II. CONTRIBUTIONS
AND ACTIVITIES
D. Benevolent and Protect ive
Institutions
3. Hospitals, Clinics and Medical
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Continued
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The .lUgustana Hospital v/ill celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary
on Ivlay 28. lilrland Carlson v.^s the founder of this institution.
Durinc this tirae it has undergone iru^iny chances. Since its
beginning it has alv/ays enjoyed the noral and financial support
of the public and particularly of the 3\^/edes in .jaerica. It has
Crov/n until today it is one of the largest and best liospitals in
this country. The recent enlargenent of the hospital cost •,;;75,000,
and .jilO^OOO v^s paid on this last year. The total incorae during
the past year was .jl06,459.52. liov; large this institution is, one
inay judge from the fact that during the past year it had 2,485
patients.
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A well-attended festival took place Friday evening in Orchestra Hall.
After the prayer, the hymn "Our God Is Our Refuge** was sung by the audience.
Dr. Andreen explained the purpose of the festival, v/hich, he said, was to
get the Augustana people to harmonize ;vith the Mission and the Augustana
Hospital, to v/hich the proceeds will be donated.
Alfred J. Pearson, professor at the State University of Des Moines, la., gave
a very interesting speech, in which he pointed out that which the Swedish,
people have done, especially their procuress in putting their stamp on this
country's English literature (sic). He spoke of the Swedes as new builders
and pioneers ever since the first ones caine to this country, and he mentioned
many prominent Swedes who have performed great invaluable services to the
United States. The National's Choir and the Wennerberg Choir, under Pro-
fessor Emil Larson, sung splendidly some of Sweden's prettiest songs. Pro-
fessor and Mrs. Frederick Frederichsen pleased the audience with their music^
The last number on the program, "Lilla Messa," was sung by seven singers, f^ J>
It was the first time August Soderman's play had been played in Chicago, p, \l^^ g
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Svenska Amerllcanaren , Jan. 28, 1908
S^VEDISH-AMSRICM NATIONAL EESTDTAL
A large Swedish-American national festival will be held Fe^. 20 in Orchestra
Hall, 169 Michigan Avenue. Among other features in the program there will
be a mixed choir of 200 or 250 voices and a men's choir of 50 or 75 voices.
Baritone Gustaf Holmquist and pianist Sigfried Laurin, of Rock Island, will
offer patriotic numbers.^ Admission is 35, 50, and 75 cents; boxes six
dollars, that is, one dollar a person. The proceeds will be divided equally
between the Augilistana Hospital's Free Hospitalization Fund and the Home for
TS^ung Women in Chicago.
A friendly invitation is extended to all our people wishing to en:oy an
evening of entertainment and at the same time to help a good cause.
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ENGLEaOOD HOSPITAL
* It is now one year and a half since the Swedish-American Hospital Society purchased
and took charge of the ••Englewood Union Hospitals •* Sometime before this the "Swedish
American Hospital Association** which is its lawful name purchased a lot on the corner
of 60th and Oreaii" Streets with 110 feet frontage* And so on the corner of 60th and
Green Streets the past year a massive fireproof five story building fifty feet wide
100 feet long has been erected; the corner stone was layed December 31, 1905 by
President A* P. Fors, Pastor of the Swedish Bethel Lutheran Church of Englewood. The
well-known architect L« G« Hallberg dr^w the plans, and the building was erected by the
, E« P* Strandberg Company* They have Just complAted the building and it is now ready
V for occupancy* The building's cost was $900* The management believes that the Swedish
] men of affairs who made this undertaJcing possible have for this generation built a
I monument which shows Swedish foresight* This li^t and airy pleasant building has ro(m
for 125 patients* There are no large wards, only six or aeven persons to the ward
besides large rooms for two or three patients* It also contains elegant
private rooms, as well as maternity wards* For emergency cases one
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finds well arranged operating rooms. For all operations we find on the fifth floor
all modern arrangements in two large light operating rooms which are equal to the
best in Chicago* Here fifteen operation are performed per day.
Since February 14, 1907 when the new building was taken in use, twice as many patients
have been taken in as before. Among the nurses we find eight Swedish and also some
of other nationalities. The supervisor Uiss Emelia Dahlgren and her assistant Miss
Rebecka Johnson graduated from the Augustana Hospital which we know has a good
reputation.
The Swedish*-Aiierican Hospital Society held their second annual meeting in their own
local assembly room, iirtiich has been elegantly furnished by the doctors. At this
meeting all the members of the management were present, and all were satisfied with
the arrangements, as were also the directors. The following named are the directors:
A. P. Fors, A. L. Nystrom, Fred ^/estberg. Senator Carl Lundlurg, V/m. J. Rathje, W. A.
Nelson, N. P. Severin, Robert Anderson, H. C, Staves, H. F. Edman and J. A. Fraeger.
The hospital is already more than half filled and we hope to attract the patronage
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of the Englewood people • A great deal of good has been done at the old hospital and
also since the Swedish society has taken it over* Now in the new, modern building
we sincerely beliere greater blessings will be accomplished* It is only one year
ago that 315 Swedish wopnen from the Linea Society organized iFor the purpose of giving
their time to- aid the poor* Urs« C« A» Valentine was the organizer*
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Oct. 2, 1906.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ENOLEITOOD HOSPITAL
The recent report made by the Englewood Hospital, owned and maintained by
the Chicago Swedish Colony, justifies the pride of the Chicago Swedes.
From September 1, 1905 to September 1, 1906, the hospital has cared for 864
patients; 754 were c\ired, 80 died; 718 of the patients paid in full, while
the other 146 were charity patients who received the best of care. The in-
come of the hospital during the year was ^21,262.98, exceeding the expenses
by $1,611.88. This record is an outstanding one for which great credit is
given to the hospital superintendent. Miss Emelia Dahlgren, formerly at the
Augustana and other highly regarded hospitals, and to the business manager,
Mr« Fred Westberg*
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LAKE VIEW SIVEDISK HOSPITAL A SUCCESS
The annual report of the Lake View Svenska Hospital covers a very success-
ful year and indicates a growth to a capacity of sixty patients* The suc-
cessful operations and first-class care of patients have gained this hospital
a reputation second to none, except in size.
A wonderful opportunity is offered here to Swedish girls who speak English,
and have a good character, to enroll fOx* nurses* training*
The hospital is located in the center of one of the best Swedish comraunities
of our Chica^^ Swedish Colony, knovm as the naturally beautiful Lake View
district located at Belmont and Evanston Avenues*
Dr* 0* E. Wald is the chief physician; Dr. A. A. V/est is the house physician
and Dr. C. Camick is the interne; three of the best men of medicine and surgery
in Chicago.
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Svenska Trlbiinen-Hyheter . July 3, 1906.
/^ SW3SDISH WASHINGTON TASK HOSPITAlJ
The Swedish Washington Park Ilospital on the South Side is to increase its
capacity. The main building was finished in February 1906 and has already
been found too snail. The directors, last Friday, bought two lots adjoin-
ing the present property, on which additional buildings will be put up to
accommodate twenty more patients. The hospital is in need of a number of
efficient nurses. Here is a wonderful opportunity for young women having
the required knowledge to start on a high grade career. Experience that
may be theirs at the Swedish Washington Park Hospital cannot be surpassed
in any other Midwest institution.
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^2i;efit congebt by siraDics a success/
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A welfare concert was given by the nev/ly organized Lake View Hospital Aid
Society at Belmont Hall on Saturday March 3. The attendance, which was
large, exceeded our expectations • The hall was crowded even before the
first number on the program was presented. It being the Society's first
public affair, it was indeed surprising to see such a large and appreciative
audience. The membership of this Society is over seventy, and many others
have agreed to join. The prospects for a large and active group are encourag-
ing.
The program v/as opened v;ith a v;ell-performed piano solo by Benjamin Peterson,
which was followed by offerings of several outstanding artists in a v;ell-
arranged order. Reverend Hagstrom spoke of the necessity of the Swedish
Hospital and an efficient aid group to take care of financing the v/elfare
work of the Lake View institution. Dr. J. A. Enander gave a very interest-
ing;, talk about the work at the hospital, and acknowledged the help avail-
able through the Aid Society.
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Following the speakers, the Mozart Quartette sang several enjoyable songs,
and Miss Frida Ecklund won the audience with a beautiful soprano solo. A
violin solo by I^rin Lindskog drew the limit of applause as usual.
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/"SI'.'EDISK CHUP.CIjES AID HUSPiraJZ
The Linnea Aid Society of the EnrJ-ev/ood Hospital v;as organized Friday,
February 16, by the ladies representing the Bethel Lutheral Church, the
Sv/edish Baptist Church on 59th Street, the Mission Church, and the
Bethlehem Lutheran Church. There v/ere fifty-six charter members at this
meeting.
Meetings are to bo held on the second 1 onday each month.
Judging by the enthusiasm displayed by those attending the organization
meeting, one can look forv/ard to much good being done, v;hich, under
ordinary conditions, the patients v/ov.ld find it impossible to obtain
efficient and proper medical treatment.
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Svenska Nyheter, Dec. 12, 1905 •
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Free Clinic
A free clinic for Swedish health gsnnnastics and massage has been opened in
Suite 100, Plaza Hotel, corner of North Clark Street and North Avenue,
under the direction of Carl V/estman, a Swedish physician and director of
medical gymnastics. An entrance from North Avenue is designated exclusively
for women and children* Financial support by a Chicago capitalist has
made this undertaking possible. The purpose of the clinic is to give
patients of limited means a chance for enjoyment of the benefits of this
valuable method of treatment, free of charge
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/llLlW SVffiDISH HOSPITAI7
The Swedish-American Hospital Association has now been completely organized.
The board of trustees consists of eleven members, representing nearly all
the Swedish churches and societies on the South Side. The objective of the
Association is, as most Swedes know, to build a first-class Swedish hospital
at the south-east corner of Green and Sixtieth Streets. The undertaking will
raise funds through the sale of stock, and the shares are being taken up
rapidly. The board of directors believe that part of the buildings or, per-
haps the whole hospital may be made ready for acceptance of patients this fall.
The medical staff has not been selected yet, but it will consist of the very
best among doctors, not merely of Swedish nationality, but from other nation-
alities as well. The hospital will be a genuine Swedish institution, under
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Swedish control, exclusively. The general agent for the Association is
Attorney 0. C. Peterson, Roora 1025 Unity Building, Chicago, and he will
gladly supply any pertinent information concerning the hospital.
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Svenska Nyheter, liar. 7, 1905*
/^-VASHIITGTON PARK HOSPITAL BAZAAI^
The Washington Park Hospital Bazaar was running to a close; Saturday was
to be its last day. As we believe in the old saying, better late than
never, we went to the home of Dr. Youn^ where the bazaar v;as being held,
altho\igh it was already Saturday evening. It must be admitted at once
that all the arrangements had been made with great taste and practical
sense; all honor is due to the ladies who had charge of decoration. Ad-
miration for the work done in preparation for the bazaar was general and
the enjoyment resulting was equally general. First, from the point of
view of decorative beauty, we put the Japanese department. It contained
a great deal of trifles, offered to the public by '^G-eisha^ girls, working
with hands, feet, and heads to induce the oeople to buy. And the fun
succeeded excej.lently, quite brilliantly, in fact In the Swedish
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Room, lilrs. Liyhinan conducted the sale, vivacious and pleasant as alv/ays.
Here the auction went on as if lives were at stake; corsets followed
photography frames; shirts follov;ed flowerpots; tablecloths followed guitars,
and so on, endlessly it seemed. The auctioner was both warm and, at
times, hoarse but not hesitant. Sales were «ade in quick succession.
Fifty cents! Do I hear seventy-five? Bang! VAss Pearson is the lucky
one J And on it £::oes.
But what is this, do I hesr imisic also? Quite true, in the gallery for
the pictures of unknown nasters, our well-known imisicians the Hausch trio
arranged their instruments. They played beautifully. Thei^ numbers in-
cluded "The Bohemian Girl," "Allard's Second Symphony," and some popular
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Swedish compositions, V/hat splendid technique, interpretation, classic
clarity. A wonderful trio, Ljs. ^lausch and her tv/o daughters. There
was also other music and entertainment. The bazaar brought a net in-
come of about $1,000#
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Svenska Nyheter, Sept. ^0, 1904,
TlIE S:'ffiDISH-Al-:EiiIGAM HOSPITAL
During recent years the need of a hosT)ital for our people on the South Side
has become i.iore and ^^lOre apparent to Swedes living in that part of the city.
This -is p&rticularly true as regards the lar^je Swedish colony in 2nglewood,
in v/hich district one small hospital serves a population of one hundred
thousand people.
Another hospital is now under construction, but it is a Catholic institution,
and can, therefore, not be expected to answer to the particular Swedish
needs.
This problem has been the topic of private discussions only, until January
5 of this year, Wfien Pastor Rosen, Dr. Fors, and Dr. Beardsley called a
meeting of interested people at N. A. Nelson's office, 159 N. LaSalle Street.
The question of a Swedish hospital for the South Side v/as discussed from
various angles, and the result was that the follov/ing four questions were
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referred to four respective committees which v/ill report on the results of
their investigations at a future meeting. The questions are:
(1) Is there actual need of a Swedish hospital on the South Side?
(2) \7hat would be the most desirable location for such a hospital?
(3) On what basic principles should it be financed and organized?
(4) On what basic principles should it be operated and controlled?
When the four committees v/ere ready to report, a meeting was again called
at the same place, and perfect agreement was reached, except on the question
concerning location. It was referred to the committee again for further
study, and a nev/ meeting set for March 21, At that tine a more complete
and encouraging reoort was received on the question of possible location,
and nine men were appointed then and there to start organization proceed-
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ings. The institution will be named the Swedish-American Hospital, and
those present at the meeting subscribed ten dollars each for covering of
the initial expenses.
The undertaking v/ill be capitalized at one hundred thousand dollars; this
calls for the sale of ten thousand shares at ten dollars each.
The institution has been incorporated, and Architect Lund has already pre-
sented a tentative building plan.
Pastor A, L. I^ystrom, N. A. Nelson, 7red V/estberg,
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Svenaka Nyheter. Sept, 13, 1904.
CHICAGO NEWS: /SffSDlSE HOSPITaL OPENE^
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The new Swedish hospital at 60th Street and Vincennes Avenue was officially
opened last week in the presence of more than one thousand people* The
jiiospital, a three-story brick building, has been named the Washington Park
Hospital*
The dedication speech was delivered by Pastor J« W« Swanbeck, of Grand
Crossing, who has been the driving force in the planning and promotion of this
project* Among the other speakers were Attorneys Harry Olson and G* Bemhard
Anderson*
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CHICAGO NEWS
A Swedish hospital will be built near 59th and Halsted Streets. The final
plans were accepted at a meeting last Wednesday at 5858 South Halsted Street,
and it was decided to incorporate the institution. The men in charge of the
project at the present time are: Pastor Eric Rosen, president; A. J. Nystrom,
Tice-president; Fred Westberg, secretary; U. F. Palmquist, treasurer; and
0. C. Peterson, attorney. The corporation now has at its disposal one hundred
thousand dollars*
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Svenska Nyheter. Nov* 10, 1903.
MISSION FRiE{,DS GI7E C0NC2RT AT AUDlTOSruM
The concert at the Auditorium last Thursday evening drew a large audience,
and the repeated and enthusiastic applause gave strong testimony to the
quality of the presentations. The concert was a benefit affair, the
objective being to collect money for the new hospital at the Barmhertighets
hemmet (Home of Mercy).
About five hundred singers from the various choirs belonging to the Mission
Friends in Chicago and its suburbs formed the great choir of the concert,
and under the leadership of Director A. L. Hvassman gave strong evidence
of excellent training.
First on the program came an organ solo by an able organist, together with
some Swedish national songs such as ^Hell dig du hoga Nord,** (Hail Thee
Thou High North), ^'Du gamla, du friska" (Thou Old, Yet so Vigorous), the
song to the King; '•Norden arett brodralag" (The North Is a Union of Brothers), by
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the much advertised male chorus. We suggest that to give full effect, these
pieces ought to be rendered in quick tempo. They were sung rather too slowly.
The great nimiber of the program was Handel •s (Messiah) **Why Do the Nations. »»
This was sung by Professor Gustaf Holmquist, and his splendid baritone brought
the piece out beautifully. As an encore he sang **rageln pa lindequist,** and
it is a question which of the two numbers was more excellently sung.
The chorus of five hundred voices was heard in the oratorio, "David and Saul,**
by the well-known Paul Stenhammar, but more brilliant was the execution by
the same chorus of Gtounod's '^Nazareth.'* In this piece, the director succeeded
in obtaining a blending of voices in a manner that is rare in such a large
chorus. The members are living far apart so that their practicing together
becomes next to impossible. Those who have any knowledge of the difficulty
in directing a large chorus in an opera of the type of "Nazareth" will deeply
respect Director Hvasaman for the skill displayed on this occasion.... An
outstanding soloist participating was Mrs. Harriet Smulski, accompanied by
Miss Tillie Rose. She sang Meyerbeer's "Lieti." Thxinderous applause rewa:
m.
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her singing, and she was presented with a bouciuet of beautiful roses.
Several additional numbers followed, one of which was "Bjomeborgeme's
Marsch,** and the male quartet adapted a suitable tempo in the singing of
this song. Later, Gounod's '^Crallia** was rendered in which Mrs, Smulski
sang the solo parts. The concert was concluded with the singing of '^Fremat,
hemat^ (Forward, Homeward) by the male quartet. It was an evening of noble
enjoyment, altogether too soon ended.
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Svenska Tribunen, Oct. 29, 1902.
/"anitiversahyJT^
The Scandinavian Medical Doctor's Society celebrated its fifteenth
anniversary with a banquet last Saturday at the Bismarck Hotel.
Doctor Anton Holmboe was toastmaster. The Swedish Glee Club Quartet
sang«
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Svenska Tribunen, Feb. 15, 1893.
c ORiEP.STCME SERVi :;e .
A large crowd of interested people gatnered last Sunday afternoon at Lincoln
and Cleveland avenues to v/itness xne soleiiin dedication of the new Augustana
HospitL.1, . Kice v/eataer prevailed during the wnole Service, vhich began v/ith
singing a hymn. The Rev. L.G.Abrahams on, President of the Augustana Synod
delivered an address. He spoke of "The Good Sanuritan", The Rev. ]w.C.Ranseen,
Ciiairman of zhe 3oard of Directors for the ho.piT.al tnen read a list of the
newspapers and other items to be placed in uhe medication box. namely: The
Chicaf.o Tribune > Svenska fribunen, Svenska Amerikanar en ♦ lug:ustana und other
papers* The box was tnen placed in the stone and r'astor Abranarason hit it
three Limes with a hammer and pronounced the Benediction. The Service concluded
with a nymn.
The congregation continued vhe celebration at t .e American Con^ regational Church
close to the hospital ground, v/iiere the chorus of the Injxnanuel Church sang.
Speeches were made by Doctor Erland Carlson and the pai^wor o± ohe church,
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; Doctor C, Olson. Hev. l^nseen read a history of zhe Augustana Hospital. Between
J Lay 28, 1884, v/nen it was opened and up unoil January 1, 1893, 1,023 patients have
been received, of which 73 died and the otners were restored to health. After
the offering, v/as taken for tne benefit of the hospital the festival came to a
concluc-^ion with praters anu hymns.
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AUGUSTAIJA HOSPITAL.
The new Au^ustana Hospitwj.1, v/hich is under erecxion at Lincoln and Cleveland Ave^s
v/ill be the lar-est Sv/edish Hospitul in the city, six floors high besides the
basement. The corner stcne ceremony v/ill bo held Februr^ry 12th \'4nen several
of the pastors of the Au^x.ustana Synod v/ill officiate. Althou^Ji ohe hospitul is
intended to receive the rapiily increasing Sv/edish population in Chicago, it will
now as before open its doors to o^her nationali oiec and creeds and thus be "non-
sectarian".
Tne Augustana Hospital came in^o existence on Ivlay 28, 1881, .men zhe Illinois
Conference of The Sweaish Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod, through its
Board of Direci^ors, and its cnairman, the Rev. Erlana Carlson, rented the corner
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lot at Lincoln and Cleveland Aves^ with a frame building standing on the lot,
which was made into a hospital* On the day of February 1, 1882, the Conference
decided to accept the ownership of the lot and house; the Rev. Erland Carlson
made an offer to buy the property for $35,000« The seller donated $1,000 to the
hospital at the same time. Funds for the purchase were obtained through subscrip-
tions^ a bazaar, which netted the sum of $10,000, and donations.
The first doctor at the hospital was Truman W* Midler.
As the present hospital is insufficient the Conference decided at its meeting in
Chicago, February 17-22, to erect a new hospital on the large ground this year if
possible. Architect L. C. Hallberg was appointed to make the drawings and to figure
out the cost. The erection started November 22nd, but has been so much delayed on
account of the intense cold that the fotindation only has been laid.
The work has started again and the new building will soon be erected.
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Th« plans for the iftsw ilngustaiia Hospital are now completed and contraetore
have begun to subvLt their bids. The new structure will cover a lot 63 x 84
at the triangular comer of Lincoln and Cleveland Avenues^ It will be six
stories hi|^ and cost approximately $90t000« to build. The first story will
be constructed of Bedford stone and the other fire of pressed brick* The
floors will be of fireproof construction and the building will be heacbed hj
steam* The plans have been drawn by our countryman, Architect L*0*Hallberg*
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' Svenska Tribunent April 6, 1892.
AUGUSTA HOSPITAL TO UOVE AND TO EXPAND.
A Swedish mass meeting was held last Wednesday, liferch 30th, at the Farwell Hall
under the auspices of the Augusta Hospital Association of the Augusta Synod.
The purpose of the meeting was to make the Swedish element of Chicago better
acquainted with the Hospital's activities and to discuss plans for the building
of a new and larger hospital to better serve the needs of our people. The
attendance at this meeting exceeded all expectations and the enthui iasm displayed
was great. Subscription lists were circulated and considerable sums of money
were pledged • Speakers w^re the Reverends Carl A. Evald, M.C.Ranseen, L.A.
Johnston, L. G.Abrahams on, Br land Carlson, 0. Olson, Carl A. Swensson and C.P.
Rycholm.
The plans are to substitute the old two-story hospital building with a new
structure of six stories in height and with accommodations for at least 100
patients.
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ANOTHER HOSPITAL TO BE BUILT
Ten per cent of the membership of the Swedish Lutheran churches in the
city were present at the mass meeting at Farwell Hall last evening held for
* ^?^^ the beneift of Augustana Hospital.
For the last eight years there has besr* a frame structure at Lincoln and
Cleveland Avenues which has afforded accomadations for eighteen patients. This
was the Swedish Hospital. At length its needs outgrew the tenement. Possessing
ground 180x250 feet it was decided by the management to build, if possible a
handsome six story building 62x180 feet in dimensions which would afford accomo-
dation for one^hundred patients. The matter was discussed on the churches,
and that discussion resulted in the mass-meeting ^ich was held last evening*
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Addresses were made by the Rev. Carl A, Evald, the Rec« I* C. Ransuriy
the Rev#L. A. Johnston, the Rev. L. G« Abramson, R. F. Jacobs, the Rev.
iCrland Garlsson, Prof. 0. Olsson, the Rev. Carl A. Swensson, and the
Rev. C. P, Rydholm. The addresses were interspersed with songs.
Subscription papers were circulated at the close of the meeting and a
large sum pledged to the enterprise*
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Svens.ka Tribimen, June 25, 1891
SV/SDI3K hospit;jl RE-ORGAUIZSS
The Linnaen Hospital ('•LinnS-hospitalet'*) is no?/ the official naine of the institu-
tion for.T-orly oxmed and maintained by Dr# Sven Windrow under the name of the Chicago
Ikternity Home* A Board of ^Directors has been created and is ccuprised as follows:
Dr. 'Z.Q. Paoli, president; Robert Ldndblom mid Andrew Chaiser, vice presidents, of
whom the latter also holds the position of treasurer; and Dr. Sven Windrow, secretary •
Other members of the Board are Dr. N,P. Pearson, Alex. Johnson and J.N. Soderholm.
Superintendent is Dr. Windrow, and his first assistant Hiss Anna Lhlmquist.
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Last Simday Dr. Windrow had invited the represent?:!. ives of tho press of Chicago and
the local medical associations to view the hospital building on Diversey Ave* All
the visitors were unanimous in thoii' appreciation and approval of the institution*
The hospital, in its re-organized state, plans to petition the Cook County Board of
Commissions for financial aid in order to carry on a more intensive program. At
the same time a movement is afoot to raise a fund by subscription among the Swedish
people for the purpose of purchasing a building site ajid the erection of a new
hospital* In such manner the new hospital v/ould become a Sv/edish institution in
spirit and character, and as such become the realization of a hope long cherished^
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Svenska Tribuneiit Sept. 26, 1889*
AUGUSTANA HOSPITAL BAZ.iAR
The bazaar for the benefit of Augustana Hospital was concluded last Saturday at
Turner Hall. The net proceeds are believed to be around ii;3,G0G. A lottery was
arranged* A site donated by broker P.H.Pearson, valued at $400 was won by
Miss Lottie Fried, superintendent of the hospital for many years. Many other
lucky players won valuable prizes donated by different individuals.
It is the intention of the committee in charge of the bazaar to hold an auction
.later to dispose of the left overs.
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4« Orphanages and Creches
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Svenska Nyheter. Apr* 4, 1905*
■ rS^ISB OMWIMflE IN OHIO^
The other day, the Swedish baptists in Chicago received letters of in -
corporation for a Swedish orphanage, the name of which is to be Fridhem
(Home of Peace). Incorporators are Rev. G. Arvid Hagstrom, Erie Wingren,
and Charles Palm.
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Chicago Tribune. Aug. 10, 1892. WM (ILL) PROJ 30;7i
OKPIl-^^^iU>E FOR S'^VEDISH CHILDREN
This was a great day Tor the Swedes of Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Michifian,
and Wj.sconsin.
About two years ago the General Conference of the Swedish Church conceived
the idea of building an orphan's home and industrial school for the benefit
of orphan children of Swedish parents and decided Joliet as the place. The
site is about two miles southeast of the city in a beautiful grove.
Today the corner-stone of the edifice was formerly laid, the Rev. L. S.
Abrahamson of Chicago perfoming the ceremony of placing the stone in posi-
tion. There were a large number of people present. The building will be a
magnificent structure, built of Joiiet stone, 60 x 100 feot in dimensions.
It will be three stories in height.
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p«18« Pastor John P. Uilleri who, on the 11th was honored by being appointed '
Superintendent of the Swedish Societies* magnificent Old Peoples Home in Evanston
is a man well-known in ^wlde circles in Chicago, and has during a long, useful
life as business-man, editor and minister made a host of friends who are glad
to welcome him into his new field of endeavor^
Pastor Uiller resigned Wednesday from his position as Pastor of Elim Swedish 1(«E«
Church in Lake View, where he is certain to be missed*
The Old Peoples Home's new Superintendent was born in Ostergotland, September 4,
1866* He has spent most of his life in America, but he is no less Swedish on that
account* He graduated from the Theological Seminary in Evanston in 1892 and
studied later at Knox College in Galesburg, till he in 1920 became a pastor in the
Methbdlst Church; later on he became business manager and associate of the
magazine Sandebudet here* The Methodist Church chose him later as chief of its
Public Book Concexm while he maintained his association with Sandebudet* Two
years ago he accepted the call as pastor of the "Elim** congregation*
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WEDISH
Ur. Miller is also a mambar of anmy years standing of the Swedish Journalist
Society of ^erica* irtiere his many friends hope to retain him in their midst in
spite of the facty that he has risen in the ranks #
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Mr* Miller is met personally known to the many societies who support the Old
Peoples Hoaey but he has expressed the wish that these societies* delegates will
honor him with their acquaintance* He also extended a standing invitation of welcome
to all interested in Swedish Societies* Old Peoples Home*
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j Svemka Kuriren. Oct. 6, 1927.
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p«ll* *•••••••••• •The conmitteo for the **Svlthiod Day** festiTals^ celebrated
last June at Good Templar Parkf Geneva, held its last meeting in ""Hi^ Noon Club,*^
1850 Michigan Arenue Saturday evening, when the final report was presented* Mr*
Chas. £• toitHf who as president of the committee has taken many a heavy lift to
make this affair a success was in the chair. It was already known that the
monetary result was satisfactory, but that it would be overwhelming as the secretary
Mr. Bernard Johnson's report stated, no one had ever hoped* Great was the rejoicing,
when he announced the receipts to balance with $29,000.00, and the net proceeds to
be $19,230«74 with a few small outstanding amounts still to be accounted for*
Receipts and disbursements had been audited by a committee headed by Holger J*
Rosberg, and on the recommendation of this committee, the report was accepted. The
treasurer Mr* Fred Nelson was instruct ed to split the amount with one third, going to
Svithiod*s Old Peoples Homes and the remaining two thirds to be divided amons the
participating lodges, in proportion to the number of tickets each lodge had sold*
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After the meetings the committee, together with many irho has been active during
the festivities and a niimber of invited guests, gathered in the club's dining
hall idiere a luncheon was served and wherein three-hundred persons took part in
a very animated spirit*
Later a program of music and song was presented under the direction of Chas* M*
White, and an orchestra played* In connection with the festivities and the
athletic events several speakers expressed themselves, such as: Gordon A. Berg,
Samuel Peterson, John Sandgren, Gust* Hartelius and others* Representatives
from other athletic clubs were heard from* A dance concluded the evening's
program*
Next year's Svithiod Day will be celebrated at Good Templar Park Geneva, 111*,
Sunday, June 17*
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:Vi^:r-The Swedish Old People's HoiDe in Evanston greeted two welcome guests last
\ Siinday, namely: Mr. Folke Anderson, the operatic star from Stockholm, a^ JJ^fc^S^fl^^l^
. -?i>^ our own Mrs. Ida Anderson-V^erner, amateur actress and recitalist. ^j^''^M&mM^-'^^
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them re-live the days of their youth. Mrs. Anderson-Werner's recitals were f |g^^ " --^
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In connection with the festivities at the Home last week for the Swedish;^^'-^^l^^
^ . Crown Prince and Crown Princess, it was publicly announced "by the chairman . ^^^ 'r
'"H; of the Ladies* Life Membership Club, Mrs. John P. Priedlund, that the drive 'f^p^Wi
enacted six months earlier had heen successfully concluded "by the acquiringrj ■ f ^^
'^^4 of not less than 330 new "Life Memberships" and that a total sum of $2^,000 r^^A:^^
■*?■* in payment of these memberships was being turned over to the Home's endow- v|^M|i*.
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^pii^ recipient of donations of $5,000 each from two generous Swedish men in Chi- " |ffi|
^^^ cago, namely from Mr. Frank Gustafson and Mr. Alhert I. Appleton, the former
a well-known contractor, the latter the president of the Appleton Electric^f^^t^ft^
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Music "by the Viking Bank, Singing hy Harmony
Singing Society, addresses "by Hon. Herman Hallstrom,
Mayor of Hockford, 111., Sditor Frithiof Malmquist,
Attorney John A. Linden and Mr. John Bjorn from
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The Vikings Valhalla at Gumee, Illinois, invites you to greet the Beason^f^j:^j:^t^;m^^^:
welcome, Siinday, May 30, all day. vvr-'-^Y^"'"--^ ;•"■■■/- •;• . :■ ^C -: >/" ^V"v '-^W^^S^m^^^
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^OLD ANNUAL LESETIN^
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The Swedish Societies' Old Peoples Home Association held its regular s^
meeting at Hotel Sherman last weekr" Of special interest was the report made^ >-
l)y the Treasurer, Mr. John P. Priedlund, that the Association's "Endowment -T '
Fund" is rapidly approaching the $100,000 niark, which is the goal set in t ^
order to enable the Home to utilize the money for its intended purpose. The ::^^-wOA..
fund has exceeded $90,000, which means an increase of about $20,000 dUiri^S iim^l^^^"^
The election of officers for the fiscal year of 1926 resulted as follows:
Former Alderman Alhert D. Anderson, president; C.A. Caxlson, vice president;
Herman Olson, secretary; Brie Hanson, financial secretary, and John P. Fried-i^j^.:^^'^
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It was decided the Home's annual summer outing will take place on Sunday, £#B^
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Salle St., under the presidency of Charles H. .Rosherg, '^. :r^'' ^ W-- --. 4^^"?^ JS^/
The climax of the meeting was the report from the chairman of the Summer^'"^ "^^'^''"^^^^^^
Festival .Committee, Dr. O.C. Nylund. He reported that the net proceeds of
the outing held in July amounted to $22,801.60, which has been teamed over
to the Home's treasurer. It was further announced, that two donations total-
ling $6,500 had heen made to thellome during the summer months. ;^^-Si^^^^.
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Svenska Kurlren. Sept. 17, 1925.
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The Cornerstone of Valhalla, the Old People's Home of the Order of Yikings ""l^ >-^
at Giirnee, Illinois, will he laid next ^iinday, Septeniber 20th. Impressive K^^^i^J^-v
ceremonies will attend the laying of the cornerstone and it is predicted ^-|f:|^r
that the event will he witnessed by many thousands of "Vikings", from Chicago ^''^^''^^'^:-'
and surrounding districts. . wv^^ ^ .^t^..^^,-; . . ,. ^ "^f v*>s^#^^
The laying of the cornerstone will he performed hy Frithiof Malmquist, editor
of the Swedish-American Newspaper and one of the founders of the Order.
Addresses will be delivered hy the Grand Master, &ust 'A'esterherg, and hy M.S,
Senator Charles S. Deneen.- The Viking music hands from Chicago, Sockford,
and Waukegan will play and "Harmoni" Singing Society will sing.
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/^t^.r.v-i^v-;:^ Svenska Kuriren. Feb. 2d, 1925 ;■; "^"£-,.- :;:;'v;^;.S:^vi;i^^^^^^
. ,4^1 THE AEMUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE SWEDISH OLD PEOPLE'S, HOME 3,l^%I^Si'^
Plans for this annual festival or picnic are already being discussed. A i^-p?
concrete start was made last Monday at the meeting of the Bo^rd of Directors ^
in the Svithiod Singing Cluh, 62k Wrightwood AVe. Election of functionaries
was held, as follows: Dr. O.C. Nylund, executive chairman; Eric Lundgren,
secretary; Nils J. Lindskoog, ticket iiolder, and Erik G._Westman,;puhlicity
director. --.^^-r,^-^^ • ■ rf-*::"^.'-^^^^^ ^•^V-'4;^v-\/-^^-''^/--:,.v;--..v.^^#^S^^
As has "been the policy at the previous festivals of the Home, an automobile
will "be given away free to the one . that holds the lucky number and, in addi-
tion, there will be innumerable other prizes.: % :.?f!^:K•vs^;^;v:;^^
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The Old People's Home Association of the United Swedish Societies held itlfc V£v*^t§tl
re^ul^x quarterly meeting, last monday at the Sherman Hotel. Committee re-
ports were made and approved,' and general routine work transacted. Most V^"
noteworthy among the reports was that of the Swedish-American Cluh, which'" ^" '^
showed that the Club had turned over to the Old People's Hone Association^
a check for $1,025.00, this sum being the net proceeds from a charity ball
sponsored by them late in the fall. , :r=t:~^: v : > ^ ■. ^ '''--:' r-'r:-^mm^''\
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In addition, the S.A.C. has raised enoiigh money to completely furnish one ^;lj-
of the rooms in the Home, and this money was turned over at this meetit!^iiy> i|;^,
Mr. Charles H. Rosberg, chairman of the club's Board of Directors,,
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TBS AHGUSTANA HQUB FOR TBS AOBD
The Aogaatana Home for the Aged In Grand Crossing will In the near future begin
the construction of a new two^-story building in order to add to its facilities*
The estiaated cost is flOO^OOO* The drawings hare been prepared by the aredish
architect, Andrew X* Neman* A. Johnson has contracted for the brickwork on
the building, and I* Carlson for the carpentry work*
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Svensica Tribimen-ITyheter, Apr. 16, 1924.
THE HOLS FOR TUB ACSD
The Swedish Old People* s Home Society held its annual bxisiness meeting last
l!onday in the Sherman Hotel. According to the president's report, the activi-
ties of the Society are progressing very satisfactorily. There are now eighty-
eight old people in the Svanston home, as compared with forty-five a year ago. ^
Income during the past year aimounted to ^50,478.27, while expenditures were ^
$39,141.64. In addition to this income from various sources, the building .-^
fund cai.ipaign brouglit in :g>71,823.35. p
Vflien all reports had been read and accepted, new officers were elected. They g
are: Edward L, Jarl, president; Charles H* Rosberg, vice-president; John
P. Friedlund, treasurer; Kudolph V/. V/est, secretary. Hew members of the
Board of Directors were also elected.
The new president is an officer of the State Bank of Chicago, and is actively
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interested in several Swedish organizations. He is the treasurer of the
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Oct« 17, 1923.
THE HOME FOR THE AGED
New Building in Evanston Dedicated
Last Sunday was a ired-letter iay for all those Chicago Swedes who are
interested in the activities of the Society for the ^Swedish Home for the
Aged, for on that day the new building of the Home, which the Society main-
tains in iilvanston, was dedicated. The ceremony put the finishing touches
on an undertaking which was started several years ago, and which has cost
those that have been in charge much work, time, xvorry, and money. But on ca5
that happy day all of this was forgotten. tj
C. S. Peterson, the president of the Board of Directors of the Home, was
in charge of the day^s prograri. He declared in his introductory speech
that the Home as it now stands is the greatest Swedish institution of its
kind outside of Sweden.
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The dedication speech was delivered by Pastor Joshua Oden. Several other
prominent Swedes addressed the audience, among them Congressman Carl H.
Chindblom, who outlined the past history of the Home. He stated that it ^
is now valued at i^t30,000, and that $30,000 annually is required for its 5
maintenance. ^
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The program was enlivened with music played by the orchestra of the Great -o
Lakes Navigation School, and with songs offered by eighty members of the o
Swedish Singers* League. Refreshments were served in the new dining room, lo
which, together v/ith the up-to-date kitchen, was especially admired by all ^
the housewives. Buttons on which appeared a picture of the Home were sold ^
throughout the day and brought in a considerable sum.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, June 16, 1920.
THE LEAGUE FOR THE SV.EDISH HOLiE FOR THE AGED
A vigorous campaign for the purpose of securing five hundred more life
members for the Swedish Home for the Aged was opened May 31 under the
direction of Albert Swanson, president of the campaign committee, and the
work is progressing in a successful manner.
The present members number about five hundred, and the majority of them are
active in this drive in behalf of the Home. Their goal is five hundred new
members in the League and $25,000 for the fund. This sum is needed in order
to make the future of the Home secure. They are striving to reach this goal
before the great summer meeting v/hich is planned to take place at the Home
in Evanston.
Willing and aggressive campaigners are needed, and when one of them calls at
your home, store, office, or other place of work, inviting you to sign up
for a life membership which costs fifty dollars, be generous and take those
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fifty dollars that are lying useless in the bank, under the mattress or
wherever they are, and put them to work for a good cause.
Take out a life membership! If you should be overlooked by the volunteer
campaigners, do not let that stop you. Show that your heart is in the
right place, and ask Edward L. Jarl, cashier in the savings department
of the State Bank of Chicago and also treasurer for the Campaign Committee,
for an application blank. V/e assure you that you will not be turned down.
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Svenska Rarlren, Jan. 15, 1920.
SWEDISH OLD PEOPLE'S HOME
From the Swedish Old People's Home, we learn that many gifts have been
distributed among the old folks during the holidays. "The Unknown Woman'*
again visted the home before Christmas, as she has done for .the past ten years.
At such times, she generously presented to each woman of the institution
five dollars in gold, and the matron ten dollars. Other donations were
made to the Home from other residents at this time. Mrs. C. M. Redman
gave coffee, apples, and other things. Mrs. J. P. FTiedlund gave each
one a box of candy, as did Mr. and ^s. Aaron I^liller. The Ladies Guild
gave a pair of hose to each inmate. The regular members gave one dollar
to each of the residents, and five dollars v/as given by them to the
directress and others. The items are too numerous to recount in detail.
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week. At that time, the financial secretary read his quarterly report, which
showed that the cash in the treasury amounted to $17,617.35 on December 31, 1919.
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The follov;ing coiamittee on nomination was named at the meeting: John A,
Sandgren, Dr. Olga Gustavson, and L. V, Hult. The 'president of the or-
ganization will later name two more members to this committee. At the
same time, v;e hear the regular members intend to begin a campaign to
increasB the membership through their several clubs. This applies to
the men as well as the women, collaborating with the delegates of the
organization. The caiapaign will be^in next month. The yearly meeting
v/ill be held on the first Llonday in April.
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Srenska Kurlren. Jan. 9, 1919#
SWEDISH OLD PBOPLE'S HOME
The board of directors of the Swedish Old People's Home in Evanston
met on Dec. 30, 1918^ to map out plans for 1919.
Miss Anna Holm, director of the Home, presented her resignation, which
was accepted after the Board had tried to persuade her not to resign.
Miss Holm has served as head of the Home for more than five yaars. She
is much attached to the institution and its people.
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The season* s first Swedish Concert to be given as a benefit for the Swedish
Old People's Home^ in Evanston^ will be held in Orchestra Hall, Oct* 17th •
Our well-known Opera singer, Uarie Sundelins, will sing soprano numbers^ Her
pianist will be Edna Gunnar Peterson, and Professor Frederick Frederickson,
with Organist -Director, Edgar Nelson. This will be a gala night for the
Swedish Music minded public* No Swedish music concert of importance can be
held successfully, without our great Basso singer, Gustaf Holmquist.
The Swedish Old People's Home has rendered a much needed service to its old
people, and it is to be hoped that the concert will have an overflow attendance
Our countrymen, John E. Rrikson, and Gordon Berg, will be co-chairmen of a
flying squadron for publicity.
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The Swedish Old People^s Home has decided to request that assistance
be given them for the operating expenses of the home. An open letter
is to be sent to all Swedish Societies in Chicago asking that they
contribute as much as possible*
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,^LBCT OFFICERS AT MSETin5_7
The Swedish Old Peoples nbm» held its yearly meeTin^ and elected the
following officers for the coming yean President, John P. Friedlund;
Vice Pres», Edward J« Linsten| Secretary) Herman Olson. Board Members
elected are as follows: Chas. Gustafson, •villisun Patterson, Charles
W.Nelson, Ethel Nelson.
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For the benefit of the Swedish Home for the Aged in Svanston a great concert
is being planned to be given at Orchestra Hall 9 November 11« The popular
governor of Colorado^ Carlson is to be present as a guests and he will
probably deliver a speech. The special objective of the present concert and
the drive for money of which it is a part > is to pay for a stretch of land
which was recently bought for the home* Our friend of the home has offered
to contribute $500.00jif money can be provided to i>ay for the land in full«
Swedes are urged to come to the concert) also> in order to help pay this debt*
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THE BSlIiJ^A hOL:E OBSERVES ANiaVERSARY
^^p3ilf-tone, one column-fourth of a page, front view of the Bethania Home^
Last Thursday, Midsummer Day, the Swedish Methodist Bethania Hone for the Aged
celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of its founding, fiends of the Home
gathered in large numbers for the occasion*
The program opened at two o'clock in the afternoon vilth song and music by vis-
iting choirs, and speeches oy Professor C. G. Wallenius and Reverend Alfred
Anderson. The latter, who has taken an active interest in the Home since its
founding, reviewed the history of the institution*
The need of a home for aged people made itself felt early among the Sv/edish
Methodist Congregations in the Middle West. But it was at the district meeting
in 1889 that .definite plans were begun. A committee was then appointed to study
the question and make recommendations, and Reverend Alfred Anderson v;as among
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its menbers. It soon became evident that it was useless to make plans for suoh
a Home without first securing substantial financial backing and, fortunately,
there was a loan on the committee who had both the will and the means to see
the undertaking through, namely the banker, John R« Lindgren.
Ee donated five thousand dollars to the Home, and announced that he would give
five thousand more if the congregations would raise a similar sum among them-
selves. This proposition was gladly accepted, and within a short time the sum
was secured. Lindgren did another surprising thing when he announced that he
would donate an additional ten thousand dollars if the congregations would match
the gift, and again they responded by raising their share. It should be remem-
bered that Ur. Lindgren made these generous gifts to honor the memory of his par-
ents.
The home was first established in South Evanston, and the first superintendent
was Mrs. Anna Malmstrom. To start with there were only three aged residents.
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but the number increased rapidly and it soon became necessary to look for larger
quarters. It was decided to buy the north section of the block bounded by Winne-
mac Avenue on the north and Paulina Street on the west, and a building for the
Home was erected on the lot. Since then the institution has been growing steadi-
ly, and now cares for forty old people, of vjhom eleven are over eighty years old,
and three over ninety.
For the purpose of securing an income for the Home, two large buildings have
been erected which have proven to be good investments. In addition to this,
contributions in various forms are also received from the congregation.
Reverend John Bendix has been Bethania's financial agent and actual director
for many years, and still serves in that capacity. Reverend Alfred ijiderson
is chairman of the board of directors.
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Svenska Tribiinen-Nyheter, Feb. 23, 1915.
TES B3CTHANY HOIS
The 1914 yearbook has just been published and contains the usual reports,
among them being a list of those that hold life memberships, and of those
that are now living at the Home, as well as a financial report. The latter
shows that income during the past year was ^14,743.28 while total expendi-
tures amounted to $14,013.41, leaving cash on hand as of January 1, 1915
to the amount of $729.87.
Mr. and liPs Dahl superintend the Home, and Reverend Alf Anderson is the
president of its board of directors.
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TH3 LSAGUS FOR 'm& S^VSDISH KOWi FOR THIS AGED
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The report for 1914 has now been published, and shows that the Home in North
Evanston is filled to capacity^ Forty-nine aged people are being cared for
in the institution. Since its opening it has provided a home for ninety-three
dependent old people • About one third of this number has been admitted en-
tirely free of charge, while the rest have contributed $26,500 toward their
own maintenance, or ;^275 per person* The total cost of caring for the residents
is about $6,500 per year, or $138 per person, and the $275 which some of them
have paid thus covers the cost of a two-year stay at the Home, Some of them
have now lived there for thirteen years. More than three fourths of the operat-
ing expenses must, therefore, come from outside sources such as friends and
benevolent organizations, and to that extent the Home is a charitable institution
Its board of directors and other members of the League connected with its ad-
ministration work without pay. The value of the Home and its furnishings is
conservatively estimated at ^^50,000.
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p*ll .The Swedish Societies* Committee for the Home for the Aged held
its quax^terly meeting at the Sherman Hotel, Monday January 11, in the evening* ^^
The meeting was well attended and the sentiment of the best« Various questions ^J^
were considered, but that which seemed to interest most deeply those present was ^%
the question of providing means to defray the expences of the home and enlarge
it» Mr. B. Oswald, one of the members for life of the society suggested a
rather attraTctive solution* If all the members for life would subscribe an
annual «^^f for the purpose, he said, the problem would be solved* Personally
he would give $10*00 per year*
The committee on concert in Orchestra Hall reported. A number of lodges paid
their annual dues, and new members for life were welcomed into the society*
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BEIHFIT CONCiCHT FOR TTE Sl^EDISH H0I.3 FOR Aa'^D
A granii Christmas concert v/ill be given Thursday, Decenbor 10 at
Orchestra Hall for the benefit of the Swedish Home for Aged, in
Evanston, Illinois. A chorus of 350 voices v/ill sing directed by-
Prof. Joel Movsberg.
Others who v/ill appear on the prograra are: Miss Minnie Cedargreen,
violinist; Hanna Butler, soprano; Enil Larson, organist; Mrs. Carl
R. Chindblom, pianist; and Mr. Rudolph Engberg.
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THE S^TEDISH SOCIETY GIVES CONCERT FOR HOLS FOR /^SD
The Society for the Swedish Home for the Aged held its quaa?terly meet-
ing October 5 at the Sherman i^tel. It was decided to hold a concert
at Orchestra Hall, Thursday, December 10.
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TEE .iUGU3T;JlV HOlv:^ FOR AaiiD
The Augustana Home for the Aged will celebr::.te its third annual feast,
which, also will be a dedication feast for the new building. An
interesting program will be presented.
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Svenska Kuriren, Sept. 3, 1914.
TH2 VIKEW^S BAZi\AR
The Vikings Valhalla Forbiind's bazaar will be held September 9 at the
Viking Temple for the benefit of the Swedish Home for Aged at Gurnee,
Illinois. The bazaar will be held five nights, and several music corps,
singing clubs, and soloists have pledged their assistance. Many useful
articles, made or bought by members, will be on sale. The Viking Hall
will be decorated in the colors of the fall. It is located at
Sheffield and School Streets.
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THE S7;EDISH SOCIETY" FOR TEE HOLIS FOR AGED
The Swedish Society for the Home for the Aged held its annual outing
last Sunday on the lawn outside the Home at Evanston^ Illinois. The
program started at 3 P.M. Dr. John A. Christenson, president of the
Society greeted the crowd. The festival address was given by Dr.
Grustav Andreen, president of i\ugustana College. The Sv/edish Singing
Society, directed by Ernst Lindblom, sang several Sv/edish folksongs.
Refreshments were served.
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THS S'/VEDISH HOIS FOR ..GED
The Society for the Swedish Home for A^ed held its quarterly meeting
last Monday at the Sheiman Hotel. Reports v/ere read and approved.
The program for the annual Sumner visit to the Home July 19 was
presented at the meeting. There will be speeches by representative
leaders, and songs by the Swedish Singing Society. Refreshments will
be served.
The Society has now 180 life time members, and there is over §15,000
in the endowment fund treasury.
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/m^.^ IS ^TIITG OF TH3 S\73DISH SOCISTy^S BOim FOR ..SED/
The Swedish Society's Home for /iged held its annual meeting last
Monday night at the La Salle Hotel. The followins officers v.^re elected:
President, Dr. John A. Christenson; vice-president^ John E. Hricson;
recording secretary, Herman Olson; financial secretary, L. V* Hult;
treasurer, Gustaf Hallbom. The follov/inc v/ere elected as directors:
Henry Schreil, /dbert Swanson, Charles Sward, C. A. Olson, Tillie
Nordstrom and Krs. J, Holmes,
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The finance agent, ^\lbert Sv/anson, reported that several nev; "life-time
members" have joined the Society by paying .^50 each to the endowment
fund, V7hich func' now amounts to about $13,000.
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Syenska Kuriren, Feb. 19, 1914. .
E7A1IST0IT S';iEDI3H HCM2 TOR ..GrW)
The Si'jedish Home for the Aged in Evanston now has 108 life members,
and tiie Endowment Fund has now reached the sum of over $5,000.
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Svenska Kuriren, Jan. 8, 1914.
THE KVEDISH HOLE FOR THE AGED, EYAIISTOIT, ILLINOIS
The Board of Directors for the Swedish Home for the Aged decided at a meet-
ing held in October last year at the La Salle Hotel, Chicago, to engage a
finance agent for the puirpose of collecting funds for the maintenance of the
Home and for its endovmient fund. Mr. Albert Swanson, well-known among the
Ssredes in Chicago, was appointed finance agent for the Home. He started his
work October 15 last year, and has since that time increased the fund to
|3,900. The largest part of this amount comes from eighty-six persons who
pay $50 life time dues. The trustees for the endowment fund are: A, Lanquist,
Edward C. Westman, and John S. Widell.
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TEE 3;;edish IiOll: yor .^Gi^i^ hi evaijstoit
The Swedish Home for Aged, in Evanston, and its old residents were
visited by the women of St. Ansgarius' Parish .ind its Rector the Rev.
Keri.oan Lindskog last V/ednesday. all of the visitors brought gifts
for the old folks living in the home. Pastor Lindskog conducted a
service and preached a short serrion. Refresh-ients were served* This
visit was riade to honor the Memory of Krs. Adolphine Lindskog.
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TEDB S-TSDISII HOICS FOR AGED, 3V.LIJST01T
The Home received thousands of visitors last Sunday, who greeted
the old residents of the Home. The v/aather was fine. Attorney
Nels H. Olson, president of the board of directors of the Home, and
Consul Bernard G. Anderson delivared appropriate addresses. The
Swedish National Music Corps presented a good program and so did a
Swedish chorus of fifty voices. Refreshr.ients were served the visitors
and it was estimated that about 4,000 persons attended the affair.
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Svenska Kiiriren, Apr, 15, 1911#
VIKIWCSS VALHALLA SOCETy
The Vikings Valhalla Society elected the following to serve as a Board
of Directors, namely; chaiiman: Frithiof Malmquist; vice-chairman for
the South side; Mrs, Hilda C. Anderson; for the West side; Mrs. John ?•
Cftrlson, for the North side; Mrs. Oscar Magnuson, financial secretary;
John A. Linden, treaiinirer; Blias Olson. A committee of five was chosen
to find and recommend a suitable place for Valhalla Society's Home for
Aged. It prefers one near a farm, with at le-ist eighty acres, and
situated at a lake.
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Svenska Ktirlren, Apr* 15, 1911.
THE SWEDISH HOME FOR AGED, EVAl^TON
The last year has been a very happy one in the operation of Home for the
Aged in Syanston. Mr, and Mrs. J^acobson have donated $7,000, and for
their generosity, they will be residents of the home, gratis for the
remainder of their lives, $4,827^61 has been paid out for the care of the
residents at the home* Improvements on the property have been made at a
cost of |717.85. There was $2,296.29 in the treasury on April 1. Fifteen
aged persons have been admitted to the home, and six persons have died*
TOiere are thirty-eight persons living there now*
The officers of the Home are now going to take under consideration the
establishment of a fund from which the expenses for the upkeep of the
Home will be paid* The following officers were elected: Albert Swanson,
president; Gkistav E. Mnier, vice-president; Henry B. Engstrom, secretary;
L. V* Hult, financial secretary; and G. Hallbom, treasurer. The directors
are: Charles Gustavson, John Streed, d'ohn P. Severin, L. V. Hult, Mrs*
Laura Rapp, and Mrs* Hannah Nelson*
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TIE BSTIL'^NY HO:.Ci:
This institution is the Home for the Aged operated by the Swedish Methodists
of America, and is located at 5015 North Paulina Street. Its 1909 yearbook
has just been published, and Reverend John Bendix, the financial agent, re-
ports that the Home now is caring for thirty-five residents, of which the
oldest, Llrs, Anna Ulfeldt of Chicago, has just observed her eighty-ninth
birthday. Pour new guests were admitted during the past year.
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Alfred i\nderson is chairman of the board of directors of the Home, and !.!r. and
Mrs. Grustdahl are in charge.
Last year the Home had an income of $7,944.36, and as of January 1, 1910,
cash on hand amounted to 5221 .40.
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THE OLD PEOPLE^S HOME
Our Old People* 8 Home that v/as built during the Summer in beautiful North
Evanston was dedicated last Sunday afternoon in the presence of about
five thousand persons. Some of these already knew of this magnificent
undertaking through our Swedish societies, and to those who had not
known of its existence, it presented a magnificent sight. The location
in the first place is as ideal as one could wish. An ideal setting of
trees that is found in Evemston makes it unusually pleasant. The building
is completed, and is a credit to those who planned it and made it possible.
It is practical and tastefully arranged. From the roassive basement, which
holds the kitchen, to the management office on the roof, we see a well
planned building, all of first cl&£is material, and first class workmanship.
Vith the large reception room on the first floor, and the whole building
divided into small pleascmt rocHUS, which are inviting enough so that any
one wbuld want to live in one of them anytime. The furnishing of these
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rooms have, to a large extent, been furnished and arranged by individual
members of the societies, and this leads to a great variation. Space
does not periiit us to go into detail, but v/e will say that the whole thing
is especially well arranged and constructed, and stands as an imposing
monument to the Swedish people of Chicago.
The dedication ceremonies were pleasant, and began with music from the
Iduna Northern Star, and Viking players, under the leadership of llr.
V/illiam Anderson. After a short address of v/elcome by Mr. John Sandgren,
chairman of the Old People's Home Society, the Swedish Song Society
under the direction of Joel Mossberg, sang two pretty Swedish songs.
Following this, vice-chairman iCdwin A. Olson gave an address relative
to the Home, and hov/ it was made possible. He spoke of our obligation
to those of our own nationality who are helpless and dependent. After
music, which was appropriate for the occasion, the chairman of the
building committee, Alfred A. Norton, present d the keys tof the Home
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to Charles Gustafson, chairman of the management of the Home. The Mayor
of 5Jvanston, Mr. Joseph E. Paden, gave an address of welcome in warm
terms to the City of ii>yanston, and congratulated the Swedes in accomplish-
ing so large and magnificent an xindertaking for those who are needy. Dr.
Ludwig Holms then gave a religious address, and asked the heavenly blessing
from Grod on this institution for the old people. Then the Song Society
sang the particularly appropriate song, "The Prayer of Strife." Congressman
Fred Lundin also gave an address. There was inore music, then the closing
of this dedication service, v/hich had made a prof ound impression upon
everyone present.
This Old People's Home Organization has for fifteen years gone forward
in its determination, and should be recognised as an outstanding Swedish
accomplishment. Those who in the beginning strove against unbelievable
obstacles laid the foundation. No one mentioned, no one forgotten.
Like those who now stand by and manage to carry on in an actual triumph,
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we hope we will always find Swedish people here with minds, hearts,
hands, and ready with their mite to continue the support of the Swedish
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EEDICATION OF THE HOME FOR THE ACSD
The dedication of the Swedish Home for the Aged in Evanston last Sunday proved
a memorable event for Chicago's Swedish-Americans. More than five thousand
people came to see the Home, where so many of their aged countrymen will
spend the evening of their lives.
The Home is located in North Evanston, at Evanston Avenue and Grant Street,
and already presents a stately appearance even though only its central sec-
tion is completed at present. The wings will be added later. The interior
is just as impressive, affording the residents all conveniences and solid
comfort. Various Swedish societies have each furnished a room, and it is
easy to see that the competition has been keen.
The dedication ceremonies were festive and dignified, and included Swedish
music and song.
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Several speeches were made by men prominent in Swedish affairs, and the
Mayor of Evanston, Joseph Paden, spoke, conp^ratulating Chicago^s Sxvedes on
this fine accomT)lishment,
The completed section of the Home cost forty thousand dolla^^n, including the
ground, and its final cost will be approximately one hundred thousand dollars.
IJlT. Andrew Sandgren is the architect.
Much credit is due those men and women who have been the leaders in this
great undertaking, and the Home, even as it stands now, is a fine testimony
of the sincere reverence with which the Swedish -Americans regard their aged
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KS\? a-EDISH OLD PEOPLS^ HOlvS
This new old peoples home is located at Grant Street and Svanston Avenue
in North Evanston, 111*
It will be dedicated on the 25th of this month. Some of the speakers
on this occasion will be Joseph Paden, of Evanston| Congressman Frederick
Lundin, Attorney Edwin A. Olson, and Pastor Ludwig Holmes.
Governor Denoen will be invited to attend the opening ceremonies. It
will be a memorable event for those who attend.
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Svenska Amerikanaren, June 17, 1909«
A IHV/ OLD PS0PIJ;»S HOI IS
The Old People* s Home in Park Ridge has become too small, so a
cornerstone for a nevj one was laid last Saturday afternoon, June
12, in North Svanston* It had rained in the forenoon, the sky was
rather cloudy when a crov;d of interested spectators {gathered at
Crovm Street and Evanston Avenue, the location for the ceremonies.
In the foreground stood the architect for the new building, John
A. Seuidgren, who laid the cornerstone. The Home is being built
through donations from forty-two Swedish societies in Cook Goimty,
and the cost v;ill be $33,000. Lir. Sandgren placed historical
documents of the Sv/edish Old People* s Home Association inside the
cornerstone. The leading Swedish and American nev/spapers that
sent their reporters to the ceremony v/ere given copies of these
documents. Alfred A. Norton, chairman of the building committee.
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then gave a speech. Rev. G. A. Nybladh of jlnglev/ood's Sv/edish
ICimnanuel Church presided at the ceremonies and gave a very
appropriir.te talk. County Commissioner Carl R. Chindblom also
voiced his coiipliments to them for being able to fulfill the plans
for the Old People *s Home. C. S. IJorman later spoke, pointing
out this splendid tribute to the old people in their time of
trials and tribulations. The ceremonies came to a conclusion vvith
l/iT. Sandgren's v;ish that many old people v;ill seek admission to
the Home v;]ien it is co::ipleted this fall.
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Svenska Tribxinen-Nyheter, Apr. 27, 1909
THE SI^fSDISH HOME FOR TH3 AGED
As previously reported, the Old People's Home Society sold its property
in Park Ridge last February, and made immediate preparations for build-
ing a more modern structure in another locality. A committee was appointed
to pick the most suitable place for the new home, and North Svanston
was agreed upon. A corner lot at Evanston^ Avenue and Grant Street,
428 feet wide and 190 feet deep, was for sale for §5,500, and it was
decided to buy it. At a recent meeting the building plans prepared by
Architect Andrew Sandgren were approved and accepted, and the home, when
completed, will cost $100,000. At the present time the Society has at
its disposal only ,^18,000, and only the middle section of the building
will be completed now, while the wings will be left for a more oppor-
tune time. The work has been given to the contractor, Peter J. Plantin,
and is to be completed by August 15 of this year, at a cost of $27,000.
When the whole building is finished it will be a dignified monument to
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter> Apr. 27, 1909*
Swedish-Chicago, It faces ICvanston Avenue, and the style is colonial,
with Ionic columns in the center. The building material will be a
cement compound with the outer surfaces covered with pressed stone;
the cornices will be of cut stone. The interior is to be both attrac-
tive and practical, with oak woodwork throughout. The right wing will
contain an auditorium, and the basement will include dining room, '
kitchen, baths, and storerooms. The home is planned so as to
accommodate fifty aged residents.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nytieter. Mar. 9, 1909 •
OLD PEOPLE TO GET NEW HCME
The Swedish Old People *s Home Society has recently sold the home in Park
Ridge to the real-estate broker, F« Gillick, for a cash stm of $8500«00,
and it is to be vacated by next August 15.
The Society now has at its disposal |20,000, and has engaged Architect Andrew
Sandegren to draw up plans for a new modern home, which is to cost about
|25,000.
A committee has been appointed to select the most suitable site for the new
Old People's Home. It will probably be built in North Evanston.
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Svenska Tribmien-Nyheter, Feb, 23, 1909 •
Sl^/SDISH
BSTHANIA ^LD PEOPLE »S KOLffi/
V/e have just' received a copy of the 1908 year book of the Bethania Old People's
Home, which is operated by the S\]fedish Methodists of iuaerica, and located at
2498 North Paulina Street.
The board of directors consists of Pastor Alfred Anderson, president; A« P.
Sjogren, vice-president; A, G. Berg, secretary; John R. Lindgren, treasurer;
John Bendix is financial agent.
The thirty-two old people now living at the hone are admitted for life. The
oldest resident is eighty-eight years old.
During 1908 Bethania had an income of ^8,912 and cash on hand as of January 1,
1909 amounted to $768.09.
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Svenska Kuriren, Apr, 18, 1908.
THC OLD PiSOPLE^S SV/EDISH IIOIIE
The annual meeting of the Old People's Sv/edish Home Society \7as
held April 6, in the Schiller Building, and v/as attended by fifty-
nine delegates. The reports of the officers v/ere read.
The home in Park Ridge is free of debts, and so is the cemetery.
Several cash donations were received. Nev; officers v/ere elecued.
