Unsovled Motive in Morentic Saloon Killing Shocks County
Police confirm Blouth and Stakha denied involvement in the May 5 murder of Jer ry Morentic the Rockdale saloon keeper. They describe a robbery attempt at a liquor dealer and a theft of 50 to 60 dollars from a drumshop, with no conclusive shooter identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blouth
Belvidere
Ill
Stakha
Freeport
Til
Peter
Marin
North Eastern Avenue
County
Morentic
Eagle President to Attend Meeting in Seattle
Past Worthy President George F Schoettes of the local aerie travels to Seattle Washington for the Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention August 11 to 14 The group leaves Chicago August 6 by special train with Pullman cars then returns via a Yellowstone Park stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Schoettes
Aerie of Eagles
Seattle
Washington
Grand Aerie
Order of Eagles
Schoettes
Chicago
Yellowstone Park
Democratic Candidate McGoorty for Governor Emerges in Chicago
Democratic candidate John P. McGoorty of Chicago files candidacy for governor as party eyes statewide race. McGoorty campaigns on reform platform and party backing to challenge the incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. McGoorty
Chicago
Will
Why Should They Butt In To the Editor
A Seventh Ward reader criticizes Col Lambert James Martin Charles Woodruff Edward Corlett and The Joliet Herald for backing Crolius and the Democratic ticket. He accuses them of working against regularly nominated Republican candidates in Joliet and Will County and questions their party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lambert
James W. Martin
Chas. E. Woodruff
Edward Corlett
THE
Joliet Herald
Joliet
Will County
William C. Crolius
Seventh Warder
Democrats of Joliet Plan Meeting in Riley's Hall
The Joliet area Democrats meet next Monday night in Riley's Hall. The gathering is called at the urging of Daniel Feeley chairman of the county central committee and John B. Mount president of the Bryan club in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet and
Riley’s Hall
Daniel Feeley
Vill
John B. Mount
Bryan Club
Gravel magnate buys Will County tract near Channahon
Chicago Gravel company president Col James A Hart with wife and manager William McGrew inspect five nearby gravel pits. They pay 360 per acre for 100 acres, part of a 611 acre Channahon tract to become world’s largest gravel pit with spur tracks and bridges to connect to Rock Island, Chicago & Alton, and Santa Fe railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Hart
Chicago National Baseball Club
Chicago Gravel Company
Will County
William McGrew
The
Channahon Township
Des Plaines River
Rock Island Railroad
Des Plaines
Chicago & Alton
Santa Fe
Pension denial dispute targets Howard Snapp and Kaehlert
Civil War veteran Charles Kaeh lert denies Joliet Herald pension stories and accuses the paper of political manipulation. He says he will support Rep. Howard Snapp in the upcoming Republican primary and credits Snapp with fair aid in securing his 1900 pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaehlert
Oscar Avenue
Kaeh~lert
Republican
Herald
Howard M. Snapp
Congressman Snapp
Snapp
Washington
Warden Murphy
Koehlert
Few Licenses Out Dog Owners Hesitate to License Pets
Only fifty dog licenses have been taken out by canine owners since police headquarters ordered all dogs must be licensed. The outlook suggests the dog catcher could reap a large harvest this season.
Court Petition Seeks Jurisdiction In Shreffler Estate
A. F. Lambert of Plainfield petitions the circuit court to take jurisdiction over the estate of the late John D. Shreffler. The will leaves 221 acres of farm, Joliet real estate, and personal property to Plainfield M. E. church with income to a treasurer for specified purposes. No property may be sold for 50 years and Canadian thistles must be destroyed. Died March 12. Lambert appointed May 29.
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A. F. Lambert
Plainfield
John D. Shreffler
Circuit Court
Shreffier
Joliet
Plainfield M. E. Church
Shreffler
Metz Nolan Couple Quietly Wed In St. Joseph
Miss Cora Metz of Troy and Henry J. Nolan of Plainfield were married in St. Joseph Michigan on July 4. They returned to Troy that Sunday to find friends already aware of the marriage. Miss Metz is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Metz of Troy and is well known in Troy and Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Metz
Troy
Henry J. Nolan
Plainfield
St. Joe
Mich
Mies Cora Metz
R. S. Metz
Jollet
Stormy marriage ends in divorce after threats and abuse
Mrs Blanche E Hollingshead files for divorce from Edgar L Hollingshead alleging repeated threats to kill and brutal assaults. The record notes three instances in 1906 1908 involving beating choking and life threats as the couple previously fought for custody of their five year old son Murat Hollingshead amid a long troubled marriage starting in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche E. Hollingshead
Edgar L. Hollingshead
Hollingshead
Grand Rapids
Mich
Murat Hollingshead
Will County
Mrs Christina Lynk Dies At 73 In New Lenox
Mrs Christina Lynk aged 73 died last evening at 6 20 at her home in New Lenox. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 from the residence conducted by Rev Nesmith. Interment will be in New Lenox cemetery.
Scully Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Court
Sergeant Arthur Scully was fined in Justice Hawk's court for disorderly conduct after an altercation with Lawrence Nolan, head of the merchant police. Nolan was arrested earlier on a similar charge and released. dispute between the men has persisted, with conflicting testimony on whether Scully knocked Nolan down or merely pushed him. Scully plans to appeal the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Scully
Justice Hawk’s Court
Lawrence Nolan
Merchant Police Department
Nolan
Scully
Barney Corbley
Corbley
Mason
Cowling & King
John J. Mahoney
Civil Service Commission
Price's Pull-Out Ends Campaign Urgency In Elgin
In Elgin observers say Price quit the congressional race to back Kane County interests. The plan, linked to gas magnate Copley, aimed to secure franchise renewal funds and shift support to Snapp in the legislature. Estimates place Copley’s backing between 10 000 and 15 000 dollars, with fallout likely easing Snapp’s path as Price supporters pivot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Copley
Price
Copley
Kane County
Price Willy
Elgin
Snapp
Crow
Installation of Advance Rebekah lodge officers
At the semi annual installation of Advance Rebekah lodge No. 405 last evening, officers installed included P. G. Clara Genter N. G. Winnifred B. Owens Vv. G Katie C Shingler R. Sec Mary Curtis F. Lee Kathryn M. Shingle Treasurer Meda B. Goodspeed Chaplain Minnie Brown Warden Edith Trippen Conductor Amy T. Evans O N C Ida F. Ricketson L N G Mary Brown R V G Nettle M. Emery L S V G Edith Herbert I G Edna H. Emery O G George Milward Pianist Florence Richaram
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Ida F. Ricketson
N. G
Mary Brown
Nettle M. Emery
Edith Herbert
I. G
Edna H. Emery
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Bamdits
Anthony Blouth and
Matthew Stak
Beltzner
Hunter Avenue Grocery
Arthur Yack
North
Broadway
Swere
Jerry Morentic
Rockdale
Chief McMasters
Captain Murphy
Belvidere, MI
Bruce Coal Co
EAGLE
George Schoettes
Aerie
Democratic
McGrew
Perior
Channahon
Ghas. W. Kaerlert
Howard Snapp
Charles
Daniel R. Higgins
Col. Weeden
van Buren Street
Mexico
Blanche E. Hollings
Head
Watch City
Race
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