Court records show multiple settlements and judgments
In county court Judge Haven settled several actions. Papers include a $1200 judgment for the plaintiff in Paper vs Lorimer Gallagher. a $150 Pieter judgment. $1209 in a Panes vs Lorimer case. dismissals of Mooney Fagan appeals and related Joliet cases. Beulah Day Lateen settlement. Emma Center case dismissed. new filings include Joseph Levy vs John Walek for $197.25 and the First National Bank of Wilmington et al for $1,?. various notes and recoveries listed against Rose Ney wife, Fleischer, Perona, Martha Mosill Tick, Wille Mainwood.
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Paper
Lorimer & Gallagher
Joseph Pieter
Mlinois Steel Co
James Mooney
James
Fagan
Troy
John Albert
Joliet
Paul Bent
Lave
Mooney
Fazar Regiment
Haven
Fazan
Beulah Day
Joseph C. “Davidson
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Balled Company
Porrt
Emma Center
Chekies
H. Bacon and
Harden
Carter
Circuit Clerk's
Joseph Levy
John Walek
First National Bank of Wilmington
Tilucainet
Daniel
James, Kelly
Irs
Roseney
Leops Skh
Fleischer
Anheuser— Busch Brewing Company
John Perona
Braceville
Martha J. Mosill
Wille Mainwood
Exckici ’ Mainwood
Nota
Case Dismissed in Abandoned Husband Claim
Samuel Wylie failed to prove that her husband abandoned her in a case before Justice of the Peace Hawk's court. The dismissal ends the proceeding with no ruling in favor of the petitioner.
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Samuel Wylie
Justice of the Peace Hawk’s ‘Court
Wylie Abandonment Case Highlighted By Testimony
In Allen court Mrs Wylie testified her husband did work and she had bank funds given by him and a lot paid for with his knowledge. She claimed he broke into a barn to reach his horses, while she kept the place locked. The court judged there are better grounds for abandonment than the charges.
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Istrate Allen
Wylie
Will County Cat Club holds annual officer election
The Will County Cat Club met at Miss Martha Brown's home on Fifth Avenue and elected officers for the coming year. President Robert Palmer, Vice President Miss Mathilde Harm, Secretary Miss Martha Brown, and Treasurer Mrs. P. Mersinger. Directors named for terms of three, two, and one year respectively. Committees appointed for the upcoming show with Mrs. Mersinger as superintendent and Mrs. G. S. Wightman as assistant. Social time and refreshments followed.
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Martha Brown
Fifth Avenue
Robert Palmer
Mathilde Harmp
P. Mersinger
George S&s
G. 8. Wightman
Plainfield
L. Kerneen
L. McDade
Ethel Stevens
M. Harmen
Miss Brown
O'Pern
T. Blake
Wightman
Northland Heroes by Florence Holbrook arriving at library
Miss Florence Holbrook of Chicago offers Northland Heroes a child friendly retelling of northern sagas. The author preserves the style and spirit of old days while making the tales engaging for young readers.
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Florence Holbreok
Chicago
Miss Holbrook
Hiawatha Primer
Rev Ernest Wray Oneal Speaks at Steel Works Smokers Meet
Aurora preacher Rev Ernest Wray Oneal delivered an eloquent address at the Steel Works club smokers conference last night. He argued that a complete man combines spiritual mental and physical traits and that education should develop character as well as intellect. Oneal is noted in Joliet and active in the New Lenox annual camp meeting.
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Ernest Wray Oneal
Aurora
Steel Works Club
Oneal
Joliet J
Japanese Party at Clement Hall Highlighted by Decor
Prof and Mrs Wood hosted a Japan ese party last night at Clement hall with elaborate parasol and fan decorations. The event drew a large crowd and featured an orchestra hidden behind a big fan, noted as one of the season’s prettiest. Do not miss Ridgewood Baptist revival services tonight with Rev Dr Graff and singing. all are welcomed.
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Ridgewood Baptist Church
Dr. Graff
Ex convict linked to Mrs Mize murder may be J E Sinclair
Chicago police tie the Lockport letter to ex convict J E Sinclair who died by suicide near Sycamore Illinois on October 27. handwriting matches Sinclair and authorities seek whether he was near the Hall farm August 23 the murder date. authorities telegram Hall for details and compare with other forged checks.
