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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes from The Joliet Republican describe old printing and mail delivery service issues in 1997. It mentions the publisher and printer’s delivery delays and irregular mail service without specific names or dates.
The Joliet Herald reports that John M. Lambert and the steel trust push Howard M. Snapp from politics by conceding his nomination in the primaries. The paper alleges unfair primary tactics and questions whether Backed candidates like Adam Clow and Arwin Price can defeat Snapp, while criticizing Mayor Price and labeling rivals as unclean.
C W Averill of Los Calif earns hundreds of thousands, then inherits 10 million from a rich Massachusetts aunt. He plans to base his work in Chicago and give $500 to anyone needing it to start a social program, aiding the temperate, repentant and those who failed, aiming to reach 20,000 people.
The Rockford Star notes citizens of Seattle and Washington vow no delays, aiming to open a Pacific coast exposition on time to showcase resources and U S commercial dominance. It suggests the project could be profitable and urges government support to avoid a deficit. The piece then shifts to welcome Span ish American War Vets and Joliet as a convention city, and ends with a mock about Hetty Green and a Plaza hotel stay.
The governor states he will not accept a third-term nomination. The piece notes Chicago politicking as supporters from various groups arrive with buzz and yells, while observers question if the Major’s stance blocks a field and leaves room for a vice-presidential pool.
The service features organ preludes, recitations, and multiple songs by school and primary classes. Readings honor children with prayers, hymns, and a baptism. evening session continues with pastor remarks and special music.
Program includes organ voluntary Richards Street M E, hymns Come with Singing and Over Yonder, an anthem Rejoice Greatly and Come Dear Children, scripture by Mrs August Maue, baptismal service and reception of members, school graduation events, processional We March to Victory, readings Recitation A Lesson in Arithmetic and How to Help, with addresses by Rev J H Odgers and Judge Geo J Cowing.
Reading from left to right the upper row lists Gov Charles S De meen of Illinois and Gov Fort of New. The incomplete caption suggests a panel or conference of state leaders serving as delegates.
Personal updates include Mrs Gleason of Mokena spending a day in Joliet and Miss Meta Nicoles of Troy visiting Joliet yesterday. Mrs A F Cooper is ill at her First Avenue home. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Lewis on St Louis Street. Mrs Cope of St Louis guest of Mrs Wells on Fargo Avenue. The Misses Hattie and Jessie Myers of Troy were Joliet visitors yesterday. Mrs Charles McCowan of Chicago attended the I C O F picnic at Del Wood today. Miss Mamie Ward of Chicago visits cousin Miss Mayme Ward on Munroe Street. Miss Evelyn Painter of North Broadway leaves for two weeks in Galesburg. Miss Anna Houghton of Eastern Avenue improving after appendicitis. Corporal McKay returns to Second Avenue after a two week business trip to Peoria.
A large crowd gathered at the Conservatory of Music last evening to hear an advanced pupil recital by J. Wallace Spears. The performers played without notes with notable skill. Miss Gertrude McCarthy was ill, her part taken by Albert Lyons, and Roy McMullen sang with several fine vocal pieces.
Mrs I W Richards hosts Bethany Circle of the King's Daughters at 214 North Hickory Street on Monday afternoon June 15 from 2 to 5. Mrs Frank D Haynes assists.
Responsive reading shows Dale and Eva Jolly leading, with infanta class exercises and multiple recitations. Performances include solos by Phrania Carver Harold Karcher Neura Jacobs and Nina McKay, a duet with Marguerite Baldwin, a boys chorus and a short sermon by Mrs Jolly followed by a joyfully praising chorus.
The Union Sunday School picnic program lists Frank E. Wood as afternoon speaker at 1 15, a Cook County teacher training head. Special music precedes an evening song fest at 7, with a chorus of twenty five or more mixed voices sought.
The Rose contest and social in the church parlors, under Mrs G B Johnsons Ladies Aid, drew a large attendance for the season. Esther Ross won the ladies prize for most correct answers and Field won the gentlemen prize. roses were awarded. A short musical program followed with piano, vocal, and reading performances. Tea cream and cake were served by a committee led by Mrs Johnson.
A list of events for boys and staff including 50 and 100 yard dashes, high jump, broad jump, a four man relay, and classroom staff races. Obscure scoring awards five points for first place, three for second, and one for third, with multiple events and mixed age groups.
Herman Deutschman near Joliet prepares to depart next week for Germany for a months stay. The Bloomer Girls play Electria Park tomorrow in a local exhibition.
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