Hicks Park defeats Wyanet 11 to 6 in baseball clash
Hicks Park bats explode early with a first inning triple by Baker and a second inning homer by J Ternetti. Wyanet fights back in spots but falls behind as Wal Schaick limits visitors to two hits through eight innings. A late Wyanet rally yields six runs before costly errors end their run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Park
Wyanet
Joe Scott
Baker
Barry
J. Ternetti
Baxter
Carroll
van Schaick
Noe
van Schaik
Wyaner
Wal Schaick
Kissinger
B. Oldsec
Scott P
Gramar
Sanders
Scott
Barry Baxter
Snyder
McGraw and Semiyek Wed at St. Joseph Peru
Miss Tillie McGraw of Spring Valley and Mr. Frank Semiyek of Peru were married by Rev. Father Florian at St. Joseph's church Peru at 5 30 Tuesday morning. They were attended by Miss Elanor Foster and Mr. John Semyek. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom's mother's home on Second street. The bride is the daughter of James McGraw and the groom works for Trinois Valley Sash and Door. They will reside on Second street Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie McGraw
Spring Valley
Frank Semiyek
Peru
Father Florian
St. Joseph's Church
Elanor Foster
John Semyek
Frank Semuck
Second Street
James McGraw
Trinois Valley Sash and Door Company
Firemen's Picnic A Fundraising Joy With Games And Prizes
Last Sunday's firemen's picnic drew city officials and former department members. The event featured a full menu with chicken ham beef pork sandwiches cake ice cream fruits and beverages. A ladies foot race caused a minor accident to Mrs. J J McFadden while Patrick Frain served as first aid expert and umpire. The ball game between regulars and has beens went nine innings with close play and notable performances by John Doyle George Hoffman and others. Prizes were awarded for races and games including a tug of war and quoit pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McFadden
Patrick Frain
Has Beens
Ed. Fehr
Vince Conway
Bob Bradheer
Geo. Hoffman
John Doyle
Charles Fehr
George Dyer
Com
A. J. Butterneck
Stolen Suit Case Recovered at Starved Rock Park
The park custodian found a suit case stolen a week earlier from a Granville couple, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Scherer, during a visit at Starved Rock. Contents included Miss Scherer’s clothing, a purse with $2, and jewelry. The thief discarded the case after taking money and beads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starved Rock State Park
C. A. Scherer
Granville
Starved Rock
J. L. Bane
Ottawa
Josephine Scherer
O. A. Scherer
J. L. Pane
State Park
Mrs. Scherer
Princeton Police Stop High Speed Chase In Locomobile
Edward Godman a garage foreman from St Louis and Pearl of Quincy sped through Princeton Friday afternoon in a luxurious Locomobile. Motorcycle Officer Fredrickson attempted to stop them. Godman allegedly tried to run over him and the pair fled toward Wyanet after Godman and Pearl exited the car. Fredrickson struck Pearl and Godman jumped out as the chase ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrickson
Wynnet
Deputy Conkling
Wyanet
Spaulding
Godman
Pearl
Princeton
Stewart
Edward Godman
St. Louis
Chicago
Liberty
Onkling
Quincy
Vv. L. O'Byrne Dies in La Salle at 38
Vincent L. O'Byrne a former Twin City newspaper man and La Salle Post reporter and city editor died at his home at Fifth and Chartress streets La Salle after an extended illness. He had worked in Peru and Chicago before health declined and recently sought treatment in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent L. O'Byrne
Twin City
Spring Valley
Fifth and
Chartress
la Salle
la Salle Post
O'Byrne
Peru Plow
Peru
Chicago
San Antonio
Texas
Ottawa
Ladd Without Water After Mine Pipe Break
The village of Ladd lacks fire protection as the pipe from the Third Vein Coal Co. mine to the stand pipe broke and clogged. Repair is hindered by inaccessibility beneath a large dump, leaving water supply for sanitation and fire protection unusable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd
Third Vein Coal Co
Walnut Trees Logging Boom Near Hennepin
J. W. Mars has entered large scale logging focused on walnut trees. He has acquired two walnut groves near Hennepin and plans to begin cutting operations this week, targeting every walnut tree in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mars
Hennepin
The Littlest Mother and the Ireland Love Story
The Winsome Lady consoles Ruth the nurse in a shabby room. Ruth recoils from marriage to the Doctor Man while the Littlest Mother recalls her long-ago love with Tammas Wynne in Ireland. A policeman helps a fallen girl as the Littlest Mother finds comfort in a Madonna and Child portrait, awaiting Tammas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Ireland
Tammas Wynne
Tammas
Ellen
Secret Service
Tim Reilly
Tim
Notable science items span transport to safety devices
The record highlights a Peru railway plane link for passengers and mail on the Andes slopes, a windshield band serving as a rear vision mirror, a mechanical gasoline cost calculator, and updates on Algeria adopting US tobacco machinery. It also notes British road slag shoe needs, a pinch bar for moving freight cars, and Italian tractor wheel tech with spring supported pads.
Wise Sayings on Character and Community
A collection of maxims about virtue and social life. It notes that use of tools, marital respect, generosity, growth, and humble teaching define wisdom. It also cautions against overreaching effort, broad charity, and judging places of worship by outward appearances.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Higks Park
Spring Valley Sluggers
Scott’s
Revea
Bere
Tillie MC Graw
Vv. L. O'Byrne
Edna Boutwell
Meen
Stuluce
Synui
Notes OF
Andes
Algeria
Great Britain
Mars
Spring Valley, Ill
THE
Thompson Drug CO
Rexoke
Spring Valley, Illinois
Hoffman
Geo. L. Hoffman & Co
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