War Donations Plan Sparked by Spring Valley Meeting
A Tuesday evening gathering at the Spring Valley public library formed a committee to devise a united local war fund plan. Officials urged centralized, businesslike fundraising to support Civilian and Military Relief, warning against indiscriminate collections and promising tighter control on all city drives.
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Spring Bailey
Spring Valley
Red Cross
LaSalle
Chas. Fehr
M. J. Rhoads
Chas Hanson
Geo. H.thompson
Joe Hercer
James P. Doyle
Salvation Army War Campaign
For Mother's Sake at Majestic Theatre Sunday
Mahara and Yarnell present their latest success For Mother's Sake as Easter Sunday attraction at the Majestic Theatre next Sunday evening March 31. The rural home life drama features an all star Chicago cast and complete scenic production with tears and laughter. Prices are 25 35 50 and 75 cents and seats are on sale at Oettinger's bakery.
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Mahara
Yarnell
Chicago
Majestic Theatre
Lave
Oettinger
Pitiful case of a starving family in Spring Valley
Seven children aged six months to eleven years were found living in squalor at 315 E Third St. both parents declared insane. Father and children were cared for by authorities. mother died shortly after admission to hospital. The father was jailed after attempting to move furniture into the street and an inquisition transferred the family to Watertown for care.
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Watertown
Spring Valley
Peter Kospanyk
E. Third Street
Lauer
Hall Town
Schertz
Franckey
Steadry
Bonnucci
Prichard
Henderson
Hicks
Mim
Bogeta
Resignation of Spring Valley Commissioner Halladay
HH Halladay resigns as commissioner of Spring Valley citing lack of time due to coal company duties. He submitted the resignation via a special requisition blank stating the city should deliver to itself one commissioner to take his place. The council will act later, potentially appointing a replacement without an election if the term remains under a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Halladay
Spring Valley
Halladay
Mr. Halladay
Hicks Park Opens Sunday Easter Dance Season
Hicks Park opens next Sunday with a big Easter dance hosted by the proprietor. Seelig's orchestra is engaged to provide music and Mr Seelig will conduct each week. Midweek dance plans are pending but Sunday nights will continue as in past years.
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Hicks Park
Seelig
Thompson Drug Co praises Harmony of Boston lines
The Thompson Drug Co and The Rexall Store thank the ladies of Spring Valley for courtesy to Mrs Louise J Wright during her Harmony of Boston demonstration week. They endorse the Harmony of Boston line and guarantee every package sold.
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Spring Valley
Louise J Wright
Boston
Thompson Drug Co
Rexall
Card of Thanks for Mrs Campbell
Card reads thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the death of wife and sister the late Mrs Wm Campbell and appreciation for floral offerings signed WM Campbell Btij and Cheryl school
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Wm. Campbell
Cheryl School
WM. Campbbelti
Strong ticket before Hall Town voters outlines township slate
The slate lists John Stewart Harry Mills Magnani for assistant supervisors Patrick Barry for town clerk Peter Mattioda for assessor Joseph McFadden for highway commissioner Harry Weber for school trustee and Andrew Pricco to fill the vacancy. Backers praise each candidate's ability integrity and suitability for their offices.
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John Stewart
Miners Examining Board
Harry Mills
Milwaukee Railroad
Ladd
Magnani
Dalzell
Patrick Barry
Barry
Peter Mattioda
Spring Valley
Spring Valley Band
Miners’ Union
Mattioda
Joe McFadden
The
Commercial Association
I. V
Joe
Harry Weber
Andrew J. Priceo
Putnam County
Holey
Statement of School Trustees in Spring Valley
A group ofSpring Valley school trustees candidates defend their merit and pledge to elect William E B Holler ich as school treasurer citing honesty and capability. They criticize opponents for irresponsible statements and emphasize health and merit as motives for the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Hollerich
Spring Valley
William EB. Hollerich
Eckert Honored by President Wilson on Exemption Board
Princeton attorney L M Eckert was named to the Southeast District Exemption Board for Illinois. He arrived in Peoria to begin duties after a murder trial held in circuit court. The board, headquartered in the Lehman building, now has eight members and covers fifteen counties including Bureau.
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L. M. Eckert
Princeton
Wilson
Lowden
Ilinois
Eckert
Peoria
Lehman
Bureau County
Mr. Eckert
Frank J. Quinn
Henry G. Hergert
Pekin
Wm. C. G. Bradley
Galesburg
Charles P. Ford
Springfield
L. ©. Blanding
Moline
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Requsition Blank
City of
A. H. Halladay
Joseph McFadden
Andrew Pricco
Mr. Hollerfels
Billy
Trustees
Andrew J. Pricco
William Hollerich
Willian B. Hollerich
Hoderich
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