Flks Minstrels Prove Better Second Time
Theminstrels delivered a sharper performance last night with strong numbers pleasing the audience. Despite limited snap, the ensemble showed improved cohesion and stage presence throughout the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flks Minstrels
Jimmy Bardell
George Woodruff
Boquet
Bardell
Charles Fletcher
Phoenix
Mobile Bay
Mr. Robinson
Henry
Curly” Moore
Moore
Hallowe'en
Myers
Open Coal Bids For Fla School And Gymnasium
Township High School and gymnasium coal contracts awarded after bids from A C Johnston Son Leach Brothers and Joliet Pure Ice Co The Joliet Pure Ice Co offered the lowest prices for Wilmington and Pocahontas coal Supt Brown reported the high school engine preferred Pocahontas coal Five tons Pocahontas equal six tons Wilmington in heat and ash performance while Wilmington coal favored for gymnasium use Ashes used to fill holes in lots purchased and houses moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Johnston & Son
Leach Brothers
Joliet Pure Ice Co
Wilmington
Pocahontas
Supt
Brown
Pointed Out Site for Concrete Wall in Sullivan Santa Fe Case
In the Sullivan Santa Fe hearing Fred Moriarity indicated the wall position to railroad engineers. Attorneys O'Donnell and Bray noted Moriarity objected that the wall was too near the O'Neill property and directed the wing locations. Walls were set along Moriarity’s line. he is attorney for the ONeill estate and husband of one heir. Proceedings resume tomorrow morning with Madge Dibell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan-Santa Fe
Fred Moritarity
O'Donnell and
Bray
Santa Fe
Moriarity
O’neill
Sheriff Williams Ready to Move In
Sheriff Williams and deputies along with the janitor are tidying the sheriff's office as they prepare to hand over to the new sheriff elect Stevenson. Stevenson has visited recently and will gain a warm reception when he moves in next Monday.
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Court House
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Williams
Stevenson
Sheriff’s Office
Elks Holiday Offering Aims to Aid Orphans Homes
The finances were not reviewed today so an exact net result cannot yet be estimated. Officials expect a substantial sum from the holiday offering to be placed in the children’s stockings and benefit the orphan’s homes.
Sunday School Emphasized at Ottawa Church Service
Speakers at an Ottawa church service stressed the importance of Sunday school and the role of training children to enter the religious channel. The gathering highlighted church work and child education as essential.
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Ottawa
Overlooked Need for Sunday School Workers Highlighted
Rev Barclay led a Ottawa Street M E Church gathering stressing the shortage of Sunday School teachers. Speakers emphasized youths play a vital role in church work and urged dedication week to focus on Sunday School and Epworth League.
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Ottawa Street
M. E
Epworth League
Stephen J. Herben
Epworth Herald
W. O. Shepard
Barclay
Methodist Churches of the West
Herben
Delegates Named to Waterway Congress from Will County
Governor Deneen selects seven Will county men to attend the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington December 7 to 9. Names include Thomas V. Brennan Geo M Campbell Sebastian Lagger Geo H Munroe Fred E Woodruff Charles E Wilson of Joliet and Leon McDonald of Lockport. The gathering aims to spur a major waterways program with talks by J N Patten of Chattanooga and the Wabash Railroad president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Will County
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington
Thomas V. Brennan
Geo. M. Campbell
Sebastian Lagger
Geo. H. Munroe
Fred. E. Woodruff
Chas. E. Wilson
Joliet
Leon McDonald
Lockport
Waterway Forces
Wabash Railroad Company
John N. Patten
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Friends of
Wabash
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Mr. Hill
New York
Sunday School Growth Urged by Local Clergy
Rev Barclay urged stronger Sunday school program and more teachers to nurture children like seeds in the ground. E L Young noted Ottawa street church needs Sunday school workers and encouraged involvement to boost attendance. Clarence Jones of the Steel Works club performed a solo.
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Barclay
E. L. Young
Ottawa Street
Clarence Jones
Steel Works Club
Saloonmen Summoned For Sunday Openings In County Court
Thirty seven complaints against saloonkeepers for keeping open on Sunday were filed in the County Court by State's Attorney Barr this morning. Judge Cowing set Saturday morning at 10 o'clock for the hearing. Those summoned include Peter Adelman Joe Avon Joseph Bahorich Ernest Bartz Andrew Bazik Bart Berscheid L M Blair John Bly Herman Goltz Tony Bolte Jerry Laurie Nicholas Britz Jr Louis Cagni Joseph Carneghi Owen Clark John Giblin Michael Conway John Fenolio Patrick Flynn Charles Goltz William McCathy John Horwath John Jenco John Jerman John Kane John Kelly Peter Kelly Thomas Koludrovitc Andrew Lindberg Thomas McGrath Stephen Ohla John Petric John Logan Thomas Prieboy Adam Schick John Stephanich Matt Stefanich Andy Swiertz Ernest Speight Anton Terdich Thomas Walsh John J Andrew Carney Michael Weis
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Barr
Cowing
Peter Adelman
Joe Avon
Joseph Bahorich
Ernest Bartz
Andrew Bazik
Bart Berscheid
L. M. Blair
John Bly
Herman Goltz
Thomas Prieboy
Adam Schick
John Stephanich
Matt Stefanich
Andy Swiertz
Ernest Speight
Anton Terdich
Thomas Walsh
John J
Andrew Carney
Michael Weis
Coal Prices To Be Advanced In Local Trade
Local coal dealers announce a price hike as freight rates rise. The retailer says costs will move higher for consumers with no seven cent cap and prices likely edging beyond the freight increase. Supplies to Joliet remain ample for now.
