Winds Department Elects Officers for 1909
The Danville Joe Wheeler Camp of the U S Veterans held its fifth annual encampment with no contests for officer posts. J Bostwick named judge advocate and Dr M E McGann surgeon. A big street parade, Dellwood events, and a military ball highlighted the gathering in Danville Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.j. Bostwick
M. E. McGann
Winds Départment
United In War Veterans
del- Mes
Dellwood
Conm
C. J.’ Carlson
Joe Wheeler
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Torrid spell claims hot day victims in Joliet
A second heat prostration sends Martha Johnson to St Joseph Hospital while Joseph Muslich is reported improving though mentally affected. Police warn of more cases as July’s third scorcher arrives. sprinkling curbed to early morning and dusk. crowds head to parks and rural districts amid rising thirst and concern over hydrophobia from stray dog bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliet
Veterans of Spanish War Seek Expanded Civil Service Privileges
Spanish War veterans at Dellwood adopted a report praising Joliet officials for passing a no license ordinance for veterans. They urged extending Civil Service preferment to Spanish War veterans, sought free use of public halls, and proposed headstone funding for all veterans. The encampment endorsed petitions to the legislature and various amendments to state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Dellwood
Committee On
Peter J. Waters
Department of Illinois
Joliet
Illinois
John R. Cronin
Peter Waters
China
United States of America
Mlinois
Cronin
Waters
Harry J. Peck
Allen K. Capron Camp
No. 6
J. H. Lowman
Commercial Club of
Danville
Dog attack wounds woman in Ridgewood frightens locals
A vicious dog bit a woman in Ridgewood yesterday and seized her arm before several children intervened. Mrs. Squires was taken to a physician where the wound was cauterized. authorities report no serious injury.
Bridge at Cass Street to Stay For Now Pending New Build
Highway officials report Spring Creek Drainage District will leave dirt against the Cass Street bridge abutments to keep the structure in place until a new bridge can be built. Benton Street residents are accused of discharging sewage into a drain feeding Spring Creek, with Isaac Johnson cited for examples. The board weighs liability claims from H. D. Chaney over funds spent two years earlier on drain cleaning caused by Adam Groth's quarry debris. Permits granted for a sewer at Western Avenue Reed Street corner. Garnsey Avenue tile drain crossroad request deferred. payroll approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
D. Chaney
Adam Groth
Groth
Chaney
Highway Commissioners
Mary E. Hayward
Western Avenue
Reed Street
Knights Templar Funeral for Gil W Barnard
Joliet Commandery No 4 K T and friends are asked to assemble at the asylum Sunday June 21 1908 at 9 00 am to attend the funeral of Sir Knight Gil W Barnard late grand recorder at Medinah Temple Chicago Past commanders are especially urged to attend By order of the Eminent Commander Fithian Recorder INQ B
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Commandery
No. 4
K. T
Medinah Temple
Chicago
Em. Com
Spend your outing in a canvas cottage at Electric Yark
Tomorrow would be a good day to pick one out with cars every half hour at the Electric Yark venue offering canvas cottages for outings. Drive times and availability remain fluid as organizers plan activities and transport options for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Tomers
Henry Pohl Quits Joliet Home and Loan Asso
Henry Pohl resigns after fifteen years as secretary of the Joliet Home & Loan Association to take a similar post at Joliet Title and Trust. Frederick W. Pohl succeeds him, with Henry Pohl set to begin July 1. C. F. Goodspeed is honored as a director, and the board will release a full list in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Goodspeed
Joliet Home & Loansociation
Pohl
Afe
Joliet
Board of Directors
John
O'Connor
Mr. Goodspeed
Ilinois
Ation
Springfield
McNaughton
Ing
Will Abstract Company
Peterson Divorce Motion Seeks Striking From Calendar
Axel Peterson, owner of a Jackson Street saloon famed for gambling features, filed a circuit court motion to strike his divorce bill from the calendar. The action has lingered for several years and no final decree has been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Peterson
Jackson Street
Canvas outing at Electric Park planned for Cara
An outing at Electric Park offers a canvas tage with Tomers suggested as a good activity. Cara is highlighted as a pick every half hour to organize the day’s schedule.
Seven year old Violet Owen struck by Dellwood park car
Violet Owen seven daughter of Mr and Mrs William Owen 825 Columbia street was struck by a northbound park car at Elwood and Collins at 755 last night and seriously injured though expected to recover The car commanded by Motorman H Lange and Conductor J C Reed reportedly stopped after striking the child The left arm and side were cut with a severe scalp wound no bones broken It was unclear if she failed to see the car or to cross in time
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Bridewell
Stukes
Anton Fink
Ottawa Street
William Rolfes
Violet Owen
William Owen
Columbia Street
Elwood
Collins Street
H. Lange
J. C. Reed
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Illinois Department
T. J. McConologue
B. R
Ita
Streator
Council of Administration
Edward White
William Kline
Ray C
A. A. Hanson
Fred M. John J. Kinney
J. 3
Boyer
Boston
Mass
William F. Show
Danville, Ill
BJ. Bostwick
Dr. McGann
Danville i
Munroe
H. M. Snapp Ofty
Harry Atwood
Adjutant Sipple
Elgin
Sadie Barnard
Martha Johnson
Mercury
The
Franklin Street
St. Josep Hospital
Polce
Joseph Muslich
Mokena
Foley
Water Department
Match and Waters
Erans
Carl Carlson
Etty Council
Tion
Jennie Eardley
Aurora
Ridgewood
Cass Street
Highway Commis
Sioners
Benton Street
Resi
S. D. Chaney
Washington Street
the Drainage Board
Isaac Johnson
Adolphus Yonker
Garnsey Avenue
Knights Templar
Sir Knight Gil. W. Barnard
INQ
Fithian
Henry Poml
Home & Loan Assl
SOX
Pany
Cern
Ee . Goodspeed
Will County Abstract Co
Zg Ma Rd
Will
Peterson VS. Peterson
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