FIGHT OVER KEG OF BEER.
Two Men Stabbed in Disagreement Over Who Should Pay for Liquor.
As a social Beer drinker, the term “I’ve got this one,” is an important phrase. It is also important to follow through on commitments. I found this article from the Chicago Tribune that appeared on Monday, June 26, 1916. It would appear that Joseph Giciniski had agreed to pay for a keg of beer, and when he didn’t, Roman Gadacz got made and violence ensued.
June 26, 1916
Roman Gadacz of 1953 North Robey street was stabbed in the left side and Joseph Giciniski of 1646 North Hermitage avenue was stabbed in the legs in a quarrel at the former’s room last night. According to police, Gadacz purchased a barrel of beer Saturday night and had it delivered to his home. He told police, they assert, that Giciniski had agreed to pay for it, and when he refused they quarreled and the stabbing followed.
And who knows, the keg of beer might have been one my the Keeling Brewing Company!
January 25, 1902
January 2, 188
And while I was looking, I came across an ad for the Keeley Brewing Co. of Chicago. According to Old Breweries.com, the Keeley Brewing Co. began as the F. Binz Brewery in 1866, and in 1878, became the Keeling Brewing Company. It lasted from 1978 to 1920, and then from 1933 to 1953. I assume that the break was due to prohibition.
The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal
has a nice piece in the Brewery.
Old Breweries – Keeley Brewing Co.
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