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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1924

Page

19

Question of Music as a Nuisance Latest Problem

A village board hears complaints from a delegation from the Sheridan Road area about nightly music at The Cottage and Lake Shore Terrace. Residents say the music disturbs them. police will investigate. Terrace hosts an orchestra 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. with occasional dancing upon request, while The Cottage is described as an orderly venue with a notable patronage and a strict code of conduct.

Sheridan Road Lake Shore Terrace Denman North Shore

Mrs Martha Curley Summoned by Death in Wilmette

Mrs Martha Kessler Curley longtime Wilmette boarding house operator at 1243 Central Avenue died Saturday July 5 after a several week illness. Aged 60 she lived in Wilmette 26 years. Funeral from home Tuesday July 8 Rev Herman Meyer St John s Lutheran. burial Rosehill. She widow of George Curley who died 1905. survived by three daughters Mrs Waters Mrs Ross Skelton and Mrs Mullen, a son George Curley, and nine grandchildren.

Martha K. Curley Martha Kessler Curley Central Avenue Wilmette Herman Meyer St. John's Lutheran Church Rosehill Curley George Curley Waters Ross Skelton Mullen Hubbard Woods George CiFley

Odd Fellows Install Officers at July Banquet

The Odd Fellows lodge held an installation banquet on Thursday July 3 at the hall. Nash Cazel was named noble grand with Oscar C Chapman as vice grand and Homer Cazel recording secretary. Other officers include Lincoln Rogers warden Russell Watts conductor Henry Lavensman chaplain Arthur Lips pastor Arthur Jensen senior vice grand C Branscome junior past grand Alex Knobel inside guardian Edward Drew outside guardian C F A Radner and Charles Knobel financial secretary elected last January.

Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Nash Cazel Noble Oscar C. Chapman Homer Cazel R. 5 Lincoln Rogers Russell Watts Robert Hudson Henry Lavensman Arthur Lips Ralph Klemm Otteree Arthur Jensen R. SV. G C. Branscome V. G Alex Knobel Inside Guardian Edward Drew Outside Guardian C. F. A. Radner Charles Knobel

B Y P U Leaders Headed to Denver Conference

Rev Francis C Stifler pastor of Wilmette Baptist church and Edwin Helps general secretary of the Baptist Young People's Union of America left last Monday night to attend the B Y P U of A conference in Denver Colorado scheduled for July 9 13

Francis C. Stifler Wilmette Baptist Church Edwin Helps Baptist Young People’s Union of America Denver Colorado

Wilmette Sealed Bids Sought for Municipal Garage

Wilmette villagers invited sealed proposals to erect a municipal garage on village property at Lake Avenue and Main Street. Bids due by 10 p.m. August 12, 1924, at Village Hall. Proposals to be opened by the President and Board of Trustees, who reserve the right to reject all bids. Specifications available at the undersigned office.

Lake Avenue Main Street Wilmette Wiemette C. Cc. Schult

Pollard Stars to Meet Local Nine This Sunday

Two defeats in a row greet Wil Heaps fast stepping baseball aggregation. They lost 15 to 5 to Greer Motor College and 5 to 4 to Great Lakes sailors at the training camp stadium. Heinzen pitched Friday and Miller started Sunday. This Sunday they face Pollard Stars of Evanston on the 17th Street diamond in a lively afternoon contest with ample shaded seating for fans.

Pollard Greer Motor College Great Lakes 17Th Street

Dedicate Baker Memorial Window at St. Augustine’s

Mrs. Frank J. Baker will dedicate a Baker Memorial Window at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Wilmette Avenue side during the 11 o'clock service Sunday July 20. The window is internally illuminated funded by a Public Service Company of Northern Illinois memorial fund honoring the late bank president and vestryman.

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Frank J. Baker First National Bank

Optimists Show Film The Way to Success at Village Theater

A motion picture titled The Way to Success will be shown Thursday evening July 24 at the Village theater by the Wilmette Optimist club. The film, depicting the value of advertising to merchants, will follow the second evening performance and invites Chamber of Commerce and Rotary club members to attend.

Village Theater Wilmette Optimist Club Optimists Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club

J J Kutten Heads North for Alaska Trip

Joseph J Kutten of Kutten Bros Coal company leads a 215 member Fourth Degree La Salle assembly Knights of Columbus party from Chicago on Burlington railway for a three week Alaska trip. John E Maloney organized plans with Francis A Marnell and Rt Rev Moses E Kiley serving as chaplain.

J. J. Kutten Alaska Joseph J. Kutten Kutten Bros. Coal Company la Salle General Assembly Knights of Columbus Chicago Burlington Railway John E. Maloney Francis A. Marnell Great Northern Railway Moses E. Kiley

Sanitary District Extends Lighting Contract Details

The Sanitary District notified the board it will extend the agreement for street lighting. An underground system has been installed and power costs per kilowatt hour plus a rental of 506.70 dollars will apply. The charges represent a small increase over the original contract.

Sanitary District Ener

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