Conserving the Water Supply in Cook County Cities
Blue Island and Chicago Heights consider stricter water controls and mandatory meters as a remedy for waste. The Chicago Heights plan envisions installing meters on all premises to ensure payment returns, with costs estimated above 20 000 dollars. The city weighs higher rates for water motors and sprinkling, while pursuing gradual meter installation for all consumers.
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Blue Island
Cook County
Chicago Heights
Water Committee
Kruse
Hammond
Chicago
Christmas Remembrances Sought for Kankakee State Hospital Inmates
Superintendent Kelley appeals for Christmas gifts and donations for hospital patients in Kan kakee Illinois. The circular requests prepaid gifts or money sent to management for selection, with deadlines of December 16 for nonperishables and December 23 for perishables, and asks contributors to address packages to the patient care of the hospital and to include sender’s name and return address.
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Kelley
Kankakee State Hospital
THE
SUN
Blue Island
Kelly
Kankakee
Ill
Mail box changes take effect January 2 1914
On and after January 2 1914 only mail boxes pulled at 6 30 a m will be those on Western avenue between Burr Oak and Broadway street. Patrons must have mail in these boxes before 6 30 a m to mail at 9 a m. Three deliveries to Western avenue businesses will replace two. Department urges private boxes with house numbers. Daniel C Roher First Assistant.
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Western Avenue
Burr Oak
Broadway Street
Post Office Department
Daniel C. Roher
Housewives Should Know It Is Economy to Use Dutch Club Coffee
A concise advertising note urges homemakers to choose Dutch Club coffee as a cost effective option amid budget concerns. The message frames the product as economical for daily household use.
Excavating Begun for Blue Island Postoffice Foundation
Blue Island firms secure subcontracts for the new postoffice project. Blue Island Coal & Supply Co. handles excavation and hauling and supplies materials. Roche Lumber Co. furnishes lumber. Pronger Bros. supplies plumbing and heating apparatus. A government engineer surveyed the site Wednesday as excavation began, with weather to guide progress and a March 10, 1915 completion date set by H. N. Shields of Danville.
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Blue Island
Blue Island Coal & Supply Co
Roche Lumber Co
Pronger Bros
H. N. Shields
Danville
Street Car Crash Kills Father and Son Near Minneapolis
Mrs A W T Doermann learns her brother George Krumwiede 44 and his son Fred 19 of Triumph Minnesota died after their wagon was struck by an electric street car near a location called the deathtrap. The wreck occurred Saturday at about 60 miles per hour as they headed home to the farm 10 miles from Minneapolis. Frederick Krumwiede and George were mourned at a Welcome Minnesota funeral after being born in Blue Island. A local ad notes solitaire diamond rings from Gobet’s 230 Western Avenue.
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A. W. T. Doermann
George Krumwiede
Fred
Triumph
Minn
William Krumwiede
Wireton
Ulrich Rohrbach Galled in Death
Ulrich Rohrbach longtime Blue Island resident died at 483 Maple Ave after a two year illness. Funeral Friday at 1 30 from his home with Rev Stoltz of Chicago. interment Mt Hope cemetery. Born in Württemberg Germany June 7 1838 he came to America in 1852 and built a coal and clothing business before and after Chicago fire. His son Harry served as alderman and treasurer, highlighting the family’s local influence.
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Ulrich Rohrbach
Blue Island
Maple Avenue
Stoltz
Chicago
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Mr. Rohrbach
Wurtenburg
Germany
America
Rohrbach
Lake Street
Rohrbach Best
Harry
Chicago Heights Polish Catholics lay cornerstone for church
Polish Catholics in Chicago Heights have laid the cornerstone for a church project estimated at 65 000 to 70 000 dollars. The report also notes local items from surrounding towns including a fatal freight train accident in Joliet area and civic developments in Tracy Morgan Park Riverdale and nearby streets and services.
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Chicago Heights
Julian Jleick
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern
Masons
Tracy
Tracy Hall
Morgan Park
Benton Kleeman
W. O. W. Elect Officers at Oak Camp
Oak Camp No. 245 Woodmen of the World met Friday night December 12 and elected officers for the year. Consul Commander W Reed Advisory Lieutenant Wilfred Dagnais Clerk Walter Evans Banker C G Scuffham Physician J R Kauffman Escort Wm Zuelke Watchman F F Logan Secretary G W Givins Managers J H Volp Geo Bohnstengel
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Oak Camp No
Woodmen of the World
W. Reed
Wilfred Dagnais
Walter Evans
C. G. Scuffham
J. R. Kauffman
Wm. Zuelke
F. F. Logan
G. W. Givins
J. H. Volp
Geo
Bohnstengel
Grand Theatre Promises Four Presents December 24
The Grand Theatre will give away four fine and valuable presents on December 24. Save your coupons.
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Grand Theatre
Noted Blue Island resident dies after long public service
Obituary recalls Mr. Rohrbach a longtime Illinois Humane Officer who fought animal cruelty in Blue Island markets. He married Emma Levi on September 10 1862 and celebrated a golden wedding in 1912. Survived by wife, daughter Lottie Daft and son Harry, all residing in Blue Island.
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Rohrbach
Illinois
Blue Island
Mr. Rohrbach
Emma Levi
Edward
Lee
Harry
Lottie
Lottie Daft
Blue Island Adopts Pool Room and Water Ordinances
The Blue Island city council, in an adjourned December 15 1913 meeting, passed a pool room ordinance and a water main system plan. The session, lasting near midnight, also addressed water meters, street damage claims, and property matters amid lengthy committee reports.
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City Council
City of
Blue Island
J. Jones
Jauchter
Koenecke
Myers
Kott
Kruse
Wolff
Bronson
Noble
Olson
Bruce
Judiciary Committee
Sanders Street
State Street
York and
New Streets
Jauchzer
P. Olson
Blue Island Commercial Association
Chicago
Matthews
Water Committee
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Solitare
Gobet’s
119Th Street
West Pullman
Burgie
Morgan Park Village
Riverdale
138Th Street
Calumet River
Public Service Company
Calumet Grove
the Merchants of
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