Poultry Show Highlights Notable Birds and Big Prices
A Joliet poultry show features a strong White and Rhode Island Reds contingent led by Osburn of Morris and a 728 bird Rhode Island Reds display. Top exhibitors include J B Heap Minooka and Gilbraith Geneseo with notable specimens such as White Rock and Barred Plymouth Rocks. The event showcases high feather value and steady market demand amid lively competition.
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Chicago
Osburn
Rhodes
Joliet
White Rock
J. B. Heap
Minookan E
Earthen Elwood
Marence BH
Gilbraith
Geneseo
Wilbur Francis
Okson
Phillips
Dwight
M- Green
Lockport
J. Ruden
Ty Widney
Minooka
Ink Carx
Whitlock
Plainfield
Fredericks
Hoyt
Rhode Island Reds
Morris
Bevansoltet
Schaaf, Sparland
J. H. Burkhart
Lemont
Kiet
Marshall
Sheridan
Brinckerhoff
Kkmian and Son
New Lenox
Worst‘and Son
Zinzer
Salienbach
Er and Son
Amertry Association
Granville
N. Y
Grundy
William
November term cases heard in early winter docket
The current term ends with two major trials, the Tennyson case and the Ryan case, set for next week. The former stems from a steel mill explosion, the latter from a severe railroad accident. A wagon of 150 cases remains, including Willard v Rock Island from last New Year’s wreck, with testimony from Chicago teachers scheduled for a night session.
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Tennyson
Ryan
Charles Louck
Fred Boehm
Catherine Ryan
Rock Island
John D'Arcy
Chicago
Willard
van Buren Street
Johnson
Jareck Snee Tennyson
Crete Bank Case Near Conclusion
Judge Dibell heard final arguments in the Roche receiver case against B F Straus, the last Crete Bank matter. He will decide soon, with plans to pay every depositor in full. Stockholders face losses, as papers in trust remain for their benefit, while Straus and Balgeman dispute a note and funds.
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Dibell
Crete Bank
Roche
B. F. Straus
Balgeman’s Bank
Straus
Balgeman
Straus and
Sheriff Appoints Forty Deputies Authorized by Judge
Sheriff Thomas Stevenson may appoint forty deputies after Circuit Court Judge Dibell ruled the sheriff cannot set an unlimited number. The judge fixed the figure at forty, and Stevenson will now prepare his list.
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Thomas Stevenson
Dibell
Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Daddy Stumped and a Wagon Wheel Riddle
A child asks why a man can ram faster than a boy and why hind wheels in a wagon outpace the front. The father offers a simple reply about size and speed but ends the exchange without a clear answer.
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Daddy
Willie
Dad
Illinois civic groups seek constitutional reform program
A Chicago gathering of twenty groups debated four proposed constitutional amendments in Illinois and agreed to form a committee to refine a unified program. The initiative and referendum dominated discussion with others urging reform of voting, revenue, and amendment limits, aiming for action next session. Robert Eaton represented the Illinois State Grange, the only Will county attendee.
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of Illinois
Chicago
Legislative Voters’ League
City Club
C. W. Barnes
Robert Eaton
Jackson Township
Illinois State Grange
Will County
State Tax Commission
E. B. Sunny
The
Civic Federation Jnst
Loesch
Frank J. Loesch
Illinolis
Peoria Committee
Barnes
George E. Cole
Legislative Voter's League
John C. Richberg
Troquois
Chicago Civic Federation
Union League Club
Hamilton Club
Citizens’ Association
Chicago Citizenship Congress
Iroquois
Chicago Association of Commerce
Evanston Civic Federation
Freeport Civic League
Tilmols State Grange
Jacobson Case Dismissed In Circuit Court
Emil Jacobson versus Joseph Duffy sanitary contractor case dismissed for want of prosecution after four circuit court trials and multiple appeals. Trial history included prior verdicts of 10,000 and 16,000, with reversals by higher courts. accident date January 1, 1905 near Lockport left Jacobson permanently injured.
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Emil Jacobson
Joseph Duffy
Sanitary Et Contractor
Atetorn
Thomas Donovan
Donovan
Jacobson
Lockport
Marshall
Bell
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Prices Hit Century at Park Stallion Sale
The sale drew buyers from many states led by Caesar the stallion at 1010 dollars. 2000 pound heron image noted, owned by Ay er of Filmore Michigan. Frank Sprague and P JK Field competed but dropped out, leading to bids climbing. Twelve head from Fife Brothers sold. two largest buyers secured a carload. Bernard of Nebraska bought 18 animals at 61 dollars each while Finch stallion fetched 975 dollars.
