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Joliet Free Press

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1913

Page

5

The Plymouth Church Service Schedule and Funeral Note

The Plymouth Congregational Church at 670 Cass Street lists a Sunday program with Divine Worship at 10:80, Sunday school at 12:00, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, and a 7:30 sermon on The faith of a Heathen King led by Pastor Percival C. Paucker. DeWitt Tanner, a wine merchant of Chicago, dies at the state hospital from pneumonia and general paralysis of insane after admission in August. his illness attributed to extreme work hours and disrupted sleep.

Plymouth Congregational Church Cass Street Christian Endeavor Percival C. Paucker Kankakee Robert Stiech Chicago State Hospital Stiech

New Industry Seeks Location in Joliet

Joliet plans to finance a new industry led by Dayton Cyclecar founder W C Dayton. Motor Age editor W B Stout will test a demonstration car as Joliet financiers seek to organize a company with P F Carroll and Frank Loughran to handle orders and sell stock. The tiny car has run up to 7200 miles in tests and can travel about forty miles per gallon of gasoline.

Joliet Dayton Cyclecar Company W. C. Dayton W. B. Stout Motor Age Stout P. F. Carroll Frank Loughran Papeney

Youth Falls From Pipe Claiming Remarkable Escape

In Sheffield, Jansen slipped while descending a block from an eighty five stand pipe and plunged to the ground. He survived with only minor injuries as authorities call the escape remarkable.

Shelbyville Sheffield Jansen

Factory plan announced for new production facility

Sales have reached the 1000 mark as plans to erect a factory are announced. Officials have not disclosed location. Cars are currently produced at Champion Machinery company plant. About 50 men will be employed. Four cars can be made.

Champion Machinery Company

City and county boards approve bonds for street work

Shelbyville board confirms debt plan to issue 25 000 to 26 000 dollars for intersection and frontage costs with city one fifth share. Canton Elks charity aims to provide a Christmas dinner and at least 150 baskets for families. Leroy Appleton of Chicago, who attempted suicide after a rejected courtship, is recovering in Silver Cross hospital.

Shelbyville Canton Canton Lodge of Elks Appleton Leroy Appleton Chicago Anna Edwards Silver Cross Hospital

Pindell in Police Court as Witness in Disorderly Resort Cases

Peoria December 19 H M Pindell president Wilsons ambassador nominee to Russia appeared in police court as a witness in cases involving owners of three disorderly resorts.

Pindell Peoria H. M. Pindell Wilson Russia

Seer Foresees Quiet Year Amid Unclear Signals

A cryptic note from readers hints at a calm year with limited events. The text shows scattered letters and symbols, offering no concrete dates or names.

What I Saw in the Stores Elizabeth Webb

Elizabeth Webb notes a Calmer store browsing trip in Chicago area shopping, remarking silk and charmeuse weaves, various yardages, and affordable d resses. She highlights 1.50 dollar fabrics, a striking poplin, two toned textiles, and a gift line featuring handkerchiefs at 25 cents with initials and crochet stitching.

Elizabeth Webb

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