Memorial Day Exercises Planned for Sycamore
Arrangements are set for the Memorial Day ceremonies in Sycamore likely to draw a record crowd. Under Potter Post No 12 G A R and other groups the day features Judge Adam C Cliffe, Dr Henry S Roble, Rev R D Waiters and a program at the Methodist church annex at 2 00 pm including the Long Long Trail sextette Lincoln s Gettysburg Address and patriotic songs followed by a parade to Elmwood cemetery and Memorial Park with wreaths and a 2 00 pm address In Memory of Our Venance War Dead.
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Sycamore
Potter Post No. 12
E. F. Dutton
Sons of Veterans
Sycamore Post No. 99
American Legion
Women's Relief Corps
Adam
R. D. Walter
Sycamore Band
Mt. Carmel
Memorial Park
Elmwood
DeKalb Avenue
State Street
Yenice
Methodist Episcopal Church
128Th Infantry
N. G
Sycamore Boy Scouts
Grand Army of the Republic
Women’s Relief Corps
American Legion Auxiliary
Gold Star
Mothers and Fathers
Daughters of the American Revolution
Removal of Cement Driveway for New Theatre Site
Workmen began taking up the recent cement driveway built by Ira Wetzel to access the rear garage as the city prepares the site for a new theatre excavation. Wetzel had not planned to sell when the driveway went in. a price was set once the city showed interest, and the Wetzel family will move once a suitable location is found.
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Ira Wetzel
Wetzel
Whooping Cough Prevalent Among Kids Citywide
City placards show many youngsters suffer whooping cough but officials say the illness has not reached epidemic levels. Signs indicate new cases will decline daily.
Elks To Hold Sycamore Lodge Meeting Tuesday Night
Exalted ruler L Frank Moudry says the fourth meeting will be held Tuesday night at which plans for upcoming events will be discussed. Flag day exercises in DeKalb are the first item, and every Elk from Rochelle Sycamore and DeKalb is expected to attend.
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L. Frank Moudry
the Elks
Sycamore Lodge
DeKalb
Rochelle
Sycamore
All Money for New Theatre is Secured Now
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting at Universalist church the remaining funds for the new theatre were secured through W. F. Pagel who led the appeal for subscriptions. The group approved by law amendments for officer elections. F D Chadwick discussed Boy Scout progress. Talks followed by Lt Townsand and Sgt Lossman of the National Guard. Fred Raymond spoke on bylaw amendments as part of a dinner series with one more dinner planned before season’s end.
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Chamber of Commerce
Universalist Church
W. F. Pagel
Pagel
F. D. Chadwick
Townsend
Lossman
National Guard Company
Fred Raymond
Three High School Plays Scheduled For Next Week
Sycamore high school seniors plan three plays Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Methodist church annex. Louise Court and James Jarvis star in The Way the Noise Began. Wurzel-Flummery features Rupert Jordan Gertrude Kelly Margaret Lalley Edward Safford and Clifford Astling. Elopements While You Wait stars Loretta Rachor Louise Joslyn Walter Lindgren and Lillian Lobaugh. Vocal numbers by Miss Estelle Westlake.
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Sycamore High School
Methodist Church
Louise Court
James Jarvis
Walter Lindgren
Lillian Lobaugh
Estelle Westlake
Grade Tests Are Given at Court House
Many school children from seventh and eighth grades gathered at the county superintendent office to take examinations for advancement. Successful eighth grade pupils will move to high school, while seventh graders hoping to reach the eighth grade will continue there if their papers pass.
Dr Gable Offers Help For Chronic Diseases In Elgin
Friday May 29 Dr. E O Gable invites persons suffering from chronic disease or weakness to consult him. He lists high blood pressure heart kidney stomach digestion rheumatism catarrh nervous disorders indigestion constipation liver ulcers and skin diseases. Gable notes 21 years of experience and reliability and gives Suite 103 Hotel Fosgate Elgin Illinois.
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Dr. Gable
Ball
H- Sas
Gable
Medcal
United States
Fosgate
Elgin
Illinois
Vehicle Tax Enforcement Urged by City Mayor Beckler
Mayor James Beckler announces that Sycamore authorities are not collecting vehicle taxes effectively and orders the city clerk to issue warning tags on machines without 1925 plates. Delinquents get a two week grace period before drastic measures, with funds supporting road and alley maintenance.
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Beckler
James Beckler
Sycamore
Sandwich Girl Taken as Delinquent in Sandwich
Charlotte Schiradely of Sand Wich was brought to the county jail as a delinquent calla. The case may be brought before the court within days. The town marshal delivered her to the sheriff's office and she was booked at the county jail.
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Charlotte Schiradely
Calla
Sandwich
Sheriff’s Office
Izaak Walton League Meeting At DeKalb Planned
About 200 to 300 members from Sycamore Genoa and nearby chapters are to travel to DeKalb on Thursday evening for a meeting at Annie's Woods to reorganize the DeKalb chapter. Sycamore and Kingston will provide lunch and a later atmospheric feature will unfold after the crowd gathers. Dr Fulton of Rockford is scheduled to speak and locals are enthusiastic about achieving the goal.
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DeKalb
Izaak Walton League
Sycamore
Genoa
Annie’s Woods
Kingston
Fulton
Rockford
League
Roofing Gang Repairs Progress Across City
Buildings in several areas are receiving attention from a roofing gang. The crew has worked for several days and most work is near completion. Chronicle want ads bring results.
Ground Hog Bounties Paid Across DeKalb County
County Clerk Charles Talbot reports paying $644.50 since mid September for ground hog scalps. Certificates from town clerks show payments totaling this amount, covering 2 578 ground hogs.
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Charles Talbot
DeKalb County
Local Ground Hog Deaths Spark 25 Cent Per Animal Fees
Fragmentary notes report a sequence of ground hog killings with a stated 25 cent payment per animal. Mentions county work, scheduling, and appeals, with unclear details about the event and official actions. The piece references the county clerk's office and a historic business context but lacks concrete dates or locations.
Odd Fellows Meet. Little Business Noted
The Odd Fellows gathering in Oda held a routine session Tuesday night with no major matters reported beyond standard proceedings. Members discussed upcoming events and reaffirmed commitments to community service.
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Oda
Road Committee in Session Here Today
Members of the road committee at the board of supervisors held another session at the courthouse to discuss projects and funding.
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Rosa
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Route 23 Clint Township Action Details Not Clear
A report notes matters on Route 23 in Clint township but does not specify what action was taken or its outcome. The fragment provides no clear result or steps.
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Clint Township
Harn
KEEP SHOES CLEAN Light colored shoes care guide
After each wearing wipe light colored shoes with a cloth. Place them on trees and put into boxes or cover with cloth.
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H. M. Payne
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DE Kalb Theatre
Hart Schaffner
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OLOR
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