Great Activity at Chi Cook Grounds for Fair
The Great Chi Cook grounds event showcases a large fair set for August 26 to September 4 with river scenery, exhibits, and a strong park-and-race infrastructure. The plan includes parking for 100,000 daily, extensive midway attractions, livestock and agricultural displays, and a major automobiles show. Women’s groups from Cook County drive the women’s department with cooking, sewing, and crafts exhibits, demonstrations, and a ten day home economics program, led by Bry G. Ul and Mrs. Fouter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimevelt
Wien
Barther
Dally
Burat
Kouth
Winola Central
Speedway
Maywood
Forest Park Riverside
Urget
Antonios Biles
Dexplaines Avenue
Fair Grounds
Chicago
Cook County
Bry
G. UL
Arpa
Watow Park Club
Middle West
Ax Yoare
River Trip Planned by Commercial Asan
The Commercial Asan plans a river trip on Sept 26 for up to 99 people, cost 47 per person with half price for children. Registered drivers for the Mayor and several named residents will participate, including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilkin, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Mornibord
Darerhlees
Win. Horn
Ami
Win. Teluer
Conrad Mickalicky
Fred Tleht
Kawa Tloos
Loreny Chimin
Kastrup
Otto Rentner
Ate
Mra
Adolph Wendt
Mer. Emmewt Releh
von Willy
Albert
Roun
Three Small Fires Battle Across City Areas
A string of small blazes includes a garage fire at 1 Chidesworth and a short circuit in an Overiann car causing a Rheoline explosion. Firefighters fought roof destruction, with uninsured garages and nearby Imchhie structures spared only by rapid action. Separate incidents mention a Sunday night fire near Guinps Maal Bhjee Amusement Park, a bird torching on Washington boulevard, and a midnight locomotive whistle causing Forest Park concern amid railway strike rumors.
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Chidesworth
Egener
Thomas
Leburer
Beropt Park
Efternoon
Jock
Geo. Moyers
Avery
Chicago
Bapers
Dorena
Ruburton
Cattenyil
Bou
Here
Koleo
Wiver Forest
Forst Park
Deland Book Review Highlights Jealousy and Fate
Library notes review Margaret Deland novel Tha Velement Finche published by Harper and Brothers 1122 New York. The critique praises the author’s sympathy and dramatic handling of a woman whose ambition threatens others through jealousy and fame. Also notices about high school enrollment procedures and a local girl in dramatic work at Frances W Parker School.
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Margaret Deland
New York
Harper and Brothers
Solomon
Logal
Elfrody Rockelman
Harrison “Street
Drama Tongue of América
Frances W. Parker
Well diggers clash with town over a stalled well
In Forest Park village, the Gelgher Well Company faced orders to halt digging near the Great Western tracks after protests by residents led to complaints of nuisance and safety. The dispute spilled into court as officials prepared an injunction and a review date amid threats of legal action and escalating tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vite Gefpter Well Company
Aowell
Me Brox Tin
Etwaen
Ligier
Wietning
Great Western
SvMlage OM Als Ypor
Stike Brixet
Geveral
Oremideane
Imeate
Ane
Ube Cnuuell
Kast
Ghief Lieht
Mustrain
Mk. Ing
Mesaredunt
Lolman
Gelgter Well Company
Sherine
Polley
Sehoumchoy
AL Tomey Henley
Fe'glock
Mike Hirsch
Mr. Gelgier
Woo
Monk
Mr. Gielgler
Mr. Briech
R. Brisch
Triad
Gelgler
Schmacher
Monkiaistey
Supreme Court
Forest Park Village
Free fair tickets for girls from Junior Red Cross course
Forest Park girls who completed home hygiene training may have their fair expenses paid for the Chi-Cook county fair opening August 26. Eligible girls aged sixteen or older must register babies and mail to the Junior Red Cross director in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Red Cross
Maywoor
Junior Red Cross
Washington Street
Chicago
Atria
Civil Service Examination to be Held in Chicago
A Getkenrrter examination is announced for October 7, 1922 in the Federal Building Chicago for post office service at Oak Park Illinois. Application blanks and information apply at the Oak Park office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal Building
Oak Park
Obituary for Lawrence Doty in Forest Park area
Lawrence Doty aged ten or eleven died at home in Ghyllot Wik Friday after illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Miaywouwl, officiated by AL K Surmiders. Interment Woodlawn cemetery. Survivors include grandparents and several aunts and uncles. A correction notes an obituary of George Giger failed to name Mrs F Shont as his daughter’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Doty
Jaiwerner Doty
Ann
Fred Doty
Berenth
Magwond
Cirelo
Forest Vark
Ghyllot
Fridiny
Havag Heey
Sian
Frankle
le Garatlor
Tute
Miaywouwl
Hey
AL K. Surmiders
Immunity
MLB
Ehurch
Torevat Park
Woodlawn
Wurvivigt
Ws Brund
Parente Wad
Fuire Sim Tens
Marion Jehrson
Heme Meheuley
Hazel
Beverly
Que Brother
Exlward
George Giger
Fang Ny
Shont
Beloit Avenue
Forest Park
Thud
Booster Meeting at Madison Street Club on Forest Parkers Event
