06 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
1
A local roaster reports daily operation of the coffee roaster producing fresh, uniformly blended coffee from imported green beans. Customers are invited to choose from a large stock and receive best values for their money.
A local seller reports quick turnover of bicycles priced at 24.00 to 26.00 dollars after a first successful batch of 40.00 wheels. The dealer touts Manson as reliable with a late ascent guarantee and offers Defender Kokomo models with both diamond and drop frames.
Barret Hardware Co located at 238 and 220 North Chicago Street Joliet Illinois details seen in local directory listing.
George H. Munroe argues for enlarging Joliet city limits to include outlying areas while urging caution on annexation laws. He critiques Cochrane’s tax claims, defends Illinois Steel and United States Steel interests, and urges policy favoring steady employment and municipal growth.
The Grand Trunk Railway to start a modern vestibule train on June 2 from Chicago at 11 30 a.m. via Detroit Mt Clemens Port Huron and Niagara Falls to Buffalo 615 a.m. and New York 420 p.m. Time tables and rates available from city passenger and ticket agent 249 Clark Street Chicago. The Barrister I.ee cigar White Brothers distributors.
Royal Neighbors of America hosted a Castle Hall banquet in Joliet to farewell the Forester team before their St Paul trip. Capt Pearson spoke, Laura Donovan recited, Arden Ackert sang, Miss Vaughn played piano and violin, Cleo McClosky recited, Hobby sang, Clover Leaf quartet performed, Panting closed after midnight. The event celebrated the team and its supporters.
The pupils of Miss Blanche Robins present a complimentary recital next Monday at the Eastern avenue Baptist church. Miss Gertrude Kieffer leads as reader with H G Thayer as violinist. The program includes orchestral pieces, songs, readings, and violin solos featuring Sibyl Dugan Pauline Dillman Alberta Drew Viola Tengdin and others.
Northwestern Telephone wires eight direct numbers for courthouse offices in the county building. Key lines include Sheriff 421, County Clerk 506, with other direct lines for County Treasurer 360, Circuit Clerk 361, School Superintendent 362, County Judge 363, and Recorder 265 to speed patron access.
Chronicle reports a Philadelphia capital backed plan by the American Railway company to build an elevated line from Englewood through the stockyards toward downtown Chicago with a $50,000,000 capitalization and connections to the Desplaines Valley Electric line. The scheme includes multiple extensions to Blue Island Harvey and West Pullman, a cross-city route via Archer avenue, and an express service with limited stops.
The Holy Grail Lodge No 2 K of P hosts a moonlight picnic Thursday evening June 6 at Theiler's Park. Park admission is 25 cents. The event invites members and guests to enjoy a summer outing in a formal lodge setting.
The store advertises Guyer Hats at two dollars and lightweight summer styles. It promotes new ties as spring blossoms in rare shades, priced 25 to 50 cents. Patterns rival neckwear with wide variety at 25 to 35 and 50 cents.
Our stock of ready mixed paints is the most complete in the county Monarch Mixed lasts for years and comes in all stain colors. Renew furniture and preserve woodwork with this great stain, put up in large or small amounts. Fifty cent paint saves woodwork and our prices are right. Railroad round trip tickets priced at 1.15. Corner Washington Street and amastern Avenue.
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