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GREETINGS!
FROM OUR ENTIRE ORGANIZATION
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DES PLAINES HIGHLAND PARK
DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM
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Compliments
1873 1935
of your
Compliments of
FUEL DEALERS
Des Plaines
PHONES 26 - 36
Celebrating
LAGERHAUSEN LUMBER & COAL CO.
1615 Ellinwood Street Our 62nd Year
PHONE 43
of Business in
MEYER COAL & MATERIAL CO. Des Plaines
1155 Lee Street
PHONES 82 - 83
Congratulations
N 1887 a young Canadian sailed down the old Erie Canal. across the Great Lakes, and arrived at
I Chicago's west side river docks. Thirty minutes later he had a job. For ten years he was trained
in merchandising in the then three largest State street stores, Marshall Field R Co., Mandel Bros.. and
Schlessinger & Mayers.
In 1897, because of ill health. he came to the small village of Des Plaines, where he lived with
the late George M. Garland on Rand Road. For six months he spent his time riding a bicycle to gain
hack good health.
Soon he opened a small dry goods and clothing store in the Parsons building, which was next
to the town hall. From there he moved across to the Behmiller building on Miner street and finally in
1900 he purchased from William Meyer the corner of Pearson and Miner street where he built . . . .
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Owners
It's the ESTABLISHED 1900
BIGGEST NEWS
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35th YEAR
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the rush season. You get the advantage of
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SERVICE
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Plumbing and Heating
721 Pearson Street Phone 369 W ,
Compliments of
Phone 522
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Nothing but Swift's Stamped Beef Every Friday and Saturday, 5c and 10c
Sold at This Market
Double Feature
manDES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM 5
FOREWORD
HE Des Plaines Lions Club early ill 1934 started mak-
ing plans for a celebration of Des Plaines' centenary,
and later appointed committees of prominent Des
Plaines citizens to aid in the formation of plans.
An executive committee of fourteen leading citizens, now
formed a corporation, known as Des Plaines Centennial, Inc., to
carry on the ground work of the Centennial. This committee net
regularly for weeks and finally appointed committees to work
with them in realizing a successful celebration.
The committees have labored hard and long. They have had
the gracious support and cooperation of our many civic, service,
professional and patriotic organizations. It was this gracious
enthusiasm which gave us the courage to undertake the presen-
tation of a great historic pageant, in addition to the other cele-
bration features.
The volunteer office help must be thanked for fine work. Mrs.
Audrey Wickner, Violet Butenschoen, Gilbert Lemke, Sophia
Shelfo, Ilva Bartolomi, Mildred Eisenbeis and Katherine Bayer
were the willing workers.
Through the pageant and celebration features we present to
you, the community, a dramatization of the outstanding events
of our one hundred years of history and progress. We hope that
you will remember our entire centennial celebration with pleas-
ure and profit.
Walter C. Oehler, General Chairman.
Murray S. Smith, Program Chairman.
Standing, left to right: P. E. Flaminio, Treas.; R. C. Wille, Secy.; A. W. Barwick; E. J Kehe; Otto Henrich; F. A. Nelson.
Seated, left to right: K. Meyer, attorney; W. C. Oehler, Pres.; R. W. Schulze; C. J. Hill; A. W. Collignon; L. E. Manuel.
Not in picture-A. M. Purves, C. L. Bishop.
DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Edgar J. Friedrich
George W. Kinder
Otto W. J. Henrich
Clerk Mayor Treasurer
REPAIR CO.
J. MILITELLO
Specialists "Home Trading Increases Home Prosperity"
on 1549 Ellinwood Street Phone 369-R
Bodies - Fenders
and
ADVERTISE THE MODERN WAY
Radiator Repairs
Duco Painting Welding UNIQUE FLOAT &
Frames and Axles DECORATING CO.
R. E. HAYNES
Straightened by Latest Mechanical Devices
Designers and Builders of Floats, Flags and Banners for
PHONE 660 All Occasions : Confetti, Serpentine, Novelties, Noise-
makers : Specializing in Halls, Booths, Cafes & Bar Rooms
Office and Works
837 Center Street Des Plaines 4400 Malden Ave., Chicago. Ravenswood 3453
COMPLIMENTS OF THE
CONGRATULATIONS!
SUBURBAN
DAIRY
We are proud of the small part we have
A. W. COLLIGNON, Prop.
played in the history of Des Plaines.
The only home-owned Dairy operating
For the next 100 years we hope to con-
in Des Plaines
tinue our dependable, courteous service
to Des Plaines housewives. — Our motto -
QUALITY and SERVICE
We aim to please our customers 365 days
a year
1387 Ellinwood Street Phone 400 FOR SERVICE — PHONE DES PLAINES 841
DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM 9
A Proclamation
Mayor GEO. W. KINDER
PRESCRIPTIONS
DR. J. KRUEGER
Res. and office 823 Center DR. C. J. HILL
PHONE 40 Office 706 Center St.
PHONE 301-1
DR. HOWARD D. BLUE
Optometric Eye Specialist DR. HENRY HELLER
706 Center St. Hours by appointment Tel. 846-J
Office 678 Lee St. DR. R. W. SCHULZE
Office and Res. Phone 7 Office 1498 Miner St.
PHONE 55:3
DR. A. A. FUHLBRIGGE DR. A. NAFFZIGER
Office and Residence Office and Res. 721 Center DR. J. D. PETT
7201/2 Center Street Phone 76 PHONE 136 Office State Bank Bldg.
Res. Phone Village 6421
PHONE 11
DR. A. HARMENING
DR. E. A. BREDLAU DR. J. M. HANNON
Veterinarian
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Office 1434 Miner St.
