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Newspaper

The Joliet Weekly News

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1906

Page

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Joliet Mayor Marries in Christ Episcopal Ceremony

Joliet Mayor Richard J. Barr and Miss Dougall wed in a 7:20 p m service at Christ Episcopal Church. The Right Reverend O P Anderson officiated as Mrs Castle played the processional and guests filled the church and reception at the bride’s home with out-of-town attendees and a pipe band standby.

Richard J. Barr Pham Dougall Christ Episcoe O.P. Anderson Webb-Castle Bwitt Gerrit Smith Thalia Albert Hindlé Elot George A. Sarr Fred A. Hill Will Surden Joseph Campbell Will Deugees George Cameron Dougall Tori Barr Mattie i Ones Joliet Rch Beeres Est Grover MacKenzie C. C. Higgins Peffers Aurora Edward Russell Fish St. Louis Fish Ilda McBride John T.dougall Fort Wayne D. A. Hill Chicago George Walker Lemont Edwin Walker Cooper Will

YEG Men Blow Up Truby Cr. Sae Burglar Proof Safe Shattered

A robbery at Truby Cr. SAE involved explosives blowing a safe and cash box through a wall of the office. The blast woke Charlie Truby and others as investigators link the incident to a suspected gang of thieves.

Ens Charlie Truby

Safe blown by professional thieves at Andres office

Early morning explosion at the Henry Truby Elevator Company Andres office shattered the safe, with about $60 taken from the cash box. The burglars escaped. locals reported the blast around 1 30. Truby and neighbors, without weapons, chose not to pursue. The scene is on the J A M road between Peotone and Manhattan.

Henry Truby Elevator Company Andres Charles Truby Peotone Manhattan Truby Chas. Truby Messrs Steuffenberg Hally Trudy

Districts and data flow in state from rural areas

Fragmentary text notes districts and rural areas in a statewide equation discussion. It hints at wide access and integration but lacks clear actions, dates, or named entities to confirm specifics.

Republican Wins County Printing Contract Bid

Brom day’s Daily reports Galea avenue of hrs Gerdes Piepenbrink and Yeung awarded the county printing contract to the Republican party as the lowest bidder. Other bidders included Joliet Hy and Brewster Printing Co.

Galea Gerdes Piepenbrink Yeung Repue Joliet Hy Brewster Printing Co

Office blown apart by blast and safe damaged

Descriptions show an office interior wrecked by an explosion. The safe was driven into a wall, with debris and signs of a hurried search around the area. Mr. Truby and others inspect the vicinity for clues while noting no loot found.

Seliniere Truby

Fridley 17 Arrested For Jewelry Store Theft

Seventeen year old Miss Fridley was arrested by Detective Murphy after allegedly taking watches from Lieberman’s store on December first and pawning a second at Jensen’s pawnshop. Lieberman denies dealings. Jensen disputes possession. Authorities note a state law bans pawn brokers from dealing with minors.

Marty Shea Fridlegg Wat Fternoon Murphy Miss Fridley Steei Li@berman’s Me¢Daniels Jensen's Jeane Jenson Msgs Fridley

Milk Prize and Testing Class at Joliet Dairy Convention

The Illinois State Dairymens Association holds a milk testing class during the Joliet convention January 16 19. Prof Juman will guide the testing with audience participation and explanations. Prizes of 5 8 and 2 dollars will be awarded for top samples.

C. BeMbane Yiston Washington D. C Be “ G'Elock George Ca Joliet Secretary Dairy

J F Starmann of New Lenox Dies at 80

J F Starmann a pioneer of New Lenox township died at 4 10 pm yesterday in his home at New Lenox aged about 80 He had been in ill health for a year and was a widower His death follows a long life in the community and occurs as town affairs and local issues unfold in the wake of property matters and political discourse.

Jurgen F. Starmant New Lenox Die Foury Meg Starmatin Justice of the Peace Nichols

Son of Ex Sheriff Francis Weds in Joliet

Oscar George Francis age 21 of Morrin marries Delilah Greiner a Fairmount West Virginia native in Joliet before Justice of the Peace Nichols. The groom is son of Jo Francis ex-sheriff and Grand County treasurer. The bride’s first husband had died.