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Wispiaines River
Lothport
Collins
J. E. Sinclair
Sycamore
Til
Chicago
Herry
Sinclair
Lockport
Henry
Republican
Harrison
Patrick Fitzgerald
Ilinois
Bureau of Identification
McCormick
Franklin Hall
Méwe
Hall
Journal
Schuettler
Chronicle
Tink
Potential Hoax Questioned in Journal Confession
A brief quote suggests skepticism about a Journal confession, noting that it might contain something but doubt remains that the confession is genuine. The speaker asserts the possibility of a hoax and treats the matter with caution.
Miss Woodruff Debut Teas at 300 Richards Street
Mrs. Fred C Woodruff and her daughter Miss Florence Woodruff hosted about two hundred ladies yesterday afternoon at their home. The debutante wore a white frock and received flowers from friends as the house awash with roses, green and white decor, and a mandolin orchestra played. Luncheon followed with elaborate table arrangements of white rose buds lilies of the valley and maidenhair ferns. Hostesses included Mrs. J. A. Henry Mrs. W. C. Bates Mrs. A. H. Wagner Mrs. John Thompson Mrs. J. Fred Wilcox Mrs. W. J. Adam and Mrs. George J. Monroe.
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Fred C Woodruff
Florence Woodruff
Woodruff
J. A.henry
W. C.bates
A. H. Wagner
John Thompson
J. Fred Wilcox
W. J. Adam
George J. Munroe
Reception Honors Local Business Leaders and Guests
The Metropolitan Business theme hosted a second reception with strong attendance. Mayor Barr spoke on training for commercial life and accuracy in work. Prof. Pritcham of Chicago read Riley selections, was recalled repeatedly. Wade Eversoll played violin, Miss Lulu Maher sang, Prof. Powers presided and announced honor pupils.
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Barr
Prof
Pritcham
Chicago
James Whitcombe Riley
Wade Eversoll
Lulu Maher
Prof. Powers
Henry Lyman
Et ‘Fe Utter
Julia Fleischer
Margaret Feuermacher
Maud
Sermon Series by Rev Graff at Ridgewood Baptist Church
Rev BF Graff outlines a sermon cycle addressing Is There a Personal Devil Is There a Hell Is There a Heaven Does Death End All Is the Bible Out of Date Does God Answer Prayer Is Juliet Growing Better The first sermon will be next Sunday with baptism and reception of new members expected
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BF. Graff
Ridgewood Baptist Church
Juliet
Funeral of Hicks Brothers Held in Early December
The funeral for George J. Hicks and Martin Hicks is set for Saturday December 9 from 600 Scott Street at 8 20 a m to St Marys Church for 9 o'clock solemn high mass. Interment will follow at Mt Olivet.
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George J. Hicks
Martin Hicks
Scott ‘Street
St. Mary’s Church
Mt. ‘Olivet
Miss Douglass Hosts A Scribner Street Soiree
Miss Gertrude Douglass entertained a number of friends at her Scribner street home with music games and dancing. A lunch was served. Attendees included Misses Alice McGinnis Agnes Hennesey Elizabeth O Leary Gertrude Douglass Lillian Greene and Messrs John Kelley William Towne Daniel Bagnell Fred Nusbaum and William Dietz.
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Gertrude Douglass
Strevening
Scribner Street
Alice McGinnis
Agnes Hennessey
Elizabeth O' Leary
Gertrude Dougass
Lillian Greene
John Kelley
William Towne
Daniel Bagnell
Fred Nusbaum
William Dietz
New Frisco booklet promises Ozarks hunting and fishing
A. Hilton of the Frisco System offers a free booklet detailing hunting and fishing opportunities in the Ozarks and St. Francis Valley. The publication, titled Others and Fins on the Frisco, describes turkey duck quail squirrels and deer chances and is sent on request to St Louis Mo. through December 30.
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Turkey
Ozarks
St.Francis Valley
A. Hilton
Pquat
Frisco
St. Louis
Lockport Men Sentenced Quickly in Armour & Co. Plot
Wilbur Cole and William McSwain, former Armour & Co. clerks from Lockport, were sentenced to 30 days in jail for conspiracy to extort money. The case closed in record time with no jury, as both defendants acknowledged pleas and a dismissal reduced charges.
