Dancing at Dellwood and church supper notes
The city in brief lists dancing at Dellwood every evening except Sunday. The First German Lutheran church hosts a strawberry supper June 18. A Plainfield card party and excursion departs Ottawa and Van Buren streets at 7 30 p m returning 10 30 p m for 25 cents. A closet fire at 1010 Jackson Street caused damage before firefighters stopped it at 3 p m with a mystery surrounding its cause.
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Dellwood
Plainfield
Ottawa
van Buren
Alice Lumley
Jackson Street
Van
Rockdale Robbery Still a Mystery
In Rockdale the case of Adam Algmanovick, a saloon keeper robbed of 1600 dollars, remains unsolved. Burglars entered his residence early yesterday and escaped without disturbing the family. The stolen funds belonged to Citizens Brewing Co., and Algmanovick plans to reimburse the company. Police continue active inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algmanovick
Citizens Brewing Co
Brewing Company
Rockdale
Await Supreme Court Decision on Deed Validity
Attorneys in the Fish will case await the Supreme Court ruling on the validity of the deeds. Once the decision is issued, the accounts can be audited and the work completed in a few days.
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Supreme Court
Pete Murphy Arrested Over Pavilion Trouble In Dellwood Park
Pete Murphy was arrested on a June 2 disorderly conduct charge by Deputy Sheriff Danti on a warrant issued by Justice of the Peace Nichols for Dellwood Park management. Bonds were set at 100 dollars. he refused to name bond signers and was to be held until 10 a.m. Friday unless bonds are posted. The warrant had been outstanding for days due to his elusion.
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Clinton Street
Salvation Army
J. D
Army
Pete” Murphy
Danti
Justice of the Peace Nichols
J. F. Kelly
Dellwood Park
Murphy
United States
Department of
Galesburg
Moline
Springfield
Ottawa
Streator
Woodstock
Kankakee
Paris
Quincy
Joliet
Champaign
Geneseo
Chicago
Veterans 10 Meet at Bellwood Park Encampment
The United Spanish War Veterans of Illinois hold their annual encampment at Dellwood Park with speakers Col J Hamilton Lewis Ex Senator William E Mason and Congressman Howard M Snapp. Two hundred I. N. G. militia join parades and a military ball is planned.
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United Spanish War Veterans of
Illinois
Dellwood Park
Commonwealth
Col. J. Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
William E. Mason
Howard M. Snapp
John R. Cronin
Walter S. Hale
Harry F. Attwood
Lecture and amusements at regular business meeting
Congressman H M Snapp presents Our Three Wars by Comrade Harry F Attwood. Other amusements will be announced at the regular business meetings.
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H.M- Snapp
Harry F. Attwood
New Lenox Cars to Run in City Under Joliet & Southern Deal
Joliet & Southern Traction Co announces key agreements with Chicago & Joliet Street Railway to allow New Lenox division cars into the city. Special track work ordered. operation expected within a month. Franchises secured for Wilmington extension from Jackson township to Elwood for 50 years. Pontiac starts ten mile Che noa extension with bonds totaling 26 000 dollars.
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Chicago & Joliet Street Railway Company
Lenox
Joliet & Southern
Wilmington
Jackson
Elwood
Pontiac
Chenoa
Joliet Bank Foundation Contract Awarded
Adam Groth received the contract for Joliet National Bank building foundation at Clin ton and Chicago streets. The bid was the lowest of three. Excavation 18 inches below current basement and stone work to sidewalk line. Work to start immediately, finish in 45 days. building contract to be let later.
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Adam Groth
Joliet National Bank
Clinton and
Chicago Streets
Frank Anderson Sentenced for Horse and Buggy Theft
Frank Anderson was convicted of stealing the horse and buggy belonging to James Boyd, a member of the Board of Highway Commissioners. He was arraigned in circuit court before Judge Marshall and sentenced to the penitentiary after a double trial ended in a disagreement on the first hearing. The theft occurred on April 1.
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Frank Anderson
James Boyd
Board of Highway Commissioners
Marshall
Anderson
Tragic stabbing ends in hospital after deadly pact
Charles Mitchell and Estella Moore, a couple living together on Joliet Street, fought in the street last night. Mitchell stabbed Moore three times, then injured himself with a rusty knife. Moore, daughter of Patrolman John Moore, survived with minor wounds. Mitchell was taken to St Joseph's hospital with possible tetanus risk.
