Gerlach Barklow Calendar Co sets one day sales record
The Gerlach Barklow Calendar Co. in Joliet shatters its single day sales record with a surge in orders from the United States and Canada. Officials expect a busy 1914 as wire reports indicate a 35 to 40 percent rise over prior records and dividends of 17500 are announced for tomorrow.
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Gerlach- Barklow Calendar Co
Theodore Gerlach
Illinois
Indiana
Gerlach= Barklow
Red Oak
Iowa
St. Paul
Esterday
Gerlach- Barklow
Gerlach-Barklow
Western Union
Two Big Smokers at the Steel Club January Speeches
The Steel Works club plans two January Smokers featuring Senator Lawr ence Y Sherman and Congressman I C Copley. Sherman will speak at the Farmers Institute and the high school. Copley will discuss currency policy with an insider Washington view. Large audiences expected for both talks amid national affairs interest.
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Steel Works Club
Lawrence Y. Sherman
I. C. Copley
the Steel
Farmers’ Institute
United States
Copley
Washington
Senator Sherman
Congressman Copley
Fox divorce trial set for Jan 2 before Judge Dibell
Hadith Pearl Fox brings divorce action against Elias P. Fox to be heard by Judge Dibell on January 2. The filing names both parties and sets the court for a hearing in the divorce case.
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Hadith Pearl Fox
Elias P. Fox
Dibell
Auditor's Office Plans New Expenditure Classifications
County Auditor C. A. Noble outlines a new system to classify expenditures across county departments. The aim is to determine costs of maintaining offices and other fiscal studies, noting no cross county comparisons due to differing fiscal years and accounting methods. The official, in office one year, works from the third floor county building in the old supervisors' committee room.
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Audtor
C. A. Noble
Supervisors
Aurora Free Transit and Phone Privileges Expected to Continue
Aurora officials say the public utilities commission cannot invalidate city contracts giving police and firemen free streetcar rides and free city hall telephones. They expect existing arrangements with street car and telephone companies to remain in effect despite new state rulings.
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Aurora
Public Utilities Commission
Company Retires $200000 Preferred Stock To Boost Value
The firm will call in 200000 of 7 percent preferred stock and retire it in place of paying dividends on common stock. About 17500 will be distributed tomorrow to holders of the preferred stock. The decision aims to greatly raise the value of remaining stock while future building plans are paused.
Evarts Bank Return Fund Aims To Locate Banker In Plainfield
About 40 creditors met at Jump's hall to raise cash for Evarts' return to Wilis county. Roy Spangler began circulating a paper seeking 500 dollars with early sums from 2 to 25 dollars. The meeting noted Evarts may face charges, with temperament and lodge ties complicating official action.
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Evarts Bank
Plains
Jump's Hall
Robert White
Evarts
Wilis County
E. W. Willard
Senate
Bvarts
Accentaas Blakely
Stevenson
W. A. Evans
Teeecere
Roy Spangler
Charles Steiner
U. 8. G. Blakely
Fred
Plainfield
Ewart
Transfer of Bank Stock in Timole Stake Bank
Henry E. Meir as administrator of Herman Schueppe estate transferred ten shares of stock in the Timole Stake Bank of CPata to G. H. Keach.
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Henry E. Meir
Herman Schueppe
Timole
Cpata
G. H
Keach
Private Bank Failures Highlighted in Early 1900s
The record notes Exchange Bank failures in Lockport and Frankfort with losses and deposits mismanagement. It cites a 1903 event with deposits around 55 thousand and a 1906 case linked to land speculation and poor bookkeeping leading to chaos and a over 25 thousand shortage amid post election panic.
Saloon cases await disposition in 129 offender list
Sixteen saloonist cases remain undecided as the state’s attorney continues to file information. George Andrichik and Rich Ramandh were jailed for refusing to plead, while Bajt pleaded not guilty and was released on bond. Names like Bly Caragati Dwyer Kozlowski Le wandowski Mondrella and Ochs appear among those yet to be disposed of.
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Martin
Csted
George Andrichik
Rich Ralmandh
Andrichik
Raimandi
George Bajt
Joseph J. Plese
John Bly
Antonio Caragati
Fred Cooper
Vincent Carneghi
Fred J Dwyer
Joseph Ferenz
Joseph Jaeger, Jr
Robert Kinney
Michael Kozlowski
Mike Lewandowski
W. W. Lindsey
Albert Mondrella
Louis Ochs
Fred Rub
Titan Bros
Grant president campaign and boxing dispute highlight 1804 era
The New York Herald pushed for Grant for president in 1804 while boxing fans argued over the Heenan King prize fight of December 10. Partisans claimed King's supporters interfered in the ring at a pivotal moment, altering the outcome.
