Logan School Leads in Attendance and Lincoln Tops Punctuality
The city schools report Logan leads attendance for the month after a small decline due to illnesses. Lincoln School shows the best punctuality at 99.8 percent, with Grant 99.74 and Douglas 99.72 percent close behind. New blackboards, window shades, and a school orchestra enhance Douglas and Lincoln facilities.
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Logan School
Lincoln
Lincoln School
Lincoln Op
Grant
Douglas
Dogan
Evans Thomas
Ballerin
Joseph Earl Mee
Marguerite Noles
Irving Francky
Mino Serena
John Blackard
de Pue
America
St Anthony's Church Bazaar Opens at Moose Hall
The St Anthony's Church Fair committee announces final arrangements for a December 29 to January 2 bazaar at Moose hall. Five big nights feature special entertainments with no chance books allowed. Donations include many useful articles to be sold, plus a $50 prize on the last evening. An orchestra and dancing will be featured nightly.
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St. Anthony's Church
Moose Hall
States approve World War I cash bonuses in several states
More than 500000 veterans will receive bonuses as November 2 elections approach in New York New Jersey Washington and South Dakota. New York offers 10 monthly rent credit up to 250 with service between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918. New Jersey pays 10 per month up to 100. South Dakota gives 15 per month. Washington grants 15 per month through November 11 1919. Majorities favor bonuses in all states. New York leads by about a million votes.
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South Dakota
Washington
New York
New Jersey
South Cea
Red Cross relocates Readquarters to Qabiic Library
The Red Cross moves its Readquarters from 101 1-2 East St. Paul Street to the main floor of the Qabiic Library.
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The
Red Cross
East St. Paul Street
Qabiic Library
Patrick Martin Dies at 76 in LaSalle City
Patrick Martin longtime LaSalle resident died at his home 111 East First Street on Wednesday evening December 1. He was born in 1844 in County Longford Ireland and came to America in 1863. Survived by seven children and several siblings, funeral held at Immaculate Conception Church with Mass and interment at St. Vincent's Ta Salle. Pallbearers named and many from out of town attended the services.
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Patrick Martin
Fast First Street
Longford
Ireland
America
Ta Salle
Spring Valley
Martin
John
Town
Henry
Flint
Mich
Edward
William
Tovey
Willis Carrier
Menasha
Wis
Martin Ziezarth
Mary
Anna Smith
Oakland
Cal
Los Angeles
Anna Quinn
Chicago
Immaculate Conception
D. FE. Walsh
St. Vincent’s
Daniel McNally
James McGuire Sr
John Mc Mahon
Dennis Conway
James Dewey
John Lauer
Michael Martin
James Boyle
Minnie Heffern
Glencoe
Chares Ferguson
Wildcats Dominate Peru Badgers 40-0 In Season Finale
Spring Valley Wild Cats crush Peru Badgers at Hicks Park in a 40-0 win. Braida scores three times after a punt block on the 20 yard line, with Chiado Lolli and Cavaletti adding TDs. Badgers intercept twice but musters four first downs.
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Spring Valley
Wild Cats
Peru Badgers
Hicks Park
Braida
Cats
Peru
Badgers
Entertained at Cherry in Honor of Mose Peltier
Mr and Mrs Fred Viner hosted a Saturday evening gathering at Cherry in honor of Mose Peltier of Chicago. Local friends attended from Spring Valley including Mr and Mrs Mat Frank and the Bamricks. Peltier, vice president of Peabody Coal Co, with Chicago headquarters, attended.
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Fred Viner
Cherry
Mose Peltier
Chicago
Mr. Peltier
Spring Valley
Mat Frank
Chas. Fehr
James J. Bamrick
Edward J. Bamrick
Peabody Coal Company
Bureau County Adopts Wisconsin Style Highway Plan
The Bureau County board approved a $1,000,000 highway program to be raised by a four year tax. The plan mirrors Wisconsin practice, targets gravel road scarifying, earth road grading, and relocations to meet state standards. Funds cover a Ford vehicle, salary boosts for the highway commissioner C L Melcher to 3500, and new staff such as an assistant engineer and a stenographer.
