Maywood the Pride of Desplaines Five Miles West of Chicago
An 1869 plan by Col William T Nichols and partners founded Maywood on 600 acres near Chicago. The Maywood Company built schools, a hotel, brick blocks, and a factory era spurred by Chicago’s 1871 fire and 1875 panic. Norton Bros expanded tin plate works. population neared 4000 with 1300 workers in peak season. City growth, rail lines, street cars, and new water and sewer systems forecast ten thousand residents within five years. Col Nichols long dead. H P Nichols now guides company affairs from Chicago and Maywood offices inviting home seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Nichols
Vermont
Est
Maywood
Obert B. Barney
A. S. Eaton
M. C. Niles
Theroperty
Mr. Niles
Maywood Company
John M. Palmer
Ois
Brocke
South Side
Boblander
Chicago
Norton Bros
Desig
Northwestern
Great Western
Ada Barney
Mira
John Gailiford
Ter
HW. P. Nichols
Maywood Business Interests Highlight Growth
A concise survey extols Maywood as flourishing with strong foundations and expanding commerce. The piece introduces notable local businessmen to readers in town, country, and Chicago, signaling robust prospects for the village’s economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
Anne Foundation
Chicago
Bode’s Maywood Grocery Esteemed For Trust and Stock
The Maywood store run by Mr. Bode is praised for reliable service and upright dealing. Patrons trust the establishment for a full staple line and table delicacies including fruits spices and canned goods. Mr. Bode began business in Maywood in April 1891 after moving from Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bode
Maywood
Wisconsin
Messra Meyer and Soffell Grow Ten Years In Maywood Hardware
Maywood hardware merchants Messra Meyer and Soffell celebrate ten years in business with a three story Sthavenue building. The store includes a gas heated plant, an Opera Hall, offices, a flat, and a storeroom. They showcase a large salesroom and a line of stoves including Peninsular models. The firm emphasizes energy, progress, and customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messra Meyer & Soffell
Maywood
Maywood Hall
Sthavenue
Advan
Bohlander Bros Dominate Maywood Merchants Trade
No name is better known in Maywood's mercantile world than Bohlander Bros. They have been prominent for years with extensive trade and strong ties to leading wholesale houses. Their commodious store is well stocked with general merchandise including dry goods groceries hats and caps and furnishing goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
Messrs Bohlander Bros
Asa
Enterprising furniture and undertaker store in Maywood
The store offers a well stocked inventory of parlor dining room and kitchen furniture with prices described as among the cheapest and best in the region. The proprietor is noted as a successful undertaker and embalmer with a full line of caskets and funeral supplies at the corner of Like street and Sixth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
Street
Sixth Avenue
Maywooi's Oldest Established Cigar and Tobacco Merchant
The sketch highlights a long standing Maywooi businessman and his popular establishment that has served as the town’s cigar and tobacco hub for years. The adjoining pool and billiard parlors are spacious, well appointed and well furnished with a large stock of cigars tobaccos pipas confections and related goods. Patrons praise courteous treatment and steady patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywooi
Maywood parlors on Fifth Avenue attract patrons
A brief note highlights Maywood's popular tanegorial parlors on Fifth Avenue run by Mr. W. A. Crawford. It praises his work for the Jesus and traveling public, stating visitors are pleased with the competent artist, well equipped parlors, flourishing business, and a fine line of cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
Fifth Avenue
W. A. Crawford
Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Ife
Nica
J A Dickinson of Maywood Built Up Town’s Growth
The essay lauds J A Dickinson as a leading Maywood contractor and builder who arrived fourteen years ago and rapidly contributed to local progress. He earned a reputation for first class work and integrity in numerous residences and cisterns, and led the effort to erect the handsome Baptist church attracting praise for his enterprise and public esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
J. A. Dickinson
Dickinson
Ife
Baptist Church
Local grocer Wm Frangenheim opens Lake Street store
The new grocery and meat market at Lake Street and 6th Avenue, operated by Mr. Wm Frangenheim, earns praise for plenty of stock, courteous service, and experienced background with Peter Bohlander of Melrose Park. Patrons are assured top quality groceries and provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
6Th Avenue
Wm. Frangenheim
Frangenheim
Peter Bohlander
Melrose Park
Himsvif
Maywood Tailor Opens On Lake Street For Men And Women
One of Maywood's newest businessmen starts a merchant tailoring shop on Lake Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. He brings ample experience as a competent cutter and offers superior made clothing. A good stock of samples is on hand and cleaning dyeing and pressing are specialties for both ladies and gents garments. The business is moving with success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
Lake Street
Sixth
Seventh Avenues
Mr Henry Goodrich Proviso Justice of the Peace
Mr Henry Goodrich Justice of the Peace for Proviso town holds his second term after six years in office. A Maywood resident of about fifteen years he is known and esteemed township wide. He markets Insurance with Continental Connecticut and New York Underwriters and handles real estate matters. He has years of legal experience but now dedicates time to other pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Goodrich
Proviso
Fifth Avenue
Iie
Maywood
Ar. Goodrich
Continental
Connecticut
New York
Boot and Shoe Store Builds Large Trade Under Hermann’s Lead
A boot and shoe shop on Sthave prosperously runs under the enterprising Mr. Hermann. He uses energetic management to meet local demand, buys advantageously from leading manufacturers, and aims to serve the people with understanding of the trade.
