Arlington Girl Weds Chicago Engineer in Arlington
Miss Margaret Lyons of Arlington married Mr. Thomas Raidney of Chicago at St Patrick's Church. Rev Father Lyons, the bride’s brother, officiated as second mass. Miss Catherine Lyons was bridesmaid and cousin Mr Raidney served as groomsman. The couple left for Chicago to begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lyons
Chicago
Arlington
Thomas Raidney
St. Patrick's
Father Lyons
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Wm. Raidney
Anna
Bad Fire at Sheffield Destroys Wetherell Garage
A fierce Saturday fire in Sheffield destroyed G. H. Wetherell's garage valued around $3000 with no insurance. The blaze lasted about 30 minutes and also damaged P. M. Ford's cement storage house, with Ford's losses near $200. Origin traced to a small vulcanizer left burning in the garage. Joe Kildow and G. H. Wetherell were present during the blaze.
Fire Sweeps Garage Stock as Passersby Notify Fire Brigade
Passersby alerted a blaze at a garage where Mr Wetherell and Joe rushed to combat the flames with extinguishers but could not save the stock. All tires were removed, the fire spread through grease and oil stocks, no cars were inside the garage, cash drawer losses estimated between 875 and 100 dollars, books saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wetherell
Joe
Special Observance of Fourth of July Sought statewide
The State Council of Defense calls for a special Fourth of July observance in 1918. County Auxiliaries and Neighborhood Committees must organize community celebrations to foster patriotism and support war efforts. Emphasis on inclusive participation, urging foreign-born residents to join and contribute to a united patriotic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
State Council
United States
Red Cross Parties Benefit Local Soldiers Relief
Ladies of Spring Valley hosted a series of Red Cross fundraisers to supply comfort kits for local soldiers. The page lists donors by name and amount, noting wide social and financial success for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Red Cross
Flag Day Observance Urges National Americanization Effort
Illinois and nationwide programs on Flag Day June 14 are urged by the Commissioner of Education with support from President Wilson and the Council of National Defense. The plan seeks to teach foreign birth residents the meaning of Americanism and duties in the war, aided by Four-Minute Men and trusted local speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Commissioner of Education
Department of the Interior
Wilson
Council of National Defense
State Council of Defense
America
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J. C. Litteriy
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Chas. W. Knapp
P. Hollerich
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A. Davis
Mary Cwinming
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Wm, Gunther
Kent
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Don Franklin
M. Mazzorana
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Chas. Sittler
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Ed. Doyle $ Nasta
Mary Fedor
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Gertrude Kizak
Albert Newman
Wm. Gunther
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Norris
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Miss McDonald
Dalzell
J. H Franklin
T. S
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John Doyle
R. M. Withrew
George Dyer
Steinberg
A. Rosensweig
R. Bradbeer
Maren Cis
George Hoffman
A. Pol Geer
Ron Zoek
West VY
Rob Hz Ceenk
Uataensen
Ream
L. H. Luther
Moon Bing
G. Thompson
Finkelberg
Jus. Hicks
Asilocr Grenterccet
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Chas. Fehr
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G. Kinkin
Wm. Tieman
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J. Ci Pinckley
Oras Dd Reese Ca
Irving Munson
McGraw Ge
J. J. Sweeney
P. McGinnis
Wm. Peeve
Rafter
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Guy Norton
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J. Biemick
Ruwais
John Newman
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the Kaiser
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Donner Blitz
Sultan
Franz Josef
Yreasur
FORD
Warnock & Davis Garage
Greenwood and
Erie Streets
Hlino
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National Parks
Scenic
Colorado
West America
G. W. Jackson
OD Samuel
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the Centaur Company
New York
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New York City
Bach
Keeley Institute - Dwicht
Sailroad
Lemmon
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