Francis Grundy Joliet Oscar George Francis Morrin Delilah Greiner Fairmount W. Va Jo Francis Grand, County

Funeral Sunday Service for Joliet Residents

Funeral services are planned Sunday at 10 a.m. at the family home for Jurgen F Jr Gunt J D Edward H Theodore M Mrs Herbert Batson Peter H and Mrs Louis Bruggeman. The procession will proceed to the Lutheran church on Otta way street Joliet for burial at Oak wood with Rev Schiele officiating.

St Louis Market Reports Profits and Offerings

Joseph Foppiano outlines East St. Louis city market finances for last year. Receipts 2671.44 dollars, expenses including 8800 for light and heat, profit to city 11138.79. Market spans 200 by 400 feet with 600 stalls renting 30 to 100 dollars yearly, curb spaces 20 to 30, donated land, touted as aiding the poor with fresh goods.

Joseph Foppiano East St. Louis

Joliet Fortune Lays Dormant in a Deep Hole

A Joliet fortune lies buried in a large ground hole described as a spellbound mystery. The text questions whether Ray and Corlett will be drawn into it, suggesting a waiting period until Woodruff returns or others come back for answers.

Joliet Ray Corlett Woodruff

Curtis Former Joliet Resident Dies in Chicago

Cyrus W. Curtis longtime Channahon Joliet resident died at his Chicago home Wednesday at 9 o'clock. He was 76 and leaves a widow and four children Theodore Ecklund Frances Clement all of Chicago. Funeral Friday from Joliet to Channahon. Larson Byata Larson, 74, of Joliet died Thursday at home from heart trouble leaving three sons Jacob Hans Martin and daughter Albertina Johnson. Funeral notice later.

Curtis Chicago Cyrus W. Curtis Channahon Joliet Rock Island Theodore KE. H. Ecklund Frances Clement Will County Larson Byata Larson Mills Road

Ray and Corlett Move Toward Pocatello Case

Ex Sheriff Ray and Edward Corlett attorney for the Herald company leave for Pocatello Idaho today. Ray plans to travel to California and Wey S sisters accompany him as the case develops.

Ray Edward Corlett The Herald Company Pocatello Idaho California Wey S Sisters

House for Rent Want Ad Summary

The notice advertises a house for rent and invites potential tenants to contact the advertiser. It notes availability and seeking inquiries or applications.

Trouble Overseas? The News Buys Biking as Remedy

An upbeat note suggests ads and news items promote biking as a remedy. It hints at trouble and desire for a fix, framing cycling as a practical solution in a periodical setting. Concise, vivid redirection from distress to action.

Webster and Money He Troubled Himself About What He Owed

The piece recounts Daniel Webster’s careless finances and famous creditors stories. It describes how Erastus Corning endorsed a note for Webster, which later sparked further arrangements. A Portsmouth tailor’s tale shows Webster's social charm masking debt.

Daniel Erastus Corning Webster Corning Mr. Corning Marshfield Samperk Weneter Portsmouth N. H United States Boston New York American

Tourists in Switzerland view lake as Paris trip looms

A dialogue features M Perrichon and Mary discussing lake scenery in Switzerland before returning to Paris. Muse and Bon Vivant weigh options to visit others while noting one lake appears notably different.

M. Perrichon Switzerland Mary Paris Muse M. P

Idle Players and Possibilities Mentioned

A fragment notes that not only those who act are busy but also those who could be engaged, referencing the idea that even potential players like Socrates are idle if not chosen to perform.

Bocrates

Costly Collection Sparks Friendly Dining Room Exchange

Fragmentary text describes guests reacting to a china cabinet and a costly collection of cupa with humorous banter about specimens and samples. The scene conveys social chatter and pride in porcelain wares.

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Episcopal Church Betty Bride Ji Hy Maryan Pany Tancea Republican Jensen Dairymen’s Association J. F. Starmann Mr. Laimbert Pete Nichols Vist CURTIS—Cyrus_ N Sarah 7 Theatre Mary Clapham Dougall R J. Barr Webster and Money
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