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Joliet Daily Times

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1922

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Second Story Fall Fatal To Mrs Berg In Joliet

Mrs M H Berg aged 49 of 902 South Joliet street was fatally injured when she fell 14 feet from a second story window while watering plants Sunday afternoon. She died at St Joseph's hospital at 3 20 pm. Survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Helen Hall and Mrs John Sullivan four sons James Joseph Francis Henry Berg of Brooklyn and Joliet, a brother James Hammill and three grandchildren. Funeral from Mrs Hall's home to Sacred Heart church for solemn requiem high mass. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

M. H. Berg South Joliet Street St. Joseph's Hospital Helen Hall Mrs. Berg Ireland United States Joliet John Sullivan James Joseph Francis Henry Berg Brooklyn N. Y James Hammill Sacred Heart Church Mount Olivet Cemetery

Spy of Gettysburg thrills crowds at St Johns Athletic Club

Large audiences enjoyed the Civil War drama The Spy of Gettysburg performed by St. Johns Athletic Club in De Soto Hall. Directed by Father Paul and Mrs. George Hausser, the production featured Fred C Dames as Solomon and legends Stephens and Helen Fitzpatrick in leading roles with George Hausser as the villain Blackburn. The cast included J. Ditton Roy Ebner Edward Salesnik J. Theobald P. Stahl Monica McHugh and Margaret Merck. The show repeats tonight.

Gettysburg de Soto Hall St. John’s Athletic Club Father Paul George Hausser Harry Lenox Marie Royal Fred C Dames Solomon Legend Stephens Harry Helen Fitzpatrick Villian Blackburn J. Ditton Roy Ebner Edward Salesnik J. Theobald P. Stahl Monica McHugh Margaret Merck

Sheriff Raids Two Disorderly Houses. Nine Arrested

Sheriff Newkirk and deputies raided two disorderly houses on Edward Street and McKinley Street on Saturday night. At Edward Street five white women and a man were arrested, including keeper Anna Winter fined 20 dollars and posts, inmate Charles Brakman five dollars and tests, and inmates Bertha Graves and Louise Bracket ten dollars and costs. At Come-On-Inn five colored women were taken into custody with keeper Fannie Harper fined 20 dollars, and inmates Pearl Jones Ruby Howard Tina Smith and Martha Freeman owing eight dollars and costs.

Edward Street Come- On-Inn McKinley Street Newkirk Anna Winter Charles Brakman Bertha Graves Louise Bracket Come-On-Inn Fannie Harper Pearl Jones Ruby Howard Tina Smith Martha Freeman

Shooting at Forty seventh street and Union avenue

In Chicago on May 8, Miss Coane White and Allen G Bright of 4735 Calumet avenue were wounded in a shooting at Forty seventh street and Union avenue. Lulu Allen of 7001 S Union avenue is reported killed earlier, with the shooter turning the gun on himself after firing at MrsWhite and Mr Bright who were walking near The scene.

Chicago Miss Coane White Allen G. Bright Calumet Avenue Aailietgton Park Hospital Orin Ani Bwlet Lule Allen S. Union Avenue Love Tuitor Dreds Forty-seventh Street U Met Avenue Wilt William Kane White Mr.ght Alien

Russia Allows Free Mercantile Business Shops Opened

Moscow reports the council of commissioners issued a decree permitting free mercantile business in Russia. It allows shops to open with police permission and notes a special license will be required for wine shops.

Moscow Russia Council of Commisin

Special Services Held Yesterday For Boys Week

Boys Week observances were marked by services at two Ottawa Street M E churches. Rev Henry Rompel spoke on religious education and "The Problems of Religious Education" at 11 00, followed by "Good and Evil Influences." At 7 30 Dad Rompel preached on "The American Boy" with violin solos from Master Willis Kemp. First Presbyterian presented a large clock for Sunday school, unveiled by the boys, as H A Fraser and Rev A W Hoffman spoke. Hoffman titled his sermon "The Boys Battle" drawing on David and Goliath.

Ottawa Street M. E Henry Rompel Dad” Rompel Willis Kemp Mascagni Franz Dedla First Presbyterian Church Chester Edwards Edwards H. A. Fraser A. W. Hoffman Hoffman David Goliah

Final Jurors in Small Case Being Picked

Final jurors for the Lake County trial of Governor Len Small are being chosen in Waukegan Illinois as Judge Claire C. Edwards presides. Eight jurors are sworn with three tentatively accepted as screenings continue amid peremptory challenges.