The OIlsey Street Booster club held a meeting at the De Tiecate building on Madison Street in Forest Park. Nearly a hundred members attended a wine supper after a business session with talks from Clarence Trosler and others on topics including youth, aviation, and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoilsey Street
de Tiecate
Muilleen Street
Inutavuning
Joe Crepin
Clarence Trosler
Board of
Edication
Forest Parkers
Achoola Mueller
Firat
Forest Park
Glenn Hayes
Chi-Gonk Faly
David Behnke
Madjson Street
Woreeat
Park
Local Births and Community Notices Highlight August Events
Birth announcements report the Aug 16 birth of Harvey Charles Banthin Jr at home, with his father noted as Harvey Banthin of Circle Avenue, plus Dr Wills Opens a Forest Park Office offering chiropractics. Marie Hettinger arrives from Avately to stay with Mrs Miller at 7220 Madison Street. Jolly Twelve club meets at Mrs Steads, with future gathering planned at Mrs A Ay Wilcox in Maywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Gharlee Banthin, JR
Mre
Banthin
Uly Circle Avenue
Harvey Ciartes, Jr
Wills
L. Wis
Morteyu Avenue
Forest Park
Forent Park
UK Park
Wilby
Palmer
Willihaw
Toe Forest Park
Misa Marie Hettinger
Avately
Veraust
Joseph Miller
Madison Street
Jolly Twelve
Miss Grohnk in Baat Studying Fashions at New York Show
A fashion feature describes Miss Grohnk in New York examining gowns and accessories. Models include velvet and peacock feather trimmings, with Sheik style gowns and long skirts on display. The piece notes the high style and anticipated return via Washington to view the Capitol and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grohnk
Baat
Mia Tinks
New York
Dini
Wino Canis
Capitol
Heir to Fortune Being Sought Here Wit Monsberger
Fragmented letter text describes a coercive scam attempt claiming debt collection. Names cited include Wit Monsberger and Sak Haer, with phrases about an address in Win Manabergery and requests for money. The readable portion suggests a fraudulent misaddressed plea seeking funds and personal details from an unnamed recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsberger
Aires
Cluirien Ware
Molwury
Village Council in Weekly Session
Regular council meetingWednesday evening with Commissioner Fietar and Attorney Healey absent. The council appointed board members to Loyal Military Board and approved terms of office. Village attorney instructed to pursue condemnation for land south from Madison along the river. Brown Avenue paving protest noted and engineer to assess concrete options. Official paper advertisement scheduled for August 28. Arkansas man visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedil Memdlay
Fietar Anl
Healey
Aualeiunt
Meyer Wetert
Uduid Mahens
Mir Ady
Toe Adin
Moreat Park
Ik Govah
Forest Murk
WWE
Mowler
Thor Adin
Forest Park
Surry Fi
Mary
Herd
Beloit
Erent Park
Clara” Winterrott
Woner Michuluky
Land Dispute Ties Up Village Development Plot
Property owner E Winterroth battles nearby land claims and a village boulevard project. Neighbors fear rail ties and a highway map will affect access and value, while attorneys clash over rights and proposed roadwork.
Rogers Orchestra Tour Ends In Indiana
Rogers orchestra led by Kay Mygerd performs in Cedar Lake Indiana as part of a Midwest tour. The group includes Norman Crony Martin Wain Join Met un Evan Watters and Paul Niebury with plans to export the act again next season amid cordial reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Watters Sind
Paul Niebury
Mra
Oedurake
Wuneat Ts Lonachold
Heya
Local fair pageant and arrests reported in brief
Mrs Laura Lanham entered the Ch-Wook County fair at Checkers board Aldihe where she attracts attention as a leading hobbyist and sports follower. Doak Bergett Brown of the total positive force drives a car into a gorge owned by Chirla Bucher. she faces arrest as authorities investigate the crash. Mrs Brown, daughter Gertrude, left for Negaa Wy to spend two weeks visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lanham
Leura Lanham
Checkers Board
Aldihe
Sie Han Leon
Abe
Ui Chi-fook Tul
Interent
Debk Bergeant
Doak Bergett
Chirla Buehger
Ana Sermvant
Permupalva
Neenah, Wik
Vorge “Brown Uty
Gertrude
Thomas Avenue
Negaah
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Commercial Asan
Library Notes
Proviau
Eteo
Papua
Brokhams
Lone Oak Inn
Petite Lake
C. G. Pierce
John Torgereon
Jackson Boulevard
Booster
Karey Sok
Gon
Fotar
Franaeo
di. Elgin
Revelving
Evan
Wei
Auyguat
Malecwerky
Nimwell
Parker
Carter Barrison
Timnolg State Board of Besilth
Berwyn
Unko
Michigany
Mooseheart
Moonsheart Legion
Arthur, King
Elgin
Hank Fonda
Arkanbas
Victor Siebert
Little Thock
Arkim Walling
Kurt Berliner
The
Berliner
Mogumnens
E. Winterroth
Madison Agenet
Cheebers
Waar
Ditelown
Huey
Wunnanlinotin
Cal
Ynde
Beauty
Sears Dane
Venus
AL Winterroth
Jolali Uiee
Elie At Purrectinas
Winterruth
Bellewen
Jacksel
Kelle
Clue
Migtuirin
Winterrith
Andy
Aixty-Tone
Wailitetel
Wil Juin
Mr. Winterroth
Winterco
Ie Muin
Mt 8
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