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Spring Valley Gazette

Location

Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1918

Page

2

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Peterson Declares Candidacy for Bureau County Clerk

H B Peterson announces candidacy for Bureau County Clerk subject to Republican voters at the September 11 1918 primary. He states the plans under party guidance and appeals to GOP voters to support his bid.

Candidate Announces for Treasurer in Bureau County Primary

A candidate declares ambition for the office of Treasurer subject to Republican voters in Bureau County. The announcement notes placement on the September 11, 1918 primary ballot and is signed by Co. A. Simington.

Bureau County Co. A. Simington

Clayton C. Pervier Seeks Renomination for 37th District

Clayton C. Pervier announces his candidacy for re nomination to the Senate representing the 37th District which includes Bureau Henry and Stark counties and will be decided by Republican voters at the September 11 1918 primary.

Bureau, Henry and Starck Clayton C. Pervier

Charles Beyer Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination

Announcement that Charles Beyer seeks the Republican nomination for Bureau County sheriff subject to voters in the upcoming primaries. The notice states the date for the nomination decision rests with the Republican voters at the primaries.

Bureau County Charles Beyer J. H. Henderson

Candidate Declares Candidacy for Nomination

A formal declaration announces the individual’s intent to seek party or official nomination. The statement asserts commitment to campaign, outlines readiness, and signals active entry into the electoral process.

T W Mercer Seeks County Treasurer Nomination in Republican Primary

Bureau County voters face a choice in the Republican primaries as T. W. Mercer seeks the post of County Treasurer. The outcome depends on the decision of party voters.

Candidate for State Representative in 37th District

The undersigned announces candidacy for State Representative from the 37th District covering Bureau Henry and Stark Counties. The bid is subject to Republican primary action on September 11.

Bureau Henry Stark Counties

County Subject to the Decision of J H Henderson

A local report notes that county matters hinge on a decision by J H Henderson. Details missing due to fragmentary OCR. The item underscores the official's influence over pending regional actions.

Fire and attempted suicide follow Compton farmer blaze

Gus Ponto, a farmer two miles northwest of Compton, set fire to his home at 11 am and jumped into a twenty foot well. He was rescued by neighbor Joseph Gehant after clinging to a pump pipe. Firefighters extinguished the blaze causing about 500 dollars in damage. authorities investigate his mental state.

Compton Gus Ponto Joseph Gehant Paw Paw

Red Cross guidance on requesting military information

The Red Cross Home Service explains how to obtain information about men in the army or navy and where to write for inquiries. For insurance claims, communications should be addressed to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Compensation and Insurance Claims See.

Army Navy Red Cross Home Service Department Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Compensation and Insurance Claims Bureau of American Red Cross Washington, D. C

Red Cross guidance on contacting soldiers and arranging inquiries

The notice explains where to address letters for missing or wounded service members and what details to include such as full name, serial number, unit, rank, age, and enlistment date. It warns against rumors as enemy propaganda and notes families are usually notified promptly of casualties.

Red Cross

Start Barge Line Soon Between Chicago and St. Louis

Edwin S. Conway, chairman of the board of water resource advisers, announces a new barge line will soon carry merchandise between Chicago and St. Louis. The plan aims to boost inland shipping capacity and reduce rail congestion.

Chicago St. Louis Edwin S. Conway Board of Water Resource Advisers, An

Chicago to St Louis line of power boats opens to Great Lakes trade

The new all water route completes within thirty days with boats and barges moving goods from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi. The Illinois and Michigan canal is flooded again in ten days, linking Lake Michigan to Lockport and Ottawa LaSalle Grafton to reach the Mississippi at St. Louis.

Chicago St. Louis Great Lakes Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico Illinois and Michigan Conway Lake Michigan Lockport Ottawa LaSalle Grafton

Engine Blows Up on Farm Near LaMoille

A threshing engine at the I. W. Hopp farm east of LaMoille exploded at 1 PM Monday. No one was injured as the crew, except Stockdale who stood away from the stack, avoided serious harm. The blast blew out the boiler fronts and scattered debris up to 150 feet, felt across town and toppled corn stalks nearby.

I. W. Hopp LaMoille Messrs. Walker, Hall & Mercer Stockdale

Raid Tampico Gardens Steal Tomatoes and Peppers

Thieves raid Tampico gardens at night, stripping vines and taking green and ripe fruit. Jacob Hartsook reports three raids on his gardens while T. F. Dillon loses all his tomatoes. Parties consider lead cure as remedy to prevent further losses.

Tampico Jacob Hartsook T. F. Dillon

Rail schedule highlights for CHICAGO, OTTAWA AND PEORIA RY

Westbound cars depart Spring Valley for Hicks Junction and beyond with multiple morning and evening departures reaching Hicks Junction DePue Bureau Prince ton and other towns. Eastbound services from Spring Valley to Peru LaSalle Ottawa Streator Marseilles Morris Joliet and more show varied local and limited trains with stop details and fare at 2 cents a mile.

Spring Valley Station Peru LaSalle Ottawa Streator Marseilles Morris Joeliet P. M

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Spring Valley Gazette Anholz Bros., Publishers Spring Valley Rior Ee H. B. Peterson T. W. Mercer Compton Farmer France Tion Treasury Department Ashington John J. Code Bradford Democratic Stark, Bureau, Henry Counties Republican Tampico Gardens Keeley Institute Dwight, Ill Peoria RY Spring Valley, Ill Hicks Junction Laddam A. M Princeton Limited DePue Joliet Otawa Jolt—Joliet Limited Ottawa Loesi Morris Loew LaSalle Joew Chicago, Ill Joliet, Ill Chicago & Joliet U. S Spring Valley City Bank J. G. Litteriy Wayne Hummer Chas. W. Knapp L. MH Luther Asst
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