St Louis Man Attempts Suicide at Marley Station
J A Lacry of St Louis steps from a Wabash passenger train at Marley in a personal crisis. He roams into a nearby thicket, drinks chloroform to end his life, but is found and revived with antidotes by railroad workers and George Barr. A Chicago doctor later arrives, and the man, whose wife is unnamed, is taken to Chicago for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lacy
St. Louis
Marley
Dr. J. A. ‘Ery
George Barr
Mr. Barr
Billings Cage
Chicago
J. A. Lacry
Ken
Hk Billings
State Street
Bacy
Wight Casey suffers second mishap in week
Casey a clerk in the office of the department met with an accident when a rusty nail pierced his shoe. The wound was cauterized and he will be out for some time though no serious injury is expected. Memorial services are set for 2:30 PM at Odd Hall 219 North Chicago Street officiated by Rev. Mr. g.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
T Department
Old Odd Hall
North
Chicago Street
Strawberry suppers and festivals announced citywide
The First German Lutheran church to host a strawberry supper on Thursday June 18. Ottawa Street M. E. Sunday school pupils to meet Friday at 3 PM at the church for Children’s Day practice. The Universalist Young People’s union to hold an ice cream and strawberry festival at Rev. H. W. Reed’s residence 1202 East Cass street on Friday evening June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Street
M. E
Young People’s Union of the Universalist Church
H. W. Reed
East
Cass Street
Local residents relocate for summer travel
George Shear has returned to his home on Elizabeth street after spending several weeks in South Houston and other cities in Texas. Mrs. H. L. Pohl of Herkimer street left this morning for Hague Lake George New York where she will spend the summer with relatives.
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George Shear
Elizabeth Street
Houston
Texas
H. L. Pohl
Herkimer Street
Hague
Lake George
New York
High School Class Day Honors Noted for Speeches and Memorials
At the annual class day in the high school assembly hall, President Harlow Francis delivered the welcome and class history by Miss Eunice Brunson. Miss Marguerite Pierce appeared as a gypsy and offered future predictions. Arthur Baumgartner performed Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. Miss Myra Irene Scharf praised juniors, while Ruth Barber delivered a sharp junior reply. The class memorial featured nine large pictures and a bronze plate with Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, plus images of Lincoln, Washington, and other world sites.
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Harlow Francis
Arthur Baumgartner
Myra Irene*Scharf
Ruth Barber
Gertrude Hills
Lincoln
Ashington
Dorcas and Ladies Aid Gather for Social Affairs
The Dorcas society meets tomorrow afternoon at 110 Grover street hosted by Mrs. J. D. Zinser and invites all attendees. Mrs. E. S. Munroe to entertain the Ottawa Street M. E. church Ladies Aid at 1207 Cass street Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. All ladies invited.
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Dorcas Society
J. D. Zinser
Grover Street
E. S. Munroe
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ottawa St. M. E
Cass Street
Creditors Take Over Hindle Sog
Thomas Hindle shoe dealer at 212 North Chicago Street assigns to creditors outside court. Mark C. Rasmussen of Chicago and Fred W. Walter of this city named as trustees. Store closed for inventory and stock arrangement. Proceeds to be divided pro rata among creditors. Hindle reportedly operated at a loss for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark C. Rasmussen
Chicago
Fred W. Walter
Hindle
Yegmen Blow Safe At Verona Today
Verona June 11 Special to The Republican Yegmen blew the safe in McCormick Brothers general store early this morning and escaped with $80 to $100. The blast used nitro glycerine and was after midnight. no one heard the explosion. Two unknown men are suspected but traces are lacking today.