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Caesar
M. W. Dunham
Ayer
Filmore
Michigan
Clifton
Illinois
P. Jkfield
Frank Sprague
Lockpo Magnus Flaws
Ite
Bernard
Grandister
Mr. Bernard
Trains Held Up by Women In Ball Room
A traveler reports three trains were held up in one night by women inside a ballroom. The bystander asks if anyone was hurt, and the traveler replies no. The odd incident centers on a surprising scene with no injuries.
Awards Made At Poultry Show Highlights Winners
A crowded poultry show awarded prizes across breeds including Buckeye Reds Black Java White Plymouth Rock Wyandottes Partridges and Orpingtons. Winners listed with exhibitors from Minooka Elwood Lockport Lemont and nearby towns, with ribbons for cocks hens pullets and pens.
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H Brinckerhoff
Martens
Minooka
U. Fy
Thayer
Reeseners
Kinney
Harvey
Plymouth aRdeks
Frank Krelmeir
Elwoog
J. EB. Heap
Frank Carr
Buby
Geo. E. Dickson
Wyandottes
Ai Cock
Morris
Ekhye
Arthur Moore
Forest
T. F. Dwyer
Wickman & Son
Hohnbach
A. Schaller
The
Wyandottessen
Lockport
Ayabacher
Lemont
John Pead
Butt Orpingtons
Francis
C. H. Anderson
Thos
Braith
Het Wim. Green
Barrett Bras
Perry Whitlock
Wilbur Francis
Jackson
Illinois freight fight over electric lines seeks state authority
Hearing in Chicago on Joliet and Southern request to compel freight exchange with steam roads drives debate. I A Fisher says if the commission lacks power, lawmakers will be pressed to grant authority to force a public equitable arrangement. Michigan Central and others argue only against compelled delivery, while farmers and small towns await outcome affecting interstate shipments and farm access.
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Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Chicago
Joliet & Southern
Fishers
Illinois
Michigan Central
Alton
Rock Island
Commission
I. A. Fisher
Plainfield
Iire
Codlon Eley
Dabbs
Moore
Higinbotham
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frankfort
Surprise Carpet Help Plan For John
A note about a home surprise for John with a plan to hide preparations by tying a towel around the head and asking him to stay home to help remove carpets. The playful suggestion aims to keep the surprise from being discovered.
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John
Gopley Gets Lost In Washington D C
Congressman elect I C Copley visits Washington to get acquainted with the capital. Colonel Lowden jokes he is lost while walking with Copley and Rosenberg after lunch at the Willard. A street urchin guides them to Lowden's home two miles away.
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Gopley
Washington D
I. C. Copley
Washington
Capitol
Frank Lowden
Lowden
Chicago
Colonel Lowden
Colonel Copley
the Willard
Massachusetts Avenue
Copley
CC. N. Rosenfield
Moline
Oregon
Ill
Elmally_Lowden
Reys
Young Rosa Schrader Dies at 15 in Will County
Rosa Augusta Schrader died at home after weeks of suffering. Born September 17 1895 in Will County she passed away November 30 1910 aged 15 years 2 months 13 days. She leaves her parents Charley and Sophie Schrader five sisters Ella Laura Grace Mabel and Clara and three brothers George Peter and Lester. She was confirmed in 1909 at Wheatland Naperville Clarion.
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Rosa
Augusta Schrader
Charley
Sophie Schrader
Will County
Ella
Laura
Grace
Mabel
Clara
George
Peter
Lester
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wheatland
Naperville Clarion
Land Show Promises Wide Open Lands for Homes
Reader notes a Chicago land show display of vast undeveloped acreage from Florida to the Dakotas and Michigan to California. It urges buyers to secure affordable land now, warns against land sharks, praises government reclamation, and promotes home ownership over rent.
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Chicago
Florida
Texas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Sam
Terprise
Hobsons
Government Department
California
Pacific Coast
Caesar Breeders Celebrate Joliet Horse Sale Success
Joliet breeders report strong turnout as the Caesar Breeders' Sale closes with a steady demand for yearlings and mares. A second auction is announced for February, expected to attract regional buyers and boost local horse trade.
Caesar the prize Percheron tops Chicago horse sale at Ingalls park
About 300 bidders packed Ingalls park for the Joliet Breeders Sale after noon close. Caesar the prize Percheron sold for 1010 dollars, the Finch brothers’ stallion next at 975, with 127 animals sold including ponies and graded stock. Average price 396 dollars totaling 30292 dollars. Officials note general satisfaction and five consignors signed for February catalogue. About 360 bidders counted from across the continent.
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Caesar
Chicago
Ingalls Park
Finch Brothers
Joliet Breeders Sale Company
H. F. Howard
Magnus Flaws
Robert
Clark
Washington
Continent
Awuil County
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