Scimu ef Meets Murle Death in Fire
Scimu ef meets Murle death as fire destroys Match Co s plant shop and stock. investigators probe cause and mode of destruction at the factory site.
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
1
Trunk Remains Found in Illinois Match Factory Fire
A charred trunk identified as part of the body of William Schrauff was recovered from the ruins of the Tlinois Match plant after a fatal noon fire. He returned to retrieve tools and perished amid smoke in the machine shop. The body was taken to Wunderlich's undertaking establishment pending funeral arrangements. Schrauff, born 1846 in Wal Germany, leaves a son and two daughters and multiple siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schrauff
Wunderlich
Cass Street
Schrauff
Ogdon
O’bern
No = fire company
Chief Strong
Joseph Evitz
Frederick W. Brown
L Street
Wunlich
Noel
Wiliam Schrauff
Wal Germany
Joliet
Mary Schmeelke
Charles Schmeelke
Henry Schrauff
4. Nemeck
Bisbee
Arizona
J. Wunderlich
Min- Emma
Caroline Schrauff
Fred P. Schrauff
Wuet
Charles Schrauff
Jersey City
Reinch
Streator
J. Zahn
Fire destroys major match plant and workforce in city
The match making plant owned by Western Gas Company was destroyed by fire causing hundreds to lose jobs. Officials cite a likely fire from a newly installed machine. questions linger on rebuild plans. The company, organized two years ago with 150000 capital and 250000 annual sales, listed Col. Fred Bennitt as president and T Cadwallager as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cadwallader
Sreata Toss
Col
Fred Bennitt
T. Cadwallager
L. A. Sherwood
D. J. Metzger
E. C. Shaw
E. S. Munroe
Italian man arrested for armed disorder on McDonough street bridge
Angelio Casseneri, an Italian, was arrested just before 2 am by Sergeant Corcoran on the McDonough street bridge after acting suspiciously and possessing a large calibre revolver. He pled guilty to two charges before Police Magistrate Allen and paid a total fine of 17.50. The weapon was confiscated and Casseneri had $33 in cash and planned a Thanksgiving celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelio Casseneri
Allen
Casseneria
Corcoran
Casseneri
McDonough Street
H&a
Mauser
Ottawa
Jackson Streets
D. S. Riley
Robert Johnson
Riley
County Clerk Issues Sixty Five Licenses to Wed in November
The county clerk issued sixty five marriage licenses in November, above the October total of eighty and higher than the monthly average in prior years. Mild weather aided the rise in marriages.
Fire team runs away and is found hours later in Cass street chase
A No 4 hose wagon team fled from Cass street during a fire at Quong Sing’s Chinese laundry. After hours of pursuit by No 5 company, Captain Langdon located the runaway team behind the Westphal home. No injuries or damage occurred and no insurance covered the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 4
Cass Street
Frank Langdon
No. 5 Company
Westphal
Red Mill
Quong Sing
Hewitt
No. 4 Company
McLaughlin
Tne
Walters
5 Company
No. 5
Washington Street
Langdon
Westphal Grounds
Time extended and funds drawn in Lockport water power work
Drainage board grants Joseph J. Duffy extra time to finish water power development at Lockport and allows withdrawal of 50 000 from withheld funds as contract guarantee. President Carter and Trustee Cloidt vote against. six trustees vote aye. Completion dates set for sections 1 2 and 3 with new bonds approved by United States Fidelity Guaranty. A committee dispute preceded the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drainage Board
Duffy
Lockport
Webb
Baker
Braden
Jones
Legner
Smith
United States Fidelity Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Knights of Pythias Hold Annual Thanksgiving Dance
The Knights of Pythias hosted their annual Thanksgiving night dance at Adam hall. A full crowd enjoyed the pleasant entertainment as Sir Knights in uniform greeted guests. Eversoll's orchestra played and supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Adam Hall
Eversoll
Detective Murphy Resigns to Move to Los Angeles
Detective James Murphy, longtime special officer for the Chicago and Alton railroad and former city police member, resigns his post and plans to move to Los Angeles to make his home. Edward Burtis will succeed him. The change takes effect Tuesday, December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
Alton
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Murphy
Edward Burtis
Arthur Elbert Hosts Evening at Summit Street Home
Arthur Elbert entertained about forty friends Wednesday evening at his Summit Street home. Miss Anna Braun and Augusta Tietz greeted guests as games music and dancing provided amusements. An elaborate supper was served. Those present were friends who had assisted in his race for the watch at St. John's bazar recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Elbert
Summitt Street
Anna Braun
Augusta Tietz
Watch
St. John’s Bazar
Quietly Married in Hobbs Avenue Home
Miss Mahala Roberts and Mr. William D. Johnson were united in marriage on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Johnson on Hobbs Avenue. Rev. C. W. Thompson performed the ceremony. The wedding was intimate with only relatives and close friends present. The couple will reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahala Roberts
William D. Johnson
Lemuel Johnson
Hobbs Avenue
Rev
C. W. Thompson
Bridge paving torn up for temporary repairs on Cass Street
Street Superintendent Spears tears up block paving on the Cass Street bridge and fills in with cinders. He says the work is temporary and will last until spring when the bridge will be reconditioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spears
