Public hearing approves village alley pavement plan
A village public hearing approved a five alley pavement project by a vote of 47 to 85. Mayor Kent said the matter would be studied for a week with no further hearings. Officials expect action soon and anticipate ads for paving this fall. The plan splits the village into three districts with crowned pavement favored by most speakers.
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Village Bell
Lena
Kaul
Kent
Coynef
Harlen Keleger
Tuma Poe
Fireman’s Dance Aims To Raise Funds For New Fire Truck
A community event titled Fireman’s Dance will be held Saturday August 23 at Altenheim grove to raise money for a new fire truck. Chief tries expresses ambition to set a record fundraising night with a combined pull and broad participation to cover the debt.
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Altenheim Grove
Thee
West Side Theater Company Hosts Big Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking for the new Arborsador Theater at Manafield is set for Monday evening August 18 with a four‑city parade, band concert, and open-air dance. An invitation extends to West Side suburbs for the celebration amid local festivities and civic pride. A separate incident reports a straw hat found after a mishap with an automobile in Madison on Monday afternoon, prompting an alert to bystanders and a driver.
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Arborsador
Manafield
Anu
Air Vandevilie Pro
West Side Suburbs
May
Madison
Cally
Mayor Kaul Holds Three Jobs Amid City Duties
Mayor Kaul acts as head of three city departments while commissioners are away. Burkart’s and Brigeh’s departments are run by clerks. water system upgrades push ahead as crews prepare to pump from a new well and fill a large tank. Temporary water outages may occur, with a short two hour backup plan advised.
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Kuyt Tx
Ybile Amatra
Burkart
Department of Atroeta
Public
Connixklower
Department of
Pubile Health and Safety
Miyor
Matenete
Uhder
Brigeh T
Water Department
Council Advertises for Fire Truck Bid at About 12000
Village council, after discussion with the board of local improvements, moved to advertise for bids for a fire engine estimated at 12 000 dollars. The engine would deliver about 1 0 gallons per minute and is sought to boost firefighting capacity. Licenses were granted to about twenty businesses on Dr. Carstena health officer recommendations, and 120 was approved for road work correcting pavement issues on alloys.
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Lennetle Seauion
Board of Local Improvements
Carstena
Voynell
K. F. Hartack
Doctor Frankel Writes on Investment Fraud in Magazine
Dr Frankel discusses stock fraud cases and risks in Investors Magazine. He recalls a year ago warning about fake oil and water stocks, testifying before a committee with Attorney Milton Smith. He urges caution and professional advice before investing, citing concrete examples and the need for due diligence.
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de Bo Prankel
Thyanelis
4OW
Stengs
Frankel Ells
Atate
Lavester
James J Leonard Café in Fichtl Building Closes
James J Leonard operates a cafe in the Fichtl Building on Madison Street and Marengo Avenue. The stock is cleared out and the business is closed after years of occupancy. Leonard, resident on Marengo Avenue, plans to reopen next week in a new location. Fichtler moved to a new site on Adams Street near Jackson Boulevard, recently bought via the William W. Murray agency.
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Dames J. Leonard
Home Hill
Fichtler
Adama Street
Jackson Boulevard
A. Bender
Willinm W. Murray
New butcher shop opens on Madison Street
The Arnold Butcher has opened at 7418 Madison Street, occupying part of the Inca prero and Kedy fruit store. Established by Arnold Jonsen, recently from 6120 Chicago Avenue in Austin, he previously operated in the meat business at Roosevelt Road and Marengo Avenue.
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Arnold Butcher
Madison Street
Incaprero & Kedy
Arnold Jonsen
Chicago Avenue
Austin
He Wee
Roosevelt Road
Marengo Avenue
Dellwood Park Guessing Contest Brings Dozens Of Prizes
A guessing contest at Dellwood Park near Forest era Dienky featured a bean jar count tallied by a committee led by Dr. Frank Sauer. The jar held 970 beans. Top prize went to Mrs Freeman with 071, who received a Bunbewn toaster and grill from Public Service Co. Other winners received varied prizes from local merchants, with 45 prizes awarded in all.
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Forester Dienky
Dellwood Park
Bad Herson
Charlea Hussey
Frank Sauer
Mre Freeman
Public Service
L., Kerliner
Min Ella Burgery
de. J.B. Warner
G. W. Armbrust
Chinaman Fined for Flourishing Pistol in Restaurant
Jamen King, a Chinese restaurant keeper aged eighteen and a Chicago high school student, was fined 200 dollars by Judge Witt for displaying a pistol in Marry Wolf establishment. He claimed the weapon was a toy water gun and said the act was a joke. The court also assessed additional bonds and costs.
