Four held up Lockport men nab suspect gang
A group of five itinerant umbrella menders alleged to be burglars provoked fear in Lockport. Three men were captured after they attempted to rob Mr Meller, with a fourth arrested later and a fifth at large. Police promise a wide lookout for others as residents unite to clear the town of such marauders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
Bar- Tows Lock Company
Ward
North Lockport
Lemont
Mr. Beller
Mr. Meller
Rodighiero
Jefferson
Minooka Ladies Plan Sale and New England Supper
The Minooka community sees the M E church Ladies' Aid organize a sale of useful articles and a New England supper at the Masonic hall on October 8. The note lists local arrivals, schooling, farm work, frost impacts on crops, and turnout for the state fair, with church services affected by conference Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. EB
New England
Masonic Hall
L. A. Hamrick
Isabel Kinney
Florence Clark
A. K. Knapp
John Hanson
William Day
Plattville
Addie M. Bailey
Miles Gertrude Campbell
Irving Bell
Evanston
Springfield
M. E
Seventy second convocation of Southern Deanery held in Illinois
The seventy second convocation of the Southern Deanery of the Episcopal Church of Illinois meets October 13 14 at Grace church New Lenox and St John s Lockport. Tuesday includes Holy communion Harvest Home sermon and multiple clergy and laity sessions with addresses on faith life and parish life followed by supper. Wednesday travels to Lockport for morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church of
Ilinois
New Lenox
Lockport
Grace Church
St. John's Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Geo. W. Parrar
Christ's Church
Ottawa
T. C. Ralise
Momence
W. F. Kenney
el Paso
J. D. McLauchlan
Kankakee
Siall Country Church
Funeral of Henry L. Bush Held in Lockport
The funeral for Henry L. Bush of Chicago who died Friday night after being struck by an electric car was held at 2 30 PM at the Congregational church. The service was to be conducted by the pastor of the Chicago church. local attendees included John W. Ard and other Lockport veterans from the Mercantile Battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
Henry L. Bush
Annah Finch
Cornelia Lynk
Chicago
Chicago News
Harry L. Bush
Englewood Avenue
Board of Trade
Cottage Grove Avenue
57Th Street
Washington Park Hospital
Bush
Atmots Buyaout de Eareo
Arene
Somme
Norton
Michael Fitzpatrick
Allen
Board ‘of Canal’ Commissioners
Cottage Grove Ave
Ard Bush
Mema
John W. Ard
Sanford Parker
Edward
Henry Bush
Mercantile Battery
Kaush
Numold Re
When two men on street meet a pretty woman passes by
A fragment notes men observing a passing pretty woman and one asks the other what he is looking at. The scene hints at casual street commentary and male reactions to female presence.
Spencer News Highlights Rail Work and Local Visits
The Theensther Traction Co received rails at Spencer and a locomotive steam engine to haul gravel from Gougar's Crossing to Summit Hill. Local residents, visits, parties, and weather noted, with several villagers traveling to Joliet, Frankfort, and Chicago Heights. Reports include a farewell party for Miss Edna Haynes and updates on area workers and railroad activity near Gougar's Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theensther Traction Co. Co. Ooey
Spencer
Gougar’s Crossing
Oat
Walter, Elwood
Joliet
Raymond Walsh
Geo. C. Hacker
Edward Walsh
Mokena
Howard Wallace
Edna Haynes
Monce
Annie Hoffman
Annie
Lydia
Krohn
Christina
Emma Betenhausen
Voss
Hattie Laura
Marie Pease
Ruth Nelson
Daisy Bemis
Robert Nelson
Henry
Eddie Krohn
George Hunt
Chas. Pease
George Nelson
Barney Christensen
James Morris
Harold Johnson
Ervin Schmuh
Henry Weber
Barney Christenton
Joe Schultz
Howard
August Schnable
Philip Werner
Henry Peiper
Chicago Heights
Community notes from Homer wells corner district
Local column records visits and social events in Homer and neighboring towns. Names include Edna Reed Florence Annie Weber Clarence Rowley Jr. Robert Burch Raymond Storm Henry Thornmahlen and I N Rowley. People attend prayer meetings ice cream socials and Dutch spreads while cattle shipments and weather updates appear amid illness and hospital news.
Custer Park News Highlights From September
Local residents report on social events and visits in Custer Park. Ruth Swords returns from Chicago. Mrs. Palmer plans California trip. dances and church socials draw crowds. A theft at Philips Brothers’ potato pit nets about four bushels. notices announce a farm rental near Symerton and upcoming Symerton White Sox vs Custer Cubs game.
