Valley counties press for east Bureau hard road priority
Bureau County seeks Spring Valley to La Moille as top priority for a 1 200 mile remaining bond issue survey. Lee and Putnam push lines crossing Bureau County north to south linking Dixon Ohio Bureau and Hennepin Princeton. Governor Small convenes talks with lawmakers to push early construction while noting east side traffic and coal town closures boosting need.
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Bureau County
Spring Valley
la Moille
Lee County
Putnam County
Dixon
Hennepin
Princeton
Small
Ohio
Bureau
Putnam Counties
Springfield
Highway Department
Randolph Boyd
Galva
John Robert Moore
Kewanee
Milton T. Booth
Atkinson
H. A. Bailey
Govern Small
Frank T. Sheets
Lee
Ladd
Cherry
la Salle
de Pue
Peru
LaMoille
Boyd
Booth
Moore
Henry County
Former Ladd Man McIntyre Dies After Short Illness
James William McIntyre 54 of Winnipeg former Ladd resident died February 24 1925 after pneumonia. Funeral in Ladd Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Chas W Caldwell with Masons from Spring Valley Peru and Ladd in charge. He was born February 7 1871 near Newman Illinois worked at Illinois Third Vein Coal Co later with Dominion Fire Roosting Co. Married Clara Rebecca Brown September 4 1913 in Berwyn Illinois. Survived by wife two sons mother two sisters Angus brother and many relatives and friends.
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James William McIntyre
Winnipeg
Canada
Ladd
K. McIntyre
Presbyterian Church
Chas. W. Caldwell
Chas. Dunn
Cherry
S. M. Dalzell Lodge
A. M
Spring Valley
McIntyre
Peru
MecIntyre
Royal Arch
S. M
St. John’s Commandery
Knight’s Templar
Illinois Third Vein Coal Co
Dominion Fire Roosting Co
Clara Rebecca Brown
Berwyn
Ill
Malcolm Lorenzo
James William
Lois McIntyre
E. Lid
Angus
Benton Harbor
Mich
E. L. Wroten
County Officials Tout Road Plans Under Bond Issue
The statement notes that road projects require a letting to contract before construction under the second bond issue. With favorable weather the highway department aims to exceed 1,200 miles this year and expects the east side county road to be built within the year.
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Highway Department
Big Show at the Valley Theatre Sunday
Valley Theatre patrons will see Tongues of Flame with Tommy Meighan on the Sunday bill alongside a new Pathe Comedy All Night Long and a Pathe Review. Three vaudeville acts plus Merlin and Darling Ida Delna and Jay Bogart perform. A double feature Monday brings Tongues of Flame and Pollyanna with no price rise. Abraham Lincoln runs Tuesday and Wednesday with a special 4 pm children's matinee Tuesday.
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Valley Theatre
Tommy Meighan
Pathe
the Valley
Merlin and
Darling
Jay Bogart
Ida Delna
Meighan
Mary Pickford
Abraham Lincoln
Spring Valley
Public alert on fictional meter inspectors in Spring Valley
The notice warns residents that two strangers pose as meter inspectors and seek access to homes. It states only the street superintendent may read water meters for Spring Valley and advises reporting any other meter readers to the police immediately.
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City of
Spring Valley
Sudden Riches Lead Veteran to Glory and Grave
Hickman Kentucky reports the death of Uncle Davie Bullock a Civil War veteran who after receiving $1 157 back pay and a promised pension bought new clothes a gun fishing tackle and plenty of liquor. He died in a shack by a stream wearing a fresh suit money in his pockets and a bottle of vanilla extract in hand. Police found him on a porch two nights earlier and returned to discover he was dead.
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Hickman, Ky
Davie
Hick- Minn
Uncle Davie
Uncle Davie Bullock
Fortune
Uncle Sam
Father Uses Hammer to Wake Son for School
Peter Kiteonis twelve-year-old son of Nicholas Kiteonis a dishwasher was late waking for school. He reached class on time but his teacher summoned an ambulance to take him to St. Marys hospital. He suffered three broken fingers a broken wrist an injured spine bruises and a deep scalp wound. He was remanded to the care of the Children's society as police sought his father.
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New York
Peter Kiteonis
Nicholas Kiteonis
St. Mary’s Hospital
Peter
Children's Society
Children’s Court
Fire Heroine Cat Blue Bell Recovers From Life-Saving Operation
Tacoma Washington reports a Persian cat named Blue Bell, credited with saving six lives in a house fire, underwent surgical surgery ordered by owners Mr. and Mrs. Carl V. Hall to extend the cat’s life. The fire occurred July 8 as the family escaped minutes before the home collapsed.
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Tacoma
Wash
Blue Bell
Carl V. Hall
Illinois Operators in Coal Parley Draw Cleveland Links
Illinois and Indiana miners face scarce work as coal operators in Illinois decline to join a planned March 17 Cleveland conference with Ohio Indiana and western Pennsylvania to discuss a wage cut. The Ohio committee seeks an open shop if miners reject the reduction, while Pennsylvania may join where union presence is weaker.
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Coal Operators Association of
Ilinois
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Ohio Operators Scale Committee
Illinois
Ohio Scale Committee
Union
Financial Report of Spring Valley PTA 1924 25
The Spring Valley PTA presents its financial status from Sept 27, 1924 to Feb 28, 1925. Cash on hand was 177.39. total receipts 419.78 with items including dues cafeteria events and donations. Disbursements total 129.32 for stamps printing groceries equipment rental chairs silverware flowers and related costs.
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Spring Valley
Parent-Teacher Association
Board of Education
Ig Skothels
S. G. Gazette
Aureus
Logan Et Let
Emer Ee
Why Fairbanks Made The Thief Of Bagdad
The article explains the inspiration behind The Thief of Bagdad at the La Salle Theatre. It argues the tale reveals inner desires for higher ideals beyond daily life, tracing how childhood dreams persist and shape adult aspirations as the film opens Monday.
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Bagdad
Fairbanks
la Salle Theatre
Congregational Church Notes on March 12 Evening Event
The beginners department teachers and officers plan an evening of profit and pleasure in the church social rooms on March 12. Duncan will discuss New Testament teaching values followed by refreshments and social time. The sermon on stewardship is set for Sunday at 11, with Bible School at 10 and Prof Wood teaching the youth class.
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Duncan
Prof. Wood
Safe Anchors Hope and Patience in Adversity
A compact reflection on hope and patience as key remedies during hardship. The text presents resilience as a steady support system and a humane approach to enduring challenges with calm and steady resolve.
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meets Monthly at Moose Hall
Sheridan Lodge No. 198 announces meetings every second and fourth Monday at 7 30 PM in Moose hall. Members urged to attend and participate in upcoming dues and activity decisions.
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Sheridan ‘Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Moose Hall
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Illinois Coal Operators Association
Financial Statement OF Parent-Teacher Association
Wm. Harman
Congregational Church
John van Shaick
Third St
Spring Valley, Ill
Frank P. Slack
Dakota St
Spring Valley, Illinois
Thomas Meighan
Valley Theatre Orchestra
Chiropractic
E. G. Marty
D. C
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