Ottawa motorcycle cop killed in auto wreck
Ottawa traffic tragedy claims Motorcycle Policeman Sergeant Dud worth Duckworth dies from a brain concussion after a Cadillac touring car owned by Dr. Harley Pettit crashes at the Hilt street crossing near Ottawa. Joseph Count and John J. Packeham suffer serious injuries as the car overturns burying them beneath the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudworth
Joseph Count
Frank Anderson
John J. Packeham
Harley Pettit
Hilt Street
Ottawa
Duckworth
Notice of disassociation from Auto Livery Company
Edward J. Fehr declares no longer responsible for any debts contracted from August 8, 1923, and withdraws interest in the Auto Livery Company. He states severance from the company boundaries and disclaims further obligations.
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Auto Livery Company
Chiropractic Philosophy: Strengthening Weak Links of the Body
An explanation of how chiropractic treats misaligned vertebrae to restore nerve flow and strengthen the body against environmental stress. It contrasts chiropractic with other professions that modify the environment rather than the body, arguing subluxated vertebrae disrupt mental impulse and predispose organs to disease.
Chiropractor E. G. Marty Practicing in Spring Valley
E G Marty D C G PhD chiropractor is listed in Spring Valley Illinois offering extensive spinal adjustments and wellness care. The entry notes professional credentials and local practice presence for residents seeking chiropractic services in 20th century listings.
Ivy Way bids opened for De Pue to Spring Valley
New bids for concrete pavement from De Pue to Spring Valley and the Ivy Way route were opened by the Illinois state highway department in Springfield. Five bids were filed for three heavy grading sections, with A J Greve & Sons Co. of Minneapolis the lowest at 985 but rejected. other bids are under review, with decisions possible after tabulation.
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de Pue
Spring Valley
Springfield
State Highway Department
A. J. Greve & Sons Co
Minneapolis
Minung
State Highsway Department
Sheets
Ivy Way
de Pue-Spring Valley
State Department
Spring Duch
John Sheer
Frank Thiers
Nigger Creek
Band to Mendota for August 14 Concert
The Spring Valley Valley Concert Band travels to Mendota for a Tuesday evening concert on August 14. A car caravan departs at 6 45 and residents are urged to provide transport for band members. Contact Mr. Frank to offer rides or other help.
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Spring’Valley
Mendota
Spring Valley
Frank
Soldier Reunion At Buda Plans Aug Twenty First Twenty Second
Buda hosts its fifth reunion for old soldiers on Tuesday and Wednesday August 21 22. Organizers expect large attendance and will provide meals and lodging free for the veterans and their wives. Local efforts aim to ensure a welcoming program.
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Buda
Brothers fined after liquor found in Seatonville pickup
Sheriff Mills Deputy Ap plen assisted Mendota Chief Beckett in seeking two robbers when they stopped in Seatonville and found Walter and George Devine from Rockford with four quarts of wine and a half pint of whiskey in their car. George bore the blame. Walter claimed purchase in Peru. Walter fined $125 plus costs totaling $161.75. their father paid the fine in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatonville
Sheriff Mills
Deputy Applen
Chief Beckett
Mendota
Walter
George Devine
Rockford
Princeton
George
Peru
M E Church Notes Fourth Quarterly Conference Held
K Gale led the fourth Quarterly Conference at Il a m on Wednesday. Jandies Aid met at church parlors with Naomi Watts as host. Prayer meeting was Thursday. Sunday school starts next Sunday at 10 am Epworth League at 6 45 pm Mrs Frank Keenan to lead 7 30 pm service. Everyone welcome.
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K. Gale
Il A. m
Naomi Watts
Epworth League
Frank Keenan
Congregational Church Notes Picnic at Munson's Grove
The church and Sunday School plan a church picnic on Thursday August 30 at Munson's Grove. No church service next Sunday. Bible School at 10 00 a m.
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Munson’s Grove
Beer Running Truck Catches Fire Near Ottawa
A closed-in Reo beer runner was badly damaged by fire about 3:30 AM on the road east of Ottawa across from Brickton. The truck, loaded with empty kegs heading toward Joliet, was part of a two-truck fleet en route back to Joliet when the second vehicle also caught fire.
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Reo
Ottawa
Brickton
Joliet
Sheffield dance pavilion booze arrests rise again
George Barlow of Galva paid 100 fine and costs after pleading guilty in county court to transporting liquor. Deputies arrested him at the Sheffield dance pavilion after a bottle was passed during Sunday night revelry. This marks the fourth consecutive Sunday of liquor-law arrests at the pavilion.
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George Barlow
Galva
Barlow
Sheffield
Applen
Post Office Name Eligibles Named in Ohio Bureau County
James A. Faley Jr and Mrs Cora Barkman were named eligibles by the civil service commission for postmaster at Ohio in Bureau county. Congressman Hull is expected to endorse Faley the ranking eligible and his appointment is likely. This follows a Republican leaders meeting in Peoria with Granville also on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Faley, Jr
Cora Barkman
Civil Service Commission
Ohio
Bureau County
William E. Hull
Faley
Peoria
Granville
Putnuta
Woman and Baby Die In Cain Crossing Crash
Mrs. Fred Wagner of Buda and her 18 month old daughter were killed when their car collided with Burlington train No 180 at Cain crossing near Neponset. Five others injured including Mina Wagner Elvie Lancaster and Laura Lancaster. The crossing view is obstructed by bushes.
