Roadways To Be Open In Sycamore This Winter
The Chamber of Commerce reports roads into Sycamore south east and north will be repaired to stay open through winter. Great Western will ship seven or eight carloads of cinders to the North road with county and state highway crews aiding. Arthur Russell and graders will prepare East limits to ensure access despite rain or snow. South Somonauk street construction proceeds cement poured then straw dirt cover to cure with chloride. completion expected this week or mid next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Chamber of Commerce
Great Western
Arthur Russell
Russel
Somonauk Street
Sycamore Forum Banquet Focuses on Chamber Plans
Thursday night at the Congregational church parlors, Sycamore hosts a Chamber of Commerce banquet. The event will review past deeds and future proposals, with plans to be laid out and interest high among business men and invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Chamber of Commerce
Congregational Church
Foundation on New Garage Is Started Today
Workmen began the foundation for a new garage on the Dr. Thompson lot at West Elm street. The 6 feet square building will serve as a sales room and service station, with completion hoped for in a day or two if the weather stays mild.
Instant Relief from Bunions and Soft Corns
An antiseptic Emerald Oil promises rapid bunion and soft corn relief. Apply Drops on inflamed joints reduces swelling. repeated use allegedly restores normality. Er's Drug Store markets and guarantees the product to foot sufferers.
Notable Elks Gala Showcases Local Talent and Dancing
A large crowd attended a two night Elks gala featuring Sycamore performers, comic sketches, and musical acts including The Saxophobias and The Happiness Boys. Highlights included The New School Teacher and a dramatic blackface transformation by The Squirrel Evaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bik
Karl Wetzel
Laddie Moudry
Sycamore
Elks Club
The
Elks
Mary Burke Weds Local Groom in St Paul Reception
Mary Burke a St Paul young woman becomes bride to a former Sycamore resident. He has many friends in the area who will extend best wishes to the newlyweds at the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burke
St. Paul
Sycamore
Services for Victor Carlson Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Victor Carlson died at his home Sunday were held at the Salem Lutheran church with Rev. Walter Pearson officiating. Interment was in Rimwood cemetery. Carlson, born in Smolund Sweden, came to America in 1881 and lived in Chicago before moving to Sycamore. He worked as a carpenter, later farmed, served six years as road commissioner, and retired eight years ago. He married Frederica Johnson in 1881. five children and six grandchildren survive. His wife died three years ago, and he remarried Josephine Nelson in 1921 who also survives.
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Puneral Services
Victor Dieson
Edwards
Salem Lutheran Church
Walter FE Pearson
Bimwood Cemetery
Victor Carlson
Smolund Sweden
America
Chicago
TSS
Sycamore
Ln Tich
Frederica Johnson
Frank Populorum
Adolph Lindstone
Harry Vorlson
Otto Lindel
Youngstown
Obie
Pama Lon
Josephine Nelson
Salem. Lutheran Church
Annual Meeting of Universist Church This Sunday
The Universitist church on West State Street will hold its annual meeting this Sunday after the morning service. Dinner will be served in the dining room by women volunteers. Annual reports from church elements will be presented and plans for the coming year will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universitist
West State Street
Dollar Day Dominates Shopping as Stores Offer £1 Goods
Shopping districts buzz with Dollar Day deals as nearly every merchant markets assorted articles for one pound. Stores reported exceptionally busy crowds and high foot traffic while buyers snapped up bargain items across the square.
Busy Wednesday Night Anticipated by Local Stores
Shoppers learn to arrive in the forenoon to beat early sale sellouts. Tonight's open house is expected to draw peak crowds and be the busiest Wednesday night in some time for area storekeepers.
Genoa Woman Dies at Genoa Hospital After Operation
Genoa resident Emma Evans 67 died Monday night after a major operation at Sycamore hospital. Surviving are her husband William Evans a daughter Mrs Golda Underwoool and a son Chester. Body sent to Genoa for funeral services tomorrow at two o clock with interment in Genoa cemetery.