The new chairman is Attornev Alfred A. Norton.
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SBKDISH OLD PEOPLE •S SOCIETT.
On April 6th, the soeiaty held its annual maeting in the Schiller building,
and fifty nine deiegatea representing thiitty nine societies were present.
Tbe f inane ial report for the year showed an income of $3,505.76, and
expenditurea for the home end other expensed were $2,685.48. The treaaxzry
haa a balance now of $2,468.87. The home in Park Ridge is clear of debt,
aa is also the cemetery.
The society alao owns the property at 2814 Princeton Ave. During the year
fire old i>eople have been taken in, one has passed away, learing twenty-two
I>eople in the home at this time. The following donations have been receiveds
Krithiof Lodge No. 5, Independent Order of Svithiod; $25 Balder Lodge No. 12,
Independent Order of Svithiod; $25 Yerdande Lodge Nos. Independent Order of
Svithiod; $25 Oylfe Lodge No« 6, Independent Order of Svithiod; $25, Jenny
Lind Bebekha Lodge No* 551, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, $119.48.
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Society Guataf II Adolf $S5, beaidea a nimiber of amall donationa from Indiyi-
duala* The following officera were elected: Chairman, Alfred A. Norton;
▼ice chairman, John A. Landgren; correaponding secretrary, C.A.Bergman;
financial aecretary, Edward Ltindquiat; cashier C.A.Olson. Members of the
board of directora Henry Schreil, Guat Flodin, John G. Hultgren, Charles
Guataf aon, ttra. Anna Johnson and lira. Hulda Dahlgren all for two years; and
Gust Odman, G.E.lIiller, Oacar 6. Swanaon, N.F.Folson, Ura. Milda Valentin
and Vtb. Laura Rapp, for one year. The newly elected Chairman is well-known
here« ^ few yeara ago he graduated from the University of Minnesota, and
later tdok an examination for lawyer; he alao practiced in Minneapolia until
about five yeara ago when he came to Chicago. Here he has taken a lively
interest in varioua Swedish societies, of which he is a member, and aa dele-
gate to the Old People^a Home Society, he haa been particularly active. Vhen
the previous chairman, Hr. Henry Schreil resigned, it was natural that the
vice chairman take hia place, and ISr. Norton^a peraonality and crafty business
ingenuity aaaxirea the aociety of a practical busineaa administration.
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MEETING OF TEE SHEDISH OLD SBQQPIS^S HOICB SOCIETr
Last Monday it was decided to buy the proi>erty at the comer of Evanston Avenue
a&d (xrand Arenue in North Evanston for ^GySOO. Here the Society will build a
new Old People's Hooie» The lot in question is 240 by 428 feet« The building
will be a two«-story edifice, 38 by 134 feet, built of fireproof tile, and will
cost |25,000« The Society now has about |18,000 in the treasury besides |2,000
which it has lent out*
Architect Sandegren drew the plans for the Home and will supervise its con-
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Svenska Amerikanaren, Feb. 11, 1908. WPA (ILL) PROJ. 3027
SVffiDISH SOCIETY'S OLD PEOPLES HOME
The society met on February 3. A lively and interesting gathering of Swedish delegates,
and the public made a showing for the Old Peoples Home at Park Ridge which the society
has undertaken to support. The outlook is bright for "the planned addition to the
home in the near future. Several new delegates were present and welcomed by the presid-
^ H- ing spokesman. ^
The following donations were accepted: Svithiod Lodge, No. 1, I.O.S. $125.00, Thor
Society $25.00, Baltic $25.00, Frithiof Lodge, No. 6, I.O.F. $50.00, ^fenhens Lodge,
No. 2, I.O.S. $33.00, Norden Trent, Mo. 48, K.O.T.M. $50.00, Ring Lodge, No. 8, I.O.S.
$25.00 and other income $3.50.
The director reported other donations; carpets and even an invalid chair^ Presented by
Chicago's Swedish newspapers were several free subscription to the home. The society
wish to thank all the donors.
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Upon the recommendation of the raanagenygnt the widow Johanna iaria Johans on, sixty-seven J
years old and who lived at 76 Cleveland Ave. was taken into the home.
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S7r2Di3ii OLD ?>;o^^LE»3 cia:^: assooiaticn
A ohan^^e in the constitution for t*ie Jo^ntr.'l ^iSGOciation v;as adootod
at a r.eeting Novenber 1. T- e nost in:)ortant point an the proposal
of the corjaittee to c3hanr:5e the nana to 3v;^:;dis'i Old People's Home
Association. It v/as further decided t .at every >redish organization
w -ich contributes at least }2b anriualy to the "one is entitled to
three representatives in the Association, an I uo to five for larger
contributions. It v/as also decided t-iat all count lyi.ien are entitled
to . -embershi 0 if they contribute at least 05 annually, or j50 -./hich
will give them membershi-o for life. Another decision was that the
association's re>':ular neetin-^s v/ill be held once in ev3ry q.uarter of •
the year, and that a Board of Directors, consisting of fifteen persons
is to be chosen to take care of the Hone, several donations to the
hone V7ere received v/ith thanks.
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GUNNAR iVENNERBSRG CHOIR DELEGATES
The delegates v/ere called to a meeting at the Sherman House on January 28,
to decide what should be done with $560»70 that was in their treasury. It
was decided that it should be snlit into five equal parts and given to the
following named ; old people *8 homes:) Swedish Lutheran, J oliet $112.14}
Swedish Baptist yUorgan Park $112.14; Swedish Sethodist Bethania, Chicago
$112.14; Swedish :iission*8 Home $112.14, and Chicago's Singers Organization
$112.10.
After this was done the choir disbanded from further work and the management
offered them a very heartfelt thanks*
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SWEDISH BAPTIST OLD PEOPLE'S HOME DEDICATED
The Swedish Colony of Chicago is proud of another Swedish benevolent institution
thay have established. The Swedish Baptist Old People's Home at Morgan Park was
dedicated on Saturday, September 29 • The outstanding lawyer of our Swedish
Colony, Harry Olson, was the speaker of the day. He emphasized especially the
need of havens for old people, due to the fact that when one gets to be forty-
five or fifty years old it is almost impossible to obtain work at a living wage*
With such old people's homes they at least have a haven to steer for, where they
may enjoy the last years of their lives without the humiliation of being sent to
a poor house*
Mr. Olson strongly favored the passage of laws whereby a worn-out, faithful worker
would be awarded an old age pension by the State* Such laws are already in force
in several European countries, and he saw no reason why such laws could not be
enacted in the United States*
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Other speakers at the dedication were Reverend G, J. Almquist, Superintendent
of the Korne; Reverend G. A. Hegstrom, president; Dr. Peterson from Minneapolis;
J. 0. Engstrom from Brooklyn; Reverend L. Arlander from Oakland, Nebraska; Dr.
Frank Peterson, Chicago; Dr. R. E. Keating, the physician of the Home.
A collection for the building fund was taken up, §1,100 being donated. The
building cost $13,000 to erect, and every dollar v/as raised among the Swedes
in Chicago and Morgan Park. The institution has proved a success in every way.
May the Home management experience no difficulty in raising funds necessary to
expand their establishment as the applicants for admission increase in numberl
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iEAR OF TEIE POORHOUSS
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The peasant class in all countries has an entirely horrifying fear of the
public poorhouse. This is not the case with the poor of the nobility class.
They have their own havens for the aged poor and you never hear of a suicide
of an innate of the ^nobles* poorhouse.**
Outstanding in America — including Chicago — are various lodges and churches
which start their own poorhouses as one of their first and most important
activities, only they call than Homes for the Aged or Orphanages. To enter,
for instance, a Home for the Aged is no disgrace, as compared with entering
a poorhouse. Friends are permitted to call on the inmates, and groups who
help sponsor each Home arrange for especially pleasant and happy Sundays by
sending out favorite pastors, laymen, choirs, musical groups, and so forth.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter> July 24, 1906,
Our government has built special homes for our army and navy veterans. Ad-
mission into one of these homes has no shame connected with it nor is the
dignity of a veteran attacked in any v/ay*
In labor circles there is much v;ell-directed and justifiable agitation fa-
voring old age pensions for members of vi.rious unions, v/ho are no longer
able to work. Regardless of the name, their system is another phase of aid
to the poor.
The extensive pension system, regardless of methods of financing, is funda-
mentally nothing but aid to the poor, though not advertised as such. Neither
is this classed as charity.
Y/hile pleasing reports from every institution, except the average poorhouse
are being appreciatively received, one often hears of disturbances and suicides
in the public poorhouse. One also hears of improper care, poor food, suffering
from heat or cold, ^vils which are/" inefficiently contended v;ith at poorhj
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Such conditions and a lack of sympathy from the superintendent of a poor-
house are undoubtedly the reason why so many poorhouse inmates commit sui-
cide*
Poverty is a product of our economic system; if the care of the old, help-
less, and impoverished citizens were turned over to our churches and lodges,
and if these were financially supported by the general public as well as the
organizations, fear of the poorhouse would soon be eliminated and suicide of
an inmate would seldom, if ever, be heard of*
There are two sides to the question of the poorhouse, the good and the bad;
both should be thoroughly examined. The prospects of the writer are that he
will die in a poorhouse, in case of an extended old age and inability to
work. By that time, we hope that the example set by church and lodge homes,
are followed in regards to the poorhouse.
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Svenska Tribunen, IJay 8, 1906.
SVJSDISH
/"CCRITERSTCI^TI: 70R OLD PEOPLES' HOLIE LkIdJ/
The cornerstone of the Sv/edish Baptist Old Peoples' Home in Llorgan Park
was laid on '.'ednesday, ...ay 2, 1906; the impressive ceremony beln^: conducted
by P.everend G.A. llagstrom. The soleiiuiity of the occasion v.a^j enlianced
by the attenCan^;e and participation by laany pastors froiU Chicago and vicinity.
The speaker of the day v,ab F.everend J.V.'. Iljertstrora.
The original building, for \jhich the above mentioned cornerstone v;as laid, vail
cost eighteen thousanc. dollars; the building to be three stories, v;ith
many accoi:L-aodations. The plans provide for additional buildings next fall
that will make it possible to acco..-.iodatc; a number of orphans as xvell.
Tliis home, although built in Taorgan Park, is an institution to be loain-
tained and managec by representatives of our Chicago Lvvedish Colony,
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Svenska Tribunen, Ii3ar, 20, 1905.
/"benefit musicals for old PEOPLE'S HOMSj^
The Swedish-American Ladies* Club held a musical evening in the home of
Mrs. C, Lindmark, 59 La Salle Avenue, on V.'ednesday, itorch 14» Vocal num-
bers were presented by the Mozart Qjiartette, Miss Frida Eklund, and Mr.
John Spahn; violin solos by Miss Lillian V/esterland and Nels S. Lundberg;
piano solos by Miss Llargrey IVesterlund, Professor Si£;frid Laurin, and
Lliss N. r;ilson; and a declamation by Miss E. Swanson,
Rev* Arvid Hagstrom, the speaicer oT the evening, held his audience spell-
bound during his t^.lk on the Old People's Home, The money collected at
this musicals will be used to furnish a room in the Fridhem, the Swedish
Old People's Home.
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Svenska Nyheter. Dec, 5, 1905.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF S\1!EDISH SOCIHITIES
The Central Association of Swedish Societies, through its secretary for
the picnic coimiiittee, Alfred A. Norton, presented to this paper the
following report concerning the Association's picnic at Alton Park on
June 30: Income, s^l,304,60; Expenses hp892,20; Net income $412. 40 •
The Central Association begs to extend its heartiest thanks to all who,
in one way or other, contributed to the heightening of the spirit of
the festivities, and to the many societies v/hich contributed to the success
of the picnic* The Association also extends its thanks to the Swedish
press for its splendid help in the task of promoting the interests of
the Swedish Home for iiged*
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Svenska Hyheter, Aug. 8, 1905.
S\ffiDISH PICNIC
The Swedish societies of the North Side and of the V/est Side will xmite
in holding a picnic at Ogden*s Grove, Clybourn Avenue and Willow Street,
on Sunday August 13. All the income from the picnic will go to the
Home for Aged, Park Ridge* There will be good music and some prominent
speakers •
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Svenska Nyheter. Apr. 11, 1905.
FESTIVAL FOR TEE NORVffiGIM HOME FOR AGED
The program for the festival for the benefit of the Norwegian Home for
Aged, to be held at the Auditorium on April 13, has now been completed,
and it offers a large number of the most select types of entertainment.
We mention the organ solo by Professor William Middelschulte ; the singing
by the Norwegian Singing Society, under the leadership of Professor GSus
Carlson; the speech by United States Senator Knute Nelson, of Minnesota;
the Tocal solo by Mrs. Theodore Stensland, accompanied by Mrs* Eleanor
Fischer; the singing by the Bjorgvin Singing Club, under the direction of
Professor J. S. Swenson; the violin solo by Mr. Oscar Nelson, accompanied
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by Miss Sarah Larsen; the singing by the Nonvegian Singing Association,
directed by Professor Smil Bjorn»«.«# The Auditorium should be filled to
the last seat on this occasion*
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SWEDISH
^.iSDISH SOCIETIES' CENTRi'O. ASSOCIATION .
CHARITY PICNIC AT ELLIOTT P/J^
The Central Association of the Swedish Societies will hold a picnic at Elliott
Park, Sunday, June 28. Trains lea,ve Illinois Central railroad station at
Randolph Street, at 9 A* M. to 3 P. M. Tickets are fifty cents. The income
from the picnic will go to the Swedish Home for the Aged. Do not forget the
picnic • Contribute your share to the aged at the Home.
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THE SWEDISH METHODIST BETHANY HOME
The directors of the Swedish Methodist Bethany Home, located in Ravenswood,
have sent out their report for 1901 showing that the financial condition of
the home is good*
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SVJEDISli LODQIiS CENTRA C0L3.:ITTSE
Arrangements are being ioade for a larr.e concert under auspices of Sv^edish
Lodges Central Committee, and which is to be held at the Auditorium, The
proceeds are to be given to the Old Peoples Home on Thanksgiving Day,
November 28,
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Svenska Trlbunen, Aug 28, 1901.
SWEDISH OLD PEOPLE'S HOME
The Swedish Old People's Home, located in Park Ridge, is intended to serve
old people who have no means and are residents of Chicago.
A call has gone out to our many countrymen asking for their most liberal
support towards this worthy institution. It is to be hoped that the re- y
sponse will justify the hope of the many Swedish lodges and clubs that
have made this house possible so far.
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GIFTS FOR TEiE S'^ffiDISH OLD PEOPLE •S HOME
Last Sunday afternoon a few hundred of our countrymen went to Park Ridge
to visit the Swedish Old People's Home.
This institution has a beautiful setting, with green woods and terraced
lawns* Its .rooms are furnished to suit their size and shape. The Ladies*
Guild of the Swedish Central Union donated the tract where the Home was
built. The rest was furnished by the Svithioi Lodge No. 1, the Swedish-
American V/omen*s Club, the Ingeborg, and the 7ega«
The gifts were presented by Hjalmar Heden, from Svithiod Lodge No 1. , - .
Attorney G. Bernhard Anderson, from Ingeborg; and Othelia Li^hrman, from
the Women's Club. The gifts were received by Hans Anderson, chairman smd
director of the Home.
Although the Home will not be open until October, Johan Peter Hult, 82,
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is already living in it. His countenance shines with joy in anticipation
of the opening. Harry Hanson, owner of a plant nursery in Rosehill, has
beautified the lawns of the Home for the occasion* May much good come
from this noble undertaking.
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SWEDISH METHODIST OLD PEOPLES HOME
p.ll,.... At a meeting, last Thursday, a gift of $2,671.22 was given by the
financial committee to Bethany Home, the Swedish Methodist Old Peoples Home.
Pastor John Bendix, the financial agent of the home gave the donators the most
heartfelt thanks for their generous gift.
In the yearly report of the Old Peoples Home, we see that twenty-one old people
are cared for there. Of these, sixteen are women and five are men, and with a
single exception, m.11 are Chicagoans. •'•he youngest is sixty-one years of age,
and the oldest, eighty six, seven are between sixty and seventy years of age,
ten are between seventy and eighty years of age, four, over eighty.
The income of the home last year reached $5,966.22, counting the amount on hand
from the year before, and the expenses «i:4,330.5C, leaving $1,635.73 on hand at
the end of last year.
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The new hone for old people, this tirae for those of the Swedish
population, v:as dedicated yesterday. It is located in Ravensv/ood,
a very nice suburb, and was built by the Swodich llethodists. Bethany
Home is its name.
Rev, Alfred Anderson, the pastor of the Sv/edish Methodist Episcopal
Church, Chicago district, officiated at the dedication ceremonies
under the open sky, although the vjeather v/as very unfavorable.
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The bishop spoke on the topic, "Charity for the Aged," and after a
very impressive semon, he proceeded v/ith the dedicatory ceremonies^
Dr. C, S, Llandeville and others, also addressed the audience.
The festivities continued in a neighboring church. Rev. II. G-. Jackson,
and Professor A. Erickson of Evanston ware chief speakers. The occasion
v/as enhanced by performances by church choirs.
Bethany Home is a three-story building v;ith a basement, and is located
on Paulina Street, just north of Lav^rence Avenue in Ravenswood. The site
v.'ES purchased for $13,000, and about ^1^20, 000 v/as spent for the erection
of thebuildine:. The interior lay-outs and furnishings are arranged in
accordance with the requirements of comfort and sanitation. The rooms
for the aged are attractively furnished.
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SWEDISH :iETHODISTS OPEN BETHANY HOME
The Bethany Home of the Swedish M. E* Church will be dedicated today in Ravens-
wood* The building is situated on North Paulina Street, South of Webster Avenue*
The home is in the hands of the Bethany Home Assn., under the auspices of the
Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church. The object of the institution is not only
to provide a permanent home for aged people, but also to give temporary shelter to
any sick and needy persons who come to them for aid, and those y*io are discharged
from hospitals before they are strong enough to work; and for overworked persons
needing rest* Another object of the society is to provide an asylum for orphan
or destitute children, for whom Christian homes will be found where they may be
adopted*
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the practical work began. The President is A. P. Shogreni the Vice-President,
C. F. Johnson; the Secretary, K. H. Elmstrcxn; and the Treasurer, John R»
Lindgren. ^rs. Augusta Johnson is the matron*
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TO SHELTER THE AGED
SV1EDISH a.E. CHURCH LAYS THE CORNER-STONE CF A REFUGE
It is to be known as the Bethany Home and will accomodate fifty-six persons.
A hospital and a heme for children to be added.
The comer-stone of Bethany Home of the Swedish >I.E. Church was laid yesterday
afternoon. The home is located next to the corner of Paulina and Webster
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Avenue in lavenswood* On the comer stands the Swedish Church under the %
auspices of which the exercises of yesterday afternoon were held. The church f-^\
was filled to overflowing when the Rev. C.G.Nelson, the pastor opened the
exercises by reading a hymn, ^rtiich was sung by the congregation. After the
singing, Rev. Nelson read from the Scripture the story of the Good Samaritan.
Following this was a prayer by K.H.Elmstrom for the successful completion of
the home.
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Dr. William Henshen delivered an address. He spoke of the nobility of the
work and thanked. the founder of the home, John R. Lindgren of Svanston, for
his gift of $10,000*00 for the work. Dr. Henshen explained that the home is to be
non-sectarian. After Dr. Henshen*8 address. Miss Edith Mountain rendered the
soprano solo ^•Calvary'* and Dr.F.M. Bristol made a short talk. After Dn. Bristol's
address, the congregation adjourned to the foundation of the home, where the
corner-stone was laid by the Rev. Alfred Anderson. The ceremonies were concluded
with a prayer by Prof. Albert Ericson.
The new Bethany Home will, when completed, have accomodation for fifty-six aged
people. The structure will cost $25,000.00, The intention is to ultimately
add to its wings to be used as an orphan assylura and hospital, respectively.
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SWEDISH OLJ PEOPLES HOIE
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The Swedish Old Peoples Home Society purchased real estate property in Ravenswood
on Webster Avenue, between Paulina Street and Ashland Avenue, for the purpose of
.\fc, erecting a new home for their old people.
The construction of this building is to begin this fall. The cost of it is
estimated at ISO^OOO. At present the society leases a building in South Evanston.
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A S7JEDISH OLD PEOPLE*S HOli^E*
On November 5, 1890, the Bethany Home (Betania-Heminet) was incorporated under the
laws of the State of Illinois. The chief purpose of the organization is to main-
tain a permanent home for aged people of both sexes, oirt the by-laws also provide
for the lending of aid of more or less terq^orary nature to orphaned children and
destitute adults* Although the Home is under the supervision of the Svredish
Methodist -Episcopal Church, not only r:ei.bers of this sect may be admitted, but
also others, who are v/orthy of help of this kind*
At the present time, a ten-rooLi house at 652 Sheridan Road, Evanston, is being
used as temporaxT" quarters for the Home, but plans are afoot for the purchase of
ground and the erection of a building suitable for the purpose* Our generous
cou2itryman, J.R. Lindgren, the banker, hat; pledged a doifiation of $10,000, toi/ard
the plan, provided that the Swedish L'*E, churches raise a similar amount* This
sum has already been pledged by the various congregations and $8,000. paid into
the fund, to which Lindgren promptly has added his $8,000., making the total
available cash $i6,CC0*
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The Superintendent of the Hone is Mrs, Anna l&ilmstronu Its activity began on
llarch 1, and already two persons above the age of seventy are being cared for*
Several applications are luider consideration*
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BJMAIWEL WOlffiN^S HOME OBSERVES TWEOTY-FIPTH ANNIVERSAICr
The Immanuel Women's Home, the Augustcma Sjrnod's home for lonely women ,
located at 1505-1515 North La Salle Street, is celebrating the twenty-fifth
anniversary of its founding today*
In January of 1907, Dr« C. A. Ewald, then pastor of the Immanuel Swedish
Lutheran Congregation, called a meeting at which it was decided to form a
society which was called the Immanuel Women's Home Society, and Reverend Bvald
was made president* A few months later the Society bought, with money irtiich
it had borrowed, the building located at 1505 North La Salle Street* They
remodeled the building to make it suitable as a home for women and furnished
it by means of funds collected by the members* Ihe facilities proved
adequate for some tlA^, bat after a few years it became necessary to expand,
and in 1913 the adjoining building was boiight for $13,000* In 1918 a third
building was purchased at a cost of $13,500* Four years later an annex was
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built on extra land acquired in the purchase of the third building; the
cost of the annex was $50, 000. This last expansion enabled the Home to
accomodate 140 residents, and it was thought that this v/as the largest
number the institution would ever be able to care for. It turned out
otherwise, for in 1926 it was decided to buy still another bxiilding, and
the property located at 1515 North La Salle Street was acquired at a cost 5
of $60,000, In addition to these expenditures the Society bad enough funds
at its disposal to buy a niimber of building lots suitably located for summer
cottages, and two of these lots are close to the Lutheran sumraer resort
colony at Cisco Beach, vftiere it /the Society now is planning to build a
summer home for its clients.
The following ladies are directing the activities of the Inmanuel Women's.
Home Association: Mrs. Emmy Ewald, president; Mrs. Peter Peterson, vice-
president; Mrs. J. 0. Bromani secretary; Mrs« John E. Ericsson, treasurer.
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Mrs. Ewald has been president of the orgauaization since its inception JsloJ^
and Mrs. Broman has served as vice-president for the last sixteen years«
During the last three years she has been acting president.
Frida Hoff, ^Sister Frida**, as she is called by almost everybody who knows ^^
her, has been manager of the Home since it was founded. ^-
Today*s celebration begins at 2 P.M* with a reception.
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The Svidish Inuig^lieal Luthaxtm Sbtoftser Chureh, at lister Avenue and Nortli^^
Paulina Streeti has hald its annual Board of Trucrfcaea* aaating. f^ WP& "^
Of particular intaraat wbjb tha raport that a sum of fl24t535»24 has baen aul
saribad tovard tha fund for a naw caiomunity housa of mora than ordinary
proportions* Tha plans ara draxn and work will bagin rary shortly^
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SWEDISH
^0 DEDICATE NEW HO^
The Ring Lodge No ,8 of the Order cf Svithiod is now the proud ovmer of a nerr hctie
at 3730 North Clark Street* It hEs been baptized the North Side Auditoriiam, and
an auditoriiun building it verily is, much nore so than a club house or a lodge
hell* The new buiJLding no doubt will prove popular in the future for Swedish
doings of all sorts.
The formal dedication of Ring's new home will take place tomorrow, October 14,
but the festivities in connection with the opening will continue nightly for
eight more days, or up to and including the 22nd.
There will be a camivel and all sorts of entertainment during this opening week,
Eo the public will have eivery opportunity to acquaint itself v/itL the newness of
this ••home**
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A BUILDING FOR CHIG;.G0»3 3VEDES
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As reported on another pap;e in this issue, plans are under v/ay for the build- ^
in^- of a central Svjedish clubhouse in Nev; York Citj'', and it looks as if these 3
plans -vvill materialize in the near future. The total cost of the projected o
building is estiroated at four hundred thousand dollars. It should not be too co
difficult to raise this sun, for v/hen the building is completed it is certain i:^
to yield a considerable income in rent. Tlie venture is a sound one from a
business point of vie^v*
It is a laudable undertaking, and speaks well for our countr^rien in the east-
ern metropolis.
They are settin:^ an example v/hich mi^i^lit v/ell be follov/ed in other Sv/edish
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centers in America, particularly in Chicaco. The need for such a Sv/edish
building here has been evident for a lon^j time. Tlie old Svenska Tribunen
took up the idea as far back as 1890, advocating "the erection of a build-
ing; v/here we Swedes can gather on important occasions without having* to
impose on the hospitality of other nationalitio?^^, v/ho have had sufficient
foresig}it and initiative to secure suitable buildings of their ovm," Ivlany
years have passed since the Tribunen took up this cause. Great changes
have taken place, and Chicago^s Swedes have boon forging ahead. There are
novr many fine Sv/edish clubhouses in various parts of the city, but v/hat we
still lack is a central Sv/edish building in the Loop, Chicago's business
center.
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The need for such a building is becoming increasingly evident. Our stand-
ards are higher now than ever before, and the need now is for a club building
after the pattern of, for example, the Hamilton Club, with first-class
restaurant service, large and small dining rooms, committee rooms, a gym-
nasium, a swimming pool, baths, locker rooms, etc. There should also be a
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great audltorixim, big enough to ac commodate large crov/ds at mass meetings,
conventions, music festivals, moving picture shows, dramatic perfoiTiriances,
and banquets. The upper floors might offer hotel facilities for residents
and out-of-town club members.
Is not this an attractive idea, and wo\ild not such a Swedish building
reflect credit on every Swede in the city? The answer is yea-, and some
such plan as outlined here therefore merits serious consideration. There
are many financially responsible Swedes in city, and it should be easy to
interest them in such a project. If, in addition, our numerous societies
and clubs shoiild lend their co-operation, there is no good reason why plans
and talk should not be transformed into action in the immediate future.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Aug. 10, 1921
THE LUTHSRAU CENTRAL HOME EXPANDS
The Chicago Lutheran City Mission League has taken title to the property
located at 1342 North La Salle Street, which has been bought for the puiv
pose of expanding the Central Home. The newly acquired property borders
on that of the Home, and on it is a three-story building containing -cwenty-
two rooDB. This building will now be remodeled and modernized and made
part of the Home.
The price paid for the property was $18,000, vfcich was considered reasonable
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THE MISSION SOCBTT
The Chloago Lutheran Hone Mission Society held its annual membership meeting p
last Wednesday, February 23, at the Central Home, 1346 North La Salle Street* r;
The report submitted by the president of tbe Society, Pastor J« Jesperson, o
nas very encouraging, as was the financial report i^ich was read by the treas- L^
urer, Louis M« Nelson. During 1920 the gross income amounted to #33, 241*40, ^
and the value of buildings and other properties increased #10, 000* The ^
80Ciety*8 liabilities were reduced according to plans. Pastors C» 0« Bengtson,
Carl Christenson and Oottfred Olsson, and also the laymen Axel Ostrand, Chas.
E« Hallberg, C« 0. Brunell and Smanuel Monson were newly elected members
of the board of directors*
The board of directors was authorized to expend $50,000 on an addition to the
Central Home* It has been evident for some time that there is a real need in
Chicago for a larger Lu^/heran Home and hospice*
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The past year was by far the most successful one in the history of the Society. ^
At tbd end of the meeting , the president, on behalf of the organization, ^
thanked all those who with their time, talent and money had contributed to .^
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Svenska Nyheter, June 2S, 1904.
TO THE SCAITDINAVIAl^S OF CHICAGO
Never before have world conditions forced individuals to
co-operation, drawn them together, as is the case now, in
these days. The weak have to protect themselves against
the abuses of the strong, and the lower, underprivileged
classes are gradually becoming conscious of the fact that
they are potentially many times as strong as the so-called
upper classes. The tendency is toward socialism; the demand for municipal
ownership, for instance, ig a typical sign of the times, a step in the right
direction. There are already indications that even the gigantic trusts may
soon come under the complete control of the Government, and we will then have
all the prerequisites of a paternal form of government, which controls every-
thing and everyoody. Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand have been in the
lead along this road of progress. Therefore, brother Scandinavians, imbued
with that same spirit, let us also get together and build a great Scandinavian
People's House, here in Chicago, to serve as our social and political center.
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Svenska Nyheter> Jione 28, 1904.
ScandinaYlan unity is not a new Idea. History teaches us, it must be
admitted, that Scandinavianism, as practiced during the 126 years of the
Kalmar Union, when the three countries were united under one king, was
fraught with mi simder standing and strife. But this was due to the misrule
of foreign kings and queens, and to the jealousies existing among the
wealthy and greedy nobles. However, that was 400 years ago, and we have
advanced in enlightenment and civilization, and particularly is this true
here in the tree West where we don't have even the remnants of Scandinavian
class rule-- but we do need each other.
Such changes and improvements as take place in this world are as a rule
very much needed and overdue, and such a community center, a Scandinavian
People's House has been under discussion several times in the past. The
idea has repeatedly shot across our horizon like a beam of light, and we
take it as a good omen that it has now been revived by the Verdandi Lodge,
Light Bearer, and agAin presented to Chicago's Scandinavian population.
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Sceptics will declare that the Scandinavians, the Sv/edes, Norv7egians and
Danes, and for our present purpose we wish also to include our cousins, the
Finlanders, cannot get along together. As. part of our ansv/er we v/ill point
out the fact that in recent years, during strikes and lockouts in anyone of
the countries in question, the labor unions of the others have cone to the
aid, financially as v^ell as morally, of the strikers, or those subjected to
the lockout, and have helped them to hold out until an agreement was reached.
Perfect co-operation exists among the labor unions of those countries and
when \inion delegates have occasion to visit their brethren across the border,
they al^rf\rays receive a hearty v/elcome. As far back as 1887, in London, England,
a Swedish Workers* Club, tv/o Norwegian and two Danish, united and formed a
Scandinavian Workers' Society, which bought its ovm building and was active
for many years with very beneficial results. There v;ould be no difficulties
among Scandinavian nationals were it not for a few mischief-makers.
Our ov/n capital, VJashington, boasts a Scandinavian Society, the president
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of which is Mr, Sartz, former editor of the Norv/egian publication Norden
(The North), of Chicago. Both Paris and Rome have their Scandinavian
organizations, their membership consisting mostly of students, vn'iters and
artists.
We ought to be ashamed that with a Scandinavian population as large as that
of Stockholm, we are not yet able to point to a Scandinavian People *s House.
The Chicago Federation of Labor has recently organized and incorporated a
company for the purpose of erecting a Labor Temple at a cost of five hun-
dred thousand dollars. The 150 Scandinavian organizations in our city should
be able to finance a similar undertaking, and such a "federation" as v^e are
here proposing would represent a power that would have to be reckoned with
in the conduct of the city's affairs, and it would also promote Scandinavian
unity in other parts of the United States •
Such a Scandinavian People's House would become the cen-cer of the official
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social life of o\ir people, and we tentatively suggest that it should be
located as centrally as possible, and should contain modern facilities for
theatrical performances and concerts, lecture rooms, lodge halls, class rooms
for night schools and a library. In addition there should be a gymnasium,
and a Sv/edish massage establishment, and also a restaurant; we would recommend
that no alcoholic beverages be sold in the building. It would certainly be
desirable to move the free Swedish labor bureau to such a location, and even
to reorganize it into an All-Scandinavian agency.
There are some 150,000 Swedes in Chicago, and of these, 40,000 do not belong
to any church. Surely many of them would like to attend the scientific, his-
torical and philosophical lectures in the projected People's House; the same
goes for Norwegians, Danes and Finns. •
We sincerely hope that the great Sv/edish and Norwegian nev/spapers in Chicago
will not permit themselves to be influenced by selfish interests, but will
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give the project their wholehearted support.
We herewith request every Scandinavian lodge and society in Chicago to
send delegates to the mass meeting which is to be held at Jaeger *s Ball,
Lairrabee Street and Cly bourn Avenue, July 17, at 8:00 P. M. , for the pur-
pose of discussing the plain; a working committee will then be appointed.
Every organization should send at least one delegate and the larger ones,
one for each hundred of their membership.
Signed:
A. Ahlberg
K. J. Ellington
K. G* Fredin
If. J. Ring
£• Johnson
C* E, Kronlof
A. Holm
E. Ahlskog
G. Berg
J. G. Hamilton
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From time to time the question has come up v;hy v;e Chicago Swedes do not
procure our own building, a Swedish "People's House," such as they have in
many cities in Sv/eden, which would serve as a central meeting place for the
discussion of our own affairs. The money v/hich v/e now spend for rent of
halls could then be diverted to other purposes, and such a building would,
of course, tie closer together the various Swedish societies in Chicago.
These were the points stressed in the invitation issued by the Yerdande
Lodge for a massmeeting last Sunday in Jaeger's Kail, but, v/e are sorry to
report, the public did not respond in such numbers as one would expect for
this occasion, so important to Swedish interests.
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However, the meeting took place, and a number of v/orthy
proposals v;ere discussed. A Sv;edish Finlander and a
nev/spaper man brought up the idea of a Scandinavian
"People's House," and pointed out the many advantages
of such a project, one of them being the great energy and enthusiasm displayed
by our Scandinavian neighbors — the Norv/egians, Danes, and Finlanders — for
undertakings of this kind.
Many speakers supported the proposition, and a ten-man committee v/as appointed
and instructed to get in touch with the Scandinavian organizations, partici^larly
on the North Side, requesting them to send delegntes to another meeting, to be
held in the near future, and v/here the question of a Scandinavian "People's
House" v;ill be discussed from all angles.
The committee v/as instructed to study and make suggestions in regard to the
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V.Tien this preliminary survey is completed, a meeting
is to be called of all the Scandinavian delegates. The latter should be au-
thorized to speak for their respective organizations, so that defi-nite decisions
may be made. Ilev; proposals are, of course, gratefully received.
Nearly everybody present at the meeting seemed to be inspired by the idea;
only a fev; expressed their doubt as to the desirability and practicability
of such an undertaking by Chicago's Scandinavians, and they did not succeed
in discouraging the rest.
For man:/ decades now the Scandinavians have kept on coming to this great
7Testern Hemisphere, tempted by enticing stories of dollars and gold, and
more "milk and honey" than can be found in the countries of the north. V/hen
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vdiich they have acquired during the voyage across the
ocean; they scatter to the north, south, east, and west, and our immigrant
finds himself alone* In sane cases he has relatives and friends to go to^
but most newcomers are complete strangers. The Scandinavian immigrant then
looks for an organi25ation of his countrymen, where he may find sympathy and
strike up new friendships* This is not always so easy, \inacquainted as he is
with the city and the language* In a centrally located Scandinavian **People's
House** he has a good opportunity to attend the meetings of various types of
organizations and to join those that appeal to him* A home of this kind here
in Chicago would undoubtedly give the impulse for the establishment of similar
institutions in other cities with a considerable Scandinavian population*
In the same manner that the individual feels the need of associating with
others of his kind, and just as this association is beneficial if properly :^
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and Northwest Side of the city; the South siders are
probably too far removed from the center of the Scandinavian population to
take advantage of this opportunity.
This is indeed a great cause, worthy of the most v/ise and energetic leadership
that can be obtained.
It is not out of order already at this point to begin to picture the interior
of this future "People •s House," the exterior we will leave to the contractors ;
and architects. The layout must be carefully planned. There must be of course, j
a large auditorium, suitable for theatre and concert performances, with up-to-
date stage facilities. Every effort should be made to make this auditorium
spacious, dignified, and beautiful. This is desirable not only from the
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II D 6 (Danish) important that this auditorium be so planned that the
greatest Swedish (also the greatest Scandinavian)
organization in Chicago — The Swedish National League — will find it suitable for
its needs. We all know what immense sums the league pays out in rent alone
for its annual events, for insteuice in the Aiiditorium. In addition to this
large room, several smaller ones, suitable for lodge and club meetings, should
be provided for. There shoiild also be a library and reading room, well stocked
with selected literature and newsi>apers, as well as a lecture room and a gym-
nasium. A restaurant, smoking room, and a bowling alley should not be lacking.
Up to now there has been little or no association and cooperation among the
four Scandinavian brother nationalities in this city. The proposed **People*s
House** would be a strong instrument for unity, replacing dissention and
jealousy with concord and friendliness^ /pk
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You, Scandinavian individuals and organizations, do not
treat this cause with arrogant contempt, and do not take
it for granted that this plan cannot be materialized just
because it did not originate with you or your organization;
and do not shake your head at the name "People *s Kouse."
At this stage of advanced civilization and progressive enlightenment, those
that already enjoy the advantages of education, culture, and wealth, should
not make it their business to resist the intellectual progress of the masses;
it is rather their privilege, for instance, by means of such a "People's House, •♦
to" contribute generously to the knowledge and education of their less privileged
fellow human beings, through lectures, discussions, and the like.
Take the constructive, progressive attitude and remember that "many small
creeks make the big river."
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MORE ABOUT THE SWEDISH SOCIETY BUILDING
The central cooaiittee for the Swedish Society Building project met last
Sunday^ to replace Ur* Hahlgrent who has asked to be relieved from his duties
as chairman* 0 VBssman was xananlmously elected to the chairmanship of the
committee* In addition Dr« Sven Windrow was elected secretary and Andrew
Chytraeusy treasurer*
Bach and every one of the ten representatives from the Individual lodges and
societies taking active part at this pointy was given five lists for the
solicitatioB of subscriptions on shares* Lists were also taken by each one
of the committee members* A minimum of $5,000* was set for collection by
each stock seller* To stimulate the Interest for Increased activity among
the solicit orSf two of the committee members, Chalser and Chytraeus, Jointly
donatjid a prise of $50* to go to the most successful salesman of shares* -
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PLiNS FOR k SIIDISH LODGE BUILDINS.
IkUMrous plans hare baan afoot tovard the realisation of the loag-nouriehed
idea of the bringing about the boilding of a large lodge or aseenbly build-
ing for the Swedish people of Chicago* Host of these plans haye died in
their infsn^* This time, hovsTer, the prospeets are more oonorete than
erer before* k month or so ago the Svea Soeiety organised a eoomittee for
the purpose of stimulating interest for the idea among all the other Swedish
ledges and seeisties in Chicago* The plan mas to encourage and assist in
the organising of a similar committee vithin each indiTidnal lodge or
society* The plan has met with smoemsst for four Swedish societ.ies have
already Joined with Svsm in this endeaTor, namelyt Independent Order of
SirSthiedy the Tiking Societyt Seeisty Ther, and the Scandinarlan Brick
liason^s Assoeisction* All of these org^izations have large memberships
and are Tory progressivef all of which tends to speak for the soceess of
the idem* finallyt we are prom|ted to add that a Joint meeting of the five
mocietlss mentioned has been set for October 4, at lAich time sereral other
organiations are esqpeeted to Join the moTemest*
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/"discuss BOAEIDING HOME FOR WOBKING-WO^J^
There was a meeting at the Tremont House yesterday afternoon at which an
'*; -n association was formed to maintain a Scandinavian boarding home for working-
women.
The following directors were elected: Dr. Odelia Blenn, Dr. Fanny Dickenson,
Dr. Lucy Vifalte, xirs. Anna Armstrong, A. E. Johnson, Alex Johnson, propriety
of the Skaffaran; A. Chaiser of the Swenska Tribune: Peter Swanson, Swedish
Vice-Consul; Emll Dryer, Demish Consul; Canirte R. Itfcttson, Coroner Hertz,
Helge A. Haugan, John A. Anderson of the Seandinaven; the Rev. Christian
Freider of the Christian Advocate, and the Rev. A. Hallner of the Mission
Friend.
FlI* COMTRIBOnONS
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D. Benevolent and Protective
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INHERITANGES IN S7SDEN
(Advertisement)
Inheritances in Sweden can be safely collected through Svenska Lag Byran
(The Swedish Law Bureau )• A. R» Grosstephan, Administrator. (Formerly
Secretary to the Swedish Consul) •
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ANNOX]NCEI\ffiNT ^^^i\RDING NEIV TRIAL FOR JOHN NORDORS^iT'
Most Chicago Swedes have heard about the miserable position in which our
coimtryman, John A. Nordgren, has been during the last two years. Having
been convicted of murdering his wife, and refused a nev/ trial before a higher
court, he was about to be sent to Joliet to begin serving his thirty-year
sentence, when the Swedish National League, convinced of his innocence, came
to his aid. Thanks to the generosity of some kindhearted persons, the League
was enabled to engage competent counsel and bring the case before the Illi-
nois Supreme Court. Word has just been received that he has been granted
a new trial.
We wish to express our hearty thanks to those countrymen who have thus far
helped us. At the same time, we must again appeal to our public for ad-
ditional funds to defray the expenses of this final trial, which will take
place within a few days. Donations will be gratefully received by the
Swedish National League, 80 Dearborn Street.
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Ten years ago the Swedish National League v/as organized in Chicago, and
there are many reasons why we consider it both a pleasure and a duty to
point out some of the important and beneficial activities in which the
League has been engaged during this last decade.
It grew from the coinmittee which early in 1894 was appointed for the
purpose of bringing to justice the two police officers v/ho on Christmac
eve, 1893, shot and killed a Swede by the name of Sv/an Nelson, Already
before this purpose was accomplished, the members of the committee or-
ganized the Swedish National League, which took over the committee* s
work and completed it to thd full satisfaction of the Sv/edish-ilmerican
public. The trial cost the so-called Swan Nelson Committee and the
National League close to eight thousand dollars, and this sum was ob-
tained partly from the proceeds of entertainments of various kinds.
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partly through voluntary donations by poor but determined Swedish-
Americans.
VJhen the trial \^as over, Chicago's Sv/edes were justly proud of a job well
done, and the American press gave them credit for having accomplished
v/hat had never been done before — bringing about the conviction of two
Irish police officers charged v;ith murder, but acquitted at the first trial.
At the second trial they were found guilty and sentenced to foiirteen years
in the penitentiary. The newspapers were jubilant, and from then on the
League's future v/as assxired.
During the ten years of its existence, the League has taken a hand in
two other somev^hat siiailar cases. One was the trial of ^nton ITelson,
charged with having caused the death of a young man. Aided by its
attorneys, G. Bernhard Anderson and 0. C. Peterson, the League succeeded
in obtaining his acquittal. The other is the so-called Ilordgren case.
John Nordgren has been found guilty of Lttirdering his wife and sentenced
to fourteen years in prison. But the League has come to his aid, and
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is trying to obtain a new trial, since there is reason to believe
that he is innocent of this crime, and tliat his conviction was
due to the incompetence of his lawyer.
Already early in its existence, the leaders of this organization, which •
then as now consisted of representatives from Swedish societies in Chicago,
realized the desirability, even necessity, of a free employment service
through which Swedish men and v/omen might obtain jobs. Again it w^s up
to the League, which tackled the problem v/ith energy and enthusiasm.
The undertaking involved a considerable risk, since it was necessary to
rent a centrally located office and hire a manager, w.dch requires cash.
The Leaguers bank account, like that of all benevolent societies, v/as
low. However, those of the members who had a little money came to its
aid; the employment service was established, and within a short time it
prospered. It has been a blessing to thousands of our countrymen and
women.
Swedish immigrants arrived here without knowing the language and \inf ami liar /o^ vP ,
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with American v;orking methods. Times v/ere what v/e consider bad,
and jobs scarce. Eere and there "slave traders" (we call them
so because this type of employment agencies, reraaining outside
of the jurisdiction of the state, accept the customer's money on the
promise of furnishing a job v/ithout delivering) had pitched their tents,
conniving with the large employers, particularly the railroad companies,
concerning the amount and price of the "merchandise" they were to deliver.
A worker v;ho could produce a couple of dollars would gladly lay them
down, hoping that they would buy a job, but as a rule they bought only
disappointment.
The Swedish Free iSmployment Agency fought bitterly against these racketeers,
and with considerable success. Gradually the employers came to realize
that this agency could and did give them better service than any other;
requests for Sv;edish v;orkers increased rapidly from farmers, manufacturers,
wholesalers, railroads, etc., and today it enjoys an enviable reputation
for efficiency and fair dealing. During last April and L.ay it placed
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During all these years Llrs. Cthelia llyhnoan has been the manager
of the agency. She has been reappointed repeatedly to the position by
the board of directors, and to her should go the lion's share of tlije
credit for its success.
It is true, particularly in a city like Chicago, v/ith two million inhabit-
antS| that "the poor are alv/ays with us,'' and a considerable number of
the city's 130,000 Swedes belong to this category, depending to a large
extent on the kindness and help of others. Sickness, suffering, and
discouragement are frequent guests in their homes. The helping hand of
the Sv;edish National league also reaches this section of our people.
One cannot count how many sighs have been transformed into smiles, hov/
many hungry mouths fed, or how many unhappy hearts comforted by the
League's permanent relief committee during the past ten years. Some
twenty-eight thousand dollars has been distributed among needy Svjedish
families, and in addition to that, assistance of various kinds, worth
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many tines as much, has been rendered. VJe v;ill only mention the
many sick and poor people for whom reduced rates have been obtained
on railvTays and ocean liners, and the laany incurables v;ho have
been placed in homes and sanitariums. Only one v/ho has been follov;ing the
League* s activities through the years can fully appreciate the value of
its v/ork.
The uninitiated may ask v;here the money for all these charitable activities
comes from, inasmuch as no reimbursement is asked for or accepted from
those who have received aid in an,Y form. Likely as not, the questioner
himself has made his contribution, i^iveryone v7ho attends affairs arranged
by the League is helping in its work. If you attend one of its concerts
in the Auditorium, or if you go on one of its picnics during the summer,
then you are helping to make it what it is — the greatest Swedish organiza-
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/"BSNiilFIT PERFORLiANCiL FOR LSGAL ASSISTANCE^/
A program of music and drama for the purpose of collecting the necessary
funds to defray the expenses connected with the trial of John Nordgren,
will be given on Saturday, September 26, at Spelz Hall, 1530 North Clark
Street*
The musical portion of the program will consist of seven numbers, and will
be followed by the presentation of a play by Utters entitled "Ett Friorafventyr"
(The Tale of a Jb'roposal) , a comedy in two acts. After the performance there
will be dancing*
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CHARITT SOCIAL BY S^VEDISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
The charity social which was held last Sunday at North Side Turner Hall
under the auspices of the Swedish National Association was attended by
a large crowd. The income from the social is to go to the fund for
the legal defense of John Nordgren» The program was opened by Mr.
Sigurd Meck's Orchestra, which also played for the dance at the closing of
the social*
The first speaker of the evening was li*. Axel Ahlstedt, who spoke for
fifteen minutes on the topic, ''Justice and Truth.** The speech was thought-
ful and clear. Mr. Nordgren*s attorney, Mr. W. S. Elliott, junior, gave an
extended speech, describing in detail the occurrences in Mr. Nordgren's
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family life. He spoke with a warmth that even the dance-loving group
of young people beceGfne interest ed,.,., Mr. Elliott had been introduced-
by Mr. C. J. Srickson in a speech given in English.
The Chicago Sextette gave four numbers..... Mrs. Ellen Graf executed a
modem polka, in her well-known smiling and pleasant manner; our charming
baritone, Mr. Brusell, ^resented '•Ljungsby Hom.*^ Llr. Carl Liljegren
ably presented V/ilhelm Ton Braun's "Ity Double,'' and our ever appreciated
singing director, Ernest Lindblom, afterwards sang Figaro's aria from
the "Barber of Seville."
The second part of the program consisted of the one-act play "He is not
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Jealous." The doctor in the play, **August Walter,** was impersonated by
the diirector of the Swedish Theatrical Society, Mr, Christ Brusell....
"Amanda** (his wife) was played by Mrs. Ellen Graf. Mr. Carl Liljegren played
the role of "Proprietor Borgstrom," and Mr. Fred Boiling played as the
trusted servant, "Herman."
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players as one who excelled all other actors in the play. All of the
actors, so to speak, lived their roles, and the actor or actress who
understands his or her role, end presents it as faithfully as circumstances
permit, will always win the -applause of the public. And thus was the
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Those who Rppeared on the prosram gave their services free of charge, so
that one may expect the amount gained through this charity-social to be
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S'kVSDISK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PROVIDES LEGAL AID FOR S^.r^DE
The Swedish National Association has decided to try to secure a nevj trial for
our compatriot, John Nordgren, who was sentenced to thirty years imprisonment
for the alleged murder of his v/ife sometime ago. It appears that Nordgren' s
case was not handled according to legal rules, the reason being the lack of
ability of the counsel for the defendant.
The Swedish National Association now has taken over the case, and has decided
to provide the accused with able legal counsel. For this purpose, the Society
has engaged one of Chicago's ablest criminal laxArz-ers, Attorney W. S. Elliott,
who will defend Nordgren. A court case of this nature requires large amounts
of money. The committee appointed to handle the finances in this connection
feels assured that the Swedes of Chicago will gladly extend a helping hand to
defend a compatriot in need, and in this assurance we appeal for contributions.
Subscription books have been made up, and a great festival has been arranged
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for at the North Side Turner Hall, on May 10.
The Swedish Theatrical Society, under the direction of Mr* Christ Brusell,
will present the humorous farce, *TIe Is not Jealous,** Svithiad^s sextette
will sing, also Miss Anna Nelson, and Meek*s Ox^chestra will furnish the
music. Attorney W. S. Elliott will speak on the case of John Nordgren.
After the program, there v/ill be dancing. Tickets at fifty cents may be
had at the office of the Swedish National Association and at the entrance
of the hall.
The Committee.
II • GONTRIHTFIOBS
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D. Benerolent and
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AID THE JJSmPlCYED
(Iditorlal)
Vhenever the labor market Is undergo ing a crisis, as at the present tioe^
proposals for the establishment of free eiQ)lo7ment agencies are sure to be
put forth, and it is ri^tfully claimed that such agencies could be of great
service^ not only in actually providing Jobs, but also as a source of
information in the study of the unemployment problem. So far, these proposals
have not progressed beyond the discussion stage, and when the crisis has
passed interest in them wanes* The fact is that free employment agencies are
Just as much needed in good as in bad times.
■est of the eoiployment agencies which are being patronized by Job seekers
are private business undertakings, operated for the benefit of the owners.
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and they obtain their profits by eharging fees as hi ^ as the trade will
stand* Many of them even eioploy actiially crooked methods* It is, for
instemce, not unusual for them to have an understanding with foremen in %
the places of employment to whieh they send their clients. Th^ will ^
split the fee with these foremen, who, quite naturally, make it their p
business to see that the labor turnover in their departments is as great ^
as possible. The newly hired enployee is, therefore, fired on the sli^test S
pretext, making room for a new applicant with another fee to be split. In ^
many cases the agency will make a job appear much more attractive than it o
really is, and it even frequently happens that when the client has paid the ^
fee, often with his last money, and arrives at the supposed place of enqployment
to apply for the Job he finds that it has already been filled by somebody
else. The agency then tells him to wait for another opening, and, likely as
not, sends him out on a wild-goose chase several times. When he finally
gets tired and demands his money back he is lucky if he gets it.
Even though all private enployment agencies do not belong to the class
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described above, few Job seekers ean afford to pay the fee which is charged,
regardless of how reasonable it may be« Chances are that the client needs
it for food. As a rule, when a worker is discharged from a Job he first ^
tries to find another one throu^ his own efforts, and only after they hare ^
failed does he seek the aid of an employment agency. By that time his monetary "^
reserres are pretty well exhausted, and even if he manages to pay the fee, he is F
likely to need the money so badly to buy food that he has to ask for a refund ^
before the hoped for Job materializes, and his chance of getting a Job through E
the agency is gone.
Senator Wagner, of New York, has introduced three bills in the Senate,
proposing measures for the alleviation of unemployment during the present
crisis, and prevention of similar situations in the future. The senator
proposes, among other things, the establishment of a federal system of free
employment agencies, and William (Sreen, president of the American Federation
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of Labor, stqppozl^ed the plan idien he recently testified before the Senate
Goflsnerce Coxaolsaion. On that oocasion he also stated that uneiq)loyifient
.aaong the Federation's nembers nas greater last winter than It has ever been
in the past*
Certain signs Indicate that the present crisis In the labor loarket will be p
a long one, and there Is no telling when conditions will return to lAiat we
are accustoised to consider nomal. It Is, therefore, hl^ly desirable that
^free employment bureaus be established throughout the country* They will
be a great aid to those who are seeking employment, and bring renewed hope
to millions of people*
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S'JUEDISH NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
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143 North Dearborn Streets
Corner of Randolph St« Rooms 16 and 17
Supplies the best female and male workers
for private families.
^le help of various types supplied for
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At a recent meeting, the Swedish National League decided to invite the
Swedish explorer, Sven Hedin, to give a lecture here in Chicago during
his forthcoming visit to the United States.
This occasion, together v;ith similar previous ones, draws attention to
the fact that the present Swedish National League is not at all the same
organization which was given this name years ago. That name has lost
its original significance, and is, therefore, nov/ entirely misleading.
We suspect that this fact is unknown to many people both here and in
Sweden.
There was a time when the Swedish National League represented the Sv/edish
public and everything Swedish in Chicago, but that is now a thing of the
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past. One of its chief functions then was to find jobs for unemployed
Swedes, free of charge. At the present time it has the same rules as
any ordinary commercial employment agency, and wants "money on the
line . "
With all due respect for Ivlrs. Othelia Myhrman^s energy and talent for
organization — she has for years been practically the entire "National
League" — the existing remains of the original organization has no right
whatsoever to invite Dr. Hedin, or anybody else of similar prominence,
in the name of the Sv/edes of Chicago, l^at Sv/edish societies, clubs,
parishes, or other organizations does the Sv:edish National League now
represent? In order to avoid further misunderstanding the organization
should take a name more indicative of its present scope and activities.
If a famous and distinguished Swede should come here at the Leaguers
invitation, innocently assuming that it is simply a friendly visit to
receive the homage of admiring countrymen, he should soon find that
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there is more to it than that, and that his name has been used as bait by-
selfish interests in order to make money. If our memory serves us correctly,
that was exactly what happened two years ago, when Minister Lagerkrantz
visited our city.
It is high time that people both here in America and back home in Sweden
become acquainted with the real standing of the Sv/edish National League.
They should be informed that it is a private organization, v/hich does not
represent the Swedish public of Chicago.
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The Swedish-American free employment agency, has opened offices in
connection with the Sv/edish Immigrant and Gity Mission, 54 East
Chicago Av. Missionary Ilermanson is manager*
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TH3 SMFLOTUEIIT EDRSADS AGAIN
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Galeton, Pa*, Uarch 20, 1905<
Editor of Svenska Nyheter:
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I beg to inquire whether there are any exoployment bureaus that are sending
workers West to California or to Washington, and whether, in such cases,
the workers receive free travel to those places.
Subscriber*
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We received the above letter from one of the Svenska Nyheter* s subscribers
in the East, and we might of course have replied in a private letter, but
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tongues and we believe that they all nay benefit by our answer, we prefer
to reply through the paper in the present case, presenting our reasons
for our readers' benefit.
Tes, sadly to say, there are employment bureaus that will send workers to
California or to Washington (or which at least claim to be sending them
to those Western States), but It woxild be safer to lie down to sleep
in a snake's nest than to put one's self in the hands of those bureaus.
California and Washington are well supplied with workers, and for this reason
the employers there, naturally do not need to get workers from Chicago,
paying large sums for traveling expenses. The only employers who could,
without great monetary loss. Import workers from Chicago are the railroad
corporations, but even they would naturally hold back as long as they can
get their workers at as low a rate out V/est as from Chicago. On occasions
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there have been requests for workers to labor for the railroads in the
West, but in every such case something sinister has been the reason*
Either a strike has broken loose among the poorly paid workers of the
corporations in question, or else the managers of the corporations
fear a strike as a result of their having cut the wages of their men«
In such cases workers are sought from all over the country* Every induce-
ment is offered, free travel to the place of work included, and soon the
required number of men are there ready to work* For a couple of weeks
the newly arrived workers may have reason to praise their new jobs, but
rarely longer* Very soon the position of the new workers is Just as
odious as that of the men who went on strike two weeks ago* If any individual
among the men complains, he is discharged and left to join the great
crowd of unemployed • If the men as a group demand improvements of some
kind, the employment bureaus in the large cities receive orders for scne
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hundreds of additional fiorkers* These latter arrive, but they find no
nork as long as the old workers have not left their Jobs. Thus, at every
place of industrial endeavor of any consequence, an army of Jobless gather, ,
the presence of which acts as a brake on the demands for improvements^ /^
by those at work* i^ Hf.PA |^!
At t^B eniployment offices in Chicago it is always claimed that a large
number of positions are available* Were a man to seek a position as super-
intendent of the diamond nines in South Africa, or as gatekeeper in
Heaven, or as fireman in Hell, the agent at the employment bureau would be
likely to claim that he had these places to fill - for a cash fee*
Our friend, the letter writer in the East, is sure to get a (promise of)
position in California with a (promise of) free trip out there, if he is
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still the owner of two dollars to pay the employment b\ireau. VJhen he
has been waiting a couple of months for the promises to be fulfilled he
nay be informed, perhaps , that for an additional fee of two dollars he
may obtain an equally excellent position in Washington.
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JOBS TO BS HAD
The free employment agency sponsored by the Sv/edish National League has
placed during the month of April 385 job-seekers, of which 283 were men
and 102 women.
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SWEDISH NATIONiiL ASSOCIATION'S 3MPL0YII21W BURRr^u/
The free employment btireau of the Swedish National Association during the month
of May has succeeded in placing 225 men and 120 women, a total of 345 persons •
This is the largest number of jobless ever to find employment in one month
through the efforts of the Bureau •
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SWEDISH mnomL ASSOCL/ITION^S EMPLOYIIEITr HJRSAU .
During the month of April, the free eraployBxent bureau of the Swedish
National Association succeeded in placing 291 men and 75 woiaen, a total
of 366. Some people may hold that at present it is not very difficult to
get employment for people, and this is true to a certain degree. On the
other hand, it should be remembered that the majority of the men and women
who have found employment through the activity of the Bureau have come to this
country only recently, and on account of their lack of knowledge of the
English language in all probability would have had considerable difficulty
in securing employment were it not for the Bureau •s assistance.
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The Swedish National Society through its free employment bureau, pro*
cuired work for two hundred persons during the last month. It also
donated $75 to needy Swedes in Chicago.
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Sy-fiilDIiiH RSLIifiF STaTIOI^S
The Fyrbaken Society on the North bide, the Linnea society on the south side,
and the Austin Corimunity Relief on the ;Vest side are rendering valuable
service to their unemployed and needy countrymen in all parts of the city.
The Linnea Society* s relief station is located at 418 liiast 75th street, and
is open Tuesday, i/ednesdey, and Thursday fron 10 ^.U. to 4 P.Lu ?3T?baken»s
station is located on the third floor of the bank building at Clark Street
and Foster Avenue. It is open Thursday, Friday?', and Saturday from 1 P.k.
to 5 P.M. The i^^ustin station is located at 5711 Iowa Street, and the days
it is open for service are announced from week to week.
These stations accept with thanks clothing and shoes, and we do especially
need men's and children's clothes. If you are buying a new overcoat for
Christmas do not forget that your old one will make a welcome present for
one of our clients*
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The Swedish National Association is operating a free employment bureau
which is located at 3237 North Clark Jtreet.
(Signed) P# A. Nelson
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SWEDISH SOCIETy OPENS RELIEF STATION
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The Linnea Aid Society, the well-known South Side welfare organization, has also :;
opened a relief station, a place where the needy may go for aid and stand a good -:^
.chance of getting it. It is located at 418 East 75th Street, and is open for p
service Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThuPBday of every week, from ten o'clock in the ^
morning until four in the afternoon. The Society is concentrating on providing p
winter clothing for the needy. It is asking for shoes, underwear, overcoats,
etc. for its clients^
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THE SWEDISH RELIEF CAMPAION
Contributions are Coming in Slowly
At the meeting of the Swedish-American Relief Committee last Friday eve-
ningy in the Chicago Bank of Commerce, the committee *s treasurer Henry S.
Henschen, reported that a number of small contributions have been received,
but that so far the response to the appeal published in Swedish-American
newspapers is far from satisfactory* It was, therefore, decided to repeat
the call for aid both in the press and over the radio, again presenting g
to the Swedish-American public the cause of their destitute countrymen* >~-
If the relief work is to be continued on the scale on which it has been ^
started, large sums are required, and there is no other way of getting ^
them than by voluntary contributions*
The committee is hopeful that the concert, which is to be given Sunday,
December 21, in Orchestra Hall by the Swedish Choral Club in cooperation
with the coamaittee, will bring in a substantial amount of money* Chicago* s
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Swedes should take advantage of this opportunity to hear a "Christmas
Service in Melody" and at the sane tiiae help their unfortunate countrymen,
whose Christmas will be a rather sordid one at its best.
But just buying tickets for this concert is not enough. ICvery Swede who [a
can possibly do so should make a cash contribution to the 3?elief fund. d>
Remember that the distributing committee puts the money to work as soon ^
8U3 they receive lt# ^
Some tv70 hundred unemployed are beiag fed every day by the Lalce View Sal- o
vation Arrny Gorr^s, and even though strict economy is being exercised, co
cash is required to keep this undertaking going. Llrs. Andrietta V/olt, ^^
the Swedish National Association's representative on the relief committee,
is busier than ever. A steady stream of the needy is passing through her
office at 3180 North Clark Street every day, and if anybody doubts that
his contribution is being used to good advantage he should pay a visit
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to that office, and his doubts will disappear.
Contributions to the relief fund should be sent to the treasurer of the
•Relief Committee, Heniy S. Hens chen, Chicago Bank of Commerce, 7 South
Dearborn Street.
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FBDL: tide NATIOIIAL i^SOCIiiTION
The Swedish National Association held its monthly meeting November 24,
and reports shov/ed that since the previous meeting the Association has
donated six hundred dollars in cash to needy faiiiilies and individuals.
Mrs. Andrietta V/olt, chairman of the chairty committee, reported that
she had provided clothing and mesil tickets for soiie of those in need,
and faMlies with small children were given milk and other food and
three hundred and seventy dollars was given for rents.
It was voted to appropriate six hundred dollars from the Association's o^f
treasury, for additional aid to unemployed and others who are in need.
This appropriation was made possible by the profit derived from the
bazaar which the Association, in partnership with the Nordstjeman
Singing Club, recently held in Belmont Hall. It netted the two organi-
zations six hundred dollars each. The i\ssociation expressed its g3?ati-
tude to the singers and their ladies for their friendly cooperation on
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that occasion.
