District basketball tournament set at La Salle March 4 5 6
The LaSalle district tournament starts Thursday with Mendoza vs Ottawa McNabb vs DePue Tonica vs Franklin Grove. Streator meets Barville winner against Rollo, Marseilles vs Granville Lacon vs Sheffield Hall Township faces Paw Paw Friday at 2 30 pm. Semifinals Saturday determine first through fourth place with admissions 30 cents students 40 cents adults plus reserved seat extra.
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Streator
Mendoza
Ottawa
McNabb
DePue
Tonica
Franklin Grove
Barvilles
Rollo
Marseilles
Granville
Lacon
Sheffield
Hall Township
Paw Paw
LaSalle-Peru
Tiskilwa
March is lamblike the wroundhow
The note discusses the phrase in old weather lore about March coming in like a lamb and going out like a lion. It mentions recent winters and warns readers to keep precautions, noting the influenza remains in milder form and suggesting continued caution.
Harry Wheeler Leaves Hospital to Live with Brother
Harry Wheeler, badly injured when a car was struck by a railroad train, leaves St Margarets Hospital and goes to live with his brother in Utica. He visits daily for dressing his injured limb and is reported to be getting along nicely.
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Harry Wheeler
St. Margarets Hospital
Utica
State Health Board Reports December Flu Cases
The state health board reports 264 influenza cases for December. Three weeks later Chicago alone logged 2 514 cases and 26 deaths, while that day 297 pneumonia cases and 57 deaths were reported.
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State Department of Health
Chicago
2.5 Percent Beer Legalized in Wisconsin
Federal Judge Gieger ruled that 2.5 percent beer may be manufactured and sold in Wisconsin. The decision, part of the Mani Towoc Products Co case seeking to halt enforcement of the Wolstead Act, upholds the Mulberger law and supports state prohibition precedence over federal regulation.
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Wisconsin
Gieger
Manitowoc Products Company
Mulberger
Card of Thanks from William Coulson
William Coulson expresses gratitude to friends for help and sympathy during his bereavement.
Condie Return From Scotland Visit
Mr and Mrs John Condie returned Tuesday morning from Scotland after a six month visit. They will stay at the George Condie home for a few weeks before returning to their home in Cea rs Oklahoma.
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John Condie
Scotland
George Condie
Cears
Okla
Two Fingers Crushed at Mine Work Incident
Ed Morgheno suffered two crushed fingers while at work in the mine on Friday. Mr and Mrs J O Sitterly and their son Lyle attended the show. In La Salle on Wednesday night Mrs J Li Murphy and daughter Geraldine visited Monday afternoon.
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Ed. Morgheno
J. O
Lyle
LaSalle
J. Li. Murphy
Geraldine
la Salle
Introducing Sahlukene Queen of Witch Doctors
A Zulu woman once renowned as a premier witch doctor named Cele abandoned witchcraft and embraced Christianity. A field worker of the Interchurch World Movement observed her banishing spirits with chants and herbal smoke aided by a live python. Dr. James B. McCord, a Congregational medical missionary, spurred her Christian conversion and plans for a Durban medical institute to train witch doctors in medicine and surgery.
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Sahlukene Cole
Cle
Africa
Zululand
Cele
McCord
United States
Durban
Property Exchange Signals City Progress in Sing Valley
Peter DeFillipi, a local real estate dealer, reports numerous property exchanges and an influx of new buyers in Sing Valley. He says the activity shows the city is progressing and remains on the map.
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Peter DeFillipi
Sing Valley
Cts
Men’s Spring Suits Showcased At S. L. Dept Store
The second floor displays men’s suits and furnishings with new spring models for men and boys. Come in and save money as you climb the stairs to the sale.
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S. & L. Dept Store
SAVIE+ MONEY
Recital by Maze and Woodward Slated at Penn Church
Miss Frances Maze will perform organ recital and Miss Suzanne Woodward soprano will sing next Friday evening March Sth at the Penn Congregational Church. Tickets are 50 cents at the door.
