Odd Fellows Parade and Events Mark Joliet Welcome
Joliet welcomes visiting Odd Fellows with a grand street pageant led by Dellwood Steel Works band. Notables include Owen T. Scott and J. J. Brown. Amid regalia and guard of honor, events at Dellwood auditorium follow the parade with performances, addresses, and a Friday schedule featuring degree teams and prison tours.
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Odd Fellows
Dell Iwood
Steel Works
Chicago
Owen T. Scott
Decatur
Illinois
J. J. Brown
Shelbyville
Edward Kinney
J. W. Yantis
H. E. Maklutcan
E. H. Kinny
W. R. Humphrey
M. A. Fehlman
David Weiner
John R. Cronin
Dellwood
Jode William Winkler
John Wright
Exchange Street
John
Aurora
William Tell Hall
State Penitentiary
Dellwood Park
Rebekah Lodge
Powhan Hall
West Side School Site Purchase Talk Nab 6000 Offer
The school board eyed a tract known as Shooting Park grounds one half mile northeast of West Park for a new west side school. Owners Sharpshooters' association hold a tonight meeting as board committee seeks a price above their $6000 offer, with four and a quarter acres soon reduced to about three after street layouts. President Lyons says a building is not immediate but a site purchase now is prudent due to rapid westward growth toward Rockdale.
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Shooting Park Grounds
Rockdale
Lana
Lyons
Knights of Pythias attend Decatur cornerstone ceremony
John F. Parsons and Frank Conklin representing Joliet lodge No. 531 and W. W. Smith and Sherman Patterson of Paul Revere lodge No. 871 returned from Decatur after attending the cornerstone laying of the Pythian Orphans Home. Pythians from across the state joined a Tuesday parade with about 5000 spectators. The home will cost $150000.
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John F. Parsons
Frank Conklin
Joliet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
W. W. Smith
Sherman Patterson
Paul Revere Lodge
Decatur
Pythian Orphans’ Home
County Officials File Reports for Six Months
County Board of Supervisors reports cover six months of county business. The session notes bids for coal to be advertised and a contract to be let. Other business transacted included action on costs and related fiscal matters.
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Board of Supervisors
Suit on Contract Collapse Faces Ruling Today
Judge Marshale rules on contract dispute with plaintiff actions following the collapse of the agreement. The court addresses breach claims and remedies as proceedings proceed.
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Marshale
Non-suit ends. new breach suit stems from Joliet Bottling
In Custer township a non-suit halted a prior contract case as attorneys face conflicting conditions. A new suit seeks $100000 in damages for breach of contract by the Citizen's Brewing Co. against Joliet Bottling Co. The board named a committee to supervise building a $750000 bridge over Horse Creek and to seek county aid.
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Horse Creek
Custer Township
Lockport
Joliet Bott
Marshall
Haley
County petitions set for fall vote on proposed change
The county will require 20 percent of the total vote at the last general election to trigger submission of the proposed change to voters next fall. In the county, the voter base is between 17 000 and 18 000, and each petition printed includes an explanation of the change.
Country Club Opening Set for June 20
The Country Club opens in first class condition on Saturday June 20 after a postponement due to wet grounds. Members use the links daily and a program will be arranged for opening day.
Will wed tonight at eight for Meta Schuessler and Bitterman
Miss Meta Schuessler daughter of Rev and Mrs August Schuessler will marry Conrad J Bitterman this evening at eight o'clock. The ceremony is planned with family and church members in attendance.
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Meta Schuessler
August Schuessler
Conrad J. Bitterman
Subway Change Plans At Collins Street Crossing
A 12 foot high pedestrian subway will be built at Collins street crossing of the Michigan Central and Rock Island Railroads after James Newkirk of Kettle Stone Co received orders to raise the walls from 8 to 12 feet. The project, originally a foot subway, expands the city concession.
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Collins Street
Michigan Central
Rock Island
James Newkirk
Kettle Stone Co
Cummings Entertain Six Guests For Mrs Staehle and Miss Houston
Mr and Mrs W J Cummings hosted six guests at 6 30 last evening at their Richards street home in honor of Mrs Otto Staehle and Miss Gertrude Houston who will soon depart for Europe Five courses were served The table featured a bouquet of American beauties and ferns as the centerpiece
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W. J. Cummings
Richards Street
Otto Staehle
Gertrude Houston
Europe
Wires to Aid Court House Acoustics
The court house acoustics are poor across multiple rooms. The Board of Supervisors was informed yesterday afternoon, and a buildings committee meeting is planned Friday at 1 30 to discuss remedies. Supervisor Brown supports overhead wires, a system claimed to have success in Chicago, for installation in the Board chamber.
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Board of Supervisors
Son
Committee On
Brown
Chicago
Chamber of the Board
County Board postpones action on local improvements project
The Board of Supervisors deferred a decision on forming a joint committee for a high pressure water system for fire protection in the business district. The county will pay a proportion of costs if the petition proceeds, and officials plan to sign on behalf due to the county's vested interest. Local property signatures are strong, with over half of affected parcels likely to back the measure.
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George A. Barr
Barr
Yee U
Commercial Club
Chicago Street
Court House
County
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Gwrong
Delilwood
Guard of Honor
McMasters
S. A. Goodeed
Odd Pellewdom
Rebekahs
Mes Henry Harris
Department
Pmmander
Harris
Cass
Collins Streets
Old Sol
Odq
Joliet
Order
Dellwood Auditorium
J. A. Lucas
James Henry Harris
H. E. Maklutchan
John W. Yantis
The
Edward H. Kinny
Grand Representative
Ladies
Edward
Anna Ross Lapham
Mary Depeke
Ollie M. Wood
J. R. Kewley
Grand Sire FE
Conway
Grand Sage
Addin’s Hall
Grand Fortress
E. S. Conway
Grand Lodge
U. S
Canada
W. H. Bean
Shooting Park
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West Park
Sharpshooters’ Association
Logal Pythians
Mensderson
A. Goodspeed
the Board of Supervisors
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Jeffrey
Reed
Deininger
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Krohnberg
Mitted
J. Schluntz
Ervin T. Geist
Recorder of Deeds
Circuit Court
Peter Lauterbach
Troy
Lceuse
Behmisch
Town of Joliet
City Hall
Village Hall
Torino
Thos. Jones
Alex. McFarland
Custer
Fitzgerald
Coyle
Dr. A. B. C. Drake
Board of Real Improvements
Couty
Board of Local Im
George A. Bark
Permissigl
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Acton
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