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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
4
A Sunday morning fire destroyed three Thatchers Milk Bottle Company warehouses near Streator with the loss estimated between 75000 and 100000. The flames consumed the buildings and contents including paper packing cases and over 5000 bottles. Firefighters faced water shortages due to a single nearby hydrant and delayed detection at about 3 o clock.
Granville editor W. H. Hawthorne had his 1917 Oakland Six stolen from a garage behind his home after burglars damaged a safe at the Granville Co-Operative Company's elevator. Putnam County sheriff suspects the car was used in a get away following the safeblowing attempt.
The Spring Valley Navajos, a fast welterweight football team managed by Ray Hercer, traveled to Ladd last Sunday and swamped the Ladd All-Stars 36 to 0 after already playing four...
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartram and family relocate to Cedar Point after living in La Salle. Freds parents also move to Cedar Point, praising the new location. Mr. and Mrs. John Dufour welcome a baby boy, with Mrs. Dufour formerly Margaret Knapp.
Valley lost ground after a timeout by Coach Ladd who subbed in Nate Pryor, last with the 168th Regiment in France, and Dave Piercy. Yet the Navajos added five more touchdowns and remain undefeated as they prepare to face Tiskilwa's speedy eleven next Sunday.
Notice warns all water rents and meter payments must be paid within ten days after the meter is read or service will be shut off without further notice. An advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims it improves health, endorsed by women and sold at Thompson Drug Co.
Rev Charles E Bowen is reappointed by the Rock River conference at Rockford. Rev I G Kelly is assigned to Ladd Methodist church. The Immaculate Conception parish reports its annual coal collection surpassed all previous totals. Father Walsh thanks the congregation for generous offerings. A Dalzell child, four, survived a 20 foot fall injuring skull and collar bone. hospital x ray scheduled. Mine Workers sub district tellers board to meet Tuesday to canvass nominations. Cassassa Chiavento and George Marks named. Pythian Sisters host golden wedding for Judge and Mrs Simpson with lunch and a $29 gold piece gift.
Dr. Edmund Burke a prominent La Salle physician was robbed Friday night by two unmasked bandits who held a revolver to his face and forced him to surrender about 60 dollars. Authorities have no suspects.
The regular monthly medical staff meeting at St. Margaret's Hospital was held Tuesday evening with Dr. Lewis De Pue Dr. Westermeyer Cherry Dr. Dunn Ladd Dr. Connor La Salle Dr. Terando Granville Dr. Mix Princeton and Drs Moran Milten berger and Oveny Spring Valley in attendance. Routine business was conducted and hospital work from the past month was discussed. Dr Moran was chosen to read a paper on an urgent subject at the next meeting. Also promoted was a snappy advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at Thompson Drug Co.
Sealed bids for a fire wagon truck patrol wagon grey fire team weight 1700 and 1809 pounds and harness set are due by 1 November 1920 at 5 pm. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. P. M. Mahoney, City Clerk.
Edward Trout of 219 North Hickory Street Centralia TI describes long term rheumatism and nasal catarrh. He credits Dreco with rapid relief, noting improved joint mobility and head discomfort. Dreco claims include stomach bowel benefits and better sleep. Spring Valley Drug Co advertises the product.
The Gulbransen Player-Piano offers quick artistic play with both roll and hand, claiming it can be mastered in weeks with practice, equipping owners with ten years of hand-play technique and encouraging expressive performance. The ad promotes ease of use and widespread satisfaction among thousands of owners.
Three playable hand or roll models offered at uniform factory prices nationwide with freight and war tax included. The price is branded on the back of each instrument, ensuring identical pricing for all buyers.
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