Death claims Mrs Kanis after lengthy illness
Mrs Anna Kanis, wife of Theodore Kanis, died after months of illness at St. Joseph Beths hospital in Elgin. Born June 12 1866 at Lake Zurich she lived in Elgin area after marriage. Survived by husband eight children 25 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending likely Thursday.
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Anna Kanis
St. Jo
Beth’s Hospital
Elgin
Kanis
Theodore Kanis
Lake Zurich
Kallis
Elmhurst
Henry
Iowa
Jobb
Cortland
Theodore Snow
DeKalb
Social events and church services reported in Sycamore area
Ridge party at Mrs Walker's home drew guests with Mrs Brower and Mrs Lee assisting. A similar party was planned at the Walker home. G T Group Methodist Sunday school to host another pot luck supper and social Thursday. Roy R. Gough of Harvard secured a marriage license to wed Maude M Davis of Belvidere. Sycamore Sunday school workers met. A D Joiner elected vice president. Spafford Warren chaired in Ira Wetzel’s absence at Sycamore hospital. Woman's club hosted charity bridge tea at Mrs Stiles' unit. Midweek Lenten service at 7:45 at St John’s English Lutheran with Rev. Erdman Frenk speaking on Christ's Suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
A. W. Brower
B. W. Lee
Sycamore Sunday School Association
A. D. Joiner
J. A.patterson
Spafford Warren
Ira Wetzel
Sycamore Hospital
William Stiles
Woman's Club
A. H. Holcomb
W. J. Fulton
T. M. White
A. BR. Gochenour
Mildred Gross
C. L. Nichols
Marshall Lee
L. B. Smith
George E. Dutton
Sarah Robinson
St. John’s
Erdman Frenk
Geth Jsemane
Not Many Autos Without New License Here
In surveying local parked vehicles it is clear that few owners have obtained the 1925 license. The latest numbers near 650,000 and total license revenue is expected to surpass 2 500 000 this year. Also notes about meetings and religious group activities follow in the community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tely
Daniel Staut
Assi & Host
Services for John Stroberg Held Today
Seuneral services for the late John Stroberg, death at the farm home Sunday, were this afternoon at the Swedish Lutheran church at two o'clock. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery. Stroberg came to the community in 1781 and lived in and near Sycamore. Mrs. Stroberg died years ago. Two sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren left to mourn his passing, along with other relatives.
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John Strepere
Elmwood Cemetery
Stroberg
Sycamore
Odd Fellows Plan Extra Meeting in Rochelle
Members of the Odd Fellows decided last night to hold an extra meeting this Friday for a special drilling session. An officers staff is expected to attend and several members intend to travel to Rochelle for the states meeting this evening.
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Odd Fellows
Rochelle
Geneva Teams Come Here for Thrilling Week Game
Geneva high school fast basketball teams visit Sycamore for Friday night action. Lightweight and heavyweight bouts headline the card with Geneva known for quick shooters. Fans are urged to attend as the event promises a gripping contest and strong turnout.
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Geneva
Syca
Sycamore
Sycamore Chamber Opens DR S Merchandising Plan
A meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms drew ten Legion members from each factory and the Women’s club along with Chamber members. The session discussed the DR S merchandising service plan, the first led by the Sycamore Chamber on this plan being tried in three communities after officials returned from Rochelle.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Legion
Factories and Woman's Club
Commerce
Rochelle
DR. S
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
Citizenship naturalizations and court actions in session
Judge William Fulton presided at a circuit court session this week. Several applicants were naturalized including August W. Nelson Sweden Sycamore Edward Weideman Germany Genoa Joe Petrosa Italy Shabbona and Mike Gordon Russia Genoa. Four applications were continued. Atty Poust reported fees and fines totaling 1610 from Oct 27 1924 to Feb 22 1925 and 2584.30 paid to the county treasurer. Master in Chancery Burst filed a report in the partition suit Ora Koch v Maitland et al noting claims from Mary M Winans estate should be paid from partition proceeds and rents due 286. The court approved the report and ordered distribution of remaining funds among complainant and defendants. Victor Nelson of Sycamore won a 195.88 judgment against G Lucas and Ettie Lucas. Confession judgments by Otto Gast against M R Evans and Etta Evans were opened and execution stayed. cases consolidated for a future hearing. Daisy L is pursuing divorce from William Harthan.
