Forest Park's Early Days Chronicle and Local Notices
A fragmentary 1895 account traces Forest Park's name origin from nearby Oak Park and Forest from Ever Foren, detailing the village’s transition from Harlen to Kor eat Park and noting the Witness weekly’s origins, editors, publishers, and early ads. It mentions local figures William Listmann, W. Cardroy, A J Workwith, and Kimil Wogsey, plus community events, concerts, and residents in Harlem, Desplaines area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Tiwaa
William Listmann
RSS
W. Cardroy
Newa
Aviem Ulna
Withers
A. J. Workwith & Co
Laka Street
Oak Lark
Hodges Fined for Selling Intoxicants at Stop-Inn Raid
In a Friday raid at 1045 PM on December 28, Hodges was fined $200 for selling intoxicants at Stop-Inn where beer exceeding legal limits was found. Earlier, Albert C Hitters, proprietor of Smigelon on Marenge avenue and Hanlon street, faced a separate fine by local officials for similar offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Albert C Hitters
Smigelon
Marenge Avenue
Hanlon Street
Sonny Costh
Poller Migiatrate
Thiradhy
Sherf Hoffman
Keystone
Laula Meyers
John Lengart
Madigan Street
Concordia Cemetery
Forest Park Milk Prices Move to Avert Shortage
Farmers and distributers failed to reach a price contract in Chicago’s milk row, leaving producers threatening to withhold shipments while dealers report ample supply in Forest Park. Analysts note a shift in contract talks from 2.60 to 2.85 per hundred pounds as markets fear shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Che Leago
Alik
Conmiers
Brexham
Brexhaw Co
Turk
Natoma-Huntley Co
Ferrat Parl Dairy
Farmera
Ceglors
Chicago
Borden, Bowman, Wanover
Wie-land
Mix
Keo & Chappel
Cook
DuPage
McHenry
Lake, Kane
Wuveritieg
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ludiana
Cold Wave and Snow Welcome New Year Closer to Winter
Cold weather and snow arrived ahead of New Year and lingered through the period. Temperatures fell below zero for several mornings and snow remained largely unmelted. By Friday morning light snow began with a forecast of generally fair and warmer weather to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Burglars Loot Bungalows in January Break-In Spree
Four homes on Marengo and nearby streets were entered Saturday and Sunday as burglars stole jewelry clothing and valuables. Losses varied from a few dollars to diamonds and traveling cases totaling roughly $1000, with entry often through unlocked windows while families were away. Police have picked up several suspects but made no arrests yet.
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Utue
McNeil
Circle Avenue
Jackson Boulevard
B. WV
Swift
Fred Rodenbustle
Elgin Avenue
A.C. Loeck
Matengo Avenue
Harry W. Hanna
Marengo Avenue
Hobo
Gordon McBrady
Logck
Meat
Hanna Ead-Inates
Rodenboads
Two Chicago Girls Found After Night in Forest Park Attic
Chief Frank W Jants of Joliet police handed two twelve year old girls to Cicero police. Gertrude Krause of Chicago and Anno Statkun of Chicago slept in an attic above a Forest Park home after taking a suitcase from a Forest Park address. They claimed kidnapping and ransom, but Jants said the tale lacked foundation and the girls had wandered from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Grotseb
A. I Witt
Anthony Scherer
Menry Troont
Jacob Gold
Frank Curtha
Archuols
Ogaind
Schwass
Harlem
Madson Street
John Strong
Henry Jaeht
Fills City
Vlalt
Charles Qotseh
Palededl
Mim
Bir
Madmon Street
Nie Schank
Jonn Gaiden
West Baden
Freton
Fred Behroeder
Ball Creek
August Thode
Adana Street
Herman Harder
Cicero & Provisa Street Railway
Stustion Bummer
Innie
They Nas
Frank W. Jants
Iver Fareat
Cicero Police
Gertrude Krause
Chicago
Anno’ Statkun
St. Anthony
August Schults
Rockford Avenue
Forest Park
Schults
Jantz
Ernest Reich Real Estate Does Big Business in 1023
