The Chicago whip., 1920-09-11
CITY BRIEFS

Leach Storage Warehouse CO., 4430
State St. Mrs. Wilson charges Leach
with having retained for his own pur-
poses and converted certain goods
which she alleges were left with him
for storage and which rightfully be-
long to her. Mrs. Leach was repre-
sented in court by Atty. Richard f.
Westbrooks, of the firm OF Ellis &
Westbrooks. Trial was set for Sep
tember oath.
Hope Loses Hope
Earl Hope who up until Saturday
morning, claims to have resided at
30l3 Dearborn Street, now residing in
the Bridewell, had an interesting ses-
sion at Harrison Street Court Satur-
day. morning before Judge Hayes. 1t
appeared that Hope had been room
ing at the number in question with a
family who came here some six or
eight months ago from Alabama and
! had violated some social courtesies
causing them to ask for their room
He returned Saturday morning about
four O'Clock, breaking in the house
and attempting to go back to his
room. The judge might have over
attempted to besmirch the character
of one Of the ladies' He was stopped
short by the court and fined $500 and
costs. 1t was then that Hope lost
hope.
Mcfarland Sisters in City
Misses Mary. Viola and Dora Nc
Farland, OF Zion City, ILL.,, are spend
ing few days, the last lap OF a five
weeks trip in the city as the guests
OF Mrs. Miles Webb. 35l9 State St
, Miss Mary Mcfarland is connected in
the capacity OF secretary in the St
Paul School. OF Lawrenceville. Va.
Mrs. Mckinley Joins New Crowd
Mrs. Ada Mckinley, and Mrs
Olivia w. Bush Banks have Joined
the new crowd and are doing excel
| lent service as members of the Cook
County Campaign Committee. with
headquarters at ll9 So. Dearborn St
Boy Found Dead in Bed
Little George Turner, age 8. 3Ol5
/ Federal Street, was found dead in bed
Monday by his parents. His case was
( diagnosed by DIR. A. b. Williams
/ I5lll State St, who declared death due
70 Heart Disease.
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/ Mrs Flossic Mcdonald. age 19
}6l0 Dearborn Street, while returning
from visit with friends. met her bus-
band, Leroy Mcdonald, and argu-
ment ensued, resulting in him strik-
ing her several times in abdomen,
causing severe injuries.
Shot by Unknown Man
Whitley Hill, age 81, 32l8 Ellis Ave,
while passing 30th and State Streets
was struck by stray bullet. receiy-
ing severe injury in the thigh, after
treatment in Provident Hospital he
was detained in the 3rd Precinct Po-
lice Station. Hill claims to have been
shot by an unknown man.
Officer Injured
Police Officer, Albert Blue. travel
ing from 3rd Precinct, age 81. 1888
Rhodes Ave. was injured while re-
turning in an automobile from a Pic
mic at Leafy Grove, Monday. The car
in which he was riding went over a
] foot embankment Officer Blue was
detailed for the occasion.
Fall Causes Injury
Mrs. Mary Hodgers. age II. 41l8
| Nincennes. made a mis- step at 37th
and Grand Blvd, Monday afternoon,
/ falling violently to the pavement, sus-
tanning many bruises and body in
juries and was removed to her home.
Burglar Carved
George Johnson. an alleged burg
, lar, age 20, 3640 State Street, seemed
to have become confused in numbers
and entered 290l South State Street
Monday night Johnson. however, did
not seem to be tired. When found,
instead OF preparing himself for bed.
he was ransackng the room OF Frank
Thomas who came in late. Thomas,
knowing that he had not Invited any
guests. proceed to question Johnson
/ as to his presence in the room. Nat
urally a fight ensued Thomas, re-
calling that his razor could be used
Tor other purposes besides shaving,
brought it into play on the intruder.
As a result, Johnson is in the Bride
well Hospital and not expected TO
live.
Mr.. Powell in the City
NJ r. Powell, special agent for
Houston Riot Soldiers is in the City
looking forward to arranging a large
Mass Meeting in their interest. Mr..
Powell secretary to Representative
Anthony of the first Congressional
District. Kans., is also one OF the
speakers OF the G. O. p. National
| Committee. He is stopping at 1911
Ashberry Ave, Evanston, ILL.,