Lemont Democrats Win Delegates for Seventh District Meet
In Lemont a Democratic central committee vote selected Lemont as host town for the Seventh District convention on June 16. Desplain es and Harvey competed but Lemont prevailed. J W McCarthy credited with securing the convention and noted no opposing vote. The meeting also touched on county funding and a few local appointments. A May 5 Lutheran church wedding in Lemont between Fred W. Bracke and Augusta Kroeger was reported, with attendees listed. The Republican primary ticket in Lemont drew scrutiny over ticket size and legality at the courthouse. Madden supporters claimed Welch ticket was below size requirements and anti-ticket forces contested several ballots.
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Despiaines
Harvey
Lemont
Democratic Central Committee
Vendon
Jane
J. OW. McCarthy
Lamont
Bald Toeraw
Ash
Board of Highway Commmissioners
Cafferty
Markiewicz
Markion
Ttlemont
Krubjen-Remppere
Fred WW. Bracke
Chicago
Augusta
Piert
Photenhauer
Annie Klw
Minnie Martans
Anis Kroeger
Messra
William Krneet
W.ijem Kempf
Jonn Z
Wride
Charies Kemp
Mont
Msk
Welch
Antis
Daey
Joseph Mipousss
Nicholas Euler
Bordels Gstes
Peter A. Neion
Haverseae
Alternat.s
A. Werdelin
Karll Wed
George 8
Notable Local Accident In Lockport Details Emergence
Mary Hans fell from a northbound streetcar near Seventh Street in Lockport about eight to ten years ago. She received a severe shake up but sustained no serious injuries and was taken home in a buggy after Dr. Bacon attended.
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Lockport
Atous
Mies Mary Hans
Christian Korvzell
Bacon
Elwood Obituary and Local News Clipping 1902
A Gilroy Advocate clipping reports the death of Royal S Perry born 1810 in Rome New York and living in Jackson and Joliet before moving west He served as a Civil War drummer boy then worked as a carpenter Perry died after a brief illness with dropsy Funeral services were held at the family residence with G A R and floral tributes noted Other local notes include a broken arm from Frank Bhoran and a note about Elwood village board appointments and social visits plus church and market remarks and a hydrotherapy reference
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West
Tasa
Gilroy Advocate
Gilroy
Cal
Perry
Jackson
Joliet
Carpenisr
Royal S. Perry
Ms. Perry
Rome
New York
Illinois
General Hossorens
Mary Harley
Bovsted Wfn
Mer
Carrie Jones
Tne
Church Street
G A. BR
Frank Bhoran
Sreete
C. B. Gilford
B. J. Harvey
Grova
M. E. Ohurga
Ocorn
Linsr Falrohid
St Ardant
Pas Kearty Toen
Wheatland Social and Local Notes Highlight Weekly Visits
Mrs. Kola KE returned to Berwyn after a week at home. Leonard Wolk tended his yard and Mrs. Miss Bassis Manson visited Alex Harvaya. Supt. Nevens discussed renominating. The Finlays returned from Daytona Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Williams Hogg visited relatives. Rivett family exposed to chicken pox. H. B. Gromman and daughter Agno visited friends. Kyle preached at Witton Center. Miss Enda Kyle teaching near Minooka. Mrs. Tom McMiken visited Chas. Smith’s. Anna oe stayed with parents in DuPage. King and King Jr. moved to new job sites. Naperville tradesmen to complete church benevolence fund. George Hoog bought a new double carriage. Harvey sold a horse to Chicago. Waryan families visited. Buckardunn Erteke home. An incident at Creamery and a runaway wagon spooked by a near-accident on route.
