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Suburbanite Economist from Chicago, Illinois • Page 6

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SOUTHTOWN ECONOMIST. THURSDAY. MAY 18, 1926 ONE KILLED, IN CRASHES Policeman Dies After Being Struck by Runaway Automobile one death and four injuries are among the casualiues from automobile accidents occuring in the community during the past week. Struck toy a runaway automobile on April 80, Police Officer Jacob Helmus, COOT Francisco died Tuesday In the German Deaconess hospital of internal Injuries. Officer Helmus was standing at the northeast corner of 50th St.

and Western waiting for a street oar to take him to the Brighton I'ark police station where he is assigned. J. H. Hauf, 3720 X. Hamlin was cranking his automobile at the opposite corner of the street.

The car was in gear and started forward. a was knocked onto the radiator of the maclune then ran into Officer Helmus and changed him forty feet. oiIiccT Helmu-, 5l! turs old, had been in the police department eighteen years. For eight years he had worked in Brighton Park. Three men were injured when two automobiles collided at GSth and Wood last Thursday night.

Peter Malevitis, 6753 Marshfield ave with Frank Miller, 6SOO Aberdeen rldi'ng 1 with him, was in the one oar and Dr. Charles Schmidt, CS4S Ashland was the driver of the other machine. All three were cut and bruised and -were taken to the German Deaconess hospital. Agnes Mahoney, 7, 5202 Wentworth ave, was cut and bruised when the automobile in which she was riding, driven by Michael Meehan, 5623 May collided with a second car driven by Floyd Overbery, 5904 Ashland ave. The accident happened at 60th and Horore sts.

Sunday afternoon. The sirl was taken to the Englewood hospital. DISCARDED CIGARETTE CAUSES FIRE DAMAGE AMOUNTING TO $2,600 Marquette Sash and Door Company Suffers Heaviest Loss A burning cigarette butt, carelessly thrown In a pile of rubbish near the storage shed of Carl Wesberg, 5232 Oakley caused a loss of several I thousand dollars to him and nearby property owners Monday evening 1 Tne original fire spread to the Mar- I quette Sash rind Door company and from there to the garage of Lewis Sunke at 6221 Claremont ave. The first call came In shortly after I o'clock at the Wentworth fire station and firemen of Engine Co. Xo.

04 went to the scene. Engines No. 123 and 301, Truck No. 20, Squad Xo. 9, and Chief James Rowley of the 26th battalion later hurried to the fire on a.

later alarm. The fire in the Wesberg shed was soon put out, resulting in damages of to the building and to the In the meantime, however, the flames had spread to two sheds of the sash and door company at 0228 Oakley ave. Here the fire caused a I damage of $2,500. The last of the fire before it extinguished was across the alley to 6221 Claremont to the Sunke garage. There only a loss resulted.

I Xaturalist: A most remarkable dis- covery, my dear. Most remarkable. A spineless porcupine. i The Wife: Masculine, I presume. TWO MEN MURDERED AFTER QUARRELS; ONE KILLED BY BROTHER Drunksn Argument Over Bowling Rssults in Psath Quarrels starting friendly arguments brought death to two men in the Chicago Lawn police dUtrlct during the past week.

One was killed by a friend Sunday night, the other by his brother Monday night. Drinking and dissension ever a bowline game, were the blamed by police for the shooting of Micitlch, 42. 1405 W. 82nd Peter (i. Sabotincich, JMtll W.

65th wan held to the grand Jury by the coroner's jury, charged with the murder of Micitlch. When Officers Beling and Houlahan at the Mlcitich home about o'clock Sunday evening, a small boy. Joseph Demenekls, 3627 W. 55th told theni he had witnessed the shootinpr. The found Sabotln- cich hiding; in the attic and the revolver, used in the shooting, under a mirror there.

The boy Identified 1 Sabotincich as the man who had quarreled with Micitlch and fired the 1 fatal shot. A dozen bottles of moonshine. TROY FAMILY LEAVES COMMUNITY TO MAKE HOME IN OAK FOREST found' near the acene crime, were taken by the police aa evidence. Michael Breaky. 41.

0042 Keating died Monday a few hours after hie brother, dual had aluahcd him In the (ace with a butcher knife. according police. garly Had Lived in Wsst Michael, Quat and a third brother. Frank, had been arcutnc over a ten- dollar bill In Mlchael'a possession, i police aald. Ouat Instated his brother i buy him aome clothing with the Residents of Knglewood for iMlch'ael.

police, at" i yeara, Mr. and Mra. Puul tempted to choke him. Oust. the of- Troy and family, 0409 Wood fleers aaaerted, alaehed Michael leave Saturday for their new the knife.

'home at 154th at. and La Vergne Officer Houlahan of Chicago IAWH FoPOB police atatlon took both brothers Into a oa custody awaiting the coroner'a in- quest which waa scheduled for today. go to Oak Forest with their par, cuts. i Mrs. Mary Ness, 0008 Ada the Troy residence and will Englswood 1900 move to 0400 Wood at.

Saturday. FOUR PERSONS SHARE $200 AWARD FOR STORE NAME WEBER'S REALTY TRUST MOVES TO NEW OFFICES The Troys moved to the community in January, 1900, when Mr. Troy purchased a home at 0143 Lincoln from William Gronen. a realtor whose office was located where the West Englewood National bank now is nit- Weber's Realty Trust has taken ua new and larger offices at 751-53 E. 04th st.

In the Pershing Hotel building. K. M. Miller is manager of the 1 concern Mr. Troy wag for many years a foreman in the main office of the Chicago post office and for the past several years has been assigned to divl- sion headquarters of the post office inspectors.