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JoUet
Advertisers Urged to Check Paper Circulation Truth
A urging note claims the Republican newspaper opens its circulation books for inspection and invites advertisers to call and verify the circulation figures and reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
The
Republican
Call and
Alton Heads Kept Within By Cold On Return Trip
Officials on a special train decide Joliet inspection can wait until their return trip from Kansas City. The press notes emphasize cold conditions affecting travel and scheduling.
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Alton
Joliet
Kansas City
New Alton Division Appointments Highlight Chicago to Kansas City Trip
The Chicago and Alton system announces a full division roster headed by new head L. J. Ferritor with Vice President Geo. Ross and General Manager Frank Morse aboard a 10:40 a m special passing Joliet en route to Kansas City. Morse adds T J McGrath as Superintendent of motive power and names J M Kelly as St Louis terminals chief along with a complete eastern and western division lineup. Next trip through Joliet is scheduled for Saturday En route to Peoria St Louis and Kansas City the delegation will confirm the expanded staff for Motive power and terminal posts.
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Geo. Ross
Frank Morse
Joliet
Kansas City
L. J. Ferritor
Cates
Morse
Peoria
St. Louis
Alton
J. M. Kelly
W. M. Corbett
C. M. Bearden
Chicago
Roadhouse
P. Henderson
Dwight and Toluca
L. C. Badgely
W. Edgar Biddle Dies After Long Illness
W Edgar Biddle son of Mr and Mrs Walter J Biddle died at 9 20 AM at 102 North Raynor avenue after tuberculosis. He attended Joliet High School and was popular with friends. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Saturday at his parents home with Rev A F Clark officiating. burial at Oakwood.
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Walter J. Biddle
W. Edgar Biddle
North
Raynor Avenue
Joliet High School
A. F. Clark
Oakwood
Relatives Challenge Fahey Will in Circuit Court
Elizabeth and Edward Enroe, Mary Kelly, and others pursue the late John T. Fahey’s will in circuit court to claim their share. They allege the Higgins brothers used fraudulent means to influence Fahey, who left most of his estate, valued at about 10 000 dollars, to the Higgins brothers.
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John T. Fahey
Elizabeth
Edward Enroe
Mary Kelly
Circuit Court
D. R. Burke
John
Thomas Higgins
Monmouth
Fahey
Higgins
Mr. Fahey
Rock Island Guards a Fatal Crossing
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad adds a flagman at Jefferson street crossing to reduce danger at what is called the citys worst grade crossing. A fatality occurred August 31 when a foreigner was struck by the Rocky Mountain Limited. he survived two weeks after a fractured skull.
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Jefferson Street
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Rocky Mountain
Wheeler family heads west on extended trip
Mrs. Charles Wheeler and family depart for an extended journey through the west visiting Oregon Washington and California before stopping in Phoenix Arizona to visit Mrs Wheeler's brother and sister. The piece notes a proverb about the man behind a scheme and the man behind a hoe.
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Charles Wheeler
West
Oregon
Washington
California
Phoenix
Aris
Tablet honors Joliet father of Methodism at Ottawa Street service
At a Joliet service for the new Ottawa Street church a memorial tablet will be unveiled to Otte Hardy. Hardy arrived in 1836 and became a lifelong church worker, earning the title father of Methodism in Joliet. He and George Cassidy once owned the church site and sold it to the society for 200 dollars. Bishop Vincent, a former pastor, attends and praises Hardy’s steadfast creed.
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Ottawa Street
M. B
Joliet
Hardy
Toliet
Tena Daha A Ec
Himeto Jollet
Two Joliet Winter Woes Headlined By Accidents
Joliet endured a wintry day with two bus crashes and a serious fall injuring Mrs. Greenwood on C street in front of the Ducker store. Erik Rygg of Washington street broke his leg in another incident while in Chicago. Snow, slick sidewalks, and frigid winds disrupted the 6 o clock rush as doctors treated the injured and officials investigated.
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Mis. Greenwood
Cora Street
Erick Rygg
Washington Street
Chicago
Ducker
A. L. Stevens
Joliet National Building
St. Joseph's
Sero
Joliet
Portio
Unique program at Steel Works' Club
Harwood Robert Manlove will introduce attendees to a unique program at Steel Works' Club tonight. The faculty aims to entertain and engage audiences with personations and a lively presentation.
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Steel Works’ Club
Harwood
Robert Manlove
Steel Works
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