Residents oppose McKinley School as isolation hospital
Mayor Wood reports high vaccination progress while physicians treat unvaccinated groups in schools and workplaces. Sixth Ward alderman McCarthy denounces using McKinley School for isolation, warning residents will resist and even burn the building if used for disease control.
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Joliet
Wood
Igolation
Eee
Alderaan ‘McCarthy
Woof
McKinley
McKinsey School
Meagan Isolation Hospital
Niwaaneh
Hickory Street
Aceon Street
Eg Penns
Extra Conveniences at the Post Office
P Clyne places two tables in the lobby for those addressing Christmas packages. The tables are in use most of the day, reflecting early shopping and gifts heading to absent friends.
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P. Clyne
Post ‘Office
Former Joliet Pastor Undergoes Operation
Rev. George McGinnis, former Joliet area pastor now serving in Waukegan, underwent an operation in a Chicago hospital after a second attack of appendicitis. The first attack occurred less than a month ago during a Chicago church convention. he was treated at home before the new crisis.
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George McGinnis
Eastern Avenue Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Waukegan
Chicago
Crop Improvement Forum Aims to Halt Iowa Lead
Will county leaders plan a mass meeting at the courthouse on December 10 to address the shift in corn production advantage from Illinois to Iowa. The gathering will discuss a county funding approach and seek state and federal support, with A G Smith presenting plans used by other associations.
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Illinois
Iowa
G. Holden
Will County
The
Soil Advisor
E. Wilson
Will. County National
A. E. Dinet
Hugh Mitchell
EB. L. Wilson
Granni
A. G. Smith
Kane and
Dupage
Kané
Eoupty
Unth
Clifford “Gregory
Als Bry
Deaton
Rane Association Whith
DeKalb
Mexican War Echoes
The upper picture depicts General Pancho Villa, leader of the northern rebel forces in Mexico, as his troops’ train is about to depart Juarez heading south to strike a flank on the entrenched army.
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Pancho Villa
Mexico
Juarez
John W Gray Backs Miss Gougar's County School Candidacy
John W Gray expresses strong support for Elizabeth Gougar in her bid for county superintendent of schools. He has known Gougar through her years in public schools and believes she is highly qualified and likely to win without opposition. He praises The News for reporting Gougar's possible candidacy.
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Elizabeth Gougar
Miss @ougar
Joliet Delegates at Washington Meet
Joliet delegation to the national meeting includes Schneider and Ret. George We Avelch. They will arrive Monday at 4 45 and attend sessions Tuesday the 10th. A council of fighting pastors and laymen will shape the contest into congressional elections if needed. Governors and officials will address the public service and public servants liquor records will be reviewed.
Ridgewood meeting to discuss open school centers
Supt A O Stoops will address the Ridgewood Educational League about using school buildings as local community centers. Joliet’s education commissioner inquiry and a federal bulletin on the topic are noted. The meeting plans committee appointments and winter work, at 7 30 p m at Ridgewood school.
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Stoops
Ridgewood Educational League
Faisay
P. P. Claxton
Joliet
Ridgewood
Beater of Wirt Fined in Riverside Park Case
Oliver Cocker arrested with Tom Curley for wife beating found asleep under Riverside park band stand. Court fined Cocker 60 dollars plus costs and ordered about 105 days labor if unpaid. Cocker, with prior similar charges, faced a harsh rebuke from the judge who warned him and noted he had no money at arrest.
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Oliver Cocker
Cocké
Tom Curley
Riverside Park
Cocker
Unknown Debtor Clears Old Debt in Mail Wake
Attorney James A Bray received a strange package in this morning's mail containing $257 in currency wrapped in a Chicago newspaper and a typewritten note claiming payment of a debt owed to Mr Bray. Bray cannot identify the sender or the debt but states he will make proper use of the money.
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James A. Bray
Bray
Recember election of officers at Knights of Pythias meeting
Members of Paul Revere lodge Knights of Pythias will vote on officer elections and consider bylaw changes at the Castle Hall meeting Thursday evening December 4. All members urged to attend.
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Paul Revere Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle, Hall
Police bans rag pickers in residential districts
Chief Murphy announced a ban on all junk dealers and rag pickers operating in residence districts until the smallpox situation improves. The restriction does not apply to rubbish collection in the business district.
