Popular Arlington Couple Weds in St Patrick’s Arlington
Miss Mary E. Prendergast and James J. Farmer were married on Monday September 21 at St Patrick’s church Arlington by Rev T J Fitzgerald. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Prendergast is described as popular and charming. Bridesmaid Miss Margaret Prendergast wore pansy shade crepe satin. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a motor trip through Wisconsin and Michigan and will reside in Arlington where the groom is a well known businessman.
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Mary E. Prendergast
James J. Farmer
St. Patrick’s Church
Arlington
T. J. Fitzgerald
Margaret
Jade Prendergast
Jeremiah Prendergast
Wisconsin
Michigan
Dope Ring Leader Captured After Seattle Shootout
Charles T. Hoffman of Spring Valley nephew of Thomas Hoffman, a Federal narcotic agent, killed Sam Fujii a Japanese and claimed to lead the Pacific coast’s largest dope ring in Seattle last week. Two other gang members were arrested after Fujii drew a gun during the attempted arrest.
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Charles T. Hoffman
Thomas Hoffman
Spring Valley
Sam Fujii
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Hoffman
Fujui
M E Church Notes Brighten Sunday Schedule Change
The M E Church notes a time change to 7 30 p m for Sunday evening services. On Sunday Oct 4 Bureau County Sunday School convention meets at Spring Valley M E Church at 2 30 p m with speaking election of officers and music by the High School orchestra and others.
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Bureau County
M. E. Church of
Spring Valley
City Water Tank Repaired
Fehr and Bradbeer Spring Valley plumbers were at work on the reservoir repairing piping from the tank to the water system. The work ensures continued good uninterrupted water service despite no recent inconveniences this summer.
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Fehr
Bradbeer
Spring Valley
Boy Scouts Hold Rope Tying Contest At City Hall
Regular meeting Friday at 6 30 p m at City Hall invites scouts to bring a rope for a knot tying contest. Two second class badges will be awarded and congratulated to the two scouts, with encouragement for others to follow. Scoutmaster urges better boy scouts.
Terrorism by Dry Agents Condemned in Peoria Grand Jury Report
A Peoria county grand jury report condemns Walter Moody deputy U S marshal J E Asher and Max Hartzig federal prohibition agents for alleged assaults and invasion of rights. It describes warrantless entries looting private property beating owners and denying citizens rights with little accountability.
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Walter Moody
United States
Lone Wolf
J. E. Asher
Max Hartzig
Peoria County
Moody
Asher
Hartzig
United States of America
Cherry Blues Lose Heartbreaker to Marseilles Club
Cherry Blue Devils suffer a 6 to 0 defeat at Marseilles Athletic Club after dominating play with 18 first downs to six. A late wild pass over the QB’s head allowed the winning touchdown. Coach James Schroeder guides a strong squad ahead of next Sunday’s Cherry versus Streator Purples home game.
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Cherry Blue Devils
Marseilles Athletic Club
Marseilles
Cherry Boys
Cherry
James Schroeder
Bus backs into cars on incline near Spring Valley
During the noon rush last Saturday an Illinois Traction System bus backed into several working cars on the incline west of the temporary Spring Creek bridge in Spring Valley. The driver shifted into reverse while climbing, forcing the line of Chevrolets to collide. no injuries and minimal damage overall. The rear Chevrolet driven by George Thomas suffered three fenders and a damaged gasoline tank.
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Illinois Traction System
Spring Creek
Spring Valley
George Thomas
Couple Wed at Parsonage in June Nuptials
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Josephine Selina and William Condie took place June 20 at Rev. Nicholas Blane’s parsonage. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shea of La Salle. Selina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angela Selina, worked at Dr. Moran’s office for eleven years. Condie, son of Mrs. Susan Condie, works at Illinois Zinc in Peru. They will reside in this city and furnish a home on East Cleveland Street.