N. E. Corner River and Rand Roads Phone 154-J 201 State Bank Bldg.
PHONE 11 PHONE 279-J
DR. E. V. SERGEANT
DR. C. A. EARLE DR. N. K. LAIRD
Osteopathic Physician Office 680 Lee St.
Office 725 Des Plaines Ave.
716 1/2 Center Street Tel. 311-R PHONE 1 PHONE 679-M
DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM 11
the diver.
The City Hall as it appeared
in 1914 and previously.
Looking North on Pearson street
more than 20 years ago.
MONEY Compliments of
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1517 Ellinwood Street Phone 31
MAINE SECURITIES COMPANY
Phone 489
"The House of Quality Meats"
Kinder Building Des Plaines
Compliments of
Welcome! PRAIRIE MEAT MARKET
Centennial Visitors Are Invited to Spend 1059 Prairie Avenue Telephone 12
a Pleasant Evening in Our New
SQUARE DEAL SHOE STORE
MAINE CAFE L. CAPAllOLI
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
Des Plaines Centennial Celebration
June 25-30 Inclusive
TUESDAY, JUNE 25 SATURDAY, JUNE 29
Big Centennial Parade 7:30 P. M Old Fashioned Muzzle Loading
The Centennial Parade will be held in the downtown Rifle and Pistol Match 4 P. M.
streets of Des Plaines terminating in front of the Reviewing One of the greatest sporting events of the early pioneers
stand where Miss Des Plaines will be assisted to review the was the old time rifle matches. It is proposed to hold these
remainder of the Parade. Prizes are being offered for various matches using the same type of guns. No entry fee is
required.
types of floats and drum and bugle corps. Three official bombs
will be set off before the parade to denote the official opening All Rifles must he of the muzzle loading or "cap and
of the Centennial. ball" type. The course of fire for the rifles will he five shots
Chairman--W. B. Melzer standing at 60 yards and five shots prone with rest at 100
yards.
Coronation of Miss Des Plaines 9 P. M. The "cap and ball" revolver match will be fired on the
Miss Des Plaines with Miss Columbia and the Court of standard 50 yard American revolver target at a range of 25
Honor will receive the official Crown presented by Mayor yards. The course of fire will be ten shots.
Kinder and Chairman of The Court of Honor Contest. A Members of the Des Plaines Legion club will supervise
very impressive ceremony which no one will want to miss to and conduct the match. Three high men in each event to
be held at the Reviewing Stand after the Parade. receive prize. Anyone is eligible to compete in this match.
Chairman—Dr. E. V. Sergeant Those interested get in touch with Dr. C. J. Hill.
Kiddies Pet and Costume Parade 2 P. M.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 This parade will have a short line of march and will
Des Plaines Historical Pageant 8:15 P. M. feature all the kiddies of the town who have pets. All gram-
This Pageant which has a cast of 500 local people from mar school and Junior High School children are eligible.
Des Plaines and vicinity will depict in a series of episodes Four valuable prizes will be awarded.
the History of Des Plaines from 100 years ago till the present After the parade all contestants will he guests of the
time. It is staged by Wayne Lemmon, representing the John Des Plaines Theater for the afternoon matinee. All Des
B. Rogers Producing Company of Fostoria, Ohio, who staged Plaines kiddies are urged to register their names with the
most of the largest Pageants in the country. This is a form committee, Walter Pflughaupt, chairman.
of entertainment that is not only entertaining but authentic Historical Pageant, Final Performance 8:15 P. M.
in its History and of a real educational value, particularly Earle Field
to children and all interested in the past development of their Centennial Ball 10:30 P. M. to 1 A. M.
home community. The Centennial Ball will be held at the Maine Township
The Pageant is presented at Earle Field, starting Wednes- High School Gymnasium. Music to be furnished by Mel
day night, with the final performance Saturday night. Gen- Borchard's Orchestra, and arrangements are made for talented
eral admission 50 cents, children under 12, 25 cents. A entertainers in addition to the dance music. The Grand March
section of reserve seats are being sold at 75 cents. In the is to be led by Mayor Kinder and will take place at midnight.
event of rain or had weather, the Pageant is produced on the Tickets will he 50 cents per person. Queen and her Court
next clear night. Seats are now on sale by the cast and of Honor will be the honored guests of the Centennial Ball.
committee. This is an event of the Centennial week that Chairman — Walter Dopheide
you can not afford to miss.
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Home Coming Church Day 10:45 A. M.
All people are urged to attend the Church in which
Old Settlers Dinner, Congregational Church 6:30 P. M. they first received membership in Des Plaines so as to prove
Registrations have been made of all the local residents, in that they have not forgotten their original Church Homes.
order to find the Old Settlers and invitations have been sent Chairman—Reverend A. W. Barwick
out to a dinner for them. Band Concert and Song Festival 3 P. M.
Many novel surprises are in store for the Old Settlers who Music by the Elk's band, chorus vocal music and com-
attend this banquet. The committee asks that all those attend- munity singing will be featured. This will he the concluding
ing this dinner will wear Old Costumes, if at all possible, so feature of the Des Plaines Centennial.
as to lend to the general fun and enjoyment. Tickets for this
dinner are 50 cents and all Old Settlers are urged to make EVERY NIGHT THE STREET OF FUN
their reservations through the Old Settlers Committee Chair-
Rides - Bingo — Games
man, Mrs. W. H. Tallant.
8:15 P. M., Earle Field The Committee has endeavored to make this street of fun
Historical Pageant
as clean and wholesome as possible. All games of chance,
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 such as Bingo, and so forth are sponsored by local organiza-
tions. The proceeds of which go for local charity. A. L.
Old Fiddlers' Contest 7:30 P. M., Earle Field Winkelman, chairman.
