Fresh Air Work Begins Next Week at New Lenox Camps
The fresh air work at New Lenox starts Saturday June 10 and runs nine weeks to the camp meeting. Deaconesses gain a new cottage, Miss Taggert and assistants use the presiding chief's dwelling, Mrs Major Thompson bequeaths her home for six mothers and two children each. Juliet Wilcox named chaperone for the full nine weeks. Funding remains about 50 dollars short after about 300 dollars spent on repairs and improvements.
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New Lenox
Bento
Miss Taggert
Miss Leitch
Miss Wilcox
Chicago
Lenox
Josephine Hayward
Chicago Training School
Epworth
Death of Col. B. F. Marsh in Warsaw Illinois
Congressman Benjamin F. Marsh of Illinois fourteenth district died at his Warsaw home after weeks of illness. His death followed a sudden decline after prior recovery in Washington. His wife had died three years earlier. Marsh was born near Warsaw.
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Warsaw
Ill
Benjamin F. Marsh
Illinois
Marsh
Washington
Marsh Tempor
el Marsh
War
Early life and Civil War service of Illinois congressman
The subject grew up on a Hancock County farm and trained as a lawyer after studying at Jubilee College. He joined the Union cavalry in 1861, rose to colonel, and fought across many seceding states, four gunshot wounds and rebellead carried. He resumed law, entered Congress in 1876, and served multiple terms, later overseeing railroad and warehouse matters.
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Hancock County
Jubilee College
Lincoln
Illinois Cavalry
Warsaw
Congress
Oglesby
Fifteenth
Fourteenth
Township High School Elects Officers in Annual Meeting
The Township high school Athletic Association elected Dwight McNally president, Walter Bott vice president, Will Palmer secretary, and Fred Francis treasurer. The vote reflected senior support over junior candidates. Commencement invitations were issued, with simple Old English style engravings detailing the program for June 11 to 15.
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the Athletic Association of
The
Dwight McNally
Walter Bott
Will Palmer
Fred Francis
Bush
Ranlg
McNally
Cigarmakers' Union No. 174 Elects New Officers
The Cigarmakers' union No. 174 held a harmony filled meeting at Trades and Labor hall last evening. A full ticket was nominated and unanimously elected: President Wim Godsall, Vice President V Borchovitz, Corresponding and Financial Secretary A Martin, Treasurer B Honkamp, Finance Committee W Leimbach Hidward Belz Peter Herbach, and Sergeant at Arms George Tschan.
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Cigarmakers’ Union
Trades and Labor Hall
Wim. Godsall
V. Borchovitz
A. Martin
B. Honkamp
Wm. Leimbach
Hidward Belz
Peter Herbach
George Tschan
Change in Officers at The Peoples Loan and Homestead
Frank E. Marsh elected president replacing George R. Hill who becomes vice president due to frequent absence from the city. Other officers remain with Henry R. Poll as secretary and William Erb as treasurer.
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Frank E. Marsh
Peoples’ Loan and Homestead Association
George R. Hill
Hill
Henry R. Poll
William Erb
Death of Mrs. E. Sanford in Morris
Information from Morris reports the death of Mrs. E. Sanford mother of William G. and Frank Sanford both prominent in the city. The Elks lodge has been notified. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 PM in Morris.
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Morris
E. Sanford
William G
Frank Sanford
Focal Lodge of Elks
Prospective Candidate Urged for Sixth Ward Seat
Frank Merk, a prospective candidate for alderman on the Republican ticket, is urged to seek nomination under the special election called in the Sixth ward to fill the council vacancy caused by Street Superintendent Spears's resignation.
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Frank Merk
Spears
Grand Matinee Sunday at the Plainfield Grand
A Sunday matinee features boating bathing and fishing at the Grand with cars every half hour in the afternoon. Children 10c Adults 25c. A pretty ride to a pretty spot noted for Rock Rum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Return
Burning of the Bissell House Recalls Smallpox Era
The Joliet article recalls the 1902 order to burn the Bissell house on North Chicago Street to halt a smallpox outbreak. The fire destroyed property, forced evacuations, and led to court actions in a damages suit filed by Anthony Oramus against the city and others. Juror panels for a condemnation case against property owners in Beecher were drawn for July 10.
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Bissell
Chicago Street
Anthony Oramus
Bissel
Health Department
Charles Kahn
Oramus
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad Company
Beecher
Margaret J Bannon Adjudged Insane in County Court
Margaret J Bannon was taken into county court yesterday and adjudged insane. She is placed in the custody of her brother Dan M Bannon, who will take her to Kankakee today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Bannon
Dan. M. Bannon
Kankakee
Russian Cruisers Enter Manila Bay in Diplomatic Standstill
Rear Admiral Enquist arrives in Manila with his squadron led by the Aurora and accompanied by the Eleg and Jemtchug. The vessels, damaged in action near Lingayen Gulf, must depart within twenty four hours or face internment until the war ends.
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Scripps-McRae
Manila
Enquist
Aurora
Eleg
Jemtchug
Admiral Train
Lingayen Gulf
Russian War Council Weighs War Costs Over Indemnity
Tokyo reports Admiral Rojestvensky in good health and recovering quickly as Orel officers delay a decision. St Petersberg cites war council says paying indemnity to end the war would be costly. public opinion favors ceasefire, but peace chances are slim.
