Plan Shoveling Party for Monday Supter at Forest Park
An event at Forest Park Ball Room in January 1899 featured a student program for eighth graders with performances by the Echoal Orchestra led by Mina-Louise von Walterhousen. Hon. Francia G. Blois spoke, followed by songs by the class and a presentation of diplomas by Principal Ms. Smith and others.
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Forest Park
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Echoal Orchestra
Mina-Louise von Walterhousen
Rome
Bruno Lederer
Aeetors Lutheran Church
Helen Hock
Misa Hock
Feadera
Behool
Diair
Tbl
Jimmy Hetry Bell
Board of Education
Cean
Blair
Lucha Joyatiz
Ehtira Vlasa Ne
Addreadinx Y
Forent Park
Dinagrad
Blairt
Local Happenings in Forest Park and Surrounding Areas
A Forest Park page notes Madison Street lights reduced to half power, residents leaving for Louisville and Chicago area events. Miss Lucille Jovaux and Louis Buchols to attend Our Lady of Providence Academy in Chicago with plans for Spanish and French training. Lucille to pursue future work while Louis aims for secretaryship. A Maria Mueller surprise stork shower, Moose dance draws four hundred despite cold. upcoming masquerade on September 16. Tyoga Canty Fire Girls entertainment shifted to January 10. An accident on Hannah Avenue near Jackson Boulevard: a worker injured, rushed to Dr Jenkins. Birthday celebrations, hospital report on Mrs Olomupke, newborn girl January 13. Card party and Euchre planned at Bebwane Hall February 7. Forest Park I. T. O. Walt dreary build, Burns hospital update, farmer visitors from TogA.
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Lucille Jovaux
Louis Buchols
Our Lady of Providence Academy
Chitage
Lucille
Loulne Grill
Secrataryship
Pins Bpanian
Fragmentary Philosophies Echo a Call for Great Deeds
A garbled text fragment praises great deeds and great minds while hinting at a broader message about ideals and leadership. The legible portions emphasize the need for bold thoughts and actions. No clear events or persons are identifiable.
Fuel shortages shut down nearly all Madison stores
Amid a citywide fuel shortage on Monday, most businesses in Madison closed as administrators enforced orders. Stores such as Haines, Meek Bros, Wolk Bros, and Forest Park Confectionary paused operations, with some taking risks by displaying goods. The Koreat War Review office and other periodicals remained open, while schools reported little impact and families enjoyed a rare holiday.
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Madison Atreet
Haines
Meek Bros
Wolk Bros
Forest Park
Quentionagle Board
Cook Coury
Kaol
Wallis Twins Are Guests of Honor at Graduation Party
The Wallis twins Carolyn and Wallis, known as the Walle Twina, were spotlight guests at a Sunday graduation party held at 43 Ferdinand Avenue. A houseful of relatives and friends from Maywood Forest Park and Chicago attended to congratulate the graduates of a grade school program. A hot supper was served around 2 o clock, and the twins received many beautiful presents from guests including Mrs. Thomas Plimmer and daughters Lillian and Susan, Mrs. William Plimmer, Bart Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Bloring Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. William Stakmer, Mrs. Birge and daughter Catherine, Mrs. Dima Killinger, Mr. and Mrs. John Glosa and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gloss, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Uterant.
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Carolyn
Wallis
Walle Twina
Ferdinand Avenue
Suente
Kaventy
Mra
Thomas Plimmer
Bather
Lillian
Susan
William Plimmar
Bart Powers
Blorling Hunt
Maywood
Willam Stakmer
River
Birge
Catherine
Chicago
Dima Killinger
John Glosa
Ods
Melvin
Clarence
Mir
Harry
Gloss
Commissioner Wendt Seeks Service Flag for Draftees
Commissioner Wendt stated he tried to obtain names of drafted and enlisted men through Br Jenkins to place on a service flag to be hung in the Municipal building. Commissioner Rieck suggested listing those who have enlisted or been drafted with the village clerk for inclusion on the roll of honor.
