Remarkable Hobo A No 1 Traverses Nation in Suit and Suspender
The globe trotting tramp known as A No 1 the Rambler travels with a clean collar and spare clothes, refusing to reveal a real name. He claims to have entered twenty train wrecks and earned passes, once won $1000 for fastest coast to coast ride, and prefers risk avoidance, including cyanide if necessary. He has slept in box cars hotels and receives small city attention, with a book on his person and a past rumor of a five dollar gift from Thomas A. Edison’s hometown.
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An Magazine
New York
Bcisco
Pacific
San Francisco Examiner
Tramp Author Warns Youth Against Travel Habit
A roving writer shows a contract for a descriptive travel serial with an eastern magazine paying one cent a word. He urges young boys not to imitate his life, saying once a tramp always a tramp, and notes he is bound for California.
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California
City in Brief Highlights Local Events and Visits
William E. Mason and J Hamilton Lewis speak at Dellwood auditorium tonight. Eversons orchestra performs at Tellwood park with dancing every evening except Sunday. Mrs Paul E Hewitt of Chicago visits her parents Mr and Mrs Jas Patterson of Campbell street.
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Wm. E. Mason
J. Hamilton Lewis
Dellwood Auditorium
Tellwood Park
Everson
Paul E. Hewitt
Chicago
Mrs. Jas, Patterson
Campbell Street
Husband in divorce suit cites threats and cruelty
Julia Liesse Hardy of Gardner files for divorce from Thomas Hardy in Grundy County Circuit Court. She alleges a bloodthirsty disposition and threats to decapitate with a butcher knife, plus repeated cruelty after their February 12 1907 Joliet marriage. An injunction bars disposal of described real estate.
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Morris
Julia Liesse Hardy
Gardner
Grundy County
Thomas Hardy
Joliet
Hardy
Chicken Decision Branded as Fare Power 10 Bankruptcy
The report says the county clerk branded the case as power tied to a bankrupted chicken venture. The attorney general has not been found guilty in the latest update.
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Chicken Decision County Clerk
Fare Power 10
Lasalle Wag in Vogue Laws Go Unenforced, Morris Herald Notes
The Morris Herald reports LaSalle officials maintain fashionable wag slang remains in circulation while state laws go unenforced, highlighting a tension between local speech norms and legal standards. The piece cites unnamed authorities and residents on cultural trends and legal compliance.
Lax filing of birth and marriage records cited in county churches
The Morris Herald reports delayed filing by ministers and doctors claiming the attorney general’s stance on stray chickens affected accountability. Clerks warn penalties of up to thirty days after events, with examples of long overdue marriage certificates and late birth records leading to potential fines and state coffers.
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Mo Morris Herald
Stead
Mottinger
Allison F. Clark
Ottawa Street
M. E
Clark
A. H. Laing
St. John's Universalist Church
Harry A. Bowers
Josephine Flowers
Buffalo Bill to Exhibit in August in Joliet
Buffalo Bill and his advance agent visited Joliet yesterday announcing a wild west show in August. The agent secured a license contract with the city and arranged the terms with City Clerk Betscheid for a tented exhibition beginning August 14.
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City
Joliet
Buffalo
Bill
Betscheid
Luncheon Elevates City Boy Class at Church Parlor
Rev H M Heilman and Mrs Heilman hosted Alderman King s Sunday school boys for a three course luncheon with fourteen covers. King served as toastmaster and heard toasts from Judge Cowing and the Heilmans. An organization was formed with King president Zattan vice president and Ginter secretary treasurer.
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H. M. Heilman
Alderman King
Mr. King
Judge Cowing
Larson resigns from city engineer’s office effective July 1
Walter J. Larson resigns after three years with the city engineers office and will move to Grand Junction Colorado. His successor has not yet been named. Water service west of Center street will be shut off tomorrow June 19 1908 from 8 am to 12 pm. C A Foley Superintendent of Water.
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Walter J. Larson
Grand Junction
Colo
Center Street
FOLEY
Stone City Hive Hosts 30 Members Afternoon Program
Mrs. Alvira Ostrander Berger entertained thirty ladies of the Stone City Hive No. 955 yesterday afternoon at her Mississippi avenue home. The decor followed Maccabee colors red white and black. Program included solos by Mrs. Henry Kelly and Lina Aars, readings by several members, a violin solo by Eva Turner, and refreshments of ice cream and cake.
