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Lake County Register (1922), 23 Jun 1926, p. 8

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g of the railroad industry. o :. Trains To Mundelein. § Over the tracks of the North _ _ _ Shore Line, high--speed electrically _-- Iarge unmber from communities di-- rectly served by the North Shore _ Line wil be augmented by thou-- _ sands from outlying points who will «* fourney to these cities to make the to be mm hand for the great proces-- ""-fl-m'ktheullflfln greatest assemblage of persons for k a mtz of 41 a nationalities and ages--are expécted one event in the history of the world. Of this number at least~300,000 will reach Mundelein by automobile. according to the best estimates vail-- able. The other 350,000 must be Wh*&huflm railroads > The North Shore Line will bear the brunt of this transportation problem--the greatest in the annals ----- hv-- --.w e for this great task of June 24 through the leasing of 923 cars from the Chicago Rapid Loop to Howard Street, whence they will continue to Mundelein over the new Skokie Valley Route. ---- All regular North Shore Line ser-- wice tetween Chicago and Milwau-- kee n June 24 will _ be over the Shore Line Route, leaving the Sko-- kie Valiey Route open exclusively to Eucharistice Congress trains. Transit Company. & The throngs going to Mundelein from Chicago will be carried in six-- ear trains onerating two minutes Extensive preparations have been made to handle the thousands whco will go to Mundelein that day from Milwzukee, Racine, Kenosha, Wau-- Field avenue. Five--car trains will be operated from. Milwaukee south every 15 min-- utes, beginning at 4 a. m. and con-- between --Milwaukee and Mundelein has nbeen established by the North Shore Line for June 24. The round-- trip rate from Racine is $2.35, and from Kenosha, $1.75. Return privi-- leges on these tickets, issued espe-- cially for the final day of the Eu-- charistie Congress, will be good also All persons en route to Munde-- lein over the North Shore Line from Milwaukee and other points north of Lake Bluff must transfer at Lake Bluftf on June 24. From this trans-- fer-- point the Eucharistic throngs will be transported to Mundelein on 18 eight--car trains which will main-- tain a shuttle service between Lake Bluff and Mundelein as long as traf-- -- It is estimated that more than 60,000 persons will journey to Mun-- delein over the North Shore Line from po'ints north of Lake Bluff on this "day of days" in Eucharistic Congress history. Added to this number--will be another 60,000 who will reach Lake Bluff on the Chi-- eago and North Western Railroad and must be transported the remain-- ing distance by the North Shore Line. Furtherfore, all persons pro-- w to Mundelein on the Nortb 81 Line from points betweer . The NMorth Short Line has work-- ed "':'.:.": plans for handling these at Lake Bluff. Two loading platforms 350 feet long have been built alongside the tracks of the Libertyville branch a short dis-- transfer at Lake Bluff, which point they will reach over the Shore Line the North Shore Line will be rout-- ed past these booths to the Munde-- Passengers coming south over the North Shore Line will debark from the Milwaukee trains on the Wost North Shore Line tickets for June 24 sold to those making the trip by way .£ Lake Bluff are compose, of four attuched coupons. A upecial round--trip fare of $3.55 £00,000 at closest estimate. on the north side of the plat-- stops only at Racine and and other northern points Transfer t, Nationa) and Green-- demands be taken up as passengers board the at the point ot first departure and another at Lake Bluff. The two re-- maining coupons are for the return 40 seconds. The Chicago-- Mundelein trains will be two minutes apart Between these will come the "shut-- and unloading at one time at the Mundelein terminal . Stands At Mundelein. During the influx of pilgrims to Mund--lein trains will be entering the terminal at the rate of one every tle" trains from Lake Bluff. To in-- sure .peedy and efficient operation of trains in and out of the Munde-- been made to direct traffic from an overhead bridge spanning the net-- work of tracks. No trouble or expense is being spared by the North Shore Line in preparing for this great occasion An indication of the determination of North Shore Line officials to do everything possible to insure com-- #ort and convenience for the great huge lurch stana kas been erected at the terminal, where North Shore personnel will help feed the mul!