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Fred Wagner
Buda
Princeton
Burlington
Cain Crossing
Neponset
Kewanee
Wagner
Arrested for Larceny in De Pue Case Ties to Hijacker Ring
Norman Scott, a structural iron worker, was arrested Monday morning in De Pue by Deputy Sheriff Conkling at the request of Peoria county officers. He faces charges of receiving stolen goods and grand larceny and admitted familiarity with handcuffs. Scott claimed ties to a Ford coupe hold up and a hijacker gang, and said he is brother in law to Harry Pratt. He was taken to Peoria Monday night.
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Norman Scott
Structural Iron
de Pue
Conkling
Peoria
Bureau
Scott
Harry Pratt
Married in Chicago Miss Emma Miller and John Reiland Wed
Miss Emma Miller of Peru and John Reiland of a Spring Valley area were married in Chicago last Friday. Two Chicago relatives attended. The couple returned to Peru and will live on the groom’s father’s farm north of Spring Valley.
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Emma Miller
Peru
John Reiland
Spring Valley
Chicago
Stedman Named Highway Officer for Local Territory
Ex-chief Deputy Sheriff Fred J. Stedman has been appointed a highway patrolman in Springfield by the secretary of state. He served as chief deputy under ex-Sheriffs E. M. Davis and G. S. Ayers and will take motorcycle duty on hard roads.
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Fred J. Stedman
Springfield
Secretary of State
Stedman
E. M. Davis
G. S. Ayers
Better Baby Conference at Bureau County Fair
Miss Sadie B. Walsh will lead a Better Baby Conference at the Bureau County Fair. Parents may submit the form to request babies be examined with fixed appointment slots on morning or afternoon one weekday during the fair week, with final times mailed a week before the event.
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Sadie B. Walsh
Fair Grounds
Aged La Salle Woman Passes Away
Mrs. Mary Byrne aged 72 of La Salle died at her home on La Harpe street after a three week illness with complications. Born in Buffalo New York she had lived in La Salle for many years. One son Vincent survives.
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Mary Byrne
la Salle
la Harpe Street
Buffalo
New York
Vincent
Moonshine Party Ends in Shooting Near Wyanet
Cephrie Phillippi suffered a crippled ankle from a gunshot during a dispute along Bureau Creek east of Wyanet last Thursday evening about 8 30. Geo Church and Roy Wise were involved after leaving Kewanee with moonshine. Wise fled after firing, taking a rifle from Peck’s garage.
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Cephrie Phillippi
Bureau Creek
Wyanet
Cephrie Philippi
Geo. Church
Roy Wise
Kewanee
Philippi
Wise
Peck
Wayne Peck
Phillippi
Dr. Herrick
Church
Local Notices and Classifieds Blend in Rural Illinois
A mix of sales and personal notices list properties for sale and rent in Cherry and Greenwood areas, plus social events at Association Park Mart. Residents Wm Stuart and Rosetta Mazzorana visiters, school staff changes, and travel notes across La Salle Bureau and Peru communities.
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Greenwood and
Lowa Streets
Wm. Stuart
Gunther
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Hdward J. Fehr
Chiropractic
E. G. Marty
D. CG
U. Cc. A
Chiropractor
Illinois
Autora
Central States Fair
A. J. Blassick
Peter Mattioda
Singer Sewing Machines
West St. Paul St
Circuit Court
C. H. Coll
Marquette Third Vein Coal Company
Chicago-St. Louis
M. E. Church Notes
Congregational Church
Moon. Shine
Ohio Post Office
Ss. B. Walsh, R.N
N. Main St
Princeton, Illinois
East Fifth Street
Holy Trinity Church of
Cherry
M. H. Flaherty
V. J. Reinke
Mayo Bros. Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Chapin
Association Park
Mart
Rosetta Mazzorana
J. Michaletti
West Erie Street
C. Davis
Davis
Auburn
J. Barrowman
James Barrowman
Third Street
Divernon
Charles Fehr
California
Dilts
Denver
Colorado
Mrs. Swanson
Jeonard and
Arnold
Hazel Carlson
Wisconsin
Schlowski
Thelma Genden
Ted
Barney Cohn
B. Rosenzweig
Sam Bird
Albert Vogt
Arthur and
Marcella Granfield
Charles and
Thomas Wolpe
Ladd
Miss Eli, Ziamo
Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church
Agnes Miller
Cleveland Street
Garter
United Mine Workers
Bloomington
Joseph B. Casassa
Chas. Schwarzing
James Chiarentone
Phil’ Reynolds
Emmiuio Pepini
August Bertoli
John and
Anton Ferrari
Italy
D. T. Farrow Ghickeries
Green Givens
Pittsburgh
Stephen Faletti
Berkley
Madison
Wis
College Towns
St. Margaret's Hospital
Elmo Walker
IP. Hopkins
Wm. Griffin
Wm. Charles
Verne Miller
Mc Nabb
Ella Miller
Tonica
Andrew Havira
Anton Link
Frank Stahl
J. Clarke
Peter Maretta
Walter Zukowski
Bonucci & Ranieri Garage
Spring Valley Motor Co
Pspring Valley, Illinois
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