Waukegan Len Small Claire C. Edwards Lake County Edwards Robert Fagan Charles Melville Highland Park C. C. le Forgee

Chinese Officers Neglect Cause of Shelton Death

Lexington May 8 A letter from Dr William M Hardy last medical missionary in Tibet to his father Dr J W Hardy of Transylvania College gives the only first hand account of the slaying of Dr Albert L Shelton ousted missionary to reach this country The letter written hours after Hardy attended the aging Shelton asserts the murder was done by bandits to defy the Chinese government and not because Shelton entered forbidden territory as the Chinese government aisan

Lexington William M. Hardy Tibet J. W. Hardy Transylvania College Albert L. Shelton Hardy Shelton Aisan

Shoveling coal to music cuts weight aboard Illinois

In New York on May 8 the First Battalion of the New York naval militia aboard the U S S Illinois adopted shoveling coal to music as a weight loss method. Philip Mule, previously 305 pounds, reported a nine pound drop in two days.

New York New York Naval Militia U .S. S. Illinois Philip Mule

Fatal double shooting at Eagle Building lobby

Robert F. McRoberts 43 and Mabel Kerwin 33 die after five pistol shots in Joliet lobby at 9 35 am. McRoberts, Woodruff Inn manager, dies later. Kerwin, former Inn bookkeeper, killed instantly. No witnesses. police infer McRoberts shot Kerwin then himself. Family ties and past intimacies linked to motive. McRoberts’ wife and Kerwin’s relatives affected. Police and hospital reports detail sequence, with later inquest pending.

Robert F. McRoberts Woodruff Inn Eagle Building Washington ] St Mabel Kerwin Eagle’s Lodge McRoberts St. Joseph’s Hospital McRobert Paul Wellnitz Atlantic Cafe James Bowe William Godsell Captain Fornango Balboni Delaney Fornango St. Joseph's Hospital Miss Kerwin Julia Kerwin Piepenbrink Linda Piepenbrink Henry Piepenbrink Joliet Sehring Brewing Co Henry Frank Buell Avenue J. C. Adler Co Eagles Con Will County Kerwin N. M. Wright Eagle’s

August Miller's Sudden Death in Jackson Township

August Miller aged 67 years and six months died suddenly at his home in Jackson township after two years of illness. A lifelong farmer, he was born October 15, 1855 and married Susan Zipf in February 1880. Surviving are four children, a brother, a sister, and twenty two grandchildren. Funeral at Sacred Heart church followed by burial in Mt. Livet cemetery.

August Miller Jackson Township Miller Jackson Susan Zipf Walter Wilhelmi George Bancroft Frank New Lenox Township Lawrence Homer Township John Miller Mary Copse Joliet Sacred Heart Church Mt.@livet

Steel Club to Hold Entertainment Thursday at Steel Works

The Steel Works club will stage a Thursday evening entertainment directed by the Illinois Steel company electric station. Thomas Barryett chairs the entertainment committee. Additional events this month include an old fashioned dance on Wednesday evening May 17 and an athletic show on Friday evening May 19.

Steel Works Club The Illinois Steel Company Thomas Barryett

Joliet Area Forecast Flows Toward Unsettled Winds

Joliet and vicin ity forecast shows increasing cloudiness on Monday with unsettled conditions and a shift to easterly winds.

Joliet and

Hibernians Plan Three Story Club Building in Joliet

The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Joliet forms a building association to construct a modern three story structure on Cass street. A bond issue will fund the project with store space on the first floor, club rooms on the second, and a large hall on the third. The board includes M. J. Ryan P. E. Condon J. F. Quinn Charles Wallace and several members.

Joliet Order of Hibernians The Hibernian Building Association M. J. Ryan P. E. Condon J. F. Quinn Charles Wallace Harry O'Reilly Raymond Reilly Hibernians Cass Street

Stage Beauties At Races Paris

May 8 Paris society crowds include Justina Johnstone Mariel Spring and Lenora Hughes at Deauville races Broadway figures Mrs W H Vanderbilt Mrs Vincent Astor Mrs Herman Oelrichs Mrs Jimmy Corrigan Mrs George Dana Mrs Otto H Kahn and the Wallaces with niece Sally Beecher join for engagement dinner to Count Jean de Luppe tomorrow

Paris Justina Johnstone Mariel Spring Lenora ‘Hughes Broadway Deauville Fifth’ Avenue W. H. Vanderbilt Vincent Astor Herman Oelrichs Jimmy Corrigan George Dana Otto H. Kahn William H. Harknese George P. Weeks Hugh Campbell Wallace Hugh Campbell Wallace. . . the Wallaces Sally Beecher Count Jean de Luppe

W Jefferson paving plans revised amid resident protests

Complications arose as West Jefferson street work began from John Street toward Prairie Avenue. Conway company excavated but residents urged changes to fill rather than excavate, fearing loss of property. Owners seek further changes to prevent cutting into north side property. an injunction may follow if plans stay.

Jefferson Street Wilcox Pairie Avenue Fram Conway Company John Street West Jefferson Raynor City Commission Prairie Conways Company

Senator Reed Addresses Moberly Campaign by Radio

Thousands in Kansas City heard Senator James A. Reed speak at a Moberly campaign meeting relayed by radio last night via a newspaper man and wireless phone report.

