Flu Epidemic Not Serious In Spring Valley
Health officer reports several influenza cases in Spring Valley but most are mild. Citizens urged to report cases promptly and observe quarantine rules to prevent a larger outbreak. State and county health officials call for 200 physicians to aid, with strict rules and penalties for violations.
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Spring Valley
Shurtz
John Kinkin
East
Minnesota St
John Gents
West First Street
John Lauer
Second St
Katherine
Margaret Woods
Price
E. Caroline St
Fred Noe
Dakota
John Konat
Minnesota
Robert Walker
John Lodginski
S. Spaulding
Fred Sack
James Nagel
Webster Park
C. St. Clair Drake
United States Public Health Service
State Department of Health
Drake
Adjudged Mentally Deficient Petruski Sent To Sanitarium
Anton Petruski of 207 East 6th Street was adjudged mentally deficient by Judge Pritchard at Princeton and sent to the Watertown sanitarium last Tuesday after several troubling incidents including threats to family. He had been ill with flu for about three weeks and is expected to recover within several months.
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Anton Petruski
East 6Th Street
Watertown
Mr. Petruski
Princeton
City Business Men Plan Advertising to Attract Factories
Spring Valley merchants held a January 27 meeting at city hall to launch factory attraction efforts. Peter DeFillipi chaired, P. M. Mahoney was secretary, and a $220 ad campaign was proposed in trade journals to reach manufacturers. A letter packet and envelopes with ads were planned, plus outreach to railroads and the U S Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Knapp announced interest from a Chicago factory seeking location details.
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Spring Valley
Peter DeFillipi
P. M. Mahoney
C. N. Hollerich
N. Frank
M. J Rhoades
T. H. Marshall
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Friends and Neighbors
The Frain family expresses appreciation for kindness during illness and death of their mother and for floral offerings from friends and neighbors.
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Leadacke
Mrs Elizabeth Leadacke died Friday morning at 2 25 from diabetes after two weeks illness. Born in Russia on March 14 1865 she came to the United States 33 years ago and lived here 14 years. Surviving children are Mrs Kate Tunison Josephine Kodis Anna Leadacke. Husband James Leadacke and sons Joe and Frank were killed in the Cherry mine disaster. Funeral from 125 West 5th Street to St Ann Church then Mt Olive Cemetery.
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Elizabeth .Leadacke
West 5Th. Street
St. Ann Church
Mt Olive Cemetery
Leadacke
Russia
James Leadacke
Joe
Frank
Cherry Mine
Kate Tunison
Rockford
Josephine Kodis
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Anna Leadacke
Mrs Schwarting Church Fair Dies Sudden
Antoinette Baker born near Essen Germany October 17 1864 died January 24 1920 at her Spring Valley home aged 55 years 3 months 1 week. She emigrated to America in 1883 and lived in Streator LaSalle Oglesby before settling in Spring Valley in 1898. Funeral held January 27 with burial in Miller Cemetery. Coroner’s inquest the following Sunday found death due to chronic Bright disease with fatty degeneration of the heart.
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Antoinette Baker
Christian
Mary Baker
Essen
Germany
Spring Valley
America
Streator
Ilinois
Charles Schwarzing
LaSalle
Oglesby
Charles
John
Ottawa
Clemens
Frank
Peoria
Hubert
Mary Olzincheneski
Jacoboborits
Green
Kangley
Miltenberger
Bright
Schwarting
Big fair and bazaar at Majestic Theatre Kejing
The ladies of the S S Peter and Paul Church committee plan a week long bazaar from February 9 to 17 at the Majestic theatre Kejing. The event features nightly prizes including a mule on opening night a $10 gold piece on Lincoln's Birthday a calf on Valentine night and a pig on Sunday night. Seelig's and Prokup's orchestras provide music for dancing with Seelig's full orchestra on opening night. All welcome to attend and enjoy the novelties and parcel post booths.
