Saloon History and Prohibition Era Notes in Park District
A fragmented account recounts saloon life and figures in the Park District, detailing past establishments, owners, and customers. It mentions Thode and Berger in Madison Street and Otto Schneider at 7212 Washington Boulevard, noting their reputations, transitions, and ties to a local theater buildup amid early prohibition debates and civic changes.
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Nathan Peahlbl
Mins
Mppinger
Murlont
Fippinger
Andy Ganners
George
Andy
Weilng Bott
Gidtinger
Londrabiy
August ‘Thode
Deaphittes Avenue
Rindolply Street
Madison Street
Charles Berger
Thotler
Berger
Koting
Otto
Washington Boulevard
Otto Schneider
Forest Park
Schneider King
Ignors
Ae 0
Ae 0 Hartender For Ernest Bechatwin
Washington
Harlem Fayenue
Forest Park Prohibition Shakes Local Druggists and Saloons
A long account describes Forest Park under prohibition with druggists unable to sell alcohol and several saloons shifting to restaurant or cemetery trades. It notes license costs, village revenue loss, higher water rates, and rising taxes as the dry era begins.
Misg Kolley Bride of Oak Park Resident
Misg Kolley becomes bride of Oak Park resident Mina Ennun Kolley married Llarvey Bumnihin at BL Letera Lutheran Church Tah De itey. Anette Lederer presided. Mildred Schultz and Emily Kelley attended. The gown was white crepe and georgette with orange blossoms. reception for about 100 hosted by Mrs Hanwah Kolley. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Herman Manneman and Halvor Johnson families.
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Mina Ennun Kolley
Llarvey Bumnihin
Oak Park
Ledderer
Das Annette Lederer
Mildred “Schultz
iArciage
Herman Kelley
Georgette
Emily Kelley
Olive Watin
Georgette Crepe
Kuith Murhienhaupt
Forest Park
Mick Hazel Sherry
Cilengo
Lydia Kinnen
Elnhurst
Coum
Misa Edne Michlin
George Kelley
Mra
Hanwah Kolley Jather Hone
Harman Manneman
Mitchell
Mr. and
Mes
Halvor Johnson
Far- Hy
Morrfa
State Official Thanks Review Panel In War Months Note
State official thanks the Forest Park Review for help in sending support to Illinois soldiers returning home. Letter from Joseph C Mason expresses appreciation for prompt cooperation with the Welcome Committee at 107 East 4th Street New York City. Tax changes and local levy plans are discussed as the year 1921 approaches with assessors and revenue timelines outlined.
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Thy Keller
Forest Park Review
Mes
Davontinue
Tonia
Joseph C, Mason
Mrs Kolley Hostess at Owantno Vacation Gathering
Purely personal notes describe Ming Enos Kolley's bride party entertained by her mother Mrs Kolley on a Wednesday evening in Owantno Minnesota. After supper games and honors were given to Lydia Kiwen of Ellinburgh Mist and Edward Zieberle first place. Hazel Bherry of Chicago and Frank Petrick of Barwyn received consolation. The party dissolved in the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Enos Kolley
Mirs.Kolley
Lydia Kiiwen
Elinehurst
Edward Zieberle
Hazel Bherry
Chicago
Frank Petrick
Barwyn
Ania
Bunco Guests Honored At Dr and Mrs Fietschs Party
The Bunco Bunch gathered at 1242 Warren Avenue to honor Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hehmelz who wed privately at the bride’s home on Saturday. Guests presented a tea cart and painted tea set as thanks for service to the war effort and legal advisory boards.
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De.wad Mra
Jon Fletach
Warren Avenue
Arthur
Hehmelz
Bice
Kletach
Fragmented reflection on beauty and youth by LFrance notes
The excerpt contrasts imagined human forms with insects that metamorphose, imagining a life arc from youth to love. It includes a quote from Anatole France and a musing by Willlis about early flowers and their delicate loveliness amid common herbs.
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Anatole Lfrance
Musings of Martha on mornings and breakfast duties
A fragmentary reflection on working women and their morning routines. Mentions a young Ramimber Sameon and a taunting bow, with a colloquial cadence implying breakfast duties before daybreak.
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Ramimber Sameon
USA
Saturday Night Dance To Follow Celebration
A proposed open air dance may be held at the Quanty Kalr uunds Saturday night pending arrangements with Public Service company and lighting committee. Funds raised will aid Memorial Trail. attendees at Beloit and Harslvon can expect seven hours of moonlight dancing as preparations proceed.
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Malen
Quanty Kalr Uunds
Public Service Company
Lancing Committee cii
Forest Park
Tucker
Beloit
Harslvon
Wade
Roosevelt Road Emerges From Twelfth Street Heritage in Chicago
A Chicago ceremony linked Twelfth Street with Roosevelt Road as the city eyes a nationwide highway honor for the late President. About 60,000 people packed Independence Boulevard and Twelfth Street for Roosevelt Memorial events and speeches by Casey, Billiards and local leaders. The project includes a sable monument at Michigan Avenue to commemorate Roosevelt Road and its extension from the lake front toward the gulf.
