Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Good Roads Law
The Illinois Supreme Court sustains the Tice good roads law allowing 16 000 miles of state aided paving. A. D. Gash says 180 miles of concrete or brick roads will start in 38 counties with bids to open July 8. Cook County plans 21 miles on Halsted and Western avenues.
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Illinois Supreme Court
A. D. Gash
Illinois Highway Commission
Cook County
Halsted
Riverdale
Harvey
Western Avenue
Blue Island
Homewood
County Board
State Commission
Supreme Court
Gash
Circuit Court
Sangamon County
Jacob Martens
McLean County
Brady
Illinois
Blue Island Commercial Association Holds Key Summer Meeting
The Blue Island Commercial Association met Thursday night to discuss a new rating system and hiring a permanent secretary. Members reported new and renewed memberships, debated a vehicle ordinance with out-of-town truck tax concerns, and referred the ordinance to city committees. The group endorsed W. R. McDonough of Chicago for a city directory project and will consider secretary candidates at the July meeting.
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Blue Island Commercial Association
Chicago
Blue Island
Association
W. R. McDonough
Million Dollar Mystery to Premiere at Lyric Theatre
Thanhouser's million dollar production The Million Dollar Mystery opens at Lyric Theatre next Tuesday evening. Nine miles of film cover love romance and adventure with two reels shown weekly for twenty two weeks. The final episode offers a ten thousand nine dollar prize for the best submitted solution. Attendance boosts chances for prize success. The Adventures of Kathryn ends Saturday night.
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Thanhouser
Lyric Theatre
Kathryn
Live Wire Short Circuits Blue Island Area
A high tension live wire fell toward Mrs. Martin Renfro at 247 Vermont St causing a blaze and darkness across Blue Island area. City crews cut power after a sparrow caused a prior short and wind swollen sagging lines. Repairs delayed several hours, leaving portions of Riverdale and Dolton without light.
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Vermont Street
Western Avenue
Martin Renfro
Western Ave
Dalton
Hammond
Sanitary
Blue Island
Riverdale
Dolton
S[lammond
Gutwald and Mangold wed at First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Philip J. Gutwald and Rose Elizabeth Mangold were married on Saturday June 20 at 4 PM in the First Evangelical Lutheran church on Grove street. Rev. M. P. F. Doermann officiated as friends and relatives attended. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on 135th street.
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Philip J. Gutwald
Rose Elizabeth Mangold
Conrad Mangold
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Grove Street
M. P. F. Doermann
135Th Street
Tragedy on the B&OCT Tracks Claims Life
Michael Halloran about 30 a belt maker was struck and killed by a south bound passenger train on the B and O C T railroad at South Blue Island early Wednesday morning. Remains were taken to Krueger's morgue where an inquest was held Thursday.
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Michael Halloran
South Blue Island
Krueger
Eczema Ointment Promises Quick Relief and Healing
Sufferers of eczema and itching skin are urged to try Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The ad claims first use begins healing and cooling soothes red rough skin. A testimonial from Mrs. C A Ejinfield credits nine years free of the ailment. 50 cents. Guaranteed.
Horseshoe shops to close Saturdays June to September
Notice begins June 20 announcing Blue Island horse shoeing shops will close Saturday afternoons through September. Names listed include M. J. O'Donnell Fritz Fornell Wm. Roses and Robert Rodgers.
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Blue Island
M. J. O’donnell
Fritz Fornell
Wm. Roses
Robert Rodgers
Dr. King's New Life Pills Ad for Better Health
Advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney disorders. It claims to purify blood prevent constipation and keep internal organs healthy while ridding the system of fermenting foods. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by G R Richter and Emil Schmitt.
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Dr. King
New Life
G. R. Richter
Emil Schmitt
Ady
Blue Island School Census Shows Population Figures
Louis H. Burkhardt completes the count for School District No. 130 revealing a total population of 10 217 with Worth township housing 6 370 residents and Calumet 3 847. The district shows an increase of 470 since the last tally and notes gender age patterns and district overlaps with Blue Island's population well over ten thousand.
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Louis H. Burkhardt
Board of Education
Worth Township
Calumet Township
Calumet
Worth
Central Park July 4 Concert and Speech Planned
The park commissioners schedule a July 4 program in Central Park featuring Palmer Park band under Prof. Dierstein with classical and popular numbers. A nationally prominent speaker is planned to deliver a patriotic address. The event runs 6:30 to 9:30. The park board will cover costs, with a fuller Sun notice to follow.
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Central Park
Palmer Park
Dierstein
Park Board
the Sun
Reward Offered for Church Window Vandalism
Reward of five dollars is announced by F. J. Holt for information leading to arrests and convictions of those who broke windows at the Congregational church on the nights of June 15th and 16th or earlier.