The Old Fiddlers' Contest will be run as a feature before
the Pageant on Friday night. Admission to the Pageant During Centennial week, you are urged to view the vari-
Grounds for the Pageant will admit anyone to the Old Fid- ous displays of antiques and relics that are being shown in
dlers' Contest. Many entries have been received and this the local stores. If you have any antiques of special interest
feature promises to he a very entertaining one. to Des Plaines people you are urged to get in touch imme-
Chairman—Mrs. Ella Raymond diately with the Chairman of the Committee.
Historical Pageant 8:15 P. M., Earle Field Chairman--Harley Schlagel
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COMPLIMENTS
Jacobson's Mens store
(Formerly the Army Store)
EVERYTHING TO DRINK
COMPLIMENTS OF
WHOLESALE
PROLOGUE — Episode I Indian country at that time was travelled by a great many
The prologue is self-explanatory and will he done without white traders who did a very profitable business in skins and
furs with the Indian tribes of the United States.
narrations.
Miss Des Plaines and her attendants will come forward Notice that the squaws did all the menial labor of the
and make a speech of welcome. Miss Columbia, attended by camp, such as carrying the equipment and setting up camp
48 states, arrives and accepts Miss Des Plaines and the His- while the braves were expected to provide food and protection
torical Pageant as an important event in the History of the from other tribes. In the front part of the set you will notice
State of Illinois and the states of the nation. They are es- a group of Indian braves in some sort of a game. They are
corted by a guard to the Court of Honor, where they review gambling in a primitive fashion. An argument arises between
the entire Pageant. two of the braves and one accuses the other of cheating. The
Chief persuades the two braves who are the principals of the
CREATION BALLET - Episode II
disturbance to settle the argument by an athletic race rather
In this ballet the effort is made to portray the Dawn of than a physical combat which is done, and the winner of the
Creation, out of which comes sky, land and flowers. First race is considered the winner of the argument. As the white
appearing is the Creation Ballet group followed by sky, land trader enters we notice that all the braves salute while the
and flowers, pictured by three different groups, sky, land and trader goes to the Chief, and, customary to the usual Indian
flowers being the product of Creation and all form the latter tradition is asked to smoke the pipe of peace. This white
part of the ballet together, to depict the coordination of these trader was the forerunner of our travelling salesman and per-
elements into a sensible order to make the existence of man- haps told them stories of other settlements and of the wonder s
kind possible. of the white man civilization of the East. He succeeds in
making a trade of some bright red cloth and a few cheap
trinkets for the valuable furs and hides that the Indians have.
This is no more than the customary thing among the traders
and the Indians, as the Indians placed great value on bright
colored ornaments and clothing which the traders brought
them.
With the white trader, and sitting a little aside, is a gov-
ernment agent who, with the help of the trader, persuades the
tribes that there is far more abundant field for hunting and
trapping and raising small crops in the yet undeveloped land
in the territory which is now Kansas, and between the two
white men's arguments and powers of persuasion, the Chiefs
decide that they will order camp broken and start on the long
trip to the more plentiful hunting ground. They explain to
the braves what has taken place between the white men and
the chiefs and they are to break camp. They go, not feeling
as if they have been driven out, hut rather that they are im-
proving their living conditions by finding territory further
West. Before they leave, however, they do a short cere-
EARLY INDIAN CAMP LIFE — Episode III monial dance as the squaws and children break up the camp.
When this land was first explored it was inhabited by the The white men leave as friends of the tribe and receive the
Red Man: where they came from, how long they dwelt in customary salute.
North America, and what people they replaced, is a matter
WILDERNESS BALLET — Episode IV
of much dispute. They cultivated the soil very little and
depended almost entirely on the chase as a means of livelihood. This part of the country after the Indians had left was still
Hunting, fishing and dancing constituted their enjoyments. very much of a wilderness. There were no roads, no bridges,
Their two great interests in life were to secure food and de- no means of communication with the outer world. Those who
vour it, and to subdue their enemies. first followed the red man would have to conquer the wilder-
The Indians who roamed this country in and around Des ness, cut down the timber of the forest, bridge the rivers and
Plaines were the Pottawatomies, Ottawas, and Chippewas. The plan their farming to meet the various climate situations. In
Pottawatomies came into Illinois from Wisconsin and the this ballet an effort is made to depict the Spirit of the Wilder-
Ottawas and Chipewas from north and east, particularly from ness with the groups of the Powers of the Forest and of the
what is now the State of Michigan. The three tribes were Rivers and the Mist Maidens which signify climate. The
united under two chiefs, and for the most part these Indians Powers of the Forest and the Rivers and the Mist Maidens
were rather superior in type and generally friendly to the dance together to show their complete control of this territory.
White Man. They did take part in some of the Indian trou- The Spirit of the Wilderness is pictured by a soloist which
bles of the early pioneer days of Illinois but they were divided dances with joy unconfined in the midst of the various Powers
during the Fort Dearborn massacre, some of them giving aid of the Wilderness. This scene must he accepted as an alle-
to the White Man. These Indians were located in this vicin- gorical one and is given to bring to your mind a vivid picture
ity for over two centuries prior to the time of 1836. The In- of the barriers that confronted the brave settlers who at-
dians we are picturing here are preparing for a meeting with tempted to make this territory livable for the white man.
one of the first white traders whose name is unknown. The (Continued on page 17)
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We Are Proud that Des Plaines' 100th and Our 16th Anniversary
Finds Us In Our New Home Devoted Exclusively to Funeral Services
. . . located in a quiet yet easily reached residential section of Des Plaines; the home
stands in a dignified setting of shrubs and trees. Its impressive size is balanced by
the simple but adequate architectural design of a famous architect. For all the peo-
ple it is truly representative of the finest in the mortuary profession and is perfectly
fitted to care for a funeral service as a private gathering or as a public ceremony.
DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM 17
(Combined from page 15') swooped down upon their little camp in an effort to frighten,
the settlers away. Where this tribe came from is not known,
FIRST SETTLERS — Episode V but it is presumed that it was a small hand of a traveling tribe
Here come the White Men, the Pioneers of Des Plaines. who as a matter of self preservation endeavored to frighten
away the small settlers' groups in this territory, in order to
They are preceded by a scout who has been searching for days
have this land for themselves. They were unarmed as they
for a suitable spot of land that would have facilities for water
had already been warned by the government that further dis-
and food and fertile land on which to grow crops. The cov-
turbances on their part, and if they in any way bothered the
ered wagon was their mode of transportation and often two
white settlers, the National Army would be called in to put
families were crowded into one wagon, in order to save the
them back onto reservations. This visiting party of Indians
expense of additional equipment. Life in those days was no
naturally frightened the first settlers almost to the point of
thing of pleasure, yet the hardy men who made up the Pio-
terror ,but inasmuch as they saw that the Indians were un-
neers of this district were full of courage, ambition and a
armed, they made no effort to excite them further by firing
dream of the possibilities of the future Des Plaines.
at them with their muskets. After the Indians had thought
The first early settlers came here in 1833, and settled they had put sufficient fright into the settlers, they rode off
along the west bank of the Des Plaines river (it was then with their customary blood-curdling yells. Our first settlers
called Aux Plaines). They were: Mr. Brooks, Mansel Tal- were undaunted, however, and knew that their Federal Gov-
cott, John B. Foot, J. W. Walton, A. FL Conant, Gen. Peet, ernment was behind them in the matter of land grants and
Mr. Allison, Mr. Parsons and Mr. Kennicott. In 1835 came protection against the Indians. They resolved to make this
James Long, Judge Hoard and Mr. Rand; in '36 Conner clearing their new home.
and Jones; in 1839 came Capt. Sabin, Joseph Jefferson and
son Hiram, Mr. Ockerby and Mr. Barchard; in 1840 Mr. Episode VI
Thacker, Luther Jefferson and sons, George and Stephen, There are a great many outstanding events in the past
Geo. Babcock, who located where Feehanville now stands. history of Des Plaines that are important in its development
Elsie Traub
MILLINERY DRESSES
Hewitt, Florist
1892 - 1935
Compliments of
43 Years of Honest
BAUSKE BROS.
Community
Service
Wholesale Florists
Mannheim Road
JOHN KRAY
JEWELER
1921 1935
Compliments of JOH NSON'S
Sporting Goods Everything Electrical
HUCK'S
GROCERY and MARKET FRIGIDAIRE and
1006 Prairie Avenue NORGE REFRIGERATORS
"The West Side's Old Timer" 1470 Miner Street Telephone 580-J
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A movie publicity writer would call this stupendous, astounding, amazing—and back in 1914 when this July
4thpardeocu nMirStehavsproblywegatimprsdwht ecal!You
can gee the First National Bank and other business houses in the background. John Suster leads the parade
The same year—the same street—the opposite direction. This photograph shows Miner Street looking West.
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The World's Largest Store Has Served the People of Des Plaines for 48 Years
Compliments
J. R. Wesley
PESCHE'S SERVICE STATION
RIVER ROAD 1220 Miner Street
Compliments of
Compliments of
MIRROR CLEANERS
IDELLA SHOE SHOP and Dyers, Inc.
(Continued from page 17) teen scholars attended. A school was taught at the south end
Walter and Mrs. Conners; afterward Mrs. Johnstone and Mr. of the settlement about the same time in an upper room of
and Mrs. Ramsey joined. The next on the circuit were Mr. Luther Jefferson's home and was taught by jerusha Walton,
Jewett and Mr. Hinman, two of the most earnest and promi- mother of the Luce boys. It was afterwards taught by Mary
nent early Methodist preachers. About this time the church Jefferson in her father's home. The first school house was
was increased by the advent of Mr. and Mrs. Holten, Mr. and built about that time, northeast of the present site on the
Mrs. Burlingame, Mrs. Ballard, Mrs. Jones and Mary Jeffer- property now owned by Wm. Rexses. Some of the teachers
son. It can readily be seen that together with courage and of the early days were: Orvis Skinner, Orlando Talcott, Rob-
vision the early settlers here had a strong conviction that re- ert Meacham and Orlando Alger. The first trustees of schools
ligion and the worship of God played an important part in were: Eben Conant, Seth Otis, Joseph Jefferson and Alexander
their lives. Considering the fact that scarcely a year had Brown. The number of children in this district in 1841 was
passed, and this year was unquestionably a busy one, for 35. The first school was at best a makeshift proposition and
homes had to be built, supplies gathered against the winter, the pupils attended because their parents made an honest ef-
and many other duties that were necessary to maintain even fort to see that their children were given the only possible
a meager existence, had to be performed; yet the desire for means of education. This was back in the days when desks
guidance along religious lines was predominant in the minds and good equipment were out of the question. A bench and
of all the leaders. The first service was not a long one and a blackboard were the only equipment the teacher had to work
yet it keyed the fervor of the settlers to a higher level, that with. School begins at 9 o'clock after some of the children
of a prayer of thanksgiving for their survival through their had walked distances of three to five miles to get there and
many hardships that the first year had brought about. A of course, roll call was taken and an attempt made to keep
prayer was led by the young minister and a hymn hung at the some sort of record of the children's standings. It was back
close of the service. in the days of the dunce cap and the rule: "Spare the rod and
spoil the child" was still in effect. This first school as you
Episode VII can see was a far cry from the magnificent buildings with their
Some months later in the next year was the first wedding swimming pools, manual training shops, gymnasium and re-
in Des Plaines. This was a celebration that was not for- creation equipment that we have today. The mischievous
gotten for a good long time by all those attending. The first boy was handled without much ceremony and the punish-
couple to be married in Des Plaines was Betsy Kelsy and Au- ment although not severe was usually quite sufficient.
gustus Conant. Their marriage ceremony was performed in Episode IX
In the fall of 1854, the occasion of the arrival of the first
train on the newly built Illinois and Wisconsin Railroad was
one of great celebration for the people of the village. People
for many miles around came by foot, by horseback and by
buck-board wagon to celebrate the event and to welcome the
railroad officials who joined in the festivities. A short speech
was made by one of the officials and the villagers gathered
around the new "iron horse" to inspect it as a great many
of them were seeing their first railroad train. After the
speech by the official, the train leaves amid great cheering.
