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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
5
The Valley Theatre announces amateur night this Saturday the 27th with several talented performers. The feature is the film A Man Without a Heart starring Kenneth Harlan David Powell Jane Novak and Fair Binney. A two reel comedy will also be shown.
Father Flanagan's Boys' Shows from Omaha bring a carefully trained troupe to Liberty theatre on Wednesday. The program highlights homeless and wayward youths turned into educated, gentlemanly performers, with proceeds aiding the home. Each boy undergoes years of study, mastering speaking, singing, and an instrument before joining troupes. The act is free, and past town crowds suggest a full house here.
Mrs. Chris Geiler a 32 year old resident of De Pue died at People's Hospital at noon Sunday after a two day stay She was born in Peru on August 20 1892 Surviving are her husband and nine relatives including her father John Bierbrodt of Peru and five brothers The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Paul Brauns officiating at the De Pue home and interment followed at Ridge Cemetery
C A Simington county treasurer states intention to seek county court judgments against delinquent personal property tax payers in Bureau County. Upon obtaining judgments, executions will be issued to sheriff to seize enough property to cover taxes and costs. The move aims to solve office confusion and revenue losses from past years.
Mrs. George P Blow and Mrs. C H Matthiessen propose a 600000 dollar fund for a modern auditorium and expanded classrooms at La Salle Peru Township High School. George A Wilson announced the plan, which would match two dollars from the townships for each one from the donors, up to 600000 dollars. The scheme aims to replace the aging auditorium with a 1200 to 1500 seat facility, but the board has not yet acted.
Dennis Harmocillo of Ottawa surrendered at the police station after fatally shooting John Telles on the Lafayette street bridge. Telles died twenty minutes after arrival at Ryburn Memorial hospital. Harmocillo said the incident followed ill feeling and a knife throw during a confrontation.
William Gerardo of Toluca has been appointed a Prohibition agent by Washington authorities. He has been active in the Legion in Illinois and aided World War soldiers, drawing praise from Congressman William E. Hull for his appointment.
La Salle Theatre announces a series of major entertainments led by the Dorothy Gale Players of New York with Mr Karl Way as leading man. They will open with The Cat and Canary next Sunday's matinee at popular admission prices. The manager credits owner Andy Wright for securing high class performers and affordable pricing, with fully equipped productions.
Edith Marliere of De Pue married Arthur B. Smith of Council Bluffs Iowa after a three day courtship. Rev Watson of Princeton officiated at Congregational church. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Marliere, graduated from De Pue High School. The groom helps install the organ at De Pue Catholic Church and plans to work with the Geneva Organ Co. in Geneva after church work completes.
J. J. Bailey, buyer for Lachman and Carson's Shows, arrived in Spring Valley to oversee the big 4th of July Celebration. The company will spend several hundred dollars with local merchants and has already let several contracts. The show’s requirements are larger as the entire tour is owned and controlled by management.
A Princeton observer reports rumors of widespread bootlegging in Ohio with possible arrests but lacks direct evidence. The piece notes prior hearsay about mule factories in towns and questions where people would relocate to escape such conditions.
A skin remedy named Zenzal is advertised as a powerful germicide and gentle on skin. It claims to improve pimples blackheads and eczema with noticeable results by the next day and is sold by Thompson's Drug Store.
A brief notice urges readers to avoid unnecessary operations and consult for free consultation examination and advice. It invites writing or calling for guidance from medical professionals.
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