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Bureau County Board of Supervisors
Wisconsin
W. L. Telding
Thomas Drayton
C. J. Conner
I. C Jacoby
E. R. Pettegrew
C. L. Melcher
Bureau County
Wound Fatal for Peru Resident Michael Witczak
A razor slash across the throat proved fatal for 63 year old Michael Witczak at St. Marys Hospital. He was found wounded at his home on Lincoln Avenue Monday morning after allegedly inflicting the wound while in a delirious state. He had been in poor health since September and unable to work.
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Michael Witczak
St. Mary's Hospital
Lincoln Avenue
Double Wedding for Rivara Daughters in City
The two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rivara wed Tuesday afternoon in a quiet ceremony by Judge Simpson. Mary married John Straight of Kansas City Missouri and Natalie wed William Miller of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Both couples plan to reside in this city.
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Frank Rivara
Judge Simpson
Mary
John Straight
Kansas City
Natalie
William Miller
Philadelphia
Swengel v Illinois Third Vein Coal Co case reaches fifth trial
Last Wednesday in circuit court Alfred Swengel as Administrator pursued the wrongful death claim arising from Ricardo Milani's death in the Ladd mine thirteen years ago. Milani's widow resides in Italy as the case, repeatedly returned by the supreme court, heads toward retrial.
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Alfred Swengel
Illinois Third Vein Coal Co
Ricardo Milani
Ladd
Swengel
Milani
Italy
Supreme Court
Kilkare Club Announces Cheese and Crackers at Majestic
The Kilkare Club will present a comedy titled Cheese and Crackers at the Majestic Theatre. The cast list includes Harold Steal, Harry Steinberg, Lloyd Battie, Stephen Faletti, Miriam Shelby, Minnie Oberleitner, Jane her assistant, and Susannah Burne.
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Harold Steal
Harry Steinberg Lloyd Battie
Stephen Faletti
Miriam Shelby
Minnie Oberleitner
Jane
Susaannah Burne’l
Christmas Seals On Sale To Fight Tuberculosis
The ongoing campaign in Bureau County promotes 1920 Christmas Seals to support tuberculosis work. A citywide canvass aims to reach every family, with seals sold at public schools and through listed volunteers across towns like Selby D C Wray and Westfield. The effort highlights long term health benefits and economic savings from reduced TB mortality.
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Bureau County
Selby
D. C. Wray
G. 8
Brooks
Hall
Henry Knauf
Mahoney
Westfield
Culver
Cassiday
Mess
Methodist Church Notes Details of weekly church activities
The Ladies Aid meet Wednesday at Mrs Nicholas Trillet's home. Mid week prayer service Thursday with Mrs Michael leading on the Acts chapter four. Choir rehearsal Friday at Helen Rothenberger's. All young folks urged to attend. Lord's Day services Sunday School 9 45 Morning Worship 10 45 Epworth League 7 SHARP Evening Worship 7 30.
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Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Nicholas Trillet
Michael
Helen Rothenberger
Epworth League
Hall Township High Seeks Local Basketball Rivalry
The Hall Township High School announces two first class basketball teams for next season with a strong schedule. Key games include La Salle at Spring Valley and De Pue at Spring Valley. The Illinois Valley tournament hits Streator February 10 to 12, with Bureau Counts event likely in the city later.
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Hall Township High School
la Salle
Spring Valley
Streator
Death claims Mrs. Michael Bettasso after four days of illness
Mrs. Charlotte TL Peradotto Bettasso died at home on Monday December 6 at 2 30 am from pneumonia after a four day illness. Born in Italy October 10 1858 she married Michael Bettasso in 1880 and moved to Clinton years ago. Surviving are nine children across several cities plus siblings in Italy and Illinois. Funeral services at St Anthony's church with Court Rose FOA and Colombo society attending followed by interment at Mt Olivet cemetery.
