Hawthorne and Berwyn Community News Highlights
Hawthorne residents report social events, injuries, legal matters, local business changes, and a series of crimes. Notables include Miss Osborne's recovery, transfer filings, bond for Frank Nielbrowski, and ongoing civic projects. Burglary on Linden Avenue and manifold social notices fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C
L. M
Wyphoard
Lloyd
Wim
Fire Department
Creighton
Frank
Lumberman's Building and Loan Association
Messrs. Goodmiant
Weinberger
A. Grew
Stein
Expedition Sends Armored Party Toward Wyoming Frontier
The group vows to carry repeating rifles bows and arrows tomahawks flints bowie knives and revolvers as they advance into Wyoming’s mountains facing potential encounters with grizzlies and hostile natives. Friends wish them a safe journey and bon voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Cicero Ordinance Amending Plumbing Licensing and Fees
The town of Cicero updates Section 16 of its 1886 plumbing ordinance to require licenses and town clerk permits for water service work. Violations carry fines from ten to fifty dollars and apply to any person laying pipes or modifying fixtures without proper authorization. Effective immediately following passage on November 28, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Town of
Board of Trustees
Civero
J. R. Drent
Cicero Sealed Bids Sought for Street Lighting Project
The town invites sealed proposals for street lighting in Cicero per specifications by a special committee. Bids due by 7 30 p m Friday Dec 11 1896. Each proposal must include a $2000 certified check payable to the town clerk. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Cicero
Board of Trustees
Cicero Board Advances Pipe Sewer Upgrade on Monroe Street
The Town of Cicero announces a special assessment for a Monroe Street sewer project from Robinson Avenue to Hyman Avenue with a connecting side sewer to the alley north of Monroe. The Cook County Court has scheduled a December term hearing to consider objections and finalize the assessment under the 1896 ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Trustees
Cicero
Monroe Street
Robinson Avenue
Hyman Avenue
Monroe Streeet
Cook County
Ilinois
Board of Trustees
County Court of
Cook Cannty
Bcus
Bison
Cicero Board Sets Hearing on City Sewer Project
The Board of Trustees orders a connected brick and pipe sewer system across Polk, West 40th, Lexington, Harvard, and other streets with county assessment to be reviewed. Final hearing on the assessment and benefits will be at Cook County court in December 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
Messrs
Stoffel
Kapela
Goodman
G. Smith
Ele
Jordan
Green
G. Po Namert
Adium Trepp
Cicero
Toreen
John Randall
Linden Avenue
Theo
Taest
Bob Saunders
Creighton Park Place
Dorty
Ogden Avenue
Bob
Fiere
Pete Martin
Board of Trustees
Polk Street
Robinson Avenue
West Forty-eighth Street
West Piffieth Street
Lexington Street
West Forty. Eienth Street
Pigtaioe Street
Fesavcorn Shell
Daverebs
Cook Country
Cook County
Orersons
River Forest Public Works Ordinance Regulates Streets
River Forest village enacts an ordinance governing street and public ground use. It requires permits for digging or removing pavement and sets penalties for obstructions, towing, and improper disposal. Sections cover permit issuance, time limits, nuisance removal, and safety measures including lighting and fencing during road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Cook County
Illinois
Committee On
Committee
River Forest Ordinance Bond and Permit Provisions
The document details bond requirements and permit fees for village work in River Forest. It sets a 2500 dollar bond, clerks may charge 50 cent approvals and 50 cent permit issuance fees, and states repeal of conflicting ordinances with the ordinance taking effect after passage on December 7, 1896.
Special Assessment Notices for Cicero Sewer and Water Lines
Special Assessment No 571 covers a pipe sewer on Soma Boulevard from Franklin to Park in Cicero Cook County Illinois with final court hearing starting December 14 1896. Special Assessment No 572 covers water service pipes on Harvey Avenue from Randolph to South Boulevard in Cicero with final hearing December 11 1896. Special Assessment No 570 covers a sewer on Erie Street from Prairie to Franklin Avenues in Cicero with final hearing December 4 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Cicero
Soma Boulevard
Franklin Avenue
Park Avenue
Cook County
Ilinois
Harvey Avenue
Randolph Street
South Boulevard
Clinats
Erie Street
Prairie Avenue
Franklin
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Ilinois Central Ry
Prank
Nielbrowski
Mr. Nauert
Tony Scheart
Eiy
Nelle Hayes
South Side
Chicago
Kentleman
Richard Llayvd
de Hawthorne
Fritz Ei
Eine
Fromt
Parn
Maxwell Street
Ry Tad Fe
Pritz
Sid Deckire
S. W. Whapela
Cretenton
Saonineh Tidedity
Hs Hare
Beovides
Kaneda
Miteawski
Jessamine Avenue
Nisi
Mile
Mr. Staffel
Mr. Navert
My. Navert
Wrd
Stoffel and
Nauert
Cuy Drs
Albert Hancock
Re Firm
Edwards & Dianecek
Paul Oa
Win Morton
Henry Schwieg
Condon
Riverside
Fresat
Joseph P. Whitney
Brooklyn
N. Y
West
A. B. Whitney
Roome
Ilinois Steel Co
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Punth
Jacek Kost
Garfield Avenuee
Imemith
Kimith
Aloo
A. W. Seegert
Clyde Bad
Santa Claus
Mead
Clyde
New York
Dennis Cleary
Lymn
Cleary
Royal Lodge
Thase
Momba
Upton Elvb
Heredfier
Comfiel
Teal Wey
PCH
Paeaident Wilson
Ciumotem
Firors
Chede
Tayedeen
Stobertis
Mats
Creeley
Berwyn
A. M. Squire
Brush
Home Bakery
Carson
A. Chandler
Carroll Avenue
Amboy
J. J. Wiliams
Andrews & Parsons
J. K. Evans
Rush
Tucker
Sarber
J. J. Knies
O. B. Sarber
Mount Pleasant
Dr. Smith
California
Golden Stone
Pacifice
George Billings
J. Hoope
Chains
Vernon A. Tracy
Hartville
BO & Q
Vernon
Flashville
J. H. Roath
Marlville
Oak Park
Austin
Jones
D.C. Harries
Berkley Avenue
Texas
W. Berry
Leander ‘Purney
John
Berwin
Messrs. Mead and Morrison
C. B. Mead
Messia
Chuv- Mian
Rigley
Nelice
Berwyn Oratorio Society
Masche Hall
Pullin
Chase
Nelson
Hhe
Yose
M.e. Ehupoh
Cortest
Cor
Marl Traes
Losins
Meywan
Nicholson
Immeti
Mars. Snow
Bloomington
Washington St
Clair D. Vallette, Sur'r
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Village OF
Vilage
President
Geo. W. Shearburn
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Austin State Bank
State of Ilinois
L.dutie
Cashoan Tant
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Bf Om
Oyrent
Olal
Votal
Tlinois
County of
Cook
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Sveirn
Osos
Henry Pillinger
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