Miners to Join Patriotic Move in War Produce Drive
United States Fuel Administration to appoint a Production Manager per district and form six member Production Committees at each mine, three workers three company officials. Committees will promote patriotism, coordinate local meetings, and enforce full six day work weeks to boost coal tonnage for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Fuel Administration
U. S. Fuel Administration
United States
James B. Neale
United Mine Workers of America
France
Spectal Rates for Fair Grant Ex cursion to Illinois State Fair
B M Davison secretary of the Illinois Centennial State Fair and Indus outlines excursion rates for the fair. The piece notes government grant involvement and provides context for participants traveling to the Illinois event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Illinois
B. M. Davison
Ininors Centennial State Fair
Indus
Patriot Concert Planned by Spring Valley Band
The Spring Valley Patriotic Meeting will feature the Spring Valley Concert Band in a city park event Friday at 8 pm. Class One men and all loyal Americans are urged to attend for short patriotic speeches by prominent speakers, with a possible Camp Grant speaker and expenses borne by the Commercial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Camp Grant
Commercial Association of
Railroad Excursion Rate Granted for State Fair Attendance
Reginal Director of Railroads Aishton issued today a one and one half fare for round trips on all Illinois steam railroads to State Fair attendees. The measure is expected to boost attendance to a record level as the public recognizes the favorable rate. All traction lines will maintain the standard two cent rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginal
Aishton
Illinois
Open Air Initiation At Moose Lodge Delights 53 Candidates
Last Sunday afternoon the local Moose Lodge initiated 53 candidates al fresco. Nearly 300 Moose attended at Pulaski Park with the Spring Valley Concert Band leading a ceremony in the pavilion. The program began with America and the Star Spangled Banner, then three cheers for the Stars and Stripes and a spirited Howdy Pap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Moose
Moose Hall
Pulaski Park
Spring Valley
Moose
Stars and Stripes
Wm. J. McGuire
Kewanee
Mooseheart
County Loses Highway Superintendent to Army Draft
Bureau county loses J. E. Johnson, two year highway superintendent, to the engineering corps. He reported to Camp Humphreys, Virginia, in class 2 during the next week. Vacancy likely to be filled at the September county board meeting.
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J. E. Johnson
Bureau County
Engineering Corps
Army
Camp Humphreys
Virginia
Johnson
Peterson Files Petitions for County Clerk Nomination
H B Peterson filed petitions last Thursday to run as a Republican for County Clerk. Friends urged him for years and promised support, time and effort to win the nomination, and he will campaign to secure the party nod after delaying plans to go west after his treasurer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B
Pete) Peterson
Peterson
Death from steam cooker explosion claims Emma Black
Four weeks after a kitchen steam cooker accident at the County Home Emma Black aged 38 died at St Margaret's Hospital Spring Valley. She sustained severe burns and stomach ulcers from inhaled live steam. an operation failed to save her. Funeral held at Church of the Immaculate Conception and burial Mt Olivet.
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Emma Black
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Spring Valley
Black
Mike Rafter
Oglesby
Ross Black
Seattle
Tessie Burke
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mt. Olivet
Oberto Death Relayed In Hand to Hand Fight In France
Letters from Col Abel Davis and Captains to Mrs. Oberto recount the July 4 1918 death of Dominick Oberto, a Co A 132nd Infantry private, in a hand to hand engagement in France. Two messaged condolences share details of his bravery and the fallen hero’s influence on comrades.
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Oberto
Domenic Oberto
France
Domenic
Dominick
Co. A. 132Nd Infantry
Anton Oberto
Spring Valley
Dominick Oberto
Co. A
Abel Davis
A. E
John J. Carroll
Co. L. 132Nd Infantry
Frank Oberto
Dominic Oberto
Co. A. 12Nd Infantry
Co. A. 132Nd Inf
Co. L. 1382Nd Inf
Foley
Brother hailed as brave soldier in news of death
A speaker praises a fallen brother described as a brave and true soldier, noting his game to the core and the pride he brings to his family while acknowledging the sadness of his death. The message emphasizes honor to the flag and the valor shown in battle.
