Batavia Wins Opener Over Sycamore 26 to 0 in Conference Debut
Batavia defeated Sycamore 26 to 0 in a Little Eleven Conference opener. Arnold Peterson and Johnston each scored touchdowns, with Peterson adding a third in the final period and kicking the extra points. Sycamore managed a single tally early but Batavia responded with consistent scoring drives through the game.
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Batayicamore
Charles Geneva
Beeston
Dundee
First Blood
Batavia
Si. Charles
Wheaton
Sting Syeuntare
Bowers
Schulte Carr
Avia
Ptain Arnold Peterson
Wen- Sa Pinve
Johnston
Peterson
Phe Jimeups
Watavia
Sycamore
Weeee LE Ammelly
Aes Manele Apepisins
Asot
Bender Stone
Ken Beterson
Birchfield
Peters
LE Enders
Wie Remmary
Mentowne
Schultz
A. Peterson
S. A. Peleron
Union
Stone
Tims Spire
Ingram
Knox
Methodist society to hold had thimble party this week
Members of the March unit of the Methodist church auxiy will hold a thimble party this Thursday at Mrs. Pearl Button's home. A large attendance is expected due to important business to be discussed. Many church members may attend the district annual conference in Elgin on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The
Methodist Church
Auxiy
Pearl Button
Elxin
Prevent Fires Is Watchword Here This Week
Fire prevention week gains traction as students fill home questionnaires and schools post slogans. Aimed at reducing Sycamore fire losses, officials urge precautions against dry leaves and basement sparks that can ignite roofs.
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Fous
Sycamore
Detours Hamper Trade as Roads Close for Bridge Work
Merchants in the Sycamore area face lost business due to detours from a new bridge project. The main route to Genoa is blocked near Stark's corners, forcing detours while work on the bridge continues. Officials expect Sycamore road from De Kal and Genoa road to reopen soon, with Doghine bridge work near the Western tracks slated for completion this fall.
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Sycanere
Stark's Corners
de Kal
Genoa
Dope Addicts Detained in DeKalb County Jail After Federal Court Move
Reports from the sheriff's office say two African American men and a Negro prisoner were brought this evening by the Great Western train to DeKalb County jail for commitment until their federal court trial. John McClain and James Tillman are described as dope addicts and likely to remain about 30 days before a hearing in Chicago. Chicago Chronicle seeks results.
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Sheriff's Office
Great Western
DeKalb Coun
John McClain
James Tillman
Chicago
Three Men Fined for Prohibition Violations in DeKalb County
Ole Hegland Moonshine Charlie Meineke and Arnold Ellingson appeared before Judge W J Pond amid forenoon arraignments on prohibition charges. Hegland pleaded guilty to drunkenness and driving while intoxicated and paid 60 dollars plus costs. Ellingson changed from not guilty to guilty and paid 50 dollars plus costs. Meineke received the same fines and costs for drunkenness and possession of moonshine.
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Ole Hegland
Charlie” Meineke
Arnold Ellingson
W. J. Pond
DeKalb
Hegland
Ellingson
Meineke
Sycamore
Coats
Tond
Pond
Mudhole Traps Trucks Before Frank Rubin Home
Residents of the neighborhood report trucks getting stuck in a mudhole in front of the Frank Rubin home. A large truck became mired on Saturday and after extraction left a hole deep enough to bury a horse. Additional trucks toward the Borden plant were also trapped, with improvised aids like overalls and burlap sacks used to help drivers reach firm ground.
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Ank Street
Frank Rubin
Borden
Elks Meeting Tuesday Night Announced
Esaled Ruler Prank Moudry announces a large Elks gathering for tomorrow evening to discuss preserving Old Lransides, with a committee to investigate. Henry Lanan and Robert Wiley lead opposing membership drives as winter club dinners begin next Monday with lods covering the first meal.
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Moudry
The
Elks
isOome
Henry Lanan
Robert Wiley
Lod
Attorney Burst Returns to Office This Week
Attorney E M Burst, recently ill, appeared briefly at his Sycamore office Saturday and today, though looking unwell he expects to recover soon. Elizabeth Goodyear enjoyed a weekend at her parents Oak Park home. Oliver Prtocknow, Northwestern senior from Naperville, returned home after visiting his sister and brother in law M A Raddatz. Tom Waggett and family of Moline spent the weekend with his brother William Waggett and family.