The meeting also voted to send a consumptive Swedish youth to the sani-
tarium in Denver, Colorado. Admission has been obtained for him through
the assistance of Dr. Julius Lincoln, and the Association will pay the
young man*s traveling expenses. Mrs. Wolt and the ladies* auxiliary
have also arranged for the return to S^veden of another sick person.
The Association has now opened an office at 3180 iiorth Clark street, where
Llrs. V/olt may be seen every day and from v;hich food and clothing will be
distributed.
At the meeting it was further decided to serve meals for the unemployed
in cooperation with Lake View*s Swedish Salvation Army corps. Gifts of
food and clothing will be received at the nev; Clark Street office. Winter
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coats and underwear are most needed.
(Signed) Fritz Scholin,
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li^IY COUlTTRri.'IElI HI CiilCAGO AHE GOLD A17D HOTIGHT
An Appeal for Help fron the Swedish Relief Committee
TInenployiaent , which becsune very extensive during the summer, has caused
many Swedes to be in great need of the necessities of life. Now that
winter is approaching their suffering will reach the limit of endurance
if charitable people do not extend a helping hand. The savings which
they managed to put away when tiraes were good are now gone and many
families have reached the point where their members are starving. As
the cold season approaches their plight is bound to become worse, es-
pecially in families where there are many children. A great many un- §
employed single men are also destitute, without a home and lacking ^
proper clothing and food. It is difficult for them to get help any-
where, for welfare agencies are primarily concerned with families whei^
there are children and old people,
IShen conditions have reached this critical point now, when the warrath
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of summer is still lingering, what may be expected during the long, cold
winter months, when buildings have to be heated, and the homeless men can
no longer sleep under bridges, in the parks, or in such shelters as they
are able to find during the sumraer? Uany a young Sv/ede and many a Swedish
child may be ruined for life and die a premature death due to privations
which they are suffering nov/, and will have to go through during the com-
ing winter.
In view of this situation, representatives of Swedish organizations in
Chicago met Friday, October 24, and decided to form a relief organization
\mder the naiae of the Swedish-American Relief Committee, for the purpose
of collecting funds, food and clothing for our destitute countrymen. This
committee represents three great welfare organizations, namely the newly
formed Swedish Church Federation, the Scandinavian department of the Sal-
vation Army, and the Swedish i^'ational Association. The latter represents
a large number of sick benefit societies. These welfare organizations
are to continue their individual activities as usual, and the newly foaaned
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relief committee will operate as a clearing house for relief work among
needy Swedes. In order to execute this task effectively it needs the
support of the public, and we herewith address Chicago's owedes, in- ^^
dividuals as well as organizations, urging them to help us in our work.
Remember that the great majority of these unfortunates are good men and
women who under normal conditions are well able to take care of them-
selves, and constitute a group which ordinarily is a credit to our
nationality. But they are now victims of circumstances over which they
have no control. Their very existence is at stake and help must be
forthcoming immediately.
Cash contril)utions , large or small, should be sent directly to the trea-
surer of the Selief Committee, Henry S. Kensclien, president of the Chicago
Bank of Coraiaerce, 7 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. The Swedish
National Association, whose headquarters are located at 3213 Wilton Avenue,
and the various Scandinaviem units of the Salvation Array will receive
clothing, which is greatly needed.
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Hoping that all Chicago Swedes who are in a position to do so, will comply
with this appeal and give generously to their countrymen who are in dis-
tress we remain I
Respectfull:/,
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The .Swedish-American Relief Committee.
Signed: Herbert Ilednan, chairman
J. lA^zart, secretary
H. S. Hens Chen, treasurer.
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signatures, and under the separate heading '^Finance Committee*' there eire
forty more^
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SWEDISH RELIEF COMMITTEE FORMED
Representatives of all the more important Swedish organizations in Chicago met
last Friday night in the Hamilton Club. The purpose of the meeting was to dis-
cuss ways and means of aiding our needy cotintrymen who are bound to undergo much
suffering during the coming winter unless somebody comes to their assistance* ^
The meeting was called by Herbert Hedman and was preceded by a supper. A few ^
days earlier Mr. Hedman had inquired of the directors of the Swedish Club if ^
that organization would lend its support to some relief action. The answer was :^
yes, and Hedman was made chairman of a relief committee appointed by the Club. 2
He presided at the meeting, and explained why it had been called, at the same c^
time referring to statements made by the director of one of the city^s largest
welfare agencies. Mr. Hedman then asked the opinion of the delegates, among
whom were Dr. Peter Peterson, president of the Illinois Conference of the
Aogustana Synod; Oscar S. Ohlander, grand master of the Vasa Order and former
president of the Swedish National Association; Justus F. Mozart, present
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president of that Association; G. Sandberg, well-known Methodist pastor; David
Brunstrom, pastor of the Lake View Mission church; and Adjutant Franzen, of the
Lake View Scandinavian Salvation Army Corps.
Dr. Peterson told about the welfare work which is being done by the Lutheran
churches, and Mozart outlined the activities of the National Association.
Reverend Sandberg read a letter from Heverend J. P. Miller, in which the latter
declared himself willing to direct the welfare work of the newly formed Swedish
Church Federation. Both Sandberg and Ohlander declared that, as a rule, Swedes
who are in need are too proud to ask for help; they deeply resent being subjected
to the investigations which certain welfare agencies find it necessary to make
before aid is given, and which remind one of cross examinations by the police.
After several speakers had related their experiences and opinions in regard to
the present situation among Swedish unemployed, the question of the formation
of joint Swedish relief committees was taken up. It was pointed out that such
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a procedure would not mean that the various Swedish welfare organizations which
were represented at this meeting, such as the Salvation Army, the Swedish Church
Federation and the Swedish National Association, would lose their identity. But
such co-operation would promote a better understanding among the individual
agencies, and make possible more effective work. Duplication, for instance,
would be avoided so that some needy clients would not receive aid from several ^
agencies, ?ftiile others receive no help at all. After some discussion it was ^
agreed to establish a co-operative committee under the name of the Swedish ^^
Relief Committee, with the following membership: Herbert Hedman, chairman; Z^
Dr. Peter Peterson, vice-chairman; Major Soderstrcan, of the Salvation Aimy; "^
Oscar S. Ohlander; Dr. C. G. Wallenius; John C. Anderson, president of the S
Swedish Club; Justus F. Mozart, secretary; and Henry S. Henschen, president -^
of the"* Chicago Bank of Commerce, treasurer.
This committee held a meeting last Saturday in the Swedish Club, and appointed
a subcommittee, composed of Dr. C. G. Wallenius, Major Soderstrom, and Justus
Mozart, to take charge of distribution.
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It was decided that all cash contributions to the fund for the needy are to be
sent to the treasurer of the Relief Committee, Henry S. Henschen, Chicago Bank
of Commerce, 7 South Dearborn Street, while clothing and food should be sent
to the headquarters of the Swedish National Association, 3215 Wilton Avenue,
or to one of the Salvation Army's receiving stations.
The committee is confident that there are many who will want to help the un-
employed in some way or other, and it is planning a publicity campaign to make
the public aware of their plight. It is expected that donations will soon be-
gin pouring in both from individuals and from organizations. A special sub- ^
committee has been appointed to solicit cash contributions. It consists of o
Henry S. Henschen, Dr. Julius Lincoln, John G. Anderson, Carl Festin, and ^
Bror A. Larson, and may be enlarged in the near future. S
The Swedish Relief Committee is based on the principle that we Swedes will do
all we can to take cere of our own, and that we can best achieve this purpose
by Joint effort. But, as stated above, the individual Swedish welfare
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organizations retain their freedom of action, and do not in the least lose their
identity by co-operating with this central committee.
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RELIEF Ci\MPAIGN UNDER V/aY
On the initiative of the well-known manufacturer, Herbert Hediaan, the
directors of the Swedish Club held a meeting last Friday at which it was
decided to address an appeal to all Swedish organizations in Chicago,
urging them to take part in a concerted drive for the relief of the unem-
ployed and needy Swedes in Chicago.
The resolution was adopted unanimously and Hedman was appointed to take
charge of the relief campaign. A request is now being sent to Swedish
churches, societies, and clubs, that they send representatives to attend
a meeting which will be held in the i^Timediate future, and at that time it
is planned to have a managing committee appointed. This comiaittee will
then work out definite plans for a drive for funds, and will submit these
plans at another meeting. Anyone who is interested in this worthy cause
will be invited.
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The Svedish Clergymen of Chicago hcul a meeting and dinner last Monday
at the Morrleon Hotels RBietor Elof K« Joneon of the Sbeneser Cburch
epoke on his favorite subject, the Colony of Mercy, of lAilch he Is the
originator and chief sponsor* He mentioned that he himself had secured
more than 50 members to comprise a Founders club, the Initiation fee of
vhlch Is a donation of $1,000* He now appealed for support from his
fellow colleagues, which was pledged forthwith* Three groups were devised,
one north, west and south side sections of Chicago* One hundred and twenty*
five "^founders^t or $125,000^ was set as their Immediate goal*
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^OLONY OF MERCX^
The Colony of Mercy which has been mentioned on several occasions »
is gradually becoming a reality •
At a luncheon at the Uorrison Hotel the other day, given by a closed
member of the Colony of the Swedish clergy of Chicago , it was re-
ported that several generous donations toward the worthy cause had
been made lately* Three kind-hearted men, August H« Skoglund, Axel W«
Anderson and C« Edward Oarlson, are recent donors of $1,000 each#
Dr« Julius Lincoln presided at this luncheon and meeting* Pastors
representing all Swedish churches in Chicago and Cook County were
present*
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^JCl PARTY AIID BmJ \V.
The Swedish National Society of Chicago has rented the spacious Merry Gardens
at Belmont and Sheffield Avenues for the evening of October 31, at which time
the Society will give a Bunco Party and Charity Ball*
Here is a chance for the Swedish people to enjoy a pleasant evening and at
the same time help the Society to carry on its charitable work among the
Swedes of Chicago.
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^OLONY OF MERC^
Rav* Elof K. JonsOB of the Swedish Eyangellcal Luthem Ebenexer on Foster
Arenue ii maidng an appeal through the Swedish press of Chicago of Mercy
fund«
Thus farf the Colony of Uercy project is only a picturesque 400»acre farm
land at Bartlett, Ill»9 about 25 miles west of Chicago t not far from Elgin*
The beautiful and worthy idea^ howeyery as conceiTed and sponsored by Rev*
Jonsoni embodies the erection of one or several buildings to receive such
Swedish men and woaent who have had so many discouraging episodes in their
lives that mentally and physically they have become wrecked and with little
or no hope of recovery and restitution*
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TIm Colony is to be non-denomlnationaly according to Rot* Jonson^ and to
be goTorned by a Board of Truateas to ba elactad from roater of axperiencad
and trustworthy Swadiah man and women*
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CHARITY PIC-NIC
The Swedish ITational Society of Chicago will ^ive a Charity pic-nic next
Sunday. Au^. 29th, at Harms Park on Western Avenue. There will be a fine
program with music, games and contests, etc., and dancing. The worthy
cause merits a great attendance.
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THE S^TEDISH MAY PLOuER
The distriljution of 'Majblomnan' (the May Flower), this year, as in the few
preceding years, will he handled by Mrs. Gustaf Holmquist, widow of the late
soloist and conductor. This yearU flower will have the likeness of a blue
Anemone (hlasippa) and will sell at the regular price of ten cents. As we
all know, proceeds of the sales go to a worthy cause, which is the Swedish
Sanitari\iin in Denver.
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Evangelist Lutheran Church at 70th Street and Union avenue.* -o^^r;;it:i:^>^^^
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tions, in addition to other works of mercy. Last Christmas 85 "baskets of %.^ f^v
food were distributed. Seventy-four new memibers were gained during 1925v"||^^rv^| .?
New officers for I926 were elected, as follows: Mrs. N.A. Nelson, president ^^ ^|^|l!
Mrs. 0. Osterholm*, vice-president; Mrs. Elmer Johnson, recording secretary; "''■''*^''
Mrs. John'Nylin, financial secretary.
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S^3DISH NATIOIIAL SOCIETY HOLDS A!T1IUAL IS3TING
The Swedish National Society of Chicago held its annual meeting Monday of
last week at the Briggs House, unc^er the presidency of I^r. Charles S.
Peterson,
The reports evidenced that the summer outing rendered a new profit of $1,700
and that the Society during 1925 has contributed to the support, and other-
wise, of 132 individuals, and in a number of cases has given regular monthly
and weekly contributions to needy Swedish families.
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SIVEDISH WOMEN OF CHICAGO VIE FOR HONORS
TO AID TDBERCULOSIS SiUTITARIUM
Not very long ago we informed our readers that the West-^ide Sv/edish
Women's Aid Society, had raised a sum of J^10,000, for the Swedish
Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Denver, Colorado. Shortiy afterward we
were able to tell you that our ladies on the South Side had raised
not less than |15,000, toward the so-called Chicago Pavilion at the
Sanitarium. And now behold! Both of these groups of fine, dear women
have resumed activities and decided to raise, each, a sum of $15,000,
or a total of $30,000 to be set aside as a fund from which the interest
sh€dl be used for the care of needy patients.
The officers of the West-Side group are as follows: Mrs F. Nordquist,
president; Mrs. George Peterson, vice-president; Mrs. Carl Burgeson,
recording secretary; Mrs. J. A. Ri chert, financial secretary, and
Mrs Joseph Wassell, treasurer. The South-Side group is composed of
the following; Mrs. N.A. Nelson, president; Mrs. C. P.V/ik, vice-
president; Mrs. Victor Bovik, recording secretary; Mrs. Hildur ,.
Soderbeck, financial secretary, and Mrs. c/ l. Anderson, treasurer* m
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Linnea Aid Society held its annual meeting last week in the SngleimaftSwedish ;^^^^
Baptist Church . The reports showed that the society had distrihuted a cash r^^^
sum of $3,872.09 to sick and poor people and orphans, etc. Eighty-five needy t
families were taken care of last Christmas. Ninety-two new members had joinedf^^^
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THE S;ffiDKH l^TIOKAL ASSOCIATION
The Swedish : ational Association held its annual membership meeting last
Monday night in Brigg's House. The annual report showed that twelve ordi-
nary meetings and three board meetings were held last year. Two new lodges
have joined the Association, which now comprises a total of eighty-eight lodges
and societies.
It was announced that the suiomer festival, which was held in Gardner's Park, ^
netted $958.90. The campaign in jehalf of the Swedish Tuberculosis Sanitarium o
in Denver, Colorado has yielded a total of #10,195.74. The Association's -^
income during 1922 amounted to ifeJl, 452.08, and expenditures were $1,368*67; cash ^
assets as of December 31, 1922 amounted to :i?l, 640.81. cJJ
The welfare committee reported that during the past year the Association had
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given aid in cash to eighty needy couhtrymen , and had also rendered assistance
in other ways to many others.
It was decided to arrange a midwinter festival, and a committee on arrange-
ments was at once appointed.
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AID'FOR Tfffi SUFFERERS IN EDROPB
During the two serYices in the Swedish Lutheran Ebenezer Church last Sunday,
collections taken up for the benefit of the starving and sick people of
central and southeastern Europe amounted to $650* The collection at the ^
morning service came to $523, and this will be forwarded through the National rj
Lutheran Council; while the vesper collection reached $127, which sum will be ^
handed over to Countess Wilamovitz, who addressed the congregation. 3
A collection for the same cause was also taken up on the preceding Sunday, ^ :3
and |90 was taken in. This congregation has thus, during the last two weeks, ^
given #740 to the people of Europe who are living in misery. It certainly
is a fine showing, and probably a record as far as Swedish congregations in
Chicago are concerned.
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THE REH) CROSS i\ND HEEDT CHILDREN
(Editorial)
'^Anybody who at this time sends in a dollar to renew his membership in the Red
Cross ^ or who signs up as a new member, is taking an active part in the great- ^
est charitable undertaking in the history of mankind* We have especially in ^
mind what the American Red Gross right now is doing for the millions of chil-- ^
dren in the war-torn countries of Europe.'' r^
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the American Red Cross. L^
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According to the circular, it is virtually impossible for one v&o has not seen ^
it with, his own eyes to imagine the miserable conditions under which some thir-
teen million children in Southern Europe have been living ever since they were
boim. Five million children in Serbia, Poland, Austria, and neighboring coun-
tries have nobody to look after them. Their parents died during the war,, and
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since then they have had to take oare of themselves.. Neither private Individ-
uals nor the governments of these countries were able to do an3rthlng for these
orphans. The poor children live almost like rats. They must shift for them- ^
selves to get something to eat, and to find shelter against rain and wind. If ^
they do not succeed, they die from hunger and exposure. ^
In some of the coimtrles mentioned, there simply are no children under the age ^
of four: they have all died in misery. Millions of children suffer from £
diseases caused by malnutrition, but there is no medicine and medical care ^
available except that provided by the doctors and nurses of the American Red C^
Cross.
There is still war in many countries, but when the Great War was over, the Red
Cross decided to withdraw from Europe. It gradually restricted its activities,
until th^ have now entirely ceased in Belgium, France, and Italy. In other
countries, its work among adults has also been curtailed considerably, but the
Red Cross will not and cannot give up its work among the hungry, sick, and
fatherless and motherless children in Southern SuiDpe. To cease giving them
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food, olothliig, cold medical care now would be tantamount to sentencing them to
death-- a slow death from starvation or constant exposure, or perhaps a quick ^
death from pneumonia, digestive disorders, or epidemics • ^
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The Red Cross will continue this work as long as it has the means with which to -^
do it* It is, therefore-, of the utmost importance that everybody send in his S
membership fee of one dollar or, if he can afford it, one dollar for every £
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OIVX HONOR WHERE HONOR IS DUE
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It is as regrettable as it is true that diiring recent years foreign groups in %
this eountry hare made generous contributions to worthy national causes and ^
undertakings without reoeiring any recognition whatsoeyer for the services F
they hare rendered. When such occasions are under discussion, it is so easy -^
to talk of what America has done, and to forget that this nation is made up ^
of many national groups , all of which have done their share*
This situation is exemplified in the case of the Liberty Loan drives , and in
several other **drives** initiated by various national organizations during the
last few years • The total amount of money collected has been published , but
the people in charge have entirely forgotten to mention the contributions of
individual language or national groups. This is rather discouraging, particu-
larly so when one considers that no time is lost in checking up on crime and
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other undesirable activities of individuals within these same groups.
A few years ago it was recommended from certain quarters that the most merciless
publicity be given to such individual misconduct, and this was actually done in
many cases. It is readily seen how this procedure tended to place the entire
group in the public spotlight, and to reflect unfavorably on every member of
it. The worst of it is that this happened in cases where the accused were en- ^
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valuable contributions of one kind or another to our society, the favorable S
publicity to which they were logically entitled was withheld. In other words, !—
the destructive tendencies within the national group have been emphasized,
while its constructive contributions have been ignored.
The patriotic American spirit, which has so often been displayed by the great
mass of foreign-bom Americans, has been overshadowed by the publicity given to
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the comparatively few tlmdesirables among them. This is a deplorable injustice,
and is the main reason why they have been so misunderstood by native Americans.
Next November, the annual roll call of the American Red Cross will take place,
when old memberships are renewed, and new members sign up. This annual campaign
, enables that great organization to go on with its humanitarian work, not only
within our own borders but also in the European countries which were ravaged
by the World War.
In previous years the amounts donated by the foreign-born population have not
been made known to the general public. But this year the Red Cross intends to
keep an acc\irate account of, and to publish, the contributions made by our
foreign groups, who will then receive the recognition which is due them. And
the various organizations within each group will also receive credit for
Red Cross membership fees and individual donations which they turn in.
During this ccuapaign the Red Cross does not want money to be deducted from
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workers* paychecks, because this procedure tends to give employers credit for
donations made by their employees* This great huroanitarian organization is
asking for the support of free men and women, who, of their own free will,
give whatever they feel they can afford, be it as individuals or as members
of organizations and groups.
In most communities where Swedes have made their hones in any considerable >-^
number, central committees have been formed, that will be in charge of the p
Red Cross roll call work among their countrymen. We urge all congregations ^
and societies to co-operate with these committees during the campaign, so that g
results may be obtained that will compare well with the accomplishments of
other nationalities.
Those interested in forming central committees in localities where none as yet
exist should write to: Swedish Section, American Red Gross, Bureau of Foreign
Language Infoimation Service, 1107 Broadway, New York City.
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TIIS S^SDIJFI NATIONAL SOCIlilTY OF CIZC^C
The Swedish National Society of Chica-^o held a r-eneral menbership meeting'
last Monday ni£;ht* Llr. John ii). Ericsson presided.
The first item ;vhich cam** n^ for discussion was a "oroposal by the chairman of
the charity committee, i.!rs. 3eda .Anderson, that a festival of some kind be held
in the fall for the purpose of raisin>-^ funds for the distribution of Christmas
baskets and present:- for underpriviler^ed Swedish families in Chica^^o.
It was a/^^reed ur^on to ccrive the committee a free hand in arranging such a festival.
During the discussion, several speakers pointed out that the chief purpose of
this society was to promote the well-being of our nationals in Chicago. cr
It was also disclosed that the organization's financial situation is better now
than ever before, and that it is well able to t^ke care of its obligations.
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The neeting ended v/ith a speech by I.jp. Oude Grindal, the head of the Swedish
department of the ^inerican Red Gross.
I.2r. Grindal first outlined the chief aims and working methods of the /unerican
Red Cross. He showed by a fev: concrete examples wliat this organization has
done in times of c^eat national disasters, such as floods, devastating fires, %
and other acts of God. ^
He then turned his attention to the opportunities for real service, v/hich this ^^
organization offers to the various foreirm croups — Swedish and others. He txd
declared that he knev? of no other single line of endeavor, in v/hich ne.tionals of !—
foreign origin had a better chance to display the finest type of American citizen- ^
ship, and the Tribunen-ITylieter is here to say that in makinc this statement he
took the words richt out of our mouth.
1^. Grindal cave a historical survey of the role played by foreicn croups in the
work of the .jiierican Red Gross, and it was cratif^j-inc to note that the contribu-
tion iTiade by such groups is becominc more and more appreciated hy the mother
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organization.
Accordinc: to Ilr. Grindal, there v;as a time v/hen foreign departiaents v;ere looked
upon with some degree of distrust, not to say dislike, but that is now a thing :g
of the past; and at the present tiTr.e, the /aierican Red Cross considers its 5
foreign departments among its most higlily valued co-v^orkers^ ^
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The speaker presented a very interesting picture of the great humanitarian v/ork -d
done by the ^"jnerican Red Gross in foreign lands. V/hen famine hits China, or o
starvation threatens the millions of India, the Red Cross hastens to the scene. io
IJlTm Grindal concluded v/ith an appeal to all Swedish-i^ericans, particularly in ^
Chicago, to dig deep into their pockets when the /onerican Red Cross asks for
contributions. In this the Svenska Tribunen-IIyheter heartily concurs.
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SAVE THE CHIIDREN
(Editorial)
Last week we published an appeal by Miss Alma Hedin of the Save the Children
Society of Stockholm, Sweden, in behalf of the hungry, cold and sick children
of central and southeastern Europe. The appeal, which was addressed to the
Swedish-American public, told of the suffering in those parts of the old
world; and much has been written cmd said about it on other occasions, but we
doubt that it is possible to adequately describe the situation in all its
misery. But the reports that we have are sufficient to convey to us an idea
of the horrible conditions which exist in those coxmtries. The most pitiful
war-time stories pale in comparison with what is going on now.
IHhat makes it so much sadder to contemplate, is the f^ct that those who are
made to suffer the most now, are so innocent of any wrong-doing. For they
are the children, who certainly have not done anything to cause the plight in
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which they are, and whom the world depends on as the future bearers of our
civilization. Their mission should be to lead the world in its forward
march toward brotherhood and peace* Instead, they are now forced to roam
the countryside I more or less naked, in search of food, and, like wild
animals, they have to subsist on plants and fruits in fields and forests*
Thus the innocent ones must suffer for the crimes of the rulers* liVhat is go-
ing to happen to those that survive?
Save the children! We must save them or watch the next generation go to its
destruction before our eyes* If there is any feeling in our hearts at all
for innocent sufferers we must show it now*
The aid proffered by Swedish-itanericans, in money and goods, will be added to
that tendered by Sweden where the work is already well organized* Many
individuals and ccxmnunities have responded generously* In that manner the
maTi mum efficency in distribution is obtained, and the contributor is assured
that his contribution reaches those who need it most*
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Cash contributions will be receiyed by the Tribunen-Nyheter and aclmowledged
in our columns* The money will be forwarded to the Swedish headquarters in
Stockholm. As it would be too difficult for us to handle clothing and other
merchandise, such commodities should be sent to Hilmar Lundbeck, care of
The Swedish American Line, 24 State Street, New Tork City.
There has never been a more deserving cause.
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THE SWEDISH NATIONAL SOdETr OF CHICAGO
Last Thursday and Friday the Swedish National Society distributed Christmas
presents to needy Swedish men and women at King^s Hall, downtown. A sum of
§150 in cash, forty food baskets, and some clothing had been collected for
the purpose from various Swedish organizations and indiyiduals, and altogether
eighty families were the happy recipients of some Christmas cheer in some form
or other*
A committee, appointed by the Society several weeks before Christmas, had charge
of the distribution.
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Tm SVJEDISH KA.TI01IAL SOCIEIY
^J^ransla tor's note: In previous articles involving this organization, I
have consistently called it the "Swedish National League," "league" being
the correct translation of the Swedish word "Forbund". In my opinion the
term "society" is actually wrong here. But it appears from the following
article (in the telegram to the Governor of Utah), that the organization's
official English name is the "Swedish National Society of Chicago"^
A general membership meeting was held li)nday, November 15, and was well
attended by delegates from the various Swedish organizations in Chicago.
Several important questions came under discussion. The Society is planning
to distribute Cliristmas baskets of food aiiong needy Swedish families, and
the committee in charge of this work urged all member organizations to con-
tribute to the best of their ability, so that unfortunate countrymen and
their families may enjoy some Christmas cheer. Donations and requests for
information should be addressed to W. Melinder, 1314 Early Avenue.
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Notices of the progress of this undertaking will also be found in our
Swedish newspapers. The meeting placed twenty-five dollars at the disposal
of the committee for use in extraordinary cases, and it is hoped that this
amount will be multiplied through voluntary individual contributions. The
sum of ten dollars was voted for a sick countryman v/ho is in great need.
The meeting also voted to wire the follov/ing appeal to Governor Spry, of
Utah, in behalf of the Swede, Joseph Hillstrom, who faces execution: "It
was decided at the last meeting of the Swedish National Society of Chicago,
an organization consisting of ninety Swedish societies, representing about
thirty thousand Swedes in Cook County, to petition Your Honor to have the
kindness to commute the sentence pronounced upon Joseph Hillstrom."
"(Signed) V/. Helinder, Secretary
"1314 Early Avenue"
The Society's great v/int^r carnival will take place February U, 12, and 13 j
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and the preparatory work is already well advanced. Another meeting will be
held December 13 for the purpose of co-ordinating the work of distributing
the Christmas baskets.
/Translator's note: In this article, the text of the telegram to Ck)vemor
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LIMEA AID SOCIiSTT
The Llxmea Aid Society of Englewood held its annxial membership meeting on
January 8, in the Bethel church, 62nd and Peoria Streets. New officers were
elected as follows: Mrs. C. A. Palmer, president; Mrs. 0. Osterholm, vice-
president; and Mrs. Ernest Johnson, treasurer.
Cash on hand as of January 1, 1914 amounted to $712.51 and the income during
the year was |1,562.06. The Society paid out $672.68 for food, coal, and
rent for needy applicants; sp341.20 for hospitalization; #35.20 for doctor bills
anA me'dicines; ;5J50 for one artificial leg; $50 for donations to two homes for the
aged; and $153.99 for Christmas baskets. Total disbursements for charitable
purposes came to $1,303.07.
Linnea's charitable activities have been steadily expanding, and its members
are alleviating much suffering. The public knows this, and is generous in its
support •
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Frans -Ubin Lindstrand, foiroer Editor of the Swedish-American died
Christmas 3ve. He was also the founder of The Swedish National
Society v/ith its free employment bureau and charity v/ork. He was bom
in Sweden in 1847, and has been a resident in Chic.igo since 1871,
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So far the strike aid committee of Chicago has received $1,040.53 which has
been forwarded to the president of the national committee, Herman Lindquist.
The can5)aign for funds is going on with xmdiminished vigor, and the public
is responding generously. Several organizations are collecting funds within
their own ranks, independently of the committee. Local No. 181 of the
Carpenters' Union, through its financial secretary, J. Jensen, has thus re-
mitted $150 to this newspaper, and this sum was forwarded to the Swedish
representative in New York. Many organizations are sending money directly
to Sweden.
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The Scandinavian Socialist Club on the llorth Side he.ld a meetinc last
Tuesday in Clifton Hall, Tor the purpose of discussing v/ays and means of
aiding the striking: workers in Sv/eden, and in spite of the heat the hall
was filled to capacity, A collection vras taken up vrhich netted thirty-
five dollars,
Mr, Sand nade the introductory speech in which he discussed the background
of the economic struggle which is nov/ going on in Sweden and other European
countries. Miss Anna S, Swanson, editor of Fylgia, described the events
which led up to the strike, and praised the Swedish workers who are now fight-
ing for better living conditions. The audience, v:hich consisted mostly of
Swedish men and women, applauded heartily,
Frithiof Lodge N0.6, I,0,V,, took up a collection at its meeting last
Wednesday, which amounted to fifteen dollars, and subscription cards v/ere
distributed among the members. The male quartet Frithiof donated fifteen
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THE STRIKE FUND
Money is pouring into the fund which is being raised for the benefit of the
striking workers in Sweden. Many Swedish and Scandinavian organizations have
made sizable contributions , and at its meeting last Tuesday, the Scandinavian
Painters Union No. 194 voted five hundred dollars to the fund.
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AID FOR THE S^VEDISH WORKERS
(Editorial)
On another page of this issue a correspondent presents a touching plea in
behalf of the striking workers in Sweden, urging that financial aid be
dispatched to them immediately. Due to a lockout and a consequent general
strike, which under the circumstances could not be avoided, these unfor-
tunate people have been prevented from earning their daily bread.
We heartily endorse this plea, and it should appeal strongly to all Swedish-
Asmrioana if the old saying that blood is thicker than water still holds true*
In order to win in this struggle the workers need cash, for they cannot,
like their employers, draw on the iimaense resources of the banks. Their
reslstanee is bound to break unless help is forthcoiaing from workers of
other countries; and it 1& only natural that they look hopefully across
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the ocean to their countrymen in America, many of whom undoubtedly have
relatives among the strikers, who with their wives and children may now
be threatened by hunger. This is a situation that calls for co-operation,
. solidairity, and mercy, for there is bound to be muCh suffering in the
many i>oor homes if foreign aid does not arrive. All of us should act
qoickiLy and give something. Even a sm€ill amount of Merican money, may be
converted into a considerable sum in Swedish currency.
Contributions may be addressed to Mr. Herman Lindquist, The National Secre-
tariat, Stockholm, Sweden.
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According to the latest dispatches from Sweden . the strike is countrywide,
and three hundred thousand workers are involved. Up to now little progress
has been made toward a settlement.
Financial aid to the strikers is pouring in from foreign countries.
Chicago's workers also are coming to the aid of their brethren in Sweden. The
Lake View Scandinavian Socialistic Club arranged a mass meeting last week, and
similar meetings have been held in various parts of the city. Speakers urged
their audiences to help the Swedish strikers.
The first meeting was held last Tuesday in Clifton Hall in Lake View, A collec
tion was taken up, which brought ^55.88, and a greeting, expressing sympathy
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meeting was held in Northwest Hall, and Saturday another v;as held
in the Kensington Turner Hall. Tonight sympathizers will meet at the Orpheus
Club, 1428 School Street.
Subscription lists have been circulating all over the city, and it is hoped
that members of Scandinavian trade unions will contribute generously.
A committee of six, headed by Charles H» Sand of the Lake View Scandinavian
Socialistic Club, is in charge of the campaign to obtain financial aid for
the striking Swedes. John Down, of 2382 North Sacramento Avenue, is the
committee's secretary.
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The Scandinavian Socialist Aid Society voted at its meeting last Friday to
give one hundred dollars to the strike aid fund, and it is expected that
other Scandinavian Socialistic organizations in Chicago will follow this
example.
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AIIMJAL lIEETINa OF THE SOFIA AID SOCIETY
The Sofia Aid Society of V/ashington Park Hospital held a meeting at which the
following officers were elected: Mrs. C, E. Anderson, chairman; Mrs. J« v7.
Hillstrom, first vice-chairman; Mrs. George E, S. Johnson, second vice-chairman;
Mrs. T. Rolfe, secretary; LIrs. J. A, Lengby, correspondence secretary; Mrs. A.
Ahlgren, financial secretary; Mrs. V/illiam '^esterlund, treasurer. The Executive
Committee consists of Mrs. Hjalmar Olson, Mrs, H. Knall, and lirs. C. 0. Young.
During its four years of existence the Society has spent .34,604.52 to help the
poor and the sick. This item amounted to ^400. 54 during last year.
The meeting was held at the elegant home of ;Villiam VJesterlund, 6440 G-reenv/ood
Avenue, where the guests were entertained v/ith a special program, the main
feature of which was the songs of llrs. Hannah Butler.
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The Society will hold its Aid Bazaar on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 4th,
5th, and 6th of next March, in the new annex of the Washington Park Hospital,
50th Street and Vernon Avenue. Special programs v/ill be offered each evening.
Admission 25 cents. A number on each ticket entitles the holder to a chance on
a drawing for a 350-dollar piano. Oof fee v/ill be served each evening, and on
Saturday evening a warm luncheon will be served for 25 cents.
The Society hopes to have a full house every evening of the bazaar, since the
entire proceeds will be used to help the poor and sick.
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REPORT OF ILvTIOlLiL SOCIj^TT FOR 1908
The year 1908 has passed, and not since 1904 and 1905 have the
Workers' needs in America been so apparent. And many there are,
even among our coiintiTmen, v/ho during the past year have knovm v/hat it
is to suffer. This Society during this tine has helped many
who otheCT/ise would have passed a\vay. Help v;as given not only to new
immigrants, but also to parents who could not manage for themselves
without the help of others. During the past year the society helped
many find work or v/hatever vjas needed. Hundreds of mothers, when all
doors v-rere closed to their nates, v/ent out fro wash and scrub to keep
v/ant out of their homes. During 1908, the Svjedish National Society
secured work for 1,706 men and 1,638 women, a total of 3,344 persons.
Among this group v/e find all kinds of workers, from the lov/est paid
immigrant to the highest paid tradesman. Among the employers we find
Chicago's foremost manufacturers. V/ork has been secured in nearly all
the States of the Union, even in Florida, Kentucky, Texas, New Mexico.
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Among the jobs there were sone in Ilinnesota, Llichigan, and Wisconsin
woods and farms.
Vtfhen v:ork v/as not available, the society took care of the sick,
the needy and the aged b^'- giving then financial help. A total of
$1,634.75 vjas spent in taking care of such cases, of which the
follov/ing are examples: One poor woman vath five children received
help to return to her sister in 3v;eden, who had promised her a home.
One woman with three children whose father had returned to Sweden
seeking relief from tuberculosis but passed av.-ay, was given money
for her journey home. Two old persons, tvjo young v;omen, and one
father with a family, all ordered by the doctor to return to Sv/eden,
were given help for their voyage. Three persons were aided to go to
Colorado for their health. One aged v/oman wcs sent to the poorhouse
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in BoTTnanville. Besides these, 231 i/ere helped v;ith food, rent,
coal, and medical care.
For all this work, the officerG of the National Sv;edish Society
received no remuneration.
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TAiirrED moinTey? clsai^jse, use IT FOR inn.uinTY'
(Editorial)
It is authentically roported that prominent, sincere people, who are
interested in the activity of our Juvenile Court, refuse to accept a dona-
tion of five million dollars by John D. Rockefeller, with v;hich to accom-
plish much more in redeeming the stray youn.r;sters who are placed under
their jurisdiction.
Rockefeller's money is tainted and the result of the most disgusting
muckraking ev-^r praticed in America and is unfit to be used for such a
laudable purpose as that of the Juvenile Court.
Their judgment as to the condition of this money may be right but their
decision regarding its use for humanity presents to us our example of a
group xvith good intentions, though they are too narrow-minded for their
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own good and for the good of the young delinquents.
Take it for granted that Rockefeller expects to purchase admission to the
heavenly castles by making large donations to groui^s, doing a morals re-
claiming job. It may be that his conscience is really bothering him, even
condemning him, for his selfish, illegal methods. His knowledge of his
ov/n criminality urges him to do good deeds; his money, on one side of the
scales of justice will, in his judr^-Tnent, outweigh his evils and shortcomings.
i'/e expect the most beautiful flowers to grew on piles of fertilizer, but
we leave it to a few true men and women to handle the problem that requires
unlimited funds and unlimited effort to find a rsal solution.
Let us suppose that the Rockefeller' donation would make possible the re-
demption of a few wandering boys and girls; that ci.;arette making loafers,
ready to cross the orison threshold, may be converted to model young men.
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Ibis can be done wherever the effort is able to materialize by sufficient
funds. Let Rockefeller's tainted millions or a saint *s mite be used to
i^ach the selected.
Let us be sensible. Let us hope that a pov/erful influence, conscience,
or conversion, may force John D. Rockefeller to become a real, cleansed
enthusiastic philanthropist of the purest ty:)e. His money can succeed in
concluding a good fight for morality and honesty.
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Svenska Trlbunen, May 22, 1906.
/pmPklW FOR TIES SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE YIGTBIS/
The festival held by the Swedish National League of Chicago, at the Audi-
torium, on Saturday, May 19, was a success as far as the program was con-
cerned, but the attendance was not large enough for a capacity house as
expected to boost the fund for the relief of the stricken San Franciscans.
In addition to the natural urge to help all stricken citizens of the
destroyed city, five thousand Swedes were included, a known fact that
should have more than filled the Auditorium. The theatrical and musical
numbers on the program were exceptionally good, our most talented Chicago
Swedes having volunteered and served gratis. Our Chicago Swedish Colony
should have unhesitatingly attended this festival to aid their own countrymen.
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Svenska Tribunen, Hay 22, 1906.
/C^vIPAK^I FOR THE 3^ EEUIXIISCO ii;AJmiQU:ixa VICTIMS/
V/illiam Westerliind, treasuerer of the Sv/edish National League (Chicago)
reports :)240.75 received to date for the relief of earthquake victins of
San Francisco, California,^ among v/hom are five thousand 3v;edes. V/e feel
that, in spite of the activities of Mayor Dunne's ^Comraittee of Five
Hundred," our Si/edish friends here v/ill think of the better showing made
possible by our collection.
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Svenska Tribunen, llay 15, 1906.
^ALiPAlGN FOR TKS SAN FRAI.'CISCO SilRTIIQJJiiKE YlGTim/'
vVilliam '//esterliind, treasurer of the Chicago Sv/edish-American League,
reports that the amoiint raised to date for the San Francisco Swedes, strick-
en by the earthquake on April 18, 1906, has reached $210.25.
This amount is not bad, when one considers the fact that there is a committee
of five hundred Chicagoans appointed by Ivlayor Dunne directing a million
dollar campaign.
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Svenska Tribunen, May 8, 1906 •
CHICAGO A DEPEI^JDAIBLE RiilliiF SOURCE
.■de are pleased to announce to our generous countrymen in Chicago (Swedes)
that the campaign for the aid of the stricken San Franciscans (among which
there are five thousand Swedes) is going over the top« The total amount,
nov/ accounted for by the "Committee of Five Hundred,*^ is |900,000, and
we are confident that the allotted million will be raised^ So, send your
contributions without delay.
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Svenska Tribunen, May 8, 1906.
DCMESTIC RELIEF
William Wester lund 9 treasurer of Chlcago*s Swedish National League reports
donations amounting to $173. 75 received to date for the San Francisco
Swedes stricken by the earthquake. Individuals and groups are active In
efforts to make the Chicago campaign, carried on by the '•Five Hundred
Committee,** appointed by Mayor Dunne, a success. With five thousand
Swedes stricken, ?re are heartily Interested.
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Svenslca Tribunen, .vlay 8, 1906.
DCIvSSTIG FlELIEF
it
e are pleasea to report that the amount sent to the office of this pub-
lication, to aid Sail .^Yancisco, is nov. $109, The collection among our
people (Swedes) in Chicago is going through satisfactorily. Tribunen^s
publisher is the receiver, into whose hands all donations go* Our
countrymen ^^Inaj^ mail their contributions to our office; the incoming funds
being turned over to D.I.. morgan, treasurer of the cai/ipaigii coimnittee
of five hundred, appointed by l^ayor Dunne to raise funds for the relief
of earthquake-stricken San Francisco Jalifornians.
SvensKa Tribuaen, I^Iay 1, 1906.
Chicago ov.edes, not affiliated \ ith Sv:edish or^canisations, are asked to send
their contributions for the stricken San Franciscans to the office of this
publication. In each issue, we v.ill publish a list of donors and eiraounts sent.
All receipts Vvlll be conscientiously turned over to the treasurer of CJhicae:o*s
San Francisco Belief Coariittee of Five Hundred.
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Svenska Tribiinen, May 1, 1906.
APPEAL FOR DOlvlSSTIC RELIEF
To our Swedish Chicago citizens:
The terrible catastrophe which took place in San Francisco has stricken a
great number of our Swedes, and we hereby take the liberty of appealing to
our Chicago Swedish colony for real, generous, donations of money, clothing,
food, or anything else that will beneficial to our stricken countrymen.
Remember, immediate aid is double aid, and many a rivulet makes a big river.
The Swedish National League of Chicago held a special meeting on April 22,
They decided to take a substantial part in the donations for our stricken
countrymen in San Francisco, California.
Let us all get together and co-operate in this campaign to raise the
necessary funds for the relief of our unfortunates in this earthquake
district.
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Svenska Tribunen. May 1, 1906.
Respectfully,
The Swedish National League of Chicago.
Signed: F. A. Lindstrand, president; Greorge E, 0,. Johnson, 1st vice-
president; Mrs. C, 0. Young, 2nd vice-president; Carl 7/edberg, record-
ing secretary; Othelia Myhrman, corresponding secretary; V/illiam ?/esterlund,
treasurer; John R* Johnson, sergeant at arms. All funds which we raise will
be turned over to Chicago's Committee of Five Hundred.
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Svenska Tribunen, Apr. 24, 1906.
/"CKIGAGO S^/SDSS AGfilil AID STRIGPCStI DIST!RICT_7
In other coliUJis we publish details of the rreat San Francisco catastrophe.
It is hard to realize that the world-known "Golden Gate" could possibly
have been laid in ruins, practically in less time than it takes to tell.
The scenes enacted in San Francisco during and after the earthquake can only
be properly'' described by eyevv^itnesses. The v/orst should nov/ be over, pro-
viding that the epidemics v/hich usually follow do not develop.
A world-wide movement to aid the victims of the disaster li coming through
V7ith ci'stifying contributions. Foreign donations, reaching the committee
handlinc the relief, are very generous.
Cur Swedish colony has been called upon several tLmes in the past, the
Kansas Gity flood, and the I.'arquette, Plansas tornado, for exa^iple, and
their response was hearty and liberal in each instance.
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We are confident that Swedes in Chicago and elsewhere who read our publi-
cation will respond to our appeal with generous donsitions to help the San
Franciscans, thus shcv/ing our v/ell-knovm Sv;edish coodheartedness and
sympathy for our fella'/i.ien.
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Svenska Tribunen, Feb. 13, 1906.
s\^:edish
^LIEF 3SNT TO OUR HDI.ISIA!ro/
Welfare stamps from Sweden, fifteen thousand of them, have been received at
the Sv/edish vice-Consulate of Chicago. The funds to be raised by the sale of
these stamps are to be used to conquer tuberculosis in Sweden. The anti-
tuberculosis campaign has been in progress tvjo years in our mother country,
where ohis terrible disease has been increasing the number of victims
every year for many years. Our countrymen, still living in the Fatherland,
have done their best to stamp out tuberculosis. Their National Society
is making an appeal to Swedish-Americans to help this cause by buying the
welfare stamps, selling at one t;ent each. They are on sale at the office
of the Chicago Swedish vice-Consulate, 142 7/ashington Street.
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Svenska Tribunen, Feb. 6, 1906.
/"oCFIi*. AID SCCIE1Y SFGITSCRS DZlNiEFIT BAZkl^Rj
The v/elfare bazaar held at the V/ashincton Park Hospital by the Sofia Aid
Society v/as a success in ever^' way. The .^ain prize v/inners v;ere: Liss
Dolly Cherry, an autoncbile; Lrs. V/illiam ■ 'esterliind, a diaiaond ring;
T. A. Kearns, a ^old watch; G, F. Lav;rence, an oil painting by Hultbefg;
I^. Anderson, a silver service. 'Ihe net profit for the occasion was ^900 •
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Svenska Tribimen, Jan. 16, 1906»
^ORK OF THE SIVSDISH NiiTIONAL LSASOSl
The Swedish National League has made its annual report* Among the many in-
teresting accomplishments are the following:
Their free employment bureau at 80 Dearborn Street has secured work for 3,104
men and 1,503 women, a total of 4,607« Aaong these men and women were workers
of every trade, and they were sent to every state in the Union^
A noble and blessed woA in charity has been done among our needy people •
During the past year, $560«50 has been given to needy widows, large families,
old people, and those suffering from illness •
For sick people, a direct relief amounting to |1,107*08 has been spent, partly
for reduced train and boat fares which the League found possible to arrange*
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The National League acknowledges its indebtedness to the Chicago
Bureau of Charities, through whose co-operation they were enabled to follow
the recommendations of doctors to send sick people to Arizona, California,
Colorado, Oregon, Kansas, Texas, V/ashington, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and
other sections*
Three persons who were imable to support themselves in this country were re-
turned to Sweden on free passage arranged by the League with our government.
At the annual meeting of the National League, the Swedish Singers League
appealed to the National League for help in raising funds necessary to i>ay the
deficit incurred in January 1905 while entertaining the United Swedish Singers
when that organization gathered in Chicago for their national convention*
The Swedish National League is always willing to support any movement through
which our people are advanced in culture and prominence* Therefore, they
decided to co-operate with the singers whenever during the next two years
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they sponsored programs by which funds are to pe raised. The co-
operation of the National League also brought the follov/ing contributions
for the Singers League: fifty per cent* of the net earnings of the Chicago
colony's midsummer festival of 1904, $1,366.50; fifty per cent of t!ie 1905
winter festival, $316.89; and similar share of the 1905 midsummer festival
$1,833*74; making a total of $3, 517.13.
The Swedish National League expresses its appreciation for the support of our
people during past years, and looks forward to a capacity house at this year's
Mdwinter festival, to be held in Thomas Orchestra Hall on January 25.
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Svenska Nyheter> Dec. 26, 1905 •
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/benefit conger^
A jolly concert and dance will be given on Saturday, December 30, at Spelz
H?l11, 1630 North Clark Street. The income is to be turned over to the Comic
Ernst Schycker. The Orpheus Singing Club, Messrs. Ghr. Brusell, John
Lindhagen, and members of Swedish Theatrical Association will assist. The
jolly one-act play, Telle Jonson's Rivals,** will be one of the attractions*
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Svenska Nyheter. Dec, 19, 1905.
IVELL DONE
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V/e informed our readers some time ago that some Swedish-Americans in
Chicago, hailing from the well-knoMi city of Grenna, on the shores of
Vittern, have formed a society for the purpose of sending home some
contribution at Christmas time to aid the needy ones in Grenna. The Ladies'
comoRiittee which undertook the collection of gifts, during the brief
period elapsed since the formation of the society, have gathered nearly
one hundred cro;vns, which amount has been sent to Grenna, This, however,
is merely a beginning* For Christmas gifts a year hence far better result
is expected. But the beginning is good, and all honor is due to those vdio
remember the old people at home, especially those v&o are unable to provide
for themselves.
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Syenska Nyheter> Dec, 5, 1905*
CONCERT MD D.\NGE
The Swedish Societies* Central Association will hold concert and dance on
Thursday, December 7, at 8 P.M. , at Northside Turners Hall. Admission
fee is fifty cents. The income will go to the Home for Aged at Park Ridge*
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Svenska Hyheter, Oct. 31, 1905..
HSNEFIT BAZAAR
The Swedish-American Women's Club, well knovm for its excellent and tireless
work for the promotion of ^ocd undertakings, will hold a bazaar at Bush Temple
of Liusic on November 9,10,11 for the purpose of raising means for emergency
aFsi stance of needy men and women among the Swedes. People of the better
class oupht to consider it their duty to support this bazaar in a most
vigorous manner. 7/lnter is at hand, and many a poor person will be suffering
from hunger and cold, unless people able to help, mercifully come to assistance
in hours of sorrow and suffering.
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Svenska Nyheter. Sept. 25, 1905.
SWEDISH FRIENDS SRCRJ FRIEHDSHIP
Last Saturday evening, Mr* and Mrs. Thelander Larson, 337 West 23nd Place were
visited at their home by about two hundred friends and acauaintances, most
of these belonging to the society, Snighet, of vzhich llr. Larson is a member.
For the past four months IJr. Larson has been ill, and the surprise party
had been arranged by two other members of the same society, William Anderson
and 0. Peterson, as a means of extending help to the Larson family..... A
purse containing $147 was given Mr. Larson, who warmly thanked the friends for
the c'ift^
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Svenska l^heter. Sept. 19, 1905.
AMONB THE SONS OF lABOR
Appeal to Swedish Workers
A mass meeting of Swedish workers was held on Sunday at Voltz Hall, 187
East Chicago Avenue, for the purpose of raising money to aid the 20,000
iron and steel workers in Sweden who are under lockout, thereby deprived
of their earning powers. In addition, about 80,000 people are affected by
the lockout, and now find themselves in a miserable condition, financially,
It was decided at the meeting that contribution lists be placed at Ragnar
Thorell, 187 East Chicago Avenue, and with the secretary of the meeting,
Ch. Molmstrom, 135 Oak Street. Acknowledgement of all funds received in
this paper, whether by mail or otherwise*
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Svenska Nyheter, Mar. 15, 1904.
SV/EDISH HJSINESSIffiN^S CLUB DONATES
The Swedish Businessmen's Club of Chicago, through its business manager,
N. Hennings has transmitted $11S to the president of the Norwegian National
Association of Chicago. The money is to be sent to those who have lost
property at the fire in Aalesund, Norv/ay.
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Srenaka Nyfaater, Feb. 23, 1904.
THE GREA.T GIFTS FROU iUERICA
(Bdlt6rial)
Year after year, as regular as a oloek, reports appear in the Swedish*
American press which giTe us a feeble impression of the immense sums that
are sent annually from Swedish*Americans here to those near and dear in
Sweden, Some brief comments usually are added to the reports intending
to make it clear to the senders of the money how splendid is the country
in which he or she is living , while at the same time making it clear to the
receiTer of the money how miserable are the circumstances under which he
or she has to exist •
We hare heard also how the rumor goes, at street comers and elsewhere ,
when Swedes come together , of the great assistance rendered old Sweden
by her sons and daughters here; and many Swedish-Americans profess their
Ignorance by declaring that Sweden would hardly be able to carry on except
for the millions sent her from Swedes in America.
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Svenska Nylieter. Feb. 23, 1904.
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The sums of money sent by Swedes in the United States to the destitute in
Norrland have been viewed and reviewed many times in the Swedish-American press,
both in weeklies and in monthlies, and even in calendars. And why? Simply
because there were some of the poor people in the sections where the need
had been great, who did not think of sending letters of thanks to some of
those who thought they had been working too hard in the interest of the
poverty-stricken at home.
Let us, however, take a look at the figures which tell the story of the
amoimt of money which passed through the mails from the United States to
Sweden in 1903. The official report gives the amount at $2,753^074.78.
This is regarded as a large sum, and yet it is ridiculously small when
one considers that the United States received from Sweden during the same
year 46,028 vigorous and capable men and women who, in accordance with
the American immigration laws, had to bring with them to America an aggre-
gate amount of $1,380,840, and in addition to this aiaount, there was sent
through the mails to the United States from Sweden the sum of $433,441.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb. 23, 1904*
Some time ago, the President of otir country stated that every adult is
worth 4^5,000 to the country if he is capable of working. If President
Roosevelt is correct in this statement, the United States has received
an additional $230,000,000 from poor Sweden during 1903.
If President Roosevelt exaggerated the value of the immigrant, then ins
are guilty of the same mistake*
A matter which ought not be overlooked in the present discussion is the
fact that the greater part of the money sent home by Swedish-Americans
was simply repayments of loans incurred when the young man or woman was
setting out for the country in the West, and for which loan the old
people at home, in many cases, had signed.
A Swedish paper, mentioning about the large amounts of money which, in
all probability, will find its way from America to Swedeii before Christmas,
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Svenska Nyheter. Feb, 23, 1904.
goes on to say: **It needs to be remembered that these remittances are
frequently not primarily proofs of economic advance, but rather expressions
of a warm heart and a generous mind«** If our memory does not fail us, it
was the English economist, Thorold, who said that among all the Tarious
groupings in human society the maidservant' shows the greatest thoughtful-
ness as regards her parents and other near relatives. This statement
seems to hold good most particularly in regard to the Swedes. ••••For it is
a generally known fact that the greater part of the money sent from America
to Swedish homes has been sent by maidservants, who have been able, through
their ability to save and their generosity towards their families, to send
very large sums to their dear ones at home.
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Svenska Nyheter. Sept. 8, 1903.
N/UOi EXPRESSION OF GRATITUie
llr« Robert Lindblom, president of the Central Aids Committee of Chicago, has
received the following letter of thanks from the Central Aids CcHnmittee of
Stockholm, Sweden:
^To the Central Committee of Chicago for the Collection of Funds for the
Destitute in Sweden:
^The Central Aids Committee, haying completed its task, desires to express to
you its deep gratitude for your energetic work which resulted in the collection
[; of such a magnificent sum-«-the largest of all the great sums collected in
America—for the benefit of our compatriots in those northern parts of our
country which hare s\if fared from crop^damage*
••As wilj. appear from the records of the Coujnittee, which will be forwarded to
you as soon as they are printed, it has been possible to prevent much intense
s\iffering, thanks to the sizeable contributions of which such a large share has
^ been collected among our compatriots on the other side of the Atlantic •
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^Tb,e Committee begs to request that you convey to the contributors to your
Oommittee our heartfelt thanks for their great assistance during this trying
year. The Committee also desires to themk you for your splendid and valuable
collaboration in this greatly needed task.
"On behalf of the Central Aids Committee,
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Juhlin-Dannf elt ,
J. Stadling***
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(Editorial)
Mr* Robert Lindblom, president of the Central Aid Coimriittee for the destitute
in Norrland, Sweden, recently presented his final report concerning the work
of the Committee and the results achieved. In this report he stated that
Mr. G. 6. Falk was the first to take up the question of aid, and ^he first to
start the organization for ai^. Dr. John Enander felt hurt at this, if one
is to Judge from the •'correction'* which he presented in the Hemlandet for July
29. In this '•correction" he informs the public, very modestly, that he, not
Mr. Falk, is the one who started the movement.
For the sake of Dr. Enander we regret being unable to agree with his "correction? f
but we must accord honor where honor is due. The fact that on November 14, the, •
doctor called a meeting at the Sherman House in Chicago, of the Swedish-American
newspaper men does not prove that the doctor started the aid movement. At the
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Dr. Snander had announced the meeting of newspaper men, the old, faith-
ful, and benevolent Ur. Gustaf G, Falk had visited our editorial office and ex-
pressed his desire that an aid committee be organized. We have reason to believe
that what llTm Falk told us, he also told the other Swedish-American editors in
town. Whether or not Dr. Enander was stimulated by Ivir. Falk in calling the
Sherman House meeting on November 14, or in joining in the call for the mass
meeting at the Sherman House on November 21, when the Central Aid C*ommittee was
formed, is of no importance. The meeting called by Dr. Enander accomplished
nothing whatever. .... In the report of this meeting which the meeting* s'
secretary. Nils Liannow, inserted in the Svenska Nyheter for November 18, we read:
"Dr. Enander acted as chairman, but the discussions did not lead to anything,
for the meeting was informed that on the coming Friday a mass meeting concerning
the same matter would be held here in Chicago, and it v;as decided to let matters
rest until the result of the mass meeting is known. . . . . "
Memory plays a trick on Dr. Enander when he asserts that "in the days following
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certain Swedes to a call for a mass meeting** •
The call to the mass meeting for November 21 was published in the Svenska Nyheter
on the same date as the report from the meeting called by Dr. Enander. Svenska
Nyheter goes to press at noon on Lbnday, and notes for publication are required to
be in the editor* s hand on Saturday afternoon at the latest. Consequently, the
twenty-two Swedish men and women who signed the call to the mass meeting must have
done so before the meeting on November 14.
In the above we have merely desired to establish the truth of Mr. Lindblom*s report
concerning the part played by Mr. Gustaf G. Falk, and it is by no means our inten-
tion to detract from the energetic work of Dr. Enander in collecting money for the
destitute in Norrland« «...
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The initial step towards the organization of a central committee to
gather contributions for the destitute people in Northern Sweden was taken
by Mr. G. G. Falk.
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Thirty-five Swedish men and women met at the Sherman House on November 21,
1902, and there organized the Swedish Central Aid Committee. An executive
committee was selected composed of: President, Robert Lindblom; Treasurer,
John R. Lindgren; Recording Secretary, Frithiof Malmquist; Corresponding
Secretary, Mrs. Othelia Myhoman; and in addition, three vice presidents
representing the south, north, and v/est sides of the city, I«Ir. Klas E.
Ostergren, Dr» P. W. Thorelius, and Llrs. Anna Frost. The main office was
located at 80 Dearborn Street, where the executive committee held daily meet-
ings, and the central committee met every Friday evening.
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Svenska Nyheter> July 28, 1903.
The work of the treasurer has been very strenuous and taxing.
It was necessary to have expert work and this was provided by the
treasurer, Mr. John R. Lindgren, without extra cost to the Committee
The recording secretary, IZr. Frithiof Malmquist has been present
at every meeting of the central committee and the executive committee.
His report of our deliberations constitutes a brief and at the same time complete
record; in other ways Mr, Malmquist has also been of great assistance, Mrs.
Othelia Myhoman, the corresponding secretary, has done service every day and
evening^ and it v/ould be difficult to say how we could have made much progress
if she had not guided and helped as intelligently and energetically as she did.
The vice presidents have also been of great help, especially those from the
North and South Sides, with their advice and through their energetic work in
collecting money. The Swedish press has been very liberal in opening its
columns to the committee free of charge in the weekly editions.
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III C The American press also has been very generous, presenting clear
^ 7 B statements concerning the needs in the stricken regions, and many
I' C financial contributions have come to the committee through the
IV influence of these papers. But it is only fair to state that the
preponderance of contributions has come from men and women [ot
Scandinavian origicT** Capitalists and firms in Chicago are overrun vjith
pleas for domestic aid, but there are examples of great generosity about
which we might make special report if it were not so difficult to draw the
line# The Swedish churches and the numerous associations have as usual led
, the ranks of donors. Much money has also been sent directly to the stricken
districts, but of this we have no record.
It is a satisfaction to be able to state, in spite of criticism from certain
quarters, that of all the money which has been sent through this Committee,
every dollar was distributed without any strings attached, and that the
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central cQnsnlttee in Stockholm, Sweden, as well as the Coagaittee
here was working without any condensation* All the expenses of the
Chicago Committee for printed matter, postage stamps, paper, enyelopes,
stenographers* work and work in general amount to $213 .SB.
At the beginning of our work we took our stand against the collection of money
through entertainments arranged by individuals* Our experience since then
has Justified this attitude* In spite of our provisions on this point, cer-
tain attempts were made to further i)ersonal interests under the cloak of
charity* Our entertainment at the Coliseum illustrates our objection to
charity entertainments* Hundreds of persons were working for weeks; many
valuable contributions were brought us; the public paid #2,500 for tickets,
and the destitute in Norrland received from the whole affair $1,200* The
City Council of Chicago, which started by appropriating, illegally $20,000,
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I C fund. Of the funds which were gathered through the Daily News,
V B the Illinois legislature, and from other sources in America, we '
TT freely placed our half at the disposal of Finland, a country with • \
which we have been united for seven hundred years by common histor-
ical interests, a country which has suffered and bled with us. The Finnish
committee offered to make restitution by giving us one half of all gifts which
in similar manner were contributed to that committee, but this offer we declined
since our nation is numerically superior to Finland, and therefore, Sweden is
better able to help her own. The treasurer's final report shows the amounts
collected and amounts paid. (The total collected is §77,581.99. This amount
has been sent to the central committee in Sweden) •
In addition to the amounts mentioned, our treasurer has sent to Finland one
half of the Daily News fund, about ^7,500. Contributions sent to Finland
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and to Norway^ gathered especially through efforts of the Norwegian-
American paper Slcandinaven amount to about $32,000, so that the
contributions transmitted through Chicago total no less than $117,000,
or 433,000 Scandinavian kroner (crowns), a result which under the
circumstances surpassed our expectations, but which could easily have
been doubled If an official call for aid had been received^ The result is
clear evidence that much can be achieved through collective activity. The
committee is especially indebted to the Swedish National Association whose
rooms have been at the Committee* s disposal since the work to aid the destitute
In Norrland was started^
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I C APPEAL FROM SVffiDEN TO SWEDES IN THE UI'JITSD STATES
By the time this appeal is published, it will probably be generally known
that thirty- two of the largest employers in Sweden within the machine industry,
have put into effect a lockout against their workers • The lockout began on
July 7, and involves about 20,000 men. The purpose of this blow ^hich is to date
the most violent used^ so far by the Swedish Association of Manufacturers against
their workers, is simply to destroy our sole bulwark, our organization. We are
determined to fight desperately for the right to maintain the organizations which
have proven in many cases to be our only defense against economic pressure, and
the persecution which Swedish employers often carry on against such workers as
are thinking independently, and have the courage to express their convictions.
The labor unions in Sweden are .heavily pressed because of the constant fight
which /thej have had to carry on recentl^ against the employers who are using
the poor times within the industry and the poverty resulting from crop failures
as weapons to decrease the wages of the workers. Because of this situation we
appeal to you, compatriots and fellow workers, to extend such help to us as is/^
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I C possible; to inform every Swede you meet of the fact that here is a
subjugated class, a class to whom rights are denied, JZ class/ which
is struggling against being drawn still deeper into social misery*
For the Swedish Union of Iron and Metal Workers,
Ernst Blomberg,
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Svenslca Nyfaeter. May 12, 1903, /o"
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(Report ) W^
The report on the contributions made to date for the destitute people
in Northern Sweden:
As reported in April 17, 1903 |65,434,86
Later received ..•. • ..$ 657>2g
Total to date $66, 092* 08
Chicago May 1, 1903
John R. Lindgren, Treasurer.
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SWEDISH
^E SUBSCEIPTION TO SWEDISH NORRLAN^
Aooordlng to the latest report, $2 , 060,80 has been receiyed during the
past week by the treasurer of the Central Aid Committee for Norrland,
The amount previously reported inas |66,092,22« The present total is,
therefore, |68,153«02.
