Green Apples Cause Death of Cherry Boy
Norbert Kinkin an eleven year old of Cherry died in his mother's arms about 11 30 PM Monday from acute indigestion due to green apples. He was born May 18 1914 in Spring Valley and had lived in Cherry with his parents for four years. He had long been in delicate health. A week earlier he fell ill after eating green apples but recovered with home remedies. On Monday he again fell ill and died before a doctor could arrive. Funeral at the Methodist Church Thursday at one o'clock with burial in Miller Cemetery Spring Valley. He leaves parents three brothers and one sister with the oldest brother deceased.
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Norbert Kinkin
Cherry
Norbert
Spring Valley
Dr. Dunn
Methodist Church
Miller Cemetery
Horse shoe pitching thrills city court area
Barnyard golf dominates the scene around City Hall with daily horse shoe games. Jack Norton and Sally Segata lead top scores. A match between Judge Simpson and Richard Clark is set for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Norton
Sally Segata
Judge Simpson
Richard Clark
Disorderly conduct arrest settles in a love feast agreement
A dispute among residents led to the arrest of Jean Frazier and Willabelle Miller for disorderly conduct after Carrie King accused them of scandalous language. The Wednesday hearing before Judge Simpson resulted in the parties dropping claims and paying costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Frazier
Willabelle Miller
Carrie King
Liquor violator fined 800 dollars in Illinois case
Charles Morris of De Pue pleaded guilty to violating the Illinois Prohibition Act in Princeton county court. He received a total fine of 800 dollars plus 65.10 in costs after negotiations over a cash bond of 1 500 dollars. Officers found four bottles of moonshine and a bottle of whiskey in his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morris
de Pue
Princeton
Morris
Mr. Skinner
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Spaulding
Dahlgren
Moon
Gypsies Rob Cash From Hicks Park Parlor
A band of gypsies stole $60 from the Hicks Park soft drink parlor cash register on Sunday afternoon. One man and three women entered, visited a rear room, then fled after fortunes were offered. Police hunted them in two old Cadillacs but found no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Park
James Hurley
Farm House Burns at Spring Valley
The Adam Kunkel farm home in Spring Valley burned completely early Sunday. Origin of the fire is unknown. Ladd fire department lacked chemical apparatus and could not do much, but neighbors and other firemen prevented spread to nearby buildings. little furniture was saved.
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Adam Kunkel
Spring Valley
Ladd Fire Department
Valley Boy Loses Auto in Hold Up
Francis Mahan of Spring Valley was robbed of his Reo sport roadster and $35 by four men on state highway No 4 near Berwyn. He was pistol whipped and forced to halt while thieves fled in two cars, with police reporting no developments yet.
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Francis Mahan
Spring Valley
Reo Sport
Berwyn
Chicago
Mahan
Ladd Coal Company Fined for Neglecting Thistles
The Illinois Third Vein Coal Company was fined twenty dollars and costs by Judge J. R. Prichard for neglecting Canada thistles on its mine property at Ladd. Commissioner Ferdinand L. Hamer reported thistles growing on the abandoned premises, with repeated notices ignored before court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Third Vein Coal Company
J. R. Prichard
Ladd
Ferdinand L. Hamer
Hall Township
Hamer
Knights of Pything Picnic Set at Cyrus Grove
Sheridan lodge No. 198 Knights of Pything will hold an annual picnic at Cyrus Grove on Sunday August 2. All Knights and Pythian Sisters are welcome. Bring baskets and meet at City Hall square at 11 a.m. for those without cars.
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Sheridan’ Lodge No
Knights of Pything
Cyrus Grove
City Hall Square
Cabodi Shot in Mine Dispute at Marseilles
Thomas Cabodi a 27 year old former Spring Valley resident was shot in the legs at the Manufacturers mine in Marseilles by Umbretto Griglione after a longstanding feud. Cabodi's injuries were not serious and he returned home from Ottawa hospital. Police and bloodhounds searched for Griglione who reportedly claimed self defense and stated Cabodi threatened him.
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Thomas Cabodi
Spring Valley
Marseilles
Umbretto Griglione
Ottawa
Griglione
Cabodi
Welter
Decatur
P. H. Proctor
Proctor
Dog Saves Farmer From Rampaging Bull Near Rutland
Anton Cavaletti was severely injured after a bull trampled him in a Rutland area pasture. A dog owned by John McGough drove the bull away, possibly saving Cavaletti's life. He was taken to a Streator hospital with multiple broken bones and serious injuries.
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Anton Cavaletti
Rutland
Mr. Cavaletti
John McGough
Liberty Theatre Adopts Show For Everybody Theme
The Liberty Theatre embraces a community show for everybody campaign with 5c and 10c feature attractions and music. A 12 foot high electric sign reading Liberty Theatre will be installed in August, casting bright light to enhance the Great White Way. Families are urged to follow the crowds.
