Cyrus elected by big margin in township turnout
Barney Cyrus won the sole township contest for Commissioner of Highways by 233 votes over Joseph McFadden as about 1700 ballots were cast. Other officers elected include Charles Sulski Harry Mills Thomas Cahill Town Clerk Peter Faletti Assessor Louis DeFilippi and School Trustee Andrew Pricce. Barry Cyrus carried every precinct except the first and led a strong campaign with an active worker corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Yrus
Joseph McFadden
Hall Township
Charles Sulski
Harry Mills
Thomas Cahill
Peter Faletti
Louis DeFilippi
Barney Cyrus
Andrew Pri
Cyrus
Joe McFadden
James McGraw
Frank Caretta
Prank Caretta
Free newspaper ads for dealers in Spring Valley
Announcement from the Spring Valley Gazette notes perfected arrangements to furnish advertisers free cuts and electrotypes of well known merchandise ads. Ads cover standard trademarked products and are ready to print, written by top experts, with dealers invited to use cuts at no charge to boost trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Spring Valley Gazette
Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Congregational Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church will hold an all day meeting at the church on Thursday April 5. Members and friends are invited to come and sew for the bazaar. Bring your lunch. hot coffee will be served. A card party by the Royal Neighbors will follow at Moose Hall on April 14 with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church
Moose Hall
Extended Visit Ends at Home After Stay with Moran Family
Mr and Mrs James McManus concluded an extended visit with the Moran household and returned to their home on Thursday. The lengthy stay followed time spent at the Dr J J Moran residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McManus
J. J. Moran
Easter gift notice from St. Mar hospital birth
Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith of L Pue welcomed a baby on Easter Morning at St Mar hospital. The couple are well known in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Smith
L ‘Pue
St. Mar Hospital
Starved Rock Entrance Road Paving Begins
Central Engineering Company of Davenport Iowa started work Monday on the Starved Rock entrance road at Starved Rock State Park. Last year the firm won the paving contract and George J Dietrich of Ottawa had the road graded before spring weather. The concrete entrance will replace the treacherous dirt approach from the paved hill road and improve access to the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starved Rock Entrance
Central Engineering Company
Davenport
Iowa
George J. Dietrich
Ottawa
Starved Rock State Park
Hill Road
Rock Bluff
Park
Kandoo Klub Play Promises Entertainment and Luncheon
The Kandoo Klub of the Congregational Church will stage a play titled How Not To Have a Missionary Meeting in the church auditorium on Friday evening April 16 1920. A program of musical numbers will follow. A luncheon with coffee cake sandwiches and pickles will be served in the church parlors after the show. Tickets cost thirty five cents for admission to both the program and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandoo Klub
Klub
Weaver
Susanna Burnell
Vanderslice
Marjorie Krob
Babcock
Irwin Mallonee
Wells
M. J. Rhoads
Davis
Lloyd Pierson
Herrick
R. Hoffman
Childs
Olive Norberg
Roger Smith
Wilcox
Irving Munson
Hemingway
Murphy O Brady Wedding in Flint Michigan
Peter Murphy married Miss Alice O Brady of Flint Michigan today April 8 at 9 oclock in St Ambrose church officiated by Father Donigan. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home. They will reside in Flint where Murphy is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Murphy
Alice O’brady
Flint
Michigaan
St. Ambrose Church
Michigan
Father Donigan
Mr. Murphy
Miss Edith Bendick Hosts Playmates Afternoon
Miss Edith Bendick entertained a group of children Monday afternoon at her home on 305 West Dakota Street. Games and music provided the activities and a dainty lunch followed, with the youngsters declaring Miss Bendick a royal hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Bendick
West Dakota Street
Edith
Attending Nephew's Funeral in Chicago
Miss Catherine Woods left Sunday for Chicago to attend the funeral of her nephew Arthur Williams who died Friday after an operation on his tonsils and adenoids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Woods
Chicago
Arthur Williams
Trunk Factory to Enlarge Plant to Meet Growth
Hoffman Trunk and Bag Company expands to solve crowding with added rooms and arches creating 16 009 square feet of space. The firm, incorporated for 25 000 dollars, plans 75 to 80 workers by year start, with Brown Brothers Construction buying the first trunk for shipment next week. Officers named are George L. Hoffman president Adolph Butterwick secretary and Walter F. Frazier superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman Trunk and Bag Company
Whhen
Hoffman
George L. Hoffman
Adolph Butterwick
Walter F. Frazier
California Visit Leaves Claude Miller With Relatives
Claude Miller of Los Angeles spent several days visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. Carmi Miller and brother Fenton Miller and family in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Miller
Los Angeles
California
Carmi Miller
Fenton
Miller family moves into new Erie Street home
Fenton Miller and family moved into their new home on Erie Street last week. Bessie Haeneke of Chicago spent Easter with relatives and friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton Miller
Erie St
Bessie Haeneke
Chicago
Mrs Joe Biassay Confined With Nervous Breakdown
