20 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
1
A remark comparing a wife buying cheap cigars to gifting a cheap razor highlights fears about affection and material signals in marriage. The idea suggests that small purchases may reflect or threaten love, reflecting broader social attitudes toward domestic roles and financial choices.
A festive ad showcases Yuletide decor and a broad clothing line. Men s suits 10 to 18 dollars and overcoats 8 to 18 dollars highlight the season. Reefs, raglans, boys coats, and smoking jackets priced from 2 to 20 dollars offer gift possibilities.
Joliet uses an electric car to launch a new downtown loop on Bluff Street. General Manager Fisher praised the experiment as west side cars may switch to the loop soon. The celebration included crowds, clogs, and patriotic songs as the city eyes regular service and future routes.
A small Joliet audience heard Clay Clement star in The New Dominion with Clement receiving three curtain calls. Gertrude O Malley impressed as Martha while T F O Malley stood out as Uncle Poly. Manager Hulshizer hints at Modjeska choosing King John and announces Zaza with Frohman’s company, predicting strong demand for tickets.
Chicago & Alton officials approve a subway at Patterson avenue crossing with $4000 cost, city share halved, and railroad to supply excavated material for filling McKinley avenue. Streetcar company to cover one third if it uses the subway, gates to be erected and a watchman stationed. Excavation to begin at once.
President Jones of the Sanitary Board ordered Bridgeport pumps shut, stopping water to the Summit level and lowering canal flow by a foot. Canal commissioners condemn the move as a breach of a prior stipulation and consider action while noting three boats tied up at Bridgeport.
Telegraphers on the Santa Fe system failed to gain support from other unions in a Chicago conference with railroad officials. The committee said it could not settle the dispute and that allied unions would remain neutral during the current controversy.
A Joliet reader recalls Mrs McKinley rising for The Star Spangled Banner and laments the lack of local patriotic women joining in. He notes Washington norms of standing for the national anthem and asks for Joliet women to follow the example, expressing personal regret at not rising himself.
The annual election of officers of Court No. 437 W C C F chose new leaders for the next term. Chief Ranger Susan Neuer Vice Chief Ranger Louise Hasse Financial Secretary Mary Gans Recording Secretary Emma Scheidt Treasurer Mary Rolf Trustees Bertha Miller Louisa Yack Antoinette Shimits Examiner Dr Herman Stephen Chaplain Rey Polycarp. At Dinet & Co s they have the cutest little slippers for boys and girls you ever saw.
The dispute centers on alleged graft by supreme officers of the Knights of the Royal Arch a secret protective order for brewers distillers and liquor dealers. The Joliet lodge and others in Illinois and the home state may sever ties with the grand lodge amid accusations of wealth accumulation and improper branding copyright concerns.
The Sisters of St Josephs Hospital gratefully acknowledge net proceeds of 3534.17 from a fair for the hospital. They extend warm thanks to the gentlemen and ladies of the committee and all friends who contributed, wishing a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Peotone man John P. Conrad says he would not refuse the Joliet state penitentiary warden’s post if offered by Judge Yates after his inauguration. He adds he is not an active candidate yet and will study the field before deciding.
St Margaret s Court No 81 W C C F held its annual election last night in St Mary s hall. Officers elected include Chief Ranger Mrs J F Quinn Vice Chief Ranger Miss Metagar Recorder Miss Jennie Crowe Financial secretary Miss Mamie Ryan Treasurer Mrs J A Clyne Examiner Dr J A Clyne Chaplain Reverend H Hausser Trustees Mrs Schneider Mrs Grubens and Mrs Boles Sentinels Mrs Anna Schultz and Mrs Mary A Baker Condeure Mary D Miller and Miss Jesa Weber
Christmas presents overflow with men’s apparel and accessories. Manhattan Colored Shirts at 1.00 and 1.75, fine smoking jackets in tricots at 5.00 to 7.50, club ties, Exquisite neckwear, dress gloves, umbrellas, Silk Suspenders, Linen initial handkerchiefs, and the new Clarendon Royal muffler all featured with special prices and a full holiday display to view.
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