North Raynor tract eyed for new school site as districts fill
The school board considers a five acre tract on North Raynor near Lesser farm for 5000 dollars to ease west side crowding while eastern districts show different needs. Opposition grows to Babylon site near Buehler farm, and Bush Park prospects rise with unpurchased land values fueling debate.
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Morgan Street
Bush Park
Moran
Broadway
North Hickory
Farragut
Sheridan
Pleasant Street
A. C. Marshall
McKinley
North
Raynor
Howart Wach
Babylon
Buehler
Old
Manhattan Road
Shooting Park
J. H. Garnsey
Arm Crushed In Oil Yard Accident Ends In Amputation
Stephen Charniski, 18, of Cleveland Avenue, had his right arm crushed in cog wheels at E J and E last December. After a month in Silver Cross Hospital and discharge, he supervised yard work when a drum of oil fell, crushing and injuring his left arm. He remains hopeful despite severe injuries and possible loss of the arm.
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Stephen” Charniski
Cleveland Avenue
Steve
Silver Cross
Dawn
Stephen
Rachel Tanner
Countess Has New Daughter in Paris Social Note
The Comtesse Ferdinand de Colloredo Mansfield formerly Nora Iselin of New York has a baby daughter born Friday. She is the oldest daughter of C Oliver Iselin financier and yachtsman. The Countess married in May 1909 and Count Ferdinand serves as secretary of the Austrian Embassy.
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Paris
Comtesse
Ferdinand de Colloredo Mansfield
Nora Iselin
New York
C. Oliver Iselin
Ferdinand
Township board to audit bills as bond dates remain undecided
At a brief Saturday meeting President J. H. Garnsey and J. F. Skeel were authorized to audit bills until the next gathering. No date set for a special election. Officials weigh bond options while avoiding invalidation under the 1911 school law.
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J. H. Garnsey
J. F. Skeel
Garnsey
Wilmington
Ordinance Committee to Present Report on Self Sustaining Plan
The ordinance committee will present a report to the city council this evening on a measure proposed by City Electrician Morrisey to place his department on a self sustaining basis. It provides inspection charges to raise electrical work standards and reduce repeat visits by inspectors. The aim is better work and to weed out incompetent contractors. Some contest on the committee report is expected.
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City Electrician
Morrissey
Jo- Het
City Moves to License Peddlers in Joliet
A new peddling ordinance in Joliet aims to replace the court-invalidated measure. City Attorney Wise seeks a council vote this evening while opponents push for delays. The debate centers on license fees pro rating and usage restrictions to avoid refunds while preserving city revenue.
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Wise
Joliet
Campbell
Accidental Death Verdict In Bigelow Case
A coroner's jury returned an accidental death verdict in the George Bigelow case. Bigelow was struck by a Rocky Island train a week earlier and died the next morning. No witnesses were found. Workers reported finding him along the tracks with severe injuries.
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George Bigelow
Bigelow
Rocky Island
Saloon Fight Could Blind Man in Scott Street Incident
Matt Bozzich may lose sight in one eye after a scuffle at a Scott street saloon Saturday evening. He was struck by a beer glass hurled by Matt Tonich who says Bozzich owed him money. Bozzich suffered a head gash and possible loss of vision. Tonich was arrested and the case continued to August 27 in police court.
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Matt Bozzich
Scott Street
Matt Tonich
Chicago Street
Bozzich
Tonich
Ragland Fire Injures Stanley Lawson In Gasoline Blaze
A 10 year old boy, Stanley Lawson, was burned when he attempted to steal gasoline from Flint Sanitary Milk Co. He rubbed explosive on his clothes, a passerby named Ragland tossed a lit match, igniting flames that enveloped the child. A neighbor wrapped him in a rug and he was treated at home with burns to the arm and leg. He is expected to recover.
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Stanley Lawson
Ella Lawson
Collins Street
Flint Sanitary Milk Co
Stanley
J. J. Frederick
Conference Delayed By Barrs Absence On Road Talks
A county road conference scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to Senator Barr's absence. Squire Tompkins secured a speaker for the opening stereopticon. Hugh Mitchell urged testing modern road materials before committing funds. Garnsey proposed weighing dirt and oil treated options to suit local needs, with discussions on oil macadam and concrete road ideas, aiming to unite commissioners and avoid factional control.
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Thev
Barr
Squire Tompkins
Hugh Mitchell
Garnsey
Indiana
The Husbands of Edith in Serial Form
George Barr McCutcheon prepares a new story titled The Husbands of Edith to be serialized for readers. The first installment arrives a week from Monday, with humor romance and intricate social plots expected to delight subscribers.
