09 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1899
Page
1
Bring your jug for a quart of Castorine or coach oil, 25 cents a quart, with dealers promising swellest line of vehicles in stock. While jugs fill, customers see carload sale prices and friendly service in a bustling local shopping scene.
Since the consolidation of Joliet railways under a federal reorganization work has begun on a major improvement program. The plan doubles and extends tracks from Griffith to Clark Junction and into South Chicago, with new engines, yard expansions, and direct lines to mills. Bids open soon as traffic soars and employment rises.
An earthworks collapse at the dam on Jackson Street section 18 injured two men but not fatally. John Banna, 55, was treated at St Joseph's Hospital after a shoulder cut and bruises, while Patrick Callahan continued work. The incident occurred during excavation for a new locks and dam, with a trestle road and tram cars. Dust and debris hid the scene. five minutes earlier up to fifty workers were nearby.
The Richards Street M E and Eastern Avenue Baptist churches present Children's Day exercises next Sunday. The Richards Street program includes organ voluntary, readings, recitations by many children, songs, and an offering. The Eastern Avenue program features readings, recitations, songs by the school, and a concluding benediction.
A new paper debuted at Richards Street M E Church amid a playful “editorial den” setting. Mrs. Van Horne led as president, Ed J. Smith as editor in chief, and Dr. Fouser oversaw music with guests playing roles of famous figures. The event drew telegrams from Dewey and royalty and ended with refreshments and general jubilation.
The year’s Ex City Attorney McNaughton report shows eight damage suits disposed, judgments in most, two dismissed on January 3 concerning Exchange street hill. Settlements include Mrs McGann $2000 award ($1800 paid), Bertha Hoffer $1500, Miss ONeill $700, Miss Egan $700, Miss Gray $850, plus Schwartz $75. Three track elevation cases dismissed. three pending. Special assessments confirmed for water mains paving grading sewers and macadam projects across city streets.
Federal site news for Joliet remains unsettled with speculation about Scott street property. Washington reports Assistant Secretary Taylor will condemn Jacob Klein's Freeport site after bids failed. Klein seeks 26 000, dealers value around 16 000, condemnation to proceed in Freeport. Pope invests private fortune in British securities.
The ad invites readers to visit for Boys' Day selections with vestee suits in two piece and Junior formats. Prices range from $1.25 to $7.50, with last year's styles marked down from $4.00 to $7.50 to clear. A money back guarantee applies if not pleased.
A historical market ad lists flour at 1 per sack for Special Brand of Golden Eagle and 8c per Winter Wheat Patent. Various produce prices include potatoes 65c per bushel for Choice Eating, 5c for cheaper, peck prices for onions 40c, turnips 30c, home grown peas 40c, cauliflower cabbage and beans, seasonal fruits from California and Illinois, and jelly glasses 23c per dozen. Mason jars priced per dozen with pint 40c and quart 50c.
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