Illinois News Index

Highland Park Press, 8 Mar 1928, p. 19

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> . So Regarded by Him; History the guiding spirit on the board of trustees of this institution, gradually inculcated in the entire group.of men the idea of a great educational unit entirely foreign to the majority of the WAS GREAT ACHIE Mhfih-“mlh- self one of his three greatest achieveâ€" ments was the founding of the Uniâ€" versity of Virginia. His dream has now heen fully realized, for the modâ€" ern university, situated at Charlottesâ€" ville, is one of the best in the country. There is an interesting history of the uniyersity, and its development in the current issue of the National Repub~ li¢, written by Wilbur A. Nelson, Corâ€" University of Virginia. In writing of President Jefferson‘s interest in the institution, Professor Nelson says: Founded in 1814 "In the Stone Tavern in the picturâ€" the year 1814 to form the Albemarle Academy. It was the first actual step in a chain of events which ultimately led to the passing by the Virginia Legislature of an act creating the Uniâ€" versity of Virginia. Albemarle Acadâ€" emy was destined never to exist exâ€" cept on paper, but Thomas Jefferson, members of this original board. And this paper academy was the first step in the organization of Central College, the forerunner of Jefferson‘s univerâ€" On August 10, 1814, a committee of the trustees of Central College was appointed to select and report on a site that would be favorable for the location of the academy. Jefferson was appointed to select and report on a site that would be favorable for the location of the academy. Jefferson was elected rector and he one day met with his close friends, Madison, Monâ€" roe and Cabell, and they journeyed on horseback for a half a day from Charlottesville to the old historic tavâ€" ern on the top of the Blue Ridge at Rockfish Gap, there to determine ofâ€" ficially the location of Central College. What other university had three Presidents of the United States as part of a committee to decide upon its inception and destiny? During these years of fighting beâ€" fore success was achieved Jefferson was thinking and planning for the universityâ€"toâ€"be. He did not give so much thought to "boards" as he did to those who would lead the thought of the youth of this negr country. Atoutimebenidi‘ltheleghh-} ture would only grant the petition, which was to let them have the proâ€"| ceeds of the sale of two glebes and a dividend from the literary fund, supâ€"| ported by a loan for four of five years of only seven or eight thousand dolâ€" lars, he would be able to obtain "three such characters as are not in a single university in Europe." And then going on more strongly "I should not be afraid to say that the circle of stiâ€" ences composing that second or genâ€" in the United States, and I might go further." Jefferson was a great‘beâ€" liever in the sciences, as such a man entist himself. eral grade would be more profoundly would be, for he was no mean sciâ€" PICTURES TO AID IN STUDY OF BIRD Beautiful colored pictures of birds, leaflets, bird pins and outline drawâ€" ings on paper suitable for crayon or in large quantities for teachers and children of IMincis. This offer made by the National Association of Audubon societies renâ€" ders it possible for young people to secure authentic literature and picâ€" tures of some of our best wild birds, by the method of forming simple Junior Audubor clubs in the schools, boy and girl scout groups or young people‘s societies of similar character. _in spéaking of this phase of the Audubon Societies Offer Them for Use of Schools; Sent president, said today: "We are able to do this splendid work for the young people because of the generâ€" Thirtyâ€"five thousand dollars has been started 4,509 Junior Bird clubs have | been formed in Illinois with a total | metabership of 152,421. ‘The object of this campaign is to cultivate in the mind of the youth of the land a better appreciation