Charity Ball Showcases Fairy Gowns At Holly Club Night
The seventeen Holly Club ball at Masonic Temple featured charity fashion gowns described with rainbow fairies and wood nymphs. Guests included Miss Katherine Hall and Mrs William Cater with a formal dinner and prize entries, while a long parade of gowns showcased elaborate details and accessories.
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Poverty
Charity
Charit
Sebig
la Salle
Holly Club
Masonic Temple
J. G. Elwood
Katherine Hall
Ally
William Cater
Delphia Poehner
Hélen, Saurer
Louise, Hyde
Jean Barber
Marjorie
Isabell Shutts
Agen
Tibet
Woodruff
Fred Woodruff
Richards Street
Chicago
Clu
Hotels Hobbs and Travelers Represent Chicago Figures
A fragmentary list mentions AW Hales Cheng Olmes and several Chicago names including Earle Block and Reardon among others, with scattered city credits and addresses. The text appears as a partial directory or meeting roster from a hotel context in Illinois and nearby states.
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Hobbs
AW. Hales Cheng
Olmes
Chicago
E. L. Block
Til
Ier
George N. Earle
Ill
Ry Mell
Baltimore
William
Hild
Yeas
Webster
Verse and Worse Trade Banter at Joliet Charity Ball
The column recaps playful exchanges about trades from a salon-like night in Joliet, noting a charity ball crowd of 32 men and 11 women, wagers on gum and jokes about sport scribblers. It singles out Pearson and Bob while lampooning sensational crime tales in local papers.
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices
Obituaries note infant Florence McCarthy died at 746 South Ottawa Street with a burial at Mount Olivet. John sepals 39 died in Superior Iowa, survived by husband and Leupold family. burial in Superior. George Roger 39 died at home in Divernon. no funeral announced. Alfred Arn funeral held in Orland after gunshot death on hunting trip. James Gorman 60 found dead in Lemont barn. heart failure. wake and inquest planned at local undertaking.
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Wat Walle
Therine Heath
Tobias Walsh
Mabel Carrol
Peter Walsh
Jenna
Walsh
Chicago
Armour Packing House
McCarthy
Florence McCarthy
Alderman
William McCarthy
Ottawa Street
Mount Olivet
Horn
Alfred Arn
Orland
Ill
Oldest bank in Will County celebrates semi centennial
The First National Bank of Wilmington marks 50 years since its 1863 charter with a telegram of congratulations from James G. Cannon. The bank, founded by A J McIntyre and partners, shows $50,000 capital, now about $400,000 deposits, and undivided profits of $62,000.
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First National Bank of Wilmington
Will County
James G. Cannon
Fourth National Bank of New York
A. J. McIntyre
New York
Andrew Whiton
James Whiton
McIntyre
A. J. McIntyre, Jr
J. W. Stewart
W. B. Stewart
Stewart
F. W. Willard
Whiton
Evening wear coiffure ornaments gain Parisian chic
Coiffure ornaments are essential for fashionable evenings. Paris influence grows as flowers and ribbon bows fall out of favor except for youth. The illustrated ornament mirrors a Roman church dignitary headgear, largely built from passementerie with a gold satin crown.
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Paris
Names of College Crews Reveal Changing Baby Names
A published list of girls' Christian names from a well known college crews shows a mix of traditional and rare names. Mary appears twice, Marie as another Mary, and several unfamiliar names like Gazeta Avondelle and Mil dred. The writer notes foreign sounding names and suggests mothers may be asserting rights in naming babies.
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Balibe
Guy
Adelaide
Mary
Priscilla
Dorothy
Natalie
Lucie
Eleanor
Ethel
Linda
Virginia
Henrietta
Valleria
Bertha
Anna
Rachel
Thelma
Mildred
Hildegarde
Marie
Gazeta
Helen
Carolina
Avondelle
Carolyn
Elma
Carrie
Caroline
Your Evening Frock Provides Youthful Gown Flair
A fragmented notice describes a fashion item titled Your Evening Frock aimed at youthful wearers. It highlights style notes and availability from a local shop, suggesting a focus on affordable, chic attire for the era.
Winter Gloves Mix of Fur and Modern Materials
A brief fashion note discusses white fur gloves becoming soiled and replaced by antelope, gray tron, or sable styles. The piece hints at evolving taste and comfort, mentioning Balta m as a location cue and the tense of the trend.
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Acarcely
Taxicabs for Weddings Balls and Theatre
Auto Specialty Co. TAXICABS advertise cleanest and most up to date cars in town. Closed cars with heaters for bad weather. One trial will convince you of superior service. Call 3355 (Garage).
I Brive Myself Night Stand at the Royal Restaurant
An evening notice for a night stand at the Royal Restaurant after 9 PM lists contact phone 3862. The ad reads as a terse service or entertainment entry with no additional details.
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the Royal Restaurant
History of Joliet Telephones and Cost of Living
A nostalgic look at Joliet telephone history describes early lines, pricing, and usage in the 1900 era. It notes low monthly rates, limited lines, and social quirks of calling neighborhoods, contrasting past costs with modern living expenses.
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Harvey
Promiser
Maine
Ridgwood
Bill Hall
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John
Howard Calmer
Charles Dibell
Chantilly
J. G. Elwooa
Tempe
Torquoise
Fred Watschiffon
Gres
Harry Pla
Ganrge Finley
Helen Greif
Fred
A. White
Katherine Hal Rose
Claribelle Rey
Louis Hy
Jane Hyde
Ruth Ingoldsby
Frank Kittredge
J. S
Shadow Lace
Charmeuse
Arthur
Martin
Robert Martin
Munroe
Edwine Munroe
Miss Rose Oeesterle
James_ Powers
N. J. Rowell
Lilla Rowell
Frances Staley
Thomas Salt
Migs Elsie Sawyer
Elmer Thomas Seer
Te Batin
Oriental Mra
Fred Woodraft
Ieee
Lumley
John Halkyard
Dia
Gardner
Rogers
Evanston
Nichole
Mr. Evans
Louise Baum
Grace Reardon
Joliet
John Spinwell
Ellen O’day
Henry Pelkey
Brainerd
Minn
Dr. Cunnock
Cunnock School’ of Oratory
Mary A. Blood
Columbia College of Expression
Ditto
German Workingmen’s Benevolent Society
Germania Hall
Steel Works Orchestra
Pye
Saas
Portane
Jim F
Pearson
Fairbairn
Luther
Oldest Bank
Celegrates
Wilmington Institution
Plan Glee Club
The
Western Catholic Union
St. John’s Hall
Saree Hall
Ariton Sehager
William Odenthal
Adam Whilhelms
William Merritt
Grace E. Davis
Battle Creek
Mrs. Son
America
Decies
Milord
Eniaia
Auto. Specialty Co
Joliet Telephones
Thia
Gee Sy
Uthor
Doit
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