This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1934
Page
2
Jack Farrell urges township residents to cut weeds citing a local thistle law. Fireworks rule reiterated as critics warn against post Fourth use. Updates note police injury, new Auto purchase for James Hennessy, and Bob Baldwin’s Bob's Ice Cream Shop opening at 221 Clinton Street this Saturday.
The YMCA athletic calendar lists church league games across multiple venues and times. Matches include Willsow Avenue Presbyterian against Grace M E and Trinity Evangelical versus St Peter Lutheran, with twilight games featuring Dragons, Cardinals, and Veterans teams.
Local report recounts Mike Cassiday noting a Minneapolis man who spent 10 days at White City insisting he was visiting the World’s Fair. No injuries reported. witnesses describe confusion and public spectacle.
William Ferguson operator of the Casaloma Tavern on West Jefferson street was arrested on a charge of possessing a slot machine in his business. He was to be arraigned today. Willard Osberoson of 106 Prospect Place was detained yesterday for questioning after a trio of youths attempted to steal a slot machine from Ferguson's tavern Wednesday night.
Dellwood park hosts weekly Sunday dances drawing 1000 to 1200 attendees this summer. W H Heun of C and J Electric Railway notes many revellers reach the park by streetcars. Picnics and other amusements are prohibited, and a caretaker runs the dance pavilion with no alcohol sold.
The Y M C A northern district golf tournament will be held at Crystal Lawns next Friday with all day play. C R Makeever announced entries from all district Ys are expected. Elgin has entered twelve players Joliet plans eight to twelve golfers. Roy Stephen chairs the local golf committee handling arrangements.
The Sokol Blue Ribbons face St Cyril's Schlitz at Highland Park diamond Sunday at 3 pm. It is the first meeting in two years and promises a hotly contested north end rivalry.
Engagement news should be shared with friends even without a ring. A diamond-studded wedding band can be affordable. Clergyman fees vary by pastor church and finances, so discuss options and costs with your chosen clergyman.
Charles Harris a 26 year old Chicago prisoner fell thirty feet from the fourth tier of the west cell house in the old prison this morning shortly after 10 o clock. The incident may prove fatal.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.