-- titude. The extensiveness of pre-- parations in this special feature of North Shore Line service on June 24, is .shown by the one item of eight tons :f "hot dogs" ordered for this one day. pictures while the ~crowds await their turn for boarding trains. A large stockade has ~been built, per-- mitting only a certain number tc reach the loading platforms at one time. North Shora Line officials urge all those present at the final ceremonies to assist them in all To rem ove the possibility of traf-- fic congestion, which would result if 350,00060 persons tried to "catch the first train" bac': home after the Eucharistic procession, the North Shore Line has arranged to pre-- sent banc concerts and show motror tiu'nndnovhginadcly_pmen-- sion during the homeward trek. of the Home, was piled high with personal belongings, and friends of the inmates were making efforts 'to have everyone housed before night. Two thousand people gathered in front of the building, and police aid was necessary in keeping the crowd back from the burning strue-- ture. The department were hindered at first by nearly a hundred children who\wmeouflmnnymniuheu and there about the place. _ Three leads of hose were used by the two departments in putting out the fire. The Waukegan department pumped through one lead from the Fla!uon, just west of Lake Michigan whil= the Zion department employed ktwoludl. FOUR HURT IN Several years ago, immediately following the fire, which attacked the administration building, which is across the street from the Zion Home, a large underground water tank was constructed, which has a ~apacity of over 100,000 gallons. just south of the administration building The Zion department pumped f:zom this tank, and much water and chemicals were at the aid of the fire fighters. ¢ * The Zion Home was constructed shortly after John Alexander Dowie established the city, and was known at that time as the Elijah Hospice. Following the death of Dowie and the taking' over of the city by Voliva the name was changed to Zionr Home. The land mark is at least 23 years old, and is a wooden / building throughout. According to Marshal Becker, had the fire had ten minutes (Continued from page 1) CALL LIBERTYVILLE 256 Wanted 500 People PAY $4 TO $7 PER DAY FIRE AT ZION To work in Concessions at Eucharistie Congress AGES 12 TO 50 No One Barred 612 Milwaukee Ave, almost impossible to extinguish it. It was condemned several months ago as'a fire trap, but fire escapes werr pit up. & «t : The majority of the damage was caused by the water, which in some places was six inches deep. The stairs <leading to the second floor were -- badly warped and the valu» able office supplies, which are just Shors --:emetery. The . management was favored with charming weather Upwards of 400 cars were parked in the grounds for several hours main entrance. It was soon 'learned that somebody had opened the east gateway and that many had escap-- ed uncourted. According to the bes' estimates these autos averaged ful-- ly five passengers to each car. Thus. LARGE CROWD _ AT DEDICATION gathzxzed at the new Masonic me morial fcr the dedication exercises The following program was given: Program Used At The Dedication Of Th-- Masonic Monument -- In North Shore Cemetery, Sunday. mileston: it was well authenticated that more than 2,000 visitors were present. A June 20, 1926. 1--Singing cof "Onward Christian Soldiers~ by the audience. led by A C. McNeill and the Elk's Band. -- . 2--Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Howard Ganster. Dr. Gan-- sterrmfln 13th chapter of First Corinthiens. 3--Singing by the audience with the accompaniment of the band, "O For a Thousand Tongues, To Sing My Grea: Redeemer's Praise." 4--Remarks by President John Western. Mr. Western expressed 'his appreciation for the presence of the Sir Knights of the Waukegan Com-- mandery Knights Templar in full uniform also for the assistance of all persons who had so cordially as-- sistedl him in making the occasion a success. Amongst other things he said:; "The spirit of North: Shore Cemetery represents Life in all its the co--operation of the highest art with nacure." He cited the fact that they has¢ met to dedicate a memo-- rial shapen in the art of 25 centuries ago n express the culture and pros-- perity of the present day. 'b--Selection by the band. 6--Address ty Hon. A. 0. Eber-- hart, former governor of Minnesota but now a Chicago business man. *7--Hymn by the audience and the band--"Come Thou Almighty King." the Chamber of Commerce of Wau-- kegan and North Chicago, and Chas. 8--Short -- addresses by Frank Fowler, secretary <and manager of 9--Hymn by audience and band "Crown Him With Many Crowns." kegan Tommandery Knights Tem-- Shatswell, -- Worshipful Master of Anchor and Ark lodge of Waukegan 11--Selection by the band. 12--Hymn by audience and band: "Ten Thousands Times Ten Thou-- 14--Fcormal words of dedication of the memorial --by President West-- ern: "In the name of Modern Ceme-- tery --and Mausileum Company and of the principles of Masonry and of the spirit of co--operation of tart and nature, to the glory of Almighty 13--Address by 1). R. E. Hierony-- mus, conimun'ty advisor on the fac-- ulty «f the University of Illinois. od and in memory of those who have passed the unseen portals, may this morament wrought in everlast-- ing granite, here to stand for untold centuries teach men the lessons of wisdom, beauty and virtue forever." 15--The program was concluded by the singing of "America" and der of the Wau-- an -- important ;ht < d ;'"I i Dronot b, Dr . Ganster Praise. Landscape. A All the speakers praised the land-- scape work of North Shore Ceme. tery without stint. 