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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
11
In New Lenox gossip and civic talk mix with temperance policy as readers reflect on voting ethics and party unity. The message urges nonpartisan focus on local options and nationwide reform, citing past temperance victories and warnings against factional split. News notes appendicitis case, ty fever illness, and a missionary appointment, plus hospital updates and a community gathering schedule with market prices and a schoolhouse event.
Miss Lulu Boardman from California visits relatives as W. D. Boughton and George Boardman return home. Salem church hosts a Sunday school convention with speakers from Grace church and the anti saloon league. Naperville quartet provides music. Birthday surprises, farm matches, births, and medical cautions noted among residents.
Englehardt Borms hosted a Friday evening surprise party for Andres, son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Borms, with a large crowd enjoying dancing. Wm Heisner and Ferdinand Haake, with Miss Milly Bobain and Lottie Mundt, visited Chicago last Sunday for entertainment and attractions. Paul Heisner Jr. suffered a painful hand injury while helping a neighbor kill a hog, requiring medical attention for a serious bite.
Timothy Gorman of Channahon dies after a long illness at St Joseph hospital Joliet born in 1827 in Mayo Ireland he lived in Liverpool New York and Timins later. He leaves a wife and nine children and is mourned by a large number of friends. The church fair proceeds pay the minister’s salary. various local notices follow including illness visits, travel plans and community events.
A fragment notes Mrs Morse with a week expected return and an official word received from Tex. The readable portion is incomplete and lacks concrete names, dates, or events.
In Custer Park last week a large tree fell along the Wabash line injuring Charles Moore who escaped with a badly strained foot and was taken to Decatur Hospital where he is recovering. Mrs. I. T. Palmer traveled to Berkeley California for the winter with her mother Mrs. Williamson. Mrs. Nell Small and daughter Alice visited from Joliet. A false report claimed Mr. Art had died. it was contradicted by Mr. Burt. Donald Shenk left for Draper South Dakota for two weeks. The Custer Hawkeyes lost 10 to 2 to Symerton White Sox in Symerton with several foreign players. A church social at J. H. Sword's was well attended. Swords now assists pumping water to the railroad tank. Water shortages still cause trains to stop for supply. Fishing has improved with good bass catches this week. Thomas Barrowman remained laid up after an accident on the Ritchie section.
Mrs. McAller of Eileen died Friday at 45 from stomach cancer. Born in England in 1840, she moved to Illinois in 1877 and married Joan McAllers. She leaves six stepdaughters and one step son, with many relatives. Funeral at St Michael's German Catholic Church with pallbearers listed. Interment at St Michael's Cemetery. A new club in town named Willie Pearl club formed. first outing last Saturday. Various social notes follow, including visits, a postponed Marley game, and local happenings. The Orland Juniors defeated All Stars 12 to 7 in Wabash-ball action, with notable play by Doc Nicola and Put Kren.
Nicolai notes a wild catcher throw that sailed to the infield but Wil halted it with a head stop for a putout. Fielding shines as trains pass safely when engine watchman Chas Nicolai flags a near wreck, earning praise for bravery and credit.
Bridget Mahoney wed David Robinson on the 29th in Wilton at St Patrick's with Father McNamee officiating. The bride wore white silk and was joined by sister Mary Mahoney as bridesmaid and William Lawlor as best man. After a short honeymoon, the couple will settle on the groom's Wilton farm.
Local notes from Wilton Center mention Rev F K Rich attending the Rock River conference in Chicago and Mrs Rich visiting relatives in Naperville. John Jones of Chicago and Manteno guests at Geo Jones home. Albert Rillett of Manteno spent Sunday with John Baker. Mr and Mrs George French plan a three week visit to Lamar Missouri. O F Garrison returns from North Dakota. A silver medal contest set for West Peotone M E church Oct 18 with admission 10 and 20 cents. Mr and Mrs William Sharpe and Mrs George Benn arrive from Kansas for a relatives visit. John Jones and son Marshall of Joliet visit. John De Vries, sick in Joliet hospital, returns home improved. Ladies Aid bazar at town hall Oct 15 with supper and program. Admission 25 cents adults, 15 cents children. Sick list includes Mrs A W Lawrence, Mrs McLean, Mrs Everett Flatt and Albert Woodward.
Reports from Frankfort include Rev. Klug delivering a sermon at the Poett church, a crowded Sunday school program, and a town meeting with Republican speakers. Upcoming events note a dance at Froehner Park on Oct 10 and a special train to Chicago Heights for Bryan's talk. Local updates cover illnesses, employment changes, and building activity as Frankfort experiences a building boom with new residences.
Eason Cheese age 14 of Dowsner's Grove Dupage county died Sept 80 1908 after inflammatory rheumatism. She was beloved by family friends and neighbors and a funeral at Dupage Presbyterian church with burial at Flag Creek cemetery. The report also notes other local events and notices from the community.
Names such as Byron GoaRiil John Beith John Lynk Frank Stephens Misses Alice Anna and Mrs. Thomas Dempsey appear amid a Troy report on a midweek state fair attendance and a Chicago visit. The text records several fragmented lines listing people and events from Wednesday and Thursday.
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