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Jamen King
Witt Fast
Marry Wolf
Kip
Wolf Brothers
King
Walt Orcs
Wurry Wolf
Hiery Walt
Chicago
Speeding Violations in Oak Park Heard by Judge Witt
A Chicago youth and about fifteen violators faced Judge Witt on the Rockevott road for speeding. Fines ranged from five to five and a half dollars as offenders described faulty speedometer readings and misjudged speeds.
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Judge Witt
Chicago
Wong
Ciy
Oak Park
Rookevott
Madison
Cirele
Seven new store buildings for the Roosevelt Road
A contractor named Sansone will build seven one story stores along Roosevelt road from Liven avenue to the west alley. The lots were bought from several owners via Theodore L. Lubstein & Co. The project aims to develop the area into a business street amid nearby residences. Interest from buyers includes a barter shop and a dry goods store.
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Roosevelt Road
Sunsone
Wad Gulther
Lyin Avenue
Theodore L. Lubstein & Co
Sansone
Intg
Lobatein
Mito KR. Raditg
Buyer for Kay-Vee Shop Finds Much for Trimming
Mrs. Kathryn Vrooman of the Kay-Vee Dreng Slop in the Masonic temple building returned from a ten day buying trip to New York. No suits or capes shown this year in the New York market. All dresser and coats for trimming this season. She is pleased with selections chosen for the Forest Park trade.
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Kathryn Vrooman
Masonic Temple
New York
Forest Park
Village well nearing completion with pump installation planned
The village reports progress on a new well expected to finish this week and a pump installed early next week. Geiger has prepared the site for the pumping house and casing totals include 187 feet of 12 inch and 104 feet of 16 inch casing, with the bore largely uncased in places. Projections suggest 1000 gallons per minute but await tests. Residents are urged to store extra water during the transition period.
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B. P. Geiger
Priday
Guid
Awell
Geiger
Dring
Aang
Q Factory
Wan
River Forest
Forest Park
Township High School Opens September 2 Pupils Must Register
The Province Township board announces Township High School will open September 2 for the 1924 26 year. Pupils must register promptly to attend. Those required to take entrance exams should report to the high school building at 9 o'clock Saturday, August 30.
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Township High School
Board of Education of
The
Province Township High School
Jay
High Xehoot
Hartman Delivers Kiwanis Talk On Circus Life and Danger
Hartman recounts forty two years as a showman with tales of early trapeze fame and a 60 foot fall that nearly killed him. He describes world touring, managing Forest Park theater, and performing with his brother before moving into construction lectures. L. S. Trainor of Detroit will discuss cement use in home building with slides and moving pictures, while Waldemar Zutz of Forest Park will perform on the piano.
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Kiwanis
Hetr
Otto's
Bred Wo Hartmann
Ancher Srothers Borgwet Mark Theater
Hartman
Alow Burn
Anon Boy
Turner Halln
Chicago
Leon Sein
bin Father
Forent Park Theater
Trainor
Detroit
Portland “Cement Association
Sildex
Moving Pictures
Waldemar Zutz
Forest Fark
Tragic Oak Park Lightning Fatality Involving Lizette Banthin
In Oak Park a flash of lightning struck as Lizette Bantin and her family gathered on Marengo Avenue. The bolt killed Lizette and left relatives, including Mrs. Hannah Kelley and sisters, mourning at home. A coroner's inquiry followed. burial was at Concordia. Lizette had recently recovered from an appendectomy and the community mourned a year-old baby boy born recently to the Banthin family.
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Che Anoek
Jenkins
Marengo Avenue
Herman Huuthin
Bauthin
Hannah Kelley
Hertha Dammonn
Mew Kinlly Demrove
Brocat Didwuht
Wenbugh Avenor
Oak Fark
Licetto
Dorothy Dammann
Virginia Denrow
Oak Park
Forest Park
Pervons
Senm
Bret
Wada Lubed
Jermay
Banat
Mirengo Avenue
Concorda
Cudie
Kociety
Die Hunday
Girls Fled Leaving Forest Park Man in Distress
A group of Forest Park girls fled after an auto wreck near Jackson Park while a man in distress remained. Bystanders, including a park policeman, confronted a building inspector Henry Zahn and shouted for him to leave. The driver sped away as the officer pursued, with the scene prompting further minor incidents and plans for trips.
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Forest Park
Ghia
Jackson Park
Henry Zahn
Michigan
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Bowman Dairy
Margaret Freeman
Murray & Bervick Motor Co
William Sheldon Ladle
Circle Phiarmacy
Mies Owenham
Circle Meat Market
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Steve
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Thom Matho
Glee Bathing Cap
Kaspar Pharmacy
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Mommie Chih
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Evelyn Strobel
Forest Park Auto Mleeirie Co
Clarence
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Marcel
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Mrs. B
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Oime
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Belebert
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Harlem State Bank
Jett
Charles Luts
Yurlen State Bank
J. Hagstrom
Murlem State Bank
KM Kutch
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H. H. Hann
Clarence Quandt
Haon
Grace McAuley
Lizette Banthin
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