Mrs Joe Biassay has been confined to her home for several weeks due to a nervous breakdown, according to a local health report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Biassay
Yearsley Returns From New York Convention
Joseph Yearsley arrived Friday after tending a weeklong convention in New York. He traveled to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Yearsley
Fridaay
New York
Homesteads Open to Ex-Service Men in Wyoming Lands
Congress grants ex service men a land preference under the homestead act. North Platte and Shoshone projects in Wyoming open March 4 to May 1 for veterans, then civilians. Over 3000 veterans already applied. 58 farms divided. Seek guidance from Miss Mayme Mazzorana or Mrs. Bertha Williams at 2011 2 East St Paul St for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fort Laramie
North Platte River
Wyoming
Park and
Big Horn
Yellowstone Park
Mayme Mazzorana
Bertha Williams
Red Cross
St. Paul St
Mazzorana
Williams
Scholar Lorenzo Swanson Returns Home From Des Moines
Lorenzo Swanson, who has been at a pharmaceutical school in Des Moines, Iowa, returned home Friday. He has completed the course and will take his final examination in Springfield within a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Swanson
Pharmaceutical
Des Moines
Iowa
Springfield
Tricked Into Marriage Youth Seeks Divorce
Philip Peterson a 19 year old suing for divorce through his father as next friend claims Marie deceived him into marriage on December 4 1919. He says they never lived together and the baby died. petition filed from Spring Valley with Marie at Seatonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Philip Peterson
Phil
Marie
Peterson
Spring Valley
Seatonville
Easter Blizzard Disrupts City Activities and Travel
A northwest blizzard with a 40 mile gale dumped heavy snow over Easter, delaying Hicks Pack opening and rattling railroad schedules. Interurban service halted west of Peru, streetcars struggled, taxis surged, and snow plows cleared routes for Monday traffic as churches saw strong Easter attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Pack
Rock Island
Peru
West Division
Here
Kansas men head for land inspection trip to Kansas City and Garden City
Peter DeFilippi John G Wilson and Wm J Emmerling left Sunday evening for a land inspection trip to Kansas City and Garden City they expect to return Friday Rock Island officials stopped the Rocky Mountain limited here Sunday officials thought President Wilson was traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter DeFilippi
John G. Wilson
Wm. J. Emmerling
Kansas City
Garden City
Kansas
Mr. Wilson
Rock Island
Pres. Wilson
Sister Returns Home After Winter Visit
Janet Haddow left Saturday for her home in Gillispie after spending the winter with her sister Mrs. Wm. Gunther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Haddow
Gillispie
Wm. Gunther
Back to school after Easter break for Harry Steinberg
Harry Steinberg left Tuesday to resume his studies following the Easter vacation, beginning his campaign return to classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Steinberg
Hi Cmpaign
Postal Clerks Start Drive for Living Wage
Bureau county post office workers back a campaign for higher pay to keep up with rising living costs. The effort, supported by the Chamber of Commerce and commercial clubs, cites difficulty in hiring and retaining staff. Judge Landis urges Congress to restore the lost $249 annual bonus, calling for immediate action to show justice to federal employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County Post Office
National Federation of Postoffice Clerks
Chambers of Commerce and Commercial Clubs
Postal Service
Postoffice Department
Chicago
Utica
Ottawa
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Congress
Lviv
Contradiction Over March 25 Statement by Henry Sittler
A 1919 letter claims March 25 as a paper date while the writer asserts not deserting home. The author says he stayed at his home until April 24 1919 and then moved to his mother’s, signing the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sittler
Card of Thanks for Mary Harearik
The Harearik family expresses sincere thanks to many friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Mary Harearik. They are deeply grateful for floral offerings. Signed Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Harearik and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harearik
Brother Returns From Los Angeles Visit
Andrew Baldwin returns to his home in Los Angeles after a week’s visit with his sister Mrs. George Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Baldwin
Los Angeles
California
George Alexander
Return to University for Hoffman Sisters
Josephine and Mayme Hoffman left Monday for Chicago and will proceed to Champaign to begin their studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Mayme Hoffman
Chicago
Champaign
Allen Dwyer Returns Home From Hospital
Allen Dwyer has returned home from St. Margaret's Hospital on Friday, resuming recovery at his residence. He previously received treatment there and is listed in local health notes as making progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Dwyer
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies Aid Society
Starved Rock
Kandoo Club
Bertha Walker Bohler
Anna Wheeler Carpenter
Trene Norberg Raymond
Fenton Miller Robinson
Lottie Wheeler Rankin
Mabel Burnell Parsons
Matilda Harmon
Tre
T.thomas
Company IS Incorporated
Brown Brothers Construction Company
Local Red Cross
Mason City
Scholar
Hicks Park
Post Office Service
Andrew Harearik
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