Spring Valley Utilities Co Raises Gas Rates March 1 1920
Public Utilities Commission order in Springfield on March 24 1920 grants Spring Valley Utilities Company a ten cent per thousand cubic feet increase for general gas service. The hearing showed 1919 revenue 2678.50 and expenses 6037.67, producing a deficit of 3359.17 amid oil cracking gas production. Minimum bill 50 cents per meter. prompt payment discount ten cents per MCF. quarterly accounting filings required. rates effective March 1 1920 in Spring Valley Illinois.
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Prs
Public Utilities
Springfield
Spring Valley Utilities Company
Harry Brown
W. J. Wimbiscus
Spring Valley
General Gas Service
Illinois
Ign
Commission
Field
Ilinois
Progress on New Mine Near Hollowayville
A sinking operation near Hollowayville advances under the direction of Heintz. The mine is to be fed and owned by Princeton residents, marking a local development in resource extraction.
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Hollowayville
Heintz
Princeton
School staffers to have tonsils removed
Mr. Sanyth of the Science Department and Miss Burson of the History department went to the hospital Wednesday for tonsil removal and expect to be back at work by Tuesday morning.
Death of Mary Harcarik in Spring Valley at age 19
Miss Mary Harcarik born May 1 1900 in Spring Valley died at her home on West Minnesota Street Tuesday March 30th at 1 am. She was ill a week with Brights disease and leaves her parents Andrew and Mrs Harecarik two sisters Mrs Edwin Leitts Peru and Julia. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from St Peter and Paul church with Father Ciesla officiating. interment at St Peter and Paul cemetery No 3. She worked at the overall factory for two years and was well known locally.
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Mary Harcarik
Spring Valley
Minnesota Street
Brights
Andrew Harecarik
Andrew
North Dakota
Edwin Leitts
Peru
Julia
St. Peter and Paul
Father Ciesla
Old Resident Carl Dorf Dies After Illness at 61
Carl Dorf, a long time Spring Valley coal miner and cigar maker, died March 24 1920 at 6 15 pm after a two month illness from Brights disease. Born in Neder Schlesing Germany March 19 1859 he came to the United States in 1881 settling in Braceville then Spring Valley. He opened a saloon and restaurant in 1893 and later began cigar manufacturing now run by his sons. Survived by wife Katherine Blum two children Charles and Anna and three stepchildren Henry Pete and Theodore Blum he leaves three sisters in Germany. Funeral at home with Rev Paul Braun Peru and Spring Valley Lodge T O C F ritual service. Interment Peru City Cemetery.
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Carl Dorf
Tie
Brights
Neder Schlesing
Germany
Braceville
Spring Valley
Katherine Blum
Charles
Anna Dorf
Henry
Pete
Theodore Blum
Paul Braun
Peru
Spring Valley Lodge T.0.c.f
Peru City Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Carl Dorf's Family
The Dorf family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who helped after the death of husband and father Carl Dorf. They also thank the I. C. O. F. for assistance and those who sent floral offerings. Signed by Mrs. Carl Dorf and family.
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Carl Dorf
Peru Girl Sues Spring Valley Youth in County Court
Miss Mary Szmielewski of Peru has brought suit against Felix Robeza of Spring Valley in county court on a serious charge. The case was instituted Saturday and the defendant furnished bond for his appearance when the case comes to trial.
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Mary Szmielewski
Peru
Felix Robeza
Spring Valley
Frank Caretto Ill with Pneumonia During Campaign
Frank Caretto, candidate for Commissioner of Highways, has been seriously ill at his home with pneumonia for a week but is slowly recovering. Friends in the west end are continuing an active campaign for his election despite the illness.
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Frank Caretto
Caretto
West End
Mrs Flora W Marshall Moves to Mendota
Mrs Flora W Marshall moved her furniture goods to Mendota Wednesday and will reside there with her son Irl H Marshall editor of the Sun Bulletin in that city.
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Flora W. Marshall
Mendota
Irl H. Marshall
The
Sun-Bulletin
Dunbar Quartet to Perform at Lyceum Course
The Dunbar quartet and bell ringers will appear at the Lyceum Course on Wednesday evening April 7. Originating with Ralph Dunbar, the group blends hand bells into ensembles with sacred selections and humorous readings.
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Lyceum
Dunbar
America
Forties
P. T Barnum
England
Mr. Barnum
Ralph Dumbar
Harry
Dunbar Bell Ringers
Ralph Dunbar
Dunbar’s
Severe storm sweeps Bureau and surrounding counties
A historic wind storm swept Illinois counties including Sureau and Bureau, lasting about twenty hours with peak near Elgin. Property losses reach millions with no fatalities in Bureau, roofs damaged in Spring Valley, poles fallen disrupting interurban and telephone service, while northern Illinois reports high casualties and widespread damage.
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Sureau County
Illinois
Elgin
Bureau
Compan
Railway and
Telephone Company
Spring Valley
Bureau County
William Harmon
East Dakota
Ilinois
Chicago
Three Day Vacation Granted for Local High School
The High School will close Wednesday evening and reopen next Tuesday after a three day vacation. Classes will not meet Thursday Friday or Monday.
