04 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
1
A fragmentary correspondence column references Holmes selling a farm of 48 acres near a store and other local land dealings, with names like O Connor and Kimber mentioned among nearby residents. The text also notes Thanksgiving activities, religious services, a Christmas cantata plan, and community notices about a fire incident and a court hearing.
Lockport residents report a transient illness in the lower grades since term began. Affected students show mild symptoms, with high school pupils also experiencing illness. officials see no serious danger. A wedding in Chicago is noted, and a local accident leaves a man with back injuries after a wagon incident.
Norton Milling Co closes out its holdings in the West Ben area of the city with a property deal valued around 45000. Alfred Garlick of Homer files for bankruptcy in Ohio with assets listed at 25 while liabilities total 2541. Mrs Samuel Wilmot dies at Evanston home. widow of the former superintendent of the mill.
Jackson notes a near finished cor tege on Patterson road and visits by county superintendent Nevens. Maud Young returns from Columbus Ohio. Pupils show improved punctuality with monthly absence lists, including district 15, 78, and 75 reports. Wedding congratulations go to Brant and Conroy. local visits and upcoming events are mentioned amid school updates.
Sigfried Bergeron ends a year as town boss in Symerton. Adrian McDowell succeeds him for Manhattan. Myron Burgess leaves as night operator to Ashburn for an officer job. Mrs. Clinton Cromwell visits friends and returns home to Wealey.
The column notes Mrs Beegely of Chicago and Mrs A Search have been ill. Maggie Breen spent Thanksgiving here. a dance last evening was poorly attended due to inclement weather. Addie Hubert of Chicago visited sister Mrs Win Kavanaugh. Mrs Hannah Gurney returned to Wilmington after a visit. Frank Johnson is now the depot night operator.
Thomea Dixon and Miss Mary Taylor marked fifty years of marriage at their Symerton residence in 1902. Married in Nottinghamshire on December 24, they emigrated to America in April and settled in Lockport then Wilmington, Florence Township. They reared seven children, one daughter Mary having died, with thirty five relatives attending. A dinner followed and Rev Odwere and Rev Wolfe attended, presenting a black dress and a suit to the couple. They are Evangelical church members in Symerton.
Markets show corn oats butter and eggs with scattered prices. Local residents William Cavanaugh and Mr Burton travel reports and family visits appear alongside farm yields and hog cholera disease in the southwest area. A sale notice lists white turnips offered by Andrew Basker at set prices.
Community calendar notes revival services led by Presiding Elder King and Rev Griffin. Marriages include Tanner Burke in Omaha with later visit to parents in Custer. Dinners, meetings, and club organizing actions among local families and society members. Died John Hoye at county poor farm. Mrs Wallace Johnson visiting in town.
The marriage of William Brandt of Peotone to Miss Minole Kennedy was solemnized at St Rouse's Church Wilmington by Rev T F O Gara. Best man Mr Edgey, sister Miss Kate Kennedy attended, couple to reside in Peotone. Elaboration of wedding dinner and relatives noted.
Mrs K died after a long illness in Wilton and Ta tone township. She left four sons and four daughters, all living except Daniel. A requiem Mass at St Rose's church, conducted by Ray O Gara, followed by burial beside her husband. Many Wilton residents attended the funeral.
Ms Belle Emery hosts Thanksgiving gathering for Florence Thompoa’s kin on Thanksgiving Eve. Various games and a good time noted. Infant death of Henry Westphal reported. Married Grace Sennitt to John Sennitt at Plainfield on Nov 27 with Rev Mahew officiating. Mr and Mrs Gig plan wedding loans. Adam Matter plans poultry house. August Miller visiting Chicago.
Dated scraps report Miss Collins and friends at a party hosted by Al Soants. mentions Miss Beuhler and Mr Goddard, routines with Dr Lorde Plano, and a sick mother in Chicago. Also notes travel of Mrs Lord, Wylie Dickens trip abroad, and a March 1 farm reference.
A Plainfield report notes Rev Geo Schwartz visiting Oswego and Joliet figures Ray Berry of Lockport and C A DevVoo with others planning a Christmas program. A party including Mary Book and John Hahn’s sister heads to Florida from Joliet by Alton line, with Book staying at the old homestead during absence.