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Admiral Enquist
Philippines
Rojestvensky
St. .Petersburg
War Council
Japan
Duchess Cecelia Arrives in Berlin for Royal Wedding Festivities
Duchess Cecelia of Mecklenberg Schwerin arrived in Berlin for her forthcoming wedding to Crown Prince Frederick William. Streets were lavishly decorated as she entered the city with a rose-lined route. The emperor greeted her in full dress as military units led the escort to the palace. A state banquet is planned, with further ceremonies to follow including a church service and dinners for royal families.
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Berlin
Cecelia of
Mecklenberg-Schwerin
Frederick William of
Prussia
Hoch Sentenced to Hang for Marie Welker Hoch Murder
Judge Kersten today sentenced Johann Hoch, the bigamist, to hang on June 23 for the murder of Mrs. Marie Welker Hoch. Hoch denied guilt, but offered no ill will toward prosecutors and asked for forgiveness.
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Scripps-McRae
Chicago
Kersten
Johann Hoch
Marie Welker-Hoch
Hoch
Incendiary Fires Probe Hones In On Local Youth
In St Charles Newfoundland a Tuesday night blaze prompted a Pinkerton led inquiry. A young suspect, son of a mayoral associate, has given varied accounts and made admissions though identities are withheld. Investigators and city officials weigh charges. Public notices indicate travel schedules.
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St. Charles
Pinkerton
Glenn
Wilmington Bank Theft Report Sparks Copy Confusion
Officials deny a Wilmington Illinois bank theft after reports of $300000 in notes and bonds found near Indianapolis. A laborer Edward Hays allegedly recovered papers, triggering a $5 reward, while Wilmington banks and police seek clarity amid conflicting dispatches and mislocated Wilmingtons.
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Wilmington
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
First National
Chicago Record-Herald
Bedford
Will County Wilmington
Edward Hayes
Oolitic
Record-Herald
Hayes
Record- Herald
Edward Hays
Hays
Emery Voss
Stone Company
A Poem for Today by Lord Byron
A reflective poem speaks from a heroic voice about death and memory. The speaker hopes his epitaph will be his name alone and that no grand monument or praise will outrun his deeds. If his name carries honor that crowns his clay no other fame should repay his deeds.
Thief Returns Found Item for Small Reward
A thief who recovered the found item claimed the reward of five dollars as all the situation required, turning over the item to its rightful finder.
RULES FOR SHIPPERS DISCRIMINATION IS UNJUST
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that two cent higher rates on hay reconsignments from East St. Louis to south of the Ohio River are unjust and unreasonable. The decision favors the St. Louis Hay and Grain Co and is seen as a victory for shippers in similar cases. More actions may be filed or settled before court.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
East St. Louis
Ohio River
Interstate Commerce Committee
Hay and Grain Company
Repairs At Penitentiary Brighten Grounds
The penitentiary grounds and access street undergo a facelift with a narrower driveway a six foot cement sidewalk on the north side new drains cleaning the south walk area sod plants and flowering shrubs. Inside convicts paint whitewash windows and work on landscape while a banker and a bookkeeper assist with planting roots. This democracy phrase is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bryan Brand
Schlensky Found Not Guilty In Short Measure Case
In Police Magistrate Allen's court Morris Schlensky a peddler was acquitted of using an unsealed and short measure basket. The court ruled insufficient evidence to convict and Schlensky claimed he sold wholesale rather than peddled. P Lewis testified he bought potatoes by weight and supplied a weight certificate to prove delivery used the basket only for delivery.
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Allen
Morris Schlensky
Freeman“upop
Schlensky
P Lewis
Weather outlook with clouds and possible Sunday showers
Increasing cloudiness tonight and warmer conditions follow with a chance of showers Sunday. The note references Aurora and Return 500, Sunday, and hourly cars at Rock-Run, plus a 50c mention.
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Aurora
Cuthbert Charges at Illinois Prison Spark Manifold Claims
Warden E J Murphy defends Illinois State Penitentiary against charges by Frank Comerford regarding alleged false prison records. He says investigations will prove nothing and asserts the prison is run honestly, with all inmates treated the same and confined for their own acts. Cuthbert, a repeat offender, is described as spendthrift who squandered two fortunes and returned to serve time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert
E. J. Murphy
Illinois State Penitentiary
Comerford
Dinner for Miss House Hosts H S F Club
Mrs Robert Adam entertained the H S F club with a dinner for guest of honor Miss Helen House who is to marry next week. The event featured green and white decorations white attire and a program of toasts and features. Miss House is to wed Harry Balenselfer on Tuesday June 6. MATINEE SUNDAY AT THE GRAND CHILDREN 10c ADULTS 5c Music at Rock Run tomorrow.
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Robert Adam
H. S. F. Club
Whicch
Helen House
Miss House
Harry Balenselfer
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Richard J. Barr
Dibell
Joliet
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William Andrew
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Charles Schroeder
Florence
A. A. Lichtenwalter
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Frankfort
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John Adams
Wm. Barron
Wm. Cryder
Thomas W. Brown
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Erwin Goodwin
Green Garden
F.L. Hasenjaeger
Jackson
Seth Gibler
G. J. D. Starmann
Charles Francis
Wheatland
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Manila Bay
Tokio
Orel
Cecelia
Rock Run
Cara
Indiana
Lord Byron
Washington, D. C
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Rock-Run
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Comerford Again
Frank D. Comerford
Wm. Cuthbert
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