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Svenska Nyheter^ Apr* 14, 1903#
ANNOUNCEMENT
On April 3, at its last meeting, the Chicago Central Aid Committee decided to
abandon the work of collecting money for the relief of the suffering In Norr-
land, Sweden* Those holding subscription lists are requested' to send them to
Mr. John R* Lindgren, State Bank of Chicago, at once in order that the Commit-
tee may be able to present to the public a complete and final report at the
next meeting of the Committee, scheduled for Friday, April 17* ••••to ?diich meet-
ing the public is invited* In order to get a fairly complete report of the
gifts collected from all over United States for the needy in Norrland, the
Committee requests the aid committees In other places to forward rei)orts of the
amoimts gathered to the Chicago Committee. Since such a report would be of
great public interest, we hope that our request for these reports wlH meet with
a favorable response*
On behalf of the Central Aid Committee,
Robert Llndblom, president,
Othelia M7hrman, corresponding secretary*
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EEPOET ON CONTRIBOTIOKS
Ibr the destitute in Norrland, Sweden, the treasurer of the Central Aids
Cofflmlttee to date has received the following amounts: As reported on
li&roh 31, 1903, ♦57,731.524 IXaring the past week . . . • ♦769*78* Total
♦58,501»30. Chicago, April 9, 1903 John E* Lindgren, Treasurer.
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Svenska Nyheter. Apr. 7, 1903.
W0RTH-T7HILE GIFT
Last Saturday, Mr# Chris. Brusell, director of the Swedish Theatrical So-
ciety, turned over to the Central Committee for the aid of needy people
$332»13, this amount being seventy-five percent of the net income from the
benefit performance ?diich his Company gave at the Grand Opera House on
March 29.
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Svenska Tribunen> Dec* 10, 1902.
SWEDISH
^/"r3Libf to northern sivedenJ^
Svea Lodge No« 14, I« 0« S. elected officers at last Friday's meeting.
Between 40 and 50 dollars was collected among the members to be sent
to suffering countrymen in the northern part of Sweden.
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Svenska Trlbunen, Dec. 3, 1902.
^RELIEFj'^
A central cammittee of thirty-five promineiit Swedish-Americans in
Chicago, was appointed at a mass-meeting in the Sherman House last
Friday, Nov. Slst, to solicit funds for the suffering countirymen in
the northermpart of Sweden, where crop failure is prevailing, isr.
Robert Lindblom was appointed chaimian, and John R* Lindgren, treasurert
oj^ the committee^
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Svenska I'ribuiien, Aug. 13, 1902.
/Is. lii;d2Rkoli.: v/ins disthtctioiiJT'
Mr. John Linderholir. of Chicago, a member of the Charaber of Coimiierce here,
is the ovmer of thousands of acres of land in the State of Texas, where
he is cultivating rice on a lar^e scale. He has been very successful,
and his rice is brought to earlier ripeness than other rice cultivators
due to a new watering method called "The Shallow V.'ell System." It is an
old annual custom in the State to sell the first ripened sack of rice of
the season, which has been brought into -tiouston, at a public auction, and
to donate the money to the ^'k)me for Old V.onen in Texas. There has always
been a keen com.petition between the rice cultivators in this State to ce
the first one to deliver the money. lur. Linderholm not only v/on that dis-
tinction this year, but he also made a nev; record by bringing into l^uston
a sack of this y
ear's
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It is the intention of the Order of Svithiod to erect a building in
the near future where meetings may be held. There is eilready |4»000
in the building fund^ and it is expected that this sum will be in-
creased considerably by the anticipated income from a proposed
outing to be held Sunday, August 3 at Alton Park. The affair will be
supported by ten branch lodges of the Order*
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At the same time as the members through social plays, bazaars and other amusements : >
obtaj.n income, they will try to lessen the need of the countrymen in distress, tt
members or not members.' Those who are now known to be in distress will come first "
when the Society has xo decide what help shall be given people in need. ^ %..
The Society will arrange a bazaar and ball , Saturday , February 18th at Concordia Hall.
Contributions have already been made by several persons of diffe3rent nationelities, ^
Girls clad in Swedish national coso mes will serve coffee, fruit and candy in the "^^ - Ki
hall. Gifts will still be received, and tickets, 35 cents, can be obtained from the
chairman of the Society, John Bengtson, 33 North Ashland Avenue and Ivlattson 3ros.,
459 W. Chicago Avenue. Xv;:; :-;''- : ;;v- -'. ", ■'^' ■ ''^ .^.M'- ' ''■■^^''' ■''''' ''■''■ --^
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CHARITY CONCERT AND BALL ^'''^•^ ^^^^ 30275
A concert is being arranged for Sunday, April 12, at the Svea Hall, corner of
Chicago Avenue and Larrabee Street* The entire proceeds of this affair, which
will wind up with a ball, will go to the widow of the late Axel Nahnfeldt, who
was very popular in wide circles, but who left his wife and two small children
in stressed f incuicial circumstances* The Svea Society has donated the free
use of its hall, and all the entertainers are donating their services* Among
the artists on the program are Otto PaliJi, Christoffer Barusell and Leopold
Svenson, and merely this circumstance is a guaranty of an enjoyable evening •
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The largest Swedish Church in Chicago, ImDanuel Church on Sedgvick St.y
was packed to the doors last Sunday by a devoted crowd.
The pastor of the church, the Rev. Carl A. Evald, spoke of the three
>J:^ cities in Sweden, Sundsvall, Umea and Lilla Edet, which recently had^^
been greatly danaged by fire, and the need among the inhabitants there.
The pastor asked the vast congregation to show mercy and to give freely
to the needy. Hardly an eye was dry. The offering for this worthy
purpose amounted to $423.26. All honor to both congregation and pastor.
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THE PRESIDENT HAS SPOKEN
(Editorial)
During the last few years much has been said and written about the alarmng
increase in crime and the laxity in law-enforcement, but when President Hoover -^
discussed these questions in an address before members of the Associated Press
last Monday, the speech attracted unusual attention, not only because the {Z
Chief executive of the United States was talking, but also because of the un-
deniable truthfulness and force of his words •
Every honest, sincere citizen will endorse the statements which the President
made on this occasion* Our liberties have to be limited by law, and the law
constitutes the foundation and the cornerstone of democracy. A liberty which is
not defined and limited by law is not worth much, a contempt for the law and
laxity in the enforcement of it are the most dangerous enemies of popular
government. When laws are disregarded, and crimes are committed without proper
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punishment imposed on the perpetrators, our social stmcture is undermined, and
if such a situation is i)ermitted to exist long enougli we shall sooner or later
reach a crisis which nay lead to the collapse of democracy and a new form of
government, perhaps dictatorship^
Hoover's address contained an admonition to all right- thinking citizens to back
to the limit those whom they have appointed to enforce the law* Every man and
every woman must realize that the strength of this nation depends on the respect
for the law displayed by its citizens. 7/hen the people, through representa-
tives, make laws, it is of paramount importance that these laws be enforced.
If a law comes to be considered undesirable, so that, in the popular opinion,
it should be repealed, that goal will be most quickly reached if one sees to
it that the law is enforced to the letter. Through laxity in enforcement the
number of lawbreakers increases, as does the disrespect for law in general.
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enforcement of the laws of the land constitute the most serious problem in
this country today* In his address he compared the United States with other
countries and showed that crime is more prevalent in this country than in any
foreign nation. When serious crimes are committed, the perpetrators seldom
receive adequate sentences* This is often due to lack of the proper attitude
on the part of the judge and the jury* But according to the President the
Federal Government now has under consideration certain reforms which are
expected to lead to much sharper enforcement of the law* Mr* Hoover stated,
however, that the root of the evil must be looked for in other quarters. Many
citizens of high standing in their communities express contempt for such and
such a law, and their attitude is contagious, causing an increase in the
frequency of crime* It is therefore of the greatest importance that the man §
in the street shall wake up and realize that the fight which is being conducted ^
against crime now in times of peace is just as important as that waged against
external enemies in times of war.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, July 16, 1930.
CRIME AND THE PRESS
(Editorial)
Judge Harry B. ICLller of Chicago wrote an article in one of our metropo*-
litannewspfiperslast week, in which he discussed crime and its causes, and
the means by which it might successfully be combated. In this article he
also touched ui)on the role of the press in the fight against crime, de-
claring that, in his opinion, it is the duty of our newspapers to truth-
fully present the situation as it exists, without misleading the public.
But care should be taken to present such material in a dignified manner,
eoid not in a style which may actually make crime seem attractive to the
easily impressed minds of yoxmgsters, and tempt them to embark on a crimi-
t^l career.
We dare say that certain local metropolitan papers would do well to heed
Judge lolller's suggestion. For there can be no doubt that a goodly portion
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of the criminal tendencies which have been noted among the city's youth
of late has its root in the reading of scandal stories in newspapers and
their vivid descriptions of the underworld. Young people just devour such
stories, and in many cases the hoodlums and criminals, whose exploits are
so interestingly described become heroes to their misguided minds, and a
desire is created to become like them.
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What we have said about the crime news material which is to be found in * ^
some newspapers, applies also, to some extent, to the editorials. One £7
paper, which claims to be very much up to date, took it upon itself last ^
week to make fun of a statement which Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, 7/ife of the 2
great inventor, recently made regarding the American home. Mrs. Edison oo
declared that many modem women have not learned the art of managing a C:^
home, and that this is one of the reasons for the frequency of crime
among yoxmg people. The newspaper to which we are referring took issue
with her, declaring that the ABBerican home of today is better than that
of fiuiy previous time, because all members of the family receive a better
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education then could ever be had before, and enjoy any number of con-
veniences which their forefathers did not have.
In regard to formal schooling, the i^erican of today probably compares
favorably with previous generations. The schools are certainly better
now than they were years ago. But they, like many of our modem news- ^
papers, lack the proper moral foundation, and the children* s training S
suffers accordingly. On the whole, the same may he said of the home. ^
There, as in the schools, the goal is to make everything as easy and rj
convenient as possible, and this attitude tends to develop superficiality t?
and an emphasis on appearances, regardless of what is underneath, and in o
the long run it cannot face to exert a demoralizing influence on the oo
children, whose time, inside the house, is spent eating, sleeping, and §
ireading crime and detective stories. They are not inclined to take ad- ^
vice from their parents, who often, it must be said, have no worth-while
advice to give anyway. Likely as not, they themselves are pretty much
wrapped up in outside activities and not much interested in home life.
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When, on top. of this, the newspapers do their best to noiirish the ever-
present desire for pleasure and adventure, one should not be su3?prised
at the large number of young people who either willingly or by the force
of circumstances follow a career of crime.
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Slgxird Peterson 9 lAio lives at 3542 Rokeby Street , wae arrested last >
lednesday by the Evanston police* 11th four other men he is charged"^ ^
with having threatened and forcibly carried off two many who as strike-
breakers were driving an ice cream truck* The kidnaped strikebreakers »
George O^Neill and Clyde Roberts » have furnished the police with
infomation as to the identity of the other four kidnapers » irtio have not
been apprehended as yet •
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and va ara proud of it» Tharof oro^ it huita us to tall of tha fata of Otto
^^arloBaa) aha has iaaaandad tha doanaard path and la aav a graduata horglar*
Sararal toiirglariaa hava baan oasimittad Iqr hia, hut aoafe of the stolon gooda
baa been raaaTarad*
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Ihat flskaa thia ease so sad is tha fast that BJorioaan aJUnja haa bean vail ^
likad hf him trimodBf and aaa looked iqpon aa a vell^Beritad man* Hia aarrioaa
in tha Itarld War vara rrnmari^ with the nraaah Craiz da Guarra and the iaezdean
miitarj liadaly a apeaial diatiaaiiaa#
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EiffiSZZLER SENKCInIGED
Axel Hedberg, a former employee of the State Bank of Chicago, was sentenced last
Monday in Judge Sullivan's court to fron one to ten years* imprisonment for
having embezzled $27,000 of the bank's funds. His attorney v;as Jacob .irvey.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter , Oct. 2, 1906.
JUSTICE MAKES A WORLD RECORD
(Editorial)
Justice cein, at certain times, display speed in making judgements, especially
in cases involving the small law breaker but during the last week Justice was
so well-greased for speed, that the prison doors admitted Paul 0. Stensland,
the country's worst bank crasher, a few hours after his return from Morocco,
where he had fled from Chicago, the scene of his embezzlement, forgery, etc.
We could easily publish several columns regarding Stensland and his former
employees* trial, but what good would it do. Stricken depositors could not
regain their savings; the excitement and sorrow he caused can not be wiped out;
those whose lives were cut short by suicide or shock cannot be brought to life
again.
The proper thing for us to do now is to strike while the iron is hot, to make
rearrangements in our banking system that will insure the poor working-man's
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deposits so that a bank collapse, such as that of the Stensland Bank, v.lll be
impossible in the future.
We started the campaign for postal savin,*rs banks throughout the country,
similar to those of Sweden and other European countries and we shall keep the
campaign going until v;e get results appreciated from coast to coast.
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Svenska Trlbunen-I^heter> Sept. 18, 1906.
^OUni DISTURB lULi: PiiUCET'
For some time services in the First Swedish Methodist Church, at Oak
and Orleans Streets, have been disrupted by a gang of young loafers
in that neighborhood. On Thursday evening, the tv/enty- three-year- old
Louis Lutz, accompanied by several companions, tried to enter this church
during the service. Pljalmar .Vestberg, the church beadle, met them
at t..e door and refused to let them enter. The young men left, but
returned in a few minutes reinforced by other youths. To scare the
gang away 7/estberg fired tv/o shots. One of tha shots struck Lutz in
the back, bringing him do^vn; this aroused tlie ire of the gang who f
assaulted .Vestberg, intending to manhandle him. 7/estberg then took
flight but police officers Stromberg and Belsky took him in hand and did
all they could to protect him from the angry gang until the patrol
wagon full of officers arrived from the Chicago Avenue station. Westberg
was quietly taken to the police station and Lutz was taken to t:ie Passavant
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Hospital, where his wound was pronounced serious.
A conference with the clergy of the Lake View district revealed the dis-
turbances at various churches and the result is the increase of patrol-
Lien on duty during church services. The gangs who have found pleasure
in disturbir^ worshiiD in the neighborhood will have to find other activi-
ties for their pleasure. .
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Syenska Tribimen-N^eter. Sept. 18, 1906.
. * CHICAGO'S WORST BOY AN ELEVEN- YEAH- OLD SIVEDE
Eleven-year-old Thomas Olson, 273 West Erie Street, is, according to the
North Side Police Station, Chicago^s toughest boy. His record in the
Juvenile Court is a very black one. On Wednesday of last week, he ob-
tained a revolver and informed his friends he intended to follow in the
footsteps of the famous **Car Barn Bandits'*. To another eleven- year-old,
he said that he intended to live on hold-ups. As the boy approached a
spot on Huron Street, our bandit jumped out of hiding and, with the
revolver pointing at the other boy, ordered him to throw up his hands.
TSie victim, having no idea the revolver was loaded, put up a fight and
a bullet passed close to his head. Thomas Olson then tried to get away
from his victim, but a policeman arrived in time to arrest him. Thomas*
record reads: burglary at 44 Bismark Court; incendiarism, 52 Jensen Court;
and two horse and buggy thefts.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Aug, 21, 1906,
/DiffiLSTROM AND I.IATTSOM BOUITD OVER TO GR/JID JJJRY/
The colporteurs Albert Danlstron and Carl Mattson, v/iiose case we reported
in a previous issue, and who for the past several v/eeks have held their
meetings in a tent on Fletcher Street near Clark, v/ere called before Judge
Mahoney on Friday, August 17* After a short hearing, the tv/o were bound
over to the Grand Jury on an eight-hundred dollar bond for each. The chief
witness against the two culprits was Pastor Hult of the Lakeview Lutheran
Messiah Church, v/hose main charge was that a vile book capable of doing much
damage, was being sold at the tent meetings, Dahlstrom is the author of the
book in question v;hich is written in Swedish and entitled "Airtenskab, Quinnan
och Hemmet ^ (Marriage, Woman and the Home).
After hearing the translation of a part of this book. Judge Mahoney said, ^'If
there is a living devil, this book is surely his work, I know of no other
book that is as capable of destroying a home, a man, a woman, or a child as
quickly and thoroughly as this one. The face of a v/oman who reads this book
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should becorae crimson at the beginning, and remain so for hours after. A
book like this is not found on sale in a bookstore or at a nev;sstand, but
it is put on sale in an open tent v/here there are women and children, and
v/here the cloak of religion covers its devil-inspired, hypocritical contents
as well as its author; it sells and works evil. It will ruin morally every
reader — man, v;oman or child — and destroy the idea of motherhood in the home.
This book must be suppressed."
The one attorney defending Dahlstrom and kattson attempted to rebuke the
judge for his attitude to the evangelists and the book, but got nor/here in
his attem-nt.
That night Dahlstrom publicly declared that the Prophet Elijah had commanded
him to preaoh the coming soon of Christ, and that churches should be destroyed,
and the ministers killed (he called today's ministers Baal-priests who opposed
Elijah). V/ell, Dowie also took out a patent on the Elijah (Elias) inspiration,
and he went bankrupt in the role.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyfaeter, Aug. 14, 1906#
THE STEa^ISLAND SCANDAL
(Editorial)
In this and preceding issues we have reported the details of the failure of
one of Chicago* s largest state banks, the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank. Each
succeeding day brings to light additional rotten details regarding the crash
and those who engineered it. Paul 0. Stensland, who until very recently was
held in high esteem by the community, has become the central figure of the
worst bank scandal that has ever occurred in Chicago. For several years he
lived a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde existence: outwardly highly respectable,
but inwardly and covertly an embezzler, a master thief, and a common liber-
tine. Twenty thousand victims of his bank robbery call down curses on his
head, while he has disappeared and apparently neither pauperism nor even loss
of life ^fiiiong the depositors^ is troubling his conscience or what he uses
for a conscience.
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Millions of dollars belonging to poor people have dribbled through his fingers
until with his speculations, which were losing propositions, next to nothing
is left for those who had saved the pennies that made their few rainy-day
dollars. If half of the dirt reported in this scandal is true, there are no
mitigating circumstances in favor of Paul 0, Stensland, whose hypocritical
cape has fallen; he now stands unmasked before the world. His fall was not
brought on by weakness or unseen impulse; for several years he has been using
the money of the bank for his own selfish desires. Apparently he has left his
co-workers to suffer for his crimes while they place the blame isholly on him*
One asks, '♦what have the bank directors done during the last five or more years?**
Their negligence of duty is self-evident and we cannot see how they can expect
to escape unscathed or xinscorched when the whole scandal is published for the
view of the entire world.
Something must be done to so arrange our banking system that our deposits will
be safe, evem though they earn nothing. The organization of postal savings
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banks as they now exist in Sweden and other European countries would be at
least one step in the right direction*
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/yiGILAITCE COMIvlITTKS ORGAITIZSD TO PROTECT
NORTH/JEST SIDE COLIT^^TY/
Our countrymen on the Northv/est Side, especially those living near Cali-
fornia, North or Armitage avenues, have been thoroughly aroused to the
danger to women and girls in this com'iunity. The last woman attacked by
hoodlums, was Mrs. 0. V. Anderson, who had just left a streetcar at
California and Cortland (a block south of Armitage Avenue); a fev/ steps:
trom her home she was knocked unconscious and dragged to a vacant build-
ing where she was brutally attacked. She did not regain consciousness
until after she was found and carried home.
Citizens of the district mentioned are thorour^hly aroused and have orga-
nized a community vigilance committee tliat is pledged to be on the lookout
for future activities of such morons who have gratified tLeir criminal
and immoral lust so often.
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LA.V VIOLaTION BY S.^DE NOT TOLERiiTED
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Carl Sainuelson, 246 V/est Erie Street, and one of his friends had some
time ago obtained a concession that permitted them to sell liquors at a
dance hall on the Northivest Side, They had failed to oay the price of
the concession, $12.50, and when the government agent called to collect,
Samuelson refused to pay. His refusal resulted in his being held over
for the grand jury under a $500 b ;nd.
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/jom: A. LiMJ PLUiADS guilty/
S7J1D1SH.
The stirrin{5 case of John A. Linn, former Clerk of the Superior Court of Cook
County was finished on last Saturday. Linn pleaded guilty to the charge of
conspiracy to defraud Cook County of funds paid in through his office.
Naturally, he was sentenced to imprisonment, and assessed a fine of ,52,000.
Complying with the request of the State's Attorney, lir. Healey, the sentence
was suspended for thirty days to give Linn an opportunity to reimburse the
County.
The prosecuting attorney states that on every charge under v/hich Linn was
indicted, the evidence obtained irrevocably proved his guilt, whereas the
actual amount could not be determined until the auditors finished their task of
auditing the books. Linn is free for thirty days under a ^25,000 bond.
Linn resigned on Saturday as Clerk of the Circuit Court. His resignation
was submitted to Judge Ilonore, who yesterday called the other Circuit Judges
into a conference for the purpose of appointing a successor to John A. Linn.
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Tliis case has been followed very closely by the Chicago Swedish colony, Linn
being a Swede •
John A. Linn has been a prominent figure in political circles for many years,
and when the twenty-six charges were hurled at him, after he had been trusted
to the limit, the colony, other than his co-guilty friends, was thoroughly-
shocked.
Linn was bom in Kalmar, Sweden, in 1849, and arrived in Chicago with his
parents when he was fourteen years of age. As a young man, he was very
diligent in securing a thorough education. He served in the Police Depart-
ment several years, during which time ke gained a reputation which made it
smooth sailing for him when r\inning for office. Aside from his political
career, he had a very good income from the undertaking business which he
founded, and in which he still holds a controlling interest.
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A FALLEN Ga?EATNE3S
(Editorial)
'ile are living in a time when the public is checking up on the service of
its public servants, especially the so-called political bosses. Our own
countryman, John A, Linn, the Swedish-American clerk of the Circuit Court,
could not evade his Nemesis. As stated elsewhere in this issue, the often
referred to Nemesis caught up with him, and he pleaded guilty.
It is a sad thing for the Swedish-American colony of Chicago to see one of
its countrymen, a public official at that, spend the greater part of his
remaining life behind prison v/alls because of his own dishonesty.
We are not inclined to increase any inan's burden, but after seriously con-
sidering the charges made and proofs presented, we cannot criticize his
sentence as being severe. On the other hand, in considering the entire
case, he received a very light sentence. His pleading guilty had much to
do with the leniency shown him in receiving such a li^t sentence.
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The l€uc supervision of such offices as those he held made misappropriation
of County funds easy and customary. In spite of this condition, considering,
too, that Linn not being a poor man, but rather wealthy from private busi-
ness profits, we cannot feel that no sympathy should be shown him. His
personal financial condition was no reason whatever for his becoming a
thief. 0\ir sympathy unstintedly goes to his family, who will suffer with
shame v/herever they may be known, through no fault of their own. One result
was the resignation of his son, who was a prominent official of the Board of
Commissioners of Lincoln Park.
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^^JAED LINII RESiaiJS/
Edward Linn, son of John A. Linn, now under bond on embezzlement charges,
on Tuesday February 6, tendered his resignation as an official of the
Lincoln Park Board of Commissioners.
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/"JOHN A. Liiri.^ ikdicii:d by GRzUiD juryJT"
John A. Linn has been indicted by the Grand J\iry. llany charges have
been made against him for er.ibezzlement during his eight years as Super-
ior Court chief clerk. TWenty-five charges are made against Linn, in-
cluding one for general enbezzleriient of public f\inds, two for conspiracy,
nine for grand larceny, and tv/elve for counterfeiting. He is also charged
with refusing or failing to turn over proper records to his successor in
office. To all appearances, the case against ^.inn has become a very
serious one. Evidence of his dishonesty is very strong, pl'-cing him in
a very precarious position, even though he is considered innocent iinti^.
he is proven guilty • Linn was placed on a ^25,000 bond, and refuses to
talk, referring reporters and others to his Attorney, Loritz Rosenthal.
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Svenska Trlbunen, Jan. 30, 1906.
/INTESTIGATIONS C0ITTINU3 IN LINIT CAS.
Former Superior Court clerk, John A. Linn, charged with embezzlement of at
least $100,000, is now being examined by the Grand Jury. In last week^s
issue, we mentioned this case wherein it is charged that he embezzled
money in several ways during his eight years incumbency of the office of
Clerk of the Superior Court. This office is now held by Charles A. 7ail,
who succeeded Linn. The statement has been made that James J. Healy, who
was chief clerk under Linn during his eight years in the office, and who
was also dismissed when Vail took charge, gave out information to the Citizens
Association. This information brought on the investigation and formal
charge of embezzlement. His charges are based on what the association
claims is irrevocable evidence of Linn's eight years of guilt. The charges
are that many employes listed on the pay roll, during these eight years
never had worked a day for the county, and in addition these names were
fictitious.
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be proved, will be decided by the thorough investigation started last
Thursday by the Grand Jury. Appearances are that the Grand Jury will
indict Linn as they have instructed Healy to draw up the legal forms
necessary to have the case assigned to the proper court and Judge.
One important movement has been brought on as a result of the Linn affair.
Mr. Brundage, president of the Cook County Commission, has appointed a
committee to see that financial records in every county office are
thoroughly audited. The result of this extensive audit is only a ques-
tion of time.
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ORAFT /iND GORHUPTION
Mr. John A. Linn, present clerk of the Circuit Court, has been accused of
embezzling sixty thousand dollars durin,^ the eight years he was clerk of
the Superior Court. This money, according to the accusation by the Citizens
Association, was paid out in salaries to ima^^inary county employes. Linn is
also accused of hiding or destroying sei'sral books of records in which the
paying of the illegal salaries are fals^^iy entered. He is also charged
with T)lacing the biairie for the disappearance of tv/enty-five tnousand dollars
on an unnamed employee in his office. K:>tate's Attorney nealy has decided to
refer the case to the next lirand Jury.
Friends of I.ir. Linn have approached Governor Deneen in an effort to have the
case kept from being handled by the Orand Jury. Governor Deneen refuses to
interfere.
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/3^.'J3DE R3FUSSD IIWIS'.Y OF HIS CaSE/
On Saturday last, our compatriot, John Kordgren, accused and sentenced for
the imirder of his wife, v.-as refused a new trial by Judge Chetlain, for
reasons loiown only to the jud^e. The 3v;edish National Association, which
has taken up the cudgels in behalf of Ilordgren, has,however, taken steps,
through its attorney, to appeal the case to the Supreme Court, in order to
obtain a new trial for Ilordgren.
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Svenska Tribunen» Apr ,3, 1901
FRED HANSON GUILIY
p«ll Fred Hanson, who, on December ninth, last year, shot and killed
Edward O'Connor in a room at 164 Ontario St., was declared guilty of
manslaughter in the second degree last Friday, by a jurv in Judge Tuley's
Court* Punishment for this crime is, according to criminal laws, from fourteen
to twenty years at hard labor.
The criminal is of Swedish heritage. He was born in Iowa in 1875, but has
lived in Minneapolis for nineteen years, ^e came to Chicago in the early
part of September last year. Jealousy motivated the crime. Both men were
in love with the same girl. The murder was committed in her room.
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Skandinaven (Daily Sdition), Jan. 31, 1897 •
CaHiSN GOODS MAN
John Alfred Skoog, who gave the aliases of Charles Bennet and Zukowski, was
arrested late last night when caught passing counterfeit twenty-dollar bills*
Skoog stated that he had passed about thirty of the spurious bills last Thurs-
day. The police went to his home at 4931 Justine Street where they found quite
an elaborate counterfeiting outfit, also, one hundred and fifty dollars in good
currency and a bank book with several hundred dollars* After searching the
house, they also found a great bundle of counterfeit money; the money was so
well made that there was some argument as to whether it was good money or bad
money*
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Skoog told the police that he had learned his trade in Stockholm where he had
made quite a number of eight-hundred crown bills; he was caught and served six
years there*
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A VICIOUS "CONCERT HALL"
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A few weeks ago, T# M. Swanson opened a so-called "Concert riall" at 2E6
Milwaukee avenue. It did not ta'^e the Police long to find out Vvnat really
was going on there.
C. V/illiams and 0, E. Little, ar.ents for the. Illinois Hu_Tiane Society,
arretted Swanson, on the charge of peri.iitting girls under fourteen years
to frequent his saloon.
Swanson had a sta..e erected in the back of his Tap rooi.i, v.Liere these girls,
none of theia over twelve yt:^ars, would danc^ and sing. Later, they had to
mingle vdth the patrons, to drink and dance v.ith the :ien.
li'k)st of the customers were pimps, prostitutes, and crooks of every description.
Such dens are to be found all over the city. It is high time that these "Joints"
be closed. The Humane Society is doing its part, but the Police, as usual, are
very lax.
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Walter Jacobson, about tiairty years old, and residing at 110 .^holto 3t,, was
arre::ited last Sunday norning for the murder of Joi^ies Johnson, a painter, of
38 Sholto 3t« Ihese two men, in the conpany of three others, had s^-.ent
Saturday nignt drinking and carousing in the saloon located at the corner
of Sholto and Gurley --ts., and -..hich is ov.ned by ^^ichael Dalton, They had
inbibed so freely that finally one after another fell asleep in chairs or
on the floor. Around seven o* clock in the morning they v;ere about to
resume their beer drinking. It was at this time that somebody dropped a
glass on the floor, v^hich somcao\; aroused Jaco^son's ane;er. A auarrel
ensued, during \.hich Jacobson pulled a irorafe and lunged to^.^ard the
saloon-keeper. He tripped and fell against Johnson, hov;ever, and the quar-
rel was nov: between these tvjo men» All of a sudden Jacobson thrust his knife
into Johnson *s chest. Then he left the saloon and v^ent home to try to
sleep. The v^itnesses to the tragic incident vjere all so intoxicatacl aiad
so apathetic from the night *s orgy that they did not even think of sending
for help for the vjounded man, who succumbed before medical aid finally was
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surrjTioned, Johnson's arrest took place at nine o'clock the sarie inorning.
He is married and has two children.
The July 24, 1890 issue of the 3vjedish Tribune relates the sentencing of
Vmlter Jacobson by Judge Altgeld to five years of hard labor* ihe
verdict vjas manslaughter.
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Svenska Tribunen^ I!ay 1, 1090
A GAIIBLII^ HOUSE EPISODE*
Our couiitryiaan, Criarles Jolmson, has sued George Hsmkins, a ganibling-house
proprietor, to recover a sum of $600. that Johnson claimed he lost in Rankings
place on April 1,1839* On the some grounds Lirs. Johnson has brought suit for
$2,000. The fact that it is possible to bring forth so many law-suits on the
same item is explained by the peculiarity of our lav/s, which state t
If the person losing the money does not present his claiLi within siz'i months
from the date of the loss, any one may sue the proprietor of the gambling house
\> for a sum equal to three times the amount of the oriijinal loss.
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^TAE7ING MAN STEAls/
Charles H. Johnsoiif a Swedish laborer , the other day vent into
Bartholdy*8 hardware store at 240 W. Chicago f Avenue and asked
the woasB behind the counter for some money* When he was refusedf
ha grabbed hold of a large tin kettle and wcdked out with it« Upon
being arrested he said that he had stolen for the purpose of being
sent to Bridewell 9 where he would get food* He had not worked for
four months and was starving*
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Slcandlnaven (Daily Edition), Mar. 7, 1889.
KIDNAPPED
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Fannie Sckstrom, 2928 South La Salle Street, has had Phillip S. Austin
arrested and charged with kidnapping* Austin forced Fannie to live in
a room at his hotel at 167 West Madison Street* Here he and his friends
would visit her and force her to have intercourse against her will.
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Our countryman, L.T, Benson, Sttperinlendent of Police at the Chica^^o Milwau^^^■ ■
kee and St. Paul Railway, was re-elected President of the Chicago Railways ^p ^p
Special Agents and Police Association at the anniial convention of the associa-^
tion held in the Auditorium Hotels This is Mr. Benson's 3^<i consecutivf term •-
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SWEDISH POLICEMEN REIVARDED
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Eight policemen received, last Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune's award of
$100 each for bravery while on duty. Among them were our countrymen Arthur
Wingren and, Clarence Dahlof , who distinguished themselves for killing two
of the Drake Hotel bandits and the capture of two others, belonging to the
same gang of holdup men.
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Svenaka Tribunen-Nyheter, Sept. 3, 1924.
CRIMS MD ms PRESS
(Editorial)
%i8 newspaper has pointed out time and again that the daily press carries a
large portion of the responsibility for the increase in crime among the young
people of this city« If, for instance, a young woman has committed a particu- %
larly interesting murder, she is usually described by a certain type of news- ^
paper as ••the young beauty* or in some other complimentary terms, and an effort ^
is made to present the crime in a romantic setting. This is, of course, done ^
in order to arouse the interest of the reader. ^
It is easy to observe that this kind of reporting on murder and other crimes
is widely read* Watch the young boys and girls traveling on the streetcars
and the elevated trains and you will see that the majority of them are immersed
in the reading of an article describing some murder or other vicious crime.
The same kind of reading is also popular in the home. Even the newsboys know
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how to exploit the public's taste for soul-stirring descriptions of violent
crimes, and as soon as the papers are on the street one may hear them all over
the city yelling at the top of their voice, ••Read all about the sensational
murder on the South Sidet** — or the West Side, or the North Side, or the Loop,
as the case may be. ^
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Of late, however, so many outrageous crimes have been committed that even the ^^^
most case^-hardened reporters are becoming ill at ease, and when it was revealed :-
last week that two youths, still in their teens, had confessed to the excep- ^
tionally brutal murder of a woman, one of the city's morning papers editorially o
urged parents and educators to take notice of this serious situation, and to ^
take counter measures against the tendency toward crime among the younger f^
generation. ^
Such a warning certainly is timely, for never before has the moral training
of children and young people been as neglected as it is now^ But before preach-
ing to others, one should put one's own house in order. The principal purpose
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of a metropolitan daily is to disseminate news, and this news should be based
on plain facts, presented in such a manner as to be of constructive and educa-
tional value instead of being actually demoralizing*
The power and responsibility of the daily press are great, greater now than ever
before, for not only are newspapers becoming more and more widely read but the
majority of people, we are sorry to say, hardly read anything else*
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Svenska Trlbunen-ITyheter, Jxily 30, 1924.
HEPRSSSING STATISTICS
(Editorial) ^
The Chicago Crime Comnission consists of a group of men charged with the "^
task of remedying the crime situation in this city. Last v/eek, they appealed £^
to city authorities for support in this work, declaring that during the im- gg
mediate future their chief effort would be directed toward reducing the 2
n\imber of murders in Chicago, i^d they submitted statistics which clearly uj
show that such an effort is imperative. 13ie figures certainly are impressive, ij
and they do not lie.
Since the beginning of this year, 177 murders have been committed in the city
of Chicago. The monthly record is as follows: January, 25 murders; February,
26; liarch, 24; April, 33; iiay, 27; and June, 30.
Of this number — almost one murder a day during the first six months of the
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year — 41 are as yet unsolved. Since the beginning of the year, 127 persons
have been charged v;ith murder, but so far only 42 of these have been con- ^
victed. Two murderers have paid for their crimes with their lives. 5
Considering these figures, one can readily understand v;hy the Grime Commission r^
desires the co-operation of the city authorities. But if the members believe -o
that a whirlwind anti-crime carapaign of the ordinary kind v;ill solve the prob- o
lem, they are badly mistaken. Such a campaign might have a temporaiy effect, ^^
and might reduce this flood of murders while the drive was going on. But S
lasting results can be obtained only through extensive and well-planned work. cJ*
As is the case in so many other serious situations, it is necessarj^ to get to
the root of the evil.
It has often been said that the war is the cause of the current increase in
crime and the disregard for the law which is so evident all around us. Be
that as it may, if we are to restore respect for law and order, that respect
must first be implanted in the younger generation. And in that regard we
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have failed rJLserably. From their early childhood, the youngsters have been
fed unwholesome literature and unv/holesome picture shows, and this has been . :S
justified on the grounds that it is good for then to become familiar with y>
the realities of life at €ui early age. It should be remembered that the ^
impressionable boy may be tempted to play the role of the bandit instead of ^
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A good deal of the responsibility for the increase in crime may well be placed *oo
on our daily press. Quite often the criminal is made the subject of glorifi- C3
cation, especially if the culprit is a young and attractive woman. And court
proceedings are often represented as a theatrical farce.
Neither do those who are charged with enforcing and administering the law
aJAvays perform their duty. Long-d3?awn-out investigations, red tape, and
"technicalities" are not conducive to a healthy respect for the law. Vlhen
the law is broken, the guilty should oe punished, regardless of whom it hits.
Equality before the law is among the fundamental precepts of democracy, if
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not the first of thein all. When that rule is followed, and when a true
moral sense and the sacredness of huiiian rights are deeply implanted in the
.race, then and only then shall we see a lasting decline in crime.
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STenska Trlbunen-N^^eter, July 4, 1923 •
THE YOUNOER GENiifiATION
(Editorial)
Sponsored by Judge Charles F. McEinley, a meeting was held last week here in
Chicago, at ibich the topic **What to Do with Delinquent Boys?** was discussed*
The Judge told the meeting that, thus far this jrear, no less than two thousand
boys under the age of serenteen had been brought before his court, accused
of having Tiolated the law*
The judge has come to the conclusion that it is up to society to take measures 'u^
which will alleriate this condition; and, on the basis of his obserrations, he C:j
has submitted a plan» the essence of idiich is to make the Juvenile Court a
crime-prevention rather than a punitive agency* According to his plsin, boys
iritio come under the Jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court are not to be placed in
regular prisons, but in special protective institutions* As an interesting
innovation, the Judge also reconmended the formation of •'big brother** clubs.
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directed by officers of the Juvenile Court and the police officers ^o 0ttM
in contact with these boys*
The adoption of such measures as these for the purpose of discouraging Juve- ^
nile crime is certainly laudable, but it is evident that the youngsters will 3S
come under the influence of these measures at a rather advanced period in p
their lives. TBie boys who are brought before the Juvenile Court have already r^
taken the first steps along the road which may lead to a life of crime. Why -x)
not give then a helping hand at m earlier age, to prevent the acts ?^ich 2
cause them to be brought before the Court? ^^
This is vacation time, and the boys are looking for something with which to
occupy themselves. The country would be the best place for them, but many
parents cannot afford to send and keep them there. These boys must therefore
stay in the city, and most of their time is spent on the streets. What are
the consequences?
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We understand that real-estate values in the city are going up, and it might %
be a good idea for the city to buy vacant lots now and turn them into play- ^
grounds. It should be remembered that young America is being formed in our r^
homes, in oxir schools, and on our playgrounds. And is not the younger genera- ^
tion worth more than a few building lots? 5
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(Editorial)
Crimes of all kinds have been on the increase during the last few years; and ^
investigations are under way for the purpose of uncovering the causes of this 5
condition and discovering a possible cure. A conmission of expert criminol- ^r^
ogists has been appointed, and its members visited the State prison at Joliet F
last week. Through conversations with some df the inmates, they tried to ^
determine the latter's attitude toward society and life in general, and v/hat o
the convicts themselves considered the main reasons why so many men, both ^
young and mature, are tempted to enter upon a criminal career. Th^ result S
was not sensational, but a few facts were brought out, and the commission -^
learned something.
A couple of convicts voiced the opinion that a considerable part of the re-
sponsibility rested upon society, declaring that nothing is niore demoralizing
The current prevalence of crime is both regrettable find disgraceful, and
thorough reform is much needed. Penal regulations must be revised, and, first
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for a young man who has been convicted of a minor infringement of the law
than to be placed in the company of hardened criminals while serving his
prison term. Others blamed corrupt officials and rotten politics, by means ^
of which lawbreakers are able to avoid punishment altogether or to get by g
with serving short terms in the penitentiary. .^
All this was not news to the members of the commission. But it was probably
useful for them to be reminded of these unpleasant facts. It should have a g
stimulating effect on the investigators, who are trying to get at the basic
causes of the present crime situation and to find means of eliminating such
causes •
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of all, the much-abused state parole law must be taken up for thorough
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AN EFFECTIVE LAW NEEIffiD
(Editorial)
A few days ago it was reported from Springfield that the State Senate had 5
passed a bill introduced by Senator Jewell for the purpose of putting teeth ^
in the existing parole law, and preventing abuses of its regulations. Up p
to now, unreasonable leniency has been practiced toward released prisoners ^
who, upon gaining their freedom, have returned to a life of crime, o
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If the bill is passed by the House of Representatives and signed by the S
Grovemor, a loophole in the law will have been closed — a hole through which, ^
in the past, criminals in large numbers have slipped with the aid of shady
attorneys and unscrupulous politicians.
Originally the parole law was passed for the purpose of giving certain
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criminals, v/ho seemed to deserve it, another chance — a chance to redeem them-
selves and get a new start in life. It was not at all intended as a means by
which hardened lawbreakers might be granted their freedom to return to a life
of more and better-planned crimes. But this is exactly v,hat has happened all tE
too often. It has been proven that during the last few months no less than :»>
twelve murders and many other major crimes liave been committed here in Chicago ^
by criminals who have been released from penal institutions on parole, not £J
only once but several times. Even criminals with long and fri'ghtfiil records ^
are known to have gained their freedom in this manner, and the point has been 2
reached where the police and other law-enforcing authorities are often unable co
to cope with the situation. Such a state of affairs must not be permitted 1:3
to prevail, and it is to be hoped that senator Jewell's bill will become law. ^
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(Editorial)
■Ty The prevalenco of delinquency and crime among our young people is one of the
most serious aspects of present day society. In our large cities it has
become necessary to establish special courts for young offenders , and these
courts are kept busy.
Many people who have studied this problem are inclined to feel that in many
cases the parents are to blame for the misdeeds of their children, and that
they are the ones who should be punished* There can be no doubt that many
fathers and mothers neglect their parental duties.
Under certain circumstances, such as poverty and sickness, it may be practi-
cally impossible for the parents to supervise the activities of their children,
and in cases of that kind it is not fair to accuse them of laxity. However,
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I H to the misbehavior of their children, but actually encourage them
in their wrongdoings; and we believe that such parents should be
held responsible before the law. They are morally guilty of the misdemeanors
of their children.
Alma L* Binzell, who teaches child training at the University of Minnesota,
holds that neither the children themselves nor their parents are to blame
for the present deplorable conditions. In her opinion the responsibility
rests on the state, which is guilty of gross neglect by not teaching parents
and prospective parents the principles of child training. We grant that the
statements of such an expert carry considerable weight, but it is difficult
to imagine that such preparation for parenthood as she advocates ¥Duld
entirely wipe out this serious social evil. There are more effective methods,
and we shall briefly call our reader* s attention to one of them:
In a recent issue of the Fort Dearborn Independent, a periodical published
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by Henry Ford, we read about the wealthy Charles Pratt, who spent
much time planning the most effective way in which to spend his
money for the benefit of humanity* He soon discovered that there
was not much he could do for the adults, but that there were no lack of
opportunities to do plenty of good among children and adolescents • He
founded the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn for the purpose of training the
♦•hands, heads, and hearts'* of its pupils.
The eminent educator of Philadelphia, Dr« G. K. Henderson, was instrumental
in the establishment of the Drexel Institute, which is conducted on tthe same
principles as those guiding the Pratt Institute.
In his miniature industrial society, the late Elbert Hubbard also demon-
strated the advantages of combining theoretical teaching with practical work;
and he further showed that an individual , given the proper environment,
could be trained to make his living while attaining knowledge and a high
degree of culture •
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These three men have amply demonstrated that those whose hands
and thoughts are occupied with interesting and useful work tend to
become mentally efficient and well balanced in every respect^ and
have nothing to fear from the evil outside influences which are so numerous
and strong in our society today.
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NOT THEORIES, BUT PRACTICE
(Editorial)
Some time ago Professor Gault, of Northwestern University, submitted a re-
port to the so-called morals commission of this city, in which he stated
that low intelligence and poor mental equipment in general, together with
deficient home training, are among the more important causes of delinquency
and crime.
It seems that the good professor has done a lot of research in order to
discover something that is already well known. In the study of crime- among
young people, their degree of intelligence has, of course, come in for its
share of attention, and it \M0uld be strange indeed if home training and
environment did not greatly influence the young people* s attitude towards
the world in which they live.
It seems to us that what is needed now is not long drawn-out investigations
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and long-winded reports, but effective action in practical application of
well-founded theories based on factual data already obtained. As things
are, the miserable conditions continue to exist, while nothing is being
done which might lead to prevention or cure, or both. The situation re-
minds us of the old story about the cow which died v;hile the grass was
growing.
Compulsory schooling and training for a trade or any useful work appear to
be the most practical and promising means of preventing and curing delin-
quency among the young. According to Professor Gault's report, there are
now in Cook County many delinquent youngsters on probation. Most of them
do not work at all, while the rest have only part-time Jobs, or jobs that
give no promise for the future.
If yo\ing delinquents were given an opportunity to work, they might be able
to stay on the right track, and become happy and useful citizens. But their
parents cannot be expected to do much for them, since the former are, in
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most cases, just as bad off themselves. It is, therefore, up to society;
and obligatory schooling, follov/ed by training for some line of v/ork,
seems to be a solution v/orthy of a trial.
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Svenska Amarlkanaren, Jan. 15, 1907 •
A CALL TO OCR CODNTRYMEN
More than two weeks have passed since our countryman Adolf Johnson was brutally
murdered at 486 La Salle Street* Inasmuch as up to now the police have not
been fortunate enough to arrest the murderer, and since there is no one to
spur on the search, the National Swedish Society, in a special meeting held
on January 11, voted that any person giving information leading to the arrest
of the murderer will receive a reward of $500 •
At this meeting the following were subscribers: Swedish National Society, $100;
members of the Three Links Club, $100; George £• Q,. Johnson, $2; Dr« C, 0.
Toung, $2; M. E« Skoog, $2; Martha S. Hall, $2; Othelia l^hrman^ $2; ?bu
Westerlund, $2; J« A. Weslerlund, $3; and C. A. Valient in, $2| Total $216*
It was upon motion of the Three Links Club, of which G« E« Q* Johnson is a
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member^ that the Swedish National. Society decided to take part In this matter*
Herewith we extend our f friendly sympathy to Adolf Johnson's friends and others
who are Interested in seeing justice done. Money can be left with the National
Society at 80 Dearborn Stoeat* It will be acknowledged in the Swedish press*
Respectfully, Swedish National Society.
Geo* £• Q. Johnson, Fres«
Othelia Miyhnaan, Sec.
Wm. Westerlund, Treas.
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Svenska Tribunen, Hay 8, 1905.
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USTOLHuUSE COuET
(Editorial)
"CustOiuhouse Court,'' v.hich for years has been a spot of chame to the city,
and one of the most laiserable, shabby ^'red-light'' districts in the vjorld,
where lust anc. crime v;ent hand in hand, has nov. ceased to exist.
The street is still there and in broad daylicbt there has, to outvjard
appearance, been no change, but v;hen night coi3S one sees no dimly
lighted v.indov.s, nor invitingly open doors, inviting the passer-by to :
enter the pesty, imraoral holes. Neither can one hear the laany noises
identifying the demoralizing activities v;ithin.
All ov/ners of these low dives vjere notified to pace and disappear by
midnight, IJay 1, 1906, The notice was fully complied with aad this act
was, in our opinion, a decided step toward elimination of imirioral places
and their inmates throughout Chicago,
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MURDEROUS ViEAPONS AND CRIME
(Editorial)
Almost every day during the last few weeks, the newspapers have carried reports
of murders or attempted murders in Chicago; the situation seeiiis to be getting
worse instead of improving.
Last year, according to official records, 118 murders were committed in our
city, as compared with fifteen in Paris and twenty in London; thus Chicago is
leading Ijhosa two world centers in the proportion of about eight to one and
six to one respectively. When one considers that the British capital has a
population at least three times as large as that of Chicago, and that its
criminals are reputed to be the most vicious in the world, one must wonder
Just what causes this high murder rate here.
It is not likely that the hoodlums, thieves, and bandits of those Eui*opean
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capitals have any more real regard for the sacredness of human life than their
Chicago colleagues. We suspect that the reason they ply their trade in a less
bloody and murderous manner is that, over there, the tools of murder are not
as easily accessible as they are here.
While in the iTuropean cities there is strict control not only over the sale
of weapons but also over those that may carry them on their person, here in
Chicago any tramp is permitted to carry about with him a revolver, brass
knuckles, knives of all descriptions, burglary and other tools, depending
upon his needs.
According to police records, of all suspects arrested here during 1902, not
less than 911 carried a revolver — not to mention those that were in posses-
sion of knives and stilettos..
And it is a curious fact that most of the stores dealing in murderous weapons
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are located in districts most often frequented by the lawless element. Re-
ceivers of stolen goods, whose places of business are often called pawnshops,
display revolvers and other types of weapons in their windows, and anybody
may buy with no questions asked •
To be sure, there is a law making it compulsory for a dealer to keep an account
of his sales of weapons, and also to keep on record the name and address of
the buyer, but it is safe to say that this law is not being observed. If one
has got the price, he can without much difficulty buy anything he wants*
Of the 118 persons who were murdered in Chicago in 1903, seventy-eight were
shot to death, and it is reasonable to conclude that if revolve]^s had not been
80 easily obtainable, the number of those killed in this manner would have
been less*
We need a law by mecois of which the sale of revolvers and other weapons to
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unworthy i)ersons may be effectively checked. Also, the police should at all
times be on the sharpest lookout for pei^sons carrying such weapons.
If such precautions wei*e taken, the number of murder victims would decrease,
as well as the number of those unhappy perpetrators J[pt oviiae/ that we now
send to the penitentiary and to the gallows.
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poliea afflMr in the PollHan diatrieri, mom haa been profleiad to the rank of
peliea aorgeank^ The promotion alao aataila hie trwMtn^ to the laxKar
VeodlflHi Barti diatriak* Sargaaaci Idalroth haa dlati^guiahad hiaaelf ha^
aauaa of hia great abilitj^ and is looked upon aa good tiaber for higher^
poaitiena on the Chieaga poliaa ferae* He haa a plaaaing peraonality and
la aall likad and hi|^y thought of hgr fallav polloeaMn and altiaaaa alika# v
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If you ar« an artitfi and have talents^ bavaraS Tha graatar your artlatia abil-
ityt tha graatar murk ba your aautlon# far « tha lataat adlct, • laauad hy aur
viaa polioa Salonai ia to tha affect that paistinga^ idiich in aooa way or othar
dapict Onitad Mataa aotaa of ourraney, hanaaforth vill ba ragardad aa oeana for
dagrading and andangariag our aocial and looral lifa«
Joat tha othar day, a pictura of that typa, balonging to a lfra« Starttiaon,
Indiana ATanue, waa confiaoatad by the poliea# Tha artiat of tha *^dangarou8**
pietura ia a young Saada hf tha nama of Carl LlnriaWi who undoubtadly had dona a
good Jab, inaaoueh aa Polica Captain Pattar, the confiaeating officer, at firat
thougjht that tha bill had been paated 6nfeo the picture*
Tigilanca aa affeatiTe aa thia on the parfc of our poliea doea make one feel
mmctxr^f indaedl Ihat difference doea it make if one geta robbed or knocked
arer the head, ^r geta one^a throat cot, ahich are dally and hourly occurrencea
in our balorad Chicago, ao long aa the police are determined to guard ua against
avil picturaa of imitationa of demoniacal greenbacka? %rrah for our policaS
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MURDERED Al© PLUIIDEKSD
The customary list of Saturday evening and Sunday casualties at the hcuds of
less elettents of Chicago this reek unfortunately contains the name of a felloT/
coui'itri'-iiiCJi.
The police records of the case read as follov;c: TTiile patrolling their beat on
Milton Ave. late last Sunday evening, police officers Re3rnolds and Reddy of the East
Chicago Ave* station saw a groi^ of nen engaged in what appeared to be a friendly
wrestling boufe« They paid no attention to the incident, until all of a sudden they
heard the sound of a shot from the direction of the wrangling group of nen. They
rushed to the scene and found one of thp men lying on the ground \7ith a bullet woimd
in his chest, from which blood was g\ishing» 1'he other men were seen running away
from their victijsu PoliceiDan Reynolds stayed to care for the wounded man, who was
in a dying condition, while officer Reddy started in pursuit of the fleeing men*
Several shots were fired Iqr Reddy after the scurryirig bandits, who returned the fire,
but without hitting their pursuer* Presently one of Reddy^s shots hit one of the
bemdits, who stopped and was arrested* He gave his name as Joseph TIfright* Shortly
afterward another member of the gang, Edward McCabe, was arrested* Be had a bullet
wound in his back, but tried to* explain that he had received this wound accidentally
while walking along Chicago Ave. The police are searching for the other murderers^
who are believed to be members of an organized gang, to which the police ascribe many I
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^The xnurdered man, irtiose pockets had been ransacked, could not be identified at fi
as there were no other clues than the initiEils J*S*J* .on his clothing. His dead
body was taken to Klaner^s morgue on Chicago Ave.
The body of the zourdered nan has later been identified as that of Axel Lund, a
Swedish man, irtxo had been employed as a cutter in the tailoring establishment of
Roberts* His residence was at 1355 ¥• lake St« Five of his assailants and murder-
ers have been arrested* They all are members of a veritable gang of crizninals, who
have had their headquarters in the building rt 6C Kilton Ave* This house was
particularly well suited for their purpose, as to location as trell ae in other re-
spects, inasmuch as the police have found a secret underground tunnel leading to a "
back 3rajrd, end vrrious hidden doors of exit, etc* The leader of the bend is a
notorious ex-»eonvict by the name Jerry (£duaxd) IiicCabe* Needless to say, they all
are Irish*
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REAL SSTATB
WllliaH Borg has bought the apartment building located on the comer of
Glenwood and TCiwdale ATenues for flOS^OOO* The building has twelve apart-
nts«
As part payaent the seller took title to the property located at 7749»53
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^SV APARTMENT BaiLDING7
A Littla Town within itself is praetieally erected by our veil*
known countryoan, Carl A* Carlson at the comer of N* Dearborn
and Uaple Streets. The building will be 22 stories high and is
to contain 247 apaurtnentSf most of them of 2 rooos eachf but many
with 3, 4 and 5 rooms* This is the third building of similar
type constructed by Mr* Carlson within the last few years •
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REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
Carl E# Erickson sold the nlneteen-apartment building at 4883 North
Paulina Street. to Ida L« Wilkinson for an undisclosed price*
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HEAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
BDbert A* Llnd, of the Llnd Hardware Company, and A. P« Anderson bought
a number of lots at the intersection of Barton, Chase, and Jarvis Avenues,
and are planning to build apartment houses on them« The prices paid for
the lots were not disclosed*
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jREAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Carl B* Anderson sold the six-apartment building at 7932 ^34 Kingston Avenue
to Charles S« Anderson for $55y000«
Selma £• Johnson sold the coxnmercicQ. and ten-apartment building on the south-
east comer of Paulina Street and Foster Avenue to Alexander Varga for
(70^000« The seller took title to the property at 1251-53 Ardmore Avenue as
part payments
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Taylor Avenue and Lake Street, Oak Park, to John J« Ellsworth at an undisclosed ^
price* As part payment, he took title to a sixty-five acre farm in £ane Co\uity«
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REAL-3STATS TELWTSACJTIONS
R« M» Johnson bought the forty-seven-apartment building on the northwest
comer of North Boulevard and Park Place, Oak Park, at an undisclosed price •
John Swanson and Joseph T. Carp sold the apartment building on the north-* ^
west corner of Altgeld Street and Mansfield Avenue to Frank J, Schramka ^
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REAL-ESTATE TRAl^ISACTION
Carl H* Larson bought a lot at Harrison Street and Concord Court, Oak Park,
at an undisclosed price. The buyer is planning to build a twenty-one-
apartment building on tba site.
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real-estate: transaction
John P» Anderson sold the fifteen-apartment building at 5717-21 Winthrop
Avenue to Dr. Bemhard Miller for an undisclosed price •
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EEAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
Theodore H* Nelson and Ifaibel M# Nelson sold the twelve apartment building
on the southwest comer of Leclaire and Schubert Avenues to Frank J* Slma
and Agnes A. Slma for $65,000«
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HJILDIIIG ACTITITOS
The well-knov/n builder and real-ostate broker, Victor S. Carlson, has erected
manj'' large buildings in Evanston, and now has another building under construction
;' at 608-12 Chxirch Street. It will be a seven-story commercial building costing
' approximately ;i?760,000. The foundation is made strong enough so that, if it
"should later be found desirable, five or six stories rnay be added. It v/ill be
especially well suited for medical and law offices.
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HEAL-SSTATE TRANSACTION
Louis Walin botigjit the property at 5240-48 Drexel Avenue for $35,000#
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BEAL-SSTA1E TRANSACTIONS
Anders E« Hairkinson €Lnd Esther E« Hawkinson sold the twenty- four-apartment
building at 1938-42 East 47th Street to William G. Jennings and partners for
an undisclosed price • As part payment, the sellers took title to the tirelye-
apartment building at 7221 Jeffery Ayenue.
Seth Anderson sold the six-apartment building at 8350 Drezel Avenue to Dr.
John R« HoNamara f or ISG^OOO.
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RSAL-SSTATS TRANSACTIONS
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Sigfrld MDiison sold the slz-apartment building at 8127 Maiyland Avenue
to Agatha Eisemberg for ISS^OOO*
AlTin Urn Johnson sold the slzty-^apartment building at 4625 Drexel Boule-
vard to William Em Darlington* As part payment ^ the seller took title
to a tract of land near Ladysmith, Wisconsin*
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The Three Ldnke Tomple Is the name of the iS-eiory building being constructed on
Isstern Avenue » just south of lavrence Avenue » for the Three Links Lodge of the Odd
Fellows* The building will contain two large neeting halls » one banquet room and :
several club rocms and lounges for membersf in addition to several stores on < > i ;^
the ground floor and an eighty-room bachelor hotel on the two top floors* In the ^
basement there will be a large swioning pool with locker roomSf etc#
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be ready for occupancy by January 1st* 1928*
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mambership is over 1|4009 of irtiich 90^ are Swedes* The building committee ii^ ^.
eomnrised of the following members t John Ericksoni * John 0* Benson; Emil V. Bers;
^I Bo Robeli Henry A. Hoberg; Edward Hagelin, L. C* Ecklund; Oscar Hanson; A? W*
Nelson; A. 0. Anderson; Hjalmar Beckman; Jolin W* Holmgren; Carl J. H. Carlson and
Arthur C* Wiklund*
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2SAL ESTATE TRA2IS ACTIONS
The building of thirty apartments, 7115-25 East End Ave., has "been purchased
by Gustaf Holmstron for $192,500 subject to a mortgage of $B5,000.
John B. and Hilma C* Eckstrcm have purchased the fifteen apartment building,
northeast corner of Pensacola and !!• Campbell Aves. for $95,000.
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NEV/ REAL ESTATE DEVELOHffilOT BY AXEL LOM\tqUIST
Axel Lonnquist, the well-knoi'm Swedish real estate man, has purchased the
123-acre tract owned and used by the Dixnioor Golf Club at the Calumet
station in Homewood* The boundary lines of the property, which will be
sub-divided by Mr. Lonnquist, are between V/estem avenue, 175th street and
Dixie Highway*
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The State Sank of Chicago, the Swedes' Saving Bank, has now started work
on its new skyscraper home at the corner of La Salle and Monroe streets.
The two first floors will "be occupied by the bank and the Chicago Stock
Exchange. The building will be t?7enty-two stories high and cost approxi-
mately $15,000,000.
The Andrew Landquist Co. has the general contract.
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Ifr. Albert J« Karlstrand^ of Chicago, has porohased the property at the
south east corner of Central Street and W« Railroad Are., Eranston, consist*
Ing of twenty-eight apartments and several stores, at a price of |197,000«
The vacant property at the south west comer of E. 71st Street and Merrill
Ave., 66 X 150 feet, has been purchased by Mr« Anton E« Sward at a price of
183,000.
Bumslde State Bank at the corner of Cottage Grrove Ave., and 95rd Street,
was opened up for business last Saturday • Cashier of the new bank Is Mr.
William A, Johnson, a son of Alexander J« Johnson, editor and publisher of
Srenska Sari r en.
Swedish American Line announces that frcxa July 1st, Its Chicago office will
be moved from 70 S. Jackson Boulevard to 181 N. Ulchlgan Avenue, In the
center of **Steamshlp Row**, as Michigan Ave. at this point is called. The
new offices are considerably more spacious and luxurious than the old ones
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Dec. 24, 1924.
R2AL-3STATE TaUJSACTION
Oscar Johnson bought the thirteen-apartment building on the northeast comer
of Washington Boulevard and Harvey i-venue, Oak Park, for ^116, 000.
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RSAL-i:STAT3 TRU^'SACTION
The well-kno'Tn real-estate broker, Axell Lonnquist, bought the lot on the
northwest comer of Michigan and -Llmv/ood Streets, *^ilinette, for ^24,000.
The buyer is planning to build a hone for hi:iiself on the site at an estimated
cost of ^100,000*
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R3AL-33TATE TR.'l.-SACTIONS
John A, Hadman sold the thirty-six apartment building at 5469-79 ^verett
Avenue to Robert L. Baker for ^275,000,
?. H. Erickson sold the apartinent buildin^^ on the northwest corner of
Catalpa Avenue and Paulina Street to F. H. Shahbazian for ^51,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter. Dec. 10, 1924 •
HSAL-S3TAT2 TIL\ri3ACTI0N
T. C. Johnson bought the property at 5832 Kenmore Avenue for .^35,000, and
plans to build a large apartment building on the site.
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'rsal-^tate trai^action
J. C. Johnson bought the property at 5838 Kemnore Avenue for ^35,000. The
buyer is planning to erect a large apartnient building on the site.
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HEAL-:23TxJrE TRa:I3x..GTI0IK
Sarah Simonson boucht the apartnent buildinc on the northeast corner of
Waveland xvvenue and Rockeby Street fron James Pinedo for ^73,000*
Arvid Carlson sold the ei^hteen-apartnent building on the northv/est corner
of Jarvis and Sllwood ;i venues to riarc:aret C, Kingsbury for $129,000,
Joseph A* Sv;anson boucht an improved property on the shore of Lake Geneva
for ^48,000.
Frank R. Anderson bought the property at 10400 Lon{j;*jood Drive for $90,000.
Albert T. Anderson bought the eighte en-apartment building on the southwest
comer of Troy and iirgyle Streets for .;p85,000.
John J. Rosen sold the apartment building on the northv/est corner of Hazel
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Street and Buena Avenue to V/illiam \/right anvi V/arren ^/right for $550, 000.
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The f Ixm of Olson Brothers has contracted for the construction of a three--8tory
commercial and apartment building at 501-09 East 79th Street • It Is estimated
to cost IVOyOOO* The same firm has contracted for the brickwork on a three-
story building which Is to be erected at 7634 Kingston Avenue at an estimated
cost of |26,000«
J« Sundene will build six cottages at 5517-31 Berenice Avenue at an estimated
cost of |40,000» G« E* Pearson, architect , has made the drawings.