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Jessie Scott
Oak Park
Sawyer School
E. M. Burst
Elizabeth Goodyear
V. C. Goodyear
Oliver Prtocknow
Northwestern University
Naperville
M. A. Raddatz
Tom Waggett
Moline
William Waggett
DeKalb Chief Warns on Stop Sign Violations
Chief Mitchell reports many motorists in DeKalb ignore stop signals on cross streets and Route 23. He vows enforcement next week, saying autos must stop before crossing State Street and routes through Sycamore area will be targeted. He notes nonresidents also break warnings.
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DeKalb
Mitchell
State Street
Three Prisoners Taken Back for Trial Today
Three prisoners Myrtle Lucille Alexander and James Taylor who had been held at the county jail were returned to Chicago today for trial. James McAuliffe waived at the jail Saturday evening pending his trial in Chicago courts.
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Myrtle Lucille Alexander
James ©. Taylor
Chicago
James McAuliffe
Wacht to Open Store in Sycamore Soon
Wacht prepares to open a gent's furnishing store in the former Carlson and Benson building by week’s end. With George Hart assisting, an attractive shop is planned and much stock, believed en route to Sycamore, will arrive early next week for opening.
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Wacht
Geni’s
Carlson & Benson
George Hart
Sycamore
Divorce Petition Filed by Minnie Runnells
Minnie Runnells of Sycamore, through counsel, files a bill for divorce from Quin tin Runnells. She alleges marriage in Indianapolis on January 25, 1924, and repeated extreme cruelty including several fist strikes. No children were born of the marriage and she seeks all relief from the vows.
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Minnie Runnens
Sycamore
Uentin Runnells
Indianapolis
Deputies on the Carpet Close of Trial Delayed Jail Plans
In a callous aside two deputies are said to have avoided tipping off a prisoner about an impending jail transfer. The subject notes his own heightened security, while officials in Wheaton and Lake report church services for inmates and confirm no further disruption occurred as the day advances toward a verdict or closure.
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Ttend
Druggan
Lake
Wheaton
Sycamore
Terry
Jail Scandal Hearing Set For October Review
Attorney Chis V. Barrett plans a brief for Sheriff Heeffman as Judge James H. Wilkerson will review the evidence and decide on October 14.
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Chis V. Barrett
Heeffman
James H. Wilkerson
Hammitt Speaks to Kiwanis on a Summer Trip
Reverend L L Hammitt pastor of the Methodist church spoke to Kiwanis members after the scheduled speaker failed to arrive. He shared details of a summer tour with his father and brother through the northwest visiting Marcus Whitman sites, a Whitman monument, and noting lack of marks from Spaulding on the early visit.
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Kiwanis Club
L. L. Hammitt
Methodist Church
Marcus Whitman
Whitman
Spaulding
Tanlac praised for health gains by grateful user
Joseph DeLarne declares Tanlac repaid him a dozen times over with improved health after ten years of pain. He cites relief from backache, rheumatic pains, poor circulation, cold feet, nerve strain, stomach issues, and headaches. The testimonial urges readers to try Tanlac from druggists.
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Tanlac
Joseph DeLarne
Leave to Buy Cattle for McGirr Farms Trip
DeKalb County men Charles Broughton and Jacob Jacobson will leave early tomorrow for Staul stock yards to purchase feeding cattle for the Broughton and Jacobson farms near McGirr. They will travel by auto and be absent for part of the week. Each fall the buyers go to Paul to purchase feeding cattle.
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Charles Broughton
Jacob Jacobson
Staul
Broughton
Jacobson
McGirr
DeKalb County
Paul
Harold Rowe Breaks Arm in Fall From Garage Roof
Harold Rowe, son of five, suffered a broken arm last Friday after falling from the garage roof at the South Fourth Street home. The accident caused much pain, and friends regret the youth's misfortune. Percy Keast returned to Chicago after visiting his mother, Mrs. Janet Keast, over the weekend.
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Harold Rowe
South Fourth Street
Percy Keast
Chicago
Janet Keast
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