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Wendt
Br. Jenkins
Rieck
Caramianton
All German Aliens Must Be Registered
Chief of Police Chris Zimmerman orders all German aliens to register at the village police station in Forest Park from February 4 to February 9, 1918, daily 4 to 9 p.m. Natives of Germany or subjects of the German empire aged 14 and up who are not naturalized must register, bringing four 4 by 6 inch photos and other details.
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Chris Zimmerman
Agian Enomies
Villige Gt Forest Park
Punt Register
Obituary notices for Mabel Gellers and local figures
Obituaries report the death of Mabel Gellers of Oak Park after a long illness, noting birth in Chicago on October 2, 1888, moves to Harlem, education, and a life marked by health struggles. Also mentioned are Eleanor Clara Hoppert dying after heart trouble, a funeral at St Peters Lutheran, and the passing of J. Fellman, former pastor, detailing his ministry across multiple cities and his final years.
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Mabel Gellers
Walter
North School
Europe
California
Darviser
Ie Forest Howe
Forest Park
Vna
Ming Delhien Bringy
der Lehr
Carreéd Aelers
von. der Lehr
Mian Deliors Ie
Par Fents
Mra
J. J. “Deller
Ona
Eleanor Clara Hoppert
Tov
J. Fellman
Dixon Street
Harlent Tyenus
Bis
Winconsin Agonde
Oak Park
Harlem Avenue
Humboldt Park
Mian
Mary Schneider
Berlin
Kuchner
Cansada
Hla Jong
Raltberg
Wilmington
Del
Carrick
Canada
Murder Tip Reveals Police Tip Off Improper Conduct
The Review accuses the police chief of Forest Park of potential negligence after reporting details of the William Norwood kidnapping case. It says the tip to local authorities arrived after the murder, raising questions about propriety and the paper’s handling of credit for the department’s actions.
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Polite Zimmerman
Kastanting Matalle
Cleerd
William Norwood
Allanes
Foreal Park
Forest Park
Village Water Supply May Be Gut Short
Commissioner Hainatated announced that the village water supply may be at risk due to a leaking tower and overdue funds for the water department. He urged securing funds, adjusting rates, and coordinating with neighboring villages while noting current pumping around one million gallons daily despite cold weather.
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Ain
Remon
Wendl
Dyat
Fonda
Mimlustoner
Teslao
V4- Jagex
Heroupon
Hanna
Hoealan
Met
M E Church Notice of Sunday Morning and Evening Sermons
Sunday morning service will discuss the subject The Faithful Services. Evening sermon titled The Heart of Saint and four speakers from Milwaukee will share in the event. Attendants include Dr O Fl Fior, Dr Ac We, and Morgan Park figures with River Fort and Oak connections.
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M. E
Fellman
O'Fl
Milwaukee
W, OQ
Waltman
Ac Wead
Gradaughtere
Morgan Park
Married Pair Tie Knot in Maywood Nuptials
Clara Martin of Park and Ernest Shermen of Maywood wed Thursday evening January 17 at Rienhardt's. Judge Behumacher presided with sixty guests in attendance. A Chicago chef prepared an elaborate dinner for the grand celebration. Mrs. Shermen is the sister of Mrs. Joseph Caray of Forest Park. The couple will reside in Oak Park.
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Clara Martin
Voter Park
Ernest Shermen
Maywood
Rienhardt's
Behumacher
Chicago
Sher
Prin
Engagement Announced for Miss G Hoffman
Friends of Miss Gertrude Hoffman of 212 Elgin announce her engagement to Theodora Reding of Jomeit Town. The couple planned a Forest Park wedding and the news surprised many who recall Mr Thad Ung’s earlier moves and storybook return to a family home in Tawe.
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Mies Dertrude Hofman
Elgin
Svétus
Theodora Reding
Jomeit
Hoffman
Panchoola
Falasa
Thad
Ung
Forest
Tanob
Tawe
Forest Park
Aince
Ugnht
Birthday reception by Mrs John Burmeister honors Mrs Butter Van
A birthday reception was hosted Saturday evening January 18 in honor of Mrs. Buty Van. Guests enjoyed dancing and singing as a white crepe de chine gown with embroidered mareen symbolic of spring was displayed. The event featured a midnight serving and many gifts for the guest of honor.
