22 May 1902
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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
1
The locality reports indebtedness figures for Lockport village and mentions bonded debt levels. Local motion and committee updates follow along with community events, a runaway boy located near John Cox Jr., and several notices including deaths, religious conventions, and upcoming memorial services. Court and G A R activities are noted along with school and sports brief mentions.
Mathew New aged 7 died Saturday at 4 o clock from tuberculosis at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs John New. Funeral services were Tuesday at 10 a m at the German Catholic church. A public disturbance on Stephen street resulted in minor injuries between Henry Schultz and John Zarn with police involvement briefly noted. Mrs N McKeechnie died suddenly Sunday morning at her home leaving many warm friends and family grieving.
Memorial services will be held in Wilmington on May 20 1902 under Bowen post to honor deceased soldiers. The program includes graveside ceremonies and a parade beginning at 1 p m at the public square with a cornet note and readings by local officials.
A collection of brief items from Romeoville and nearby communities recounts personnel changes at Santa Fe lines and Lockport works, social events such as dances and prayer meetings, visits from Chicago residents, a fatality in the area, and local business activity including shelling operations and coal market figures.
Town items report visitors and gatherings including Clank Cain and Wo-Gougar at territory court, Little Vera Agate visiting cousins Carrie and Beulah Bentley, Epworth league church library gains, Grace Episcopal drama in planning, Mrs. Dr Jeffrey's return from a five week trip, and Mrs. Harder offering dressmaking services. Weather and planting notes mention delayed corn planting due to conditions.
The Grace FE church plans a strawberry event at the town hall with Ladies' Aid and local volunteers to fund church activities. Notes mention residents traveling to California Gardena several weeks ago and others awaiting mail, with teaching changes and visitors from Chicago.
Four year old Willie Rooney slipped into a water-filled barrel while reaching for a stick near Elwood. A nearby friend and the mother alerted by phone helped revive him. he recovered after a brief medical effort. The note also reports farmers facing delays from heavy rains and local social updates including birthdays and cemetery improvements.
A brief notice reports the birth of Charles Relf on a Tuesday evening, noting the new arrival and family status.
A report describes a speech by a visiting labor union official and a subsequent visit by Mrs Travis. The event features humor and wit, with remarks on patriotism, camaraderie, and a plan for a program of speeches and singing.
Obituary for Obie A. Ritchie Raymond born October 23, 1826 Hastings New York died May 16 1932 after two years of anaemia funeral held at home with Wesleyan service Community notes report 60 years in Illinois and remarks on character and citizenship Also mentions Ladies Aid activities and school year end at Ritchie with tokens presented to teacher Laura J Hooper plus farming notes on rains delaying corn planting and town affairs.
Farmers in this eleventh district report corn nearly planted and growing well. Cultivations will begin soon as weather allows with weeds noted since Felton Drauden sold driving horses to Stan of Lockport. Unclear prices observed. MWA plans first platform dance May 9. Unloaded stone for a new corn barn and contracts secured for a larger barn. Mrs Schell and daughter spent Sunday in Chicago with the former’s brother.
Fragmentary local item describes Wood rushing lumber for a new barn on ground cleared eight weeks ago after a prior incident. Mentions farm tools, a frame, and individuals including Mert Welker and a person named Bosres in unclear context.
A memorial sermon by Rev. Kinge is announced with expectations that other churches will join. Prescott begins work on William Gascoigne's new residence while Henry Ritzenthaler enhances his home with paint and a new bath. Mrs F S Bingham is gravely ill. Clara Grundy suffers from consumption at her father's home west of town. her southern trip brought little improvement.
Local items from Wheatland include visits by Mrs. Forest of Woodstock to her brother F. W. Stewart and Eaton relations. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boardman hosting at Mr. Johnson’s. Henry Schmitt and a Chicago friend visiting Dantz. The Girls Mission Band met Saturday. A serious accident involving Pritchard Stewart and Mr Kilian after a streetcar collision near Batavia is reported with injuries not life threatening. Chas Marshall of Michigan visits his sister Mrs. Alvin Stark and departs for Montana. Mrs Findlay of Aurora and Grace and Alice Clow visit in the area.
Elva Coope visits Joliet and Harvey area relatives while Minnie Leggett heads to Dakota to care for her sister. Mrs Chas Calvin given surprise birthday party. W C T U meets with Mrs Sherrill. lunch served. George Churchill and family visit from Plattville. Grady County schools gain Friday vacation due to Morris Institute. Memorial Day planned at M E Church. Storey Matteson loses horse to colic. Farmers finish planting. soon tending to commence. Clarence Churchill of Seward visits sister Mrs Chas. in the area.
Market items note corn and oats prices. Mr Smith of Quincy visits. Supervisor Hayden ships hogs to Chicago. Horton White visits brother in Wilmington. Mrs Carey returns home from Chicago hospital. A Hilton repairs home. A Lundstrom oversees Joliet project. O'Toole of Joliet visits friends. Carey markets cattle. Hilton receives tile from Campus. Lee Bush visits Wilmington with his girl. Hamilton loses colt. Hson seen with mother. James Roach family visit P J.
Frequent rains delay corn planting as Wilton news mentions a social at McCormick's Park with Tine Porter nine playing the Wiltons. The column notes unpub licized Joliet scores, visiting relatives Miss Winifred Ryan, and family updates including a sick baby, a pleasure trip, and a new picket hammock store addition.
Will Moran of Braidwood seeks a share of a vast Australian estate. He met British consul William Wyndham in Chicago to learn the facts about his grandfather Thomas J. Moran and the will naming the chief legate. Moran, a Franklin McVeagh & Co. clerk, plans further steps to prove kinship.
The Democratic county executive committee will issue the call this week. The convention to select delegates for state and congressional levels will be held in Joliet between June 1 and 10, with the state convention at Springfield on June 17. Wm Fleming enters the race for legislature. Leading candidates are Bowles Brown and Henderson, with Henderson backed by former Supervisor Cutler. Delegations favoring Henderson will seek convention instructions. Bowles and Brown plan to rely on senatorial conventions.
In Joliet news Wunderlich keeps his leg as doctors confirm no amputation is needed. Mrs Abia A Stingon travels to England for King coronation as Joliet guest of family friends. Will County Sunday School convention set for June 3 and 4 at Ottawa Street church with A A Pfans eeerk addressing and Prof Th son directing music. Dr Guthrie offers low cost consultations and emphasizes patient’s choice and relief.
In Tinley Park Henry Mogwarts moved his barn last week and started extensive improvements around his property. Neighbors note new screens and doors being fastened as work proceeds, with preparations said to be underway for a weather-related event.
Sir Knight William GC Van Horne of Will County emerges as a top railroad man for his Cuban interurban trolley system. He and American investors replace mule cars, modernizing Cuba's rail connections and winning broad Cuban approval and praise from correspondents.
Farmers report a large rise in corn acreage for 1902 with many plowing up pastures and tiling waste land. Oats grow well and timothy shows remarkable growth while fruit crops are fair but cold weather persists. Hog cholera fears ease as cattle remain healthy and dairy stock is in good condition.
Markets corrected to May 22 1932 show hogs veal and beef advancing while grain softens. Retail veal commands 12 to 18 cents per pound pork 14 beef 14 to 18 cents and hay reaches a record 15 dollars per load.
Chicago Grain and Produce listings show December and May wheat and corn futures with mixed quotes. Dairy items and fresh stock prices appear alongside live stock data including hogs at about 6.00 per dozen ducks and potatoes priced per bushel.
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