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Newspaper

Spring Valley Gazette

Location

Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1923

Page

4

Bigamist Bureau Man Arrested in Cedar Rapids

Reuben Olson alias Stone alias Fuqana, a railroad worker from Bureau Junction, was arrested in Cedar Rapids on a bigamy charge. He admitted two marriages without divorces, with a prior army deserter history and a 2014 Cedar Rapids burglary record. Bonds set at 3000. held in county jail with potential transfer to the state prison.

Reuben Olson Stone Fuqana Cedar Rapids Iowa Olson Mills Reuben 8 Bureau Junction Ruth Charles Lowa Arate Wen Bureau Princeton

Stag Party Honoring Vince Conway Held at W. J. Conway Home

A stag party was hosted last Friday evening at the W. J. Conway residence to honor Vince Conway’s visit to Bere. Guests included Fred Noe Joseph Lynch Bob Bradbeer Lou Conway Jerry Neenan Leroy Hill Ed Coveny Joseph Hollerich William Wimbiscus Joe McFadden Tom Craven and George Billiard of Peru.

W. J. Conway Bere Fred Noe Joseph Lynch Bob Bradbeer Lou Conway Jerry Neenan Leroy Hill Ed Coveny Joseph Hollerich William Wimbiscus Joe McFadden Tom Craven George Billiard Peru

Chiropractic Backline: The Backbone Of Health

An ad extols chiropractors as human machinists for the spine, arguing the backbone must remain aligned to prevent nerve impingement and disease. It stresses vertebral misalignment from accidents and jars, the role of chiropractors in realignment, and compares spinal health to automobile maintenance, urging normal backbone health for a healthy nation.

Knights of Pythias Basket Picnic Delights Crowds At Cyrus Grove

About 200 members families and friends gathered at Cyrus Grove for a basket picnic described as one of the year’s most enjoyable events. Ice cream lemonade and ample food were served. A men’s vs single men ball game sparked excitement with umpires declaring the married team the winner though the scorekeeper disputed. Winners in races include Theo Chesse Jr Nicholas Trillet Marvy Trillet Ethel Perkins A Dubois Esther Walker Thurman Dwyre Enid Johnston Mrs Wm Norquist and Mrs John Straight. Andrew Johnston defeated Theo Chesse in a special horseshoe match.

Knights of Pythias Cyrus Grove Theo, Chesse Jr Nicholas Trillet Ester Chesse Marvy Trillet Ethel Perkins A. Dubois Esther Walker Thurman Dwyre Enid Johnston Wm. Norquist John Straight Wm. Condie John Wratt Theo Chesse Wm. Welch Andrew Johnston Johnston

Gun Battle at Webster Park Ends with Dog's Death

A gun battle near Webster Park left more than twenty shots fired at a Carlson home during a Sunday night incident. Albert Carlson and his son Everett returned fire as assailants fled in a car, and the dog at the Carlson residence was later euthanized after a fatal wound near St. Joseph's cemetery.

Webster Park Albert Carlson Carlson Everett St. Joseph's Cemetery

Moonlight Excursion on Steamer Julia Belle Swain

Members of the Order of the Eastern Star announce an annual moonlight trip aboard the Steamer Julia Belle Swain on Tuesday night August 21. The voyage leaves Spring Valley at 8 30 with a good orchestra and tickets priced at 50e. Everyone is invited.

Order of the Eastern Star Julia Belle Swain Spring Valley

Card of Thanks to Spring Valley Fire Department

I wish to thank the Spring Valley Fire department for their efficient services at the fire Sunday morning. Every member of the department worked hard and faithfully and prevented the flames from spreading to my property. I. J. Jagodzinskis.

Spring Valley Fire Department

Dover barn destroyed by lightning in rural fire

A barn on Mrs. Grace Norris’s Dover-area farm, about half a mile north of town, burned Tuesday evening after a lightning strike started the blaze. The loss is estimated at 5000. Tenant’s wife Mrs. Anton Anderson was knocked down but not seriously hurt. The two bolts struck minutes apart. the second ignited the hay loft as 50 tons burned amid a drenching rain.

Grace Norris Dover Anton Anderson Anderson

Kin of Lindays Found Slain in Springfield

Robert Lindsay of Springfield, brother of former mayor William Lind say, was found slain behind 1504 Sangaman Street. Police say death came from a blunt instrument. three men were arrested including the house owner, William Lynch. An empty bottle was near the body and a still and beer were found at the scene. An inquest is planned this week.

