Youth McAdamis Killed in Accidental Shot at Boland Slough
Stanley McAdamis 21, a Spring Valley resident and top hand at No. 1 mine, died from an accidental shotgun discharge while pushing a boat near Boland's Slough. An inquest classified the death as accidental. He leaves a father, three brothers, two sisters, and is mourned by the Moose Lodge and community. Funeral services were held at St. Anthony's Church with interment at Mt. Olivet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Mc Adamis
Sprag Valley
Boland’s Slough
Spring Valley
Mino's
McAdamis
Putnam County
Stanley McAdamis
Mike McAdamis
No. 1
Michael
Beald
Henry
Detroit
Mich
John
Germany
United Stoates Army
Fmory,Grauer
Louisana
William Pirek
North Carolina
St. Anthony's Church
Moose Lodge
Mt. Olivet
UMWA Leaders Reject Wage Reductions Policy
John Lewis, international president of the United Mine Workers of America, states the union will not permit wage cuts for miners. He calls for unity behind international officials to prevent opposition seeking lower wage levels and to avoid backsliding from current wartime pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, JL. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers
Hesior
United States
New Song Hit Tired of Me by Walter Bruening At Majestic Theatre
Walter Bruening introduces his new composition Tired of Me to Peru's Y M A Quartette who will perform at the Majestic Theatre. The well known quartet, Fred Hundt Lester Ellen Fred Ewend and Alvin Ellen, has practiced for weeks and promises strong singing. Exact performance date to be announced.
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Walter Bruening
Majestic Theatre
Y. M. A. Quartette
Peru
Fred Hundt
Lester Ellen
Fred Ewend
Alvin Ellen
Performancn
Mrs Norberg Dies At 59 In Spring Valley
Mrs Christine Norberg died at her home 408 East Fourth Street Tuesday afternoon at 430 after a four day illness. Born in Sweden October 3 1861 she had lived in Spring Valley 84 years. Survived by four children Elmer Johnson Mrs Olive Clarence and Arthur Norberg all of Spring Valley. Funeral Friday at 2 PM with services at the family residence by Rev C L Mills. Interment Peru City Cemetery.
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Christ'ne Norberg
East Fourth Street
Sweden
Spring Valley
Peter Norberg
Bank Bandits Flee After Magnolio Bank Vault Attempt
Six to seven men attempted to blow the First National Bank vault at Magnolia last Thursday morning. After three entry attempts and explosive charges tearing outer doors, the inside doors held. Lookouts warned locals and a citizen was threatened with a pistol before the bandits fled on the north road, pursued by a citizen posse but eventually escaped in an automobile.
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First National Bank
Magnolia
Boker Sechting Couple Wed In Quiet Ceremony
Camille Sechting daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sechting married Frank Baker at the Congregational church parsonage on Wednesday evening November 10 Rev Mills officiating Only immediate relatives present The couple reside at a cottage on West St Paul street and will receive friends there.
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Camille
William Sechting
Frank Baker
Congregational Church
Mills
West St. Paul Street
Laner Case Settled Over Embezzlement Bond Shortfall
Henry Vaner former supervisor of Hall Town reached a settlement with bondsmen this week. Twenty barrels of whiskey were turned over to big bondsmen who paid 3279 into the township treasury. Laner pleaded not guilty to embezzlement and withholding public records. motion to quash indictments was overruled. settlement followed with collateral covering the shortage. C N Hollerich represented the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vaner
Hall Town
Laner
J. J. Murphy
C. N. Hollerich
Divorce sought by Joliet woman in restraining order
A restraining injunction was served on Charles Rapolitis this week to prevent interference with his wife or seizure of her property. Mrs Rapolitis now lives in Joliet and seeks a divorce to pursue remarriage to a Peruvian widower, who she says has many ardent letters from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harles Rapolitis
Two Women Jailed In La Salle County Public Morals Sweep
Isabel Johnson and Beatrice Hazler of La Salle are jailed in Ottawa to serve a $200 fine, a forty day sentence, after being arrested in a county moral clean up. They were held on a street walking charge as part of the La Salle police department initiative.
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la Salle County
Isabel Johnson
Beatrice Hazler
la Salle
Ottawa
Isabel
Beatrice
Anarchists Face Deportation Hearings in City
Five local anarchists had preliminary hearings at City Hall with Immigration Inspector Schubert of Chicago. Cesare Saccaro and Lorenzini led the group in radical remarks. none were detained, but a Washington report may prompt warrants and deportations. Lorenzini posted a $1000 bond and awaits trial next month.
