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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
15
Elwood Illinois October coverage outlines Gibler in a race for the legislature as an “orphan candidate” ignored by parties. He states his openness on issues, cites mixed party reactions, and notes ongoing district campaign views. The piece also covers local football talk and Baptist church services with 26 converts.
Meetings at the Baptist church began October 11 and ran through the week ending October 20 with strong attendance. Rev. J F Baker and Rev. M A Travis drew warm support from locals and a trained youth chorus led by Mrs J F Baker aided the gatherings. Attendees were urged to live better lives as Mrs Chittenden hosts visitors from Dennigan Ohio and the domestic society plans a Thursday gathering with dinner at Mrs Frank Savage's home.
George Osmus buys harness and a team. Michigan Central hauls dirt for Summit Hill project near Spencer. Workers grade for Wheel Manufacturing Co. and request side tracks. A tin wedding invitation at Manhattan on Oct 24 1908 marks ten years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs Ernst Gill. A back end collision east of Brisbane involves EJ and Pasterh railways with four boxcars stacked.
The notice lists political gatherings for October with speakers McNaughton Donovan Mahoney and Riley in Peotone Oct 22, WUton Center Oct 28, and Frankfort Oct 24 including McNaughton Riley and Donovan.
Obituaries note John Weiler dies after brain surgery and illness at 26. Various local items report weddings, births, hospitalizations, paralyzing strokes to children, and social events in Harvey, Blue Island, Evanston, Mokena, and Goodings Grove.
The note praises two Daily News editorials about charity among men and the risk of defeat for gubernatorial nominees in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. It argues temperance voters will likely back Governor Deneen, warning that saloon and gambling interests oppose the nominees and may sway the election.
A visit to Joliet area Baptist services reveals a thriving religious scene with a large attentive audience in Ridgewood. Rev Andereck plans to stay, revival work continues at Marley and Rock Falls. local families attend, and regional market notes and an auction date are listed.
The Wabash railroad posts a large gravel crew in Symerton. James and Tim Naughton bought land in Cowego Oklahoma and plan to move after the holidays. Republicans plan a rally at the town hall with county candidates. Roosevelt Democrats and some Republicans may vote for Bryan in November. Wolfe illness reports, births, fires, and local business updates follow.
An event of interest occurred at the Armhold home near Troy where John Arnhold and Ryan Rats announce the marriage of their daughter Anna to a son of the Armholds. The couple, now wedded, receive good wishes from all.
The Christian Endeavor society appoints two-month committees Social Florence Purdy and others. Many residents attend visits in Indiana Chicago and Lockport while social events include a Halloween plan a dance party and a surprise birthday. The town reports births deaths travel and church activities with meetings set at Homer Congregational and local homes.
Nancy Eib of Elwood born August 21 1861 died October 15 1908 married to George W Eib April 26 1893 leaves husband and four children and extended family. Funeral at home five miles north of Elwood led by Rev W R Wilson with large attendance interment Troutman Grove cemetery. Nearby items note election speeches church services and social events across Elwood Joliet and Plainfield with public notices and a school contest prize at Jackson.
Contributed item notes the Elwood Arbor of the Ancient Order of Gleaners introducing a new class to its activities. The brief confirms local fraternal organization expanding its educational or social offerings.
About 80 friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Glade last Thursday to celebrate the upcoming marriage of Miss Sarah Shields. The party featured cards, games, music, and dancing followed by lunch. Gifts included Mexican drawn work, linen lunch cloths, and napery.
Mr Goyce who suffered severe burns at Ezell farm Wesley about months ago has recovered enough to travel with his two children to Buffalo New York to live with his mother and sister. Burns on his hands and one wrist will keep him from work for several months.
Court records show Adelbert Burdick of Lockport required to appear before Judge Marshall to justify non compliance with alimony orders in the suit for divorce filed by his wife Sarah Wthel. The case centers on ongoing alimony payable pending the divorce trial andBur d this hearing to determine future payment.
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