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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
1
City water committee warns of dangerous pressure drops as daily use nears 850000 gallons. Proposals include two week park sprinkling permits, automatic fountains, stricter enforcement, and mandatory meters for violators.
Chicago inspectors halted a seven district plan tried at the local post office on Monday. They ordered six carriers to return to the former duties, ending the earlier improvement of one to two hour earlier delivery and two daily deliveries. Postal workers noted Thursday’s lighter mail volume and said the inspection did not reflect typical conditions.
Vegetable plants early tomatoes cauliflower kohlrabi German and English celery plants. Hennig Florist Vermont and Gregory streets for sale a gas range in good condition 398 Grove Street.
Miss Harriet Flassig and George W. Cline wed Wednesday in the German Lutheran church on Grove street. Officiant Rev Steinmeyer due to their pastor’s absence. A reception followed at Odd Fellows hall with about 150 guests and a Colorado Springs honeymoon before setting up at 152 Vermont Street.
Ben Wallace son of Mr and Mrs R E Wallace of 445 Gregory street was elected captain of the high school team He has played since youth and long played with the Shamrocks at twelve He is the only capable shortstop and has pitched several wins this year Wallace also bats at .512 George Small pitcher and Jack Ravenstine catcher will form the main battery next year.
The local automobile club held its first tour last Sunday with twenty four cars. The start was from city hall at 9 am, Herman Schmitt’s car pacemaking, and the group reached Cedar Lake Ind in about two hours. Heat caused several blowouts but all vehicles arrived at Sigler hotel by noon for dinner. The return trip had no set rules and occurred in the early evening. Next tour planned is an evening run to Tinley Park followed by a Lind en Park dance at month end.
A dated ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as safe prompt laxative for the aged. It claims gentle action with no pain and notes a 25 cent price. Endorsed by G. R. Richter and Emilchmitt-Adv.
The Grand Theatre hosts the class play Little Women and diplomas for 25 graduates. St Benedict school plans a June 28 commencement with a weekend of religious services and processions. The program lists graduates and musical pieces across Latin, German English and scientific courses.
Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill present a combined Wild West and Far East show in Chicago from June 28 to July 6 featuring a new format. The act will include three epochs with military displays, international acts, automobilist stunts, primitive games, and a street parade, with railroads offering excursion rates.
We extend sincere thanks to the Odd Fellows Rebekahs Eagles North American Union the Encampment and the Commercial Association and to others for sympathy and assistance in our recent bereavement also for the beautiful floral tributes Minnie Norris and daughter.
Seventh grade girls graduation program featured piano by Agens Rauwolf and Florence Giermann. Speech titled Are We Forgotten When We’re Gone. Diplomas distributed by Rev. P J Rosch. Gold medals awarded to Misses A Rauwolf and F Giermann. Class motto True to Every Trust.
Notice to stockholders announces annual meeting on Thursday July 3 1918 at 8 o clock in Blue Island Illinois to elect officers. Secretary P H Krick provides details and location at 275 Vermont Street.
Blue Island residents report that a single Adlerika dose relieves constipation sour stomach or gas instantly. The German remedy is said to antisepticize the digestive system and draw off impurities, with a past claim of curing appendicitis. Dare Stadle druggists advertise. A seeking young girl wants a child care position at 252 Greenwood avenue.
The adjourned Blue Island council meeting of June 9 1913 approved minutes from May 21 and June 2 1918 corrections, created the office of business agent and secretary to the mayor as ordinance 809, and confirmed mayoral appointments including John Enderly as first assistant engineer and William Green second assistant engineer along with Henry Neibert and Harry Hopkinson appointments to water works and electric lineman respectively. The report on weights and measures showed a 199.55 dollar procurement from Fairbank Morse & Co. The finance committee presented the May 1913 bills and salaries totaling significant sums, with ordinance 810 for corporate purposes also passed. Further time was granted to examine sidewalk and water connection projects on Greenwood avenue Cochran street Broadway and Vermont street oil sprinkling.
Editor Gallion quotes a verse urging modest dress for a girl and warns that wearing only a corset and hose endangers her life and future. The monologue scolds street fashion and predicts long term harm if not clothed properly. The piece reflects period concerns about propriety and female attire.
West Pullman held a prosperity shine last Saturday night to celebrate 120th Street ornamental lights turning on for the first time. Brass bands paraded through the business district as music suppers sodas and pink lemonade flowed. The lights extend from Halsted to Stewart avenues.
Edward Stein was honored at Oak Forest infirmary retirement with a chest of silver presented by the employees. Casper spoke in warm terms thanking him for his service and leadership.
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