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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
5
In a detailed letter Glenn Sitterly recalls three days of anti German reconnaissance over the trenches. He notes seven hours aloft, clear spring skies, and nightly Gotha raids toward Paris that bring shrapnel, fear, and immense bombing. He mentions a small wing hole, new sector duties, English lessons for comrades, and requests for tobacco and care packages.
The community reports a series of events including a baby arrival for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Champley, a Mrs. Henry Wieman appendectomy, and call‑ins for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lauer in Princeton. A large fire at the zinc plant in DePue destroyed interior machinery, with origin unknown. Thomas F. Noon, Peru zinc leader and banker, died in Phoenix. Highway authorities warn of road repairs from Spring Valley to Granville. Boxing fans anticipate Doig of Spring Valley versus Stevenson of LaSalle. Coal price cut to 4.00 per ton starts March first after a long fight. Military aviation notes announce the eighty‑third aerial squadron as a school squadron at Rantoul with Second Lieut. Moran in command. A DeKalb wedding page reports Irwin Mallonee of Spring Valley marrying Olga Hass of LaSalle at the Congregational parsonage.
Vincenzo Martellaro was executed at Will County Jail for the July 1 1916 killing of bartender Antonia Caragati in Joliet. He faced the gallows bravely after a day of emotional strain with his wife and four children, offering no statement.
By order of the County Court of Bureau County Illinois administrator de bonis non Mary Benster wills sale of deceased John Dubisky estate. On February 23 1918 between 10am and 5pm at the front door of the dwelling in Laddin village bid on Lot 7 and Right 8 in book 6 of the recorded lot map.
A legal notice states that the right to dig mine and remove minerals on the premises in Bureau County Illinois is offered for cash subject to the 1917 general taxes. The property is free of dower and homestead rights of Anna Dubisky widow of John Dubisky deceased. Dated January 22 1918 Mary Benster administrator de bonis non of the estate of John Dubisky deceased.
Up to now Campbell found some solace in support from Campbell and Martellare, but the looming scaffold and the long separation from his companion have depressed him. He insists he will escape the noose on April 12, yet his boastful demeanor fades while he endures imprisonment in the Will County jail.
Twenty four year old Guy OBrien slated for March pardons session at the prison to plead for conditional liberty. He was received March 15 1917 on a term of from one to fourteen years for an alleged attempt to murder Ida Torkelson near Yorkville. He has served as chauffeur to Warden Murphy in recent months.
Gustav Carlson, a former Granville boy, has joined the government as a pilot for an airplane line soon to carry mail between New York and Washington, as reported to his parents Mr and Mrs J G Carlson.
Fred Rebenhagen a 57 year old wealthy farmer near LaSalle was killed in a Wednesday afternoon struggle with his daughter over a shotgun. The weapon discharged blowing off his head after the daughter said he fired twice at his wife before she grabbed him.
Washington reports Gen Crowder says local and district draft boards near finishing an immense mobilization system for the selective service, with about 10 million men classified. Officials expect the second draft to begin in April or early May as equipment and housing are prepared.
A coroner's jury ruled the death of Florence Tui in Earlville accidental. While her parents were away, the twelve year old and a younger sibling played with matches. Florence caught fire and died from burn injuries.
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