Court weighs consolidating cases on mayoral recount
Attorneys for William C. Crolius fail to file amendments and the court consolidates three voter contest cases to hear proofs. Judge Divel plans counting one precinct per day with no ballot marking, aiming to finish within the month as Cronin Harris and Gibbons Flint cases follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Crolius
Plaimtift
Richard J. Barr
Divel
Wood
Haley
Spears
Allen
Crosius
Barr
Watseka
Hilscher
o’Arcy
P. C. Haley
Robert Haley
Cronin-Harris
Gibbons-Flint
Unpaid bill leads to sheriff levy on circus property
A $480.90 debt alleged from Edward C. Sweetland to John J. Talbott prompted a Cook county judgment obtained last July. The sheriff levied on items in the Wallace circus show car including a steel range, kitchen fittings, lunch bar, gate, chairs, tables, and utensils found in car No. 27 as officers move to recover the sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Sweetland
John J. Talbott
Wallace Circus
Sweetland
Ray
Talbott
Cook County
Chicago
Chi@go
Ofler
Wallace's Show Relieved Of Car After Replevin Proceedings
The Elgin Jo Net and Eastern tracks saw Sheriff seizure of a show car contents not owned by Talbott. Charles N. Thompson for Wallace sought replevin while Coroner Ngel was to serve papers. L F Beach signed $600 bond as surety and by 10 a m the matter closed allowing the circus to continue toward Waukegan.
DORN BRGHT DIES N HOSPITAL
John Bright a colored man riding the rods beneath a west end of the river Des Plaines freight train. He was crushed by wheels, both legs amputated, left arm mangled. He died at St Joseph’s hospital after coroner Neel took charge. inquest to follow. He had been beat for work to Kansas City. home Topeka Kans. only relative Sarah Higgins.
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Rock Island
Noel
John Bright
Goletick
St. Joseph's Hospital
Neel
Bright
Gifber Biklon
John J. Rogan
43Rd
Site
Chicago
Kansas City
Topeka
Kansais
Sarah Higgins
Comstock and Bunzy Families Remembered in Joliet Obits
Elizabeth W Comstock died at 72 from paralysis after living in Joliet since 1854 Funeral from her daughter's home at 2 p m Friday Elisabeth F Grinfin who came from Somersworth New Hampshire and married Adam Comstock in 1853 had three children William E Comstock was killed in a Colorado railroad accident in 1888 The Bunzy obit notes Leroy Bunzy aged 49 husband of Anna Bunzy and father of Nellie Bunzy Funeral at 9 30 Friday in Joliet with services at St Marys Church and Mt Olivet Cemetery
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Comstock
Elizabeth W
Adam Comstock
Jane
Elisabeth F. Grinfin
Somersworth
N. H
Portsmouth
Moline
Ill
William E. Comstock
Colorado
Buffalo
N. Y
Daugh
Mt. Olivet
Steel Works Orchestra to Play at Electric Park Friday
The Steel Works orchestra will furnish music at Electric Park for the weekly dance in the new pavilion on Friday evening. The pavilion now has a balcony for spectators around the dancing floor and dances are supervised by the railroad company and considered first class. After 6 o clock, round trip fare to Electric Park is 25 cents.
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Steel Works
Electric Park
Railroad Company
Local Names in Census Style Record
Kelley I Ritenour of Btrea tor age a6 and Lulu Andrus of Joliet age 26 listed with ages. Moses W Harter 27 of Deselh and Marcia Robson 19 of Wilmington also noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley I. Ritenour
Btreator
Lulu Andrus
Joliet
Moses W. Harter
Deselh
Marcia Robson
Wilmington
Col Lambert Hosts Meeting On War Over Congressional Race
A meeting at Col. John Lambert’s Wheathind home Tuesday night discussed a bid by A B Clow for congressman from the district. Clow indicated independe nt intent if he runs, while Lambert’s drive appears aimed at defeating Snapp-Supervisor from Wheatland despite mixed support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Lambert
Joliet
Clow
Wheathind
Liumbert- Woodruff
Republican Party
Cal
John Lambert
Mr. Lambert
Swimmers Avoid Spot After Evasive Boyhood Scene
A local report notes a man declaring it would be a long time before he swam again while boys vanished quickly and refused to reveal their names, suggesting the swimming spot was unpopular with families.
