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Newspaper

The Joliet Daily Republican

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1908

Page

2

Meeting of Ladies Aid society at M B church announced

Lockport June 23 special to The Important news notices a meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the M B church on Wednesday afternoon at 6 o clock. All members urged to attend. A reunion of Lockport residents and various local family notes follow, including visits and moves, with community names and ages of several elder women.

Lockport Ladies’ Aid Society of the ‘M.B John W. Arnold Caeeebert WA Old Sr. Jno W.arnold, Jr Ipswich Brass Band Shilo Temple Form- Lockport George F Ffe Lamb Chica Loorkport

Lemont Socials Highlight Weekend Guests and Local Moves

Lemont residents noted a weekend visit by Spegig of Chicago to friends Robert Murphy and others. Local shifts include N J Brown returning from Colorado to resume duties at Rock Island R R Co in Chicago. A three course Sunday gathering celebrated a third anniversary at a home on street.

Kirk Summit Dillman St. Ann John Lemont Lyons

Braidwood Daily Notes Summer Visit and Local Moves

Special to The Republican Miss Bertha Metkencif of Chicago spends her summer at the Edwards home on Main Street. Gara McCambridge returns home after a year in toilet work. W J Bavage visits in Chicago. Edwards family and Hogan and Bertha Meikendht enjoy Trainer Farm outing. Butler of Gardner visits. Cunningham family to Wikenington for future home. Cushing of Rathbone visits at Edwards home.

Braidwood Bertha Metkencif Chicago John Edwards Main Street Gara McCambridge W. J. Bavage Sevage Mra Daniel Hogan Berthar Meikendht Trainer Farm Butler of Gardner George Cunningham Wikenington Cushing of Rathbone

Quiet wedding ties couple in Plainfield

The Misses Abbie Brown and Ernest Barron wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Robinson officiating. Nearby friends join the couple as they begin married life. Other locals visit relatives and travel to Chicago, Lake Geneva, and Canton for short stays and family gatherings.

New York Diamond Dealer Held for $10,000 Ransom

Meyer Newman a New York diamond salesman disappeared after leaving home with $2,000 in gems. His wife fears kidnapping for a $10,000 ransom as Stern Bros. & Co. received anonymous demands and police investigate. A note demanded the ransom be left in a tin can at Bronx Park entrance before June 30.

New York Meyer Newman Stern Bros. & Co Newman

Four Westerners Face Conviction and Acquittal in Land Fraud Trial

In Washington on June 23 a jury found Frederick A Hyde and Joost H Schneider guilty on most counts while John A Benson and Henry P Dimond were acquitted on all 42 counts. Benson and Dimond released, Hyde bail raised to 20000, Schneider to 12500, all had posted 10000 bail.

Washington Frederick A.n Hyde Joost H. Schneider John A. Benson Henry P. Dimond Benson Far West Dimond Hyde Schneider

Swindler of Railways Sentenced

New York June 23 Rupert Valweet pleaded guilty to defrauding mail fraud via fake freight claims against Atlantic Coast Mine Teunas Pacific and Chicago Rock Island railroads. Judge Hough sentenced him in state court to additional penalties Monday.

New York Queans Fale Atlantic Coast Mine Teunas & Pacific Chicago & Rock Ieland Rupert’ Vawileet Hough

Flames Ravage Port Chester and Canadian Town

A June 23 fire in Port Chester New York destroyed a business district block and left 40 families homeless with losses around 500000. Canadian town Three Rivers suffered a million plus blaze with over 300 buildings burned as soldiers from neighboring cities aided firefighting efforts.

Port Chester N. Y Three Rivers Que Montreal Quebec Sherbrooke Grand Mere Hochelaga Bank Sixth Military District Burns Borden's Condensed Milk Company Rye, Harrison East Port Chester Greenwich West Chester Avenue Broad Street Factory Place Irving Avenue Baptist Church

Kentucky Bank Closes in Dover Amid Deposit Shortfall

The Citizens' bank of Dover Kentucky shut its doors after a directors meeting found the safe empty of paper and money. With $7,500 capital and $7,000 in deposits the closure follows nearby Aberdeen Ohio's bank failure. The president and directors have reportedly gone to Maysville to arrange an assignment.

Dover Citizens’ Bank Aberdeen Maysville

Delagrange Soars 16 Minutes 30 Seconds In Milan Flight

French aeroplanist Leon Delagrange surpassed all records by flying 16 minutes 30 seconds over a measured military field course. His craft stayed 10 to 18 feet above ground as he completed nine laps at about 38 miles per hour, covering around 18 kilometers. A special gold medal will be struck to honor the feat.

Milan Leon ,Delagrange Aeroplanist M. Delagrange

Hull Wins Recount in Des Moines Congressional Primary

J A T Finn defeats Judge Prouty in the Iowa district as recount shows Hull gaining 66 votes in the Second ward Third precinct. Hull's district majority reaches 60 with Prouly supporters conceding the result.

Hull Prouty Des Moines J. A. T. Finn Judge Prouty Prouly

Queen of Spain Has Another Son

Madrid reports Queen Victoria of Spain welcomed a son Monday night amid royal celebrations. Queen Victoria, formerly Princess Ena of Battenberg, and King Alphonse were married in Madrid in May, with the latest birth extending the royal lineage.

Queen of Spain Madrid Queen Victoria of Queen Victoria Prin, Ena of Battenberg King al

Seven Die In Heat Wave Across Cities

Reports from Chicago New York and Detroit describe seven deaths from extreme heat and widespread discomfort. Health officials issue hot weather guidance as forecasters predict a cool down with rain later in the week.

