Around the Town Notes from Joliet and Andover
The column recalls Dick Barr, son of a Joliet senator, rushing to class after a Easter break trip via Newark and Boston. It also jokes about a Joliet policeman at a funeral misreading authority while likely under influence, and observes fashion shifts as corset makers regain business with men buying corsets while women once did.
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Dick » Barr
Joliet
Andover
Mass
Newark
N. J
Boston
Pepys
Milady
Week in Review: Fatalities and Local Crime Notes
Joseph Shepherd 57 died at 613 Elmwood after a lingering illness. Frank Galloway 49 died at 428 North Bluff after a protracted illness. Jennie Penovich 61 died at 2812 Broadway. Niketa Grabavoy 60 died at 912 North Eastern. Columbo 36 died at 1005 S Desplaines after four months illness. Lyman Hall set fire to a chapel on Collins street causing $5,000 damage. Sheriff’s and police actions include raiding a wildcat still at 704 Liberty street valued at $20,000 and questioning Mike Sergeant of 706 Liberty street. A Midwest Labor conference drew 300 delegates at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Joseph Shepherd
Elmwood Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Galloway
North Bluff Street
William McCanna
Liberty Street
Mike Sergeant
Jennie Penovich
Broadway
N. J. Shannon
Ridgewood Avenue
Standard Oil Company
Cass Street
ADC Aeraerans
Columbo
S. Desplaines Street
Joseph Ventura
Samuel Entura
Francis Street
St. Joseph Hospital
Niketa Grabavoy
North Eastern
Union Groups Laud Mollan for State Representative Bid
Joliet resident W. W. Mollan seeking Republican nomination for state representative has received letters from the Carpenters union and Building Trades Council praising his qualifications for office.
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W. W. Mollan
Joliet
Carpenters’ Union
The
Building Trades Council
Miracle of Roses Play At Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
The Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality of 5 Joseph's church presents a four act drama The Miracle of Roses at Slovenia hall Chicago st on Sunday at 2 and 7 30 oclock. The legendary play centers on St Elizabeth of Thuringia born in Hungary in the 13th century and their noble life and trials.
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Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
5 Joseph’s Church
Slovenia Hall
Chicago
St. Elizabeth of
Gertie Sues for Breach of Promise
Edith asks if Gertie gained a break and Judith confirms she is suing for breach of promise.
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Edith
Gertie
Judith
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Illinois
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