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Kola KE
Berwyn Widnemlly
Leonard Wolk
Bassis Manson
West Chcago
Alex
Harvaya
Nevens
Joler
Nevensta
Stephen Finlay
Daytona
Fla
Wiliams Hogg
Canada
Robert W Ghtman
Rivett
Ore Lappert
H. B Grom
Thos, King,Sr
Bava
Alter
Danas Ic T
Kockley
Naperville
Beneft
George Hoog
Alex. Harvey
Chicago
Sanday
Illinois Grand Army Committee visits widows home
The Grand Army Committee of Illinois visited the home of soldiers widows last week to assess needs. They expressed support for aiding veteran families and suggested possible actions to assist Waim's home.
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Grand Army Committee
Illinoie
Anaagen
Ener Ae Waim
Chicago
Land Seekers Eye 40 Acres Near Chicago Rivir Edge
A group advertised for locating a home for the “wails” of Chicago and made a second trip seeking 40 acres of land near the river just outside the city limits. No decision reached this time.
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Chicago
Rivar
Du Page News Roundup and Local Happenings
The Du Page column notes improved health of John Burgess and hopes for recovery, Mrs. A S Spsicher back up, Frank Corness visiting, and slow progress on tax tests as many property holders are away. Walter Manning sells a Cleveland bag and now drives a brown car, while housewives report difficulty with young chickens not hatching. County judge discussion mentions Dr Higging and A F Math er as Du Page candidates. political maneuvering expected to be civil. A reader asks for settlement of fire debts from Sunday night at 1 80 o'clock, with requests to respond at convenience.
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John Burgess
A. S. Spsicher
Corness
Dupage
Cade
Ben Burgess
du Page
Walter Manning
Cleveland
Walter
County
Judgd
Dr.Higging
Jaigs
A. F. Mather
Gates
Fred
Romeo
Ah Annem
Local Notes From Wilton Area Residents
Community snippets report Mrs. last Wednesday at home with the peasant party washing. Mr. Timm carries main work for J. Andres of Peotone. Mrs. Lawlor attended the funeral of B. Scahill of Joliet. Mrs. Carey underwent surgery in Chicago and is recovering. Miss Neille McGloskey hosted friends. Andrew Quain has repainting work by Higuy & Son. A dance for the Jolly Five is planned for Thursday the 18th with music by Barry Orchestra and Miss Evangelins Morrisey of Joliet. others featuring family gatherings and house decor updates.
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Timm
J. Andres
Peotone
M. Lawlor
Maire O' Nell
Chicago
Andrew Quain
Higuy & Son
Dauce
Jolly Five
Barry Orcheatra
Evangelins Morrisey
Joliet
Misys Cuddy
Wilming
Channahon Community Notices and Local Visits Highlight Week
Channahon villagers report post of new mayor and Sunday church salom hours. Miss Als Bres ler guests include Meg Meredith of Express, visiting old friends and resisting, after twenty years. Ward of Joliet visited Graph Kpp. Misses Hattle Cook and Camena Boslen of Chicago were guests of Mrs Gorman last week.
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Merideth
Exvesss
Tweny
Haust
Joliet
Hattle Cook
Camena Boslen
Chiosgo
J. Gorman
Vilage
Ord R
Tay
Anna Long
al x. Conroy
Des
Wan, Brien
Jacks
Alpine Heights Community Notes
Alpine Heights reports Gast Schmadeke has a six pound boy at his house. Stephen Sayers, ill, is improving. Prank Craner visited Fannie Sayers last week. Mel Clark and Mia Davis have returned to their summer homes. George Young digs a drain for Mrs. Ompe. Travis failed to present last Sunday due to rain. Church services are planned here next Sunday at 8 pm.
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Gast Schmadeke
Stephen Sayers
Viry &Ck
Misa Fannie Sayers
Mel Clark
Mia Davis
George Young
Mie Ompe Coline Huck ‘Travis
SYMERTON Markets and Daily Notes
Markets report with corn oats butter eggs prices. A N Hilton bought a fancy driving horse from Supervisor Hayden last week. Qa givy reported a lost hoard. Wilt continue buying grain at the old stand. Henry Schval sold hogs on Wednesday. J T Dixon spent Saturday in Chicago on business.
