Investigation Opens In Pierson Death Rumors
State's Attorney Skinner orders an official probe into the death of Harry Pierson who died October 21 east of Princeton after a brief illness. Officials exhumed the body and arranged an autopsy by Dr. Nix and analysis at Rush Medical College to determine if poisoning or natural causes led to the demise. Mrs. Pierson welcomes the inquiry to clear her family of rumors and suspicions.
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Harry Pierson
Princeton
Skinner
Pierson
Barret
Fell Off Interurban Car Injuries Fatal Fear
William Donovan of La Salle was injured when he fell from an interurban street car near Bureau last Wednesday. He lay unconscious on the track until found. a watch in his pocket stopped at 6:10. Doctors fear possible fatal injuries, but later hospital bulletins reported regained consciousness and a hopeful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Donovan
la Salle
St. Margaret's Hospital
Spring Valley
Bureau
Donovan
Princeton
Ta Salle
Tle
Matcovich Case Settled In Spring Valley Sidewalk Dispute
The Matcovich sidewalk case in Spring Valley ended with the city paying 400 to settle all claims and the plaintiff agreeing to cover costs. The dispute began after the city built a sidewalk along West Ve kota Street in front of Matcovich property, which he refused to fund, claiming the grade caused flooding to his three foot below street level lot. A jury had been selected when the parties reached the agreement, with attorneys J L Murphy J L Spaulding for the plaintiff and W J Wimiscus and C N Hollerich for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matcovich
City of
Spring Valley
J. L. Murphy
J. L. Spaulding
W. J. Wimdiscus
C. N. Hollerich
Three Suspects Held for Theft in Iowa Auto Case
Sheriff Spaulding detained Ralph Dyer of Tacoma Washington Lester Holland of Akron Ohio and Edward Palmer of Eldon Iowa at the county jail awaiting an Iowa officer. The trio was arrested near Tiskilwa after attempting to sell a nearly new Ford to Aaron Ross truck driver for 50 dollars. Henry Winter saw them tinkering with the engine and alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
Iowa
Buckeye
Ralph Dyer
Tacoma
Washington
Lester Holland
Akron
Ohio
Edward Palmer
Eldon
Tiskilwa
Aaron Ross
Charles Omen
Henry Winter
Mr. Spaulding
Deputy Robinson
Barber seeks divorce from Maude Emmett after 27 years
Frank Emmett of Spring Valley files for divorce accusing Maude Emmett of excessive intoxicants and lengthy sprees. He notes they raised four children who are now adults and that they lived together until now.
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Frank Emmett
Spring Valley
Maude
Little Letty Noles Opens Chicago Hippodrome Engagement
Miss Letty Noles a Spring Valley child touted as the world's youngest opera singer begins a three day appearance at the Hippodrome in Chicago. She is billed as the child with the golden voice.
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Letty Noles
Spring Valley
Hippodrome
Chicago
Miss Noles
GATS Defeat Mendota Team 19 to 0 in Home Game
Wild Cats win at home 19 to 0 over Mendota as Chiado scores two early touchdowns on a 42 yard pass and a run. Quarterback Peter Buffer shines in first appearance as Mendota fights with Moneny and Gorman forcing stops and long late passes.
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Wild Cats
Mendota
Wildcats
Chiado
Cats
Mendoza
Peter Buffer
Billy Morrison
Moneny
Gorman
Braida
Lolli
Cinotti
Mendota Wild Cats
Koss Acrereae
Naneuseseqse
R.E
Chiado Herbert “Ee
R. G
Actis-Mattioda Parsons Peneenpsenee
Esi
R. T
Perino-Pricco Beitsch
Eeeattis
Steeeeee
Anne Ee Gheutat
Kudela
Guilfoil Venees
L. G Pidoo
Ies
Sobin Wilhelm L T
Condie-Mutt
United Mine Workers vows no wage reductions policy
The United Mine Workers of America rejects wage cuts, citing December journal quotes from John L. Lewis insisting no return to prewar wages. The article warns of employer campaigns to erode trade unions and press for open shop and low wages.
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United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers’Journal
John L. Lewis
International Present
Unio
Mr Bob at Hall auditorium proves Benson and Benson farce
The Benson and Benson company stages Mr Bob at Hall auditorium on Friday night December 3 at 8 15. Mr Brown a lawyer finds himself in a wacky predicament as he is mistaken for an impostor and pressured to propose to a woman he has never met. The Hall Alumni Association presents a cast including Robert Brown Harry Steinberg Rebecca Luke Hazel Carlson Susanah Burnell Jenkins and others in a comedy full of situations that spark laughs.
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Mr. Brown
Benson and Benson
Bob
Hall Auditorium
Brown
Hall Alumni Association
Mr. Bob
Robert Brown
Reem Ache
Harry Steinberg
Phillip
Miss Luke
Plist
Ae Rca
Steve Faletti
Margaret Cosgrove Etree
Rebecca Luke
Hazel Carlson Marien
Sussanah Burnell Jenkins
Chas. McGovern Patty
Minnie Oberleitner
Soldiers Body To Be Brought Home From War
Mrs. Margaret Oberto learns the body of her son Private Dominick Oberto from the 33d division has been shipped and will arrive in New York December 14. He was killed in action at Chateau Thierry on July 4, 1918. Survived by his mother and two brothers John and Frank. his father died in service. His funeral arrangements are not finalized but he will receive military honors.