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Charles Mitchell
South Joliet Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Joliet and
Marton Streets
Estella Moore
John Moore
Mitchell
James Faulkner
Chicago
Cornelius Tillman
Tillman
Joliet
Marion Street
Moore
Tillman House
Radican
Des Plaines River Declared Not Navigable by Captain Powell
Captain A B Powell, longtime U S river navigator, testifies for Economy Light and Power before Judge Mack that after examining the Des Plaines River he deems it not navigable in the Dresden Heights dam case. The witness accompanies testimony in a suit by the state to stop the dam project.
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Chicago
A. B. Powell
United States
Economy Light and Power Company
Mack
Dresden Heights
Desplaines
John J Schultz Dies in Bureau Junction Age 3
John J Schultz aged 3 died yesterday in Bureau Junction. He is survived by brothers Nicholas and Charles J. Public mass tomorrow at 8:40 AM at Dames undertaking rooms then to St. John's German Catholic Church for 9 o'clock service. Interment in St. John's Cemetery. A card party and excursion leave at 7:20 from Ottawa and Van, fare 25 cents.
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Dames
St. John's
St. John’s Cemetery
Light Canoe Capsizes Near Economy Dam
Two Chicago tourists Frank Smith and John Sargeant were thrown into the Des Plaines River above the Economy dam at 11:30. They escaped drowning thanks to expert swimming as their cargo washed away and the canoe drifted to the river's cross current. workers recovered the craft and the men continued downstream with dry clothing and provisions.
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DesPlaines
Economy Dam
Frank Smith
John Sargeant
Chicago
Economy
Mississippi
Economy Company
Long term sentence for Mat Wilson after attempted attack on daughter
South Joliet Street resident Mat Wilson was sentenced to the penitentiary under the indeterminate act for an attempted assault on his 11 year old daughter Lavina. He showed no emotion in court as judge and officials noted his unconcern and smile during proceedings.
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Mathew Wilson
Lavina Wilson
Wilson
FOR SALE Ten room modern home on Union Street
Ten room modern home on Union street with steam heat and oak finish downstairs hardwood floors upstairs. Sixty eight foot lot. Sold by Chas A Noble.
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Union Street
Chas. A. Noble
Judge brands Wilson a bad man after attempted attack ruling
The court denied a new trial for Wilson and overruled arrest of judgment. Judge Marshall found the evidence showed no chance of a different verdict, labeling Wilson a bad man. Wilson accepted his sentence without emotion as defense acknowledged the attempted attack. The Dellwood Electing Theater shows "Blue Eyes" with Hazel White as singer and pretty pictures.
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Wilson
Marshall
Dellwood Eelecting Theater
Hazel White
Different Treatment Claims For Tuberculosis
In Joliet Illinois Dr James MacCoy promotes a treatment for consumption noting that three of four accepted cases show disease arrest. The approach contrasts with Cod Liver products and markets a penny postal card as part of the program.
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Council
Committee On Finance
Oie Anh
Guy Hall
Alderman Leach
Coltheater
Collins Street
W. Schneider
South Chimplications
Frank Link
Broadway
John L. Spreitzer
Spreitzer
H. F. Piepenbrink
Behring
Morganagh Street
Morgan Street
M. E. McGann
Fire Department
Orion of
Collins
Douglas Street
Nicholson Street
Vine Street
Douglas and
Shields
Rayner Avenue
Hunter
City Hall
Athletic Club
Adam Algmanovich
Adam Algmanovick
The
Pete” Murphy S
Aowan the Toils
James Lyons
Ogear
New York
Cedric
Ireland
England
France
Charlotte Rogan
Sheridan School
Mr. Lyons
Electric Park
Veterans
Bellwood Park
J. Hamilton Lewis
Congressman Snapp
United Spanish War Veterans
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Spain
Philippines
Hotel Munroe
Council of Administration
P.m
3Rd Regiment
Ball Park
Via City Lines
Joliet & Southern Traction Co
Gontragt Lettor Bank Foundation
Dresden Dam
Desplaines River
Bucklen
Tom Moore
Cochran
J. D. Brown & Co
Ecaarment
Mat Wilson
Radigan
Glenwood Avenue
Fogerty
Cass Street
Allen and
Desplaines Streets
J. F. Morrissey
Ottawa Street
D. McDaniel & CO
Jefferson St
James MacCoy
Joliet, Ill
Sweet’s
F.a.barthelme
Washington Street
Everson
City Am Ks
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