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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
7
Mrs. William Mini of Ladd filed for divorce in Bureau County Circuit Court claiming unkind cruel and inhuman treatment by her husband. They wed March 22 1922 and she left the home September 5 1925 at 11 PM seeking shelter. she asks support for herself and child.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary McLaughlin was held last Wednesday morning and was largely attended. Rural and out of town guests included Ruth Wallwin Mrs. A Barton Benny Wallwin Mrs. E Green Rose Mary Wallwin Clarence McLaughlin Mrs. Clifford Wallwin Chicago Mr and Mrs Carl Orenz Streator Mrs Henry Horner Rock Island Mr and Mrs James H Lunn Ladd Miss Prendergast Mr Berry Streator Mrs Wienholdt and daughter Hazel Mrs Wm Ferris Mr and Mrs Wm King Streator Mrs E Streater Ottawa Mrs Rettko and son Mrs Miller Mrs H Heyer De Pue.
Charles Bruno of Spring Valley was cited by deputy game warden T W Eldridge of Kewanee for catching bass under the ten inch legal size. He appeared in Wyanet before a justice of the peace and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
Chero Pozzi, a well known Cherry resident and ex service man, died in Rochester Minnesota Friday morning after a period of spinal meningitis. He was a member of the fire department and survived by his widow and one daughter. Funeral services were held Sunday with large attendance and he was buried at Ladd.
Miss Frances Burke and Reuben Walther, prominent in Peru society, will marry at St Marys church in Peru Saturday at 9 am. Miss Priscilla Burke will be maid of honor and William Dooley best man. Bridesmaids Vera Burke Alice Walther ushers Leo C Damm Francis Duncan. The bride teaches in Peru City Schools and the groom is in the drug business.
Eight divorces were granted by Judge Davis during the first week. Names include Wesley Downey and Reta Downey, Catherine Hopkins and LeRoy Hopkins, Margaret Campbell and Walter Campbell, Jake Hill and Nellie Hill, Essie Powers and Ira Powers, Eva Halferty and C Halferty, Sara Harvey and Jordan Harvey. A five case trial list was set daily and juror panels began a two week term with higher juror fees likely boosting willingness to serve.
State motorcycle officer Terry Martin skidded his bike on West Dakota Street while watching youths feigning a fight near Hicks Park Spring Valley. He avoided serious injury after striking a Ford coupe owned by C Mazzarelli and tipping the bike onto its side. The incident prompts a safety note on narrow Dakota Street and calls for banning parking west of Spaulding to reduce hazards for through traffic and streetcars.
A Dodge driven by Mr Sonip son of Spring Valley slid from the road east of Gunther's curve and fell into a gas line ditch under construction. Both occupants escaped unharmed after a long tow to the surface, and the driver continued to La Salle.
Ed Raith suffered a hand injury in the mine on Friday. an artery was cut but the wound is not serious. Peter Troy has returned from Joliet. Baker Frank Machiando came back from a long Italy visit. Mr and Mrs Glen Route welcomed a daughter born Monday. Mr and Mrs George Young of Zearing visited Sunday. The Airdome closed for summer. Mrs Julian bought the theatre next block. Remodeling is underway and the venue will reopen soon with many big attractions for winter audiences.
Joliet defeats Hall High 20 to 0 in a heavy rain game. Hall showed early offense but a turnover and a Joliet TD late in the second quarter gave the visitors a 7 0 halftime lead. Rain intensified in the third quarter as Joliet pulled away to 20 0 before Hall threatened late. Dale’s squad heads to Peoria to meet Spaulding Institute next.
Neighbors report a low scoring La Salle high school game where LP edged Alumni 7 to 0 in a tight, mostly closed contest. Elsewhere St Bede fell 6 to 0 at De Kalb. Princeton crushed Buda 20 to 0. Peru’s TNT routed Mendoza 40 to 0 in open play.
Mr D W Grandon editor of Sterling and Rock Falls papers has bought the Daily Post. He plans a new Daily Post building on Gooding street after recent arrangements. McLain sisters have run the paper since 1910 and will stay, with only new experienced men added to the staff.
The Majestic Theatre in La Salle presents the biggest diversified lineup of films and vaudeville on Saturday and Sunday. Warner Bros. features with photo play My Wife and I from Harriet Beecher Stowe outline star acts. Vaudeville highlights include The Parade Trio Smith and Williams Great Loreta and a miniature musical comedy.
L M Eckert former Bureau County states attorney and Princeton mayor died Friday at his South Fifth street home from pneumonia after a three year illness. He served as attorney 1904 to 1912 and as mayor in 1913 14. His funeral was Sunday at 3 30 p m conducted by Rev Benjamin Rist in Princeton.
Last Wednesday night Hicks Park hosted a free dance as thanks to patrons. The Pied Pipers conducted by Howard Zumlin drew a large crowd and will perform again this weekend at the usual park prices.
Local residents shared weekend visits among Goering Pierson Lukan and Champley families. August Trevio r visited from Ottawa to meet his granddaughter Dorothy Ann born September 21. Old time dances drew good attendance at Lukan Park with Lutz orchestra and Henry Gronbach calling.
Hollowayville Ladies Aid schedules its 3rd annual chicken supper for Oct 15 at Lukan's Park. Tickets are 50 cents and on sale now. The column notes a travel mention of returning home Thursday and an upcoming date reminder for the event.
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