Board of Review Sets Rules for Session at Sycamore Courthouse
Secretary J N Finnegan outlines filing deadlines and procedures for complaints to the Board of Review. The panel, chaired by Alvin Warren with J B Castle and Finnegan, will meet at Sycamore courthouse on the second floor. All complaints must be in writing by August 10 1925 with full descriptions and sworn statements as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Finnegan
Board of Review
Finnegan
Alvin Warren
J. B. Castle
Mr. Finmegan
Sycamore
Society events and gatherings in Sycamore and DeKalb
Local groups held picnics and modified meetings at Lloyds Woods with notes of visiting Angeline Thompson of Hartford and daughter Katherine as well as Miss Bertha Levin and Miss Laura Branch assisting with a recital in DeKalb. Ministers plan intercity church service at Lloyds Woods and Y M C A camp plans in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Thompson
Katherine
Hart Conn
Mary Hamsmith
Bertha Levin
Laura Branch
Kingston
Carney Newcomb
DeKalb
Lewis & Palmer
Sycamore to Build Modern Theater With Bond Support
The Illinois Journal of Commerce praises Sycamore for funding a new 850-seat moving picture theater estimated at 125000 dollars. Bonds totaling 40000 dollars were subscribed at a recent meeting, securing the project by the property. Site selection, clearance, and construction start immediately with H B Fargo of Geneva leading the theater group and secretary Simpson coordinating through the chamber committee W F Pagel Charles Davis and Fred Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Illinois Journal of Commerce
The
State Journal
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
H. BG. Fargo
Geneva
Simpson
Amore Chamber of Commerce
W. FF. Pagel
Charles Davis
Fred Raymond
McKinley to Speak Here Next Monday
Senator William B. McKinley will tour this and nearby counties next week starting with a forenoon stop in Sandwich then a Kiwanis meeting in DeKalb and an afternoon evening address in this city. He will stay overnight in Sycamore, expected to receive a cordial reception at each stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
William B. McKinley
Sandwich
DeKalb
Progress on Elm Street Office Building Underway
Workmen from the Southern Illinois Utilities company are rapidly advancing construction of the new Elm Street office building after a fire and explosion destroyed the previous structure. Debris removal precedes progress as brick walls rise, with plans for a separate building to house the control valve enabling gas piping from the DeKalb plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soorthern Ilinois Utilities Company
Elm Street
DeKalb
Stores and banks stay open tonight in Sycamore
An official notice states several Sycamore stores will remain open late tonight while few will open tomorrow. Banks echo the plan, expecting weekend business to be completed tonight so staff can leave town for the weekend. Provisions shops will operate briefly tomorrow forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Firecrackers Ahead of Time Stir in Sycamore
In Sycamore many residents complain of early Fourth of July celebrations stretching over days. The issue focuses on the sale and restraint of such firework artifacts and the impact on people who work by day and must sleep at night.
