Dalzell Youth Arrested on Motor Vehicle Charge
Felix Yatone of Dalzell was indicted in January for violating motor vehicle laws and arrested by Sheriff Welter at Weldon farm near Mendota. He had fled after a wreck west of Peru injuring Ray Gutshall and was bound over to the grand jury after a Peru Justice court hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Yatone
Dalzell
Welter
Weldon Farm
Mendota
Yattone
Peru
Fred E. Stedman
Pothoff
Ray Gutshall
de Pue
Grand
Farm House Fire Narrows Escape Near Spring Valley
The farm house of Peter Kunkel south of Spring Valley narrowly escaped destruction on Friday morning January 27. The blaze started in the furnace room and spread between walls before discovery. Telephone operators and neighbors extinguished the fire with little damage, and the family thanks those who aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kunkel
Spring Valley
Regular Dinner and Short Orders at Local Eatery
A local diner advertises 40c regular dinners and short orders with good sandwiches, plus home made Mexican chili and pies. The listing highlights hearty comfort food offerings and homemade pies as a feature.
Death Claims 10 Year Old Walter Link Near Ladd
Master Walter Link died at 9 p m Thursday after an extended illness with complications of disease. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Link of near Ladd and is survived by five brothers Leo Lester Leslie Arthur and Albert. Funeral services were held at Hollowayville church at 1 30 p m Sunday conducted by Rev Paul Bruckner assisted by Reverends John Dornhoefer and Chas F Fredman. Music was by Joy Latham Mildred Greener and Carl Walter. The church was crowded and interment followed at Hollowayville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Link
Jacob Link
Near
Ladd
Link
Leo
Lester
Leslie
Arthur
Albert
Hollowayville Church
Paul Bruckner
John Dornhoefer
de Pue
Chas. F. Fredman
la Salle
Joy Latham
Mildred Greener
Carl Walter
Congregational Church Notes Promote Brotherhood Programs
The Thursday evening meeting is open to all with a Lincoln birthday emancipation theme. A talk and readings explore child laborers foreigners and the negro, followed by social relaxation and a ten cent cost. A conference for older boys in Princeton February 22 under the YMCA HIV movement. Sunday service at 11 addresses Did Paul Tell the Truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Princeton
Paul
Shower Honors Miss Anna Nevicosi Bride of Clarence Ballard
A shower at the home of Miss Anna and Tillie Pytlik honored Miss Anna Nevicosi who wed Clarence Ballard of De Pue on Wednesday. Bunce and cards were enjoyed, gifts were abundant, and a dainty lunch followed. Attendees included Mary and Jennie Nickel, Geraldine Kinkin, Nell and Margaret Schlouski, Elizabeth Lenehan, Dora Troglio, Mrs. Anna Ulrich, Mrs. Mary Pytlik, Mrs. James Bradford, Tillie and Anna Pytlik, Anna and Mary Ballard of De Pue, and Anna and Lucy Nevicosi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Tillie Pytlik
Anna Nevicosi
Clarence Ballard
de Pue
Bunce
Mary
Jennie Nickel
Geraldine Kinkin
Nell
Margaret Schlouski
Elizabeth Lenehan
Dora Troglio
Anna Ulrich
Mary Pytlik
James Bradford
Tillie
Anna Pytlik
Mary Ballard
Lucy Nevicosi
Money to Loan on Bureau County Farms
A. H. Ferris offers farm loans up to fifty percent of prewar value on Bureau County farms with fast 24 hour closings. Local money, no red tape, through Citizens National Bank in Princeton Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County
A. H. Ferris
Citizens National Bank
Princeton
Illinois
Right of Way Bill Targeting Hard Roads in Illinois
Senator Randolph Boyd of Galva will introduce a bill to make every hard road an arterial highway and require side road traffic to stop before entering paved throughfares. He cites recent accidents and seeks to improve safety while also proposing to consolidate state offices in Springfield to cut Chicago expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Randolph Boyd
Galva
General Assembly
Boyd
Chicago
Capitol
Springfield
Senate
Man Made Diamonds by Moissan and High Pressure
The geological survey notes that diamonds were created by Moissan through rapid cooling of molten iron with dissolved carbon and also by a process using simultaneous high temperature and pressure. It states large diamonds are rare and often imperfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Geological Survey
Moissan
Dies at Gary Pioneer plumber Lewis Gielow dies
Funeral services for Lewis Gielow of Gary Indiana aged 42 were held at St Mark's church. He died February 3 after a lingering illness. Interment followed in Cavalry cemetery. Survived by wife Nettie Hisick and four children William Christian Leona Lewis. He was active in the K of C and the National Association of Sanitary Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Gielow
Gary
Ind
St. Mark’s
Cavalry Cemetery
Gielow
K. of C. Lodge
National Association of Sanitary Engineers
Nettie Hisick
Spring Valley
Mr. Gielow
William
Christian
Leona
Lewis
Sixth Annual Bureau County Basket Ball Tournament
The Bureau County Basket Ball Tournament returns to Sheffield on February 27 and 28. Friday’s pairings include Buda against Malden at 2 PM and De Pue versus La Moille at 3 PM. Winners meet Saturday for the 8 PM championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County
Sheffield
Buda
Malden
de Pue
la Moille
Mineral
Manlius
Ohio
Princeton
Hall
Card Party and Dance at Immaculate Conception Hall
Notice invites attendance at a Tuesday February 17 euchre and dance at Immaculate Conception hall with refreshments and 50 cent admission. This last event before Lent promotes social gathering and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Hall
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Schedule
Sheridan Lodge No 198 will meet at Moose hall every second and fourth Monday evening at 7 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Moose Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dalzell Youth
Liberty
Greenwood Street
Frank P. Slack
Alaska
Dakota St
Spring Valley, Illinois
Hollowayville
Congregational Church
Nevicosi
TEGER
Steger
PICCA
John Robert Moore
Kewanee
Frank Morrassy
F. W. Rennick
Milton Booth
Illinois Valley Division
Joliet
P.M
Ottawa
Morris
Hicks’ Junction
Streator
Joliet, Ill
Valley Theatre
Squawk
Pathe
George and
Harry Warren
the Cornellas
Valley Theatre Orchestra
Maee
Fisk
Hudson and Essex Dealers
East Dakota Street
Spring Valley, Ill
Dakota
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