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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1924

Page

3

Day in the Lodge Observance Noted at Odd Fellows

A local lodge hosts an observance event, inviting members and the public to join in a community gathering. Details on time and exact location are described in notices from the organization.

FASTER L TRAIN SERVICE EXPANDS IN CHICAGO AREA

Chicago Rapid Transit announces faster L rider service from Linden Avenue to the Loop on a twelve minute schedule, with trains extended to one more car. The loop routing change lets shoppers disembark on east or north side, while rush and midnight hours keep schedules. Pocket time cards distributed at all stations.

Chicago Rapid Transit Company Wilmette Chicago Linden Avenue Loop District Manston North Shore Jackson Park

Full Page Advertiser Roll of Honor Featured

Of Interest Only to Our Advertisers urges businesses to publish full page notices to announce milestones and strong offerings. It highlights Meyer Coal & Material Co Rosenberg Hubbard Woods Lumber Weissenberg Linden Detom Garage Edinger Winnetka Coal & Lumber Shoreen Motor Co Frinz George Gilbert Johnson & Co Ridgway The Orrington as example honorees.

Building Permits Exceed Seventy Thousand This Week

Local officials report building permits issued this week surpass a valuation of 70 000. Notable permits include Philip E May 106 Fourth Street 12000 William Delaney 1524 Forest Avenue 9000 Victor Johnson 1528 Forest Avenue 10000 Leoran and Company 1434 Lake Avenue 9000 Cairo Building Material 127 Maple Avenue 15000 R Maeger 135 Nanzige Avenue 2000 Victor Olson 1538 Washington Avenue 8000 and several garages and minor improvements for A H Tuttle 913 Central Avenue C A Lulay 1202 Lake Avenue Gust Anderson 1435 Gregory Avenue F H Gathercoal 1639 Highland Avenue.

Philip E. May Fourth Street William Delaney Forest Avenue Victor Johnson Leo Rann and Lake Avenue Cairo Building Material Company Maple Avenue R. Maeger Nanzige Avenue Victor Olson Washington Avenue A. H. Tuttle Central Avenue C. A. Lulay Gust Anderson Gregory Avenue F. H. Gathercoal Highland Avenue

Wilmette Baptists Honor Architect Bowen with Gift Watch

At a Wilmette Baptist church annual meeting last week Howard Bowen, architect of the church, received a white gold highly jeweled Eldgin watch. Bowen, a charter member, worked on the plans over ten years and was lauded for his services as the largest contributor to the building fund. He said the commendations were among his greatest career experiences.

Wilmette Baptist Church Howard Bowen Bowen Owen Francis C. Stifler

Christian Science Reading Room Hours And Books

Reading room hours listed with daily times and special Wednesday and Saturday extensions. Notice mentions available works by Mary Baker Eddy and other authors and implies materials may be purchased or borrowed.

Mary Baker Eddy

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Junior Scout Junior Cay Glemorating Ag Erman Odd Fl. P Mir Rapid Transit Company Richard Wilmette Baptists Christ, Scientist, ‘Enthoe Aan Christian Science Reading Wilmette Ave John Millen Millen the Public Service Company Illinois Illinoisans Public Service Company of Northern Illinois Reesman Church Street Evanston
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