Mrs Herrick Hosts Saturday Reunion of Chicago School Friends
Mrs. C. W. Herrick entertained Saturday at North Oak Park Avenue with school friends from early Chicago days. Guests included Mrs. Lister, daughter of George Bickerdike, partner of Joseph Littlestrings, and a daughter of A. S. Sherman, former mayor in 1844. The gathering, reminiscence heavy, included calls to the absent, light refreshments, and warm regards for host and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Herrick
North Oak Park Avenue
Chicago
Lister
George Bickerdike
Joseph Littlestrings
Herrick
A. S. Sherman
Chutes Invite Italian Soloists for New Bill at Electric Theater
Managers announce a lavish program featuring Maestro Pozzi’s band reinforced by Signors Cesare Sabatini M Casterio and G Cercone, famed Italian soloists. A march "Sister's Dive" honors the mermaid of the lake while monkey teeters thrill audiences. Electric Theater headliners include Florence Mitchell Jesse Belgrade Joe Niemeyer The Benton Sisters and Frisco disaster films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maestro Pozzi
Cesare, Sabatini
M. Casterio
G. Cercone
Italy
Electric
Florence Mitchell
Jesse Belgrade
Joe Niemeyer
Benton Sisters
Motion
Old Peoples Day at Austin M E Church Inspires Audience
A Sunday service at the Austin M E church drew many local elders who were escorted to the front in white by Epworth League members led by Miss Anna Lane and Miss Francis. Dr. Swift delivered a Silver Crown sermon that attendees praised highly. The event included a matinee advertisement for Ouida’s work Cigarette at Nineteenth street with William Josey in a leading role and a capable cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Oak Park
Perrego
Epworth League
Anna Lane
Francis
Israel
Swift
Nineteenth Street
Ouida
William Josey
The
Columbus
Sam Morris
Ainsworth Arnold
John T. Nicholson
Catherine Challoner
Helma Cornell
Mileta Milton
Mary Markham
Jessie Moseley
Charles Ferris
The Columbus Stock Company Presents Under Two Flags
The Columbus Stock Company closes its summer stock season with Miss Anne Sutherland and William Josey presenting Under Two Flags at the Columbus Theater on Wabash Avenue, Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Stock Company
Anne Sutherland
William Josey
Columbus Theater
Wabash Avenue
Queer Smell Stirs Oak Park Street Residents
For two weeks residents report offensive fumes on Lake Street between Oak Park Avenue and Park Place. The article jokes about a sewer issue, noting no new facilities and hopes for official action before snow falls. It also notes the move of Mr and Mrs James L Fargo from Forest Avenue to Valparaiso Indiana and a humorous nudge about George Hayden’s electric light joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Oakark Avenue
Park Place
James L. Fargo
Forest Avenue
Pargo
Valparaiso
Ind
Indiana Avenue
Walter C. Stevens
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E. A. Cummings & CO
Dearborn ST
Harlem Ave
Lake ST
River Ponca
Henry Kipphut
North Boulevard
M. Ks. Church
George Hayden
Arcade Restaurant
Joseph Zind
W. H. Whittlesey & Co
Oak Park Ave
Grocery and Market
M. W. Hollowell
WM. J. Toepper
Randolph Street
East Avenue
Burcky & Viilan
Clark Street
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