Foreign Language Press Survey

Hejmdal, a Danish singing society in Chicago, had a meeting December 18, 1900, in which it was decided to send out an appeal to all Danish singing societies in American to join together in one united Danish singing association. The Scandinavian Singing Association was dissolved a co

Western State Bank was founded 1873 by Andrew Petersen and George P. Bay. The bank was incorporated in 1895. George Bay has been the president of the bank since the death of Consul Petersen. At a recent meeting Charles L. Johnson was made president; Charles B. Pike, vice-president; George P.

Hejmdal, a Danish singing society in Chicago, had a meeting December 18, 1900, in which it was decided to send out an appeal to all Danish singing societies in American to join together in one united Danish singing association. The Scandinavian Singing Association was dissolved a co

The thirtieth anniversary of the German nation's regeneration under the leadership of an emperor, was celebrated yesterday evening by the members of our local veterans clubs at the North Side Turner Hall. Although the veterans are lan-abiding citizens loyal to their newly adopted country, the

Fritz Frillmann, one of Chicago's oldest German settlers, died on Friday morning at the age of seventy-five. Advanced age and an attack of pneumonia were the cause of his death. Through his demise, the city loses an outstanding man who played a leading role in its social and political affairs

When Professor Ludwig Rauch, the popular and capable leader of song-clubs, arrived at Hoerbert's hall yesterday evening to give the usual music lesson to the West Side Singing Society (Saengerkranz), he was quite surprised to find such an unusual attendance and exclaimed: "It never happened b

The installation ceremony of the newly elected officials of the Hermann Sisters Benefit society was held at a public meeting yesterday afternoon at Apollo Hall, Blue Island Avenue, near Twelfth Street. The following lodges of the order were involved: Thusnelda No. 1, Harmony No. 3, Hermann No

The Soldiers Club of the South Side, a young, but ambitious association, which unites former German soldiers and sailors, men who are not affiliated with other similar organizations, held a public meeting yesterday afternoon at 3 P.M. Installation of officers and a new membership drive were o

The hope that the Senefelder Liederkranz, through its entertainment would prove a financial success and increase the traveling fund for the forthcoming Buffalo Song Festival was more than realized. The large North Side Turnhall was crowded with an expectant, but patient multitude. At eight o'

Through the injudiciousness of the Democratic Mayor, and the impertinence of a suddenly reformed saloonkeeper, whose infamous booze joint was properly closed, combined with the Sunday fanatics, Chicago's liberal attitude about the Sunday liquor question becomes an issue again. Be it known tha

It appears as if the Drys intend to await the outcome of the city council's deliberations and something definite may transpire tonight. After that, the Prohibitionists will work with greater energy to enforce recognition of the Sunday closing statute. Dry meetings were held in various parts o

Undoubtedly, the Wachsner directorate enjoyed the over crowded house much more than we did its "Trumpeter." We are inclined to wish him the sordid fate of the Katzbachian Trumpet player who drifted on a cake of ice toward the ocean, and presumably perished there. The "Staff Trumpeter" blew th

The fight of the anti-Saloon League in Evanston, involving the speakeasies, led to the detention of Albert Otto and Fred Krueger. As agents of the organization, they functioned as professional snoopers to ferret likely places and hail the owners into court for an accounting. They ar

The request of the Bohemian Musicians Union, for the admittance of their delegates to the Chicago Federation of Labor, was discussed in a meeting held last Sunday. The request was denied at the insistence of the American Federation Musicians Union, No. 10. The organization committee

At the end of a noisy caucus which lasted fully an hour, four members of the West Park Roard, Suddart, Lichtenberger, Graham, and Fowler elected the following officials for next year: president, Charles Lichtenberger; auditor, Charles Kopf; treasurer, F. M. Blount; secretary, Ernest G. Schube

Mrs. Anna Zipp, wife of John Zipp, well-known restaurant owner and caterer for balls and festivals, died Monday afternoon. The deceased was very popular and had many friends, having been a co-founder of the Fidelity Lodge, K. and L. of H., the Germania Lodge No. 44, Order of Mutual

It appears that the freedom-loving elements of Chicago have finally been taught something by the "Drys." They realize the need of a strong organization, if they wish to defend themselves against the storm troops of their enemies, who represent the abolition of personal freedom and decent plea

During the seventies, feuds were of common occurrence even in a part of our highly civilized Illinois, specifically, Williamson county, where entire families were almost exterminated until the state and county courts finally found courage and interfered, eventually succeeded in abolishing the

The German School of Obstetrics in Chicago starts its new semester on Tuesday, February 12. Applications, verbal or written, may be made to Doctor F. Scheuermann, 191 North Avenue, a specialist in women's and children's diseases. Telephone: White 952.

The first of the Chicago Gymnastic District's popular scientific lecture series and entertainments, at the Liberty Turnhall, 3417 South Halsted Street, was well supported by our Germans, and the Gymnasts in particular. The committee, with Dr. John A. Schmidt, chairman, Louis A. Scherbaum, Vin