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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
5
Morris defeats Navahos where the game stays close through three quarters. Morris drives for a late touchdown in the fourth after a pass behind the goal line, failing the extra point. Next Sunday Navahos face Trunk, promising a fierce matchup for fans.
John Engel Jr of Peru was cited to appear before Judge Aldredge in Ottawa next Saturday to explain why he should not be charged with contempt of court for allegedly failing to pay alimony. His wife Mary Engel filed divorce proceedings last May.
The Bureau County Board of Review led by Thos. Draytor Edward Monier and Pat Jones adjourned after a lengthy session that began April 1. They reassessed Neponset lands raising values ten percent then lowering all lands ten percent to align with county figures. The board also added ~80000 to real estate by taxing church property not used for worship and restored Marquette area assessments to original figures where title or tax sale questions existed.
Sunday School 9 45 A M Morning Service 10 45 A M Epworth League 6 30 P M Evening Service 7 80 P M Prayer meetings Thursday Friday evening October 36 Banner Bearers Class Social Hickory Hollow Academy Harmony Eight La Salle Monday evening October 29 Adults 35c Children 25c
Specialists dedicate their entire practice to medical care for many ailments including stomach and liver issues, kidney and bowel troubles, anemia, diabetes, rheumatism, female health, neuralgia, deafness, varicose veins, eye conditions, and skin disorders. They claim to treat piles and fistulas without knife or chloroform, grind their own lenses, and invite written inquiries.
The bulletin highlights progress this six weeks with higher average scholarship and efforts to reach the honor roll. Huskies football stands at one win three losses with a 26–0 win over Morris. A play Daley is announced for November 2 at Hall Auditorium, plus a parade and concert to promote the football game with Princeton. A city election notice for Spring Valley 1923 sets polling at Fire Station City Hall from 7 AM to 5 PM with specific judges and clerks listed.
Illinois Valley High School Association officials from Morris Marseilles Ottawa Streator and La Salle Peru met at Ottawa High School after dinner to map the season. They agreed to host the IWHSA basketball tournament in Streator February 14 15 and 16 and invite a list of area schools. La Salle Peru will run the spring carnival featuring track and field tennis swimming oratory declamation extemporaneous speaking and typewriting contests in the second week of May.
Hoffman Trunk footballers fell 16 to 3 to Chillicothe American Legion last Sunday hampered by a small lineup. Manager Craven says the Trunks will field only regular players and urges local fans to back the team as they prepare for Navahos.
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