Ernest Reich Real Estate reports record volume in 1923 with eighty-one sales totaling $487,135. Five percent of business came from Forest Park. The firm notes general growth since 1922 when sales reached $63,000. Mr Treich has led the office for four years and serves as Proviso township assessor, a duty that limited last year’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Teich
Forest Park
Treich Hae
Obituary notices for August Kubbe Maywood and John Sander
August Kubbe aged seven died at home in Tri City area after illness. He leaves a widow and seven children, funeral Monday at 2:20 p.m. at home, burial at Woodlawn cemetery. John Sander of River Forest died after illness. aged 58. He leaves a wife and six children. funeral at home followed by burial at Ouxritge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Kabbe
Kebbe
Yaire
Betult Avenue
Jainudiey
Poe
Forest! Park Fir
Mr. Kathe
Broinberg
Germany
Caroling Sohwly
America
Geromany
Angual
Henry
Herman
Hugo
Acthir
Mia
Laurie Vollmer
Minnie Mechel
Kubbe
Blatter
Woodlawn
John Sander
River Forest
Thatcher Avenue
Mr. Sander
South Water Street
Lake and
Curtis Streets
Jan
Sander
Elizabeth Borman
Ernest
Artur
Marguerite
Twobert Nod Daa
Ani
Ouxritge
Fine Kiwanis Christmas Party for Forest Park Families
Kiwanis families and guests enjoyed a Christmas party at Otto's Jawt last Friday evening replacing the club meeting. About 123 attendees, including men women and children, received gifts from Santa Claus. Walter W L Meyer acted as master of ceremonies with A K Weideman and Pred Licht assisting. Performances by Heidelbachs Ruth and Urwin, Ruth Heiderbach, Dr Botolino and Professor Henry added musical and magic entertainments. Santa distributed gifts after dinner and children spoke sang or danced for the honored guest before the presents were handed out.
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Wurest Lark Hiwenta Club
Santa Claus
Walter W. L. Meyer
Santa
Meyer
A. K. Weideman
Pred Licht
Charles A. Heildebach
Forest Park
Wan
Henry
Belmont
Punch and Judy
Nat
Weldemag
Forest Park water works upgrade argued by open letter
An open letter to the mayor of Aluerd and citizens of Forest Park argues for deep well pump upgrades to water works. It compares a two-well Pomona pump system to the current air lift setup, estimating substantial operating savings and costs, and notes potential capital considerations and depreciation.
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Imayor
Aluerd
Foerst Park
Berlous
Forest Park
Citigens
Bielnese
Gecina
Mie
Womona Deels
Current Force Water Works
H. P
Pomona Pumpa
Agiidethy
Pomona Deep Well
Christmas gift program with children and Santa claus
The article describes a holiday gathering where children volunteer for a performance, Santa Claus reads names, and each child steps forward to entertain. Afterward, they line up to receive gifts, followed by the men. Extra gifts remain for additional distribution to children.
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Thin Mast
Bante Claire
Santa
Banta Claus
Neighborhood Club Christmas Party Delights Children and Members
The Neighborhood Club hosted a Christmas party for its children and members featuring a lively program. Children performed and a dance around the Christmas tree followed, with volunteers distributing treats and a doll named Miss Elfrieda Pockettiann highlighted among the performers.
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Aden
Popua
Mina
Fifreda
Everett Digis
Elmouth
Ah Chew
Antag Clouk
Tolkwatte
Dteidenreteh
Que Mraia
Heidenreich
Marengu Avenue
Daltad
Utthy
Yuedin
Wedding of Mins Vinlet Drake in Austin Texas
Mrs Alfred Drake announces the wedding of their daughter Mins Vinlet Drake to Mr Herman Hecker of Chicago. Ceremony took place Thursday December 27 at Latkes parish, with reception at the bride’s parents residence. After a trip to Minneapolis, the couple will reside at Virwad Waylda in Meh, and Becker will continue in charge of Alpger company business in town.
