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Newspaper

Blue Island Sun

Location

Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1913

Page

5

Local Businesses Directory Fragment

A partial listing shows DRUGS and GROCERIES entries with Emil Schmitt Druggist at 237 Western Ave, and John F. Stuebe Choice Groceries and Meats at 478 Western Ave. Communications note F G Diefenbach Staple and Fancy Grocer at 286 Western Ave offers fine butter and teas.

Emil Schmitt Western Ave N.e. Cor Grove St John F. Stuebe Choice Groceries F. G. Diefenbach

Bowling Rohrbachs Slip to Last in Local Meet

Notes of the bowlers report Rohrbachs winning three from the Lentz team while averaging standouts like Meyer at 206 and Anchors pairing two wins with a 929 first-game high. The Rexall-Commercial series was postponed from December 4.

Rohrbachs MAEOE Agai Ceenes Geo. Heintz OTR Isk Aeias Blouin Sleia Lentz Rohrbach’s Pig H. Giltner Meyer Smokehouse

One Day at National Theatre Promises Sensational Love Story

The National Theatre will stage One Day, Cecil Spooner’s dramatic version of Elinor Glyn’s story. The play has enjoyed a long New York run and wide acclaim, and it is set to appear the week of December 7, offering local audiences a sequel to the author’s Three Weeks.

Cecil Spooner Elinor Glyn New York Paul Roche Marion Lane Mabel Beckstein Wilbur Neukirch Hague and Scheiblick V. Eidam Small de Beau Pronger S Nt Doe Hesse Messenger Morton Smith Hugo Gersten Shields Hague Ralph Kintz Gersten Newton Seim

Choice building lots on three streets near 123rd street

Building lots offered for sale on Wes tern avenue Kruger street and Staffel street near 123rd street. Down payment of 10 dollars and monthly payments of 5 dollars. If Wm G Staffel Your Grand Theatre coupons are valuable save them.

Western Avenue Kruger Street Staffel Street 123Rd Street

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Children

A public notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe cough medicine for children. It claims no opiates or sour stomach, and says it eases colds asthma coughs and croup while promoting quiet sleep. Dare Stadle advertises the product.

Foley Dare & Stadle Adv

Special Assess ment Notice for Blue Island Broad way Improvements

Court docket 227 in Cook County. Board of Local Improvements filed a certificate of cost reserve interest and collection costs for Broad way from Western to California avenues. Hearing set December 15, 1918 at 10:00 am to verify facts. objections and defenses may be filed and presented. Dated Blue Island November 28, 1918.

Blue Island Broadway Western Avenue California Avenue County Court of Cook County Board of Local Improvements J. Jones William T. Davis Vertus B. Roberts

Englewood Theatre Hosts Honey Girls Burlesque Show

The Englewood Theatre in this city will present Hughey Bernard and the Honey Girls starting Sunday matinee. Barrett and Dunn lead the two act musical comedy The Daddys with high production value. Critics in major cities have praised the touring show.

Hughey Bernard Englewood Barrett Dunn

Community Thanks and Local Notices

Thanks to the Plattdeutsche Gilde and Mystic Workers for insurance during my bereavement. Mrs. Cora B Nilles. The Grand Theatre will give away four valuable presents December 24 with coupons. A P Spires opens own plumbing shop at 482 Western Ave. Phone 31.

Plattdeutsche Gilde Mystic Workers Cora B. Nilles Grand Theatre A. P. Spires Western Ave

For Sale Piano Standard Make at 293 Union Street

Found handbag with watches and a University of Michigan charm. Call 294 York Street to claim. Lost ring-neck pheasant hen with scar on head. Andrew Runge, 468 Western Avenue. End of July or early August 1911 in Columbia Theatre Chicago.

Union Street Columbia Theatre Chicago University of Michigan York Street Andrew Runge Western Avenue

High School News From Blue Island Friday Clash With Morgan Park

The Blue Island high school basketball team gains momentum after a delayed game due to Turke Thursday and prepares for a Friday showdown with Morgan Park. Morgan Park tops the Southern Suburban League in football and looks strong for the basketball season.

Blue Island Turke Morgan Park

Dr King’s New Discovery praised for croup remedy

Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio reports severe croup attacks in his children improved after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The advertisement touts the cure for croup coughs and colds with bottles at 50 cents and 1.00 offered by G R Richter and Emil Schmitt.

Dr King Lewis Chamberlain Manchester Ohio G. R. Richter Emil Schmitt

President Wilson's Message to Congress in The Sun

The Sun prints President Wilson's recommendations to Congress as part of its service to readers. The message covers important national questions and is presented for benefit. Readers are invited to review the full text on another page.

the Sun Wilson Congress

Electric Bitters touted for stomach liver and nerve relief

Electric Bitters praised by Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma for curing stomach and female ills and weak nerves. The ad claims thousands of women rely on the remedy and guarantees every bottle. Priced 50 cents and one dollar, recommended by G R Richer and Emil Semmi.

Eliza Pool Depew Okla G. R. Riehter Emil Sebmi

First annual dance of Blue Lodge No 1235 Moose

The first annual dance of Blue Lodge No 1235 Loyal Order Moose will be held Saturday December 138 1918 at the hall with music by the orchestra.

Blue Lodge Loyal Order Moose Saturda Iny

Constipation Remedies Cited by Local Doctors

A fragmented notice notes remedies for constipation. It mentions Dr King and prescriptions by G R Richter and Emil Schmitt and warns of headaches and other symptoms if untreated. The readable text urges following medical guidance to relieve discomfort.

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Vermont the Commercial Bank Vermont Street American Bankers’ Association J. L. Zacharias W. H. Werner B. C. Sammons A. L. McCord S. D Joseph Schroth Geo. F. Borman A. L. McCord, W. H. Werner, J. L. Zacharias E. B. Bronson Blue Island, Il Ramee Tailors Robert M.orser Andrew Morquist Fred. C. Pippert Fordtran Bros S. Edwards William Anderson Martens Bakers Frank Nilles WM. R. Roegner WM. Kleber Vermont St Blue Island Livery and Transfer CO A. N. Townsend National Theatre Pronger Bros Chas. G. Davies, M. D High Street Ofrfick Aya Brance Washington, D. C Fritz Fornell Wm. G. Staffel Englewood Theatre D. Slater Collins Street Looky Stadle High School News Mexico Dr. King
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