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Sthave
Hermann
Boots and Shoes Offer Quality Value and Prompt Service
A store presents a wide stock of latest and best makes of boots and shoes in fine heavy and medium footwear. Prices are strong and customers are assured of best value with neat, prompt repairs and repurposing.
Notable Maywood Dentist Opens Modern Practice Block
Dr O Malt, a young dentist with an eminent standing, operates in a large brick block on Fifth Avenue opposite Northwestern depot. Established in Maywood about two years ago, he has built a flourishing practice and employs updated methods in all dental operations. He is held in high regard socially and professionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbere
Maywood
Hohlbein's Grocery Earns Townwide Praise
This store has proved a valuable acquisition to the grocery trade of the town and has steadily grown in trade and public appreciation. Mr Hohlbein is a young man well known to the people. In a short time he has built a trade reflecting credit on his energy. The shop is neat clean and attractive with a stock including family groceries provisions fruits vegetables delicacies canned goods butter eggs flour bread and bakery items.
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Hohlbein
Maywood Millinery Esteems Mrs Humphreville’s Hats
The piece praises Mrs Haumphreville's long standing millinery shop in Maywood and surrounding area. It notes a large patronage and an outstanding new season collection of hats and bonnets. Her refined taste and judgment are consistently relied upon by customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
Local Laundries Earn Noted Praise From Patrons
The Chinese Laundry run by Hop Lee is highlighted for strong trade and family washing service with prices from 0 to 1.00 per dot. Orders are called for and delivered. Thbia Laundry is highly praised for superior work by many patrons.
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Hop Lee
Keating Runs Noted Laundry and Hotel in Maywood
The piece describes Mr. Keating operating a large successful laundry on Railroad Avenue with quality work and safe use of chemicals. It notes his hotel business at the Keating Hotel on Lake Street and Fifth Avenue and his respected standing as a local entrepreneur.
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Keating
Railroad Avenue
Maywood
Klug and Son Meat Market Opens In Maywood
The large brick Messrs H Klug and Son building at Lake street and Fifth avenue houses a modern Maywood meat market. Herman Klug, a Maywood pioneer, started in 1871 and the business has grown under H King & Son with K J King. The market features Wolf Sayer Heller model cooler, two marble counters and three blocks, serves surrounding communities Melrosa River Forest, and offers delivery.
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Lake Street
Fifth Avenue
Messra
H. Klug&Son
Chicago
Herman Klug
Maywood
H. King & Son
K. J. King
Melrosa
River Forest
Wolf, Sayer & Heller
Maywood Wheel Co Drives Local Bicycle Trade Growth
Maywood's bicycle trade appears strong under Mr. Doane who started last July. He runs offices on Fifth avenue with experience in the bicycle ring, handles leading makes including the Auburn Special, rents wheels, and carries out repairs with practical workmanship.
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Doane
Tie
Fifth Avenue
Auburn
Chisago
Mr. Doune
Dr H W Merrill Pioneer Physician of Maywood
Dr H W Merrill born in Iowa moved with parents to Maywood in 1872 and has lived there except eight years in the Northwest. He runs a large practice on fifth avenue and is a Rush College graduate of 1883. Merrill is active in Benevolent Societies and serves the town’s welfare with steady effort.
