26 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
1
W M Farr of Jacksonville argues language is formed by habit and repetition of forms. Heeter urges oral practice to seed correct speech while Miss Cooke promotes reading for meaning. Farr's history focus stresses selective interpretation and five life domains guiding student development.
L Carrier known for windmills wandered into the Desplaines river near Sixteenth street crossing with the belief his wife and daughter were with him. Police rescued him and he was held at the town station before being returned to relatives in the city.
The Joliet Pure Ice Company won the contract to furnish coal for the water works pumping station at 1.90 per ton of 2000 pounds weighed by the Western Weighing Association, with fuel subject to the water superintendent's inspection. The deal runs through December 31 of this year, and the city plans further analysis on pump purchases with Chicago engineers Harrison & Johnson. Aldermen discuss coal quality and pressure issues, including Wilmington coal at 2.30 per ton as a potential saving.
After a secret teachers committee meeting the city school board repealed the principal pay rule and granted substantial raises. The board re elected Mrs Hubbard supervisor of primaries at 1300, Thompson music at 1200, Lull drawing at 900, and Donaldson manual training at 1000. Miss Ferguson was chosen training department teacher with 1000, replacing Miss Black. Two weeks pay withheld earlier will be issued totaling 178.72. Principal salaries listed include Moran Florence Murray 850 and others, across several schools and roles.
Dealers denounce Templeton for killing diseased cattle within Joliet city limits amid concerns over impure meat. Dr McRoberts vows to hire a veterinary helper as health investigations continue and penalties loom for further violations. An Illinois State Journal excerpt cites a Pa. case of diseased meat sale as context.
Police say Lucinda Geter of Chicago stole a valuable diamond ring from Mrs. Irving J. Blackhall and used Gillenwater to pawn it for $2. Gillenwater, a Lockport resident, is jailed on larceny charges with a $500 bond and the Geter arrest anticipated. the ring, worth about $125, has been recovered for evidence.
At the grandmother's home 325 Jefferson street on Monday June 25 at 8 a m. J Wil Mamon aged 8 months and 5 days son of Mr and Mrs J W Stockton of Glenrock Wisconsin. Funeral from the house at 3 p m Wednesday burial in Oakwood Rev IC Reynolds officiating.
The article recounts a butcher convicted for selling diseased meat receiving a just punishment and a jail term. The judge, though harshly criticized by some, imposed imprisonment to deter similar offenses and underscore accountability in public health matters.
The long awaited condemnation suit over property along the new right of way for the river track was settled this morning. The Ogden estate, with Stevens claiming an interest, was valued at 12 500 by the jury after hearing evidence. Other owners have settled out of court. remaining objections to the track elevation are removed. Jurors included Roy McGowan P B Reeves T W Brown Samuel Spangler and others.
A report to headquarters stated Raymond Quick, thought to have run away, was found under a bed sleeping. He is in the care of his grandmother Mrs. Couch, until further action in his case.
Mrs Nettie C G Kenner of Chicago will give an illustrated health talk on Motherhood at First Baptist Church corner Second and Baker avenues at 3 30 p m Wednesday June 27 under the auspices of Mrs G W Davis circle All ladies invited The prior talk drew a large crowd and prompted a return engagement of Mrs Kenner The talks target women over eighteen years old and stress vital interest to them
A young woman on York avenue foiled two small would-be arsonists attempting to ignite a barn using matches and tar at Dr Eldred's auto home. The youths, described as about two feet tall, claimed they wished to cremate the big automobile.
Construction starts on the Joliet and Southern Traction Co tracks from Granite street and Plainfield road to the Ruby street bridge. The Ruby street bridge will be ready in ninety days. Cars expected to run on the new line to Wilmington by October 1 with hourly service, and future lines to Blue Island planned.
The Board of Local Improvements awarded bids this morning for street projects. Sandi ford Mitchells won Mound street sewer and Cedar Slip sewer. Mona han Brothers won Ottawa street sewer. Brashers won Ottawa street water. Robert Shannon won South Chicago street water and sewer bids.
A cloudy weather update notes a stationary temperature. An advertisement praises the Vader Chair Hammock suitable for a porch three feet wide. It hangs from above and occupies two inches of wall space when not in use. Reach Vance-Fitagibbons Furniture Co for details.
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