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Verona
Yegmen
McCormick Brothers
Left leg broken in boiler works accident
William Davis, an employee of Heggie Boiler Co, suffered a left leg fracture in an accident at the works yesterday afternoon. He was taken by city ambulance to St. Joseph's hospital. Davis lives at 413 Collins Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Davis
Heggie Boiler Co
St. Joseph's Hospital
City Ambulance
Davis
Collins Street
Died D A Lynch and Mrs Mary Broderick Notices
Daniel Lynch died at St Josephs hospital Tuesday afternoon. Funeral from 409 North Chicago Street to St Patrick Church tomorrow morning at eight. Interment in St Patrick Cemetery. Mrs Mary Broderick aged 47 died this morning in Grand Rapids Michigan. Remains to be brought to Joliet tomorrow afternoon. Funeral notice later.
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Lynch
Daniel Lynch
St. Joseph's Hospital
Chicago St
St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Broderick
Mary Broderick
Martin
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Joliet
Notice to Contractors for Joliet Bank Building Foundations
Sealed proposals are invited to excavate and build the foundation and basement walls for a bank building at the southeast corner of Chicago and Clinton streets Joliet Illinois. Plans are at Joliet National Bank and at Julian Barnes architect Chicago. Proposals due by 4 p m Monday June 13 1908 with 5 percent certified check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clinton Streets
Joliet
Joliet National Bank
North
Chicago Street
Julian Barnes
la Salle Street
Illinois
T. A. Mason
Fragmented Dialogue on Living Costs Between Couple
A cut dialogue explores whether two people can share expenses to live as cheaply as one, with the suggestion that they would have to for their situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Consumption Tuberculosis and Possible Diabetes Mentioned
A fragment discusses consumption tuberculosis and possible diabetes with a harsh remark about wasting lung tissue. Dr. James MacCoy of Joliet Illinois is cited in the note. The text contrasts acceptance and rejection, mentioning capacity and providence.
Roosevelt and Gov Chas Lon regret war veterans event
The Illinois United War Veterans convention plans a Joliet assembly June 18 19 20 with camps across Illinois. President Roosevelt and Gov Charles Deneen express regrets at unable to attend due to prior engagements while sending courtesy and best wishes for a successful camp fire event.
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Roosevelt
Chaslon
United In War Veterans
Tment of Illinois United War Veterans
Joliet
Deneen
Thomas W. Barnar
Chicago
Joliet National Bank Ads Bids for Foundation Work
The Joliet National Bank publicizes a bid invitation for foundation work on its new building at the Chicago and Clinton streets corner. The contract will be awarded next Monday with work to start immediately after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet National Bank
Chicago and
Clinton Streets
For Sale and Rent Notice in Brooklyn Cottage and House
FOR SALE Five room cottage in Brooklyn with well and gas and barn on a large lot. Chas A Noble. 188-31 FOR RENT Ten room house at 619 Clinton street in good condition. $20 per month. Phones 1461. Edith I Goodspeed. 138-8t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Chas, A. Noble
Clinton Street
Edith I. Goodspeed
Administrator Sale of Real Estate in Will County Illinois
Notice of sale by administrator John H. Savage under a probate court order. Sale to be held July 10, 1908 at Joliet county court house. Property is Lot 22 in Markus Kra kar subdivision in Ro bert Stevens estate area, with cash terms and dower rights reserved for Anna Fandak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Savage
Joliet
Ninots
Will County
Illinois
Markus Krakar
Ropert Stevens
S. W
Anna Fandak
Mathias Fandak
Joliet, Til
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Wight Casey
AMS
Ted
Eunice Brunson
Marguerite Pierce
Independent Rooters
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Charles E. Woodruff
Third Avenue
Adam Ss. Clow
Wheatland
Ladies’ Aid
Hindle Sog
Thomas Hindle
WM. Davis Gurt
James MacCoy
Joliet, Il
Anaenec
Sweet’s Orchestra
Oc Sevelt
The
White House
Washington
Our City
Ottawa Street
W. W. Kimball CO
Jefferson Street
J. F. Wilkinson
Mer
W. W.kimball CO
Jefferson St
van Buren and Despaines
Pett “Adware
State OF Illinois
John H, Savage
Eto
John J, Wellnitz
EA Barthelme
Washington Street
Joliet and
Vicinity
Wance- Fitz Gibbons Furniture CO
van. Buren ST
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