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Chicago Times -- July 29, 1873Localisms
The six Scandinavian societies held a picnic at Washington Heights yesterday. Nearly 5,000 persons were present and the affair was an unqualified success in every respect. Sargent Johnson and eight policemen were in attendance, but their presence was wholly unnecessary, for the Scandinavians, unlike the wild Irishmen, can have a good time without breaking heads; and unlike Hesing's crew, the Scandinavians do not think a violation of law necessary to enjoyment. The picnic party returned to the city about 8 o'clock last evening and were unanimous in voting their day a well-spent one.
The six Scandinavian societies held a picnic at Washington Heights yesterday. Nearly 5,000 persons were present and the affair was an unqualified success in every respect. Sargent Johnson and eight ...
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III B 2, III B 2, III B 2, I C
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Illinois Staats-Zeitung -- October 08, 1873The Dania Club
The Dania Club of this city is the largest Scandinavian club in America. It was founded in 1862 and incorporated in 1865. Its purpose is the promotion of the mental and material well-being of its members. The Club now has four hundred members, all Danes, although Swedes and Norwegians are admitted as passive member without the right to vote. The Dania has a sick benefit fund to which each member contributes six dollars annually. If he is sick he receives twelve dollars a week. This sick benefit fund, due to wise administration, is in the best financial condition. In case of the death of a member, the Club pays the funeral expenses and the widow receives two hundred dollars. The assets of the Club consist of $3,000 in cash, the Club building, and a priceless library. In the social world the Club is famous for its masquerades. It has its own choir with thirty singers, and a debating club where political and other questions are debated twice a week. Here the temperance question was discussed, and decided according to a liberal point of view. Here preparations were made for the Danish mass meeting in the Aurora Turner Hall, where the Danish citizens joined unanimously in our movement.
The Dania Club of this city is the largest Scandinavian club in America. It was founded in 1862 and incorporated in 1865. Its purpose is the promotion of the mental ...
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III B 2, II B 2 a, II B 2 g, II B 1 a, II D 1, I B 1, I C
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Illinois Staats-Zeitung -- February 24, 1874Dania Masquerade
The twelfth annual masquerade of the Dania Club, took place yesterday evening in the North Side Turner Hall. The attendance was large. Many Germans and Americans were present, besides the Danes and the Scandinavians.
The masquerade opened with a Chinese parade. The appearance of Prince Carnival put an end to this foreign foolishness by bringing everyone back to reality.
The main presentation was the farce, "Puritanical Moral Philosophy," or a "Chapter from the Prayer Epidemic". On the stage a Chicago street is represented, with a saloon. The saloonkeeper (portrayed by J. Josephson) is conversing with his guests. McCarthy (A. Volguarz) approaches and asks the people to stop drinking while he begs the saloonkeeper to give up his barbarian trade. But as all his eloquence is in vain; an entire army of praying ladies comes to the rescue of McCarthy. But the saloonkeeper seems to understand his business. Supported by his gallant guests he offers the ladies a sample drink. So great was his 2power of persuasion, so enticing were the filled glasses that none of the ladies could resist. Many other glasses followed the sample drink. McCarthy drinks to the health of the saloonkeeper and general gaiety reigns amongst the fanatics.
The twelfth annual masquerade of the Dania Club, took place yesterday evening in the North Side Turner Hall. The attendance was large. Many Germans and Americans were present, besides the ...
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III B 2, I B 1, I C
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Hejmdal -- December 05, 1874[Norden Has Theater Party]
The society Norden is giving a theater party and ball at the West Side Turner Hall, on Saturday, December 19. The program will be very select. The two plays are "De Uadskillelice," by Hejderg, and "Redaktionscekretaren," by Bogh.
The society Norden is giving a theater party and ball at the West Side Turner Hall, on Saturday, December 19. The program will be very select. The two plays are ...
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III B 2, II B 1 c 1
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Hejmdal -- June 12, 1875Dania
Dania had all its laws and bylaws revised about thirteen years ago, on November 23, 1862. Doctor J. Foster, who is now in Milwaukee, and a few other Danes, started a Danish brotherhood. The organization had its difficulties at first, but on February 16 Dania was given its first charter by the State of Illinois. The idea was to give expression to Danish social life; a Danish library and a sick benefit association were other objectives. Dues were to be small. The men who accomplished this,finally, certainly deserve a great deal of credit.
Last year one thousand dollars was paid to its sick members. This sum was large enough to give members full reimbursement for their losses during illness. There is a rule that every time a member dies, the entire membership must pay fifty cents each. As Dania has four hundred members, two hundred dollars is thus collected, which is certainly a considerable sum.
