Forest Park Reservoir Contract Debate Sparks Local Letters
Forest Park scene as Henry C. Bieck cites a contested reservoir contract. He alleges the village clerk hid duplicate papers, cites Harpar & Butendorff records, and claims signatures of Paul Witt and H W Hanna. The dispute centers on whether a contract was actually let and who signed it.
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Forest Park
Dteviews
Mares Ast
Hunnn
Pnd
Hanna
Stanno
Kaul
Han- Ta
Orm
Curther
Mureti
Harper
Harper & Butendorff Co
Paul R. Witt
H. W. Hanna
Fa F
Mar
Harper & Tutentorff
Harpar
Mr. Harper
Mne
Tianna
Auty
Manila
Forest Mark Reservoir
Paul Te Witt
WE. Winna
Harper & Butendorff
Henry C. Bieck
Open Letter to Forest Park Mayor Over Council Minutes
A 1936 letter from Henry G. Ruck objects to clerical changes in council minutes. He cites a January 1918 resolution and asks why statements by officials were omitted or altered. He urges reconsideration of a controversial contract and references irregularities in its letting.
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Parent Park
Heinrick Kaut
Forest’ Park
UN Automoaly
Thir Elork
Oak Park Political Tangles Involving Love Affairs
Oak Park politics mix with personal matters as Forest Park resident John Owen leads John Doe to face a grand jury with Chief Peter I. Tipke and Louise Walther, Catherine Yooxer, and Edward Yaeger cited in a nonsupport case. Justice Lewis disputes claims, threatening a $50,000 damage suit against opponents.
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Tribune
Iad
Oak Park
Forest Park
John Owen
John Doe
Peter I. Tipke
Louise Walthers
Catherine Yooxer
Madison Street
Boroot
Park
W. Stover
Lowi
Mins Walthery
Sali
Justice of the Peace
Lewis
Fruimoup
Chase Centre
Edward Yaeger
Fort Park
Etato'n
Eward
Chargather
Strook Withdraws His Candidacy For Township Collector
Charles W. Strook of 418 Squid Fifteenth Avenue Maywood announces he has withdrawn from the race for Township Collector after six years in the post. He cites business connections that would prevent him from properly performing duties and thanks supporters who aided his reelection bid.
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Charles W. Strook
Avenu
Maywood
Strook
Obituary for Mrs Johanna Walter in Concordia church notice
Mrs Johanna Walter died at her home on Wednesday March 13. The funeral will be held Saturday March 18 at 8:00 o clock at St Peter's Church. A Tunisment will take place at Concordia.
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Johanna Walter
St Peter's
Tatorment
Bank Concordia
Unfurl Service Flag At St. John's Church
A service for unfurling the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church flag was held last Monday evening in the school hall. Rev. A. Bolden spoke on the spiritual needs of Camp Great boys and the duty of supporting religious service, with a program by the Lucker Twins Choir, eighth grade flag drills, and a presentation by A. J. Lehmkuhl. The event highlighted patriotism and faith, with emphasis on aiding Camp Grant boys and maintaining church activities for service members.
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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
H. Kaut
Lucker
Blagner
A. J. Lehmkuhl
Rey
M. Wagner
Mina Irene Apling
Spenker
D. Au Tey
A.J. Saiden
Ainotione
Ladies Society
Thia Service Ug
Lehmkuhl
Toscher J
Markhard
A. J. Bolden
Camp Great
TH. Hera
Ite
Bia
Grant
Boyd
Solden Uso
Whiw | Barview Bag
Wat. Ahrens
Ed. Brandner
F. Trockmann
Geo. Buettner
Wm. Boltman
F. Ehlers
A. Goes
R.oolterman
M. Golterman
A. Gutenschwager
W. ‘Qutenachwager
Hugo A . Hilmer
H. Knoop
A. Lorain
My Ne
Local Happenings and Social Calls in River Forest
Local residents report gatherings at Mrs Edward Koeppel’s home on Friday afternoon March and elsewhere. Events include dances, card parties, birthday observances, and club meetings with many named neighbors, a new baby, and preparation for soldier aid activities at Berger’s hall.
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Edward Koeppel
Mra W. Stabmer
Mra. M. Koeppel
Mrnga. Koeppel
Acarda
D. Jawdreky
HL Oulmann
Gruno
M. Koeppel
Otto Heflemapp
1 Olum
J. Weltenpamp
E. Koeppel
A. Koeppel
Forest Park church welcomes Rev Milnes as guest pastor
Residents of Forest Park attend services at the Mettandial church where Rev Frank Milnes, Northwestern University graduate, delivers sermons on Brotherhood of Man and Friendship. Milnes, lauded by Prof L Cumnock, has lectured nationwide and is praised for direct, plainspoken preaching. Public invited to weekly services at Community Club home.
