Elopement Rumors Tie Wilmingtons Elliott and Osburn
News from Wilmington reports Hallie Osburn and Frank Elliott, members of prominent families, eloped to Gretna Green with a possible wedding in Chicago. John Elliott and S. E. Osburn dispute details while detectives search for Hallie amid family objections and conflicting statements.
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John Elliott
S. E. Osburn
Wilmington
Hallie Osborn
Peoria
Hallie, Osburn
Frank.Elliott
Eliott
Osburn
Gretna Green
Three Teams Likely Tie For Championship In Morris Tourney
Three teams Joliet Glengarry and Streator are tied for the basketball championship in Morris. Streator beat Joliet 13 to 9 yesterday while Joliet faces Marsatawa and Streator faces Deer Park this afternoon with both expected to win. Deer Park and Marsatawa sit at the bottom with one win each and Morris is favored to reach the finals by matching the best possible record.
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Joliet
Marsatawa
Streator
Deer Park
Streatorites
Sought to Restore Harmony Between Osborn and Elliott Families
Rev LeRash said his involvement came from a desire to foster harmony between the Osborn and Elliott families, both members of his congregation, after a period of tension during high school days.
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Elliott
LeRash
Osborn
Near-Murderer Milo Korico Jailed After Saloon Shooting
Milo Korico, Polish laborer and near-murderer suspect, was lodged in Will County jail on an assault with intent to kill charge after a April 3 shooting at 1206 North Scott Street. He had earlier been struck by a piece of steel at the Illinois Steel Mill yard and later served a bench warrant by Deputy Sheriff Powers. He was indicted by the last grand jury.
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North Scott
Bozo Setter
Powers
Milo Korico
Will County
Milo
North
Scott—street
Bozo,Serder
St. Joseph’s
Illinois Steel Mill
Bradley
Frank G
Bessie May
Changes Among Officials at American Steel and Wire
Rumor circulates of transfers at American Steel and Wire Co with G W Sells from Scott street plant possibly moving east and Frank J Whitgrove of Rockdale to succeed him. Officials could not be reached for confirmation as Sells is in Wisconsin.
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American Steel & Wire Co
G. W. Sells
Scott Street
Frank J. Whitgrove
Rockdale
Sells
Wisconsin
Whitgrove
Haines
Local inventor Gustafson plans airship trial within thirty days
V G Gustafson son of Cass Street jeweler aims to test his home built airship soon. He says the machine will resemble successful flyers with some secret variations and may face delay to spring if readiness falters.
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Vv. G. Gustafson
Aeronaut
Joliet Bridge & Iron Co. Awarded St Joe River Bridge Contract
St Joseph Michigan Aug 21 The city council awarded a contract for a bridge over the St Joe river in two parts sub-structure and superstructure. Joliet Bridge and Iron Co will build the superstructure with a contract price of 14000 dollars.
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St. Joseph, Mich
St. Joe River
Joliet Bridge & Iron Co
Coke Gwens 10 Bt Tested in October at Illinois Steel
Industry notes a test planned at the new coke plant of Illinois Steel Co around October first. One battery of ovens will be tested as drying work proceeds.
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Nois Steel Co
Marriage License Issued in Rockford to Zinser and Morris
A marriage license was issued in Rockford on August 21 to Royce F. Zinser aged 26 of Joliet and Beatrice Morris aged 22 of New Lenox.
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Rockford
Royce F. Zinser
Joliet
Beatrice Morris
New Lenox
Pastor to Attend Barrington Camp Meeting in Cook County
Rev. Mr. Haegsel of the United Evangelical church will travel to the Barrington camp meeting in Cook County for a week. During his absence, Rev. J. W. Mohr will fill the pulpit at both services on Sunday.
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G. L. le Bash
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Mr.Elliott
Mr. Haegsel
United Evangelical Church
Cook County
Barrington
J. W. Mohr
City Engineer H A Stevens Heads to Macatawa Park On Short Outing
City Engineer H. A. Stevens departed last night for Macatawa Park and will return Monday accompanied by his wife and family.
