Valley Lady Dies Suddenly in Chicago
Mrs. Mary J. McLaughlin of Spring Valley died suddenly at 7 15 Sunday while visiting her daughter in Chicago. A paralytic stroke days earlier caused the death. Born in County Antrim Ireland she was 68. Survived by daughters Mrs Wallwin Chicago and Mrs Kiam Genster Peru. sons Henry Daniel Chicago and Samuel De Kalb. brother William Horner King Valley. Funeral Wednesday at nine from residence East Cleveland Street with services at Immaculate Conception Church and Mt Olivet Cemetery interment.
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Mary J. McLaughlin
Spring Valley
Benwin
Chicago
It Valley
County Intrim
Ireland
Oconomoc
Wis
Spring Milley
John McLaughlin
Wallwin
Kiam Genster
Peru
Henry
Daniel
Renice
East
Cleveland Street
Immaculate Eption Church
Mt. Olivet
New Factory Planned as Eisenberg Moves to Spring Valley
A Spring Valley merchants group meets to arrange removal of Mr. Eisenberg's Overall factory from Chicago. Building space is being sought, with plans to employ about 25 workers initially and 75 machines within a year, payroll around 1500 dollars weekly. The association urges town support and envisions further manufacturing ventures.
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Springalley Association of Commerce
Eisenberg
Spring Valley
Chicago
Ne- Peon
Forger At Large Strikes LaSalle Ottawa Regions
LaSalle and Ottawa authorities hunt a cunning forger active in both cities. A sealed envelope note asks that a check be paid to a doctor and the money sent to him, suggesting a clever scam linking the two communities.
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LaSalle
Ottawa
Foreck
Old German Resident Passes Away in Spring Valley
Ludwig Koch, a longtime respected German resident, died Saturday morning at St. Margaret's hospital after a paralytic stroke on Labor Day. He was 66 and had worked in Canada and in mines. Nephew William Koch of Kewanee attended the funeral with wife and daughter. Funeral services were held Sunday at Henry Eschenbaum's residence and St. Anthony's Church, with burial in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
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Ludwig Koch
Spring Valley
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Canada
William Koch
Kewanee
Germany
Henry Eschenbaum
Paving Contracts Awarded for Spring Valley Streets
The Board of Local Improvements completed a pavement program in Spring Valley. North Spalding Street, Erie Street widening, and Greenwood Street widening contracts were awarded to Zolper & Sons and Andrew Barrowman. The total project costs about $100,000 with completion expected this year.
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Board of Local Improvements
Spring Valley
Spalding Street
Fifth Street
Erie
Greenwood Streets
Dakota Street
Zolper & Sons of
Mendota
Zolper & Sons
Greenwood Street
St. Paul
Greenwood
Forgery Suspect Arrested at Ladd After Carnival Work
A man calling himself Ed Wilson was arrested by Sheriff Mills in Ladd on forgery charges. Wanted in Coldman North Dakota for forging checks on the First State Bank. He allegedly aided by the Burns Detective Agency to locate him and will be returned for trial.
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Ed. Wilson
Ladd
Mills
Wilson
Coldman
First State Bank
Burns Detective Agency
South Dakota
Hall Township High kicks off strong year at assembly
Indications point to a successful year as departments run smoothly and student activities begin. The general assembly showcased school spirit with singing led by Mr Sullivan. The Hall Times is launching with eager staff contenders led by editor in chief Anna Lapinski and adviser Mr Tyler.
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Sullivan
Hall Times
Tyler
Miss Falkan
Anna Lapinski
Merle Haughaut
Times
Virginia Pomatto
Margaret Soloman
Alta Hurst
Sveral
Hall Township High and Vocational School
Former Business Man Dies in Mass
Sam Nimee of Spring Valley reports the death of his brother Abraham Nimee in Leominster Massachusetts after a five day illness from pneumonia. Abraham, age forty five, had previously run a pool hall here five years ago and leaves a wife and a sister in Syria, with Sam as surviving relatives.
