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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
6
James Duncan, 62, former Louisville stables owner and noted South region trainer, died by suicide in a St Paul barn. He was linked to top race horses and the piece highlights the preference for Jack Atkin as the most gamed horse after witnessing the race.
The selection of Bereic Gimn and fellow athletes for the American team to London is announced after a meeting at Astor House. Shaw son of Dr and Mrs B Shaw North Ottawa Street will accompany the team as a crack hurdler. Giffin weight man from local high school is among those chosen to represent the United States. The committee expects the group to give a strong performance and earn American colors in the Olympian games.
The Rambler auto club reports total mileage reaching over a quarter million miles for 160 members. An enthusiastic member compiled the figures to mark the election of four new members and a total near three and a half million miles driven by Rambler cars.
Trainers say Bilis is willing to race with Roseden as the main entry in the parade meeting of horses.
Joliet Gunthers beat Palatine 7 to 6 in eleven innings to stretch their win streak to five. McNeal pitched for Joliet with support from Dawson and Behrins provided key hits as Palatine rallied, Behrins scoring after a misplayed ball. Miller singled and Carlos struck out twice in the late frame as Joliet sealed the win and set up a next matchup with Kane’s Crescents.
Standings show results across the National and American Leagues with teams like Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn St Louis and Chicago noted for recent games. Highlights mention Jake Atz Harry White William Burns and Delahanty with players suffering injuries and notable figures such as Henry Chadwick.
John Seer of New York is chosen for a baseball editorial role after a long career in sports journalism. Foster, active in National League development since 1889, contributed to westward baseball growth and amateur roots. Outfielder Collins sells from Memphis to Terre Haute in the Central League.
Grover Hayes of Chicago and Matty Baldwin renew after a twelve round battle at Boston’s Armory A A last Saturday. Hayes trains in form and may meet Ad Wolgast with Abe Attell next, while a Hayes Milwaukee featherweight bout is hinted. Harry and Willie Lewis prepare for a fast six round at the National Athletic Club New York. George Siler, once ill, shows signs of recovery. Philadelphia Jack OBrien and Jack Blackburn scheduled at National Athletic Club Philadelphia Wednesday night after a postponement. Adam Ryan and Jack ONeil duel at Douglas Athletic Club tonight and Tommy Devlin versus Young Nickie at Ontario Athletic Club Friday. Wolgast and Tommy OToole matched for the National Athletic Club Saturday.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King s New Discovery saved his life. The letter extols the cough and cold remedy as a throat and lung healer and preventive of pneumonia. The product has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for forty years and is sold by J D Brown Co with guarantee, 50c and 1 00, trial bottle free.
In a fragmented exchange Arthur teases about taking a hairdresser rowing this afternoon. Harold replies that she talks too much and recalls waves resembling marcel style. The pair banter over plans and his frustration with her chatter.
A testimonial from Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana says his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, was bedridden six weeks with eight physicians, and only recovered after using Dr Detchon’s Relief. She could walk again after treatment.
Community events include Mrs. Emily Hewes celebrating a sixth birthday anniversary. Visits from Emma Jessen and Myron Quackenbush accompany reports of Chicago Heights activity. School closed for summer with Principal Moore and Miss Norman slated to return. Dr. Otto Missler attended a homeopathic meeting in Joliet with Illinois physicians. Funeral for Joseph Willisk recorded. he was a Civil War veteran and Crete settler. The novelist joke wraps up the page with a quip on local color.
City of Joliet Will county Illinois informs all interested parties that an easterly and westerly alley from Richards Street to Eastern Avenue in the block between Washington Street and First Avenue will be paved with vitrified brick and wooden curb under Ordinance No 2354. Assessments payable in five installments at 5 percent interest. Final hearing June 22 1908 at 10 a m in Will County Court Joliet. Objections may be filed prior to hearing. Commissioner. Dated June 3 1908.
Henry C Williams sheriff of Will County announces a public auction of all Seraphina Little's right to Lots 1 and 3 in Block 50, Wilmington Will County Illinois to satisfy a judgment in favor of Peter Shutts administrator of James P Hemphill estate. The sale is set for Wednesday June 24 1908 at 10 o clock in Joliet public court house door.
If you tell how much you can spend on railroad fare a publication detailing attractive routes to accessible sections with fares will be sent. Geo. W. Vaux AGP and TA 135 Adams street invites inquiries about travel options on the double track system.
The Joliet city council ordered a water main upgrade on Ruby Street from Broadway to Bluff, funded by a special assessment payable in ten installments at 5 percent interest. The county court will hold a final hearing on June 2, 1908, at 10 a.m. in Joliet to review the costs and benefits. objections may be filed before then. N. J. Horn announces the notice dated June 5, 1908.
The passage emphasizes the back as central to a woman's health, noting aches and accompanying symptoms like nervousness and pelvic pains. It argues these signals require prompt attention and claims a single remedy can quickly address the cause and restore normal feminine health.
Mrs Will Young of Rockland Maine reports relief from long standing backache and side pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Augustus of Earl Pa says it cured severe symptoms and restored sleep and appetite. The notice promotes the compound as a standard remedy for female ills including displacements inflammation irregularities backache and related conditions.
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