Temporary bridge opens near Spring Valley to ease detour
A new temporary bridge over Spring Creek east of Spring Valley progresses toward completion in ten days under county highway supervisor Robert Schoenberger. The 40 by 16 foot viaduct sits five feet above water, linking the hospital hill route to the C. B. Q. bridge. Estimated cost is 750 dollars. funding comes from local contributions and state aid while the permanent bridge is delayed until February 1. The project, backed by the Association of Commerce and local donors, aims to end the dangerous Spring Valley detour and aid daily trucking traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Spring Valley
Robert Schoenberger
Younh
Hospital Hill
Thorthwestern
St. Creek
Association of Commerce
William J. Wimbiscus
H. A. Bailey
Princeton
State Department of Highways
Westtax
Joe Isele
Eisele Motor Co
State Highway Department
Auto Fire Injures Fire Chief In DePue Garage Blaze
A Chevrolet coupe owned by Grace Smith of DePue burned in the garage of her mother Mrs P J Smith west of DePue at 10 30 Tuesday morning. A short circuit caused the fire and Fire Chief Frank Cantwell was injured by a shattered window, requiring stitches. The car was ruined and the garage interior charred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Smith
DePue
Aing
P. J. Smith
DePueye
Frank Cantwell
Lewis
Congressional Candidates Set for Vigorous Peoria District Nomination
Reports from Peoria indicate a strong fight for the district's congressional nomination as Hull departs for South America. Victor Michels former Peoria mayor is a potential candidate described as capable, courageous, and campaigning ready. La Porte of Iowa is also a probable entrant while Bureau County citizen Don Brown of Wyanet has declined to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Peoria
Hull
South America
Victor Michels
la Porte
Bureau County
Don Brown
Wyanet
Horse strangled to death near Spring Valley store
The Ko teski family horse on a farm south of the river was strangled Wednesday afternoon while tied beside I J Jagodzinski's Spring Valley store. John Picco testing a repaired motorcycle caused the rope to entangle the horse, which pulled free and strangled as the rope tightened. The family prized the animal though it was not valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Koteski
I. J. Jagodzinski
Spring Valley
John Picco
Manahan and Buffo Wed at Congregational Parsonage
Colin B. Manahan Jr and Miss Anna Buffo were married at the Congregational parsonage on Saturday August 29 at 8 30 PM in this city. Peter P Pyt lik and Miss Mary Micheli attended. The couple will reside here though the groom works in La Salle. May happiness attend their path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin B. Manahan Jr
Anna Buffo
Peter P. Pytlik
Mary Micheli
la Salle
Star Union Brewery Destroyed in Major Fire
Fire at the Star Union Brewing Co plant last Friday morning caused about one hundred thousand dollars in damage and raged for nearly two hours. Peru firemen aided by La Salle Fire Company No 1 contained the blaze. Ammonia fumes injured a Peru firefighter, later returned to help fight the flames. The malt department suffered severe destruction. ice department largely escaped damage. Cause not officially determined but owner Henry Hoerner suspects an electric wire started the roof fire. Much raw material and furniture were destroyed. insurance did not fully cover losses. Most damage came from water. Chief engineer Peter Ampher noted all but the ice plant were damaged. Hoerner, owner for 45 years, expects quick repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Union Brewing Co
Peru
Hoerner
Peter Ampher
Liquor Raids At Ladd Spring Valley And Portage
Prohibition officers found three stills in Ladd including a 60 gallon daily capacity unit in Joe Zolli s basement with nine barrels of mash and fifty one gallons of moonshine liquor along with twenty gallons hidden in a chicken house dugout. A raid at Guidderini s soft drink parlor yielded wine and moonshine. In Spring Valley, John Lukosis s saloon on Dakota and Hennessy was searched and a small liquor haul secured. owner absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Zolli
Ladd
Prohibition
Spaulding
Applen
Ben
Zolli
Paul Guiderini
John Lukosis
Dakota and
Hennessy
Spring Valley
Poisoning Strikes Peru Family From Evening Meal
Mr and Mrs John Henrotin and their 18 year old daughter Germaine were rushed to Peru hospital in critical condition after eating meat and canned corn for supper. Six family members fell ill in quick succession. two others survived. Medical staff diagnosed acute ptomaine poisoning and treated the victims. the family had recently moved from Ladd where the father worked in a mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henrotin
Germaine
Peru Hospital
John
Rose
Alice
North Peoria Street
Peru
Anna
Leo
Henrotin
Harry Shinski
Ladd
Reward Offered for Garters and Belts Truck Heist
A $1,000 reward was posted by Schrerer's Transfer of Ottawa and A Stein and Co. of Chicago for information leading to recovery of belts and garters stolen in a Willow Springs holdup. The cargo valued at over $15,000 included nine cases from Spring Valley. The truck, en route to Chicago with district factory goods, was reportedly recovered.