And here, ladies and gentlemen, is Des Plaine's first com-
muter. He and his descendants have been running for that
morning train ever since. Now that the train has left the
villagers all join in an impromptu dance to give vent to their
joyful feelings that transportation and mail would be given
to them with quite regular services.
Episode X
James Long's log cabin, May 12, 1836. Mr. and Mrs. Long For the sake of continuity, we will explain that a great
were the pioneer host and hostess and acted as master and many German families came here from Germany and the
mistress of ceremonies and the people flocked from miles eastern part of the United States in 1850 and 1860. They
around to attend the celebration. After the ceremony, the were greeted by the villagers and were looked upon quite
bride and groom came in for some playful handling on the curiously because of their costumes and manners. The com-
part of the guests but all is done in the spirit of fun and ing of these German people eventually meant a great deal to
revelry and much free advice and counsel was given to the Des Plaines because their thrift and perseverance were a great
newly wedded couple which they accepted in the spirit in help in the progress and developmnt of this community. The
which it was given. A carriage arrives and takes the happy leaders of the village greeted the leaders of the German fam-
married couple away on their honeymoon as the party breaks ilies and explained to them the advantages of settling in Des
up. Plaines. The German folk, although good sturdy pioneers,
were also a jolly lot and enjoyed festivities. They were asked
FIRST SCHOOL HOUSE — Episode VIII
by the local people to show them some of the German dances
"Grave is the master's look; his forehead wears, which they obliged by doing the old fashioned German waltz.
Deep rows of wrinkles, prints of worrying cares, The German people then described their lives in the old
Heavy lies the head of he who rules; country and described a picture of the German folk dance
Him, worst of all, whose kingdom is a school." which we see pictured by the German girls who are now
The first educational institution in Des Plaines was a dancing. Needless to say the German people had very strong
private school conducted in a cheese room, belonging to So- religious convictions, so we take you now to the scene of the
crates Rand. His daughter, Harriet Rand, was the first teach- laying of the corner stone of the Immanuel Evangelical Luth-
er. They had a room 10 by 12 renovated for a school room, eran church in 1876. The original church was a brick build-
which had formerly been used as a cheese room. About fif- (Continued on page 27)
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Compliments of the
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Congratulations from Des Plaines Lodge No. 1526
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Thoma House was our only hostelry and stood
prominately on Miner Street? This old land-mark
was quite an antique until wrecked for more
modern buildings.
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FIRST NAT
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STORAGE
1913 1935
GRAHAM
SALES • • • • SERVICE
EXPERT AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS
H. A. WOLF O. F. WOLF R. G. WOLF
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Compliments of
ce Compliments of
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Lisa
E. F. RICHERT, JEWELER
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FRIENDSHIP OF
GREEN HOUSE
MANUFACTURERS
AND BUILDERS
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COMPLIMENTS OF
Established 1929
COOK COUNTY
FARMERS' MUTUAL LEE STREET MARKET
Blume Bros.
INSURANCE CO.
688 Lee Street Phone 6
1928 1935 I
Ben F. Eidamiller & Co.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Over-Awl Paint Store
MORTGAGES INSURANCE C. F. Carlson, Mgr.
Paint Store
PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER
Tom and Emil
Super
VALSPAR
H erman Wolf
LEE STREET DOWNTOWN
WALL PAPER PAINTS GARAGE SALES
1095 LEE STREET 1300 ELLINWOOD STREET
718-20 Lee Street Phone 432 Tel. 717 Tel. 576
DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM 33
1895 1935
United Motor Coach buses such as this, capable of comfortably carrying 38 passengers. are making regular sched-
ules with watch-like precision and regularity on all United Motor Coach Co. routes
The late Dr. E. A. Manuel operated his original The present home of the United Motor Coach Co. is
"bus" compan y from this stable in 1895. a far cry from the original 1895 building.
(Continued from page 29) 100 years of progress! Mg a charter from the V. F. W. for
Ken nicott. M rs. Ken nicott interested But the last ten are Des Plaines, called the drive a new call
Mr. Edwin D. MacLuckie, then super- of the most import- to arms in a nation-wide drive for rein-
ance in history of the forcements in the fight for a square deal.
intendent of Des Plaines schools in the Other names on the charter applica-
Girl Scouts. This or-
project. Other citizens that were active- ganization was intro- tion included Max J. Goertz, August
ly interested were Messrs. A. L. Web- duced to Des Plaines Braun, John J. Braun, John Becker,
ster, Chas. Kemmell and Harold Abbott, in 1925. Mrs. Charles F. Loesch of Myles Courtney, Roland J. White, Sam-
a Scoutmaster from Park Ridge. Hawthorne Lodge in Des Plaines was uel C. Campagna, and Edwin F. Mur-
the captain of this troop of girls, many phy.
