Booster trip for new Polka Brothers Fargo theatre opening
Sycamore business leaders on a booster trip to publicize the Polka Brothers Fargo theatre opening scheduled for tomorrow at one o'clock. The party includes Chamber of Commerce members and aims to draw visitors from nearby towns along the Lincoln Highway. The theatre team prepared since night and day with organ concerts by Ralph Brown from the Geneva Fargo theatre and a program of movies and vaudeville.
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Sycamore
Chamber of Commerce
Polka Brothers Fargo
Lincoln Highway
Ralph Brown
Geneva Fargo Theatre
Purose
WJJD
Mooseheart
Brown
Geneva Theatre
Polka Brothers Theatres
Franz Polka
H. C. Phillips
Maywood
Sycamore Pootplae
Fargo
Distress for Rent Suit Filed in DeKalb Court
Henry J. Schule filed a circuit court action against Gust Askelsen for unpaid rent. A separate matter named Zaatter will be addressed later. The City of DeKalb notices a hearing on December 12 1925 regarding certification of improvement costs for South Third Street and bond interest projections. Objections may be filed before the hearing. By L D Chambers secretary.
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Henry J. Schule
Gust Askelsen
Zaatter
Board of Improvements
DeKalb
Illinois
Edward M. Recho Co
Freeport
DeKalb County
Ilinois
Aaden
Board of Local Improvements of
City of
L. D. Chambers
Thanksgiving social season swells in Sycamore and DeKalb
A busy Thanksgiving week in Sycamore features jailhouse dinners hosted by Sheriff and Mrs. Crawford, a Mayfield church feast drawing large crowds, and a city dance at the Chronicle hall. Nearby events include visits from Rockford and Rochelle guests, Congregational church services, and a high-spirited Elks club dance for Sycamore’s younger set with hosts Elmer Brooke, LaVern Carlson, and Clarence Duncan.
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Sycamore
Mystic Workers
Townsend Hall
Elks Club
Imen
Syciamore
Elmer Brooke
LaVern Carlson
Clarence Duncan
Masons Attend Annual Thanksgiving Banquet in Kingston
Masons from Sycamore attended the annual Thanksgiving banquet and party in Kingston last evening. A. E. Keefer, a well known local, served as toastmaster and kept the crowd lively. John Anderson of Clinton Wisconsin, visiting Kingston, delivered a notable response during the session.
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Sycamore Masons
Kingston
A. E. Keefer
John Anderson
Clinton
Wis
Anderson
Banquet Delights Mark City Boys With Best Meal In Years
A local banquet drew all brothers and Ma sons from the city who praised the spread as one par with prior years. The table boasted everything imaginable and the boys ate heartily declaring it the best meal in years.
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Masons
Action to Recover Ten Year Note in De Kalb County
Aaron J Rand files in De Kalb County Circuit Court to recover 1659.00 on a ten year old note secured by a mortgage on De Kalb lands. The mortgage allegedly first secured 8000. The land passed to W H Tice then to A S Terrill of Chicago, with Rand seeking a receiver, accounting, and sale of the mortgaged property to satisfy the original mortgage.
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Aaron J. Rand
DeKalb County
Albert ©. Todd
Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank
W. H. Tice
A. S. Terrill
Chicago
Frank Cooper Frustrated in Bail Attempt
Frank Cooper linked with Andreas and Whyte in a Chicago auto theft ring was brought to De Kalb county jail after bail in Chicago, hoping for quick release. He faces a few days in custody as Sheriff E F Crawford holds him. Trial date in De Kalb circuit court remains uncertain after the grand jury indictment.
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Frank Cooper
Andreas and
Whyte
Chicago
DeKalb County
Cooper
E. F. Crawford
Cars With Frozen Radiators Plague Early Morning Startups
Cars and trucks left in unheated spaces ran afoul of frozen radiators today. Garages reported many engines seized and towed to repair shops for thawing before they could run again. Street scenes showed paired vehicles, one failing to percolate properly.
