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The Joliet Weekly News

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

4

Love Wins Over In Austria Bound Conspiracy

In a sunlit Storm Springs garden Armitage declares he rejects the old noble name and chooses a future with Shirley. She reveals she loves him, not Frederick Augustus von Stroebel, as they promise to tell Baron von Marhof their decision and walk away hand in hand.

Baron Austria Europe Armitage Rome Shirley Claibornes Storm Springs Idge Sophia Margaret Capes Familly Aton von Kissel Australia Claiborne Garden Barness von Marhof Newport Vienna Neue Freie Presse Charles Louis Janeiro Trieste Claiborne Virth Canadian Woods Montana Iit Archduke Capitol Washington Frederick Augustus von Stroebel John Armitage

QLD Officials Are Re elected

The county board re elected the old county officials this afternoon. Capt Rost and wife chosen as superintendent and matron of the County Poor Farm. Dr Fredricks to serve another term as county physician and James Barrowman remains mine inspector. The grand jury list not reported yet but will be handed after the regular order tomorrow. A petition asks Stephen C Bedford of Channahon for 57 years to receive the blind allowance.

Capt. Rost Fredricks James Barrowman Stephen C. Bedford Channahon Bedford Board of Review Prairie Creek Tollet Wilmington Road Highway Commissioners

Man Jumps From Car In Lockport Injures Face

Jacob Metazar, a farmer from Joliet, jumped from a fast moving streetcar near State Street in Lockport after signaling it to stop. He fell face downward on gravel, suffering severe facial and head cuts but not life threatening. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital after initial treatment by Dr. Shaw.

Lockport Jacob Metagar Joliet Shaw St. Joseph's Hospital State Street Ouyed Hot Metzgar Eee Beard

Demand for Fair Tax on Spoils Bank Sparks Board Debate

Attorney Juul representing the Chicago drainage district argues that taxing the spoils bank amounts to double taxation. He urges exempting the spoils bank and taxing only eventual sale proceeds, while detailing how current assessments on land and related works undervalue the situation. The panel grilling includes Assessor Ed Young and Attorney Cowling as they weigh the legality and fairness of taxing the spoils bank and surrounding works.

Sanitary District Nels Juul Chicago Drainage District Commissioners Board of Review Legal Department Spoils Bank Ed Young Lockport Juul A. W. Fiexer Mr. Juul Ollinois Cowling Pattenre Rand Lot

Democrats urged to donate for reelection campaign

Editor Neva argues the Democratic platform stands strong against criticism and calls for voters to turnout. He suggests small contributions from Democrats statewide could fund the effort and help elect McNaughton, urging payments through the Democratic National Committee and related offices.

Henry Todamat Dam Incident Briefed

A damaged note reports a dam at Henry, Illinois, blew out but did not interfere with navigation. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.

Henry

Real estate security case links to Cowing and Young lawyers

Court records show Cowing and Young lawyers handling a real estate security matter involving a Cus Ung building. Details remain fragmentary but indicate formal legal action and property lien proceedings.

Te Tev Amovat Cowing & Young Ung

Fair Awards Attracted Large Cash Prizes

At the 1908 fair the awards totaled about $700. Marion Eib, treasurer, and assistants Nell Blatt May Spangler and E G Spangler handled prize payouts for hours. Exhibits from Jackson district, school displays from district 78, home crafts, and a notable stock parade highlighted the event. Little Wijle Spangler, a rider from the rotary, won the afternoon contests with others placing in saddle, driving, and bareback events.

Marion Eib Nell Blatt May Spangler E. G. Spangler Eib Mr. Etb The Fair Association Old Brown Jackson Jackson Needle Jane Brown Joliet Agali Wijle Spangler Rotary Harvey Kreimeier Young Kreimelier I Harden Adrian Doyle Vareback Methodis Mildred Stonerock

Court voids meeting and deselects Thompson in Fish control fight

Judge Marshall ruled the September meeting illegal and void, ordering J D Thompson to surrender property to Charles M Fish. Thompson claimed funds and payroll issues, while Fish denied coal and payroll concerns as alleged. A motion seeks return of books, desks, and assets to Fish and void multiple claimed director and officer elections.

Charles M. Fish John D. Thompson Marshall Thompson Fish Mr. Thompson J.D. A Eee Della My Thompson J. M. Thompson Gordon Ramsay Thes Clendenning J. D. Thompson Thoson

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