Garstens Gets Job Held by Jenkins
Village council meets Monday May 6 to consider saloon license renewals and business permits. Gardner seeks southward extension and $400 fee. Standard Oil moves to build a service station at Medina and Ferdinand. Sinclair Refining and others eye tanks and future stations. Water rate reform doubles charges. repairs fund requested for street and plant maintenance. commissioners propose village officers and health commissioner appointment.
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Atturavy Fruitman
Gardner
South Side
Mblij
Uinols Central Railroad
Twelfth
Circle Avenue
Fourteenth Street
B. J. Hullock
Noutheast
Madina Street
Ferdinand Avenue
Standard
Idmut
Sinclair
4. &. Cornelius
Jackson Boulevard
Officora
Conrad Michalany
Department of Finance
Dramahop Uconses
Wendt
Electric Light and Waotur Department
Lauka
Leopold Quaterrichar
Herman Hann
Afichalgky
Coltowng
A. P
Obituary of Walter J Zimmerman Dated May Funeral In St Pauls
Walter J Zimmerman died Sunday May 4 and was born March 1 in Germany. Funeral services were at St Johns church Tuesday afternoon, with a large gathering of friends. He is survived by his wife and four sons and one daughter. Community sympathy extends to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Joseph Zimmerman
Walter Joweyh Zimmnerman
Feotund
Julia Almmertnua
Balviderenyenie
Wieon Ashout
Woodlawn
Udu
Westey, Uuai
Arventund
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Gael Samuel
Brown Avenues
Bertod
Germany
Fudr
Dung
Carl
Louis
Wil- Haw
Albert
BerLaws
Umio
Bernard Hess Auto Stolen Sunday Night
Bernard Hess of 006 Marengo avenue reported his automobile Wesnalt stolen Sunday night while parked in front of Kedzie theatre. Youthful bandits tried to hide the car by cramming it into a barn near Kedzie and dst streets, cutting the top curtains, then offering it for sale to a suspicious party who alerted police. Car later located by Chicago police. This marks a second theft incident this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Hess
Marengo Avenue
Wesnalt
Wue
Kedsly
Hese
Hepa
Po Veewao
Kedzie
Dst Street
Hews
Hermanson Delivers Trial Warnings in Wildluma Case
Police officer Jack Hermanson informs readers of warnings given during the trial concerning coats and other details before Judge Schumacher several weeks earlier. The discussion, tied to the Harry Wildluma case, notes the impact of testimony and related conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hermanson
Harry Wildluma
Willlumae
Coats
Schumacher Sev Ord
Wm Carney Returning Home From Service
Wm Carney of the 33rd division returns home after two years in the service with one year in the states and one in France. He left Brest with Colonel Bittel and partners. Local notice urges attendance at a free demonstration of Davoé mitrolac at Burkart's Paint Store on Thursday Friday and Saturday May 15 10th and 17th.
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Wm. Carney
France
Brest
Ligur
Col. B
Bittel
Davoé Mitrolac
Devoe Mirrolay
Buckart’s
Crochet Club Meeting Notice at Mrs Masglow Home
A crochet club meeting was held on Tuesday at the home of Mrs William Masglow at 00S Hanah Avenue. Members spent several busy hours on crochet work and enjoyed a very delicious Sincheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavaday Kyaning Crochst Clabinet
Mra
William Masglow
Hanah Avenue
Runaway Girl Turns Up at Aunt's California Home
Myrtle Hawkins, 14, of Oak Park, took 120 dollars from her mother and vanished after she was allegedly censored by her father. She is now with her aunt Mia in Santa Monica, California, per telegram received by the Hawkins family on Monday. A separate notice invites a Devoe mirror demonstration at Buckart's Paint Store on May 16 to 17.
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California
Myrtle Hawkins
Lyman Avenue
Oak Park
Mia
Charles Householder
Santa Monica
Cal
Hawkins
Chicago Boys Rob Forest Park Stores
Three Chicago boys ages 16 to 18 admitted breaking into Forest Park stores between 1 and 3 a m on May 4. They entered a drug store by window removal and took three boxes of chocolates and other items. One was caught later. two sent to detention. Burglary total rises to twenty eight in five weeks across Forest Park and nearby areas.
