Felton divorce case ends with dismissal in Circuit Court
Judge Dibell dismisses Helen Felton's petition seeking letters of administration and annulment of a contract tied to her divorce from Wood Hebert Felton. The ruling rejects validity questions and opens possibility of a new suit by the first Mrs. Felton while noting Elizabeth Felton may remain widow de facto.
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Dibell
Helen Felton
Weod Hebert Felton
Wilmington
Braidwood
James B. Howatt
Elizabeth Felton
J. L. O'Donnell
Felton
O'Donnell
Howatt
Egbert Felton
Ox Falls
Elizabeth Howatt
Tehate
B. Howatt
Mod
Bell
Mrs. Felton
Council 10 Takes Action On Requests
The committee on finance doubts its power to recommend a Commercial club deep waterway grant, so the matter is referred to council as a committee of the whole. Police Chief McMasters cites a deteriorating rear wall at the station and urges immediate repair. Salvation Army seeks permission to erect a tent at city hall for meetings over five to six weeks. Mayor and city clerk to draw a $14 000 tax levy for general purposes. Milk dealer John J. Weber seeks damages compensation for a March 25 wagon incident on Morgan street. Pool room license transferred from A C Palmer to William Moran.
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Committee On Police
Stevens
Salvation Army
City Hall
Clinton and
Scott Streets
Committee On Finance
John J. Weber
Morgan Street
Committee On Claims
A. C. Palmer
Jefferson Street
William Moran
Hugh Bolton
Fifth Avenue
Ohio Street
Spring Creek Bridge
Committee On Judiciary
Moore Brothers Co
Joliet Stove Works
Benton
Cass
McMasters
Council
Cronin
Joint Committee On Finance and Judiciary
Marble Street
Hickory Creek
West Park
Highland Park
Chief to Enforce Junk Dealer Ordinance in All Respects
Tomorrow at 2 PM Chief McMasters orders all city junk dealers to attend a briefing at police headquarters. He outlines daily purchase reports, age and purchaser details, and strict enforcement to curb brass thefts and minor sales, with penalties for noncompliance.
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Police McMasters
McMasters
City council orders regulated tree trimming by residents
At last night’s city council meeting Chief of Police McMasters was told to inform residents to trim shade trees to comply with ordinances. Section 963 of chapter 61 cites a ten foot trimming height with a ten dollar penalty for violations. Many areas show violators, especially those cultivating young trees.
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McMasters
Alderman King
Committee On
Kelly
FOUNG PEOPLE WED SURPRISE MARRIAGE REPORTED
Arthur Olen Gray and Miss Ella May Moore surprised their families by marrying last night at Ottawa Street M E church. They were married by Rev. A F Clark with a license obtained in Mottinger county offices. Gray, 21, and Moore, 20, are connected to the local Illinois Steel Co. scene.
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Arthur Olen Gray
Ella May Moore
Gray Apartments
Munroe Flats
Cass Street
Ottawa Street
M. FE
A. F. Clark
A. D. Lawson
Mottinger
Gray
Illinois Steel Co
Costs Often Fall On Objectors In Spring Creek Case
Will county records show heavy costs levied in the Spring Creek district matter. Sheriff to collect from original objectors listed by County Clerk Mottinger as costs mount and district officials prepare next steps.
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Spring Creek
Will County
Mottinger
Sheriff's Office
Walsh
District Commission
Merchants' Day Planning Meeting Tonight
The Merchants Association joint committee meets at 323 Jefferson Street at eight this evening to discuss the July 17 celebration and appoint subcommittees. Full attendance is urged.
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Tion
Jefferson Street
Chief McMasters Targets Firework Sales Amid Complaints
Chief of Police McMasters laments unpopularity as fireworks regulations anger merchants and residents in Seventh ward. Despite improvements fewer sales persist, prompting possible arrests if no change occurs. Witnesses reluctant to testify, McMasters seeks sworn warrants to prosecute violators.
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Seventh Ward
McMasters
MsMasters
Council Passes Strict Milk Ordinance and Police Urge Hydrant Checks
The city council approved a milk vendor ordinance with a $5 annual wagon license and penalties up to $100 for offenses, expanding health commissioner powers to inspect and condemn adulterated milk. It also ordered police to monitor hydrant damage after contractors harmed many, while authorizing payrolls totaling 13 4925.14 and considering small claims from Manhattan and a bridge incident.
Drew Named Trustee in Thornton Will
Judge Dibell appointed Samuel J. Drew as trustee under the late Carey Thornton will. Bonds valued at 6000 dollars were saved. The Beulah D. Keyes versus Jas. Keyes case remains pending in the Circuit Court. An attorney was appointed to oversee the estate until the next term to allow service on M. Keye.
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Dibell
Samuel J. Drew
Carey Thornton
Beulah D. Keyes
Jas. Keyes
M. Keye
Woman Dictation Record Sparks Domestic Banter
A Boston woman dictated 225 words in 15 minutes on a typewriter and laughs about how she would instruct her husband on rug care. The humorous snippet appears in the Minneapolis Journal showing domestic wit and workplace quirks.
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Boston
Minneapolis Journal
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