Crete Rally A Great Success Draws Large Crowd
The Crete Republican rally on Friday drew the largest crowd since 1892 with a packed Park hall and many listeners outside in the rain. Speakers included Congressman Howard M. Snepp and candidates J. W. Steger and Wm. D. Heise, with plans for a stock meeting of Illinois State Bank of Crete and a moving picture fund for the parochial school. The event also covered local business notes and farm fire concerns along with a heavy turnout from nearby Goodenow Beecher and Monee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Park Hall
Will County
F. H. Rehe
Howard M-Snepp
J. W. Steger
Wm. D. Heise
Steger
Mc Heise
George A. Barr
Frank L. Parker
L. C. Piepenbrink
Republican County
Goodenow
Beecher
Monee
Illinois State Bank of
Henry Schneer
Wm. Saller
Henry Kracke
Slec
M. Schoemaker
Texas
Albert Schlemmer
Main Street
Henry Niemeyer
Alan E. Wilson
Fire reports corrected and community notices from Monee
The town updates confirm a southeast fire on dry sloughs near Holmstrom and Wehr farms was extinguished after about an hour. A second fire in James Gorman's field near the Illinois Central line burned longer but died out. Obituaries note Mrs. Middel Kauf Harris died near Kansas City after pneumonia on a rail journey. Mrs. Sophie Brandenburg and Elsie visited Chicago. Miss Mabel Ryder returned home from Attica Indiana. social happenings include Mrs. Harris' trip and local ball club plans for a November 7 event with Schwelsow's hall. The column also lists recent visits, farming activity, and community chatter from Monee and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gorman
Ilinois Central Railway
George Sonnheborn
E. Leehr
Milwaukee
C. M. Harris
Middel- Kauf
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Philip Triem
Elda
Attica
Ind
Sophie Brandenburg
Elsie
Chicago
Herman Zirsow
Willie Zirzow
Will
Crist’ Goldstrom
Peter Griffin
Thorn Grove
Herman Zirgan
Mr. Goldstrom
J. Ahlgren
Matteson
Mr. Griffin
Mabel Ryder
Albert Gaines
Adam Ryder
William Plagge
Jacob
Vatter
Mary Luehrs
Joliet
Mdhee
Schwelsow
Hall
Rosebud Reservation
Local notes reflect a busy community week
The piece details moves to Blue Island for work, a Republican rally in Crete with Steger speakers and band, a street parade, and social visits. It mentions piano purchase, employment changes, illnesses, a barber shop opening, farm rentals, a parochial school holiday, and local market price ranges for clothing and yarn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
C. Woolgert
Blue Island
Rock Island
Henry Harmening
Emil Koelling
Crete
Steger
Henry Kuersten
Charles Nieland
August Hansbruch
Dave Massie
Eggebruch
Frank Gaines
Anna Rugmann
Otto
Alck
John Eagents
Eadie le
John Bielsen
Joliet
Frank Randolph
MissoEtate Dodge
Wichita
Kanane
Albert
Aines
Qorjahn
Erays
Enette County
Beloved Homer Woman Mary Lester Dies After Birth
Mrs. Mary Lester born Mary Blesch in Palos Park 1880 died Oct 23 at 6 pm in Homer after giving birth to a daughter on Oct 16. Survived by husband William Lester, daughter, parents three sisters three brothers and many friends. Burial in Brooks cemetery officiated by Rev. Brett. Community extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
William Lester
Lester
Mr. Brett
German Lutheran Church
Lemont
Brooks
Chicago Markets Report From Ware Leland Traders
Markets across commodities show oats pork and wheat movements with bids and closes listed. Liverpool prices reflect wheat and corn shifts while live poultry and hay rates are noted for Indiana Wisconsin Illinois markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey
Liverpool
Bigerpool
Mhigher
Perth
Indiana
Wisconsin
Illinois
Wholesale prices from Joliet markets as listed
The record shows market prices for corn varieties including mixed, white, and yellow Nor New No. 8 Corn. Also listed are hay and straw prices such as Rye Straw and Oat Straw baled. Delivered this year. Names cited include Truby & Son and G Adler Cal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Adler
Cal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santos
Chicago Heights
Dyer
PP South
Plumhoff
Whech
Illinois State Bank of Crete
Rev. F. Brauer
Dr. Miessler
EB. W. Balgeman
Custer
Chas. E. Taylor
Custer Park
Lakeside Organ
Union St
Florence
Wilmington
Symerton
J. A. Naughton
B-M. Hall
Baker Ave
Joliet, Il
John O'Connor
South
Ottawa Street
Sur
Joliet Steam Dye House
James Straka & Go
Cass Street
N. W
Jolet Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Ilinois
Ee Ru
Joseph Baetoss
P. Crosbie
Henry Leach
Ur Leach
P. F. Brewter
Albert Gaines’ Field
Charles Bohnsack
Schoenstedt Building
Mrs
Mary Lester
H. B. Reed
James Milne
Montana
Mr. Newmap
Fred Paddock
Homer ‘Congregational Church
Horace Messenger
Harvey Bolli
Orland
Clarence Newmann
Ruth Hamerding
Leroy Corwin
Robert Sloan
Sloan
Myrtle
Annie Kreiger
John White
Henry
George Bush
Nebraska
John Bush
Charlotte Bell
Allen Cleveland
Reed
Iola Storm
New
Lenox
Lucille Helmke
Plainfield
Louise Holmes
George Briar
St. Hospital
California
Ladies' —Missionary — Society
W. W. Circle of
King's Daughters
Jennie Rowley
Fred E. Rowley
Downer's Grove
Wiss Blesangarno
Ing
Lucy Bump
Silas Mead
Heb- 2
Ellen Gillett
J. A. Gillett
Alfred Legg
Homse
Amy
Bessie
Aurora
Goodings Grove
Lockport
Anne Peters
Frances
Margaret Timm
Adelia Rowley
Frank Frantina
Marie Pootz
Joseph Frank
J.N. Rowey
Laura
Mrs. Rowley
Christian Endeavor Society
Charles White
Garlands and Cole
Cole
Jefferson St
Ware & Leland
Board of Trade
Jefferson Street
Joliet Markets OG
Elgin Baye
Liv
Ple
A Eeley
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