Charity Ball Set in Sycamore at Fargo Hotel Tonight
Sycamore prepares for the annual charity ball at the Fargo hotel from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Proceeds will benefit charity. Aimed as the season’s pretest social event, the gathering draws many in tuxedos and formal dress.
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Sycamore
Fargo Hotel
E. M. Burst
A. B. Gochenour
Thor Johnson
J. S. Halsted
H. M. Whittimore
R. c. Woodrich
James Crosby
Leslie D. Marshall
A. L. Stark
C. S. Clear
A. K. Stiles
Auction Has Time Change Today at Armory Drill Hall
A good will auction occurs at the armory drill hall at 2:00 PM Thursday January 2 1930. This final in a series of three auctions features auctioneer John Whitman with 75 items to the highest bidder. Officials expect ample demand despite unknown Christmas debt as prices may rise quickly. The public is urged to note the time noting the change from Friday night to Thursday afternoon.
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Uction
Armory Drill Hall
John Whitman
Scouts Enjoy Gym At Center This Vacation
The community center hosted active youth events during the Christmas vacation. Scouts filled the gym for a basketball game and an indoor baseball matchup, drawing cheers from outside the doors as slushy skating near the park affected outdoor activities.
Coon-Sanders Asked To Play For Locals
Sycamore Illinois cafes attract radio requests for Coon-Sanders performances. The Blackhawk cafe in Chicago is cited as a popular venue with several announced requests from local Sycamore residents.
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Coon-Sanders
Sycamore
Chicago
Blackhawk
Chiago Place
Ill
Thoxine Promises Fast Night Cough Relief
A doctor prescribed remedy named Thoxine claims to stop night coughs within 15 minutes. The preparation, sold in 35c 60c and $1 bottles, is advertised as safe for families and available through Secor's drug stores with a money back guarantee.
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Secor’s
Chronicle Delivery Guarantee for DeKalb Chronicle
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle states it accepts full responsibility for carrier delivery in Sycamore. Missed copies are remedied by special delivery after a call to Mr Otto Fellinger at Sycamore 420. Complaints are investigated. carriers must be paid promptly weekly to ensure profit.
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DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Sycamore
Otto Fellinger
Married in Chicago as Margaret Thompson weds Howard Kelley
Howard Kelley son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kelley Methodist pastor wed Margaret Thompson in Chicago at 8 30 PM last Saturday. Ceremony held at the bride’s parents home in Hyde Park with maid of honor and best man from family circle. Elizabeth Roblin returns to Community Center duties after winter break while Sycamore Eastern Star installs new officers led by Blanche Mitchell and Robert Emberson.
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Howard Kelley
Charles Kelley
Margaret Thompson
Chicago
J. F. Thompson
Hyde Park
James Thompson
West Point
Elizabeth Roblin
New York State
Sycamore
the Order of the Eastern Star
Blanche E
Mitchell
Dundee Game Seen as Toughest Test Yet
Coach Jess Shrout orders daily practice through the holiday week as Dundee, a top Little Seven foe, prepares to face Sycamore. Every squad member is to shoot baskets this Friday afternoon amid praise that both teams have won all games, making the clash pivotal.
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Dundee
Jess Shrout
Sycamore
Wheaton
Aneola Root Restores Waseca Man After 20 Years
J Bauman of Waseca Minnesota describes twenty years of stomach trouble and constipation. After using Aneola Root he reports a cleansed stomach digestion improved and overall health restored after two bottles. Ancola Root available locally.
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Mr. J. Bauman
Waseca
Mina
Former dealer Abe Levine plans southern winter health cure
Abe Levine former coal and iron dealer here for years sold out to I Mabel, in the city yesterday planning to spend the winter in the south for health reasons. He bears a crippled hand from a year old injury, which has not healed and hampers him greatly. Friends here sympathy and wish him a better new year. Skating at the community park rink was ruined by a thaw ending outdoor activity for many youths during vacation.
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South
Abe Levine
I. Mabel
Abe
Community Park
Winter Sport Attracts Sycamore Skaters Through Season
The Sycamore community enjoys skating as a winter sport with the rink remaining intact for now. Officials expect continued skating activity as spring is still distant and more sessions are planned.
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Sycamore
Rumor of New Sycamore Restaurant in Gift Shop Site
A vague report suggests Sycamore's business district will gain a new restaurant, with the auction gift shop as the scene. If true, residents would have eight lunch and meal venues across the day, including three full meal spots and several lighter options.
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Syca Mores
Sycamore
Parts Stolen From Car Left In This City
The Gilbert Doctor Ford car, reported stolen last Friday night, had parts stolen while parked for Malta theatergoers. The Chronicle wrongly claimed it wasn’t stolen. Found on First Street near Locust, bulbs in headlights and rear light were removed, a flashlight from the seat pocket taken, and an attempt made to remove the battery.