Washington Gets Peace Conference
Washington, D. C., June 15. The president announced that Washington will host the peace plenipotentiaries after Russia and Japan requested the choice. Secretary Loeb added that if Washington proves too hot, the meeting could adjourn to a northern summer resort such as Newport or Manchester-by-the-Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Washington
Loeb
the Plenipotentiaris
Newport
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Miss Gertrude Spangler Weds William Scott in Aurora
Miss Gertrude Spangler daughter of Mr and Mrs O Z Spangler married William Scott at Catalpa Street Aurora Monday. Rev Brothers officiated at the Kruth home with white rose and peony decor. Attendants included Miss Zolla Spameter and L emard Spangler. Daisy Knuth flower girl. The couple to reside at 634 Clinton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Spangler
O. Z Spangler
William Scott
Catalpa Street
Aurora
Daisy Knuth
Scott
BF. W. Wolsworth
Steel Nills
Clinton Street
Trolley Ride Saturday From Ottawa Street Church
Amaranth circle of Ottawa Street Methodist Church offers a trolley ride to Aurora on Saturday June 17. The car departs at 9 45 from the office and return tickets are honored on any returning car. Attendees may also join a bucket luncheon and afternoon amusements with optional trips to Geneva Elgin or visits with friends. Notify Mrs Grant Houston by phone at No 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Street Methodist Church
Aurora
Geneva
Elgin
Grant Houston
Miss Minnie Gross Weds Louis Schoop in Manhattan Township
Miss Minnie Gross of Joliet married Louis Schoop of Manhattan Township on a Wednesday afternoon at St Peter's Lutheran parsonage with Rev Aug Schueesler presiding. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Gross of North Nicholson street. The couple will reside in Manhattan Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schoop
Manhattan Township
Minnie Gross
Joliet
Jane
St. Peter’s Lutheran Parsonage
Aug. Schueesler
Henry Gross
North Nicholson Street
Annual E J G Picnic At Riverview Park
Arrangements are complete for the annual picnic of the employes of the E J G railroad to be held Monday June 19 at Riverview Park Aurora. A special train will run from the E J & E yards between Cass and Maple streets at 7 30 in the morning for the exclusive use of the employees and their families with an elaborate program of sports and games.
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Riverview Park
Aurora
Cass
Maple Streets
Boy Berg Rescued After Drowning Ordeal at Blue Clay Hole
A group of 10 to 14 year olds swam at the old Blue Clay pool on Hickory Creek. Berg, unnamed at first, went under after about five minutes beneath eight feet of water. Martinson and Prof Thompson rescued him, reviving him as he regained consciousness.
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Berg
Hickory Creek
Erg
Prof
Phompson
Martinson
Thompson
Wedded on Wednesday at St Peters Lutheran Parsonage
Miss Verna B Dietman of Streator Illinois wed Vernon Galster of this city in a June 14 ceremony at St Peters Lutheran parsonage Reverend Aug Schuessler officiated The witnesses were Mr and Mrs Sells The couple will reside in Joliet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Lutheran Parsonage
Verna B. Dietman
Streator
Ill
Vernon Galster
Aug. Schuessler
Mrs. Sells
Galster
Joliet
Penmanship prizes awarded to three first and three second winners
Mr Putland offered two penmanship prizes for most improved work. Three first prizes went to Frank Murphy of Braidwood Edward Lux of Lemont and Emme Schneider of Joliet city. Three second prizes were awarded to Henry Mauman Selma Welsch and Mary Orr of Joliet. The longest Oxford Dictionary article on the verb pass fills sixteen columns.
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Putland
Frank Murphy
Braidwood
Edward Lux
Lemont
Emme Schneider
City
Henry Mauman
Selma Welsch
Mary Orr
Joliet
Patro l man Albert assaulted during late night arrest
Patrolman Albert was seriously beaten at the entrance of Herman Grabow's saloon after attempts to identify three Troy township men, led by John Mooney. Mooney, James Fagan, and Paul Bent face multiple charges including mayhem and larceny with bonds set and hearings scheduled.
