Four Brothers of Fame Rise in History and Law
The article notes four Fields brothers David Dudley Henry Cyrus and Stephen as a rare cluster of fame surpassing typical family achievement. It cites rival families like Pitts Adamses Van Burens Beechers and recalls a Chicago aviation meet where a pickpocket laments jail during the event.
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Temple of Fame
Pitts
Adamses
van Burens
Beechers
David Dudley Field
Henry M. Field
Cyrus W. Field
Stephen J. Field
Magazine of American History
Chicago
P. A
Lavender and Old Lace delights Joliet theater crowd
A Joliet stage production of Lavender and Old Lace showcases a versatile cast led by Ann Hamilton as Mary Ainslee and Gertrude Keith in New England dialogue. The drama blends mystery and romance as Mary guards a youthful secret, a returned lover seeks Ruth Thorne, and a lantern signal ties past and present for a hopeful ending.
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Joliet Theater
Mary Ainslee
Ann Hamilton
Gertrude Keith
New England
David G. Fischer
Mayde Reed
Ruth Thorne
Miss Thorne
Jane Hathaway
Ainslee
Colored Knights Entertain at Lodge Banquet Dance
Daniel Lodge No 3 Colored E P entertained members and friends with a dancing party in their rooms above the Woolworth store ending at midnight. A six course banquet followed. Earlier plans for a fair were adjusted due to holidays. Committee in charge: W W White Joseph Cromwell George Harter.
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Daniel Lodge
E. P
Woolworth
W. W. White
Joseph Cromwell
George Harter
Plague of Poisoned Corn Kills Hundreds of Horses
In Carmi Illinois on December 29 hundreds of horses are dying in the Wabash river bottom after feeding on immature corn. The cereal poison causes rapid death and veterinarians are taking measures to contain the outbreak.
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Carmi
Ill
Wabash
Chief threatens hotel owner after fourth arrest on Jefferson Street
J P White and Ella Brown pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and were fined five dollars plus costs. The chief of police ordered the hotel owner to vacate within thirty days or face arrest for failure to control the establishment. Mrs. Joseph Barthelme, the hotel's lessee, was summoned and warned of further action.
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J. P. White
Ella Brown
Plaza Hotel
Jefferson Street
Maxwell
Joseph Barthelme
Rebels and Federals clash near Ojinada on Mexican border
Heavy fighting about ten miles from Ojinada as General Ortega's forces advance to Mullatto with three thousand troops and multiple field pieces. Federals flee toward the river and many reportedly yield arms and seek capture on the U S side. Cas tro and Marcado are missing amid rumors of flight and desertion.
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Presidio
Texas
Ojinada
Ortega
Mullatto
United States
Castro
Marcado
Missing Pontiac Farmer George Schultz Jr
George Schultz Jr a 27 year old prominent young farmer near Pontiac has been missing since Friday with search efforts failing to locate him.
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Pontiac
George Schultz
D Jr
Council Delays Liquor Licenses and Street Affairs
City Aldermen push signing of a five year contract before year end utilities law. Rates range from six tenths to nine tenths cent per kilowatt. Chicago and Joliet Electric Railway seeks extension to March 1915 for West Park and East Washington streets. Commercial Transfer Co proposes street cleaning and garbage care contract. Western avenue sewer work paused for a week by Alderman Murr. Adjourning session to revisit saloon licenses.
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Harney
Wood
Public Utilities
Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Company
West Park
East Washington Streets
Commercial Transfer Company
Western Avenue
Center
Bluff Street
Murr
The Colors of Jade and Its Popular Appeal
The article notes jade's supposed luck bringing virtue and wealth, with rare blue green specimens prized by collectors. It explains jade’s popular appeal also stems from its green tint making skin look whiter, and mentions inexpensive pieces made from flawed chips.
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China
Pearson's Weekly
City Brevities and Local Notices From Joliet
Ilinois penitentiary to start an advanced class in algebra geometry and science for convicts under War den Edmund M Allen. Joliet teachers attend Illinois Teachers convention in Springfield with local officials attending. Masquerade Ball at Germania Hall December 31st with Grand Prizes. Joliet officials and library staff attend Illinois Library Association meeting in Chicago. Sewer projects approved on Western Avenue and Douglass Street water main. Six saloonkeepers fined for nonappearance. others transferred licenses. Pardon petition filed for Dr Haldame Cleminson of Chicago. Last dance of Old Seees at D Arcy Hammond ca nid.
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Edmund M. Allen
Ilinois State’ Penitentiary
Patrick
R. C. Stoops
Joliet
Springfield
Illinois College
Jacksonville
Ipava
Illinois
J. Stanley Brown
Nevens
F. M. Muhlig
Edna Keith
Board of Local Improvements
Western Avenue
Enter
Bluff
Douglass Street
Center
Nicholson Street
Robert Shannon
Chicago Street
William Minard
John Plese
Max Miller
Patrick Lynn
George Andrichik
Haldame Cleminson
Chicago
State Board of Pardons
Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana Railroad Incorporated
Articles filed for a new railroad firm to run a steam line from McHenry through Will to Iroquois counties. Incorporators named include J C Williams J B Hulling H M Walker James L Clark and C H Seeberger.
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R. R
McHenry County
Will County
Iroquois County
Wisconsin, Illinois & Indiana Railroad Company
County Recorder
J.C. Williams
J. B. Hulling
H. M. Walker
James L. Clark
C. H. Seeberger
Will Be Delegate C H White Attends Railway Brotherhood Session
C H White of 814 Clay street an E J and E railroad engineer and railway trainmen board member escaped injury when a buggy was struck by an eastbound train near McDonough street. The buggy was badly damaged. Domestic science to feature in Plainfield short course on February 23 with county advisor Grannis arranging John C Collier of Kankakee to speak.
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C. H. White
Clay Street
E.J. & E. Railroad
Legislative Board of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Ray Fallenberg
South Joliet Street
Chicago
Ottawa
McDonough Street
Plainfield
Grannis
Paige
John C. Collier
Kankakee
Habeas Hearing Set On Bick Contempt Case
Judge Dorrence Di Bell heard arguments on a writ of habeas corpus for George Bick of Bekene seeking release from an Illinois jail. The matter under Marine case will announce his decision this morning.
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Dorrence Dibell
George Bick
Bekene
Marince Catt
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Ettelson & Co
Clothiers
German Workingmens Benevolent Society
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Illinois Library Association
Jas. L. O’donnell
State Board of Trustees
L. W. Downey
Rena Barickman
Joliet Library
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Wedhevening
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Oklahoma
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