Mayor Dever to Speak Here on Monday March 6
The Better Government Association plans a mass meeting at the Morgan Park Methodist Church Monday evening March 16 at 3 oclock in support of Alderman Donald B McKinlay. Mayor Dever will attend and explain the citys transportation ordinances passed February 27 by a 40 to 5 vote. McKinlay had considered delaying the vote and voted with the minority before deciding. He and Mrs McKinlay left March 3 for a three day trip to Urbana University.
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The
Better Government Association
Donald 8. McKinlay
Morgan Park Methodist
Dover
Donald S. Schwartz
Dever
McKinlay
Becaue
Becaue He Saw Nothing Wrong With the Ordinance. Alderman McKinlay
Donald S. McKinlay
State University At
Urbana
Death Takes Caleb Hollis M P Pioneer
Caleb Hollis 85 died Friday February 27 1925 at St Francis Hospital Blue Island after six weeks illness. Born October 1839 in Cambridge MA he moved to Chicago fifty years ago and lived in Morgan Park thirty years. A Baptist Deacon retired fifteen years ago. Funeral Saturday at 3 pm from A K Loveys home with Rev Osborne officiating cremation at Oakwood and ashes to be sent to Cambridge MA. Survived by son Henry in Arizona and daughter Frances Hollis teacher at Brightwood High School.
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Caleb Hollis
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Mr. Hollis
Cambridge
Mass
Chicago
Morgan Park
The
Baptist Church
A. K. Lovey
Esmond St
Osborne
Oakwood Cemetery
Hollis
Ilenry
Arizona
Frances Hollis
Brigtewood High School
Second Raid on Hanley's Joint Convincing
The second raid on Obadiah Hanley's moonshine joint at 1839 W. 110th Place convinced him it does not pay after a $100 fine and costs from Judge Howard Hayes. Inmates were discharged. The raid, led by Lieut. W A Middleton and Sgt. Scott with James Howland and Roy Chesnut, followed a piano and trombone disturbance. A civic league formed with Chas Watkins as president aims to clean up the district.
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Obadiah Hanley
W. 110Th Place
Hanley
Hovward Hayes
South Clark Street
W. A. Middleton
Sgt
Scott
James Howland
Roy BE. Chesnut
Chas, Watkins
Earthquake Sparks Debate in South Morgan Park Booster Meeting
South Morgan Park residents held a booster club meeting at 11651 Church Street on February 27 with new members joining and a plan to acquire concessions for the community. Discussions covered walks streets transportation lights garbage collection and police and fire alarm systems. The club plans its annual officer election at the March 6 meeting and invites residents to join for beautifying and improving South Morgan Park.
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Morgan Park
South Morgan Park
Laura Manning
Juia R. Donaldson
Robert C. Schuemann
William Hayhurst
Albert Andersen
Dart
Anna Rombow
Alice Davis
R. J. Mipton
Wm, Morrow
E. Leggett
EB. Ecklund
Roy Gilbert
John Ebert
Leo Rombow
H. A. Dyslin
W. G. Davis
Church St
H. A. Manning
Choosing Coolidge and Dawes for Nation's Four Year Prosperity
The piece pledges support for Coolidge and Dawes as new leaders guiding prosperity. It emphasizes upholding traditions and policies of predecessors and calls for unity, patriotism, and cooperation from all Americans to foster the administration's success and America's world influence.
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America
Students Hear Coolidge Take Oath of Office
Morgan Park High School Citizenship Committee staged a March 4 program led by the R O T C and three battalions marching to the Methodist Church at 110th and Longwood Drive. The event featured band selections, community singing, three minute citizenship talks, and a keynote by President Coolidge.
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Morgan Park High School
Methodist
R. Shanks
Janet Hovey Vy
A. McAllister
Dorothy Belden
Fred Heineman
Mr. Gray
Coolidge
Longwood Manor Plans Paving and Utility Upgrades
Longwood Manor prepares for 98th Street paving from Throop to Loomis and 98th Place improvements after a Feb 27 hearing approved by the Board of Local Improvements. Dead end water mains will be connected to boost pressure. Three sidewalk ordinances await council action and electric light cables will be laid on paved streets when weather permits.
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Longwood Manor
Pageant to Be Given Sunday at Heights M. E.