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Pwelfih
Chlugg
Roosevelt Road
Inke Place
Worest ‘Park
Cwelfth
Lake Front
Desvialines
Clicayo
Rnoosevelt Memorial Association
Jon. N. Wider
Roosevelt Mamoring Aspociation
Roosavelt
Chicago
Mkchilguss Avenue
Twelfth Street
Haa
Forest
Roosevelt Road 1
Gulf
Old Name for Winder Windlehor Windle Shore Origin
The passage discusses historical names for Winder with rumors of Anglo Saxon or linguistic roots. It cites London guide writer Bir A A Mathtey and theories that Windlexhor or Windle shore referred to river curves, or that Windle comes from a willow tree.
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Windsor
Castra
Hile Sonud
London
Bir
A. A. Mathtey
Her Ears Open. A Uetio girl notices a red spot and heaves
A young Uetio girl listens to her grandmother diagnose a case of the Nivea and later spots a red arm spot, exclaiming the heaves. The text notes traces of greatness in all men, though most kick over the traces.
Golden wedding anniversary note for German born couple
Mrs. Fred Mahn of 440 serds Venue celebrated their golden wedding anniversary after thirty three years in Naade Parent Park Uvelphemoe. The event featured bouquets and memories for the honored couple age 73 and wife. Guests included children Charles Herman Mex Gustav Pries and George Uold with eight grandchildren. Mr Rahu x, employed at Waldhel, attended despite age.
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Fred Mahn
Germany
Uvelphemoe
John
Rahu i
Charles Sad Herman
Mex
Gustav Pries
Crele
Washington Boulevard
George Uold
Hannanh Avenie
Air
Rehate x
Waldhel
Comiog
Koreat Park
Forest Park Population Surpasses Eleven Thousand
Census notes show Forest Park population over 11 000 with breakdowns by age and gender. Officials report 2 453 boys under five and a larger share of females. data includes children under six and total population figures.
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Forest Park
Tsuelles
Atk
Smd
Nuys
Speedway Hospital Hope Approved by Congress
The community cheers as Speedway hospital gains congressional backing for a fireproof facility. Maywood and Forest Park women donate sewing and nursing skills to aid wounded soldiers and sailors, while Mrs. Howard Hines praises the House endorsement and war risk patients access. President Wilson reportedly approves the deficiency bid for the Maywood hospital.
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Speedway Hospital
Forest
Waublogton
Maywood
Wwe
Orlings Ux
Forest Fark Club
Howard Hines
Tam
Chicago
Wirelene
Maywood Hospital
Where Papa Scored
A dialogue sketches a father and son in a playful exchange about smoking and pride. The father claims he never smoked at his son’s age, while Wille challenges him, then concedes with a straight face that he cannot beat his father in a similar moment.
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Papa
May Dances Revived Across English Villages
In England May dances return in villages and schools as children celebrate May Day. The revived traditions brighten gray playgrounds on May morning with spring attire and flowered Maypoles, linking present students with long centuries of merriment.
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England
Giria
Evolution of the Harpsichord into the Modern Piano
The harpsichord was the forerunner of the modern piano, resembling a grand more than an upright and sometimes featuring two manuals. It lacked power and tone compared to today’s instrument, used three pedals, and plucked wires with quills instead of hammer action as improvements gradually expanded its range beyond about four octaves.
Schlupp Writes of U5 Submarines and Happenings Abroad
The letter recalls wartime journeys from Charlestown to Howton aboard the destroyer Hale and a move by submarine to Charleston. It notes German subs in American hands, their design differences, and postwar disposition, plus personal updates on training, officer duties, and a Boston posting. The writer mentions friends, a welcoming home party, and plans to write more about the German boats and naval service.
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Cary
Charlpatan
Howton
Boston
Hale
Newport News
Charleston Pavy Yard
Vermians
Tian Bowus
Enn
Harwitch
England
Almerten
U. Botavy Crewa
Bulng
Ming
Bert Winkler
Slater
Albert Block
Forest Park
Lovejoy
Collinsville
Mans
Heaton
Cupory
Moon
Visit From BTork Brings Third Child to Daniels Family
Mr and Mrs Arthur Daniels of Chicago Heights formerly of Forest Park announce the arrival of their third child born Saturday June 28. The newborn will surely be adored by his two sisters and devoted parents as the family celebrates this new joy.
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BTORK
Arthur Daniels
Chicago Heights
Forest Park
Thoie Heart
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Henry Meelbusch
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Henry II. Metleman
Focal Legal Advisory Board
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