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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
5
Mr. Frank Skowera of Spring Valley reports his son s litter of 20 piglets found in the hog pen Tuesday night. He plans to raise them with care and says the unusual litter offers valuable observation for farmers and all branches of farming.
Perry DePew 33 testified Monday in Kewa nee that he killed his sweetheart Pearl Buckley Hixson on June 20. Defense counsel argued mental incompetence and unreliability. witnesses described him as moody and deluded, with jealousy driving the fatal shot. The judge was to consider punishment after closing arguments.
Peru youths Miss Charlotte Nothnagel and Bert Hoscheit were married in a 7 am ceremony at St. Josephs church. Rev Father Florian officiated as a large assembly witnessed the nuptial mass. Attendants included Miss Zita Hoscheit and Henry Nothnagel.
Sale listing for shade trees and hedges including Southern shade trees 12 to 18 inches and 100 plants, Northern Privet 12 to 18 inches and 100, Northern Privet 18 to 24 inches and 100, Catalpa bungees priced from $2.00 to $3.00, Bridle wreaths 24 to 30 inches priced from $4.50 to $10.00 with 25 cents.
Hall high school arms for Joliet in a Saturday showdown as Dale’s seasoned squad tests a strong line and quick backfield. Probable starters Condie through Pozzi anchor the line with Martinkus at halfback and Dwyer at quarterback, joined by an extended travel group awaiting action.
The New Industries Committee of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce announces three cash prizes for essays on Why New Industries Should Come To My Town. First prize is 100 dollars, second 50 dollars, third 25 dollars. Each high school will hold a preliminary contest and send a winner to the state committee for the final selection.
Mrs M Woods mother of a prominent La Salle doctor died last week at her La Salle home. An eighty five year old resident for forty five years she was active in church and literary religious work. Funeral party moved to Quincy Michigan where she was laid to rest beside her husband.
The Ladd Moose finish with a 20-5 record after a 5 to 2 defeat by the Peru Roosters. Lunn pitched well with limited support in a tight game through five innings. Manager Barretini plans a benefit to raise funds for uniforms and equipment as Ladd eyes a strong club next season.
A flood of interest in golf sweeps Mendota as a course is laid out a golf club forms and equipment stocks grow in town stores. The scene hints at a bright future for Mendota golfers with more enthusiasts joining daily and potential star players like Chick Evans and Gene Sarazen cited as targets.
Thirty seven of 75 flood damage claims were approved by the judiciary committee of the Sanitary District board of trustees. The awards total over 100000 and dates range back as far as thirty years. The committee will forward its recommendation to the full board at the next meeting.
A new mineral water laxative was found by Mrs. Nellie Kemmery at the Gay Mill Restaurant in Jonesville. Analysis shows mild, pleasant laxative qualities with rare global counterparts in Pennsylvania England and Switzerland. Bottling already targets leading drug stores. Local readers urged to visit or buy a bottle.
Miss Myrtle Schwab daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Schwab married Clarence Boeckling of Peru at 3 pm Saturday in the Schwab home south of Ladd. Rev Evans officiated in a yellow and white decorated drawing room ceremony. The couple plans a Wisconsin honeymoon and will live on West Fifth Street in Peru.
In winter the boll weevil retreats to wooded country to pass the cold season. Plans are now being carried into effect to surround these winter retreats with poison gases and destroy the weevils before they have a chance to come out in spring.
A Boston Transcript note quotes the idea that adults underestimate their own limits. It references listening to a daughter's commencement essay and reflects on growth through education and conversation.
A humorous Madrid remark from Buen Humor advises ignoring anonymous letters as the best plan. The quote warns against reading or engaging with such correspondence, framing it as prudent caution.
A New York American note observes that women pick up swimming sooner while men must self teach. The item hints at gendered learning patterns in skill acquisition.
Agnes Zakar an 11 year old Spring Valley resident described as a professional beggar was taken into custody in Peru last weekend and sent to Ottawa Detention Home while Tri City Family Welfare Society coordinates with Bureau County. The girl and her younger brother had begged for clothing food and cash, earning $3 to $4 daily, while not attending school. Welfare officials say parents promised schooling and work but failed to follow through.
Ray Mack's Famous Follies brings 83 artists from top New York Chicago revues to La Salle Majestic Theatre for a matinee and two night shows. Chorus of 18 dancers in costly costumes, rapid scene changes, praised by critics as a premier theatrical event of the season.
The Old Bay State nickname derives from the 1629 charter granted to the Massachusetts Bay Company after Salem settlement a year earlier, marking the colony's formal establishment.
The notice outlines rail connections from Ottawa to Grand Ridge and Streator on the Main Line. It lists ticket fares to Chicago via Joliet and by Chicago and Joliet Electric Railway, with fares shown as 93.84 and 92 in the record.
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