Caveman Found in Arlington After Month in Basement
A man described as a caveman with a heavy beard and long hair was found at Arlington after living in a cellar for about a month. He wore nine shirts under two underwear layers and claimed to sleep in zero weather. He remembers being in Danville last fall and claims ties to George Washington and Columbus. He will receive a medical cleanup and may face a sanity hearing or be released.
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Danville
Watkins
George Washington
Columbus
Arlington
Report of the Spring Valley City Bank February 1920
Official publication records the condition of Spring Valley City Bank Illinois as of February 28 1920 with resources totaling 628 437 59 and deposits 514 180 48. Cashier Peter Hollerich certifies the figures and Notary Lorenzo H Luther authenticates the oath on March 5 1920.
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Spring Valley City Bank
Peter Hollerich
Modern cleaners ease housework with electric power
Promote Apex and Hoover electric cleaners to reduce effort and keep homes clean and sanitary. Wi Hollerich Spring Valley offers demonstrations of these modern appliances.
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Apex
Hoover
Hollerich Spring Valley
Guarantee of Soundness for Horses
A horse dealer guarantees all horses to be sound and as represented at the time of sale. The guarantee covers fitness for ordinary riding and excludes hidden faults unless disclosed. Purchasers may return faulty mounts within a specified period for exchange or refund as per contract terms.
Local business and social notes in Spring Valley area
Mrs Mark Williams traveled to Chicago for a week visiting friends. Miss Emma C Hardebeck of Peru opened a millinery and flower shop on Main Street. Alex Pistoni of Ladd bought a soda fountain from Spring Valley Bakery. D E Hanney ordered a new fountain now en route for installation. Mrs Eli Edwards of DePue visited Wednesday. Mary Kuzma and Mary Fedor shopped in LaSalle on Saturday. Kent Mudge of Cedar Point visited Spring Valley. James Mattioda was elected Vice President of No 1 local mine union.
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Emma C. Hardebeck
Peru
Muir Building
Main Street
Alex Pistoni
Ladd
Spring Valley Bakery
D. E. Hanney
Eli Edwards
DePue
Mary Kuzma
Mary Fedor
LaSalle
Kent Mudge
Cedar Point
Spring Valley
James Mattioda
Arrest of Lynch on Gary Indiana warrant
Lynch of this city was arrested by Policeman Tieran on sheriff Spaulding's request after a word from Gary Indiana. He was jailed in the county jail and Tuesday Gary officers came to return him to that city where he is said to be wanted for jumping a board bill.
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Fdwar
Tieran
Spaulding
Gary
Indiana
Lynch
Ladd pledges entire stock for new implement factory
Local residents pledged the balance of stock in the Ladd Manufacturing Company signaling a new industry for Ladd. A new firm will manufacture corn planters and pumps, expanding local manufacturing operations.
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Ladd
Ladd Manufacturing Company
Local residents pledge stock for new south Main street plant
Stock in a new local venture will be secured and the company incorporated as soon as possible. Local residents pledged all shares in the corporation. Mr Wistrand holding the planter patent was notified and will assist with incorporation. The factory is expected to occupy the building on south Main street near the Co operative store.
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South Main Street
Position Wanted: Housekeeper and Good Worker Available May First
A brief help wanted notice indicates a capable housekeeper and reliable worker will be available around May first. Inquiries addressed to A Care of Gazette.
Post-Nuptial Shower for Mr and Mrs Eric Anderson
On Tuesday evening March 2 at their country home east of Walnut, Mr and Mrs Ed Baumgartner hosted a miscellaneous shower for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Eric Anderson. About seventy neighbors attended, with music, ice cream, and cake. Mrs Anderson formerly Teresa Herrmann of Spring Valley Tl, married February 21 1920 in Dixon Illinois. The couple now housekeeping on the Ed Burkey farm two miles west of Ohio Illinois, receiving warm wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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Ed Baumgartner
Walnut
Eric Anderson
Anderson
Teresa Herrmann
Spring Valley
Mr. Anderson
Dixon
Illinois
Ed Burkey
Ohio
Candidacy Filed for Central Committeemen in Bureau County
Nomination for precinct committeemen closed March 4 with 42 precincts in the county and 20 petitions filed. Candidates include D G Reder, H H Draper, M W Ryan, Albert Wilson, and several from Princeton, Hall districts and other precincts. Voters may write in any candidate on the primary ballot and the judge of election must count the vote if rules are followed.
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preciri@t
County Central Committee
Sane
Concord
P. N. Mason
F. W. Rennick
J. R. Prichard
Bureau County Bar
Clarion
D. G. Reder
Greenville
H. H. Draper
Westfield
M. W. Ryan
Bureau
Albert Wilson
Hall
Wim, Stuart
Charles Savio
Anton Smardak
Louis J. Grivetti
Frank Peterson
Peter Falletti
Selby
Kasmer Kendierski
Princeton
Gen. O. Smith
Palmery FE. Anderson
A. G. Wolf
S. John Johnson
Wiganet
Perrin
Local Surnames Featured in Community Workshop
A brief notice lists attendees Wyanet Na, 2-Wm, Teeee, Concord No 2-P, N Mason, F Wa Rennick at a community workshop.
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Wyanet Na
Teeee
Concord
P. N. Mason
Rennick
End of the Road screening at Majestic Theatre
The Illinois State Department of Public Health presents The End of the Road at Majestic Theatre on Monday March 15 at 7 30 p m. Dr Annie White Sage will speak briefly before the film. Organized by the Girls Patriotic League and the Woman's Club admission is free and no one under 14 will be admitted.
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Majestic Theatre
Illinois State Department of Public Health
Annie White Sage
United States
Commission of Trainings
Girl’s Patriotic League
Woman's Club
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Oakland
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Knaaf
J. F. Miller
Sales Mgr
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Chicago
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