Board Deliberates Gas Company Assessments In Will County
The Will County board of review adjourned Saturday after hearing Colonel Copley and lawyers discuss maps and schedules showing credits for the Western United Gas Electric Co. The session debated farm land valuations versus gas property and the fairness of cash market value versus assessed value. The board will determine if gas assets are equitably assessed in line with other utilities.
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Western United Gas Electric Company
Wilcounty
Board of Review
Pley
Copley
Samuel Alschuler
Aurora-Chicago
de O'Donnel
Thomas Donovan
Bennitt
Joliet
Lagger
Cop
Jollet
Plainfield
O'Donnell
Willey
John Francis
New Lenox
el O'Donnell
Binzen
Conant
E. Baker
Manhat- Lots
Aine
Yuelling Stock
Nation
State Board of Equalization
Economy Light and ‘Power Company
Sels Ad
Concrete cement debate hits Joliet street walls
In Joliet engineers spar over natural cement used in channel walls. Randolph argues age hardens cement toward Portland strength while Stevens cites surface disintegration. Repairs follow frost and vibration effects. large masses hold firm though shallow beds fail.
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Joliet
Randolph
Chicago
Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Randolph
Dellwood Chautauqua at Dellwood Opens with Vast Talent
Chautauqua fever spreads from Chautauqua Lake to Dellwood as Bishop Vincent’s movement grows. Dellwood’s program features readers, impersonators, musicians, and magicians led by Wilson and including Miss Stahl, Jeanette Kling, Ralph Bingham, Tom Corwine, and the Parland-Newhall company among others. The ten day event promises weatherproof tents, daily band music, and sacred concerts.
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Chautauqua
Fanchon
Maud Willis
Elias Day
Alton Packard
Florence Ben-Oliel
Tom Corwine
Fred High
Edwin Brush
Joseffy
Wilbur Starr
Mrs
Wilson
Aurora
Dellwood Chautauqua
Fountain Head
Tollet
Mortgage Foreclosure Sought Over Occluded Lot Description
James Doyle of Florence seeks foreclosure again over lot 20 west half of block 92 school addition Joliette now claiming title defects. He alleges notices failed to describe property true and asks correction and title perfection. Original owners Lehmanns faced default. foreclosure ordered in July 1894.
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James Doyle
Florence
Jollette
Harvey Drake
Lagger and Blatt
Lehmann
Ole
Milkman Denies Death After Missing Rumors in Storms
Harvey Drake, a milkman from Wa ter street, declares he is alive and well amid rumors of his death following last night's storms. He reports returning to his yard around noon and contradicts the neighborhood's missing man chatter in the Sixth ward.
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Exebert
Mac H
Mr. Drake
Harvey Drake
Water ‘Street
Ito
Aarn
Sixth Ward
Joliet News Celebrates Thirtieth Anniversary With Special Edition
The Joliet News marks its thirtieth anniversary with plans for a large special illustrated edition. It highlights Joliet’s industrial facilities, mills and factories, proposed union depot, track elevation, and water power. Targeted at manufacturers and merchants, the edition aims to boost local business and publicize Joliet’s advantages.
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Union
Old Settlers Plan Program at Dorrance Dibell Speaking
The Old Settlers Association meets in Clement hall to map Old Settlers Day on Sept. 7 at Joliet township high school. Officers include W W Stevens president Allen P Campbell secretary treasurer and 24 vice presidents. The event features Judge Dorrance Dibell as orator with a robust musical program and a list of deceased members read by the president.
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Old Settlers’ Association
Clement Hall
John Ruthenbeck
W. H. Lanfear
W. W. Stevens
Allen P. Campbell
Curtis Morse
Pels
Joliet - Township
Neers
Will County
Dibell
AY WH Laing
Clara Collins
Elizabeth Burch
Committee On Nominations
Florence M. Purdy
Dorrance Dibell
Old
Fred Paddock
Mamile Parr
Committee On Prize
Condemnation suits started over Spring Creek drainage property
Condemnation proceedings were filed in the circuit court against Thomas Rafter and Arthur Clement by Samuel Drew for Spring Creek Drainage district. J Salgren and Christ Peterson named as co-defendants with claims as tenants or otherwise in Clement and Rafter properties. A preliminary hearing is set for September 18 at 9 a.m. before Judge Marshall, with a jury trial unless a settlement is reached. The case concerns two lots along a proposed Spring Creek channel between Wahsington Street and Hickory Creek, with attempts to agree on compensation ongoing and Clement reportedly in Charlevoix, Michigan for subpoenas.
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Thomas Rafter
Arthur. Clement
Samuel Drew
Spring Creek
J. Salgren
Christ Peterson
Clement
Marshall
New Spring Creek
Wahsington Street
Hickory Creek
Rafter
Miller Avenue
Charlevoix
Igan
Contractors vie for city project bids in September
The suit is started in vacation time and bids for the work will be on September 3. There is lively interest among several large contractors.
Ben King Leaves Joliet for Arizona
Residents of Joliet bid farewell to Ben H. King and his family as they depart for a new home in Arizona today. King is noted as a longtime resident and an old soldier.
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Josing
Joliet
Ben H. King
Arizona
Mr. King
Notable local official departs for new westward home
The obituary notes a long serving deputy probate clerk praised as a good neighbor in business and civic duty. He has been deputy probate clerk since the last election, and his wife and family are highly regarded. Sincere wishes follow them to their new westward home.
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Westew
Man’s Love Imagery Described With Witty Dyspepsia Remark
A witty remark notes that when a man imagines being in love he often suffers a touchy dyspepsia, framing romantic feeling as humorous discomfort rather than genuine sentiment.
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Chautauqua, N. Y
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Him
Andit
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Dora
Jack
Flora
Cleveland
Jane Porter
Myson
Sadam
OLD Settlers Plan Program
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Arthur Clement
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