Joliet Rail Yard Expansion and Viaduct Plan Spurred
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway funds a about 50 000 to improve Joliet area with a new track to the Joliet Sand and Gravel pits and five switch tracks. A big work camp forms as grading and track laying advance. Electric and steam roads clash over crossings, a major Joliet McDonough street bridge project may close until late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Joliet Mound
Joliet
Sand and Gravel Company
Flathead Mound
Chicago Gravel Company
Rock Island
Gravel Company
McKinley
McDonough Street
Romeo Mayor as Boys' Rescuer
Mayor Swanson of Romeo encountered twoIntent eleven and twelve year old runaways from Chicago seeking work as circus hands after spending their fifteen cents on cats in Willow Springs. He detained them, notified their parents, and alerted authorities about the youths’ plans and travel.
Sacred City of the Dead at National Cemetery Poem
Poem venerates National Cemetery in Chattanooga Tennessee. It recalls Mission Ridge Cameron Hill Chickamauga Lookout Mountain and silent battlefields. It honors fallen soldiers with reverent imagery and memorial sleep among granite and marble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Ridge
Cameron Hill
Our Soldier Dead Memorial Address by Robert G. Ingersoll
A Memorial Address quotes Robert G. Ingersoll from 1852 praising fallen soldiers who died for the republic. It reflects on sacrifice, debt, and the silent tribute owed to the dead, noting the sacredness of their memory and the enduring gratitude of the living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Republic
Two Boys Escape Hotel Custodian Recaptured Older Youth Apprehended
Edward Husband aged twelve tells how he and James English came to the Romeo hotel to stay with Mr Swanson arranging care by Mrs Mitchell. The pair escaped at dawn, were pursued, recaptured by Mr Mitchell, and custody given to Guy Schaubel. The older boy was recaptured. the younger remains at large. English left hometown laundry duties to seek easier country life after his mother died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo Hotel
James English
English
English Lodge Celebrates 25th Joliet Chapter Anniversary
The Sons and Daughters of G&J English Lodge marked the Joliet chapter's 25th anniversary with a Saturday gathering at William Tellhall. About 100 members and friends attended a program of addresses, music, and recitations. Grand Treasurer William Turner and Trustee S. J. Mathewson from Chicago spoke on the order's goals and member duties, as new president Edward Davey delivered his first message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G&j.george
Joliet
William Tellhall
William Turner
S. J. Mathewson
Chicago
Edward Davey
Joliet lodge remembers charter members in social gathering
Evening declared their slogan Every Englishman in the order before another year. The lodge aims to foster old England loyalty and love for the adopted land. Of sixty eight original members, thirteen live, nine in Joliet. Living charter members recalled include Edward Baker in England and others in California and Joliet. Refreshments followed.
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Old England
Joliet
Edward Baker
England
Thomas Baker
Thomas Spencer
Thomas Williamson
Thomas Beach
California
Thomas Edwards
Thos. Woods
Frank Bayliss
Nathan Bennett
Edward Etheridge
Alfred Tonks
James Parnes
Harry Barnes
Independence Order of Sythiod Holds National Convention
The Independent Order of Sythiod wrapped up its national convention with a class of twenty initiated at the local lodge. Grand commander Peter E. Jensen of Chicago and officers H Wallin Joliet CC Almaquist Chicago were elected. Three Chicago and Joliet drill teams will meet monthly to organize the new uniform rank. Next convention set for Minneapolis May 30 to June 1, 1912.
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Independent Order of Sythiod
Grand Lodge
Grand Theater
Juliet
Peter E. Jensen
Chicago
H. Wallin
Joliet
CC. Almaquist
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Two Injured by Lightning Bolt in Joliet Storm
A Joliet storm injures Thomas Coughlin and Mrs. M B Van Arman. Coughlin was struck at his De Kalb Street home via the chimney, revived after collapse and remains weak. Van Arman, at 343 Hunter Avenue, was hit near the back porch when lightning split a tree and narrowly missed her, leaving her briefly helpless but recovering.
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Joliet
Thomas Coughlin
de Kalb Street
M. B. van Arman
Hunter Avenue
Coughlin
Mr. van Arman
Economy Report Shows Big Gain For Local Power Firm
The annual statement of Economy Light & Power to stockholders shows a healthy year 1910 11 with a big gain over the prior period. Gross earnings reached 430 375 up from 406 746, while expenses and interest totaled 295 545 leaving 134 820 and a 4 48 dividend on 3 000 000 common stock. Assets near 5 177 529 reflect increased plant and real estate including franchise values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economy Light & Power Company
SONS OF VETERANS FEAST AND HEAR CONDEMNATION CASE
The Sons of Veterans begin a 25 member class during G A R encampment week with state officers and notable speakers lining up for the event. Separately, the Chicago Ottawa and Peoria Railroad condemnation hearing for Troy and Channahon landowners opens before Judge Hooper as juror selection proceeds with a venire to fill vacancies.