of the value of wild bird life to mankind." t _ Bample of the pictures drawn by | d wonâ€" "The undertaking has proven est.in Science Y OF BIRD LJIFE Virâ€" Th | BIRTHS EXCEED DEATHS t IN ILLINOIS IN 1: Paris decree, "but there are as well, certain accessories, which make posâ€" cuffs and tips the frontâ€"center flare. Yhe ribbon is set on the frock with fagoting, which gives an opportunity for a display of handiwork. The bolero goes to a great iength in the back, becoming a pointed cape which repeats the V neck line while the tone are agreeably united in one of the newly arrived models which is in crepe silk. A darker blue velvet ribâ€" bon borders the bolero, forms the drape falling in front makes the unâ€" even hemline that all good afternoon and evening dresses must have this year. During 1927 the birth rate /in Iliâ€" nois among the white popula was approximately double that the death rate, according to statisti¢s reâ€" leased by Dr. I. D. Rawlings, djrecâ€" tor, Department of Public Health. The rate was 183 births to each 100 have done a great service to most women in their acceptance of blue as a prevailing color for both the late winter and the spring seasons. Blue, they declare, is the easiest color for the majority of women to wear and it lends itself to varied treatment more "A blue headed rhinestone pin is fastened near the left shoulder, after the manner of Chanel. In the ensemâ€" ble is a snug fitting felt hat combinâ€" ing the two blue tones of the dress. fumily," says the Woman‘s Home "A few years ago blue shoes would have been considered a little theatriâ€" cal and not quite good taste. But women who can wear blue. The pumps supplied for the blue costume shown in New York are of blue kid with cut steel Colonial buckles. "Blue moreover sets off the popuâ€" lar types of silver jewelry which is often set with imitation sapphires or with erystal." Among the colored population the birth and death rates were practicalâ€" ly uniform, 104 births to each 100 deaths. . 4 than they do. One reason why farm business is less prosperous than the rest of the "A bright, light blue and a deep Paris fashion dictators believe they le & complete and harmonious enâ€" This and They Ought to Know, Women Say LAKE FOREST SCHOOL OF MUSIC ‘35 45 ©‘50 offer you countryâ€"wide famous values in the above range of Hundndsofnewlmnrtstylei for your suit or topcoat now on display. Satisfaction assured from faly ric to fit. Reserved Seats $250, obtainable at the School of Music, Telephone Lake Forest 999, or at Krafft‘s Drug at a quarter after eight o‘clock, The College Chapel as nationally advertised in Collier‘s Weekly, The American Magazine,etc. a*r FOURTH SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT 1927â€"1928 . Saturday Evening, March 17th PERCY GRAINGER, Pianist 319 West Yan Buren St. Murphysboro, and it will therefore not be necessary to purchase a site. Representative Jos. H. Davis has recently taken the matter up with both Governor Len Small, and Direcâ€" tor Leslie Small, Department of Purâ€" chases and Construction. While it is expected some little time will be necâ€" essary in which to decide on the type of monument which will be erected, the promise has been given this matâ€" ter will be pushed as rapidly as posâ€" sible. possible at that time to have comâ€" pleted and in readiness for dedicaâ€" tion the equestrian statue of General John A. Logan. gan, the volunteer soldiers of the United States of America, and the mothers, wives, sisters and daughâ€" ters of such soldiers." Under the appropriation the monument will be placed on the high school grounds at legislature for the erection of an "equestrian statue to the memory of With the dedication of the monuâ€" ment on Memorial Day the Chamber of Commerce and citizens of Murâ€" physboro are planning to observe the day in a most fitting manner and it is anticipated the ceremony of unâ€" veiling will attract not only citizens from the far distant parts of the state but also from adjoining states. General John A. Logan was born at Murphysboro and spent a considâ€" erable portion of his life in that city. n.c»-m«c-d...nq..