Will County IL Archives News.....Women in Business February 17, 1877
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Chicago Inter-Ocean February 17, 1877
In a single column of a Boston paper last week we find the following items in 
regard to Illinois women:

Mrs. W. N. Moore is the manager of a very successful manufactory in Joliet, 
Ill., called the "Joliet Solar Stove Works." Mr. William Moore, husband of 
this lady, died a few years ago, and having full confidence in the ability of 
his wife to carry on the business, he made her his successor. She is secretary 
and treasurer, has sole management of all its finances, and may been seen 
every day going to and from her business. This is a joint stock company, and 
employs a large force men. The business men of Joliet respect her as an equal.

Mrs. Sarah C. McIntosh, of Joliet, Ill., has been elected by the voters of 
Will County, Ill., Superintendent of Schools. Her predecessor in the office 
was a man, but she proves thoroughly capable of filling the position. Although 
not herself a voter, she has been chosen to one of the most responsible 
positions in the gift of the voters, and by a very large majority. Thus a lady 
is at the head of the education in her county.

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