Joseph Woods Dies in Minnesota Return Funeral Held in City
The body of Joseph Woods, longtime resident and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Woods, arrived from Albertlee Minnesota for burial. He died May 5 1920 in Albertlee after influenza and a nervous breakdown. Funeral services were held at the Immaculate Conception Church with interment at St Vincent's Cemetery in La Salle. He was born March 15 1877 in Oglesby and left Spring Valley years earlier to live in La Salle and Albertlee. He leaves four sisters and two brothers, with out-of-town relatives attending the services. The family thanks friends for kindness and flowers.
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Joseph Woods
James Woods
Albertlee
Minnesota
Woods
Keegan
John Doyle
James Wood
Oglesby
Spring Valley
la Salle
Sina Sinalius
Katherine
Margaret Woods
Hugh Campbell
New York City
Thomas
Chicago
Peter Fossie
Calvert Council
Knights of Columbus
Moose Minstrel a Great Success
The Moose Masked Minstrels drew strong crowds Tuesday to Thursday. Local Moose and Spring Valley youths starred in well balanced, colorful scenes with impressive solos and group numbers. The second part spoofed minstrel fare with lively humor and the Moose orchestra supplied strong accompaniment. Committee members Bruno Heilziest Peter Hollerich John G Wilson William J Emmerling Louis Bertrand Clement Barto Fred Sarture deserve praise.
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Spring Valley
Karavan
Cleopatria
Mark Anthony
Moose Masket Minstrels
Moose
Bruno Heilziest
Peter Hollerich
John G. Wilson
Wm. J. Emmerling
Louis Bertrand Clement Barto
Fred Sarture
Wolves Seen With Cubs In Field Report From Taw Salle
Fragmentary notes describe a sighting of wolves with two cubs in a field near Taw Salle county during the Inez year. Mention of local hunts and a few wolf cubs killed is incomplete but referenced alongside unnamed observers and a late afternoon report.
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Wolf Cubs
Salle
Inez
Wesley Elwell
Serena
Canturins
Lin
Senior Play “An American Citizen” at Hall Township High
Tickets go on sale this week for the senior play titled An American Citizen to be presented Friday night in the Hall Township High School auditorium. Hercer’s four piece orchestra will provide music before the show and between acts.
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Hall Township High School
Hercer
A Herald of Summer Arrives in New Straw Hat
A local citizen makes appearance in a new summer straw hat as summer approaches, signaling the season’s arrival and the city’s early signs of warm weather.
Miss Morlians Leaves For Scotland
Miss Elizabeth Morlians departed Tuesday for New York and will sail for Scotland later this week. She has been visiting at the Palzell home of her aunt Mrs Dave Sinpton.
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Elizabeth Morlians
New York
Scotland
Dave Sinpton
Palzell
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
We express appreciation for the kindness shown by neighbors and friends during our recent bereavement Mrs Mary Frank and family note. A public notice mentions Evocy P and Girth reconeted to be prevent at the public the m3 o'clock Torstar BF age 1th.
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Mary Frank
Evocy P & Girth
Torstar BF
Local Couple Quietly Wed in Ottawa February
Miss Barbara Collings of this city and Mr. Harry A. Matone of Braidwood were married by Rev. Vonckx at the Presbyterian church parsonage in Ottawa on February 3. The bride is a music instructor and Spring Valley High graduate. the groom runs a shoe store in Braidwood and served in Siberia with the 31st Infantry. They will reside in Braidwood after June 1.
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Barbara Collings
Harry A. Matone
Braidwood
Vonckx
Presbyterian Church Parsonage
Ottawa
James S. Collings
Spring Valley High School
Barbara
Joliet Conservatory of Music
31St Infantry
Siberia
United States
Young Couple Married Saturday at St Marys De Pue
Miss Stelle Marchinark of De Pue and Joe Lucas of this city married Saturday morning at 9 o’clock in St Marys Church De Pue. Father Majewski officiated. Attendants were a sister and a brother. A nonal breakfast followed at the bride's parents home. The couple will reside in Jolet Finn for their future home.
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Stelle Marchinark
de Pe
Joe Lucas
Pere
St. Mary’s Church
de Pue
Father Majewski
Liess
Biunday
Jolet
Moose Initiation Plans Amid Unclear Outreach
Fragments indicate an initiation event discussion titled Moose Initiation with dates and organizers in a local setting. References to a meeting and secretary involvement suggest planning stages for a May gathering at a house or hall. The text is incomplete and reads as a draft note.
Why Not Have Band Concerts This Summer
Plans are under way to hold a band concert each week in Spring Valley's business district. Director A Fontecchio leads a 25 member ensemble with strong prior support and a good regional reputation. A fundraising committee will solicit donations from local business leaders to back the summer concerts at Starved Rock Park and in the city.
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Spring Valley
A. Fontecchio
Starved Rock Park
River steamers resume season on Illinois River
The Julia Belle Swain and David Swain resumed river service for the season with overhaul plans for the Julia Belle Swain at Henry and the David Swain at Peoria. The pair will run Peoria to Peru and Peru to Peoria on a Mon Wed Fri and Tue Thu Sat schedule, the Julia Belle Swain to be the main excursion boat. Frank Hallerine departed for a hospital in Minneapolis as Mayo Pros prep a weekly run.
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Illinois River
Julia Belle Swain
David Swain
Swain Brothers
Julia Belle
Henry
Peoria
Tinois Valley
Peru
Kinwin
Julia Belle Ie
Thigp Endaml
Home Service Letter Details Montana Homestead Prospects
Sam Pospyhala writes from Glasgow Montana about filing for farm unit No. 12 but losing in the drawing, then securing farm unit No 11 a 40 acre tract below irrigation with strong alfalfa yields. He notes land near Bowdoin Malta and dry land options, mentions veteran residence rules and service time deductions, and closes with regards to the Red Cross. Also mentions a Jewish Ladies Aid event hosted by Mrs T Steinberg with proceeds donated to a synagogue.
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Spring Valley Home Service
American Red Cross
Sam Pospyhala
Montana
Glasgow
Bowdoin
Malta
Mass Athletics Show Record Shrugs Off Wet Weather
The campus hosted a week of mass athletics with many spectators and a range of events. Matusevich led in multiple dashes and field events, while Miller and Van Tress scored heavily. senior students lead the overall standings as coach Roberts plans trips to La Salle and Princeton for upcoming meets.
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Matusevich
Miller
Foly
Mazurk
van Tress
Kepford
Link
Haughenout
Rosenzweig
Warnock
Houghonout
Schurtz
Haughowout
Barto
Smith
Houghowout
Decker
Mills
Gerno
Haughonout
Wm. Burnell
Giacomelli
Senor
Hanghowout
Misurk
Foley
Metusevich
Owont Amt van Tress
Warnerck and Mazurk
Giid Smith
Resignation of City Officer Smardak Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes report the resignation of Anton Smardak a long time city officer and miner company man. Text suggests a transfer or new position and mentions the police and city department with uncertain details.
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Anton Smardak
Pany
Smardek Wae
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David O’shea
Vincent Shields
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J. Rafter
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M. Haney
Thomas Woods
Arthur Williams
Mabel Woods
William Orthman
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Smardak
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