C. E. D. Anderson will erect a three-stoiy apartment building at 8300-02 South
Green Street at an estimated cost of |80,000« He himself will be In charge of
the carpentry work, and A. T« Herlln has contracted for the brickwork*
H* Sjoblom has contracted for the brickwork on a five-story apartment hotel
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which is to be erected at 5545-^7 Kenraore Avenue at an estimated cost of
#240, 000 •
The Olson-Carson Company has contracted for the brickwork on a building which
is to be erected at 6404-6 Cregier Avenue at an estimated cost of |85»000#
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RSiiL-ESTATE TRi'^iSACTIOlT
Anders Nelson sold the twenty-one apartment buildins at 6548 Yale Avenue
to former alderman Thorns Carey for :i?125,000. As part payment Ivlr. nelson
took title to the tv/elve-apartiient building on the northeast corner of
42nd Street and V/e stern iivenue.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Ityheter. Oct. 22, 1924.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
Dr» Abel ?• U. SandcQil sold the property at 2648-54 Lincoln Avenue to
Glenn S. Young for ISO^OOO* As part payment the seller took title to the
fifteen-ai>curtment building at 7216 East End Avenue.
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BUILDING ACTIVITISS
J« H. Johnson has contracted for the brick^-jork on the new chuirch v/hich the
Moody congre^tion is to erect at 1610-30 North Clark Street at an estimated ^
cost of $800,000. ^
A. Johnson will build a three-story apartment house at 4849-61 North Paulina
Street at an estimated cost of ^65,000. The drawings were made by 0. Johnson,
architect. The brickwork will be done by S. Sglund.
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is to be erected at 1205-07 East 82nd Street. The drawings have been prepared
by A. 0. Lund, architect.
John J. Johnson, contractor, has bought the tv;enty-four apartment building
at 4815-29 North Kimball Avenue for $150,000. As part payment the seller
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took title to the properties at 4211 and 4221 Leland Avenue.
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Srenata Trlbonaii-Nyheter, Oct« 89 1924«
RBAMIST4TB THANSAOTIONS
Xdvard P« landstrott and Leofiard H* Roaoh bou^t the Dartixigton Hotel » on tho
nortlnrast comar of Baolno and Loland Aranues, tram, Hainan J. Bari^off for
|S00,000«
J. !• Nawbarg aold tha apartaiant building at 71JS0-34 Sast Ind Aranua to C« X«
llfran and partnara for |75t000*
J« A# Toratanaon aold tha property at 706 Jonquil T*rraca to Patrick O^lfBuLlaj
for f7S|000«
Ju T. Andaraon aold tha twalre-apartaant building on tha aoutfawaat comar of .
Montroaa and Horth Saeraaanto Aranuaa to Oeorga Llnga for ff^^OOO.
WlUlam Andaraon and Darld Andaraon bouc^t tha apartaant building at 924«26
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South Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, from J. G* Glaser for |75,000»
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REAL-ESmTE TRAITSA^CTIOH
C. Cm Bergnan sold the lot on the southeast comer of Desplaines Avenue,
and Randolph Stireet, Forest Peork, to the Roxana Petroleum Company for
#30,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen-'Nyheter. Sept* 17, 1924.
REAL-ESTATE TRAInISACTION
Carl Anderson bought the fifteen-apartment building on the northwest comer ^
of Marshfield Avenue and Grace Street from &• ;/• Blomgren and C, J. Radack ^
for $84,000. ^
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REAL-SSTA.TE TRANSACTION 5
D* F. Anderson sold the thirty-nine apartment building at 7708-18 South p
Shore Drive to the Shoreholm Building Coirporation for $306,700. ^
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BUILDING ACTIVITiaS
G. Pearson has contracted for the brickwork on a three-story apartment build-
ing which is to be erected at 1618-22 V/allen Avenue for C* Kogberg at an
estimated cost of $125, 000. The drawings have been prepared by P. P. Olson,
architect.
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Thulin for the brickwork, on a building which is to be erected at 6513 South !—
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Svenska Tribunen-I^heter> Aug. 20, 1924.
BQILDING ACTIVITIES
William Anderson will erect a three-stoiy apartment building at 2201-11 East
70th Place at an estimated cost of $135, 000^ The firm of Rune & Son has con-
tracted for the briclOTork on the building.
Emil Troman, architect, has prepco'ed the drawings for a four-story storage
building which is to be erected at 4132-48 Fullerton Avenue, at an estimated
cost of $200,000*
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Svenska Tribunen-Hyheter, Aug. 20, 1924.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
Marcus N. Gustavson sold a twenty-acre tract of land at 142nd Street and
Stewart Avenue to the Diamond Red Paint Company for $40,000.
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Svenska Tribunen^-Kyheter, Aug. 13, 1924.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
David B. Johnson bought a lot on Hjrde Park Boulevard for $100,000. It has
a frontage of one hundred feet, translator's note; The exact location is
not givenj;7
Algot Grustaf son and partners sold the apartment building on the southeast
comer of Constance Avenue and 78th Street to Phineas D. Voight for $105,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter^ Aug. 6, 1924.
REAL-ESTA1E TRAI^SACTION
Charles Johnson sold the apartment building on the northeast comer of 70th
Street and Dorchester Avenue to Lars Farsen for $300,000. As part payment,
the seller took title to the apartment building on the northwest comer of
112th Street and Yemen Avenue, which is valued at $65,000.
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boiidhnIG activitibs
The well-known real-estate broker, T. B. Swanson, is the head of a company
which will erect a five-story apartment building at 2333-43 Commonwealth
Avenue at an estimated cost of §450, 000. The A. & E. Anderson Company has
contracted for the brickwork on the building.
S. Monson has contracted for the brickwork on a three-story apartment build-
ing which is to be erected at 6135-45 Kimbark Avenue at an estimated cost of
$125,000. Mr. Monson has also contracted for the brickwork on another three-
story building which is to be erected at 443-45 East 79th Place at an S
estimated cost of $35,000. A. Carlson will do the carpentry work on this ^
building.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter^ July 23, 1924*
HSAL-ESTATE TSANSACTION
B. Fred Aaderson sold a tract of 115 acres at Galimet Road and Milwaxikee
Avenue to the Bunker Hill Countiy Club for $184,000*
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The well-known Swedish contractor, Sam Olson, has sold the Beach View Hotel,
ndiioh was built by him, to a syndicate represented by Max Schubert, Joseph
Groldberg, and Barney Fagel. The price is said to have been $575,000. As
part payment, Olson took title to the property located on the northeast corner
of Clark Street and York Place, and to the vacant lot at 723-27 Belmont Avenue.
On this latter site he is planning to erect in the near future a large five-
story hotel for bachelors at an estimated cost of i?200,000. The drawings have
already been completed by architect Paul Olsen.
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HBAL-BSTATE TRANSACTION ^
Oscar A. Stenstrom sold the twelve-apartment building on the southwest C
comer of 78th Street and Cornell Avenue, to Frank C. Paar for $86,100.
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Svenska Tribtmen-Nyheter, July 9, 1924,
RSAL-ESTATS TRANSACTION
Alfred Andeirson sold the twenty-four apartment building on the southwest
comer of Ashland and Ifcntrose Avenues to Helen IfcCloy for $150, 000*
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EBAL-SSTATS TRANSACTION
Dr* Abel F. M. Sandahl sold the four-apartment and coramerdial building at
900-08 Belmont Avenue to Jacob C, Chutkow for $116,500.
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REAL-ESTATE TRAI^SACTIONS
Oscar N* Nelson bought the twenty-eight-apartment building at 6442 Ston^
Island Avenue from John Gunzenhauser for $75,000*
C. A. Seegiren and A. Thumstrcwi sold the fifteen-apartment building on the -i
northeast comer of Chase Avenue and Pingree Street to Anna L. Basse for .-^
$100, 000. p
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Oscar TF. Carlson sold the sixteen-apartinent building on the southwest comer g
of Foster Avenue and Leavitt Street to Michael J. Walsh for §115, 000,
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Svenska Tribunen^Nyheter^ June 4, 1924,
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
R, H. Ekstran sold a tract of land comprising twenty acres at Schreiber Road
and Howard Street to the Niles Center Improvement Corporation for $115, 000,
C. L. Anderson sold the property at 7736 Eastlake Terrace to Lillian Gelbspan
and Rae Levyn for $145,000,
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REAL-ES!IMS MTD BUIXDINa ACTIVITIES
R. A. Nopdquist, architect, made the drawings for a fotir-stoiy apartment
building which will he erected on the northwest comer of V/ilson Avenue and
Beacon Street for Louis R. Lund and A. 2. Gammage at an estimated cost of
$500,000*
J. Swanson has contracted for the brickwork, and SvTanson Brothers have
contracted for the carpentry work on a three-story apartment building which
is to be erected at 4901-03 North Seeley Avenue for J. Burgeson at an g
estimated cost of |75,000*
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John 0. Carlson sold the forty-apartment building at 7631-39 Eastlake Terrace
to Francis Howarth for $390,000*
Our countryman, Emil G. Skoglund, has opened up a new subdivision in the
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district around 154th Stireet and Torrence Avenue, Calumet • Ihe tract of
land comprises twenty acres, which have been subdivided into 160 lots,
and is known as Skoglund's Calumet lienor.
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RML-3STATE TRAInISACTION
Axel H. Johnson, contractor, sold the Diversey Apartment Hotel, 430 Diversey :g
Parkway, to Henry G* Sisert for $230,000. 2
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HEAL-ESTATE AlTD BUILDING ACTIVITEiS
Gustaf T. Erickson and Gusteif Carlson sold the apartment building on the north-
east comer of Crandon Avenue and 69th Street to llicholas liiaehl for ^290,000.
Axel T. Larson sold the fifteen-apartment building on the northwest corner of 5
Winnemac Avenue and Leavitt Street to L. F. Chiha for $110,000* oi
Frederick A, Anderson, contractor, sold the fifteen-apartment building on the -c
southeast comer of Oakdale and Pine Grove Avenues to Henry J. Christen for o
$250,000. The plans were made by John A. Nyden, architect. i^
A. Bergstrom intends to erect a three-story brick building at 1734-40 West ^
77th Street at an estimated cost of $50,000.
A. Bergman has contracted for the brickwork on a three-story building which
C. G. Carlson will erect at 7655-59 South Liay Street at an estimated cost of
#50,000.
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Svenaka Tribunen-Nyheter, Apr. 30, 1924,
REAL-ilSTATi; AM) BUILDDIG ACTITITIiSS
The well-known Swedish builders and contractors, Adolph Lindstrom and
G. David Johnson, closed two real-estate deals yesterday which involved a
total of almost one million dollars. They sold the fifty- two-apartment
building on the northeast corner of Maple Avenue and Dempster Street,
Evanston, to 'Salter E. Blaufuss for ,j380,000, and the ninety-apartment
building at 4637-51 Drexel Boulevard to a syndicate for $535, 000. y^
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Samuel Olson bought a lot at Hudson and Belmont Avenues from Frank Kaplan 5^
for i?50,000. The buyer is planning to erect an apartment building on the
site.
August 7;est bought the lot on the southwest comer of 71st Strset and
Constance Avenue for $40,000. The buyer is planning to erect on the site
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a building containing fifty-four apartments.
John A. Christianson bought the lot on the southwest corner of 68th Street
and Prairie Avenue. The buyer is planning to erect an apartment building
on the site at an estimated cost of ^^250,000.
Charles C€u:lson sold the apartment building at 7245 Bennett Avenue to
Anna B. Donovan for -pllOjOOO. S
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BOTLDING ACTIVITIES
Tbe Erlokson-Christianson Company has contracted for the construction of a
three-story apartment btilldlng v/hich is to be erected at 7910-24 Ingleslde
Avenue at an estimated cost of $130,000.
CM. Almquist, architect, made the drav/ings for a three-story building <^
^ich is to be erected at 1928-30 Addison Street at an estimated cost of ^
|50,000. C. L. Carlson has contracted for the brickwork on the building. 2
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The firm of Swanson & House intends to erect a three -story apartment
building at 7110-18 Cornell Avenue at an estimated cost of $105,000.
The firm of Kocher-^Larson, architects, have prepared the drawings.
A. 7. Dahlquist intends to erect a two-story house at 5000 North Mozart
Street at an estimated cost of $20,000.
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P. Lindquist, architect, made the draivings for a three-story building
which is to be erected at 4824 Quincy Street at an estimated cost of
$26,000.
TSie firm of E. Benson and Son, architects, made the dz^wings for a house
which is to be erected at 1745 Granville Avenue for 0. Johnson at an
estimated cost of $25,000. £• Edlund has contracted for the brickwork
on the building.
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Svenska Tribiinen-Nyheter^ Apr. 16, 1924#
REAL-33TATE TRANSACTION
Herman Dalber and Sam Bright bou^t the fifteen-apartment and commercial
building at Lake Park and Greenwood Avenues and 43rd Street for ;ipllO,000.
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HEAL-SSTATB TRAI6ACTI0N
Klas W. Hogberg sold the thirty-apartment building at 1701-09 Waller Avenue
to Stephen J. Weber for |163,000»
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BQILDING ACTIVITIES ^
The Johnson-Anderson C6ii5)any has contracted for the brickvaork on a thiree- 2
story building which is to be erected for T* Peterson at 1047-51 West 79th ^
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S. Mbnson has contracted for the brickwork on a three-story apartirent building
which is to be erected at 7130-34 East End Avenue for J« E« Newburg at an
estimated cost of $60 ,000 •
A# E. Christenson and S. Anderson have contracted for the brickwork and the
carpentry work, respectively, on a three-story apartment building v/hich is to
be erected at 5005 West Adams Street for E. Ryder.
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C. V. Osterholm has contracted for the brickwork on a three-story building
which is to be erected at 6749 East End Avenue for E. Peterson*
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SWEDISH
E. Edliind and A. G. Johnson have contracted for the brickwork and carpentry
work, respectively, on an apartment building which is to be erected at
3417-25 Druianond Place at an estimated cost of $150, 000.
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RSAL-SSIATE TRANSACTIONS
B» !• Johnson sold the Improved property at 1027 Ridge Avenue , Svanston^ to
E. C. Castor for |229000«
Fatd Weldin bought the apartment building at 744-60 Hinman Avenue, Svanston,
for 151,000 •
Swen Peterson bought the lot at 342*44 Park Avenue, Glencoe, for |22,000*
This is the highest price ever paid for a piece of land of similar size in
this suburb •
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HEAL-ESTATE TRAlELiCTION
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-Molph Lindstrom, contractor, sold the lot at 1533-37 North Dearborn Street
to Pa\il J. Healy, attorney, for 575,000. Mr. Lindstrom bought the lot a few
months ago for $60,000.
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BUILDING ACTIVITIES
J. Swanson has contracted for the brickwork on a four-story coioxaercial and ^
apartment building which is to be erected at 1000-08 Milwaukee Avenue, at an ^
estimated cost of $100,000. ^
Architect C. J. Johnson has delivered the drawings for a three-story apartment 3
house which is to be erected at 6439-41 North Irving Avenue for C. Boos. 2
R. Lundberg emd C. 0. Carlson have contracted for the brickwork and the ^
carpentry work, respectively.
H. Larson has contracted for the brickwork on a house which is to be erected
at 523-35 5yron Street.
C. J. Nelson intends to erect a three-story building at 6250 Korth Claremont
Avenue. Architect 0. Johnson has prepared the drawings, and the carpentry
work is to be done by A. Magnuson.
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SWEDISH
The firm of Olsen-Berg has contracted for the brickwork, and C. B. Larson
for the carpentry work on a three-story building which is to be erected
at 8000-02 Champlain Avenue for W. Olson at an estimated cost of $30, 000 •
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BUILDING ACTIVITIES
The Olson-Carson Company has contracted for the brick and carpentry work on
a three-story apartment building which is to be erected at 4509-11 Lake Park
Avenue for H* Olson, at an estimated cost of $80, 000* The drawings have been
made by the architects, Kbcher and Larson. S
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C. A. Carlson and A. Johnson have contracted for the brickwork and the carpentry g
work, respectively, on a two-story building which is to be erected at 4708 ^
Zberhart Avenue for 0. Mob erg.
J.' Lind has contracted for the brickwork on a two-story building which is to
be erected at 5908-14 West Superior Street at an estimated cost of ^20,000.
The firms of Olson-Berg and Erickson-Christianson have contracted for the
brickwork and the carpentry work, respectively, on a building which is to be
erected at 9042 Langley Avenue.
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Svenska Trlbiinen-Nyheter, liar* 12, 1924.
BUILDING ACTIVITIES AlTD REAL ESTATE
Syen A. Danlelson and John S. Erikson sold the commercial and apartment build-
ing, Sheridan Road Apartments, on the northeast comer of Sheridan Road and
Lunt Avenue, to Alvin Johnson for §500,000. The building is three stories
high, and contains fifty-five apartments and seven stores* The new owner is
planning to remodel the building and operate it as a hotel. The deal was
handled by the law firm of Anderson 5& Anderson, and the sellers were repre-
sented by Attorney Nels Johnson.
C. W. Ifesterlind, architect, has delivered the drawings for a three-story
af)artment building which is to be erected at 6510-12 Glenwood Avenue for
T. Garrity, at an estimated cost of $60,000. J. E. Melin euid A. Korton
have contracted for the carpentry work and the brick work, respectively.
The film Anderson-V/inblad has contracted for the brickwork on a building which
is to be erected at 5000-08 West End Avenue, at an estimated cost of $150,000.
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R2AL-33TATE TRAICSACTIOIB
L. 0* Nelson and 0. W. Johnson, builders, sold the twelve-apartment building
on the northeast corner of Uonticello and Cullom wlvenues for $65, 000,
Smet P. l^^elson sold the apartment building at 5063 North Robey Street to
Josephine Z. Springer for i70,000.
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BQIIDING ACTIVITIBS
R« Iriokson has oontracted for the brickwork on a three-story brick building
which is to be erected at 6334-36 Kimbark Avenue, at an estimated cost of
$709000« 0. 0. Lund is the architect* ^
A* !• Dahlberg and E« Peterson have contracted for the brickwork and the ^
carpentry work, respectively, on an ai>artment building which is to be erected ^
at 6110-36 North Fairfield Avenue at an estimated cost of $50,000. ^
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The Harvard-Yale-Frinceton Club has engaged architect C* A* Xckstrom to make
the drawings for a large club building which the Club is planning to erect on
Federal Street, next to the Engineers* Building.
A building permit has been issued to J. Lind and A. B. Schillins for a thz*ee-
stoxy apartment building at 1200-02 Wellington Street* The cost is estimated
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at 180,000* R# C. Ostergren is the architect. The brickwork will be done by
X* Idlund.
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REJa-SSTATE TRANSACTION
J. Y'. Peterson sold the twenty-apartment building on the northwest comer
of Cornelia and Greenview Avenues to Seth Seaquist for |110,000.
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SWEDISH
RSAL-3STiVr2 TRAIISACTION
Richard C. Johnson sold the fifteen-apartment building on the northwest
corner of Blackstone Avenue and 65th Street to the Blackstone Building
Corporation for i^l21,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Feb. 13, 1924.
REAL-ESTATE Al© BJUDING ACTIVITIES
Mrs. Qmna B. Nelson has bought the fifty-foiir apartment building on the south-
west comer of Ci^egier Avenue and 67th Streets from Gideon W. Tumquist for
$298, 000. Mrs. Nelson recently sold the fifty-one apartment building on the
southeast comer of Cornell Avenue and 67th Street for $235,000. ^
Nels B. Johnson sold the five-story building, The Tudor, on the southwest cor- ^
ner of Ellis Avtoue and 43rd Street to Nathan Schiff for $140,350.
Frank G. Gustafson, contractor, bought the lot on the southeast comer of Erie
Street and McClurg Court for $43,000. Hedberg & Bistor we2?e the brokers.
A. J. Erickson has contracted for the brick work on a garage which is to be
built at 6645-47 South Western Avenue at an estimated cost of $30,000.
S. Hanson and H. Nystedt have contracted for the brick work and the carpentry
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work, respectively, on a three-story apartment building which is to be erected
at 6331-33 Kimbark Avenue.
The Anderson-Winblad Company has contracted for the brick work on a three-story
apartment building which is to be erected at 4501-19 lialden Street at an estimated
cost of $125,000.
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to be erected at 1803-05 South St. Louis Avenue at an estimated cost of $70,000. ^
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C. Johnson is to erect a large building at 6951-59 Dorchester Avenue at an esti-
' mated cost of $120,000. The brick work will be done by the Johnson-Anderson ^
Company.
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A. J. Carlson has contracted for the caipentry work on three houses which are to
be built at 5413-25 South Racine Avenue at a total cost of $37,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-ITyheter. Feb. 6, 1924,
BUILDING ACTIVITIES
The Ericsson-Cruralich Conpany has contracted for the brick and carpentry
work on a new factory building which is to be erected for the Nelson-
WiGgem Piano Conpany at 1731-37 Belmont Avenue at an estimated cost of
1150,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Feb. 6, 1924.
REAL-ESTATE TRAIBACTIOIS
Julius Swanson bought the property at 1700-10 Albion Avenue for $26,000. He
will in the near future erect an apartraent building on the site at an estimated
cost of $200,000.
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A* J. Lillroth, contractor, sold the lot at 5326 Greenwood Avenue for $40,000. —
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REAL-ESIATE NEKS
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AAolidi Lindstrom, the well-knonn builder and contractor , bought a lot at Dearborn ^
Street and North Avenue for 160,000, and plans to erect an eight-story apartment ^
building on the site. Mr* Lindstrom also bought a lot on the southeast comer r;
of Ridge Boulevard and Hoyes Street, Svanston, from Northwestern University -o
for $43,500. He will erect an apartment building on the site at an estimated o
cost of $350,000.
Bmst Nelson sold the twenty-four apartment building at 5055 North Robey Street
to Alfred Levi for |110,000.
lohn A* Johnson bought the apartment building on the northwest corner of Merrill
Avenue and 69th Street for $97,000. Nels H. Olson, attorney, was the broker.
John 0. Gustafson bought the lot on the southwest corner of Juneway Terrace and
Hezmitage Avenue from S. H. Anderson for |35,000. The buyer will erect an
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apartment building on the site at an estimated cost of 1150^000.
Herbert A. Carlson sold the apartment building on the southwest corner of ':^
Indiana Avenue and 59th Street to Sylvia iiorris for ;^85,000» 5
Edwin J. Nelson bought the property at 7818 Cornell Avenue from J. Wendt for r;
j^l59,000. ^
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John' A. Christianson sold the apartment building on the northeast corner of i^
Dorchester Avenue and 62nd Street to J. P. McGloin for #176, 000* S
A* Anderson, contractor, has contracted for the constmiction of a three-story
apartment building maiich is to be erected at 6636 Yale Avenue at an estimated
cost of $80,(X}0»
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter , Jan. 23, 1924*
REAL-SSTA!IE TRANSACTTIONS
Joseph H. Larson sold the thirty-six-apartment building at 4538 Woodlawn Avenue
to Charles L. Keller for $190 ^OOO.
Joseph Johnson bought the building lot at 7415-27 North Robey Street for ^
#16,500. The purchaser is planning to erect an apartment building containing ^
forty apartments on the site. p
Sdwin Carson and llrs. Hilda Olson sold the eight6en-ai>artment building at p
716 Grace Street to C. Wartenberg for #85,000. -
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grenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Jan. 23, 1924.
BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Axel Johnson and Adolph Johnson, liio haye been engaged for some time In con-
tracting and building under the firm name of Axel E. Johnson and Company, are
planning to build a large apartment hotel next spring at Main Street and Maple
Arenue, Sranston, ^t an estimated cost of |600|000« Drawings for the struc-
ture, irtiich will be named Ridge 7iew, have been prepared by Ronneberg ft Pierce,
architects* The building will be seven stories high and will contain 137
rooms« The ground floor will be occupied by six stores* It will be ready for
occupancy next October*
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HBAL-SSTATS TRANSACTION
Oscar Nelson bought the two-story building on the northeast comer of Lake
Park Avenue and 55th Street for $30,000.
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Svenslca Tribunen-Nyheter , Jan. 16, 1924,
BOIIDING ACTIVITIES
Atel W« Anderson I the i»ll-*known builder ^ bought the lot on the southeast
'comer of Elndale and Greenviev/ Avenues for $75,000» The purchaser is S
'planning to erect a sixty-apartment building on the site at an estimated 2
, cost of #400,000. ^
Benjamin Franklin Olson, architect, has delivered the drawings for a church ^
which is to be erected on the northeast corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Crystal o
Street at an estimated cost of $60,000. c*>
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REAL-ESTATE TEAIBACTION ^
William A. Peterson, owner of the Peterson Plant Nursery, sold the land bordered"^
on the north by Devon Avenue, the west by Ridgeland Avenue, the south by Peter- U
son Avenue, and the east by Kedzie Avenue, to Oliver Salinger & Company for ^g
^1,057,000. The land comprises an area of 151 acres, and will be subdivided 2
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Jtoi. 2, 1924.
BUILDING ACTIVITIES
H» Jm Olson, architect, has prepared the drawings for two apartment buildings ^
which Mills & Sons will erect at 5832-52 and 5900-60 Cortland Street at an F
estimated total cost of $224,000. C
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Mills and Sons have also obtained permits for the erection of four large 2
apartment buildings in the Austin district, at 1800-40 North Mansfield Avenue, ^
1801-41 North Mayfield Avenue, 1801-41 Mason Avenue, and at 1801-41 North
Austin Avenue. The cost of each building is estimated at $98,000. H. J. Olson,
architect, has prepared the drawings.
H. J. Peterson will erect an apartment building at 3501-11 North Springfield
Avenue at an estimated cost of $30,000. G. E. Pearson is the architect.
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RBAL-ESTAXB TRANSACTIGt;
Ur. C« A« Carlson 9 the well-knoim builder » botight the property on the north--
west comer of Dearborn and Maple Streets for ^100 ^OOO* Vb^. N» C« Anderson,
of Crowe Brothers & Company, was the broker* Hr« Carlson is planning to build
a large eight-story apartment building on the site*
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Svenaka Tribiinen-Nyheter, Dec. 26, 1923»
BUILDING ACTIV1TI2S
Olson Brothers haye contracted for the cazT^ntry work on a four-story building
which Lola Ball Qraan will erect at 5105-07 Eenmore Avenue at an estimated
cost of I709000*
L* G« Nelson and the flm of Johnson-Larson have contracted for the brick work
and carpentry work, respectiyely, on a three-story building which E« Palmqulst
will erect at 4419 Christiana Avenue* Architect G. P« Larson has delivered ?!j
the drawings •
Architect A# G. Lund has prepared the drawings for a two-story brick building
which is to be erected by J. 0. Rellly at 7226 Temon Avenue*
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Svenska T^lbiinen-Nyheter, Dec* 19, 1923«
REAL-ESTATE TRAJ^SACTIOR
Adolph Lindstrom and C* David Johnson, building contractors, haye sold the
new apartment building at 4520*40 Drexel Avenue to Ellsworth E. Cook for
#565 ,000* !Ihe building, which is not yet completed, contains sixty-six apart-
ment s«
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REAL-ESTATE TRAITSACTION
Charles Johnson sold the eight een-apartment building on the southeast comer
of 73rd Street and Evans Avenue to Abraham S* Ellman for 185,000*
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REAL-ESTATE TRAIBACTIONS
Eugene L. Swenson and Albert 0. Swenson bought a tract of land, covering about
forty acres, at Dempster and Lyons Streets, west of Evanston, for ISS^OOO*
The buyers are planning to subdivide the land into a number of home sites*
Thyra Johnson and Anna Johnson bought the property at 1006 Elmwood Avenue,
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Carl G# Khrenstrom sold the property on the northwest comer of 59th Street and 2
Calumet Avenue to James K« Sweeny for $120,000* ^
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ESAL-SSTATE TRANSACTIOKS
David SkoogLimd bou^t the eeventy-rooni Lafayette Hotel at 4606 North
Racine Avenue for ^168,000, which was paid in cash.
Axel F. Johnson and Peter 0. Swanson bought the ei^teen-apartment build-
ing on the northwest comer of 69th Street and. East 3nd Avenue for $95,000.
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STenalca Tribmien-Nyheter. Oct. 31, 1923.
REAL-B3TATE TRAI6ACTI0N
Julius Swanson, contractor, sold the thirty-six-apartment building at 1652-60 ^
Lawrence Avenue to the Farvrell Apartment Building Corporation for ^BSO^OOO* 9
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyhetert Oct. 31, 1923.
REAL-BST/ITE TRANSACTION
Harold Peterson bought the property at 3727-29 Pine Grove Avenue for #40,000,
and is planning to build an apartment hotel on the site at an estimated cost ^
of 1250, 000* 2
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyhetert Oct* 3, 1923#
HEAL-ESTATE TRANSFER
Oscar F. J^olinson and George R. Johnson sold the apartment building on the
northeast corner of Pine and Fxillerton Avenues. to Morris B« Zutman for
$140,000.
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REAL-3STATE TRAKSACTIOIB ^
Julius Swanson sold tbe eighteen -apartment building at 1660-62 Farwell Avenue ^
to Alfred J. Nelson for if 95, 000. As part payraent, the seller took title to 2
the property located at 832-36 Oakdale Avenue. oo
Carl Flodin and Hiram Nickels bought the apartment building on the north-
west corner of 64th Street and Temon Avenue for #78,000.
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REAL-3STATE TRAKSACTIOIB
Julius Swanson sold the eighteen-apartment building at 1660-62 Farwell Avenue
to Alfred J, Nelson for ^95,000. As part payraent, the seller took title to
the property located at 832-36 Oakdale Avenue.
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Carl Flodin and Hiram Nickels bought the apartment building on the north- ^
west corner of 64th Street and Vernon Avenue for ;ip78,000«
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REAL-ESTATE TEIANSACTIONS
Arthur E. Anderson boiight the property located at 730 Hinman Avenue, Evanston
for |35,000#
ltrs» John P« Norling bought the property located at 744 Prospect Avenue from
H# M. Anning for f65,000«
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Aug. 22, 1923.
REAL-ESTATE TELil^iiCTlON
Frank B. Gustafson sold the eighteen-apartment building at 645-53 Gordon Terrace r
to Benjamin Fischer for ^138,000. Anderson & Anderson were the brokers, -
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RSAL-ESTATS TRANa^CTION ^
August Nelson sold the apartment building on the southwest comer of 67th p:
Street and Ridgeland Avenue to August Reikeirb for $125,000# The building con- '^
tains twenty- two apartment s« ?o
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RSAL-J13TAT3 TRAI^ACTIOIIS
Sven A. Danielson sold the building on the southeast comer of Clark Street
and Arthur avenue to Bessie Leavitt for ;S9,000. Tlie building contains stores,
offices, and a^jartnents. 2S
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Willian 'F. Krahl sold the vacant lot at 331-39 :i]ast Chio Street to A. :^. Swenson .^
for .)55,000. Fedberg S:z Bister v;ere the brolcers. Ix. 5v/enson is planning to p
erect a larp-e factory building on the site. -q
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REAL-Si3TiiTE TRAlISi^GTIONS %
Carl A. Anderson sold the building at 1010 North Clark Street, which contains i=
stores and apartments, to Ellen Stenson for 4>36,000. ^^
Oscar N. Nelson sold the Kenv/ood Theater, on the southwest corner of Kimbark 2
Avenue and 47th Street to David Rosenkin and Samuel J. Feinberg for ^262, 000. ^
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Svenska Tribiinen-Kyheter^ July 11, 1923.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSi^CTION
Martin Rygel sold the apartment building located at 3500-08 Greenview
Avenue to Johan V. Peterson for $93,000. The building contains twenty
apartments.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, July 4, 1923.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
Andrew Nilson sold the apartment building located at 1630 Columbia Avenue
to the Columbia Kanor Apartment Building Corporation for $163,000. The
building contains twenty-seven apartments. -5
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Jxine 24, 1923. !
REAL-ESmTE TRANSACTION
John ?• Anderson, contractor, sold the apartment building Linden Anas,
located at 1640-48 Pratt Boulevard, to Jacob Newf ield for §245,000.
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REIAL-ESTA.TE TRAliaiCTIOlIS
Carl 0# Lindquist and Lars V/. Larson sold the apartment building located
on the northeast comer of V/isconsin Street and V/ashington Boxilevard,
Oak Park, to Morris Gelfand and Nathan Levine for $150,000.
Axel W. Y/ahl sold the apartment building located on the southeast comer
of Harper Avenue and 69th Place to Benjamin Jenkinson for |88,000#
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Svenaka Tribvmen-Nylieter, May 23, 1923.
REAl-ESTaTS TiLUTS^iCTIOlB
Dr. Abel P. H. Sandahl bought the cornraercial and office building at 900-
08 Belmont Avenue from W. Kallenbach for $110,000.
John £• Nelson sold the apartinent building located on the northeast comer ^
of V/abash Avenue and 56th Street to Alexander L. Jackson for $110,000. o
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Carl Barkman and Justus Johanson sold the apartment building located at ^
1618-24 Golunibia Avenue to George A. Wisler for ^165, 000. Alfred S. ^^
V/estinan was the broker.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, May 16, 1923,
REAL-33TATJ: TRAISACTIOIS
Frank Seuiuelson and Alfred Li'-pski bought the lot located on the southeast
corner of Lav/rence Avenue and Troy Street for .i;40,000. They plan to erect
an apartment building on the site at an estimated cost of ^200, 000.
The State Bank of Chicago bought the property located on the southeast
corner of Pearson and State Streets Tron Frances J. R3ran i'or -Jl30,000«
The broke3?age firn of Iledberg £c Bistor handled the transaction.
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Svenska Tribunen-Ryheter , lHay 16, 1923.
BUIIDEIG ACTIVITIES
The firm of Larson & Lindcren v/ill erect a building at 4857-59 North Drake
Avenue, at an estimated cost of 0100,000, A, V/. Anderson has contracted for
the brickwork. The drav/ings have been prepared by Architect G. C. Larson*
N* Severin v/ill erect a three-story brick building at 1442 Slmdale Avenue, at r-
an estimated cost of §25,000. A. V/. Anderson has contracted for the brickwork. ^
Architect Larson, has made the drawings for this building also. o
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IUnAL-3STAT2 TR^VISACTIO^B
Louis jirickson Ibs sold the property located at &963 North Clark Street to
Louis Dannenberg for .pSb^OOO.
Theodore Johnson has bought the apartment building located on the northeast
corner of Hazel and V/ilson Avenues from P. J, Heveran for -^150, 000.
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HJIIDING ACTIVITIES ^
The firm of A. J. Nystrom & Company has bought the property at 2027 Prairie o.
Avenue for $35,000, and is planning to erect a five-story office building on ^
the site. -o
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Adolph Lindstrom has contracted for the brickirork on a three-story apartment ^
building nhich is to be erected by R. W. Matteson at 3259-67 Wrightwood Avenue S
at an estimated cost of $100,000. cp
Edwin Edlund has contracted for the brickwork on em apartment building which
is to be erected at 6517-23 Newgard Avenue at an estimated cost of $160,000.
G. Johnson has contracted for the brickwork on a two-story building which is
to' be erected by the Chicago Training School at 1350-52 Vfest Monroe Street at
an estimated cost of $160,000.
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HKAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Frederick A« and Axel W* Anderson have sold the apartment building on the
southwest comer of Drexel Boiilevard and 44th Street to Ida Blooinfield for
fl82,500» It contains eighteen apartments, ^
Hugo 0. Anderson and Ben Stevenson have bought the property on the southeast ^
comer of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue for ^100,000, through the <Z
brokerage firm of E« B» Shogren and Company, ^
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Boulevard for $37,500.
August West and Adelia H. M« Nelson have sold the apartment building, on the
southwest comer of 56th Street and oouth Park Avenue to Reuben D« Cahn for
$138, 000 • It contains twenty-one ai)artments«
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Svenska Tribunen-Kyheter, Feb. 28, 1923.
REAL-ESTATE TRAIISACTIONS 5
Oscar W. Johnson bought the thirty- family apartment building at 5440-48 Kenmore p
Avenue ftom Walter J. LaBuy for $181,000. The transaction was handled by the ^
brokerage tirm A. E. Westman & Son. g
August L. Johnson sold the three-story building located at 1218-20 Hood Avenue, o
to Andrew Krisraan for $34,000. 5!
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iSvanalca Trifam«n-Nyheter. Feb. 14, 1923.
REAL-S3TiLTE TRANSACTIONS
Xdwln Xdlund and Alfred Tbamstrom sold the apartment building located at
1425-33 SuBmerdale Avenue to Claes Flodin for |152,000« %
Claes Flodin sold the apairtment building located on the comer of Superior r
Street and Taylor Avenue, Oak Park, to Joseph Luhan for |87,000«
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p » -t Srenska Tt'lbunen-Nyheter. Feb. 7, 1923.
S ?> e RKAL-ESTATE TRANSFER ^
Joseph E* Larson sold the property located at 1447-65 East 67th Street to ci
o K Charles Mortenson for $225,000. The building contains nine stores and twenty- F
a> ^^ two apartments; there are also fifteen individual automobile garages on the ^
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Svenska Trlbmi6n"Nyfaeter, Jan* 17, 1923.
REAL-ESTATE TRA1©A0TI0N5
Attorney C. Oscar Carlson bought the property located at Prairie Avenue and
16th Street from Dorothy Stirling for |55,000*
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Sven3>a Tribiinen-N3''heter, Jan. 3,1923.
REi\L-ESTATS TRJJSACTIONS
The Chesterfield apartment building on the northwest corner of Pine Grove
Avenue and Surf Street v/as bought by Andrew G. Johnson from Louis Brosilow
for ^275,000. It contains tv^enty-four apartments.
Andrew G. Johnson, sold the apartment building on the northeast corner of
Sheridan Road and Buena Avenue to Oscar .;. Johnson for .:>195,000.
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KEAL-E5TATE TRANSACTIONS
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August Johnson sold the eight een-apartment building located on the southeast
comer of 73rd Street and Harvard Avenue to 0* Zimmerman for |70,000.
Charles Olson sold the apartment building located on the southwest comer ^
of Drexel Avenue and Marquette Road to Emil Pohl for |37»000. C
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John Peterson sold the store building located at 350-60 Sast 75th Street to 2
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ISAL ESTATE DEAL
Dr. Abel Sandahl has bought the property located on the northv^est comer
of Belmont auid Seminary Avenues from Martin Crosby for >^98,000. The site,
ivhich measures 75 x 185 feet, is improved with nine stores and is considered
one of the best locations in the Lake View district.
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Svenska Trlbunen^-Nyhetert Nov. 15, 1922.
REAL-ESTA.TE TRANSACTK^
Ballding contractor Anton E. Sward has bought the property located at
Cornell Avenue and 71st Street for $45,000; he is planning to erect a
two-story store and office building and two large apartment buildings
on the site.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter. Kov. 8, 1922.
REAL-ESTATE TRAIBACTION
L. C. Anderson & Company bought the apartraent building at 4458 Drexel Boulevard
from 2mely M, Hill for #264,000*
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Svenska Trlbunen-Hyheter, Nov. 1, 1922.
RSAL-:i3TATE TRAl^AGTIOKS
Herman G. Peterson has sold the apartment building on the northwest comer
of 70th Street and Paxton Avenue to J. Rubin at an undisclosed price. The
building contains thirty apartments.
Frank J. Johnson has sold the property on the southwest corner of Clark and
Maple Streets to Louis Guenzel for ^47,000.
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Avenue at an undisclosed price. Pie is planning to erect an apartment build- Si
ing on the site at an estimated cost of ^p200,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-^Nyheter, Oct. 25, 1922.
. RSAL-3STATS TR^IJSAGTICN
'//illiam F. Peterson sold the apartment building at 7720-30 IJorth Haskins
Avenue to George T. Hanlon for ,?212,000. The building contains thirty-eight
apartments.
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Mrs. Lona Malmberg bought the apartment building located on the northwest
comer of Kenwood Avenue and Marquette Eoad from V/, S. Stewart for $209,000.
As part payment the seller took title to the apartment building located at
5639 St. Laivrence Avenue and valued at v^SfOOO.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Oct. 11, 1922»
RKAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Dr. Abel P. M« Sandahl has sold the apartment building located on the north-
west corner of Granville and W€iyne Avenues to Peter Hoeffner for IVO^OOO* It
• contains fifteen apartments. As part payment, the seller took title to a pro-
perty located on Sunnyside Avenue and valued at $20,000. '
Sdward Nelson has bought the apartment building located on the southeast comer
of Prairie Avenue and 69th Street from Andrew Cullen at an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Tribunen-ITyhoter, A\i^. 25, 1922.
BUILDIITG ACTT/ITIES
At 918 Vrinona Street, just east of Sheridan Road and near the lake,
construction has started on an apartment building which v/ill have one
unusual feature. The buildinc, v/hich v;ill be six stories hinh and v/ill
contain forty-eicht apartments, 7;ill be e;;uipped v/ith a roof cordon, -p;
like those on the roofs of the city's larce, modern hotels. The building r^
v/ill be named the V/inona Beach Apartments , and it is estimated to cost -o
o400,000. The Admiral Hotel is located a short distance av/av. Architect o
John A. Nyden has delivered the plans for both these buildings. They are io
OTvned by him and Albin llilsson. rvj
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office has issued building permits representing one hundred and ten million
dollars* v/orth of construction v;ork, on double the amount for the correspond-
ing period last year, /unong the latest permits are the follo.;inc:
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Aug. 23, 1922.
ITine one-story houses to be erected at 3534 !Iorth 3t. Louis Avenue.
Cvmer, A. Hallman; drav/in^s by G. E. Pearson.
Store and office building at 429 South Clark Street, estimated to cost
$30,000. 0;.Tier, C. 0. Hanson, v;ho is also the architect.
Apartment building: v;ith stores on the street level, estimated to cost ^
07.0,000. The Va^tborg Construction Company has contracted for the brick- r*
v/ork on the building, and Levy Nelson for the cairpentry v/ork. u
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1V:o-story apartment building at 6562 Sheridan Road, estimated to cost r^
$30,000. A. Johnson has contracted for the brick^vork. i^
T'v'/o-story apartment building at 5327-31 Christiana Avenue, the drav/ings
for 7;hich have been delivered by G. E. Pearson.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Axig. 23, 1922«
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Johan Peterson has sold the apartment building at 4718 Bernard Street to
Anlas Sorenson for $105, OCX). It contains twenty-four apartments* Title
to the property located at 2104 Ballou Street was accepted as part payment.
Hilma HlUstrcsa has sold the apartment building located at 1430 Thome ATenue
to Hllraa M* Lind for $35,000* As part payment, the seller accepted the
title to the property located at 1654 Winona Street.
John 7. Carlson and Elida Akerlund have sold the apartment building located
at 1449-51 Summerdale Avenue to Ralph Michilini for an undisclosed price.
It contains six apartments.
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Svenska Tr Ibunen-Nyheter , A\ig. 16, 1922.
REAL-ESmiE TRANSACTION 2
Building contractor Adolph Lindstrom has recently sold the apartment ^
buildings located at 7108-18 and 7120-28 Merrill Avenue to songwriter ^
Walter E. 3la\ifuss for $230,000. Each of the buildings contains thirty- o
six apartments. ^
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REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Christian N. Nielson sold the apairtment building located on the northwest
corner of Marquette Road and Maryland Avenue to George Q. Lindinark for
:>50,0U0.
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Svenska Tribunen-TI^^heter, Aug. 9, 192S.
REAL-EsmTE Ta\iiavcTions
Lydia M. Gustafson and Anton E. S\7ard sold the apartment buildinc located
on the northeast corner of Crandon Avenue and 70th Street to Charles L.
Roberts for $165,000. The building contains tv/enty-four apartments*
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Svenska larlbunen-Nyheter, Aug. 9, 1922.
BUILDING ACTIVITIES
E. P. Strandberg has contracted for the brick and carpenter work on a
siz^-story hospital to be erected at 5407-25 South Morgan Street at an
estimated cost of 1200, 000.
E. W. Fridstrcm has contracted for the brick work on a two-story brick
building to be erected at 5200 Grace Street at an estimated cost of
$209000.
G. S. Nelson has contracted for the carpenter work on a two-story brick
building to be erected at 5407-09 Drunmond Place at an estimated cost of
$25,000.
G* A. Norgren is to do the construction work on a building to be erected
at 6205 South Albany Avenue at an estimated cost of |179500.
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Elmer Johnson has contracted for the carpenter work on a three^story
building to be erected at 6734 Merrill Avenue at an estimated cost of
122,000.
The Dahl-Stedman CoDq;>any is to do the construction work on a three-story
store and office building at 123-27 East Oak Street at an estimated cost
of ^50,000.
The firm of Nelson and Lind has contracted for the construction work on a
large brick building to be erected at 1309-11 Independence Boxilevard at an
estimated cost of $80 , 000.
Snranson and Erickson are to build a two-story brick building at 6962-64 North
Clark Street at an estimated cost of $49,000. Carl Almquist is the architect.
The Bergquist Brothers are to construct a three-story brick building at
6755-57 Ridge land Ayenue for Manfred Benson. ThB estimated cost is $70,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter . Aug, 2, 1922,
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
John P. Lindstedt has sold the apartment building located at Magnolia and
Montrose Avenues to Norman J. Smidt for $117, 500 • The building contains twenty-
four ai)artii2ents.
Margaret H, Olson has sold the two-story building located on the northwest -d
comer of Dearborn and Erie Streets to Orlando Noble for ^5,000, o
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REAL-ESTATE TRAISAOTIONS
Dr. Abel P. M* Sandahl has bought the apartment building located on the north-
west comer of Wayne and Granville Avenues from Mary V. Loftus for $61,000.
The building contains fifteen apfiirtinents.
Frederick A. smd Axel W. Anderson have sold the apartment building located on
the southwest comer of Indiana Avenue and 45th Street to Almon Brooks for
$75,000. The sellers received title to the property at 4643 Lake Park Avenue, 2
which is valued at $40,000, in part payment.
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Svenska Trlbiinen^Nyheter , June 28, 1922.
RKAL-ESTAIE TRANSACTION
Alfred £• Anderson has bought the apartment building located on the northwest
comer of Jeffery Street and 72nd Place from Emil R. Uarkmann for $100 ^OOO.
It contains sixteen ai)artment8«
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, June 14, 1922,
HSAL-ZSmTE TRAl^:a\CTIONS
Mrs. Ella Ring-Peterson has traded a farm, located in McHenry County and
valued at $35,000, for a building lot located on the northwest corner of
Fullerton and Central Avenues • ^
Samuel 0. Olin has sold the apartment building located at 1619 Fargo Avenue -^
to Charles L. Tickler for an undisclosed price. The building contains ^
thirty apartments. £
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter > May 10 , 1922 •
BanDING ACTIVITIES
Architect John A. Nyden has made the drawings for a three-story apartment
building which is to be erected for C. R. Gleason at 6035-45 Winthrop Avenue
at an estimated cost of $200 ^OOO, Nelson & Borg have contracted for the brick-
work on the building. ^
C» Christianson has delivered the drawings for a three-story office and store f
building idiich is to be erected at 2749-59 West North Avenue at an estimated C
cost of $150,000« A« & E. Anderson and Company have contracted for the brick- ^
work.
The Lanquist k lUsley Company has contracted for the brickwork on a ten-story
office building which is to be erected at 547-57 North Clark Street at an
estimated cost of $350 ^OOO^
The firm T* A. Holm & Comi>any, which is engaged in the real-estate business in
the western suburbs » is planning to erect fifty 2-story houses in Forest Park
at an estimated total cost of |350y000.
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BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Hie following building permits have been issued recently:
At 6719-25 Ridgeland Avenue » a three-story brick building, estimated to
cost $25,000. The owners, Challstrom & Becker, will do the carpentry
work on the building. The Turnquist Construction CcDipany has contracted
for the brickwork*
At 3357-59 Hemdon Street, a three-story brick building, estimated to
cost $70,000* The owner, Carl Nelson, will do the carpentry work, while ^
the brickwork has been assigned to Nelson, Olson & CoR^)any* Andrew Sande-
gren is the architect.
At 7150-52 Calimet Avenue, a three-story brick building, estimated to cost
$28,000. The brickwork will be done by Olson & Berg, and the carpentry
work by C. Gustafson. Eocher & Larson are the architects.
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At 6744 Chappel Avenue, a three-story brick building, estimated to cost
f 25, 000* !nie brickvurork will be done by Albin Johnson. Kocher & Larson
are the architects.
At 4425-37 Cottage Grove Avenue, a one-*story garage, estimated to cost ^
$40,000. Owner, H. Stolberg. The brickwork will be done by J. H. Johnson* ^
At 5737 North Washtenaw Avenue, a two-story building. Owner, E. Eastman. p
The brickwork will be done by N. Christensen, the carpentry work by
C. Gust af son.
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At 7306 Phillips Avenue, a three-story brick building, estimated to cost
$21,000. Bergquist Brothers will do the brickwork. Di
At 7121-29 Clyde Avenue, a three-story brick building, estimated to cost
$65,000. Owner, A. lindstrom. Carl V/esterlind is the architect.
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Svenska Tribunen-IJyheter. May 3, 1922.
REAL-EST.\TE TRAIISACTION
Manella V. Peterson recently boiight the apartment building located on tlie
northeast corner of Kenv/ood Avenue and 48th Street for :^125,000. She has
now sold it for ;;pl35,000.
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Svenska Tribimen-Nyheter, Apr. 26, 1922
BIG REAL-ESTATE TRANaiCTION
Axigust II • Skoglund and Joseph Dovmey have sold the lot located on the
northwest corner of Franklin and V/ashington Streets to the Chicago
llerchantile Exchange for ;,)440,000, A sixteen-story office bxiilding
v/ill be erected on the site in the near future.
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REAL-SSTAXB TRANSACTION
Oscar F* Johnson has just sold the apartment building located on the southwest
comer of Oak Park Avenue and Randolph Parkway, Oak Park, to Leroy A« KLing
for $3 9 000 • The building contains 48 apartment s«
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HSAL-SSTATS TRANSACTION
C. Flodin bou^tt the apsirtment building located at 408-14 North Taylor Avenue,
Oak Park, for v97,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-^Nyheter, Jem. 11, 1922.
BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Airchltect Andrew Sandegren is making tha drawings for a threa-stoiy apart-
ment building which is to be erected on the northeast comer of Sheridan
Road and Lunt Avenue.
H. C. Anderson will build a three-story apartment building at 7236 Yates
Avenue at an estimated cost of ^^SS^OOO. A. G. Lund is the architect.
A. G. Lund has also made the drawings for a two-stozy brick building ^ich
C. Bergstrom will build at 10237 South Irving Avenue at an estimated cost
of ;|10,000.
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Architect John A. Nyden has made ths drawings for the missionaries* homs
which the Swedish Mission League will build at 5243 Christiana Avenue at
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an estimated cost of $25,000# A. VJ. Anderson has contracted for the brick-
work on the building*
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Syenaka Trlbmign-Ryheter. Dee* 28, 1921.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Olof Larson sold the apartment building located at 7714-16 Eastlake Terrace
to Mrs* Hortense Hanson Williams for $679 000«
John ?• Anderson . sold the apartment building located at 5723-25 Winthrop
Ayenue to Frank A» Lundquist for ij^S^OOO.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter. Deo. 14, 1921.
RSAL-23TATE
August Johnson bou^t the apartment building located at 937-39 Sunnyside Avenue
from the estate of Henry Markarian for $45,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Nov. 23, 1921,
BIG REAL-ESTATS TRdlSAOTlOtJ
Joseph and Maria Sandahl sold the thirty- family apartment building located at ^
5042-^50 Glenwood Avenue to Joseph M. Boyd for $150,000. As part of the sales g
price 9 the sellers took title to a three-hundred-acre farm located near .^
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REAL ESTATE
Fred Larson and A. B. Lavine sold the apartment building located at 3751-67 Grand
Boulevard to Arth\ir F. Williams for $273,000.
Oscar Olson sold the apartment building located at 5739-45 Ridge Avenue to 5
liDrris Podolsky for |95,000. <zi
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Svenska Trlbunen-Myheter, Nov, 9, 1921.
HEAL ESTATE
Albert Ohalstrom bought the apartment building located at 5311-15 Lake Park ^^
Avenue from William C* Carr for |50,000* fz
Gottfrid Nelson sold the property located on the comer of Lake Street and g
Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, to Joseph H, Skaggs for $21,500. ^-
Albert and Fi^d Olson have bought a property located near Oglesby Avenue and j^
69th Street for #15, 000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Sept. 21, 1921.
REAL-ESmTE TRAl^TSACTIOKS
Eric Linn sold the twenty-foiir-apartment building at 5912-14 North Paulina
Street to John F. James for an undisclosed price.
Axel 0. and Jennie Johnson bought the lot at 1227-29 V/innenac Avenue from the
Chicago Title & Trust Company for $5,000.
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REAL ESTATE
John B* Anderson sold the property located on the northeast comer of
Constance Avenue and 69th Street to Gale Block! for $409000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Sept. 14, 1921.
BUILDDTG ACTIVITIES
If the decision rendered by Judge Landis in the controversy between the em-
ployers and the unions in the building industry is accepted by both parties,
it is expected that construction will experience a great upswing in the near
future. •••
The Swedish architect Andrew Sandegren has just completed the drawings for
a large apartment building which is to be erected on the northeast comer of
Sheridan Road and Lunt Avenue at an estimated cost of 1300,000. It will be o
named the ^rdanelle Apartment Hotel, and the bullddrs and owners are 3. A. l^
Danielson and John S. Erickson. It will be four stories high and will con- §
tain fifty-four apartments, which are expected to be ready for occupancy
next April.
A# F. Carlson has just started the construction of an apartment building at
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Sept. 14, 1921.
Simpson Street and Shai^aan Avenue, in Svanston* It will contain tiiirty-six
apaii^ments, and the cost is estimated at ;i^l60,000.
E. R. Peterson v/ill soon begin construction on an apartment building at
Haskins Avenue and Juneway and Jonquil Terraces. It will contain thirty-six
apartments, and the cost is estimated at ^^175, 000. Paul F. Olsc^n is the
architect.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Sept* 7, 1921.
REAL ESTATE
Eric P» Strandberg, Jr#, a son of the well-known Swedish building contractor,
Eric P. Strandberg, owner of the firm of E. P. Strandberg & Company, has
bought the property at 222-32 East Erie Street, at an undisclosed price. The
buildings included in the deed will be remodeled and made suitable as office
buildings •
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Sept. 7, 1921.
REAL ESTATE
Brie P. Strandberg, Jr., a son of the well-known Swedish building contractor,
Eric P. Strandberg, owner of the firm of E. P. Strandberg & Company, has
bought the property at 222-32 East Erie Street, at an undisclosed price. The
buildings included in the deal will be remodeled and made suitable as office p
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Svenska Tribunen-Nylieter, Aug. 31, 1921.
REAL ESTATE
Frank G. Gustafson sold the lot and building located on the southeast comer of
Chicago and Greenleaf Avenues, Evanston, to the Chicago Title & Trust Company ^
for $75,000. The building contains six stores and fourteen apartments. ^
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Aug. 10, 1921 •
REAL ESTATE
Frank G. Gustafson, building contractor, recently bought the property located
at 405-23 East Erie Street from Mildred E. Lindskog for $75,000* The brokerage
f ixEi of Hedberg & Bistor handled the transaction.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter> July 20, 1921.
REAL-ESTA.TE TEIANSACTION
Julliis Swanson bought the forty-two family apeortment building at 4407-19
North Lincoln Street from Albert N. and L!yra E. Eastman for $181,000.
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BUILDHNia ACTIVITIZ
SV/SDISTI
N. T, Nielsen will build a tv^-story brick house 4139-43 Lon^^ Avenue at ^
an estimated cost of ^0,000, G. S. Pearson is the architect. .-v
Architect A. G. Lund has delivered the drawings for a one-story brick ^
buildinc to be erected at 5953 South V/hipple Street at an estimated cost g
of $6,000. " ^
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building at 3042 Belle Plaine .ivenue, which is estimated to cost )16,000.
L. Elrlanson has contracted for the brickwork.
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Svenska Trlbimen-Nyheter, Jxily 13, 1921.
REAL-EST/ITE TEiANS/lCTIONS
Joseph and Maria C • Sandahl bought the thirty-family apartment building
at 5042-50 Glenwood Avenue from Martin Grosby for $140,000.
Arthur Berg sold the apartment building at 6646-54 Kenwood Avenue to
Greorge R. Richter for |105,000*
The block bounded by 46th Court, 47th Avenue, 18th Street, and 19th Street
has been sold by Carl A« Carlson to the Curtis Leger Fixture Cooipany for
$75,932. The company is planning to erect a large factory building on
the site as soon as conditions in the building industry permit.
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REAL ESTATS
Frideborg A* Anderson and a niunber of co-owners sold the property on the
north side of Wilson Avenue » Just vvest of Hazel Avenue , to Atihb B* Phelps
for ♦68,000 •
Fred Larson bought the slzty-family apartment building at 3751-67 Grand
Boulevard from Henry W* Austin for $220 ^OOO.
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Svenska Tribunen'"Myheter, July 6, 1921.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
The Tumquist Construction Company has contracted for the brickwork, and the
firm Olson & Johnson for the carpentry work,* on a two-story building which is
to be erected at 8005 South Sangamon Street at an estimated cost of $209000* ^
Architect E« Srickson has delivered the drawings. ^^
N« Olson will build a one-story building at 4438 North Richmond Street. The ^
cost is estimated at $15,000. g
The firm Johnson & Olson and the contractor G. Pearson have obtained the con-
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tracts for the brickwork emd the carpentry work, resi)ectively, on a two-story 2?!
building which is to be erected for ISr. Lindquist at 6830-32 Harper Avenue.
The cost is estimated at $10^000. A. Gr. Lund is the architect.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nylieter, June 29, 1921.
REAL ESTATE
Esther L. Youngquist sold the property located on the southwest comer of
Wellington Street and Broadway to Louis J. Carew for $63, 000.
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Svenaka Trllmnen-Nyhetert June 22, 1921 #
REAL ESTATE
Helnar 0« Johnson sold the fifteen-family apartment building at 4812-20 North
Sawyer Avenue to Clarence J* Schwartlng for $135,000«
Charles Lindell sold the nine-family apartment building on the southeast $
comer of Leland Avenue and Beacon Street for #65, 000 • "p
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Smil Anderson bought the apartment building on the southeast comer of -o
Calumet Avenue and 46th Street from Albert W. Bensinger» As part payment, o
the seller took title to a farm in Michigan which is valued at #30,000* 'c^
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BQILDING AND REAL ESTAIE
Cotinty architect Eric E. Hall has made the drawings for an apartment hotel,
which will be named the Denifer Apartments, and which will be erected on the
northwest corner of Kenmore and Balmoral Avenues • The structure will contain
seventy apartments, and its estimated cost is $1,000,000.
Edwin Carson, of the Olson-Carson Company, has bought the lot 5112-14 Kim-
bark Avenue for $10,000. He is planning to erect an apartment building on
the site at a cost of §100,000. It v;ill contain twenty-one apartments.
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-The firm of Ahlstrand & Carlson will erect a two-story brick building at cj^*
4717 North Washtenaw Avenue. It is estimated to cost $10,000; the drawings
have been made by architect C. M. iUmquist.
The firm A. & E. Anderson has contracted for the brick work on a two-story
factory building which the Cosmas Ice Cream Company is to erect at
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Svenaka Trlbimen-lftrheter, June 8, 1921«
RBUOi ESTATE
The Albemarle apairbiDent building , 5514-26 Ck>mell Avenue, nvas sold by
Anton B« SvnrA to Walter A. Biinting for |2159000* The building contains
thirty apartiaents* ^
Frank W« and Andrew L« Isberg sold the lot on Lawrence Avenue near Leavitt p
Street to the Chicago Engineering Works for $10, 000* The coiopany is plan- ^^
ning to erect an office and school building on the site* ^
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Sranaka Trlbunen-Nyheter . June 1, 1921 •
REAL ESTATE
The block bounded by Division Street, Menard Avenue, Thoxoas Street, and Uassasoit
Avenue has been sold by Carrie A* Strom and Christine A, Yoguild to Siartin
Anderson for tSS^OOO*^ ^
The buyer is planning to build f orty-ei^t one-family houses on the tract as <r
soon as conditions wittiin the building industry improve^ r
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter» May 4, 1921.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
John R, Rosberg sold the apartment building on the northwest comer of Pine
Grove and V/aveland Avenues to Helen G, Greenlee for $90,000. The building
contains eighteen apartments.
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REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Rulda C. and Hildegard L. Barquist bou^t the lot and building at 921 Buena
£ark Terrace from Charles S. Baatian for an undisclosed price*
G. B« Syenson and Sherburne H. Earling sold the apartment building located on
the northeast corner of Kenmore Avenue and Ainslie Street to Sophia P« Krieger
for $136,000.
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Svengka Trlbunan-Nyiieter> Mar. 30, 1921 •
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
f C. B. Larson and E. E. Palmar bought the fifteen-apartment building, comer
of Champlaln Avenue and 51st Street, for $100,000.
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HEAL-BSTATE TRANSACTIONS
The well-known printing firm, Moberg, Nord k. Company, 1914 Iirving Park
Boulevard, bought the fifty-six-foot comer lot at Irving Park Boulevard and ^
Lincoln Street for #12,000. The property is conveniently located in the ^
rapidly growing business district of the West Side where transportation r=
facilities are excellent. ^
The firm plans to erect a modern building on the site, a building containing ^
stores and offices and up-to-date quarters for its own business. e^
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BDIIDIMa ACTIVITIES
0. £• Srlokson and David Carlson haTa obtainad tha oontraota for tha brlek
work and aarpantry, raapactlTaly, on a two-story building which is to ba
aractad for H« T« Bobarg at 8028 Bbarhart Aranua*
Architaot Q. T. Banson has daliyarad the drawings for a two-story brick build-
ing which A. W« Jansan will aract at 3922 North Montioello Aranua*
A# Anderson has contracted for the carpentry work on a large garage idiich the
Christopher Motor Company is going to build at 5047-55 Broadway* When conq^leted^
the structure will cost tdO^OOO*
Lm Anderson & Son haye contracted for the brick work on a three-story brick
building irtiich is to be erected at 7712 North Mscrshf iald Arenue* E. lAindborg
is the arahitaat«
J* Swanson has obtained the contract for the brick work and S» Johnson for the
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carpentry work on a building which is to be erected at 4S27 Milwaukee Arenue.
The Llndquist Construction Company has contracted for the brick and carpentry
work oh a large building to be erected at 6911 Wentworth Arenue* It will con-
tain stores on the ground floors
The three-story building at 157 East Ohio Street » which is owned by Frank ^
Gustafson, is to be remodeled, and J» A« Ifohlin has obtained the contract for ^^
the brick work« P
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter. Mar* 9, 1921.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Victor C. Carlson has sold the apartment buildinc located on the northwest
comer of Greenview and Greenleaf Avenues to the Majestic Real-Estate
Improvement Corporation for $95,000. The building contains eighteen apart-
ments. As part payment, the seller took title to the lot on the northwest
comer of Ashland Boulevard and Uorse Avenue, which is valued at ^12,500.
Charles Olson bought the apartment building located on the southwest comer
of Marquette Itoad and Drexel Avenue from Ben^ C. Jolly for ^9,400.
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STenska Tribiinen^Nyheter, Feb. 23, 1921 •
BOILDING ACTIVITIES
The contracting f iim of T. Erickson has obtained the contract for all of the
brick and carpentry work on a two-story building which is to be erected for ^
H. Schlan at 3222-24 Lawrence Avenue. The total cost of the structure is id
estimated at $110, 000. P. F. Olson is the architect. ^.
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Svenska Tribimen-Nyheter > Feb. 16, 1921.