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Wilbur Cole
Armour & Co
William McSwain
Lockport
Kersten
Criminal Court
Chicago Journal
McSwain
James Barbour
Moritz-Rosenthal
Aymour & Co
Letters and demands in beef investigation.
The transcript describes a scheme where letters were used to pressure a beef inquiry. McSwain demanded $40,000 for the letters after twelve talks, then agreed to take $15,000. Cole accompanied McSwain throughout, and at arrest held copies of all documents. defendants did not realize the implications.
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Armour
McSwain
Cole
Snapp Introduces Federal Postal Savings Bank Bill
Congressman Snapp of Illinois 11th district introduces a bill to establish a federal postal savings bank system. He leverages his post offices committee role to push the measure, endorsed by Plainfield Enterprise as a meritorious move for savers and wage earners nationwide.
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Gressional
Cossmen
Snapp
Committee
Congress
Seminan
Plainfield Enterprise
Fine Supper at Universalist Bazaar Delights Diners Tonight
The Universalist church hosts an acclaimed supper with fresh candy and varied goods selling fast. Organizers promise the final evening will outdo recent events and milk striking repairs will be showcased, highlighting skilled kitchen work and notable culinary feats.
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Universalist Bazar
Universalist Church
The Weather Forecast Says Cold Front and Snow
Temperatures fall sharply with a cold front moving in. Snow is expected to follow as the system passes, bringing accumulation in many areas and potential travel impacts.
Will of Royal E Barber Admitted to Probate in Court
Probate judge grants admission of the will of Royal E Barber, dated 1896, with a long codicil. The widow receives a life estate with remarriage condition, while Edward M Barber is provided for for life. Executors and trustees named. various special bequests to daughters Emma and Alice, grandson gifts, and paintings bequeathed to Minnie Jenkins.
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Fithian
Royal E. Barber
Edward’ M. Barber
Alice
Barber
William c. Barber
F. Barber
William D. Hesse
Frederick J. Schott
Emma
C. Barber
Minnie E. Jenkins
Lincoln
W. G. Wilcox
A. J. Stows
C. F. Henricks
Pabnigiy
Dr Kettles cases continued amid license actions in circuit court
In a busy circuit session Judge Allen heard motions to continue prosecutions against Dr Charles H Kettles for practicing without a license. State’s Attorney Heise, absent earlier, appeared to press the case with defendant’s attorney Bowen present. Additionally, a domestic case resulted in a 30 day jail term for Tomen after a claim of neglect and saloon going.
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J Tomer
Allen
Charles H
Heise
Ney Bowen
Dr Kettles
Kettles
Oseph Tomen
Tomem
Bridewell
Nes
Cf Chargie Okana
Tomen
L.seut
Connors
Charles Minor
Afternoon Euchre at Turn-Verein Hosts
The Turn-Verein ladies were entertained with euchre yesterday afternoon at 801 North Broadway, hosted by Mrs. J. Stolder. Four tables competed. prizes went to Mrs. Kahn first, Mrs. Plezen second, with Mrs. Jone-hand and Mrs. Mather earning honors. Refreshments followed.
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Turn-Verein
J. Stolder
North Broadway
Kahn
Plezen
Jone-hand
Mather
Ton
City Hall Plans Discussed by Council
The city council met at noon to continue review of halted city hall plans. Several local residents are expected to file requests or comply with actions requested weeks ago.
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Thomas Goodman
Illinois Steel CO
Circuit Court
Jorge Mershall
Minois Steel Company
Disa
Frank Panes
Grainose Contractors
Tincis Steel Company
Pieter
Mabel Crossen
Laura Donovan
Wit CO
CAT Club Fleets Officers
The
Will County
Cat Club
Las
Prof. Wood
Clement Hall
Mize Wayre
LE Sinclar
Henry Sinclair
Mize
Lockport Authorities
Metropolitan
Business College
Metropolitan Business Thene
Hicks Brothers
George J. and
Miss Douglass
Cook D
Wm.wiswain
Rosenthal
Plsy
Postal Savings Banks
DR. Kettles
Cook
Tetiz
Charles
Chicago 4 Joliet Electric Railway Company
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