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S. S. Peter and Paul Church
Majestic Theatre
Keijing
Seelig
Lincoln
Seelig’s
Prokup
Former Editor Returns From Harvard Visit
Iri H Marshall, former Gazette editor, arrived back Friday from Boston Massachusetts where he has been attending Harvard University for a period of study.
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Iri H Marshall
the Gazette
Boston
Massachussetts
Harvard University
Red Cross Questionnaires Sent To Soldiers In Spring Valley
The Spring Valley Red Cross chapter at 2011 East St Paul Street is sending questionnaires to every service man for details on insurance allotments allowances compensations and life in service. Miss Mayme Mazzorana urges all missing forms to be completed and returned promptly.
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The
Red Cross
East St. Paul Street
Spring Valley
Mayme Mazzorana
Masonic Banquet Attendees Dine in Ottawa
A. H. Halladay J. Sitterly F. Howard L. Luther and Frank Martinelli attended an all day Masonic session and banquet in Ottawa on Monday.
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A. H. Halladay
J. ©. Sitterly
F. Howard
L. Luther
Frank Martinelli
Ottawa
Hospital Restriction Notices During Flu Epidemic
During the present flu epidemic only immediate relatives of patients in the hospital will be admitted. All others are barred from entry to safeguard patients and staff.
Sheridan Lodge Installs Officers After January Ceremony
Sheridan Lodge No. 198 K of P installed officers including V C Theo De Serf and Private Andrew Johnston with M of W Leggett M of RS Wilson M of F Walker and others. The Pytham Sisters served a fine lunch as attendees enjoyed the ceremony.
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Sheridan Lodge No
O. F. Hall
C. Allen Dwyer
Jas. Dwyer
Nat Frank
Pytham Sisters
Doig Abandons His Goast Trip
Goats fighter Doig ends partnership with Thomas Edward Jones after a Chicago tour. He returns home to prepare for a tough schedule in his own area. LaSalle Athletic Club plans a show at LaSalle Theatre early next month with Goats facing K. C. Loughlin or another welter rival. no manager for Goats announced.
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Doig
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
Bland Thomas Edward Jones
Maker of Champions
Chicago
Eailiwack
LaSalle Athletic Club
LaSalle
LaSalle Theatre
Goat S
K. C. Loughlin
Census Ends In Hall Township In Three Weeks
Hall Township census completed on Wednesday after a three week canvass. Four enumerators gathered information while residents of Spring Valley and nearby areas offered courteous treatment and direct replies.
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Hall Township
Spring Valley
Husband and Wife Die of Influenza in Harvard
Mr and Mrs Charles Sartori of Harvard Illinois died this week from influenza. Mrs Sartori died Thursday and her husband Monday morning at their home. The bodies were brought to Standard for Interment. The Sartoris were formerly residents of Spring Valley.
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Charles Sartori
Harvard
Illinois
Standard
Sartori
Spring Valley
Lyceum Course Presents Roy E Bendell in Spring Valley
Roy E Bendell, famed entertainer and reader, headlines the Hall Town ship High School Lyceum Course in Spring Valley on Friday January 30. He captivates with a strong stage presence, dramatic instinct, and a renowned Lincoln impersonation delivered with clear outlines and fiery dash.
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Spring Valley
Roy E. Bendell
Hall Township High School Lyceum
Mr. Bendell
Lyceum
Lincoln
Baker Approves Waterway Plan Linking Great Lakes Route
Secretary Baker grants permit to build the Illinois and Des Plaines canal stretch of sixty five miles linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf. The project promises vast freight savings, new wharves, and massive capacity up to 60 million tons yearly, transforming Chicago and Illinois Valley commerce.
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Illinois River
Baker
Illinois Waterway
Ilinois
Desplaines
Great Lakes
Chicago
Peoria
Spring Valley
Illinois Valley
W. L. Sackett
Waterways
Lockport
Utica
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Great Metropolis
Central States
New Orleans
United States
Germany
Hennepin Canal
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Railroads
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Knapp
Thanes
Luke Frain and Family
Elizabeth Leadacke
Malm
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