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Michael Bettasso
East
Iowa Street
Charlotte TL
Peradotto
Italy
Michael Bettasso J
John
Clinton
Ind
Frank
Chicago
Barney
Michael
Bianchetti
Mark
Elizabeth
Lora Biolchino
Oglesby
Kate Magnino
Clinton, Ind
Amelia Piegolli
Spring Valley
Pinkneyville
Til
Peter Peradotto
Joseph Peradotto
St. Anthony’s Church
Court Rose
Colombo Society
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Official Canvas Shows Democratic Gains in Illinois Counties
The state canvassing board at Springfield announced results from November 2 with Brown Green and Union counties voting Democratic. Harding carried Illinois by 8861085, McKinley senator led by 827012, Len Small won governor by 511577, and Clifford Treland of Peoria district won with 26498 plurality. Socialists received 888 votes and Farmer-Labor 50840.
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Clifford Treland
Peoria
Affin
Walker
Locked in the cellar two men fined for disturbing the peace
Charles Picca and Frank Pomatto were each fined 12 by Judge Dewey for being in Pomatto s cellar when it locked and for looking at each other suspiciously. Picca yelled for help. the police escorted him to the station and Pomatto arrived later. Both were found guilty of disturbing the peace.
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Charles Picca
Frank Pomatto
Dewey
Pomatto
Picca
Rockford
Boulard
Hoffman
Carmen Elect Officers forSpring Valley No 1181 Lodge
The annual election of officers of Spring Valley No 1181 Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America was held at the Lodge Hall Tuesday evening. Officers elected include President John Burke Vice-President James Lynch Recording Secretary George Condie Jr Financial Secretary and Treasurer E N Hails H Petty James Lynch. Finance Committee George Condie Jr Chairman John Burke James Lynch. Local Grievance Committee members named as read.
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Spring Valley
Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America
Lodge Hall
Hall
Ccc
Cece
Cee
John Burke
James Lynch
George Condie Jr
E. N. Hails
H. Petty
Fee
Greivance Ccmndittee
Card of Thanks for Patrick Martin
The family thanks friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of Patrick Martin. Sons and daughters.
Carney Clinches Knockout Prowess At Legion Show
Tom Carney of this city delivered a first round knockout over Young Toler in a Legion show at La Salle on Monday night. It marked his third first round KO in three weeks. The McGoorty Chip main event ended in a draw after a techy bout with clinching. Doolan suffered a dislocated arm in the semi windup, ending the fastest bout. a fund for Doolan and a Christmas fund for Chicago kids raised 263 dollars.
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Tom Carney
la Salle
Carney
Milwaukee
Young Toler
Toler
Chicago
Eddie McGoorty
George Chip
Chip
Doolan
Sam Hall
Joliet women give concert for state penitentiary inmates
Miss Grace Ferris of Joliet, Miss Ruth Miller, and Mrs. George Spangler performed for prisoners at Joliet State Penitentiary last Sunday. Miller sang, Spangler played violin, and Ferris played piano in both the men's chapel and the women's building before a dinner in the men's guest room. Guests included A E Ferris of Spring Valley and Dr J H Spangler of Stolet, hosted by Chaplain Patrick and Prof Thompson.
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Grace Ferris
Ruth Miller
George Spangler
Joliet
Depositors Run On Granville Bank Stirs Town
Depositors flocked to Granville State Bank Tuesday amid groundless rumors of financial trouble. Customers lined up to withdraw funds while officials offered assurances. some withdrawals continued despite attempts to calm fears. Rumors particularly unsettled foreign residents of Granville and nearby Mark.
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Granville State Bank
Granville
Mark
Auto TURNS OVER Joseph Mazzorana narrowly escapes death
Joseph Mazzorana drove a runabout that rolled over south of Standard while turning from a dirt to a gravel road. The car wheels locked, it toppled into a ditch, trapping him beneath. He suffered a severe facial cut, two broken ribs, a leg wound, and multiple cuts and bruises. He was taken to St Margaret's Hospital and is recovering. companion B Bonsetto escaped injury.
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Joseph Mazzorana
Standard
Mazzorana
St. Margaret’s Hospital
B. Bonsetto
Following the Star semi pageant at Congregational Church
Bible School teachers and members prepare a Christmas Eve program titled Following the Star. A remembrance will be given to School members and baskets will be filled for needy city families. They plan a world relief fund for Europe and church missions. Sunday's sermon, The Church and the World.
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Bible School
Europe
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