Trumpeter and Sons win road grading contract on hospital hill
The state highway department awards Trumpeter and Sons of Peru a grading contract worth 11820 dollars for finishing the approaches to a new viaduct along state route No 7. Work begins as crews place straw to prevent frost damage and the project calls for diverting traffic via Cleveland street and the new road hill as preparations proceed. State officials will inspect the site and may require widening Cleveland street to accommodate detoured traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumpeter and Sons
Peru
Hospital Hill
Northwestern Railroad
Spring Creek
Spring Valley
Springfield
Highway Department
Dakota Street
Cleveland Street
Mrs Pellegrini Dies At 63 In Spring Valley
Mrs Pellegrini aged 63 died at her Spring Valley home Tuesday night after a lingering illness. The family moved to Spring Valley four years ago. Survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral held Thursday afternoon at St Anthony's church with services there.
Former Resident Dies in Colorado
Motion was received here to that William Hoffman 24 years old former resident of Spring Valley in Denver Colorado met resident of Spring Valley where he went for his health. He was born in Spring Valley and was the oldest son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hoffman of Chicago a nephew of Geo L Hoffman of Spring Valley. The body will be brought to Chicago for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoffman
Spring Valley
Denver
Colorado
Wedy
Pung Man
Spring
Ms. Henry Hoffman
Chicago
Geo. L. Hoffman
It Valley
Richard Bentley Rites Held After Chicago Death
Richard Bentley a former Hennepin anianville man died in Chicago Wednesday and was buried in the pin cemetery Saturday. Services were held in Chicago that evening. Mrs. Bentley was also brought here for burial last April. Surviving are Four married, Mrs. Charles Fehr of alley, and Peter Doyle. He was a barber and worked briefly here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bentley
Hennepinanianville
Pin
Chicago
Bentley
Charles Fehr
Alley
Peter Doyle
New Traffic Regulation at Grant School
City council approves a traffic plan for Grant School. Police Officer Ponsetto will manage traffic during school play periods near Erie Street to protect children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant School
Public School Board
Erie Street
Ponsetto
Sister of I J Jagodzinski Dies at La Salle
Mrs. Joseph Kowalski aged 56 died at her La Salle home on Thursday from a complication of diseases. Survived by husband, five children Joseph Jr Frank Fannie Mary and Teresa of La Salle. Three brothers Frank Jagodzinski Chicago I J and Ladislaw Jagodzinski Spring Valley. Three sisters Veronica Roganski Chicago Bertha and Anna Jagodzinski Spring Valley. Funeral Saturday at 9 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kowalski
la Salle
Joseph Jr
Frank
Fannie
Mary
Teresa
Frank Jagodzinski
Chicago
I. J
Ladislaw Jagodzinski
Spring Valley
Veronica Roganski
Bertha
Anna Jagodzinski
Granville Man Fined for Bridge Load Violation
Barney Ernat of Granville was arrested by Officer Ponsetti for violating the Spring Valley Illinois river bridge load limits. He was found guilty by Judge Conway and paid the fine and court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Ernat
Granville
Ponsetti
Illinois River
Spring Valley
Ernat
Conway
Vampire Car Kills Woman Near Oglesby
Mrs. John Biama 52 of Columbia avenue Oglesby died from a fractured skull after a hit and run on Route 2 near Hunter-Duncan lumber yard and a railroad crossing. Investigators seek a large touring car, likely Studebaker or Buick, spotted speeding northward. the vehicle was not recent model and was heavily splattered. Biama left Spring Valley after visiting a relative at St Margaret's hospital and carried $85. She was mother to six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Biama
Columbia Avenue
Oglesby
Hunter-Duncan
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Ogles
Sheriff’s Office
Studebaker
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs James McGuire
Mr and Mrs James McGuire celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday. The home was decorated for the occasion and all their children and grandchildren attended. A purse of gold was presented to the couple and guests wished them many more years of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGuire
Kindergarten Christmas Program at Public Library
The Spring Valley Kindergarten under Mrs Waltman presents a Xmas program in the Kindergarten room at the public library on Monday at two o'clock. The public is invited to attend and see the children’s work to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Kndergarten
Waltman
Spring Valley Seeks New Post Office in 1926 Drive
Congressman Hull introduces a House bill for a Spring Valley Post Office costing 100000 dollars with Senator McKinley to file a companion in the Senate. Prospects are seen as brighter in the 69th Congress amid government finances, with President Coolidge eyeing completion of buildings authorized since 1913 and the Public Buildings Committee weighing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wimbiseus
William E. Hull
House of Representatives
Spring Valley
Hull
Mc Kinley
Senate
McKinley
Congress
Spalding
Erie Streets
Immaculate Conception Church
Washington
Damocles
Committee On Public Buildings
Coolidge
Chicago
Pekin
State Tax Rates Increased by 20 Cents Per Hundred
The state taxing board set a new rate of 85 cents per $100 valuation in Springfield on Thursday to fund last year’s appropriations totaling $70,500,951, up from $59,613,843. The tax mix includes general revenue 45 cents, state school fund 19.93, University of Illinois 6.27, waterways and retirement 22.30, and bonds 11.00. County and township levies are outlined with specific local rates and several village rates listed for individual towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
General Assembly
University of Illinois
State
Selby Township
Westfield Township
Spring Valley
Ladd
Dalzell
de Pue
Hollowayville
Cherry
Arlington
Streator Overwhelms Hall Town Quintet In County Clash
Streator dominated the Hall Town five, winning 37 to 7 at Streator Wednesday night. Coaches praised the visitors speed and strength as Hall reserves were tried to curb the scoring, while female teams split a 5-2 and 0-0 game.