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Murphy
Fifty Years Ago Today Dec 3
Federal column under General Sherman reached Knoxville Tennessee to reinforce the besieged garrison. Sherman had marched from Chattanooga to prevent General Jamies forces from capturing Knoxville. Twenty five Years Ago Today Emperor William was ill from a chronic complaint after about six months on the throne.
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W.T. Sherman
Knoxville
Tenn
Sherman
Chattanooga
Jamies
William . Tr
Largest Rockdale funeral honors John Dernulc
Hundreds of friends relatives and fraternal brothers accompanied John Dernulc to St Joseph Austrian cemetery for a requiem high mass funeral in Rockdale. The procession formed on Chicago street with Ochs band and St Michaels and Austrian Society escorts. The crowd gathered at the church and resting place, flowers abundant, the Brickyard workers gifting the finest display. Dernulc a longtime Rockdale resident and saloon keeper died after a fall while defending burglars from entry.
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John Dernulc
Rockdale
Joliet
St. Joseph’s
Austrian Church
Ochs
Chicago
St.ichael’s Society
Therch
Hunns
Inlihe
Satr T
Joseph's Hospital
Do Your Christmas Shopping Now Says Store Guide
The piece urges readers to begin Christmas shopping early while stores are full and staff ready. It notes 22 days until Christmas and encourages using overheated homes to plan purchases, avoiding procrastination as crowds grow.
Clean up at Joliet horse market targets skates in sale ban
Humane officer confiscs and bars ten dealers from selling on Washington street. Offenders include Billie Beadle and John Wagner both from Patterson road who agreed to dispose of emaciated horses at the Goss rendering establishment. The market shows fewer sales as buyers express support for ending ill fed horses. top prices reach 200 dollars for 1500 to 1600 pound animals.
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F. C. Wood
Billie Beadle
Patterson Road
Goss Rendering Establishment
John Wagner
Washington Street
Frost
Water Street
Ottawa Street
Wm. Cahill
Kiep Street
Ole Larson
Charles Larson
Joliet Street
Oscar Larson
Ivan Johnson
Forest Park
Harry Liker
J. G. Kelly
Levi Doty
Will County
Campbell Decides Waldvogel Case Foreclosures
Judge Campbell rules in Benedict Waldvogel versus Nicola Lucini for foreclosure on mortgages tied to Lucini's Starting Park and Scott street property. Waldvogel loses some insurance money but wins priority over some claims. about $1700 saved for other creditors including Chicago breweries and others.
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Campbell
Benedict Waldvogel
Nicola Lucini
Waldvogel
Buchanan-Daley
C. B. Fuller
Emil Meyers
Mechanic’s
John Rudman
Waldvogel’s
Memorial Halls Across County For Civil War Dead Plan
Battlesèn Post of the Grand Army of the Republic moves to erect memorial halls in Oakwood and Elmhurst with a plan to serve all veterans cemeteries. John Lambert elected commander as trustees authorize Oakwood construction and design by Adam Groth. The Oakwood hall, 22 feet tall with Greek design, marble, six columns and brass tablets, may open Memorial Day next year with initial cost about 1200 dollars and post funds around 3000 dollars. Smaller halls may cost around 600 dollars and could follow in other sections.
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Battlesén Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Oakwood
Elmhurst
St. Patrick's
EB. W. Willard
B.C. Fuller
W. W. Gifford
M. E. Cornell
J. W.richards
B. W. Willard
Ben King
Adam Groth
Oakwood Memorial Hall
Friends of
Lambert
John Wyss
E. C. Fuller
Lincoln
John A. Logan
Willard
Mrs Schroeder Dies After Kerosene Burns
Emma L. Schroeder died from extensive burns sustained three weeks earlier when kerosene was poured on a stove fire. She passed away at St Jonapha hospital. funeral arrangements were to be held at her daughter's home in Peotone with services at a local center.
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Emma .L. Schroeder
St. Jonapha Hospital
Clarence Miller
Peotone
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Geo. McGinnis
Holden
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John W. Gray
Washington
J. M. Schneider
George W. Welch
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Bridewell
Paul Revere
Dernulc
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Yuletide
F.C. Wood
Local Humane of
Ficer
Joliet Market
Cago
Bartleson
St. Patrick’s
Design—Lambert
Bartleson Post
John Lambert
John Loeffier
Joan Ward
Robert Morrison
J. F. McCros
Key
John Larking
Eugene DuBien
H.H. McGuire
Mrs. Schroeder
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