespey
H. B. Rowan
Glen Rowan
Toledo
William Bristow
DeKalb
Loraine Thompson
Carter Harrison
Charles Thurity
Joe Bennett
Bennett
Oscar Thursly
L. J. Trued
Joint Installation Event At Kirkland Amid Christmas Gatherings
In Kirkland on December 26, families and members of local groups gather for Christmas visits. A joint installation of the Anna Cole chapter of the Eastern Star and Boyd 20 Masonic lodge is planned for Friday evening in January. Oscar Paulson and family visited B. J. Stumm in Aurora for Christmas. Amanda Klick celebrated Christmas with relatives in Elgin. Alva Buxton and family from Rockford stayed with George Buxton for Christmas. Earl Batty and son Robert of Rockford visited Mrs. Susan Batty for Christmas. J. S. Houtz and spouse spent Christmas at their home.
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Kirkland
Anna Cole
Eastern Star and Boyd
Masonic Lodge
Oscar Paulson
B. J. Stumm
Aurora
Amanda Klick
Elgin
Alva Buxton
Rockford
George Buxton
Earl Batty
Robert
Susan Batty
Christras
Cat Walk Triumphs as Local Wanderer Returns Home
London readers learn of a famed long distance cat from Bighton near Alresford. The feline traveled with its owner to Helston, disliked the food and town, and began a long journey home spanning over 250 miles before the owner’s return.
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London
England
Bighton
Alresford
Helston
Cysten 18 Hour Test Promises Quick Bladder Relief
An advertisement touts Cysten as a remedy for bladder irritation affecting sleep and energy. It claims rapid relief from burning itching and leg pains with a 60 cent trial at Kirchner's Drug Store and a money back guarantee.
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Kirchner
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Carrie Sherman
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Korjola
Clarence Anderson
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Harry Reynolds
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Frank
Auburn
N. Y
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DE Kalb Egyptian Theatre
Richard
the Love
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Mack
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