Robbers terrorize Joliet area farm wife for cash
Two unknown men, suspected in a Joliet farm robbery, forced money from Thom Roe and his wife at their home near Yorkville. The attack used a revolver to threaten the woman and her two year old child, yielding about $2.60 before the pair fled. Police traced the two suspects who were briefly detained but released. authorities continue interviews with local residents.
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Jwood
Ywood Farm
Joliet
Thom
Roe
Florence
Pati
Aha
Fayid Paden
Oats Scam Alleges Kendall County Farmer Defrauds Dealers
A Kendall County farmer known as Gable allegedly devised a scheme to outwit grain dealers by selling oats in sand and other adulterations. He faced a lawsuit over three carloads of oats rejected by an Alle dealer and unsatisfied by the department of the Board.
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Kendall
Gable
Aton Farm
He Department of the Board
Farmer Insane Sent to Kankakee After Hearing
Nathan Moeller 30 of Crete was adjudged insane this afternoon by a commission led by Doctors Dougall and Leach. He was taken to Kankakee an hour later. Moeller suffered hallucinatory delusions, including wireless telegraph messages and a fear that a man would steal his girl. His condition worsened since Thanksgiving, requiring several restraints and culminating in a broken bed after escape attempts. Assistant State’s Attorney Sam King appeared for the first time. The hearing occurred before Judge Fithian with County Judge Cowing absent.
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Yorkville
Caton Farm
Kendall
Moeller
Herman
Finch Brothers Win Premiums at National Live Stock Exposition
At the National Live Stock Exposition in Chicago Finch Brothers won several prizes in shire horses including top placings for mares and stallions across multiple age groups. John Muir of Plainfield earned multiple prizes as well, with two firsts and other top placements.
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Chicago
Ill
Finch Bros
John Muir
Plainfield
LL County Pomona Grange Elects Officers in Quiet Session
LL County Pomona Grange held a Saturday meeting at the Labor hall with modest attendance. Officers were elected and the roster announced including Master A. M. Strong and Overseer Martin Gardner. A plan for a winter picnic was noted and delegates to the State Grange were named. Robert Eaton and Mrs Eaton departed Joliet after the meeting.
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Will County
Pomona Grange
Pat Deal
State Grange
Bellville
Gibler
Kyrk
Water Street
Joliet
A. M. Strong
Martin Gardner
Belle Warthen
James Warthen
Robert Eaton
Genevieve Green
John van Horn
Ollie Brown
Wm. Hemphill
Pomona
Ida Strong
Flora
Mary Roderick
Ceres
Maude Young
Mise
Lulu Hemphill
Martin, Gardner
Mrs. Eaton
Jollet
Moving Day at Will County Court House Changes in Office
Moving day at the Will County courthouse marks Recorder Geist moving out and Recorder Smith moving in while Circuit Clerk Schluntz ends his term. The piece notes a friendly rivalry with Geist and Schlantz over eight years, records of deeds, significant mortgages, and a history of county record keeping since 1836.
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Schlantz
Gel
Geist
Will County
George H. Woodruff
Robert C. Duncan
Oh McEvoy
Royal E. Barber
Alexander Mcintosh
Conrad Tatge
Robert Clow
Henry R. Pohl
Chas. A. Noble
Ervin T. Geist
History of Office Recorder of Deeds in Will County
The recorder of deeds office in Will County is praised as the best managed in Illinois. Records are preserved without spending money on transcription, originals remain intact, and books are well guarded. Deputy staff attend court with records until returned. In 1901 extra room was added to handle public demand. new book cages and cases improved access. Geist implemented comprehensive indexing and index quality controls, including a 1886 Joliet subdivision index, reflecting ongoing improvements.
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Geist
Recorder
Wabash Railroad Company
Bowling ‘Green Trust Company
New York ‘City
J. C. van Blarcom
St. Louis
James B. Forgan
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co
Central Trust Company
New York
David R. Francis
Recorder of Deeds
Will County
Illinois Circuit Clerks and Recorders Association
Jollei
Coroner C. E. Noel's lengthy inquest record noted
C Z Noel, during his tenure as coroner, held about 800 inquests averaging 100 per year. He was twice nominated by the Republican convention and selected. The office limits personal ventures, while Wunderlich, successor, is an undertaker with partner E Harris. They can be found at Cass street undertaking rooms any time.
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C. Z. Noel
J Plates
William C. Wunderlich
E . Harris
Cass Street
Milk sickness weed specimens gathered by News team
A News detachment collected milk sickness weed specimens near Morris and El Payo. The plants showed frost damage and nibbling by lime stock, yet remain linked to sickness when eaten. Doctors Jordan and Walsh note germ similarities to tetanus and soil contact.
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News
Morris
Jordan
el Payo
Walsh
Investigations progress cited in loco contamination case
The article notes progress in investigations into a locoweed contamination case with government expert c. D. Marsh likely to arrive soon. Telegraphs have been sent to summon him as researchers aim to locate the contamination’s cause within months. Dr. Walsh endorses Dr. Jordan and expects good results, detailing treatment approaches and remedies used.
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C. D. Marsh
Marsh
Walsh
Jordan
Dr. Walsh
Horse Killed by Rock Island Train At New Lenox Crossing
Daniel Richards of Will county witnessed a fatal accident Saturday when a Rock Island passenger train struck his horse at the New Lenox crossing. The horse collapsed after the collision, and Mr. Richards found himself left in the wagon with no horse or reins. He reported no bells or whistles were heard and the engine appeared distant afterward.
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Death
Daniel Richards
Will County
Rock Island
New Lenox
Mr. Richards
Deaths Whitley Mary Whitley Passes After Long Illness
Mary Whitley widow of Thomas Whitley and mother of Mrs. N Worcester and Arthur H Whitley died at 7127 Princeton avenue Chicago on December 4 1908. Funeral service will be held Monday at 10:30 a m at First Methodist Church Englewood with interment at Plainfield Illinois.
Fire destroys Westphal barn killing horses and cattle
A Sunday morning blaze at the William Westphal farm near Wolf's Crossing destroyed the barn, five horses and nine cows perished, and corncribs burned. Loss estimated at 3000 to 4000 dollars with 1000 bushels of corn and farming implements lost. Neighbors fought cold, scarce water, and saved surrounding structures. one Joliet worker stood at a pump until exhaustion.
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William Westphal
Wolf's Crossing
Parn
Albert Westphal
Albert
John Anderson
Joliet
William Weatpha
Dub
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Lon
Saturtoon
Isum
Kankakee
3Fonder
Dil
Nathan Moeller
Crete
Sisting
Dougall and
Leach
Fithian
King
Finch Brothers
LL County
Lislature
Ures
Recorder’s of
Recorder Geist
Recorder Smith
Schluntz
Louis Piepenbrink
Noel
Will
Wunderlich
State
Atorney Hesse
Barr
Ty Geist
C. E. Noel
Ducker’s Corner
G. E. Jarvis
Carl Oesterle
Chicago Street
Wm. Westphal
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