County jail urged to build new facility after damning inspection
County Board of Charities reported the jail is badly reeded with cells too small and poor ventilation in both wings. Insane detainees need padded cells and a separate boys wing. Overall health and management praised, but urge new jail. 789 inmates remain, with 390 admitted and discharged since July 1. The poor farm visit contrasted with generally better conditions there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John der
V. J. Cohenour
Leo
Feeley
State Act of Charities
State Board
Ie Board
In- Hon
Charles Rost
Lost and Found at Produce Co. Book of Checks Recovered
A lost book containing checks for 400 dollars from a Boston Produce Co. was found by a company representative yesterday afternoon. The finder delivered the item to an official of the firm, and the book was turned over to the proper executive by six o clock last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
On Produce Co
Weiner
Boston Be
Mtative
Bauer Dies After Long Rest at 78 in City Home
Bauer aged 78 and 6 months died last evening at 11 o'clock in his home at 1004 Railroad Street. He leaves four children: George C. of , Mrs. Jos. Kravitz of South , Mrs. A. J. Litts of Denver, and Mrs. F. A. Scheldt of . Bauer had been a retiree for thirty eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Railroad Street
Bow
George C
Jos. Kravitz
South
A. J. Litts
Denver
F. A. Scheldt
City in Brief and Local Notices
Attend Popular Concert at Richards Street M E church Thursday July 9 admission 25 cents. Plymouth Standard Binder Twine 9 cents per pound at Culver 120 Jefferson Joliet. Jacob Ressler arrested this morning at 317 Vine on wife’s complaint for alleged brutal assault. Dellwood Park Electric Theater growing business due to quality films and Miss White's illustrated songs. For sale two mortgages 12000 each on Gary business property with 40 percent valuation rate 6 percent personal responsibility 75000 Harry Hall Gary Indiana. The Rich Man and Lazarus a lecture by B H Barton Watch Tower Society at Mrs W T Kenions 118 Youngs Avenue Wednesdays July 1 7 30 pm Free no collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. S. Culver’s
Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL
Dellwood Park Electric Theater
Gary
Harry Hall
Indiana
Sporting
Lazarus
B. H. Barton
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of
Allegheny
W. T. Kenions
Youngs Avenue
Leaves to FUE Brew's Petition
Henry Schmidt traveled to Springfield with Samuel J. Drew's petition seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. The 1300 signers aim to place Drew first on the ballot. Schmidt planned to file early and possibly sleep on the state house steps. Frank Parker also left for Springfield with his petition for Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schmidt
Springfield
Samuel J. Drew
Schmidt
Dréw
State House
Frank Parker
Residents protest over unremoved dog corpse at intersection
People living at Nicholson and Campbell streets complain of city neglect as the rotting dog body lies in the street for three days. Residents and passersby view the sight daily and demand immediate removal by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
Campbell Streets
Wild Runaway Collides With Telegraph Pole in Washington Street
Dr William Richards narrowly escaped a runaway team owned by Harry Love four miles southeast of the city. The dash started at Berst Feed mill behind the Clement buildings and ended at The Republican office when the horses struck a telephone pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richards
Washington Street
Harry Love
Manhattan Road
Stanton
Berst
Clement
Republican
Public Works Bids on Coal for Water Plant and Beach Store Plans Approved
Three firms bid on coal for the water works pumping station with bids referred to the water committee. Beach store addition plans win provisional approval with specified height and material changes. A street sign contract and a pumping engine contract remain unsettled as the streets committee and water organization prepare final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Water
Committee On Fire
Harney
Langdon
Stevens
George B. Carey
L. F. Beach
Beach
Chicago Street
Befriends Patterson Jailor Wills Stung
Henry F Patterson freed from the penitentiary after years of defrauding Duncan house, stays with Jailer John Wills on Washington Street. Wills lends Patterson $5 and takes his watch as security, then, believing reform, extends the loan. Patterson departs unannounced and leaves unpaid board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Wills
Indignation Over Eagle Incident Near Morris
Henry McLaughlin a young farmer near Morris escaped punishment after keeping a noble American eagle as a prisoner. A crowd followed as he appeared in Jo Het with the bird in a cage, the eagle having torn feathers trying to escape. Prominent men offered to ransom the bird but McLaughlin refused and planned to build a cage for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McLaughlin
Morris
Jo- Het
McLaughlin
City meeting notes terse order to trim trees cited
Directive to all property owners to trim their trees at once. in Mayor Cronin absence, Alderman Kinney presided with full attendance.
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Cronin
Kinney
Fourth of July at Electric Park Joliet Plainfield
Electric Park in Plainfield plans a lively Fourth with music by the Steel Works band and an up to date Minstrel Show. A Plainfield Jarvis vs Aurora Cubs ball game, parachute drop by Captain Delcano, dancing, boating, bathing, and fireworks on river barges are announced with frequent trolley service and excursion tickets.
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Joliet
Electric Park
Steel Works
Electric Line
Plainfield-Jarvis
Aurora Cubs
Delcano
Paris
Sweet
DuPage
Plainfield
Local inquiry details uncertain case leads
Fragmentary notes indicate talk of a missing young woman with officials unsure who knew her or had heard of her. No formal report to the local office had been made, according to information secured this afternoon.
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Goffee
Souats 19 Tunnel Refuses To Leave
Oroville Sisson of Lockport, a notorious county constable, again draws public attention for a popcorn and peanut stand in the mouth of the Suats 19 tunnel at the Dellwood street car depot. A warrant led to his arrest. he asserts the law supports him and awaits next Tuesday’s hearing with John W. Downey as his attorney. He has been released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oroville
Sisson
Lockport
Dellwood
Jordan
Kelly
Traction Company
John W. Downey
Dog Tax Due July 1 1908 and Tags Required
Notice to dog owners. Dog tax must be paid by July 1 1908. Visit police station for dog tags. All unmuzzled dogs will be shot after July 1.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board OF Charities
the County Board of Charities
R Boor Farm
Richards Street
M. E
Iuly
Jacob Ressler
Vine Street
Fue Brew
Arms
Dead Dog
Laidlaw,dunne, Gordon
O. Wants Settlement
Humphrey & Son
Berscheid
Laidlaw, Dunne, Gordon Co
Chicago
Bruce Coal Co
Greenville
Eenee E. T. Franklin, Co
Illinois
A. C. Johnston & Son
Ewdese
Johnston & Son Bid F. C. B
the Water Works
F. O. B. Joliet
Morrill Sprague
Meeker Avenue
Royce Avenue
Burke
McMasters
Henry F. Patterson
Duncan
John Will
Will
Joly
Prsins Tre
Marie Walters
Edward McCann
Harrison Street Station
Minnie Schultz
West
Madison Street
Max Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Israel Shaffner
Walters
Miss Walters
Schultz
Asine
Marie Waters
Waitness
Souats
Q. A. Sisson
W. F. McMasters
Police
J. Republican
City Water and Gas
Summit Street
Brooklyn
Chas
A. Noble
Stere
D. McDaniel & CO
Jefferson St
F.a.barthelme
James MacCoy
Joliet Title and Trust Co
O’connor Abstract Company
Barber Abstract Company
Will County Abstract Company
Will County
Joliet Title and Trust Company
Henry R. Pohl
Henry R. Pohl, Adam Groth
Henry T. Truby
Henry T. Truby, Chas. F. Goodspeed
Chas. F. Goodspeed
Mgr
J. C. Adler, Jr
Joseph H. Ray
Ottawa Street
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