Will County Corn Contest Banquet Showcases County Center
The Will County corn contest climaxed with a Country Club banquet hosted by Col. I. C. Copley. Judges Marshall and Patterson led the program as Col. Copley and Adam Clow oversaw prize awards totaling about $300. Backers like Seth Gibler and James Patterson celebrated a northern county proving its corn belt claims.
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Seth Gibler
J. C. Baker
Jas. Patterson
Adam Clow
Col. Copley
Smany
Washington
Will County Soil & Crop Improvement Association
Erroneous Report on Evarts Return Sparks Bank Probe
The article details missing banker Evarts and pursuit by Sheriff Stevenson after a warrant issue. Depositors press for arrest warrants against Evarts associates as receiver Willard audits the defunct bank, with cash under $1,000 found and uncertain securities values.
Fine New Serial Soon To Appear In Joliet News
The Joliet News announces Rex Beach’s new serial The Neer Do Well will debut after Tarzan of the Apes, joining other features like Officer Crust and ongoing public discussions. Readers are assured of action romance and wit in 1914.
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Américah
Big Ditch
Joliet
Tarzan of ‘the Apes
Rex Beach
Jine
Officer Crust
News and Telegraph
Joliet News
Henderson School Sings Christmas Carols in 1899 Tradition
The Henderson school hosts its annual Christmas carol singing around the Santa tree led by 18 year old Arthur Bayliss on horn. Morning 11 to 12 features carols, Christ Church choristers George Lloyd and William Watson, lantern slides at 1:30 on Christmas Carol and The Home of Santa Claus. Room 6 holds a Christmas party as a reward for term effort. faculty will later share a five course Christmas banquet.
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Henderson School
Arthur Bayliss
Henderson
George Lloyd
William Watson
Christchurch
Santa Claus
Ich
Last Appeal for Good Fellows Drives Charity Drive
Federated charities rally in Arcade with headquarters open today. Contributions pour in from the business district, totaling over 112 dollars for shoes and necessities as volunteers press for more donations.
Good Fellows Fund Seeks Extra Cash to Match Last Year
The Good Fellows campaign at the Arcade reports yesterday’s donations of 112 from ladies and 72.75 already given, still short of last year by about 100. Helpers plan an evening appeal to fund shoes apparel and necessities, with many contributions listed from individuals and local businesses and clubs. Guests include Supt Stoops Mrs Lloyd and Miss Eva Crowe of Harrison Practice School Chicago.
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Patons Bros
Ash. Johnston
H. M. Flack
Cash
M. A. Felman
Fred Hedstrom
Mereneees
Robert Pilcher
Henry Williams
First National
Kien
Guy Samuels
George Elb
Bowes Lene
Ettinger Bros
Tree Ei
Sunshine Circle
King’s Daugh
TOE
Osio Selena
Piepelwesss
W. H. Nevens
J. B. Fithian
Able
Frank G. Brumund
W. W. Smith
Weteondess
E. G. Young
Vie Peeve
Dr. Grant
Houston
MS. Hays
Donnelly
Saves
Ly Stern & Sono Leavisives
Mrs. Stoops
Lloyd
Eva Crowe
Harrison Practice School
Chicago
Boy Bandits Loot Wethers and Shooting Gallery
Mobley and Zimmermann, both 12, held on charges after breaking into Wetherell store on Jefferson Street and seizing rifle revolver knives watches and junk fittings. Zimmermann led a shooting gallery raid near Cass and Chicago stealing another rifle ammunition and pennies. Police say they planned a large theft and fled from officers. Both youths have prior arrests and revealed loot locations after questioning.
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Zimmermanin
Mobley
Zimmermann
Wetherell
Jefferson Street
Allery
Cass
Chicago Street
Nickle
Zimmerman
MecCanna
McCraney
Delaney
Heenan King Prizefight Draws Excitement in England
Sporting men recalled the Heenan King prizefight in England on the tenth with fans refusing to credit defeat reports and placing bets as high as ten to one. German troops invaded Holmelp to back Frederick of Augustenburg for Schleswig Holstein. Twenty five years ago Haiti surrendered the steamer Haytien Republic to American naval ships held for blockade rumors.
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England
Holmelp
Frederick of Augustenburg
Schleswig-Holstein
Haiti
United States
Haytien Republic
Applications Filed by Many Saloonists
One week from tomorrow night the licenses held by various saloonkeepers in the city will expire. Preparations are under way to continue business on New Year’s Day as applications for licenses have been filed at city hall. The license committee will report at a special council meeting. Applications are being scrutinized more carefully than usual. Some licensees expected to be missing are said to have been on record during the current administration.
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Ocareforé
Clyne
Initiation Night planned for White Cross big class
The Order of the White Cross prepares a Dec 20 initiation in Loughran hall with Joliet, Lockport, and Plainfield councils taking part. About 75 candidates will receive degrees followed by dancing or games. Commander Stevenson and Deputy Birdsall note steady growth and bright future. This union meeting is for White Cross members only.
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Order of the White Cross
Loughran Hall
Joliet
Lockport
Plainfield
Stevenson
Birdsall
the White Cross
Mrs Powers Granted Mothers Pension Relief
Mrs Mary Powers of Stockport received relief under the Mothers' Pension act from Judge George Cowing in yesterday's afternoon session.
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Mary Powers
Stockport
George Cowing
Rockdale Tale of a Big One Seizing Home and Family
In Rockdale near Joliet, Andy Yavoric allegedly displaced a husband and moved into the Bodomovitz home. Attorney Faulkner and the sheriff confronted Andy, who occupied the family bed while Louis, the former stepson, wandered and sent his earnings home. Louis struggled after splitting from the home as authorities intervened.
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Rockdale
Joliet
the Gate
James Faulkner
Chicago
Steve Bodomovitz
Rock Island
Steve
Andy
Louis
Big Andy
McCulloch
Holiday Parcel Post Rush Knocks Out Telephones
Postmaster Clyne reports a holiday parcel post surge with thousands of packages sorted and loaded into pouches by regular and extra staff. Windows extended to 8:30, wagons dispatched for Christmas morn deliveries, and calls overwhelmed the office.
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Majn
Clyne
JoHet
Thursoe
News Engineer George Morley Recalls Chicago Dredge Accident
George Morley, old time News engineer, visited the city yesterday recalling his near drowning after being knocked from a dredge in Chicago. He swam to safety after two minutes in the water, saying he cannot swim and was nearly lost near the stock yards. Morley spent a year and a half with the News amid rough house editorials and lively Court scene.
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George Morley
the News
Chicago
Morley
Ferriss Win
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Jonathan Ather
Clow
Brown
G. L. Incis
Jim" Potter
A . Martin
M. Muhlig
Jonathan Mather
Corn Belt
Edward Corlett
Mr. Leckie
Bert Coldwater
Jackson
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James Patterson
George Wood
Evarts
Justice Goodspeed
Walter Evans
Evarts Bank
Sheriff Stevenson
John Evarts
Ira Boor
Walter Manning
Smith
Martin
E. W. Willard
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Ralph Green
J. C. Bake& Rem
Seth Gibier
Arda
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Boylan
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