Minster Paid by the Week Adopted by Joliet Church
The Irving Street M E church in Joliet will pay all bills including the pastor by the week. The board plans to borrow three months of anticipated funds at quarter start to cover bills, funds deposited in a bank, and weekly subscriptions urged for timely payments. Rev. F A Moon confirms board support and first weekly paycheck begins next Monday morning.
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The
Irving Street
Joliet
F.A. Moon
Butcher Knife Figures in Fight Case Against Farmer George Busch
George Busch a farmer faces assault charges after a fight involving a butcher knife. Authorities report the incident occurred in a rural area and an investigation is ongoing.
Father Polycarp Dues to Cleveland Transfer Shocks Parish
Rev Father Polycarp longtime rector of St John s German Catholic church North Hickory street transfers to Cleveland Ohio effective this morning. A dispute over wood money led Henry Skein to file warrants for George Busch and his son William for assault with a deadly weapon. The Busch family may counter sue. Parishioners learned of the move, and rumors tied the change to Fr Francis Haase replacing Polycarp.
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Father Polycarp
Rhode
St John's German Catholic Church
North
Hickory Street
Francis ‘Haase
St. Louis, Mo
Dominic
Aging Sub Station Rigging and Car Barn Plans
Jet and Southern Traction Company frames a new sub station at Joliet and Ottawa streets. E R May of Chicago, representing General Electric, oversees installation of transformers and a 300 kilowatt machine, with two machines in place. Space reserved for future equipment. barns to house late city cars to ease nightly car movements. Power sourced from Economy Light Power Company via Aurora and Chicago Traction lines. Economy will continue supplying power.
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and Southern Traction
Joliet
Ottawa Streets
E. R. May
Chicago
General Electric Co
Economy Light Power Company
Aurora
Chicago Traction Co
Econ
Ferriss Private Account Linked to Copley Gas Papers Probe
The text questions why Ferriss opened a private Chicago bank account around the time Copley added the News to the gas trust papers. It implies concern that his sudden prosperity could alarm gas tax paying citizens.
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Ferriss
Chicago
Copley
Construction to begin on new Plainfield substation
Plans call for a new substation at Plainfield with identical equipment to the local facility and work to start within a few weeks.
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Plainfield
Detective Cooley Attacked in Aurora
In Aurora on January 7 an unknown man assaulted Detective Cooley of the C B Q who was knocked down by a vicious blow and fired upon with four shots. Cooley narrowly escaped fatal wounds as the assailant fled after the hail of bullets. Chicago police were notified by telephone.
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Cooley
Aurora
Chicago
Police Magistrate Allen Returns After Three Week South Trip
Police Magistrate Allen returns home after a three week absence and holds court for the first time since his return. He presided yesterday, signaling resumption of duties and public proceedings.
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Allen
Joliet Gas Ordinance Foes Claim Five Year Price Freeze
A proposed Joliet ordinance would fix gas price at 1.00 per thousand cubic feet for five years unless the company voluntarily lowers to 0.90. Advocates argue the measure protects consumers while opponents warn it would lock in high prices and favor the gas trust.
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Joliet
Gost
Gas Trust
Colonel Copley
Samuel Small to Speak on Liquor Interests Crusade
Rev Samuel Small returns from the south and campaigns against liquor interests in several states including Georgia and Alabama. He will speak at 7 45 PM tonight at the Ottawa Street M E church and stay for two or three days consulting with local anti saloon interests.
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Samuel Small
South
Georgia
Alabama
Ottawa Street
M. E
Steady Growth Seen in Local Post Office
The year 1907 brought notable gains for the local post office. Postmaster Clyne reports total receipts of 91,027.86, up 5,174 from 1906, with Q4 receipts near 25,227, and December 9,774.34. Registered letters rose to 4,541, money orders totaled 49,355 in December, with 2,732 orders paid locally and 431 worth 10,128 issued to foreign countries.
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Clyne
Registry Department
Money Order Department
Wilmington Power Co to Open Next Week
Former Sheriff Joseph Ray states the Wilmington Light and Power Co will begin operations next week as the first unit from the new plant is delivered to customers. He notes the plant will be among the state’s most complete and up-to-date, with machinery installation nearing completion and final connections remaining.
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Wilmington Power CO
Wilmington Light & Power Co
Joseph. Ray
Ray
Wilmington
Woman narrowly escapes as bullet shatters home window
Mrs. Uskoin reports a heavy calibre shot at her Ward avenue home while in her bedroom window. Police detain Steve Reba on two charges after finding a heavy public safety item, but lack decisive evidence to convict him. The attacker, previously attracted to the married woman, remains at large as investigators pursue leads.
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Uskoin
Ward Avenue
Collins Street
Steve Reba
Reba
Humphrey & Sons Seek Settlement Over Street Condition
The Humphrey & Sons claim of 2231.15 for contract price alterations and repairs is sent to the committee on claims. Water committee to examine a newly installed pump and compressor at the pumping station which, per the superintendent, fail to satisfy. other damages and licenses are noted as actions proceed.
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Committee On Claims
Foley
Laidlaw
Dunne, Gordon Co
Blake
Boston
Club Boomers Banquet Set for Wednesday Evening
The Commercial club hosts its first get-together banquet on Wednesday evening. Indications show booms in all kin to be developed. New names join the list and eighty or more clubites are expected. Tickets are now on sale.
Attorney General Notified of January 16 Depositions
Special to The Republican reports lawyers for the defense say depositions will be taken January 16 in the injunction proceedings to halt Econemy Light and Power from continuing work on its dam at Dresden Heights in Springfield UL.
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Springfield
Stead
Econemy Light & Power Companions
Dresden Heights
Thimble Party Planned by Wi low Avenue Church Ladies
The Ladies Aid of the Willow Avenue Presbyterian church will host a thimble party in the church parlors Thursday from 2 to 5 pm. Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Dinsmore will entertain.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Wilow Avenue Presbyterian Church
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George Busch
Cleveland
St. John’s
City
Cleveland, C
Henry Skein
New Lenox
Justice Court
Nichol
William
Polycarp
Skoin
Skein
Forentiine Wood
Busch
Junior
Busches
Skotn
Jet & Southern Traction Company
Williso
MR. Ferriss
White House
Tait Boon
Villi
Wren
Taft
Detective Kadckeddon
Lambert-Copley
Ferriss-Copley
Snapp
Sam Small
Snow Man
Dan
Humphrey & Sons
FIRM
Bill Por Mucce
Laidlaw, Dunne. Gordon Co
North End
Chicago Street
Humphrey’ & Son
Ely
Joliet & Southern Traction Co
Committee On Streets
East Side
Committee On Judiciary
David Davis
Jackson Street
Rapsner Avenue
Angelina Fuchs
Fischer
C. A. Fischer
City Barn
Charles R. Spears
Axel Peterson
Club Boomers
Thimble Party
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