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Malta
Locust Street
First Street
Old Business Institution Closes Doors After 25 Years
After a quarter century the Columbia Coffee and Tea store ends its run at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Founded by Frank and Allen Swanstrom, the shop moved from Bell’s restaurant area to the A. and P basement, then to the Jacob Haish block under new owners Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kelsey who now relinquish the venture due to strain.
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Columbia Coffee & Tea Store
Frank and
Allen Swanstrom
Bell's
Jacob Haish
T. J. Kelsey
Kelsey
Theft of Cash From Winn Motor Sales Shop
A small sum of money, between 20 and 30 dollars, was stolen from a drawer in Winn Motor Sales Inc at the Sawyer Building sometime Sunday night. The theft was discovered yesterday morning after employees found a secured front door and a rear door opened from the inside, which cannot be unlocked externally. Police were notified.
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Winn Motor Sales, Inc
Sawyer
Injured In Auto Accident In Afternoon
J L Pruitt of Ellwood Avenue driving a Ford sedan sustained a cut over the right eye yesterday afternoon after about 2:30 o clock when the collision occurred. The injured person received medical attention.
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J. L. Pruitt
Ellwood Avenue
Collision at Fourth and Franklin Ends Light Pole Damage
A collision between Pruitt's car and Edward Skelley’s Ford coupe driven by Skelley and Ralph Johnson occurred at the Fourth Street and Franklin Avenue intersection. Pruitt, eastbound on Franklin, failed to stop for a through street, and his car was treated by a surgeon. The impact tore the street light from its pole. both cars suffered minor damage.
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Edward Skelley
Fourth
Franklin Streets
Pruitt
Skelley
Ray Cooper
Ralph Johnson
Fourth Street
Franklin
Creston Sees Holiday Visitors, Socials, and Illness
Creston residents hosted and visited relatives during the holidays with several Rockford and Rochelle guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Pegs and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Laufer in from Creston, Jennie Dickinson of Chicago visiting John and Mrs. Lewis, and a town hall benefit dance for the baseball team drawing good attendance. Vinton Vesta illness and measles reported, Cody Wyoming relatives entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis.
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Creston
C. S. Pegs
H. E. Laufer
W. R. Dasher
Rockford
S. A. White
Jennie Dickinson
Chicago
John Lewis
Anna Crampton
Peter Nelson
Rochelle
Ben Berve
Harold Laufer
Town Hall
Chris Reich
Vinton Vesta
Charles Lewis
Cody
Wyo
DeKalb Chamber Honors Deceased Member E C Page
At a special board meeting the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions expressing deep sympathy on the death of E C Page a longtime civic leader and respected member. The board lauds his honesty judgment and public service and directs copies to the family and publication in the city press. Signed A G Kennedy President.
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E. C. Page
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
A. G. Kennedy
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, Inc
New Ford Body Styles Shown Here Today
Detroit reports new Ford bodies debut in dealer showrooms across the United States with added beauty of lines. Despite styling, the Model A retains its chassis and engine and gains deeper radiator, longer hood, streamlined moldings, and a lowered top with smaller wheels and larger tires improving ride and interior space.
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Ford
Detroit
United States
New Word car line announced with redesigned bodies
The announcement outlines enhanced fender lines and running boards, a lower roof with maintained headroom, and interior upgrades including greater leg room and adjustable seats. Rustless steel is used for exposed metal parts, and a variety of new colors will be offered for the new Word car bodies set for a first showing Tuesday.
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Kewanee
Thorne
Bronson
Nelson Ronan Form New DeKalb Funeral Firm
Nelson and Ronan enter a partnership to form Nelson & Ronan, a modern mortuary serving DeKalb and rural areas. The remodeled 149 North Third Street facility includes a 100-seat chapel, private family room, display room, and private preparation area, with public inspection welcome.
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DeKalb
Nelson & Ronan
North Third Street
H. A. Nelson
Nelson
Ronan
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Woman’s Club
Fargo
Johnny
DeKalb Sycamore
Chronicle Delivery
Noers
Earl Wetzel
Taylorville
Mr. Wetzel
M. R. Wetzel
Robert Emberson
Florence E. Piggott
Clibe Miller
Jennie Willard
Lotta M. Varty
Martha Pettin
Pearl Maeser
Ellen Peterson
Martha Lindgren
A . Middleton
Ruth
Eynn
Esther
Vinna Underwood
Martha
Mildred Duval
Electa Elva Emberson
Warder
Marie Lindgren
Sentinel
Harold Gustafson
Obelander’s
Old Business Institution
Rusco
New Egyptian Theatre
Shetter’s Jewelry Store
North Fourth Street
Illinois
Nelson-Ronan
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
The
Fourth Street Bank
Prescott
Dasa
Gurler Street
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