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Schrerer
Ottawa
A. Stein and Co
Congress Street
Chicago
Willow Springs
Spring Valley
Scherer and Stein
Poor Bus Service Replaces Interurban Between Spring Valley and Ladd
Electric railway service between Spring Valley and Ladd has been discontinued and rails removed. A bus line now serves the route with five daily trips at 7:55 8:55 9:85 a m and 5:55 7 p m. No service from 9:35 a m to 5:55 p m. Patrons complain of poor reliability and limited travel options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Ladd
Road grading improves westward route to Hicks Park
The county superintendent of highways reports that the road from the pavement to Hicks Park and north on Ladd Road has been graded and left in good condition. West of Hicks Park on Dakota Street the road is in fearful condition with deep chuck holes and broken springs. motorists are warned to slow down as this stretch lies within the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Park
Ladd Road
County Superintendent of Highways
Dakota Street
Assessment cut sought for mine properties across counties
The board of review considers reducing taxes on unmined coal rights in Bureau Putnam and surrounding townships as several coal companies petition for lowered valuations. Officials say current rates are unaffordable and threaten idle reserves, while firms may pay nominal taxes until mining proves profitable again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oard
Ing
Board of Review
Norrow
Anison
St.Company
Illinois Coal Company
Ey Coal Company
Hall
West Selby
Cairoy
St. Paul
Cherry
Spring Valley
Mineral Point Zine Company
la Salle County Coal Company
B. F. Berry Coal Company
Putnam County
Bureau County Board
Princeton
Bureau
Putnam Counties
Charles F. Sherrard
Illinois Third Vein Coal Company
Louis Smith
Spring Valley Coal Company
Sherrard
TWO VALLEY SALOONS RAIDED IN SPRING VALLEY
The County sponge squad raided two soft drink parlors in Spring Valley on Thursday morning. At Mike Mazai ka s soft drink parlor a quantity of hard liquor is said to have been found. A search of Matt Teresavich s place failed to disclose any booze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the County Sponge Squad
Spring Valley
Mike Mazaika
Matt Teresavich
Ottawa man drives car into ditch to avoid pedestrian
Edward Schmitt of Ottawa plunged his Buick touring car into a ditch near Ottawa on Sunday to avoid hitting a man walking along the road. Schmitt suffered a arm injury and the car was slightly damaged. Traffic was delayed for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schmitt
Ottawa
Schmitt
Enrollment Surges at Local Schools This Term
A large enrollment is reported at the High School with 290 students registered on Tuesday and growth expected after Labor Day. The Freshman class is unusually large, while grade schools also show heavy enrollment. Immaculate Conception School opened Tuesday with full staff and strong attendance. S. S. Peter and Paul’s will not open. pupils attend public schools. Douglas School will teach two grades. older pupils go to Grant School.
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S. S. Peter and Paul’s
Douglas School
Grant School
Immaculate Conception
Wild Cats Prepare for Tough Season in Illinois
The Spring Valley American Legion Wild Cats drill for the upcoming season with a hard schedule. About fifteen players return, ten new tryouts join, and the Clown Band will open games. They visit Granville on Labor Day to boost the opener and clash with Clinton, Iowa, on September 20, a team that beat them twice last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley American Legion Wild Cats
Wild Cats
Granville
Illinois
Clinton
Iowa
Road House Law Covers Dance Halls in Rural Parks
Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstorm interprets the Bohrer law as applying roadhouse licenses to four Bureau County amusement parks near Princeton Spring Valley and Sheffield. Licenses won't exceed 25 a year and must be renewed annually with 8 September as a filing target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Carlstorm
Springfield
Bohrer
Bureau County
Princeton
Spring Valley
Sheffield
Board of Supervisors
Alexander Park
Hillview Park
Hicks Park
Idlewylde Pavilion
Poor Rock Island Service Faces Local Push for Change
Citizens criticize Rock Island railroad for poor service with a two day round trip to Peoria under current schedules. Only one Peoria outbound train stops at Spring Valley at 9 39 am, while the afternoon train serves Chicago passengers and Spring Valley tickets are unavailable. Passengers must buy tickets for Bureau or La Salle and take the interurban. The Council and Association of Commerce will press the railroad, and merchants may switch freight to Northwestern or C B and Q if service does not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Peoria
Spring Valley
Chicago
Bureau
la Salle
Council and Association of Commerce
Northwestern
Pavement Completion Expands Spaulding Street Access
The new Spaulding Street pavement from Erie to Dakota opened for traffic on Monday. Power Street from Devlin to Dakota and East St. Paul Street are finished and nearing opening. Zolpher & Sons, the contractors, are finishing the east end of Devlin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding Street
Erie
Dakota Streets
Power Street
Devlin
East St. Paul Street
Zolpher & Sons
Devlin Street
Attendance surges as Bu reau County Fair marks seventieth year
Princeton hosts the seventy year celebration of the Bureau County Fair with strong livestock grain and poultry displays. Officials predict record attendance aided by fair weather. The Better Baby Conference attracts statewide attention with 92 entries and more than 200 babies expected for scoring this week. Five vaudeville acts supplement races and the night show before the fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Illinois
Association
Sadie Walsh
Student Sues School Board for Printing Press Injury
William Terasavich, 14, files a $10,000 damage suit in Princeton Circuit Court against Hall Township High and Vocational School Board and instructor H A Wood. He alleges negligence in training and warning after his left hand was crushed on a power press on September 23 1924, requiring amputation.
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Hall Township
Spring Valley
Board of Education
H. A. Wood
William Terasavich
Princeton
Matt Terasavich
Ottawa
Lee O’neil Brown
A. E. Butters
Terasavich
Terasayich
Bible Students Hold Three Day Session in Moose Hall
A three day Lithuanian branch session of the International Bible Students Association met at Moose Hall with about 200 delegates. Anton Stepanitis of Gary Indiana presided and speakers from New York Detroit and Cleveland attended. Forty delegates came from Chicago. Services were held and bible instruction conducted.
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International Bible Students Association
Moose Hall
Anton Stepanitis
Gary
Ind
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Lady Injured in Auto Accident on Delaney Hill
Mrs. John W. Sowerly of Streator was in an auto crash on the Peru detour at Delaney's hill Sunday morning when brakes failed and the Overland went over a culvert. She was hospitalized at St Margaret's with minor injuries. Two other accidents on the hill Sunday caused only minor damage and no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Sowerly
Streator
Peru
Delaney’s Hill
St. Margaret’s Hospital
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Star Union
TWO Valley Saloons
Rock Island
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