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The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1941

Page

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Proba tion Officer Ernest Weir Found Shot Near Cherry Hill Road

On page 3 near Cherry Hill Road and Senator Richard J Barr estate the body of Ernest Weir probation officer for Grundy county is found with gunshot wounds. He left the courthouse around 9 am and was believed shot in his car before the killer drove off. Weir had served as probation officer since 1938.

Cherry Hill Road Richard. J. Barr Ernest Weir County Court Weir Court House

Peddlers in Joliet Targeted as Unreliable Threats

An elderly citizen warns against out of town peddlers selling cheap goods in Joliet and Will County. The note urges vigilance and suggests keeping names on file to protect residents from fraudulent merchandise and deceitful sales tactics.

Chicago Joliet Or Will County Joliet and Will County

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Grundy County Organ Illinois Louis Joliet Hotel Dr. A Leimbacher Joliet Dr. W. R Fletcher Harry Patterson Spectator Photo
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