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Sycamore
Woman Discharged in Chicago Train Robbery Case
Sheriff E. E. Crawford released Hazel White of Chicago who had been sentenced to six months for being an accomplice in a train robbery. She returned to Chicago after the liberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Crawford
Hazel White
Chicago
New York City Man Sentenced to Six Months in Jail
According to sheriff records, the sole prisoner received yesterday was Bect Wilcox, a public figure noted in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Sheriff's Office
Bect Wilcox
Cold in the Head Catarrh Remedy Adverts
An early 20th century ad outlines Hall's Catarrh Medicine for nasal catarrh and frequent colds. It promotes a local ointment and a systemic tonic, claiming rapid blood action to strengthen the mucous surfaces and reduce illness. Sold by druggists for over 40 years, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
New York Accountant Sentenced to Six Months in County Jail
An accountant from New York City will serve six months in the county jail after being convicted of violating a section of the criminal code. The arraignment occurred before Judge Adam J. Cliffe of the federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Wilcox
Adam J. Cliffe
Federal
Klansmen Hold Open Air Meeting North of City
Reported today that over 300 Klansmen attended an open air gathering at a wooded grove north of the city. Members came from several parts of the county, with business conducted by the Sycamore unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sever
Sycamore
Sterling Pro Exhibit Draws Local Golf Fans
About 40 to 50 residents watched William Francis, Sterling pro, partner Don Snow, face DeKalb players Milo Oakland and DeForestant at Kishwaukee Country Club. Francis showed skill but failed to reach top form, as Hunt and Oakland played steady to win. Francis led early in the first round before rivals closed the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kishwaukee Country Club
William Francis
Sterling
DeKalb
Francis
Don Snow
Milo Oakland
Hunt
Oakland
France Votes Today to Pay Its Debt Here
Faris France July 3 The French cabinet after discussing foreign debts partly American with Foreign Minister Briand approved sending a French mission to the United States this summer to arrange debt funding. The chamber with a 410 to 31 vote adopted Caillaux budget a triumph for Caillaux. Briand announced today in Washington that a commission would be sent to negotiate a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
France
Briand
United States
Cailaux
Caillaux
Washington
Funeral for J E Sterling Held in Dixon City
Young Men of this City attended the Dixon funeral for J F Sterling, Eli Lilly salesman. A World War veteran, his death arose from a disease contracted while in service. He was a nephew of Lieut Gov Fred Sterling and active in American Legion circles in northern the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
J. FE. Sterling
Eli Lilly Co
Floyer Still
J. M. Pyfer
Sterling
Fred Sterling
American Legion
Bus Company Sends Rig to Elgin in Emergency
A Northern Illinois bus company uses a large white bus for an Elgin run this week while a company rig is being repaired. The DeKalb firm also sent a driver with a rig, hoping it offers a better option during the emergency. In Chicago, the Billy McClintock will case is postponed to July as nine cousins protest the will, alleging undue influence by William Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ilinois
DeKalb Company
Chicago
William Shepherd
Billy McClintock
Billy Cousins
Shepherd
Peter DePaolo
Indianapolis
Buick
DePaolo
J * de Paolo
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Michigan
General Meters Corporation
Plan Change of City for Scopes' Trial Plan
Chicago, July 3. Attorneys for John T. Scopes plan to file a bill for injunction to move the Evolution case to a federal court in Nashville, rather than the Dayton, Tennessee district court. Clarence Darrow said the action would be filed next Monday or Tuesday after discussions with defense counsel. Dayton contemporaries say transfer is not likely and preparations for the trial continue in Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unttea
Chicago
John T. Scopes
Nashville
Dayton
Clarence Darrow
Scopes
Darrow
Irl
New York City
Tenn
McKennzie
McKinley to Speak at Kiwanis Dinner in DeKalb
The Kiwanis club has secured Senator William B. McKinley to give a noon address Monday at Annies Woods. Reservations for the dinner are requested by contacting Walter Springer, with non-dining attendees welcome to hear the speech afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
William B. McKinley
Senator McKinley
DeKalb
Annies Woods
Walter Springer
Funeral for Mrs Skelley Held Friday
Funeral services for Mrs Thomas Skelley, who died after a brief illness in Elgin, were conducted in this city. The rites began at two o clock at the Skelley home and continued at 2 30 pm at the First Baptist church with Rev F W Field officiating. Mrs Shelley’s death was sudden, occurring Wednesday evening at her Elgin home after illness at the Elgin Watch factory where she worked, leaving many friends and relatives in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Watch Factory
DeKalb Featured In Illinois Journal Of Commerce
The Illinois Journal of Commerce prints an article on DeKalb by Lester RB Colby based on a day in the city visiting plants and researching early institutions. The piece, shared with Chamber members, highlights DeKalb's industrial history and notable sites. Mrs Page and the Cochranes plan a Dixon park picnic trip tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Journal of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb
Chronicle
Lester RB. Colby
de Kalb
William Page
C. G. Cochran
Dixon
Sunday church notices and services listed
Local church notices list multiple denominations with service times Sunday school hours and weekly meetings. First Church of Christ Scientist holds 10:30 a m worship and 11:45 a m Sunday school with a 7:30 p m midweek meeting. a reading room in the First National Bank building operates daily 3 to 5 except Sundays. Also Adventist, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran, Methodist, First Lutheran, St Pauls Episcopal, and First Congregational share times and details for morning worship, communion, and special musical program notes. Names include Ruth Colton, Rev E Frenk, Rev L Hammitt, Rev C B Upson, and E W Macnusson. Locations cited include Fourth and Oak, First and Locust, Third and Pine, South Second, Grove and Second. July 5 Holy Communion times and 9:30 a m Sunday school are listed for specific churches.
