Salary increase for MADNSE and WOOD officers approved
The board increased MADNSE and WOOD salaries from 750 to 1000 dollars per year, with several members voting against. The annual report shows a busy year with 32 parent contacts, 17 interviews with truants, 31 weekly reports, 22 office meetings, and multiple tax and court matters.
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Hutchinson
In'Marsh
Werner
Nicoles
Marsh
Buck
Ati
Justice Court
City in Brief items and social notices
Sunday school at Dellwood Park June 23. First German Lutheran church picnic June 30. Harry Espenschied of Chicago Mechanic and Trades Insurance Co. visiting Charles Clement. Helen and Franklin Barber guests of Hutchinsons. Edith and Florence Duttens return to Detroit. Miss Talcott guests. promote awnings by Barrett Hardware Company on Van Buren Street.
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South Center Street
N. W
Harry Espenschied
Chicago Mechanic and Trades Insurance Co
Charles Clement
Helen Barber
Franklin Barber
Gibson City
Bryan Hutchinson
Iowa Avenue
Edith
Florence Dutten
Ethel Talcott
Detroit
Michigan
Barrett Hardware Company
van Buren Street
City to Appeal to Supreme Court in Fox Damage Suit
The city will appeal to the Supreme Court over a damage suit filed by Peter Fox alleging sewage caused a nuisance via a drain on Van Buren street. Trial history shows two jury verdicts for Fox, with the latest $800 after a reduction, and the city seeks reversal.
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Peter Fox
Martin
Supreme Court
Fox
van Buren Street
Marshall
Dibel
Dibell
City opens own asphalt plant to repair Jefferson Street
The city activates its asphalt plant starting at the Chicago and Jefferson corner to fix Jefferson Street and remove ruts and holes. A Metropolitan foreman will train Street Department workers on heating and paving, with plans to repair other asphalt streets under existing guarantees at $3 per square yard.
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City
Jefferson Street
Chicago and
Jefferson Streets
Metropolitan Company
Campbell Street
Martha Johnson Dies At 65 In St Josephs Hospital
Mrs Martha Johnson aged 65 died at St Josephs hospital last evening at 10 o clock She is survived by nephew James Arby Funeral services are from 107 Franklin Street Wednesday at 3 pm to Scott Street Methodist church Interment Oakwood cemetery The family thanks friends neighbors and hospital staff for support and care from Mr and Mrs Frank Conway and family
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Johnson
Martha Johnson
St. Joseph's Hospital
James Arby
Franklin Street
Scott Street Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
James
Anal
John F. Quin
Sisters of St. Joseph's Hospital
Frank Conway
Knights of Pythias Picnic Draws Big Local Turnout
President Roosevelt Secretary Taft William Jennings Bryan and Governor R NeeneN decline Joliet picnic invites as thousands of Knights of Pythias and delegations from Aurora Elgin Rockford Kankakee and other cities plan to attend at Dellwood Park next Saturday bands may accompany the visitors. Louis Hay will speak and the event emphasizes a jubilee program.
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Knights of Pythias
Dellwood Park
Deneen
Pythian ‘Committee
Plazis
Chicago
Aurora
Elgin
Rockford
Kankakee
Joliet
William Loeb, Jr
Fred. M. Carpenter
Taft
Canada
Louis C. Hay
Illinois
Mergury Drafs Joliet Grateful Relief Amid Heat Wave
The first relief from the torrid wave arrived at 1 pm with showers promised. Roy Fisher, a Union Street youth, was overcome by the heat and taken to his home yesterday. His condition is not serious.
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Mercury
Roy Fisher
Union Street
Swedish Old Folks Home Dedication Tomorrow
The Swedish Old Folks Home dedication is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the Home. Excursions from Rockford Elgin St Charles Batavia Geneva Chicago and Aurora will bring out of town guests with a Joliet Male Chorus program and speeches by Rev L A Johnston D D Rev G K Stark and Rev S A Linder. Lunch will be served by the Ladies of the Swedish Lutheran church at noon. New bathing salts and toboggans at Electric park.
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Rockford
Elgin
Batavia
Geneva
Chicago
Aurora
Joliet
L. A. Johnston
D. D
Moline
G. K. Stark
Evanston
S. A. Linder
The
Swedish Lutheran Church
Mystery surrounds death of Rockdale child Anna Verbich
Officials investigate rumors about 9 year old Anna Verbich dying in Rockdale. Undertaker Anton Nemanich cites scarlet fever as cause, with Dr J Struzynski issuing the death certificate. Mayor Bruner summoned Dr W A McRoberts to examine the case. funeral at St Josephs cemetery this afternoon.
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Rockdale
Little Anna Verbich
Joseph Verbich
Anton Nemanich
J. Struzynski
Bruner
W. A. McRoberts
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Mrs Zimmerman Seeks Divorce With Modern Ideas
The court heard Mrs Josephine Zimmerman claim she has advanced views on marriage and admitted entertaining a man other than her husband, Charles Krieger, a corespondent, at her home. The cross bill drew twelve witnesses as Joseph Zimmerman alleged misconduct and Krieger is now missing from the city. Contempt for Krieger’s sister Miss Krieger was discharged after she explained language barriers.
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Zim
Merman
Denied New Trials Appeals Taken in Multiple Cases
Appeals have been taken from the Circuit court after new trials were denied. Cases include John Taylor minor by Frank Taylor v. Illinois Central Railroad Co. with $4000 verdict for the plaintiff, Hughes v. Village of Mokena appealed by plaintiff with jury for defendant, and Lawrence v. Village of Channahon with verdict for $825 for the plaintiff. Final action recorded yesterday afternoon.
