New Polka Brothers Fargo Theatre Opens Today
The city of Sycamore celebrates the opening of the Polka Brothers Fargo Theatre a modern playhouse praised for its lighting stage and seating. Albert F Brown performed a concert to a packed house with Franz Polka supervising final touches and a Chamber of Commerce booster trip aiming to boost early support.
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Sycamore
Polka Brothers’ Fargo
Albert F. Brown
Franz Polka
Polka
Chamber of Commerce
Notice of hearing on DeKalb street improvement bonds
The Board of Local Improvements of DeKalb Illinois announces a hearing on December 12 1925 at four o clock p m in DeKalb City Court to verify bond and voucher costs for the South Third Street improvement from the existing pavement to the city limits. Objections may be filed beforehand. Secretary L D Chambers signs.
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Board of Local Improvements
City of
DeKalb
County of DeKalb
State of Illinois
South Third Street
Edward M. Roche Co
Freeport
Illinois
DeKalb County
Mlinots
Board of Local Improvements of
L. D. Chambers
Busy Bees Plan Bazaar at Odd Fellows Hall
The Rebekah society held a meeting and pot luck supper to finalize arrangements for a bazaar next Wednesday at the Odd Fellows hall. The event will feature booths for fancy work and candy and will include a supper served by members. The Elks announce a monthly winter dancing party at the Elks club starting next Thursday evening.
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Rebekah Organization
Odd Fellows Hall
Rebekahs
Elks
Elks Club
Christmas party plans for elementary Sunday school students
The article notes plans for an elaborate Christmas party organized by teachers for the elementary division of the Sunday school. It also mentions guests and social visits, including Ray Marr departing for Chatsworth and other visitors during Thanksgiving. It highlights a Sycamore Woman's club December meeting featuring Miss La Vonne Rall presenting a reading from Cerano de Bergerac by Rostand.
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Sycamore Woman's Club
Big Case to Start Monday in Circuit Court
Forty jurors are summoned for the retrial of Mrs. Cynthia Case versus Charles Weddell on the case titled trespass on the case. Mrs. Case seeks 25000 damages after the supreme court remanded the prior trial. The 1923 verdict favored Mrs. Case at 20969.40 and the case involves a failed credit rating bureau.
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Cynthia Case
Charles Weddell
Supreme Court
Paintiff
Credit Rating Bureau
Skating in Streets Sparks Driver Concerns Near New Rink
Drivers report danger as youths skate on streets near the opened skating rink. A boy slipped after leaning onto a wagon and struck a stone, narrowly avoiding injury. Citizens fear more hazards as rink crowds grow and urge restrictions on street skating.
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Ben
Sycamore Man to Ottawa to Take Up Work
Morris Johnson of Sycamore, formerly with DeKalb County Motor Sales, plans to move to Ottawa next week to take a sales position with J. E. Porter & Company. He will travel frequently selling barn equipment and outdoor gear, a move locals say improves his prospects though many will miss him locally.
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Ottawa
Morris Johnson
DeKalb County Motor Sales Company
J. E. Porter & Company
Johnson
Morrie
Seeaneye Inn Plans New Fountain Installation
Phares M. Johnson of the Seeaneye Inn announces an agreement with Liquid Carbonic of Oak Park to install a modern fountain in the store. Johnson visited Oak Park yesterday and will return Monday for final purchase details.
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Phares M. Johnson
Seeaneye Inn
Liquid Carbonic Company
Oak Park
Mr. Johnson
Addi
Seeaneye Inn Seeks Modern Soda Fountain Install
The Seeaneye Inn folks are anxious to get a new soda fountain and cooler installed at the store soon, promising a modern refreshment option for patrons.
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Seeaneye Inn
Frank Cooper Granted Bail After Indictment on Auto Larceny
Frank Cooper, recently indicted by a grand jury for automobile larceny, secured bail of 2000 dollars after arrest in Whitexgo. He has bail from Cook County jail and awaits trial dates in DeKalb and Cook counties, with similar charges in both jurisdictions.
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Frank Cooper
Grand
Whitexgo
Cooper
Cook County
DeKalb
Cook Counties
Mee
Syca More Triumphs 28–0 Over Genoa in Strong Basketball Show
The second team dominated Genoa with rapid ball handling to win 28 to 0, while Hinckley defeated the first team 13 to 8. The crowd praised good clean sport and expectations rise for larger, more engaging games as the season progresses.
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Hinckley
Genoa
Syca
Sycamore Man to Broadcast from Fort Worth
Maurice Betty, formerly of Sycamore, is set to broadcast from a Fort Worth, Texas radio station Sunday evening during a sacred concert. Betty is remembered in Sycamore for his strong voice and past performances by locals who have heard him.
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Mauurice Betty
Ft. Worth
Tex
Mr. Betty
Sycamore Peome
Radio program set for Sunday night listener special
The broadcaster will air a special program Sunday night from 5:30 to 6:30 p m and urges listeners to tune in. The feature will be heard over the air previously announced time slot.
Dope Addict Committed to Jail for Cure
William Gray a laborer described as a dope addict was booked at the county jail yesterday and will spend a month there in treatment.
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William Gray
G E Stott Seeks DeKalb County Judge GOP Nomination
G E Stott announces as a Republican candidate for county judge of DeKalb County. He asks voters to support him at the April 18 primaries in Genoa Illinois.
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DeKalb County
Genoa
Illinois
G. E. Stott
Court Note On Slow Prisoner Hearings
A courthouse reports slow prisoner business during the month as court sessions proceed with limited docket activity and extended gaps between cases.
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Sycamore News
The
Chronicle
Anyom
Polka Brothers’ Institution
Belvidere
Dek
Don Coffey
James
Beloit Cullere
Tra Wetzel
M. E. Sunday School
J E. Marr
Ray Marr
Chatsworth
Ambrose Garman, Jr
Jack Patten
Lois Marshall
Chicago
Ray Stone
Battle Creek
Mich
LL. D. Marshall
Tess
Prescott
Chevrolet
Tou
Ekman
Flint, Mix
CA Eraliah
Sycamore Man
Iihem
Sawyer &:Sons
DeKalb, Illinois
Turner Brass Works
Thinoia
Lincoln Inn
C. A. Carlson
Mgr
Lincoln Highway
Division of National Dairy Products
Corporal
Conlin, Inc
Grain, Feed
DE Kalb
Dekalb Maple Park Cortland
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