Kishwaukee district meeting draws large attendance and praise
A Kishwaukee district gathering in Sycamore drew representatives from Rochelle Lindenwood Genoa and DeKalb with a large turnout. The session approved an annual memorial service plan for Genoa 1928 and Rochelle 1929 and named a committee to organize it. After business Mrs Grover Lucas led an evening program with Brooke twins readings vocal and piano pieces followed by refreshments. The next session will be in DeKalb late July open to Rebekahs Odd Fellows and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Lindenwood
Genoa
DeKalb
Kishwaukee
Rebekahs
Symore Lodge
O. F. Orshan
Grover Tucas
Sycamore
Retledge
Grover Lucas
Freda Prewe
Myrtle Tidesnig
Oro
Odd Fellows
Two Sandwich People Arrested In County Bastile
Fred Dolder's office reported two Sandwich youths Nina Lawhorn and Malford Howe were arrested last night by police and await trial on serious charges. Neighbors say the couple lived as man and wife in a so called love nest which was broken up after police learned of the arrangement. hearing date not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastile
Sheri
Fred Dolder
Nina
Lawhorn
Malford Howe
Sheriff Captures Burglar Shot by DeKalb Police
Sheriff Bolder yesterday received George Davis, burglar, who tried to rob the Wirtz home in DeKalb. Davis was shot in the foot by a night officer as he fled. He awaits the next grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Bolder
George Davis
W. W. Wirtz
Davis
Sycamore society notes new annual meeting and events
The Sycamore community calendar lists the June 30 Amber of Commerce annual meeting in Lester Colby with a speaker, and July events at Kishwaukee Country Club including card parties and a dinner dance. Reports note Marguerite recital, a July 29 Kishwaukee dinner dance, and a society meeting held last night with tomorrow's fuller report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Amber of Commerce
Lester Colby
Kishwaukee Country Club
Marguerite
Fargo Theatre
Kishwanukee Country Club
Youngster in Hospital Both Legs Are Broken
Gilbert Anderson a 44 year old, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson, is in the hospital with both legs broken after an auto crash Sunday evening. He was riding on the running board of the Joslyn car driven by James Joslyn when the sun hindered visibility, causing a collision with a parked car along the curb. He will remain in the hospital for many weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farrell
Chicago
Marie
Bryon
Wyman
Sycamore
RB. A. Wyman
Our Lady of Lourdes
Ashland Boulevard
West
Wedgewood
Marilyn Reinmiller
John DeLuca
H. S. Robbe
Federated Parsonage
G. Haugen
Turner Siace
Louis Haugen
Cole Battery Co
Gilbert Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Gilbert
Joslyn
James Joslyn
Oil Station Being Built on East State
Sam Weeden is erecting a service station on the northwest corner of East State and Governor streets opposite Sycamore high school. The 14 by 20 foot brick red shingle walls, green asphalt roof, cement foundation, underground 10 barrel tanks for three gas pumps, cement driveway, drain, water and air facilities, and a canopy are planned for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Weeden
East State and
Governor Streets
Sycamore High School
Station at Toole Avenue to Be Leased by Standard Oil
A ladies rest room will be added to the station on Toole Avenue as Hoffman and Mlement builders of Sycamore complete work. The station is leased to Standard Oil and will be managed by Sam Weeden. A green lawn with flowering shrubs will improve the frontage and curb appeal as progress continues toward operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore News
Sycamore
The
Chronicle
Seeaneye Inn
Seegneye Inn
Sis
Toole
Hoffman & Mlement
Standard Oil Company
Sam Weeden
Death notice for Mrs. R. J. Divine in Charleston West Virginia
Dr. O H Smith received word Sunday of his sister Mrs R J Divine dying at 84 in Charleston West Virginia. Born September 1813 in Bristow Vermont she married Fochard J Divine in 1862. Surviving are daughter, Webster two sons in Charleston and Columbus Ohio two brothers Everet and Horage. sisters Mary Boyce New York and Rose Harrington Connecticut. Funeral from Dr Smiths Somonauk home with burial in Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OL HW
Smith
R. J. Divine
James Divine
Charleston
Virginia
Jam M
Marthe Lowell Smith
Bristow
Vermont
Fochard J. Divine
Linois
Divine
Webster
rMes
West Virginia
Charles
Columbu
Ohio
Everet
California
Horage
O. H. Smith
Sycamore
Mary Boyce
New York
Rose Harrington
Connecticut
Auto Mishaps Reported Here Over Week End
Sunday night, near midnight, a car skid off the east pike by Municipal Park. Zach Chandler and Leo Lacur escaped with minor injuries after the Bailey & car overturned bottom side up. Mrs Grace Nielson’s car collided with a divert, injuring her mother in Genoa Route 28 incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Pike