All the laws of Dania show a real feeling of brotherhood. After the Great Fire 2of October 9, 1871, Dania lost all its furniture, but the club was so strong that the loss was quickly replaced. The greatest loss was a beautiful banner donated by the Danish women. The club secured new rooms at 17 Milwaukee Avenue, where there is a large hall.
After a short time the membership became so large, that it was necessary to enlarge the quarters. The reading room was made into a very cozy lounge, with beautiful rugs on the floor, and works of real art on the walls. In the center of the room is a pretty table made of hazelwood. In the same room you will find the library, containing several hundred books. In the corners of the room, easy chairs and lounges are along the sunny side of the walls. Two large gas chandeliers hang from the ceiling. In the billiard room, the members must pay five cents per game.
Dania hopes to get its own home. Dania also has a singing society. Last of all, it should be mentioned that Dania works to assist newly arrived immigrants in securing positions.
Dania had all its laws and bylaws revised about thirteen years ago, on November 23, 1862. Doctor J. Foster, who is now in Milwaukee, and a few other Danes, started ...
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III B 2, II B 2 a, II D 8, II D 1
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Hejmdal -- April 01, 1876[Danish Veterans Hold Meeting]
The first meeting of De Danske Vaabenbrodre (Danish Brothers in Arms) was held last Sunday in Aurora Hall, 113 Milwaukee Avenue. Election of officers took place.
A letter of thanks was sent to Hejmdal for its help in organizing the Lodge. The next meeting will be tomorrow, Sunday, April 2, at Aurora Hall, 113 Milwaukee Avenue.
The first meeting of De Danske Vaabenbrodre (Danish Brothers in Arms) was held last Sunday in Aurora Hall, 113 Milwaukee Avenue. Election of officers took place. A letter of thanks ...
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III B 2
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Hejmdal -- July 07, 1876The Danish Veterans
De Danske Vaabenbrodre (The Danish Brothers in Arms) marched with Dania to the Chicago Avenue Park. The Park was beautifully decorated. We celebrated the Fourth of July. A thought was sent to Denmark, for it was the day of the battle with the Germans. At the entrance were American and Danish flags.
De Danske Vaabenbrodre (The Danish Brothers in Arms) marched with Dania to the Chicago Avenue Park. The Park was beautifully decorated. We celebrated the Fourth of July. A thought was ...
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III B 3 a, III B 2, III H
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Hejmdal -- September 11, 1876[Danish Old Settlers Meet]
Chicago's Danish old settlers had a little private picnic, and talked over the good old times when everything was cheap, etc.
The grand old man, John Wentworth, was present and, in his witty way, reminded them of the old days.
Chicago's Danish old settlers had a little private picnic, and talked over the good old times when everything was cheap, etc. The grand old man, John Wentworth, was present and, ...
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III B 2
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Chicago Tribune -- June 17, 1878The Scandinavians.
( 8:3) Yesterday was the eighth anniversary of the organization of the Scandinavian Workingmen's Association, and its members celebrated it with a grand basket picnic at the Chicago Avenue Park, a private enclosure at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Wood Street.
A procession was formed down town and marched to the Scandinavian Workingmen's Hall, on Halsted Street, where in waiting the Danish Veterans, the Norwegian Singing Society, the New Scandinavian Turner Society, and the Shoemakers' Union, who were invited to join the procession and festivities. Greetings were in order and honors were bestowed, after which the joint assembly boarded the street-cars and were conveyed to the picnic grounds. There the procession was reformed, and there was a parade about the grounds, in which upward of forty flags and banners, some of them very old, were displayed.
2The procession with the combined societies, numbered between three and four hundred.
Late in the day an address of welcome was delivered by Julius Anker Midling, the President of the Scandinavian Workingmen's Association, which was listened to with great enthusiasm by the people present. An address was also delivered by Capt. O.G.Lange, an old Scandinavian settler of Chicago.
( 8:3) Yesterday was the eighth anniversary of the organization of the Scandinavian Workingmen's Association, and its members celebrated it with a grand basket picnic at the Chicago Avenue Park, ...
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III B 2, III B 2, III B 2
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Skandinaven -- February 26, 1889The Dania Society
The Society was organized in 1868. It was a pioneer society in Chicago. It has promoted an understanding among its members that can be equalled by few organizations.
Its charter members are widely dispersed in the different territories and states, but every one of these members carries on his work in the new surroundings with good results.
Emil Dreyer and Nils Ohrenholt seem to be the only two organizers that are loyal to Dania and do not spend an excessive amount of time with other societies.
The Society was organized in 1868. It was a pioneer society in Chicago. It has promoted an understanding among its members that can be equalled by few organizations. Its charter ...
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III B 2, IV
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