Kansas City James A. Reed Moberly

Postman Fires At Intruder At Office Back Door

An unknown intruder tried to enter the back door of the post office at 2 am. Clerk Maie Dehart fired when the door opened, striking the door. No one was found after investigation. Postmaster Bolton commended Dehart for duty and warned against approaching the back door. Dehart, an ex service man, defended the mails and urged public caution.

Posta Five Maiie Dehart Dehart Bolton

Relief fund passes six hundred with wide local support

The southern Illinois flood relief drive topped $692.67 by noon, boosted by Lucinda Gilpin’s $40.75 from her high school classes and a $26 contribution from Richards Street M E Church members. Numerous individuals and local businesses followed with varied gifts, reflecting broad community backing for flood aid.

Southern Illinois Lucinda Gilpin Miss Gilpin Richards Street EF. Ehurch J. Mather W. B. Welch BJ. Pierce Mary Mather Robert Pilcher T.H. Bruce O J. Smith Henry Leach Henry W. Brinkman A. J. Stoos S. S. Parks H.W. Warden Rose W. Henderson Richard W. Turner Fred MM. Chamberlin Frank Emily Moore Bros. - Stove Works Lizzie Barr John Facey Sunshine Circle K G. V. Reid W. C. Barber Wunderlich Harris & Sonntag Horace H. Brown Harlow D. Higinbotham Peter. Franck Leach Bros Union Machinery Co Harry W. Trill FP. W. Woodruff George Woodruff F. E. Schindler Albert Brazil National Stone Co American Ice Cream & Bakery J. C. Young Co. B. Hart W. B G. Vaughan Dr. S. Finley Duncan John TI. Savagé Prudential Ins F. W. Henley Pearl Henley Edw. F. Hastings Frank Motta Elizabeth Henley J. B. Hamlin John Costello L. N. Hutchinson Frank Sterne Thos. FH. Waegner Edw. Scheidt Fred E. Antram A. E. Baker F. E. Fisher C. W. Hadlock A. M. Farrell Joliet Transfer Co L. W. Smith Fred Engimann Edw F. Dames Standard Damp Wash Co Bell Tele. Co Richard J. Barr Trackman Auto Supply Co

Theodore Koyloski Dies In Hospital

Theodore Koyloski aged 27 died Sunday at 4 15 PM in St Josephs hospital after a year long illness. He leaves a widow Marie Mac and a daughter Mary Louise age 3. Funeral is Wednesday at 9 AM from 202 Elizabeth Street to the Polish church at 9 30 and burial in the Polish cemetery.

Theodore Koyloski St. Joseph’s Hospital Marie Mac Mary ‘Louise Elizabeth Street

King Alexander Leaves Paris For Belgrade Post Visit

King Alexander of Jugoslavia departs Paris after a discreet weeklong stay arranged for his upcoming marriage to Princess Marie of Roumania. He planned to select a jeweled crown and gifts for his queen, according to reports on his arrival.

Paris Marriag Marie of

Billions Saved by U S Budget Plan Report

Washington May 8 The Budget Director Dawes estimates reductions of 807 559 407 in ordinary government expenditures for the year ending June 30 1922 in a letter to House appropriations chairman Madden. President Harding forwarded the budget report in response to a February 22 resolution from Representative Irnes. Total reductions including capital funds and fixed expenditures amount to 1 402 298 373 09, with other items excluded from executive control.

Washington Dawes Madden House Appropriations Committee Harding Congress House Lrnes Tennessee Railroad Administration War Finance Corporation Grain Corporation Sugar Equalization Board Customs Internal Revenue

Kiwanians Hear Data On State Public Utilities

Kiwanis members heard a noon briefing on public utilities in Illinois. Speaker Cheadle argued ignorance fuels prejudice and noted independent telephone companies outnumber Bell lines, with several exchanges in Bloomington, Galesburg, Jacksonville, Dixon, and Monmouth owned by independents. He cited a state commission formed in Chicago to provide factual utility information and discussed broad reach of telephone service, including high per capita access and stockholders.

Kiwanis Club Snapp Mr. Cheadle Fell Telephone Company Chicago Cook County Fel Telephones Company Bell Company Bloomington Galesburg Jacksonville Dixon Monmouth Minois Towe Cheadle United States France Portugal New York City Great Britain Germany Uni Furnish Public Utilities Commission J. Blackhall Joliet Ilinois J. M. Thompson Harlow Fredericks Ralph Longley Enugere Hastings Fredericks Board of Directors

Health Promotion Week Opens With Church Services

Health Promotion Week opened in Joliet yesterday under the Public Health Council. Churches joined the campaign with emphasis on health and Sunday School lessons. A crippled children’s clinic was held in the Health Council rooms conducted by C. W. Hast of the State department health.

Joliet Mlinei Public Health Council Churches of the Health Council C. W. Hast State department @ health

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H. Berg Vies Antioch Lastanuary Roberts O'Neill Barry Frank McRoberts Fourth Avenue Charlottsville Frederick Schroeder Fitzgerald Mather Charles Bannon S. Center Street Steel Club Relief King U.S
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