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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
6
Alfred Norris, fuel administrator, appeals to domestic consumers to stock up now to keep mines running and railroads hauling. He warns that inadequate supply and delayed orders could force homes cold and industries to shut down, urging yearlong planning and early dealer orders to bolster Illinois coal stock and support the war effort.
The Mendota Sun Bulletin reports loyalty cards revealed residents pledging support for Germany and the Kaiser. It notes some locals expressed pro German views while others showed disloyalty to the United States and suggests civic action to prompt attitude changes.
Charles Gillen, of near Amboy, was arrested last Wednesday for stealing an automobile during Mendota's circus day. Local police rapid response led to recovery of the vehicle and detainment of the suspect.
Amboy man charged with stealing a Buick roadster from Mendota on circus day in July. The car, owned by Ralph Hess of Troy Grove, was found in a local garage days later. Gillen allegedly moved the car at Charles request, claiming it belonged to a young lady who would reclaim it. Gillen was bound over to the grand jury after a Thursday hearing and taken to Ottawa.
Phillips merchandise store at Speer was broken into Saturday night. Thieves escaped with $10 in cash and goods valued at $100. The robbery was not discovered until the morning.
Police traced a storefront theft after car wheel marks around the building led to suspects Paul Keeley and Cleo Paine, ages 18 and 20. Bloodhounds aided but not needed as tracks were clear. The pair confessed and valuables were recovered.
Dr Paul F McNamara succeeds Dr R A Smith as resident dentist in Spring Valley. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 6 with evening and Sunday appointments by request. Office store location listed.
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