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Joliet Free Press

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

6

Bazar and dances feature Joliet events

Fairyland bazar at Arcade led by Bethany Circle of King's Daughters drew shoppers with holiday greens dolls and bakery goods. The High School gym hosts Colonial dances and modern Maxixe lessons for Joliet youths under Clarence W. Jones. Alice in Wonderland program planned tonight at First Presbyterian church.

Clarence W. Jones Joliet First Presbyterian Church Land of Fiction Presbyterian Church Young Ladies’ Club Alice White Rabbit Mock Turtle Door-mouse

Silver Leaf Camp elects officers at regular meeting

At the last Silver Leaf Camp meeting on Monday evening officers were chosen. Oracle Sophie Birsen and Vice Oracle Marie Weber lead the list with Julia Minard as Past Oracle. Other posts filled include Chancellor Frances Hausser Recorder Mario Javidson Receiver Alice Dorriés Marshal Marie Hill Inner Sentinel Anna Callighan Outer Sentinel Margaret Jackson Manager John Callighan Physician Dr F W Stanton Delegate Anna Callighan Bloomington convention in March Alternate Sadie Smith.

Silver Leaf Camp Oracle Sophie Birsen Marie Weber Julia Minard Frances Hausser Mario Javidson Alice Dorriés Marie_ Hill Inner Sentinel Anna Callighan Outer Sentinel Margaret Jackson John Callighan F. W. Stanton Blomington Sadie Smith

Dorcas Society Entertains and Exhibit Opens

The Dorcas Society entertains this afternoon with Mrs. A Hay at Third Ave. St Peters German Lutheran church holds its annual Christmas exhibit starting this afternoon and continuing for two days. The Ladies Aid Society will serve refreshments during the exhibit and has made caps aprons and other housewife articles. The Sunshine Circle of King’s Daughters has postponed its meeting due to Mrs. Young’s death. The Pienan meeting at the Business Woman’s Club is postponed to Friday night Nov 12 to avoid clashing with the U Glee Club. Daughters of Rebekah sew at Odd Fellows hall this afternoon with lunch served at 1 00n.

Dorcas Society E Dorcas Society A. Hay Third Ave St. Peter's German Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid Society Sunshine Circle of King’s Daughters Nichols Young Yorkville Pienan Business Woman's Club U. of Glee Club Rebekah Odd Fellows Hall

May Woods Tent No 19 Holds Officer Election

Tomorrow evening at seven thirty o'clock the May Woods Tent No 19 will elect its officers for the coming year. The meeting will be held in Odd Fellows Temple on Cass Street.

May Woods Odd Fellows Temple Cass Street

Personal notes from the C. O. P. Railway crowd

F. E. Fisher general superintendent attended the Chicago stock show yesterday. A. M. Faris returned home to Parkersburg on a business trip. Walter S. West, Joliet musician, left for San Benito Texas to make his home. Mr. West has resided in Jo-

F. E. Fisher C.O. & P. Railway Co Chicago A.M. Faris C. O. P. Railway Co Parkersberg W. V Walter S. West Joliet San Benito Texas Mr. West

Theatres Feature Ports of Doom and Drexel Showings

The Port of Doom starring Laura Sawyer plays at the Colonial Friday through Sunday with dramatic sea life scenes and a powerful plot. Tranhoe at the Drexel Theater draws crowds as one of the city’s best photo play reproductions. Frank Bush closes a strong vaudeville bill at Orpheum and Major LeVoy may arrange a return. The Chorus Lady opens a three day run tonight.

Doom Laura Sawyer Colonial Drexel Tranhoe Drexel Theater Orpheum Frank Bush

At The Movies Colonial Program Highlights

The Touch of a Child Selig drama The Shadow of Shame Pathe drama His Chorus Girl Wife Lubin comedy drama Drexel Animated Weekly Universal An Elephant on His Hand Nes tor Playmates Powers Crystal Gypsy Pathe Fashions Toy Lubin Big Bob Waits Vitagraph Princess The Voice of Angela Two reel program notes list a diverse slate of dramas comedies and serials from multiple studios.

Drexel Universal Nestor Powers Crystal Pathe, “Fashions Lubin Big Bob Waits Vitagraph

J. T. H. S Students Rally Behind Basketball Season

After football ends J T H S shifts to basketball with about twenty players practicing nightly from 8 to 9. Star forward Gilfallign and Burgess lead the squad alongside captain Blackburn and guard Carman. Higgins, Roncichetti, and Nash compete for center as Coach Jones splits players into three squads. Lunch room notes mention reduced appetites after recent vacination, with oysters on the menu tomorrow. An assembly Friday aims to boost support for the upcoming game against Chicago Heights.

Gilfallign Burgess Burgesses Pie Buck Jew Blackburn Guar Carman Higgins Roncichetti Nash Jones Chicago Heights Five

Lubin Fat and Fate Kalem Missing Woman Three Reel Feature

A program listing shows Lubin Fat and Fate by Kalem and Grand The Missing Woman a three reel feature plus a one reel comedy screening.

Lubin Kalem

Smallpox Absences Low at Joliet High School

Mr J Stanley Brown reports less than 3 percent of Joliet high school students absent due to smallpox. All students vaccinated and districts take precautions. Weather blamed for keeping malignant forms at bay. G A R Elects Bartleson Post officers: Lambert commander Wyss vice Loeffler quartermaster Ward chaplain Morrison day officer McCroskey guard Larking surgeon DuBien instructor McGuire.

J. Stanley Brown Bartleson G. A John Lambert S Enroy John Wyss John Loeffler John Ward Robert Morrison J. F. McCroskey John Larking Eugene DuBien H. M. McGuire

Tarantula Found Among Bananas in Bermuda Shipment

Salesmen at the Joliet Grocery Co were astonished yesterday to find a live tarantula on a bunch of bananas shipped from Bermuda. It remained alive upon arrival and was captured and placed on display in a glass bottle.

Joliet Gorcery Co Bermuda

Ants in the Forge Closure Suit Moves for Time Extension

Catherine Daly's closure suit advances as William Tony, a defense attorney, seeks additional time to file a plea. The motion requests more time to prepare and respond to the case.

Ants Catherine Daly William Tony

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Ja Claus Bethany Circle of Santa Claus Bethany Circle L. L. White F. W. Woodruff T. Campbell Powhan Lodge American Conservatory of Music Drapers Leona Johnson Madame Linne Miss Johnson Red Cross Marion K. Bowles Anti-tuberculosis Society Bariquet Ottawa Street M. E McAdam Harry B. Ward Frank Vulgo Edward Smith Bet Robert Meers EE. Meers West H. R. Boyes Louise E. Munch Hickory ‘Street St. Joseph’s Hospital Angela Mlle Baby Deslys J. T.H.S Princess Theatre London Adam Arcade Francis Piano Company Nussbaum Piano Co Francis Piano
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