19 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
1
Poem retells a tale of Ben the carpenter loved Sally Brown a maid. A press gang seizes Ben to sail with Benbow leaving Sally in distress and feigning sorrow. Sally ends with new lover John as Benbow’s ship departs. the speaker laments and ends in a tragic note.
A lively society day featured fine costumes and airy carriages as guests from abroad joined local gentry to admire the horses and rigs. White gowns and parasols, boxed boxes filled with partygoers, and a lemonade stand drew crowds. net receipts may top 500 dollars, surpassing last year’s 450.
New York reports June 19 that Cleveland says he has no desire to run again and has never discussed a fourth candidacy. He seeks only peace with his family and no higher aspiration than quiet retirement.
Jackson Kentucky June 19 The jury in the Jett White case reported it could not agree and was discharged The panel stood seven to five for White and eleven to one for Jett the jury announced this morning
Belgrade dispatch reports a revolution in Constantinople and the sultan's abdication. The telegram notes a major political upheaval with the throne left vacant and Ottoman leadership in question.
Rome report says the pope had a minor relapse overnight and doctors were summoned. He is better this morning according to Vatican brief.
A Mi Mi Grain elevator at Minooka burned, destroying the structure before fire crews could save it. The loss was estimated at 10 000 dollars with small insurance.
A roosevelt reception committee report notes a second order of badges has arrived. Invited guests who did not secure badges can obtain theirs by calling C. E. Woodruff. A small surplus remains after invited holders, and extras will be issued until supply runs out.
During funeral services for Henry K. Stevens at his son Jerome Stevens's West ern avenue home Rev. J A J Whipple urged erecting bronze statues and busts of pioneers in public parks and buildings. He urged preserving the likenesses of early settlers to tell their story amid community tribute to their services. A large gathering prayed, sang, and the remains were laid in Oakwood. pallbearers included W Young M H Towne W G Wilcox C W Jordan A T Wetherell Averett Rexford.
Mrs. Mary Melvilly of Minooka died at her home at 4 AM aged 94 after forty eight years in the town. She leaves a large family including Bridget James Annie Nellie and the late Mrs Joseph Kavanaugh plus thirty grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral from her home Monday at 9:30 AM with services at St Marys church Dresden cemetery burial. Woodmen and friends to meet Robesson hall at 8 PM for homecoming drill arrangements.
A couple of Roek Run park patrons stole a Waters livery rig rented by Mr Nusbaum. Police traced the horse thieves to town and intercepted them on South Desplaines street at 2 am. they abandoned the buggy and escaped. The rig and horse were returned to the owner.
Thousands enjoyed a grand picnic at Rock Run Park with grocers defeating butchers 6 to 1 in a lively ball game. The day featured contests, flawless crowd behavior, and a festive night with dancing amid a joyous community.
Robert Welch admitted neglect of his wife and three children and was fined 5.25. Peter Peters, 14, Greek hawker, fined 12.25 after a police court exam. Dr W Warner jailed for drunkenness after dislocating a shoulder. Andy Thompson fined 8.50 for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Police monitor street pedlars for licenses.
The funeral of the late Rev John Vibeliu s, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church, was held at 2 pm from the residence 223 Cashnday avenue to the church with interment in Oakwood. Services at house church and grave were largely in Swedish led by Te y A Odestrom. Clergymen from across the state attended. Floral tributes came from city and abroad. Deacons acted as pallbearers and trustees as flower-bearers. Members of the Tribe of Ben Hur are urged to attend tonight’s meeting bringing at least one membership application.
The second annual horse show at Ingalls Park drew about 2000 attendees for Silver Cross hospital benefit. Fashionable crowds viewed thoroughbreds and gowns while a daylong program featured classes for merchants vehicles and fire department entries, with Ward's band providing music.
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