06 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
1
Henry Wegert a Beecher barber was held to the Cook county grand jury on a serious charge related to the death of his sweetheart May Love of Grant Park. She died in a Chicago cab after an alleged attack during an inquest. The case involves restraining two other relatives who intervened.
The mayor directs teams to drain flood water and clean mud across Joliet districts. Citizens donate generously while officials estimate thousands in street damage and rush relief through Gardner Ferdinand streets with 25 workers. Relief stations on Jefferson Street dispense clothing and aid as residents await full recovery by Sunday.
Report on flood relief as neighbors aid flood victims and a few selfish acts emerge. People donate funds and goods. heroes are praised while others refuse to lend aid. Community figures and doctors assisted evacuation and care as the city assesses canal defenses and flood damages.
The Joliet Republication Printing Co withdrew from publishing a city directory after failed offers to buy R L Polk Co interest and due to Polk printing arrangements. A summer publication is planned through Polk with local support to ensure a credible up-to-date directory. Ed Brewster signs off as manager.
A crowd endured loss and searched for bread clothing and temporary homes while receiving kindness and consolation from those assisting, with many hearts saddened yet hopeful for relief.
Friends gathered at South Ottawa Street to celebrate Effie Lundin’s nineteenth birthday. Games and refreshments followed. she received two gold watches and chains. Attendees included Edith Lindgren Alma Dahl Mollie Woodman Ellen Lundin Anna Lindstrum Lulu Reistad Tillie Lindstrum Carrie Armbrust Julia Johnson Clara Sanders and guests Charles Johnson Victor Johnson Alfred Polson Albert Lee Ernest Lundin George W. Harry Culbertson Alfred Sale Edwin India.
Miss Jessie E. Ross entertained many friends at her home at 1401 Nicholson Street with a Mother Goose lawn party. Guest Miss Ella M. Masden of Milwaukee attended as honoree while attendees wore costumes from various rhymes. The event was unique and highly enjoyable.
One fare for travel from Chicago to Boston and back via Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway. Valid June 12 to 14 with return extensions possibly to July 31. Details include train service and agent contacts for M. S. Giles, T. P. A., F Batyuet A. B. A Cte.
Peter Becker indicted by jury for uttering a false make his appearance in court yesterday and his bond was forfeited. Becker, once an agent for Hi Life Insurance, allegedly manipulated policy figures for a Schaffer case. The non appearance and later executor death created complexities the court will address in a final order.
A fragmented item notes how society women turn to the telephone to replace formal social calls. It cites a Chicago company official on rising use of home phones and mentions a Saratoga travel offer via Nickel Plate road with dates in June.
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