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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1930
Page
8
Warden Henry C. Hill reported the state penitentiary population has surged from 1,503 inmates in late November 1919 to 4,524 inmates this week. The rise over eleven years marks a sharp expansion in prison occupancy.
Prison officials planned to add cell facilities but failed to foresee the growth in inmates. The penitentiary population totals 4 508, with 1 761 in the old prison, 2 542 in the new prison, 85 at the honor farm, and 120 in the women's prison.
Ridgewood residents report the birth of a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. James Smith on November 21. Several local children, including Billy Farrell and James Murphy, are ill at home with diphtheria or scarlet fever. Birthday and party gatherings occur at homes of Mrs. Elmer Cramer and Miss Alwilda Hatton. Church groups from Trinity M. E. and Ridgewood Baptist hold meetings and prayer services. Miss Lorraine Hurst, student nurse, underwent a major operation at Silver Cross hospital.
Mrs. James Warner and relatives gather at 1804 Oakland for Thanksgiving. Mrs. William Jarcow hosts Busy Bees from St John’s English church at 905 North Prairie. The DeLetter home at 1809 North Williams hosts Mr and Mrs J Oberstaller and daughter Betty Jane for Thanksgiving. D S O bridge club entertained at Miss Marie Smith’s 610 Bridge. Elsie Ruffing to entertain at 307 Plainfield next Monday. Mrs. Laura Cope, recovering from operation, moved from brother Arthur Wunderlich’s to home at 1211 Wilcox and improving. Anna Hinz, 1414 Wilcox, improving after operation at Edward Hinz, 1502 Kelly. Mrs. Jacob Ressler announces marriage of Helen Kamich to John Kirincich Jr., son of Mr and Mrs John Kirincich Sr., 500 Ruby. Mrs. Daniel Yahnke hosts Jolly Twelve club birthday luncheon and dance at 1503 Cora. Rose Kramer at 333 North Briggs surprised on birthday. Mrs. J E Davis hosts Joan of Arc club at 1519 North Raynor. Arthur Destry and about twenty-five relate guests celebrate tenth wedding anniversary at 210 Cora. Mae Craughwell at Black road hosts club Thursday. Mrs. W R Haley hosts Mizpah council Daughters of Liberty Friday. Howard Werner and wife announce birth of daughter at Silver Cross hospital November 17. Florence Brown hosts D D D club at 213 North Hickory.
Justice H O Williams told Herbert Gaul and William Ziesemer to go home and forget their disputes over cider and other quarrels on Maple Road. Each farmer faced disorderly conduct charges, with suspended fines of 50 dollars plus costs after testimony last week. If further trouble occurs the fines must be paid.
Adler's promotes domestic rabbits at 35 cents per pound and diverse poultry selections. Jim Dandy pork sausage 35 cents per pound bulk 30 cents. Jim Dandy bacon 48 cents per pound. Live or dressed hogs available. J C Adler Co Meats Groceries Provisions 110 West Jefferson Street, phone 101.
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