Two Girls Narrowly Escape Deadly Fall on Van Buren Street
Margaret Hindle and Florence Peterson survived a 12 foot drop after flagging slabs broke loose under them near the Werner block. Umbrellas and a blue dress were snagged as the stones slammed together, pinning one skirt and forcing rescue by Wells Fargo staff and firemen. Both girls suffered bruises and Florence a broken hip, with medical aid delivered at the Wells Fargo office.
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Arc - KO
van Buren Street
Werner Block
Werte
Wisteata
Adolph’ Peterson
Ohio Street
Crystal Stairs
Margaret
Florence
Sims’ Shoe Store
Wells Fargo Express Company
Louis Boos
James Paul
John Dillon
Henry Johnson
Paul Coy
Hows
Wells Fargo
Dr. Bl @ted
Ben Rhodes
Sténao
John Cros-suiliy
Minooka
Werner
Aps
John Aces
New Central
Troy farmer earns patent for improved grain stacker
Roddy Meyer of Troy township has been issued a patent for an improvement on a grain stacker that promises to reduce labor by replacing three workers with a machine. The device moves ten feet across the stack automatically and can swing beyond a semicircle, enhancing piling efficiency. Meyer, currently on a pleasure tour through the eastern states, has not yet decided on selling plans or firm partnerships.
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Roddy Meyer
Troy Township
Meyer
Peddler Held on Bond Complications in Will County Jail
Ike Brody, a peddler, was jailed in Will County for four hours after failing to secure a license and posting a $200 bond. The bond issue arose because the required bond was not signed by a property owner, and multiple delays led to a court-imposed penalty.
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Ike Brody
Will
Brody
Justice Murphy
Murphy
Will Freeman
Freeman
Phy
Eoman
Tak
Tole
Deneen appoints Yates to state post in Illinois
Springfield May 29 Former Governor Richard Yates of this city is named by Governor with the attorney for the Illinois Department He succeeds Deh Ryron of Streator who resigned some time ago.
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Springfield
Richard Yates
Goveror Dengan
Illinois Department
D Eh Ryron
Streatok
Lambert Denounces Joliet Government In Speech
Col John Lambert criticizes city and county government in Joliet at Steel Works club urging reform. He attacks streets water and efficiency calling streets rotten and proposes longer council terms to curb spending. State's Attorney George Barr backs Lambert while Mayor Ned Allen defends administration amid crowd of about 30 000 planning to attend a convention hall event.
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Joliet
Col
John Lambert
Steel Works Club
Ming
Lambert
Spencer
Alien
George Barr
Ned Allen
Allen
Barr
Bryan
Candise
Fean
Honor Soldier Dead With Decorous Services
Memorial services for AR veterans to be brief yet solemn with parade and speaking at Castle Hall and Van Buren Street. March 1 ceremonies include graveside wreaths, Oakwood cemetery rites, and a wreath committee from WRC Ladies of G A R.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Castle Hall
van Buren Street
Chicago Street
Jefferson Street
Riverside Park
Court House Square
George MacAdam
Ottawa Street
M. E
Fred Bennitt
H. ‘Oliver
Peter Kramer
Wm. Dougall
R. ‘Thompson
Aida
Plato
Boy Scouts
Riley's Hall
van Buren
H. H. McQuire
Sons of Veterans
Zarley
St. Patrick's
At. John's
Kimbourat
Mt. Olivet
Higinbotham
Lisle Tanger
Stephen Mather
John Wyse
Committee of
Oakwood
Bt. Peter's
S of
G. AR
Daughters of Veterans and Daughters of
G A. R
Federal soil expert arrives for Will county survey
C J Mann of the U S Department of Soils began a months long soil survey in Will county Joliet officials said Wilmington Florence Custer Wilming ton and Wesley would be sampled first with surface soil plus subsoil to 26 inches. Microscope analysis may be used in addition to chemical tests to guide soil treatment recommendations.
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C. J. Mann
U. & Department of Soils
Joliet
Will County
Menn
Gilma
Mann
Illinois Agricultural College
Urbana
Hopkins
Knox
Winnebago
McLean
State. Department
Sonte
Washington
Willistrict
Calls to Replace Limestone Sidewalks After Near Accident
The D Arcy building incident sparks push to condemn aged limestone sidewalks. Citizens urge adding supports and replacing with concrete across affected paths. John D Arcy notes he reinforced the front walk and concrete replacement at his corner. a reported collapse near Art Lennon’s store was false.
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D*arcy
John D'Arcy
van Buren and
Chicago Streets
Art Lennon
Chicago Street
Illustrated talks on white plague address in Joliet group
Dr. Marion K. Bowles of the Joliet Anti-Tuberculosis Society spoke to Stephenson Camp R N A and Fidelity Council on tuberculosis and prevention. She cited Illinois deaths at twenty two daily and noted most people face infection. images depicted Chicago tenements as breeding grounds for the disease and efforts to combat it.
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Marion K. Bowles
Joliet
Anti
Bowles
Chicago
Annual Grid Iron Smoker Features Local Leaders In Joliet
Amid smoke and humor the annual Grid Iron Smoker of the Stel Works club drew Joliet officials and ministers. Mayor Allen praised figures like Rev. J M Schneider and Rev. George McGinnis while jokes about past editors and local leaders sparked lively banter, as plans for Joliet’s future were debated and a coming home program outlined.
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Joliet
Pressent
Walter F. Mace Pherson
Col
John Lambert
George Barr
George McGinnis
Mr. Laing
R Schneider
James
Alderman Brockway
Bowles
Allen
Laing
McGinnis
Schneider
Labor Bureau
Richmond
Bobler Walker
Aller
Savage
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Bryan
Nebraska
Gavage
Cent Acquisitions
George McGinnis Organ
Violiet
de Norton
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Margaret Hindle
Leg
Miss Florence Peter
Gridiron
Walter McPherson
W. Spencer
GEO. A. Barr
J. M. Schneider
A. H. Laing
Troy Farmer
Deneen
YATES
Richard Barr
Baxra
Federal
WANTS
MacPherson
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