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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
14
Local notice urges support for Barr in the upcoming primary election. It also reports on vandalism to Joseph Lenardt’s oats machine and notes political activity around Republican candidates including H. M. Snapp and Anson Fiexer’s campaign.
George Barr of Will county aims for the state attorney position and asks friends to help nominate him next Saturday. The local notes mention crop yields, water shortages, a brick-yard accident, new sidewalks, visitors, and community events across Elwood and nearby towns.
Orland Barr is described as an experienced conservative candidate for state's attorney. The item urges voting for him and notes campaign details dated Aug. 13. The town community notes cover local activities from visits, picnics, a box social, band performances, travel plans, illness, and a Woodmen of the World installation.
In the limited time at my disposal I have not been able to see each voter personally but I shall appreciate the support of the citizens of this township at the primary on Saturday. George Barr of O'Brien and n spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Wm O'Brien of Channahon. Mr. and Mrs James Dunn entertained relatives and friends at their home Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Dunn's sister Mrs. Stewart of Chicago. Miss Grace Steele has returned home after two weeks vacation at Glen Park. Edward Conroy of Chicago is the guest at the home of Thos Dempsey this week. Mr. and Mrs Michael Hennebry and daughter Esther have returned to their home in Chicago after several days with Troy relatives. A large number of Troy people attended the funeral of Thomas Coulehan in Joliet. Burial was in Dresden cemetery, Tuesday. Byron Gaskel attended the Chautauqua at Dellwood, Sunday. Miss Pearl Gilbert of Chicago spent last week at the home of John Kinney. Troy, Aug. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Mar
Thur A sit tones terian church inviting all to hear talks by Mr. ca Mrs. Tewin on life in Siam. A ten cent lunch will be served. Nearby social notes mention Miss Sarah Linton and Miss Catherine Linton visiting Mrs. Chas. Gifford, and several local visits, arrivals, and weather quirks. Elwood markets report corn 78c oats 44c butter 18c eggs 15c.
Local items cover political appeal by Geo. A. Barr for August primary. Aug. 2 Aurora outing for Mr. and Mrs. Frantina and family. Chautauqua at Dellwood with King’s Daughters. revivals with L. N. Stratton absence. schedule changes at Homer Congregational church. farmers threshing oats. social visits in Chicago Iowa Wisconsin and Council Bluffs. moonlight picnic by Homer M W A Camp. numerous visits and travels by residents. painting drive for church. Carter Harrison boat outing. prayer meeting for C E society.
Geo A Barr runs on experience integrity and public trust promising fair treatment and hard work. He highlights loyalty to Joliet and Will County and advocates a salary based office while urging voters to place a cross before his name at the Saturday August 8 1908 primaries.
The report notes Cana street threshing company starting work with solid results. A 10 pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shaw, and Fred jokes about not needing gardeners. Visitors from Joliet and Millsdale are mentioned, with several locals camping along the DuPage River. John Dollinger threshes wheat showing turning yields.
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