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Alvira Ostrander Berger
Stone City Hive
Mississippi Avenue
Henry Kelly
Amos Robinson
Master Leighton
Mahoney
Turner
Lina Aars
Eva Turner
Berger
Utter
William Ford
Record of births and certificates filed in Joliet area
An 1904 listing records births and certificates for multiple families in Joliet and surrounding towns. Names include Norton, Hayes, Murphy, Purdy, Kellner, Wright, Carey, Finton, Van Dyke, Brown, Harrow, Scheidt, Miller, Kroon and more with dates from March to June.
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Channahon
Jessie Norton
Jesse A, Norton
Joliet
Mary
William Hayes
Mary C
Robert A. Miller
Margaret
Michael Murphy
William Purdy
John .M
Matt. Kellner
Lockport
Wilber W. Wright
Plainfield
Frank Carey
Robert F
Henry O. Finton
Clarence
van Dyke
Clarence van Dyke
Clara P
Harry S. Brown
Marie
John Harrow
George Scheidt
Lingus Steel Co Suit Seeks $5,000 Damages
Al Rogers files personal injury action against Illinois Steel Co for injuries sustained while employed by the defendant. The suit was started this afternoon.
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Lingus Steel CO. I
al Rogers
Illinois Steel Co
James W Conway dies at 14 in St Josephs hospital
James W Conway aged 14 years 7 months 22 days died this morning at 6 20 at St Josephs hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Conway 901 Collins street. Survived by two brothers Charles and John and a sister Bessie. Funeral at 8 15 Saturday from the house to St Marys church. Interment Mt Olivet.
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Conway
James W. Conway
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Frank Conway
Collins Street
Charles
John
Bessie
St. Mary's Church
Mt. Olivet
Police Briefs Highlight Buck OBrien Custody and Fines
Frank OBrien known as Buck OBrien was taken into custody after a struggle with Sergeant Scully. He was fined 3 dollars plus costs for resisting an officer and disorderly conduct, with an additional 1 dollar and costs for intoxication. Joseph Zentarski faced a fine after a failed confidence game and agreed to repay a friend. Al Weese and Julia Sandrock were arrested on a serious statutory charge and await a hearing.
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Frank O'Brien
Buck” O’brien
Scully
O’brien
Joseph Zentarski
Michael Trocolich
Joseph
Trocolich
al Weese
Julia Sandrock
Jefferson Street
Schweizer Appeals Two Big Fines for Disorderly Conduct
Conrad Schweizer, labeled an undesirable citizen, was fined 100 dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct and 20 dollars plus costs for an assault on Mia O Connell. He appeals in circuit court, seeking to contest police magistrate N A Ward’s double penalties while claiming Wilmington as his home amid claims he knocked Mia down during a dispute with O Connell’s daughter. Sarah McConnell, an elderly woman, may avoid payment if Schweizer escapes.
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Schweizer
Mia O'Connell
Mabelle Douglass Sues for Divorce in Circuit Court
Color ed Mabelle Douglass files divorce against Charles Douglass in circuit court charging extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of their daughter Bernice J. Blackmore. The article also repeats an endorsement for Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism by a local user.
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Lass
Douglass
Doctor's bold claim on tuberculosis cure card offer
An advertisement by Dr. James MacCoy of Joliet Illinois promotes a postal card for his cure claim. He states he arrests tuberculosis in three of four cases and hints at diabetes as a possibility while urging prompt action.
Lost Fox Terrier With Brown Ears
Ben T. Edwards offers a reward for the return of his fox terrier described as having two brown ears. Contact 632 Cass Street with information.
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Cass Street
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Burton
George A. Knight
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Charles Hughes
Hughes
Ohio
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Joseph B. Foraker
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H. F. Cochems
Robt. LaFollette
Wisconsin
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Salle County
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Buffalo Bill
Beere
Electric Park
Floyd
Circuit Court
FAGES
Conrad Schweizer
Wilmington
Cape
N. A. Ward
Ayer
D. McDaneel & CO
Jefferson St
Mabelle Douglass
T. J. Blackmore
Haller & Black
Pittsburg
Dr. Detchon
James MacCoy
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City Water and Gas
Chas. A. Noble
Madame Gertrude
Sweet’s Orchestra
F.a.barthelme
Washington Street
United
Dellwood
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