La Salle Child Shot While Playing With Gun
Frank Znudka three year old son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Znudka was critically injured at 1554 Fourth Street La Salle when he took a loaded revolver from a cabinet drawer. The mother heard a sharp report and a scream then found the child. He was taken to St Marys hospital where doctors removed the bullet. His condition remained critical and the outcome was uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Znudka
Stanley Znudka
St. Mary’s Hospital
Fourth Street
la Salle
Duquoin Mine Sets New Hoisting Record
The St. Louis New Orient mine of the Chicago Wilmington and Franklin Coal company at Duquoin hoisted 8 678 tons in eight hours, breaking the world daily output record. The previous mark of 8 664 tons was set at the Valier mine, with two hours lost in mine operations during the eight hour period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New Orient
Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company
Duquoin
Valier
Late La Salle Woman Leaves $10,000 Estate
Mrs. Salomae Bederski of La Salle died July 5 leaving a $10,000 estate. Angela and Praxeda Bederski inherit all cash bonds and her Eureka Building Association share. The rest, including Bederski Undertaking, goes to husband Frank Bederski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Salle
Salomae Bederski
Angela
Praxeda Bederski
Testator
Eureka Building Association
Bederski
Frank Bederski
Cabbage Advice Spreads Health Message In Community
A community nurse notes a surge in cabbage purchases after a talk on its health value, urging mothers and residents to use vegetables for essential vitamins. The piece warns against self diagnosis and prescribes consulting a physician for bodily disorders rather than relying on lay remedies.
New Milwaukee gasoline train runs Rockford to Oglesby
A gasoline driven train begins service between Rockford and Oglesby replacing the usual schedule. The yellow Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul coach features a central large 175 horsepower motor, an overhead radiator, and a huge round fuel tank beneath the car, with stops at Ladd Cherry Howe and Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Oglesby
Ladd Cherry, Howe
Granville
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Illinois
Ghost stories spark secret society curiosity
Uncle Eben quips that people like to be scared which draws them to ghost tales and secret society initiation. The Washington Star notes a culture of thrills driving interest in mysterious rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchelly
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Drunken Wyanet Driver Pays Fine After Crash
Elmer Grubby Smith of Wyanet pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and paid a $1000 fine plus costs. He and friend Christopher Jensen, also of Wyanet, were returning from the county's eastern area when their car struck George Neusen who was repairing a tire along the hard road near Princeton. Neusen suffered two broken ribs and body bruises. he was hospitalized and restored home the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Grubby) Smith
Wyanet
Smith
Christansen
Princeton
George Neusen
Nuesen
Big Mine at Zeigler Set to Resume Production
Bell and Zoller mine No. 2 at Zeigler, one of Illinois' largest, prepares to reopen after a long shutdown and will employ about 1,000 men. Railroads in Williamson and Franklin counties report rising demand for coal cars as production nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell and Zoller
Ziegler
Illinois
Williamson
Franklin County
Township No 15-16 Bureau County annual treasurer statement
Statement of finances for Township No 15-16 in Bureau County Illinois covering July 1 1924 to June 30 1925 shows the permanent fund Oma 25 at 18578 05 and disbursements including incidental expenses for publishing the statement compensation of treasurer 900 00 and distributions to districts totaling 17442 13 with a balance of 162 33 and totals 6860 00 75334 08 468 30 4644 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County
Illinois
Oma
Ouane One
Ee Ae Ee
School Board and Business Office
Teachers’ Pension Fund
Keep Cool Advice From City Health Official
A city health commissioner advises keeping cool by cleanliness and regular bathing. He stresses daily washing, shaving, and looking clean to feel cooler during hot weather.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Sold Nationwide Since 1880s
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. The preparation includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts on mucous surfaces through the blood, reducing inflammation. Sold by all druggists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
ALR
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Mrs A Andra Dry Goods and Hemstitching Ad
Local Spring Valley shop advertises dr y goods and hemming services at 215 West St Paul Street offering plaiting and work guaranteed by Mrs A Andra with Nations Hemstitching and Plaiting.
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West St. Paul St
Spring Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Thompson Drug CO
Zeigler
Nee Ad
Hudson
Hudson - Essex
Louis Bonucci
W. E. Hollerich
Herman In. Bundesen
A. Andra
U.S
Royal Cord
U. S
Spring Valley Motor Co
United States
Dodge Brothers
Graham Brothers
Eisele Motor CO
la Salle, Ill
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