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Schubert
Chicago
Frank Saccaro
Cesare Sacccaro
Alfred Bagliano
Cesare Saccaro
Washington
J. Lorenzini
Dom. Bobbio
Angelo Muzzarell
Lorenzini
Spring Valley
Methodist Church Notes Thanksgiving Dinners and Services
The Methodist church parlor offers a Thanksgiving dinner and supper on Thursday. Services are scheduled for November 24th and 28th. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday evening, Sunday School 9:45, Morning Worship 10:45, Monthly Report at 4 o'clock. Epworth League 7, Evening Worship 7:30. Officials requested to attend. announcements to C. E. Bowen via August Johnson or Thomas Maar.
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Methodist Church
M. FE
Epworth League
Trey
C. E. Bowen
August Johnson
Thomas Maar
A Brief Honeymoon for Lord Reading
Lord Reading planned a unique honeymoon after bar admission, intending to wed and spend it in Spain. A law firm had given him a commission to take evidence in Madrid as a wedding present, so he brought his wife along to combine business with pleasure.
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Lord Reading
Spain
Madrid
Compete With Pyramids Near Mari copa Cal
The Automobile Blue Book notes a competition of the pyramids only in the painted rocks near Moricopa California. These rocks mark the remains of an ancient Sun Worship temple where thousands of Indians gathered annually. Discovered by early Spanish explorers in the seventeenth century. The site is believed to be nine to eleven dozen centuries old when first seen by American Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maricopa
Cal
Spanish Doctor Warns Against Aspirin and Quinine Mix
A Spanish physician reports after a year of experience that combining aspirin with quinine is undesirable and potentially dangerous. The Scientific American account says aspirin catalyzes quinine into a poisonous quino toxin, which is said to be fatal though no deaths are recorded by the investigator.
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Scientific American
Moose Carnival Opens With Festivities in Spring Valley
The Moose carnival is underway drawing a large opening night crowd. It runs through Sunday with dancing every evening and a first class orchestra. Local talent will perform and booths offer fancy and useful items. The Moose aim to repay building debt and ensure a big, successful event.
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Spring Valley
Congregational Church Bazaar and Banquet Planned
The Ladies Aid Society offers a public bazaar and banquet next Wednesday December 1 with sale items available from 3 p m and dinner served from 5 30 p m. Next Sunday the sermon focuses on The Greatest Word of the Evangel and Friday social for Junior and Intermediate Bible School groups is postponed.
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Congregational Church
Ladies Aid Society
Bible School
Dreaming of the Wind Symbolism and Warnings
The Chicago Herald and Examiner describes wind dreams as signs of opposition and illness. A hat blown away signals personal shortcomings driving a withdrawal. A gust foretells a harrowing experience soon and a wind mill vision hints at upcoming loss.
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Chicago Herald and Examiner
Almanach de Gotha Description
A French almanac begun in 1768 detailing genealogies of European sovereign and mediatized houses and many princely families. It also covers administration officers and statistics of the world’s principal political divisions.
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Europe
Germany
Peculiar Companionships in Marine and Reptile Pairs
A greedy shark avoids the pilot fish it accompanies, and the venomous rattler forms an unlikely bond with the white oak snake. The text notes no clear explanation for these unusual partnerships.
Weather Prophecies: Rain, Owl, Peacock Signal Changes
If it rains and an owl screeches, a change for the better will soon follow. If the peacock screeches, worse weather is forecast. Snails hide when rain is in the air, and will reappear only after the immediate danger of renewed rain passes.
Snake in the Hose Angers Water Obvious Close Call
A Hot Springs man nearly swallowed a 15 inch snake while drinking water straight from a hose. The strange incident recalls calves found in hoses but marks a first for snakes in hoses in local lore.
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Arkansaw Thomas
Peaceful Life Recipe Draws on Webster Wisdom
A concise adage echoes Daniel Webster urging usefulness to friends and slight danger to foes to reduce fear. The quotation emphasizes practical virtue and prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Merry Little Sunshine
A visitor reports a doctor warns the patient is gravely ill and may not recover. The note is dated as a cheerful check in amid tense health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Georgette Blouse Keeps a Girl From Getting Tangled
A fragment notes how a girl wearing a georgette blouse a veil a hair net and perforated hose avoids getting tangled in her attire.
