Balcom Trial Opens In Forest Park Case Of Disorderly Conduct
After continuances and a venue dispute, Chicago policeman James Balcom faced trial in Oak Park for disorderly conduct. Witnesses described a May 21 encounter in Forest Preserve with Balcom arresting patrols, while Balcom and a key witness testified to being mistreated and obstructed by police. The case proceeded with testimony from Otto, Block, Watson, and Darcy, and a reception followed the verdict schedule as the presiding judge delayed to June 11 for briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossman
James Balcom
Chicago
River Forest
Joe Lutzfield
Cicero
Balcom
Martin TL McGrath
Oak Park
McGrath
Latzfield
Fore Est
Lutzafield
Lathrop Avenue
Mercedes Gangloff
Harlem Avenue
Forest Park
Forest Preserve
Chicago Avenue
Parker
Big Circle
Watson
Leslie A. Watson
Dixon Street
Zlat
Monroe Avenue
Legore
Gray and
Rausch
Ister
Otto
Gray
Keen
Blossey
Balcor
Kern
Blassey
Halcom
Sota W
Ayas
River Forest Woman Killed in Accident
Mra Alma Klein aged 75 residing with her daughter Mrs Walter Wolf at 303 Ashland avenue River Forest was killed Sunday when the Wolf auto mohile veered off a wooden bridge between Lake Geneva and Walworth Wisconsin and plunged to railroad tracks below. Mr Wolf driver escaped serious injury and Mrs Klein with Mrs Wolf were taken to local hospitals. Margerie Ann 10 and another passenger injured. Margerie unconscious and in Harvard hospital. Funeral arrangements private at the Wolf home with interment in Forest Home cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Klein
Walter Wolf
Ashland Avenue
Wolf Automohile
Lake Geneva
Walworth
Wia
Wolf
Illinois Merchants Trust Co
Chicago
Klein
Charles D. Rogers Breaks Collar Bone in Fall at the Dunes
Charles D. Rogers fell from a ladder while removing winter shutters at his cottage at the dunes. He was found unconscious by another worker, treated in Gary, and returned to his River Forest home. He is the father of W. C. Rogers, manager of the focal grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Rogers
Gary
W. C
Dogs Bite Three Within Past Week
A dog killed Frances Healy of 423 Ashland Avenue last Sunday afternoon and its head sent to a laboratory where rabies indications were found. Nance Gunn of Franklin Avenue was bitten by a dog that was shot and sent for lab examination with a positive result. Alcic Guild of Maywood was bitten by a dog owned by N Guilland of 7971 Lake Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Healy
Ashland Avenue
Nance Gunn
Glenn Dillard Gunn
Franklin Avenue
Alcic Guild of
Maywood
N.guilland
Lake Street
River Forest sells bonds at auction for 240000 dollars
River Forest issued 240000 dollar bonds authorized at a special election. Harris Trust and Savings bank of Chicago paid a 2580 dollar premium. Six bidders including Oak Park Trust and Savings, Illinois Merchants, and William R. Compton & Co participated. Bonds carry four and a half percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Oat Park Trust and Savinga Bank
Sinois Merchants Bank of Chicago
Harris Co. Ames, Emerick and Co
William R. Compton & Co
C. W. McNear & Co
Chicago
Two Held to Grand Jury in Paint Burglary Case
Tom McNulty and William J. Krison of Chicago were bound over to the grand jury on burglary and larceny charges. Police said two live gallons of paint were found in their auto, part of five cans stolen from a Northwestern freight car near a river side track. The railroad company and Bradley Paint Co. identified the source. Lieut. Dickson aided in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McNunty
William J. Krison
Cicero Avenue
Lake Street
Chicago
Grand Jury
Rossman
Schroeder
Northwestern
Schroed
Bradley Paint Co
Lieut. Dickson
McNulty
Krison
Foreat Preserve
Coulty
Widening Washington Boulevard Sparks Rallies and Adjournment
The board of local improvements met amid a full house to oppose widening and paving Washington boulevard unless property owners initiate action anew. A public hearing on paving Vine street passed without debate, and a $1,700 payment to Mt. Clare Construction Co. for north town sidewalks was approved before adjourning subject to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvements
Q.1
Shaw
Washington Boulevard
Vine Street
Keystone
Forest
Mt. Clare Construction Co
Jones Knoblich Misa Marries at Price Home
Miss Mae Knoblich daughter of Frederick Knoblich of 830 Forest Avenue and Ferdinand Hardin James son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. James of 303 North Cuyler Avenue Oak Park were married at the Price home on Saturday evening June 23 by Rev Irving E Putnam pastor River Forest Methodist church. The room was decorated with palms and ferns and spring flowers. Mrs Malwurm sang I Love You Truly and At Dawning while Miss Margaret Westphal and Elizabeth on piano played Lohengrin's Wedding March as the bride entered with her father. The bride wore white satin with shadow lace and orange blossom cap, carried white roses and freesias. Attendants included Miss Anna E Knoblich and Mrs. Raymond Parris in pink crepe de chine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Anna E. Knoblich
Raymond Parris
Miss Knoblich
Peach Satin Bride Bouquet Carried by Bride
A peach colored satin gown trimmed with shadow face carried a bouquet of tea roses. The bridegroom was accompanied by Raymond Parris as his attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Parris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thom
Lake and
Thatcher
Price
Miss Block
Wisconsin
Canada
Oak Park Bank
Illinois
Greater Chicago Lake and Water Co
Comter
Kabitz
State Board of Health of
Ohio
WNBA
Thomas and Franklin
Molthrop
Harper
Thelin
F. B. Klock
Thatcher Avenue
Foster
B. Nendick
Edgewood Park
Washington
Frank P. Lavin
Gate Avenue
Butterfield Road
DuPage County
Mr. Shaw
Fredrickson’s Express
Chisige
Caratal
Central Avenue
Austin Avenue
Superior
Chas. F. Drechsler
Undertaker
Lake St
Etowes
Ernest Oechalin
Concordia Comatary
Firestone A
SERVI
Firestone
Lathrop
Land’s
Wieland
Wieland Dairy CO
Oak Park, Ill
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