Open House at New First National Bank Opens Saturday
The First National Bank of Sycamore will formally open with an open house from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. on Saturday as Citizens and Sycamore National merge. The new bank features a 42 by 100 foot fireproof building with granite base, bronze department plaques, a 18,000 pound vault, burglar alarm, and a modern intercom system. A trust department led by B. P. Stroberg will provide trustee, executor, and guardian services, with assets projected above 3 million dollars making it one of the region’s largest banks. Fourteen staff members will greet visitors during the event.
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First National Bank
Financial
Citizens
Sycamore National
Ional Bank of
Sycamore
Somonauk Street
Sks
American Walnut
Jrown
Savna
B. P. Stroberg
Mks
Trust Department
Citzens
Amon
Gether
New Bank Board and Early Staff for Sycamore Institution
The two banks form a new board including J. R. Waterman and W. M. McAllister with J. C. Joslyn and H. M. Whittemore among others. J. R. Waterman is named president and A. E. K. Hammerschmidt as vice president, T. M. White as cashier, and B. P. Strothers as trust officer. appointments to be finalized January 12. The building is praised for its design by We Alford and Chiccazo, with local contractors and employees listed, and public viewing hours set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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J. R. Waterman
W. M. McAllister
C. D. Rogers
J. C. Joslyn
H. M. Whittemore
William J. Fulton
George A. Fox
A. BE. Hammerschmidt
FLBE
Ida Lason
Dorothy Coffey
Sycamore
DeKalb County
We Alford
Chiccazo
Pisteon
E. Bangs
Mortenson
Sycamore Farmers Company
Holcomb Brothers
Minternial
Emil
Quiet Social Week Prepares for New Year Festivities
Society notes a calm week as residents rest for upcoming New Year parties. Churches may hold watch nights. Fargo theatre hosts a midnight frolic attended by hundreds. Roller skating party at the armory tomorrow night draws large local crowds. no skating on New Year’s Eve. Several Genoa events and trips to Chicago are planned among families and friends.
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Fargo Theatre
Armory
Coy C. Richards
Genoa
Slater's Hall
Opera House
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertises relief for catarrh
Local ailment influenced by constitution described. An ointment provides quick relief and an internal tonic purports to reach mucous surfaces via the bloodstream to rid the system of catarrh. Sold by druggists for over 40 years. F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Small Fire at Lindgren Home Blocks Walnut Street
Sparks from a burning chimney started a small fire at Mrs. Lindgren’s home at Walnut and Ott Street around 11 this forenoon. The fire department arrived quickly, set up a ladder, and with a short chemical extinguisher, the blaze was extinguished. The Lindgren shingles curl and chimney fires recur, prompting extra vigilance.
Stores Here to Remain Closed Five Evenings
Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce met to decide that most city stores will stay closed on Wednesday evenings. The plan, announced today, will run through January February and March with some dissent among opponents who agreed to accept the ruling.
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Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
Pebrumary
Mareh
Drummer Boy of Civil War Dies in City
R. H. Hendershott known as the Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock dies at his Chicago home. A relative of E. Lee on his mother’s side, he ran away to join the war as a drummer boy. Military services to be private.
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R. H. Hendershott
Rappahannock
Chicago
Mr. Hendershott
E. Lee
Hendershott
Kirkland Man Fined in County Court Over Stills Case
A Kirkland man was fined $100 in county court after sheriff deputies raided his premises and found the largest still in office. The incident involved Sheriff William F. E. Crawford and George Weber, with the arrest occurring yesterday.
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Kirkland
Wm. FE
Crawford
George Weber
Court records: Jade Pond fines Weber then frees
After hearing the evidence, Jade Pond assessed a fine of 100 dollars and costs, the prisoner to be committed to the county jail until paid. Weber paid the amount shortly after and was released from custody.
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Jade Pond
Weber
Guardsmen Miss Regular Drill During Annual Vacation
The 2nd Company of the Minors National Guard did not meet last night as the unit observed its annual vacation. Most members remained home by the registers, staying warm as the group resumes regular meetings next Monday night. New license plates for 1926 highway trucks have arrived and will be placed.