Veteran miner dies in Coalgate Oklahoma aged 83
John Duncan aged 83 of Coalgate Oklahoma died last Saturday in his home. Born February 9 1842 in Stubbs Hill Scotland he helped run the Caledonia mine in LaSalle Township with his brother James. He was a longtime member of the United Mine Workers of America and known for seeking better conditions for workers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Duncan
Spring Valley
Coalgate
Oklahoma
James
Caledonia
LaSalle Township
Tri-Cities
Stubbs Hill
Scotland
United Mine Workers of America
Hall Town grid squad honored by H A C
The Honorary Activity Club of Hall Township High School held a party in the school gymnasium Saturday evening to honor the Hall Town grid squad for their 1925 season. The event featured dancing games and stunts by club members and refreshments prepared by the club girls. The Honorary Activity Club comprises top students and others eligible for the school’s most exclusive group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Township High School
Hall Town Grid
Grid
Fire Damages Roof At Charles Pomatto Home
A roof fire originating from flying sparks at the Charles Pomatto residence on West Erie street caused only minor damage worth a few dollars. The blaze was controlled with a small chemical extinguisher and reported at nine o clock Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pomatto
West Erie Street
Mrs Massa 86 Dies After Long Spring Valley Life
Margaret Massa aged 86 died at her West Devlin Street home last Thursday. She leaves two sons Gus and Anton, both of Spring Valley. Funeral was Sunday at two o'clock at St Anthony's Church with interment in the Polish cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Massa
Spring Valley
West Devlin Street
Gus
Anton
St. Anthony’s Church
Athee
Fire loss adjusted for tailor shop of Joseph Kwasny
A board of arbitrators last Friday awarded Joseph Kwasny 1389.50 for fire damage to his tailor stock fixtures and furniture. The September blaze caused a total loss to stock and fixtures with a partial household goods settlement amid prior miscommunication on goods carried.
Polish native woman dies after operation in Spring Valley
Mrs. John Struglinski aged 31 of 709 West Pulaski Street Spring Valley died Friday at St. Margaret's hospital after an operation performed days earlier. She was born in Poland and survived by her husband and four young children. Funeral services were held Sunday from the family home to St Peter and Paul's church with burial in St Peter and Paul's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Struglinski
Pulaski Street
Spring Valley
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Poland
St. Peter and Paul’s Church
St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery
Decorated Streets Front of Spring Valley Businesses
Merchants Victor Demasy and Walter Zukowski adorned the curb in front of their stores with Christmas trees creating a festive Yuletide display and signaling holiday spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Victor Demasy
Walter Zukowski
Hull speaks on waterway conditions at Washington meeting
A large Willard hotel gathering of Illinois commerce leaders heard Sen Deneen, Sen McKinley, Rep Rainey, and Rep Hull discuss waterway legislation. Hull warned that engineers aim to reduce flow to 4167 cubic feet per second and Canada opposes diversion, urging swift public support to secure 10000 cubic feet per second for the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hotel
Washington
Illinois Association of Commerce
Illinois
Senator Deneen
McKinley
Rainey
W. E. Hull
Congressman Hull
War Department
Chicago
Great Lakes
United States
Congress
Alleghenies
Rockies
Association Opens Way to Improvement Projects and Highway Plan
At the Association of Commerce meeting, members approved a motion to move the Northwestern residence house at a cost of 60 for the new highway grading along Spring Creek. The group discussed post office projects, factory prospects, and a Christmas charity donation matching last year, with attempts to recruit Mr. Eisenberg and Mr. Link to locate or expand operations locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Commerce
Spring Creek
Northwestern Railroad
New Creek
Associan A Et Ee
Hull
Eisenberg
Spring Valley
Link
Link Piano and Organ Company
Binghamton
New York
St Paul Street Declared Through Street by City Council
The city council has passed an ordinance declaring St Paul Street a through street. Even without stop signs, drivers must come to a full stop before entering or crossing the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Street
Gazette to be issued a day early next week
The Gazette will publish one day earlier due to the Christmas holiday. The paper will be printed and mailed on Wednesday with advertisers asked to submit copy by Tuesday afternoon to ensure insertion.
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Trompeter
Ormer
I. J. Jagodzinski
Valley Post Office
Hall Town
Streator
South Side
Dale
Hall
Miss Catlin
Mrs. Massa
Peoria
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