Spring Creek Viaduct Near Completion
The Spring Creek viaduct over the Chicago and Northwestern line and Spring Creek at Spring Valley nears finish. Main spans should be completed before Christmas, with railing work and scaffold removal remaining. The new road cuts and fills will ease hospital hill traffic and connect to Route 7.
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Spring Creek
Chicago and Northwestern
Spring Valley
Hospital Hill
Spring
Dakota Street
Ihs
City Council Concludes Busy Meeting At City Hall
City Council approves numerous bills and petitions including Gasoline Alley Club dance permit. Traffic safety petition for Grant School referred to the Commissioner. Estimates for City Hall wiring ordered. faulty attic insulation to be replaced. Bills totaling 1807.84 approved. two notes for 3000 and 1700 renewed for 90 days. Library work deferred for spring with roof repairs planned to stop leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasoline Alley Club
Public School Board
Pricce
Erie Street
Grant School
City Hall
Frank McCooey Dies After Illness at 49
Frank McCooey 49, prominent Spring Valley area businessman formerly of Utica Peru and Spring Valley, died Sunday after a complication of diseases. He was brought from Peru on Thanksgiving Day. Survived by two children Frank and Mrs Henry Hebel, one brother John, and two sisters Mrs M L Smith and Mrs Matt Monaghan. Funeral held Tuesday at Peru, with services at St Josephs Church and Mt Olive Cemetery.
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Frank Mec Cooey
Spring Valley
Peru
Utica
Elks Lodge
Frank
Henry Hebel
Feru
John
Montana
M. L. Smith
Matt Monaghan
Gillespie
St. Joseph’s Church
Mt. Olivet
Giant Hobo Cigar Display At Local Smoke House
A 36 inch long cigar weighing five pounds is shown in the Bonuecci and Duncan smoke house window. Made at the HeBo factory in Spring Valley the display drew strong public reaction and curiosity about the massive product.
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He Bo
Spring Valley
Bonuecci and Duncan
Matthew Ward Becomes Springfield Valley Depot Agent
I T S agent Matthew Ward acts as Illinois Traction depot agent at Spring Valley with Dominic Paglia from Ladd stepping back. Ward now has complete charge and seeks support from his friends’ patronage.
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Matthew Ward
Illinois Traction
Spring Valley
Domnic Paglia
Ladd
Mr. Ward
Father Dies in Louisiana Father of W R Mhoon of Spring Valley
W R Mhoon of Spring Valley mourns as his 83 year old father W R Mhoon dies at home in Louisiana Saturday. Funeral held Monday in Texarkana Texas. Wife died four years ago. Seven children survive.
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Louisiana
W. R. Mhoon
Spring Valley
Texarkana
Texas
Despondent Cherry Miner Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
John Stuckert a 65 year old Cherry coal miner with 15 years of service attempted suicide with a .38 revolver during a bout of illness and despondency. The bullet glanced off and the wound caused fatal shock two hours later. Survived by three sons and four daughters. Funeral held from Mrs. Galette's home with burial in Cherry cemetery. Born in Germany, came to the United States at age nine.
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John Stuckert
Cherry
Stuckert
Peter
Marie Gardine
Chicago
A. H. Malm
Lucille
Charles Galette
Cherry Cemetery
Germany
Ford Truck and Touring Car Crash in Spring Valley
A Ford truck owned by William Hanney of Spring Valley and a Ford touring car from Granville collided at Spalding and Cleveland streets Friday evening. The touring car sustained minor fender damage while Hanney's truck, 1910 model and a Spring Valley staple for 15 years, required garage repairs but remained in use afterward.
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William Hanney
Spring Valley
Granville
Spalding
Cleveland
Coveny
Hanney
Cleveland Street
Spalding Street
Mr. Hanney
Cherry Mine to Operate Daily. 500 Plus Employed
Officials of the St. Paul Coal Company ordered the Cherry Mine to run every day, expanding from a five day week. The mine employs more than 500 men and is among the few in northern Illinois offering steady work to miners.
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St. Paul Coal Company
Cherry
Illinois
Spring Valley pupils stage Cinderella operetta at Hall Township
About 100 City School pupils perform Cinderella at Hall Township High School on December 11 with a full cast including Eleanor Hails as Cinderella and Corrine Gadoury as Fairy Godmother. The production features songs, dances, and a special Valley Theatre matinee. The event accompanies a Commerce meeting noting road detours, train schedule changes, and upcoming Christmas advertising plans.