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Josephine Selina
William Condie
Nicholas Blane
Earl Shea
la Salle
Selina
Angela Selina
J. J. Moran
Susan Condie
Illinois Zinc Works
Peru
Cleveland Street
Congregational Church Notes Rally Day and Meeting
The page notes a Thursday meeting for Sunday school workers on October 1 at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms with the topic None Like It and a small gathering after. Rally Day is set for Sunday October 4 inviting full attendance in Sunday School and worship between 10 and 12.
His Supreme Moment at the Valley Theatre
Ronald Coleman and Blanche Sweet star in a season's best film shown Sunday at the Valley Theatre. The picture features a harem episode with beautiful girls from various nations and a string of surprises and revelations throughout.
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Valley Theatre
Ronald Coleman
Blanche Sweet
Spring Valley Boy Charged by Cherry Marshal
George Challenger of Spring Valley was arrested on a charge from Cherry village marshal John Hazel. The marshal alleges Challenger tried to run him down as he flagged the car on Cherry's main street on August 21.
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George Challenger
Spring Valley
John Hazel
Cherry
Challenger
Cherry Post Office Examination Held at City Hall
An examination for Postmaster at Cherry took place at Spring Valley City Hall on Saturday, conducted by Examiner Joseph Solan. Seven applicants included Mrs Chas Connolly, Mr and Mrs R W Colver, Mrs Mary Julian and son Edward, Fred C Viner, and John Stenstrom. Papers go to Washington. top three will determine appointment. John Cahill, current postmaster, resigned after moving to Ladd. Salary is $1400 yearly.
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Cherry
Spring Valley
Joseph Solan
Chas. Connolly
R. W. Colver
Mary Julian
Edward
Fred C. Viner
John Stenstrom
Washington
John Cahill
Ladd
Quick Home Remedy for Burns and Scalds
Treat scalds by saturating a linen cloth with a baking soda solution and applying it immediately. Keep the cloth moist for instant relief and gentle cooling.
Be Adaptable In Converse Refined Yet Lively Motto
A decorous reminder on adaptability in speech urges reserve while keeping a light tone. The quote juxtaposes grave seasonality with a playful spirit, attributed to Benjamin Franklin.
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Benjamin Franklin
Right O Genealogy Baffles Fairmont Readers
In Fairmont West Virginia readers puzzle over the name Right-O Genealogy as noted in the Times. The locally quirky phrase showcases a pronunciation challenge for subscribers and reflects regional language quirks.
Dubuque Bears Fail to Arrive For Sunday Clash
Fans packed the park as the Dubuque Bears failed to show for a Sunday game against the Wildcats. Cap Ternetti postponed play at 5 PM after no arrival from Dubuque, with two cars delayed by mud and a third breaking down earlier. Tickets will be honored. next Sunday the Cats host Decatur Illinois Bull Dogs as they pursue the state title.
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Wild Cats
Forest King
Dubuque Bears
Cats
Cap” Ternetti
Iowa
American Legion
Cap
Dubuque
Illinois
Dixon
Spring Valley
Illinois Bull Dogs
Decatur
Bible Students to Hear Lecture in Moose Hall
J A Bohner of New York City traveling representative of the International Bible Students Association will lecture to students at Moose Hall Spring Valley on Sunday Oct 4 at three in the afternoon. There is no charge or collection and the public as well as students are invited to hear his views on social conditions and the organization’s prophecies.
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J. A. Bohner
New York City
The
International Bible Students Association
the Association
Moose Hall
Spring Valley
Liberty Theatre Announces Big-City Shows For Small Money
The Liberty Theatre in Spring Valley invites crowds with Paramount Fox and Metro-Goldwyn films soon, plus vaudeville. Two acts, a Paramount picture, comedy, no reel and orchestra offered at about half the price elsewhere. Low overhead, real stage, 5c and 10c tickets.
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Liberty Theatre
Spring Valley
Paramount
Fox
Metro-Goldwyn
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BOY Scouts
Peoria
Grand Jury
Cherry VS. Streator
Streator Purples
Fehr & Son
Spring Valley, Illinois
Congregational Church
Cherry Post Office
Fairmont
W. Va
Coveny’s
Everbody
Atwater Fent
Ayapio
Rathbun’s Pharmacy
Rigidaire
Cassiday Bros
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