13 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
1
Downtown roaster invites customers to see coffee making in action and taste the finest coffee. Claims best values on all grades and asserts heavy investment behind a quality line that cannot be matched by any store. Emphasizes satisfaction after two good cups.
Joliet supervisors debate a $75,000 plan to pressure the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific to relocate its yard. The measure fails 24 to 8 but signals a tactics shift amid persistent train noise impacting meetings. Other actions include dramshop license delays, Johnson case funds approval, and school proposition rejection.
The Christ Church Annual club held a dancing party at Loughran Hall last evening with sixty couples attending. Holman's four piece orchestra provided music for waltz and two step while Mrs. Charles Backus and assistants served refreshments. The next event is an outing at Rock Run Park on Tuesday evening June 18.
Seth Gibler, promoter, travels to the city to shape premium lists for the Jackson township fair. The Republican issues the catalogue with generous premiums intended to attract many exhibitors and break records in what may be the fair’s finest year.
Do this to drive pimples and blackheads away and avoid looking frightful. Take Rocky Mountain tea tonight, ask your druggist. Bad luck often befalls the man who waits.
A meeting at Trades and Labor Hall discussed forming a general committee for a carnival during the fire week of August to benefit St. Joseph's hospital. Many names were proposed for the committee, with more to be added. The next gathering is scheduled for Wednesday June 19 at the hall. Citizens of Joliet are invited to join, with emphasis on inclusivity across creeds colors and races.
The Knights and Lady Maccabees concluded their Springfield biennial session after two days. Rock Island was selected as the next host city and officers for the coming two years were elected. Joliet lodges list key officers including Great Commander Jas E Downer and others across Chicago Elgin and Peoria.
A janitor at the Loughran building halted the Episcopal dance by turning off lights and locking the main hall. He ordered the ladies to leave the adjoining room before the lock up. Gentlemen questioned his authority, and he received a corrective rebuke to prevent further overstepping. The ladies stayed until the carriages arrived.
The text touts Malt-Nutrine as a wonderful tonic for the sick convalescent and healthy alike. It calls it a perfected product of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association of St. Louis, USA, asserting universal appeal and health benefits.
At yesterday's annual Illinois Steel meeting few changes occurred in the directorate while officers stayed the same. C M Schwab joined the board alongside E H Gary E J Buffington and other longtime members amid rumors of planned major upgrades to Joliet and South Chicago plants, though no action was taken.
Will Clyne and Miss Anna Burke wed at St Patrick's Church this morning. Father Dunne officiated with Mead Clyne as best man and Miss Sadie Durke as maid of honor. The couple left for Spirit Lake and will reside in a new flat on Blut Istvebt after their honeymoon. Clyne works in the city water department.
Fundraising for the Eastern Avenue Church seeks to raise 9400 dollars with subscriptions due by August 13 when mortgage interest is payable. Rev Odell reported favorable progress and expressed gratification at the outlook, stating repayment could erase the debt if funds are ready.
August Norlin of 108 Logan Avenue extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness after the loss of his wife. The note reflects on how people rarely see a man doing good while trouble unfolds and the world watches less during such times.
A brief notice notes fast selling black balbriggan undergarments at Wolfs store. Limited stock prompts customers to act quickly for this fabric and style.
Advertises that all items at the store can be bought at advantageous prices with affordable investment, emphasizing that customers may spend any amount and still benefit from low prices.
Readable text notes boys woolen clay worsted long pant suits available for purchase. Details such as sizes colors prices or brands are not provided in the fragment.
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