Moran in France Receives Remarkable World War Letter
A letter received by Second Lieutenant Joseph P. Moran in April during a stop in France is preserved as a valuable World War I missive. Dated 1918, it purports to be from King George V and expresses American soldiers’ welcome from the British Isles as they head to the front. A second letter from Peter Kolupka, drafted last April, notes similar dispatches from camps to France via England.
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Joseph P. Moran
Kingsiorge
Morran
France
Spring Valley
United States
British Isles
George R. 1
Peter Kolupka
Camp Dodge
Texas
New York
England
Fare Increases Announced For All Stations
Public notice states effective Aug 10 passenger fares rise to 2e per mile on tickets and 3e per mile cash on cars, reverting from zone to mileage basis per state law. Round trips double one way fare. workmen's books rise Aug 7 from 3.75 to 4.50 with 10c minimum detachments.
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McAdoo
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Limited Service Begins August 18 On All Stations
The company declares a new schedule effective August 18 with three East bound and three West bound limited cars stopping only at stations. Local cars will stop at all stops. Passengers should obtain the detailed agent information. Limited cars skip country stops and require local car use or paying fare to the next station.
Burglars loot Irwin Borger store at Seatonville
Burglars broke into the Irwin Borger store in Seatonville last Wednesday, stealing about $500 in silverware and cutlery. The break-in was found Thursday at 6:15 am after the manager discovered open back doors and empty boxes. A bolt-cut through a rear screen protected the entry. only a few cents and $21 in bills were recovered from the cash register. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Borger
Seatonville
Frank Peterson
Peterson
Woman Foils Bank Robbery by alert resident
Two burglars tried to break into Valley City Bank last Wednesday night but were interrupted by Mrs. Nebin from a second floor flat at Spring Valley Utilities adjoining the bank. Officers Stuart and Smardak spotted the pair, who fled through a ravine and escaped into weeds despite pursuit.
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Valley City Bank
Nebin
Spring Valley, Utilities Co
Stuart and
Smardak
Spring Valley
Bank
Mix
Mrs. Nebin
Peru
Adolph Butterneck
Webster Park
Cantwell
Saloon Keepers Fined for Sunday Opening in Spring Valley
George Gladvinskis and Matt Teresavity of Spring Valley saloons faced charges for opening on Sunday August 1st. They pled guilty to State's Attorney Skinner's charges before Police Magistrate H. and were fined $215.05 each, paying the penalties Monday evening.
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Spring Valley
Gust
Skinner
George Gladvinskis
Matt Teresavity
Harvard Club of Chicago Awards Two Scholarships
The Harvard Club of Chicago awarded two scholarships for the coming year at Harvard University. Recipients are John Errietto of Spring Valley and Elwood Ratcliff of Oak Park, both graduates of the 1918 high school class. Errietto, an Italian coal miner's son, posted a 96.6 average this term. Ratcliff carries an excellent academic record and notable athletic ability, with participation in Oak Park School dramatics and serving as a commencement speaker.
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Harvard Club of
Chicago
Harvard University
John Errietto
Spring Valley
Elwood Rateliff
Oak Park
Enrietto
Ratcliff
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Residents
John M. Norman of Walnut and Pearl Wescott of New Bedford marriaged licenses appear amid a list including Trwin T. Arnold of Kansas City Artie May Brown of Galesburg Anton Chiado of Sp Valley Aimonetto Madalena of Sp Valley Louis Conda of Moline Grace Kuffman of Davenport Fred J. Lindenmeyer of Peru and Margaret Lindenmeyer of Peru.
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John M. Norman
Walnut
Pearl Wescott
New Bedford
Trwin T. Arnold
Kansas City
Artie May Brown
Galesburg
Anton Chiado
Valley
Aimonetto Madalena
Valey
Louis Conda
Moline
Grace Kuffman
Davenport
Fred J. Lindenmeyer
Peru
Margaret Lindenmeyer
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Loyal Order of Moose
Oberta
John R. Weaver
Moran
George R. I
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