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First Church of Christ.ientists
First National Bank
Methodist Episcopal
Oak Streets
Rev. L
Hammitt
Locust Streets
Grace Wood
Annies Woods
St. Paul's Episcopal South Second Street
C. B. Upson
N. Second Street
Communion Sunday at parsonage church services
The bulletin lists church activities at First Baptist and affiliated churches. Morning worship at 11 includes the God Beyond the Hills sermon and Lord's Supper. Sunday School at 9 45 and a big July 18 picnic planned for Kingston Park. Union service at Annie’s Woods 5 p m and 8 30 a m Holy Communion with choral evensong later.
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First Baptist Church
Prospect Street
Third
Fred W Field
New Church
An's Woods
Religious services and Sunday schools listed for local churches
Trinity Lutheran Seventh and State streets conducts morning services by Rev J C Wakinson with no day events. Swedish Baptists Grove and Ninth streets led by Rev H E Johnson hold Sunday school at 10 with community services planned at Annies Woods. Swedish Mission Fisk avenue and Seventh street under Rev Winstedt offers 9:30 Sunday school, 10:45 worship, 5:00 union service at Annies. Latter Day Saints Seventh and Prospect announce regular Sunday schedule with 9:45 Sunday school, 11:00 preaching, 6:15 religion, 7:30 evening. Cor thane Advent Christian Church Not Seventh Day features 10:00 Sunday school, 11:00 worship, Loyal Workers 7:00, evening 7:30.
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Advent Christian
Ruth Colton
Axel Cronlund
Winstedt
Annies Woods
Latter Day Saints
Advent Christian Church
Orson Colton
Loyal Workers
Local families report multiple discharges and visits
Mrs. Grant Rarshinger and baby left Glidden hospital for home in McGirr. Miss Ethel Swanson underwent an appendicitis operation at the ity hospital then returned home to Waterman. Mrs. Russell DeCamp and baby also left Glidden hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stevens are expected from Chicago to visit the Lewis Eames home for the holiday. Miss Hester Marratta of Aurora arrives tonight to spend the weekend with Mrs. Selma Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Rarshinger
Baby
Glidden Hospital
McGirr
Ethel Swanson
Theity Hospital
Waterman
Russell DeCamp
Howard Stevens
Chicago
Lewis Eames
Hester Marratta
Aurora
Selma Carlson
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Illinois
Mere Club
Marsh Park
Hartford, Conn
Lloyd's Woods
Frank W. Stark
Donald
Shrader
Kirkland
Minnesota
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church
William Boies
William Fulton
Minneapolis
That City
McKinley
Sterling Pro
State Paper
City of DeKalb
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
E. Frenk
Third and
Pine Streets
E. W. Macnusson
North Third Street
First Congregational
Second Streets
F. M. Webster
South Second Street
C. FE
Montgomery
Thomas Merritt
Kingston Park
St. Albans
Hamilton
Trinity Lutheran Church
Seventh and State Streets
J. C. Wakinson
Fisk Avenue
Seventh Street
Emil G. Winstedt
Thane
Syphon
John Dunn & Son
DeKalb Auto Parts Company
North Second Street
Dealh Fuel & Mercantile Co
Paulsen
J. A. Widen & Company
DeKalb Buick Co
Elks’ Garage
W. Lincoln Hwy
Apollos
Apollo Piano Company
E. S. Rayworth
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