City Schools Closed Monday Amid Illness and Staffing Shortage
The Board of Education ordered all city schools closed from Monday at 4 PM through next Monday February 16 due to ill teachers and lack of substitutes. High School remains open under nurse supervision. officials hope conditions normalize and full work resumes soon.
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Board of Education
Irving Munson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
National Commission of Education
Woman Seriously Burned In Home Fire Accident
Mrs. John Podobinski of Hick's Junction suffered severe full body burns when a kerosene can exploded while she lit a fire on Wednesday morning. Her husband aided her with water but flames increased. Dr. Moran attended and she was hospitalized with doubtful recovery.
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John Podobinski
Hick’s Junction
Moran
Mainus Home Burned in Northwestern Street Fire
Fire destroyed the Frank Mainus residence on North western street near Ladd Road on Wednesday afternoon. The house and furniture were lost and the origin of the blaze remains unknown. Firefighters redirected efforts to save nearby structures due to distant water mains. Mrs. Mainus suffered facial cuts while attempting to save the furnishings.
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Frank Mainus
Ladd Road
Kerosene Fire Causes Small Blaze at Affelt Home
An oil lamp kerosene can exploded at the home of George Affelt on a Wednesday morning. Mrs. Affelt was lighting the fire when the can exploded, triggering a small blaze quickly smothered with rugs and quilts. George Affelt suffered a slight burn while dousing the flames.
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George Affelt
Former Oettinger Bakery Revamped With Marble Interior
The Pete Oettinger bakery, bought by D. F. Haney, is being remodeled and refinished. The interior will feature marble and mahogany, a new soda fountain replaces the old, and the oven and bake shop are fully remodeled. The facility will be open for inspection early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Oettinger
D. FE. Haney
Fire damages home at Hilka Junction
Fire damaged the home of W. G. Wilson at Hilk'a Junction by about five hundred dollars. The blaze is reported to have started from a kerosene lamp.
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W. G. Wilson
Hilk
Enter U. of I. Steinberg Leaves Thursday
In a brief entry, Herr Steinberg departed on Thursday for an unspecified destination, with the note implying further details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. OF I
Steinberg
Tony Caponi Gathers Wide Ring Notice For Fights
Spring Valley bantamweight Tony Caponi earns wide notice for his ring work as a series of bouts shapes up. He likely meets Pat Moore after Moore’s return to the U S with Tommy Walsh signaling the matchup. Caponi also faces Frankie Kirk, Stanley Everett, and Seah McKenna in upcoming 12 and 10 round clashes as manager Babe Meanor plans more bouts.
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Tony Caponi
Spring Valley
Pat Moore
Tommy Walsh
Memphis
Babe Meanor
Caponi
Moore
Rock Island
Beet
Frankie Kirk
Rockford
Stanley Everett
Peoria
Seah McKenna
St. Paul
Waterloo
Meanor
Enjoyable Band Concert Despite Weather at Majestic Theatre
The Spring Valley Concert Band, led by Director Fonteichio, performed a memorable program at Majestic Theatre on Friday February 6 as crowds braved a storm for the annual band concert and dance. Dancing ran from 10 30 p.m. to 1 a.m. with strong reception and expected bookings for the season.
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Spring Valley
Majestic Theatre
Fonteichio
Ladies Aid Meeting With Mrs Gunther February 19
Mrs Wm Gunther will entertain the Ladies Aid at 2 20 p m Thursday afternoon February 19 at her home on Fe, Fiie Street. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend.
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Wm. Gunther
Ladies Aid
Fiie St
Families Return From Benid Funerals in Pneumonia Deaths
The Frain, Foy and Foster families returned Monday from Benid where they attended funerals for Mrs. John Foy and Mrs. Harry Hutton. Both women died from pneumonia attacks.
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Frain
Foy
Benid
John Foy
Harry Hutton
Federal Income Tax Notice for Spring Valley
Public notice that federal income tax is due. Blank forms or assistance available from the Government Officer at Spring Valley City Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Massock Ordered to Pay $55.37 Judgment in Peoria Case
In Koenig's justice court, Jake Massock of Spring Valley was ordered to pay Peoria Casket Co. $55.37 for goods purchased in 1917 and 1918 by Massock and two brothers. No defense was offered. The partnership dissolved after, with two brothers moving to Tennessee.
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Peoria Casket Co
Jake Massock
Spring Valley
Justice of the Peace
Peoria
Massock
Koenig
Tennessee
Tiowever
Ross
Truancy Law Enforcement in Princeton Court
William Grubb of DePue faced Justice Dunbar in Princeton for defying the truancy law and paying 9.40 in costs. The case exposed the boy’s adoption by Grubb, his absence from DePue, and attempts to place him in LaSalle or Dover. County truancy officers and deputies led Grubb to reveal the LaSalle address, with a warrant issued after he failed to have the boy in school. The boy later appeared in DePue school, marking a second attempted evasion with adjoining counties assisting.