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MO. Mooney
Jas, Fagan and
Paul Bent
Troy
Mooney
Herman’ Grabow
Bluff
Exchange Streets
Albert
Troy Road
Allen
Jeremiah Kinsea
John F. Wall
Bent
Fagan
Carey
Corcoram
Brazil
Ireland
Kinsella
Grabow
Weather outlook shows showers and storms tonight
The forecast calls for showers and thunder storms tonight and Friday with a cooler feel. Showers may reduce late tonight and Friday across the area as temperatures drop.
To the Dandelion by James Russell Lowell
A reflective poem praising a common dandelion as spring’s gift. It links the flower’s gold bloom to memories of childhood, the earth’s wealth, and a spiritual view of nature as a sacred book. The speaker contrasts simple beauty with grand journeys and imagines nature teaching humanity humility.
Small Boy Detained After Long Streetcar Ride
A boy calling himself Tom Frank rode a southbound Chicago and Toledo electric car from the city limits for about fifteen miles. Conductor found him near the edge of the rear steps and brought him to the city police, where he was booked as a foundling and held at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Frank
Chicago
Boy Killed as Wagon Passes Over Him Near Peotone
Lloyd Woods aged about sixteen was fatally injured near Peotone yesterday while riding on a wagon used in railroad construction. The horses were frightened, the wagon ran away, he was thrown beneath the load, and died at 5 p m. The accident occurred during the building of the new railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Woods
Peotone
Ambulance Calls Report City Trips For Two Residents
The city ambulance responded yesterday afternoon removing Mr. Nichols from the Santa Fe depot to his home at 1009 Lay Street and Mauro Marietti from 509 Duncan Street to St Josephs Hospital.
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City Ambulance
Mr. Nichols
Santa Fe
Lay Street
Mauro Marietti
Duncan Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Chicago to Joliet roundtrip tickets offer
Ad listing rail fares from Chicago to Joliet with one round trip fare plus 25 cents through July 6. Mentions depots at LaSalle Van Buren and offices at Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. Includes loan offer on Minnesota lands and a note on Singer sewing machines. Mentions Italian immigration inquiry in the U S South.
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Chicago
Chicago Depot
LaSalle and
van Buren Streets
Adams Street
Auditorium Annex
Marshall County
Minnesota
Pioneer Loan and Land Co
Ottawa Street
Joliet, Il
Election Judges Named by Board in County Session
The county board finished its June session with routine business and appointed bridge committees for Jackson and Plainfield. It named election judges for precincts for the coming year, listing Republicans as first two names and a Democrat as the third, with polling places at various local stores and streets.
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Jackson
Plainfield
Wilke
Jackson Bridge
Hayden
Engels
Spangler
Plainfield Bridge
Fishedell
Sellinger
Murphy
Lat
David Davis
Albert Schultz
John Korsthius
Anton Strainer
Hickory Street
Wm. Myler
Henry Schneider
Conrad Siegel
Kirsche
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Hill
Dorn Brght
The
Steel Works Orchestra
Wed
Snapp
Wheatland
Lambert
Destruc
Tionists
Demo
Cratic
Mr. Clow
Woodruff
W. M. Cochrane
Eward Garrett
Daily Scoop
Mrr. Clow
Alliis
Woodrufi
J. M. Stapp
Will County
Toliet
Ehentenn
New York
Paris
Chefoo
Scripps-McRae
Washington, D. C
Russia
Japan
Sug
Gested
Hague
Miss Spangler
Amaranth
Manhatttan
J. G
Verna Dietman
Trio
John Mooney
James Fagan
Paul
Troy Township
Iwan Albert
James Russell Lowell
Tropics
Italy
Lkly
Singer
Jefferson Street
South
Herman Selinger
D. G. Knapp
William Lasser
N. Broadway
P. E. Holmstrom
A. Harris
F. A. Scheldt
Poling Place
Weber
N. Bluff Street
J. R. Herath
Anson W. Fiexer
L. L. Belay
Mr. Bissell
Onella
Wilcox Streets
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