Spring Valley Hopes Factory Boom To Save Its Future
The article urges residents and business leaders to unite to attract factories to Spring Valley as coal mining declines. It highlights a rotary valve gas engine project as a potential anchor, notes advantages like fuel, water, and transport, and calls for united effort to boost growth and property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Flint
Detroit
Michigan
United Action
United
United States
Fenton Miller Acquires Gilbert Wagner Home
Fenton Miller has purchased the Gilbert Wagner home on East Erie Street and will move into the new residence soon. The article notes the transaction and upcoming relocation to the property.
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Fenton Miller
Gilbert Wagner
Wagner
East Erie Street
Visitors from Clinton Iowa Visit Mrs Ehredt kin
Mr and Mrs Fred Ehredt and their daughter Irene of Clinton Iowa visited several days at the home of Mrs Ehredt sister Mrs Anton Yi Mr Ehredt recently returned from Excelsior Springs hospital improved in health Mrs and Mrs Harry E Davis were away suddenly to Sparta due to Davies sister death
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Fred Ehredt
Daugh
Irene
Clinton
Iowa
Ehredt
Antonyi
Ehrdt
Excelsior Springs
Harry E. Davis
Sparta
Davies
Purchaser Litterly Chooses Chand From Knauf Agency
Alex Patterson was summoned to De- Michigan this week due to the illness of her son Robert. A new Chand was purchased from the Knauf agency this week.
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Litterly
Knauf Agency
Alex Patterson
Michigan
Robert
Happy Parents Welcome Newborn on FE Main Street
A child named to Mr and Mrs was born Monday morning on FE Main Street. Local family celebrates the arrival of a baby, with details withheld in the brief notice.
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Ghter
FE. Main St
Bradbeer Returns Home After Visit with Rand Family
Frank Bradbeer returned to his Aurora home last week following a visit with the Rand family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bradbeer
Futorn
Rand
Income tax in a Nutshell for 1919 filers
Single persons with net income of 1000 or more for 1919 and married couples with net income of 2000 or more face a March 15 1920 deadline for returning and making first payments. The collector of internal revenue for the district applies. Full directions on Form 1040A and 1040 plus the law and regulations. A four percent normal tax applies to taxable income up to 4000 over exemptions. eight percent on the rest. a surtax from one to sixty five percent on net incomes over 5000.
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Internal Revenue
Peter Lauer Dies Sunday in Spring Valley
Peter Lauer aged 24 years 10 months son of Mrs. John Hines of Ladd died Sunday morning February 28 1920 at St Margaret s hospital He was born May 2 1895 in Spring Valley He married Josephine Ruskusky six years ago and they had son Raymond now five Also survived by six sisters and his mother Funeral services were held March 1 1920 at Immaculate Conception Church with mass by Rev Walsh Interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery Death caused by an abscess from a ruptured throat gland while working at Spring Valley Coal Company mine
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Peter Lauer
John Hines
Ladd
Spring Valley
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Josephine Ruskusky
Raymond
Frank Delaney
Fred Dailey
Kewanee
Joseph Dewey
Laney Nelles
Elizabeth Lauer
Marie Lauer
Rockford
Illinois
Fourth Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Walsh
Thomas Patterson
Fred Sarture
Neil Baxter
Anton Jais
George Simpson
Thomas Kirkman
Mt. Olivet
Lauer
Spring Valley Coal Company
Joe Dewey
Lancy Nelles
Elizabeth Laue
J.F. Dewey
Peru
Chicago
Joseph Ruskuskey
Stanley Usavage
Local family thanks friends for support after bereavement
We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement following the death of our beloved husband father son and brother. Special thanks to those who contributed flowers and pallbearers. Mrs Peter Lauer and Raymond Mother and Sisters.
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Peter Lauer
Raymond
Bert Fifield
S L Store Displays New Window Decor in Spring Theme
The S L store has redecorated its show windows with pale green and white backgrounds and floors in large black and white checks, creating an attractive springlike appearance.
Ada Sitterly Visits Parents From Rockford College
Miss Ada Sitterly, a college student at Rockford, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Sitterly.
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Ada Sitterly
Rockford
J.C. Sitterly
Daughter III Miss Jean Smith Ill at Home
Miss Jean Smith daughter of Prof and Mrs Roger Smith residing on Erne Street is ill at home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Smith
Roger Smith
Ernest
First Bureau County High School Basketball Tournament Set
Eight teams enter the inaugural Bureau County event at Hall Township High School with games starting Friday March 12. Pairings drawn by County Superintendent George O Smith. Top prize a large shield. second place earns a new basketball. Proceeds fund team expenses. surplus shared pro rata. Hall Township targets victory amid four strong contenders including Tiskilwa DePue and Manlius.
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Bureau County
Hall Township
George O. Smith
Granville
DePue
West Bureau
Ohio
Manlius
Sheffield
Tiskilwa
Return From Business Trip in Wisconsin and Michigan
L. W. Mars and A McClure returned Saturday from a business trip in Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
L. W. Mars
A McClure
Mrs John Pachankis Undergoes Apppendix Operation
Mrs. John Pachankis was operated on Saturday morning for appendicitis at St. Margaret hospital.
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John Pachankis
St. Margaret Hospital
Mrs Pierson Heads to Washington to Visit Daughter
Mrs Alfred Pierson departed for Washington D C to visit her daughter Madeline for a few months.