Local notes report market prices for butter and coal and a brief incident at the street crossing. Updates mention the Sonneborn family in Milwaukee visiting relatives, Johnson Rambke closing a wagonshop and moving to Pullman, and smallpox vaccination debates as Chicago area health officials warn and circulate guidelines.
The Orton Farm notes report Mrs. Ike McCarty and daughter Mat and others visiting. Master Harry Dinges returns to Joliet duties. Charles McKenna plans finish of field work with good weather. A school teacher Mr Taylor narrowly averts an accident with train staff aiding. Ditching progresses toward Mr Wan Dyke’s farm. effort to finish in weeks if weather stays mild. A surprise party for Mr and Mrs Harder included gifts. Royal Neighbors prep for next meeting in December.
Partial OCR mentions Mrs Henry Harder and son William visiting Mokena, and L P Schel wife and daughter Laura spending Thanksgiving with relatives. full attendance requested for an event on a November evening.
Seward residents report visits from Mr. and Mrs. Gruett and Miss Annie Hace. Frank Bedford spent time in Winamac Indiana. Mrs. Mile Van Zandt returned from Bone Iowa. Nettie Falkenberg cared for ill Al Waters in Joliet. Crook Brother received two carloads of sheep. Heap school gains new furniture. Box social planned at Henderson school on December 10. Wittenberg visitor Bert Tineman stays awhile.
Miss Bartha Green and Matie Varley were guests of Flora Byron in Joliet. Visitors include Miss Guetle Smith from Morris, Mrs A E Degroodt and uncle A I Randall, Mrs George Reed from Joliet, Mrs Jessie Bedford en route to Chicago and Europe, and Katherine Crawford from Chicago. Local residents traveled to Chicago for visits and Thanksgiving.
Obituaries and social notes from Tinley Park list deaths and funerals including H J am Bettenhausen Sr in West Putimee and Henry J Lau in Cincinnati, plus local visits, guests in town, and community happenings such as a large barn project.
An army of friends gathered Tuesday night at Mr. and Mrs. Musselman’s home to bid farewell as Mr. Musselman plans to move with his family to Oklahoma. Attendees included John Corf Wilkinson and Andreae Gordon of Webster City. Dr. ee began work on a new home and remarked about lumber versus engines in cost. A meeting at Mrs. Massee’s home on Wednesday drew a large, enthusiastic crowd.
Herry Parker rents Patrick Bracken farm for the coming year. A O Haley reports selling another Plano corn shredder last week. Corn shredding nears completion in this section. G Cornell to farm Gao Camm's farm next year. Paul Lakatsewski listed in Chicago Yuedday. This common item is one of its most valued claims.
Fragmentary notice notes Bracle occupying the farm vacated by Lukaszewski who is under doctor care and expected to attend with J. B. Austin. The Holm and Grabs families were in Chicago. The meeting on Friday December 19 will address officers and other business.
Mrs Rose Gorman moved to her new home in Peotone last Monday and will be pleased to release her many friends after December 3. Toney and vendor Fat Stock show in Chicago last week. Chas Westphal, Frank Zirson went to Northern Minnesota to purchase land. Spreey Dee to dispose of cattle and farming implements. they plan to move to Colorado after.
Mr and Mrs Hathaway of Grant Park hosted a friendly evening with Mr and Mrs Mervin. Neighbors dropped in for a casual visit on a Friday, sharing turkey and readings by Mieranded Harris. The event concluded pleasantly with a saved moment and warm company.
Will County fat stock exhibitors captured top prizes at the fat stock show. Valiant Lad owned by George P. Henry was named cross breed champion. Britisher owned by George Leigh of Aurora won senior bull two years old. Prime Lad owned by Geo P Henry earned junior bull calf honors. Aurora Cup Special went to Valiant Lad. Star Wilton, 1902, owned by H. J. Goodenow, placed in junior bull calf events.
If you have not supplied yourself with a rural delivery mailbox Barrett Hardware Company will be pleased to serve you.
Fragmentary OCR note cites a Bee Pilgrim item in a monthly issue with unclear page and date markers. Readers should expect a brief publication snippet mentioning a name, topic, and possible tea or literary feature. Further context unavailable due to garbled text.
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