- sentative Jos. H. Davis and other leading.citizens of Murphysboro are planning to observe Memorial day An appropriation of $15,000 was voted at the last session of the state AVERAGE MILK COW INCREASES IN VALUE The average Illinois milk cow is worth $20.00 more than she was three years ago, and cattle of all kinds, colâ€" lectively, increased inâ€"valuation, since 1924, $18.46.° Horses and colts are worth $5.00â€"moré; mules have gained $2.00; sheep and lambs have held their valuation of January 1, 1925, acâ€" cording to a survey made by the IHliâ€" nois coâ€"operative crop reporting servâ€" ice, and issued Monday. Unelassified A new serial in the Woman‘s Home Companion is labeled "a story about the younger generation," says a conâ€" temporary editor. "But why is nothâ€" ing said about any generation except the younger and the older? There ought to be a middle generation." 7 1999}â€" Store SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE SPECIAL WARRANT NUMBER 309 Public Notice is hereby given that the County Court of Lake County, lJinois, has rendered judgment for m special assessmeht upon proverty benefited by the following imâ€" provement: The construction of a connected system of cast iron water mains in Forest Avenue, Golf View Avenue, Melvin Drive, Northmoor Drive, Linden Avenue, etc., in the 1 City of Hihland Park, Lake County, Illinois, as will more fully appear from the certified copy of the judement on file in my office. That the warrant for callection of such asâ€" | sessment is in the hands of the underaigned. ELECTRIC ARC and ACETYLENE Cracked motor blocks welded without removing from chassis In rear, 20 N. Second St. __ _ _ Night Service _ _ _ Phone H.P. 2694 remdered judement for a special ussessment upon property benefited by the following imâ€" provement: The construction of a connected system of water mains in Sunset Manor, Golf Links, Deerfield Vills and First Addition to Deerfield Villa, all in the City of Highland Park, County of Lake and State of 1lincis, mas will more fully appear from the certified copy of the judement on file in my office. That the warrant for collegtion of such asâ€" sessment is in the hands of the undersizned. All persons interested are hereby notified to call and pay the amount assessed at the Collector‘s Office. City Hall, Corner Green Bay Road and Central Avenue, Righland FINEST DISPLAY OF MEMORIALS Telephone Highland Park 1482 IN CHICAGO GOLINI 5751 RAVENSWOOD AVE. |. ___, l;:flU. G"I;m Contracior Phone Ravenswood 3523 Cement Sidenmaiks. Coment Fleore and every Notice is further wiven that the said asâ€" sessment is divided in ten (10) instailments, That the amount of the first Iutflhtt is $3.900.00 and that each of the remain inâ€" stallments is $3,700.00. That all instaliments draw interest at the rate ‘of 6 per cent per annum from January 30, 1928. The first inâ€" staiiment is payable on the ?nd day of Janâ€" uary, A. D. 1929. The second installment one year thereafter and so on amnually until all installments are day of March, 1928 _The second installment one year thereafter and so on annually until all installments are Park, Illinois, within thirty (30) days from the date thereof. Ist $1,759.52 and that each of the remaining inâ€" stailments is $1,732.63. That all installments draw interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum from January 23, 1928. The first inâ€" stallment is payable on the 2nd day of Janâ€" All persins interested are hereby notified to call and pay the amount assessed at the Collector‘s Offiee, City Hall, Corner Green Bay Road and Central Avenue, Highland Park, lilinois, within thirty (30) days from the date thereof. Notice is further given that the said asâ€" sersment in divided in ten (10) installments. That the amount of the first instaliment is BLACKBURN WELDING CO. Public Notice is hereby given that the GREEN BAY AUTO STATION