Joliet Bridge Bonds Rejected By City Counsel
Attorney Charles B. Wood advised Mason, Lewis & Co. to refuse Joliet bridge bonds as illegal. City faces two new bridges with no funds, may need a 31,000 budget appropriation. Plan pivots to a test case before Judge Dibell, with proceedings to reach the supreme court this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Wood
Mason, Lewis & Co
Joliet
Wood
Mr. Wood
Barr
Water Committee
Chicago
Heggie
Lagger
Harney
Engineer Mead
Mead
La@alle street
Hickory Creek
Dibell
Supreme Court
High Court
Fourth of July Entertainment at Ingalls Park Joliet
Manager Weber announces a big Independence Day program at Ingalls Park starting 1 30 p m featuring the Independent Union band balloon ascension and a series of races. Horse races include 2 20 trot best two in three heats for 50 purse running race for Will county farmers horses best two in three heats for 30 purse and a gentlemen's road race. Bicycle events at 2 p m include a one mile free for all five mile handicap two mile handicap and a one mile race for boys under 15 with various purses. Advertising bills are being posted throughout the county today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Joliet
Ingalls Park
Independent Union
Will County
Dance at Rock Run Episcopal Club Draws Crowds
At Rock Run a Tuesday evening dance hosted by the Episcopal club drew many visitors to the park. Guests enjoyed the shoot the chutes bowling alley and dancing pavilion while others sought shade or quiet time. A 6 oclock shower sent some home, but the crowd returned on the evening boat, and the pavilion stayed lively until departures by streetcar to Jefferson street. Park managers aided attendees and ladies served supper. event overseen by Mrs Anna Stinson with assistance from Mesdames Jones Roberts Brown and Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Club
Rock Run
Park
Jefferson Street
Anna Stinson
John M. Jones
H. Roberts
C. W. Brown
W. G. Wilcox
Equestrian Club Debuts With Troy Ride In Rain
The Equestrian Club, new to Joliet society, made its inaugural trip last evening to Troy and back. Thirteen riders, led by J L O'Donnell with guests including M Fellman and Dr E H Stewart, enjoyed a successful outing despite heavy rain. Parson Walker’s lawn was proposed as a grazing spot for future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equestrian Club
Troy
M. Felman
Boston
Joliet
E. H. Stewart
D'Arcy
Parson Walker
New Lenox
J. L. O'Donnell
J. H
Harry Patterson
Francis O'Donnell
F. M. Savage
L. Rubens
Change in Old Firm Joliet as Davis Retires
The retirement of A. L. Davis from the Joliet firm Chamberlin & Co. brings Fred M. Chamberlin to become junior partner. The firm will be Geo. N. Chamberlin & Son with Chamberlin active in management and noted for social standing and Audubon work in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Davis
Chamberlin & Co
Joliet
Fred M. Chamberlin
Mr. Davis
First National Bank
Ottawa Street
Geo. N. Chamberlin & Son
Chamberlin
South
Florida
Audubon Society
Old Offender Brought to Justice at Police Station
Robert Cutshaw was arrested on a warrant after months of pursuit. He faced a fine for the disturbance caused by a quarrel with the husband of a woman friend. James Clark and Charles Fieney paid fines for disorderly conduct. Mrs Mary O'Donnell returned to the station and received a time limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cutshaw
James Clark
Charles Fieney
Mary O'Donnell
Fourth of July Pichc Bicycle and Horse Races Notice
Elyria Bicycle club of Joliet presents bicycle races on the Fourth of July with John McFadden in charge of horse events. Prizes include 2 dollars for a free-for-all pacing race 20 dollars for a free-for-all trotting race and 19 dollars for a running race. Two bands will play at the park with refreshments for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Bicycle Club
Joliet
John McFadden
Bates Machine Sues Joliet Street Railway in Circuit Court
In Joliet a new assumpsit suit is filed by Bates Machine Company against Joliet Street Railway Company. The circuit court adjourned until tomorrow morning due to limited business and appellate court workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Machine Company
Assumpsit
Malt Natrine health drink from Anheuser Busch Brow sing
An advertisement touts Malt Natrine as an easy to take beneficial tonic for all with lasting results. It claims to enrich the blood nourish the body and banish blues, suitable for ill convalescent and healthy people. Produced by the Anheuser Busch Brow sing association of St Louis USA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anheuser-Busch Browsing Association
St. Louis
Drawing and painting Lessons at Bertie Mack Studio
Drawing oil watercolor and china painting lessons offered at Bertie Agnes Mack’s studio 106 Lincoln Street from June 25 to August 2 191. Classes held Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9 to 12. Rates include single lesson and twelve lesson term for five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Agnes Mack
Lincoln Street
Grand Trunk Pan American Route to Buffalo Tour
Describes the Grand Trunk Railway “Picturesque Pan American Route to Buffalo” with pamphlets and rates from Chicago. Announces Letter Carriers picnic at Santa Fe park on Sunday June 23 with a special train from Joliet 10 30 am and Lockport 10 40 am, return 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway
Buffalo
Clark Street
Chicago
Santa Fe Park
Joliet
Lockport
Park
Carbon Hill Fire Dept Challenge in Wilmington Coal Field
Carbon Hill fire department challenges other fire departments to a baseball or football game. Communications to John Kelly Jr. Santa Fe park event on Sunday June 22 with tickets at 30 cents. Special train timings Joliet 10 30 a m Lockport 10 40 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Hill
Wilmington Coal Field
John Kelly, JR
Bee
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Canning
CL Jarvis
Barrett
Leonard
Barrett Hardware Co
Chicago Street
Joliet, Ill
Mason
Mayor and Water Committee
Rela
Thomas Byrne
Treager
Cook County
Northam's
Munroe Street
Byrne
Europe
Traeger
Christ Church
Arernis
Henderson School
Elizabeth A. Gougar
Richards Street
Helen Ahern
Gougar
Miss Ahern
Agnes Cresswell
Elizabeth Paul
Bertha Carrier
Emily Ireland
John Paton
Josie Helmes
Mary Bohler
Larking
Dan Tucker
Jennie Larking
Josephine Helmes
Margaret Gray
Mary Bobbler
Elizabeth Gougar
Kate Gougar
Riverview Park
Manhattan Madras
Manhattan
Air-Cell
L.a.ratub Co
Clothiers and
Corner
Jefferson and
Ottawa Sts
C. E. Wilson
East Side Grocer
Telephone
Macatawa Ane
Nis
Rockdale
Grant Avenue
Pleasant Street
Hyde Park and
Enue
Elwood Street
Washington Street
Eastern Avenue
Optical Records
A. C. Johnston
GEO. F
G. A. Brock
North
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