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New York Herald
Grant
Heenan
King
Indict Evarts Latest Move In Plainfield Bank Failure
Plainfield banker Evarts faces potential indictment as grand jury may take up charges of receiving deposits while insolvent. E W Willard cites evidence and notes past bank failures in Frankfort and Lockport as context for possible penitentiary terms for Evarts and others linked to the defunct Plainfield private bank. The wallet found in the bank and ongoing fund-raising efforts are mentioned amid calls for swift action.
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John L.evarts
Plainfield Private Bank
E. W. Willard
Evaris
Willard
Howard
Barker
Frankfort
Andrew Butler
Lockport
Walter Evans
Exchange Bank
H. ‘& Barker
Lew Bury
Mr. Willard
Plainfield
Ground broken for Forest Park Church in Chicago era
Ground was broken today for the Forest Park church with Rev. L H Hunter of Chicago present as the pivotal figure. The project aims for a quick worship start, with a $1000 building cost and Ridgewood Baptists as primary supporters including committee members Hugh Deadmore Mrs Walls Mrs Johnson and Miss.
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Forest Park
L. H. Hunter
Chicago
Ridgewood Baptist Church
Ridgewood Baptists
Ed ‘Mr. Hunter
Hugh Deadmore
Mesdames George Walls
Nace Ie Go Johnson
Quiet New Year’s Eve Predicted by Joliet Police Chief
Police Chief Murphy warns Joliet will be orderly for New Year’s Eve with no high jinks. No shootings will be tolerated and fines from twenty five to two hundred dollars may be imposed. Districts will be watched to curb noisy celebrations and disorderly conduct.
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Lumley
Murphy
Chicago
Joliet
Bond market rise improves school bonds sale prospects
J H Garnsey for the township school board reports improving bond market conditions after the new year. He says the board may sell 100000 in bonds at a 3 percent premium, with Henry Leach leading the committee. Gary reports full machinist force and extensive repairs underway for a long run.
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J. H. Garnsey
Henry Leach
Garnsey
Gary
Eagles Celebrate 900 Members and Fire and Drum Corps Start
Joliet Aerie No. 377 Fraternal Order of Eagles closes the year with 900 members. A three month campaign ends with a class initiation of 47 and the first public appearance of the Fire and Drum Corps led by Thomas Honan with J J Connors and William Washburne directing drums and fifes. The parade and lodge reception followed at Chicago and Jefferson streets with a collation served. The corps plans to expand to about 100 members.
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Joliet Aerie
Order of Eagles
Chicago and
Jefferson Streets
Thomas Honon
J. J. Connors
William ‘Washburne
Township high school coal contract sparks bidding controversy
A dispute over coal pricing in township and city departments prompts a threatened mandamus to force bids for next year. Harry Flack accuses the high school of paying more per ton than other bodies. An investigation shows varied prices from $1.90 to $4.50 per ton, with the high school at $4.50. The high school cites smoke reduction, storage limits, and future British thermal unit testing as reasons for noncompetitive bidding.
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Metrie
Harry Flack
Panay
Wilmington
Barn
Hocking Valley
Pocahontag Mine
Panamp
Tract
Pocahontas Imide Fun
Egg ST
Culbertson
Township High School
Garnsey
Forsomer
King
Bloomquist Cited for Contempt in Court
Charles F. Bloomquist a tailor was cited for contempt for failing to pay alimony to Jennie Bloomquist his divorced wife. He appeared before Judge Z and the case was continued until April 8 with the punishment noted.
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Charles F. Bloomquist
Jennie Bloomquist
Ruden Installation Set on New Year’s Night
Belect Chea and Vincent Gorey with George New of Lemont plan a New Year’s night installation. The event includes a ceremony for the up ei r position and features local figures.
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Canada
Steel Club
Auditor's Office
Aurora I Ndependent
CIVIG
Rights
Jump’s Hall
Gener
Ally
Temperance People Watch
John Evarts
Score
Dence
Fire and Drum Corps
Township High
Ures
Bloomquist
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