Those who remember Mr. Abbott will of whom are now leaders in Girl Scout- The group met Tuesday night, Feb-
recall him as one who fitted the part in ing. ruary 6th, 1934, at Mr. Lanctot's home,
character, spirit, ability and activity. By 1927 the troops had grown so 1509 Whitcomb avenue. All interested
The Scouts thought very highly of him rapidly that help in leadership was quite ex-servicemen were invited to attend
and although he has passed on every necessary. Marian Hodgins became cap- this meeting and join up with these lo-
year on Memorial Day they place a tain of Troop 1 and Mrs. Loesch acted cal boys establishing a Veterans of For-
wreath on his grave in Maine Township as commissioner. Today, Miss Hodgins eign Wars unit here.
cemetery. is in charge of all troops in Des Plaines. Ex-service men who expected to se-
cure a charter for Des Plaines from the
The one troop grew into two and dur- In 1930 Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Loesch Veterans of Foreign Wars national or-
ing the war the local scouts along with purchased a tract of land on Rice Lake ganization, met Wednesday, Feb. 12th,
those throughout the entire nation as- near Edgerton, Wisconsin, and presented at the home of A. Lanctot, 1509 Whit-
sisted in Liberty Loan drives and such it to the Girl Scouts of Des Plaines for comb avenue.
a camp site. Girls from all suburban The organizing Des Plaines chapter
but due to the many other activities and
communities attend this camp and the of the Veterans of Foreign Wars re-
responsibilities placed upon the men registration is overflowing each year.
in charge the activity in scouting ceased ceived their charter from the national
Ten years of scouting and we have organization in a gala celebration and
for a time. It again enters the picture ten troops of Girl Scouts and two
in Des Plaines history about 1920 as event here Sunday, April 8th, elected
Brownie Packs. Leaders of the troops officers; Adolph Lanctot, who had been
another troop was formed. This like the are as follows: Troop 1, MaTian Hod- instrumental in organizing the Des
first, grew into two troops which were gins; 2, Helen Huxmann; 3 , Maryalice Plaines unit, was elected commander.
known as troops 1 and 2. Lauten; 4, Mrs. Einar Anderson; 5, Other officers of the organization in-
When the Northwest Suburban Hespera North, assisted by Helen Grien- clude Edwin F. Murphy, senior vice-
Council was organized in 1926 they be- ke; 6, Mrs. John Rietz; 7, Mrs. George commander; Max J. Goertz, junior vice-
came troops 5 and 6. The latter, spon- Rudolph; 8, Mrs. Alfred Kayser; 9, commander; John Becker, adjutant; Sam
Erma McLane Dotts, assisted by Jeanne Campagna, quartermaster, and John
sored by the Des Plaines Lions club is Vildebille; and 10, Mrs. James Beau-
still active and proudly cherishes its Braun, officer of the day. Trustees of the
mont. The Brownie Packs are for chil- unit include Roy Winn, August Braun
long and fruitful record. dren from seven to ten years of age. and Michael Jones.
Under council leadership and super- The leaders are as follows: Pack No. 1 We sponsor Boy Scout Troop No. 13
vision, adult leaders were recruited and is Mrs. Alfred Ahbe, assisted by Jane and Honor troop of the Northwest Su-
trained through numerous training McKinley, and Pack No. 2 is Mrs. Lee burban Council, and a softball team
courses and other troops, one by one, Robins, assisted by Mrs. L. H. Shrop- which travels around advertising the
shire. V. F. W. of Des Plaines.
were added to the roster until at the
present time Des Plaines may proudly The Girl Scout Council is an active We bowl in season, not always on
boast of its six scout troops. They are: group of women including Mrs. Charles top, but —
Loesch, commissioner; Mrs. A. F. Lon- We expect to dedicate the flag pole
Troop 6 of the Methodist Church. gren, treasurer; Mrs. James Gibbs, sec- at Rand Park and furnish flag for same.
Troop 12 sponsored by the Lions retary; Mrs. W. L. Plew, chairman All in all we are out to do the com-
Club. camp committee; Mrs. Charles Grienke, munity a good turn whenever possible
chairman of training and personnel com- and at this time we thank all our
Troop 13 sponsored by the V. F. W. mittee; Mrs. A. F. Longren, chairman friends for their support.
Troop 14 of the Congregational finance committee; Mrs. A. C. Organized March 14, 1934, and in-
Church. Vildebille, chairman ways and means com- stituted April 8, 1934, with 22 members,
mittee; and Mrs. Clifford Carlson, chair- we now number 57 members in all.
Troop 20 of the Congregational man of awards and standards commit-
Church. tee. AUXILIARY
Troop 25 sponsored by the Junior
Sunday, April 7, 1935, witnessed the
High School P.T. A. Application for a charter for celebration of the first anniversary of
With the development of a national a Des Plaines unit of the Vet- the existence of our Post. It was fit-
younger boys program known as Cub- erans of Foreign Wars of the tingly celebrated with the institution of
bing, Des Plaines was the first commun- United States was made by a the Ladies' Auxixliary. The ceremony
ity in the council to organize a cub group of local ex-service men was to have been held at the Junior high
pack. This is now known as Pack 214 here. The move to establish a unit here school, where a large crowd had assem-
of the Des Plaines Congregational came in line with a veterans' defense bled. Unfortunately, due to unforseen
rally and drive in which the V. F. W. weather conditions, the instituting offi-
Church.
hopes to increase their membership by cers failed to arrive as per schedule.