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Circuit Court
John Taylor
Frank Taylor
Illinois Central Railroad Co
Cmarshall
Gussie
Thieves Steal Roof From Tent Colony Behind Burnett Home
Police seek sneaky thieves who removed the roof from a cluster of sleeping youths on Mrs. Jennie Burnett s lot on South Eastern avenue. The act occurred after midnight. Youths Ted Burnett and Howard Snapp Jr discovered the loss, while Vernon Leckie reported a stolen bicycle on Buell avenue.
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Jennie Burnett
South Eastern Avenue
Ted Burnett
Howard Snapp
Vernon Leckie
Buell Avenue
Dellwood Park Concert Includes Opera Medleys and More
The program at Dellwood Park features The Colosus Overture Morpeng Noon and Night Novelette Kisses Honeymoon Trail March Fashion Plate Gems from Operas with selections from The Queen of Sheba Tannhauser Cavalleria Rusticana Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 The Broken Hearted Sparrow Miss Dixie and excerpts from The Merry Widow. The public are invited to attend.
Masons Hold Funeral for Gil W. Barnard in Chicago
Thirty five Knights Templar from Joliet Comandery No 4 attended the funeral of Gil W. Barnard grand recorder for the Masonic order in Illinois at Medinah Temple Chicago Sunday afternoon. Barnard was a prominent Mason with many close Joliet friends.
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Knights Templar
Joliet
Funeral for William Wagner Scheduled at 2 P.M.
Funeral services for William Wagner will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from his home at 283 North Bluff Street. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The Aurora picnic organizer posts details for the Wednesday event with a 50 cent fate round trip and twenty-five signed members.
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William Wagner
North Bluff, Street
Oakwood
Aurora
E. W. Willard
DuPage River At Electric Park Offers Refreshing Sojourn
The DuPage river at Electric Park provides cool relief with improved bathing facilities, new toboggans, and a wide range of suits. Trolley trips from Joliet to Plainfield complement a dip, while notices from Co. A. Foley warn of sprinkler hours and water shutoffs if back taxes or leaks are not fixed by July 1.
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DuPage River
Electric Park
Joliet
Plainfield
Co. A. Foley
Traveling salesman arraigned for disorderly conduct in Hutchinson
James Oneck of Chicago, a traveling salesman, appeared before Justice Hawk after a rough ride and was jailed after 6 PM. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, fined $25 plus costs, and paid Hutchinson for damage to the rig.
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James Oneck
Chicago
Hutchinson
Collins Street
Justice of the Peace Hawk
Huttchinson
Heintzleman Bond Disposition in Divorce Case
The bond securing back alimony to Esther Heintzleman is settled. Frank D. Heintzleman pays $70, agrees to $40 and $45 installments, then $5 monthly until $213 due is cleared. Henry Abrams is discharged as a surety. Dance at Electric Park every Tuesday.
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Frank D. Heintzleman
Esther
Henry Abrams
Heimtzieman
Cronin Jr. Recovers From Brief Illness
John R. Cronin Jr convalesces after a short illness of tonsillitis.
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John R. Cronin, Jr
Seven room house on Landau avenue
Classified notice details a seven room house on Landau Avenue with a lot size of 560 by 133 feet. The listing names Charles A. Noble and references the 148 8t page or listing line.
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Landau Avenue
Chas. A. Noble
Valley of Dreama Mystery Says Mister No Place for You
Unclear text features Dr. James MacCoy of Joliet Illinois asserting a personal opinion and inviting requests for a card. The message hints at a cryptic exploration or promotion with slogans about illusion and belonging.
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Mister
Dreama
May Settlement Talks End Owen Will Case
The trial of Grace Owen Rist against James W. Owen as Executors of Willam B. Owen of Frankfort ended suddenly this morning. A compromise out of court is anticipated, per a reliable source, with Judge Marshall presiding. New bathing suits and toboggans at ...
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Owen Will
Grace Owen Rist
James W. Owen
Willam B. Owen
Frankfort
Marshall
Petition for Probate in Will County Illinois 1908
Notice to heirs that a petition for probate of Robert S. Russell's will was filed June 22 1908 in Will County Illinois with a July 17 1908 hearing at Joliet Court House. Heirs listed include Mary Russell Harriet McCreerary and unknown heirs of Zenith Russell and Arnold Russell. Clerk John C. Lang sets dates for appearance and response.
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State OF
Illinois
Will County
Robert S. Russell
Court House
Joliet
Linois
Mary Russell
Benton Street
Harriet McCreerary
Volga
South Dakota
Zenith Russell
Arnold Russell
Joliet, Ill
Special Assessment Notice for Joliet sewer project
Will County Illinois public notice announces a special assessment on Baker avenue Joliet for underground sewer work with side connections manholes and catch basins. The plan is confirmed by the County court with a ten installment payment schedule starting January 2 next year at 5 percent interest. The first installment is 479.74 dollars and nine further payments are 100 dollars each. Frank Clare signs the notice dated June 23 1908.
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State OF Illinois
County of
Will
Will County
Baker Avenue
Henry Avenue
Second Avenue
Joliet
WH County
Illinois
Board of Local Improvements
Board of
Frank Clare
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FR Bool
Parochial School
Bewer
Hey
Mrs
Joseph Sutherland
Western Avenue
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Pres. Roosevelt
W. J. Bryar
Roosevelt
Secre
Tary Taft, William Jennings Bryan
Mergury Drafs
Eho
Mr. Nemanich
Joliet Knights Templar
Barnard Obsequies
Wawa
Geo
W. Vaux
T. A
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams Street
Heintzleman
James MacCoy
John C. Lang
D. McDaniel & CO
Jefferson St
F.a.barthelme
Washington Street
Marion S. Green
Clara G. Trimble
Luella Shipman Martin
Albert Hindle
Elijah
Joliet Oratorio Society
Central Presbyterian Church
Brown Brothers
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