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Liberty
Liberty Theatre
Liberty Magazine
Post Office Building on the Table for Spring Valley
Efforts are underway to secure a federal appropriation for a new Spring Valley post office. Senator McKinley and Congressman Hull push for action in the coming session, noting a $150 million public buildings fund and a paid site on Spalding and Erie streets. Spring Valley ranks high in postal savings in Illinois and has seen strong local development, aiding the push for federal support.
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Spring Valley
McKinley
Spalding Street
Erie Street
MecKinley
Congress
Hull
Senate
Illinois
Barker
Bureau County
Valley Couple Wed In Ottawa Nuptials
Valley couple Miss Kate Bobbie and Peter Brida of Spring Valley wed in Ottawa on July 16. Attendants Miss Lottie Brida and Joe Kallman. After ceremony the couple visited Joliet then plan to reside in Spring Valley.
Miss Serafine Weds Peru Man in Princeton Ceremony
Miss Elizabeth Serafine of Spring Valley and Vernon Lindenmeyer of Peru wed at Princeton on July 21. Attendants were Miss Eleanor Cort and Roy Lindenmeyer. The bride, a Westclox employee, wore gray canton crepe with matching head band and roses. bridesmaid wore powder blue crepe. They will reside in Peru.
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Elizabeth Serafine
Spring Valley
Vernon Lindenmeyer
Peru
Princeton
Eleanor Cort
Roy Lindenmeyer
Westclox
M. & H. Zine
la Salle
Man Burned in Explosion of Gas Tank
Steve Calderon a Burlington section employee at Mendota suffered near fatal burns when a gasoline tank exploded after an open lantern ignited the fuel as he inspected the tank in a garage at his Mendota home. The car and garage were destroyed. Calderon was moved to La Salle hospital in critical condition.
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Steve Calderon
Burlington
Mendota
St. Mary’s Hospital
la Salle
Calderan
South Thirteenth Avenue
Harris Hospital
Coldoran
la Salle Hospital
Moose Picnic Brings Spring Valley and Peru Lodges
A joint basket picnic from Spring Valley and Peru Moose lodges will be at Pulaski Park on Sunday August 9. Moose members and families are invited as the event promises to be the biggest in the area with sports games free dancing afternoon and evening and complimentary refreshments and ice cream.
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Spring Valley
Peru
Pulaski Park
Peru Men Hurt When Auto Overturns
Norman Taylor of Peru was injured when a Ford roadster skidded off the highway south of Spring Valley near midnight Monday. Roger Noon, riding with him, escaped with minor scratches. Taylor was pinned beneath the car until aid arrived and he was taken to the hospital for X rays.
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Norman Taylor
Peru
Spring Valley
Taylor
Roger Noon
West Gun Club hosts success shooting tournament on lower Marquette road
The West Gun Club held a full day shooting event last Sunday with heavy attendance. Powers of Decatur won the 150 target contest with 145 hits while Dr. Connor of La Salle was runner up with 148.
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West Gun Club
Marquette Road
Powers
Decatur
Dr. Connor
la Salle
Quimby
Spring Valley
Zeller
Ottawa
E. Redshaw
Granville
Kauth
el Paso
Kirby
Champaign
Duncan
J. Redshaw
Louis Bonucei
Frank Martinelli
American Legion
Gallileo Lolli
Soloski
Hamm
Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Peru
On July 26, 1925 relatives gathered at West Seventh street Peru for the silver anniversary of Louise Weibel and Wm Doll. A bounteous dinner followed a praise filled by Rev Paul Brueckner who presented a silver purse to the couple. Attending were the couple’s children Marie and Wm Doll Jr Salena now Mrs Chas Miller and many relatives and friends including the Brueckners Goering Walters Hensel Nichols Heathcock Shadensack Lukan and Abraham families.
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Louise Weibel
Wm. Doll
Hollowayville
West Seventh Street
Peru
Paul Brueckner
Marie
Wm. Doll, Jr
Salena
Chas. Miller
McNabb
Miller Sr
Wm. Goering
Helen
Paula
Louis Walter
Ralph Hensel
Velma
Carl Nichols
John Heathcock
John EB
Hansen
Howard
Ruth
Frank Shadensack
Louuse
Emma Lukan
F. C. Abraham
Donald Kenneth
Marguerite
Mrs Josephine Seaton Sues for Divorce in La Salle
Mrs Josephine Seaton of Peru files suit for divorce against Oliver S Seaton in La Salle Circuit Court. She alleges marriage on June 12 1887 at Princeton and desertion on November 1 1899. The couple have three children.
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Josephine Seaton
Peru
Oliver S. Seaton
la Salle County
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Cherry Boy
Valley Boy
Ladd Coal Company
Tom Cabodi
Dog
Farmer
Cong
Wm. E. Hull
Wimbiscus
Miss Serafine
GUN Club
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