10 Oct 1908
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
1
A court case in Sanford accuses a husband of rape and assault after allegedly striking his wife with a whip and dragging her naked from bed down a flight of stairs, prompting a harsh charge dispute as the suit progresses.
Mrs Mary E Sanford testifies she was struck with a buggy whip and dragged from bed in the divorce suit against W G Sanford. She claims severe cruelty while presenting notes of a Chicago based sweetheart. Sanford counters that she grew cold in 1907 after reading a letter to sister in law Joe Moran.
All Sir Knights are asked to assemble at the asylum Monday October 12 at 7 30 o clock sharp to act as escort. Knights bound for Rock Island may take their ladies to a special train from the depot as early as 7 o clock to return for participation in parade. Apole Commandery No 1 Chicago will pass Joliet at 2 p m October 12 1908 with a short stop and a sixty piece band. Geo M Scholl Com.
Voters are urged to attend a 6 o'clock meeting at the Alton Depot where the governors will address attendees. The event invites all voters to hear the governors discuss issues of public interest.
The Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterway Association held its third annual meeting in Chicago and re elected George H Monroe as treasurer. Officers named include President William K Kavanaugh Missouri First Vice President E S Conway Illinois Second Vice President M J Sanders Louisiana Fourth Vice President J LHebron Mississippi Fifth Vice President Greenfield Quarles Arkansas Secretary William F Saunders and Sergeant at arms Thomas M Hunter Illinois. The convention selected New Orleans as the site for the next gathering with no dissent.
Joliet National Bank directors report John C. Barrett will withdraw Barrett & Co from a lease for quarters in a new Clinton and Chicago streets building. Barrett & Co would occupy first floor basement and fourth fifth floors but the board cuts to one floor and cancels the lease. Temporary quarters at Van Buren and Des Plaines streets will be retained.
Union Clubites prepare to open the season with doors on October 30 at the Country Club quarters. The summer venue shift toward indoor events follows a calendar arranged by the entertainment commander.
The Union League club plans an autumn and winter slate starting October 30 with an opening party in Jefferson street rooms. Election day November 3 features open house and election returns. guests may bring two friends. A husking bee on the thirteenth precedes Friday card nights, Thanksgiving party, December cards, and a December 11 musical. The fifteenth? cotillion, New Year children’s party, junior events, and a January 22 ladies’ entertainment follow, with February 5 infant masquerade and a late February sociable. The program wraps with a stereopticon lecture and minstrel date leading to the April Easter party.
Chicago police identify Frank P. Dengel a real estate agent as a swindler who allegedly extorted rents from more than 100 families after posing as owner. He was arrested at 119 LaSalle Street. Authorities say the scheme began six months ago with a possible partner, operating in Lockport Joliet Evanston and Waukegan.
William Lawlor George Keenan William Doyle and George Carroll were arrested last night charged with drunkenness. They were arraigned before Police Magistrate Allen this morning and given the usual fine of one dollar and costs totaling 3.25 dollars. Doyle and Carroll paid and were re-
F. M. Stone, four indictments for attempting to secure money under false pretenses, was sentenced in county court to 60 days on each of four counts and a $1 fine per count. He will serve 240 days in jail after transfer from the circuit court. He tried to pass bad checks on Joliet firms, with several business houses affected.
The city marks Landing Day with closures of public buildings and schools. No classes in parochial or city schools and City Hall and library close while the high school remains open. Superintendent Brown announced this afternoon.
Thirteenth Cavalry arrives at a Dellwood area camp for a practice hike. The unit will stay until Monday before departing for Chicago.
Thirteen year old Victor Wallin son of Mrs. Fred Carlson of 1621 East Clinton Street was playing near Rock Island tracks when he crawled under a car just as it was backed up by an engine. His right arm was crushed at the elbow and he was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital where doctors are attempting to save the limb.
Jones wires that two dates are set next week for the Explorers games and the Dellwood match is secured. He notes the schedule includes back to back outings and confirms venue details.
A U.S. cavalry squadron of about 200 men with 300 animals camps near Dellwood Park just outside Joliet. The group, part of the 13th U.S. Cavalry in a practice hike from Fort Benjamin Harrison to Fort Sheridan, arrived after traveling 20 to 30 miles daily since October 1. Commanded by Major T. J. Lewis, the troops A B and D include leaders Captain Williams Cathrow Ryan Armstrong Babcock Robinson and Lt Reilly. sixty men receive leave to view Joliet. The march continues to Glen Ellyn with rest planned tomorrow and Monday.
Vara Clyne son of Mr and Mrs John T Clyne returns home from Hamilton Montana after three years away He is noted as employed in the engineering department of the Bitter Boot Irrigation Co and now back with his family.
Reports from Detroit indicate Leonard A. Seltzer's pharmacy on the first floor and basement of a large building was destroyed by a fire blamed on crossed electric wires. The stock loss is about 800 dollars, while the prescription file of roughly 100,000 entries survived.
Dr A J Carey of Chicago delivered a bold defense of the Republican party praising equal citizenship and Black patriotism. Also addressing the Joliet Colored Men's Republican club were Rep H M Snapp Rev Andrew Webb and George A Barr with Rev Webb presiding and the Colored Republican Quartet singing.
Bulletin board will post the Cub-Tiger score from tomorrow’s Dellwood game as Green Bay meets the Explorers. Pickett plays up a trolley league plan linking Aurora Elgin Waukegan and Jonet while Moran backs the Explorers in stock plans. Dr Carey Rev Reeves and Snapp rally for Republicans with Barr APP and Payne present See U S Cavalry at Dellwood tomorrow.
Citizens are urged to hear the governor this evening as part of a public message. The piece encourages voters to attend and listen to the gubernatorial address.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.