Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-03
NEW BUILDING WILL BE-
THROWN OPEN TO
PUBLIC
PLAN A RECEPTION
ILLINOIS VALLEY INSTITUTION
ALMOST READY FOR OCCuPAN.
cY-BUilD DING ONE or MOST
MODERN IN TIE MIDDLE WEST.

HIS Introduces to You nttie nos
hospital with a big mission.
On or about November II the first
unit of the Illinois Valley Hospital.
operated as subsidiary, but not con-
nected with the Ottawa Tuberculosis
Colony. will he throw open to the pub.
lie, giving TO people residing within
the vicinity an opportunity to observe
and inspect what is unquestionably
the nth degree in hospital perfection,
cent acquisition to Ottawa institutions
takes place.
Planned with nicety that makes
for the highest word in completeness
the hospital stands as a monument
to the nntiring efforts OF DR.. J. w.
Petit and his worthy assistant. Gen.
eral Superintendent Harley " Petit.
Built with detail that embraces all the
newest and most modern appliances
aud equipment. the Institution will
prove haven to scores upon scores
OF residents in the valley who demand
and are willing to pay for treatment
In private hospital. As an evidence
OF the faith In the energetic Pettits
there already is long waiting list OF
persons anxious for admission as soon
as the place is thrown open These
are people who are putting off opera
tions that are necessary until the
south side home is prepared to re.
ceive its guests.
Work on the building was inaurgur.
ated last spring and at the present
time the structure and interior finish
nes are complete. All that remains
to prepare it for the reception Of Wis
itors is the installation of a few pieces
of furniture that are now enronte
here
Sixteen Large Rooms.
Possessing sixteen rooms, all O
which are private. the new building
contains beds for that number of pa
tents and can be made to accommo
date another half dozen by use of the
large east and west sun porches, botl
Of which are steam heated and pro
tected by French windows that car
be opened and closed at pleasure.
F'ireproof tile was used thruout il
the walls, while the exterior is stuc
coed Windows are large and airy.
The patients quarters are situate
along a hallway that runs the entir
length of the building making eac
room easily accessible with the adde
feature of having all who have bee
invalided on one floor Without re
moving them from their beds, Whic
are equipped with rubber-tiled wheels
patients can be rolled from thei
rooms to one sun porch or the othe
where Old Sol's welcome rays an
plenty OF daylight will be big boo
TO them during periods of convale
cence. A four foot sound proof, SOL
door with ball bearing hinges sepa
ates the rooms from the spacious co
ridor These doors are wide enoug
to permit of comfortable passage
beds and patients.
Care In Color Scheme.
Particular care has been used
creating a color scheme which, viii
exceedingly pleasing to the eye, ad,
increased value to the interior Of
home that. with few exception
is generally lacking in institutions
this kind. Each room has its ov
particular color scheme that harmC
i2es well with the furnishings. r
beds and room furnishings are eth
in oak, mahogany or walnut. All W
dows are balanced to give perfect hi
mOny with the decoration effects.
, the rear OF each bed Is an indlre
lighting system similar to that in Il
IN theaters. The light is thrown to t
ceiling from behind and then reflect
ut Its best where patient wol
place q hook or magazine while re-
ing. A soft and warm glow is all u
Is cast from the opposite wall into
eye, approaching as near to day III
~ Is possible with artificial mean
Faces Tsn.Acre Farm.
The entrance IL on the south I