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William Grubb
DePue
Justice Dunbar
Justice Court
Princeton
Mabel Walsh
William
Edna ©. Clark
Miss Walsh
Grubb
LaSalle
Joe Milner
Tom Roberts
Dover
J. B. McManus
de Pue
Thranes
Wending Anniversary Dinner At Denewlotte
A local wedding anniversary observance features a dinner at the honoree's home this evening. Several friends attend as the couple marks a milestone and shares gifts and congratulations.
Alex Lynch Dies After Six Months Illness
Alex Lynch died at his home on East Third Street Sunday noon from asthma after a half year of decline. Funeral Mass was at 9 o'clock from Immaculate Conception Church with Father Walsh officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Born in Rumford Scotland, he lived here for years and is survived by his wife two sons and two daughters including Mrs Harold Switterm an of La Salle and Anna James and Edward of this city.
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Alex. Lynch
East Vhird Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Walsh
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Mr. Lynch
Rumford
Scotland
Harold Switterman
la Salle
Anna
James
Edward
Mrs W Hand R n Ies Saturday
Margaret Robinson born November 24 1844 Tweedmouth England died February 7 at 75 in Spring Valley Illinois. Married William Hand October 20 1866 Ravensworth Parish Church. They moved from England to Illinois in 1881 later settling on East Dakota Street. Surviving children Martha Dorman Robert Hand Elizabeth Morris James Hand Isabelle McDonald Lillian Biggs. Funeral Tuesday at Congregational Church. Interment Miller's Cemetery.
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Margaret Robinson
Alexander and
Martha Robinson
Tweedmouth
England
William Hand
Ravensworth
Braidwood
Ilinois
Spring Valley
East Dakota Street
Martha Dorman
Peoria
Robert Hand
Granville
Elizabeth Morris
Nashville
Michigan
James Hand
Isabelle McDonald
This City
Lillian Biggs
Otter
Nebraska
Young Girl Trene Tognazzio Dies After Illness
Miss Trene Tognazzio daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Tognazzi died Thursday afternoon at 4 40 at St Margaret s hospital following an ear infection that developed into spinal meningitis. She had been ill about three weeks and was born in this city. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Trene Tognazzio
Joseph Tognazzi
St. Margaret's Hospital
Woman's Club Valentine Leap Year Dance at High School
The Woman's Club plans a Valentine Leap Year party at the high school gym Friday night February 15 with dancing from eight to twelve. Admission for ladies is seventy five cents. Each member may invite one other lady and her guest. Members urged to attend. A lecture by Dr. Rachel Yarros is set for February 14 in the library.
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Rachel Yarros
Mothers of
Spring Valley
Yarros
Earl Wallwin Dies in Toronto
Death of Earl Wallwin, son of Bob Wallwin of this city, occurred in Toronto Canada on February 9. He leaves a wife and two children. Burial took place in Toronto.
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Earl Wallwin
Bob Wallwin
Toronto
Canada
Ford Rumor Proved Untrue About Land Purchase
A circulating rumor claimed Henry Ford bought 1000 acres west of Penu for a plant. The Misses Bela and Becca McCormick denied any sale or talks with Ford or his associates. They stated no such deal exists and expressed surprise at the rumor. The McCormicks own land adjacent to a major thoroughfare.
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Henry Ford
Penu
Ford
Bela
Becca Mad Cormick
MeCormick
Mr. Ford
Smth & Report
Illinois Governor Promises 1920 Hard Road Drive
Governor Frank C. Lowden pledges to maximize hard road construction in 1920 using bond funds and without boosting material prices. At the Illinois Highway Association meeting in Springfield he notes anticipated 1920 auto fee receipts near 5.5 million, outlines 1000 miles of new roads, and stresses nonpolitical planning and inter-state cooperation.
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Tllinois
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois Highway Association
Leland Hotel
Springfield
Ilinois
Middle West
Lowden
Frank T. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
W. F. Lodge
Bradt
Clifford
William G. Edens
Chicago
Edens
Illinois
Henry Dunlap
Savoy
Dunlap
Department
Tlmois
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Mainus
Oettinger
Ring
Phoria Casket Company
Oan Nalent
Wending Annniversary
Denewlotte
Hove In
Nelo
Wadding
Mrs. W. Handries
Congregational Church
Miller’s Cemetery
Neem
Bere
Joff
Wowar
Misses MC Cormick
McCormick
Twousmiedds Amb
Governer
Highway Association
State Department
Railroad Administration
Tamer Tice
Greenview
Wdod
Tvminota
Commritter
Tire
Willian
Tien
Tahar
J. A
Fifer
Richerd
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