Bride's Father Alleges Groom Embezzled $600
Otto Bruck, father in law of missing groom Herman Walters, claims Walters embezzled about $600 and fled to Canada after marrying his daughter. Police probe notes Walters left for Lockport to collect bills and sent a letter to his wife promising to return once funds were made, while authorities seek him internationally.
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Free
Otto Bruck
North Broadway
Cain
Robert Martin
Herman_. Walters
Walters
Canada
Father
Bruck
New York
Germany
Lockport
Fur
Refusal to Prosecute in Kidnapping Case Ends in Fine
Mrs Mary Godson of 112 Parks Avenue refused to prosecute her divorced husband Joseph Godson after he was arrested by Officer Maxwell on a kidnapping charge involving their six year old daughter. The mother recovered the child and declined to pursue the old charge. Godson was found guilty of being drunk and disorderly in police court and fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Godson
Parks Avenue
Joseph Godson
Maxwell
Oe Poy
Godson
Wedding Ends Hotel Scandal In Courthouse Ceremony
Jack Brennan 25 and Lois Mason 19 were arrested in the Curtis hotel on Jefferson street and later wed before Justice James L. McCulloch after signaling their wish to marry. Je Anne from Streator Ill postponed due to lack of funds. Chief Murphy offered $2 for the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brennan
Lois Mason
Curtis Hotel
Jefferson Street
James L. McCulloch
Jeanne
Streator
Ill
Murphy
Obituary notices from Joliet and Kansas City
Multiple brief obituaries note deaths in recent days. N D Dyer, 73, Kansas City resident formerly of Joliet, survived by widow, five daughters in KC and son George in New York, funeral to be announced. Cathrine Flynn died at St. Josephs hospital burial at Mt. Olivet. Francis M Weed, 74, Joliet native, wife and Joliet daughter survivor, brother Edwin M Weed in Ithaca, burial pending notice. Anthony Prope, 8, died at his mother’s home from pneumonia, funeral at St Josephs Church with Rev Kranjec, burial St Josephs Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer
N. D. Dyer
Kansas City
Joliet
Chicago Street
George
New York
Flynn
Catherine Flynn
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Luey
Quinn
St. Mary’s Church
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Prope
Anthony Prope
Frederick Prope
Broadway Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Kranjec
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Missing Man Stolen Money Rumor Shakes Wife
A wife questions her husband after a photograph circulated about a missing man and suspected theft. The case centers on alleged misappropriation of funds and the wife’s disbelief over the alleged actions.
Osborn Speaks At Bird Show Highlights Poultry Talk
Wheatland president of the State Poultry Association William Osburne lectured at the Bar Fett building on poultry problems. He illustrated disease spread and prevention with stereopticon views and discussed methods of raising and housing domestic birds. The show drew many attendees despite mixed finances and Joliet’s mixed enthusiasm for admission fees. Special premiums honored top displays across multiple classes with numerous local and out of town exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Osburn
Wheatland
State Poultry Association
Bar Fett
Osburne
Joliet
J. E. Heap
F. W. Koehler
J. T. Murphy
C. Buff Orpingtons
A. B. Porter
la Salle
Wilbur
A. Francis
Raymond Reece
C. White Orpingtons
L. E. Taylor
Lockport
Frank Gurney
Manhattan
T. J. Ireland
Wm. Bevan, Jr
Buff Plymouth Rocks
Philip Stellwagen
Monee
Miss Cecelia Jungles
Lemont
Dr Reese
Reds
Jno. Walsh and Son
New Lenox
H. C. Klett
Chicago Heights
John M. Kott
Orland
Raymond Baskerville
Wellington
Earl Kott
Earl Sandiford
Chas
R. Casgrande
Harold E. Morris
Walter Schoop
Redmen Head Dr H E Sykes Elected Prohet and Other Labor News
Dr H E Sykes was elected Prophet of the Improved Order of Redmen, Tribe 302, at last evenings meeting. Other officers named include A C Evans, Howard Smith, W P Addelman, J J Cook, and E W Coppage. A smoker and banquet followed. Also G A Johnston and other officers elected to various unions in town. Paul Revere lodge held a Knights of Pythias meeting with ten candidates. Free concert tickets offered to students selling Cross seals. Unemployed men charged with theft of canned goods after looting a car. Police notes report several arrests and fines. Corn school planned for Plainfield and Wheatland with a date likely January 8.