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Sam Nimee
Spring Valley
Leominster
Massachusetts
Abraham
Abraham Nimee
Syria
Sam
Hanson Granted Divorce in Circuit Court
A divorce was granted Monday afternoon in the circuit court to C. J. Hanson of Seatonville. Judge Davis cited alleged misconduct by Marie Hanson as the grounds. Hanson testified his work kept him away at night and said his wife entertained Robert Carruthers during his absences.
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C. J. Hanson
Seatonville
Marie
Davis
Hanson
Grand Jury Returns Indictments After Short Session
A half day grand jury, overseen by State's Attorney Josef T. Skinner and Circuit Judge Joe A. Davis, indicted ten persons and dismissed others after four hours of work. Indictments include George Miller for rape, three Peoria men for grand larceny, and several for violation of the prohibition act with bonds ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
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Josef T. Skinner
Joe A. Davis
Skinner
Davis
George Miller
Spring Valley
Jessie Dade
William Ferris
Walter Ferris
Harry J. Wilson
Peoria
Steak Iikens
Bureau County
Wilson
Sheriff Mills
Spaulding
Flagstaff
Arizona
James Aubuchon
Lewis Breed
George Nash
Winton
Sheffield
James Ponti
Joe Romano
Sam Mondell
Justice Simpson
Chicago
St. Louis
Liberty
Michaels Pierro Wedding of Pearl Michaels and Samuel Pierro
Miss Pearl Michaels and Samuel Pierro of Spring Valley wed at 11 30 am Saturday in the Methodist church with Rev Steinman officiating. Attendants were Miss Catherine Michaels and Frank Pierre. The bride wore white silk crepe with orange buds and pink roses. the bridesmaid wore powder blue silk crepe with rose buds. The couple will reside in a West Cleveland Street cottage after a six o’clock dinner and Ruppert's Hall dance for about seventy guests.
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Pearl Michaels
Samuel Pierro
Spring Valley
Methodist Church
Steinman
Catherine Michaels
Frank Pierre
John Michaels
Peru Clock Works
Cassiday Bros. Wholesale
Ruppert’s Hall
West Cleveland Street
Dwyer Chosen to Pilot Hall's 1925 Football Team
Francis Dwyer named captain of Hall's 1925 football squad after two years on the Illinois Valley all star selections. He moves from end to fullback to provide speed and kicking skill as the team prepares for Joliet action Saturday.
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Dwyer
HALL
Francis Dwyer
Joliet
Shaving Device Improved By Joseph Zaetta
Joseph Zaetta markets an improved electrical shaving device with strong sales last month. He will display the innovation at the Illinois State Exposition in Chicago from October 8 to 17.
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Joseph Zaetta
Zaetta
Chicago
Toluca Shootout Kills Two Officers at Toluca Home
In Toluca Illinois Sheriff Litchfield and Police Chief Leonard were killed by Joseph Stemas a 50 year old coal miner after he reportedly beat his wife and fled to his home. Deputies and neighbors joined a manhunt aided by bloodhounds airplanes and police from nearby counties.
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Orville Litchfield
Marshall County
Ill
Jack Leonard
Toluca
Joseph Stemas
Stemas
Leonard
Litchfield
William Dorsey
Dorsey
Buck
Illinois
E. J. Welter
la Salle County
B. Schalla
Mills
Spaulding
Bureau County
Cats Defeat Clinton in a Great Game at Hicks Park
The Spring Valley American Legion Wild Cats defeated Clinton Iowa 9 to 0 before a record crowd at Hicks Park. Key plays included three long passes from Coveny to Cork, Bogren, and McDonald setting up the scoring drive, with McDonald kicking for three points as Clinton held near the Cats’ ten yard line.
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CATS
Clinton
Spring Valley
American Legion Wild Cats
Hicks Park
Iowa
Legion Club
Invaders
Wild Cats
Coveny
Cork
Bogren
McDonald
Dale
Biama
Dubuque
Davenport
Decatur
Dixon
Springfield
Benld
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Valley Lady
MR. Eisenberg
Prichard
Mass
Micheals - Pierro Wedding
Iowa Boys
Nelson
Bradley
Krueger
Zitori
Buffer
Swingle
Nesti
B. Lolli
Wild Cat Clown Band
Alcide Mercier
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