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Alfred Pierson
Washington D. C
Madeline
Out of Hospital John Naehnabel Returns Home
John Naehnabel, formerly a hospital patient for two weeks, was discharged and returned to his home last Monday.
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John Naehnabel
Peter Struthers Recovers After Empyema Surgery
Peter Struthers is gradually recovering after an empyema operation performed last Friday. He remains under medical care with improving signs of recovery and is expected to continue healing.
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Peter Struthers
Lloyd Pierson Married Leona Tregoning in LaSalle
Miss Leona Tregoning daughter of Mr and Mrs John Tregoning La Salle married Lloyd Pierson son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Pierson Friday at 4 30 pm in La Salle Congregational church parsonage Rev Dr MacLeod officiated The couple then dined with the bride's family and left on a short honeymoon returning to Cleveland street home at the Alfred Pierson residence Their bank employers gave a gift bag of silverware to honor the wedding.
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Leona Tregoning
John Tregoning
la Salle
Marrage
Lloyd Pierson
Alfred Pierson
Dr. MacLeod
Congregational Church
LaSalle
Mrs. Pierson
Points East
Cleveland St
Pierson
LaSalle National Bank
Walnut Grove camping grounds closed near Senachwine
Henry Republican reports Walnut Grove, a popular camping and fishing site five miles north of Henry, has been closed to the public. A Chicago hunting club secured a term lease, and the dance pavilion and cottages have been sold and removed, disappointing many Spring Valley residents who visited the resort in summers.
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Spring Valley
Walnut Grove
Senachwine
Henry Republican
Henry
Chicago
Mary Mazurkweicz Dies in Springfield Sanitarium
Mary Mazurkweicz, formerly of this city, died at a Springfield sanitarium where she sought treatment. She was twenty two and well known here. Her father, a longtime shoemaker, left Monday for Springfield where the burial will be held.
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Mary Mazurkweicz
Springfield
Alamogordo Visitors Visit L Frank Home
Mrs P Bamberger and her sons Julian and Lawrence arrived Sunday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs L Frank. They have been in Alamogordo New Mexico for a year due to Mrs Bamberger not fully recovering from influenza.
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P. Bamberger
Julian
Lawrence
L. Frank
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Bamberger
Fire destroys Schwab farm home. owner badly injured
The Schrab farm on Ladd road suffered a total fire loss last Wednesday morning. Bert C Fifield, owner occupant, slipped from the roof while fighting the blaze and fractured a vertebrae. He is hospitalized at St Margaret's, with continuining recovery expected barring complications. Neighbors formed bucket brigades but could not save the house. adjoining buildings were saved and furniture moved to safety. The farm is owned by Charles Sherrard. Insurance covers about $2,500 of the $6,000 loss.
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B. C. Fifield
Ladd Road
Schwab Farm
Wifield
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Fifield
Telephone Central
Charles Sherrard
E. L. Best
Fitzgerald Signs Semi Windup Card For Doig Rostan Bout
Promoter Fitzgerald announces the Doig Rostan bout at La Salle with Eddie Kelly and Joe Mandel securing the card. A planned contract with Red White of Ottawa and Tommy Jones of Marseilles is near. The curtain opener will be a surprise to local sports fans.
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la Salle
Fitzgerald
Eddie Kelly
Joe Mandel
Rockford
Ottawa
Tommy Jones
Marseilles
Municipal plants not under control of utility board
Municipal owned utilities in Illinois appear not under state Public Utilities Commission oversight. The text mentions Délio Audi in Chicago and treatments for eyes, plus an unclear note about Ri:sige Domad and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utility Board
Illinois
State Public Utilities Commission
Délio Audi
Chicago
Univalve Report Encourages Local Prospects
A Commercial Association meeting at city hall heard a Chicago inquiry committee report on a new univalve rotary valve for gasoline engines. The experts praised its simplicity, efficiency, and potential to cut manufacturing costs. A demonstration in a Ford engine showed high compression and minimal heat and noise. Further talks and a public meeting were planned to arrange demonstrations and financing.
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Commercial Association
Chicago
W. (. Hansen
Ladd
R. M. Hill
Edward Howard
Hansen
Hill
Howard
Association
Hall Town Stuns Morris in Narrow Hoops Victory
Hall Township defeated Morris High School 37 to 26 last Friday night in a strong team showing. Joe Matusevich led Hall with scoring from all over the floor as Hall closed the game with a 13 point run. The Morris squad, touted for a top season, showed solid form but could not keep pace with Hall’s improved defense and clutch finishing. The Hall lineup featured Matusevich at center, Cumming and Burnell forwards, and Miller Kepford and Steele as guards.
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Hall Township
Halll
Morris High School
Joliet
Hall Town
Big Joe Matusevich
Hall Boys
Hall
Morris
Matusevich
Cumming
Burnell
Miller Kepford
Steele
Hercer Family Plans Move to Rockford Illinois
Anton Hercer and family, longtime residents, will relocate to Rockford Illinois where they have purchased property and will establish their future home.
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Anton. Hercer
Rockford
Illinois
Mr. Hercer
Attending Sisters Funeral
Joe Mazurkweicz left Monday for Springfield to attend the funeral of his sister Mary.
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Joe Mazurkweicz
Springfield
Mary
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Aurora
FBI
Alamogordo New Mexic
L. Frank Home
Bert C. Fifield
Univalve
Edward Howald
Fast Morris
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