Local and Personal Happenings in Town and Nearby
Mrs Anna D Haas visits relatives in Lemont and Lockport. Miss Lizzie Volp visits Lemont for weekend. Epworth League of German M E church to meet Tuesday at parsonage. Mrs R E Wallace and son Ben planned two month Huntington Oregon trip. Humphrey Club picnic at Krugs Grove planned for Sunday June 22 with buses after 9 pm from Western avenue. Cook County Press club to Silver Lake Wisconsin outing June 21 22. editor and family to attend. Rev H F Mueller hosts Chicago and Tinley Park friends for Tuesday gathering. Miss Anna Gaertner given a misc shower at Rexford street. attendees enjoyed games and refreshments. Eagle members Emil Poehlsen Fred Voigt Eugene Martzel A Einhorn A Fischer A Souvenir attend Granite City state convention. Moline chosen for next year. Blue Island Cleaning and Dyeing Works changes hands to Calumet Expert Cleaners and Dyers. The Modern Hiawatha presented in West Harvey June 28 with Ralph L Bechtel as Hiawatha. Mrs Paul Kovelesky marks 54th birthday with ladies among local and out-of-town guests.
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Anna D. Haas
Lemont
Lockport
Lizzie Volp
Epworth League
M. E. Church
R. E. Wallace
Ben
Huntington
Oregon
Humphrey Club
Krug
Meyer
Tonjes
Firstenau
Grueb
Chicago
Ludwig
Tinley Park
Emil Poehlsen
Fred Voigt
Eugene Martzel
A. Einhorn
A. C. Fischer
A. Souvenir
Aerie
Eagle
Granite City
Moline
Notice for Public Improvements Blue Island bids 1913
Proposals will be received by the Blue Island Board of Local Improvements for constructing cement sidewalks on Vernon Street, Fairmount Avenue, and Greenwood Avenue under Special Assessments 228 229 and 230. Bids due by 8 pm June 24 1913 at Blue Island City Hall. must include cash or certified check for 10 percent and bond for 50 percent of contract. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Local Improvements
Blue Island
Illinois
Blueland
Cook County
Ity
Greenwood Avenue
121St Street
122Nd Street
City of
J. Jones
Coquette Condemned In Moral Reflections
A moralizing quote by Mrs. Jameson condemns the life of a coquette as parallel to that of a drunkard or opium eater, ending in the extinction of intellect cheerfulness generosity and self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jameson
Enough for Twelve or Twenty Four
A letter excerpt notes a casual lunch scenario with a dozen or two dozen guests. It states the host will call 15 minutes before arrival and that a sit down luncheon is preferred over a buffet. The key math insight is that enough for 24 covers 12 as well.
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Katharine Baker
Atlantic
Kidney Pills Aid Florence Man Says Kidney Relief Found
A Florence Oregon resident reports fourteen years of kidney and bladder incapacity improved after eight months using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims they work where other medicines failed and endorse their non habit forming tonic effects. Dare Stable advertises Foley Kidney Pills as suitable for kidney trouble within medical reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Morris
Florence
Oregon
Dare & Stable
Adv
Notice of Award of Contract for Diffusion of Water and Sewer Work
The Board of Local Improvements announces the award of contracts for Special Assessments No 219 and 220. Thomas H Iglehart of Morgan Park Illinois is the lowest responsible bidder for both projects including a 6 inch cast iron water main with hydrants at 85 cents per foot and a vitrified tile sewer system with manholes and catch basins at two prices per foot. Owners of majority of lots on the affected streets have ten days to elect to take the work at ten percent less than awarded price. otherwise a contract will be entered with the awarded bidder. Dated Blue Island June 13 1913.
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Board of Local Improvements
Fairmount Avenue
Florence Street
York Street
Thomas H. Iglehart
Morgan Park
Illinois
Wiley Avenue
Ogden Avenue
J. Jones
Posals
No Substitute Could Do This Foley Kidney Pills
J. F. Wallich of Bartlett Nebraska credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing his kidney trouble. He suffered backache and dizziness before taking the pills and now is entirely relieved. His 93 year old father in law also uses them and feels their life extending effect. Dare Stable.
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Foley
J. F. Wallich
Bartlett, Nebr
Dare & Stable
Adv
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and other skin troubles. Claims Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama healed of a nine month ulcer in two weeks. Endorsed by G R Richter and Emil Schmitt with a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Bruce Jones
Birmingham
Ala
G. R. Richter
Emil Schmitt
Adv
Rock Islands Defeat Shamrocks 14 to 11 in Key Match
The Rock Islands beat the Shamrocks 14 11 last Sunday. George Koiken led with hard hitting while Myers and John Koiken starred in the field. J Koiken made three put outs and Myers seven as Myers battered the bat until his stick broke and then sent five minutes of foul balls.
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Rock Islands
Shamrocks
George Koiken
Myers
John Koiken
J. Koiken
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Promises Cough Relief
Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as the reliable treatment for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Claims the product prevents bronchitis pneumonia and speeds healing with a yellow packaged genuine article from Dare and Stable.
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Mars
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Foley
Dare & Stable
Adv
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Blue Island Sun
John H. Volp
Vermont St. Blue Island, Ill
Cook County Press, Club Inc
Anna Gaertner
Werner
Rexford Street
Western Avenue
F. G. Funk
Calumet Expert
Calumet District
West Harvey
Ralph L. Bechtel
Paul Kovelesky
H. Neibert
Einhorn
Fay
Cure
F. Wilcke
J. Brown
Geo. Othinger
Cleveland
Leo. Grayson
Vernon Street
Vincennes Avenue
Burr Oak Avenue
J. Jones, William T. Davis, Vertus B. Roberts
W. T. Davis
Vertus B. Roberts
Lindsay
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke CO
Western Ave
Victors
Fred A, Hegner
Leading Jeweler
Victor
Xine
Frank Nilles
N. Y
Peerless
Diefenbach
Grocer
Indianapolis
Indiana
R. J. Ton
Kommers, JR
D. Z. Kennedy
Michigan Ave
G. Nelson
la Salle St
F. D. B. Detroit
Richard J. Ton
110Th St
Roseland
Calumet District Dealer
Sams
Bennett Express
Pia Seente
Allen C Psennett
Mgr. Res
Calumet
Blue Island Cleaning and Dyeing Works
Taylor Carpet Company
E. P. Bauch General
Blue Island Garage
Fred Hohmann
Don C. McCowan
Grand Theatre
R. L. James
M. D
Oma
J. S. Kauffman
M.D
J. R. Kauffman
Blue Island, Ill
F. Burmeister
Maple
Carl Hayek
St. Hayek & Burmeister
Chicago St
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