City Collector. Dated at Highland Park, Illinois, . this FRED W. RUBLY, City Collector. Dated at Higbland Park, lMlinois, this Ist J. H. ANDERSON GRANITE FURNISHED AND ERECTED BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE SPECIAL WARRANT NUMBER sor Dr. J. W. SHEDD CADILLAC â€" LA SALLE OFFICIAL SERVICE HoTEt CHAsSE quiet nights assure * after a busy day. service and restful Lindell at Forest Park Telophone H. P. 367 FRED W. DUBLY 14 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS Starting â€" Lishting â€" lgwition Generstors. Btarting, lgnition Units Repaired Electric Bystems Rechecked and Rewired utolite Boseh Delco Remy Dyneto Stromberg Philco Dismond Grid Batteries TEL H. P. 266 §15 LAUREL AVE HIGHLAND PARK AUTO h‘f’_‘_'â€"‘_"‘ BODY & FENDER WORKS IELECI'RI(,AL CONTRACTORS Tel. H. P. 2146 hok gentnl Co::l RADIO AND ELECTRICAL OPEN FOR RUSINESS APPLIANCES 32 N. First St. ‘Tel. H. P. 1234 Wrecks Rebuilt Haak‘s Auto Supply Co. Telephone H. P. 2774 thing in the Cement Line. Estimates fv on Ereavating. All kinds of Grading. OLSoN BROTHERS CARPENTERS & BUILDERS 245 PRAIRIE AVE â€" HIGHWOOD BUTTER AND EGGS FRESH DRESSED POULTRY TO ORDER 519 Oakwood ave. Tel. H. P. 1 CABINET WORK & REFINISHING Gust Olson Central & Second St. Tel. H. P. 949 Golden Svike Ginger Ale toâ€"day 420 North First St Tel. H. P. 1700 Batteries Recharged. Rented and Repaired * _JAMES COLLINS MOTOR CAR FLECTRIC SERVICE PAINTING AND DECORATING Paints, Wall Paper, Glass Window Shades, Auto Glass Repair or Rebuild Any Make of Radiator Takes Bumps and Dents out of Your Auto Body and Fenders GARAGE and CAB SERVICE _ Astomebiles Stared and Repaired LETTERING â€" MONOGRAMS High Grade Work Telephone Highland Park 542 Highland Park Auto Radiator Shop Telephone Highland Park 1349 CEMENT CONTRACTOR We specialize in small homes Remodeling and Jobbing 217 North Green Bay Road DANIEL A. FAY LARSON BROS. | Office Phone Highland Park 2750 _ _ HIGHLAND PARK BEVERAGE CO. GEORGE TUCKER Phore Highland Park 1261 BUTTER AND EGGS OPEN FOR BUSINESS BRAND BROS. 516â€"518 Laurel Avenue Auto Painter on David Olson Tel. Highwood 2161 CABJINET WORK oF FURNITURE Phone H. P. 2976 H. P. STANLEY DECORATORS Manufacturers of Carbonated Beverages > a case of Highland Club BEVERAGES â€" Interior Decorating Glass for all models Avenue $13 Elm Place sn . â€" C. V. NICHOLS, D.D.S. APPLIANCES A L D E N YURNITURE UPHOLSTERING AND REPAIRING SLIP COVERS made to order Mattresses Renovated 366 Central Ave H. P. 3278 Plowing, Ezcavating, Gravei, Sand, PLASTERING CONTRACTORS PLUMBING and HEATING Durant Oil Burners 217 Burchell Ave. Highwood, Lii. _ Black Dirt, Manure _ __ Railroad Ave. Highwood, IIL Generai Building Contractor 622 Railroad Ave. Highwood, II. Dry Cleaning ~ Pressing Tailoring and Repairing Garments called for and delivered Tel. H. P. 495 35 S. St. Johns Ave. 240 WASHINCTON ST. PHONE 2887 When you are contemplating building or Remodeling, consultâ€" Telephone H. P. 993 Slip Covers and Draperies . Rush & Cane Chaks PLUMBING and HEATING Phone 219â€"R or 219â€"J Deerfield, L. Attractive line of fixtures PHONE HIGHLAND PARK 2222 Phone %. P. ERWIN F. DREJISKE * High Grade Uphoistering "Vetter and Better All the Time" PLASTERING CONTRACTORS Peter H. K. Grimson HICGHLAND PARK ELECTRIC SHOP GENERAL CONTRACTOR NICK BRANDONISIO Mrs. Mezzini & Son Furniture Repairing and Upholstering Telephone Highland Park 6‘0‘ PLUMBING & HEATING Highwood Upholstering Shop Artistic Funeral Designs 53 South St. Johna Avenue Phone Highland Fark ovz Telephone Highland Park §78 SHERIDAN BUILDING Highland Park, ML J. STONEWALL John Kelly, Prop. EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL Radio Troubles â€" We‘ll Fix ‘Em one 313 18 S First S OFFICE 363 BLOOM STRERT GUST OSTRAND 17 North Second Street "Say It With Flowers" Authorized Radioia Dealer UPHOLSTERING M. A. FRANTZ Will call for and detiver EXCAVATING Phone H. P. 2768 FLORIST FLORIST 18 S First Street SERVICE

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