Moonshine Brand Tied to Cow Death Near No 3 Mine
Residents report a moonshine brand caused the death of a family cow belonging to William Ikousky near No 3 mine after the animal drank mash. Deputies found a still at Wm Batikovski home, destroyed about ten gallons of liquor, and arrested Batikovski and associate Rice. Rumors about Baltikovsky family deaths are deemed natural by investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ikousky
No. 3
Baltikovsky
Rice
Wm. Baltikovsky
Princeton
Ricej
Mrs Yakas Fined After Local Court Case
The trial of Cvoski vs Yakas before Judge Dewey ended with a finding that Annie Yakas beat Mrs. Cvoski with a club, kicked her, and pulled her hair. The judge assessed costs against Yakas and the ruling was appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cvoski
Yakas
Annie Cvoski
Frank Yakas
Dewey
W. J. Wimbiscus
W. A. Sate
la Salle
C. N. Hol Jerich
Yvoski
Wosan
Cakas
Injury incident leads to arrest after gang taunts
George Wolfer was arrested last week by Officer Hoffman after kicking Walter Deaiuis amid gang harassment claims. Wolfer said he acted to deter abuse from Pru gang members, and the injured boy was hospitalized in serious but recovering condition as the warrant process proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wolfer
Hoffman
Walter Deaiuis
The
Wolfer
Pruleader
Char Kimber Hosts Weekend Party For Friends
Charles Kimber entertained a number of friends at a long weekend gathering from Thursday through Sunday. Attendees included Misses Bedford Margaret Schultz Schultz of La Salle Jean I of Ladd Ruth Franklin Oasendyck William Edward and Clancy of La Salle and Winsor of Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kimber
Bedford
Margaret Schultz
Schultz
la Salle
Jean I
Ladd
Ruth Franklin
Oasendyck
William
Edward
Clancy
Winsor
Princeton
Samson Chassis Wins City Fire Truck Contract
After evaluating 14 bids the council selects the Samson chassis for a new 2500 pound capacity, 22 HP fire truck. Henry Knauf agency to supply. old body and equipment to be fitted. transfer and painting estimated under 200 dollars. Reo eliminated. Sandow and Samson bid difference 1200 dollars. Project saves city money, paying for itself in under two years. current team and patrol wagon to be sold once ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Knauf
Reo
Sandow
Samson
Miners Meet in Cleveland on August 13 1920
President Wilson asks the joint scale committee of operators and miners to meet in Cleveland Ohio on Friday morning August 13 1920. The purpose is to consider inequalities in the bituminous coal commission award and the joint agreement and to adjust any issues the committee agrees upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Joint Scale Committee of
Cleveland
Bituminous Coal Commission
John L. Lewis
The
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Joint
Free Band Concerts Delight Spring Valley Audience
The Spring Valley Concert Band under Prof. Fontecchio continues Saturday evenings on St. Paul Street. Tickets praise the conductor and musicians for high quality performances and the band attracts visitors from neighboring towns, making a strong impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Prof
Fontecchio
St. Paul Street
Electrician Survives 33000-Volt Submersion Near Water Works
David Boyd of De Pue narrowly escaped death after a 33000 volt contact while stringing a wire to the water works station. He suffered severe leg burns but was taken to Spring Valley hospital where doctors report slow recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Boyd
de Pue
Boyd
Spring Valley Hospital
Moose Picnic Planned at Cyrus Grove Next Sunday
Preparations are complete for the annual Moose picnic at Cyrus Grove next Sunday. A detailed program includes races of all kinds, baseball, tug of war and boxing contests, with ample food for all attendees. The events start promptly at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Grove
Spring Valley Census Figures Indicate Population Decline
The 1920 census puts Spring Valley population at 6493, down 542 from 1910, a 7.7 percent drop. The decline reflects migration to cities and factory towns, though local mines promise steady work and potential wage gains as factory output weakens. Many young men may return once conditions normalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Ilnois
Peruvian Tragedy Coroner Recommends License Revocation
Coroner's jury in the Peru accident urges revoking Edward Johnston's automobile license and refers the prosecution question to the state's attorney. The inquest into William Nelson's death heard testimony from Johnston and four companions about the fatal rollover near Dalzell and Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Johnston
Peru
Johnston
William Nelson
North Side
Wiley
Donahue
Wm. M. Scanlon
McDonald
Dalzell
Koch
Nelson
Scott
Tonneau
Prisoner Captured After Six Hour Pontiac Robberies
Joseph Musgrove of Pittsburg, Pa., stole a horse and buggy from the Chas. Williams farm at Princeton, led Sheriff Spaulding on a rain soaked chase across roads to Depue and Searl's Ridge before abandoning the pursuit. He later returned to Princeton driving the same rig, where he was tracked by officers and confessed to the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Spanding
Joseph Musgrove
Pittsburg
Wilmer W. Robinson
Chas. Williams
Princeton
Sheriff Spaulding
Mosgrove
Bureau Road
Searl’s Ridge
Mr. Jackson
Jackson Mosgrove
Jackson Barnyard
Jackson
Musgrove
Chicago
Depue
de Pue
Coal Hollow Hill
Peru Road
