Boy Drowns Crossing Canal at Lock 4 Near Bureau
Wilbur Johnson four years old, son of Mr and Mrs August Johnson of Spring Valley, drowned at Lock 4 near Bureau Monday morning about nine. The child fell in while crossing the locks. parents nearby and others present did not see him fall. Leonard Swanson dove to recover the body. doctors failed to revive him. Coroner ruled accidental death. funeral held at Miller cemetery. Also notes the marriage of Miss Anna Mae Brown to Joseph Moran in La Salle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
August Johnson
Spring Valley
Bureau
Sophia Swanson
Leonard
Arnold
George Condie
E. Bowen
Chicago
Helen Keitzer
Peru
Mary Spaglione
Elmer Carlson
Leonard Swanson
Dysart
Lewis
de Pue
Malu
C. E. Bowen
M. E. Church
Miller Cemetery
Anna Mae Brown
Charles Brown
la Salle
Joseph Moran
St. Patricks Church
Beatrice Brown
Thomas Moran
la Salle High School
Francis Shriner School
Mt. Caroll
Emmerson
Boston
Mass
Spring Valley Utilities Company
Moran
Air Service
Sharpnes
J. J. Moran
Mother of August Heep Dies After Short Illness
Rosa Cignettie died at her West Dakota home after a brief illness. Born in Belgium January 31, 1839 she came to the U S in 1876 and lived in Braidwood before moving to Spring Valley then returning to this city. Survived by husband John Heep and a son August Heep. services at Italian church conducted by Father Raymon. remains to be interred in Braidwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Cignettie
West Dakota Street
Belgium
Braidwood
John Heep
Spring Valley
August Heep
Joseph Cignetti
Raymon
Red Cross Rooms Closed for Vacation
The Red Cross Room at 241 1-2 East St Paul Street will be closed Monday Tuesday and Wednesday the 13th 14th and 15th as Assistant Miss Mayme Mazzorana takes a vacation. The Executive Secretary offers Peru Home Service at 1701 24th Street for emergent cases or if interview wait is undesirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
East St. Paul Street
Mayme Mazzorana
Executiv
Peru Home Service
1701-24Th Street
County Fair A Big Success At Bureau County Fair
The Bureau County Agricultural Board reports record attendance and larger exhibitions across all departments. Secretary Clifford R. Trimble led efforts that drew visitors from distant towns, while aviator Tex McLaughlin amazed crowds with daring air stunts. Auto races on Wednesday drew speed champions from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County
Bureau County Agricultural Board
Clifford R. Trimble
Princeton
Tex McLaughlin
Locklear
Mclaughlin
Melanghilint
Well Known Couple Weds in Peru nuptials
Miss Sophia M Mueller and John M Pytlik unite in marriage at St Josephs Church Peru in a solemn mass. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Muller, wore a blue traveling suit with lilies of the valley. Groom is a Carnegie Tech radio mechanic and army veteran. They plan a honeymoon in Chicago and Wisconsin and will reside at 1226 N Calhoun Peru Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Peru
Florian
Sophia M. Mueller
Herman Mueller
9Th Street
John M. Pytlik
Bartholomew Pytlik
East 3rd_ street
Spring Valley
Helen Waszkowak
la Salle
United States Army
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Chicago
Wisconsin
Calhoun Street
Ilinois
Missing $10,000 case unsettled as suspects released
Disappearance of ten thousand dollars entrusted to Gus Papis leads to investigations in Dalzell and Princeton. Deputies arrest Charles and Walter Duncan, taxi drivers from Peoria, who deny knowledge of any whiskey deal and are released. Jake Doughty also cleared. Gus Papis vows to help recover funds from Montana, while Duncan brothers threaten suit for false arrest. Officials search for John Doughty and the missing money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Papis
Peoria
Pip Franckey
Franckey
Joe Faletti
Dalzell
Charles A. Duncan
Walter
Duncan
Poria
Papis
John Doughty
Spring Valley
Princeton
Faletti
Jack Doughty
Hah
Montana
Cty
Duncan Brother
Beating Incident Leads to Fine for Anton Martinkus
Anton Martinkus was fined $10 and costs by Judge Simpson for assaulting his wife after drinking moonshine. An arrest followed a chase around No. 3 rock dump, with Officer Trolia taking him into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Martinkus
Simpson
Anton
Trolia
Martinkus
No. 3 Rock
Krueger Vitkoski Wedding
Miss Helen Vitkoski and Ignace Krueger wed at St. Peter and Paul Church with Father Ciesla presiding. Krueger aided in early service enlistment from the city and saw action in French battles. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside on West Minnesota Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Vitkoski
Ignace Krueger
Father Ciesla
St. Peter and Paul
Mr. Krueger
France
No. 3
Minnesota Street
Brothers Move Father’s Remains to Peru Cemetery
The sons of Mrs. Lena Nestler removed their father Robert Nestler’s body from Miller cemetery to a full lot in Peru cemetery. Died 24 years ago, his remains were in a single lot. the relocation took place Sunday. Sons listed as Max Nestler, William Nestler of Orwent, Paul Nestler of Galesburg, and Arnold Nestler of Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Nestler
Miller Cemetery
Penn City
Robert Nestler
Peru
Max
William
Orwent
Paul
Galesburg
Arnold
Ottawa
Missionary Society to Lead Sunday Service and Africa Views
Next Sunday at eleven in the Congregational Church the Woman's Missionary Society will lead the morning service and present an unusual program. At seven in the evening a stereopticon show displays colored views of Africa with one hundred slides titled The Black Man in the White Man's Region. Admission is free with tickets available from society members.