Retu rns Home Mrs Paul Ramberger
Mrs Paul Ramberger returned home Sunday evening after visiting in Chicago a week.
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Paul Ramberger
Chicago
Mrs Pat McCallum Plans New Home Here
Mrs Pat McCallum arrives Saturday from Chicago to establish her future residence in this city, signaling a personal relocation and new living plans.
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Pat McCallum
Chicago
Easter Visitors Reach Home from College Towns
Misses Josephine and Mayme Hoffmann return from Champaign to spend Easter with parents. George Perkins of Princeton visits Virgil Allen on Erie Street. Mr and Mrs Joe McFadden and daughters Margaret and Elen visit in Ladd. Henry Baldwin of Los Angeles visits sister Mrs Geo Alexander. Kathryn Duffner returns to Rice Lake after five months with daughter Mrs Charles Doherty.
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Josephine
Mayme Hoffman
Champaign
George Perkins
Pinceton
Virgil Allen
Erie St
Joe McFadden
Margaret
Vincent Conway
Elen
Ladd
Hoenr. Baldwin
Los Angeles
California
Geo. Alexander
Kathryn Duffner
Rice Lake
Wisconsin
Charles Doherty
Golden Wedding Guests Visit McNally Family
Mr and Mrs Daniel McNally host Mr and Mrs McKenny and two children and Patrick McNally of Montana Arkansas visiting for a month to attend the golden wedding anniversary in April.
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Thomas McKenny
McNally
Patrick McNally
Montana
Arkansas
Daniel McNally
Miss Matie Kane Attends Peoria Funeral
Miss Matie Kane left Tuesday afternoon for Peoria to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs. Jos. Spitzer of that city. She was well known here, residing in this city for a number of years. Many will be sorry to learn of her sudden death.
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Matie Kane
Peoria
Jos. Spitzer
Expected Home After California Visit
Dr. J. H. Franklin is expected home Tuesday following an extended visit in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Franklin
California
Venetain Phonograph Company Proposal Rejected
A three member committee from the Spring Valley Commercial Association examined the Venetian Phonograph Company of Chicago proposal. They found the stock sale requirement and building plans unfavorable and advised the association secretary to report against locating the factory here.
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Venetain Phonograph Company of Chicago
William Gunther
N. Tollerich
Charles Brown
Spring Valley Commercial Association
Chicago
Do the People Forget Slackers in the World War Debate
A letter argues that veterans and citizens must hold politicians to account for wartime service. It accuses Donald Franklin of evasive wartime actions and praises those who served, urging township voters to evaluate candidates based on their World War I record and dedication. Franklin travels to Chicago for a weekend.
Phone company argues deficit due to depreciation at rate hearing
At the Public Utilities Commission hearing in Princeton, H B Crandell claimed the Bureau County Telephone Co faces a 20000 deficit without proper depreciation on property values amid rising material costs. State and city attorneys alleged mismatched valuations for taxation and rate making, with extensive statistical evidence presented by both sides.
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Bureau County Telephone Company
H. B. Crandell
State Public Utilities Commission
Princeton
H.C. Dillon
Chicago
Skinner
Johnson
Dillon
County Board of Supervisors
Sheffield
Manlius
Wyanet
Arlington
Cherry, Ladd
de Pues
Totnesson
Tiskilwa
Pursarns
M. A. Stiver
Walnut
Wimbiscus
Spring Valley
Jay L. Spaulding
Senator Berry
New Pictures Installed in High School Library
The High School uses funds from last year’s Glee Club Concert to purchase four new pictures for the library. The works include Sir Gaudin's Lincoln, The Student (an oil), a Rembrandt copy, another oil titled Sunny Shores by Arntz, and an additional painting.
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Sir Gaudin
Lincoln
Rembrandt
Sunny Shores
Arntz
Red Cross Worker Arrives to Lead Peru and Spring Valley
Miss Bertha Williams arrives from Mason City Iowa to head Red Cross work in Peru and Spring Valley. She is a thoroughly trained worker and will implement a program in the two communities.
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Bertha Williams
Red Cross
Peru
Spring Valley
Mason City
Iowa
Miss Williams
Mining incident leaves worker with broken leg
John Pawlachek suffered a broken leg Monday while working in the mine and is now a patient at St. Margaret's hospital.
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John Pawlachek
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Spends Sunday in Minonk With Relatives
Mrs. August Johnson and her son and Mrs. William Carlson spent Sunday in Minonk with relatives.
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Minonk
August Johnson
William Carlson
Keegan Cousins Attend Funeral in South Wilmington
Miss Mayme Keegan and Bernard Keegan attended the funeral of a cousin in South Wilmington on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Keegan
Bernard Keegan
South Wilmington
McCook Family Plans Move to Wood River Home
The McCook family announces they are relocating to Wood River Illinois to establish their future residence. The move signals a new chapter for the household as they prepare the transition and settle into the community.
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Ee McCook
Wood River
Student Harry Steinberg to Return Home for Easter
Harry Steinberg, a college student at Champaign, is expected to return home Friday for the Easter vacation.
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Harry Steinberg
Champaign
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Carl Sdorf
Durbar
EXCEL
Dunbar Quartet
Interurban and
Donald Franklin
Phone Company Presents
GASE
Berry
Dover
la Moille
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