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Lecture

Svornost, June 15th, 1878

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A Free-thought lecture will be given to-morrow at 10 o'clock in the hall of the "Sokol" Gymnastic Union. Free admittance to all. Ladies permitted.

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Miss Teresa Hovarka who for four years has been busily engaged upon local Bohemian stages leaves to-day upon a journey to her native land. She will visit at "Kolin" her birthplace.

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Announcement

Svornost, June 22nd, 1878

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Members of "Thalia" dramatic club are requested to appear at 7:30 A.M. Sunday at Mr. A. Dvorak's place, 44 Bunker Street. From there they will march in a body to the picnic of the Bohemian National Benevolent Association "Slovan."

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Benefit for L. Fvorak

Svornost, June 24, 1878

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There was a theatrical performance at V. Czech's Hall yesterday. This was a benefit affair for L.D. Vorak, who is a teacher at the Bohemian-American School. The play would have been much better acted had there been less dependence upon cues. It is also regrettable that so

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Local News

Svornost, June 25, 1878

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The strike at Cooper's was ended after nine days. Hereafter, they are to receive 40 cents instead of 25 cents for making lard barrels. It would be well for all Bohemian coopers to join the union.

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Representatives of local lodges of the Czecho-Slovak Benevolent Association will leave this week to attend their convention, which is being held in Cleveland.

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All members of the Socialist Labor party of the 6th Ward are requested to attend a meeting Thursday, June 27th at 8:00 P.M. at 130 Canalport Avenue. Bohemians are also invited as there will be important matters discussed. P. Hudek-Agent.

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(Socialist Meeting)

Svornost, June 28th, 1878

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A joint meeting of Czech, German, English and Scandinavian units of the Socialist Labor Party was held last night at 130 Canalport Avenue. Citizen Kristof called the meeting to order. Felix Richter, elected Chairman and Lew Meilbeck Secretary. Citizen Kristof was given a v

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Announcement

Svornost, July 2, 1878

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Since there are many Bohemians who wish to have some kind of military training and who have thus far been prevented from joining the Bohemian Sharpshooters because of the high cost of uniforms, it has been decided to organize a second company. The uniforms will be plain and much che

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[Jan Hus Celebration]

Svornost, July 8, 1878

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The Jan Hus celebration, which was arranged by "Tel. Jednotow Sokol" (Gymnastic Union Sokol) last Saturday turned out successfully even though a larger crowd would have been better. The hall was richly decorated with Native and American flags. In the center of the gallery was a larg

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Every thoughtful citizen is very much pleased when he hears of the great desire of Bohemians to acquire an education. When he hears that Bohemian parents are thoroughly mindful of their children's education according to their means. In Chicago 25,000 Bohemians should take pride in t

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The celebration yesterday at the Bohemian National Cemetary, occasioned by the laying of a corner stone, was attended by over 8000 people. The crowds were orderly. The success of the celebration was heightened by the decorations of buildings and streets along the line of march. Twen

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The "Sbor pro Narodni Hrbitov" (National Cemetary Committee) held its regular meeting yesterday. The business at hand was mostly concerned with last Sunday's celebrations. Mr. P. Matousek acted as chairman and 17 members were present. The minutes of previous meeting accepted, the committee on

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[National Cemetery Committee Meets]

Svornost, Aug 1st, 1878

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The National Cemetary Committee held its regular meeting at Svatovaclavske (St. James) School yesterday. The main order of business was the rendering of accounts. Mr. Matousek as chairman called the meeting to order with 23 members present. The Committee in charge of the celebration

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The results of the elections of officers of Radu Vernost C. VIII C. S. P. S. (Vernost Lodge No. 8 Czecho-Slovak Benevolent Society) are as follows:- Jiri Sindelar, President; Vacl. Capouch, Inspector, Vict. Sebelik, Secretary; Celestian Hurt, Accountant; Vaclav Slapak, Treasurer; Fr. Krejei,

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The Bohemian National Benevolent Society "Slovan" held its semi-annual meeting August 4th, at which time the following named were elected to hold office for the next six months: Mikulas Loeina, President; Tomos Cap, Vice President; Jan Cerveny, Secretary; Jos. Hajic, Accountant, Josee Hodoval

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[Sokols Meet]

Svornost, Aug. 12, 1878

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Yesterday was a day of celebration for Chicago Bohemians because of the convention of National Gymnastic Societies. Both Local Societies the "Cesko Americkeho Sokola" (Bohemian American Sokols) and the "Telocvicne Jednoty Sokol" (Gymnastic Union Sokol) took part in the ceremonies. Both halls

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Cesti socialiste (Bohemian Socialists)

Svornost, September 4th, 1878

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Yesterday's meeting of Bohemian Socialists in the 6th Ward was well attended. Martin Bamruker acted as chairman and J. Beran as secretary. The old agitation committee reported on its accomplishments. Report was accepted. The new committee appointed is as follows: First Section, L. M

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[Sokol Society Elects Officers]

Svornost, September 6th, 1878

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"Telocvicna Jednota Sokol" (Gymnastic Society Sokol) at its semi-annual meeting last night elected the following as officers for the next six months: V. Nemecek, President; Jos. Vondrejka, Vice President; Gust. B. Reisl, Secretary; M. Svojse, Treasurer. Managing Committee for one year V. Stej

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"Fourth Anniversary of Svornost"

Svornost, September 9th, 1878

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In the name of education and enlightenment for Chicago Bohemians we start the fourth volume of the daily newspaper "Svornost." On this day Chicago Bohemians should be thankful that it was possible to found and maintain a daily publication without feat of possible damage or injury; B