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H. E. Sykes
Improved Order of Redmen
Sachen
A. C. Evans
Sagamore
Howard Smith
Saga- Reco
William Johnston
Ords
W. P. Addelman
Aupum
J. J. Cook
Waum
E. W. Coppage
Wilohn Turner
John * m_Ferguson
Hermite
Johnston
G. A. Johnston
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Connors’ Hall
John Fanning
William Bero
William Lemay
Louis Winkler
JoecCarthy
Thomas Watts
Brooker
Robert H. Brooker
Journeymen Barbers
International Union of America
Castlehall
John M. Bock
Coresponding
Max Freistedt
William J. Boyd
J. P. Osterman
Frank Bruno
Guardian
Frank Morrison
Trade and Labor Council
H. Reed
W. Puhl
J.M. Bock
F. M. Morrison
Leo Reinhardt
John Bock
Frank Snore
Paul Revere
Paul Revere Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Farrells Welcome 12-Pound Baby Girl in Buffalo
A 12-pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Farrell last Tuesday morning. The couple, from Joliet, is currently in Buffalo New York. Mrs. Farrell will be remembered here as Elizabeth Gleason on East Washington Street.
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Harry Farrell
Joliet
Buffalo
New York
Heinze Files Bankruptcy After 1907 Panic
Otto C Heinze one of the copper group leaders filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York today. The action follows the Wall Street panic of 1907 and marks the copper magnate's financial collapse.
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New York
Otto C. Heinze
Wall Street
Annual ball at Adam hall features Speed and Slow Boys
Residents anticipate a premier social event with the Speed and Slow Boys and their ladies attending. Manager Wagner oversees arrangements promising a lively evening. The notice also highlights shirts, collars, socks, ties, a new blue serge suit, and holiday gift ideas with Interwoven socks, Wilson shirts, and a bath robe.
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Adam Hall
Wagner
Train Schedule Fragments Map Stops and Connections
A fragmentary timetable lists Joliet as origin with multiple stops including Princeton Rockdale Ladd Morris and LaSalle. It notes connections at Ottawa for Grand Ridge and Streator and mentions fast freight service to all points under General Superintendent.
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Joliet
Princeton
Rockdale
A. m. Ladd
LaSalle
Morris
Minooka
Seneca
Marseilles
Ottawa
Starved Rock
Utica
Peru
Spring Valley
Ladd
Marquette
Howe
de Pue
Bureau
Grand Ridge
Streator
City Brevities Instal lations and Social at Perry Hive
Perry Hive No 85 plans its installation of officers and a Christmas social at Castle Hall this afternoon. The Illinois Supreme Court upheld a Circuit Court decision in a $1500 case against Belle Fox Messenger and Illinois Trust and Savings Bank.
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Perry Hive
Lady Maccabees
Castle All
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
C. B. Campbell
John O’connor
Belle Fox Messenger
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Supreme Court of Illinois
Martha Washington Candies for Christmas Gift
Old time home made treats in three varieties assorted chocolates bonbons and butter center jets. Attractive packages available at the pound. Reserve your selection now to avoid disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington
Marriage Licenses Issued To Brennan Mason Decker Moore
Marriage licenses were issued to John L Brennan aged 25 Marine M Mason aged 19 both of Homer J Stanley Decker aged 31 and First Terry of Morris and Raymond A Moore aged 22 and Mar gie Moore aged 18 both of Homer
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John L. Brennan
Marine M. Mason
J. Stanley Decker
Terry, Oe
Morris
Raymond A. Oe
Margie Moore
Homer
Artesian Water Receding Says City Engineer
City Engineer reports artesian water supply is receding but not as quickly as Chicago poets claimed. He warns it would take many years before the supply becomes exhausted.
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Chicago Poerty
Ace
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Ottawa St
Osborn
Bird Show
France
Muley Ab Selan
DR. HE. Sykes
Teamsters’ Union
Will County Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Henry Reitz
C. F. Riley
Ed Watson
Allie Greuller
Plainfield
Jackson Township
Art’s Bulletin
The
Speed Boys
Lennon & Company Clothiers
Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria
Railway
Victor Soperanski
Soperanski Drewne
Justice McCulloch
Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Railroad
William Blair
John Patten
James Patton
Grundy County
Enright
Maurice Enright
Illinois State Penitentiary
Chicago
William Gentleman
Candy
Santa
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