During the last five years alone the 100,000. In the meantime the Boys' Band of
Boy Scout work has had an 80% in- Adolph Lanctot, 1509 Whitcomb St. Mary's Training school furnished
crease in membership in Des Plaines. avenue, was active on the group seek- (Continued on page 37)
36 DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM
COMPLIMENTS
GOODRICH of
GOLDEN PLY
SILVERTOWNS
COMPLIMENTS
COMPLIMENTS
(Continued from page 3 5 ) WOMAN'S CLUB The Garden department of the Des
the entertainment. There were short Plaines Woman's Club was the nucleus
In the year 1912 there was organized from which the Des Plaines Garden
talks by Commander Lanctot and Com- in Des Plaines a club choosing for its
mie McCune, also Comrade Flesch of Club grew.
name "The Woman's Club of Des
Mount Prospect Post. Shortly after 4 Plaines," its object "the intellectual im- In June, 1931, the newly formed,
clock the assemblage adjourned to the provement of its members and the bet- separate organization met at the home
V. F. W. clubrooms to await the be- tering of civic conditions in Des of Mrs. H. Von Hoist. The first offi-
lated arrival of the instituting officers, Plaines." cers were: Mrs. G. S. Cook, president;
who arrived shortly after, having driven At this time the club became affi- Mrs. Sidney Wiffin, vice president: Mrs.
all the way from Kankakee through a liated with the State Federation of F. A. Helm, treasurer; and Mrs. W. H.
blinding snowstorm. Woman's Clubs and also with the Forsyth, secretary.
Following the introduction of various Seventh District. The first president From this small group of women, who
national and departmental officers, Mrs. was Mrs. John H. Longley. are interested in gardens and gardening,
Harriet Marquard, Dept. Treasurer, Shortly after the organization of this has grown the present organization with
proceeded with the instituting of the club the name automatically became the its fifty-three members. Present offi-
Post Auxiliary. Des Plaines Woman's Club rather than cers: Mrs. Frank Marietta, president;
Installation of officers as follows then the Woman's Club of Des Plaines. Mrs. Erich Schalk, vice president; Mrs.
followed: Cecilia M. Lanctot, president; Years before this a similar club also Mathia Klein, treasurer, and Mrs. Wal-
Mabel Murphy, Sr. vice Pres.; Florence using this name was in existence, which ter Poyer, secretary.
Graetz, Jr. Vice Pres.; Anna Wright, had no affiliation with state or district.
Sec.; Mayme Hausner, Treas.; Bertha Many of these "charter" members, as Des Plaines lodge No. 1526,
Landry, Chap.; Jewel Thompson, Cond.; they arc referred to in the records, of the Benevolent and Pro-
Vera Schwanbeck, guard; Mamie Cre- joined the new organization in 1912 and tective Order of Elks, was in-
ment, trustee; Bertha Winzler, trustee, carried on the same type of literary and stituted in Des Plaines in
and Doris Gould, trustee. civic work. B.P.O.E. 1926. Started with the idea
Following this (Daddy) Henry F. As the club grew in membership and proposed by H. True Wilson and
Marquard, National Judge Advocate of program the meeting places were George Whitcomb, generally considered
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, gave an changed from homes to the Library and the founders of the lodge here, the or-
inspiring address and extended the well subsequent places of meeting were the ganization in its early years reached out-
wishes of himself and the V. F. W. for South Division school, the High school, standing highs in fraternal activity and
a successful future to the Women's the Library, the Legion Home, the Ma- growth. Patriotic, benevolent and
Auxiliary. sonic Temple, and finally the Commun- charitable, the Elks have played an im-
ity House of the Congregational church. portant part in community life and ac-
A program of music and dancing con-
cluded the ceremonies after which Post During its entire life the club has con- tivity, furthering all patriotic move-
No. 2992 entertained with an open tinued to be very much civic-minded and ments, presenting an annual public
house. among other things can take credit for flag day program and sharing in Thanks-
being instrumental in landscaping the giving and Christmas basket distribu-
library grounds. Mr. Loesch very kind- tion among the needy. The annual
The Des Plaines Lions Club ly donated the trees and Mr. Ransom Children's Christmas Party is a joint
owes much to its first presi- Kennicott superintended their planting idea and activity of Lions and Elks.
dent W. B. Melzer, who took and also the planting of shrub3 fur-
over the rein of organization The lodge today is headed by Joseph
nished by the Woman's Club. J. Svoboda as Exalted Ruler. A. L. Win-
the first two years the club existed — The club has always been interested
having been chartered May 5, 1924. The kelman is secretary, and Fred A. Fulle,
in furthering new projects in the Jerry J. Kalal, Herman Boeger, Lee W.
original membership was forty in num- schools such as furnishing table linen Barcroft and Walter E. Nelson com-
ber. and glassware for one of the domestic prise the board of trustees. Other offi-
Other past presidents to follow Mel- science departments. Their relation cers are Clarence L. \Ville, leading
zer were: Victor L. Spiegler, 1926.27; toward the Parent-Teachers Organiza- knight; Carl J. Drexler, loyal knight;
Walter Poyer, 1927.28; Edwin H. tion has always been on the most co- Albert R. Schmidt, lecturing knight;
Schulze, 1928.29; Fred A. Fulle, 1929- operative terms. In fact, the Parent- Edwin F. Murphy, secretary; T. R. Hess,
30; W. L. Plew, 1930.31; Henry Sig- Teacher Association was sponsored by tiler: Walter Morava, esquire; Lee F
walt, 1931.32; William A. Townsend, the Woman's Club. Nettland, chaplain and John Bremer, in-
1932.33; C. T. Hill, 1933-34; W. C. Other clubs which had their begin- ner guard.
