Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Concrete Road Near St Bede College
Charles Bry a 33 year old Peru resident died after his motorcycle was side swiped by a passing car on the concrete road east of Spring Valley. Bry and rider Arthur Erb were en route when the impact threw Bry, leaving a severe compound fracture and fatal injuries. The other driver fled. a coroner's inquest urged detaining the suspect. Bry leaves a widow and two children, with his family listing Frank Bry Sr and brothers Howard George and Frank Jr. as next of kin.
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Charles Bry
Peru
Spring Valley
Bry
Arthur Erb
Erb
St. Bede College
Fred Hilterbrand
Louis Brongel
la Salle
Westclox
Frank Bry, Sr
Howard
George
Frank Jr
Booster Club Organized in Spring Valley Town Effort
An active booster club was started last week to unite Spring Valley residents to attract manufacturing firms and benefit the town. Initiation is $10 with a $7 monthly dues, and funds will support ongoing work. Founders are Robert Acton and V Demasy, with many local subscribers listed.
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Spring Valley
Robert Acton
V.demasy
Robert Acton V. Demasy
John Ferrari Edwardse
Fehr
John J. Pickup
Peter Mattioda
Frank Emmett
Carl Hunseker
Geo. H. Thompson
Frank A. Martinelli
F. A. Bernardi
Steele & Kenney
Michael Bender
P. A. Evanuski
John Doyle
Charles Knapp
Edward Leimbach
Cassiday Bros, I. L
Woman Held for Insanity After Deliberate Acts
Mrs. Mary Lolli of West St. Paul Street was taken to Watertown after a Wednesday hearing before Judge Prichard on insanity charges. Although not violent, she had recently acted queer, including throwing herself before vehicles. A widow and mother of seven, she likely faces treatment in Watertown.
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Watertown
Mary Lolli
West St. Paul Street
Princeton
Council and Firemen Reach Amicable Settlement
City council and fire department met last Friday to settle differences. A committee will meet with the City Attorney to revise the ordinance. The disputed points were explained and clarified, and the referendum petition may be withdrawn if the committee act is favorable.
Taxable Lands and Personal Property Listed in Hall Township
Gazette publishes the taxable lands and personal property for Hall Township with assessed valuations. Delays due to the general assessment push the city property list to next week.
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Hall Township
Fire Destroys Old Landmark on Spaulding and Devlin
A two story frame building at Spaulding and Devlin Streets burned completely early Sunday, destroying a former cart factory now used as a laundry and shops. Firefighters saved neighboring properties. loss estimated at 35000 with partial insurance for Jagodzinski and Tamborine.
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Spaulding
Devlin Streets
I. J. Dagodzinski
Charles Tamborine
Frank Walborn
Joseph Picco
Robert Redshaw
I. J. Jagodzinski
Sam Costa
Joe Picco
Studebaker
Mark Cavaletto
Picco
Keegan
Jagodzinski
Kinkin Blacksmith Shop
Holiday for Patron Saint celebrated in Portusio
Annual Saint Lorenzo commemoration in Portusio gathered about 75 former residents at Dalzell Park. Guests enjoyed Italian style festivities with refreshments music and songs. Winners included Dr and Mrs Terando Steve Pomatto and Pasquali Bruda with visitors from Oglesby La Salle and Spring Valley listed.
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Portusio
Italy
Lorenzo
Dalzell Park
Terando
Steve Pomatto
Pasquali Bruda
Lawrence Faletti
Oglesby
la Salle
Barney Teranda
Spring Valley
Mra
Dom. Berta
Chautauqua Opens Tuesday With Strong Local Interest
Chautauqua begins Tuesday under the big tent at Elle and Spaulding with a full afternoon and evening program of high class talent. The Junior Chautauqua opens Tuesday afternoon followed by a comedy It Pays to Advertise. The sequence features musicians readers lecturers and two modern plays and aims to raise funds through season tickets now totaling over 200 but needing more patronage to avoid a deficit.
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Elle and
Spaulding Streets
New Theater Under Way at Erie and Spaulding
Construction on a new theatre at Erie and Spaulding streets advances with 20 workers. It will seat 1000, feature a bowled floor, a small stage for vaudeville, a Link reproducing organ and piano, and open by mid November per plans by Ha nifen and Strawn Gay.
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Erie and
Spaulding Streets
Erie Street
Spaulding Street
Spring Valley
Illinois
Chicago
Theatre Management
Moving Picture Machine
Erie
Robert Redshaw
John Hanifen
la Salle
Strawn Gay
Link Instruments
Link Piano Co
Dalzell Native Peter Griffin Dies in Princeton
Peter Griffin formerly of Dalzell died Tuesday morning in Princeton after an extended illness. He is survived by his father Sylvester Griffin of Dalzell two sisters Mrs Jones of Dalzell and Mrs Loos of Peru and one brother Lawrence of Dalzell.
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Peter Griffin
Dalzel
Princeton
Sylvester Griffin
Dalzell
Jones
Buggy Driver Escapes With Minor Scratches After Collision
John Mc Donald, en route to his Arlington farm, was struck from behind while traveling north from Peru by a motorist. The horse remained calm, Mc Donald halted the animal and dismounted, leaving the buggy heavily damaged but with only minor scratches to himself.
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John Mc Donald
Arlington
Peru
Mc Donald
Mr. McDonald
De Pue Robbers Captured After Confession
Jose Garza, a Mexican, was arrested in Joliet after confessing to burglarizing Jensen's store in De Pue. He named two companions, leading to Primo Castro's arrest in Chicago. Garza implicated three men operating for seven years and described their loot movements to Joliet, Aurora, Toluca, and Bureau. About $250 worth of silk was recovered, with part of the loot traced to Aurora.
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Jose Garza
Joliet
Jensen
Herman Bansch
Guy Jensen
Spaulding
Garga
Aurora
Toluca
Peoria
Clinton
Officer Bansch
Mr. Jensen
Guad
Farewell Party For Miss Passini At Coon's Grove
A farewell party at Coon's Grove near Dimmick honored Miss Henrietta Passini of Dalzell who leaves for California to wed Dario V Passini of Los Angeles. Lunch and refreshments were served as guests wished her happiness.
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Coon’s Grove
Dimmick
Henrietta Passini
Dalzell
California
Dario V Passini
Los Angeles
Death of Green Givens a Spring Valley miner
Green Givens aged six and a 24 year Spring Valley resident died in Pittsburgh on August 6 after a long illness. He was a coal miner and a respected member of the community. Survived by his wife four sisters and many friends. member of Morning Star Lodge No 13 K of P. Remains interred in Pittsburgh.
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Green Givens
Spring Valley
Pittsburgh
Morning Star Lodge No. 13
K. of P
Four Die in Interurban Car Crash Near Princeton
A Bureau County family of five perished when their car collided with an interurban train at Schaffer’s crossing five miles southeast of Princeton. Father Andres Carlson, mother, and two children aged one and eight died. A 12 year old daughter survived with minor injuries. mother died at Princeton hospital Monday.
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Bureau County
Princeton
Schaffer
Andres Carlson
Carlson
Princeton Hospital
Gasoline Prices Drop in Spring Valley to 17.4 Cents
The South Dakota governor’s emergency price cut lowers gasoline 6.6 cents to 17.4 cents a gallon in Spring Valley. The move follows heavy crude oil production and a surplus that surprised refiners and public demand, hurting small dealers unable to absorb losses.
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Spring Valley
South Dakota
Middle-West
California
Mid-Continent
Abe
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