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Margaret Oberto
Dominick Oberto
New York
Spring Valley
Oberto
Chateau Thierry
John
Frank
M. Oberto
Leslie
leClite
County Plans Annual Seal Sale To Battle Tuberculosis
Plans are laid to start work on the county seal sale December first. The tuberculosis association runs the sales and uses returns to fight the disease. Sanatorium Board and Association activities this year provided visiting nursing, free clinics, and placement of patients in outside sanatoriums. A free dispensary remains at Princeton for reported cases with outpatient consultations at the dispensary without charge. December 5 designated Tuberculosis Sunday with ministers asked to connect seals to the disease fight. Last year local support came from churchmen and clubs, with health bonds urged for commercial organizations. County Sanatorium officers and Association directors are listed, including Dr A Owens Princeton president and Mrs C W Boyden Sheffield treasurer.
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Tuberculosis Association
County Supervisors
Princeton
Middle West
Sanatorium Board
United States
National Association
Bureau County
Birexn
County Sanatorium
A. Owens
C. W. Boyden
Sheffield
G. 8. Brooks
de Pue
Esther Fairchild
R. N
County Association
A. E. Owens
M. D
DeaTop Intdeots Asthrevee
F. Burke
RPA YS Rider
Gepsten
Ssenaietoray
Staboesh
John O’donnell
Geo O. Smith
Hess
John O'Donnell
B. L. Dilts
H. H. Priestley
Harlow Brown
D. C. Wray
H. L. Wood
Brooks
H. M. McKee
Winian
G. B. Pence
Frank Burke
Jas, Fletcher
Birdie Major
Mowry
Chas. Boyden
Pendergast
Thos. Drayton
Ernest Lack
Frank Whipple
Koerper
Tom Carney Scores Quick Knockout in Milwaukee Bout
Spring Valley’s Tom Carney, a 21 year old French Irish prospect, knocked out Milwaukee welterweight Joe Dempsey in 22 seconds. A rising star trained under Ike Bernstein in Chicago, Carney has three KOs in four fights and draws comparisons to Billy Papke as promoters bid for his future contests.
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Tom Carney
Spring Valley
Milwaukee
Fred Williams
Dempsey
Billy Papke
Ed Purdy
Carney
Chicago
Ike Bernstein
Oakland A. C
South Side
Joe Dempsey
Andrews
Delaney
Mulkern
Stags
York
Smith
Mayor of Streator Targeted by Threatening Letters
City officials investigate a string of unsigned letters sent to Mayor Lester, containing vulgar language, tied to a dispute over a pending city council ordinance. Investigators believe one writer sent all the letters.
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Streator
Lester
Moose Fair in Spring Valley a social and financial triumph
The Moose Fair at Moose Hall drew large crowds nightly with dancing, booths, and door prizes. Commissioner John Doyle won the blue Sanico store ticket, and most booth items were sold before closing as the event aimed to reduce Moose Home building debt and boost local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Moose Hall
John Doyle
Blue Sanico
Moose
Wildcats Host Peru in Season Finale Clash at Hicks Park
The Wild Cats face the Peru Badgers Sunday at Hicks Park in a likely hard fought season finale. The Badgers recently edged Peru Y M A 3 to 0 to show they stand a strong defensive squad, while the Cats boast a fast eleven and even weight. Both teams promise a brisk, physical battle with little separating them.
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Hicks Parc
Wild Cats
Peru Badgers
Badgers
Peru Y. M. A
Cats
Forty Hours Devotion Held at St Peter and Paul's Church
The annual forty hours devotion opens next Saturday morning at 7 o'clock at St Peter and Paul's church. Confessions are offered Saturday afternoon. A delegation of priests from nearby parishes attends. Rev A Gorek of Fast Chicago Ped preaches Sunday morning and Rev S S Kubiak of Moline speaks Sunday evening. Everyone is urged to attend.
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St. Peter and Paul’s
Welock
A. Gorek
Chicago
Re. S&s. Kubiak
Moline
Funeral Attendees from Out of Town for Mrs Christine Norberg
Those who attended the funeral of Mrs Christine Norberg last Friday afternoon from out of town included Mrs Alina Norberg and daughters Mary and Dorothy of Bloomington. Peter and Louis Rundlund of Davenport Iowa. Mrs Peter Wall of Abingdon. Mr and Mrs Herman Hanson and two daughters of Tonica. Melvin Norberg of Detroit Michigan. Mr and Mrs Louis Wieck and two daughters of Ladd. Mr and Mrs Frank Olson and Miss Edna Wick of Chicago. Mr and Mrs Andrew Erickson and Victor Larson of Ladd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Norberg
Alina Norberg
Mary Andorothy
Bloomington
Peter and Louis Rundlund
Davenport
Iowa
Peter Wall
Abingdon
Herman Hanson
Tonica
Melvin Norberg
Detroit
Miech
Louis Wieck
Ladd
Frank Olson
Edna Wick
Chicago
Andrew Erickson
Victor Larson
Methodist Church Notes Postpone Meeting One Week
The Ladies Society shifts to the second Wednesday meeting. Thursday evening includes Midweek prayer. Mrs August Johnson leads the session on Romans 12. Sunday School 9 45 Morning Worship 10 45. Epworth League 7 Evening Worship 7 30. Announcements for Mr Bowen to Thomas Muir or August Johnson. Chas Edward Bowen, Pastor.
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Ladies Society
August Johnson
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