Forest Park Letters From the Front Describe Wounds and War
A wartime letter recounts a soldier named Wilder wounded in battle near the trenches. He explains the movement to a small town hospital, describes being operated on, and notes gifts from allies. The message mentions family, hope for return, and scenes of daily life amid conflict while detailing travel toward the coast.
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France
Lefere
al Ahrippel
W. B
Wilder
Wibuc
Cheer Book Presented to President Wilson
A Cheer Book Committee of the Loyal Citizens of Vorodt Park presents a copy of the Cheer Book to President Wilson. Walter Young receives the reply from the White House dated November 1, 1918. Secretary to the President notes the book is to be sent to the boys and addresses logistics for distribution and return.
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Vorodt Park
Wilson
Walter Young
Whilte
Alf. Wutter
Young
Mark
Hew
Seven Cent Fares for West Town Car Line
A steel delivery from Boomfield to Forest Park shows West Towns Tuttway plans a seven cent fare within ten days. The firm cites a shorter route and local hour rules keeping five cent passenger stays inside town limits. Elevated liner fares are expected to rise as prior requests with West Towns Railway are considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Town Car Line
Boomfield
Curmylogs
Wost
Tuttway
Forest Park
Temaina
Ipignanu Pilexenger
Wast Towns Railway
Paul Heinze New Head of Associated Charities
The annual meeting of the Associated Charities of Forest Markavua was held at the Municipal building Friday evening in November. Reports from committees were heard and officers elected. Lunt Helize and Jaevob Xeitwib as vice president, Min. Neashe Ryan as secretary, with committees named for Membership, Employment, Taventhguion and Bellot, and Work. The officers form the board and several reports of welfare activities were read, a fuller account to appear next week.
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Associat* 'Ad Charities of Forest Markavua
Attivera
Lunt Helize
Jaevob Xeitwib
Min. Neashe Ryan
Merbera 1A
Witt
Din
Abce
Henry 0. H
Mrs D W Jaworski Heads Organization
The Parente Teacher Association met at the Municipal Building with a truncated program due to attendance. Mrs D W Jaworski was declared president, will preside next meeting, and December talks and socials were noted along with dues and invitation plans.
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Parente Teacher Association
Williama David Jaworski
Anc
Boand
Willie Stahmer
Gillispie
Peet
Jackies
Wiskegan
Hame Maddenke
Cundiar
Thome Avenue
Dee
Peage Rumor Triggers Massive Street Demonstration
Fragmentary eyewitness account describes a large public demonstration sparked by rumors around Peage, with students, teachers, and community members marching, cheering, and chanting at a high school setting. Processions, school assembly, and a patriotic rally culminate in a district-wide display of symbols and salute.
Forest Park SoldierHonors Hun Face Target in World War II Tale
A fragment from a New York paper recalls Corporal George Lrishes of Forest Park South Carolina recounting a brave encounter with a German soldier. Private Bruno of Forest Park is praised for moving over the top and bayoneting a foe who pretended to be dead amid a hospital scene with a captured flag.
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George ‘Lrishes
Uiup Sever
South Carolina
New York
Forpit Park
Cupmen Brung
Porext Park
Bruno
Yankee Courbins
Alan Wes
Quietus
Local Happenings And War News From Forest Park
Local notes report the Korext Park State Honk and Liberty bond activities, with a France-bound service member and a wounded George Kaiser Wilum. Neighborhood events include a club meeting on Butter American Speech, a Forest Park football game against Keegan Tigers, and local residents preparing for travel or military service.
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Community Club House
F. Schulge
Sharplexus
A. Comfort
Qthellos 10 Play for Soldier Fund Benefit
The Forest Park Othellos football team plans two Thanksgiving games to raise funds for the Soldier Fund. Manager Lexa Muettner and captain Herman Ze bell organize proceeds, with Loyalist fans invited to attend at Keystone Avenue and Madison Street. All gate proceeds go to charity, plus a special two-game schedule with a 2:00 PM start and a 3:15 PM kickoff.
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Forest Park Othellos
Lexa Muettner
Herman Zebell
Keystone Avenue
Madison Xtrast
Nike
Fer
Soue Aldensson
Legal Citizens' Cheer Fund
Patriotic Service League Girly
Taggers Aid
Gustave Perlick Thanks Loyal City for Cheerbook From Forest Park
Gustav T Perlick of Aberdeen Proving Ground expresses gratitude for the Cheerbook sent by Loyal Citizens of Forest Park. He notes the senders’ thoughtfulness to soldiers away from home and hopes for peace to return to normal life, while affirming duty and democracy.
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Koya
Zona
Forest Park
Gustav Perlick
Murengo Avenas
Aberdeen
I Ami
Sume
Hones
Kotie
Atu
Voncluaion
Dong
Wuld
Tome
Atirk
Goxtay
Perlick
Aberdeen Proving Ground
2D Co
Sty Hut
Speedway Hospital Work Hampered by Villagers
Complainants from Shank Company seek injunctions to restrain Broadview village officials from interfering with the Speedway park hospital project. They allege village president Raman C. Berndt and others threaten building restrictions and fees despite the hospital being built for the government.
