Elwood Notes William Winter Civil War Veteran
William R. Winter pioneer of Elwood and Jackson Grove area, served three years in the Civil War, captured at Libby and Belle Isle, prisoner of war four months, mustered out June 18 1865. He married twice, farmed in Jackson Grove, faced health decline, and returned to Elwood after stints in Wisconsin and Manhattan. Local obituaries and society items recount church events, school closings, family visits, and community notices through June.
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Wood
Wm. R. Winter
Louisiana
Penn
Ellen R. Morse
Libby Castle
Thuater
Belle Isle
Jackson Grove
Sarah McAllistern
Jackson
Manhattan
Wisconsin
Grover Cleveland Dies After Long Illness at Princeton
Grover Cleveland died at his Princeton home after a three month bout with rheumatic gout and acute indigestion aggravated by diabetes. Born March 18, 1837 in Caldwell, New Jersey, he rose from country boy to the nation’s president, first Democratic chief executive since the Civil War, inaugurated in Chicago on July 11, 1884.
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Grover Cleveland
Caldwell
Essex County
N. J
Stephen Grover
Mr. Cleveland
Stephen
Grover
Chicago
James G. Blaine
New York State
Washington
Capitol
Homer Picnic Grove Fourth of July Event Details
Homer. The Homer M. of A. No. 4556 plans a July 4th picnic at a Grove. Orr and Clow are scheduled speakers after which dancing and amusements including races, pota to, wheel of fortune, and other entertainment will be held. Proceeds honor a venerable member’s father.
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Homer
Homer M
Pence ‘Orr
Adam ’ Clow
Felock
Rage
Fourth of July plans at Button's Grove New Lenox
A July 4 celebration in Button's Grove includes a basket picnic a patriotic address a baseball game foot races and a firework display. Residents are urged to attend to enjoy social and national liberty reflections and community spirit.
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New Lenox
Jup 24
Button's
Grove
First Baptist
Joliet
Savationg Army
Chicago
van Buren and
Clinton Streets
Groth
Manhattan Township
Manhattan
Settlement Near in Owen Will Case After Amicable Talks
Court briefs report a near settlement in William B Owen’s will dispute. Heirs from Joliet and California sought an out of court agreement after a jury was poised. Judge Marshall paused proceedings as parties privately arranged terms, with California heir signatures still pending.
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William B. Owen
Joliet
California
Marshall
Supreme Court
Grace Owen Rist
Cora A. Falmer
Marguerite
Antoinette Falmer
Doyle
Dr. Owen
Plainfield
Ese
SETH GIBLER OUT FOR LEGISLATURE
Three cornered race shapes Will County Democratic primary with farmers backing Seth Gibler of Jackson as a progressive farmer. Alderman Bernard Kelly enters the field alongside Thomas H Riley and possibly Wm Yung of Peotone, with strong support in Joliet wards and German Democrat pockets in eastern Will County.
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Seth Gibler
Jackson
Gibler
Kelly
Channahon
Troy
Wimington
Joliet
Lockport
Riley
Jackson Farmer
Yung
Peotone
Will County
Drew Gains In Woodward Inter Ocean Rumor Mill
The Chicago Inter Ocean says former Representative Drew of Joliet is emerging as a strong lieutenant governor candidate after the State Federation of Labor endorsed him for a second ticket spot. Drew backed labor legislation and left the legislature with union goodwill, signaling a possible large volunteer campaign if labor supports him.
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Frank Smith
Dwight
Shumway
Galesburg
Chicago Inter Ocean
Drew
Joliet
Chicago
State Federation of Labor
Springfield
Volunter
Near Collision at Cass Street Crossing Ends in Scare
More than thirty passengers on a Chicago and Joliet electric street car faced a near fatal event when a Chicago and Alton freight train crossed Cass street after 8:30 pm Tuesday. The motorman stopped and backed the car to avoid a wreck, saving lives as the freight crew failed to yield. Passengers, including women and children, were shaken but unharmed.
Tinley Park Couple Weds At German Lutheran Church
Arthur Schoen and Sophie Weinberg were married at the German Lutheran church in Tinley Park on Wednesday. The couple will reside in Chicago. An earlier Pank-Vogt wedding report will run next week. Tinley Park ball team defeated the Chicago Sox 8 to 5 last Sunday.
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Charles White
Muriel
Chicago
MacGregor
W. Jones
Missionary Society
H. H Gaskin
Lockport
Charles Sharp
Tennessee
Villars
New Lenox
Homer Congregational Church
Goodings Grov
Joliet
Josephine Wagner
Nelson Reed
L. N. Stratton
Oregon
Maurice Reed
Kelding
Michigan
Howe
Albert Lanfear
Fred Harmes
Wheaton
Steinbach
Harmes
Parr
Burnsstill
Fred
New York
Fred Rowley
Marley
Martha Stein
John Waldvogel
Judge Werner
S. W. Jones
Jones
Mr. Werher
C. E. Society
Lawrence Newmann
Harvey Bolli
Tinley Park
Clarence Newmann
Page
Ruland
Homer
Acker Ruland
Morgan Park
Ackor Ruland
Arthur Schoen
Sophie Weinberg
Edward Weinberg
Frank Broockman
Ffs
F. Broockman
Pank-Vogt
Chicago Sox
Suns
Warning whistle caused near collision at crossing
A locomotive whistle and bell ringing signaling the start of movement led to a near collision as flagmen guarding the crossing attempted to protect the area. The incident involved no injuries and authorities investigated the crossing procedure.
Brides Break All Records In City Wedding Day
On a Wednesday filled with ceremonies a prominent minister presided over weddings every half hour. Early morning to evening many couples wed at St Josephs St Marys St Patricks and homes across town. Notable pairings include Miss Mary Papich with Anthony Terlip and Miss Loretta Riley with Albert Futterer among others.
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Mary Papich
Anthony Terlip
St. Joseph’s Church
Sustersic
Sadie Riley
Edward Bagnell
St. Mary's
Wm. McNamee
Edward Burjill
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Elwood
William Winter
Elwoood
Pooley
van Horn
Dr. van Horn
Rev. Wilson
Frances McDonald
Millsdale
Charley Emiley
Ella Bruce
Joe Drout
Sidney Morgan
Dan Blatt
and Luce
West Peotone
Inga Peterson
Grandma Palmer
Presbyterian Church
Mahaffey
Ruth Blatt
Martha Brown
Margaret McIntyre
Little Gardens
Elda Palmer
Jean Kirk
K. It
Florence Pal
Rainbow
Ella Mapps Baer
Elmer Cotton
Folowing
Epworth League
Fanny Sifford
Elmira Kyrk
Bovee
Iréne Cresse
Mr. Wilson
John Nirton
Fellows
Mrs. Snow
Lenox
Chastina Lynk
Lynk
Cleveland
Princeton, N. J
Mr. Cleve
Tion
Ment
Prince
Ton
Trus
Tee
The
Equitable Life Company
A. m
Court House Briefs
Drews
Inter Ocean
Chicago and Alton
Cass
Deilwood Gar
Chicago and Joliet
Dellood
Dan
Alton
Ser
Ious
L. A
Cravenettes
Lee S
Lisle
Monarch and
Emery
Adler
Jefferson Street
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