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H. A. Stevens
Macatawa Park
Rumors Of Milk Price Increase Spark City Talk
Reports during a long dry period claim milk prices may rise within a month. Local dealers note wholesale gains of about 10 cents per can and warn retail prices could follow if shortages persist, while some still keep prices steady to avoid customer disruption.
Air Castle League plan meets cautious forecast
Magnate Moran comments on an Elgin publication noting talks of a trolley league for the area. He is willing to see it advance but doubts its successful implementation.
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Moran
Elgin
Trades Council Moves to Abbott Building Quarters
The Will County Central Trades and Labor Council has new quarters in the Abbott building at the corner of Jefferson and Chicago streets. It occupies the entire third floor under a one year lease and has been remodeled. The move from Turner hall on North Chicago street was completed after the Boston Store fire.
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Abbott
Jefferson and
Chicago Streets
Turner Hall
Chicago Street
Boston
McKay of Joliet Clips Field in Glengarry Golf Meet
McKay of Joliet wins the living contest at Glengarry club with a score of 11. A large field of golfers competed, with Heimicke of Deer Park and Kinzie Robinson and Elerding of Morris among top contenders in the afternoon.
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McKay
Joliet
Glengarry Club
Heimicke
Deer Park
Kinzie Robinson
Elerding
Morris
Gas Co Employes Annual Picnic Draws Three Hundred
The Western United Gas & Electric Company held its annual picnic at Electric Park with about 300 people attending. Employees from Joliet and surrounding towns joined, with a Joliet team defeating others 21 to 8 in a stamped baseball match. Supper followed, then boat racing bowling and dancing concluded the event.
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Western United Gas & Electric Company
Eilectric Park
Yester
Joliet
Burlington
Aurora
Park
Darrangr
Batavia
Downers Grove
Patterson
Divorced and Remarried Husband Faces Custody Action
Anna A Bradley filed in Circuit Court for a divorce alleging habitual intoxication extreme cruelty and threats to kill by William Aley near Ingalls Park. The filing cites beatings of two children and a September term hearing following a 1897 remarriage after promises to reform.
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Bill
Bradley
Grate in Jail Affinity Case Heads to Detroit
Kalamazoo Mich Aug 21 pending removal to the county work house at Detroit Benjamin F Graff convicted of illegal cohabitation Miss Wayne Merwyn his affinity held at the county jail paroled to her brother has been taken to Battle Creek Graff if plans hold will be taken to Detroit to begin his six months.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Detroit
Benjamin F. Es
Wayne Merwyn
Cronin Heads West Baden Outing For Vice Presidency Run
Mayor John R. Cronin travels to West Baden for a short outing where he plans to meet the committee aiding his bid as the Democratic nominee for vice president. He is the party’s vice presidential hopeful.
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John R. Cronin
West Baden
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Halle Osburn
Hallie Osburn
Miss Osburn
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Rev. Leflash
Ellett
City
Custer Park
Mr. Osburn
Mr. Elliott
Glengarry
Victor
Glengarry and Streator
Beth- A
Pata Lees
Marsatawa Glengarry
Bovar Pee
Eberee Elerding
Ewer
Qvanes
Godfrey Sete
Richardson Eee
Wene Tohnson
Ill
Inois Steel CO
Sault
Bozo Serder
American Steel & Wire
Riations
A. Gustaf
Son
Cass Street Jeweler
Build
Sary
Joliet Gong Eh
Sir Thomas Catalepsy
Air-Castle League
Trades Council
Day
Will County Central Trades
Labor Council
Abbott Building
Jeffer
Mpkay
TN Court
Anna A. Bradley
Vinced
Ley
Dibell
Mra Bradley
Ingall’s
Mrs. Bradley
Mer
Battle Creek
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