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A. N. Hilton
Supervior
Hayden
Mike
Jona
Johnston
Essex
Henry Schval
J. ‘T. Dixon
Chicago
James Dunn Braidwood Dead After Illness in Starkville
Janed Dunn died Monday afternoon in Starkville after a lingering illness. The family and community extend sympathy as funeral arrangements are announced.
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James Dunn
Janed Dunn
Starkville
Miss Lottie Bieber's May Blossom Wedding Planned
Mr and Mrs George W Bieber of 026 Clinton street announce the marriage of their daughter Charlotte to George Randall Hose. The ceremony is set for Wednesday May 21 at 8 p m at the Central Theater with a reception to follow.
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George W. Bieber
Clinton Street
Charlott E
George Randall Hose
Wednealey
Leader Power in Will County Awarded Mi cass to Illinois
An early 20th century report notes leaders and delegates gathering in Will County with mentions of Congressman Hopkins and a hopeful mood for a delegation to Fox. The piece highlights political strategy, local support, and the influence of the Dawes/Mason camp, with emphasis on the Hop leadership and state gains.
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Will County
Illnois
Hitdan
Sucpkins
Springfield
Dawes
Chicago
Hopkins Delegates Frame Snapp as Hopkins Portent
Louis Weadock notes May 16 Springfiel d coverage of Howad Snapp and Hopkins headquarters. The piece describes Hopkins symbols, furniture, and a political mood around delegates, with Snapp portrayed as earnest but constrained by weather and factional tensions.
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Snapp
Hopkins
Leland Hotel
Clark Street
Pleasent Ward
May horse market headline fragment
The May horse market described as one of many months with good horses and a buyer with a bad reputation. Readable fragments hint at trading activity and quality, but exact details are unclear.
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Haribeye
Tor
Local delegation departs for Springfield Republican convention
William D. Heiss leads Joliet and Will County Republicans from Alton at 10 AM to the state convention in Springfield. The group includes Mayor Barr Alderman Laggar Postmaster Elwood and many delegates from Joliet Grundy LaSalle and other counties with Hopkins badges and plans for lively cards and heated debates screens during travel.
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Alton
William D. Heiss
Joliet
Barr
Shell Mattinger
Laggar
Elwood
Lorimer
Hopkins
Springfield
Will County
Masair
Clyne
Snapp
Murphy
Jalists
Hesse
Stephesten
Soha
John Beckwith
Louis Lagger
Charles Tengdio
J. M. Danti
Jean Harris
Ed A. Brewster
L. Mottinger
Andrew Olin
Visnry Alexandar
Frid Wilke
Washington
J. R. Ray
Wilmington
Leon McDonald
Lockport
H. H. Gaines
H. ¥. Smith
Dupage
Jim Kotstedt
Monce
A. & G. Blakely
Pisinfield
H. J. Schroedner
Pevons
H. Gerdis
Wilton
Jerome Puddork
Homer
G. J. D. Starmann
New Lenox
Grundy County
J. 4H. Pattisn
Blaie Laggit
George A. Barr
Robert Morrison
Sebastian Lagger
GQ ON
Whesler
Chaz
L. Stevens
Richard J. Birr
Elwod
J. Drew
E. @. Geist
George Cameron
Frankfort Farmers Lose Five Horses to Poison Mystery
The Schwerer brothers of Frankfort report arsenic poisoning in one horse after veterinarian tests from Blue Island and Chicago reveal large arsenic amounts in the stomach. Five horses valued at about $1,260 faced possible death. two were saved, others died or were killed to prevent further loss. Neighbors feared contagion, but doctors found organs healthy. The proprietors plan to rent the farm to avoid further risk.
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Frankfort
Laurence
Harry Schwerer
Blue Island
O'Donnell
Mokena
D. O'Donnell
Chicago
Drainage District No 3 Sealed Proposals Opened
Notice from the Drainage District No 3 of Washington town Will County Illinois invites sealed proposals for a 64 mile long ditch with specified depth and width. Bids reviewed by the clerk and are on file at the listed offices for inspection and bid submission before the stated noon deadline.
