Daughter and Mother Rescued on River Bridge Narrow Escape
On a Chicago & Alton river bridge near Streator a mother Mrs. Robert Pinkney and her daughter Selina were saved from instant death as a 5 o clock passenger train roared by inches away. The daughter had foreseen danger and instructed her mother to crouch along the edge of the ties, shielding them from the rushing train above and the Vermillion river below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pinkney
Selina
Chicago & Alton River Bridge
Streator
Ladd Resident Mary J. Pierson Dies in La Salle
Mrs. Mary J. Pierson wife of William J. Pearson longtime Ladd resident died at St Marys hospital La Salle at 1 oclock Friday. Born in England January 29 1874 she had lived in Ladd for years. Survived by husband three sisters and two brothers Mrs H J Plym Miss A Bolt Peru Charles Cochran Utica and Rev W W Bolt Lincoln Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Pierson
William J. Pearson
Ladd
St. Mary’s Hospital
la Salle
England
H. J. Plym
A. Bolt
Peru
Charles Cochran
Utica
W. W. Bolt
Lincoln, Neb
Executor's Notice for Estate of Michael Maurer
Edward Maurer executor announces he will appear at Bureau County Court Princeton in October to probate the will and settle claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay promptly. Dated July 20 1920 Edward Maurer Executor
Administration Meeting for Lewis G Wheeler Estate
H G Wheeler administrator announces pursuit before Bureau County Court at Princeton for October term to adjust all claims. Creditors urged to attend and debtors to remit promptly. Dated July 19, 1920.
Estate of Antonia Mattern Deceased Administrator Named
Estate of Antonia Mattern deceased appoints L. H. Luther as administrator with dates and formal action noted. The filing dated July 19 confirms appointment and administration of the estate.
Estate of William Burnell Deceased Notice of Claims
Executor of the last will and testament of William Burnell late of Bureau County Illinois gives notice to all claimants to appear before the Bureau County Court at Princeton for the October Term on the first Monday in October for adjustment of claims. Those indebted should make immediate payment. 1928. W H Burnell Executor. L A Zearing Atty for said executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Maurer
County of Bureau
State of
Ilinois
Court House
Princeton
Lewis G. Wheeler
Lewis G Wheeler
Bureau County
Antonia Mattern
County Court
Wiliam Burnell
William Burnell
Bureau
State of Illinois
Pay for Your Water
Water rents and meter payments are due at the office of the city clerk.
Last Night's Dreams and the Shroud omen
Dreaming of a shroud is seen by many interpreters as a favorable omen predicting an inheritance and business growth. It may warn of health concerns but indicates only a tendency to illness, not actual sickness, with minor future strife that will quickly fade and lead to smooth affairs.
The Joy of Home When Nellie Leaves the Kitchen
A nostalgic verse praising the return of Nellie the servant and the comfort of the home. The speaker contrasts the charm of Nellie’s meals and gentle care with the emptiness of a house without her, noting the period after a departure as the time the home feels most complete. The poem ends with a tribute to Edgar A. Guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Nell
Edgar A. Guest
Militant message linked to a school incident investigated
A terse note references a militant stance tied to a school related matter. Officials say the content signals concerns about safety and community disruption, with no detailed description of actions or individuals provided in the readable text.
Real Estate Ads Promised Home Ownership Payoff
In a Detroit Free Press snippet readers recall real estate ads urging home ownership over renting. The nostalgic comment notes the ads’ prediction of long term value and satisfaction, reflecting on past promotion of owning versus renting.
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Edward Maurer
H. G. Wheeler
L. H. Luther
W. H. Burnell
L. A. Zearing
Mary
Detroit Free Presa
Palm Beach
Malone Shoe Co
LaSalle, Il
Tri-City Tire Shop
Empire Tires
Velse
Rolando
Adard An
D Ladd
Illinois
Agiut
Velie Trucks
Hoover
Housewives
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