Salaries and city debts spark scrutiny over new departments
The article outlines proposed salaries for city officers namely Commissioner of Public Works Campbell at 98 dollars yearly and Assistant Engineer Calkins at 2 dollars. It argues the city faces large bridge costs and deficits from the late administration while new offices appear underfunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ments
George A. Barr
Barr
Business
Mason, Lewis & Co
West Park
Calkins
Mayor to supervise alleys to cut costs and improve cleanup
Mayor Barr plans a citywide shift placing alleys under the street superintendent in a move expected to improve sanitation without extra expense. Dennis escorts the mayor through the business district to view filthy alleys, especially the area between St Louis and Chicago Streets south of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Health Department
St. Louis
Chicago
Marion
Barr
Joliet Standards Edge Aurora in Tight Park Battle
Before a large crowd at Standard Park Joliet defeated Aurora 3 to 2 in a hard fought game seen by 2300 fans. Pete Lennon sparked the rally with a long homer in the seventh as the hosts pulled ahead and held on despite late Aurora threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Park
Joliet
Aurora
Roasen
P. Lennon
Joe Krouse
Lyons
Campion
McPartlin
Donahue
Reiding
Moran
Wilmington Lad
O'Grady
Brugette
Thompson
Lehtman
Pete Lennon
Wenig
Leitman
Auroras
Kruger
Krause
Bryette
Warner
Ottomer
Meehan
Fleming
Grady
Krousé
Pete
Thompsit
John Goodspeed Hosts Saturday Afternoon Party
Master John Goodspeed entertained his young friends Saturday at his home, 311 Fourth Avenue. Soap bubble blowing and rival games entertained the children, followed by refreshments and souvenirs for each guest. Guests included several neighborhood children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goodspeed
Fourth Ave
Fred Goodspeed
Memorial services honor deceased lodges members
The Odd Fellows and Rebekah sisters held memorial services at their hall and at Oakwood cemetery. Rev J A J Whipple delivered the principal address with other lodge members speaking. Forty seven members who died since the lodges formed were honored with flowers and prayers. Names of deceased from Powhan Lodge and Daughters of Rebekah were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Reprekab Lodges
Oakwood
J. A. J. Whipple
Pichards Street
M.E
Cad
Rebekah
Listy Powhan
Mansfield ‘Wheeler
Corner Stone Laying at Holy Cross Church
Yesterday at 4 PM the corner stone of the Holy Cross church at Ross and Elizabeth streets was laid in a ceremony led by Father Angelus with Fathers Columban and McNamee assisting. Father McNamee gave the English sermon on faith and national identity, followed by Father Pawlowski’s Polish sermon. The brick church with stone trim is costing about $18,008. Charles Wallace prepared the plan and Victor Ahlvin is in charge of the oven. Rev. Pawlowski’s parish includes 169 to 170 families.
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Holy Cross
Ross and
Elizabeth Streets
Father Angelus
Father Columban
Father McNamee
St. Mary’s Church
Pople
Father Pawlowski
Holy Cross Church
Chas. Wallace
Victor Ahlvin
Pawlowski
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Sorree
Graces
Joliet Ranges
Moore's
Barrett Hardware CO
Poehner & Dillman
Smtgreat
Mack
Pitt
William C. Crolius
Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Gee. M. Campbell
al. S. Car
ST. Mary's School
St. Mary's Parochial School
Tomorrew
Sele
Dolly
John Sheridan
W. Williams
W. Dunne
J. Martin
W. Gillespie
J. Gleason
M- Herbert
J. Boland
T. Feeley
T Fancy Drill
Meeting of the Waters
Moore Senior Chorus
Fairies of the Seasons
Si.wssss Counemaugh
Agnes Collins
Anna Doyle
Mary Murphy
May McCarney
May Donnelly
Alice Maher
May Ryan
J. Douglas
Nora McCarthy
Katie Sullivan
Mary Sheridan
Griffin
D. Murphy
H. P. Smith
Evanston
Loretta
J. A. Doolittle & Co
van Buren Street
Madison Medicine Co
Abe
Bruyette
Warner, S
Monarch
Thomas
Hall
Powhsn
Lodge
M. H. Gilbert
James Brady
William E. Little
James B. Bell
Moses C. Moore
F. W. Stevens
E. M. Winters
Albert Randall
P. Hart
I. P. Finley
John C. Dugan
Roger Sandiford
Samuel C. Davis
John Brown
James Black
Advance Lodge
Clara Good
James Kier
Speed
John Krater
Nancy Steffin
Pocahontas ‘Lodge
Alonzo Cowlisk
Jas Haddow
Stillman’s
Carriage Repository
the Joliet Gas Light Co
van Buren Streets
Wiesel Reys
Walter D. Stevens
Joliet and
Brock
G. A. Brock, Optician
Chicago Street
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