New Officers Named for the Commandery
At a regular Commandery meeting last night officers for the coming year were elected, including Commander Frank Hollister Generalissmo W F Hemenway Captain General F W Bull Senior Warden Will Wallmark Junior Warden F S Simms. Re-elected were Prelate Dr C B Brown Secretary Carl Carlson and Treasurer Floyd Whitmore. Appointive officers to be announced later at installation.
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Frank Hollister
W. F. Hemenway
F. W. Bull
Will Wallmark
F. S. Simms
C. B. Brown
Carl Carlson
Floyd Whitmore
Broadcast of St Albans Commencement by Portable Radio
The McDonald Radio Company will broadcast the St Albans College commencement exercises Saturday and Sunday. It claims a powerful coast to coast station and may also be used by the Chamber of Commerce to promote the city and its assets in favorable propaganda.
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St. Albans
McDonald Radio Company
St. Albans College
McDonald Company
Chamber of Commerce
Quigleys Released From County Jail After Credit Charges
Mr and Mrs Robert Quigley released today after ten days in jail on charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses. They reportedly paid most creditors. William Atkins of this city also paid fines and costs after an intoxicated driving arrest and was released.
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Quigleys
Robert Quigley
William Atkins
Auto license coincidence observed on State street
An odd license number coincidence occurred on State street this morning with two cars, one from Sycamore and one from out of town, displaying successive numbers. Charles Davis parked his Essex near the Seeaneye Inn, license 633 234, while a Clare car, a John Lana Dodge, bore 633-
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State Street
Sycamore
Charles Davis
Seeaneye Inn
John Lana Dodge
Clare
Chief Deputy Ralph Browne Resigns After Long Service
Ralph E. Browne resigns as chief deputy sheriff after serving since Edward E. Crawford’s tenure. Sheriff notes Browne’s conscientious work and supports his move to better opportunities. Rosy Millett is appointed to replace Browne and will be at the sheriff’s office.
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Ralph E. Browne
Edward E. Crawford
Browne
Rosy Millett
Tom Kavadas Shoe Shop Closed by Sheriff
The Tom Kavadas shop and repair shop on Maple Street was closed by the sheriff this morning due to requests from creditors. A man has been placed in charge of the business until final settlement.
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Tom Kavadas
Maple Street
Sycamore Society News Highlights Picnics and Visits
A lively lineup of society events includes a Sycamore Park picnic by the Men’s Brotherhood and a Charter Grove Ladies Aid outing at Wing Park Elgin. The Shaw family returns from a northern auto trip, and the Stowe family plans a summer stay in Sycamore. Frederick Boynton finishes study at Illinois and returns with his parents. Ruth Cooper visits from Oak Park. The Charter Grove community picnic at Jesse Buzzell’s woods promises games and stunts for hundreds.
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Charter Grove Ladies’ Aid Society
Wing Park
Elgin
Charter Grove Society
Frederick Boynton
University of Illinois
Elmer Boynton
Sycamore
Charter Grove
Jesse Buzzell
Afternoon speech planned for tests day
A speaker is likely to attend in the afternoon for the tests day event though plans are not yet definite.
Streets Closed for Water Service and Building Work
Two streets are closed for a few days to install a new water service in a bank building under construction. Somenauk Street is blocked today and State Street from California to the North Western tracks is closed to move the Wetzels home for theater space. The telephone company will set new poles near the site and lower wires once the house is moved.
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Bank
Somenauk Street
State Street
California
North Western Tracks
Wetzels
Theatr
Telephone Company
Big Meeting for Baseball This Evening
Announcement of a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to advance the baseball bug. Factory leagues city league and business leaders will be represented, with the public invited. Chamber secretary C C Simpson urges a large attendance.
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Chamber of Commerce
C. C. Simpson
Paul Bennecke Nets Notable Pike Catch Over Weekend
Paul Bennecke of this city drew praise from the Sycamore Izaak Walton League chapter and local anglers after a Kishwaukee River weekend outing near Gandy's bridge. He landed a sizable pike and later another, bringing both into town as proof of his fishing skill.
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Paul Bennecke
Sycamore
Izaak Walton League
Bennecke
Gandy’s Bridge
Steam Meters Repaired in Downtown This Week
Workmen from Illinois Power company repair and overhaul steam meters across the downtown district this week. Meters are removed repainted and reinstalled later to ready the city heat system for fall use as the company continues extensive plant improvements.
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Illinois Power Company
New Building Boilers and Repairs Move Forward This Year
This year includes a new building project, installation of new boilers, and extensive repairs. The plan outlines replacing aging infrastructure and upgrading facilities to improve safety and efficiency.
New Telephone Directories Distributed in Sycamore City
Workmen from De Kalb County Telephone Co. distributed the new city telephone directories dated May 1, 1925. The directory lists 1292 telephones in use in Sycamore, not counting numerous extensions in the city.
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New Telephone
DeKalb County Telephone Company
Hay
New City
Sycamore
Odd Fellows to Meet Here This Evening
Members of the Odd Fellows will hold a stated meeting this evening. No details on ritual work are announced. A primary topic will be the annual Memorial Day ceremonies planned for the near future.
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Odd
Fellows
Sudden death reported for Sycamore girl Lucy Beamish
The death of Miss Lucy Beamish, a well known Sycamore girl, is announced after an illness of spinal meningitis. She was in the first...
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Lucy Beamish
Sycamore
Miss Beamish
Unclear Young Woman’s Death Details Unavailable
A local notice states the year of high school and unusual popularity among younger residents, but details of the young woman's death and funeral arrangements were not released today.
Collier Party Encounters Mud on Iowa Roads
Dan Collier reports his party traveling by auto from Iowa to Nebraska faced worse road conditions due to rain. They became stalled in Iowa mud holes late in the week, causing several hours of delay.
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Dan Collier
Iowa
Nebraska
Collier
Auto collision on State Street ends with wheel loss
Two Ford cars collided at the North Cross and State Street intersection Saturday evening. One car lost a wheel. overall damage was minor. The incident was settled satisfactorily to all parties.
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North Cross
State Street
Ford
Two Sycamore Men Graduate From Illinois in 1925 List
The University of Illinois released its 1925 graduates list showing two Sycamore natives, John C. Arntzen and Frederick L. Boynton, among the graduates.
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Sycamore
University of Ilinois
John C. Arntzen
Frederick L. Boynton
Touches of Color in Dark Frocks Spotlighted
The passage notes a fashion tendency to brighten dark frocks with touches of bright red or blue, enhancing the wardrobe with vivid accents.
Polka Dot Revival Inspires Vintage Costumes
Polka dot foulard has been revived for two piece costumes blouses and ensembles in a retro fashion trend.
Real Purpose Behind Mexico Tension Revealed
Washington reports reveal the U S aim in stirring Mexico U S tensions to force Mexico to show more diplomatic respect to American representatives. The move follows Ambassador Sheffield return with a report on discourtesies and a push to jolting public opinion in both nations.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
Sheffield
Marriage Age Raised in China to Eighteen
Reports indicate China has banned marriages for individuals under 18, raising the legal age from 14. The reform closes a gap seen in previous practice and aligns with international youth protection standards.
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China
China Holds World’s Largest Untouched Coal Region
China possesses the world’s largest coal area, remaining largely unexplored and undeveloped. Industry experts note its vast potential, though exploitation remains minimal due to environmental and regulatory considerations.
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China
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