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Congregational Church
F. J. Holt
For Sale Six Acre Chicken Farm Near Blue Island
For sale. Six acre chicken farm includes a good house a modern barn and chicken house. Price 5100 dollars. Also 28 acres farm one half mile west of Blue Island suitable for truck farming. Price 200 dollars per acre. Agent J G Diefenbach address 60 York Street or 380 Western Avenue Blue Island Illinois. tf
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Blue Island
J.G. Diefenbach
York St
Obituary of Sarah R Rexford Beloved Blue Island Resident
Sarah Robinson Rexford wife of Everett H Rexford died Monday June 22 at sixty nine. She grew up in Blue Island and taught after high school. A Universalist faithful, she served as secretary Sunday school superintendent and teacher for years. Survived by husband daughter Mrs George Pettijohn two grandchildren and many relatives.
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Sarah Robinson Rexford
Everett H. Rexford
Charles D. Robinson
Blue Island
Normal School
Universalist Church
Brotherhood of Man
George Pettijohn
Mrs Millard F McClellan Dies in Blue Island Home
Mrs Millard F McClellan died at 614 Greenwood avenue Blue Island after a week illness. Funeral services were held at the residence with Rev J G Albritten officiating. Burial was in Mt Greenwood Cemetery. Born Alice E Chilton February 18 1859 in Xenia Ohio she married Millard F McClellan August 13 1881. They had three children two of whom died in infancy. surviving are husband and daughter Mrs D C Chapman and two brothers and four sisters.
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Millard F. McClellan
Greenwood Avenue
J. G. Albritten
M. E. Church
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
Alice E. Chilton
Xenia
Ohio
Obituary of Edward Kieffer of Blue Island
Edward Kieffer, a longtime resident of Blue Island, died at his home at Grove and State streets after a two day illness from pneumonia. He was buried Monday morning from St Benedict church with interment in Mt Olivet cemetery.
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Edward Kieffer
Blue Island
Grove
State Streets
Pnaemonia
St. Benedict Church
Mt. Olivet
Bennett Ends Marriage Liability Notice
In Blue Island on June 12, 1914 C. A Bennett states he will not share responsibility for debts. He declares his wife Tina M Bennett has left their home and he disclaims obligation for debts contracted by anyone else.
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Tina M. Bennett
C. A. Bennett
Blue Island
Western Avenue Improvement Approved for Morgan Park Route
Mayor Jones announced that Chicago City Council approved upgrading Western avenue from 107th to 119th street, extending into Morgan Park and Blue Island. The project includes asphalt resurfacing and boulevard design to link with the Lincoln highway, with work to start promptly.
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Jones
Chiago
Western Avenue
107Th Street
Morgan Park Territory
Blue Island
119Th Street
Chicago
75Th St
Homewood
Morgan Park
Automobile Club
Chicago inspectors tour freight terminals in Calumet region
City officials joined by operating experts and the Chicago Association of Commerce toured manufacturing sites in the Calumet region to review connections with Lake Calumet freight terminals. The group toured the district and discussed terminal questions over a luncheon in the dining car.
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Chicago
Civic Industrial Committee
Chicago Association of Commerce
Calumet
Lake Calumet
Don’t Lose Sleep Coughing At Night
Advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound promises instant relief from coughing. The product claims to soothe inflamed airways, loosen chest tightness, and ease harsh coughs without opiates, while being mildly laxative and stomach friendly.
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Foley
Dare & Stadle
Notice to Owners of Dogs in Blue Island Ordinance
City police will enforce licensing collar rules and muzzle requirements from May 1 to October 1 annually. Dogs running at large without collar and tag may be destroyed. penalties range from two to one hundred dollars for violations.
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Blue Island
City of
Kilbourn Hosts Chicago Editors on Pleasant Visit
Kilbourn Wisconsin welcomed about thirty editors and spouses from Chicago area for a two day stay at Hotel Crandall. The party praised Kilbourns hospitality and local sights despite rain expressing hope for future returns. The list of club members includes E. H. Farr C. O. Peterson A. M. Lambert Myron Lambert S. D. Herriott W. C. Smith and others.
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Kilbourn
Wis
J. E. Jones
Brother Herriott
Morgan Park
Dells
Cook County
Chicago
Crandall
E. H. Farr
C. O. Peterson
A. M
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Commercial Association Meets
Erry
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Jong
Sarah Robinson
Rexford
Mrs. Millard F. McClellan
Chicago City Council
Normal Park
Weigand
Ford
A. Sorgenfrei
Watt
Thomas
Seeewee Hallinan
Fee Ee Ewe
Denny
Sorgenfrei
Werner
Donahue
Rf Goldberger
Zernac
Orc
Screem
Goldberger
Thomas- Hallinan - Sorgenfrei- Denny
Flood
Daly
O’brien
Volp
Kilbourn, Wis
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