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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
5
The Men's Club and visiting women discussed Universalism in a joint meeting at St John’s church with optimistic tones about religious unity. Speakers included Mrs. Crosbie and Rev J H Odgers urging unity across denominations and a hopeful view of a world growing better daily.
Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Circus will perform here Thursday June 18 with afternoon and evening shows. The paper extols the circus famed for novelty and grand acts presented by renowned performers and its leadership in the circus world.
Mrs Barbara Vranasic of Forest Park paid a $13.60 fine after a court session heard she hurled insults at neighbor Mrs Johanna Mikoletic who had accused her of shouting and name calling over a stray duck dispute. The neighbor’s duck was involved and the case stemmed from a pond incident.
The Steinhart Jensen agency reports ongoing automobile orders in Joliet for Remblers. J. J. Kinnell orders a Model 21 touring car 20 H P for 1350 dollars. H C Calmer orders a 22 H P roadster for 1250 dollars. Daniel Barrett of Wilmington orders a touring car 22 H P for 1400 dollars. Delivery this week for several.
Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complaints and weak kidneys. The remedy regulates digestion purifies blood and restores vigor with a 50 cent guarantee at J D Brown & Co drug store.
Fragmentary reminiscence describes a weary worker asking about superstition of the new moon and recounts applying for a job the next day and securing it. The text preserves names Dusty Rhodes and Sara in a brief, anecdotal note.
A two day jubilee closing service was held for the new St. John's First English Lutheran church in Joliet. Rev Albert J Steelman spoke and offered congratulations while Rev S J McDowell and Rev Howard M Heilman gave talks. The event included a reception with music by a quartet and choir and a social hour with refreshments. Confirmation services are planned for next Sunday morning.
Seventy nine marriage licenses were issued in May by County Clerk A. E. Mottinger. In June seven licenses were issued by the office on the previous day. The first couple listed was L. R. Johnson age 23 and Gertrude Eib age 16 of Elwood. another couple included William Lanpear 75 and Amy Holden. Mabel Irene Palmer was among the last to secure a license that month.
Residents on the north side of Western Avenue hill between Bluff and Broadway will soon gain a cement walk. The city council at last night’s meeting ordered construction from Bluff Street to 167 feet west where it will meet work by nearby property owners. Plans will be prepared by the Board of Local Improvements.
Lester Mi Nelson of Naples Maline writes that Dr. King's New Discovery saved his life and has been a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints for decades. He says he would not be without a bottle, comparing it to food. The note then notes New Discovery’s long-standing leadership in lung remedies.
Friday's high school concert in the assembly hall features selections by the High School Chorus and Girls Glee Club including Miller's Wooing Blue Danube and Drink to Me with Thine Eyes. Miss Salisbury from Chicago supervised a final chorus rehearsal and several seniors plan Friday events. Extras mention diplomas arriving, track meet at Plainfield, and local visits, with travel routes and a note on Julius Johnson acting as a guest.
A quip exchanges between a music publisher and a composer about composing in key A flat sparking a playful debate on musical choices and creative risk.
A brief theatrical line shows a lawyer replying that redress is not possible without more than one suit of clothes. The exchange hints at legal or social constraints and satire from the period.
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