Fletcher Wins County Clerk Nomination in County Republican Primary
The county Republican primaries produced Fletcher as the county clerk nominee by a margin of roughly 638 votes from the heard precincts. Beyer beat Henderson by about 300, Mercer led in most precincts, with Peterson and Hall township strong for Fletcher in parts. Countywide notes show varied results in sheriff and representative races with Spaulding favored on the Democratic side and Cahill leading in Chicago-area districts.
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Bes Prichard
Cccc
Ceoee
Cere
James Fletcher
Beyer
Geo. O. Smith
Fletcher
Peterson
Hall Township
Princeton
Chas. Beyer
Henderson
Spring Valley
T. W. Mercer
C.A. Simington
Mercer
Dalzell
Boyd
Walters
Morrissey
Ireland
Garrett Def. Kinney
Clayton Pervier
Kepford
Ladd
Peoria
Eagleton
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Thompson
Cook County
Poss
Yor
James Brady
Fred KE. Sterling
Is Campbell Dead and War Death Claims Questioned
The father of Harry Campbell, a Ladd boy reported killed July 18, receives conflicting reports after a telegram dated August 3 states he is alive. Letters from Harry’s captain and priest claim his death on August 4 during a battle, while another witness notes the grave's visitation. Local teacher Russel Giffin and Miss Snowden wed September 9 in Charleston and traveled to Spring Valley.
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Harry Campbell
Harry
Campbell
Ivy
Hich
Ben Ballerine
Frank
Ladd
Ben
Pallerine
Russel Giffin
Hall Township High School
Miss Snowden
Charleston, Ill
Charleston
Spring Valley
Spring Valley Ice Cream Truck Given Sunday Operation OK
A letter to fuel administrator William Gunther from Spring Valley Ice Cream Co. explains that trucks bearing the firm name may operate on Sundays for business purposes with no extra passengers beyond necessary crew, and suggests drivers carry the letter. The note also mentions a birthday surprise for Bernice McGraw on W Cleveland Street with a large gathering.
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Spring Valley
William Gunther
Spring Valley Tce Cream Co
Mr. Gunther
Fuel Administration
Bernice McGraw
W. Cleveland Street
Fourth Liberty Loan Promises Largest U.S. War Bond Sale
A note on the September 28 Fourth Liberty Loan describes it as the largest government undertaking to prove democracy can prevail. It asserts a national duty, signals confidence in wartime effort, and cites abundant Bureau County crops to aid the 2000 local soldiers overseas.
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Bureau County
Registration for 18 to 45 year olds in district
Local Exemption Board completes arrangements for army service registration of men aged 18 to 45 on Sept 12. Registration runs 7 AM to 9 PM at regis try sites across towns. Nearly 1000 in Spring Valley, 2700 in the district, 5500 in the county. Draft questionnaire adds a new class for conscientious objectors and asks about exemption or deferred classification. Drawing planned around Oct 2 with full classification aims by Jan 1, 1919.
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Spet
Spring Valley
Hall Town
John Doyle
Frank Emmett
Wagner
Dalzell
Selby Township
Hollowayville
Vilage Hall
DePue
Westfield Township
Arlington
Cherry
LaMoille Township
LaMoille
van Orm
Berlin Township
Malden
Dover
Hall Township
J C. Sitterly
Henry Broll
Oseph Hercer
W . Wimbiscus
Joseph Campeggio
Peter Faletti
J. C. White
Selby
Charles Pope
Richard Lawless
Westfield
Charles Connolly
J L. Cassiday
I. H. Norris
Arley
Jordan Berlin
Frank Sutton
Ansel D Piper
General Crowder
Wilson
Crowder
United States
Adjutants General
Washington
Saloon Closure Threatens Spring Valley Debt Crisis
War order ending beer manufacture December 1 sparks fear of saloon bankruptcies and lost license revenue. City faces about 64486.30 debt with overdrawn funds and negligible cash in the paying fund. Council raises tax levy to 18000 to cover city operations and outlines past appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Job
Cock Ee
Tech
Man Arrested for Quarantine Violation as Child Dies
Hugh Capello of Spring Valley was jailed on a $300 bond after leaving a quarantine at his home where his four year old daughter with infantile paralysis resided. Dr Schertz had quarantined the house the day before. The child died Monday afternoon and was buried Tuesday afternoon at 2.
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Spring Valley
Hugh Capello
Dr. Schertz
Capello
Schertz
Princeton
Herron
Seatonville State Bank Surrenders Charter
The Seatonville State Bank suspended business and voted to surrender its charter, liquidate assets and close doors after twenty years of operation. At a meeting held last Saturday afternoon 203 of the community attended.
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Seatonville State Bank
Illinois
Debt Mounts Over Farcical Bridge Repairs
The piece details growing debts tied to a city bridge in Spring Valley. Payments to Capt. Deneen reach about $6000 with roughly $600 still owed. Government demands more repairs, including dredging, costing about $1500 plus $1000 towing, potentially adding to the debt.
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Ivy
Spring Valley
Capt
Deneen
Bank to close after stockholders vote to suspend
The 250 shares represented supported the suspension resolution, except for a holder with five shares who did not vote. Deposits rose $16,000 after the announcement, but then declined as depositors withdrew funds, placing them with Princeton, Spring Valley, LaSalle, and DePue banks. Directors report sufficient funds to pay depositors in full and return original investments to stockholders, despite some losses from uncollectable notes. President J. J. O Halloran and associates maintain depositor confidence as the bank closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. O'Halloran
Princeton
Spring Valley
LaSalle
DePue
Prio
Othe Bank
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Perona
Republican
Hugh S. Magill
William Hale Thompson
McCormick
George Edmund Foss
Lewis
James Tiaynoio
James O. Monroe
Cook
Liberty
Army
Sateen Cannes
Close Seatonville Bank
Martin Chiado
Mary Baima
Sylvester Segatti
Bertha Callier
Seatonville
Andpheinersobesii
Fred C. Abrahams
Marie Lukan
Harold E. Hands
Milwaukee
Helen W. Miller
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