Strander Dies at 92 After Lifelong Civil War Service
Hiram Ostrander longtime Sycamore resident and Civil War veteran died at his home just after his 92nd birthday. He had fallen weeks earlier, lived valiantly, and received his July pension check on the eve of his death. Ostrander served in the Eighteenth Illinois cavalry, later the Fourteenth, saw action in Tennessee Kentucky North Carolina and West, and was sheriff of DeKalb County in 1890. He is survived by his wife and many relatives.
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Longtime Grand Army Post Leader Dies At Sycamore
The obituary notes a prominent Grand Army Post member in Sycamore who served 14 years as quartermaster and several years as commander. He was temperate, never spent five cents in a saloon, used little tobacco, and attributed his long life to these habits. Funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow.
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Sycamore
Phone Poles Along Highway Being Removed
Work crews from DeKalb and Sycamore offices remove Bell company lines and poles along the Sycamore DeKalb road to allow grading and pavement work. Wires will be transferred to county poles as Bell poles are removed. The project will take several days to complete.
Society Notes Highlight Local Moves And Meetings
Miss Vera Viner plans to attend a missionary societies meeting at Franklin Grove. Harold Swedberg and wife relocate to Rochelle to run an auto agency. Miss Mary Gustafson returns from Elgin and aims to teach near Hampshire this fall. Episcopal Guild meeting at the church urges strong attendance. Mrs. Hiram Crane visits from Minnesota to stay with relatives in Sycamore and Waterman.
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Franklin Grove
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Elgin
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Teachers’ College
DeKalb
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Sycamore
Minnesota
Traffic Rules to Be Observed Sycamore Now
Chief of Police Chattncey Calhoun is calling out drivers for traffic violations as the new ordinance awaits council approval next Monday. Mayor James D. Beckler says the rule is similar to DeKalb's and will gain compliance once enacted after a ten day implementation period.
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Calhoun
James D. Beckler
DeKalb
Henry Decker Takes Springfield Business Trip
County treasurer Henry Decker left yesterday for Springfield for several days of business and rest. He plans a tax money settlement with the state treasurer and to handle other matters, returning likely in the latter part of the week.
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Henry Decker
Springfield
Odd Fellows to Install New Officers Next Meeting
The Odd Fellows announce the next meeting will install newly elected and appointive officers. A large attendance is expected to welcome the new officers and show support at the first meeting. Chronicle Want Aas Bring Results.
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Odd Fellows
State Road Men Cutting Weeds Along Highway
Hainey Self in charge of the state road crews reports busy work this week trimming weeds along both sides of the highway. After mowing, crews follow with scythes and return for multiple passes on detours. Graders have also been at work on the road north from the county farm, improving travel for drivers.
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Hainey Self
Colored Man Arrested Here on Burglary Charges
A colored man living in Sycamore is in county jail awaiting trial on burglary charges. Sheriff’s reports say he entered a Sycamore home and took two revolvers before being apprehended. It was not learned today what action the state’s attorney will take.
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Robert McGee
Sycamore
McGee
Examinations for Teachers Held July 16
County superintendent Warren Hubbard announces July 16 and 17 teacher examinations to accommodate a likely large turnout. Tests will be conducted at Sycamore High School to accommodate the expected demand.
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Warren Hubbard
Sycamore High School
Old Couple Are Married In Coal Mining District
In Litchfield a 71 year old man A. J. James and 66 year old Mrs. Julia Ann Searles were united in marriage. Both residents of the city plan to make their home here after the ceremony marking a springtime voyage in life.
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Litchfield
J Vaughn Is Honored At Hardin College Event
Chancellor F A Hall of Washington University and the late John W Cook of Northern Illinois Teachers College laud J Vaughn for his cheerful leadership and strong sense of humor. Hardin College students recall his sympathetic judgment in human relations and friendly personality as a guiding force.
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Hardin Girls
Market Grade Prices for Corn Oats and Rye
The report lists grain market grades with percentages and prices for corn mixed and yellow varieties, oats white grades, and no rye available. No. 8 hard and No. 1 mixed corn show ratios around 1.56 percent, while No. 2 white oats range near 1.00 1.07, and No. 4 white around 0.46.
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Hog and cattle market notes mixed receipts and prices
Hogs receipts around 28 000 with activity mainly to shippers and yard traders. Prices ranged from 12 75 to 13 85 for various hog classes and sows, with top hogs around 1 85. Cattle receipts about 9 000 with slow demand for steers, spots weak to steady, yearlings firm, top finished steers around 13 85 and 13 60 for other loads, bulls to high 1.
Cold in the Head Catarrh Remedy Ad
An ad describes nasal catarrh as a cold attack and a run down condition. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine with an ointment applied locally and a tonic taken to build up the system and reduce susceptibility to colds.
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Hall
Market Report On Lambs And Sheep Prices
Sheep receipts reach 14 000 as fat lambs trade near 15.50 or higher with some natives and fed lambs selling strongly. Packers pay around 2.00, fat sheep hold near 5.00 with light sottings. Desirable native ewes bring 6.00 to 11.50, weighty grades about 5.00 to 3.25, market generally firm to higher across offerings.
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