Washington Heights Sunday School and adult church members present a pageant next Sunday evening March 8 at 7 30. Nearly thirty characters depict war and peace through native costumes with nations including Switzerland India Germany France Spain Russia China Balkans Japan Sweden Norway Denmark Canada England and more.
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Heights M. E
Washington Heights
War
Daisy Jenner
Bellsram
William Groundwater
Floyd Richard
Florence Simons
Switzerland
Bernice Simons
India
Fred Jenner
Germany
France
Mac Lucas
Spain
Priscilla Marsh
Russia
Edith Grieshaber
China
Velma Richards
Balkans
Evelyn Thompson
Audrey
van Alstine
Dorothy Troughton
Dorothy Groundwater
Japan
Virginia Richards
Sweden
Herbert Gireshaber
Norway
Stewart Simons
Denmark
Lucille Montgomery
Canada
Ruth Gustafson
England
Arlo P. Foskett
Beverly Hills Post Wins Two Citations at Fourth District
Beverly Hills Post No. 407 received two citations at the Fourth District convention held at Flanders Post on Feb. 26 for boosting American Legion membership in 1925. The state award honored meritorious dues remittance and early ecard membership, while the national citation praised enrollment achievements ahead of Dec 31, 1924, with Beverly Hills Post the only Fourth District post at 100 percent. After the meeting, delegates enjoyed a musical program and refreshments.
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Beverly Hills
Flanders Post
S. Morgan St
American Legion
Howard P. Savage
James K. Crain
Beverly Hills Post
Emperii Construction Plans Not Vetoed
Chief Deputy Knight and Commissioner Khalil Rob ert Knight state the Morgan Park High School addition plans by architect John Christensen have approval from the building department and meet fire ordinances. The Board of Education advertised bids in the Evening Post on Feb 21, with construction set to start in March.
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B 7
Robert Knight
Morgan Park High School
John C
Roof Blows Off As Acetylene Tank Explodes
An acetylene tank exploded at Chicago Bridge Works on 105th and Vincennes Ave Tuesday morning around 10 39. The blast lifted the tin roof of a small brick shanty where it was stored. No injuries or further damage occurred as four fire departments arrived and then left.
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Chicago Bridge Works
105Th
Vincennes Ave
Lash
Ridge Civic Council Meeting Delayed To March Fifth
Only five residents and two news reporters attended last Friday’s Ridge Civic Council session due to nearby functions including banquets at Trinity and Bethany Union Churches. The meeting adjourned to Thursday March 5 with refreshments announced. Mrs. T. Mackey of Irving Avenue spoke in Cincinnati at a welfare convention for deans from girls high schools.
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The
Ridge Civic Council
Ridge University Club
Trinity. M. E. Church
Bethany Union Church
T. Mackey
Irving Ave
Cincinnati
Burglary at Partington and Newhall Drug Store
A break in at Partington and Newhall’s Drug Store on Halé Avenue occurred Monday night March 2. Burglars cut the rear window bars with bolt cutters and entered about five o’clock, stealing cameras and cigarette holders. A newsboy on the way to deliver papers nearby alarmed the theft.
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Partington & Newhall
Halé Av
Montaly
A. Newsboy
Friction Explodes Cleaning Fluid Fire Injures Mrs Otto
An accident occurred last Tuesday afternoon March 8 at 11112 Hoyne Ave when cleaning fluid ignited while Mrs. Benjamin Otto rubbed her dress. She wrapped her hands and escaped serious burns, guiding the fire to the kitchen woodwork until the fire department arrived to prevent further damage.
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Benjamin Otto
Hoyne Ave
Man Found Dead From Heart Trouble
John H. Rice aged 68 of 942 EK 65th St was found dead on the sidewalk at 95th and Peoria last Saturday evening Feb 28. The coroner's jury ruled death from organic heart trouble. Rice was a widower. Mr and Mrs Lyle Kerney of 10036 Longwood Drive left for a southern trip and to visit Cuba.
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John H. Rice
Lyle
Kerney
Longwood Drive
Cuba
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M. P
Calumet Trust & Savings Bank
Longwood
111Th Stree
Coolidge and
Dawes
Emperii
Marcel
Beverly
Claire Windsor
Monterey Ave
W. 63Rd St. Wentworth
S. Halsted St. Wentworth
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