RSAI/.ESTAXE TRANSACTIONS
Clarence A. Anderson has sold the apartment building at 5932-36 Indiana Avenue
to Nellie B. Carlson for $41,000. The building contains nine apartments.
Walter J. Nelson has sold the Georgia Apartments, at Elinrood Avenue and Reba ' ^
Place, Evanston, to Sanford P. Wilcox for $97,500* ~
Oscar N. Olson has sold the apartment building located on the Northwest comer ^
of Granville and Hermitage Avenues to Charles M. Case for ^0,000. 2
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Svenska TriLbunen-Nyhetert Feb. 9, 1921.
REAL-ESTA.1E TRANSFER
Hels GtiLlstrand sold the six-apairbment building located at 4834-36 Kexmore
Avenue to William M* Fay, of Elgin, Illinois, for $40, 000 •
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Syenslca Trlbunen-Nyheter , Jan* 26 ^ 1921«
HSAL-ESTi^IE TRANSFERS
Peter A. Anderson sold the three-story building on the southeast comer of
Eastwood and Albany Avenues to Alfred and Edwin Hult for $43 » 100* :rS
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Carl E« Londquist sold the property on the southeast comer of Clark Street ^
and Berwyn Avenue to Louis Khipp for $459000« -t?
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Esther L« Youngquist sold the apcurtment building on the southwest comer of lo
Wellington Street and Broadway to Rudolph Ferlman for ISO^OOO* ^
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Svenska Tribunen-IIyhater, Jan. 26, 1921.
REAL-IiiSTaTE TRAIISiiCTIONS
Peter A. Anderson sold the thrae-stoi^.'- building on the southeast comer of
Eastwood and rJ.bany .vvanues to Alfred and Sdvin Hult for ,;43,100* It con-
tains twolve apartments.
Carl S. Lundquist sold the property on the southeast comer of Clark Street
and ZeiTNyxi ^^venue to Louis ilnipp for ^45,000.
Esther L. Youngquist sold the apartment building on the southv;est corner of
/Wellington Str^^et cind Broadway to uudolph Pearlman for Ht>QO,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Jan. 19, 1921.
RSAL-ESTATE TRAITSACTION
Charles H. Swanson sold the apartment building on the northeast corner of Drexel
Avenue and 53rd Street to David Keymark for $79, 000,
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Svenska Tribunen-??yheter, :)ec. 29, 1920.
REAL-ESTATE TRAITSACTION
Virginia V. Hanney sold the twelve-apartment building on East Ravenswood
Avenue, near Lawrence Avenue, to Andrev/ B. Anderson for t>59,000.
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EEAL-£STAXB TRAI6ACTI0N5
n^ank Gustaf eon recently sold the apartment building located on the southeast
corner of Judson ATenue and Lee Street in Evans ton to C« Vernon and 0* ?• Curran* :^
The building contains eighteen ai)artfflents« The price was ^98|000* S
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Svenska Tr ITaunen-Nyhet er , Nov. 17 » 1920.
BEAL-ESTATE TKANSACTIONS
C. M* Hedman and Winthrop 0. Svanst president and vice-president, respectively,
of the Hedman Manufacturing Company, have hought the property on the northwest
corner of Cass and Huron Streets from Frederic Delano for $U5,000. The firm is S
tianufacturing a check protecting device, and is planning to move its offices to S
the newly acquired building. "^
Martin Larson has "bought the building at I2U3-U5 Foster Avenue from John T. Shay "^
for $36,500. The building contains six apartments. o
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter , Nov. 17, 1920*
REAL-ESTATE TRAMSACTIONS
The Abbott Block, the lot on the northwest comer of Parkside Avenue and ^
Ohio Street, has been bought by Walter J. Nelson from the Chicago Academy of ^
Science for leSjOOO, p
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Svenska Tribunen-JMyheter> Nov. 3, 1920.
H3LU.-ii:STATE TRAI^JSACTIONS
Sven A. Danielson sold the apartment building located on the southeast corner of
Hidgeland Avenue and 71st Street to August X. Johnson for $55,500. The building
contains tv/elve apartments. ^
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyfaeter> Oct. 20, 1920.
REAL-SSTATS TRANSACTIONS
• Carl M. Hagberg has sold the apartment building located on the northeast cor-
• ner of Glenlake and Glenwood Avenues to Bennett J.C. Johnson for $89,500.
Helen A. Danielson has bought the apartment building located on the southeast 2
corner of Ridgeland Avenue and 71st Place for $59,000. ' -r^
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Julius Swanson has bought the Carberdor Building, located at 4407-19 Lincoln "^
^ Street, from Albert N. Eastman for $150,000. It contains 42 apartments. o
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyfaeter. Oct. 13, 1920.
BIG RSAL-ESTATE DEAL
H« E« A. Olson has sold the apartment building located on the northwest comer
of Ellis Avenue and 40th Street to Edwin B. Mayer for $159,000* The building :^:
contains 33 apartments* ^
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ing located on the northeast corner of 69th Street and Emerald Avenue, g
another ai)€urtment building located on the northwest corner of Lincoln Street ^
emd Garfield Avenue, and, also, a pl^oe of property at 53rd Street and g
Drexel Boulevard. S=^
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REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
• Arthur C. Johnson has bought the apartment building located on the northwest
* comer of Lawndale and Leland Avenues for $52, 000. The building contains
twelve ai>artments«
L.P. Larson, manufacturer of chewing gum, has bought the property at 7015
Sheridan Road from Dr. Samuel M, Edison for $23,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyfaeter, Sept*29, 1920.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
'John A. Hedman, interior decorator, has bought the apartment building located
•on the southwest corner of Everett ^venue and 55th street from Burton S«
Pavell for |74,000« The Building has fifteen apartments.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Hyheter, June 30, 1920,
BailDING ACTIVITIES
A. Ostrand has seciured the contract for the brick work on a three-story office
building which is to be erected, for the flim of Helker & Blitsch at 614 West
Austin Avenue* The contract involves $25,000»
Oscar Johnson is the architect.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, June 30, 1920.
REAL ESmiE
Clarence A, Anderson has sold the apartment building located on the
southeast corner of Sunnyside Avenue and Bacon Street to V/illiam Rubin
for $115,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, June 16, 1920.
REAL-ESTATE TRAITSFER
Carl J. Nelson has sold the apartment building at 7755-57 Sheridan Road
to Mrs. K. N. Elmer for $60,000.
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Svenska Trlbmien-Nyfaeter. May 12, 1920 •
REAL-ESTATE DEALS
Arvid Carlson has Just sold the large apartment building at 5440--48 Ken-
more Avenue to Walter J. La Buy for $190,000* The building contains
thirty apartments*
Clarence A* Anderson has sold the apartment building at 5482-88 University
Avenue to Walter H* Rogers for |95,000*
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BIG REilL-ESTATB BTSIAL
The well-knovm building contractor, Frank 0. Gustafson, has sold the property ^
located at 12-14 Erie Street to the book publishing firm of A* V/, Shaw Company ^
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Emma C« Sward has sold the apartment building at 5225 Greenwood Avenue to
Sylvia L. Groodfriend for $40,000 cash.
Charles E« Johnson has sold the two-story building on the southeastern corner
of Pullerton and Springfield Avenues to Dr. Frank E. V/ynekoop for $40,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyhater^ Apr. 28, 1920,
REAL-ISTATE TRANSACTIONS
Adolph Llndstrom sold the apartnidnt buildliig located on the northeast comer
of ElUs Avenue and Marquette Road to Harry Feuer for $55,000. The building
contains eighteen apartments •
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyhetor . Apr. 7, 1920.
RSAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Tbe apartment building at 743-47 Buena Avenue has been sold by August L* Hanson
to Burr A. Kennedy for $53,000. The building contains nine apartments.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Mar* 31, 1920.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACmOHS
' Becker and Gustafson sold the apartment building at 4637-39 North Central Park
Avenue to T . McKlnnell for §35 , 000 .
Charles Dahlquist sold the apartment building at 4845 North Christiana Avenue
to Louis E« Walthall for $30,000.
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Svenska !Crlbunen-N3^eter. Uar. 24, 1920*
RSAL SSTA,TB AND BUILDING
The lot on the southeast corner of Eenmore and Rosemont Avenues, on vftilch
stands a fourte en-room house, has been sold by August T* Johnson to Rose
Horween for |40,000«
The Henry Ir lesson Company has Just been airarded the contract for the
erection of a three-story factory building at 4101 West 18th Street for Moses
Raber* The cost of construction will be approximately f3509000«
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Mar. 17, 1920,
RRAL-ESTi'.TE TRimSjiCTIOKS
Oscar M* Matson sold the apartment building, located at Lakeside Place
and Sheridan Road, to Edward ?/• V^llace for ^30,000* The building con-
tains six apartments.
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Svenska Tribunen^Nyheter, Mar. 10, 1920.
REAL-ESTATE TRAHSaCTIONS
W. F. Peterson, of the firm V/. F. Peterson and Company, sold the apartment
building on the northeast comer of Ravens wood and Rascher Avenues to John
F. and Esther V. James. The price is said to be ^36,000.
The building contains twelve apartments.
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Srenslca Tribunen-Nyheter. Dec, 21, 1915,
EEAL ESTATE
Hilda M. Ericson bought an apartment building located on Lawrence Avenue,
near Sheridan Boad, for $26,000.
Louise A. Anderson sold the apartment building located on the southwest
comer of Oakley Avenue and Hamburg Street for $16,000.
Aleck and Axel Swanson sold the ax)artment building at 4846 Belle Flaine
Avenue for $18,500.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Dec. 21, 1915.
BIG REAL-ESTATE DEAL
N, J. Nelson, president of the firm of H. P. Nelson &, Company, bought the
apartment building located on the northeast corner of Kenmore and Ardmore
Avenues for |150,000,
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Svenska Trlbimen^^Nyheter, Dec. 14, 1915.
REAL ESTATE
A«G. Svanson bought the apartment building at 1516-1518 Bosemont Avenue
for |25,000»
Andrew Anderson sold the property located on the southeast comer of
Qyron Street and Hainl In Avenue to Andrew Thelander at an undisclosed price
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Svenska Tribunen*»Nyheter, Dec. 14, 1915 •
R2AL-SSTATE DEaLS
Herman Krueger bought a vacant lot located on Pine Grove Avenue, near Irving
Park Boulevard, from Axel Chytraus for $11,000.
Nels B. Johnson bought two apartment buildings from P. J. Barret. One is
located at 46th Street and Champlain Avenue, the other at Ainslie Street and
Monticello Avenue. The total price was |92,500.
Anton E. Sward, building contractor, bought a vacant lot on University Avenue,
near 55th Street, from Norman P. Willard at an undisclosed price.
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SvePBka Trlbunen-Nyheter. Dec. 7, 1915.
REAL ESTATE
George Larson and Carl Carlson sold the property at 2337 Milwaukee Avenue to
Settche Frankel for $25,000.
A. G« Johnson sold the lot on the northeast comer of Sheridan Road and Buena
Avenue to Gustav £• Beerly at an undisclosed price*
Levi and August Nelson have sold the apartment building at 6823-6825 Cornell
Avenue to Noah 7. Abram at an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyfaeter, Nor. 23, 1915.
REAL-SSTATS TRANSFERS
Building contractor Carl Anderson bought the vacant lot at 5426-54 Ellis
Ayenue fxrom Henrietta Wetmore, of Utica, New York, for an undisclosed
price. He is planning to erect a large apartment building on the site.
Adolph Lindstrom sold the apartment building at Orrington Avenue and
Emerson Street in Evanston to W. A. and Cora L. Glasner for $60,000. He
also bought the vacant lot on the northeast comer of Leland and Lawndale
Avenues, Chicago, for an imdisclosed price.
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Svenska Trlbimen-Nyheter, Nov* 23, 1915.
RSAL-E3TATB TRANSACTIONS
The contracting firm Carson and Olson bought the vacant lot on the
southwest comer of Hamlin Avenue and Van Buren Street. The price is
said to have been $10,000. The firm is planning to erect a large
apartment building on the site.
C. J. Johnson bougjht the apartment building at 427-29 Rosemont Avenue
from Anton Jaggle for $26, 000 •
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Svenaka Tribunen-Nylieter^ Nov. 16, 1915.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSESRS
Iric A* Larson bought the apartment building on the northeast comer
of 65th Street and Drexel Avenue* The price was not disclosed; however,
the property changed hands a short time ago and was then sold for §70,000
The building contains eighteen apartments.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Nov. 9, 1915.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSFERS
Agnes B« Nelson sold the apartment building at 1436-38 East 68tli Street to
Artliur A. Oespress for $26, 000 •
L* Larson bought the vacant lot at 6847-49 East End Avenue for an undisclosed
price* He is planning to build a large apartment building on the site* A*
C« Hillander, of the firm Forsber & Company, acted as broker*
William Lindberg and Theodore Lantz bought the vacant lot at 6834 Cornell Ave-
nue; the lot next to it, 6838-40 Cornell Avenue, was bought by the contractor
H* T* Nystedt* The prices paid were not disclosed in either case*
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RSAL-JlSTATE TRAiCSFSRS
Eric A. Larson sold the building and lot on the southeast corner of Leland
and Virginia Avenues to K« R. Busch. The price v;as ..^4:0, 000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter. Oct. 26, 1915,
REAL-ESTATE DEaLS
Carl A. Carlson recently bought a vacant lot at Sheridan Road and Irving Park
Boulevard. The price was ;^20,000. A large apartment building will be erected
on the site.
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Svenaka Tribunen-Nyheter. Oct. 26, 1915.
/RELU/-23TAT3 TRAN3ACTI01©7'
A. £• Limdstrom sold the property at 6812-14 Merrill Avenue to V/illiam Grant
l.?heatherliead for $32,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter. Oct. 19, 1915.
REAL-3STATS TRAIBACTIONS
Alexander Johnson sold slz apartment buildings located near Jackson Park Terrace
and Harper Avenue to Frederick H# Bartlett for the s\xm of $92,563.
E. T. Nystedt bought the vacant lot at 6718-20 Cornell Avenue from H. F# Norcott
and Company for an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Oct. 19, 1915.
HSAIi-SSTATB TRANSACTIONS
Alexander Johnson sold six apartment buildings located near Jackson Park Terrace
EOid Harper Avenue to Frederick H. Bartlett for the sum of |92,563.
S* T. Nystedt bought the vacant lot at 6718-20 Cornell Avenue from H. F. Norcott
and Company for an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Tribunen-Hyheter, Oct. 5, 1915,
R3AL-3STATB TRAl^ISACTIOKS
H. T. Nystedt sold the property located on Cornell Avenue near 68th Street to
Waldo H. Spencer for :^23,000.
M« R. Johnson and associates sold the building and lot at Suimaerdale Avenue
and Lincoln Street to George M. Lauet for an undisclosed price.
Nels B«. Johnson sold the apartment building on the northwest comer of Harper
Avenue and 63rd Place to George F« Mengersen. The price is alleged to be $75,000.
John D. Peterson bought the property on the southwest comer of Halsted Street
and Bradley Place from W. T. Bruckner for an \mdisclosed price.
Thomas A. Anderson bought the property located on the northwest comer of Washing-
ton Boulevard and Willard Court from Charles A. Conrad for an tmdisclosed price.
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RSAL-HSTimS DEAIS
Albert J. Freeberg has bought a property located at Melrose Street and Lincoln
Avenue from Samuel Seegal for $35,000*
K. Franklin Peterson has bought the apartment building at 4047-49 Sheridan Itoad
for $32,000.
John H. Larson has bought a property located near 70th Street and Yates Avenue
from Mary G# and Charles H* Davidson at an undisclosed price.
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Svenaka Trlbunen-Nyiietar. Sept. 14, 1915*
REAL-ESmTB TBANSACTIONS
Jaeob Nilson bought the apartment building on the soutfairest comer of Green-
wood Ayenue and 66th Street from Tre&erick, H« Bartlett for $55, 000 #
GuBtaye H« Carlsteen and Fraxik Hold sold the apartment building located on
Glenwood Ayenue near Argyle Street to Charles D. Hoffman for $77, 000*
Carl J. Ringbloom sold the property at 1520-22 East 67th Street to Axel W«
' Hanson for i259000»
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Svenska Tribunen-Hyheter, Sept. 7, 1915.
REAL-SSTATE TRAI^ACTIONS
Jonas A« Johnson bought the propexrty located on Ellis Avenue near 66th Street
f rom Ulnnie G. Shiigart for $25,000.
Otto Erickson sold the building and lot at Eberhart Avenue and 60th Street
to B*anklin H. Elwell for $22,000.
Carl A. Peterson bought the building and lot on the northwest comer of Mary-
land Avenue and 67th Street from Thomas P. Farrell for $23,000.
John Z. Anderson and August J. Deires bought the large property located at
Vlfrightwood Avenue and Hampden Court.
Carl M. Swanson sold the building and lot at Cornell Avenue and 68th Street to
Ada Evans for an xmdisclosed price.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Aug. 31, 1915.
R3AL-3STAT3 DEAIS
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Axel H. Johnson has boxxght the vacant lot on the northwest comer of Oakdale
and Pine Grove Avenues from Frederick Muelle for ;i?12,000. A large apartment
building is to be erected on the lot, and plans for the structure are now
being drawn by Architect John A. Nyden,
Axel V/. Hansen has bought a property, located at Stony Island Avenue and
67th Place, from C. J, Ringbloom for |23,000.
Hilma VVinqutst and Carolina Johnson have bought the apartment building at
5631-33 Maryland Avenue from L. M. Mitchell for 1^22,500.
Fred Slaughter has sold a property, located at Rhodes Avenue and 37th Street,
to Frances K. Johnson at an undisclosed price •
Sten Anderson and a number of associates have sold a property located at
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Cornell Avenue and 69tli Street to John A, Jarrick for ?i;22,500.
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Svenslaa Trlbunen-Hyheter. Aug. 24, 1915.
REAL-ESTATE DSAIS
Andreas ?• Anderson has bought the lot on the northeast comer of Hazel and
Gait Avenues from A. T. Gait for i)10,500.
Alma Cm Hanson has bought the i)roperty on tha northwest comer of V/estern
Avenue and Irving Park Boulevard from L. H* Wolf for $9,000.
Alfred A. Hallgren has bought the lot on the northwest comer of Sedgwick and
Elja Streets from Robert R. Green, for $40,000.
B. Benson and Sarah Harris have sold the building and lot at 912-14 Taylor St.
to Herman Paesler for $28,000.
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Svenaka Tribunen-Nyheter. Aug. 24, 1915.
REAL-ESTATE DEAI5
Axma E. Anderson lias sold a lot and building at North Ashland Avenue and
Irving Park Boulevard to Emma Seibt for $17,000*
Gustaf E# Anderson has sold the property at 7047-49 Clyde Avenue to Isabel
I. Powers for $26, 000.
Ferdinand Peterson has sold a property located at Rogers Avenue and Howard
Street to Nels 0. Holmes at an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Aug. 10, 1915*
REAL-ESTATE DSiVLS
Azel H. Johnson has sold the property at 352 South Hamlin Ave. to Theresa lU
Duggan for ;;J21,000.
A. P. Anderson has sold the vacant lot on the northeast comer of Eastwood
Avenue and Hazel Street to Charles Menzel for $41,000.
Philip Angsten has sold the property on the southwest cottier of 63rd Street and
Harper Avenue to Nicholas Johnson for ^^25,000.
Gustave Gunderson has bought the property at the comer of Ogden Avenue, Con-
gress, and Konore Streets from S. L. Coyle for an undisclosed price.
Olaf Nelson has sold the apartment building on the northwest comer of Kimbark
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Svenska Trlbunen-Hyheter. Aug. 10, 1915.
Ave. and 52nd Street. The property was valued at ii?75,000, and the seller took
the property at 4917-19 North Ashland Ave., valued at $20,000, as part payment,
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, July 27, 1915.
EEAL-ESTATE TR^J^ISiiGTIONS
E. A, Larson sold the property at Foster ^i^venue and North Robey Street to
Arthur Bruchlos for 4pl9,500.
Oscar Holmgren sold the property on Prairie i^venue, near 37th Street, to
Ado Iph Pose of Hackensack, Mnnesota for an undisclosed price.
A. P. Carlson sold the lot and building at Indiana iivenue and 61st Street
to Mary Coughlin for ;jl4,500.
Estella E. Leafgreen sold the vacant lot at Sheridan Road and Sunnyside x^venue
to Elizabeth Slattery for an undisclosed price.
Alfred Pearson bought the property on Michigan ^^venue, near 23rd Street. The
price is said to be .^60, 000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, July .27, 1915 •
Charles L. Hanson sold the vacant lot at '.Vrightwood and Savryer ^ivenues to
Logan Square Lodge No. 891 of A, F, and A, IL. for an undisclosed price*
P» E, Pearson sold the property located on the southeast comer of 'Vent-
worth Avenue and 61st Street to Ellis Lorris for .^15,000«
Edimrd Linden sold the vacant lot at 2319 Thomas Street to Mary 7/asserstrom
and Sarah Hyman for an undisclosed price.
Victor Fredzell bought the property located at Rosemont and Lagnolia Avenues
from A. J. Kasper for an undisclosed price.
Magnus 0. Benson bought half a share of the property located at Calumet Avenue
and 53rd Street from J. P. Vesterdahl for an undisclosed price.
Eric Lager sold the apartment building at 7256-58 Coles ^wenue to Johanna
Summerfield for ^35,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, July 13, 1915 •
R^/iL-SSTaTE TIlJ^.xGTIOIC
Charles Peterson bought the apartment building at rine Grove and V.aveland
Avenues from Thomas ... Collins for ^9^*500.
L, J. Hallberg sold the large factory building on iJarshfield .^^venue, near
V/abansia Avenue, to the Felt and Tarrant kanufacturing Company for ^80,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, July 6, 1915«
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Gustav H. Carlstein bought the property located on the northwest corner of
Diversey Boulevard and Burling Street from A. J. Cox for $25,000,
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Svenska Tribunen«»Nyheter , June 22, 1915«
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Augusta Johnson sold the property located on Rascher Avenue, near Clark Street
to. Ida Hearms for ^17,000.
Smest Bihl sold the property located at Kimbark Avenue and East 53rd Street to
Azma Salvat for an undisclosed price*
August West soM the apartment building on the southwest corner of Calumet Ayenue
Gind 56th Street to Ella M« Shields for ;i^759000«
Charles k. Peterson bought the vacant lot on East 55th Street, between Greenwood
and Ellis Avenues from Louise A« Herroun for an undisclosed price.
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over.ska Tribimen-Nyhetcr^ June 15, 1915.
R2AL-S3TATE TRAl^^SACTIONS
William Carlson sold the building and lot at 1349-51 j^ast 53rd Street to
Jose^'h Seeberger for Cj26,000,
Charles L, Cunderson sold the house located on the southv/est corner of Mil-
waukee and Montrose Avenues to Jldv/ard Llendel for ^35,000.
Sdna Harnstrom sold the apartment building at 915-17 Lawrence Avenue to
Alfred and Charlotte Bennert for ^30,000,
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter . June 8, 1915.
BUiLun'JG ACTIVITIES
Carl A. Anderson, viho recently bought the lot at 5412-21 Ellis Avenue, will
•erect on the property an apartment building containing thirty apartments.
Anton E. Sward, who has just bought the lot at 70th Street and Crandon and
Oglesby Avenues, v/ill build a large apartment building which will cost
lip200,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, June 8, 1915.
RSAL-iiST.^TE TRANSACTIONS
Joseph A. Larson bought the property at Blackstone Avenue and 67th Street
from Charles L. Roberts for ^^11,250.
N. G. Nicholson sold the apartment building on the northeast comer of Bos-
worth and Arthur Avenues to Louis F. Cline for $44,000.
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Svenska Tribimen-Nyheter, June 1, 1915.
RBAL-:!:STATE TRANSACTIONS
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John A. Anderson sold the lot and building at 4920-22 Indiana avenue to
L. E. Randall for $18,000.
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Svenska Tri\unen-Nyheter> I.Iay 25, 1915 •
RiilAL-SST.LTE TRAIISACTIONS
Carl H. Si^anson bou^t the apartiiient building at 6816-18 Cornell Avenue
from Raymond C. Branch for 026,000. A building and lot at 75th Street
and Kenwood Avenue were taken as part payment.
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Svonska Tribunen-IIyheter, laay 18, 1915.
RiiL-Ii3Ti.TE THAISACTIONS
P. A» Johnson sold the apartment builiinn located at KL^ball Avenue and
Ainslie Street to Anne II. Cooper for v26,000.
Judge Axel Chytraus sold the vacant lot on i''rontier Avenue near Irving Park
Boulevard to De Forrest A, liatteson and Thoinas Ta^ney for sii30,000.
Almon A. luanson bought the pro-^erty at Indiana Avenue and 41st Street fron
H* H, Parrot for ..;>16,000.
B. M • Bernston sold the lot and building at Cornell Avenue and 6Sth Street
to John A. Carlson for an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Tri bunen-Nyhet er . May 11, 1915.
REAL-SSTATE TRANSACTIONS
Albert W« Johnson sold the property located on the northeast corner of Washing*
ton Boulevard and Lorel Avenue to Ferdinand Paquet for $21, 000 •
Carl 0. Carlson sold the lot and building at Olenwood and Farragut Avenues to
Elsie and John Lay for $18,000.
William J. Sandberg sold the house at 735 West 63rd Street to Isaac and Julius
Freehling for $68,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Apr. 27, 1915,
HEAL-ESTATE TRAHSACTIONS
Peter Reinberg sold the lot located on the northwest corner of Devon and
Sacramento Avenues to Gustaf Wallen and Thomas Grady for $22^500.
Joseph K. Larson sold the apartment building at 5129-31 Ingle side Avenue
to John Schmitt for $42,000*
Herman Petersen sold the property located on the southwest comer of Foster
Avenue and Lincoln Street to Oliver F. Smith :for $35,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen«Nyheter, Apr. 20, 1915*
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Mary E* Anderson bought the property on Dearborn and Schiller Streets from
Frederick C. Spauldlng and Daisy Pearson for $40,000«
C. A« Sandberg sold the pxroperty located on Wayne Avenue, near Eairly Avenue,
to Annette E« Heinebach for $22,000*
SUen M. Anderson sold the apartment building located at East End Avenue and
69th Street to Uathias Hoffman for $22,500.
Eric E. Skoglund sold the property located at Thomdale Avenue and Broadway
to D* E. Potter for an undisclosed price.
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Svenslca Trlbunen-Nyheter > Apr. 13, 1915 •
REAL-ESTiffiE TRANSACTIONS
Alfred F« Anderson sold the apeurtment building at 348-56 East 56th Street
to Theodore Lands trom for ^^,000.
John Z« Anderson sold the apartment building on the northwest comer of
Glemrood and Foster Avenues to Christian M« F. Erickson for $68,500»
Fred A. Rathje sold the vacemt lot on Pensacola Avenue near Clarendon Avenue »
to August H« Skoglund for an undisclosed price.
Olof I^quist sold the property located on the northeast comer of Morgan
Street and 77th Street to David Yedor for an undisclosed price.
Agnes B. Nelson sold the property located on 67th Place, near Blackstone
Avenue, to Louise Reif stock for an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter > Apr. 6, 1915#
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Charles F« Ogren sold the property at S424-26 Milwaiikee Avenue to Herman
•J. A. Tech for ^?30,000.
George R« Benson sold the property located at Elston and Montrose Avenues
to Curt Teich for #40, 000.
Henry M. Swanson sold the lot with the buildings on it, located on Lincoln
Street near Ainslie Street, for an undisclosed price*
Matilda Anderson sold the apartment building at 5437«-39 Cornell Avenue to
Fredericka Bosch for $34, 000 •
U. 0. Londelius sold the apartment building at Pamell Avenue and 71st <
Street to Thomas Collins for an undisclosed price.
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Svenslca Trlbunen^Nyheter, Mar. 30, 1915«
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Tirederick W» Bothman sold the pxroperty on the southwest comer of Ainslie
Street and St» Anthony Court to Enoch W« Llndstrom and Amanda Peterson for
$22,000* A building and lot on Lincoln Avenue was taken as part payment*
Lovisa Nelson bought the property located at Sheridan Road and Halsted
Street from L. A. Heine for $17,000«
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SvenBka Trlbunen^^Iferhetert Mar« 23 , 1915«
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
gmll G* Linda ten sold the property at 5521 Grlenwood Avenue to Louise
' Hunslnger for $159 000«
Srlc A. Larson sold the apartment building located on the northwest comer
of 46th Place and St« Lawrence Avenue to Knud Sparesus for ^SS^OOO.
Hary E* Anderson sold the vacant lot at Huron and St» Clair Streets to John
M* Curran for an undisclosed price*
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Svenska Trlbimen-Nyheter. Mar. 16, 19 15*
HEAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Adolph Limdstrom bought the property located at Faxton Avenue and 71st
Street from Alex F« MoKeown for ^SO^OOO*
Charles A. Nelson bought the property at Ainslie Street and Sheridan Road
from J« M. Schroeder for ^^,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter. Mar* 9, 1915*
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Emma Lundberg sold the house on the southwest comer of Broadway and Dakin
Street to Patrick Hogan for $15,000.
Frederick A. Anderson sold the apartment building on the northwest comer
of Winnemac Avenue and Robey Street to Louis Knipp for $35,000. Two unlta-
proYed lots were taken as part payment.
Joseph E. Swanson bought the lot on the southwest comer of Lincoln Parkway
and Fullerton Avenue for $83,000.
Mrs. HaTinab Johnson bought the apartment building at 6344-46 Wayne Avenue
from L. J. Robb for $20,000.
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Svenslca Trlbunen-Nyheter. Mar. 2, 1915.
RBAL-SSTATE TRAItSACTIONS
John Haimnar bought the property located on the northeast comer of Catalpa
Avenue and North Clark Street from Otto Feuder for $12, 500 »
Robert B« Clark sold the property located at 48th Street and Langl^ Avenue
to Augusta Carlson for an undisclosed price*
S« 0* Johnson sold the apartment building on Argyle Street, near Glenwood
Avenue, to William J* and Bertha Coolahan and Anna Koch for $22, 500 •
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Sveaska Tribune n-Nyheter, Feb. 23, 1915.
REAL-S5TATd; TRAI\[3aCTI0NS
firic A. Larson bought the apartment building located on the northwest corner
of 46th Place and St. Lawrence Avenue from Martha Zimmerman for $45,000.
Sven Danielson sold a parcel of land with the building on it on Sherwin
Avenue, near Sheridan Road, to John R. Linn for ^17,000.
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Svenslca Tribunen-Nyheter, Feb. 16, 1915.
REAL-i!:STAT3 TRANSACTIOIB
Martin Anderson bought the vacant lot at Arthur and Greenview Avenues from
ItLargaret Bartelme for 4?23,500.
Kate M. P. Harper sold the three-story building at 3542 »yilton Avenue to
Lars M« Carlson and Selina Carlson for an undisclosed price.
Robert F. Mueller bought the proDerty at 4343 Kenmore Avenue from Peter
A. Lindblad for :i^24,000. A farm in .Berrien County, Llichigan, valued at
ii?13,000, was taken as part payment.
August E. Skoglund bought the vacant lot at Lunt and Greenview Avenues from
Morris and Isaac Vogal for §28,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-nyheter. Feb. 16, 1915*
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
A. J. Lillroth bought the lot on the northwest corner of Oglesby Avenue and
70th Place at an undisclosed price*
Anton Smird bought the property on the northeast corner of Crandon Avenue
and 70th Street at an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Tribiinen-Nyfaeter. Feb. 9, 1915.
REAL-SSTATS TtlANSACTIONS
C. 0. Lindquist sold the property at 359-53 Sedgwick Street to Dr. Charles
£• Bojrnton for .$55,000. The building contains forty apartments, and brings
an annual income of ^#6,200. Holmgren and Lindquist were the brokers.
Olivina and James B. Nelson sold the apartment building on the corner of
Broadway and Ainslie Street to John H. Ryan and Julia A. Ryan for $37,000.
Karl and Anna Kohlman bought the property on the northeast comer of
Paulina Street and Summerdale Avenue from John Hammar for $31,500.
P. A. Johnson sold the lot at 6029-31 Champlain Avenue to Kenry Stern and
^bert F. Schenck for :;^20,000.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter. Feb. 2, 1915.
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Feter S. Romberg sold the property at 1319-21 East 53rd Street to Mward
A* Srickson for $24,000.
Peter A. Lindblad sold the prooerty at 4343 Kennore Avenue to Robert F,
Mueller for $24,000.
Ragna L. Nelson bought the property located on the northeast corner of
North and Fairfield Avenues from Gustav J. Tage for $69,000.
Martin C. Anderson sold the property located on the northeast corner of Lunt
and Greenview Avenues to Chauncey J. Blair for an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Jan. 26, 1915.
REAL-ESTATS TRANS.-^CTIONS
A. T. Hanson sold the property located on the northwest corner of Thorndale
and .Vinthrop Avenues to John S. Holmes for $16,000.
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Svenska Trlbuneii'^Nyheter , Jan. 19, 1915.
HEAL-BSm^IE TRANSACTIONS
Alfred A. Hallgren bought the lot on the northwest corner of Monticello
and Leland Avenues from Carl A. TJrden for |12,000.
Mrs. Emma 0. Flodin bought the lot on the comer of Kenmore and Holl3rvrood
Avenues for $26^500.
Thomas A. Anderson sold his share of the property located on the northwest
comer of Washington Boulevard and Willard Court to Julius Sevems for an
undisclosed price.
Andrew T. Boden sold the apartment building at 4432-38 Calumet Avenue to
James A. Hoffman for an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter , Jan. 19, 1915.
REAL-KS1A1E TRANSACTIONS
Alfred A* Hallgi*en boiight the lot on the northwest corner of Monticello
and Leland Avenues from Carl A* Tyden for $12,000.
Mrs. Emma 0. Flodln boxight the lot on the comer of Kenmore and Hollsrwood
Avenues for |26,500.
Thomas A. Anderson sold his share of the property located on the northwest
comer of Washington Boulevard and Willard Court to Julius Sevems for an
tindisclosed price.
Andrew T. Boden sold the apartment building at 4432-38 Calumet Avenue to
James A. Hoffman for an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Trlbunen"Nyheter. Jan. 12, 1915.
REAL-ESTA.TE TRANSACTIONS
Emma Johnson bought the piropeirty located on Ciiyler Avenue, near Greenview
Avenue, from John X. Peterson for $22,000*
Frederick Becklenberg sold the property located on the southwest comer of
47th Street and Kimbark Avenue to Nicholas P. Valerius for $250,000«
Reinhold Y. Paulson and Knut W« Paulson bought the property located at
Ogden Avenue and Matthew Street from Samuel Richardson for $18,000.
l&irtinus Evenson bought the apartment building located at Berwyn and
Glenwood Avenues from Hannah Danielson for $52, 000 • A business structure at
Fullerton Avenue and Smalley Court, and a three-story house on Palmer Street
were taken as part payment*
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REAL-ESTATS TRiMSACTIONS
The following real-estate transactions took place in Chicago recently, in which
the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians: F. W« Spelz to Axel B«
Johnson, Sedgwick Street, near Lincoln Avenue* Price, $10,000. Harry A. Olson
to Abraham Drosdowitz, Halsted Street, at 69th Street. Price, ^23, 500*
William J. Hideout to Carl A. Nelson, 3720-22 Prairie Avenue. Cost, |17,000.
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Robert W. T. Christiansen to Mrs. Margaretha Schmidt, Argyle Street, near
Broadway. Price unknown.
Claus S. Roos to Fransisco Gyle, Elmdale Avenue. Price, $17,500.
Andrew Gustafson and Charles J. Johnson bought the lot at the comer of
Stoney Island Avenue and 67th Place for an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter . Nov. 22, 1910.
BUILDING ACTIVITIES
The following Swedes have obtained building permits:
John Anderson: Two-story brick building with garage, 3335-37 West Madison
Street. Estimated cost, $12,000«
C. Larson: Three two-story brick buildings, 1625-29 Trumbull Avenue. Esti-
mated cost, $15,000.
A. Anderson: Two-story brick building, 2242 Marshall Boulevard. Estimated
cost, |5,000.
Johnson and Tyden: Two-story brick building, 4650 Monticello Avenue. Esti-
mated cost, $5,000.
A. J. Sward: Two three-story apartment buildings, 5350-58 Prairie Avenue
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and 214-32 East 54th Street. Estiinated cost, #70^000.
J. Anderson: Three-story brick building^ 6201-11 Wayne Avenue. Estiinated
cost 9 $50,000.
Lothgren and Svenson: Three-story brick building, 810-14 Lawrence Avenue.
Sstinated cost, $16,000.
J. Nelson: Tipo-story brick building, 6342-44 South Ada Street. Estiinated
cost, |5,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-ilyheter. Hot. 1, 1910.
BUILDING ESHLIITS
W. Benson: Three-story brick building, 5043 ITorth Clark Street • Estimated
cost, $13,000.
A. Nelson: Two-story brick building, 5303 Lexington Avenue. Estimated
cost, $9,000.
Walter E. Olson: Factory building, 30-40 Laflin Street. Estimated cost,
$35,000.
A. S. Pearson: Three- story brick building, 2021 West 22nd Street. Estimated
cost, $7,000.
A. P. Anderson: Two-story brick building, 3757 Sheffield Avenue. Estimated
cost, $5,000.
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Svenska Tribunen-IIyheter, Nov. 1, 1910.
C. A. Sandell: Two-story brick building, 1646 Farragut Avenue, Estimated
cost, ^5,000.
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Svenska Tribimen-Nyheter , Oct* 18, 1910.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
J. Z. Anderson has sold his eight een-apartment building on the northwest
corner of Granville and Lakewood Avenues to Richard H, Boericke for $60,000
As part of the deal he is taking in trade Boericke^s apartment building on
the northwest corner of Southport and Belle Plaine Avenues, at a valuation
of |35,000.
Frederick A. Anderson and Axel W. Anderson have bought the southeast corner
of Kenmore Avenue and Argyle Street for $121,000.
Grustaf Hallberg has sold his house, located at 1407 Ridge Avenue, Evanston,
for $60,000.
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Svenska Tribiinen-Nyheter , July 31, 1906.
ANOTHER SW3DISH CORNERSTONE.
The cornerstone of the S^.vedish Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Church, at
54th and Kimbark Avenue, was laid on Sunday, July 29, 1906.
Following the opening prayer by Reverend Svanbeck and a song by the Elim
Choir of Pullman, the President of the Illinois Conference, Reverend F, A.
Linder, from Geneva, laid the cornerstone and delivered the speech of the
day. Following Reverend Linder, Dr. ;/. H. Hegstrom read an interesting
history of the congregation that had built the new church, the history
being written in English. The Reverends Bixby, Ames, and Fors spoke in
English; while the Reverends Bergstrom, Tengivald, and Svanlund spoke in
Swedish. During the presentation of another beautiful song by the Elim
Choir, a collection was taken up amounting to ^147.38. Upon completion
of the program, the family of the Augustana Church served a tasty lunch
at their nearby home.
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NM BUILDING CONSTRUCTION s^^ ^^
Twenty-eight permits for new building construction were issued in Chicago
during the past few days to Scandinavians, as follows:
R. Anderson, two two-story brick houses, 5615-17 Aberdeen Street. Ssti-
mated cost, $9,000.
John Carlson, two-stoiry brick addition, 902 Seminary Avenue. Estiniated
cost, $7,500. .
N. Larson, two-story brick house, 1358 North Spaulding Avenue. Estimated
cost, $4,000. '
I. C. Ceirlson, two-story frame addition, 1523 North Springfield Avenue.
Estimated cost, $900.
P. Olson, one-story frame house, 11901 Indiana Avenue. Estrnated cost,
$2,000.
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B. Hanson, one- story brick house, 53 North Ashland Avenue. Estimated
cost, $2,400.
Axel F. Swanson, one one -half- story cottage (frame) 623 .Test Warner
Avenue, fistinated cost, §2,000.
C. J. Johnson, two-story brick house, 846 North Park Avenue. Estimated
cost, $5,000.
August Peterson » two- story brick house, 30 Beach Avenue. Estimated cost,
$4,000.
J. F. Ring, two -story brick house, 6237 i'/ood Street. Estimated cost,
$3,500.
Marcus C. Anderson, three-story brick house ^1442-44 Eastworth Avenue.
Estinated cost, $25,000.
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John Almquist, three-story brick house, 517 West 55th Place* Estimated
cost, $89000.
Larson & Lindholm, two two-story brick houses, 7338-40 Rhodes Avenue.
Estimated cost, $7,000.
C. E. Hagberg, two two-story additions, 836 West Irving Park lioulevard.
Estimated cost, $1,500.
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Anderson & Oppenheim, two two-story brick houses, 7200-02 North Clark
Street. Estimated cost, $6,000.
E. Edgren, two-story brick house, 302 North Kimball Avenue, iiistiraated
cost, $4,500.
George Johnson, one-story brick house, 302 Robey Street. Estimated cost,
$3,000.
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Martin T. Krickson, one one-half- story frame house, 200 76th Place.
Estimated dost, $1,400.
Annie Johnson, one one-half-story brick house, 6135 Green Street. Esti-
mated cost, $2,500.
A« Anderson, two three-story brick houses, 552-54 Evergreen Avenue. Esti-
mated cost, 112,000.
C. E. Peterson, three-story brick addition, 4922 V/entworth Avenue. Esti-
mated cost, $7,000.
P. Lundberg, two-story brick house, 2627 113th Street. Estimated cost,
$4,000.
Nelson & Lewin, three three-story brick houses, 1199-1205 Sheridan Road,
and 1421-23 Rokeby Street. Estimated cost, $60,000.
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Swan A. Sandahl, two one-story frame houses, 2315 and 2334 North Dakin
Street* Estimated cost, $2,800.
L. Lundgren, one-story frame house, 6241 Elizabeth Street. Estimated
cost, $1,200.
Anna Elstrom, three-story brick house, 5740 Peoria Street. Estimated
cost, |9,000.
0. A. Nelson, two-story frame house, 3671 Wayne Avenue. Estimated cost,
|4,000.
B. Newman, two-story brick house, 400-04 63rd Street. Estimated cost,
#25,000.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIOl©.
Twelve real estate transfers took place in Chicago during the past few days,
in which the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians, as follows:
J. A. Rydstrom to Marcus T, Underwood, Artesian Avenue, corner of Dunning
Street. Price $2,200.
H. J. Lindberg to Theo. A. Reick, Edgewater Place, west of Southport Avenue.
Price $4,000.
Padi G. Mclntire to Emil \1. Carlson, Elaine Place, corner of Cornelia Street.
Pric;^ $4,700.
Nils Peter Ccorlson to John A. Samdelson, Perry Street, south of Grace Street.
Price $2,725.
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ito. Deering to Andrew and Christine Anderson, School Street, east of Drake
Avenue. Price $825.
Theodor E. Mund to peter L. and Alma A. Peterson, Spaulding Avenue, south
of V/rightwood Avenue. Price $8,500»
Christian A. Hedberg to Emil Krueger, Artesian Avenue, north of LeMoyne
Street. Price $1,800.
Catherine Mwards to John A. Johnson, Austin Avenue, east of Noble Street.
Price |1,975.
John M. Carlson to Anton Puchar, jSast Ravenswood Park, south of Morse
Avenue. Price $2,000.
A. M. Peterson to Olga L. Johnson, Drake Avenue, north of Fullerton Ave-
nue. Price $5,500.
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A. Meyer to Axel C, Lagerberg, Austin Avenue, north of 112th Street*
Price $3, 200*
0. T. Johnson to Robert Anderson, Magnolia Avenue, north of Victoria Ave*
nue* Price $6,000.
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REAL- ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
During the past few days, twenty-nine real estate transfers have taken place
in Chicago, in which the buyer, the seller, or both, were Scandinavian, as
follows :
C« Farman to Ellen L. Johnson, Berwyn Avenue, west of Southport Avenue. Price
|1,200.
M. Thomberg to Nels Anderson, Princeton Avenue, north of 119th Street. Price
|3,000.
J. A. Erickson to Emma J. Parker, Bissell Street south of Noble Avenue.
E. J. Parker to John S. Ericson, Monroe Avenue, south of 66th Street. Price
$4,000.
0. L. Watson to Swan U. Johnson, Ontario Street, west of North 48th Street.
Price $2,000.
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CM. Anderson to George F. P. Zom, Herndon Street, south of Grace Street.
Price $6,400.
G. Zom to Louisa A. Anderson, Oaldey Avenue, north of School Street. Price
*1,700.
P. Peterson to Ida li. Garland, Oakland Cresent, north of 41st Street, Price
$8,000.
R. Elke to Mary D. Nelson, 63rd Street west of May Street. Price $1,100.
A. Troschel to Mary Carlson, Larchraont Avenue, west of Lincoln Street. Price
$2,350.
F. B. Barrett to Augustus Anderson, Berkeley Avenue, south of 44th Street.
Price $5,000.
L. Weckerley to Louis Matson, JTorth 44th Avenue, south of Courtland Street.
Price $1,850«
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William C* Hill to Julia J. Ericson, 34th Place, corner of Rhodes Avenue. Price
ii.oo.
T, C. Grahn to iinton Johnson, Augusta Street, comer of V/aller Avenue. Price
$1,850.
C. D. Anderson to Daniel Orga, Sinnott Place, east of Elizabeth Street. Price
$1,650.
0. Olson to John if. Ericson, Talman Avenue, south of Gourtland Street. Price
^2,300.
E. J. Boo to John H. Oman, Lutz Avenue, east of Campbell Avenue. Price ^1,600.
First Swedish Building and Loan Society to Peter Throlson, Sedgwick Street,
north of Chicago Avenue. Price |5,780.
A# Simpson to Peter A. Thorell, Bissell Street^north of Belmont Avenue. Price
$4,500.
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J. E. Mc Donnell to Gus Linquist, Winchester Avenue, comer of 62nd Street,
Price ;i^2,300.
O0 Johnson to Joseph Cisar, Turner Avenue, north of 24th Street, Price ;|4,400,
0. C, Anderson to Daniel Olin, Berwyn Avenue, west of Southport Avenue, Price
;j?l,900.
C. A. Jacobson to John N, Jacobson, Bryn Mawr Avenue, between Clark Street and
Southport Avenue, Price ^7,000.
E. E. Fordyce to Charles E, V/ickstrom, Maple Square Avenue, south of Grace
Street. Price $1,425.
Louise Nelson to Oscar Lofquist, Wentworth Avenue, corner of 57th Place. Price
$13, 500.
First Swedish Building and Loan Association to John Swenson, Brighton Wisner
Subdivision. Price ^2,160.
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E, H* Larson to Carl ¥• Bergquist, Avenue J, north of 115th Street. Price
#2,000.
A. Stott to Joseph Lundquist, Morgan Street, north of 59th Street. Price
|2,200.
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NEV; BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Permits for the erection of new buildings were issued during the past few
days to thirty-one Scandinavians, as follows:
Axel Anderson, one-story frame addition, 745 Larchmont Avenue. Estimated
cost, #1,300.
Joseph Larson, three-story brick house, 5722 Green Street. Estimated cost,
#7,500.
Theodore Soderstrom, two-story brick house, 5706 South Peoria Street. Esti-
mated cost, $5,000.
Charles Benson, one-story frame house, 216 West 109th Street. Estimated costf
#2,000.
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August Benson, one-story frame house, 204 West 109th Street. Estimated
cost, |2,000.
Charles Olson, three-story brick house, 2137 Milwaukee ATenue. Estimated
cost, #6,000.
T« Uattson, one one-half frame house, 2184 West Dakin Street. Estimated
cost, #2,000.
Henry Jacobson, two-story frame house, 2266 West Ohio Street ^ Estimated
cost, #1,800.
Nels Svenson, two-story frame house, 2237 North Clark Street. Estimated
cost, #9,000.
S. A. Blondin, three-story brick house, 5319 Michigan Avenue. Estimated
cost, #12,000.
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H. H. Larson, one one-half frame house, 1727 North Sawyer Avenue. Esti-
mated cost, $2,000.
Christ Hanson, tuo-etory brick house, 1491 North Albany Avenue. Estimated
cost, $4,500.
A. Freeman, three-story brick house, 1649 Roscoe Street. Estimated cost,
$6,000.
Nels L. Anderson, three-story brick house, 819 North Fairfield Avenue.
Estimated cost, $9,000.
Christ Lind, two-story brick addition, 4146 Waubansia Avenue. Estimated
cost, $1,500.
John Bodin, one-story brick addition, 243 Melrose Street. Estimated
cost, $1,500.
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C. J« Roberg, t^io-story brick house, 7513 Peoria Street. Estimated cost,
$4,000.
S. T» Gunderson, one one-half-story brick house, 2208 Harvard Avenue. Esti-
mated cost, $2,000.
Victor Wicklund, three-story frame house, 845 Wallace Street. Estimated cost,
#3,000.
C, Peterson, tifo-story brick structure, 7543 Madison Avenue. Estimated cost,
#4,200*
G. Anderson, one-story brick addition, 5833 Elizabeth Street. Estimated cost,
$2,000..
Andrew Benson, three-story brick house, 1760 North Clark Street. Estimated
^pst, |7j00p.
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A. J. Oarlson, one one-half -story frame house, 739 North 43rd Avenue. Esti-
mated cost, $3,000.
Charles Carlson, two one-story brick houses, 2065-67 West 25th Street. Esti-
mated cost, $4,000.
Fred Norlin, three-story brick house, 691 Mildred Avenue. Estimated cost,
#10,^000.
Axel Peterson, three-story brick house, 1152 Maple Square Avenue. Estimated
cost, $9,000.
M» S^ Anderson, ten one-story brick houses, 1484-1500 Graceland Avenue. Esti-
mated cost, |25,000.
A« E» Swenson, three-story brick house, 1880-1882 Sheridan Road. Estimated
cost, $25,000«
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Nils Erikson, three three-story brick houses, 941-53 Leland Avenue, and
3271 Dover Street. Estimated cost, $40,000.
Charles Benson, two one-story frame houses, 220-223 West 109th Street Esti-
mated cost, $2,800.
Gust Johnson, one-story frame house, 2606 117th Place. Estimated cost, $1,400.
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REAL ESTATE TR^dCTIONS
During the past week, seven real estate transfers took place in Chicago,
in which the buyer, the seller, or both, \7ere Scandinavians, as follows:
E. C. Johnson to Captain Andrew L. Lofstrom, Clark Street, southeast of
School Street. Price $6,000.
C. 0. Carlson to Johanna Wagner, Roscoe Street, west of Halsted Street.
Price $45150.
E« C. Lott to Louis M. Nelson, Southport Avenue^south of Rosemont Avenue.
Price $4,000.
J. E. Koehsel to Christian Bengtson, Winona Street, east of Clark Street.
Price $6,200.
A. E. Carlberg to Michael Kelleher, Fifth Avenue. north of 35 Street. X-\ ^.
Price $3,800. ^ /tu^ .. . 01
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August Ohlson to Per J. Eallstrom, Aberdeen Street, south of 59 Street.
Price $1,800.
F, W. Hook to May C. Hanson, Huiaboldt Street, south of Franklin Avenue.
Price |2,500.
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NEvT BUILDING COIJSTRUCTION
Permits for the erection of nev/ buildings Mere granted to ten ^Scandinavians
during tLe past week, as follov/s:
M. Siverson, three-story brick house, 11204 Indiana Avenue* Estimated cost
$6,500.
Louis C. Anderson, tvjo-story brick house, 2280 North "Jhipple Street. Estimat-
ed cost $2,500.
A. i^derson, tv/o-story frame house, 915-17 Farragut Street. Estimated cost
$7,000.
Andrew Ringman, one-story frame cottage, 10416-18 Avenue L, Estimated ^cost
$2,400.
Andrew Ringman, one-story frame cottage, 10452 Avenue J". Estimated cost $1,200,
H. Peterson, txvo-story brick house, lll-74th Street. Estimated cost $5,500.
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I'lartin Larson, two-story barn, 2944 Evanston Avenue. Estimated cost $2,000,
A. Lundgren, two-story frane house, 5501 Augusta Street. Estimated cost
$3,500.
Nels Nelson, two-story brick house, 1544 ITorth Humboldt Street* Estimated
cost ^3,500.
J. M. Johnson, two- story brick house, 7213 Evans Avenue. Esti.nated cost
$4^500.
W. Zabel to Anna M. Johnson, Artesian Avenue, south of Dunning Street.
Estimated cost |3,000.
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Svenska Nyheter. Aug, 15, 1905.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
^irteen permits for the erection of new buildings In Chicago and suburbs
were issued last week to Scandinavians, as follows:
E. Youngren, one-story frame house, 2708 North Irving Avenue. Estimated
cost, $1,500,
Edward Johnson, one- story frame house, 5906 Sophia Street. Estimated cost,
$1,700^
H. Severin, two-story frame house, 312 Irving Park Boulevard. Estimated
cost, $2,000.
K. C. Johnson, two-story brick house, 10914 Wabash Avenue. Price, #4,000#
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C. J. Ohman, two three-story brick houses, 6509-13 St. Lawrence Avenue. Es-
timated cost, $15,000.
H. Peterson, two-story brick house, 27 Carlisle Street. Estimated cost,
#3,000.
Aug. Johnson, two-story brick house, 445 Summerdale Avenue. Estimated cost,
$2,800.
Anna C. Johnson, two-story brick house, 1140 Herndon Avenue. Estimated cost,
$4,500.
Nelson & Lewen, the following new buildings:
One and a half^story brick house, 3018 Magnolia Avenue. Estimated cost,
#2,800.
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, One and a half story frame house, 3022 Magnolia Avenue. Estimated cost,
. 42, 800*
Three one and a half story brick houses, 2810-14-18 Southport Avenue • Es-
timated cost, $8,400*
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REAL ESTATE TRA1©ACTI0NS
Twenty-seven real estate transfers took place in Chicago during the past
week in which the buyer , the seller, or both, were Scandinavians, as
follows:
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A Sundene to Peter A, Pederson, Smalley Coxirt south of uTightwood Avenue.
Price, ^5,500.
G. Srlckson to i:). Hultquist, Champlain Avenue, south of 73 Street. Price,
#4,500.
A. Reimbold to Pontus ciwanson, Carpenter street north of 65 Street. Price,
#1,600.
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Price, $3,000.
J. Nelson to Joseph M. Nicholson, Francisco Avenue, south of Marianna Street.
Price, #5,350.
A. E. Karlson to ilartha llulseberg, Iowa Street, west of Prairie Avenue.
Price, $2,500.
H. Yfernke to Sskil P. Larson, Carmen Avenue, between West Ravenswood Park and
Ashland Avenue^ Price, $5,000«
P. £• Johnson to -Ever M. Hawkinson, Henderson Street, east of North 49
Avenue. Price, $3,000.
A. B. Bradtke to John B. Hanson, Humboldt Avenue, west of North 41 Street.
Price, $1,200.
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E. M. Baldwin to Gustaf A. Peterson, Townsend Street, north of Chicago
Avenue* Price, $49400.
P. Larson to Lebrecht Feldt, Avenue N, north of 106 Streets Price, |1,350*
■ G, Granlund to Ottomar Carliczek, Coles Avenue, north of 74 Street. Price,
$4,500.
J. F. Nord to William J. Drea, Saginaw Avenue, comer of 77 Street. Price $2, 000.
P. J. Toungquist to Jessie M. Powell, 59 Street, corner of Emerald Avenue.
Price, $2:, 500.
M. S. Erikson to Albert Peterson, Green Street, north of 60 Street. Price $2,500.
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Axel Chytraus to Charles £• Jacobsoiii Wlnneioac Avenue, west of Svanston
Avenue. Price , $1»260.
E. S. Johnson to Katharine E. Smith, Sawyer Avenue, south of Belden Avenue.
Price, $2,500.
E, Anderson to W. F. Uolnhauer, Peterson Street, west of Robey Street. Price,
$2,275.
L. Nelson to F. Trueczynski, Artesian Avenue, south of Potomac Avenue.
Price, $4,000.
A. A. Strom to Giles H. Posson, Erie Street, west of Franklin Avenue. Prie«,
$2,600.
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C. T. Dryness to Theodore C. Peterson, Francisco Avenue, south of Armitage
Avenue. Price, $4,050.
T. B. Maginnis to Anna C, Johnson, Herndon Street south of Byron Street •
Price, $1,100*
F. H. Wicklund to Jennie A. Patton, Morgan Street, north of 61 Street. Price,
11,500.
E. A. Johnson to Frans 0. Johnson, Roscoe Street, east of North Clark Street.
Price, $3,600.
J. E, Olander to Jacob Guldberg, To-ivnsend Street, south of Elm Street*
Price, $4,350.
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DeWitt H. Curtis to Jerome J, Olson, the ten acre lot, northwest corner
of 82 Street and Ontario Avenue, Price, $30,000.
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KEAL- ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
!ftrenty-three real- estate transfers took place in Chicago last week, in irtiich
the buyer 9 the seller, or both, were Scandinavians, as follows:
A. Lcmsing to Andreas P» Anderson, Wlnthrop Avenue, south of Lawrence Avenue*
Price, $7, 700*
Peter VL. Peterson to Fred Wolz, Commercial Avenue, corner of 97th Street •
Price, ♦8,000*
C. Anderson to Sweet J. Regue, 40th Avenue, north of Cortland Street. Price,
$3,500.
Charles Busche to Carl 0. Pearson, Ridgeway Avenue, south of Cortland
Street* Price, #2, 000*
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H. S. Saxe to Ella 6* Anderson, 45th Place, east of Union Avenue. Price,
♦l,500*
A« P. Lindholm to Charles Lindgren, Indiana Street, east of North 48th Avenue.
Price, $2,500.
N. G* Johnson to Snma Westelius, Cleveland Avenue, south of Blackhawk Street.
Price, $3,000.
John P» Larson to Gebbardt W. Zeiger, Sedgwick Street, north of Webster Avenue.
Price, 125,000.
Genaan Evangelical Lutheran St. Lucas Church to Carl A. and Elsa Lundquist,
Dlversey Street, east of Southport Avenue. Price, $1,800.
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Greorge 0* Gordon to John Larson, Pine Grove Avenue, north of Addison Street •
Price, 410.
Christina Johnson to Frank and Katharina Sivift, Peoria Street, north of
60th Street. $4,500.
August Benson to James and Llargareth Connell, Grand Avenue, northwest of
Harding Avenue. Price, vl,850#
Hattie D. Berrv to Paul G. Peterson, Harrison Street, east of Sacra.-nento Ave-
nue. Price, s^8,000,
Paul C. Peterson to Bdmond J. and Arthur LeClere, Harrison Street, east of
Sacramento Avenue. Price, ^3,000.
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A. J. Smith to Victor ?• Anderson, Pamell Avenue, souttx of 121st Street.
Price, |3,000.
Z. C# Anderson to Herman J. Souder, Fairfield Avenue, south of Cortland
Street. Price, $3,200.
A. Lewis to Wilhelm L. Peterson, Hirsch Street, east of California Avenue.
Price, 14,200.
Continental National Bank to Ole Olson, Humboldt Bo\ilevard, east of Albany
Avi^nue. Price, |3,600.
Hans P. Nelson to John Kontng, Superior Street east of Paulina Street.
Price, #12,000.
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• J. E. Hangesen to Carl Carlson, Whipple Street, south of Dickens Avenue.
Price, $2,300.
Y. Soderstrom to C. E. Olson, North 43rd Avenue, corner of Dunning Street,
Price, $2,000.
C. E. Olson to Anna Soderstrom, North 43rd Avenue, corner of Dunning Street.
Price, $2, 000,
E." T. Cederholm to Juliett Lane, Pulton Street, east of Sacramento Street.
Price, |1,100.
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REAl-EST/LTS TRANSACTI0M3
Forty-two real-estate transfers took place in Chicago last week, in which the
buyer, the seller, or both, were Scandinavians as follows:
J» C. Erikson to Herman Brand, Crystal Street, east of Spanlding Avenue • Price
#4,850.
A. Johnson to Louis Hammarlund, Humboldt Street, corner of Cornelia Street •
Price $6, 500.
J0 V« lU Standi sh to J. August Anderson, Claremont Avenue, South of 58th Street •
Price $1,000#
M. E. Bergstrom to Henry S. Saxe, May Street, South of 58th Street, Price ^3,500#
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P« H« Seabloom to Herman Blojogulst, 60th Street, east of Union Avenue*
Price $3,500.
0« F« Olson to John Olson, Sangamon Street, south of 57th Street* Price
$6,500«
E* P* Waters to G* E* Hanson, Washington Avenue, south of 63rd Street
Price |2,000.
A* P» Adams to Charles Anderson, Winchester Avenue, south of Cullom Avenue*
R* M# Fensholt to Peter A* Stenguist, North 42nd Avenue, north of V/abansia
Avenue*
H* P* Anderson to Jens N. Jensen, Sacramento Avenue, north of Grace Street* |j
J* Nordstrom to Jennie Borman, Oak Street, v/est of Milton Avenue*
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^j^panslator • s Note: In connection with the last four transfer records, the
price is not mentioned in the paper/.
Carl Carlson to Richard Mahien, Sangamon Street, south of 61st Street • Price
$1,900^
George Anderson to H« Peterson, Eaddon Street west of Rockwell Street •
E, EJelte to Nels Swanson, Thomas Street, west of North 44th Street* Price
$1,0(X)«
£• M, Peterson to Carl A. Sandell, Farragut Avenue, east of Paulina Street.
J. m. Carlson to S« M* Anderson, Melrose Street, east of Leavitt Street.
S« M. Anderson to Johanna M« Carlson, Sheffield Avenue, north of School
Street. Price $2,000#
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A# Carlson to Cornelius E. Siebs, V/allace Street, north of 31st Street.
Price ^5,000*
0. F. Olson to Chas. Anderson, Laflin Street, south of 61st Street. Price
$1,200.
N. W. liutual Life Insurance Company to Vifilliam IJelson, Superior Street,
west of V/estern Avenue.
C. J. Lindberg to Kenry G. Boeder, Carmen Avenue, V/est of Evans ton Avenue.
Price $1,750.
A. M. i\hlsson to Itollie Florsheim, Foster Avenue, east of Southport Avenue.
Price §6,000#
0. B. Jacobson to Mollie Florsheim, Foster Avenue, East of Southport Avenue
Price $600 •
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Svenska Nyheter, July 25, 1905*
Jessie M* Powell to Peter J. Youngquist, Siunmerdale Avenue, west of V/incliester
AYenue« Price $8,400*
William T. Johnson to Mabel E» Johnson, Alice Place, east of Leavitt Street.
Price #1«
U. Dunn to Gustafson & Nelson, 59th Street, west of Union Avenue* Price §3,300#
0* L. Johnson to August Zink, Erie Street, east of North 48th Avenue* Price
$3,000.
W* 0* Olin to VJells H* ffrost,^ Talman Avenue, south of Marianna Street* Price
$1,200.
0. H* Johnson to Nels Johnson, Thomas Street, west of North 44th Avenue* Price
$1,850.
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Svenska Nyheter^ July 25, 1905 •
Christina A« Melin to Minnie A. Johnson, Perry Avenue, north of 66th Streets
Price |18,000*
Axel W» Carlson to Edely Gustafson, Balmoral Avenue, east of Robey Street •
Price $4,000#
Cm C. Anderson to Fred Norlin, Farragut Avenue, v/est of Southport Avenue^
Price 5^1,750*
F. Norlin to* Per &• Larson, Farragut Avenue, west of Southport Avenue.
Price |1,350.
