Progress Association Debates Bridges Greenhouse and Traffic
The Association of Commerce held a Monday meeting at the Library with discussions on holiday sales plans, a possible new river bridge, greenhouse location for Spring Valley, and traffic issues at Greenwood and Dakota streets. A state engineer estimate and further investigations were ordered for several projects.
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Association of Commerce
Spring Valley
Greenwood
Dakota Streets
la Salle
Wedding at Jewish Synagogue Unites Nettie Berliner and George Buckman
Miss Nettie Berliner of Spring Valley wed George Buckman of Chicago at the Jewish synagogue with Reverend Sacks officiating. Attendants included Jake Sacks and Nettie Marcus, both of Chicago, and Ben Exman and Tillie Sacks of Spring Valley. A reception followed at the Berliner home on East Esota Street. the couple will reside in Chicago where the groom drives a Yellow Cab. Additional out of town guests came from Princeton Granville Chicago De Pue and Ottawa.
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Nettie Berliner
Spring Valley
George Buckman
Chicago
Sacks
Ralph Berliner
East Ésota Street
H. Buckman
Abe Nathan
Philip Schwartz
Princeton
Gordon
Granville
Schwartz
Nettie Marcus
Jake Sacks
Ginsberg
Sara Ginsberg
Ben Berk
M. Buckman
Genevieve
Carrie Byrne
Peru
Max Dobovsky
de Pue
Jake Kovalsky
Ottawa
Knights of Pythias district convention at Oglesby
About fifteen members attended the Knights of Pythias district convention in Oglesby on Monday. They heard a splendid address from the blind chaplain and enjoyed a bountiful reception. La Salle was chosen as the next meeting place.
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Knights of Pythias
Oglesby
la Salle
Legion Dedicates Flag And Post Banner At Armistice Night
Dominic Oberto Post 182 of Spring Valley held a patriotic ceremony at the Valley Theatre dedicating its post flag and banner. The event featured the film Havoc and a solemn program with bugle calls, color guard, and a tribute by Post Commander James Doyle to the flag. taps closed the observance honoring fallen service members.
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Valley Theatre
Dominic Oberto
American Legion of
Spring Valley
James Doyle
Town Guards Sworn In On Wednesday
Bureau County banks sponsor a county wide guard system with special deputy sheriffs armed for quick response to bank holdups. Guards from Spring Valley and Ladd banks named. others will join as the program expands. Target practice will be conducted to improve gun handling.
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Bureau County
Bureau County Bankers Association
Princeton
L. H. Luther
Peter Hollerich
Spring Valley City Bank
Anton Ponsetti
George Condie Sr
Max Nestler
W. J. Flannery
Cammille Sebastian
John Cahill
Roy Conway
Ladd Bank
John Bernardi
Burl George
Donald Cahill
E. G. Sabbatini
Jobbi Mini
Infant John Carl Ulrich Dies in Spring Valley
Four day old infant son of Mr and Mrs John Ulrich of Spring Valley died Monday night at St Margaret s hospital. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon from the Wegmann home in Peru to Immaculate Conception church then to St Joseph s cemetery.
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John Carl Ulrich
John Ulrich
Spring Valley
Otilda Wegmann
Peru
St. Margaret’s Hospital
William Wegmann
Eighth Street
Immaculate Conception Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Purchases Meat Market by Frank Blatnick
Frank Blatnick, former Spring Valley resident, has purchased the City Meat Market from Thomas Muir and will take charge Monday. He comes from the Amster market in Peru and will run a cash market with groceries and provisions. Muir retires after 27 years in business due to ill health.
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Frank Blatnick
Spring Valley
Thomas Muir
Blatnick
Amster
Peru
Muir
Liquor Found In Home Of Bureau Man
William Williams a Bureau Junction express messenger is jailed on liquor transport charges after a pint of whiskey was found on him. A search of his locked room uncovered bottles believed smuggled from Canada, plus alcohol, shirts, silk hose, coats, guns, and revolvers. Authorities review Williams car shipments to identify possible consignments to patrons of the express company. Williams remains in county jail awaiting a hearing.
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Bureau Junction
William Williams
Railroad Express
Bureau Village
Williams
Canada
Express Company
Autos Crash On Spaulding Street
At 2:30 pm Sunday an Essex coach driven by Mrs Ed Fehr collided with a Buick touring car driven by Raymond Ernat on Spaulding Street near Devlin. The Essex was disabled and Mrs David Dilts was cut by glass. Ernat left the scene after officers recorded his details.
