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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
Fred Bennitt criticizes policy at Lemont and Mounday's Daily reports on Jone Shand Springfield stride toward quelling mob violence with troops. The account describes armed readiness, Gatling fire, and debates on court martial and responsibility for the unrest.
From Saturday’s Daily report two farmers near Symerton quarreled during threshing over who should pitch oat bundles. John Kennedy received a severe blow from a fork, collapsing him. The assailant Smurning was fined heavily in Judge Allen’s court.
A distress warrant and levy on John Ziegler's Dupage farm crops spur a suit by J W D Arcy against John M Daniel and Thomas Kelly for 6000 dollars. Ziegler leased the farm for 689.25 with two notes due Oct 1908 and Feb 1909. Farmers claim wrongful seizure before due and seek damages for loss and humiliation.
Sheriff Williams reports F. J. Wagner alias Harry Patterson, once jailed for a Duncan hotel fraud, has jumped parole and is now arrested in Marshall Michigan for passing fraudulent checks. His Joliet exploits are recalled. he previously obtained a loan with a counterfeit check and fled, later seeking parole via sponsors before again vanishing.
A noon accident three miles north of Lockport kills Prudence Daley eleven, injures Ed Daley with a fractured ankle and scratches a young son. Mrs Daley and another child escape with bruises as the wagon drops into a ditch and horses bolt. The Daley family, well known in Lockport Joliet area, mourns this fatal rural crash.
Agnes Henschler three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Henschler of 709 Clement Street died at St Josephs hospital from burns after falling into a bonfire in her yard yesterday at 11 am. Funeral from the home tomorrow at 1 30 pm with services at St Johns Church at 2 pm interment in St Johns Cemetery.
Frank Koelach, last seen Sunday at 4 AM near 408 North Hickory, wandered from home in a panic state. Police and relatives there searched the river area to Jackson Street bridge with fear he may have drowned in the canal.
Frank Koelsch, prostrated by cholera morbus, wandered from his home in the night. Despite pursuit and a police search, he disappeared after the front door was found ajar and was last seen on Jackson street near the bridge. Authorities fear a fatal outcome or possible self harm.
The Wi County Fair aims to feature auto races at Lingsails Park on September 1 2 8 and 4 if directors approve. An endurance race around the country near the grandstand was discussed as a potential crowd puller. A township baseball tournament is also planned and exhibitors should apply for space with A Ruland of Lockport.
The Merchants Association of New Lenox plans a Saturday night trip to Joliet to celebrate the opening of the through electric line from the News office to the camp meeting community. The Louisiana is chartered and Joliet & Southern President Fisher will provide extra cars. The rail excursion departs at 7 p.m. with a welcome jubilation at the Commercial club and return about an hour and a half later.
Jacob Apgar Henry died Sunday at 4:20 PM in Kenosha Wisconsin. He was 86 years old and survived by his wife Mrs J W Fo r Pale and his daughter. His long struggle with illness ended after a long life of active service. He had not been in vigorous health for many years, but skilled care extended his years beyond the usual time.
A severe storm struck Saturday evening causing major damage near the county farm with lightning tearing chimneys and roof sections. Trees uprooted, corn flattened, fences blown down, and buildings damaged. casualties minimal but animals and property impacted across Joliet Plainfield and Spencer.
A drunk, unnamed assailant stabbed Robert Williams in a Sunday morning street fight near South Chicago Street after quarrel in John Bronko's saloon. Williams, badly cut above the eye, was found unconscious and cared for at the police station as officers search for the attacker. The article also includes an unrelated excerpt on cacao cultivation and processing.
The cocoa tree is described as an evergreen reaching fifteen to twenty five feet in height with broad leaves. The passage outlines its growth form and tropical habitat, noting its prominence in humid regions.
The letter describes a bulky weekly Populist edition for general circulation. It notes a Monday issue, eight pages, priced at $1.00 yearly, with content mainly drifting into headquarters. Signed by JAMES H. FERRISS, President.
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