Charge That Man Fired Straw Stack
Paul Bruakoi, 58, of Dalzell, is jailed on a bootlegging charge as deputies probe if he set fire to a straw stack on Spring Valley Coal Company land near Dalzell Saturday. Owner Bradley saw him near the farm. a bootlegger’s find includes a still, two bottles, a five gallon moonshine can and boots matching field tracks. Bruaker was arrested Sunday. arraignment before County Judge Prichard to determine incendiary charges is pending.
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Paul Bruakoi
Dalzell
Bruaker
Prichard
Change in Scout Meeting Time for Saturday Session
The Boy Scouts announce a revised meeting time this week, moving from Friday to Saturday at 6 30 p m All scouts ready for second class tests should speak to the Scoutmaster Saturday Attendance is urged due to important business.
Boys Set Fire to Edwards Garage in Ladd
Two young Ladd boys confessed to accidentally igniting gasoline in William Edwards garage. One worked for Edwards and had a key, the other had a car but no gasoline. In darkness a match sparked a blaze. they rang the fire bell and, after police suspicion, confessed. Edwards chose not to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd
Wm. Edwards
Medical Clinic Ad Promises Knife Free Treatments
An advertisement lists ailments such as stomach, liver, kidneys, diabetes, rheumatism, female troubles, neuralgia and more said to be treated without the knife or chloroform. It also claims eye services with glasses fitting and grinding lenses in house.
Pay As You Are Able Avoid Unnecessary Operations
A health advisory urges patients to consider conservative treatment options before surgery and seek medical advice from specialists. It cautions against rushing into operative procedures and suggests exploring noninvasive or less invasive alternatives when feasible.
Free Medical Opinion and Exam Offered to All
A medical ad invites readers who have not recovered after prior doctors to seek a consultation. It promises a thorough scientific personal examination at no charge and offers arranged treatment regardless of the patient’s wealth.
Wheeler Duncan Wedding in August Ceremony
Miss Lottie Grace Wheeler and Mr. Albert Edward Duncan wed at 2:30 PM on Saturday August 15 at the home of Mrs. Julia A. Thompson. The ceremony was quietly conducted by Rev. Killbourn. Guests included Margaretta Wheeler and many relatives from Janesville and Potomac, with plans for a Wisconsin honeymoon.
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Julia A. Thompson
Lottie Grace Wheeler
Albert Edward Duncan
Margaretta Wheeler
Janesville
Wis
George A. Wheeler
Spring Valley Coal Company
E. R. Duncan
Potomac, Ill
Hall Township
Hall
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Killbourn
Canton
Ill
First Congregational Church
Peru
Wisconsin
Spring Valley
Margaretta L. Wheeler
J. Fenton Miller
George
Dorothy Miller
Marl Wallace
Margaret
Potomac
Illinois
Earl Bals
Armstrong
F. O. Burnison
Roberta
Rankin
Anna Wheeler
Edna Hardy
Chicago
Selena Hall
de Pue
Ralph J. Wheeler
Edna Thompson
Ley
Outdoor Ladies' Aid Society meeting at Congregational Church
The Ladies' Aid Society held an open outdoor meeting on the church lawn this Thursday afternoon as part of a summer series. Worship resumes this Sunday at 11 o'clock with the sermon titled Seeking a Curio or a Curative.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Public improvements and street widening plans noted
William Gunther advocates pavement work benefiting his property and outlines 130 feet on Power street and 75 feet on St. Paul street to the property line at an estimated cost of about $2000. Theo Kinkin also widens the pavement in front of his property.
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William Gunther
Power Street
St. Paul Street
Theo, Kinkin
Mary Hoffert Dies in Presho South Dakota
Word reached here of the death in Presho South Dakota of Mrs Mary Hoffert longtime Seatonville resident. Sister of Henry Vogt Peru and Fred Vogt Ladd she is survived by husband three daughters six sons mother and five brothers. Funeral held at the Hollowayville church with Rev Brueckner officiating and interment in Hollowayville Cemetery.
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Presho
Mary Hoffert
Seatonville
Henry Vogt
Peru
Fred Vogt
Ladd
Hollowayville Church
Brueckner
Hollowayville
Salesmen Wanted for Lubrication Drums in Illinois
Do you qualify to sell quality lubrication on 30 day terms to farmers threshers truckers and industrial concerns in your section We have several branches and seek representation in agricultural sections offering genuine opportunity to capable salesman who will invest only earnest effort Must own auto Age limit 30 55 Employment through personal interview Address Division Manager Box 659 Decatur Illinois 8 27
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Decatur
Illinois
Mexican and fellow countryman clash at Arlington bank cars
A Mexican laborer Jose Carico was shot in the mouth by Anartario Cruz during an intended assault on Mrs. Arellano at Arlington. Cruz fired in self defense after Carico advanced with an iron bar near a bunk car. Carico was taken to Princeton hospital. Cruz was jailed and later released pending case.
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Jose Carico
Arlington
Pedro Arellano
Anartario Cruz
Burlington Road
Arellano
Ft. Madison
Iowa
Carico
Cruz
Princeton
Simpson
Conkling
Spark Plug and Barney at Bureau County Fair
The Bureau County Fair at Princeton on September 14 will feature a living display of popular comic strip characters led by Spark Plug and Barney Google. Fireworks funnies recreate the funny people from the strips at the horse show where Spark Plug has just won the blue ribbon, with Sambo and Rudy the ostrich in the grandstand.
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Princeton
John S. Skinner
Barney Google
Sambo
Barney
Little Dark Helper
Rudy the Ostrich
Two Spring Valley Residents Wed at St Anthony’s
Miss Lena Aimone and Joseph Barbich were married by Father Blanc at St. Anthony's church on Saturday August 15 at 6 30 with Miss Mary Barbich and John Hotkevich as attendants. They will reside in Spring Valley.
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Lena Aimone
Joseph Barbich
Spring Valley
Father Blanc
St. Anthony’s Church
Mary Barbich
John Hotkevich
Cherry Lawn Fete Planned by Trinity Church Ladies
The ladies of Trinity church Cherry announce an elaborate lawn fete at Cherry Park on Tuesday August 25. A wide food selection from fried chicken to ice cream will be served with fancy work for sale a parcel post and a fish pond. A electric bridge lamp will be given away inviting everyone to attend a big day at Cherry.
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Ladies of the Trinity Church of
Cherry
Cherry Park
Notice of Personal Responsibility by A Jordan Jr
A Jordan Jr states he will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone else. The notice asserts sole liability for his own financial obligations.
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A. Jordan Jr
Spring Valley Tornados Challenge Nearby Teams
The Spring Valley Tornados issue a base ball challenge to any nearby team. Preference will go to Ladd Princeton or the La Salle Peru series winner. Inquiries should be directed to Cap Ternetti in Spring Valley.
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Spring Valley
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Knowles
Dr. Knowles
la Salle
Miles Hotel
Clark Hotel
D. E. E. Haley
M. D. Peoria
Wheeler-Duncan
Congregational Church
South Dakota
Ing
Andy Gump
Little Chester
Mina
Matt
Jeff
Jiggs
Maggie
Unca Walt
Skeezix
Felix
Theatre-Duffield
Bureau County
Walter Zukowski
West St. Paul Street
Spring Valley, Illinois
East Dakota Street
Dakota Street
Chevrolet
Flint
Michigan
Valley Theatre
Aus
Cecil B. de Mille
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