20 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
A former Joliet minister is found guilty in Kalama z00 Michigan of illegal cohabitation as legal action concludes. The case centers on the accused’s alleged improper relation amid religious duties and public roles.
Kalamazoo Mich August 20 Benjamin F Graff ex minister once driven from Joliet was found guilty of illegal cohabitation with Wayne Merwin and sentenced to six months in Detroit house of correction. Miss Mervyn placed in custody of a brother on parole as the case drew a crowded courtroom.
The Brass Bowl by Louis Joseph Vance opens in New York with action unfolding within thirty six hours. The Republican will serially print the novel, promising a rare treat for readers and inviting them to read the opening chapters.
Minority party in Peoria County held a calm convention at Riley's Hall Van Buren street with sixteen delegates named though seventeen were listed. The gathering backed General Stevenson for governor and saw speeches from John J. Mahoney M J Heinze J B Mount and others while Edward Conley proposed empowering the chairman to select delegates for future conventions.
D R Anderson, manager of the defeated team, presided at the services as lawyers banquet their conquerors. A sweeping challenge was issued to doctors to come again, with the game to be played in two weeks.
Board of Local Improvements continues review of assessments on farm implements, household goods, and livestock in Green Garden and Florence townships with no final decision yet reached.
Judge George Cowing presiding entered judgment by confession for Tibbs Hutchings Co against A H Jahnke in the amount of 220.48.
Mrs Carlotta Magi of 299 School Street files for divorce from Giovanni Masi in Circuit court claiming extreme cruelty and alcohol abuse. Judge Dibell grants a temporary injunction barring interference with the family and prohibits sale of household goods. Five children are named Emma Mary Peter Maximilian and Joseph aged two to nine. Custody, alimony and solicitor fees are sought along with temporary relief.
Edward Houser of Joliet and Marie Woodsim of Cleveland were granted a marriage license in La Porte Indiana and wed yesterday in a local ceremony conducted by a clergyman.
D Br Anderson, manager of the Legal nine, called out dentists and doctors in a bold challenge to a baseball game to be played two weeks from today for money, marbles or chalk.
Police and fire crews investigate an early morning incendiary blaze in the Ducker block North Chicago street. Thomas Jenkins claims an arsonist fired shots and beat him but officials doubt his account as investigators search for leads and inspect vacant rooms and insurance connections.
Messenger from Pine Lodge Stovall North Carolina asks Joliet Republican to locate Miss Inez Demster. She was last heard from Joliet years ago while studying to be a trained nurse under her uncle a Joliet physician. Ward requests help in finding her through the newspaper.
Mrs Thos Joyce died at 9 15 this morning from severe burns after a gasoline blast southeast of Wilmington. Mr Thomas Joyce remains in serious condition though doctors anticipate a possible recovery.
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