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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
4
The Home Missionary Army church run by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hibst on 217 8S Greenwood details quarterly service and distribution figures ending June 30 1925. It lists calls sick calls hospital calls meal lodging bread loaves and a wide range of aid quantities including coal beds furniture and car fare.
Mrs. John Quinn formerly Mamie Murphy of Spring Valley died at a Chicago hospital after a twelve week illness. She left Spring Valley about twelve years ago. Survived by husband a daughter Jean 11 her mother a sister Julia and brother James. Funeral Tuesday with services at St Ann church Chicago and burial in Mt Olivet cemetery Chicago.
An Overland driven by Chas Corpus overturned on Marquette hill Tuesday afternoon after skidding on gravel and hitting a telephone post. The car then crushed a board fence. Corpus escaped injury though the vehicle was destroyed.
The Gilkerson Union Giants have played in Iowa over two weeks winning most games. They posted 6 wins and 2 losses in eight games, with doubleheaders at Eldora 3 1 and 5 3 and at Dows 2 3 and 7 38. They stand 47 14 2 this season and set August 1 2 with the American Legion at Sterling and plan a Giants vs Nebraska Indians game nearby.
Joe Steka of De Pue pleaded guilty to liquor law violations in county court and paid a $400 fine plus costs after a two gallon jug of moonshine was found in his possession. He allegedly sold drinks to customers. Another bootlegger, "Skipper" Moran of Bureau Junction, was jailed after a recent arrest for selling from a pocket flask.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our bereavement for our husband and father Jacob Piotrowski. Special thanks to Rev Father Janeczko for the sermon National Slovakian Society No 96 and those who sent flowers Mrs Jacob Piotrowski and family.
Herman Krueger, 50, of 1120 Ninth Street La Salle, died Monday at 3 45 PM from strychnine poisoning taken by his own action. An inquest ruled the death a suicide amid despondency and family quarrels. He worked at M and H Zinc Plant until two weeks ago and is survived by his widow and six children Hilda Albert Adolph Walter Raymond and Elmer.
Scoutmaster urges every boy to attend a 6 30 PM Friday July 24 meeting for a vigorous hike to the woods, promising a perfect troop effort and inviting all to join.
Claude New an 85 year old county farm inmate was fatally injured Saturday night when struck by an automobile driven by Harold Hallberg of Princeton. He died after being taken to Perry hospital. Hallberg swerved to avoid New as he stepped into the car’s path on the concrete highway near the Princeton cemetery.
The Moose lodges of Spring Valley and Peru plan a joint picnic in a local grove for early August. The Morris drill team assisted in initiation ceremonies there on Monday evening.
Mrs. G. C. Quigley of Lebiral Kansas writes the Zenzal Company praising Zenzal as a cure for eczema used by her family. The ad claims it is a germicide suitable for babies, notes a fifty year study and the signature of Nels Darling on each jar. Sold by Thompson's Rexall Drug Store and other druggists.
Spring Valley Joe Pelka of Gary Indiana spent the week here with relatives. Many residents visit relatives, attend hospital care, or shop in LaSalle. For sale and rental ads appear alongside social notices and local business openings.
The Illinois State Journal notes the 1921 University of Illinois policy approving a multi-year program for expansion and buildings funded by a fixed annual grant. President Kinley says the plan should stay within budget and maintain education quality as funds allow. The policy aims for steady development with future budget increases anticipated.
Diamonds in the Sugar Bowl are said to be produced from lumps of sugar by separating carbon from other substances. The resulting sparklers are too small for sale but reportedly pass standard tests for real diamonds.
Some Assam women initiate marriage by fetching the groom and the groom hides and resists until carried off. Wealthier women may choose a temporary husband and later end the arrangement by paying him off to take another.
Sailors are urged to choose a port and set a steady course despite contrary winds and storms. Will acts as a compass and determination as a helm to steer toward ambition, bringing one finally to the desired destination.
Old Dobbin had faults but would not attack a locomotive despite provocation, a note from the Dulnth Herald reflecting steady temperament of the known horse.
A witty line from the Boston Transcript notes that some individuals cannot return because they have never left, illustrating a humorous take on mobility and experience.
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