06 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1899
Page
1
Summer attire highlights include Blue Serge Suits in demand, Fancy Cassimeres in stripes and checks, cheviots and worsted varieties from 8.50 to 20 dollars. Ne gligee shirts 50c to 1.00, Crash Suits 2.75 to 5.00, Straw Hats 0.10 to 1.50, Summer underwear 0.25 to 1.00. Children's suits 1.25 to 5.00, wash suits emphasized.
City council debates a ten year franchise for Illinois District Telegraph Co to erect call boxes and wires in Joliet streets with undergrounding later. Officials push prosecution of Bermudez Asphalt Co for failing to repair Jefferson Street and settle D F Murphy bill amid budget tensions and delayed projects.
The funeral for George Houck was held yesterday at his Oneida Street home with large Odd Fellows attendance. Rev. C G Reynolds spoke on a life of integrity, industry, and Christian faith, praising a man devoted to wife and children and guided by Jesus.
Fritz Bernet a shotmaker for Thomas Wood at 217 N Chicago Street tried to kill himself last evening at 6 30. He was found in a rear room with a rope around his neck. the rope was cut and he was taken to St Joseph's Hospital where doctors expect recovery. He drank heavily amid domestic troubles and had been a model worker.
Joliet health commissioner proposes mandatory veterinary exams and certificates for all dairy cows. Post mortem tests in Chicago revealed widespread bovine tuberculosis affecting multiple organs, prompting fears of infected milk and meat reaching the public. Governor Tanner observed. Springfield herd owners faced tuberculin tests showing high infection rates.
The notice advertises a store display of men's Madras cloth Negligee Shirts with choice patterns, Neckwear, and Underwear. It touts newest men s straw hats hose belts garters and a line of Children's Wash Suits for display or sale.
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