Robert Lindsay Springfield William Lindsay Oglesby Sangaman Street Lindsay William Lynch Lynch Marion Lindsay

Long Assessment List with Names from Page Continued

An extended roster of individuals and firms appears in the continued assessment list, listing many surnames with monetary figures beside each name. The dense ledger includes names like De Filippi, Doyle, Leimbach, Ferrero, Eckberg, Erickson, Emmerling, Glovetski, Gumbski, Hoffman, Hollerich, Lokosia, Lokosus, Muir, and Me Govern among numerous others with varying amounts, indicating a detailed local tax or assessment compilation.

Dovley Doyle Jas de Filippi & Ferrero Dotigo Eckberg Oscar Erickson Jp EH Eschenbaum Chas Emmerling Emmett Franks Henry Faletti Anton Ferrari John Owe Fenogho Fred Rinberg Abe Felr Cumming Glinkes Moley Franklin Flannery Fletcher Thos Foley John Frain Patrick Hyak Fleishman Yeast Co Piatigii Gilkerson Robert Traishall Gropal Hershovitz Hunter, Doherty & Co Hoffman, Sra Ca Ag Hoffman Trunk & Bag Co Hoffman Geo Haig Citen Hollerich C. N Heilgeist Bruno Paul Piatt Careet Tres Secon Hansen Clarence Ile Ly Yee Marat Arthur Peter, Jr Jagodvinski I. J Johnson James Andrew Jegglie, Earl Koyak Peter Ware Dele Heevan Win Kleinfall Kerales Simon Klingberg Keegan Mary J Knapp Hiinher Ai Soe Lolli Pasquali Leimbach Edward Millex Mattioda Mukatius Zigmunt Marchiando Martin Mercier Melton, Monroe Micheletti Mahoney Fs Mahoney OS Muir Tomas Mahassel & Abbott Mao Manurkiewicz Machek Milassuski Mazaikis Mike Maddie Massock Mitkusevitch Joe Malloley Nick Alcide Miller Stephen Miltenberger R. E Mitchell Me Jrow Fadden Joseph Maurer Mere Geosia Ann ‘Eden Neater Mos Nebin Frank Cuca Bierne Coe Patterson Palia Contarda Pomatto Joe L

Congregational Church Notes: Picnic and Social at Munson's Grove

The Loyal Workers of the Bible School under Miss Bertha Walker sponsor an ice cream social and entertainment at the church this Thursday night. Church services resume next Sunday at 11 with a sermon titled The Man Upon Whom the Books Fell. Bible School begins at 10 with classes for all. A union convention of S S Workers meets Sunday August 1 at 2 p.m. at Seatonville Congregational Church.

Munson's Grove The Bible School Bertha Walker

M. E. Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 45 p m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Mid week prayer service Thursday night at 7 30 p m

Epworth League

The Face in the Moonlight at Our Wharf

After five years away Captain E A Price the river showman returns to the Illinois River with The Face in the Moonlight a four act comedy drama on his show boat Five real vaudeville acts accompany the performance a continuous show The Price firms reputation for clean productions persists with his son and Mrs 8 E Price managing and supporting figures BE H Allbright formerly with Gentry Bros Ringling Bros and others assist the enterprise on this stop

Illinois River E. A. Price Our Wharf Price Price Enterprises Capt. Price 8. E. Price H. Allbright Gentry Bros Ringling Bross

Remains of Joseph Mrella Found After Disappearance

Nine year old Joseph Mrella vanished from his Illinois street home. His body was recovered from the La Salle basin by lock tender James Vernon, fully clothed, suggesting a accidental fall while playing near the locks. An inquest followed at Ptak undertaking establishment.

Illinois Street Joseph Mrella la Salle James Vernon Ptak Undertaking Establishment Sheriff’s Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

PARTY Vince Conway Chiropractic E. G. Marty D. C Illinois Aurora Central States Burlington A. J. Blassick P'S Jerome Perkins Frank Nebin Jaft Dwyte Battery Benedicts Steinberg Condie I. J. Jagodzinskis Lindsays Woodside Demains de Filippi, Pte Eos de Filippi & Leimbach Didmond, ‘Max Co Delaney, Frank Congregational Church S. S Seatonville Congregational Church M. E. Church Notes Mrella Child East Dakota Walter Zukowski West St. Paul Streat Bonucci & Ranieri Garage Spring Valley Motor CO Spring Valley, Illinois
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