Theatrical shows feature vaudeville contrast and films
A vivid review praises The Man of the Hour at the theater with strong performances by Edward Harmon and Raymond Smith plus a Garnett Raymond vaudeville sketch. Also noted are three reel crime drama When Thieves Fall Out at Grand and Jewels of Sacrifice at the Drexel with a guardian angel angelic vision. Florence Tengdin returns home for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heum
George Broadhurst
Edward Harmon
Allyn Bennett
Raymond Smith
Richard Horrigan
Garnett Raymond
Grand Theater
Court House Notes Paving Contract Wins at McDonough Street
The R F Conway Paving Co of Chicago secured the McDonough street paving contract after an error in a bid would have raised costs by 2400 dollars. Foreclosure suits and injunction actions are listed, including Patrick Golmartin Rosie Meyers against James J McNamee and John Valcke. A judgment by confession for 155 62 favors Pierson and Smiley. A divorce related injunction case involves Clara McGowan. John Stonich sues Ern est Rom for damages in Washington D C. December 18 report notes War Secretary Garrison and Navy Secretary Daniels discussing Carabao dinner songs and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Conway Paving Company of
Chicago
McDonough Street
I Have Seen In The Stores A Joliet Shopper
A Joliet representative compares Chicago and local stock finding better towels and prices at Cal mer's. She notes a Gloriosa doll identical to Chicago’s for 2.69 and small boutonnieres at 25 to 50 cents plus a box of Kewpie Candy for 25 cents. She pledges to share more items seen in Chicago tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Chicago
Calmer’s
al Calmer
Thieves Steal 1800 Pounds Brass From Barrows Yard
The Barrows Lock Co seeks a reward after 1800 pounds of brass valued at 360 dollars was stolen from its yards. A rowboat reached the canal side and a wagon waited on the towpath to haul the material away. Police and deputies suspect an insider ran the job. night watchman W L Stelling did not detect the theft. The case prompts suspicions and an expected arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
Barrows Lock Company
Illinois and Michigan Canal
W. L. Stelling
Painters elect Henry Pell president in annual union vote
Henry Pell was elected president of the Painters' union at the annual election held in their hall near the Woolworth Five and Ten store. Officers chosen include Adolph Nitzi as presiding secretary and Robert Pell as financial secretary, with a full slate of trustees, delegates, and an executive board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pell
Painters’ Union
Woolworth
Adolph Nitzi
Robert Pell
Alex Oetter
T. J. Boyne
Allie Walsh
Trades and Labor's Council
D. Fleming
George Herbert
David Fleming
Cliff Morris
John Gretz
Peter Sharp
E. Peverley
Geo. Griffin
H. Pell
A. Nita
C. Morris
Suga
Pell
Adolph Nitz
Chase Ends Illinois Robbery Suspects in Mount Vernon
After a long chase in a Chicago and Eastern Illinois engine and on foot, Sheriff Payne and Deputy Farthing caught Charles Field and George Cate of Centralia for holding up and attempting to rob Charles Thompson, a wealthy farmer, in Mount Vernon Illinois.
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Mount Vernon, Ill
Payne
Farthing
Charles Field
George Cate
Centralia
Charles Thompson
Water main work advances on Tenth Street site
Rapid progress is reported on the Tenth street water main installation with excavations reaching Madison street and a completion forecast within a week. The Congregational church Sunday school elected officers including Pianist Mrs. T. Aeadle and Treasurer Mrs. Robert Whitley. Masonic lodge held its regular officer election last evening, local details pending. Mrs. E B Bigelow is visiting Chicago for a few days.
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Tenth Street
Madison Street
The
Congregational Church
T. A.eadle
Margaret Walter
A. Bakckwell
Lucille Clark
Robert Whitley
Whales
Masonic Lodge
Community Organization Meetings Announced in Joliet
Notices list regular gatherings for Daughters of Veterans Masonic Mt Joliet Lodge 42 Moose Joliet Lodge 800 and Joliet Mutual Benefit Association at Odd Fellows hall on Cass street with standard meeting notices and dates.