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Chicago
Forest Park
The
Harbor
Dex Kop
Balkow
Oliver- Herman Ergong
Juliud Foss
John Krueger
Saigon
No Man's Land
Belkow
Schumacher
William Wolenberg
John Acko
Ted Mursyaki
Wollenburg
Jobn
Jobn” Was Bowned Over [To the Grand Jury
Acke
Charles Home
Bursyski
Paul Fritz
Bolkow's
Harten-Golt-club
Jawleh Cemetery
Ulurlex Meseke
Forest
Cloerwood
John Kirby
H. D. Schumacher
Kirby
Porter Irmak
Oficer Krigung
Forest Park Man Makes Metal Toys Venture
HL Huta of 221 Rockford reports six weeks of busy production of metal soldiers and toy figures for a new local venture. He believes American made toys will meet strong demand and has orders from toy houses across Wales. Soldiers in khaki, on foot and horseback, are crafted to delight country youth. Forest Park Boy at dance tonight.
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HL Huta
Rockford
Hare
Wales
Evarf
Personal notices from Forest Park area births and health updates
A local page lists dozens of personal notices. Mr and Mrs Art Mobinvon announce the birth of their fifth child on Bridgy May 9, with the family describing the event and all well. Several residents, including Mrs J Herbert Myler and Lila Beatrice Boutelman, are hospitalized or recovering from operations and health issues. Joseph Kontek’s family celebrates his soldier son Joseph Jr returning home after service. other locals report travel, vacations, or awaiting wartime-related separations.
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Sira
Art Mobinvon
He! Jolt Avenue
An Fithy Won
Alay
Joseph Kontek
Kilgin Avenue
Joseph, Jr
Toen
Ponce
Doctor Sylvester Returns From Army Service Abroad
Dr Frank M Sylvester, physician with offices above Wakefield’s drug store, returned Monday after months as an army surgeon in Alsace Lorraine and at Argonne front. He is richer in experience, lighter by several pounds, and will resume his Forest Park practice with renewed skill. His family had stayed with relatives in Michigan during his service.
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Frank M. Sylvester
Wakefield
Forest Park
Elymcnation Hospital No. 28
Alsace-Lorraine
Argonne Front
Germany
Sheds Razed to Make Way for Sew Theater Site
Work to gate down sheds on the property at the corner of Des Plaines Avenue and Madison Street, clearing space for the new sew theater. Local authorities supervise demolition as part of the planned development.
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Sew Theatre
Des Plaines Avenue
Madison - Street
Reek
Forest Park Boy Drowned in Europe During War Service
A Forest Park youth, 37, serving with the 126th Infantry in France, drowned off Brest while returning from a voyage. His body has been recovered and the family, who reside at 625 Thomas Avenue, wired for details. He was treasurer of St Peter's Luther League and had been in service since May 7, 1918, recently spending six months in France. Local police officer father and family well known in town. Patriot League meeting announced for Monday evening May 34.
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Bejore Jacket
Thomas Avenue
Bomy
Boutiond
Brest
Han
Elduro
Arco Masor Company
12Th
Rockwell
Wesurvice
Waryge
France
126Th Infantry
Argonge
Forvsy Park
Luther
Dyent
Wwn
Euchre Condaly Tet At Mrs Rank Hosler Residence
A miscated social notice reports a Euchre party at Mrs Rank Hosler on Thomas Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Prizes included a tea apron aluminum boiler and various items. Refreshments were served after the game.
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Rank Hosler
Thomas Avenue
Hapora
Aira
A. Schaber
J. Hunter
3. Mileter
Lieut Col Bittel Leads Yanks In Rifle Shoot
Leut Col Edward Bittel of the Fourth Division tops 1,201 marksmen with a 270 score at the American Expeditionary Force rifle tournament on the d Avours range. Sgt Joseph Logue, Eleventh Marines, is second. Luxemburg farewell notes mark units sailing home from Luxemburg May 2 as Col Bittel’s brigade leads the division home. Mrs Bittel hopes his return around May 15.
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Bittel
Leu
Tranee
Edward Kittel
d'Avours
Kirt Sergt
Joseph W. Logue
Eleventh Marines
Vorsst Park
Socom
Edward Bittel
190Th
Dieksrat
Luxemburg
Ue Colar
Germany
Tarewell
83Rd Divsion
Ovary
183Rd
Abel Darla
130Th Infantry
320Th
John V. Clinton
Phi Beta Kappa girls meeting at Lotte Becker home
The Phi Bigma Kapp held a regular meeting at Miss Lotte Becker's home at the corner of Higinavenue and Franklin on Monday evening May 8. Important business of the club was transacted and refreshments were served after adjournment. A stray sentence notes a nonsensical line about a snake.
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Phi Bigma Kapp
Lotte Becker
Higinavenue
Franklin Wrest
Child Escapes Death on Metropolitan Tracks
A child wandered onto an elevated metropolitan track and fell into a ditch near Marl en Avenue. A passerby and a passing motorist prevented serious injury as the child was rescued before a train could strike. The incident prompted officials to contact the guardian as investigators sought to locate the child’s parents.
