Local notices and ads mix with scattered county events
A fragment confirms a mix of notices on finance, exhibitions, sales, and local happenings. It mentions the Will County Agricultural and Medical Association exhibition starting next Monday, a Dunning platedware sale, a furniture display, and a dressy bargain at Mason & Plants. Also noted are a medical center dinner discount, a railroad crossing hazard on Cass street, a Grundy county sheriff nominee, and a Joliet resident Roundtree wedding-related item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roundtree
Center Street
Local Meeting Updates and Community Notices
A local general meeting reports a $50 donation to yellow sufferers and plans to repurpose remaining funds for next week. Hon. Richard J. Oglesby is slated to speak in the agricultural department. Vance's offers bargain furniture and there are church anniversary speeches by multiple local figures. Dr J B Backus, recently ill, has recovered enough to leave bed though remains weak after overwork from a large practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Oglesby
Agricultural Department
J. B. Backus
Braidwood
Local notices mix of events and incidents in town
Readable fragments report promotions, travel by train with many cars, a political speak at Wesley, Greenbacker meetings, mill work ad, Chicago trip for a Firemen's Tournament, and a saloon confrontation. Also mentions store ads and public notices with scattered names and places.
Local notices and shop chatter in Joliet district
A mix of advertisements and short notices appears from Joliet area papers. Items include a prize for pastry variety, bids for cannel work, dam maintenance progress, coffee price deals, election of officers for a library group, a humorous saloon sign tale, advice on stoves, postal note about paper money and stamps, a display at Vance's Opera House, photographer Fay’s row with a Bluff street drinker misunderstanding, and Mason & Planrs offering sash, doors, and blinds. A near-tragic accident near Five Mile Grove reports Mrs. J. F. Price narrowly escaping death at Alton train with dress snagged by wheels and police aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Price
Five- Mile Grove
Th’ Alton
Candies Boots and Excursion Reminders in Joliet
Merchants Mack and Gorges invite Will county farmers to inspect their boots and shoes at Joliet Avenue store. Joliet travelers will enjoy Alton excursion rates to Cary picnic in Wilmington on Sept 10, 72 cents round trip. Large Joliet turnout expected for Will county’s biggest picnic with water, music, and merriment. Andrews store corner Cass street and Eastern avenue offers cash bargains. Hugh Scott leaves for fever remedies, vows to aid others and return safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
Bluff Street
West Side
Mack & Gorges
Joliet
Mil
Alton
Cary
Wilmington
Joliet and Will County News and Events Update
A Joliet vicinity roundup notes political activity with Rev J W Haney greenback candidate and planned district stump with Henderson Republican candidate. Ads promote Dr Ogden door-bell invention, E C Ogden metal shop, White instruments, and Mason Planta lumber. Events list S M Smith speaking tour Sept 6–14 across Will County towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
J. W. Haney
Rodgers
Con
Henderson
Congress
Joliet
Flour Dealers Offer Wholesale Kansas Mills
G Munnoz and Son advertise as agents for two Kansas mills ready to supply dealers at wholesale prices. The terse notice seeks wholesale buyers and highlights milling partners without listing specific brands or quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Fatal buggy accident injures Spreitzer family on Oneida Street
In a buggy collision on Oneida Street an Untied States buggy seat collapsed after a failed fastenings causing Mrs Spreitzer and Mrs Copsch to be thrown backward with their babies. Mrs Spreitzer died at 10 pm and Mrs Copsch remained in critical condition. their child suffered no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copsch
Oneida Street
Watches and Jewelry by Mrs Kinnie at Jefferson Street
Mrs Kinnie jeweler, 7 Jefferson street, announces new New York stock with rare variety and elegance. Rockford watches highlighted as reliable and durable. Also features a fine assortment of diamond rings among recent arrivals.
Cash for Farm Produce at Munroe and Son
One city firm now pays cash for everything the farmer buys and sells. The shift from barter to cash eliminates unwanted trades and targets inflated prices from merchants. Munroe and Son, in the Opera House block, is promoted as a good place to handle cash transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heapquarters
Munroe & Son
Opera House Block
West Side Grocery House Offers Coffee and Groceries
Farmers are urged to visit Arnold & Bowen at J. G. Patterson's corner Bluff and Exchange streets to inspect ground and roast coffees, teas, spices and groceries. They buy country produce paying the best market prices with weekly selections roasted to order for country dealers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold & Bowen
J. G. Patterson's
Corner Bluff
Exchange Streets
Heating Stoves Highlighted for Fall Trade
For Fall Trade we announce a large supply of improved heating stoves with attention to The Golden Star and Garland models. They lead in workmanship usefulness and fuel economy. We offer a full hardware stock and market pricing to fit current times from Scner & Sutra at Bluff and Exchange Streets Joliet Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scnerr & Sutra
Cor
Bluff and Exchange Sts
Joliet
Ill
Farmers Fuel and Lumber Supplier Promotes Joliet Stocks
A Joliet supplier advertises carrying all fuel grades and hardwood lumber by the load or car load, offering Wilmi Star Streator Seneca coal and charcoal with special cash inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Calmer Dry Goods Opens Season with Larger Stock
Calmer Dry Goods invites buyers to examine its season stock and prices. The store promises the latest small departments and a long-standing reputation for selling goods cheaply.
Books and Stationery Offer at Jefferson Street Shop
Mrs Bush adds books and stationery to her business at 52 Jefferson Street and this week offers a large stock of the latest titles at low prices. Bargains in books and supplies available this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Street
Bush
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will County Agricultural and Meical Association
Bargai
Dunning’s
Henry Eqder Ifen
Aisee
Mason & Plants
G. L. Vance
Hinckley
poUiht
Opera
Central Ral Presbyterian
Cumming
Chicago Street
R. R
Cass Street
Jefferson St
Grundy County
Morris
Jesse ‘Mills
Crockery
Chicago St
Alton Road
Vannce’s
Vance’s
Nazinger
Orda
Weman
Andrews
G Mowroe& Son
James Bradly
Dan Powles
Vance’s. 7
Smith
Frazier Shop
Wesley
Greenbackers
Mason & T'S
Lyford
Dr. Folk
Teed
Chicago
McCanna
W. F. Baniterr & Son
Daini Werner
Fay
Adam
Pay
Adjte
Tueday
J. B. Smith
Channahon City
Peters
Neith
J. Hicks
Judge Parks
H.S. Smith
Walk Bannon
Milwaukee
Board of Health
Scheidt & Smith’s
Adam Werner
Hugh 8. Scott
Backus
T. N. Gunan
Dr. Ogden
E. C. Ogden
E. D. White
McVicker
Mason & Planta
Will County Commercial Advertiser
Lockport, Ill
Hawley & Curran
Lockport Standard
Eastern Ave
E. J. Ogden
Ottawa Street
Mason & Pants
S.M. Smith
New Lenox Grange
Homes Town Hall
Plainfield
Frazier’s
Wheatland
Lockport
Alexander Campbell
Fair Grounds
West Side Grocery House
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