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Washington
Will
Ilinois
Thoreday
Wm. J. Alisa
Art I
J. L. Oki Engin Momenee
Corner Stone Laying For St. Peter's German Lutheran School
The corner stone for the new St. Peter's German Lutheran school at 216 North Broadway will be laid next Sunday at 2 10 PM. Elaborate services in German and English feature prayers hymns addresses by Rev. John G. Nuetz of Chicago and Rev. Galdo Schuessler of Grace English Lutheran. The program includes student processions, readings, and a box contents reveal by the building committee.
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St. Peter's
North Broadway
Bettas Mertens
Aug. Echueasier
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
John G. Nuetz
Chicago
Galdo Schuessler
Grace English Lutheran Church
Giecing Fee
Edward A Kimball to Lecture on Christian Science in Chicago
Edward A Kimball of Chicago will lecture on Christian Science at the Auditorium Friday evening May 9. He serves as president of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston and has spoken widely after recovering his health, with tours including Salt Lake City and Denver. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Edward A. Kimball
Chicago
Offte First Church of Christian Sients
Boton
Mary ‘Baker Eddy
United
Kimball
Salt Lake City
Denver
Joliet Man Weds Lockport Woman in Chicago Ceremony
James Thomas a Joliet mill man and Agnes Robbing a Lockport businesswoman quietly wed at Holy Names Cathedral Chicago on April 30th at 3 PM. Rev Father O'Brien officiated. Attendants included Mrs Fannie Matthews a bride’s niece and Thomas Stenners, a brother. The groom works as a draughtsman for Hilinolé Steel and holds a responsible position.
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James Thomas
Joliet
Agnes Robbing
Lockport
Holy Nams
Chicago
Father O'Brien
Mra
Fannie Matthews
Thomas Stenners
Atendanta
Thoms iv
Hilinolé Steel Company
Deaths Hartha Joseph Henry at 78 in Philadelphia area
Death notice for Joseph Henry Hartha died at home 658 Jefferson Street on Tuesday May 6 at 8 o clock aged 78. He was born September 8 184? in Melthoin Center county Pa. He leaves wife Helengvea and two children Karotat A and Mrs Gorge C. Lloyd. Other deaths listed on page.
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Hartha
Joseph
Henry
Jefferson Street
Melthoin Center County
Helengvea
Karotat
Gorge C. Lloyd
Untitled mention of Jackson death notice
Mer OCH Taleatt and P Clayés went to Jackson Michigan on Wednesday to inquire into the sudden death of Mia Chas Hendiet Tuesday. Mrs Benedict and family made their home in Joliet.
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Mer Och
Taleatt
Clayés
Jackson
Mich
Mia Chas
Hendiet
Benedict Sordierly
Joliet
Voter Debates on Women’s Suffrage from a Rural Letter
A farmer reflects on recent rains and critiques women voting. He contrasts quiet, modest female voters with noisier, visible activists and questions the value and propriety of female participation in elections. He notes social roles in church and community groups and ends with a cautious support.
Schroeder's Grocery Ad Offers Salt Flour and Goods
Overstoked sale notice lists fine salt 1 100 taba Burbank potatoes large sugar by pounds. Golden-Wedding flour 425 per bag. Potatoes oils and varnish at lower city prices. Call Schroeder's Grocery at Vor Exchangs and Hickory West Side.
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Burbank
Schroeder’s Grocery
Hickory
West Sid
Grain and live stock prices in Chicago May 8 1993 market report
Market notes list corn, butter, eggs, potatoes and hay prices with hogs and cattle receipts. Estimated hog receipts 19,000 with prices 6.50 to 7.00. cattle and steer values range around 5.50 to 7.00. Livestock and produce data provided by Adler. Chicago market date shown as May 8 with mixed trading activity.
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Daleys i
Adler
Chicago
May
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