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Neauquart
Company of the Minors National Guard
County highway trucks arrive at supervisor’s office
Several trucks of the county highway department arrived at Superintendent A R Russell's office today and likely will be placed on the rigs at once. There are several 1926 plates observed on automobiles in this city at this time.
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A. R. Russell
Basketball Clash At Local High School Tonight
Tonight at the high school gym the Sycamore Allums face the Rockford Hurons in a basketball contest likely to draw many local fans. Several former stars of the cage will be in Sycamore’s lineup, promising a brisk crowd and lively play.
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Sycamore Allums
Rockford Hurons
Sycamore
Otto Lysne in Jail Now Formerly Lived in DeKalb
According to the sheriff's office Otto Lysne who was brought from Chicago on larceny charges formerly lived in DeKalb. Lysne is alleged to have taken a mortgaged automobile out of the jurisdiction of the mortgage holder.
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Sheriff's Office
Otto Lysne
Chicago
DeKalb
Lysne
Farmers Urge Immediate Tariff Aid Says Capper
Washington reports Senator Arthur Capper Republican warns of economic upheaval unless a prompt tariff favoring western farmers is granted He criticizes past tariff legislation and notes the People’s Reconstruction League is in session today In DeKalb County Isaac W George of Shabbona announces candidacy for Sheriff under the Republican primary banner Also mentions bone meal as a lawn fertilizer seed and feed note.
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Washington, D. C
Arthur Capper
People's Reconstruction League
DeKalb County
Isaac W. George
Shabbona
Christmas Visitors Travel to Genoa and Nearby Homes
Genoa and surrounding areas welcomed numerous Christmas visitors and extended family gatherings. Among those noted were Mr. and Mrs. Quint Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Holtgren, Mr. and Mrs. Claron Maynard, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Abraham, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Johnson, and Adolph Johnsons family at Rochelle. Others, including Freida Kohne, Margery Holroyd, Harry Adler, Albert Krueger, and Ellen Barenquist, were home from universities or elsewhere for the holidays. Several families hosted Christmas meals and a church program was presented by the Methodist church Thursday.
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Quint Cochrane
Otto Holtgren
Genoa
Claron Maynard
Hampshire
Thomas Abraham
George L. Johnson
Adolph Johnson
Rochelle
Freida Kohne
Margery Holroyd
West Mount
Harry Adler
Albert Krueger
Illinois State University
William Gnekow
Otto Barenquist
EB. Pickens
Elgin
W. BE. Gnekow
Edward
Hiram Edsell
Maywood
Schneider
Anna Donahue
Luella Crawford
Clayton Pie
Relativ
Dell Sears
Marengo Ealler
Will Jeffery
Methodist Church
Genoa News Briefs Include Factory Closures and Visits
Attendance notes indicate strong turnout while Leich Electric and Selz Schwab Shoe plants close for inventory through New Year. George Goding of Rockford and family visited Genoa relatives. Mrs. Malone plans to join sister Mrs. Ace Young in DeKalb soon. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advised for colds.
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Ning
Leich Electric
Selz Schwab
George Goding
Rockford
Genoa
Malone
Ace Young
DeKalb
Beal School Principal Leads Chicago High Day Mission
R. G. Beal School sees its principal oversee a day aimed at Chicago passenger traffic. The event highlights school leadership in coordinating safety and community outreach for urban transit riders.
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R. G. Beal
Day
Chicago
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Seeaneye
Seeaneye Inn
New Bank
Glenn Niebergall
Pennsylvania
L. F. Moudry
Sop
Laddie
Moe Moudry
Hilda Anderson
J. F. Malone
A. Fulcher
DeKalb Fuel & Mercantile Company
DE Kalb
Tielinois
Sycamore’s
Lindgren
Nature
Champlin
Sawyer & Sons
Capper
Lauber & Lauber Co
Hollister
Lenz Drug Store
Sixth Street
R. Sorensen
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Carpenters’ Union
Masons’ Union
Painters’ Union
Plumbers’ Union Electricians’ Union
Laborers’ Union
Lathers’ Union
Dodge Brothers
Foiles’ Garage
Danse Brothers Dealers SE
Gol
Sen
Shinner’s
E. G. Shinner & Co
Lincoln Highway
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