Christian Hillstrom to Alexander Avio, 117th Street, west of Indiana Avenue*
Price $1,500*
M« J# Johnson to V/m. A. Small, Center Avenue, north of 56th Street* Price
$2,500.
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Svenska Nyfaeter^ Jtily 25, 1905.
Susie Seeger to Axel Hanimer, Green Street, south of 65th Street. Price
$6,750.
W. Bellinghausen to Alma 0. Carlson, Harvard Avenue, south of 72nd Street.
Price $5,000.
Edwin M. Clark to Charles A. Anderson, Lakeside Terrace, south of Harvard
Avenue. Price $4, 200*
L. A. Anderson to Alex Glanz, Campbell Avenue, comer of Dunning Street.
Price ^2,000.
J. L. Lee to Andrew E. Lundberg, Humboldt Street, south of Garter Street.
Price |4,500.
M. Larson to Charles Mar den, Monticello Avenue, south of LeMoyne Street.
Price $2,500^
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SVEDISE
Geo. W. Stewart to John R. Linn, Diversey Boulevard, vie$t of Pine Grove
Avenue, Price $25,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, July 13, 1905.
Sl^DISH
NK.V 3UILDING CONSTRUCTION
During the past vjeek, eleven permits were issued to Scandinavians for new
building construction, as follows:
Marcus C. Anderson, three-story brick house, 1438-40 Eastwood Avenue.
Estimated cost $22,000,
John M. Carlson, tv;o-story brick house, 1031-35 Morse Avenue. Estimated
cost, $4,000.
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Herraem H. Hallman, one-story cottage, 351 Addison Street. Estinated cost
$1,300.
Olaf Nelson, two-story brick house, 1203 Ridgeway Avenue. Estiinated cost
$3,600.
Augusta W. Benson, one-story cottage, 1723 Ainslie Street • Estimated cost
$1,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, July 18, 1905. ^^^ CU) PROJ. 30275
C. H. Thompson, two-story frame house, 4223 N. Ashland Avenue. Estimated
cost $5,400.
August Nelson, one and one-half story frame house, 945 V/innemac Avenue.
Estimated cost $1,900.
R. Lundstrom and S. Holmstedt, tv;o tvjo-story brick houses, 942-944 Argyle
Street. Estimated cost $16,000.
C. Jacobson, two-story brick house, 1073 V/inneniac Avoiiue. Estimated cost
$4,300.
W. D. Soder, two-story brick house, 1344 a. Kimball Avenue. Estimated cost
$3,300.
Edward Carlson, one-story cottage, 2133 V/. 17th Street. Estimated cost
$2,000.
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Svenska I^heter. July 18, 1905,
RSAL 3STA.T2 THANSACTIOHS
During the past week, thirty-five real estate transfers took place in Chicago,
in which l^he buyer, the seller, or both, were Scandinavians, as follows!
C. A, Anderson to Albert M. Gottstein, Sheffield Avenue, north of Willow
Avenue. Price $5,100.
S; -Hat son to M. Nakpinski, Francisco Avenue, north of Wabansia Avenue. Price
$S,350.
J. CJuinn to Anna J. Benson, Clark Street, northwest of School Street. Price
$4,500.
Anna Eedner to Tillie M. Slliott, Osgood Street, south of Crace Street.
Price $10,000.
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Svenaka Nyheter, July 18, 1905,
A* Erickson to August Braatke, Dakln Street, east of North 59 Street* Price
$3,500.
A# Dahl to William Fork, North 42 Avenue, north of Wabansla Avenue • Price
JiS^OOO.
0. H» Ahlgren to Wilhelmina Shogren, Peoria Street, south of 59 Street* Price
$7,000.
H. Peterson to Olivia Gederlund, Rice Street, west of Rockwell Street. Price
$7,000.
W. J. Pleming to Jxxlia Anderson, Cleveland Avenue, south of Fullerton Avenue.
Price $5,500^.
E. G. Anderson to Henry G. Saxe, Center Avenue, south of 59 Street. Price $2,500.
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T, Anderson to Charles Proeble, Francisco Avenue south of Armitage Avenue*
Price |1,800#
Philip Stitz to Mary Lundstrom, Mozart Street, north of Fullerton Avenue.
Price $6,000.
Charles Engstrom to Rufus W. Babcock, Irwing Park Avenue, south of Fremont
Street. Price $20,000.
W. Petterson to Minnie //ebb, Dickens Avenue, west of Eancock Avenue. Price
$1,650.
D. A, Geise to Charles E. Tidholm, Aberdeen Street, south of 62 Street* Price
$1,150.
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Svenska Nyheter. July 18, 1905#
A. Hammar to Sarah Miller, Green Street north of 65 Street. Price $1,843*
0. F. Brady to Harald G* Sandberg, Artesian Avenue, south of Fulton Streets
$2,750.
A. McC. Blaine to Emil Carlson, California Avenue, corner of 22 Place. Price
$2,700.
%»• B. Walker to Andrew Levine Eedlund, Avers Avenue, corner of Berteau Street,
Price $1,250.
A. Erickson to Jonas Erlandson, Dakin Street, west of North 59 Avenue. Price
$2,300.
A. N. Hield to A. P. Svenson, North 44 Avenue north of Grace Street. Price
$1,200.
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E. 0. Johnson to Iftn. M. Block, Sawyer Avenue, south of Dunning Street.
Price $1,025.
M. Gobs to J. Lekberg, Erie Avenue south of 96 Street. Price $1,300.
W. Sehnabel to Sven Svenson, Clark Street, south-east of Irving Park Avenue.
Price $3,500.
C. Hansen to William L. Rosin, School Street, north-west comer of West
Ravenswood Park. Price $4,500.
0. Larson to William Braun, Cortland Street, west of Robey Street. Price |l,700.
L. Nelson to Harry Boessel, Rockwell Street, north of Milwaukee Avenue. Price
$1,250.
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Svenska Nyheter^ July 18, 1905*
L, !!• Olson to Joseph Karkowski, Superior Street, east of Ashland Avenue#
Price |8,950*
S* Isaacson to Smina £• Thomas, Balmoral Avenue, east of K^inchester Avenue*
*4,275.
C* P. Gentner to Olof Larson, Homan Avenue south of Cortland Street. Price
H500.
W. Ostrand to Maurice Rosenfeld, IJilton Avenue south of Oak Street. Price
|5,000*
Clara Sommerich to Gustaf Granlund, 79 Street, east of Muskegon Avenue* Price
ll^OO.
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M. VQgt to J. A. Carlson, Erie Street, east of Franklin Avenue. Price $1,100,
John Olson to Olof Pred Olson, South 53 Avenue north of Madison Street.
Price $1,200.
C. Piatt to C. F. Hallman, Humboldt Street, north of V/abansia Avenue. Price
$2,650.
E. C. Peterson to John Nelson, Monticello Avenue south of Thomas Street.
Pric^ $4,500.
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Svenska Nyheter, June 27, 1905.
NEV/ BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Permits for the construction of new buildings were issued to nine Scandinavians
last week, as follows:
D. Johnson, three-story apartment house, 1680-82 Barry Avenue, Estimated cost,
|25,000.
Anton Melin, two-story brick house, 937 iinona Avenue. Estimated cost, $1,000.
A. Holm, one half- story cottage, 737 Hollyv;ood Avenue. Estimated cost, $1,600.
A. Nordholm, three-story brick house, 1166 Llaple Square Avenue. Estimated
cost, §6,000.
Charles Pierson, one-story brick house, 4729 Hamlin Avenue. Estimated cost,
1600 •
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Svenska Nyheter^ June 27, 1905.
Wm. Larson, one-story cottage, 1303 N. Monticello Avenue, Estiriated cost,
$1,600.
G. Peterson, two-story brick house, 2620 ^V. Polk Street. Estimated cost,
$4,000.
Axel A. Johnson, two-story frane house, 2855 N. Harding Avenue. Estimated
cost, $2,900.
Peter Larson, one-story brick house, 1425 W. 20th Street. Estimated cost,
$2,500.
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Svenska Nyheter> June 27, 1905.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
During the past week, sixty-six real estate transfers took place in which
the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians • The list follows:
J. V. Forsberg to Fidel Forstnegger, Fifth Avenue, south of 32nd Streets
Price, #5, 600.
M« A# Hoagland to George W. lierchant, Oakv/ood Boulevard, east of Lake Avenue*
Price, |5,000«
B« J. Anderson to Edward Guihlein, yVestern Avenue, comer of Frankfort Street
Price, $5,700.
C, Lindell to Henry 0* KeiUer, V/inthrop Avenue, comer of Ainsley Street •
Price, $2,100.
C. Lundquist to W. H. Giesecke, Harding Avenue, north of Diversey Avenue.
Price, $1,200.
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Svenska Nyheter, June 27, 1905 •
George W. Michael to John lU Carlson, Morse Avenue, corner of E« Ravenswood
Park. Price, $1,500.
C« A. Anderson to Heniy A. Hanson, Courtland Street, east of Lawndale Avenue.
Price, $3,200.
F. Wiegsman to Anna Carlson, Clark Street, north of Foster Avenue. Price,
#1,100.
John E. Eberhardt to John M. Westerlin, Wellington Street, east of Blucher
Street. Price, $15,000.
H. Jacobson to John Boda, Austin Avenue, west of Elizabeth Street. Price
$3,000.
0. Nelson to George A. Darwell, Campbell Avenue, south of Franklin Avenue.
Price, $5,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, June 27, 1905 •
A. Peterson to H« D« Peterson, 15th Street, west of Albany Avenue*
Price, $1,500.
0. Johnson to Christine Rohn, Francisco Avenue, north of Thomas Street.
Price, $4,150.
G. Gettelson to Carl A. Carlson, Magnolia Avenue, north of Francisco Avenue.
Price, $2,550.
Louise N. Anderson to Peter Reder, Peoria Street, corner of Canalport Avenue.
Price, $31,468.
B. Anderson to Lillian L. Olson, Curtis Avenue, north of 110th Street.
Price, #1,100.
G. Johnson to Gustav W. Lundin, May Street, north of 58th Street. Price, $2,200
J. E, Olander to Henry Schxunan, Pleasant Street, south of Yedder Street*
Price, $1.00,
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C» Anderson to Carl Liindberg, Green Street, south of 59th Street. Price, |1,000»
C* N, Johnson to Charles W. Rankin, Sheridan Road, corner of Itorse Avenue •
Price, $7, 500.
C. W. Rankin to William R« Linn, Sheridan Road, north of Lunt Avenue.
Price, $3,250.
William R. Linn to Charles N. Johnson, Sheridan Road, corner of Glenlake
Avenue. Price, |12,500.
C. A. Hitchcock to Hilda N. Johnson, lot 31, 29th Street. Price, $3,600.
S. M. Gunderson to James W. Morris, Lexington Street, east of South 44th
Avenue. Price, $3,500.
A. H. Klicka to Eric A. Larson, Monticello Avenue, south of North Avenue.
Price, $4,500.
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Em Johnson to S. Johnson, Sangamon Street, north of 14th Street* Price,
$3,250.
A# Carlson to F* A. Winkofski, 25th Street, west of South 43rd Street.
Price, #2,525.
Thuber Bergman to Arthur G. Bergman, Dakin Street, comer of Rokeby Street.
Price, #16,CX)0.
B. U. Lange to Augusta M« Ohlson, Winthrop Avenue, south of Balmoral Avenue,
Price, #2,000.
Victor Lindstrom to Otto L. Nordberg, 51st Street^ west of Union Avenue.
Price, $3,000.
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Adolph Lindgren to Marie L. Dangremond, Union Avenue, comer of 72nd Street.
Price, #13,500.
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Svenska Nyheter> June 27, 1905 •
0. H« Johnson to Ferdinand Morose, Robey Street, north of 37th Street*
Price, #1,550*
S« E« Russel to Amy C. L. Matson, Avenue H*^ corner of 98th Street*
Price, #l,174o
L* C* Vanuxem to Anna 0. Johnson, Wayne Avenue, north of Berwyn Avenue*
Price, $1,235*
J* A* Carlson to August Lind, Sophia Street, east of Franklin Avenue*
Price, #3,550*
S* A* Washburn to John T* Peterson, Jasper Street, comer of Pine Avenue*
Price, $1,100*
Louis Hammarlund to £• G* Pauling, Campbell Avenue, corner of Le Mpyne
Street* Price, $10,000*
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C. Alexander to Selma Anderson, Roscoe Street, v/est of Evanston Avenue.
Price, $1,000.
S. M. Gunderson to Bertha I. Watts, Colorado Avenue, corner of South 41st
Court. Price, ?4,000#
P. J. M. Teussamt to Ole A. Nelson, North 43rd Court, north of Hirsch Street.
Price, »1,470.
Itta. H, Barry to August Peterson, Racine Avenue, south of Wilson Avenue.
Price, |14,000*
J. L. Cochran to Nels M. Lorentz, Wayne Avenue, north of Balmoral Avenue.
Price, #6,000«
W. Hammarstrom to Susan P. Heath, Burling Street, south of Webster Avenue.
Price, $3,050.
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C» S« Peterson to Charles Krueger, Cleveland Avenue, south of Center Street •
Price, |5,850#
George A» Neeb to John S. Ahlgren, Star Avenue, comer of 64th Street.
Price,#5,750#
R. Sulecki to August T« Vidlund, Marshfield Avenue , south of 51st Street*
Price, |4y500*
H« J. Wallingford to Carl 0* Carlson, Foster Avenue, west of Southport
Avenue* Price, $1,133«
Cm Bostrom to Laura E. Hutchey, Lakewood Avenue, corner of Balmoral Avenue.
Price, #7,044.
Seaverus Elevator Cowpany to Abraham Nelson, Fullerton Avenue, west of
California Avenue. Price, #1,250.
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C. J. Rosen to Marie Anderson, Carpenter Street, north of 60th Street.
Price, $2,000»
E. T. Parker to Oscar Carlson, Center Avenue, south of 60th Street*
Price, $1,600.
Peter Eck to John W. Akerberg, Elizabeth Street, south of 69th Street.
Price, |0.35.
L. S. Peterson to John F. Winter, Gladys Avenue, east of South 44th Avenue.
Price, $5,250.
0. W. Anderson to Bertha M. Burell, Noble Avenue, corner of Kimball Avenue.
Price, #4,500.
M. Hanbold to V/ilhelm F. Christianson, Churchill Street, west of Robey Street
Price, #3, 000.
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Svenska Nyheter, J\ine 27, 1905.
S, X. Pearson to John Oman, Indiana Avenue, north of 112th Street. Price,
#1,300.
L. C* Vanuxem^s estate to Charles Bostrom, Wayne Avenue, north of Claremont
Avenue. Price, #2, 730.
S« Swanson to Barbara Giezen, Clarendon Avenue, south of Irving Park Avenue.
Price, #6,500.
H. C. Larson to William Jordan, Claremont ^venue, north of School Street.
Price, #1,800.
S. 0. Olin to Salvatore Russo, Chicago Avenue, corner of Milton Avenue.
Price, $7,500^
E. S. Cummings to Charles A. Lundstrom, Fullerton Avenue, west of Sacramento
Avenue. Price, $3,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, June 27, 1905«
*- G» Christian to John A. L\indin, Harding Avenue, corner of 29th Street.
Price, $1,650*
^ F. £• Bigelow to Carl A. Lundquist, Maple Square Avenue, north of V/aveland
Avenue. Price, $1,425.
Alma M. Olson to Lizette S. Gunther, V/ellington Avenue, west of Dayton
Street. Price, $6,000.
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M. McGloue to Carl F. Bjorn, Union Avenue, south of 34th Street. Price,
#2,500. 1
A. Pearson to Nels H. Gulstrand, Evanston Avenue, south of Foster Avenue.
Price, $2,800.
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Svenska Nyheter, June 20, 1905.
NEW BUILDING CX)NSTRUCTION
Seventeen new building construction permits were issued to Scandinavians
last week, as follows:
John Johnson, tv,ro-story brick house, 2337 V/ajrne Avenue. Estimated cost,
^6,000.
C. H. Thonipson, two-story frame house, 1235 Lunt Avenue. Estimated cost,
#4,500.
Ida Strand, one-story brick house, 683 North Park Avenue. Estimated cost,
$1,100*
T. D. Johnson, one half-story frame house, 1511 N. Lavmdale Avenue*
Estimated cost, $2,000.
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Swedish Ev. Lutheran Chiirch, one-story addition, brick, 74E8 Drexel
Avenue. Estimated cost, $6,000.
Abraham Lund, o^Je-story brick addition, 739 W. Erie Street. Estimated
cost, ^2,000*
H. A. Lindstrom, t;vo-story brick house, 6936 Eggleston Avenue, .istimated
cost,. $4, 000.
C. 0. Ruud, one-story cottage, 2363 N. Drake Avenue. Estimated cost,
$2,500.
Augusta H. Ohlsson, three-stoiy brick house, 620 V^nthrop -avenue. Estimated
cost, ;i?10,500.
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Nels Olson, two-story frame house 11614-16 Michigan Avenue. Estimated
cost, $5, 200.
M, Olson, tvjo-story brick house, 1234 W. 61 Street* Estimated cost, ^7,000.
J, H. Peterson, tv»ro-story brick house, 1534 N. Troy Street, Estimated cost,
$4,000.
J. H. Peterson, two-story brick house, 1530 N. Troy Street. Estimated cost,
#4, 000.
A. S. Nelson, two-story brick house, 1445 N. Francisco Avenue. Estimated
cost, $8, 000*
Gustaf Cederlof , three- story brick house, 83 N. 50 Avenue. Estimated cost,
#6,000.
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. Svenska Nyheter. June 20, 1905.
Henry Hanson, one half-story frame house, 1890 N. Whipple Street. Estimated
cost, $1,600.
Axel E. Srikaon, two-story brick house, 2547 Peoria Street. Estimated cost,
#7,000.
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Svenska Nyheter. June 6, 1905.
NEW BUILDIKG CONSTRUCTION PERIvUTS
Permits for the erection of new buildings were granted during the past
week to seventeen Scandinavians, as follows:
C, H* Hanson, two-story brick house, 5903 West Erie Street* Estimated
cost $25,000.
S. Anderson, three-story brick house, 1709 Roscoe Street. Estimated
cost $7,000.
C. 0. Carlson, two-story brick house, 939-41 Foster Avenue. Estimated
cost $5,000.
Olaf Larson, two-story brick house, 6552 Princeton Avenue. Estimated
cost $6,000.
Mrs. Minnie Hanson, two-story brick house, 6906-6908 Indiana Avenue. i;^. "•^•^- ^,
Estimated cost $10,400.
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M* A. Johnson, three-stoiy brick house, 5443-5445 Prairie Avenue. Estimated
cost #10, 000.
L# Peterson, two-story brick house, 479 Diversey Avenue. Estimated cost
$5000.
Anna Carlson, one and one half -story frame house, 2066 V/est 25th Street.
Estimated cost $2,000.
Anna Kelson, one-story frame house, 1807 "J. 63rd Street. Estimated cost
$400.
William Nelson, one and one-half -story brick house, 7206 St. Lawrence
Avenue. Estimated cost $3,500.
Mrs. Anderson, two-story extension, 552 East End Avenue. Estimated
cost $1,800.
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F, Johnson, three three-story apartraent houses 2285-93 Kenmore Avenue, and
1317-21 Foster Avenue. Estimated cost $60,000.
Gus Johnson, t;vo-story frame house, 2854 Korth Hoyne Avenue. Estimated
cost $3,000.
C. A. Carlson, one-story brick house, 6357 Southport Avenue. Estimated
cost #4,000.
Gothe (Sc Nelson, two one-story frame houses, 2152-56 North Sacramento
Avenue. Estimated cost ;if4,000.
John Svanstrom, tv/o-story brick house, 5936 Ada Street. Estimated cost
$4,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, June 6, 1905 •
R3AL-EST/tTE TRAIJSACTICNS
Thirteen real-estate transfers took place in Chicago last v/eek, in which the buyer,
the seller, or both, ware Scandinavians. They are as follov/s:
C. M. Rocap to Carl 0. Holmberg, Lafayette Avenue, north of 66th Street. Price
#4,000.
0. L. Anderson to Robert E. Raleigh, Grladys Avenue, west of Hamlin Avenue.
Price §9,000.
Z» C. Anderson to Charles Kord, 'Tashtenaw Avenue, north of .Vabansia Avenue.
Price ;,?3,000.
A. Sundene to Theodore Hansen, "frightv/ood Avenue, east of Drake Avenue. Price
#3, 750.
B. R. DeYoung to Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, Foster Avenue, west o4
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Paiilina otreet. Price 51 » 250.
Peter C. Peterson to Alexander Kieland, Clybourne Avenue, corner of Halsted
Street. Price $1.00.
E. J, Peterson to Milton .V. Peterson, ii>?irine Avenue, south of 101st 3treet.
Price ;^6,000.
-Cric A. Larson to Alvina Klicka, Hamlin Avenue, north of Huron Street. Price
;i?18,000.
A. H. Klicka to -^ric A. Larson, near 26th Street. Price v'3,000«
A. H. Klicka to iiCric A. Larson, Monticello Avenue, north of Le!!oyne Street.
Price :i?4,500.
J*. M. Carlson to Lily G. Lotz, Bosworth Avenue, north of North Shore Avenue.
Price $10.
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J* L. Anundson to Friedrich Shepler, iledzie Kvenue, south of Palmer Place,
Price #7,750.
A. Mokkelbost to John Drikson, North 41st Avenue, north of 7abansia Avenue.
Price $3,500.
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Svenaka Nyheter. May S3, 1905.
REAL ESTA.TE TRANSACTIOIB
During the past week, fourteen real estate transfers took place in Chicago, in
which the buyer, the seller, or both, were Scandinavians • They are as
follows:
C. Granlund to John 0. B. Nelson, 79th Street east of Colfax Avenue. Price
♦1,000.
J. P. Lundahl to Charles V. Swanson, State Street north of 118th Place. Price
♦s,ooo.
A. S. Ellman to Frederick 0. Anderson, Center Avenue, south of 60th Street.
Price $2,000.
C* A. Geijer to WilliamA.Peterso;n,0»tn Street^ corner of 60th Street. Price
$3,500.
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I* S* Anderson to Ollyer L* Hanson, Waller Avenue, north of Chicago Avenue.
Price $4,100.
J. N. Kildahl to Louis B. Johnson, Hoyne Avenue, north of Iowa Street*
Price ♦6,000.
Thomas 0. Nelson to llaria Pfeiffer, Hemdon Street, south of Grace Street*
Price $9 ,300*
H. Lundfare to John A. Johnson, North 41st Avenue, south of St. Paul Avenue*
Price |2,200«
J. X. Peterson to William Chodzinska, Clara Place, east of Kaplewood Avenue.
Price |7,800.
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C, 0. Roos to Christina Johnson, Spaulding Avenue, north of Diversey Avenue,
Price $4,700.
A. B. Halvorson to August G. Rechtneyer, Talman Avenue, south of Wabansia
Avenue • Price $1,600.
J. R. Kenley to Samuel Holmquist, State Street, south of 71st Street. Price
$4,000.
C. F. Giesenschlag to Oscar C, Anderson, Berv^yn Avenue, east of Olark Street*
Price :|3,500.
C, Levin to August R. Brockemnus, Artesian Avenue, south of Diversey Avenue,
Price $2,500«
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NEW BUILDDTG CONSTRUCTION
Ten permits for new building construction were issued to Scandinavians last
week as follows:
John H. Johnson, three-story brick house, 1617-1623 Sheridan Road. Estimated
cost $35,000.
A. J. Erickson, two-story brick house, 5708 Throop Street. Estimated cost
$3,800 •
Peter Thorson, two-story brick house, 4371 l^lilwaukee Avenue. Estimated
cost $6,000.
Thomas S. Thompson, one-story frame house, 507 Irving Park Boulevard.
Estimated cost $1,500.
Swedish Lutheran Church, two-story brick house, 6208 Peoria Street.
Estimated cost $4,000.
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■ John Lind, three-story brick house, 3146 Princeton Avenue. Estimated cost
.$6, 500.
^Andrew Bergman, two story brick house, 11026 Curtis Avenue. Estimated
. ^^cost $3,000.
'C. G. Lycknell, one-stoiy frame house, 2356 Bernard Street. Estimated
cost 41,700.
John Johnson, one one half -story frame house, 2530 Van Buren Street.
Estimated cost $2,200*
Alfred Hallgr en, one-story brick house, 1714 W.Slst Street. Estimated
cost $2,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, May 16, 1905.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS
Seyenteen building permits for the erection of new buildings were issued
last week to Scandinavians in Chicago as follows:
Lind and Burkross, one-story brick hoxxse, 134 Oak Street, estimated cost,
♦l,500.
U* Jorgenson, two«-story brick house, 1578 North Francisco Street, estimated
cost, $4,000 •
A. Hultquist, one-story frame house, 10138 Avenue L, estimated cost, |1,400.
William Nelson, two-story brick house, 7201 Rhodes Avenue, estimated cost,
♦5,000.
Theodore Nelson, one-stoiy brick house £523 Bernard Street, estimated cost,
»2,000. ,^
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Svenska Nyheter, May 16, 1905,
F. 0. Swanson, two-story brick house, 6613 Morgan Street, estimated cost,
♦4,000.
Ida L« Benson, three-story brick house, 1779 North Clark Street, estimated
cost, $14,000*
Ole Johnson, one-story frame house, 859 North Avers Avenue, estimated cost,
#1,200.
E* Larsen, three-story brick house, 1647 Brompton Avenue, estimated cost,
#10,000.
E* Berg, one and one-half story cottage, 1848 110th Street, estimated cost,
#1,700.
Peter Berg, two-story frame house, 8414 Mackinaw Avenue, estimated cost,
#2,000.
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B« Hellman, three-story brick house, 2064 West 12th Street, estimated cost,
16,000.
Nelson and Lewin, foxir one and one-half story brick houses, 3014, 3018, 3021,
3022 Lakewood Avenue, estimated cost of each house, $2,500«
Miss E« Johnson, three-story brick house, 6120-22 Greenwood Avenue, estimated
cost, .$20,000«
Miss Z« Johnson, three^story brick house, 5439-41 Prairie Avenue, estimated
cost, $20,000.
J* Gunderson, two-story frame house, 886 West Wrightwood Avenue, estimated
cost, $2,500«
G. A. Erickson, two story frame house^804 Lewis Street, estimated cost,
$3,000«
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C^ E. ThQiiqE)Son, two-story brick house, 1835 Magnolia Street, estimated cost,
$6,000.
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Svenska Nyheter> May 16, 1905
REAL ESTA.TE TRM^SACTIONS
Forty-seven i^al estate transfers took place in Chicago diiring the past
week, in which the buyer, the seller, or both, were Scandinavians. They
are as follows:
C. S. Lind to Michael Spielman,23i*d Plao§,east of V/ashtenaw Avenue, price
11,900.
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0. Gulliksen to Harold B. Kildahl, Wrightwood Avenue, corner of Ballou
Street, Price $4,700.
A. Lothgren to Henry M. Frank, Carpenter Street, north of 62nd Street,
Price $4500.
C. Shannon to Gustaf Johnson, Harvard Street, west of California Avenue;
Price $3,200.
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Svenska Nyheter, Kay 16, 1905*
U. Galvin to Edw. W, Nelson, Myrtle Street, north of Tylor Street, Price
|3,000.
Henry Brandt to Martin Erickson, Ohio Street, west of Noble Street, Price
$5,900.
John M. Carlson to Axel N. Lagerstrom, Columbia Avenue, west of Lakewood
Avenue, Price $5,500.
J. M. Bolan to Oscar W. Johnson, Ashland Avenue, south of Grace Street,
Price $1,200.
J. A. Anderson to Oscar W. Johnson, Balmoral Avenue, west of V/inchester
Avenue, Price $3,750.
T. Malmgren to Fred Borgwaldt, Artesian Avenue, south of Wabansia Avenue,
Price $4,500.
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Svenska Nyheter> May 16, 1905.
W. B. Walker to Peter J. Johnson, Lawndale Avenue, south of Berteau Avenue,
Price ^2,050.
M. D. Nielsen to Andrew J, Newman, Humboldt Blvd., east of Humboldt Street,
Price $6,500.
H# S. Johnson to Amalia Frennenoerg, Sangamon St., north of 71st Street,
Price $2,950.
M. Haramarstrom to August H. Berg,lllth Plao6,East of Armour Avenue.
Price |1,205,
J. E. Anderson to Magnus 0. Benson, Gresham Street, corner of Noble
Avenue f Price $2,300.
Henry E. Hedberg to Mary E. Sawyer, Madison Avenue, south of 62nd Street.
Price $38,500.
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Svenska Nyheter, May 16, 1905.
J. Scanlon to John A. Peterson, 31st Street, east of Princeton Avenue,
Price $4,300,
0. W, Johnson to John L. Bolen, Southport Avenue, corner of North
Avenue, Price $6, 800*
A. Johnson to William J, Connors, Hermitage Avenue, corner of Ainslie
Street, Price $30,000*
Charles Bostrom to Michael J, Faherty, Racine Avenue, corner of Grace
Street, Price $25, 000,
R. McCarthy to Evan K, Christenson, La Salle Street, north of 38th
Street, Price $1,250.
G, A. Raid to Matilda B. Olson, Oak Avenue, corner of 99tli Stireet,
Price inpOO. .
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Svenska Nyheter, 1/Iay 16, 1905.
N. Olson to Martin Fendt, Campbell Avenue, south of LeMoyne Street,
Price $2,500.
A. Anderson to Friedrich Buchert, Artesian Avenue, north of Division
Street, Price $4,650 •
L. Hennesey to John Peterson, Clyboum Place, east of Paulina Street,
Pirice $1,200.
E. H. Levi to John E. Danielson, Drexel Avenue, north of 55th street.
Price $4,250.
M. E. Wilson to John Ericson, Ohio Street, east of North 49th Street,
Price $1,400.
F. Buchert to Aron Anderson, Foundation, 103 Nev/ton Street, Price
$1,800.
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Svenska Nyheter, May 16, 1905.
C. U. Bergquist to Andrew Ringman, Avenue H, south of 106th Street,
Price $2,000.
A. Ringman to Carl C, Rohl, Avenue H, north of 105th Street, Price
$2,000.
J. H. Fritz to Andrev/ Ringman, Avenue L, south of 98th Street, Price
$2,000. ,
S^ Borglund to {ienry L. Wallace, Emerald Avenue, north of 73rd Street.
Price $5^500.
D. Ifensen td Andrew K. Sorenson, Campbell Avenue, north of Le Mojnie
Street, Price $2,000.
W. Griepke to Erik A. Larson, Chicago Avenue, east of Washtenaw
Avenue, Price $2,000.
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E, A* Larson to William Griepke, Chicago Avenue, west of Campbell Avenue,
Price $6,000.
Augusta M. Ohlsson to August Asche, Foster Avenue, east of Southport Avenue,
Price $10,000.
E. C. Lott to Louis M. Nelson, Lakev;ood Avenue, south of Rosemont Avenue,
Price $4,000.
Gr. Larson to Charles V/. lliinson, Seeley Avenue, north of Lawrence Avenue,
Price $2,300.
J. Mills to Nels Olson, Central Park Avenue, south of Bloomingdale
Avenue, Price $1,950.
A. Sundene to John C. Mateling, Drake Avenue, south of Wrightv/ood Avenue,
Price $3,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, May 16, 1905.
0. Ahlberg to U. Byduch, Montrose Avenue, v;est of Central Park Avenue,
Price $2,300*
M. Pfeiffer to Carl A. Lundquist, Belmont Ave., east of Perry Street,
Price $2,000.
H. Olson to Fred H. Gloede, Edgexvater Avenue, east of North Clark
Street, Price $4,100.
Carl A. Lundquist to Maria Pfeiffer, Herndon Street, south of Grace
Street, Price $9,750.
L. C. Hallberg to Louis Normontto, Marshfield Ave., north of Wabansia
Avenue, Price $5,500.
G. W. Aregood to Jacob Seeberg, State Street, at 120th Street, Price
$2,000. .
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. Svenska Nyheter, Lay 16, 1905.
B. Bell to Gustaf Anderson, Center Avenue, north of 64th Street, Price
$1,500.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter^ May 4, 1905*
REAL-ESTATE TFJillSACTIOl^
Ernest Pearson sold the property located on Greenv;ood Avenue, near 66th Street,
to Oscar Swanson for $24,500*
Gustav ¥• Olson sold the apartment building on the northeast corner of Reta
Street and Cornelia Avenue to August Peterson lor ;;^35,000*
Andrew Anderson sold the lot v.ith the building on it at Beacon Street and
Lavjrence Avenue to Emma L. Caul for $38,500,
Elian V. Strandberg sold the vacant lot at Rosedale and Thorndale Avenues
to Oscar Wurlitzer for an undisclosed price.
Fritz Schultz bought the property at Oakdale Avenue and Broadway from Mabel
Schmidt for an undisclosed price*
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Anton E, Sward sold the property at Hyde Park Boulevard and Greea\/;ood ^venue
to Adolph Raphael for an undisclosed price*
Linus Larson sold the lot and building at Cornell Avenue and East 68th Street
to i^gdalena Paschold for an undisclosed price.
Eric A. Larson sold the property at Ellis Avenue and o5th Street to VJilliam
H. BroMi for an undisclosed price.
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Svenska Ilyheter, Apr. 11, 1905.
^.AL-2STATE TR JISACTI0NS7
The following transfers took place: A. Jacobson to VJilliam H. Vftiite, on Ridge-
way Avenue, 141 feet south of Fullerton Avenue, «i)24,500.
ii. S. Heafield to Andrew Sundene, Snalley Court, 250 feet south of Jrightwood ^
Avenue, $1,200. ^ ^
F, Schmidt to John P. Hanson, Vfrightwood Avanue, 191 feet west of Kimball Avenue, ^
$4,075. g
E. Landquist to Ward B. SavtyQT, Cedar Street, 117 feet ;vest of LaSalle Street ***
$1.
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W. B. Sawyer to Andrew Landquist & Ills ley Company, on North Clark Street,
northwest comer of Cedar Street, ;)35,000.
John 3. Danielson to Jane Cuner, on Coiniaercial Avenue, southwest corner of
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Svenska IT3rhxet9r, Apr, 11, 1905.
79th Street, $18,000.
JiXel Ahlstrand to '.Yillicjii /uidress, on Houston Avonue, 155 feet north of 91st
Street, $4,500.
G. Gustafson to V/ilLiiore /JLlwa:^, on Jentv;orth Avenue, 532 feet south of 53pd
Street. „
C. J. Johnson to Lars Larson, on Racine Avenue, 275 feet south of BeLaont Ave-
nue, $4,200.
K. Larson to Adina Westmann, on Catalpa Place, 82 feet north of Follansbee
Street, $2,100.
A. n. Ilill to Angel B. Danielson, on Central Park Avenue, 139 feet north of
Cullaitt Avenue, $3,500.
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Svonslia ITyheter, Apr. 11, 1905,
Albert A. Lindstron to George LI. BlOx^nniGrt , on 81st Street, southv/est cornier
of Galifomia Avenue, ;^10,000.
A. Malmquist to John Knol, Llorcan Street, 225 feet north of 62nd Street,
02, 800,
J. J. Lundin to John 17. Ostron, on Sheffield Avenue, 300 feet south of School
Street, $3,000.
A. A. Johnson to Annie Florion, on Ballou Street, 275 feet south of Blooning-
dale Avenue, $2,200.
P. IJ. Peterson to Albert Augustine, on Francisco Avenue, 250 feet north of
Court land Street, 32,300.
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Mary C. Webb to John A. Lundin, 3925 North Indiana Avenue, $2,500.
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REAL-ESTATE DEALS
Forty-six real-estate transfers took place in Chicago ^ last week, in which the
htxyeVf the seller , or both were Scandinavians:
¥• liarwin to Charles A. Johnson , Sawyer Avenue south of Belden Avenue; price
tlylSS^ Urn L. Nelson to Albert H« Hooker » Longwood Avenue south of 97th
Street; price $79 650« A« V. Srickson to Olof J. Olson, Prairie Avenue north
of Iowa Street; price $3,650« S. M« Gunderson to John D. Gallivan, S* 41st
Coiirt south of Harrison Street; price $39700« George E* Erickson to Carroll
E* Johnson, Dearborn Street south of 53rd Street; price $18, 000* C« Euecken
to John A. Anderson, Foster Avenue west of Southport Avenue; price $1,850*
L» C« 7an\2ken*s estate to Charles Bostrom, Lakewood Avenue north of Claremonlf^
Avenue; price |1,240« K« Hansen to August Benson, Ridge Avenue northwest of ,
Victoria Street; price $1,200« 0. W. Anderson to Bertha M. Burnell, Center
Avenue comer of Noble Avenue; price $4,500. H* M* Hey berg to John Jeffrey,
Dickens Avenue corner of Hancock Avenue; price $3,500* John Jeffrey to E. M«
Heyberg, Richisond Street corner of Dickens Avenue; price $10,300« 0. Nelson to
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Svenska Nyheter^ May 2, 1905.
Patrick O'Leary, Svans Avenue south of 68th Street; price $1,000. Charles S.
Sawyer to Henry E. Hedberg, Madison Avenue south of 52nd Street; price $38,500.
P. F. Cederholm to (Jlara M. Anderson, Arraitsige Avenue comer of Whipple Street;
price |5,000, B. Johnson to Hans H* Larsen, Sacramento Avenue south of Gordon
Avenue; price $1,000.- 0. Johnson to Jemes E. Poole, 71st Place west of Wash-
ington Avenue; price $2,600. K. Johnson to John Quamstrom, Elizabeth Street
south of 68th Street; price $2,000. L. B. Worrill to John A. Oborg, 62nd Street
west of V/allace Street; price ^{^2,500. 3. J. Paul to Katie Nelson, South 44th
Avenue comer of 14th Street; price ^1,500. C. 0. Lund to Carrie Haldorson,
Maplewood Avenue north of Hirsch Street; price $2,200. A. Olson to Sdward A.
Hildebrand, Iowa Street west of Franklin Avenue; price $3,500. 0. Friberg to
Gust E. Newgard, Ward Street north of Waveland Avenue; price. ^5,200. Vi. B.
Walker to John Olson, Avers Avenue south of Belle Plaine Avenue; price q^3,400.
H. P. Anderson to Jens N. Jenson, Sacramento Avenue north of Grace Street;
price |2,500. L. Bratt to John E. Danielson, Bond Avenue north of 81st Street;
price $3,400. L. B. R. Toole to Lars Olson, Prairie Avenue south of 54th
Street; price $6,000. 0. C. Rose to Herman A. Lindstrom, Sggleston Avenue north
of 7dth Street; price $1,300. M. Ballin to Oscar Anderson, Justine Avenue north
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Svenska Nyheter, May 2, 1905.
of 59th Street; price §1,600. G. W. Erickson to Axigust Srickson, May Street
north of 71st Street; price $5,500. H. Sandstrom to imnie Mc2ssy, iSlburn
Avenue west of Loomis Street; price $1,250. J. S. Zaderholm to Hettie Lynch,
Wentworth Avenue south of Garfield Boulevard; price ^2,675. P. Poelstra to
Emil Linde, 103rd Place comer of State Street; price ^1,000. P. A. Lindblad
to Sherman T. Cooper, Ogden Avenue east of Sawyer Avenue; price s?2,000. P. A.
Lindblad to Sherman T. Cooper, Troy Street south of 12th Street; price $6,500.
Flora Borg to Mamie E. Borg, Berkeley Avenue comer of 44th Street; price
$7,000. John M. Johnson to Catherine Holland, Evanston Avenue north of V/ave-
land Avenue; price $7,500. jVilliam F. Behrens to Peter A. Lindblad, Kenmore
Avenue south of Montrose Boulevard; price >pl.OO. M. B. Berger to Ingjald Dahl,
Talman Avenue south of Courtland Avenue; price ^^2,465. W. M. Brinkman to Inga
Henderson, 32nd Street west of Calumet Avenue; price ^5,800. L. Rosenthal to
Axel £. Olson, Green Street north of 66th Street; price $1,320. John M. Carlson
to John D. Cleveland, Ashland Avenue corner of Lunt Avenue; price $1.00. First
Swedish Building and Loan Society to Gustaf Wilson, Bishop Street north of 63rd
Street; price $3,500. L. A. Holmes to Willie R. Benson, Central and Humboldt
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Park Boulevards; price $4,000 • J* T« Carlson to Isaac Clyioan, Marion Place
north of Division Street; price $6,000« E« C<> Schench to Peter E« Lundblad,
North Avenue west of Francisco Avenue; price $1,500« M« R« Bamstedt to
Johann Earowski, Clifton Avenue south of Garfield Avenue; price $6,850 ♦
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Svenska Nyheter, May 2, 1905*
PERMITS FOR NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS
Permits for new buildings were granted to six Scandinavians last week as
follows :
E. Johnson, three^story brick house, 5433-35 Prairie Avenue; estimated cost
$20f000« Fred Nelson, two-^story brick house, 125 N« 50th Avenue; estimated
cost |4,000. C, Carling, two-story brick house, 706 N, Campbell Street; es-
timated cost $4,000« Peter Anderson, one and one-half -story frame house,
2078 W« 42nd Avenue; estimated cost ^2/,700« August Benson, two- story brick
house, 2817 Ridge Avenue; estimated cost $7,000«
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 25, 1905.
REAL ESTATE TRAl^ACTIONS
'During the past week, five transfers of real estate took place in Chicago,
in idiich the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians:
J. P. Linde to Augusta M..Hjerstedt, Warner Avenue west of W. Ravenswood Park;
.price $1,250.
J. Waline to Peter Shogren, Talman Avenue north of Humboldt Boulevard; price
$5,250.
Thomas E. Sullivan to Gust Lindell, Sheridan Road comer of »««inona Street;
price $6,000.
B. D. Weary to Oluf Larsen, Winthrop Avenue south of Leland Avenue; price
$3,250.
C. M. Engstrom to Michael E. Rascher, Bishop Street north of 56th Street;
price ^2,300.%
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Sfenska Nyheter, Apr. 25, 1905*
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS
Permits for the erection of new buildings^.here in the city and suburbs, were
issued last week to the following Scandinavians:
J, W, Johnson, two-story brick house, 6125 S. Green Street; estimated cost,
#4, 000*
Emil Youngren, two-story frame house, 2292 N* Irving Avenue; estimated cost,
#3, 200,
Ernst V/inge, two-story frame house, 1760 N. Claremont Avenue; estimated cost,
#3,000.
Emil Erlandson, two-story brick house, 5759 S. May Street; estimated cost,
|4,000.
A. Wickstrom, two-story brick house, 5726 Peoria Street; estimated cost,
$2,500.
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N. Anderson, one and one-half-story frame house, 1432 N. Lawndale Avenue;
estimated cost, ^1,800.
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 18, 1905.
RELIL-ESTATE
/FoTty-nine/ real-estate transfers took place in Chicago last week, in
whicji the buyer, the seller, or both v;ere Scandinavians. They are as
follov/s:
C»E. Olson to Andrev/ S. Anderson, lU 47 Court near .-aboinsia Avenue;
price vl,750.
C. J. Boyd to Mathilda Johnson, Monticello Avenue northeast corner of
Humboldt Avenue j price ^^3,000.
A. Christianson to Lars Nelson, Fifth Avenue near 53rd Street; price s^l,S70.
0. Gilbert to G.A. Tornros, Wentworth Avenue near 113txi Street;
price $1,200.
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 13, 1905.
Anna C. Anderson to IJathias Ludwig, >.4th Place near Princeton Avenue;
price 92,025.
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Glaus C£irlson to Margaret McITamara, 6430 Vincennes Avenue; price $5,200.
Kels B. Johnson to Oliver P. V»rig]it, V.abash Avenue near 60tli Street;
price §10,000.
W.B. Austin to Emma Nelson, IIoreLLn Street near 07tii Street; price .)1,200«
0. Pearson to Henry C. Madsen, May Street near 59tii Street; price p2,750.
J. k^alker to Charles W. \Vickstrom, Peoria Street near 57th Street;
price vl,876«
M. Miller to Ida IvI. Fredrickson, ?arragut Avenue east of Lincoln Street;
price .^2,500.
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 13, 1S05.
J.S. Hair to Anton Nelson, Francisco .-.venue south of Marianna Street;
price $1,680,
A. Peterson to John P. D^iedlund, McLean Avenue, corner of Ballon Street;
price sp3,000.
George II. Hanson to Josephine 0* Hanson, V/ells Street north of Indiana
Street; price 910,000.
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L. ICaiser to Sv/an A. Swanson, '22nd Place v;est of Washtenaw Avenue;
price ^2,700,
Henry Scherer to 3rnst A. Larson,* Avenue K. north of 97th Street;
price ;^2,000*
A» ?rf« Quanstrom to Alma Herfuiiiii, Greenwood Avenue north of 66th Street;
price .5,000.
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Svenska Nyheter. Apr. 18, 1905.
J# Thilmont to ]£mma Nelson, Green Street between 61st Street and 62nd
Street; price i^l,200#
gophia C».Landgren to Jennie P. Goodman, 5447-49 Normal Avenue; price
$20, 000,
C. ideinke to Anna C. Anderson, Sangamon Street north of 60th Street;
price $4,500*
E. Silkenut to Albert F. Anderson, Ellis Avenue north of 67th Street;
price $5,500.
Charles A. Peterson to Hilda F. Gu^-dstrand, V/inthrop Avenue north of
Ainslee Street; price $11,500.
J. Vvalker to Joseph Larson, Green Street south of 57th Street; price $1,700.
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Svenska Nyheter. Apr. 18, 1905,
E.J.H* Van Winkle to Peter C.N. Eskelund, LaSalle Street south of
31st Street; price 43,200.
J.T. Lindberg to George R. Franke, Harvard Street west of ;;ashteiiaw
Avenue; price ^1.00#
Selma Anderson to Edward Morris, Winchester ^vonue south of Polk Street;
price ^^10,500.
T.J. Hov/ell to Charles C. Rundgren, Twelfth Street ^ast of South 40th
Street; price $3,000.
S. Nelson to A. Tamaszewski, Christiana Avenue north of Chicago Avenue;
price ^1,600.
A. Johnson to Rocco Detuno, Elizabeth Street north of Austin Avenue;
price ;^5,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 18, 1905.
Hjalmar G. Sanders to Clinton E. Cooper, Dakin Street v;est of J^emont
Street; price $12,000.
G.O. Johnson to Torkild Jensen, Carpenter Street north of 59th Street;
price i$4:^000.
A. Conrad to Oscar Lindman, Dearborn Street corner of 58tii Street;
price ?p2,300.
E.S. Stakhouse to Charles J. Dahlgren, Wentv/orth Avenue south of 58th
Street; price ^2,000.
S. r^elson to Bernard Token, Potomac Avenue west of Lincoln Street;
price v4,000.
M. Anderson to Adolph J. Anderson, Thomas Street east of North 45th
Avenue; price $1,500.
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 18, 1905.
Charles Lindeli to Benjamin G. Elser, '.Vinona Street east of Clark Street;
price $7, 500*
Benjamin C, Elser to Charles Lindeli, VJinthrop Avenue corner of Ainslee
Street; price $6,OuO*
A. Sundene to John L. Haverkainpf , Drake Avenue south of l^rifehtv/ood Avenue;
price $£,665.
M. Fredrikson to Mathias Liiller, Winona Street west of Lincoln Avenue;
price v?2,501.
M* Peterson to James Davorn, Elizabeth Avenue south of 69th Street;
price $2,000.
K. Peterson to John Johnson, Augusta Street west of Humboldt Park Boulevard;
price 07,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr, 18, 1905,
Ferris A. Gibbs to Vyilliam A. Peterson, Sagt Havenswood Park north of
Wilson Avenue; price ;335,000*
0.0. Oarlson to Hattie J. Brovm, V/inona Street, west of oouthport Avenue;
price ;^6,320.
M.J. Bohling to Florence H. Brinlauan, Sangamon Street south of 63rd Street;
price $i,000#
M.O. Strom to Charles N. Fay, Milton Avenue south of Elm Street; price
$1,768.
N.A. Merritt to Oarl v;. Swanson, 546 \v. 57th Place; price $4,000.
D. Erikson to Asmus Bogesen, Dakin Street west of Sheridan Road;
price $10,000.
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A. Charlson to Joseph Puehler, Herndon Street north of Otto Street;
price $1,300.
M.F. Lindell to Vvilliam S. Larson, Avenue I north of 98th Street; price
$500.
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Svenska Nyheter^ Apr. 11, 1905.
^^EAL-ESTATB PSHMiaB7
!Ch6 names of those having received building permits and the sums involved
E* Youngstrom, three-stoiy brick building, 1511-1513 Edgecomb Place, $15,000. ^
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John Nelson, two-story brick building, 2712 Peoria Street, $5,000. ,-Z
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Lotiis Johnson, one -story frame house, 708 V/est Belmont Avenue, $1,500« 2
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Charles Lindemann, three-story brick building, 521 North Winchester Avenue, !ij
$6,000.
Bemhard Anderson, two-story brick building, 1894 North Clark Street, $5,000.
H. Johnson, two-story frame house, 938 Edgewater Avenue, #3,500.
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M. Berg, two-stoiy brick building, 6801 Laflin Street, $7,000«
Walter Jenson, one-story frame house, 6743 South Winchester Avenue (amount ^
not given) . 5
Charles Bostrom, two-story frame house, 2528 Lalcewood Avenue, §3,000. p
A. Srmdene, two-story frame house, 1468 Swalley Street, $3,500. g
A. Sundene, two-story frame house, 740 West V/rightwood Avenue, $2,900.
A. Bergstrom, two-story brick building, 5624 Ada Street, $4,000.
Johnson & Lindholm, two three-story brick buildings, 5325-29 Indiana Avenue,
$28,000.
E. Hawkinson, two-story brick bxiilding, 1052 West 53rd Street, #4,800.
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John Dahlberg, two-story brick building, 5815 Ada Street, $3,500.
Krs. Anna Beclanan, two-stoiry brick building, 2128 North Seeley Avenue,
$3,000. ^/&anslator*s note: For some of these addresses the designation
"South," "North," "East," and "V/est" fire not given in the textj7
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/rsal-t^stati: periiits7
The following persons have obtained permits:
John Berg, three-story brick building, 846 Cornelia Street, 55, 000.
P. Dalgaard, tv/o-story brick building, 108 Ilunboldt Street, §5, 000.
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Olof Vennstrom, a one-story frame house, 2433 ITorth Sacramento Avenue, 5pl,500. oo
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A. Anderson, a one-story brick building, 2039-2041 31ston Avenue, ^3,000.
A, Carlson, a two-story brick building, 10851 IJichigan Avenue, ^5,000,
John Sckstrom, two two-story brick buildings, 5727-5729 South Hay Street, ^7,000.
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V. !• Lund, one-and-one-half -story frame hoxise, 513 Fletcher Street, $2,000.
Robert Christiansen, tv;o one-and-one-half -story brick buildings, 3022-24 North
'Winchester Avenue, s?3,500.
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^SlAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIOl^
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WPA (ILL) PROJ. 30275
List of sellers and buyers, addresses and amoiints involved: V. Meyer to
Jolm Eri-ckson, Armitage Avenue, 58 feet east of Hamlin Avenue, $1,000^
C« E. Hagstrom to Victor Bartunek, Honian Avenue, 88 feet north of 24th Street,
$2,500.
E* E. Solon to Christian L, Anderson, on Homan Avenue, 191 feet north of
Harrison Street, $1,600,
C. Larson to Emil D, Fischer, on Pullerton Avenue, 390 feet east of Humboldt
Boulevard, $8,500.
J* Erlandson to John A. Nelson, on Henderson Street, 49 feet east of North 58th
Avenue, $3^100.
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A. B. Nelson to Mathilda Wygard on Kedzie Avenue, 390 feet north of Diversey
Avenue, $5,500*
Wm. Prentiss to Andrew Pearson, on North Clark Street, 121 feet south of
Slston Avenue, $20,000.
EeBTy E, Hedley to C. E. Ebert, on Calumet Avenue, 344 feet north of 54th Street,
$20,000.
E. E. Fordyce to Charles M. Anderson, on Herndon Street, 305 feet south of
Grace Street, $1,350.
C. A. Nelson to Jacob Math, on Albany Avenue, 125 feet south of Noble Avenue,
$1,400.
T. A. Peterson to Albert Otto, on Beach Avenue, 324 feet west of Spaulding
Avenue, $5,000.
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C, L. Anderson to Ellen E, Solon, on Floumoy Street, 115 feet west of Lawndale
Avenue, $8,500«
E. Swanson to Charles N. Whitehead, South 41st Court, 217 feet north of 32nd
Street, $1,100,
P. H* Perkins to Otto Peterson, Rockwell Street, southeast comer of Iowa
Street, $3,700.
0. M. Hanson to Vincent Formosa, Grand Avenue, 88 feet west of Union Street,
$4,000.
Peter Herdien to Charles F. Johnson, Kenmore Avenue, southwest comer of
Foster Avenue, $12,000.
J. A. Johnson to Louis F. Urban, Seeley Avenue, 154 feet south of Clark Street,
$2,000.
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Svenska Nyheter. Apr. 4. 1905. WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 30275
B. Hoist to Christina Carlson, North 40th Avenue, 175 feet south of Belden
Avenue, ^lyOOO.
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j^UTLDmO permits/
Tbe following building pexmlts were issued:
John Seaborg, two three-stoiy brick buildings, 6626-6628 Union Avenue, $30,000.
J. Wallander, three-story brick building, 969 North 47th Court, $2,800.
C. Nelson, one-story frame house, 1161 Tripp Avenue, $1,000.
John Hendrickson, one-story frame house, 927 Hov/ard Avenue, $1,800.
Ole Swenson, one-story frame house, 9707 Ewing Avenue, :^1,000 ^
Charles Anderson, two-story brick building, 1064 Herndon Street, #5,000.
J. Swanson, a tv/o-and -one-half story frame house, 819 North Park Avenue, §3,500.
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^ \ H# Anderson, three-story brick buildine, 639 North Western Avenue, $6,500.
A. Anderson, three-story brick building, 293 Hirsch Street, $6,500.
A. W. CJwanstrohm, three-story brick building, 6511-13 Lexington Avenue, -g
$9,000. 5
A. 0. Johnson, one-story frame house, 399 McLean Avenue, $1,000. F
E. Sallstrcm, two-story frame house, 2658 Ridge Avenue, $2,500. o
Axel Allman, one-story frame ho\ise, 8726 Buffalo Avenue, $2,000 ^
J. A. Johnson, a one-and-one-half story frame house, 5835 Superior Street,
$2,700.
A. H. Hanson, tv/o-story brick building, 117 East 74th Street, $5,000.
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J. T. Olin, one-story frame house, 7251 Lexington Avenue, $1,800.
Peter V/ickstrom, three-story brick building, 214-16 State Street, $14,000.
Fred Olson, two-story brick building, 5709 Sangamon Street, |>4,000. ^
Mary Benson, three-story brick b\iilding, 521 Milwaukee Avenue, ^6,000. , ^
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Fred Borgwald, two-story brick building 1295 Humboldt Boulevard, $12,000. -o
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are missing, they are not given in the tert_^ L^
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^^EAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION^
The fbllowlng transactions took place: E. Anderson to August Fahlke,
Raacher Aranue, 290 feet west of Southport Avenue, $2, 100.
A. U. HoLsgiiist to Henry C. Dirs, the property at 331 /?/ 34th Street, '3
|3,250« ^Translator's note: Designations ••EasV* or •'Wesf not givenj/ 3
M. !• McDowell's estate to Charles Bostrom, Lakewood Avenue, northeast -o
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Martin Anderson to Gtistav A. Schlllinger, the property at 1514 Humboldt §
Boulevard, |13,600. ^
John Labahn to Andreas 0. Monson, Ashland Avenue, between kYellington
Street and Diver sey Boulevard, |15,000,
7« T. Lund to Ernestine Gk>ttschalk, Oakley Avenue, 25 feet north of School
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Srmaka N^^eter. liar* 28, 1905.
StrMt, |2,600.
K« Groald to Victor S. Ogren, Cbauncey Avenue^ northeast comer of 71st Street,
11,500.
D« C. Olson to Nellie E. Olson, Magnolia Avenue, 172 feet south of Rosemont ::e
Avenue, $1,000. ^
Sylvia J. AoBB to Ifeurla K« Eallgren, Michigan Avenue, 25 feet north of 67th C
Street, f4,S00« :s
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A* Anderson to Walter B. Coles, Fremont Street, 200 feet south of Garfield lo
Avenue* ^o price glvi^ §
C. H. Anderson to Henry Wolney, Hermitage Avenue, 129 feet north of Chicago
Avenue, |3,000«
J. L. Pearson to Mary A* White, Colorado Avenue, southeast corner of South
42iid Court, |3,000«
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H« H* Larson to Smma Anderson, Sacramento Avenue, 237 feet south of Diver-
segr Avenue, $3,500.
L* H* Kimball to Andrew Sundene, Wrightwood Avenue, 29 feet east of Drake
Avenue, |1,600» S
K. R. Brown to Axel F. Johnson, Foster Avenue, southeast comer of South- ^
port Avenue, |1,460« C
0* Buschke to Isaak S. Fiellin, Southport Avenue, 224^ feet south of ^
Cornelia Street, |1,200» co
Nellie M. Foster to Andrew L. Lunden, Ballou Street, 175 feet south of
Wabansla Avenue, $4, 500.
Charles olson to Samuel L. Winternitz, Hilton Avenue, 125 feet south of
Bobbie Street, $2,000«
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Syenaka Wyhettr, Mar. 28 , 1905.
Street 9 |1,000.
Jtm Page to John B. Johnson, Le Moyne Street ^ 24 feet west of Eoman Avenue ,
|1,600«
!• Wingren to William Wingren, Norvrood Park, the lots 19 and 20, $2,000.
Pauline Ton Jerome to August Swenson, the property at 206 Sast Hxiron Street,
♦12,000.
C. B. Lanteman to Isaak Swanson, Avenue J, 250 feet south of 99th Street,
♦2,500.
F. J. ChTatal to Anton Lustig, Paulina Street, 312 feet south of 36th Street,
|3,000; and Throop Street, 264 feet north of 49th Street, ♦3,500.
A. K. Sorenson to Paul Fischer, North 44th Arsnue, 250 feet north of Irving
Park Avenue, ♦4,000.
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Svenska Nyfaeter. Uar« 28^ 1905.
A. C« Swanson to Louis F« Simons , North 44th Court, 107 feet north of
Court land Street, |2,600«
N« Johnson to Albert Nevrbers, 115th Street, 126 feet west of State Street,
♦1,850.
!• 3. Couleur to Eric H. Larson, Chicago Avenue, 98 feet west of Caiq;)bell
ATenue, |7,000.
C« J. Nelson to Christian H« Peterson, Jackson Street, 125 feet east of
South 46th Avenue 9 |4f250.
S. U. Gunderson to James P. Ityan, South 41st Court, 195 feet south of
Harrison Street, $3,750*
N* B. Johnson to Emma Lundin, northeast comer of Rokeby Street and Wave-
land Avenue, twelve-flat apartment building, $48,000*
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Throu^ P* P« Newborgy Boom 6(A^ 85 Dearborn Street. /pEranalator's note:
Designations ^'South*' or **North** not given in teztj»/
Charles ?• Rydstraod bas bought the twd.ve-/7lat7apartment building at the
southeast corner of Lawrence and Winthrop ATenues for fl2y000«
N« B» Johnson has bought a six-flat building at 2004-06 North Eemnore
Avenue for |28,000*
Nellie B« Johnson has bought a brick building at 166 North Milton Avenue
for 112,000.
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for 116,000, and a three- flat building at 94 Townsend Street for $15,000» §
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2^U-ESmTE TRANSACTION^
The following transactions took place: C. G. Hall to Albert Rundblad,
Carmen Avenue, 154 feet v/est of Evanston Avenue, $4,000.
0, F. Olson to Peter I. Tearto, Throop Street, 55 feet north of 60th Street, 2
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Lars Olson to Rachel Hart, Peoria Street, 148 feet south of 65th Street, ^
$6,500. 2
J. Anderson to Anna M. Anderson, Butler Street, 125 feet south of 89th £^3
Street, $1,025.
E. Swanson to Joseph C. Kinney, South 41st Court, northeast comer of 32nd
Street, $1,500.
A. Engberg to George R. Clarke, Greenshaw Street, 200 feet west of Central
Park Avenue, $1,500.
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H. S. Handin to Emma Lanz, Walnut Avenue, 60 feet south of Bennett Street,
$4,950.
II. Kc-Nulty to John E. Anderson, Carrien Avenue, 188 feet south of South-
port Avenue, $2,000. S
K. Ennis to Charles J. Anderson, Belden Avenue, 90 feet east of Homan Avenue, ^
$2,000. <U
U. K. Hallgren to Sylvia J. Ames, 64th Street, northv/est corner of Lowe 2
Avenue, $5,000. ^
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A. 0. Anderson to John Nelson, Erie Avenue, 249 feet south of 132nd Street, ^
♦1,000.
0. A. Oberg to Ake H. Johnson, Janssen Avenue, 74 feet north of Waveland
Avenue, $2,500.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb. 28, 1905.
J. Olson to Frederick Henrich, Elston Avenue, 175 feet southeast of Hocloroll
Street , $1 , 000 .
A. H. Johnson to C. A. Oberg, Seminary Avenue, 187 feet north of Noble Avenue, ^
|1,620. ^
F* Block to A. G. Peterson, 110th Place, 363 feet east of Wentworth Avenue, >U
$1,400. 5
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E. M. Johnson to Sven Lofquist, Fifth Avenue, 220 feet north of 55th Street, ^
$5,500.
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Peter Johnson to Anna Hoff , preceding property (Fifth Avenue, 220 feet north
of 55th Street), $1. ^^^ranslator's note: Ihis translation follows the text,
but I don't understand the transactionSjj/
Urn Mattson to August F. Siserblatter, Artesian Avenue, 250 feet south of
Potomac Avenue, $7,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb. 28, 1905.
Nels J. Johnson to Otto B. Linde, Vernon Avenue, 313 feet north of 31st
Street, $5,000.
Chicago Permanent B. &: L. Association to Louis F. V/ickman, Coinmercial Avenue,
,000. ^translator's note: No definite location given^
S. II. Gunderson to James Spellraan, Colorado Avenue, 91 feet east of North
Hoyne Avenue, ^9,500.
J. Fischer to Charles H. Anderson, Magnolia Avenue, 194 feet north of Rose- o
mount Avenue, §2,000. i^
M. N. Nelson to Swedish Bible Institute, Ballou Street, northwest corner of <^
Barry Avenue, $1,000.
77illiam Kent to Ossian 7/. T. Hultgren, Vincennes Avenue, 280 feet north of
64th Street, $1,000.
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Svenska Nyheter> Feb. 28, 1905.
A* Johnson to Oscar F« Johnson, Funk Street, 132 feet east of Walnut Avenue,
$1,200.
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SWEDISH
^^ffiAL-ESTATE TRANSACTI01B7
The following transactions took place: 0. Boxk to Alfred Bergquist, Rockwell
Street, 48 feet noirth of George Street, $1,200.
A. Strandberg to Srik P. Strandberg, Normal Avenue, 83 feet north of 66th
Street, $2,000.