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Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Railroad Company
Troy
Channahon
Hooper
Veniremen
Corlett
Clare
Martin
Lagger
Blatt
John D'Arcy
Edward Dollinger
Joseph P. Junk
Peter Limacher
James McEvilly
Charles McEvilly
John Dollinger
Joseph Dollinger
Rose Dollinger
Anna Dollinger Limacher
Theresa Dollinger
Frank Link
Elizabeth Pickett
George Essington
Ellen Connell
Ida Bush
Joliet Mound Drain Tile
Prisons Site Land Deeds Filed For Illinois Project
Five warranty deeds transferring 367 acres to the state of Illinois for a new penitentiary site were filed with the recorder of deeds. Total purchase price is 82814.80, averaging 224 per acre. Named owners include John Beck, Henry Lesser, William M. Green, Francis Harder, and Edson Harder with specified acreages and amounts.
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State of
Illinois
Recorder of Deeds
Edw. Corlett
John Beck
Henry Lesser
William M. Green
Francis Harder
Edson Harder
Susan A. Harder
Theodore Harder
Mission Priests Conduct Service at Sacred Heart Church
The Carmelite Missionary Fathers Rev. B. A. Kahler and Rev. P. A. Best conduct a two week mission at Sacred Heart church Joliet. Daily programs include morning masses and evening services with sermons on moral topics. a children’s retreat is planned for June 7 to 9.
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Sacred Heart Church
B. A. Kahler
P. A. Best
Joliet
Practical letter seals with simple household glue
The note suggests practical substitutes for mucilage including white of egg as an adhesive for sealing letters and a bit of cold boiled potato rubbed on the paper for sticking. The advice emphasizes readily available household options.
Pioneer’s Daughter Dies in Chicago
Miss Jennie Crowe formerly of Joliet a pioneer family, died at 1766 Wood Avenue Chicago after a two year illness. Her funeral from the home of sister Mrs R Mack 109 South Hickory Street to St Patrick Church featured solemn requiem Mass. Burial at Mt Olivet followed. She moved to Chicago ten years ago and remained tied to Joliet friends. She was a Loretta Convent graduate and St Patrick’s member. She leaves two other sisters Mrs Quinn and Miss Maria Crowe in Chicago along with Eva Crowe a former Johet teacher. She endured disability with a smile and lived an exemplary life.
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Jennie Crowe
Joliet
Ipa
Jemes Powe
Wood Avenue
Chicago
R. Mack
Hickory Street
St. Patrick's Church
Father O'Brien
Dean Dunne
Father Bryne
J. Donovan
William Connor
James Lowry
William Lowry
James McKeon
Clare Connors
Charles Bray
George Bray
Mt. Olivet
Miss Crowe
Loretta Convent
Eva Crowe
Mock
Mrs. Quinn
Maria Crowe
Dupage Pastor Inspires at Joliet Presbyterian Service
Rev. M. B. McNutt spoke at Second Presbyterian church on how Dupage church became a rural social center. His talk highlighted the church's success and its national following, noting personal effort but avoiding his own persona. The audience, despite rain, filled the church and found him inspiring and engaging.
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Rev. M. B. McNutt
Second Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Dupage
M. B. McNutt
Mr. McNutt
Missing Wilmington Woman Mystery Deepens In Family Links
Patrick Furman of Chicago seeks help to locate Nora Thompson missing since May 12 from Wilmington. Dr J C Thompson, Nora’s husband, says she left for her sister in Morris Kansas who has not heard from her. Furman reports a troubling dream by Nora’s Kansas sister and the case draws Chicago and Wilmington detectives into a widening mystery.
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Stevenson
Chicago
John C. Thompson
Wilmington
Cyrus Furman
E. 12Th Street
Joilet
J. C. Thompson
Louise Steel
Morris
Kansas
Florence Thompson
John
Nora
Furman
Thompson
South Africa
New Orleans
Orient
Barr
Disappearance Probe Focuses on Wilmington Station
Nora Thompson vanished after May 12 with her husband Thompson denying seeing her leave town. Witnesses recalled two suitcases and a Chicago train. Furman and the sheriff plan to interview more as Barr joins the investigation. Nora’s past includes a year ago injury amid marital trouble, and her sister may be involved in arranging travel to Kansas.
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Wilmington
Furman
Nora
Thompson
America
South Africa
Louise's
Kansas
Chicago
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Carrara
A. M. Storm
Lockport
Southland
National Cemetery
Chattanooga
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Robert. Gingersoll
English Lodge
Ieaty
Ceeaa Ese
Y.sabetin
Epi
Sons OF Veterans
John P. Hanson
Chester W. Church
A. C. Springton
Peoria
William G. Duston
Dwight
W. T. Shepley
George B. Abbott
Carmelite Fathers
Troy Cass
William
John Cronin
Thomas Craughwell
Justice McCulloch
Pioneer
Hunt
Wilmington Witt
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