Congregational and Mission News from Local Churches
Rev Joseph Koshaba spoke on Near East Relief at Congregational and Methodist churches highlighting wartime losses. A tag day for Orient relief is planned with Commerce Association consent. The Ladies Aid met at the parsonage for the year’s first luncheon and meeting. Next Sunday the pastor will discuss What Was the Occasion of the Church Quarrel. A Fox River young peoples conference will be held at La Salle church next weekend with a banquet and sessions. Delegations from Spring Valley expected. others may contact Rev C L Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Koshaba
Orient
Association of Commerce
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fox River Association of Congregational Churches
la Salle
Spring Valley
C. L. Mills
Congregational Church
G. S. McClary
Nels Johnson Dies at 76 in Spring Valley Home
Nels Johnson, 76, died at his home on East Cleveland Street in Spring Valley on Thursday morning after a four month illness. His wife preceded him in death eight years ago and he had no immediate survivors. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Johnson
Cleveland Street
Spring Valley
Notice of personal debt responsibility
Statement by Robt. S. Keith declaring he will not be liable for debts incurred by anyone else. implies sole responsibility rests with himself and disclaims others' obligations.
Supervisor's Notice to file claims by January 31
All claims against Bureau county should be presented to the Supervisor on or before January 31. P. H. Lechner serves as Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County
P. H. Lechner
Pneumonia Fatal to Infant Patricia Anne Black
Patricia Anne Black seventeen months old, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Black, died Sunday night at 1321 Argyle Ave La Salle from pneumonia after five days illness. She was an only child and a favorite with neighbors. Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 pm from the home to St Patrick's Church with interment in St Vincent's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
Anne Black
Hugh E. Black
Argyle Avenue
la Salle
Charles Brown
Spring Valley
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Vincent’s Cemetery
Woman and Child Overcome by Gas in Peru Home
Mrs. Clinton Siebert and her son in Peru narrowly escaped asphyxiation when sewer gas filled their West Sixth Street residence early Saturday. Husband Mr. Siebert woke, tried to rouse them, moved them to a gas-free room, then aired the house. Both regained consciousness after several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Siebert
West Sixth Street
Peru
Siebert
Mr. Siebert
Surprise Birthday Party For I G Pospyhala
A large group of friends gathered at East Erie street Sunday evening to celebrate I G Pospyhala's thirty sixth birthday. The party featured games a luncheon a cake with thirty six candles a meerschaum pipe gifts dancing and late hours. Guests wished him many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Pospyhala
East Erie Street
Mr. Pospyhala
Big Vaudeville Show at Liberty Theatre
The Liberty Theatre presents a large vaudeville program next Sunday featuring The Oriental Revue with 25 performers from the La Salle theatre plus singers dancers musicians and comedians. A feature photoplay Her Temporary Marriage stars Mrs Harold Lloyd Kenneth Harlan and Tully Marshall. Hicks augmented orchestras perform a classy music program. Matinee at 2 30 pm and evening show at 7 pm. arrive early for choice seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Theatre
Spring Valley
la Salle Theatre
Harold Lloyd
Kenneth Harlan
Tully Marshall
Stealing coal on East Second street warned by Woerner
John O. Woerner Jr. of 310 East Second Street Spring Valley Illinois warns that coal thieves on East Second Street are known and should start buying coal now as it will be cheaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
John O. Woerner Jr
Spring Valley, Ill
Oglesby Woman Ellen Pranchens Dies at 56
Mrs Ellen Pranchens of Oglesby died at her home last Friday evening at age 56. Survived by husband three sons and one daughter. Services were conducted at the Oglesby church with burial in St Ann's Cemetery Spring Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Pranchens
Oglesby
St. Ann’s
Spring Valley
Granville Man Fined for Sunday Night Car Accident
Alex Zraik of Granville was arraigned before Police Magistrate Mischke in Peru on a charge stemming from an incident at Fourth and Farm streets Sunday night. He paid a $5 fine plus costs, and will cover expenses for repairs to the Walther controlled vehicle owned by Rueben Walther, a Peru druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Zraik
Granville
Mischke
Peru
Fourth
Farm Streets
Rueben Walthers
Traik
Walther
Peru Pajama Girl Returns to Knox College
Knox College officials announce Miss Gladys Hackman of Peru will return to take midyear exams after arriving to class in pajamas with a heavy coat. She says the stunt aimed to avoid a tardy mark, not to be clever, and the college regrets the publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox College
Gladys Hackman
Peru
Royal Neighbors Install Officers at Lilac Camp
Lilac Camp No. 2170 of the Royal Neighbors of America held its officer installation during the regular meeting night January 14 1925 at Moose Hall Spring Valley. Installing officer Mary Hanney and ceremonial marshal Catherine Delaney presided with listed new officers and graces named including Oracle Catherine Savio Past Oracle Jennie Fehr Vice Oracle Nellie Bradbeer Chancellor Helen Klemick Recorder Elizabeth Hollerich Receiver Mary Klingberg Marshal Catherine Noe Asst Marshal Mae Clinton Inner Sentinel Marg Foley Outer Sentinel Nettie Salena Managers Anna Ratjczak Jennie Lusiette Musician Leona Ranch and graces Faith Anna Dorf Courage Allie Dilts Modesty Mary Abraham Unselfishness Elizabeth Bradford Endurance Winifred Seben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Moose Hall
Spring Valley
Mary ‘Hanney
Catherine Delaney
Oracle
Catherine Savio
Jennie Fehr
Nellie Bradbeer
Helen Klemick
Elizabeth Hollerich
Mary Klingberg
Catherine Noe
Mae Clinton
Inner Sentinel
Marg Foley
Outer Sentinel
Nettie Salena
Anna Ratjczak
Jennie Lusiette
Leona Ranch
REBEKAH OFFICERS INSTALLED FOR COMING YEAR
The Rebekah Lodge held its annual installation last Tuesday with Ella Rosenzweig as installing officer. New officers include Noble Grand Pearl Michels Vice Grand Isabelle McDonald R S N G Agnes Penning L S N G Hannah Bevan R S V G Mary Rivara L S V G Sophia Swanson Recording Secretary Mary Davies Financial Secretary Agnes Walker Conductor Miss Decosta Treasurer Margaret Simpson Warden Susan Condie Pianist Mary Walker I G Mrs N Trillet O G Tillie Maurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Ella Rosenzweig
Noble
Pearl Michels
Isabelle McDonald
Agnes Penning
N. G
Hannah Bevan
Agnes Walker
Miss Decosta
Margaret Simpson
Susan Condie
Mary Walker
I. G
N. Trillet
O. G
Tillie Maurer
Mine Pension Funds Halted After Insufficient Votes
Telegrams sent to all local unions in Illinois instruct officials to stop collection of the new miners pension fund. Secretary-Treasurer Nesbit at Springfield acted on orders from International President John L Lewis this followed a vote shortfall for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Mine Workers
Miners’ Pension Fund
Springfield
Nesbit
International
John L. Lewis
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Otiawa
Royal Neighbors
Insfale
Faith
Anna Dorf
Courage
Allie Dilts
Modesty
Mary Abraham
Elizabeth Bradford
Endurance
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Rebekahs
Columbia
Makero
Cyrifpme
West Main
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E. G. Marty D. C., Ph. D
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