'Gov. Eberhart stid: "Novet before have I seen such: a beautiful place as this under the name cemetery.'" The speaker dwelt upon the fact that places of inter-- ment heretofore have been extreme-- ly commonplace, in fact repulsive and j;looumy. --Speaking along the same lineg Dr.: Hieronymus said: "This achievement of Mr.-- Western is the beginning of a new move-- ment. I speak advisedly when [I~say movement--it is not even a mere in-- 'stitution, but the beginning of : a move nen' which in the future will provide beautiful places for the last resting places of the mortal remains and it is expected that a heated fight will be made at a later date to again name Russell county super-- intendent of highways. Melvin E. Amstutz, of Gurnee, who was an assistant to Mr. Russel for two ana a half years filed an application®for .the office with the board Thursday. He is 27 years old and a graduate of the engineering school at North Western University A Chicago man, J. H. Vinyard also applied, but as the law provides a candidate for the office must have lived in the county 90 days prior to applying he will not be given any consideration, 'Chairman -- Paddock Previous to the rendering of the program Mr.--and Mrs. Western had as dinner guests, Gov. Eberhart, Dr. Hieronymus, Rev. Howard Ganster Judge and Mrs. Perry L. Persons Mr. and Mrs. William R. Daiziel, Mr. and Mr: Frank G. Smith and Miss Emma Taft Knight. throughout Anyone having already passed an examination for this office will not be required to again take the ex-- amination and can be appointed by the county board. Ee Russell's Name is Presented. the name -- of Charles E. as an applicant for the Nowadays important stores> use electric lightd in their show windows RESIGNATION OF RUSSELL ACCEPTED Children Cly for Colic: and Diarrhea; allaying c Feverishness arising therefrom, and, by regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids the assimilation of Food; giving natural sleep. id imitati i f Im' "nnnhn_=n mfl:hnfiam ;e Continued from Page One) The NEW KELLY FLEXIBLE CORD Easier riding than the ord-- inary cord tire because it is more flexible. More flexible because the Intefiral Bead construction --used only by Kelly -- has made possible a flexible tread as wel as a flml;ngeble' % because of th r partly use of the rug-- gedness of the tread but principallgsbecause the tire's flexibility allows it to absorh the shocks of road obstructions instead of re-- sisting them. _ -- A broad, tough, long--wearing non--skid tread that performs its duties efi.'lclentélr and silently. Altogether, the best tire Kel-- ly has ever built. _ plate glass reflections. Mawman submitted --No Opiates. Physicians everywhere recommend it. NS oC demonstration and he@r Dr. Bauer discuss soil problems at this meet-- Twenty--six thousand little electric lamps comprise the 100--foot Liberty Bell, with yoke and pillars, that is shown every night at the Sesquicen-- Dr. F. C. Bauer of the university, one of the foremost men in the United States on #--il problems will be in charge of the demonstration. It will certainly pay farmers to take an hour or two to see the tennnial Exposition in FARM BUREAU Km nCSs agt And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his y s toer ~ Mr. Homeseeker: Paul G. Ray, Proprietor of the Ray Furniture and Paint Store, takes m;m in announcing to the people of Liber-- %-vule and that P. G. Osborn, formerly of Hoopeston, IIL., has been secured to assist in the operation of this ever grow-- ing concern. b .--_ --It is in this department that Mr. Osborn will prove par-- ticularly helpful. § Mr, Osborn has had many years experience as a funeral director and has been a licensed embalmer for 15 years. The Ray Furniture Store recommends Mr. Osborn to its patrons, with the assurance that any work with which he is in-- trusted will receive the same careful attention as if taken care of by Mr. Ray himself. His services were engaged after careful thought with re-- gard to his qualifications for a task which requires poise, good taste and regard for the feelings of others. Mr. Osborn may be reached at the store or at his home. Phone 361--M. _ Have you been down to Copeland Manor lately? Things are just humming--like a bee hive. Water pipes going under ground, sewer pipes on hand, buildings go-- ing up! : t _ Copeland Manor will be completely built up within a few years. It will surprise you, the number of. homes that are to be completed THIS SUMMER. # Copeland Manor North is pretty well sold out now. Wonderful lots can be secured in Copeland Manor south. Don't wait until fall and take what is left. If you want a lot now, you can still take your pick on Copeland Manor South. s . _ YOU will be the loger if you can not look ahead and realize the opportunity you now have. We will sell the lots anyway! It's just up to you if you want one, Announcement Copeland Manor Sales Organization _ Although a house without a tele--| You can always tell a native at a phone nowadays is almost a rarity, resort. He Assures you the weather yet in Pennsylvania, lines maintain-- ed by telephone companies average four miles of wire for each instru-- wre 'swim unless he is riding the crest is unusual. One never feels that he is in

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