Bank Wrecker Dr Bacon Pleads Nol Contendre and Fines Set
Dr C H Bacon former Exchange Bank of Lockport president pleads nol contendre to seven indictments and is fined 202.88 309.04 and 590 1911.92 total after State Attorney Heise agrees to drop remaining charges Butler cashier also settles. Bacon confined to St Josephs Hospital with health issues amid decades of legal battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Bank of Lockport
C. H. Bacon
Concern
Dr. Bacon
Nolse Contendre
Heise
Bacon
Charles Adams
H. J. Yost
Nellie Stanner
St.Joseph’s Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital
A. H. Butler
Court Desi Stor Remarks On Bacon Case Fines
The affair noted that the court desi stor said Bacon has a chance to get well. Public sentiment expects outcomes to unfold as results emerge. Fines from the Bacon cases will be paid to the county treasurer and not to the depositors.
Hathbone Sisters Meet at Coal City
The Rath bone Sisters state convention gathered in Coal City with Joliet delegates arriving by early train. Local officials welcomed guests and joined a lodge room reception with dinner and supper. State officers and four grand officers attended including grand chief and keeper of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rathbone Sisters
Coal City
Joliet
Thomas
Joliet Temple
School of Instructions
Riddle
Rovert Crossen
Kuter
Braison
Turner
Newton Richards
Chas. Stools
Hugo Grief
Armstrong
Leonard
Mattie Sharp
Charles Stelis
T. O. Brooker
Lee Stuffler
John E. Riddle
Braidwood Couple Taken Into Custody After Elopement
Louis Campo and Louise Vandampler were arrested at 1:30 am in Braidwood after arriving with plans to wed in St. Joseph Michigan. They shown a marriage certificate but were released on mayoral request to seek forgiveness from the girl's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Campo
Louise Vandamp Ye
Hennessy
Raves of
Braidwood
St. Joe
Mich
Rock Island
Limperich
Summit Street
Campo
Barr
Braidwode
Louise Vandampler
Joseph Vandampler
Miss Vandampler
Alton Depot
Vandampler
Mush Kelly and Jenkins in Rock Island court dispute
Assistant State's Attorney Dibell disposed the case against Mush Kelly known locally as Mush. Jenkins failed to appear without reason. The case grew from a Fifth ward can rashing entertainment at Rock Island tracks where Kelly allegedly punched Jenkins in the eye, prompting a civil action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mush
Kelly
Dibell
Jenkins
Fifth Ward
Rock Island
Renewed Building Activity on Chicago Street Prompts Growth
Alderman Nemanich begins excavation for a brick two story building at Ohio and Chicago streets costing about 17000. J F Quinn plans a brick block on Chicago street near The Grand theater with foundations due soon at a 19000 cost. L Stern to erect a five story block on the flat iron tract at Chicago and Indiana as soon as a frame building is moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemanich
Chicago Street
J. F. Quinn
Cass
Alderman Nemanich
Ohio
Chicago
Indiana Streets
L. Stern
Ruby Street
Miss Riegel Injured in Early Week Accident
Miss Josephine Riegel of 509 North Ottawa Street suffered a spine injury after a mishap earlier this week. Doctors diagnosed a fracture at the base of the spine, requiring her to remain quiet for an extended period. Her accident casts a pall over the High School graduating class and commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stuart
Schiller
Queen of Scots
Westminster
Shrewbury
Burleigh
Queen Elizabeth
Mary-Jo
Miss Johnson
McDonald
Little Bird
Josephine Riegel
Ottawa Street
Miss Riegel
Daughters of Liberty Hold State Convention in Joliet
The Daughters of Liberty will hold their annual state convention for Indiana and Illinois in Joliet on Tuesday and Wednesday June 5 and 6. About 125 delegates will attend representing the councils of the order in the two states with state officers and at least one national officer anticipated. Mizpah Council No 14 Joliet will host a reception and entertainment in Clement Hall for the grand and state officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Liberty
Indiana
Ilinois
Order
Mizpah
Joliet
Clement Hall
Palmer Delegation Attends Carriers Convention
Robert Palmer of Joliet went to Elgin as the delegate from Joliet mail carriers to the state convention of carriers held on Memorial Day. The gathering covers topics of interest to postal workers and provides a chance to meet carriers from other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Palmer
Elgin
Joliet
Sam
Gray
Soloist Genevieve Clark Wilson to Sing with Joliet Choral
Mrs Genevieve Clark Wilson of Chicago will be among the soloists with the Joliet Choral Society at Electric Park Sunday evening. Known as a soprano of power and cultivation, her participation promises a more artistic program and a successful concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Clark Wilson
Chicago
Joliet Choral Society
Electric Park
Kane County Federation meeting set for Elgin Saturday
Kane County Federation will hold its meeting in Elgin on Saturday June 2. Participants should arrange to depart at 8 a m via the electric car on the Aurora line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane County Federation
Elgin
Aurora
Sacred Concert Sunday June 3d at Electric Park
Sunday evening program announced at Electric Park titled Sacred Concert with transportation every half hour. Attendance details limited to cars and schedule as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellectric Park
Nour
Kelly Case Dismissed After Witness Fails to Appear
Justice of the Peace Nichols court dismissed assault and battery charges against James after the complainant Lewis Jenkins failed to appear yesterday afternoon. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Jenkins
Justice of the Peace Nichols Court
James
Colored Man Not Guilty of Assault Verdict
The jury found William Virgil Davis not guilty of assault with intent to kill after a three hour deliberation. Robert Williams pleaded guilty to assaulting Officer John Sievert and received ninety days in county jail. The court refilled juror panels and both sides waived a jury in the Spring Creek Drainage District case, with a June 12 hearing set. Judgments include $225 for Samuel J. Drew vs Rosetta Gray and an appeal in Charley Johnston vs J. D. Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Virgil Davis
Cowing & King
Robert Williams
John Sievert
Marshall
Spring Creek
Samuel J. Drew
Rosetta Gray
Charley Johnston
J. D. Riley
Ellectric Park Cars Run Every Half Hour
Partial OCR report notes operation at Ellectric Park with cars running on a half hour schedule. Text is garbled but implies regular transit or ride service timing.