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H. W. Merrill
Iowa
Maywood
Northwest
Fifth Avenue
Maywood Jewelry and Optical Store Flourishes in Thomson’s
In Maywood, F W Moore operates a thriving jewelry and optical shop on Fifth Avenue, within Thomson’s drugstore. Open four years, he offers watches, clocks, repairs, and a full optician service with testing appliances and a stock of spectacles, praised for fair pricing and reliable workmanship.
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Maywood
F. W. Moore
Fifth Avenues
Thomson
Moore
J. H. Merrill Hardware Store Featured In Survey
The Vindicator visited J. H. Merrill, ex postmaster, at his hardware store. He was busy serving customers and offering plumbing and job work advice. The store showed a full hardware line with a busy salesroom and well stocked rear storeroom. Merrill holds the contract.
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J. H. Merrill
Maywood Pioneers Highlight Local Leaders and Trades
The article notes council efforts to tap the water main and provide house appliances including Red Crown stoves. It mentions Mr. Merrill a long-time Maywood resident and Hoe a prominent early school trustee and postmaster for six years, both solid local businessmen.
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Merrill
Maywood
Hoe
Pleasant Pool and Billiard Parlor at Maywood Hotel
In the Maywood Hotel basement a well appointed pool and billiard parlor invites patrons to enjoy quiet orderly recreation. The parlors, recently refurbished by Mr Otia, are under the supervision of Mr J F Homeuway and report strong patronage.
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Maywood Hotel
Otia
J. F. Homeuway
Rickmeyer Jewelry: Young Maywood Entrepreneur
No. 1 St Charles Road hosts Chas F Rickmeyer a young, energetic jeweler with ample experience. His shop shows steady trade growth since opening early this year and offers skilled repairs with broad stock and competitive prices.
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St. Charles Road
Chas. F. Rickmeyer
Maywood
Rickmeyer
Maywood Clothing Firm Showcases Large Stock and Savings
Maywood residents enjoy a well stocked brick block store at 5th avenue and Lyke streets, operated by a competent firm with access to cash purchases from top manufacturers. The establishment pledges prices that save money and invites public inspection of clothing, hats, caps, furnishings, and overcoats.
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Maywood
Heriu
5Th Avenue
Liyke
Chicago
Steines Store Introduces Maywood Dry Goods Shop
C W Steines & Co offers a budding Maywood dry goods and furnishings store started in July 1894. It touts neat premises, low prices, and clean stock unlike Chicago shops. Customers find it cheaper than Chicago and can exchange easily if unsatisfied, with strong emphasis on quality and service.
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Steines
Maywood
Chicago
Dr G F Schreiber of Maywood A Trusted Local Physician
Dr G F Schreiber has twenty one years in practice, eleven in Maywood, and helped open Maywood’s first drug store around 1874. He served as Maywood’s second postmaster, is medical examiner for Maywood Council, affiliated with the National Union, surgeon for Norton Bros. manufacturing, and a Mason with wide local connections. Office at 90 St Charles avenue.
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Schreiber
Maywood
National Union
Norton Bros.’ Manufacturing Establishment
Legion
St. Charles Avenue
Flourishing Meat Market Under Mr Schmidt on Seventh Ave
The market at Seventh avenue and Lake street is run by Mr Schmidt a veteran in the meat trade. He aims to offer only the finest meats and has built a strong River Forest patronage with high prices paid for meat and a reputation for quality.
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Seventh Avenue
Lake Street
Schmidt
River Forest
Mente
Maywood Businessman Mr Smith Prominent in Real Estate and Nursery
One of Maywood's enterprising men, Mr Smith, leads in real estate and nursery work. He handles heavy stock from shade trees to evergreens and rose bushes. He also runs a boot and shoe store on St Charles Road.
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Maywood
Smith
Sraith
St. Charles Road
Taylor Converts Restaurant Into Pool and Billiard Parlor
Mr Taylor on St Charles Road has closed the restaurant and lunch business to refit the room as a first class pool and billiard parlor. He installed two fine tables and will maintain a strong cigar trade with top brands available.
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St. Charles Road
Taylor
Maywood Drug Emporium Led by H A Thomson
H A Thomson runs a high standard drug establishment in Maywood praised for pleasant service and a well equipped shop. With fifteen years in the business and a London Pharmacy Association A P 8 degree, the store offers neat premises and pure, up to date drugs and chemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood
H. A. Thomson
Pharmaceutical Association of London
England
Maywood Business Review Highlights Local Commerce and Leaders
The piece praises Maywood merchants and officials including ALr Thomson and H W Tolsted of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. It notes Tolsted’s 14 years in service, Welsh’s drug store leadership, and Welsh’s role as Village Treasurer. The survey extols the quality of local goods from perfumes to cigars and emphasizes reliable wholesale sourcing and civic esteem.