Sherman Ill in Cleveland amid vice presidential bid

James Schoolcraft Sherman, Republican candidate for vice president, has been ill in Cleveland for two days forcing him to stay until Tuesday. He suffered a bilious attack while en route from Cincinnati and stayed with Myron T. Herrick, affecting scheduled conferences. In Utica, plans promise a large welcome with a military and civic parade and speeches when he arrives Tuesday night.

Cleveland James Schoolcraft Sherman Republican Homines Sherman Cincinnati Myron T. Herrick Ohio Utica N. Y James 8. Sherman

Municipal League of Indiana Convenes in Laporte

The eighteenth annual Municipal league conference meets in Laporte Indiana for a three day session beginning Tuesday afternoon. Nearly 300 city officials including mayors clerks treasurers councilmen and judges are expected. Visitors will be hosted at Pine Lake Wednesday evening and take a trolley trip to Michigan City and a ride on the steamer Theodore Roosevelt on Lake Michigan Thursday afternoon.

Laporte Ind Municipal League of Indiana Indiana Pine Lake Michigan City Theodore Roosevelt Lake Michigan

Nine Negroes Lynched in Sabine County Mob

In Hemphill Sabine County nine Negroes die at hands of a mob after two white men are killed by Black suspects. Five hanged, one shot attempting escape, two bodies later found in a creek bottom. Tension rises as both races arm for potential clashes.

Colorado Buffalo Park Col Buffalo Jefferson County Park County Three Mount Evans Houston Tex Hemphill Sabine County

Roosevelt and Taft to Attend Yale Harvard Boat Race

President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft will witness the Yale Harvard boat race on the Thames at New London next Thursday. Taft alters plans to conference with the president at Oyster Bay and Gen. Wright on Saturday, with a possible return to Washington Sunday. A dinner at Prospect Street precedes class reunions and May class events at Yale.

New Haven Conn Roosevelt Taft Yale Harvard Thames New London Oyster Bay Luke E. Wright Messrs Wright Sagamore Hill Washington National New York Republican National Committee W. W. Farnam Prospect Street New Haven. Classmates Meet “Big Bill Farnam Edwards House Big Bill Bill Herbert W. Bowen Hadley University Ledyard Lieut Augustus .Canfield Ledyard Philippines

Markets: grain and hay prices from June 23

Prices paid producers on June 23 list yellow corn No 3 at 4.67, mixed corn No 3 at 3.65, yellow corn No 4 at 4.60, mixed corn No 4 at 4.57, oats Aug delivery 35.5, baled hay 50 14.00, loose hay 56 14.00, oat straw baled 6, loose 6.50. J Adler & Co notes these quotes from The Republican Daily at 1:30 pm and that prices may move with market trends.

Adler & CO

Markets Today at Chicago Board of Trade

Cassidy and Gray report from the Chicago Board of Trade on June 23 trading at the Exchange. Prices for staples and commodity futures move amid steady demand and light volatility.

Cassidy & Gray Chicago Board of Trade Jefferson Street W. A. Telegraph Co Chicago

Grain Price Summary for Cash Wheat Corn and Oats

Cash Wheat prices range from 85 to 106 with various USDA grades listed. No. 2 red and No. 2 hard winter show values around 90 to 91 and 90 dollars respectively. Cash Corn prices show No. 2 white around 74 to 74 with No. 3 white at 73 and No. 4 at 64 to 66. Cash Oats No. 3 white marketed at 50 to 52 and No. 4 white at 47 to 61.

Seine

Electric Bitters Endorsement in New York Letter

Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York commends Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complications lame back and weak kidneys. The product regulates digestion purifies blood and restores vitality for both sexes sold under guarantee at J D Brown Co drug store 50c.

Frank Conlan Houston St New York J. D. Brown & Co

Lightning Strikes During Sunday School Convention

A fatal lightning strike during a Sunday school convention at Sandy Springs church in Greenville Washington area on June 23 injured or killed attendees. Authorities investigate the incident and assess the church building for damage and safety.

Church Greenville D. C Sandy Springs

Engagement Ring Gossip Turns to Cheap Diamonds

A humorously exchanged front page joke notes a sudden shift in attitude toward George after news that diamonds are falling in price. The banter pivots on perceived value and a saucy stage stereotype, contrasting a soubrette with a seasoned manager.

The Best Pills Ever Sold

After years of chronic indigestion and spending hundreds, Dr King’s New Life Pills are praised as the remedy that finally helped. The testimonial claims dramatic relief and well being after using the product.

Dr. King

Remarkable Eczema Cure Ends Long Struggle

A father recalls his six month battle with an extreme eczema case described as the worst in forty years for his child. Doctors prescribed silk wraps and patient care, and after months the child recovered fully, returning to normal health.

Doctor Recommended Cuticura Remedies for Infant Skin

James M Wood of Buena Vista Virginia recalls his infant daughter’s severe skin illness. After two weeks she broke out with extensive lesions, doctors attended, the skin nearly vanished, blood oozed, and the family wrapped her in a pillow for ten weeks. He credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with saving her, stating she remains healthy after years with no signs of trouble.

James É. Wood Buena Vista

Fragmentary Ad Describing Medical Treatments and Remedies

A fragmented OCR notice lists nervousness memory and sleep weakness symptoms. It claims cures by certain methods and references blood and skin diseases including acne. The ad mentions a creator named Doster and an address on a Peñi Avenue, urging use of unspecified remedies.

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