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Forest Park
Dua
Securinedor
Frank Fn Milnes
Milnew
Northwestern University
Jompyuk
Tr. Milnesa
Mason's Order
Brotherhood of Man
Han Deen
Emerson
Forent Park
Milnes
Frank J. Mina
Epiacopal
Witel
Une
Ey H Blipper Writes On Circle Club Topics
Forest Park March 12 2018 Ey H Blipper writes about Circle Club topics praising member growth and plans A recent party at the clubhouse featured attire and a breakfast sunday morning Several new members are named including Henry Schulz Harry Williams Max Hurter Fort Stursenbeck Irving Baltye and Murray Pottman A dance and reception are projected for April with details to follow in the review telephone Forest Park 8055 for subscription options
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Forest Park
Olser
Menry Schulz
Harry Williams
Max Hurter
Fort Stursenbeck
Ivin Baltye
Murry Pottman
Nome Jubilee Lite Fumwerk
Chi
H. Huppenbauer
Amith
Contestanta
Smith
Supreme
Clylon
Molroxe Park
Circle Club
Ten Girls Attend Lucile Kluessner Birthday Party
Lucile Kluessner hosted a birthday party for ten girls on Monday March 11 at her home on Coaplain Avenue. The event ran from 4 to 9 pm with a table decorated in patriotic colors and treats including several cakes ice cream and sandwiches. Prizes were awarded to top performers Magdala Kletcher Ernest Hardy and Margaret Gaden with Dorothy Duennger winning the booby prize. Attendees included Beatrice Meyer Dorothy Guenger Ruth Cunningham Eugenia Pletchet Vivian Joyaux and others.
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Luctlly
Kluemamer
Kluesaier
Bierl
Italy
Otic Colara
Helen
Magdala Kletcher
Ergicn Hardy
Devond
Beatives Itegor
Margaret Gaden
Dorothy Dbuenger
Onnny
Max Schulz Hosts Surprise Party At Purest Park
Max Schulz filled Purest Park with about 28 friends after a Saturday evening gathering. The host welcomed guests as music played with guests dancing until late, and a toast and refreshments followed the convivial event.
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Max Schults
Max
Gus
Wieland
TL Lodi
Sirdake
B Brundage
Dr. Losin
Medainger
Ht Bontel
Meware
Henry Trunk
Walter Strunk
Henry Tansin
Burton Brundage
Peter Tipit
Fire Department Reception and Ball Planned at Foreat Park
Foreat Park Fire Department announces its annual reception and ball to be held Saturday evening at the Foreat Park ballroom. Pob's celebrated Jackson band is engaged to provide music and the committee promises elaborate preparations for a successful event with attendance from nearby towns.
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Foreat Park Hero
Foreat Park
Pob
Jax Band
Vitleges
Annual Affair Brings Crowd to Forest Park Event
The Forest Park Dual Dust Melt'd association hosted its annual affair on a Tuesday evening in Bobwaas hi. Mr. and Mrs. Business Man attended in formal wear as acts included a school orchestra, vocal performances by Miss Kon Michalaley, solos by Prof Galathiot and Prof Malitkwit, dances by Kathrine Holland, and readings by Louzad Bucholz. A supper featured French fried chicken, orange turkey, cole slaw, rolls, cake. Martins, president B. Witt gave a dinner speech promising a future ball and dancing to close the evening before the crowd dispersed around midnight.
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Etghiyalys
Forest Park
Bobwaashi
Mra
Aaden
S. Juzs Grobestra
Kon Michalaley
Alfnd Kramp
Galathiot
Malitkwit
Kramp
Minn Katherinn Holland
Loulad Bucholz
Talon
B.witt
Benatar
Mrs. Broderto
Yama Yama Club Entertained at Cards
Yama Yama club hosted a card evening in Maywood on Thursday March 7 1918 with Mrs Long of Maywood presiding. Dorothy Crawford won first prize Margaret Lowthe second and Martha Stegers received a consolation prize. A playful sketch featured Tony and center stage antics with a mock tug of war and a dramatic rescue scene ending with Tony’s revival. Mothers angel comment reflects affectionate tone as the event winds down.
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Maywood
Tony
Thessaa
Ratnuien
Angel
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