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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
5
A travelogue describes boiling geysers and mud pots in a volcanic region near Maori villages. It notes radiant colors, endless springs, and a landscape alive with heat and steam. The passage mentions Maori women, cannibal rumors, and daily life such as cooking and washing in natural waters.
A scene unfolds with Winterbottom advising a bachelor on marriage. He argues married life fosters unselfishness and tender care, while a prayer scene and a quip about pulling a cart close the vignette with a cautionary note about human nature.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a dispute over fairness and self support with unnamed characters Leilger and Nny referenced in a partial quotation. The readable text presents a debate on mutual support and personal responsibility in a constrained situation.
A western church rector sits with a spinster housekeeper’s guest and faces a bold proposal. The woman asks if a woman is justified in proposing and the rector finally answers with a blunt line, declaring she is the man.
Maude feared the girls would overlook her ring but six of them recognized it at once confirming the engagement. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the quick recognition among peers.
Special to the News-Representative James S. Sherman of New York was nominated for vice president on the first ballot. Sherman led with 858 votes while Guild, Murphy, and others trailed. The nomination reflected corporation backing, with Taft forces yielding. The scene featured Illinois leaders and a late night push to secure Sherman amid heat and fatigue. the national committee would meet after adjournment to pick the chairman.
Joliet reports a rapid decline in smallpox with only two cases in the city. Seven cases remain at the Isolation hospital, three expected to be released by week’s end. H. O. Norris, released Saturday, thanked health authorities for treatment received.
Gus Shaeffer of Nashville, longtime Internal Revenue man for East Tennessee, brings a favorable report from Judge Ferriss and notes shifts in state politics. Prohibition party stance opposes Gov Patterson as voters head toward the primary election.
Ex Governor Buchanan McDowell of Union City and numerous old time Populists back Carmack in a Saturday race. Prohibitionists unite as saloon foes shift to local influence. Carmack once faced strong attacks from rivals but southern sentiment now favors temperance in local affairs.
Judge Dibell ordered the Joliet-Wilmington Coal Company mine sold after a court case. From the sale proceeds miners are paid first, then court fees, then old indebtedness. D R Anderson held a miners lien and his clients received priority. The ruling shocks promoters hoping to revive the mine as a new trust may seize the opportunity.
The Illinois Supreme Court sustains Judge Dibell of Will County and affirms the removal of transfers from Mrs. Miller to Charles M. Fish in the Henry M. Fish probate dispute. The ruling clears the way for estate accounting and rapid adjustment.
Henry H. Stassen and Herman Runsch as trustees filed a bill in Joliet circuit court to foreclose on Dennis and Ellen Wise for $700 loaned March 4 1907. The suit seeks payment and targets lot 3 block 36 School addition Joliet.
A jury was seated in the John Taylor personal injury suit against the Illinois Central railroad. The eight year old Taylor, who lost his left foot after being run over by a passenger train in South Chicago, seeks 25000 dollars in damages in circuit court before Judge Marshall.
A court filing against Conklin Construction, a subsidiary of Interstate Telephone, cites Perry Asp Jund and dates. The amended declaration alleges a fall from a pole injury, detailing the legal action and parties involved.
Local court records report a man sues for twenty thousand dollars after a cross arm failure caused him to fall to the ground injuring his legs. In related items, a city case seeks a new trial over a bridge dispute with the I M canal ownership and a will contest involving the Owens family spanning decades.
Angelo Toffolo of Lockport leaves all property to his wife Lisa Toffolo and names her executrix with no bond. Catherine Finlon of Lockport leaves equal shares to six children and Julia Smith, witnessed by Fred Walter and C. H. Spangler. Friedrich Bode of Monee leaves all property and credits to his wife Maria Bode, witnessed by Geo Stuenkel and Theodore Ingen. Olaf Oberg of Lockport leaves all property to friend Peter Johnson with Johnson named executor, witnessed by Oscar Olson and Arom Patrickson.
Birth notices list William John Braidwood May 26 at Green Garden to George A. Skeldom. a boy born May 2 to Theo Wagner. a girl born June 16 to Henry Rehberg in Monee. a boy May 14 to Luebie Albers. a boy May 26 to Chas Fehland. a girl Feb 12 to Chas Buchmiler in Troy. a girl June 6 to Frederick Heme.
Real estate transfers listed including Hinrich Hohmann to Bréd A Hohmann in Monee for half section 97 with school exclusion and Raccoon Grove area. value $3 0. Henry Neinann to Pred H Homann for 40 acres near Bee 34 Monee at $5. Wolfe to Frederick in Lockport unspecified.
A sequence of real estate deeds from Lockport and surrounding areas details transfers for multiple parcels. Notable transactions include J Puthoff’s and Chas Kellogg's entries, Catherine Ryan to Michael Reichel, Robert Raber to Patrick Gleason, Adelbert Paden to Maggie Casey, and Elizabeth Burke to A F Paden, with prices ranging from 200 to 1400 dollars. Other moves cover lots and acreages in Goodenow Crete Manhattan and surrounding townships with figures up to 3600 dollars.
Ida Voght through attorney Peter Shutts filed in circuit court this afternoon seeking a clear title on property in township 34. Defendants include Adolph Fielscher and unknown heirs. Also a report on the estate of Richard Baskerville, deceased, is approved.
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