Charles Pope Beet Sugar King Dies at 78 in Chicago
Charles Pope beet sugar manufacturer died at his Chicago home after a two week illness. He built Riverdale plant and expanded sugar beet operations after selling glucose interests in 1902. Survived by widow Lucy and five sons. will leaves estate to widow for life then to sons with trust terms and a fifteen year restriction on downtown property.
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Charles Pope
Lake Shore Drive
Riverdale
Mr. Pope
Indiana Avenue
Calumet River
Page
A. W. Pope
Oliver Burton
Lucy Pope
Pope
Daily New
Glucose Sugar Refining Company
Corn Products Refining Company
March
England
United States
Chicago
South LaSalle Street
Lucy B. Pope
William Richard
Arthur
Charles
Benjamn
Willis H. Hutson
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Carl Hausman
Mr and Mrs Carl Hausman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Monday evening March 27. Married in Chicago on March 27 1872 they later lived in Hillsboro North Dakota until 1908 then moved to Riverdale where they reside now. They have three sons Henry Emil John and three daughters Anna Rosena and Mary plus 17 grandchildren who sent greetings. A charivari was given by the Ladies Singing Society of St Pauls Church and neighbors.
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Carl Hausman
Chicago
Hillsboro
North Dakota
Riverdale
Henry
Emil
John
Anna
Rosena
Mary
Ladies’ Singing Society
St. Paul's Church
Thornton Township Republican ticket pledges efficient leadership
Voters are urged to back Republican candidates William Propper for Supervisor James Ellis for Town Clerk John Bielfeldt for Assessor Peter Anker for Town Collector and John Jaranowski for Highway Commissioner. They promise balanced finances, prompt relief, and a clean administration, highlighting Propper’s debt repayment and current balance, road improvements, and tax considerations.
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Thornton Township
Wiliam F. Propper
Propper
James
Ellis
Jim
John B. Bielfeldt
Assesor
Harvey
Rolling Mill Burns in Riverdale blaze wrecks plant
A fire at the Riverdale Rolling Mill last Saturday morning caused near total destruction of the mill. Firefighters faced immense heat as electric pumps failed, forcing crews to haul hose under tracks. Loss estimated 20 000 to 30 000 dollars, with insurance partly covering. H A Lanman aims to reopen in months using new steel frame and sheeting. The blaze disrupts local jobs and homes. The American Luther League plans a monthly meeting in the church basement on April 5.
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Riverdale
Illinois Central
H. A. Lanman
Rites Held for Fred Lecher with Full Military Honors
Fred Lecher died Friday March 24 after a prolonged illness described as an incurable infection of the glands. Born April 8 1897 in Chicago he faced early loss and hardship before marrying Hazel Bowman in 1920. Funeral services with American Legion aid included nearly fifty servicemen and women and were followed by interment at Oakland Cemetery. The widow and surviving relatives thank friends for support.
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Fred Locker
Chicago
Joseph
Charley
Jacob Moeck
Dalton
Locker
Meeck
Hazel Bowman
Fred
Navy
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Ziegler
Harvey
Oakland Cemetery
Charles
Birth day party notes at Champaign gathering
Mrs Henry Mohr attended a birthday party for her uncle Carl Rolloff in Champaign last week. He was 84. She met Vernon Day and Arnald Bachman, students at State University. She returned home to Cayuga Canada visiting friend Mrs Blake Humphrey.
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Henry Mohr
Carl Rolloff
Champaign
Vernon Day
Arnald Bachman
State University
Blake Humphrey
Cayuga
Canada
Waterman Seeks GOP Primary Seat in Seventh District
Charles E. Waterman Republican candidate for Illinois General Assembly from the Seventh Senatorial District stands for efficient administration and progressive legislation. A farmer, banker and businessman, he has served as Highway Commissioner, Supervisor and High School Board member and is endorsed by the Legislative Voters League and district citizens.
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General Assembly of Illinois
Waterman
Legislative Voters League
Waterman Endorsed for State Representative by Voters League
The Legislative Voters League endorses Mr. Charles E. Waterman for State Representative. If nominated and elected he would be a strong force for honesty and economy in public affairs. The South End of the 7th Senatorial District should have a representative. Primaries Tuesday April 1.
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Legislative Voters League
Charles E. Waterman
Waterman
Citizens Non Partisan Ticket fielded for Thornton Township election
The Citizens Non-Partisan ticket nominates Walter McDonough Lawrence Cairs Max Schneider William Harrison and Jos Bloodgood for Supervisor Town Clerk Tax Collector Assessor Highway Commissioner in the April 4 1922 election. The note urges voters to review the candidates and promises future coverage on taxes and roads. Walter Haines and Floyd Vogel from Pope Beet Sugar Works plan to depart April 1 if the plant is not taken over.
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Peter A. Anker
Mr. Anker
John W. Jaranowski
Thornton
Illinois
Jaranowski
154Th Street
Harvey
Michigan City
Indiana
Citizens
Thornton Township
Walter McDonough
Swift & Co
Hammond
McDonough
Lawrence Cairs
France
Sam
Max Schneider
William Harrison
Boston
Chicago
Harrison
JOS. Co
Legion
Walter Haines
Floyd Vogel
Pope Beet
Mr. Haines
Vogel
Connors Declares Noncandidacy for School Board and President
John J. Connors states to friends that he will not seek the office of president or a seat on the School Board. The notice clarifies his candidacy status.
Death of Phillip Haines in North Harvey bridge incident
Phillip Haines, an engine ere at Clark Stove Works Harvey, died when his motorcycle veered off the embankment at the Halsted street bridge in North Harvey. A passing driver noted the crash, and his family learned of the tragedy. He leaves a widow, daughter Ruth, seven brothers, two sisters, and many mourners at a large funeral held at his residence. Interment followed at Oaklawn cemetery.
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Phillip Haines
Halsted Street
North Harvey Bridge
Clark Stove Works
Harvey
Albert Ehlert
Dalton
Phil
North Harvey
Calumet Garage
Haines
George
Edward
Philip Haines
Odd Fellows
K. of P
Elks, Moose
North American Union
Parkison
Episcopal Church
Ruth
England
Arthur
Walter
Joseph
William
Elsie
William Labbert
Wdith
Robert Wattman
Oaklawn Cemetery
Branigar Bros. promote Oscar Smith to general sales manager
Oscar Smith, top Branigar Bros. salesman, has been promoted to general sales manager. He is described as a hustler who inspires the sales force and backs Branigar property locally. Building operations are expected to begin this summer, reflecting his efforts.
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Oscar Smith
Branigar Bros
Mr. Smith
Branigar
Mrs Bowman Leaves for Corfu After Family Illness
Mrs A C Bowman delayed her trip to Corfu New York due to her son in law Fred Locker’s serious illness. She departed Thursday with her daughters Ruth and Mildred.
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A. C. Bowman
Corfu
N. Y
Fred Locker
Ruth
Mildred
Fatal Automobile Crash Claims Philip Haines at Calumet River
Mrs. Haines, visiting England since October, learned of her son Philip’s death when his car ran off the embankment at the Calumet River North Harvey last Sunday evening and turned over several times. Walter, her son, will meet her in New York on her return in May.
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Haines
England
Hiraizu
Phil
Philip
Calumet River
North Harvey
Walter
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. Pope
Glucose Trust
American Luther League
Fred Lecher
Citizens Non-Partisan
John J. Connors
North Harvey Halsted Street Bridge
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