Harmo n Bank Robbed In Harmon County
Four men suspected of robbing the Harmon bank at 4 30 Tuesday morning fled after a blast wrecked the safe and bank building. Authorities believe the bandits came from La Salle county and will be arrested within 24 hours. Damaged currency and papers hinder exact loss until recovered. Sheriff Spaulding tracks the trail for suspects.
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Bureau County
Harmon
la Salle County
Spaulding
Carney Scores Knockout in Milwaukee Bout
Tom Carney of this city knocked out Joe Dempsey in the fret round of a Milwaukee bout on Monday night. Dempsey, a brewery town favorite and favored welterweight, charged Carney at the bell but Carney connected with a short left to the jaw, sending Dempsey to the canvas for eight counts before a right cross ended the fight.
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Tom Carney
Joe Dempsey
Dreamland
Milwaukee
Dempsey
Carney
Hall Defeats Mendota 6 to 0 in Last Football Game
Hall edges Mendota 6 to 0 in a hard fought season finale. Hall drove to Mendota’s 2 yard line but settled for a field goal attempt earlier, then scored from the 5 yard line on a later drive. Burnell and Fehr starred in the backfield as Hall held Mendota at bay and clinched the victory. Captain Decker and lineup included Sitterly Fischenbaun Keegan Doyle Gerno Nesti Burnell Fehr W Burnell Steele.
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Hall
Mendota
Halls
Burnell
Fehr
Steele
Mendoza
Heinie’ Knauf
U. F. Sitterly
L. T. Fischenbaun
LG Keegan
Doyle
R. G. Gerno
R .T. Nesti
R. EF. Wm. Burnell
Q. B. Fehr
R. H. B. Ed Burnell
L .H. B. Steele
Capt
F. B. Decker
Wild Cats Set to Host Mendota Tigers at Hicks Park
The Wild Cats face the Mendota Tigers next Sunday at Hicks Park in a home stand after an all away schedule. Mendota has dropped only one game this season and expects a tough contest against the local team.
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Wild Cats
Hicks Park
Mendota Tigers
Man Loses Arm in Plant Accident at Spring Valley
Frank Bicocchi lost his right arm Sunday at St. Margaret's hospital Spring Valley after his right arm was caught in machinery in the gas producer department of the M. P. I. plant about 10 am He was oiling the equipment at the time Bicocchi of Marquette is married with two children and lives with his wife.
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Frank Bicocchi
St. Margaret's Hospital
Spring Valley
Mr. Bicocchi
Marquette
Hall Townshp High and Vocational Football Season Ends
Hall Townshp High and Vocational School closed its football season with a 6 to 0 win over Mendota. The season featured five wins and one 0-0 tie, with Coach Holliday cited for team success. Hall ranks second in the Illinois Valley Association and first in Bureau County, despite many players new to the game.
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Hall Townshp High and Vocational School
Mendota
Hall
Holliday
Moline—Hall
Moline
S. V.—Hall
Neponset
Streator
Illinois Valley
Illinois Valley Association
Bureau County
Keegan
Sitterly
Doyle
Edw. Burnell
Wm. Burnell
Houghwout
Decker
Jurno
Bouxein
Walker
Orloff
Fehr
Mrs
Micheletti
Eschenbath
Nesti
Swanson
Steele
Holy Name Sunday Communion at Immaculate Conception
Holy Name Society and Handmaids of the Blessed Virgin Mother at the Church of the Immaculate Conception will receive Holy Communion at the eight o clock mass on Sunday. Only a few congregants are regular members of either society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Socety
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Cassiday Bros enter wholesale candy and tobacco trade
Harry and Frank Cassiday announce they will operate as jobbers of candies cigars tobaccos and cigarettes. They have expanded from prior wholesale work and purchased a Reo delivery truck to support a larger scale business. The brothers are described as progressive hustlers likely to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Frank Cassiday
Cassiday
Teacher Meeting Set for Eastern Bureau County
Arrangements are complete for the annual teacher meeting in Eastern Bureau County to be held all day Saturday December 4 at De Pue. Professors Sarver Spring Valley Calvert De Pue and Lloyd Ladd will organize the program with Dr Buckingham University of Illinois discussing standard tests. E C Page Normal School DeKalb and other speakers will attend. a full program will be mailed later.
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Bureau County
de Pue
Sarver
Spring Valley
Calvert
Lloyd
Ladd
Dr. Buckingham
University of Illinois
E. C. Page
Normal School
DeKalb
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Chas
Bowen
Almanach de
Gotha
Weather Prophets
Merry Little
Sunshine
Hall Township High and Vocational School
Holy Name
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