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Essex
Ed. Fehr
Raymond Ernat
David Dilts
Spaulding Street
Four Applicants Nominated For Spring Valley Postmaster
Four candidates compete for Spring Valley postmaster position with W. H. Burnell and three others Anton Faletti Adolph J. Butternack and John Haughanout all active in the race A final selection will come from the top three by business ability Cong Hull plans to recommend a Spring Valley postmaster appointment upon his return to the area.
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Spring Valley
W. H. Burnell
Anton Faletti
Adolph J. Butterneck
John Haughanout
Cong. Hull
New York
South America
Peoria
Hall Eleven Set for Illinois Valley Title Tilt
Before the Hall La Salle clash at Spring Valley both teams sit tied for the Illinois Valley title. Hall features a tough line and disciplined play while La Salle relies on a strong passing attack and goal to outpunt Carpy and resist Bruce Wilson. Big Boy Lynn and Pini are sidelined, hurting the forward wall.
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Illinois Valley
Hall-La Salle
Spring Valley
la Salle
Hall
Stagg
Purdue
Fellows
Dale
Pozzi
LaSalle
Princeton
Lynn
Pini
No Title Provided Craving Action Amid Star Absences
The squad remains in peak shape and eager for extensive play despite two star players missing. They will compensate with high energy and determined effort to fill the void.
Brewery Sold Saturday After Raid Near Ladd
United States Marshal Ted Selmin oversaw a public sale of a brewery near Ladd. The cooling plant and ammonia equipment led bidding, fetching $700, part of a $2500 total. Vats malt and hops were destroyed. court approval is required before bidders take possession.
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Ladd
United States
Ted Selmin
Mrs Machek Announces Theater Sales to Capitol Exchange
Mrs Vincent Machek of De Pue offers the Liberty Theatre in Spring Valley and the Liberty Theatre in De Pue to Capitol Theatre Exchange of Chicago. The deal, not yet closed, is expected to finalize next week with possession on November 21 as the exchange expands its statewide theater control.
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Vincent Machek
de Pue
Liberty Theatre
Spring Valley
Capitol Theatre Exchange of
Chicago
Hatcher Sues Hull For 50000 Damages In Campaign Echo
In Pekin circuit court congressman William E. Hull seeks to recover 50000 from challenger Charles C. Hatcher and Pe kin attorney James T. Conaghan. The suit stems from the 1924 race when a ticket endorsed Hatcher allegedly circulated by a K K K committee is cited. Hull is back from the Pan American road congress trip.
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William E. Hull
Peoria
Charles C. Hatcher
Pekin
James T. Conaghan
Hull
W. J. Reardon
Tazewell County
Henry
George J. Bergstede
Magnolia
A. B. Dow
Wilburn
Good Government League
Hatcher
Harry 8. Miller
South America
Bureau County Cases Settled
The jury was dismissed until Thursday morning as Adam Ampusitis of Cherry faced a failure to support charge. A likely agreement was expected. Several others from De Pue Cherry Dalzell and Spring Valley paid fines and costs ranging from 400 to 800 dollars.
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Adam Ampusitis
Cherry
Ampusitis
Mike Serbian
de Pue
Albert Tonelli
Pola Castilli
Dalzell
Angelo Balestri
Frank Boetto
Spring Valley
Cats Spill Decatur in Great Game at Hicks Park
The Spring Valley Wildcats defeated Decatur Bull Dogs 3-0 in a hard fought gridiron battle on Wednesday. Red Ryczek sprinted 65 yards and Danny McDonald kicked a 30 yard drop goal for the decisive score as Valley capitalized on strong defense and key interceptions.
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Decatur Bull Dogs
Benld
Springfield
Pana
Spring Valley Wild Cats
Decatur
Danny McDonald
Ryczek
Cats
Beard
J. C. Robb
Princeton
Danny
Coveny
Walker
Baima
Chandellier
South State Canines
Wheaton
McDonald
Downstaters
Oval
Krueger
Perino
Red
the Oval
South Side
Down State
Decature
Wild Cat
Cork
Lolli
Tovey
Hicks Park
Illinois
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ES River Bridge
Commerce
K. OF P. Convention
Legion
Bureau
Railroad Express Messenger
WM. E. Hull
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