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Broadview
Speedway Park
Raman C. Berndt
Card of thanks from Koeppel family for sympathy offerings
We thank friends and neighbors for the sympathy shown and the many beautiful offerings at the time of our bereavement Andrew J. Koeppel and family.
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Andrew J. Koeppel
Obituary of Mr and Mrs Anthony Lambke in Forest Park
The obituary reports the death of a young wife in Forest Park and the subsequent death of her husband. It notes the couple wed at the wife’s parents home and that both are survived by the wife’s parents and a sister. Funeral services were held with Rev Julia Kircher officiating.
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Anthony Lambke
Forest Park
Lambke
Aug
Ho Hannah Aves
Harvey Avenue
Quk Ork
Furent Park
Mira
Oak Turk
Ota & Uruh
Tueway
Nathote Otf
Lanibky
Vak Stidge
Nev
Juliaa Kircher
Mengo
Art
Auguat
Martha
Champas Family Victims Linked by Tragic Deaths
Chronology records multiple Champas family deaths with John Champas as the first victim dying October 3. Peter Champa, a brother, died November 7 at 4:00 am and was buried at Elmwood. Mrs Champa, wife of John, died November 2 and was buried after a double funeral at Elmwood, with several related funerals following.
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Champax
Peter Champa
John Chimpas
Hevlew
John Champas
Peter Obani
Beloit Street
Elmwood
Champaiithe
John
Wesley Hospital
Chicago
Ehnwoud
Death Notice for Joseph Anarino of Hue
Joseph Anartio aged about 62 of 443 Elgin Ave Hue died of acute quatritis after a short illness. Funeral services were held at his residence with a street procession through Koraat Mark and Carmel, followed by burial at Carmel on Wednesday. He leaves a daughter Mire Kate, a daughter Die, a son Joseph, and a wife.
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Ebro
Gumpire
Med. Crum
Vrovisa High School
Thadwag
Juanin
Citveos Committee
Borodness
Navy
Germany
Swat
Joseph Anarinog
Joseph Anartio
Elgin Ave
Hue
Witead
At Carmel
Anarino
Horde Wau Hs Tomer
Mire
Kate Dnibucga
Thy
Ing Na Tralken Curton
Koraat
Mia
Kade Lineburg
Joseph
Republicans Win Except WW Chicago
In Tuesday's election Chicago area results favored Republicans, with Medill McCarmulek winning United States Senator and several Republican candidates for Congress defeated. The GOP delegation will form a majority after March 4, as Democrats carried only a few statewide offices. Republican Sheriff and County officials kept key positions. Dems won countywide offices but Republicans kept forest Park and several judges.
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Medill McCarmulek
United Staten Senetor
Newt
Furgy
Fiend Yaten
Wiftinra 1
Misun
Republicus Eunatiduten
Xuita Olticon
Vondalla
Beli
Ty TepAbEiiin
Cotgrewx
Ue Wenate
Tewhe
Cook County
Roum
Norent Park
Wuntee
Senate
Frederick DeYoung
Springfield
Henry Korver
Howard Castle
Chiscage
Tarrington
Elgin
Touty
Thoas H
Steally
Fred W. Peters
Aton Cermak
Robert M. Swolteer
Uorry Il
Albhong
Damocratic
Behoule
Eaward J. Tobin
Joep Varrell
Itver Borent
Forest Park
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Russell Gritchfield
Ruwkell
Bria Avenue
Dpe
Marites
le Janothar
Wwe
Rane
Borlany
Iuaute
Urvin
Corea
Dover
Pau Ta Ge
Bunny
Beyin
Bevin
Kaiser
Howe
Perkangl
Yours, Rom Om
Paul Heinze
Associated Charities
D. W. Jaworski
Poace Fa
Niarels
Berlin
Peage
Hun
Korext Park
Si) Wilken
Marengo
Sir Wikson
Mindy
Whrney
Vick Corts
Ueno
Harlem Tate Savingy Bank
Provina High School
George Kirchner
Boxe Hoaplin
Huey
Keegan Tigera
Sop UN
Keyatone Avenue
Madison Street
Tita
Gillies
Jotinana Meseke
Arthur
Jackson
Slater
Mra
Arthur Meneke
Charleston
Irks Spebd
Maich the Ass
Trlebea
Marengo Avenue
Hunself
Ude
U. S. Marines
Serview
George Triebes
Camp Sevier
5. C
Triebes
ALB
Ira
Ernest Schrieber
Elgin ‘Avenue
Hank Oficer
Jack Hermanson
Behrieber
Her Weanson
Qthellos
Gustav T. Perlick
Speeqway
Peter Champas
Althonghtleagu
Witu
Volumia
Witnalawi
McAndrews
Lawn
Falgur A
Biba
Nurge
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