Mines Idle Rebound as Most Bring Workers Back
Northern field mines Nos 1 and 3 remain idle while others resume work. Dalzell Ladd Cherry and Standard mines restarted. La Salle Peru and Granville followed President Farrington. Chicago committees seek to modify the machine agreement and set a fair wage scale amid tensions over wage increases. Spring Valley miners face criticism for a vacation move causing union friction and lost wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalzell
Ladd
Cherry
Standard
la Salle
Peru
Granville
Farrington
Chicago
Spring Valley
Elections Loom For Illinois United Mine Workers Leaders
Three slates compete for officers in the Illinois United Mine Workers Union with voting set for December 14. The Lewis slate lists Paul J. Smith Marion as president, Ben Williams Taylorville as vice president, John Jones West Frankfort as secretary treasurer. Farrington leads the incumbent ticket with Frank Farrington for president, Harry Fishwick for vice president, Walter Nesbit for secretary treasurer. Antis head John Hindmarsh Riverton president, Garmer Davis O Fallon vice president, James Larkin Springfield secretary treasurer. Campaigns are active with charges circulating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Paul J. Smith Marion
Ben Williams
Taylorv
John Jones
West Frankfort
Farrington
Frank Farrington
Harry Fishwick
Walter Nesbit
John Hindmarsh
Riverton
Garmer Davis
O'Fallon
James Larkin
Springfield
Moose pinochle winners lead local tournament
The Moose pinochle tournament opened last Tuesday evening with John G. Wilson taking first prize, Charles Biama second, Joseph Witton Consolation. Weekly games will occur each Tuesday at Moose Hall East St Paul Street. Next prize a sack of flour. An indoor carnival is planned for Thanksgiving week. Public dances every Saturday night at Moose Hall East St Paul Street begin October 2 with 55 cent admission and dancing 8:30 to 1:30. Card party and dance Friday October 1 with euchre 8 to 10 and dancing 8 to 12. admission 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
John G. Wilson
Charles Biama
Joseph Witton
Moose Hall
East St. Paul Street
the Moose Hall
A Southern Cinderella at the Congregational Church
The Loyal Workers of the Congregational Church present a comedy drama A Southern Cinderella at church parlors on Friday October 1. Miss Bertha Walker leads rehearsals for a cast including Vera Bradley Elsie De Costa Enid Bellamy Margaret Wessenburger Miss Johnie Bell Randolph Eliza Burnell Katherine Hawke Mary Cone Caroline Hawke Pearl Monaha Mammy Judy Johnson Bertha Urquhart. The play follows a southern home with acts including a will burning and Cinderella’s ball with a dramatic two year gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Walker
Madame Charteris
Vera Bradley
Enid Bellamy
Elsie de Costa
Rosie Winterberry
Margaret Wessenburger
Johnie Bell Randolph_Eliza Burnell
Katherine Hawke
Mary Cone
Caroline Hawke
Pearl Monaha
Mammy
Judy Johnson
Bertha Urquhart
Charteris Hall
Enid
Cinderella
Circuit Court Opens in Bureau County Term to Begin
The Bureau County circuit court opened for the September term with the grand jury called at 1 30 to review April term criminal cases. State’s Attorney Skinner will present the cases. First petit juror panel posted and to report Sept 27. second panel to report two weeks later. Grand jurors listed with towns Hall Selby Westfield. First petit jurors named Hall Selby Westfield. Second panel jurors named Hall Selby Westfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Bureau County
Josef T. Skinner
Grand Jury
Daniel McNally
Hall
Timothy Ryne
Selby
W. H. Neil
Westfield
Hall Town
James Balzarine
Louis Bonucci
Harry Cassiday
John Colling
Pio Franckey
Chas. Mercier
Barney Turigliatti
Evan Thomas
Joseph Yearsley
Selby Township
H . Giesy
George Gleason
Thos. Hewitt
Conrad Klein
Frank Nelan
Richard Clark
Frank Campbell
Joseph Hurst
John Kusma
Wm. McGovern
Peter Makiney
William Maher
Rufin Petroski
Rehard Virgo
Frank Ward
Charles Raben
John Nichols
Andrew Hardig
G. A. Bryant
Phillip Doll
Theodore Ward
Red Cross Membership Tiers Described and Benefits
The article outlines Red Cross membership classifications including Annual five dollars Sustaining ten dollars Patron one hundred dollars with portions allocated to the National organization. It notes annual renewal, the issuing of membership cards, and the life membership option at fifty dollars plus perpetual patron status to support Red Cross activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Imag
Red Cross
Wheel Tax Notice for Spring Valley Vehicle Licenses
Owners of wagons, motor bicycles, motor vehicles and motor trucks must pay the six months license due December 31, 1920 at the City Clerk office. Vehicles without plates will be prosecuted under city ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Federal agents seize moonshine operations at three Granville parlors
Federal agents raided three Granville and Mark parlors last week, seizing a large quantity of moonshine and three stills. Springfield officers, with Sheriff Maulfair of Putnam County, detained August Quertiagrossa, Steve Demestri, Leo Lolli's manager, and another man, each posting $1000 bonds for October circuit court. About thirty gallons of moonshine were loaded for transport to Hennepin. defendants pledge to prove no liquor beyond legal limits. The piece notes local moonshine production is reportedly high and mocks conspicuous copper stills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville and
Mark
Springfield
Maulfair
Putnam County
August Quertiagrossa
Steve Demestri
Leo Lolli
Attoreny Taylor
Hennepin
Hicks Park to Host Princeton Team in Sunday Exhibition
Hicks Park Club prepares for a high profile game against Princeton led by manager Bob Kopp who has a strong roster of stars ready to push Hicks Park Club to their limit. Captain Fred Noe leads the Hicks Park squad as fans are invited to a 3 p.m. tilt with 25 and 50 cent admission including tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Park