Mrs Willard Sings Intriguing Joliet Musical Night
Mrs Willard presented a mixed program in Joliet under C H Talcott with praise for the singing and audience applause. Assisted by Albert Hindle tenor Katherine Finley violin Hector Randall Doughty reader Nellie McCroskey and others the concert offered readings and songs including Uncle Donald s Opinion Barcarolle Chaminard Were I Gard an and Sweetheart with instrumental interludes and multiple encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Talcott
Uncle Donald
Hector Randall Doughty
Barcarolle
Willard
Mr. Hindle
Reading
Nellie McCroskey
Mascheroni
Albert Hindle
Chadwick
May Marriage Licenses Decline in County
In May the county clerk issued seventy one marriage licenses, eight fewer than May 1905 when seventy nine licenses were issued. The drop reflects a continuing decline from the previous year.
Henry Priebe and Julia Bauer from Joliet
Henry Priebe aged 35 and Julia Bauer aged 25, both of Joliet, are mentioned in the report. The brief notes their ages and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Priebe
Julia Bauer
Joliet
Joliet Seen as Logical Transfer Point for Rail Freight
Prominent New York Central and Michigan Central officials toured Joliet to review track elevation work and Rock Island right of way litigation. They favor Joliet for stock yards expansion, with capacity rising from sixty to three train loads, citing a 28 hour cattle shipping rule and faster moves from Omaha and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Michigan Central— Western Packers
Joliet
New York Central
Michigan Central
Elgin
C. T. Scaff
New York
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
Knights of Pythias Program at Castle Hall
Paul Revere Lodge hosted a Knights of Pythias program with speeches by Chancellor Commander Sam W. King and performances by Clark and Huebbner, the St. Nicholas Quartet, Miss Cora Byle, and Prof. W. D. Putland. Committee F. H. Carson John A. Stock and James H. Herbert organized the event with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Revere Lodge
Pythias
K. P
Castle Hall
F. H. Carson
John A. Stock
James H. Herbert
Sam W. King
Messrs. Clark
Chicago
Huebbner
Joliet
St. Nicholas Quartette
S W. Xing
Cora Byle
W. D. Putland
Sydnie Smith
Prof. Putland
Twentieth Century Club entertains members at Mond home
Members of the Twentieth Century Club were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of a member on North Hickory Street. Progressive euchre was played at tables. Prizes were awarded to Heintz, Mrs. Dingman and Mrs. The hostess was presented with a token of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Miamond
Hickory Street
Heintz
Dingman
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MIWA
Lockport Bank
Butler Also Included
Butler
Hathbone
Coal City Council
Michigan
MA. and
Mrs. Campo
Mayor Barr
Father
ST. Mary's
Little Girls
St. Mary's Academy
Opera House
Grad
Mary Irene Gleason
Elsie Smith
Marie T. Johnson
Margaret McDonald
Agnes MacDonald
Mary Noriie Kinsella
W. J. McNamee
St. Mary’s
Martie Cosgrove
Pauline Ingoldsby
Margaret
Agnes McDonald
Marie
Cosgrove
Henrietta Braun
Rosemary Sheran
Schubert
Gleason
McGuire
Shaeren
McNamee
Academy
Hose
M. F. Burke
Olive McGuire
Dean Dunne
Cecilia Kiernan
Marie Kelly
Margaret Moriarty
Maud Kelly
Marie Kobliska
Bessie McHugh
Gald
Rev. J. McNamee
Eileen Moriarty
Rev
TA. O'Brien
Charlotte Johnson
Rev. J. Kiely
Mary Barrr
Thos. Kelly
Loretta Gatons
Jerry Mahony
Loretta Scanlon
Margaret and
Isabelle Tuinne
Isabelle Dunne
Cecilia Kiep
Rose Patterson
Cecilia Carey
May J. Fraser
Lillian Devine
Anna McKenna
of the Order
Robt
Palmer
Virgil Davis
Robert Wiliams
Os Haan
Mrs. Willard
Nevins
Beriot
Katherine Finley
Chaminard
McHigan’ Central and
NEW ‘York Central Officials
Knights OF Pythias
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