First Big Game Next Sunday: Wild Cats vs Kewanee Maroons
The Wild Cats open football season at Hicks Park Text Sunday facing the Kewanee Maroons. About twenty players train daily under Roy Curran with a scrimmage versus St Bede's college last Sunday. The visitors are expected to field a fast lineup as preparations include field readiness and referee lineup from the state association.
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Hicks Park
Wild Cats
Kewanee Maroons
St. Bede's
Roy Curran
Kewanee Warriors
State Association of Referees
Morrassy to Seek Renomination in State Legislature
Frank W. Morrassy of Sheffield will be a candidate for re nomination in the spring primaries. He has served as the district’s Democratic representative for years and earned respect across parties for his fair minded approach and legislative ability on key committees.
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Frank W. Morrassy
Sheffield
Morrassy
Hall Times staff named for soon to debut issue
The Hall Times announces its staff drawn from high school students with Michael Bender and Lois Grivetti as editors in chief and Bender as business manager. Other editors include Albert Stef fen Clayton Beecham John Miglio Carl Blum Alfred Sacks Lester Van Tress Loretta Dwyer Dominique Campeggio Joe Torri Anton Pauza and Florence Pigali with sports editors Aldona Surwill and Clayton Beecham.
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The
Hall Times
Michael Bender
Lois Grivetti
Albert Steffen
Clayton Beecham
John Miglio
Carl Blum
Alfred Sacks
Lester
Loretta Dwyer
M. E. Church Notes Weekly Schedule and Choir Practice
Tuesday evening prayer meeting at 7 30. Lord's Day Services Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 45 p m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Choir meets for practice every Monday evening.
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Lord’s
Epworth League
Congregational Church Notes Popiffea Party and Schedule
A church reception called a Popiffea Party will be held Thursday in the parlors inviting Adult Bible Class members teachers and newcomers. Next Thursday September 27 the Ladies Aid Society leads the evening program with a short devotional and a featured religious article likely to prompt discussion. Sunday at 11 the pastor will speak on the Man Who Honored His Teacher His Task and His Tribe. Bible School runs 9 to 11 a.m.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Rotary Club
Correction Notice Clarifies Raid Misprint
The Gazette corrects a two week old item about Joe Wilkaitis meat market. It states no connection to any soft drink parlor or liquor traffic. The raid occurred on North Spaulding street. Wilkaitis resides on South Spaulding street.
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the Gazette
Joe Wilkaitis
Wilkaitis
South Spaulding Street
North Spaulding Street
Williams
Wedding of Twin City Couple Inez Batten and George Mueller
Miss Inez Batten of Peru and George Mueller of La Salley wed in Princeton with Rev. Caldwell officiating. Bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Sam Batten announce the ceremony. Couple to reside in Chicago.
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Inez Batten
Peru
George Mueller
la Salley
Caldwell
Princeton
Sam Batten
Chicago
Taxi Lines Ordered to Quit In Springfield Ruling
The Illinois Commerce Commission ordered seven taxi drivers on the La Salle to Oglesby route to stop transporting passengers for lack of a certificate of convenience and necessity. The Eddy Motor Bus Company, which holds the state certificate, won the dispute started May 4 alleging the independents operated as a public utility and interfered with the bus system. The seven drivers named are Louis Johnson, Richard Whennen, Frank Hobneck, James Entwistle Jr., Umberto Bonacorsi, L. H. Allen, and George Miller.
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Tlinois Commerce Commission
Springfield
la Salle
Oglesby
Eddy Motor Bus Company
Eddy Line
Necesary
Louis Johnson
Richard Whennen
Frank Hobneck
James Entwistle, Jr
Umberto Bonacorsi
L. H. Allen
George Miller
Commerce Commission
Thieves Pry Open La Salle Chamber Office
Night break in at the La Salle Chamber of Commerce office left the door pried open and a total of 96 dollars in cash missing from the desk. Drawers were emptied, checks and papers scattered, and the interior in disarray. Three thieves gained entry through the door using a pen knife to pry the lock before fleeing.
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la Salle Chamber of Commerce
Peru Buffet Owner Served With U S Warrant
Joseph Woodshank proprietor of a Peru soft drink parlor was served with a federal summons in Chicago to answer a prohibition violation charge. Deputy U S Marshal delivered the paper and Woodshank left with a bondsman in his car. A later Ottawa message reported his car damaged in an accident near Dimmick Hill.
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Joseph Woodshank
Peru
Chicago
United States
Hughes
Woodshank
Ottawa
Dimmick Hill
La Salle Bond Issue Held Invalid After Technicalities
A $40 000 La Salle bond issue to fund city improvements was declared invalid. City commissioners learned a bond house refused to close due to a technical oversight in the election preparations. A new election ordinance must be adopted and a fresh special vote scheduled to conform with statutes.
Red Squirrel the Enemy of Birds
The red squirrel is described as agile and picturesque yet a grave threat to birds and nests. Sportsmen declare war on him as he preys on eggs and young birds, prompting calls to reduce his numbers to protect insectivorous species. John Burroughs is cited noting birds’ hostility toward the red squirrel.
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John Burroughs
Hoffman Trunk Factory Eleven Preps for Marseilles Game
The Hoffman Trunk Factory football team will play their first game next Sunday at Marseilles. Manager James Craven reports daily practice and bookings with Morris, Streator, and Chillicothe.
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Hoffman Trunk Factory
Marseilles
James Craven
Morris
Streator
Chillicothe
Cherry Defeats Independents 6 to 0 in Narrow Win
The Independents lost at Cherry 6 to 0 after a late forward pass secured the winning score. Next Sunday Independents meet St. Bede's at the College grounds.
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Independents
Cherry
St. Bede’s
College Grounds
Natural Liver and Bowels Cleansing Tea Ad
An old fashioned health ad promises to remove poisons from the liver kidneys and bowels using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It lists symptoms like headaches coated tongue sour stomach and bad breath to urge readers to buy the tonic from Thompson's Pharmacy.
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Nature
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
Thompson
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M. E. Church Notes
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Spring Valley
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U. S
Uhlan
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Spring Valley, Ills
Chas, Fehr & Son
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Western Newspaper Union
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