High Pike
Zach Chandler
Big Bailey & Automobile
Leo Lac
Mr. Chandler
Chandler
Lacurel
Grace Nielson
Genoa Road
Troute
Nelson
Youngsters Buy Fireworks Despite City Ban
City youngsters celebrate early for the Fourth of July as firecrackers appear for sale despite Mayor Heckler ordering no fireworks until the day before the holiday. Officials previously barred sales, but youths find sources across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heckler
Offic
DeKalb Man Is Fiven Fine in Judge's Court
George Scott of DeKalb was picked up by a deputy sheriff over the weekend and appeared before Justice of the Peace B Mitchell. He became abusive after drinking corn whiskey and was fined 15 dollars plus costs, which he paid and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
DeKalb
Justice of the Peace
B. Mitchell
Scott
Mitchell
Raid Likely From DeKalb Said Near Frontier
In the vicinity and likely this evening, efforts are understood to be aimed at securing a raid from DeKalb. The plan involves coordinating actions in that direction to achieve the objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tio
DeKalb
Father Miller Gives Up Work in Church Here
Rev D D Muller, long time youth pastor of St Mary’s church, resigns his pastorate here. He cites ill heath forcing retirement, while church members express sorrow. Newt promises to stay in charge until a successor is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Muller
St. Mary's Church
Father Miller
Fes
Newt
Operators of Ohio Mines to Issue Threat
Ohio coal operators meet to decide on an ultimatum for unions to return to the shafts on a new wage scale or resume open shop production. A wage offer near the November 1917 scale of five dollars per day is noted, with a Jacksonville agreement base at seven fifty, as unions demand no wage reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Ohio
United Press
Jacksonville
Plan for Weekly Summer Concerts in Shabbona
Shabbona merchants consider hiring a band for weekly summer concerts to please residents, noting neighboring towns enjoy such events. Delays arise in securing a band, as local men favor Wednesday evening performances while most available bands do not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shabbona
Waterman Sale Sees Whitford Grocery Sold to Local Men
In Waterman a grocery and dry goods store formerly run by L. E. Whitford changed hands to Delos Roberts and William Miezel. The new owners plan to move stock to the corner site and add meats, with the store likely reopening in two to three weeks. Whitford will remain for a few months. Also noted, Mrs. William Richmond returns improved after Mayo operation. Waterman preparations include a Memorial Day concert with patriotic selections and a fireworks display funded by merchants, continuing through the summer. A separate note mentions greyhound license chases in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
L. E. Whitford
Whitford
Watermen
Ten Years for Bank Cashier Who Took Coin
William Lovel, former cashier of the Royalton Bank, was sentenced to from one to ten years for embezzling more than 60 000 dollars. Judge C T Miller enjoined him to aid bank examiners in straightening the bank's affairs. Depositors and officials despaired at the leniency and lacked a forgery indictment, with examinations ongoing to finalize accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. TI. Miller
Lovel
Three Men to Die for Death of Jail Guard
Chicago police report three murders in outlying districts. Gertrude Dwyer questioned over her husband William Dwyer's death. Charles Brown shot three times while guarding a Chicago Surface Lines car-barn. motive unclear. Diago Aldromonte fatally wounded in an auto pile shooting. Otto Papillo wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaso
Chicago
Gertrude Dwyer
William Dwyer
Dwyer
Diago Aldromonte
Otto Papillo
Alittomonte
Summer and Chantilly Lace Bridal Lingerie Set
Summer presents a daytime backless teddy in printed chiffons, a style reserved for decollete models. Chantilly lace trims a bridal set with white satin, shaping the panties and bandeau pieces for a wedding ensemble.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieut Com
RE. Byrd
Paris
Bert Acosta
Byrds
Trans Atlantic
Lieut
Geo
Neville
ODD Fellows Lodge
Society News
Sycamore Business and Professional Woman's Club
George James
Otto Holteren
Elgin
Sycamore Gospel
D. J. McConnell
East High Street
Sister
Judge’s Court
France
K.e.byrd
William Richmond
Mayo
Hospit
Sying
Werpeta
Florida
Pitt
Ogle County Fair Grounds
Oregon
Moline Plowboys
WOC
Davenport
May McAvoy
Charles Ray
FORD
Oakland
Peterson Motor Sales
Locust Street
Evang
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!