02 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
1
Edith Urileman reports Col Edward J Bittel back from two years of service with the army. He traveled from overseas to New York then Forest Park and will take ten days’ leave before likely mustering out at Camp Dodge Iowa. He appears fit and buoyant about returning home.
The colonel and his wife greet Forest Park visitors after his return from the front. A veteran with four battle stars and letters of commendation, he taught local boys to use firearms before the war and collected trophies from Somme, Meuse Argonne, and St. Mihiel. His home at 94 Elgin Avenue is a busy center of praise as neighbors celebrate his service and enduring modesty.
Village council opened bids for printing and publishing official notices Monday evening. Several bidders entered for the bulletin and official paper, including Maywood News, Oak Park publishers, and Chicago firms. The lowest Oak Park bid was rejected as inconsistent with specifications, potentially costing thousands over the four year term.
Forest Park officers take an aerial ride from Broadview, piloted by Lieut David L. Benkhe. Mrs Hermanson leads, with Herminson and Errgang joining in flight over Broadview, Lyons, and forest Vars. Each reports a thrilling experience despite initial nerves.
A terse, colloquial fragment portrays a battle scarred war veteran named Hdward J. Hittol and a witty diplomat persona. The dialogue hints at military ranks and a confident, humorous tone as two figures recount their experiences and reflect on authority. The text exudes a rough, characterful flavor without clear narrative structure.
Water Garling, star pitcher for North Ends, wears a new hat and smiles as he greets relatives and friends. He is uncle to a newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Blosing, born July 16 and christened July 31 with Rev. Marcus Wagner officiating.
Obituary notes the death of Reverend August Pistor a long serving Baptist pastor born in Germany who preached in Missouri Indiana and Illinois and who led Forest Park church near Boonville and other charges. He married Mary Vanner in 1882 and is survived by eight children and twelve grandchildren with two sons in law continuing ministry. Funeral services were held at Fort Mark German Baptist Church followed by interment.
PURELY PERSONAL SMry captures scattered notices from Portage Wisconsin and nearby areas. It lists visiting relatives, hospitalizations, travelers, social visits, and upcoming parties among residents and families such as Schulz Roos Vogt Kuercher Luther and Koeppel, with mentions of trips to Detroit Grand Rapids and plans for international business links in Japan.
An erroneous report claimed Alice Smith drowned at Cagey Lake in Alabama. After authorities arrived, it was found fiancé Student Kelly died during a swim. The incident occurred as a group vacationing near Gray's Lake near Beloit avenue, with rapid rescue efforts and burial arrangements in Guano, Texas. The community expresses sympathy for Alice and the bereaved circle.
Master Willard Rodenheber son of Mr and Mrs C Rodenheber of Oak Park went missing Tuesday spending a day in Chicago on a cracker wagon causing anxiety among neighbors and prompting police searches in Oak Park and Forest Park. He returned at 7 pm dumped by a cracker wagon near Chicago Avenue, and his mother thanks Forest Park police for their efforts.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Sawyer and daughter Anna Grace just returned from a two week trip to their birthplace in Stan-ton New York. They traveled by steamer around the lakes and up the St. Lawrence River through the Thousand Islands to Ogdensburg and Gatton then by rail to Gatton. They visited Niagara Falls with Maid of the Mist ride. all conveyances were crowded with tourists. They enjoyed the voyage but were glad to return home. Miss Curtis of Lake Geneva Wisconsin stayed at Panay cottage while Rangers were away.
A lengthy missive from Elgin describes a strike paralysing the A. E. and C. and related lines, forcing travelers to switch to the Northwestern or other routes. The writer details delays, alternate schedules, and comparisons between Elgin, River Forest, and Forest Park, noting long rides and altered daily routines.
Forest Park workers and readers describe a strike day with chaotic transport. Special cars shuttled workers downtown from Madison to Chicago, while traffic bottlenecks and diverted routes disrupted travel, with vendors adapting and commuters seeking alternative options. Forest Park amusement park closed during the strike, and workers faced uncertain return trips as service lingered in doubt.
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