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Newspaper

The Joliet Daily Republican

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

8

Uts Appeal Reopened After Double Trials in Personal Injury Suit

The Elgin and Eastern Railway Co case against John R. Herath administrator of Thomas H. Herath estate returns to appellate court after repeated trials. The circuit court awarded $6 000 in favor of the plaintiff on a second trial, and a prior verdict of $8 000 was reduced later by the court. The latest action seeks $10 000.

Wage Marshall Dibell John R. Herath Thomas H Elgin, & Eastern Railway Co Bete Dibell

Funeral notice for Julius Meyer and meeting at 215 North Chicago

A notice states charging gaming filed by prney Heise in the County to meet at 215 North Chicago Street at a specified time after the funeral of Julius Meyer. GEORGDE MAU and N. G. referenced.

Prney Heise William Tel Chicago Street At & O'Clock Julius Meyer Georgde Mau N. G

City in Brief Highlights Social and Travel Notes

Mr Walter Larson and Miss Tessie Coulihan visited the White City Chicago last night. Roller skating at Alten Park Lemont on Tue Thu Sat with floor space 125 by 175 feet. Tribe of Ben Hur Memorial services set for Mt Olivet cemetery Sunday June 14 with special car at Castlehall 2 15 pm. S Youker and wife of Omaha Nebraska guests of A Youker for two weeks depart Sunday. Mrs M F Fenton of Portland Oregon to Joliet tomorrow to visit parents Mr and Mrs John Larson first visit since marriage ten years ago. See Alton agent for low rates to northern Michigan summer resorts and other points via through tickets with baggage checked. P H Cates ticket agent Jol et.

Tribe of Ben Hur Mt. Olivet Castlehall M. F. Fenton Portland Oregon Joliet John Larson Herkimer Street Alton Michigan P. H. Cates

Joliet to begin street repairs with Conway asphalt plant

Supt. of Streets Friedrich travels to Aurora to obtain a Conway Asphalt Co. representative who will demonstrate operating the new plant. Repairs on Jefferson Street will start once learned. Conway Co. covers 3 per square yard for holes filled in streets still under guarantee.

Rora Conway Co Friedrich Aurora Conway Asphalt Co Joliet Jefferson Street Asphalt Company

First Smallpox Case Reported in Wilmington

Smallpox develops in Wilmington with Edward Boyd of a local ice dealer as the first victim. He initially had a chickenpox lookalike illness before diagnosis. Authorities enforce a strict quarantine on Boyd's residence to curb any spread.

Wilmington Ice Man Edward Boyd Boyd

Cage of Death ends Saturday at Dellwood Park

Final chance this Saturday at 5 PM to view the thrilling Motor Cycle Act The Cage of Death at Dellwood Park. An athletic meet will also be held at Electric Park on Saturday.

Dellwood Park

Wine theft leads to botched Santa Fe bond hijack

Federal agents linked a stolen champagne shipment at the Santa Fe yard to a local saloon theft. Charles Robel, arrested with a bottle, was released after a heavy fine showed the wine differed from the missing brand. Local police and railroad officials pursued the culprits. Anton Rollie, named in an assault claim, was released on bonds as investigators verify timing claims.

Charles Robel Santa Fe Federal Custom House United States Robel Gardner Corcoran John Sayko Rabel Anton Rollic

Northeastern Illinois Meets At Electric Park

Hundreds of stars from a dozen high schools travel to Plainfield for the annual Northeastern Illinois athletic meet at Electric Park tomorrow. Merrit Giffin leads the discus field as Joliet hopes for a new mark and a laurel wreath. A Sandwich versus Plano morning baseball game and a complimentary dance cap the day with alumni admitted to events. Fishing is reported fine at Plainfield.

Electric Park Merrit Giffin Giffin Joliet Sandwich Plano

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Mary Broderick noted

The remains arrived from Grand Rapids at 3.25 p.m. and were taken to Thomas Broderick at 812 Sterling Avenue. The funeral will be at St Mary's Church from the home tomorrow at 8 o'clock, with burial at Mt Olivet. Also mention that fishing is fine at Plainfield.

Mary Broderick Grand Rapids Michigan Alton Thomas Broderick Sterling Avenue St. Mary’s Church Mt. Olivet

German American Republican Club Meets Sunday at Lasser's Hall

The German American Republican club schedules a Sunday meeting at 2 PM in Lasser's hall on Bluff street. Members are urged to attend.

Lasser Bluff Street

Wanted Competent Girl for General Housework

Classified notice seeking a competent girl for general housework at 315 Western Avenue. Apply at once. 139-31.

Western Avenue

Julius H Meyer 39 Dies After Liver Illness At Home

Julius H Meyer aged 39 died at his home 124 Vine Street after months with liver disease. He leaves a wife three children and a father. Born in Switzerland he came to America at age nine. An engineer for Sehring Brewing Co he belonged to Masons Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen. Funeral from the house at 1 30 Sunday to First German Lutheran Church with Rev Richard Schiele officiating. Interment Oakwood.

Meyer Julius H. Meyer Vine Street Switzerland America Sehring Brewing Co Masons, Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen First German Lutheran Church Richard Schiele Oakwood

Possible diabetes noted by Joliet doctor in 1900s note

A Joliet Illinois physician Dr. James MacCoy writes about a patient with suspected diabetes. He warns the remaining lung tissue capacity is insufficient and challenges acceptance of care versus rejection of the patient.

Andis Grants Stay Beating Death Delay for Billik

Special to The erman reports Federal Judge Landis granted a stay pending perfection of appeal in the Billik case. The condemned man’s fate rests on a technical point claiming he was not asked to speak when sentenced. The decision drew many inquiries as phone lines flooded with calls seeking action news.

Theerman Billik Vzral Landis Grant United States Billik

Bloodhounds trail Verona safe blowers

June 12 report says a store safe was blown with nitro glycerine after intruders broke the glass front. Clerk Alfred Goodman notified Sheriff Steel. Suspects were detained after being seen nearby the night before, but little detail followed.

Alfred Goodman Sheriff Steel

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UTS Giearn Jacobson Duffy Construction Co Annend T Corporation East Joliet Herath Mr. Walter Larson Tessie Coulihan White City Chicago Alten Park Lemont Omaha Neh A. Youker Bel Robt P. Kiep Jeweler Optician Plainfield Nual Giflin Starsh Stillman’s Pharmacy Pyse-Deugs Berliner Myrtila Miranda Gordon the Republican Leach Wind- Smill McDonough Center _streeta West Joliet L. Leach Henry Schottes Yoliet Street Republican Northern Illinois James MacCoy Jollet, Il Andis Landis Supreme Court GLOOD Verona Safe Blowers Wilson Cornish Wilson & Cornish East Side Grocers Washington St Eastern Green Peppers Florida Calif Rocky Ford R. R J. C. Gorman CO Brown Arthur A. Lennon & Co Chicago St
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