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William Vans
Genoa
Sycamore
Ital
M Evans
Emma
William Evans
Golda Underwool
Chester
Sterling Man in Jail on Liquor Charge
Robert James of Sterling is jailed on violation of prohibition laws. an insurance salesman by trade. An escaped patient from Elgin mental institution was to be returned tomorrow. Chris Katapodis of DeKalb paid fines and was discharged. W T Martin was taken to Chicago for a hearing and sentenced to two years at Fort Leavenworth.
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Robert James
Sterling
James
Stu Institution
Elgin
Chris Katapodis
DeKalb
W.T. Martin
Chicago
Fort Nworth
County Jail Has Fewest Prisoners Now
DeKalb county jail holds about 40 prisoners under Sheriff El Ward. Earlier the jail received four to six commitments from Chicago and sometimes 70 to 75 inmates. Terry Igean may return to Chicago soon but likely not again unless court commitments occur.
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DeKalb County
Elward
Chicago
Terry Igeean
Bus company lends bus for ex service men visit
Officials of the Northern Illinois Service company kindly provided a large bus and driver for ex service men at The Plein hospital on Friday afternoon. The Women's Auxiliary had chartered buses before and paid regular rates, but this occasion prompted appeals for assistance. The visit includes transporting several women to the hospital and delivering goodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois Service Company
Plein Hospital
Small Fire at Haish House on Fifth Street
Firefighters responded to a midday roof fire at Haish House on Fifth Street near Grove. Officials believe sparks from a dirty chimney started the blaze. Chemicals sufficed to extinguish the flames and only minor damage resulted.
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Haish House
Fifth Street
Telegram by Phone Trial in England
A small scale test to send telegrams from telephone booths in England uses a coin box like a phone meter. The sender deposits coins to cover the telegram charge and dials the central telegraph station to deliver the message.
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Lonuen
Casnius
England
DeKalb Board Files Final Completion for Assessment 62
The Board of Local Improvements in DeKalb Illinois filed a certificate of final completion for Special Assessment No. 62 covering West Lincoln Highway from First Street to the Kishwaukee River Bridge and John Street. A hearing is scheduled for December 14 1925 at 2 p.m. Objections to the certificate must be filed beforehand. Secretary L D Chambers notes the filing and hearing order.
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Board of Local Improvements
DeKalb
Illinois
City Court of
Lincoln Highway
First Street
Kishwaukee River
John Street
Board of Local Improvements of
City of DeKalb
L. D. Chambers
Community group notes from Cortland week events
Girl Scouts met at the Alum home Tuesday and Junior Boys did not meet. Thursday the Ladies Aid gather at 2 PM with Mrs. Hilda Carr. Friday the Boy Scouts meet at the Methodist church basement with Lynn Miles at 7 PM. Walter Bates, now moving from Richmond to California, visited his old town Sunday after years with International Harvester.
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Hilda Carr
Methodist Church
Lynn Miles
Walter Bates
Ladies Aid Bazaar Draws Praise and Funds
A rural bazaar held Friday afternoon and evening raised about 125. Mrs Holdrege contributed an article from Pasadena, California. The Ladies Aid expressed thanks and planned to honor contributors at a future event.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Universalist Church
George E. Dutton
Ladies Aid Society
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Sycamore News
Chronicle
Seeaneye Inn
E. B. Brunner
Brunger
Walter Langlois
Tomorrrow
St. Paul, Minn
Joseph Mulligan
Patrick Mulligan
Sterling Man
Turner Brass
Hfinois
Cash Feed Store
S. Sixth Street
Sarah Hinds
South Fourth Street
Wilbur Harrison
East
United Motor Company
Lutz Garage
Hudson & Essex
Claude Lutz
Mr. Bates
Standard Oil Company
DE Kalb, Illinois
Sawyer & Sons
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