A Fair Start College Orad's mother: Here's a let- I The family includes Mrs. Troy, two i teV from our boy at last. daughters, Mrs. Minnie Scott, 2357 I The Old Man: Has he got a Job Miss Troy, I TV I 1 1Mother: Yes, he's washing dishes in ent of registered mall In the main a restaurant. two sunn, The Old Man: That's good.

He told -i 77th salea manager for the De i us he was gonna clean up a Koker Coal and Material company, I Life. and Lawrence. Lillian and Lawrence Four persons who suggested "Prim- for the name of the candy stores at 1554 and 1006 W. ttSrd will receive equal shares of the $900 prize money at a public presentation Saturday evening in the store at No. 15r4.

The prize winners are Miss Emma Oroebe. 6549 Wood Herbert Schultz. ttoag Laflln Nellies Wheaton, 1021 i K. 47th and A. C.

JacobSon. 6881 Carpenter st. More than 6,000 name suggestions were received In the contest. The name Cupid Candy.shops had been used by the West "Englewood concern for seven years whea a New York concern which holds a copyright on the name asked the local firm to abandon Its use, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Spencer returned to their home in Athelstane, i Thursday night after spending the winter with relatives. They visited with Mr. Spencer's four sisters, Mrs. Fred Blehl, 7821 Hermitage Mrs. William Rasmussen, 1007 W.

Mrs. Frank Klecka. 7336 I Morgan Mrs. Paul Kelfer. 6518 i Morgan and a brother.

Walter Spencer. 7115 Ada St. 20 SOUTHTOWNERS CHARTER TRAIN FOR KENTUCKY DERBY TRIP Maay Local Rasidants to Attend Turf Classic at Twenty of the "41" club and their friends have chartered a train (or the Kentucky Derby leaving Friday ntcht. ThoM wfll make the trip are: Thomas Ryan. 7882 IxxMnlt Joe Dellorto and Gtoorce Olson.

1700 W. 03rd John Rellly. 1718 W. Harold Campbell. 6341 Aahland Michael Hannlcan, 6644 Honore Jooeph Malone, 6511 John Burke.

8080 Manhfleld John E. Conroy. 5538 Aahland Alder, man Terence Moran', 0545 Aberdeen David Hlckey. 5701 Ada 1m- manuel Wolfe. 20081 Rice Captain Michael of the Hnclewood police Patrick lurkin, 1510 W.

C2 Jerry Urimn, Otcleftby ave. David Bradley. 03M7 Anhlund IVilUam McDonnell. Aberdocti -Iphu J. Sullivan.

Ashlana and James McCarthy. 7810 Laflin at. A number of other Who Will attend the Derby arc: Mr. and William Downs, 5-1M Oill- forula Sir. and Mrs.

Julin Ward, 60UO Morgan 1808 W. Marquette Car- nil. 3518 W. 60th Mr. and Mm S.

Porman, 800 78th and Ved Llnderman. 1681) W. 7iUh et. GOITERS in Chicago, says Health Commissioner Bundeven--Think of It--This vast number of human beings are Buffering with this unsightly, disfiguring ailment and perhaps do not know that "Goltrene" the famoun treatment for GoltM or Big Neck is relieving Goitres are too dangerous to neglect. Let us send you our booklet, Positive Guarantee and of Testimonials from urateful usei.

The Goltrene company, W. 63rd Chicago, 111.. Normal Boulevard Roofing Co. Gravel and Prepared Roofing Estimatas en New and Old Work Phone Prospect 2065 5732-34 S. Ashland Ave.

REAL REAL SCO. Own Own There genuine mtinfurtion a of definahle it? In that your to you. Above HOMR li the one thing tr.Bn to got necmmrjr to down earil for modern and com. forUMe home. W.

many tMt we on attractive KJmvr Jordan JJ' pr "Tie Sl. HcMfecIl Iv At. PRIMROSE CANDY SHOPPES (Formerly known as Cupid Candy Shoppes) Announcement of Winners In Our Recent New Name Contest Miss Emma M. Groebe Herbert Schultz Mr. E.

C. Sieloff Nelltes Wheaton Mr. A. C. Jacobsen 6549 S.

Wood St. 6038 Laflin St. 5150 S. Wood St. 1021 E.

47th St. 6331 Carpenter St. $2OO IN CASH Will Be Divided Equally Between These Winners In Person at Our Shoppe at 1554 West 63rd Street Saturday, May 22nd, at 8 P. M. The Public Is Cordially Invited to Be Present and Witness These Awards Made i i i More Than 5,000 Suggestions Submitted Hundreds who have tasted the rich goodness of our home-made chocolates were quick to respond to our appeal for a new name.

They felt that such delicious candy should have an appropriate name. If you are one of the few who have not tasted these delicious confections, we suggest a visit to our shoppes. Rich cream, chocolate, butter, nuts, flavorings--in fact, only the best and purest ingredients that money can buy enter into our candy. Cooking is done in our own kitchens on the premises, insuring fresh candy every day of the week. Unsurpassed Purity and Service We are proud of the fact that only the best and purest ingredients enter our fountain services.

Thompson's "Hemo" malted milk, made under a special process, containing more natural iron and vitamihes and having the rich flavor of the grain; used and endorsed by hospitals and clinics, is served at our fountain instead of the cheaper kinds. Sweet cream with other pure ingredients makes our ice cream so satisfying-and delicious. Genuine Hires Root Beer Extract, Coca Cola, Green River or unadulterated pure crushed fruit syrups are the only flavorings used. Two clean parlors seating 300 persons with forced ventilation, provide a comfortable, cool and inviting place to enjoy your favorite soft drinks. PRIMROSE CANDY SHOPPES FORMERLY KNOWN AS CUPID CANDY SHOPPES 1554 W.

63rd St. 1605 W. 63rd St. NOWHERE ELSE Prospect 9556 5221.

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