Princeton
Bob” Kopp
Fred Noe
Noted Lithuanian Speaker Addresses Large Crowd
William Vaskas known as the Lithuanian Billy Sunday spoke at St Ann's parish hall on September 21 in a Lithuanian Liberty Bond Committee event. He attacked the Democratic administration's policy toward European small nations and urged a change in Washington. Joseph Aukitaitis, leader in the Spring Valley Lithuanian colony and head of the Liberty Bond Committee, presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vaskas
New York
Billy Sunday
St. Ann’s Parish
Lihuania
Mr. Vaskas
Europe
France
Vaskas
Washington
Sen. Harding
Republican Party
Joseph Aukitaitis
Spring Valley
Sixteenth Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Haumesser
Mr and Mrs Joseph Haumesser were surprised by about thirty friends who gathered Sunday evening to celebrate their sixteenth wedding anniversary. A delicious supper followed by games entertained the guests who awarded the couple as royal entertainers. They received many beautiful and useful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Haumesser
Mrs. Haumesser
Suit for $10000 Filed Over Fatal Spring Valley Crash
H G Wheeler administrator sues Northwestern railway and Walker D Hines after Lewis G Wheeler died in a cross street collision near Spring Valley on September 21 1910. Harry L Wheeler seeks damages for serious injuries to himself in the same accident. A Ford carrying father and son was struck by a freight train with no lights or flagman at the crossing. The elder Wheeler died en route to hospital. the son suffered severe injuries and long recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis G. Wheeler
Spring Valley
Northwestern
H. G. Wheeler
Harry L. Wheeler
Utica
Wheeler
Walker D. Hines
The
Railways of the
United States
Northwestern Railway
Official county election totals for Burean county
Official totals for last Wednesday show candidate results across offices including United States Senator Burnett M. Chiperfield with 6000 votes and John G. Oglesby in Governor race with 2601. Other listed results include William B. McKinley 2392, various named officials and placeholders, and scattered vote tallies for state offices and local representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burean County
United States
Burnett M. Chiperfield
Wiliam B. McKinley
Pamelisn
Pothver
Sotece Ac
Ened Secebae
Gamar EB. Carlatromt
Sensiene
John G. Oglesby
APA
Soke
Peacca
Raward
Woodruff
Tienes
Spor l
Pulte Sa Oreo Eee
Spiptely Ee Gpus
Filiace, Gutoesci Pda
Tor
George
Youth Dies as Ford Leaves Road in Ditch Near Tonica
James Keene an 18 year old farm hand died when a Ford speedster driven by him left the road and overturned a mile south of Tonica. He was with another youth from Tiffin en route from Lostant without lights. Keene died from neck and head injuries and his body was taken to La Salle for burial in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keene
Tonica
Keene
Tiffin
Lostant
la Salle
Fairfield
St Anthony's Church Plans Charity Fair at Opera House
The St Anthony's congregation, built by working people, plans a fair after twelve years without outside help. The Ladies Altar Society will solicit merchants for donations as the church seeks improvements including a furnace pews and a basement. dates for the Opera House fair are to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s Church
Ladies Altar Society
Father Blane
Mangled Body of Ike Anthony Found Near Howe Station
A mangled body was found along the railroad tracks about a mile north of Howe Station. Coroner Malm held an inquest and returned a verdict of accidental death. Anthony lived near De Pue and was last seen walking toward Seatonville before vanishing. He was buried in the County cemetery after the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. & St. P. Railroad
Ike Anthony
Howe Station
W. S. Knowlton
de Pune
Malm
Seatonville
Howe
de Pue
Keim’s
Car Plunges Over Hill Near Peru Road
A Ford owned by Andrew Pricco went over the embankment on the tip-up hill near the dry bridge over the C B Q tracks. All passengers escaped injury except Frank Taylor known as Rats who suffered a severe cut on his right foot from shattered windshield glass. The crash highlights the road’s dangerous condition and disputes over who repairs it. Officials await action from the Utilities Commission while highway leaders plan repairs. Taylor and Pricco may sue the township for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Pricco
Frank Taylor
Taylor
County Superintendent of Highways
Public Commission
Barney Cyrus
Wth County
A. L. Melcher
Princeton
Andrew Priceo
New County Board Rules Aim to Expedite County Business
The law committee proposes a revised county board code drawing features from 20 counties. Abolished are abatement swamp lands and railroads committees. new tuberculosis and memorial panels are created. Claims rules, contract limits, and pauper aid provisions are tightened with stricter reporting and referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Law Committee
Cain
Miss Lemke Weds Otto Grabowski in La Salle ceremony
Mies Marie Lemke daughter of Mr and Mrs August Lemke of this city married Otto W Grabowski of La Salle last Wednesday. Rev F Krueger officiated at the Lutheran parsonage in La Salle. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Herman Faber of La Salle. The couple will reside in Tri Cities area after their wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Marie Lemke
August Lemke
Otto W. Grabowski
la Salle
F. Krueger
Herman Faber
la Sale
Tri-cities
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LABOR
Illinois United Mine Workers Union
Skinner
Congress
Omar
William E. Mason
Richard Yates
Latte
Justus L. Johnson
Arthur EB. Snow
Clifford Ireland
Sollabate
Henry W. Lynch
Genet Ane
Ebbence
Dohn
W. Walters
George C. Kellogg
Carey R. Johnson
Milwaukee Railroad
Peru Road
Miss Lemke
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