Lockport Meet Showcases Sharp Shooters At Two Day Event
At Lockport the Will County Gun Club hosted a two day shoot with 400 targets. Charles Dockendorf Joliet and Henry Clark Lockport posted top scores while Lewis an amateur led with 160 of 400. DuPont Powder reps Stannard Chicago and others appeared as notable competitors.
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Joliet
Will County Gun Club
Decora
Charles Dockendorf
Henry Clark
Lockport
Hiad
John Liess
Fete
of Lewis
Stannard
Chicago
DuPont
Ingleside
Ill
Ward
U. M
Hold Rydin and the Ood Hoa Case Mystery
Rydin, linked to Aydin and A. S. Larson, was taken to a barn in the city after a troubling morning with two men. Larson, a North Street tailor, suffered significant cloth loss and financial harm. Police described the incident as peculiar, with claims of staged policemen and a looming fine dispute involving Larson’s employee.
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Arnold Aydin
A. S. Larson
North Street
McMasters
Rydin
Larson
Ryu
Third shipment of tile letters for sidewalks received
The city street department reports the third batch of tile letters for sidewalk street signs was received by Superintendent of Streets Friedrich today. Moler Barber College in Chicago offers quick training with low cost and abundant job openings, as detailed in their illustrated catalog.
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Friedrich
Moler Barber College
Chicago
Ill
New King Crowned in Whiskey Row Rebellion
William Loughran once led the North Collins street gang but was defeated by Clarence Connors in a six round bareknuckle style bout held at Thomas Barrett’s barn on North Herkimer street. Connors becomes leader as Loughran yields authority under watchful local police.
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Whiskey Row
Clarence Connors
William Loughran
Bill
Thos. Barrett
North Herkimer Street
Death notices for Reinbold White and Peterson families
Joseph Reinbold died May 31 in Pueblo after weeks with grip. Remains to be brought to Joliet for interment. funeral notice later. Katie C White aged 43 died at 807 South Eastern. funeral at Second Baptist Tuesday 2 PM. Oakwood cemetery. Anna Louise Peterson died May 30 at 2017 East Cass. service at Swedish Methodist church 2 PM. Oakwood cemetery.
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Joliet
Pueblo
Colo
Grip
Jacob Blass
North Bluff Street
Frank Reinbold
North Desplaines Street
Andrew Reinbold
Pine Street
White
Katie
South Eastern Avenue
We Peni
Green Ganner
Second Baptist Church
S. H. Johnson
Oakwood Cemetery
The Aged Babe in New York City Nonsense
An elderly Mr. W. H. Trimmer of Moline Florida visits New York and laments the fast pace of life. He cites a humorous East Side christening story where a three year old baby, christening day, grimaces at the priest and bursts into mischief proving New York’s glare of hurry.
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W. H. Trimmer
Moline
Fla
New York
Birthday compliments spark condolences exchange
Miss Rather asks if you congratulated the hostess on her birthday and the response notes that condolences were offered instead, reflecting a solemn tone in a light exchange.
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Miss Rather
William Fox Jailed After Attack on Wife Near Brandon Bridge
William Fox of near Brandon's bridge was jailed Saturday night after beating his wife. Sheriff Williams and Jailer Wills took him into custody at midnight as neighbors tended Mrs Fox who suffered severe injuries but was not critically harmed. Authorities forced entry to reach Fox who barricaded himself in an upstairs room.
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William Fox
Weatherman Gives Weekend Temp Swing Shocks City
The forecast emerged volatile from Friday evening to Saturday noon causing many picnics and outings to be canceled. Summer warmth vanished into cold snaps with hats shelved then replaced by heavy coats, while yesterday worsened the weather swing. Despite the chill parks and streetcar crowds surged as Electric Park Plainfield opened for the season and drew large weekend attendance.
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Electric Park
Plainfield
Dellwood
West and
Highland Parks
No Improvement for Injured Worker at Silver Cross
Charles Heeter, who suffered a back fracture in a Friday coke ovens fall, shows no improvement at Silver Cross hospital and exists with slim hopes of recovery due to the severity of his injuries.
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Charles Heeter
Silver Cross Hospital
Memorial Day Speaker George A Barr at Manhattan
George A Barr was among the Memorial Day speakers delivering remarks Saturday afternoon in Manhattan.
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Barr
Manhattan
George A. Barr
Strange Bird Duel Between Hawk and Heron
An aged reader recounts a tense encounter where a hawk circles a wading heron and strikes repeatedly, only to be foiled by the heron's long beak. The hawk attempts to outflank and surprise the bird, but the beak defends and the two clash high above the water with no clear victor.
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Birdlande
Dea
Hawk
Heron
Walker in Sleep Falls From Second-Story Window
Speicher, a Wes ley resident staying at Schroeder's hotel in Wilmington, claims he slept walked and either fell or jumped from a second-story window around 1:30 am. He escaped serious injury aside from multiple bruises while other guests and the proprietor woke to the crash.
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Wilmington
Speicher
Wesley
Schroeder
Boy Hurled From Pony in Memorial Parade
Trevett Quick, youngest cavalryman in the parade, was tossed from his pony Bronc as a salute over the waters stunned the crowd. He suffered bad bruises and doctors fear a possible right arm fracture. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Geo Quick of 412 North Center Street and a descendant of Civil War veteran George Eberhardt.
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Trevett Quick
Geo. Quick
North Center Street
Porto Rico
George Eberhardt
Sound From the Sack and Hall on Women’s Education
Dr. G Stanley Hall of Clark University argues that higher education for women increases race death by own action and cites a Worcester discussion. He recalls a grocer’s sack ruse involving a thief to illustrate stubborn truth in a vivid parable. Dancing at Medric Park Tuesday and Thursday nights 120-8.
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G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Hall
Worcester
Miedric Park
Tramp and Old Gentleman Share a Beer Moment
A grim street scene shows a tramp asking for a nickel for a glass of beer while an old gentleman remarks on rising above beer. The tramp notes 10 cent drinks were once affordable, but now he can only land a beer.
Rheumatism Cured in a Day
Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia promises radical cures in 1 to 3 days. It claims to remove the cause and make the disease disappear after the first dose. Sold for 175 cents and 1 from J D Brown Co and other druggists.
Satin Skin Cream and Powder Ad Claims Smooth Complexion
An advertisement touts Satin Skin cream and powder for a smooth satin finish. It emphasizes a sweet scented formula designed to enhance skin texture and glow.
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Metris
Dorf
Lemont
Seeees
WOMSE
Te! On
Big Bill
Gamins
North Collins Street
Mon
Archy
William
Will
Willie
Reinbold
Joseph Reinbold, A
FOX
Fils
Kiep
Secan Hoon
Stillman’s Pharmacy
Stillman’s
Cuttie’s Restaurant
Hunter Avenue
Chas. A. Noble
M. Goldberg
Comstock Street
Joseph Suffok
Garnsey Avenue
East Linden Avenue
N. G. Drews
Seventh Ward
G. M. Hogmue
Iowa Avenue
Michigan
E. 8. Munroe
Casg Street
James MacCoy
Mace
Tosa
Sweet’s Orchestra
Sime, Sawyer & Goergens Co
Third Ave
Joliet Loan CO
Jefferson St
Banzett
Same
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Will County Abstract Co
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