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Vinlet Drake
Alfred Drake
Uit Femenvegue
One Therk
Dad Ager
Singink
Caetare
Tir Worest Park
Dbs
Latkes Parnage
May
Tel Avenue
Luke Atrest
Chlenge
Liab Hecker
North
Loto Avende
Austin
Thy
Moa
Dorney
Mie Miller
Taanapol
Aintin
Herman Hecker
Che
Mengeline
Becker
Alpger Company
Harlem restaurant opens in transfer building area landmark
A new Harlem restaurant opens in the Transfer Building area at Harlem Avenue and Madigan Street. The well-appointed venue aims to offer patrons the best service and finest cuisine, located just west of Lotsla Drug Store according to proprietors.
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Harlem
Harlem Avenue
Madigan Atreet
Lotsla Drug Store
Marriage at Speedway Hospital Brings Two in Union
Harold Beckman a patient at Speedway hospital and Mrs Nellie Van Norman were married at the hospital on Friday. Reverend A B Saunders pastor of Community Church Forest Park led the ceremony in a simple service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Beckman
Speedway Hospital
Nellie van Norman
A.B. Saunders
Community M
Church of Forest Park
Enlarge West Suburban Hospital Plans Unfold
West Suburban hospital expansion moves forward to become the largest private facility in Chicago and suburbs. Plans and initial construction steps are underway to begin the first phase of the addition at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Suburban Hospital
Bospital
Chicago
Will
Merchants to distribute purchase certificates for promotion
Madison Street Booster club president Henry Weilbeck chairs a committee planning a trade promotion distributing purchase certificates and window cards to merchants for Monday redemption. The plan awards prizes from $0 to $100 with about half the funds directed to merchants and patrons, aiming to boost local commerce in October.
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Miahinen
Waront
Ae Wong
Shige
I Cagtihilitvs
Magios Airmt
Medinter Club
Anere Dania Stb
Tat Orunizetion
Hve Ceege
Henry
Iueek
Madison Street Booster Club
Hay
Thief Steals Shirts From Village Merchant
A sharp eyed merchant loses seven shirts when a customer escapes with out pay. Officers Thomas, Jacobs, and Bilth pursue through Madison street and Circle avenue, catching only the dropped package. Landes regains the seven shirts. the incident ends with gratitude to the merchant.
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Thogat
Madison Street
Circle Avenue
Jacobs
Uve Chase
Joe Biolth
Village Street
Bilth
Landes
Lande
Aingat
Jacoba
Bmoith
Forest Park State Bank Declares Extra Dividend
Forest Park State Bank has declared an extra dividend of percent payable December 31. This raises the total paid this year to percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park State Bank
Directora Or
New Years in Forest Park Mystery Event
Police report nothing happened at Forest Park during New Years Eve. A confusing scene described by locals mentions eerie lights and a strange calm, with residents lingering while rumors of a sudden wave and mysterious activity spread. No injuries or official incidents recorded.
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Weekly Witness
Emil Blossey
Kimil Wogsey
Fiaper
Thomas Avenue
Clogsey
Hlossey
Marlem
Vielnity
Gaden
Arthie Klatenbroker
John Yunker
Frank Lehman
Albert Roos
Charlea Goteeh
Wuma Neiman
Jacob Schmit
Natoma-Huntley
Ernest Reich
William Reich JR
Willon Relph
Wai Teich
North Fifth Avenue
Maywood
Fureat Park
Wad Tsesehier
Maywood State Bank
Natalie
Carl
Drake
Speedway
Polles
Christinne
Tande
Laddrow
Department
Ture
Madteun Atreet
Lunde
Tone
Laude
Gale Ea Park
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