Wm Schwass Burned At Gary Stone Works
Wm Schwass, overseer at the Gary stone works, suffered severe burns to his hands and arms after contacting live wires. He ordered a worker to straighten wires, believed power was cut, and was rescued by coworkers. He was treated at LaGrange Emergency hospital and later moved to Oak Park hospital, where recovery was expected to be slow. The incident occurred while supervising quarry work, with reports noting an unlucky streak for Schwass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Schass
Elgin Avenue
Adame
Shepard Aton Works
Gary
LaGrange
Oak Park Hospital
Schwass
SAW REAL WAR SERVICE VISITING BROTHER HERE
Louisader of Fort Atkinson spent the week end with relatives in Forest Bark. He is a brother of Albert, Mikeher, B38 Maréngo avenue, and 2 aouininw. of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lolivelt, 088 Hlgin avenue. Private lacher was attached 40 Go. B, 127th Infantry, 32nd Divine, and was wounded in the feud while in gotten on the Schwasheln front. Chis hap spened September 1, 1018, and although the bullet passed directly through his head here very such elvy and on the way th' perminent recovery. He how spot te algut of his right ye, and the aight of the left Io alight ly Unhpaired. Friends say that this young man bb uw the blue American eng while the bus wuffered mouen he takes everything Kuod naturedly. Efe is on his way to visit his mother In Wieconala and will undergo another operation after his furlough.
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Louisader
Fort .Atkinson
Albert
Mikeher
Maréngo Avenue
Mra
H. Lolivelt
Hlgin Avenue
127Th Infantry
32Nd Divine
Schwasheln
Efe
Wieconala
Man Dies by Poison in Forest Park Jewish Cemetery
A Chicago man identified as Isaac Gold, 44, of 3601 West Twelfth Street, committed suicide in the Forest Park Jewish cemetery by swallowing poison. A card in his pocket provided the identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Wan
Isaac Gold
West Twelfth Street
Chicago
Forest Park
Parade Night Victory Parade Loan Obscured by Garbled Text
The article reports a local parade planned for victory and a loan drive. It mentions a Liberty Day crowd, a speaker from Chicago, and a marching band leading an event through the city, with about 70,000 people noted in attendance and a fundraising goal around 600,000.
Political workers in justice court fight ends in tangle
A trial centered on a clash between political workers during an election day dispute. George Kasch and Mrs Kasch faced Mr and Mrs Albright as Attornies Whitefield and Michaels argued the case before Judge Schutiacher, amid claims of assault and countercharges. The melee led to fines and injuries, with ongoing legal action and appeals anticipated.
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Clurgea
Couular
Attormeya
Michaels
Ine Cam
Mir
George Kasch
Uanouh
Max Adbtight
Kaschen
Albright
Br. Albright
Taday
Min
Kesh
Kasch
Hed
Albrighta
Schutiacher
Attorisy
Aldy
George Kuach
Keult
Forest Park Parlor Moves to Madison Street Location
Notice reports a billiard parlor, Forest Park Blioe Burning Parlor, relocating to Republic Billiard Parlor at 7837 Madison Street and continuing operation in conjunction at the new site. Public patronage is solicited. prior and future conditions unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Republic Billard
Madison Street
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Garstens
Jenkins
Carl Samuel
Carney
Chicago Boys
Aly
Avold Hosier
Puilor Bey
Navy
Weyer
Nata
Murai
J. Herbert Myeler
Lila Beatrice Boutelman
Suagane Bosteboag
Robert Burnw-boxpitel
George Hartley
Desphines Avenue
Springfeld
Louly Brahmer
Stuhmet
Clara Wagner Meyer
J. Wagner
Desplaines Avenue
Mayar Ia
Public Service Company
Mason
Wisconsin
Oakland
Chelitoux
Elgin, Avenue
Carter Risberg
P. E. Risberg
Virginia
R. de Lin
Ume
Dr. Sylvester
Europe
Patriotic Community League
Mutriule Community League Af Vorunt Murkly
Gurtel Actuol
Mosday Avening
Woury Juumper
Euchre Club
Murray
Adouday
Ufiernouy
Marlen Avende
Auverg-Elgin
Cary
Puy
Gary Stone Works
King
Corper of Mutuals
Maydleau
Sulinnjay
Pep
Ol Wurth
Aby Obe
Adie
Avery
Yassive
Ul Forest
Clurence
Bunson
Belall
Justice Court
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