30 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
1
An OCR fragment references office rooms in a court in the 305-3 Stone Sewer area and a rental or property line with figures like $1,750. It mentions street addresses and various names or terms with unclear context. The legible parts suggest a real estate or legal notice amid damaged text without clear dates or parties.
Police capture Mulac a stonemason and alleged burglar tied to six breakins in Stevenson's district. investigators recover costumes paints and a small gun from his North Scott street room. victims include J H Myers Merton Zimmerman Blasius Chulik and Mary Popisch with items returned.
Legal proceedings in multiple cases unfold in the Circuit and County courts. William Allott sues Wilmington Light & Power for ejectment and damages. estate matters of Mrs Cornelia Miller are argued. Henry Johnson sues M E Sadler Co and others seeking 10000. Cross actions and property disputes prominent. Mental health examination slated for Miss Mary Sulla.
A reported rupture of the Des Plaines river wall below McDonough Street proved untrue after officials investigated. The hoax suggested residents faced danger, but authorities found no wall breach beyond an existing dyke, and the rumor was traced to an unverified source.
Mrs Sophia Piepenbrink mother of Henry F Piepenbrink secretary treasurer of Fred Sehring Brewing Co died at the Crete home of her daughter Mrs Henry Spoerleder Saturday at 2 pm She would have been 82 January 2 She leaves six sons two daughters thirty seven grandchildren and one great grandchild Born January 2 1826 near Hesse Cassel Germany she came to the United States May 1 1849 with husband John O Piepenbrink who died January 24 1900 She was a pioneer resident of the county.
The Young Peoples' City Union will hold a business session at 8 30 Tuesday night in the Ottawa Street M E church. Refreshments and a social hour follow. Prof Thompson will open a song service before the regular watch night service. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
The January term begins January 6 with Judges Marshall and Hooper presiding. One hundred twenty three cases are pending, 100 on the regular trial calendar and 23 to be heard before Judge Hooper including several chancery matters. Major items include the Bates suit on the docket after a Supreme Court remand and multiple libel and contract actions against local firms and entities. Circuit Clerk Schluntz and deputies prepare calendars for both courts.
The State of Illinois seeks a temporary restraining order against Economy Light & Power Co to halt ongoing work at Dresden Heights along the Des Plaines river. Judge Stough heard the motion in Circuit Court of Grandy County with Attorney General Stead and special prosecutors present. The suit argues the company occupies the river unlawfully and that the riverbed within meander lines belongs to the state.
Late reports from Mrs. Harry Williams say she is resting as certably as can be expected after a serious operation Saturday. Dr. Schrader of Chicago assisted by Dr. Meade Clyne of Mercy Hospital performed the operation.
Mrs. John Ireland of 201 Virginia Street was removed to St. Joseph's Hospital yesterday by city ambulance after suffering an attack of rheumatism.
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