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Rae Mye Yon
Coyle
Owen Ses Eares
Mick
Elwood
Gus Williamson
Mrs. Highly
Wilmington
I. T. Palmer
Ruth Swords
Chicago
Wabash Road
J.H. Swords
Palmer
Essex
Henry Baker
Custer
Katie Burt
Pearl Morse
Laura Neth
Grace Reinike
Walter Moore
Albert Belleau
Quigley
Michael Scott
H State
Symerton
Blodgett Residents Travel to Springfield Fair
Blodgett residents M F Riley and George Woods joined James Connell of Channahon in leaving for Springfield to attend the fair. Mrs Edward Collins was hospitalized in Chicago for rheumatism treatment. Mrs Henry Kelly visited Chicago last week. Robert Demfsey of Troy visited his brother John in Blodgett Sunday. Minnie Connelly spent weekend in Joliet. Miss Florence Haley of Joliet visited her parents here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wells
Irene Burch
Lockport
George Reed
Chicago
Bessie Legg
King's Daughters
Clara Collins
Myra Reed
Lillian Murray
King’s Daughters
Austin
Morton Bentley
Joliet
Erwin
Homer
Plainfield Social News Highlights Sept 30
County Clerk Mottinger travels to Springfield for the state fair. Mr and Mrs Geo Herzog of Seattle visit relatives. Mr and Mrs B Chrisman of Rushmore MN are guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson. Rev B A Dickens goes to Chicago for the Rock River Conference. Chas Swarts moved from his sister’s to St Joseph's hospital Joliet for care. Miss Fannie Barnett of Chicago returns home after visiting friends Mrs Wit. Wond and Miss Jennie Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
A -E. Mottinger
Springfield
Geo. Herzog
Seattle
Washington
B. Chrisman
Rushmore
Minnesota
Frank Thompson
B. A. Dickens
Chicago
Rock River
Chas. Swarts
W. Davis
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Joliet
Fannie Barnett
Devotion to Blessed Sacrament Planned in Symerton
Symerton observer reports a forty hour period of adoration in the Catholic church from October 8 to 10. Morning rites include a solemn high mass and procession with the Holy of Holies, while evenings feature rosary, sermon and benediction. Father Burke of Chicago and visiting priests to preach, no fee or collection. Non Catholics welcome with seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symerton
Father Burke
Chicago
Frankfort Notes On Travel Hospital Visit And Local News
Frankfort reports Miss ny Elsner attending school and visiting relatives. Gusta Gullickson underwent an appendectomy in Chicago and is recovering well. Redlin becomes telephonist with Martha Klepper back at work. Missionary services set at the German church with speeches by Rev. Berger and Rev. Sieveking. Mrs. George Addemark of Matteson stayed with her parents. Bros. Folker deepen and clean their pond as the town supplies the engine for track work. Olive Koblhagen ill. nurse from the city called. Breidert's workers at Fred Geuther's building. John Son's residence nears completion. Amelia Schram from Joliet visiting family. Peter Scheer seriously ill. Rev. Lambrecht assisting. Frankfort brass bands host final moonlight picnic Oct 10. Freda Schroth of Joliet visiting, Walter Baumgartner and Hattie Zechlin in Chicago. Emma Sippel near top of News contest standings and thanks supporters for gold watch prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Klepper
Berger
Sieveking
George Addemark
Matt
Folker Bros
Conrad Sippel
N. Scheer
One 4
Chicago
P. Knater
Peter Scheer
Lambrecht
Frankfort
Freda Schroth
Joliet
Suday
Walter Baumgartner
Hattie Zechlin
William Folkers
Emil Krapp
Emma Sippel
Man Denies Divorce Claims In Circuit Court
Iron worker Le Johnson and his wife Ail tude seek divorce in circuit court alleging cruelty sulkiness and repeated immoral conduct. She charges he admitted young men in their home late at night and aligned with others to embarrass her while he planned to marry another woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Johnson
M Leable Iron Works
Ail Tude
Second Avenue
Esther Byrd
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Harry
Mr. Bush
Puller
Pnglewood Avenue
John Pitts
Sarah Felter
Anna Finch
Adams Building
Paul E. Prutsman
Thomas F. Donovan
W. A. Bowles
James Flanders
Prutsman
Illinois
The
Chi Werand E Jn
Emma Matilda Hale
Thomas Hale
Wallace
Highway Commissioners
Dresden Hill
J. P. McEvilly
Bowery Dance
Fred Schack
A. Ferguson
William Bell and Son
Oliver
Dakota
Marie .Progness
Ella Connell
Sadie Connell
John Henderson
Father McMahon
William Gruett
Arthur Coop
William Lutson
Taddler
Henry Newman
James Key
William Randall
Robert Place
William Ketcham
Canada
Janet Kipp
Holdridge
Henry Randall
Hahnemann Hospital
Shufelt
Samuel Naden
Naden
Har
Mary J. Wilson
Here
Harry Elwoody
Ragel
Jaying
West Ride
Torium
Amanda Peiper
Thimson
John. W. Krohn
Christ. Kettleham
John Bartlett
John W.krohn
Street Car Company
Henry Miller
Henry Krohn
Moran
Ella
Minnie Jardow
Will Schnable
Western Union Pole Yard
Mr. Miller
Wabash
Marley
John
Joe Walsh
Frank Sproat
Maple Street
Albert Minger
John Walsh
James Carrol
Gary
Ind
T. F. McKinney
Dow Hills
Mississippi
Laura Voss
Gilbert Sands Walter
John Voss
Salma Sehmuhl
Lydia Voss
Harry McKinney
Fisher People
Spencer Crossing
Will
Hester
Jack Bartlet
Potas
Yous
Wier
Honucussions M. P
B. J. & B. Taelroad Company
Mil Oma
Clarence Newman
Wells Corner School
Edna Reed
Florence
Annie Weber
Clarence Rowley, Jr
Robert Burch
Raymond Storm
Henry Thornmahlen
Edmund Rowley
Freeman Lynk
Grace Wells Ersiors
EB. Agglery
I. N. Rowley
George
Kansas
Grace
Hattie ‘Wells
Jessie Sayers
Alpine Suar
H. Gaskin
Altter
John Newaman
George Berglund
Oscar
George Johnson
Howard Sontag
Gust Sontag
Jerome Paddock
Shields
Colorado
W. F. My Society
John Newman
Michael Ott
William Dunn
George Ott
Clarence Bump
Alpine
Frank Clott
Norwood Stratton
L. N. Stratton
C. B. Society
Amy Legg
Matt Hamerding
Clarence
Nelson
Bump
Eva
Frank Carol
Custer Park
Florence Ohlhues
J. H. Swords
Mra
Chira
F. A. Anderson
Cutmens
Jon
Blodgett
James Donohue
Buffalo Park
Donohue
Thomas Carrol
Commercial
Michael Keeley
Wm. Kelindey
United Evangelical Church
Con O'Brien
James L. Quigley
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