Hoppler Corner
Stuepfert Farm
North Main Street
Officer Ward
Ward
South End
Officer Young
Settlement on Policy Brings Relief to Andreoni Family
Mrs. Andreoni and her eight children received a $2500 check in full settlement on an old line policy. Her husband, insured June 15, was buried July 25. The policy with Old Colony Insurance Company paid after the agent advanced the first payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Andreoni
Andreoni
Old Colony Insurance Company
Sanitary Ice Cream Parlor seeks purchases report
Notice to all customers who bought ice cream in quantities from one to five gallons from Jan 1 1919 to the present date. Patrons are asked to call at the Sanitary Ice Cream Parlor and report their purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Ice Cream Parlor
Unidentified man found dead on Rock Island tracks near Spring Valley
A worker in overalls was struck by a fast Rock Island train about two miles east of Spring Valley. The mutilated body was found along the rails and later brought to LaSalle for an inquest. A knife chewing tobacco and a seventeen jewel Hamilton watch were found with the clothing. The man remains unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Spring Valley
Hamilton
LaSalle
Cornell Baker to Leave for Indiana Piano Agency
Cornell Baker will close his photograph and music store on the 15th and move to Indiana. He has secured the Link Electric pianos agency for the state, likely making South Bend his headquarters. Baker has run the business ten years and offers strong experience in electrical pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell Baker
Indiana
Baker
Link Electric Pianos
South Bend
Defense of Poland set services in Polish churches
By order of the Polish State Council of Defense special services will be held in every Polish church next Sunday August 15. A mass meeting of Polish citizens in Spring Valley Peru and La Salle joined the American committee for the Defense of Poland. Services will be held at 8 o'clock at St Peter and Paul church. The local committee aims to explain Poland s plight and rally aid as Polish forces face Bolshevik Russia with little allied support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polish State Council of Defense
Spring Valley
Peru
la Salle
American Committee For the Defense of
Poland
Russia
Polish Republic
De Pue Plans Labor Day Celebration Next Month
The De Pue Athletic Association announces plans for a repeat Labor Day celebration after last year’s success. Members urge local residents and businesses to participate and provide an engaging afternoon and evening program. Committees named on August 6 and 9 include Finance, Programs, Athletics, Water Sports, Advertising, Concessions, Fireworks, and Songs and Music led by various local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Pue Athletic Association
de Pue
DePue Athletic Association
Verne Beyers
Chester Skinner
F. W. Kruger
C. C. Nitchie
Mr. Case
D. Grenfell
Open New Store by Misses Davis
The Misses Mary and Anna Davis will open a variety and five and ten cent store on August 15 in the former Cornell Baker building. They bring experience from managing a similar shop for Mrs. Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Anna Davis
Cornell Baker
Misses Davis
Mrs. Ford
Autoists Lose Their Way Autoists Lose Their Way
Five Spring Valley youths near Granville Toluca and Weona on a nocturnal joy ride ran out of gas and navigational luck. They wandered until 9 am when a Toluca born driver supplied ten gallons, and by noon the group reached home tired and hungry. The episode serves as a warning to avoid joy riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
James Craven
Geo. L. Hoffman
James
Raymond Bamrick
A. J. Blossick
Ed McNally
Joe Yakas
Granville
Hennepin
Henry
Wenona
Toluca
Bamrick
Peru
Concrete Highway Linking Spring Valley to Peru Opens
Construction advances on the Spring Valley to Peru concrete road with work reaching Ste Bede’s College in Bureau County. Concrete laid from the county line west last Saturday and 440 feet laid in a single day last Friday signaling rapid progress aided by ample materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Peru
Ste. Bede’s College
Bureau County
Injured Miner Receives Back Injury After Rock Lift
Joseph Aukstitus was injured in a mine last Friday while attempting to lift a car of rock. He strained his back and produced polyysis from the waist down, but hospital examination showed the spinal cord was not broken and he is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Aukstitus
Territory Exclusion Cuts Westward City Limits Near Ladd Road
The council disconnects all land west of Ladd road and about two hundred feet north of North Western street. The tract covers the north half of the north half of Section 33. A state road is planned to run through the area, with the state funding its construction by excluding the property from city limits.
Wanted Agent in Spring Valley for Watkins Famous Products
A Spring Valley opportunity seeks a Lady or Gentleman Agent for Watkins Famous Products. High profits promised. Respond by mailing to U as Company 54 Winona, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Spring Valley
Watkins
Winona
Minneso
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Mrs. Yakas
Chas. Kimber
Carrick McDonald
Henry Koch
Alfred Watts
Edgar Culver
Illinois State Fair
Springfield
Sheriff
Trail
Balky Machine
Detour
Frances Lemke
the Gazette
Valley Hotel
California
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