Firemen Present Governor With Gold Headed Cane
Twenty five firemen and enginemen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen of Ludisas cabled Gov. Marshall this week to present a gold headed cane and thank him for his interest in their behalf in four years of legislative matters. The spokesman praised his happiness and success, and the governor replied that he would rely on the staff of honest men if ever propositions weaken his knees.
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the Brotherhood of Locomotive Liremen
Ludisas
Marshall
Rally Notice for Epworth Leagues January 1913
The January Rally of the Calumet sub Districts of Epworth Leagues will be held at St Stephen's M E Church corner State and 113th street on Thursday January Sth 1913. Supper at six o'clock, conference at 7 led by district officers, roll call of Chapters 7 45, address by Rev Bert E South of Willard Church, music by Fernwood M Church Choir. Come in time for supper and don't miss the conferences.
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Calumet
Epworth
St. Stephen’s M.E
Corner State
113Th Street
Bert E South
Willard Church
Fernwood M
Cinders For Sale From Pope Beet Sugar Works
Household and street needs can be met with cinders from Pope Beet Sugar Works. Call to arrange wagon or car loads at the handy loading location.
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Pope Beet
Hit or Miss Column Commentary on Chicago policing and corruption
The column laments graft in Chicago city policing and notes fines imposed on rail lines for passes and rebates. It criticizes officials including the mayor and police chief for failing to curb crime and questions the integrity of public servants and elected leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wig Dum
Big Hippodrome Planned At State Street Site
The project, among the world’s largest hippodromes, will cost 400000 and rise at 840 to 346 South State street. Jones Linick Schaefer hold the lease with May 1 transfer. Investment totals 7473000 and the venue will seat 3000 with an unobstructed auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
South State Street
Jones, Linick & Schaefer
Schaefer
David Meyer
Herman E. Dick
Harriet 5. Jones
Township Election Set for April 8 in Harvey Area
Political parties prepare for township election on April 8 with only supervision highway commissioner and justices of thepeace to be chosen. Report says Supervisor Hecklar may seek reelection as the Democratic candidate. A full officer slate to be announced by the Progressives. Harvey Herald.
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Harvey
Supervision
Hecklar
Harvey Hereld
Card of Thanks and Classified Notices
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after a husband and father's death. Housing inquiry seeks to rent 40 acres near Dalton or Riverdale with farm house. Poultry show at Saenger Hall January 8 to 11 1913 with premium list by F Lambrechts. Dressmaking school advertises two openings with Mrs J H Wiegand.
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Kalfe Lion
Dalton
Riverdale
J. &. Heinrichs
Maplewood Avenue
Chicago, Ill
Blue Island
Saenger Hall
F. Lambrechts
Lil
Fine Weather Through November and December in Northern Illinois
The piece notes unusually dry mild weather across Northern Illinois and Chicago through November and December with little snow. It contrasts with snow elsewhere and hints at hoping for similar calm weather into spring, while expressing a wish for snow for rabbit hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chicago
Jes
Contractors Busy as Spring Building Surges Locally
Mild weather spurs construction with several groundbreakings this week. John Reddinger begins a six room cottage on 136th Street Riverdale, Henry W Bleeker holds the contract, Robert Hanschman for Tenry Holmes on Kanawha Avenue, and a two story flat for Wm Baumgartner on Illinois Street Riverdale.
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136Th Street
Riverdale
John Reddinger
Henry W Bleeker
Robert Hanschman
forTenry Holmes
Kanawha Avenue
Dalton
Wm. Baumgartner
Sollit
Illinois Street
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Fred L. Logan
Prop
Calumet Hotel
F. L. Logan
137Th Street
Oak Hill
Edmund N. Balz
Oak Hill Cemetery
Hohman
Hammond,Ind
the Northwestern Gas Light & Coke CO
Blue Island, Il
Western Ave
TIVE
Bell
Woodstock
Chicago Telephone Company
W. Washington Street
BY C. H. Leetlefellow
Chicago City Council
Lehigh Valley
Rock Island
Illinois Central
Nickleplate
J. Ham Lewis
J H. L
Memoriam
William J Ludwig
Augusta Stier
J. H. Wiegand
Evansville, Ind
Bell System
Commercial Department
W. Washington St
the Dolton Bakery
William Minardow
PhonDolton
Vandenberg
Paul Vandenberg
East
Chicaz
A. S. Diekman
First National Bank
Dolton, Illinois
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