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Daughters of Veterans
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cass Street
Masonic
Mt. Joliet
Moose
Mutual Benefit
Joliet Mutual” Benefit Association
WGN Wet
Theatre Managers and Local Officials Active in Chicago and Joliet
W F Clarke Drexel theatre manager and Harry Rubens Crystal Stairs manager spent yesterday in Chicago on business. Roy McMullen visited Ottawa as Horace Hal’s guest. Mayor Harvey Wood to speak on the Go oe Pee Day movement at Galena Boulevard Congregational church. Howard Osman returns to work at the Middle Central railroad today. Gadees of the Michigan watch party yesterday and Mrs Davidson with James Paul in Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Clarke
Drexel Theatre
Chicago
Harry Rubens
Crystal Stairs
Roy McMullen
Yomerney
Ottawa
Horace Hal
Harvey Wood
Galena Boulevard Congregats
Howard Osman
Midhle Central Railroad
Gadees
Michigan Walchterday
Davidson
James Paul
Jolietry
Henry Meyer
Jeff
At the Movies: Biogreph of The Blind Three
A fragmented cinema note previews a three reel feature titled The Blind Three Lub in musical biographical form. Details are sparse but indicate a short film program and likely silent era presentation.
John Antcliffe Home Stead Auction at Peotone Will County
On December 22, 1913 at 1 PM an auction for the John Antcliffe home stead near Peotone Will County Illinois offers 200 acres in sections 17 and 8 township 38 north range 12 east. Terms include crop share, rent, mortgage options up to 23000, cash payments, and interest on deferred amounts with abstracts available for examination.
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Peotone
Wilton
Will County
Illinois
John Antcliffe
Barr, MceNaugh- Ee Ora Woodruff -Bldg
Joiet
Ill
You men should wear red neckties and purple hose
Miss Harriet Cook of Indiana told Washington county teachers at the county institute that dull dress and teaching methods cause monotony. She urged bright colors like red and purple to uplift mood and classroom energy among both male and female teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Cook
Oe Ind
Washington County
County Institute
Corset Makers Sue Princess in Belgian Court
Paris reports a judgment of 300 francs awarded to Princess Louise against a corset maker in Belgium. In Tacoma, Mrs. Tydvil Banks of Philadelphia sues Evan Llewelyn’s estate for 7000 dollars for breach of promise alleging coercive pressuring toward divorce and non marriage.
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Paris
Princess Louise
Corset Aero
King Teooke
Tacoma
Walch
Tydvil Banks
Philadelphia
Evan Llewelyn
Lleywellen
Priest Tries to Strangle Host in Church Rectory
Fragmentary report notes Father Angelo, a Boston priest, attempted to strangle a host in the rectory of Our Lady De. He was taken to observation after the incident. The text is garbled and does not clearly identify victims or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Angell
Boston
Church of Our Lady Dee
Levue
Angelo
Hoston
Local option votes loom as anti saloon petitions rise
Fragmentary state notes report township debates on anti-saloon measures and next spring voters may decide. In Rock Island a city commission dispute surfaces after a rape case. Dixon hints at a possible women's visiting provision. Havana poultry firm W. Mu Co paid 9 750 for shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ton Township
Tion
Havana
W. Mu& Co
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Orpheum
Drexel
Florence Tengdin
DeKalb Normal School
DeKalb, Ill
C. G. Tengdin
Ohio Street
Court House
Patrick Golmartin
Rosie Meyers
James J. McNamee
Elizabeth Heath
John Valck
Yestery
Albert Miller
Dupage Township
Pierson and
Smiley
Ar Babies Dylge Compeel Sotarste
Erannee
Clara McGowan
John Stonich
Ernest Rom
Washington, D. C
War Garrison
Nany Daniels
Roe
Elizabeth Webb
L. F. Beach CO
Shirvan
Massou
Kazak and
Kirman
Kirmanshah
Kirmanshah’s
Tran’s
Wiltons
Brussels
Anita Mathison
Mathison
Julia
G. B. Norton
Charles
Evanston Academy
Majestic Theater
Miller & Landon
Joe Boland
Ladies’ Auxiliary
St. John’s Epiocyal Church
Walter
Howard Myers
Minneapolis
Henry Howard
W. Gaskin
Plaineld
Mary Hartigan
Woman’s Club
Woodman Hall
Santa Claus
Gary
Ind
American Sheet and Tin
Cincinatti, O
Charles Herzog
New York Giant
Cincinatti Reds
Joe Taker
Cambridge, Mass
Chasge
Afgarvard
Joay
Akron
Phil Brock
Cleveland
Matty Baldwin
Baldwin
Joseph Prim
David Lyons
Champaign
Hlinois
Miliken University
Manteno
Section 11
Township of
Rockville
Kankakee County
James Barton
Col
T. J. Cunnigham
T. R., Jrs
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
Sulphur Springs
Roosevelts
Minéapolis
Minn
J. McDonald
McDonald
Whatcha M Roe
Mia
Jennae Bryan
Alaska
I Favorita
State News
Mitchell
Shelbys Town
Rob
Rock Island
City Commission
Fourth Avenue
Dixon
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