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William Fulton
Circuit Court
Aug ‘Ust
W. Nelson
Sweden
Sycamore
Edward Weideman
Germany
Genoa
Joe Petrosa
Italy
Shabbona
Mike Gordon
Sussia
Fulton
George A. James
Poust
Duting
Ora Koch
Luella Maitland
Mary M. Winans
Mary M. Gardner
James Gardner
Theeourt
Bessie Robinson
William Harthan
Daisy L
Sheep brought to Sycamore Feed Yards in large trainload
About 57 carloads totaling around 11 000 sheep arrived at the Sycamore Feed Yards in recent days. Will Organ traveled to Montana to inspect the flock and the trainload was discharged promptly on arrival.
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Sycamore
Will Organ
Montana
New Invention Saves Lives Anti-Mist Window Prep
Chicago inventor Mlinesis Frank Gaston promotes Anti-Mist a windshield and glass treatment claimed to keep visibility clear for 24 hours in sleet rain and snow. He offers trial samples and a chance to earn 100 to 150 weekly by mailing 35 cents to Dept. 237 201 E Ontario Street Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago
Mlinesis
Frank Gaston
Ontario Street
Court actions update for partition disputes and docket adjournment
Harthan to contest divorce grant with retained AU firm. In Cooper versus Powers partition case Amended bill deadline extended to March 1, 1925. Cliffe appeared for Lynch in Gossman district suit. Gossman distress for rent cases reinstated on motion. Court adjourned to February 25 at 10 a.m.
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Paul Elem
Elizabeth Gossman
Paul Disch
Fannie Disch
Ray Bemis
Henry Weible
DeKalb
Community figures recover after local operations
John Hamill, a well known community member, underwent an operation yesterday at Sycamore Hospital and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Ephriam Hall, a long time patient, went home on Sunday. Mrs. Ed VanDusen also had an operation yesterday and is improving. Tra Wetzel, operated on late last week, continues to improve and hopes to return home soon.
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John Hamill
Sycamore Hospital
Ephriam Hall
Ed VanDusen
Tra Wetzel
Many Oppose Gas Tax Bill In This City
In Sycamore and surrounding areas objectors protest a proposed fuel tax for automobiles. Several state automobile groups oppose the tax and are sending petitions through agents. If others follow Sycamore, legislators will gauge public sentiment on the measure.
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Sycamore
Coast Guard Plans Fresh Push to End Rum Row
The U S coast guard, boasting 223 patrol boats and 100 picket craft, plans a new effort to curb Rum Row smugglers. Admiral Billard cites ship and manpower shortages, while smuggling gangs use fast yachts and motor boats to slip liquor ashore. A recent capture, Lorraine Rita with 2000 cases, shows partial progress but long odds remain.
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Washington
U.S. Coast Guard
Rum Row
Guard
Red Wing
Coast Guard
Sean
Frederick C. Billard
Iran
Phar
J. M. Vincent
Jersey
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old medicine ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for a terrible hack that drains the body. It claims to cut phlegm soothe inflamed membranes and lessen the urge to cough with a small dose. priced at 30 cents at all stores.
Hospital for Veterans Is Being Talked
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines told the American Legion bids for a 000,100 government neuropsychiatric hospital to serve World War I veterans will open in Washington on March 17. The 285 bed facility would be on the Dewey tract of the U S Navy Training Station. Congress earlier approved a hospital appropriation but a filibuster blocked action. Illinois hosts about a thousand neuro psychiatric veterans with 800 already in local care. One hundred are treated at Speedway Hospital Chicago. Government pays a dollar daily for veterans expenses. One third of Switzerland's 19000 automobiles were built in the United States.
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Ny United Press
Great Lakes
Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
American Legion
Washingston
Dewey
U. S. Navy
Congress
Great Lakes Psychiatric Hospital
Ilinois
Speedway Hospital
Chicago
Election Scandal Shocks Bagdad Voter Figures
The article claims Bagdad with 3 066 000 residents faces a massive electoral crisis as a new law lets men over 20 vote for parliament. Registration lists show 10 million names, leading to the postponement of the election.
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Bagdad
Iraq
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Sycamore News
Chronicle
W. Schlief
G.T
Methodist Sunday School
Roy R. Gough
Harvard
Talbot
Maude M Davis
Belvidere
Episcopal Guild
Hayden Goodley
Walnut Street
James Ferguson
Baptist Church
E. W. Joiner
John Stroberg
Sheffield Avenue
FOLEY
Rumley - Robbins Company
Illinois
Washington, D. C
Chemical Warfare Service
Uncle Sam
Larry Boardman
NEA
Sia
Ram
Mogul
Sawyer & Sons DE Kalb
W. J. Hope
Insurance
Switzerland
United States
Chicago & North Western System
St. P
Coolidge
Chicago and North Western
Dominion of Canada
Ford
Tudor
F. E. & Dowels
Sora
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