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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
5
One day only January 24 offered free scientific personal examination and low cost treatment for ailments from liver and kidneys to diabetes and neuralgia. The ad promotes non surgical options and urges readers to consult doctor D E E Haley M D of Peoria Illinois for arranged treatment and eyeglasses.
Jurors presided as the Bureau county circuit court disposed of a large docket last week. A steady effort by judges and attorneys reduced the calendar, with thirty four cases settled or dismissed during the work week. Beginning Monday the same pace continued, as cases called led to settlements and terminations on the docket.
Bureau County Association of Superintendents and Principals met in Princeton last Saturday with good attendance. County Basketball trophy awarded to Sheffield. County Literary Day and Field Day split into two divisions with events planned for April 24 and May 23. Zone Contest to be held across four zones with winners advancing to April 24 events.
Bureau County officers visited the Interurban Bar at Spring Valley last Saturday night and found the bar room dark with a sole occupant. The owner said they had ceased operations in Bureau County. No violations of the prohibition law were found during the search.
Funeral services for the late Lawrence Nellis who was struck by a train were held at St Benedicts Church in Ladd on Monday morning, followed by burial at Peru City Cemetery. Nellis was a car inspector for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul and is survived by a widow and two children.
Will loan up to fifty percent of prewar value on Bureau County farms at low rates. Local ad states no red tape and contact Ferris at Citron Notices Bank in Princeton Illinois for details.
The Ponsetto family and relatives express gratitude for kindness and flowers during their sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Ponsetto and family extend appreciation, with thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Affelts.
Reports describe Klan gatherings in Princeton hosted by the Bureau with Dr Oldacre of Danville in charge. Meetings included daytime and evening talks, music, and singing, as afternoons and evenings drew crowds at the tabernacle.
John H. Walker of Springfield was re elected president of the Illinois Federation of Labor. Richard O Halloran received write in support as sole opponent. Secretary treasurer Olander and all old vice presidents were re elected. some ballots showed irregularities in the final tally.
State and local authorities led by State's Attorney Joger T. Skinner and Sheriff Mills raided Manuel Suarez's De Pue soft drink parlor last Saturday night, finding liquor for sale in violation of the prohibition amendment. Suarez appeared before Judge Prichard Monday and paid a total fine of $538 including costs.
An incomplete OCR fragment references a birds item and a person named A H Heep at 1286W2 St Paul Street in Myrs and cites singers or experts.
The notice extols Hartford Fire Insurance Company offerings confirming full indemnity for fire damage and promises hazard reduction tips by engineers. It invites readers to contact for dependable protection and safety improvements.
A fast freight derailed a mile east of Wyanet tying the main Burlington line. A Galesburg wrecking crew works to clear tracks by Wednesday noon while detours reroute Mendota to Clinton trains. Two passengers escaped injury after a boxcar derailed into a ditch. damage runs into thousands with apples from Washington among the cargo.
The John D. Winninger company of fifteen artists opens a week long engagement at La Salle theatre Monday January 26. The opening play The First Year played in New York and Chicago. A mixed program of drama vaudeville and photoplays will run at popular prices of 25 and 50 cents with several noted titles on the bill.
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