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Frances Maze
Suzanne Woodward
Penn Congregational Church
Royal Neighbors Meeting Notice
All members are requested to attend the meeting next Wednesday evening March 10 at 7 o clock at the Moose Hall.
For Sale Pigs and Hampshire Boars in Hall Township
Local ad lists pigs around fifty pounds for ten dollars each plus Hampshire boars and gilts available near Hall Township High School. Buyers urged to contact the advertiser for details and pickup.
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Hampshire
Hall Township
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Harold Campbell
Mr and Mrs Harold Campbell of Hobson Montana welcome a baby girl born Monday February 25. Mrs Campbell is formerly Miss Jennie LaDue of Ottawa and is known in the city. Mother and baby at Ayburn hospital in Ottawa are reported to be well.
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Harold Campbell
Hobson
Montana
Campbell
Jennie LaDue
Ottawa
Ayburn Hospital
Wanted a man to act as salesman and collector
Classified notice announces a permanent sales position in LaSalle Illinois with opportunity for promotion. Applicants should contact John A Kobold at 553 First Street LaSalle Illinois.
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John A. Kobold
First Street
LaSalle
Illinois
Eye Glass Fitting Services Announced by Dr. W C Gilbert
Dr W C Gilbert of Streator Illinois announces weekly Tuesday visits to the Fehr and Cumming corner store in Spring Valley for scientific eye examination and glasses fitting. The announcement highlights his sole business in optical care.
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Fehr and Cumming
Spring Valley
W. C. Gilbert
Streator
Ilinois
Lost Tire Between Princeton and Spring Valley
Lost tire a 32 by 4 inch on rim and tire rack located between Princeton and Spring Valley near Granville Illinois reported by P. Childs.
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Princeton
Spring Valley
Wanted Typewriter to Rent Royal or Underwound
Classified note seeks to rent a typewriter. Desired models Royal or Underwood. Call 180 R 1 or address care of Gazette for arrangements.
Amaranth Eastern Star Chapter Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Amaranth Chapters of Eastern Stars marked their twenty fifth anniversary with ceremonies in Peru on Monday night. Visitors from surrounding chapters and Spring Valley members attended as the hall was attractively decorated and an engaging program entertained guests. The chapter has grown considerably and is among the leading groups in the state.
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Amaranth Chapters of
Eastern Stars
Hell In
Peru
Spring Valley
Amaranth
Miners Convention Set for Peoria March Sixteen
The biennial district meeting of the United Mine Workers of Twinets will convene in Peoria on March 16, announced March 1 by President Farrington. With no coliseum available, arrangements were made March 1 to use the armory for convention sessions.
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United Mine Workers of Twinets
Peoria
Pres. Farrington
Trolley Breaks Near Bureau Delays C O P Trolley
Traffic on the east division of the Co. O. and P. railway was delayed over an hour Saturday afternoon after a trolley broke near Bureau. Service halted until repairs were finished.
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Bureau
Professor Hollis resumes Normal Extension classes this week
Professor D P Hollis in charge of Normal Extension at Grant school resumes Tuesday after a three week absence from missing classes due to a broken ankle. Mr Van Cleave led the program in his absence.
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D.P. Hollis
Grant School
van Cleave
Fire at residence in the early morning hours
The fire department was summoned to 115 West Minnesota Street for a blaze at the home of Mrs. Dora Chorozeskat. Mr. Chorog eska was smoking meat in a rear shed when the fire started, causing little damage.
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Dora Chorozeskat
Minnesota Street
Five O’c
Chorogeska
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State Health Board
William Coulson
Sahlukene
Queen OF Witch Doctors
Mrs
Cadilac
Gazette Office
John Cort
Fritzi Scheff
Catherine Chisholm Cushing
Rudolf Friml
al H. Wilson
Fritz Scheff
Eastern Star Chapter
Miners’ Convention
Gazette
Muir
City Bank
Emma C. Hardebeck
Phry, Illinois
Spring Valley, Illinois
Peru Flower Shop
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
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