Oehler, 1934-35. ning as working committees of our club Jack P. Eaton was first exalted ruler
The membership of the Lions Club at until such time as they grew to indivi- of the organization, later served the na-
present is 81. Having always been a dual club proportions are the Garden tional fraternity as personal representa-
civic club the Lions' principal activities Club and the Brush and Pencil Club. tive of the national leader in the north-
are blind work, tubercular work and In the early years, the club sponsored east Illinois section. Other exalted
civic enterprises. Among its civic en- and chaperoned municipal dances. rulers have been Clifford J. Hodgins,
terprises is the sponsoring of the pres- The Park Ridge School for Girls, William H. Brown, George Burman, J.
ent Centennial Celebration. the Little Wanderers' Day Nursery, the C. Lorton, Fred A. Fulle, E. H. Ritt-
Meetings and dinners are every first Chicago Woman's Shelter have been re- mueller, James J. Johnston and Fran:
and third Tuesday evening of the month cipients of many donations and showers A. Koehler.
and during President Oehler's regime through this club, and the Red Cross Membership is from this northwest
Roll Call, the Christmas Seal Drive for section of Chicago, including Palatine,
these meetings have included interesting the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute, and
speakers and splendid entertainment. the Boy Scout Membership Drive always Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect,
Raymond C. Schulze will be the next find their places on the Woman's Club Park Ridge, Niles Center and Niles,
president of the Lions club. work program. Wheeling and Des Plaines:
38 DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM
Congratulations,
Des Plaines!
(hi your centennial . Just think . . . 100 years of hard,
aggressive work by fearless men and women; planning,
sacrifice, and cooperation. And probably, most import-
ant of all, Thrift. All to make life easier and happier
for those of us who are following to do our part. Your
A P Food Store is doing this very thing daily, as
A P Food Stores have done for the past 76 years,
constantly trying to offer you more for your money in
service . . . quality . . . and convenience.
A. W. NILLES
PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS
OF
Des Plaines'
Graded Schools
BY E. R. SELLECK, Supt.
1926 1935
690 Lee Street Phone 667 R- 712 Lee Street Tel. 347
COMPLIMENTS
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Lowest Possible Prices
MAY WE SERVE YOU?
McAllister-Wallace
cx"
Ladies' and Children's Wear
Women's Specialty Shop
Dry Goods OF DES PLAINES
Ellinwood Woolworth's
to
Street
MONARCH BEER
Domestic and Imported Wines and Liquors
We Are Happy To
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W.G.N. ILLINOIS Wholesale Paper
Flag & Decorating Co. 1129 Algonquin Road Telephone 630
(Official Decorators)
7823 CLYDE AVENUE, CHICAGO
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THE
Des Plaines CHRIST WEGNER SERVICE STATION
River Road near Rand
Journal WHETSTONE SERVICE STATION
Ashland Avenue and Lee Street
WETTERMAN SERVICE STATION
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BUT
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"We, Too, Made History With Our
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ESTABLISHED 1932
Congratulations from
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CONGRATULATIONS SCREEN WELLS MAINTENANCE
BORNHOFF'S AIRY
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Municipal, Industrial Water Works
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HISTORY OF
CONGRATULATIONS
National Tea Company
ON
Des Plaines, Ill.
Top row, reading from left to right: Marjorie Johnson, Meta Dahill. Blanche Peterson, Margaret Traub, Irene Winn, Violet
Blume, Mary Hanus, Dorothy Allison.
Fourth row: Dorothy Robinson, Kathryn Wells, Mary Jane O'Donnell, Vesper Fulle, Lucille Armborst, Marjorie Huck, Eleanor
Selig, Irene Hintz, Evelyn Dean.
Third row: Winona Laatsch, Ruth Richardson, Rose Alonge, Loretta O'Brien, Leona Raack, Catherine Bayer, Jane Johnson, Sue
Meehan, Evelyn Horack.
Second row: Francis Gould. Marian Knittle, Irene Mueller, Dorothy Boedeker, Laura Kennard, Marguerite Wilson, Caroline
Mergenthaler, Virginia Johnson, Lucille Prafke.
First row: Betty Rubey, Janet Geils, Marion Toepper, Alice McLane, Mary Calabrese, Mildred Eisenbeis, Christina Wollar,
Marie Foydl, and Ruth Conover.
Coiffures for the ten Court of Honor Girls by Edna's Beauty Shop
Al*
LORD & BURNHAM ARE THE OLD-
EST MANUFACTURERS AND
BUILDERS OF GREENHOUSES IN
THIS COUNTRY. ESTABLISHED IN
1856. DES PLAINES FACTORY
BUILT IN 1910.
Lord & Burnham Plant at Des Plaines, Illinois
44 DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM
Confidence • •
The confidence which motorists display in the honesty and integrity
of Standard Servismen and Standard Oil Dealers is something we are
very proud of. Through the years the Standard Oil group of local mer-
chants (11 independent dealers and one company service station) has
grown and fostered a splendid tradition of dependable, helpful service.
Serving the people of Des Plaines every day, and regularly acting
as courteous host to visitors and travelers who pass through the town —
they go far beyond their ordinary jobs of giving each customer exactly
what he pays for. You will notice that they render many out-of-the-
ordinary services that make motoring pleasanter, safer and more eco-
nomical.
The same is true of those employes who drive trucks, and those who
deliver Stanolex Fuel Oil for home heating. We believe that confidence
is our greatest asset. And we are proud to share this neighborly spirit
with the people of Des Plaines.
DES PLAINES CENTENNIAL PROGRAM 45
Dealers IN
GenralMchdis
Pe_
COR S
ETS Ste ls
50 YEARS
OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
it
The WILBERT
World's Only Sweatproof Burial Vault
Reasonably Priced
Everywhere
The AMERICAN VAULT WORKS, Inc., opened their plain at Des Plaines
in 1924, at which time two men were employed, and 200 vaults were deliv-
ered that year. During the following ten years the
sales have steadily increased, so that in 1934 nineteen employees were on
the active payroll, and 3650 vaults were delivered.
This steady increase in business, especially during the depressed years re-
cently encountered, is considered an outstanding achievement, and is at-
tributed to the high standards of merchandise maintained by the Company
at all times.
Congratulations fro m
Evanston, Ill.
MAC MOT OR
Telephones:
Greenleaf 3200
1925 1935
DES PLAINES
we salute you