St Albans College Ends Year With Anniversary and Events
The St Albans college 35th anniversary features a tennis tournament for alumni and varsity, a senior dance in the gym, Holy Communion services, and an address to the graduating class by Rotary official Roger Morten. Toasts and a dinner for trustees and Chamber of Commerce members cap the weekend.
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Sycamore
St. Albans’ College
Edwin Randall
Roger Morten
International Rotary Club
L. G. Hastings
Chamber of Commerce
Theron Bushnell
Edwin Hague
St. Albans
St. Stephens College
J. O. Corner
Snow
Purdue University
John Welsh
Albans
Carlos Cagizas
C. C. Simpson
Biss
Marion Gray
Evansville
Ind
New York City
Samuel Rogers
Racine
Edward Schurman
Pekin
Schuyler Colt
Chicago
Sheldon
MyMlas Dowagine
Mich
Phelps Saunders
Harvard
Charles Saunders
Gary
Karl Schiotterbeck
Ann Arbor
Gregory Johnson
Charles Nichols
George LaBtudde
Milwaukee
John Moore
Glencoe
David Rotroff
LaGrange
Robert Horner
Road North to Chamberlain's Corners Done
It was reported around Sycamore this forenoon that the road north to Genox would be completed to Chamberlain's corners by this evening. Wet weather last week and early this week caused a delay but gave the contractor time to replenish materials. Part is now used by farmers and filling near Starks corners would allow a further stretch to open to traffic.
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Sycamo
Genox
Chamberlain's Corners
Farme
Starks Corners
Theatre work resumes as excavation restarts for new building
Material pours in for foundation after partial site clearance. Contractor forecasts occupancy by September 10. The piece notes that Mirza is a Persian term for prince and credits H. B. Fargo of Geneva for progress.
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H. B. Fargo
Geneva
Northern District Sunday School Conference at Methodist Church
Society notes report the Northern District Sunday School Conference to be held at the Methodist church on Sunday January 21 starting at 2 PM and ending about 8 PM with a full program including registration, song service, devotionals, special music, talks by Miss Florence Clepper Roy Crocker and Rev Tumison, then an evening session with an offering and address.
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Vera Viner
DeKalb Baptist Orchestra
Florence Clepper
DeKalb
Key
Roy Crocker
Hinck- Toy
Tunison
Elgin
Jean Scott
Sycamore
Tumison
Baptists
Organ Guild
B. J. Morgan
James Robertson
John Keble
Henry Francis Lyte
Ray Palmer
Bethlehem
Phillip Brooks
S. Rey
Tsu Watts
John Tt ‘Nland
Tey Mountains
Reginald Heber
Y. Pp. Ss. C.K
Auto Tax Licenses Nearly All Bought in City
City check up shows most car owners have secured 1925 vehicle licenses. Mayor Beck expected little trouble as June 15 the deadline. A few motorists doubt the matter and may go to the county clerk next week for plates, or answer before Justice Mitchell.
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J. P D. Beck
Justice of the Peace
Mitchell
New Boiler Unloaded for Illinois Power Plant
Workmen spent two to three days unloading and moving a large boiler from the North Western tracks on DeKalb Avenue to the Illinois Power company steam plant. The boiler is huge and can be moved only on rollers by a heavy team. This is the first of two new boilers to be installed for steam service this coming year. The company plans many repairs at the plant to ensure the best service at all times.
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North Western
DeKalb Avenue
Illinois Power Company
Kids Start Celebration July Fourth In City Fireworks Scene
City youngsters besiege local fireworks dealers for cap pistols and caps during the holiday rush. Boys are cautioned about cap pistol dangers and possible burns from powder paper explosions. Family physicians should be contacted immediately to treat any burns to prevent infection.
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Cahanandy
Traveler Is Live Member Walton League Visit
Lemoire of Peoria recently traveled from Chicago to Sycamore to visit local jewelers. Duembke fished Kishwaukee spots overnight with little luck. He endorses the Walton League work and hopes it continues to grow in the community.
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Traveler
Walton League
Lemoire
Peoria
Chicago
Izaak Walton
Sycamore
Mr. Duembke
Kishwaukee
Hereites to Kingston Picnic Sunday
Nearly every member of the Walton chapter plans to travel to Kingston for the northern district annual picnic. Attendees expect ball casting contests and remarks by Judge Fred E. Carpenter of Rockford. The program starts at 10 o clock tomorrow morning.
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Walton
Kingston
Fred E. Carpenter
Rockford
Sycamore Man Among New Prisoners Now
Sam Meee of Sycamore is among new prisoners received at the county jail yesterday per sheriff records. McBee faces a violation of the prohibition net charge. Two Chicago men, James Hunt and J. Davidson, were also received, charged with violations of the narcotics act and being held 30 days for Chicago trial.
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Sam Meee
Sycamore
McBee
James Hunt
J. &. Davidson
Chicago
Train Blocks Crossings For Several Minutes
A North Western train heading north halted all city crossings for several minutes after nine this morning when a drawbar gave way near the engine. Officials backed the train clear of the crossings as repairs were made to remove the obstruction.