Cass
Qenen
Otsh
Kettles in Trouble Again Charged Dentist Arrest
State's Attorney W D Heise reports Dr Charles H Kettles faced a charge of practicing dentistry without a license after a warrant was served by Lieut Connors. The case, tied to a Miss Lang incident, was set for tomorrow morning in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Kettles
Lieut. Connors
W. D. Heise
Allen
Kettles
Miss Lang
Dr. Kettles
Heise
Judge Haven
Tony Terdich
Roby
Bluff
Joseph Miglin
John Terlip
Andrew Terkula
Martin Slak
Terlip
Lieut
Connors
James Stewart
Cass Street
Stewart
Emery
James McCaffery
Aljen
Dell Hawkins
Fourth Avenue
Hawkins
Church Meetings Draw Growing Interest and Baptisms
Attendance grows nightly with three united and others awaiting baptism. Rev. Mr. Graff leads sermons that are described as helpful. A cordial invitation promises good music and a warm welcome for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumber
Mr. Graff
Alberico Shot in Chicago Reinjures Leg
Felice Alberico formerly of this city and recently discharged from hospital after a leg wound in Chicago returned to town and again reopened his injuries while being treated at St Josephs hospital. He was shot while attempting to escape police after a prior burglary incident near Twenty six th street yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felice Alberico
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Chicago
St. Joseph's Hospital
North Scott Street
Alberico
Pennsylvania
Twenty-sixth Street
Miss Emma Rieck Surprised At Campbell Street Party
Miss Emma Rieck returned home at 4 30 p m to find her Campbell street residence decorated for a surprise party by about twenty friends. White and yellow in the parlor and pink in the dining room set the color scheme. A fine supper followed with games dancing and music. Peanut race prizes went to Miss Margaret Hammerding and Otto Kraker as firsts with Miss Laura Witz and Bert Bissell receiving the consolation. Attendees included Emma Rieck Henrietta Braun Veronica Stein Winifred St Julien Elsie Herbst Margaret Hammerding Clara Steiner Elizabeth Hammerding Josephine Bissel Loretta Odenthal August Elberts Henry Hammel Joseph Earnst John Mur Joseph Haitz Otto Kracker Bert Bissel Roland Berscheidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hammerding
Otto Kraker
Laura Witz
Bert Bissell
Emma.Rieck
Henrietta Braun
Veronica Stein
Winifred St. Julien
Elsie Herbst
Clara $Teiner
Elizabeth Hammerding
Josephine Bissel
Loretta
William Qdenthal
August Elberts
Henry Hammel
Joseph Earnst
John Mur
Joseph Haitz
Otto Kracker
Ert Bissel
Roland Berscheidt
Churches Unite in Thanksgiving Offerings Across City
Thanksgiving services were held at Central Presbyterian and Ottawa Street Methodist churches with generous congregations. Donations will go to the Swedish Orphans' Home. Dr. Scott preached at Central on The Spirit of the Day, led by Rev. Robert Yost and several ministers. Ottawa Street service featured Rev. James M. Phelps and Rev. Alexander Lewis with Psalms 116 12. Music by Mrs. Carver and choirs. Swedish Evangelical Mission held services at 7 22 pm with Rev. Wenstrand of Chicago and a seminary student. a supper preceded the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterium
Ottawa Street Methodist
Central Church
Scott
Ottawa Street Methodist Church
James M. Phelps
Alexander Lewis
Willow Avenue ‘Presbyterian Church
Clarence G. Reynolds
First Presbyterian
G. C. Carswell
Grace Church
Swedish Evangelical Mission
Wenstrand
Chi‘cago
Chi‘cago Theological Seminary
Joliet Women Granted State Committee Roles and Talks on Forestry
Mrs. O H Staehle Mrs E J Munrod and Mrs Leonard Wilson added to Joliet women named to state federation committees. Higinbotham addressed Chicago Women's Club on forestry and parks while E A Sterling discussed forestry extension and kindergarten efforts in Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wilson
Harlow N. Higginbotham
O. H. Staehle
E. J. Munroe
Joliet
Harlow N. Higinbotham
Chicago Woman's Club
Forest of Arden
E. A. Sterling
Washington, D.C
Forestry Extension Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Higinbotham
Grace Gallagher Weds Frank Rourke at St Patrick’s Parish
Miss Grace Gallagher and Frank Rourke quietly married November 23 at St Patrick’s parish residence. Rev Dean Dunne performed the ceremony. The couple resides at Center and Clement streets. Rourke is chief weighmaster at the Clinois Steel Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Gallagher
Frank Rourke
St. Patrick's Parish
Dean Dunne
Rourke
Center
Clement Streets
Clinois Steel Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
I Scimuef Meets
Murle Deat
Match CO
Gustavan
Fay
ELKS
T. W. MacLean
D. F. Higgins
The
Zipf
Harvey Shaw
Hiram Green
Billy McMasters
Benny Edwards
James Sexton
Earl McDonald
Eddie Smith
Joohnnie Sime
W. D. Ryan
Elks’ Society
National Amusement Bureau
the Elks
Order
Canton
Messrs
Heilbroner
Davidson
Elks’ Lodge
Joliet Lodge
B. P. D. Ellis
the Society
Lodge
Lola DePeyster
Mayme Biddle
Ode — Lodge
W. R. Fletcher
Brothers
K. P
D.s.riley
Ridgewood
Miss Rieck
Emma Rieck
Campbell Street
Robert Yost
J George McGinnis
J. H. Odgers
Joseph C. Dent
Lady
Schwartz
BM. Mitchell
M. Heilman
Jthe
English Lutheran Church
Lent
the Irving, Street Methodist
E. Murphy
State Federation
E. J. Munrod
E. J. Murphy
Woman's Clubs
Minois
Bowles Be
Ing
Fine Arts
Woman's Study Club
Ibsen
Ella Adams Moore
Morrill Sprague
Tuesday Club
Rembrandt
Gerard Dou
Terburg
Vermeer
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