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Joliet Free Press

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1913

Page

2

Joliet Camp Holds Annual Meeting and Unanimous insurgent Support

The Joliet Camp elected officers led by Consul or, with Past Consul W. C. Hodgdon and Adviser John Calligan. Officers included Banker Fred R. Adams Clerk F G Brumund Escort J F Low Watchman W A Scott Sentry L A Spangler Physicians E J Higgins F W Stanton Trustees W J Frederick George W Robinson Keeper of the Parchment Feed A Voight. Speeches by Fred Voight Al Olhaver Fred Adams L A Bitterman D M Cullum. Tellers Lee Olhaver A J Williams H H Baumgartner. Camp unanimously supported the insurgent movement.

B. Oe Oat Mt W Gente ‘Hall W. C. Hodgdon John Calligan Fred R. Adams F.G. Brumund Ecort J. F. Low Frank Carpenter W.A. Scott L. A. Spangler E. J. Higgins F. W. Stanton W. J . Frederick George W. Robinson A. Voight Fred Me Voight al Olhaver L. A. Bitterman D. M. Cullum Lee Olhaver A. J. Williams H. H. Baumgartner

Sheriff Probes Murder Behind Police Station Shadows

Frank Pernit, a bartender, learned from Aedukas that he had killed his roommate. Police, after Aedukas stayed to insist, arrested him at a saloon and found the other man dead in a blood pool at a nearby house.

Frank Pernit Aedukas Tamasauskis

Civil Engineers Group to Meet at Local High School

The young engineers of the high school will hold their third meeting of the year tonight at the school. The organization aims to broaden members knowledge in steering lines and spark interest in engineering with current students and outside experts invited to discuss live national topics.

Put Your Name on Xmas Mail for Safe Delivery

Instructions urge writers to place their name and address on each package and declare any value for insurance. Insurance costs five cents under twenty five dollars and ten cents over twenty five dollars. Post office clerks need exact values, and parcel post offers cheap rates this year.

Johnnie Mary

Brennan Educators Tip On Electricity Meter Care

School board meeting hears T V Brennan urge securing the top of electric meters to prevent overcharge. Srosulin faults consumer negligence for overcharging while noting loose meter tops allow air flow to spin the fan and inflate readings.

T. V. Brennan Srosulin

Wilson’s Plainspoken 1914 Message Simplicity Highlights Contrast

The President’s recent Congress address is praised as the first document readable by ordinary Americans with 3000 words in simple English. Critics note its punchy paragraphs and brass tacks approach, while advertisers push winter ulster coats from $10 to $35 at top tailors for the season.

Congress Wilson Ulster Best

Knight of the road found bleeding near city limits

Robert Meyers, 34, a transient known as a knight of the road, was found four miles outside the city bleeding from the mouth ears and eyes. Martin Witting carried him to his home. the sheriff took him to jail where Dr. E ig gins stopped the bleeding and he revived after a meal while awaiting full recovery.

Robert’ Meyers Pennsylvania Martin Witting

Miss Loretta Trainer Opens Hand Painted China Event

Miss Loretta Trainer announces the opening of Hand Painted China at her mother Mrs Margaret Trainor home 201 Gardner Street on Wednesday and Thursday December 10 and 11.

Margaret Trainor Gardner Street

Flat-Work starts on new Raynor McDonough building

Hanson and Peterson began construction yesterday on a new flat building at Raynor avenue and McDonough street. The property was bought from F K Marsh. Mrs A Strombeck and Mrs J P Dolan, both of Joliet, were entertained at Morris by relatives and attended the dedication of Grundy county’s new courthouse.

Raynor Avenue McDonough Street Hanson & Peterson F. K. Marsh A. Strombeck Jefferson Street J. P. Dolan Cass Street Morris Joliet Grundy County Court House

Luxurious Christmas Blouses Display Fine Laces and Silks

The article touts new blouses in sage tulle and chiffon for Christmas gifting. It features a typical model with black shadow lace piped in American Beauty silk, worn over white netting with rhinestone accents and a mohair wool blend trim.

Joliet News Briefs And Notices From City And County

City water bills due by December 20 to avoid shut off. Jurors mulls venue change for Chicago and Joliet Street railway misappropriation case. Will of Thos. Riley filed for probate. he died November 5. Joliet charities plan robust winter relief as unemployment rises. Rock Island Railroad considers a school for training section foremen with salaries. John A. Garnsey to speak on One or Three Commissioners at Ridgewood Educational League. W. M. Buchanan to build a $30 000 home west of West Park on ten acres. Two more mothers pensions applications filed. School attendance back to normal. smallpox vaccination showing improvements. Joliet ministers head to Washington to press against federal prohibition. Anton Bolte protests the license transfer as illegal. Joliet men travel to Milwaukee for McFarland-Britton fight. Bloomington suit: George Britt sues for $20 000 over alleged false prosecution. Catholic Women’s League hears Paton J. Tuohy on women’s advancement. Miss Catherine Smith undergoes appendectomy. recovery expected. White Cross No 2 to elect officers tonight. Elks Lodge holds monthly meeting. Arthur Lennon and wife return from Stuttsbard.

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