Prominent Joliet banker notes torn in disputed debt case
In Joliet May bank scene Rev. Benjamin F. Graff faced Miss Katherine Colmore as a promissory note, $400, was torn by Colmore to avoid repayment. Graff allegedly used insurance funds and real estate proceeds to cover a personal debt, prompting talk of a September grand jury investigation.
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Joliet National Bank
North China
Benjamin F. Graff
Graff
Col
Joliet
Miss Colmore
B. F. Graff
Colmore Sted
Gardner to fight libel suit in Chicago action
George Gardner, local news agent named in a $10,000 libel suit by the Chicago Record-Herald Co., says he will push the case and can prove every statement in his circular letter. He says he was assaulted by men hired to cause trouble and will show who hired them. Gardner traveled to Aurora and plans to press the matter in Chicago, denying subscription-list issues are related.
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George Gardner
Record-Herald
Gardner
Aurora
Chicago
Republican
Fisher
Veterans Gather in Aurora Today Chief speakers named at encampment
Local Spanish War Veterans gather in Aurora for a two day encampment with Gen Charles King and Col Fred Bennitt among speakers. A large parade is planned for Saturday with participants from Aurora and several other cities.
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Aurora
Coronel Fre Bennitt
Charles King
Santiago
Aurora Coliseum
General King
Fort Sheridan
Kansas
Coliseum
Hopkins
Charles” T. Clyne
Finch
Council
James Stansfield
Chicago
Col
Fredia
Joliet
Iain J. W. Ferris
Aurora Zouaves
I Aund
Aurora Post No. 20
Rockford
Elgin
Woodstock
Bloomington
Ottawa Street M E Church Official Board Meeting Report
Last evening the official board of the Ottawa Street M E church held its regular monthly session. The minutes note routine business completed and report church work is progressing in a favorable manner.
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Ottawa Street M. EB. Church
Will Preach Sunday Candidate For Pastorate
Rev. F. W. Bateson of Belvidere has been invited by the Eastern Ave Baptist church pulpit committee to preach both services Sunday June 7 as candidate for the Belvidere pastorate. He has led the First Baptist church at Belvidere five years and would succeed Rev. George McGinnis now in Waukegan Illinois. J Stanley Brown, committee member, urged strong church turnout for the announcement.
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F. W. Bateson
Belvidere
Eastern Avé Baptist Church
Mr. Bateson
First Baptist Church
George McGinnis
Waukegan
Ill
J. Stanley Brown
Plans Not a Joke Ended in Aurora Marriage
Miss Ella Deuchler of Aurora eloped to the city with Harry F. Marvin and wed Wednesday at 2 pm by Justice Hawk. Her father had earlier thought it a joke. Mrs Marvin is the daughter of Aurora’s Prudential official. the groom works for Stephens, Adamson & Co.
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Ella Deuchler
Aurora
Harry F. Marvin
Justice Hawk
Marvin
Prudential Insurance Office
Stephens
Adamson & Co
City in Darkness as Wilmington Faces Street-Light Dispute
Wilmington is without street lighting after the aldermen and the Wilmington Light & Power Co failed to agree on a contract. Taxpayers demand settlement while a new $30,000 plant is under construction by a syndicate led by A. J. McIntyre Joseph Ray and J. C. Thompson. Ray remains connected to the company’s original ownership.
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A. J. McIntyre
Joseph Ray
J. C. Thompson
Wilmington Light & Power Co
Wiliam H. O'Dell
D. J. Courval
J.C. Thompson
Wilmington
Ray
New Electric Establishment Advances Lighting and Power
The passage notes an electricity project for lighting and power, paving the way for a new establishment started after the company took hold last fall. This marks a significant step in local infrastructure development and corporate growth in the area.
Tangy Officer Eprus Tangy Officer Eprus
A Chicago school dispute over newspaper subscriptions spills into schools as truancy officers investigate. Local agents Robert Gray and George Gardner face tensions among colored and white newsboys calling each other scabs. Authorities vow strict enforcement to prevent underage bill passing.
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Chicago
Arthur
Robert Gray
George Gardner
Metropolitan Business College
Graduating Exercises Scheduled At State University Champaign
Invitations received announce the commencement exercises at the state university in Champaign. Oscar Kammerman son of Deputy Sheriff Kammerman is listed among the graduating class. across the country similar exercises follow over the next ten days as students anticipate summer recess.
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State University At
Champaign
Oscar Kammerman
Kammerman
Jilted Bride Seeks Justice in Court Action
Mrs. Robert Bradshaw of Bloomington area seeks legal redress after four months of marriage ending in desertion. She claims she funded most of the home and furniture, while Bradshaw announced he would not be responsible for her debts. Bradshaw was brought from Bloomington and released to appear on Monday, June 10, with settlement talks failing.
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Robert N. Bradshaw
Bloomington
Bradshaw
Captain Murphy
Will Murphy
Robert Bradshaw
First Baptist Cleared Debts After Banquet Celebration
Members of the First Baptist Church raised 1600 to pay all outstanding notes and debts. The October 1903 dedication of the new structure was noted as the church entered a strong standing. The banquet featured flowers, a roll call of 200 attendees, and an evening program led by Rev Joseph C Dent with music and readings.
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Mr. Dent
Aia
Joseph Labo
Bessie Hudson
Arthur Logan
Ella Genter
Velma Clark
Revy
C. E. Matteson
John Jones
Joseph C. Dent
Clara Boyland
Pomona Grange Hosts All Day Union Meeting
Pomona Grange plans a large all day meeting at Union township tomorrow with many city guests. Seth Gibler predicts a lively program focusing on order, a dinner that may attract the biggest draw, and an afternoon program as a special feature.
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Pomona Grange
Union Hall
Union
Jackson Township
Seth Gibler
Son
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Frank C. Kennelly
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Katherine F. Colmore
Ellen Kelly
Herold
J. McCarthy
Bedrge Garner
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King
Fred Bennitt
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Henrietta Green Auxiliary
J. W
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Uncle Sam
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Sam
Board of Aldermen
Tangy
Eprus
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Country
First Baptist
Gram
Cele
Bration
Charles Patterson
H. T. Keltie
Ladies’ Aid Society
Tait
Frank Jones
Madden
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