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Maywood
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co
H.W. ‘Soleted
Tolsted
Village
Trenanzer
Miss Whitnack Takes Over Maywood Store
In Maywood a well stocked book and stationery shop now operates under Miss Whitnack successor to Miss Waldo. The business offers chinaware, fancy goods, toys, novelties, cigars, confections, books and school supplies with a circulating library. The display features leading current literature and newspapers.
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Maywood
Maywood community pages showcase events and notices
Maywood Vindicator reports social events at Maywood Hall and Welch’s drugstore promotions, new shops opening on Lake Street, a Baptist church reception for Rev. J. R. Ritenbaugh, a Presbyterian lecture by Rev. J. R. Kaye, and local business and rail schedule updates. It notes the Melrose and Maywood Building and Loan Statement, lodge officers, and a silver tea set drawing won by Morris Zuver. Sympathy extends to Mrs. Mulvey after the loss of her daughter.
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Chicago and Great Western Railway
Maywood
Red Cross
Merrill’s Hardware
Welch's Drug Store
Maywood Lodge
C. F
Wood
H. G
Melrose Park
Geo
WY. G
I. L. Swangran
Odd Fellows Hall
Fifth Avenue
Welch's
Morria Zuver
Seventh Avenue
King’s New Discovery Cust Testimony From Various Cities
Condensed testimony from Chase Hlrod a broker and manufacturer agent in Columbus Ohio certifies King’s New Discovery as an unrivaled cough remedy. J D Brown proprietor St James Hotel Ft Wayne Indiana reports a two year cough cured by the remedy. B F Merrill of Caldwellville Massachusetts endorses it as reliable and always cures. Mrs Hemming of Chicago keeps it for immediate relief from croup. Free trials offered at Drag Stres by I M Lovett Oak Park and R H Traill Austin.
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Col. W. T. Nichols
Mra. Wielen
Car
LaSalle
Mandolph
Nichols
Nichol
A. H. Bode
Bohlander Bros
W. H. Bormann
Willinger
J. A. ‘Dickinson
William Franning
Henry K. Goodrich, J. P
C. Hermann
Dr. O
Jas. Hohlbein
E. D. Humphreville
A. ©. Keating
H. Klug & Son
Maywood Wheel Co
C. P. Doane, Prop
FF. W. Moore
J. Hae Otis
Sofiel Bros
C. W. Steines & Co
North Sth Avenue
Dr. G. EF. Schreiber
J. H. Schmidt
Z.C. Smith
R. A. Taylor
Aldo
Alr
M. Welsh
Myx. Welsh
Welsh
Welah
Ele
Miss Whitnack
Chicora Pleasure Club
Welch
Robb
S. Fourth Avenue
Wal
St. Charies Road
Henry Meyer
Barber Crawford
Ninth Avenue
G. M. Mahon
Maywood Baker
The
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Will Tenty
J. R. Ritebison
J. R. Kaye
Presbyterian Church
Ingersolund
M. M. Tinsley
North Sixth Avenue
Marx
Merrill Hardware Store
E. J. Humphreville
Norton Conet Band
T. L. Swangren
Lizzie Tine
Ridgeland Avenue
Warder Brothers
Warder Bros
Wisconsin Ave
Boulavard
Oak Park
Franz Meyer
Lyon & Bierney and
Hardman
Peck Ue
Wabash Avenue
Meyer
Hardman Peck & Co
Chicago Ave
Ridgeland
Nicholas Armbrust
Wisconsin Avenue
W. KimBall, Fres
E. S. Conway
A. G. Cone Treas
Ww. W. Kimball CO
Wabash Ave
Kimball Organs
WM. Flaherty
Neal Estate
Cor
62Nd and
Lake Sta. 3
P. Garner
Austin
W. F. Arnold
M. Welch
Drugeis, Maywood
G. H. Bohlander
Merckhart
Melrere Park
B. L. Bartlett
Linden Pare
Chas
Bendell
Real Estata Moreland
F.H. Zander
Real Estate
Wm. Glor, Merchant
F. Dunnebecke
Viciny
J. P. Garner & Co
North Park Avenue
J. S. Barclay
Marion Street
Madras
R. Graham
Steam Dye Works
W. Madison St
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