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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary note mentions a carrier or mall and geese with unclear context. The readable text hints at a local scene around transportation or wildlife but lacks concrete details to confirm actions, dates, or involved entities.
The piece surveys a favorable crop start yet warns of a later dip after spring growth. It notes rail traffic improving in June after a poor period, and April May earnings down 15 to 20 percent. It mentions Senator La Follette’s filibuster, Chicago medical activity, Joliet’s possible Olympic team spots, and summer social scenes including St Joe boats and June political expectations.
The Sixtieth Congress begins its six month session with a busy record. Major actions include emergency currency legislation and pension raises for widows of soldiers. Bills on interstate carrier damages and government liability for civil employees are noted along with Graff Hemenway safety devices. Democratic filibuster delays adjournment. many members depart as Washington cools. Legislator Sterling mourns his mother while others in Illinois face similar losses. Civil Service plans exam for Philippine teachers with limited openings for women wives or relatives of male applicants.
Whatsoever Circle of King's Daughters will meet at The Maples the home of Mrs Charles F Goodspeed Tuesday June 2 from 2 to 5 o clock Mrs Goodspeed assisted by Mrs H B Humphrey Mrs Case and Mrs T E Albertson The 15 club entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Fred Weeks East Cass street Guest Mrs Otto Staehle prepares for Europe A two course luncheon was served Mrs Weeks assisted by Mrs M J Howe Silent Workers Circle will meet Wednesday afternoon June 3 at the home of Mrs F E Hitchcock 105 Catalpa street The ladies who will assist are Mrs John Mather and Mrs Julia Lord Dellwood Park enjoyed by all guests were Rev and Mrs R Edward Sayles and Mr Fred Smith Mrs J Springer entertained the Whist club Friday afternoon at her home on Richards street Three tables of duplicate whist were played Luncheon between boards Pink roses decorated the home Next meeting of the Whist club will be at Mrs A E Vance Marion street Aster guests in Plainfield Saturday Mr Edgar left Friday for Chelbyville IU to visit relatives Cooley at Copperfield avenue Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Waukegan Mrs W F Baker and Mrs Brow of Kearney Nebraska are visitors relatives of this city Master Eugene Lux of Matteson spent Decoration Day and Sunday with relatives in Joliet Mrs Elizabeth Watson and son Robert of Gary Indiana are visiting Mrs Caroline Watson 399 Youngs avenue Mr and Mrs Sitar of North Dakota called Joliet for the death of Mr Sitar brother on Bridge street
Social notes from Joliet include Mrs. Charles Foot of Chicago visiting Thursday and Frank Kearns of Mokena making a Joliet trip Friday. A Patriotic entertainment at Trinity M E church featured talks by Comrade Lang and a large Junior League program with songs and recitations, followed by silk flag gifts. Visitors Mrs. Lawrence Dietrich of Troy and others traveled between Joliet and Chicago.
The Illinois State Journal notes the balloon experiment could not be conducted due to bad weather. The gas brand Biase reportedly lacks lifting power, prompting Colonel Cocey to seek another vantage point possibly in Joliet.
Opinion argues for reelecting Congressman Snapp in Eleventh district. It praises his experience, friendships with Illinois senators, and ability to deliver for his district while noting opponents lack comparable impact.
Henry Clews notes in his Wall Street Journal that general business remains quiet but shows a gradual turning for the better. He cites improving iron and cotton goods sectors and a hopeful mood, while warning that full recovery will be slow and tied to the policy outlook and harvest outcomes.
Herbert B. Annis aged 45 was found dead in the barn of James Roy early Saturday morning. Coroner Noel conducted an inquest and the jury returned a verdict in keeping with natural causes likely heart failure. Survived by wife and two children, funeral held at Ottawa Street M. E. church with interment at Oakwood.
The Republican corrects a recent report that named Harry Finton of Plainfield in the May McLaughlin case. He has no connection to the case, Ralph Finton is the defendant. An official connected with the case gave the erroneous name and the paper regrets the inadvertent injustice.
Henry Malcolm Rance of Wheatland 26 and Mary RD Marshall of Merrl ... seek license to wed in the county courthouse. Their intention is announced in this public notice.
The New Jersey delegation at the Chicago Republican National Convention backs Franklin Murphy for vice president. Murphy, former New Jersey governor, heads a world renowned varnish company and serves as vice chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Frank Winter of Chicago could not attend the High School concert causing uncertainty over a replacement. Senior baseball vs sophomores is planned with a soon to be announced date. Commencement week invitations are issued for seniors and faculty. The dance is set for June 15 1908 at Electric Park Plainfield TI. The boys glee club rehearsed Friday in the assembly.
Berlin tests a steam driven omnibus as a unique experiment amid motor buses in use nationwide. The horizontal double acting engine sits under the car with power sent to the rear wheels by chains, carrying 25 passengers at about 15 mph and a 36 hp output. Dancing at Electric Park Tuesday and Thursday nights. 139-at.
The young ladies of St Patrick's church hosted a Friday evening card party in Marquette hall. Euchre was played at twenty four tables with Miss Garlick winning first prize and Miss Maud Kelly second. Gentlemen honors went to Mr Harry McGuire with Mr Manning second. Mrs Elb and Mrs H Barns hosted Dorcas Society visitors at Mrs Elb's Mississippi Avenue home with sewing aprons for sale and light refreshments after musical selections by Miss Anta May Barns and Miss Louise Hammond.
Castalia Court No 154 Tribe of Ben Hur held a Friday card party at Castle Hall with ten euchre tables. Prizes awarded to Mrs Ellen Liberty first and Mrs J Wels second for ladies, and Mr Mate first and John Quinn second for gentlemen. Committee members listed include Mrs Eva Steffan and Misses Margaret Kelly and Rose Kolb. Moonlight picnic by Philathea club noted.
The May birthday anniversary of the Ladies Aid at Eastern Avenue Baptist was celebrated at Mrs. H W Spencer's home. The Lutheran Luther League held an annual reunion in Summerdale with a sermon by Rev Johnson. Various church groups announced upcoming events including lawn social at Rev and Mrs Reed’s home and concerts at Swedish Evangelical Mission church.
Graduating pupils of Joliet Conservatory of Music presented a Friday evening program in the Auditorium. The class of twenty two young women, founded three years ago by Professor John Wallace Spears, received honors with support from Mrs. Clara Trimble of Chicago. Miss Viola Hutchinson performed instrumental works as Rev W Reed delivered remarks on music. Officers of Met Symphony were elected: President Katharine ee, Vice President Allan N Westphal, Secretary Axel Director Hubert Heyneck N, Biglow Symphony Election.
Sprague resumes duties at his office after several days of illness described as rheumatic in origin. The report notes the referee is back in the role following the health setback.
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