For Sale Furnishings at Sittler's Bakery Display Case Stove
For sale items include a ten foot counter fourteen foot wall shelf grocery scales fireproof safe coal heater cook stove Morris chair table kitchen cabinet chiffonier oil tank and other furniture offered by Sittler's Bakery in an unpriced listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Sittler’s Bakery
Stenographer Wanted at Hoffman Trunk and Bag Factory
Job notice seeks a stenographer with handwriting ability to apply in person at the Hoffman Trunk and Bag Factory. Short description calls for neat penmanship and prompt submission of an application. Address not provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman Trunk and Bag Factory
Mendota Nips Tie In 18 Inning Labor Day Classic
Mendota and Hicks Park Ball Club and Men dota Regulars battled 18 innings at Mendota Fairgrounds ending 2 to 2 on Labor Day. Noe pitched 18 innings for Mendota allowing 9 hits while Coss fanned 15 for the locals. Barry and Noe stood out with timely hits and fielding heroics while the crowd saw a sensational drawn-out game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Park
Mendota
Mendota Fairgrounds
Sterling American Legion
Walworth
Kewanee
Smith
Barry
P. Ternetti
Baker
Taylor
Monaghan
Noe
Bernie Coss
J. Pinnett
Fred Noe
Exvecesson
Sampson
Quinn Bee Snc
Y. Ternetti
Pace
Eaaveees
E Mendota
Reg Wright
Eeegeew
Jack
Williams
B. Rieter
Easter
MOM Bpoesarenssetston
Stenger Lf
Sanchez Ec
Dasenene
H. Rieter
Coss
Town Board Meeting in Hall Township Holds Semiannual Session
The Hall Township Town Board met at City Hall on Tuesday morning with Supervisor Joseph Casassa Town Clerk Peter Faletti and Justice James Dewey among those present. Bills totaling 2700 were ordered paid including 1300 to the Assessor and 762 to the Highway Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Township
Joseph Casassa
Peter Faletti
Frank L Smith for Senator Achnowledged reformer from Dwight
Congressman Frank L Smith of Dwight Illinois presents a spotless record and asks Illinois voters for support. He is chairman of the Republican State Central Committee with a long history in politics and business including president of the First National Bank of Dwight and successful farming enterprise. Colonel J C Ames praises his independence and candor and urges votes at the primaries due to his public welfare focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Illinois
Congress
Republican State Central Committee
Colonel Smith
Viccinity
Frank J. Smith
First National Bank of
J. C. Ames
Streator
Chicago
Congressman Smith
Colonel Ames
Smith
Ames
Miners Take A Vacation In Northern Coal Field
The coal miners of Spring Valley and nearby towns stage a休 vacation, halting work as pay scales differ. Delegates from locals adopted a resolution demanding a higher tonnage rate while operators refuse talks. Mines in Spring Valley Ladd Dalzell Cherry Cedar Point close. La Salle Mark and Standard stay open amid mounting tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
la Salle
Ladd
Dalzell
Cherry
Cedar Point
Mark
Standard
Fire destroys Petroski building at Pulaski Park
Early Tuesday a fire destroyed the large Petroski store and residence at Pulaski Park near No. 3 mine. It started about 4 30 in the garage adjoining the building. Dr. Conrad Petroski’s car burned. total loss about 7000 with 1800 insurance. Firefighters lacked city water to combat flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufin Petroski
Pulaski Park
No. 3
Conrad Petroski
Cicero
Rufin
Petroski
Jewish New Year Observances Set for September 13 14
The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah 568 will begin September 13 and continue September 14. Services led by Rabbi Levi of Chicago will be at the Hebrew church on West Ernest with morning prayer from 8 to 10. Barney Rosengweig will conduct the service. All Jewish stores will close on these dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbi Levi of
Chicago
Hebrew Church
West Ernest
Barney Rosengweig
Bakery Changes Hands in City After 33 Years
Mrs. Elizabeth Sittler retires from her bakery and confectionery business after 33 years. Ines sold stock and leased the building to Wm. Facer, the new proprietor with 19 years in the trade. Facer plans remodeling and a September opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sittler
Ines
Wm. Facer
Sittler
Facer
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Little Son
Ance
Krueger
Vitkoski
Cochran
Meyers
Barney Cyrus
Frank Smith
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