Road work advances on DeKalb to Sycamore route
Cement highway widening from DeKalb to Sycamore progresses amid material delays and machine shutdowns. Contractors Carnine and Sweeney report steady progress toward Electrie Park and a main road to Genoa, with near completion of Genoa to Marengo segment and several bridges still to finish.
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DeKall
Sycamore
Carnine and Sweeney
DeKalb
Carnine
Claycomb Farm
Electric Park
Electrice Park Corner
Bell Telephone
DeKalb County
Bicetric Park Corner
Iximine
Camore
Genoa
Sye
Marengo
Odd Fellows Hold First Meeting Under New Officers
Members of the Sycamore lodge of Odd Fellows will meet Tuesday evening. It is the first gathering under the new officers and a large attendance is expected due to important matters on the agenda.
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Odd Fellows
Sycamore Rouge of Odd Fellows
Prisoners From Chicago Arrive for Trial
Sheriff FEEB. Crawford reports two inmates received from Chicago, both described as dope addicts. Names are Joseph Mann, a printer, and Michael Ling, a painter. They are held awaiting trial.
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Feeb
Society Notes Highlight Trips And Local Gatherings
Reteocom and Clayton Stowell with Mr Helen Trainor visit from Windsor, visiting friends. Francis Hart and Cyril MacLaren in Chicago for the evening. Mr and Mrs Joseph Ronin and Chicago family tour Sycamore for a day at Tom Konin’s home. Elmer Boynton Jr in Chicago. Fred Rote with Rockford relatives. Nightingale family sails to Belvidere for a picnic. Women of St Marchareh plan outdoor social and barn dance at Harry Cole’s country home. Mr and Mrs Kimbal Cormack and Mr and Mrs Roy Winchester head to Colorado for several days. Sycamore party to be away about three weeks. Picnic plans canceled after morning downpour. outdoor Immanuel Lutheran service moved to the armory with the program as planned.
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Joseph Ronin
Chicago
Syca
Moresterday
Tom Konin
St. Marchareh
Harry Cole
Kimbal Cormack
Roy Winchester
Colorado
Sycamore
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Armory
Scouts Return from Delavan Trip After Two Weeks
Boy Scouts who left for Lake Delavan two weeks ago came home Saturday night reporting a wonderful time. Under Ralph Patten’s guidance the daily program was a key part of the trip and the scouts say the experience was worthwhile in every respect. After a day of rest they are expected to resume their daily tasks.
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Lake Delavan
Ralph Patten
Condition of Mrs. Pittlekow Serious
Reports say Mrs. Charles Pittlekow, a well known city resident, is seriously ill at Sycamore Hospital. She was taken ill several days ago and the attending physician ordered her hospitalization for maximum care. An operation was performed of serious nature. her condition though not critical remains grave.
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Charles Pittlekow
Sycamore Hospital
Knapp The Thrill Murder Suspect From Syracuse
Philip Knox Knapp once a pampered Syracuse youth and top student, studied at North High School and later at Syracuse University and Cornell. He vanished for three weeks during college and later gained notoriety as a hunted crime suspect in the East.
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NEA Service
Yracuse
N.Y
Philip Knox Knapp
William W. Knapp
Williams Bridge Company
Knapp
Syracuse
Philip
North High School
Royal A. Avery
North
Phil Knapp
Knupp
Sarah A. Avery
Syracuse University
Cornell
Bus Line Opens New Service to Genoa Town
A new bus line between Genoa and Sycamore started today. The Northern Illinois Service Co operates the route with the first trip, enabling workers to reach Sycamore factories each morning. Genoa crews will meet the line each night to prepare for daily service.
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Genoa Town
Sorthern Illinois Serv Company
Genoa
Sycamore
the Chronicle
Man linked to Syracuse family after waves of thrill seeking
The narrative traces Knapp’s early life at home before 1920, reports of burglaries and car theft attempts, and a head injury from a naval fight in South America. After Navy discharge he had brain surgery by Dr. Plaherty, then toured on a freighter, returning in 1924. He left home again in 1924 and reappeared last summer at Thousand Islands before enlisting again for more thrills amid a murder case backdrop.
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Knapp
Syracuse
U.S. Navy
South America
Mitives
Navy
Frederick S. Plaherty
Syon
Mono- Inia
Thousand Islands
Librarian Takes Vacation Visiting Nearby City Libraries
Mrs. K Murray, De Kalb librarian, enjoys annual vacation. She plans to visit Belvidere on Wednesday to see Miss Ballard and later Sycamore and Sterling librarians Miss Osborne and Miss Murray among local colleagues.
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K. Murray
de Kalb
Belvidere
Miss Ballard
Local residents visit and shop in nearby towns
Esmond Wayvern mares at driving a new Essex coach. M and Mrs. Robert and mother of Sycamore were calling on their here day. Imie Glauber and daughters, also Mrs. Gert Joslyn were DeKalb shoppers Friday. Roy Tindal of Wickland was calling on relatives Friday. Frank Barnes hosted guests Sunday. James McKenzie and son transacted business in Freeport Friday. George Moyers and Mrs. Lestie rson shopped Friday. Jorge Gillies Jr and Mrs were part of the DeKalb area visitors.
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Wayvern
Essex
Robert
Sycamore
Imie Glauber
Gert Joslyn
DeKalb
Wright
Harry Gustafson
Roy Tindal
Wickland
Frank Barnes
Day
James McKenzie
Freeport
George Moyers
Lestierson
LaVern Barnes
Amore
Jorge Gillies, Jr
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Relief for Readers
An ad from Kirchner's Drug Store on Lincoln Highway advertises Lavoptik eye wash mixed with camphor and witch hazel. It claims the first use eases eye pain and regular use strengthens eyes for reading and work.
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Kirchner's Drug Store
Lincoln Highway
George Worden Hosts Shower for Maxine Perry Bailey
George Worden entertained at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at Monroe Center for Maxine Perry Bailey. A number of locals attended. Reports note Rockford visitors Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith and daughter and Sue DeSelm, formerly Abbie Hix. No church services were held Sunday.
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George Worden
Maxine Perry Bailey
Monroe Center
Mark Smith
Rockford
Barney LeSelm
Santiago
Cal
DeSelm
Abbie Hix
Peoria Bakery Targeted by Bandits in Break-In
Two bandits entered the Stokes Baking Company building in Peoria Illinois July 20 overpowered a waterman, forced open two safes and escaped with 3800 dollars in cash and 320 dollars in checks.
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United Press
Peoria
kEntering
Stokes Baking Company
Watcrman
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Wisin
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Elmer Boynton, Jr
Fred Rote
Nightingale
Delavan
West
J.C Joslyn
Deb Telephone Company
Yellowstone
Davy’s Store
Puller Shellenberger
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Esmond
The
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DeKalb, Illinois
Victor Standard
Victor
Tynewriter
Dauber
Jonathan Bond
National Bank
the Chronicle Press
DE Kalb, Illinois
Smucker
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U.S.A
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Tokyo
Western
Canada
Peoria Baking Company
Bandit
RSV
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Barbara
Pathe News
Ralph Howard
Organ DeKalb Theatre Orchestra
Lucille Kirchner
DeKalb Theatre
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