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North Western
Ne Ry
Kansas News Writer Visits Here From Kansas
Mr and Mrs Grant Lewis of Arkansas City Kansas visit with Mr and Mrs David H Carter and others Mrs Lewis a former daughter in law of the Carters Mr LewisAssociated Press reporter with Daily Traveler Arkansas City notes Kansas crop conditions not as bad as reports suggest He sees large acreage abandoned but predicts a good wheat crop and favorable corn prospects as they pass through Missouri and Illinois
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Grant Lewis
Arkansas City
Kans
David H. Carter
Lewis
Carter
Associated Press
Daily Traveler
Kansas
Missouri
Tlineis
Longest Day Predicted For June 21 In Year
The article says June 21 will be the longest day of the year with Sunday in summer defaulting to a long day. It notes northern Illinois will have fair weather with slightly warmer temperatures and southerly winds. It adds a government finding that births in August have higher life expectancy than births in other months.
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Yea
Ilinois
Sunday worship and church notices across Gerarld area churches
Core church services listed for Advent Christian, Lutheran, Episcopal, Congregational, Swedish mission and other denominations. Includes times for Sunday school 9:45 to 11:45 a.m., morning worships at 11:00 to 11:60 a.m., evening services, midweek meetings, and special events. Notable items note pastor announcements, union services, and a reading room in the National Bank building with daily hours.
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First Church of Christ
National Bank
Advent Christian
State Streets
Gerald P. Richardson
Grove Street
Ruth Colton
Lois Harms
Helpers Union
The
Advent Christian Church
Sieften
Belvidere
Immanuel Ev
Ical Lutheran Verend
E. Frenk
First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran
Third and
Pine Streets
W. Musnusson
North Third Street
First Baptist Church
Prospect Street
Third
Fred W. Field
Welfare
DeKalb Theatre
Union
Congregational
Bfm
Webster
Fred Carlson
Cortland Advent Christian Church
Orson Colton
Crooked Dry Agents Sentenced in Ohio Conspiracy Case
Former Ohio prohibition director J F Russell and ten others were sentenced in Cleveland federal court for conspiring to flood northern Ohio with 20 000 gallons of illegal whiskey from the Haner distillery at Troy Ohio three years ago.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio Prohibition
Ohio
Haner
Troy
DeKalb and surrounding towns property transfers listed
Property deeds and probate notices across DeKalb Sycamore Genoa Frankl Somonauk South Grove and Genoa involve transfers of lots and parcels in Spangenberg Waterman Ellwood Oak regions with values from 65 to 2200 dollars. Probate actions include arraignment for violation and guardianship orders with estates and final reports approved and executors discharged.
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Dekalb
Anna EK
Dodge
Reuben Harris
Trafford
John W. Troupe
DeKalb Park District Election Set for July 7 1925
Probate records list appraisers and warrants for Frank Cofey and Andrew Cofey claims at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Court appoints George Thompson E B Scott and George Levanberg as appraisers with warrants. First Trust & Savings Bank of Sycamore named administrator with will annexed. An election to organize DeKalb Park District and elect commissioners is ordered for July 7 1925 in DeKalb Township.
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Bank of
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Sycamore News
Chronicle
Chamberlain’s
Prince
W. C. Darling
William Vierce
Little Robert
Omaha
Nebr
Darlings
Rebekah Order
Elmwood Cemetery
A. T. Wasner
Genoa
Hotel Planters
ION Chist North Co
Sen St
E.l-Wenzel
Hamilto
J. A. Widen & Company
Sixth and
Oak Streets
Methodist Episcopal
Rev. L
Hammitt
Locust Streets
Jesus
Teachers College
Dorcas
C. J. Gonterman
Stenson
St. Paul's Episcopal South Second Street
C. B. Upson
N. Second Street
First Congregational
Corner Grove
Second Streets
F. M. Webster
Fisk Avenue
Seventh Street
Emil G. Winstedt
Earave
Ninth Streets
H. Johnson
Bunda
Moses
Latter Day Saints
Prospect
St. Albans Chapel
Trinity Lutheran Church
Seventh and State Streets
J. C. Wakinson
Davy
ME Aare
Cornelia A. Darling
Frank W. London
Eva R. Hall
James
Joslyn E
Waterman & Tnwood
Frankli
William Foster
Henry Reverts
Rowan & Grout
Kirkland
Somonauk
Charles V. Weddell
Nellie V. Bullis
South Grove
William G. Eckhardt
First Trust & Savings Bank, DeKalb, Sel
E. J. Olmstead
Flora Buck
J. E. Stott
Flora
Will Atkins
Alice Weddige
Clara B. Easterbrook
Henry
Diedrich
Frank Cofey
Andrew Cofey
Robert J. Dickson
Oak Ridge Cemetery Association
Arthur E. Lord
Albert F. Stevens
F. H. McKinley
Burkhardt Bros
Peterson
Brenecke Clinic
John Tweed
Anna JL. Wilson
the First Trust & Savings
New York
Lincoln Inn
C. A. Carlson
Mer
Lincoln Highway
National Dairy Products’ Corporation
Gma.c
Oakland
Fisher
Oakland Motor Sales Company
Fourth Street
DE Kalb
General Motors
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