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George Barr McCutcheon
Edith
McCutcheon
Knights Templar Return Home From Denver
Knights Templar delegation returns to Joliet from Denver with praise for their showing in the drill. Captain Pearson suffered altitude illness but led his unit well. the Rapier team from Indianapolis set the high score at 99.23 with Englewood close behind at 98.13 and Joliet third at 97.68 amid a bustling reception and hotel revelry.
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Tallet
Knights Templar
Denver
Salt Lake City
Colorado Springs
California
Arthur Montzheimer
Joliet
Mentz
John L. Sérvis
R.smith
Indianapolis
Pearson
Englewood
Jollet
Hickory Street Tract Purchase Linked to School Property
J. H. Garnsey arranged the purchase of the Bannon tract adjoining North Hickory street school. The 475 by 76 foot land, with a 76 foot alley cut, is valued for school use and listed at 1500 dollars. Title now rests with Dan R. Bannoh, originally Mrs Marie Bannon’s property.
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J. H. Garnsey
Bannon
Hickory Street
Doty
Marie Bannon
Dan R. Bannoh
Three Saloonkeepers Accused of After Hours Closing Violations
Charges filed against Italian club Jasper and Joliet streets Stalacz Tezak and Ignatz Zhifrihda for keeping saloons open after hours. A man was seen working inside the Italian saloon after closing time. Arraignment set for this afternoon in police court.
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Jasper and
Joliet Streets
Stalacz & Tezak
Ignatz Zhifrihda
Mystery of William G Martin Slaying Clears, Police Say
New York police claim to have established the murder hour the likely suspects and the probable location of the killers in the death of Toronto milliner William Grieve Martin whose body was found in a West 57th Street rooming house. Developments expected soon.
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New
Untagged Dogs Face Citywide Euthanization Deadline
Chief Murphy announces untagged dogs will be exterminated if the annual tag fee is not paid by Wednesday. Over 200 dog owners were notified of the ordinance and the $ fee requirement. police will enforce the tag rule and kill untagged dogs beginning Wednesday morning.
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Murphy
McCramey
Myers' Farm Sells for Highest Price in Jackson Township
The eighty acre Myers estate farm one mile east of Elwood sold Saturday at the highest price ever for Jackson township. Albert Myers bid $18,000 for the land averaging $225 per acre. Elias Brown was the next highest bidder. Auctioneer was A. Brown. Bert Myers resides six miles south of Joliet.
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Myers
Elwood
Jackson Township
Albert Myers
Elias Brown
A. Brown
Bert Myers
Joliet
Farm Hand Attacked After Money Theft Incident
Olaf Nelson, a farm hand, was trimmed and arrested by Henry Carlson and Joe Sherman Street after Nelson allegedly stole $7 from Carlson. Carlson stopped, gave a ride, confronted Nelson, recovered the money, and beat him. Nelson was fined for disorderly conduct and would not prosecute.
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Olaf Nelson
Henry Carlson
Joe Sherman
Nelson
Carlson
City Hall Coal Contract Sparks Possible Deadlock
The Water Committee’s bid for supplying city water works coal for the coming year is presented tonight. H. M. Flack Coal Co offers Christian County coal at 1.90 per ton, Wilmington coal at 2.22, and Montgomery county coal at 1.95. Debate centers on coal quality and price with a mayoral decision possible if a deadlock occurs.
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Committee On Water
H.M. Flack Coal Co
Christian County
Walsh
Wilmington
Joliet Pure Ice Company
Montgomery County
Wood
Bids Opened for Sewer and Water Main on Eastern Avenue
The Board of Local Improvements opened bids this morning for sewer and water main work along 550 feet of Eastern avenue. W. B. Curtis and William Heggie are the contracting parties. City Engineer C. D. OCallahan will review bids and report recommendations at the board’s next meeting. The session also approved partial and final estimates for several contracts including R F Con Paving Co final bill of 436 40 for street work on Ontario Street and 8101 for another street project with related materials. Robert Shannon received payment for work and materials on the M street project.
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Board of
Eastern Avenue
W. B. Curtis
William Heggie
C. D. O'Callahan
R. F. Con Paving Co
Onvida
Connec
Robert Shannon
Eer Te
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Howard
Hattan Road
Stephen Charniski
Countess
Comtesse de C. Mansfield
Meas
Gies
Ragland
Tion
Will County
William G, Martin
Myers’ Farm
Albert
Har
Vey E. Wood
Board of Local Improvements
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