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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
7
Lord Strathgate rides hard to track Ellen and Deborah after an escape, believing Portsmouth their destination. He capsules posts, hosts riders, and expects Ellen to reach Portmouth aboard the New Eagle before him, while Carrington lags behind chasing fresh clues.
Ellen and Debbie endure a grueling open boat voyage pursued by Captain Seton and Whibley. The fugitives face heat, scarce rations, and emotional turmoil as Ellen clings to revenge against Lord Carrington while planning to board the New Eagle at Portsmouth, with Debbie loyal yet uncertain of Sir Charles. The night drags on as they inch toward safety and a possible return voyage to Philadelphia.
A Joliet woman reports relief from backache headaches and dizziness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says three boxes cleared kidney trouble and urges others with kidney issues to try the treatment. Sold by dealers nationwide priced at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Final Special Assessment notice in Will County Joliet concerning Illinois Street water main under Ordinance 2313. Docket 446. Board of Local Improvements filed cost and interest certificates. hearing July 18, 1908 at 10 a.m. in county court. Objections and defenses may be filed. Williams Welch, Clerk. June 18, 1908.
Two long-used ledgers from the Mather homestead in Rednor now belong to John L. Mather of Wayne. The volumes span 75 years and begin in 1759, noting the 1816 switch from pounds shillings and pence to dollars and cents. A line reads to 100 cigars 15 cents, hinting at tobacco prices of the era.
Suits pressed and cleaned for 1.50 with steam dyeing and repairs. Ladies work specialty. Albert Valentine at 608 Jefferson St calls for and delivers goods, Chicago phone 1731. Mrs M B Burkett Hair Dressing Parlors at 319 North Chicago Street offers hairdressing, electric scalp treatment, shampooing, facial massage, manicuring, child’s hair cutting, and hair goods. Chicago phone 2403.
State of Illinois Will County Circuit Court notices a chancery suit, Charles W Hughes v Faith Curtis Hughes, Bill No 22460. Complaint filed, summons issued, returnable first day of September term, Joliet courthouse, with solicitors Donahoe McNaughton & McKeown. June 5 1908 and subsequent June dates noted.
Notice lists locations where readers can leave want ads including Learnard and Vilet Grocers Washington and Richards J Fahrner Druggist Center and Oneida streets BLE Burke Grocer 314 Marion Street. The fragment notes multiple street names and specific merchants for ad submissions.
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