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Ring Valley
Hall Township
Prince
Spring Valley
E Maude Elizabeth Inch
Edward F. Johnson
James Borrell
Craig Kenny
Catherine Ballerin
Helen Boobles Deerise
Caen
Anna Woitevich
Belinda
Esece
Mildred Wallock
Sue
Nora Nanni
Corrine Gadoury
Tom Thumb
Virginia Mazzerelli
Cinderella
Eleanor Hails
PMICR
Raymond Pratti
Blue
Battista Cavaletto
Mary Hibst
Jack Frost
Abie Hershovich
Sally Waters
Frances Jeras Goldilocks
Arlene Guarnery
Acton Jack the
Fred Faletti
Raggedy Ann
Teresa Serena the Three Bears
Godfrey Krueger
James Baraconi
Zeglis
Father Tithe
Stanley Kujawa
Della Teresavich
Moonglow
Marguerite Actonene
George Heep
Ross Ho Sahne
Viola Mathey
Bluebeards
Valley Theatre
Good Samaritan Robbed by Car Bandits Near Red Mills Detour
Jason Thompson, 55, of Peoria, stopped to help two men on a detour road near Bureau on the Ivy Way at the Red Mills. They robbed him of 42 dollars, his watch, and overcoat, after he stopped to assist them.
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Jason Thompson
Peoria
Bureau
Red Mills
Hall Township High School Students Set Striking Record
The report shows academic excellence during the second six weeks. Students with 95 or above in all work include Glen Gross Lila McAlpine Anita Volpini Marion Weatherall. Those with 90 or above include Margaret Paglia Anton Yuskis Rose Ziebarth Michael Saad Joseph Sears and others.
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Hall Township High School
Ace High
Glen Gross
Lila McAlpine
Anita Volpini
Marion Weatherall
Margaret Paglia
Anton Yuskis
Rose Ziebarth
Michael
Infant Dies of Illness in Spring Valley Area
Glenn Albert Schweiger three weeks old son of Mr and Mrs William Schweiger died Monday afternoon at St Margaret s hospital. Funeral held Wednesday from the Albert Schweiger residence at Spring Valley to Hollowayville church with interment in the church cemetery.
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Glenn Albert Schweiger
William Schweiger
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Albert Schweiger
Spring Valley
Hollowayville Church
Seatonville Man Seeks Divorce
Seatonville resident Harry Philpot filed for divorce in Bureau county circuit court alleging marital neglect and his wife Oma Bray was unfaithful after their February 16 1923 marriage. He claims Estrangement began in the fall of 1924 and notes his wife associated with Otis Turpin and other men.
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Harry Philpot
Seatonville
Bureau County
Tragic Auto Wreck Near Hairpin Curve Leaves Man Missing
Anne Currie, 19, maid for Mrs. George P Blow of Deer Park, is in St Marys La Salle with minor injuries after a car crash at hairpin curve in the canyon between Starved Rock and Ottawa. Butler Fred Martin is missing. searchers comb the canyon for him after Currie said he went for help. Authorities believe Martin may have crawled to safety before losing consciousness.
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Anne Currie
George P. Blow
Deer Park
St. Mary’s Hospital
la Salle
Starved Rock
Ottawa
Fred Martin
Blow
Canyon Drive
Martin
Former Valley Resident Died in Chicago
Mrs. Michael Barton of Chicago formerly resided in Spring Valley died at home in Chicago Saturday night at age 80 after a period of illness. Her husband, once cashier of Spring Valley National Bank, preceded her. The family moved to Chicago about 20 years ago. She was active in church and charitable work and led local civic efforts. she is survived by a niece, Miss Julia Carey. Funeral was held Monday afternoon from the 4:06 Rock Island train to St. Vincent's Cemetery, La Salle.
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Spring Valley Association of Commerce
Spring Creek
la Moille
Spring Valley
Bailey
Princeton
Springfield
Rock Island
Chicago
Spring Vallians
Post Office
Hisenberg
George
Michael Barton
Barton
Spring Valley National Bank
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Harmon at Mrs Johnston Home
Mrs. William Harmon was the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Elmer Johnston on Saturday evening. Proceeds note Harmon won the first prize of 500, with Miss Suzanne Burnell receiving the consolation.
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William Harmon
Elmer Johnston
Harmon
Mrs. Harmon
Suzanne Burnell
Cars In Head-On Collision On Narrow Street
On Monday evening a head-on crash occurred on St Paul street involving Mike Petroski of Location and Morris Johnson of Princeton. Johnson’s car sustained radiator rod and headlight damage while Petroski’s Overland had a bent fender and slightly damaged crank union.
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Spring Valley
Mike Petroski
Morris Johnson
Princeton
St. Paul Street
Johnson
Petroski
Overland
Water Tank at N W Yards Under Repair
The water tank at the North Western railroad yards in Spring Valley is undergoing major repairs. A new roof with a signal light at the crown is the primary upgrade, with additional minor repairs underway on the structure.
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North Western Railroad
Spring Valley
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Frank MC Cooey
Good Samaritan
Valley
N. W
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