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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
Readable fragments imply a carrier related incident or scene with references to tires cans and a serene setting. Names and concrete details are unclear but suggest a local notices style brief about a possible delivery or transport matter.
A government crop report predicts record U S harvests with 734 million bushels of wheat, and an oat yield of 1.506 billion. Rain and pests hinder prospects but overall gains promise higher income, railroad movement, and broader economic improvement after November's election. Farmers and many others look to better times ahead.
A Galesburg Mail argument asserts that education yields financial returns for both public and individual. It calculates public cost at about $25 yearly for elementary and $55 for combined elementary and high school, while projecting lifetime earnings and interest implications for a student starting from age 12. The piece contrasts success with and without schooling to claim education’s overall value.
Chancellor Day is accused by Kent of the same university of supporting Roosevelt and of having ties to capitalist interests at Standard OK. The confrontation centers on Day’s political and economic loyalties within the institution.
An old clipping notes the church organist requesting leave of absence during June. It hints at a busy wedding season last year and a sprained finger from playing wedding music. The piece mentions an athletic meet at Electric Park in Providence on a Saturday.
A piece condemns Chancellor Day as dishonest and incompetent, accusing him of padding rolls and favoritism toward Standard Oil interests. It cites Dean Kent’s axed position, the janitor leading the science department, and broader university decay. The column also mocks Chicago convention coverage and political theater, noting weather and figures like Hill and Bryan.
The sanitary district board moves to extend electric power into Chicago after Master Zeisler's ruling. Ross C. Hall argues the district oversteps, with hearings set by Judge Carpenter. Permits request use of city conduits from Thirty-fifth Street to Forty-fifth Street and Wentworth Avenue and to Wilmette, with plans for pumping and wider lines.
The Joliet district Epworth Leaguers plan a three day convention at Richards Street Methodist church starting Friday June 26. Hundreds of delegates are expected with opening address by Rev. George Elliott of Chicago on The Coming American. Saturday features business and meetings with Dan R. Brummitt in charge of the night program. An early 6:30 am watch service precedes a mass meeting led by three visiting pastors Rev J M Schneider Rev BE Neusmith and Rev WM Ewing.
Broadway introduces the sparrow salutation sparked by a single number in The Saucy Sparrow. Miss Sophie Brandt and the New York musical hit The Ay Musician propelled the trend as crowds mimicked birdlike hand flaps and chirps on the Gay White Way.
Eastern Star Marguerite Chapter No 175 invited to Aurora for private school of instruction. Local chapters from surrounding towns represented. Mrs Alden grand lecturer from Chicago attended. Dinner served at 6 at Maymoth English Kitchen. Joliet attendees included Mrs J T Clyne Mrs Rosa Bissell Mrs George Scholl Miss Bertha Van Arman Miss Blanche Dooley Mrs Snyder and Mrs Van Horn.
Miss Maud M Murry of Plainfield and Ulysses G Force of Plainfield wed quietly at 10 30 this morning at the Ottawa Street M E church parsonage by Rev A F Clark The ceremony was held in a subdued setting with plans for a concert at Electric Park on Sunday.
Illinois counties honor explorers warriors and lakes. Names cited include Jo Daviess County for Col. Joseph Hamilton Daviess, Stephenson for Benjamin Stephenson, Winnebago from a tribe, Boone for Daniel Boone, McHenry for Gen. William McHenry, Lake for Lake Michigan, Cook for Daniel P. Cook, De Kalb for Baron De Kalb, Ogle for Capt. Joseph Ogle, Carroll for Charles Carroll, Whiteside for Gen. Samuel Whiteside, Lee for Richard Henry Lee, Rock Island from a Mississippi island, Mercer for Gen. Hugh Mercer, Henry for Patrick Henry, La Salle for Rene-Ronald de La Salle, Kendall for the Postmaster General, Grundy for Felix Grundy, Kankakee from a native name, and Will for Dr. Conrad Will.
Miss Alice Burke and William VY Werner wed at 8 pm in Joliet home of her parents. They plan a trip before settling at 315 West Marion after September 1. Miss Meta Schuessler married Conrad J Bittermann at her home with Rev. August Schuessler officiating. Attendants included MissAnna Butermann and August Schuessler.婚礼仪式 under ferns and palms featured rose bouquets and a private supper.
Rolland Stevens of this city completes his four years in civil engineering at Princeton University Princeton New Jersey this week.
John P. Markstrom 23 and Ellen C. Erickson 21 both of Lockport appear in the participant list. Frank Vrane 30 and Delia A. Dropp 28 of Chicago also listed along with William A. Bricker 21 and Emma Hansen 19. Philip F. Groll 28 and Ethel Chessman 26, both Chicago residents, are named among entrants. The meet schedule shows events at Electric Park on Saturday.
Mrs. Otto Staehle to depart for Europe as Mrs. Lewis Moore and Mrs. Robert M. Adam host a 1 o’clock luncheon for the 15 club at the Moore residence on Reed Street. Color scheme in red white and blue features a lighthouse centerpiece with electric rays and miniature ships. Six courses and flag shaped ice cream mark the menu, with parasol place cards bearing guest names. The group toasts and adjourns to parlors for informal chat.
Personal notes record Mrs Powell of Plainfield as a Joliet visitor yesterday. Mrs Frank Luthring of New Lenox spent Thursday in the city. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Blackburg on Jackson street. Mrs M P Croyden of Ghelnwood Avenue is visiting relatives in Nauaus a. Miss Elizabeth Coulihan of Minooka made a business trip to Joliet yesterday. R J Morrison of Grover Street is noted in the updates.
Roy McMullen iLove's Caprice and Marie Kobliska are listed with Heindl Lockport Ill. Valse Caprice priced. Newland Albert Lyons presents Menuette de Portici. D Aubert Arthur Piepenbrink and Mr Spears also named.
Mrs. L. B. Ingalls hosted about 100 Ladies' Aid members at East Washington Street for a convention prep and committee appointments for the State gathering in September. Committees included Cleaning Receiving Assignment Music Decorating Supply Rest Room with several named members. Mrs. L. EB. Ross hosted at 1401 Nicholson Street with luncheon and social hour. The Ridgewood Baptist Men's Club met for church repairs and to plan a June ice cream social. The First and Missionary Society of the Press ay poh church conducted a regular meeting with Alaska and South America topics.
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