Griffin Brought to DeKalb Jail from Chicago
Steve Griffin known as from Chicago was brought to DeKalb county jail by Chief Fred W Bull after his arrest in Chicago for stealing a machine. Griffin allegedly fought police in Chicago before transfer and may face a stern reception once jailed in DeKalb.
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Steve Griffin
Chicago
DeKalb
DeKalb County
Fred W. Bull
Griffin
Moudry Expected Back At Courthouse Monday
Frank Moudry assistant states attorney now in Seattle on business is expected to resume work at the courthouse Monday. The state attorney's office said Mr Poust and Mr Moudry are out of the city but will be at their desks on Monday. Poust planned to return to his office tomorrow.
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Moudry
Seattle
Frank Moudry
States Attorney
Wash
States Attorney’s Office
Poust
Sycamore High to Open Basketball Season Tonight
Sycamore high school plans its season opener at the city gym with Hinckley’s highly touted first squad facing Sycamore’s first team while Genoa’s club meets the Sycamore second team. Details on lineup remain unofficial.
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Sycamore High School
Hinckley
Sycamore School
Genoa
Sycamore
Fast Men Set to Make Mark This Season
The team features several speedy sprinters this year who are expected to stand out. Coaches anticipate strong performances as the season unfolds with these quick runners driving the team’s success.
Clock Expert Finishes Bank Timepiece Early
Sycamore residents watched as the clock expert installed the large timepiece for The First National bank. By four o'clock in the afternoon the four dial clock was running, chiming on the quarter after, half after, and quarter to the hour, pleasing the ear and serving as a city asset.
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Sycamore
First National Bank
No School Here This Week End After Holiday
Students enjoyed an extra day off as no sessions were held in any schools after yesterday’s holiday. Many stayed home or left town with parents for the weekend, with plans to return by Saturday or Sunday. Football games were played informally in back lots with no objection to the extra holiday.
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Senomis
Aycamore
Olson Moves to New Quarters on the Street
Hans Olson the jeweler moves from the Lewis Palmer building to the Owbridge structure formerly occupied by DeKalb County Abstract. He spent the holidays transferring stock and workshop as the interior and front were remodeled for a more convenient store setup.
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Hans Olson
Lewis & Palmer
Olson
Owbridge
DeKalb County Abstract Company
Skating Rink Opens at Armory Draws Large Crowd
Under Coy C. Richards supervision the Armory skating rink opened yesterday in favorable conditions. The floor was crowded with skaters in the afternoon and evening. Richards announced the rink would stay open Wednesday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons, plus private skating parties, a winter staple.
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Coy C. Richards
The
Armory
Richards
Rink in Splendid Shape Promises Enjoyable Pastime
The report notes the rink is in splendid shape and offers readers the chance to enjoy the pastime fully.
Music Store Prepares Display After Removal of Jeweler
Lewis and Palmer music store manager Bil Pierce works to clean and rearrange the room for pianos, victrolas, and radios after H B Olson the jeweler was removed. He plans a full display and admits he will not press the iron today. In Scotland a Christmas Day fishing belief is noted.
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H. B. Olson
William Pierce
Lewis & Palmer Music Store
Bil Pierce
Scotland
Two Young Men Arrested Here on Tuesday Evening
Two young men of this city were arrested Tuesday evening for intoxication and a disorderly condition. They were brought before the police court and given the usual fine. A fierte controversy is raging in Cairo, Egypt, over Moslem girls appearing on stage. Hair care claim cites Lenz Hair Wash available at Lenz Drug Store.
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Cairo
Egypt
Unable to Sleep on Left Side and Gas Pain Relief Advised
Fragmentary ad copy describes a remedy for gas and stomach trouble causing sleep difficulty on the left side. It mentions Samuel S. Payne, a claim of fast relief, and advertises Kirchner's at 269 East Lincoln Highway. The tone imitates a mid century health product promo with vague testimonials.
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Adherika
Samuel S. Payne
Adlerikan
Kirchner’s
East
Lincoln Highway
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J. E. Marr
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