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Mra
Jona
Buty van
Nero
Actane
Viclaua
Acandal_arAR
Cleo
Yama Girls Host Dainty Luncheon and Bunco
The Yama Girls met at Ettla Hofman's home on a Thursday afternoon. Mrs Harriet Hosler presided. After the bunco game, Mrs Thompson won honors with Mrs Seexers second, while Mrs Challfons received consolation. A dainty luncheon followed with birthday gifts for Mrs Thompson and Mrs Chleboune.
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Yama
Ettla Hofman
Harriet Hosler
Kirla
Bunco Wan
Thompson
Seexers
Chall Fons
Chleboune
Community Club Hosts Coatame Party Amid Storm
Community members from the Comanifilty club braved the Saturday storm to attend a coatame party at the clubhouse. Music featured a concertina and violin, with honors awarded to Harriet Howler as best costumer and Charles Schults as gentlemen’s honoree. Ice cream and cake were served. next party planned for Saturday evening February 3, with attendees urged to bring a shadow Alto Oliver Hintee, a popular high school athlete, recovering at home after illness.
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Comanifilty Club
Ihey
Evaning
Werre
Harriet Howler
Deemsad
Trish Colleen
Charles Schults
Weary Wille
Ing
Alto
Forest Park Business Men Plan Snow Removal Rally
Forest Park Business Men's Association calls on business leaders and citizens to mobilize for snow clearance on Madison Street. President E Witt asks volunteers with shovels or wagons to gather Monday January 38 at 6 89 am, aided by Chicago and Western Towns Railway, to remove heavy snow before thaw risk worsens property damage.
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Madison Street
H. W. Ae
Forest Park
Soverntéggl Fae
Mondey
Holidiy “Tor
Frost
T. Hutter
Chicago and Went Towns Railway
Cera
Art
Patriond
Forest Park ‘Hubiwnes Men's Association
Cooperation Secures Removal of Street Car From Madison Street
Commissioner Rieck wins cooperation of Chicago Weat Town Co. to remove a car line from Madison Street next Monday January 15. He will have four to five street department workers on scene at Circle and Madison by 6 30 o clock to assist operations, amid earlier talks with transit officials who could not provide cars.
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Severa
Strarts
Rieck
Traction Company
Madison Street
Chicaga- Woat
Oak Park
Dulior
Circle
Madison Aboota
Cottniamtoner Bieck
Mayor Reports On Railway Franchise Deal
Mayor Kaul presented a report to the Council describing a recent conference with the Chicago and West Towns Railway Company. The talk covered paving Twelfth Street between the tracks and whether a franchise ordinance can be agreed upon. Negotiations with the company are underway, with steps taken to advance the deal.
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Kaul
Chicago and West Towns
Atrest Sar
Tis- 40
MaXick & Dew Ofranchies
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Bmith
Grant Deal
Nively
Garheld
Holm
Abbool
Wolk
Madison
William MacPherson
Maramgo Avenue
Han
Loulavile
Naylor
Loulaville
Mra. C
Park Ball Room
Moore Orchestra
Arthur Braslua
Rireet Mahdog
Nook
Tun- Hin Hare
Hannah aVenue
Jackson-boulevard
Dr. Jenkins
Martin Buettner
Lathrop
Ava Nué
Louine Yeager
Nettie Bgggert
the Mears
Charles Kapicheke
William and
George Briestko
Manuel Pricy Ware
Olomupke
Cireto Avenus
Ars
Gir
Sufi
Bebwane Hall
Euchre
Forest Park I
T. O. Walt
Schwaes Hall
Desplaines
H. ‘Flamm
Burkhardt Court
Robert Burns Hospital
Ahe
J. Burmetter
Ford
Buy Dtatera
Aie
Toga
Rev
Chee
Amaw
Martin
G. Hoffman
John Burmeister
Brave Saturday Storm
Oliver
Hintee
Wilgin Avenue
Gil
E. Witt
Secures
H. H. Hans
Bartels
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