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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
8
City health officials urge immediate medical attention for injuries during the July 4 celebration. Do not tie wounds. keep them open until a physician can attend. Tetanus risk from dirt, rust, and caps is highlighted, with advice to move children to parks and limit explosives for a quieter celebration.
A medal contest will be held at Flow Avengie Presbyterian Church on June 26 at 8 o’clock. Participants include Will Davidson Eliz a Matteson Bradford Matteson Ian and Margaret Donaldson performing vocal music and whistling. Admission charges apply.
At 8 40 oclock Wednesday June 24 Groveland former president died at Princeton New Jersey. He was twice chosen to direct the nation and his administration drew strong opinions. The nation mourns a commanding figure whose breadth of mind and steadfastness were widely recognized. The public record notes his contributions despite past political differences.
Prof Said Md LeLaine, clairvoyant and palmist, advertises services at 203 Scott Street. Plain sewing and children's sewing offered at 602 South Center Street, N. W. Phone 1168. Charles Reardon of 326 Campbell Street clarifies he is not the same Charles Reardon involved in the Pelias confectionery store brawl Monday evening.
In Morris on June 25 the Manlius township anti license vote went to the wets after a recount. Judge Hinebaugh found additional ballots faulty, leaving 858 no and 358 yes, failing to meet a majority for change. Seneca saloons remain for two more years amid regional talk of separating Seneca from Marseilles.
Town Board members with a few invited guests plan a day of rest at Aux Sable Friday. They will travel by steam launch along the canal. Attending officials include Supervisor Herath Town Clerk Overholser Town Physician Dr Patterson and Auditors Justices Hawk Goodspeed Nichols Jackson and Stern.
The city’s new asphalt repair plant showed a strong first day with 7000 pounds used on Jefferson street. Superintendent Friedrich called the showing excellent as crews began cleaning and preparing holes before laying asphalt across various streets citywide.
The Dellwood city dump carts will be painted bright green with red trimming on running gear as rehabilitation begins. Drivers transporting refuse to the crematory may resemble a circus parade until the public adjusts. Most carts excluding the ron cartas will be black.
Richards Street church hosts the Epworth League convention with delegates arriving Friday afternoon. Welcome addresses by Raynor Smith and Dr. A M McNicol precede lectures by Dr. George Elliott on The Coming American. Saturday features a Round Table and lectures by Rev GC Carpenter and Rev F A Moon.
Grant Foreman filed a civil suit against Illinois Steel Co claiming a red hot rivet dropped from a high height struck him on the head. He says the skull fracture is permanent and seeks $10,000 in damages. Foreman worked at the coke oven.
Kasper Wagner brings a suit against William Garrigan Charles McEwan and Andrew and Frank Skrzenta alleging serious injuries from an attack by First Ward residents. He seeks $2500 in damages. The assailants have been fined twice already, on city and state charges.
Burglars broke into Charles Mack's meat market at 704 Washington Street last evening through the cellar. They took meat, canned goods, and groceries totaling 25 dollars, left only 1.70 in cash from the cash register, and damaged the office door and desk contents.
Special low round trip fares apply to tourists traveling by Grand Trunk Railway to Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami Region St Lawrence River Thousand Islands Algonquin White Mountains and Atlantic coast. Copies of fares and pamphlets available from Geo W Vaux A G JP Ta 135 Adams Street Chicago.
Astronomers expect an annular solar eclipse on June 28 lasting from 8 40 to near noon in Chicago with the sun ringed by light. A rare planetary cluster including Mercury Venus Mars Neptune and Jupiter will be seen near the sun shortly after sunset in the western sky. Arcturus is noted as approaching Earth at high speed as part of the observations.
George W. Keiber, cited as operating a drum shop on North Collins Street without a license for a year and a half, has six counts filed by State's Attorney Heise. Sheriff Williams to serve the information, with proceedings to determine exact status of affairs. Keiber reportedly used the license denial to place his name on the window.
Frank Pagano refuses to surrender his wife’s clothing amid her critical illness at St Josephs Hospital. A separate-maintenance decree was issued by Judge Marshall citing cruelty threats to kill and nonsupport as the action’s basis. Pagano resides on House Avenue and a Chicago transfer for treatment was blocked by his continued defiance. contempt proceedings anticipated.
Five men from Lockport and surrounding areas were arraigned in the local police court on alleged illicit fishing charges. They pleaded not guilty and the hearing was postponed to Monday morning. Defense attorney W. W. North represented the accused. Deputies Mather and Norton led the prosecution. Local fishermen hailed the arrest as a potential deterrent and object lesson if guilt is established.
The funeral of the late Peter Cuttie was held this morning from the residence to St Marys Church at 10 o clock with Rev Father Burns officiating. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. Floral offerings were described as beautiful. Pallbearers included Alderman John Walsh Thomas Lennon John Bannon Mayor John R Cronin William D Heald and Thomas H Riley.
The Merchants' Association of Joliet announces all business houses will close the entire day Saturday July 4 to celebrate the national holiday. Stores will stay open Friday evening. orders for perishable goods should be placed Thursday afternoon to allow grocers and butchers to serve Friday trade. Anton Schager secretary. Joliet June 25 1908.
United States District Court Northern District of Illinois In Bankruptcy announces Adam Algmino wicz of Rockdale Will County Illinois was adjudicated bankrupt on June 23 1908. The first creditors meeting is July 6 1908 at 10 AM in Joliet Illinois to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Referee Morrill Sprague and Lagger Blatt attorneys.
Members of U R K of P must appear at Armory Rink Saturday at 10 30 a m in full uniform with white gloves for the Pythian parade Captain F W Pearson commands the detail.
In a cryptic note the speaker references the Valley of Dreams as a deceptive space. They urge curiosity about an opinion and request sending for a card, implying a personal or promotional message amid vague health terms like consumption and diabetes.
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