Union Bribes Women to Quit at Joliet Cigar Plant
In Lockport a union leader claims evidence of a walkout at Jupiter Cigar in Chicago and says workers were offered 3.00 a week to quit. The Free Press reports union demands were denied and a strike followed. Police seek those who stole 1800 pounds of brass from Barrows Lock.
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Lockport
Joliet
Jupiter Cigar Company
Chicago
Progressive
Cigarmakers
Free Press
Barrows Lock Company
Harry Volz
Winner
Dakota
Harry
Lothport
Immer
Winner Bank
Harvey Reed
Omaha
Heggie
East Tenth Street
Water Main
Miss Martha Wylie Hosts 500 Club Lunch at Bartlett Ave
Plainfield reports Miss Martha Wylie entertaining the 500 club at her Bartlett avenue home Friday evening. Prize went to Miss Jessie Richardson for a cut glass bonbon dish. A luncheon featured dressed chicken nut bread olives parker house rolls chocolate and mince pie with ice cream. Several locals share holiday visits and returns from Indiana Champaign Madison Yorkville.
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Plainfield
Martha Wylie
500 Club
Bartlett Avenue
Jessie Richardson
Parker -House
Ruby Griffith
Indiana
B. Maine
Chicago
J. P. Browne
Earl van Dyke
John
Edna Cryder
Gerald Stopp
Champaign
Jay Owens
Madison
Adele
Newton
Yorkville
Grace ‘Mottinger
Aurora Church Day Crowds Edify Movement Founder Speaks
Joey E. Weeks, bond salesman for the First National Bank of Joliet, led a go to church day at Aurora Congregational Church. He stated the Aurora event matched a national movement and drew the largest audience of the year, explaining its origin and purpose.
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Aurora
Jofet
Joey E. Weeks
Mr. Weeks
First National Bank of
Browns Defeat Monarchs 10-9 in Tight Skating Rink Game
At the Novelty Skating Rink on South Joliet street the Browns edged the Monarchs 10 to 9. Monarchs scored five runs in the seventh as Browns were short, but Browns rallied in the bottom half to plate four, securing the win. A $50 forfeit is noted for the next game against South Wilmington Coke Ovens.
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Novelty Skating Rink
South Joliet Street
Browns
Monarchs
Monarch Sogwers
South Wilmington Coke Ovens
Joliet Push to Grow Church Attendance Across Year
A Joliet effort aims to recruit non attending residents to church services year round. The movement has earned strong advertising for Joliet and featured a Springfield visit by a Joliet delegation. The reception welcomed the group as the “go to church” city marking Joliet as a churchgoing community.
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Joliet
Springfield
Funeral service for Mrs Arthur Godfrey held in Troy township
The funeral for Mrs Arthur Godfrey began at her home in Troy township at 1 30 yesterday. Services followed, marking a final tribute to the deceased.
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Godfrey
Arthur Godfrey
Troy Township
Donovan Funeral Held for Geo H Donovan at Home
The funeral of Geo H Donovan from Garnsey Avenue was held yesterday at 2 PM. Services were conducted at Second Avenue Baptist Church by Rev Kirkpatrick and burial followed in Elmhurst Cemetery. Pallbearers named Elmer Washburn George Morris Geo Seaff John Cox William Lloyd and George Chubb.
Steels Defeat Lincoln Park in Fast Soccer Showdown
The Steel Works won 3 to 1 over Lincoln Park on Richards Street watched by hundreds. Lincoln Park, regarded as one of the strongest in the state, had most of Chicago’s clubs defeated. Steely lineup additions boosted the effort and contributed to the victory.
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Steel Works
Lincoln
Chi
Richards Street
Lincoln Park
Chicago
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City of Lights
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Cokes
Gabriel
Ramcov
Seehill
J. Wiles
Wagner
Trost
Porter
Gauliwi P
Anderson
H. C. Calmer CO
Jefferson ST
Husband
Brussels
C. M. Brown
Lockport Cemetery
Steels
The
Merry Store
L. F. Beach Co
Quality Toys
Bargain Basement
Cheney
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