J. B. Eanson to John Lietz, Christiana Avenue, 591 feet north of Chicago Avenue,
#1,500.
N. Olson to Charles C. Heisen, Einzie Street, 244 feet east of Armour Street,
$1,500.
M. Fleming to Mathilda Nelson, Henaitage Avenue, 274 feet south of Byron Street,
$1,200.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb. 21, 1905.
Hany Weyhouth to Charles T. Rystrand, V/inthrop Avenue, southeast comer of
Lawrence Avenue, $50,000.
7. Kaufman to Henriette £• Anderson, Haplewood Avenue, 162 feet south of Ful-
lerton Avenue, $3,500.
L. C. Mayner to C3iarles G. Malmgren, 48 Avenue, 75 feet north of Austin Avenue,
#2,900.
C. Swanson to Frederick G. Galetti, Maplewood Avenue, 217 feet north of Le Moyne
Street, $2,200.
7* K. Kullen to jVxmie Larson, Southport Avenue, 50 feet north of Frances Avenue,
♦1,200.
N. F. Bostrom to Arthur B. Bostrom, Osgood Street, 92.8 feet north of Noble
Avenue, $3,000.
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Svenska Nyfaeter, Feb. 21, 1905.
A. Sundene to Sigurd N. Gkistafson, Hancock Avenue, 324 feet north of Wright-
wood Avenue, $3,000.
Chicago Pemanent B. & L. Association to Nels Pearson, Evans Avenue, 150 feet
north of 68th Street, $1,300.
G. E. Johnson to Aaron G. Wendell, Western Avenue, 125 feet north of Qreenshaw
Street, $1,000.
W» Anglemire to Patrick 0. Olson, Winthrop Avenue, 300 feet north of Ardmore
Avenue, $1,850.
B. I. Regnell to Axel W* Lindstrand, 60th Street, 31 feet west of Wallace
Street, $2,500.
H. M. Brown to John B. Hanson, North Avenue, 49 feet east of Elk Grove Avenue,
$1,500.
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Svenska Nyheter. Feb* 21, 1905.
G. Handquist to Glaus A. Ekberg, Waveland Avenue, 50 feet west of Osgood Street,
|2,900.
W« R« Grant to Charles L. Anderson, California Avenue, northwest comer of Gard-
ner Street, |3,500.
I* Wain to Nels Olson, Hozart Street, southeast comer of Shakespeare Street,
|6,500.
First Swedish Building and Loan Association to Olof Anderson, Ada Street, 225
feet south of 69th Street, $1,200«
E. C. Day to Alfred E. ;?estman, Kenmore Avenue, northeast comer of Foster Ave-
nue, $6,250.
T. E. Magnusson to Charles Schirkowsky, Hemdon Street, 285 feet north of Addi-
son Street, $3, 800.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb* 21, 1905 •
A. Sundene to Philip L. Barker, Drake Avenue, 245 feet south of l/Krightwood
Avenue, $2,500,
S. E. Gross to John Anderson, Hamilton Avenue, 222 feet south of 33rd Street,
$1,600.
M« H. Groodman to John Johnson, Escanaba Avenue, 125 feet south of 79th Street,
$1,350.
C. L. Palmquist to Thomas A. F. Moran, Iftiion Avenue, 130 feet south of 60th
Street, $3,000.
B. Nelson to C. Conrad Anderson, 112th Street, northwest comer of Ajmour Ave- ,
nue, $3,450.
0. C. Anderson to Birgitta Nelson, 112th Street, 167 feet west of Armour Ave-
nue, |1,800.
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Boill H. Seeman to Eric A. Larson, Hamlin Avenue, 158 feet north of Huron Street »
* $3,000.
Gustav A. Penner to Charles J. Johnson, North Clark Street, northwest comer of
Summerdale Avenue, $2,500.
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G« Galoon to John A. Anderson, Halsted Street, 73 feet south of Melrose Street,
. $900.
H. Tabor to Gust. H« Johnson, South 52nd Avenue, 70 feet noirth of Ontario
Street, $1,200.
A. Hbff to Peter Johnson, 558 Orleans Street, $1.
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Svenska Nyheter> Feb. 14, 1905.
/rsal-sstats rjimaTs/'
The following persons obtained peimits:
D. Christenson, two-story frame house, 1518 North Central Park Avenue, $3,200.
Charles G. Carlson, two-story brick building, 10126 Avenue L, $2, 500.
Robert Christiansen, two two-story frame houses, 1648-50 Elston Avenue, ;if)3,000.
Peter Anderson, two-story frame house, 8126 The Strand, c^2,000.
Victor Alfredson, tv;o-story frame house, 7353 llorgan Street, $1,800.
Fred Sandstrom, a one-story frame house, 7010 Paulina Street, $700.
John Lindholm, a two-story frame house, 2473 Lakewood Avenue, ^3,800.
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translator's note: For some addresses the designations "South," "ITorth,"
"East," and "V/est" are not given in text^
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Svenaka Nyheter, Apr. 26, 1904.
RBAL-SSTATE TRANSACTIONS
During the past week, the following real-estate transactions took place
in Chicago, in which either the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandina-
vians:
J#G. Anderson to John W. Gundlock: South Park Avenue, south of 29th Street.
Price, $1,800.
J.S. Nelson to Ida G. Nelson: Mozart Street, south of 82nd Street.
Price, $1,000.
P.J. Lindquist to James Kitzch: Indiana Street, west of North 46th Avenue.
Price, |1,100.
Lessing Rosenthal to John V. Olson: Sangamon Street, corner of 66th Street.
Price, 119,500.
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Svenska Nyheter, iipr. 26, 1904,
H/r. .inclerson to .-xdaia G. Cchcv.er: iatterson .^venue, corner of Lincoln
Street. Price, -'IjSSO.
State Banlc of Jhicago to Carl .-.. Jerglund: Bernard Street, comer of
Barry ^^venue. Price, ^1,475.
N.J. Anderson to r.iohard C. Moore: Bernard Street, south of Irving
Park Boulevard. Price, .:2,800.
F.G. BeLriont to Cscar IIoLrigren: ' ilton ^^venue, south of Grace Street.
Price, v4,000^
J. A. Borg to Carl L. Palmer: Koiaan Avenue, north of abansia ^.venue.
Price, »,1,G004
L.F. Olson to Hdiaund S. ilolstroa: Llarehfield revenue, south of 34th
Street. Price, ^1,350.
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K.P. Neuman to .oidrew 3. Borgren: Sacrariento ^^venue, south of Irving
Paric. il'ice, vl>900.
J. Olson to T. Johnson: "aslitenav; Avenue, south of Diversey ^^venue.
Price, v3,700.
S.E. Taylor to Sllis J. Peterson: Avenue K, south of 101st Street.
Price, ^2,01d,
J. Anderson to .-athilda .x. Spitz: Ridgeway Avenue, south of 25th Street.
Price, ^1,000.
ii^ederick A, Anderson to Herbert Hycraft: Sheridan Icoad, north of Irving
Park. Price, .->36,000.
L. Carlson to Edward Johnson: Bissell Street, north of Belmont -xVenue.
Price, |;6,500.
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A.J, Hedner to Gtto Hedner: Osgood street, north of 3eL:aoiit ^ivenue.
Price, v4,000.
G.L. Carlson to /Jinie Ja-^es: V.'ard Street, north of Grace Street.
Price, ^4,250.
0. Nelson to aJ.iiia G. Nelson: j^ancisco ^iVenue. Price, vl|500.
S. Matsoii to Lawrence C. IJulvaney: Tripp .ivenue, corner of Humboldt
xivenue. i^ice, vl>700.
E. Rycroft to Frederick A. Anderson: Dayton otreet, north of Clay Street.
Price, vl2,000.
S. Paulson to iirthur Roberts: Aberdeen Street, sout.i of bSth Street.
Price, ^2,500.
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E.A. Peterson to Johanna G. Peterson: Princeton Avenue, north of 57th .
Street* Price, v2,500.
i^^.L. Horn to .-^ugust Petersen: Le .aOyne Street, v-'est of Homan ivvenue.
Price, v2,000.
Henry T.. Wilson to .xugust Engleberg and Silas Smith: Grand Boulevard,
comer of 40th Street* I-l*ice, ^70,000.
Lizzie Fleming to j^ank C. Petersen: Indiana .^venue, north of 42nd Street
Price, ,,10,000.
0. Ernst to FTed Norlin: Farragut Avenue, west of Southport f^venue.
Price, vl,750.
H.A. Karlsteen to Thomas LIcCormick: Edgev/ood .^^^venue , west of Sacra.aento
i^venue. Price, ^,6,700.
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Svenska I'yheter, Apr, 26, 1904.
E.J. Johnson to Anna Johnson; 2716 Princeton Avenue. Price, $1,100.
-F.C. Peterson to Lizzie Fleming: Indiana Avenue, south of.. 42nd Street.
Price, 457,400.
A# ioiderson to Frad J. Kuldman: ;u7tesian Avenue, north of Division Street.
Price, $4,500. v-^
A. Johnson to Christian Ryden: Thomas Street, west of North 44th Street.
Price, ^2,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 26, 1904.
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NEW BUILDINB PERMITS
Daring the past week, permits for new building construction In Chicago
were granted to the following Scandinavians:
N. J. Llndqulst: Two-story frame house, 2228 North 47th Avenue. Estimated
cost, $2,600.
Fred Dahlen: Three-story brick house, 5640 South Park Avenue. Estimated
cost, $15,000.
John £. Swanson: Two-story brick house, 6842 Jefferson Avenue. Estimated
cost, $5,000.
Greorge S. Nlelson: One-story brick house, 1575 North California Avenue.
Estimated cost, $4,000.
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Svenska Nyfaeter, Apr. 26, 1904.
A. Lundene: Two-story frame house, 1404-08 North Central Park. Estimated
cost, HyOOO.
Oustav Johnson: One-story frame house, 518 West Lyndale Avenue. Estimated
cost, $1,900.
A. K. Sorenson: Three one-and-a-half -story brick houses, 2466-2479 North
44th Avenue. Estimated cost, $9,000.
L. H. Jorgenson: Two-story frame house, 1239 North Central Park Avenue.
Estimated cost, $2,500.
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr, 5, 1904*
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIMIS
Dazing the past week the following real«-estate transfers took place In Chicago,
in which the buyer , the seller , or both were Scandinavians:
W« H« Caster to John A, Karlson: 51st Street, west of Kimbark Avenue« Price,
♦5,500.
Edwin F« Martenson to Elmer N« Nelson: Lot# 420, 42nd Place, Price, $5,000«
J. L, Mclntyre to Frida H. Wicklund: Morgan Street, north bf 61st Street,
Price, |1,200,
L, Gustov Hallberg to Marie J. Hallberg: North Clark Street, south of Belmont
Arenue. Price, $20,000,
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 5, 1904,
E« E. Overfield to John T« Carlson: Marlon Place, north of Division Street.
Price, #6,000.
F» Cheney to Edward A. Johnson: Lot #888, South Sawyer Avenue. Price, $2,700»
P. J. Stroberg to Kate A. Stroberg: Seminary Avenue, north of Roscoe Street.
Price, lltOO,
Ella Erikson to Max Setftent Hoyne Avenue , 'south of Potomac Avenue. Price,
|4,000.
G. Fridland to George Lenartson: 22nd Place, east of Washtenaw Avenue. Price,
♦2,000.
C. G. Nelson to W. F. Wood: Orleans Street, comer of Whiting Street. Price,
$16,000.
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Svenste Nyheter> Apr. 5, 1904.
h. E. Werick to Augusta M. Nelson: 954 Leavitt Street, Price, |4,500,
N. J* T* Ockerlund to Nils Ookerlund: St. Anthony Court, south of Ainslie
Street. Price, |3,200*
H. Freres to John Ryden: Francis Street, east of North Clark Street. Price,
$1,900*
W. F. Wood to Anna Nelson: Dobson Avenue, north of 72nd Street. Price, |5,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 5, 1904.
EEEMITS FOR NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Permits for the erection of new buildings in Chicago were granted last week to the
following Scandinavians:
Herman Schoenbeck: Two-story brick house, 1915 North Oakley Avenue. Estimated cost,
|2,000^
W. Olson: Two-story brick house, 7251 Perry Avenue. Estimated cost, $4,500.
J. Peterson: Two-story brick house, 99 Beach Street, Estimated cost, $3,000.
Andrew Ringman; One-story frame house, 10316 Avenue H. Estimated cost, $1,100#
A. Tumquist: One-story frame house, 6351 South Wood Street* Estimated cost,
♦1,350.
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Srenaka Nyheter. Mar^ 29, 1904.
PEBMITS FOR NEW BUILDING CONSTRDCTION
*
During the past week, the following permits for the erection of new buildings in
Chicago were issued to Scandinavians:
ilr. Marquist: Two-story brick house, 6411 Vernon Street. Estimated cost, $ 3,800.
Alfred Nelson: Two-story house, 3837 North Seeley Avenue. Estimated cost, tl,000#
A. Johnson: Two-story brick house, 5926 Peoria Street. Estimated cost, |l,000«
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SWEDISH
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
During the past week the following real-estate transfers took place in Chicago,
in which the buyer, the seller or both were Scandinavians:
0. Ernst to Oscar C. Anderson: Farragut Avenuei,west of Southport Avenue. Price,
$1,750.
B. S. Anderson to Ernst Stock: Osgood Street, south of Grace Street. Price,
$4,200.
C. E. Gustafson'to W. T. F. Pluinmer: Seminary Avenue, south of Belmont Avenue.
Price, $2,600.
H. H. Reed to Anna M. Holmguist: 3158 Graceland Avenue. Price, $6,000.
N. Bellgren to Mary E. Joy: Marshfield Avenue, south of 69th Street. Price,
$1,500.
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Srenska Nyfaeter, Mar. 29 , 1904^
T10T9L L. Barkay to Minnie A« Olson: Stewart Ayenue^ noirtli of 65th Street* Price ,
♦7,000.
H» Dahlin to Cbriatina A« Lundelioa: Union Avenue, north of 78th Street^ Price,
♦7,000.
Hary H« Shofer to Hilda Seaborg: Addison Street, west of Hemdon Street « Price,
|2,000.
£• Stock to Bengt S. Anderson: Newport Ayenue, west of Halsted Street • Price, |2,000«
X« Sorenson to Soren P» Sorenson: TaTman Avenue, south of Bloomingdale Ayenue* Price,
$3,000.
H« L* Barton to Anna H« Lundberg: Wisconsin Avenue, comer of Jeffers Court « Price,
♦7,500.
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Srenslca Nyhater^ Mar« 29 » 1904^
7* R* Alsoek to Annie C« Johnson: Baerald Avenue, south of 76th Street. Price,
$1,500.
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A. L, LilJestroB to Martin C, Baueh: Olenwood Avenue, north of 91st Street. Price,
$1,200.
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Henry H. Srans to Edwin Ronberg: Addison Street, comer of 68th Avenue. Price,
$15,000.
P. A. Anderson to Henry J. Meyers: State Street, north of 56th Street. Price,
$8,000,
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Svenska Nyheter, Mar. 22, 1904,
REAL ESTi^TE TEIWCACTIOIK
During the past week, the follov/ing real estate transfers took place in
Chicago, in which the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians:
F. P. Schiaitt, Jr., to Nils Hollstrom: Carmen Avenue, east of East RavenSWQpd
Park. Price $1,000,
C. F, Palmquist to Theresa Collins: .61st Street, west of Aberdeen Street, .
Price $4,500.
B. A. Steffen to Nellie E. Carlson: Janssen Avenue, south of Grace Street.
Price $2,500.
N. E. Carlson to Jens P. Steffens: School Street, west of Herndon Street. Price
$5,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Mar. 22, 1904.
Ida C# Bolander to H. Bolander: Whipple Street, comer of Dickens Avenue.
Price 422,000.
L. E. Anderson to Freeman: Ariaour iivenue, south of 46th Street. Price $1,200.
N. J. Nordgren to Jacob Heck: 59th Street, corner of Emerald iivenue. Price
#3,500.
J. F. Anderson to Charles Havkinson: Center Avenue, north of Simatt Place.
Price $2,000.
E. R. Christianson to Ida J. Salem: Francisco Avenue, north of Bloomingdale
Avenue. Price ;;^3,500
L. Hjerpe to Albert ine Olson: Fifth Avenue, north of 37th Street Price |4,500
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Annie M. Kelly to Sadie N. A. Johnson: Graveland Avenue, south of 29th Street.^. v^.
Price #5,000. t^^fcr^ c
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. . Svenska Nyheter, Mar. 22, 1904.
N. Trulson to J. C. Schulz: Division Street, corner of Hermitage Avenue.
Price i4,S50«
Emil Kraut to Christine A. Anderson: lulilv^aukee i-ivenue, northvvest of 7/abansia
Avenue. Price #11,000.
Christine A. Anderson to Emil Kraut: Division Street, corner of "iVood Street.
Price #18,000.
A. Araundson to Martha J. Amundson: Southport Avenue, north of ^.'aveland Avenue.
Price #1.
A. Amundson to iSJartha J. i^mundson; Wellington Avenue, west of Seminary Avenue.
Price $1.
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Svenska Iftrheter. Mar» 23, 1904.
V Nh.7/ BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
During the past week, permits for the erection of new buildings in Chicago
were granted to the following Scandinavians;
• Grus Linder: Tjvo one-story brick houses, 9919-21 Aldine Avenue. Estimated
cost, $2,000,
S. T. Gunderson: Seven brick constructions, 831-353 Colorado Avenue, Estimated
cost $17, 500,
0. J. Johnson: IVro-story brick house, 819 Potoni^c Avenue* Estimated cost,
$3,800*
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Svenska Hyheter> Mar* 15, 1904.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
During the past week, the following real estate transfers took place In
Chicago In which the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians:
John A. Strand to Oscar A. Peterson: Fremont Street, south of Montrose
Boulevard. Price |10,000.
£• Nelson to A. Nelson: Hermitage Avenue, north of V/aveland Avenue. Price
11,600.
W. A. Patterson to Carl A.Jacobson: North 4.5rd Court, north of Grace Street.
Price $3,700.
John W. Olson to John A. Strand: V7ashington Avenue, north of Jackson Park
Terrace. Price $20,000.
W. H. Glesecke to Peter P. Holm: Springfield Avenue, south of «7abansia p
AvAnuA^ PrlG« ft2.450. \*-
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Svenska Ilyheter, Mar. 15, 1904,
A. Christenson to Gustaf L. Johnson: Green Street, south of 57th Street •
Price $1,400.
F. Goss to Frederick Bergman: Sheffield Avenue, north of Mariana Avenue.
Price $2,000.
J. H. Kackay to Adolf A. Carlson: Palmer Place, west of ^.^Jhipple Street,
Price $2,250.
^ A. Johnson's Estate to J. K. Fauley: 134 Superior Street. Price $5,000.
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Svenska Nyhater, Mar> 8, 1904,
Nffi? BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
, II. Permits for the erection of new buildings were granted during the past
v^ week to the following Scandinavians:
.-( J. W, Johnson: Two-story brick house, 6117 Green Street. Estimated cost,
b' 14,000.
• A. Dahlquist: One and one-half story frame house, 930 Edgewater Avenue.
Estimated cost, $2,100.
Simon Nelson: Three-story brick house, 885 North Kedzie Avenue. Estimated
cost, $6,000*
Nels Johnson: One-story frame house, 423 McLean Avenue. Estimated cost, $'1,200.
F. Peterson: One and one-half story brick house, 743-745 Summsrdale Avenue. \-^
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Svenska Nyheter, Mar« 8, 1904.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
During the past v/eek, the following real estate transfers took place in
Chicago, in which the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians:
C. P. Youngdale to Patrick Barrett: 34th Place, west of Lincoln Streets
Price $1,825.
A. Lundquist to William T. Farv/ell: Normal Avenue, north of 57th Street.
Price #4,500.
William T. Farwell to A. Lundquist: 6438 Peoria Street. Price $10,000*
T. T. B. Pudsell to Edward P. Berg: K'arshfield Avenue, south of Addison
Avenue. Price |3,500.
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Ebenezer Ch\irch to John Bengtson: Winnemac Avenue,
corner of Ravenswood Park. Price $1,500.
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Svenska N^rheter. Mar, 8, 1904»
A. M. Stanbro to Amelia irickson: McLean Avenue, west of Hxunboldt Street •
Price ©2,750.
A. Jacobson's estate to Henry Schlanprenetto: Ridge^Vfey Avenue, north of Belden
Avenue. Price 4pl,200.
J. Mortenson to John McEugh: Indiana Avenue, sout'-; of 61st Street. Price $4,000.
M. G, Anderson to Henry .7. Sumner: St. Lav;rence Avenue, south of 42nd Place.
Price '^3,500.
John McHugh to J. Mortenton: Dearborn Street, south of 51st Street. Price
;^5,500.
W. J. Bauerle to Martin Olson: Augusta Street, corner of ^Vashtenaw Avenue.
Price $11,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Mar. 8, 1904#
John C. Thor to Anie C. -Srickson: Carpenter Street, corner of Ohio Street*
Price 110,000.
Martin Olson to W. J. Bauerle: Llaplewood Avenue, north of Hirsch Street •
Price $6, 000*
J. A. Madin to Gustav E. Klatz: Clara Place, east of Powell Avenue. Price
$6,000.
N. A. Nelson to Alfred B. Cleandier: McLean Avenue, west of North 4th Avenue.
Price $2,000*
C. B.. Johnson to i2niil Malmguist: Vernon Avenue, south of 64th Street. Price ' t'/pji o!
$1,000* \>., ^<^
• 3. C. Hallgren to Christina A. Srmeling: South 53rd Avenue, south of Ontario
Street • Price $2,800,
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Svenska IJyheter, Har. 8, 1904.
A. Bergman to Sbba C. Johnson: Fremont Street north of Cornelia Avenue
Price $4,000.
7/. T. Sanford to Frank Anderson: Slberly Avenue, south of Belmont Avenue*
Price ^1,875.
A. J. Fredrikson to Ivlartin Skogh: Bickerdike Street, north of Grand Avenue.
Price r^l.
Martin Skogh to A, J. Fredrikson: Bickerdike Street north of Grand Avenue.
Price r^l,
Nellie J. TThite to Charles Carlson: Kinney Avenue, north of 72nd Street.
Price vi3,000.
E. Lindgui^ to Charles F. Palmquist: 61st Street, west of Aberdeen Street.
Price $4,500.
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Svenska I^yheter, IHblv. 8, 1904»
A. Sundene to John L. Haverkampf : Drake Avenue, south of Wrightwood Avenue.
Price $2,900.
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Svenaka Nyheter, Mar. 1, 1904«
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Dtirlng the past week the following real estate tranfers took place in Chicago
in which the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians:
D. Broman to Herman F. Roeser: Willow Avenue, north of Lake Street. Price
#7,000.
M« H. Brickson to Edward A, Erickson: Stewart Avenue, South of 116th Street.
Price #1,200.
C, M. Nelson to A. E. Erickson: California Avenue, north of Diversey Avenue.
Price ♦l,000*
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A. Em Erickson to Inga J. Nelson: California Avenue, Jiorth of Piversey ^'
Avenue. Price $1,000.
A. Sundstrom to Ernst F. Eggers: Avenue M, corner of 101st Avenue. Price
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Svenska Nyheter^ Mar, 1, 1904#
A. Skold to John Norlin: Princeton Avenue, north of 89th Street. Price
#1,360.
Ooldy Anderson to Christicui L. Anderson: Floiirney Street, west of Lawndale
Avenue. Price $3, 000,
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A* G. Dfioiielson to Bertha Ueck: California Avenue, north of Courtland Street.
Price $2,100.
Anton Christenson to Otto Bork: Courtland Street^. corner of Hancock Avenue.
Price $20,000.
N. A. Nelson to Axel Selander: McLean Avenue, west of North 47th Street.
Price $2,000.
R. C. Kwasigroch to Suzanne Dahlman: V/ebster Avenue, west of Seeley
Avenue. Price $2,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Mar, 1, 1904.
M. E. Sundene to Fredrick H, Olson: Ifrightwood Avenue, east of Central Park
AYsnue. Price $4,500.
William Nelson to Mary Spitzenberg: Buckingham Place, east of Halsted Street
Price $4,500.
M. T. Knap to llary Anderson: Coles Avenue, southwest of 76th Street. Price
$3,725.
E. A. Smith to John M. Carlson: North Ashland Avenue, corner of Lxmt Avenue.
Price $10.
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Svenska Nyheter> Feb. 23, 1904.
RSAL-iCSTATj] TRAJISACTIONS
Dnring the past week the following real-estate transfers took place in Chicago,
in which the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians:
C. Nielson to Ingeborg Larson: Wallace Street, south of 37th Street. Price,
^3,000.
C. Nielson to Ingeborg Larson: ^7entworth Avenue, north of 58th Street. Price,
$4,000.
B* Lindrath to IV. Bidenberg: Superior Street, west of Robey Street. Price, $1,500.
E. M. Holmberg to Elizabeth Hussey: California Avenue, north of ;7est 15th Street.
Price, $1,000.
C. G. Foster to Albertina Andorson: Humboldt Avenue, north of Fillmore Street.
Price, $2,200.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb. 23, 1904.
Seaver Elevator Company to Abraham Nelson: Fullerton Avenue, x^rest of California
Avenue. Price, $1,250.
F. Nelson to Tony Skofgaard: Milwaukee Avenue, southeast of Logan Square. Price,
$1,300.
C. A. Carlson to Maria K. Kallgren: Cottage Grove Avenue, north of 54th Street.
Price, ^6,000.
J» W. Srnstrom to Victor R. Larson: Peoria Street, south of 64th Street. Price,
$1,100.
Z. IMvx to Peter 0. Anderson: Berwyn Avenue, west of Southport Avenue. Price,
|1,050.
M. Palmquist to John S. Stromberg: Sheridan Drive, v;est of Halsted Street.
Price, $3,000.
F. A. Swanson to Frances T. Barnes: 71st Street, west of Drexel Boulevard. ^
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Svenska ITyheter, Feb. 23, 1904.
Price, $2,300.
Conrad Kothfell to Hedwig Carlson: Ashland Avenue, corner of Edgewater Avenue.
Price, $12,000.
Lorenz Reibel to Olof Bonberg: California Avenue, north of ililwaukee Avenue.
Price, $6,500.
L. S. Schultz to Per Larson: Homan Avenue, south of 13th Street. Price, $1,000.
E. 0* Nelson to Joachim Johanneson: xiTinitage Avenue, east of Humboldt Boulevard.
Price, $1,000.
Robert 7;right to Sarah F. Anderson: Superior Street, east of Cass Street. Price,
$1. (sic.)
Sarah F. Anderson to John H. :7ilson: Superior Street, east of Cass Street. Price,
#6,000.
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Svenska I^heter, Feb. 23, 1904*
NSW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
During the past week, penaits for new building construction in Chicago were
issued to the following Scandinavians:
A. W# (iuanstrom: Two two-story brick houses, 6517-6519 Greenwood Avenue
Estimated cost, $9,000*
Mrs. J. C. Jacobson: Two-story frame house, 2573 North Western Avenue.
Estimated cost, $9,000.
Mrs. A. Swanson: Two-story brick house, 10412 Indiana Avenue. Estimated
cost, ;^1,800.
J. Rosine: One and one-half story frame house, 520 Suramerdale Avenue.
Estimated cost, $3,000«
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Svenska Hyheter, Feb. 23, 1904*
J. k. Rumberg: T\TO-story brick house, 2603 North Claremont Avenue.
Estimated cost, ;ipl,500«
Peter Olson: House at 3010 Cottage Grove Avenue.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb, 16, 1904.
R3AL ESTATE T1UII3ACTIQNS
* During the past week, the following real estate trsuisfers took place in
^ Chicago, in which the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians:
A. Melln to Sven A. Melin: Clifton Avenue, south of Roscoe Street. Price
n.
G# Svenson to Alfred Johnson: Hermitage Avenue , south of Wlnnemac Avenue^
Price $6,500#
0. Swanson to Louis Scharbon: Lincoln Avenue^ south of Lawrence Avenue*
Price $1,000.
John P. Ander to Mary J. Benson: Berry Street, corner of Irving Park Avenue.
Price $7,500.
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Svenska Hyheter^ Feb* 16, 1904.
J. R. Rumsey to Andrew Sundene: North 49th Court, comer of Byron Street.
Price $1,200.
A. Melln to Sven A. Melin: Henry Street, west of Franklin Avenue. Price
n.
B. YoTinggren to Sophia Younggren: Roscoe Street, east of Herndon Street.
Price $1.
J. Chaiser to Fred Beck: Roscoe Street, east of East Ravenswood Avenue.
Price $3,300.
P. J. Davis to John V. Carlson: North 41st Court, south of Miller Avenue ./sic/«
Price $2,000.
Andrew Wilson to Antonio Marzano: 117th Street, west of Indiana Avenue. ,^, ^,
Price $1,500. /ff^ tup* ^
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb. 16, 1904*
B. F. Log€m to Hannah A. Nelson: 79th Street, corner of Escanaba Avenue.
Price $5,000.
Charles J. Johnson to Hannah C. Lindholm: Ward Street, south of Grace
Street. Price $6,550.
A« Dahlman to Rose C. Kwasigroch: Webster Avenue, west of Seeley Avenue.
Price #2,000.
L. Martinus to Anna M. Iverson: Augusta Street, west of Campbell Avenue.
Price $2,911.
J. E. Ellerston to Grodfrey Lumberg: Rockwell Street, north of Hirsoh
Street. Price |1,100.
James C. Daly to Selna Jochnick: comer of Evanston and Berwyn Avenues.
Price $3,500.
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Svenska Nyheter. Feb, 16, 1904.
A« Johnson to Louis Nelson: »/lnona Street, west of Paulina Street* Price
#3, 500* f
0* G. Stilman to Charles Swanson: North 47th Court , north of \itfabansia
Avenue* Price $1,450*
A* H* Mende to Simon Nelson: Christ iania Avenue, north of Chicago Avenue*
• Price $1,600*
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb, 9, 1904.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
During the past v/eek, the following real-estate transfers took place in
Chicago, in which either the buyer, the seller, or both v/ere Scandinavians:
A« Peterson to John A. Swanson: Emerald Avenue, south of 118th Street •
Price, |3,500#
Mollie Schonbeck to Niels Buck: Melrose Street, east of Evanston Avenue#
Price, $10,000.
A# Jacobson to Christian Nelson: Lincoln Avenue, north of liSarshfield Avenue.
Price, $7,500#
C. A. Dunkeberg to Charles Bostrom: Ward Street, corner of Woodland Avenue.
Price, $3,500.
J. Wicker to Ernest Bloom: McLean Avenue, east of Hancock Avenue. Price,
$1,000.
H. Carlson to Jacob Heck, Carpenter Street, north of 62nd Street. Price,
$2,200.
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L« A# Anderson to Jacob R. Ellerston: Carpenter Street, south of Austin
Avenue^ Price, fl,800#
A. H« Otto Anderson to Anton Anderson: Maplewood Avenue, south of Potomac
Avenue. Price, |2,400.
CM. Nelson to Anton Jacobson: Oakley Avenue, north of Hirsch Street.
Price, $4,700.
H. Nelson to Louis B. Fkber, Rockwell Street*, south of LeMoyne Street.
Price, $2,600.
R. 0. Moore to Prank A. Olson: Kimball Avenue, north of Belle Plaine Avenue.
Price, $1,625.
A* S. Scovel to John L. Almcrantr: Evans Avenue, comer of 72nd Street.
Price, $5,000.
E. B. Pease to J. Anderson: Colorado Avenue, southwest of Albany Avenue.
Price, $2,100.
C. Givins to Marie Christenson: Diversey Avenue, east of Mozart Street.
Pricey $1,000.
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G. L. Veatch to Hannah A. Nelson: Muskegon Avenue, south of 79th Street.
Price, |2,500.
H. S. Brackett to Knut Johnson: Monticello Avenue, south of Ohio Street.
Price, |2,250.
H. C« Lindholm to Charles J. P. Johnson: Dayton Street, south of Addison
Streets Price, $2,000.
P. G. Peterson to Alma Nylin: Emerald Avenue, south of 59th Street. Price,
$5,500.
0. Chase to Charles A. Johnson: Halsted Street, south of 59th Street.
Price, $2,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb. 2, 1904,
KEW BUILDTOG CONSTRUCTION
. Pennits for the erection of new buildings in Chicago were granted last
week to the following Scandinavians:
, E. Johnson; Three-story brick house, 3575 North Clark Street. Estimated
cost, $5,000#
H. 0. Sorenson; Two one-story brick houses, 5236-38 V/est Chicago Avenue,
" Estimated cost, $2,800.
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George Johnson; One-and-a-half-story brick house, 2277 Wilcox Avenue.
Estimated cost, $2,500*
Gus Bergerson; One-story frame house, 5922-24 Sophia Street. Estimated v-'^ W|,|, oj
cost, $1,200. v4
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John A. Larson; IWo-story brick house, 3158-60 VJabash Avenue. Estimated
cost, $4,500#
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Diiring the past v/eek, the following real-estate transfers took place in
Chicago, in which either the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians:
H* Reiland to Hannah A, Nelson: Avenue LI, north of 101st Street* Price,
$1,500« A. Sundene to John !• Haverkarapf : Central Park /xvenue, north of
Dunning Street, Price, .#3,000# R. S* Olson to Andrew W. i\iiderson: Car-
penter Street, south of Garfield Boulevard. Price, $1,050. G. Ililler to
Christina Lemde: Claremont Avenue, north of 69th Street. Price, ^?1,600.
N. D. Arzner to Oliver A. Lindes: Parnell Avenue, north of 64th Street.
Price, §2,600. C. H. ilnderson to John M. LeClear: Lexington Street,
west of South 40th Avenue. Price, (bl,000#
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NSV; BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Permits for the erection of new buildings in Chicago were granted last week to
the following Scandinavians:
Ernst 0. Anderson: One-story frame house, 7148 Green Street. Estimated cost,
#1,500.
William S. Pettarson: Three two-stcry frame houses, 2389-97 North 44th Court.
Estimated cost, $9,000.
Peter Sorenson: Two-story brick house, 946 North Ridgeway Avenue • Estimated
cost, $4,500.
Gust Anderson: Three-story brick house, 946 Winona Avenue. Estimated co3t,
$5,000.
John A. Freeberg: Two-story frame house, 234 Lakewood Avenue. Estimated cost, ^..,;^— -.
$2,500. /r^ ^
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SvensJca Nyheter, Jan. 26, 1904,
RSAL-ESIAI'S TFa\irSACTIOrS
During the past week, the follov-ing real-estate transfers took plc.ce in
Chicago^ in v.hicn either the buyer, the seller, or both are Scandinavians:
J. L, Alencrantz to Irene E, L, Fletcher: Langley Avenue, corner of 73rd
Street* Price, ^6,000.
L"; Hillstrom to Bernhard Loesche: Loomis Street, south of b7th Street,
^rice not givei^
ilary Peterson to Christ Blind: Llarshfield Avenue, north of 57th Street.
Price, s?3,750.
Elsa Horen to Emraa L. Jolinson: Morgan Street, north of 61st Street. Price,
4ii4,600.
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Svenska Nyheter> Jan. 26, 1904.
E. Benson to Marie L. Schultz: Norinal Avenue, corner 56th Place. Price, |3,000,
C. G. Singer to Morise Swanson: Pierce Avenue, east of Homan Avenue. Price,
|2,000.
A. Peterson to Alfred J. Roos: Balmoral Avenue, v»est of Southport Avenue.
Price $1,500* V
0. Markstrom to Peter E. Peterson: Avenue J, south of 98th Street. Price,
|2,300.
0. Larson to Peter N. Soemo: Avers Avenue, south of Marianna Avenue. Price,
|3,000.
J. F. Collins to Swan X. Pearson: Indiana Avenue, north of 112th Street.
Price, #1,000.
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J. Parsley to Sarah Swanson: Paulina Street, south of 35th Street. Price, . ^ „.,^^
11,000. \f<y *<
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N. P. Sachrison to Elizabeth Sv;anson: South 41st Court, corner of 32nd
Street, Price, vl|500.
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Svenska Ilyheter. Jan. 19, 1904.
EEiiL-SST/iTS TRAIBACTIONS
During the past week the following real-estate transfers have taken place
in Chicago, in which either the buyer, the seller, or both are Scandinavians:
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G/*u Benson to Frank Bergren: ^Torth Clark Street, north of v:inneinac Avenue.
/Frice not given/
Oscar C, Anderson to Charles H, Garner: Poste] xiVenue, east of Ilorth Clark
Street. Price, 57,000.
A. Burgv.ald to Sasmus llortenson: Clyto\m Avenue, north of I-^ohawk Street.
Price, ;3,000.
Bank of Cocmerce to Robert Hanson: Calumet Avenue, north of 68th Street.
Price, vl,400.
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Svenska Nyheter, Jan. 19, 1904.
C.A. Carlson to Oscar Anderson: Vincennes Avenue, north of oSth Street.
Price, ^1,525.
C.A. Bjork to Daniel Sundstedt: Spaulding /^venue, corner of Belraont
Avenue. Price, i:l,000.
S. Nelson to Richard liamil: /Aberdeen Street, north of oOth Street.
Price, $1,400.
I.M. Cope to John Srickson: 54th Place, vcest of Peoria Street. Price, ^jj^ljlSS.
H.J. Nelson to 7/alter Jensen: Honore Street, south of 67th Street.
Price, $1,800.*
A.G.A. Bergman to Thurber Bergman: Dakin Street, corner of Fremont Street.
Price, UfOOO.
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Svenska Nyheter, Jan. 19, 1904,
H. Doose to Louis Isakson: Albany /i^venue, south of I^offat' Street.
Price, ^1,700.
Frank J. Lindsten to -^ilbin !Ielson: Belidont xivenue, west of ^^vanston
Avenue. Price, i?35,000.
C.J. Dilever to Helen Johnson: "Svanston ^^venue, north of Victor Avenue.
Price, ,,3,000.
G. Bentson to James H. Cartvvell: South 40th ;^venue, south of Clifton
Street. Price, ^1,300.
O.IL. Anderson to Sadie ;vdler: Princeton Avenue, south of 27th Itreet.
Price, 4;£,500.
B. Johnson to Cora B. Barsoe: Carpenter Street, north of 56th Street.
Price, ^5,000.
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STffiDISH
M, Fredrickson to Gregorio Nocato: Grand x^venue, east of Peoria Street •
Price, ;?2,105,
S. Stromv/all to Charles Stromwall: .tt^hland Avenue, south of 63rd Street.
Price, HrlfOOO.
J.G. Garst to P. Johnson: 799 ^vers iivenue. Price, $1,600.
H. Lindestroin to xJLbert £. Swanson: Christiana ^^venue, south of Division
Street. Price, ^1,400.
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Svenska Nyheter» Jan. 12, 1904.
REAL-ESTATE TRAl^SACTIONS
During the past week, the following real-estate transfers took place in
Chicago, in which either the seller, the buyer, or both were Scandinavians:
C. A. Ekman to John A. Strandberg: Cuyler Avenue, east of Leavitt Street.
Price, $3,500.
E. Bigelow to Charles E. Grustafson: Llaple Square Avenue, south of Grace Street.
Price, $1,425.
John Olson to Carl A. Nelson: Dickens Avenue, west of Humboldt Street.
Price, ^2,100.
E. Stock to Axel Peterson: Balmoral Avenue, west of Southport Avenue.
Price, $1,500.
A. Ottoson to V/. H. Robinson: Throop Street, north of 89th Street. Price,
$2,200.
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N« Nelson to John Schiiltheiss: Tripp Avenue, north of Wabansia Avenue.
Price, |1,500*
A. Peterson to Ernst Stock: Larrabee Street, south of Elm Street* Price,
$4,500.
Lydla &• Streeter to Anna Holmquist: 3238 Prairie Avenue. Price, |3,200.
Andrew J. Olson to Frederick L. Johp: C|lifton Park Avenue, north of Ogden
Avenue. Price, |9,000.
H. A. Mawyer to Pauline Anderson: Throop Street, north of 31st Street.
Price, #1,837.
J. N. Toung to Lars N. Carlson: North Clark Street, between Bryn Mawr and
Balmoral Avenues. Price, |1,550»
H. H. Ballman to Gustaf Gust af son: North 42nd Avenue, south of Courtland
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Svenska Nyheter. Jan. 12, 1904
Adolph Arnold to Uartin Anderson: Humboldt Boulevard, south of Linden
Place. Price, |7,500.
Kate B* Wildman to Lewis E. Larsen: Adams Street, west of Loomis Street*
Price, |6,500*
Richard He Boericke to Casper A. Olin: Melrose^ Street, east of Evanston
Avenue • Price, 4^0,000*
Me Schildgren to Helen Schildgren: Fletcher Avenue ^ west of Southport
Avenue. Price, |l^,000«
Emokline B. Olson to Jergina J. Hanson: Potomac Avenue, east of Hoyne
Avenue* Price, iS^SOOe
Helen Q* Bruie to Cecilie A. Sivanson: Jefferson Avenue, north of 69th
Street* Price, |2,550«
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Helen Q. Bruie to Cecilie A* Swanson: 5554 Monroe Avenue • Price, |7,500*
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Svenska Nyheter, Jan. 12^ 1904.
Cecilie A. Swanson to Helen Q. Bruie: 6540 V/oodlawn Avehue. Price, $22,000,
Svenska TTyheter, Dec. 29, 1903.
KS7; 3UILDIIIG OOi^STHUGTIOW
Permits for nev; buildint^ construction in Chicago v;ere issued last v;eek to the
follov/ing Scandinavians:
F. IZinberg: one-and-a-half -stor^'- brick house, 2231 ;iest Van Buren Street. Price,
$5,800. A. Johnson: tv;o-story brick house, 6550 Rhodes Avenue. Price, ;4,5j0.
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Srenska Ni^etar. Dec. 29, 1908... fy ^
RBAL-BSTATE TRANSACTIONS \^, fc
Daring the past week, the following real-estate transfers took place in Chicago »
in which either the Imyer, the seller ^ or both were Scandinavians:
Ida M« Chatfield to John S« Srikson: Maiden Avenue , north of Wilson ATenue* Price »
|9,000.
!• K« Chatfield to Jennie k. Srikson: Sheridan Road, north of Ainslee Avenue. Price ^
♦5, 500.
Bessie Jphnson to Agnes M, Johnson: Stella Place, south of Grace Street, ^f^ice not
given/*
B. Bartlett to Carl Z. Nelson: Jackson Street, east of South 16th Avenue, Price,
$3,400^
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Svenska Nyfaeter. Dee. 29, 1903.
d« S. Anderson to Fred G. Grustafson: Jackson Ayenue, north of 66th Street. Price,
♦4,000.
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^ £• A^Mattason to E« F« Ekstrom: East Ravanswood Park, north of Suiamardala Avenua*
(/•'J»#*DitlYarto Haiman Hamatrom: Ward Street , north of Grrace Street. Price^ $2,000*
William R» Anderson to John B. Anderson: Champlln Avenue^ north of 50th Street «
Price, fSySOO*
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A« Ringnan to Anders P« Carlson: Avenue E, north of 99th Street* Priee, ll^SOO*
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Svenska Nyheter, Dec* 22, 1903*
REAL-ESmiE TRANSACTIONS
Daring the past week, the following real --estate transfers took place in
Chicago I in which either the buyer, the seller, or both were Scandinavians:
Edmund S. Holmstrom to Harry I. Coy; Cottage Grove Avenue, north of 41st
Street. Price, $34,000.
James Curt in to Herman Berggren; 984 Hamlin Avenue. Price, $10,000*
C« P« Carlson to Marie Marquardt; Campbell Avenue, south of Potomac Avenue*
Price, $3,200*
Jxilia A. Coy to Edmund S, Holmstrom; Emerald Avenue, north of 65th Street*
Price, $8,000.
Hans Anderson to Elbridge N. Spellman; Lafayette Avenue, north of 67th Street.
Price, $4,200.
Jennie A. Erikson to Ada P. Chatfield; Magnolia Avenue, north of Leland Avenue.
Price, $27,000.
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Svenska Nyheter. Dec. 22, 1903.
E. A. Larson to Joseph Kiutpher; 75 Rees Street. Price, |1,450.
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Svenska Ilyheter, Dec. 22, 1903.
mHii 3UILDi:i> GOIISTI^aTIOII
During the past v;eek, periiits for the erection of nev; "buildin:";s in Chicago
were :p:anted to the follovjins Scandinavians:
C. J. Johnson, tv;o-storv brick house, 5070-72 I'orth Ashland xlvenue. Esti-
mated cost, .)9,000.
Peter Fryl^dioLn, two-story brick house, 5535 Carpenter Street. Ustimated •
cost, v2,500.
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Svenaka Nyheter, Dec. 15, 1903.
REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Daring the past week the following real-estate transfers took place in
Chicago in which either the seller or the buyer or both were Scandinavians:
Charles Greve to Ellen M. Johnson: Wellington Street, corner of Evanston
Avenue. Price, $20,000. M. Uphouse to Charles 0. Johnson: Oakley Avenue,-
north of 34th Street. Price, $1,450.
N. P. Edman to James Campbell: Avenue H, corner of 99th Street. Price,
$3,800.
Carl E. Nylin to Peter G. Peterson: Emerald Avenue, south of 59th Street.
Price, $5,500.
A» Clement to Gustaf B, Johnson: Colorado Avenue, east of Kedzie Avenue.
Price, $9,500.
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Svenska Nyheter, Doc. 15, 1903.
J. P. Eriandson to Erland Anderson: Chicago Avenue, east of Spaulding
Avenue. Price, ;^1,500*
0. E. Anderson to John A. Freeberg: Lakewood Avenue, north of Foster
Avenue. Price, $1,200.
Estate of P. Anderson to Sarah G. Gannon: Marshfield Avenue, south of
Addison Street. Price, $18,000.
P« Am Anderson to Aron Anderson: Artesian Avenue, north of Division
Street. Price, $4,500.
W. W. Nyberg to Susan Boylan: Carroll Avemie, east of North 44th Street
Price, |l,500.
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Svenska Nyheter. Dec. 15, 1903. '^^ '^-
Aron Anderson to May C. Anderson: Glaremont Street, north of North Avenue.
Price, $9,000.
H. B. Hanson to Anton Johnson: DeMoyne Street, east of Hoyne Avenue.
Price, $7,500.
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Svenska Nyheter^ Deo. 8, 1903.
REAL-ESTATE TRAITSACTIONS
The following real-estate transfers took place in Chicago last week, in
which either the seller or the buyer or both were Scandinavians:
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Williajn Or. Oliver to Marie Anderson: Addison Street, east of Herndon
Street, Price, ^8,000,
C. G. Peterson to Rosa Herz: Cleveland Avenue, north of Lincoln Avenue.
Price, $8,600.
A, S. Peterson to C. F. Schroder: Artesian Avenue south of 25th Street.
Price, $1,725.
L. Magnuson to Job 0. Sherman: Avers Avenue, north of Division Street.
Price $1,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Dec. 8, 1903.
L, E. Albee to Frank G, Dahlgren: 69th Street, east of Stewart Avenue.
Price, $2,000.
0. C. Carson to Anna C. Mathieson: 51st Avenue, south of Iowa Street.
Price, $2,500.
G. Carkery to Anna V/. Olson: 118th Street, east of Butler Street.
Price, $1,400.
A, Mokkelbost to G. J. Erickson: North 42nd Avenue, north of Wabansia
Avenue. Price, $3,100.
A. Mokkelbost to Karen H. Erickson: North 42nd Avenue, north of Wabansia
Avenue. Price, $3,100.
J. T. Bright to Annie ?/. Nelson: Montrose Avenue, west of Springfield
Avenue. Price, $2,300.
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* Svenska Nyheter, Dec. 8, 1903.
A, L. Srickson to Martin Kostelny: Huron Street, east of Temple Street.
Price, ^2,500.
C. A. Bengtson to Johanna Windelchafen: 13th Place, east of Hoyne Avenue.
Price, $5,000.
A. F. Johnson to Jacob Wiczoric: 21st Place, west of Hoyne Avenue. Price,
$6,850.
L. E. Vanuxem to Charles Bostrom: Lakewood Avenue, north of Claremont
Avenue. Price, ^1,687.
J. Cavanaugh to Albert W. Olson: Center Avenue, south of 71st Street.
Price, #1,230.
T. A. Pease to Theodore Freeman: Lincoln Avenue, corner of Seminary Ave-
nue'. Price, |1,000.
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SvenskB Nyheter, Dec. 8, 1903,
D. Carlson to Joseph PfeifenschneideF: Berlin Street, west of Leavitt
Street. Price, $1,400 4.
Joseph Pfeifenschneider to Louis Carlson: Clyboum Place, east of Robey
Street. Price, |3,000.
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E. Park to August Liljestrom: 61st Place, east of Halsted Street. Price,
$3,000.
John A. Larson to Laula E. Kochler: Evans Avenue, north of 68th Street.
Price, $3,500.
C. C. Johnson to Theodore Strobel: Leland Avenue, west of Lincoln Street
Price, $100.
J. A. Doret to Henna M. Carlson: La Salle Street, north of 57th Place.
Price, $1,600.
L. B. Kerr to Claudra Lund: 6402 Minerva Avenue. Price, $6,402. v
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Svenska Nyheter, Dec. 8, 1903.
KM BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Permits for the erection of new buildings in Chicago were granted last
week to certain Scandinavians as follows:
G. A. Carlson: Two three-story houses, 5333 Cottage Grove Avenue. Total
estimated cost, $25,000.
Lindholm and Johnson: Two three-story houses, 5827-29 Calumet Avenue.
Total estimated cost, $19,000.
Erickson and Isaacson: Two-story house, 3325 North Ashland Avenue. Esti-
mated cost, $5,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Dec* 1, 1903.
REAL-ESTATE TRAIISACTIONS
During the past week the following real-estate transfers took place
in Chicago in which either the buyer, the seller, or both were Scan-
dinavians:
lir, Larson to Alfred Hanson: Halsted S€reet, south of Cornelia Street.
Price, ;i?3,200.
C. Bostrom to Arthur Deppmann: Lakewood Avenue, south of Bryn Liawr Avenue
Price, :;6,508.
C.J. Johnson to John J. Rose: Roscoe Street, west of Hamilton Avenue.
Price, $1,000.
A. Hanson to Llartin Larson: Eberly Avenue, south of Belmont Avenue.
Price, $2,500. -
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Olaf A. Kraft to Lydia Gustafson: Humboldt Boulevard, east of Fran-
cisco Avenue. Price, $7,000.
G. Gustafson to Marie A. Kraft: Eumboldt Boulevard, east of Francisco
Avenue. Price, $7,000.
0. Lindberg to Lars' A. Grung: Rhine Street, west of Talman Avenue.
Price, <?1,5404
P. Letis to Chas. V/. Nordquist: Kedzie Avenue, south of Pierce Avenue,
Price, ;pl,500.
Ellen Vebb to alfrid G. Carlson: Evans Avenue, south of 73rd Street.
Price, $3,000.
A.L. Farwell to John M. Carlson: Lauv Avenue, v/est of Llaple Avenue.
Price, #2,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Dec. 1, 1903.
A. Lansing to Edmund S. Holmstrom: Bradley Place, east of Leavitt
Street. Price, $4,500.
E.E. Olson to Otto F. Elanrock: Potomac Avenue, v/est of California
Avenue. Price, .1^7,000.
E.A. Hulse to L!adeline Hagstrom: Green Street, betv/een 56th Street
and 57th Street. Price, ;^6,000.
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Victor R. Larson to James Taylor: Morgan Street, south of 54th Street.
Price, $6,000. v
Swedish Evangelical Mission Church to Jennie Land: Avenue L, north of
101st Street, Price, $1,000.
D. Tengvvald to Tritz Andren: Ashland Avenue, south of north 59th Street.
Price, ^2,500.
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Svenska Nyheter, Dec. 1, 1903.
J.G, Eniz to Charles Dahlen: Cntario Avenue, north of 135th Street.
Price, i;pl,000.
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SWEDISH
J.G. Eniz to Charles Dahlen: Cntario Avenue, north of 135th Street.
Price, i;^l,000.
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Svenska Nyheter, Nov. 24, 1903.
RSAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Dtiring the past weeks, the following real estate transfers took place in
Chicago, in which the seller, the buyer, or both were Scandinavians, as
follows: J. Hanson to Albert T. Larson; Bissell Street, north of Belmont
Avenue. Price $2,500. M. W. Pearson to Alfred Larson; Cosgrove Avenue
west of Ashland Avenue. Price $2,500. A. S. Paterson to Bessie Nelson;
Mozart Street^ south of Courtland Street. Price $1,800. Jacob Hirsch to
Jacob and Mary Nelson; Whipple Street, north of Courtland Street. Price
$3,200. Herman Peterson to Adelaide Kochs and Elsa Peterson; Dearborn
Avenue, north of Burton Place. Price §1. A. T. Larson to John B. Hanson;
Elston Avenue, southeast of Roscoe Street. Price $4,500# Frank Gustafson
to Eliza D. Jameson; 48th Street, west of Madison Avenue. Price $5, 000*
R. I. Ion to Oscar V/estberg; 110th Street, east of Wentworth Avenue.
Price $1,150* C. Lundberg to Friedericke Meter; Ivfeiy Street, north of 60th
Street. Price $1,600. E. Schwicht to Jonas Nelson; Potomac Avenue west of
Spalding Avenue. Price $4,000. E. C. Colby to Oscar G. Mossberg; Parnell
Avenue, north of 60th Street. Price $2,700. Oscar G. Mossberg to Carrie
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C. Colby; Throop Street, north of 61st Street. Price $500. John B. Anderson
to Andrew Tallberg; Wentworth Aveliue, south of 51st Street. Price $11,500.
A. Tallberg to John. B. Anderson; Flournoy Street, east of Central Park Avenue.
Price $1,500» C. H. Kuhn to Jacob Nielson; Sacramento Avenue, northeast comer
of Follansbee Street. Price $12. John P. Erickson's Estate to Thomas J. J.
Hamilton, Orleans Street, south of V/endel Street. Price $3,800.
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Svenska Nyheter. Nov. 24, 1903,
^SRl.aTS FOR NK"; BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Permits for new building construction were granted to Scandinavians last ^
week, as follows:
Charles Bostrom: Two-story frame house at 2546 Lakexvood Avenue. Estimated
Cost $6, 000.
f Anderson Brothers: One-story addition at 1316 ?Jolfran Street. Estimated Cost
% $1,000.
A. K. Sorenson: One one-half story brick house, 2277 North 43rd Avenue. Es-
timated cost $2,000.
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Svenska Nyheter. Nov. 17, 1903.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Dxiring the past ;veek, the following real estate transfers took place in
Chicago, in which the seller, the buyer, or both were Scandinavians:
N* Wohleben to Carl J. Johnson; Ashland Avenue, corner of Foster Avenue*
Price $2,000. L. C. Bergstedt to Frank C. Howorka; Wolfram Street, east
of Seminary Avenue. Price $3,400. C. Lund to Herman Hampel; Lowell
Avenue, north of Pleasant Street. Price 3,200. N. Hansen to Iver M. Iverson;
Honors Street, south of 62nd Street. Price $22,600. Dorothea Tengwald to
Paul Karstrom; Prairie Avenue, north of 63rd Street. Price #8,000. M. Eckstrom
to M. D. Rider; Lincoln Avenue, northwest of Dunning Avenue. Price $1,850.
D. Tengwald to Mary Braske; Grand Avenue, northwest of Lawndale Avenue. Price
$1,800. C. N. Falk to Johanna Tidlund; North 49th Avenue south of Armitage
Avenue. Price $2,00p. C. H. Reiland to Andrew Kingman; Avenue M, north of
101st Avenue. Price $1,400. N. Hallgren to Emma Hallgren; Jackson Avenue,
south of 66th Street. Price $1,500. E. Anderson to Gustaf Moorie; Orchard
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Street, south of Dewey Place. Price $3,000« A. E. Neylick to Olof Johnson;
Paulina Street, corner of Berwyn Avenue. Price $2,000. J. Nordberg to John
A. Palmer; Perry Street, north of Waveland Avenue. Price #1,950. C. T.
Palmquist to Clara Seberg; Green Street, south of 59th Street. Price §2,000.
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PERMITS FOR NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
IXiring the past week, permits have been issued to Scandinavians for the erec-
tion of new buildings, as follows:
L* Levine: Three-story brick house, 437 South Center Street* Estimated cost
$7,000^
M« Munson: One-story frame house, 5637 Elizabeth Street* Estimated cost
#1,500.
Martin Anderson: Two-story brick house, 1344 Humboldt Avenue* Estimated
cost $11,000.
GusBretberg: Two-story brick house, 2202 Greenshaw Street. Estimated cost
$1,600.
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SIVEDISH
Henry Johnson: Two-stoiry brick house, 2315 North Troy Street • Estimated
cost $2,000.
August Anderson: Three-story brick house, 427 Potomac Avenue. Estimated
cost ^,000.
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BUILDING PERlITS IN CHICxiGO
p«ll..*.,*. The following Scandinavians were granted building permits during
last week: Patrick Carlson, single /story dwelling, 242 W, 113th St., $1,200.
C.R.Hillstrom, . single story dwelling, 246 G. 116th St., $1,COO; Culver-Svenska
Mission Church, single story church building, 2194-96 N. Marshfield Aye., $3 ,000.
Frank Gustaf son, three-story apartment building of brick, 78-48th St., $25,000.
E. Nelson, three-story dwelling, 204 v/. 112th St., $2,500, H.M.Hogland, two-story
dwelling, 1230 Tripp Ave. $1,4C0; A.C.Olson, two-story dwelling, 993 Cortland St.
$2,150. Edward Hjlte, single-story dwelling, 1905 Thomas St., $1,000, A. Ringraan,
single-story dwelling, 10325 Avenue H. $1,C00. Tobey S. Christiansen, single-story
addition of brick, 38-40 Churchill St., $1,800. Charles Bastrom, two-story
dwelling, 990 Herndon St., $1,800; A.J.Johnson, two-story dwelling of brick, 369
West Twenty-third place., $2,7C0.
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BUIIDING PEIIMITS
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p«3.... Permits to build in Chicago have been issued of late to the following
Scandinavians: A. Anderson, single story dwelling of brick, 1028 Garnien Ave.
$1,000. A.J.Larson, two-story addition of brick, 1000-1004 Milwaukee Ave., $7,000.
L.M.Nelson, two-story dwelling, 2470 Syracise Aye., $2,000. Charles Anderson,
three-story apartment building of brick, 5329-31 Lake Aye., $40,000.
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OUR SUDIBH BOZLDBRS*
Hm «oll«»kiunm Swadlsh artiiitectty Oaillag Bres*^ haya eonqplrfced plans and
aatimataa for a flva^atory twllding to bo orooiod at 104 Tovaaond St« b^
G» Johnson, at aui oatiaatad ooat of lldfOOO* Same firm of ax^faltocta have
also dxwm tho plana for a throo-atorj otrtiotura to oooupy the lot at 1732
Iliftafaar 8t* This building, tho ownor of which is C»W# Skoglof , will oost
|12t000»
Lanranes Hsssalrotht tho woll«»knoan Svodish apofthaoary, has purehasod tho
lot at tha aoufclMVsst comor of Chicago Ato* and Rranklin 8t» ab a i»rica of
fdS^OOO* He intonda to iaqproTO this lot with a fiya-story building*
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SWEDES IN THE BUILDING DTOUSTRT ^^
Among the building permits issued Isist week by the Building Department in City
Hall, we note the following, granted to fellow countrymen:
Nels Swanson, two-story dwelling at 48 Baxter St., - - • - - $2,400
John Johnson, one-story cottage at 1153 Southport Ave., - - - - 1,000
J. WsuLine, three story dwelling at 3223 Portland Ave., - - - - 4,000
Lothgren Bros., two-story dwelling at 6122 Carpenter St#, - - - 2,500
Louisa Helstrom, two-story dwelling at 724 Logan St. - - - - 1,800
Lars Olson, three story dwelling at 808 Washtenaw Ave., - • • - 4,000
Alf Anderson, two-story dwelling at 6741 Peoria St., - - - - 1,800
Mrs. A. Swenson, Two-story dwelling on Avenue K, near 97th St., - - 1,300
Andrew Bloom, two-story dwelling at Winter and 60th Sts., - - - 1,700
V.Johnson, two-story dwelling at 1546 Otto St., ----- 2,000
John A. Jacobson, two-story dwelling at 46 Clifton St., - - - 2,000
F. A. Sodeman, two-story dwelling at 6011 Elizabeth St., - - - 2,000
A* Backstroa, thrae-stpry dwelling at 146 Laughton St., - - - 4,000
Claus Nelson, two three«»story dwellings at 836 and 838 W. Congress St.)2,000
C. Anderson, two-story dwelling at 246 Baxter St., - - - - - 1,500
Henry Newgard, two-story dwelling at 582 N. Hoyne Ave., - - • - 4,000
Martin Nelson, two-story dwelling at 147 Laughton St., - - - - 4,000
Carl S. Johanson, two-story dwelling and store on Davis St., - - 3,000
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^ Translator's Notes Similar announcements are printed on Page 10 of each and
every issue of this newspaper throughout the year* The following examples
convey an idea of the activity of the Swedish people in Chicago •s building
industry during the year of 1891:
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Svenska Tribunen^ July 31, 1890
TIIE BUILDING IIIDUSTRY iiKD Tl^E SmUES.
Mr, C. J« BlocstroBi has taken oirt periiiit for the erection of a fonr-stoiy building
at the corner of Ellis Avenue cmd 42nd Street^ The estimated cost is $75^000,
and the architects; are Ostling Bros*
Architect L« 6* Hallberg has completed the approved plans for a building at the
corner of Drezel Boulevard and 47th Street* The contractor is Albert Wisner^
and the estimated cost of the building project is $eO^OOO«
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Svenaka Tribuaen, June 5, 1890
A SEVEN-STORY HOTEL
will be built on Chicago Avenue , near Townsend Street ^ by our count rysan,
Ahlgren*
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The construction, costs are estimated at $50^000* and the plans have been dram by
Architect C*F* Sorenson*
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Skandinaven {Daily Edition), Mar, 8, 1890.
R2AL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Ilalsted and 64th Streets, 0. Zetterlund to G. Zetterlund, $15,000.
32nd and 'Jallace Jtreets, W. R. Gore to A. Jernberg, $17,000.
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THE INDIFFERENCE OF OUR PEOPLE
(Editorial)
During the years following the World War, Sweden took a renewed interest in
America emd material as well as cultural developments here. Study trips to
this country became the order of the day, and as a result of these visits ^
Swedish opinion in regard to this country underwent a marked change* They no
longer thought of the **far wesf* as something of a dreamland, but the realiza-
tion began to dawn on them that itoerica is a giant nation and a world power.
Naturally, conditions among Swedish-Americans were also studied with interest,
and many fine things were said and written about our people here on this side
of the ocean. This is so much more understeindable since intercourse between
this country and Sweden was to a large extend broken off during the wear years,
and anything concerning America took on added interest, both to the visitor
himself euid to his public at home.
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Study trix>8 are still being undertaken ^ but Swedes who come here today get
an entirely different Impression of us Swedish-Americans than did those who
came here immediately after the war. At that time they saw in us a national
group which in a laudable manner held on to its mother tongue, national
characteristics! and traditional customs. Now, however, they seem to enjoy
pointing out our laxity and our inferiority as comi>ared to Swedes at home,
Ibey do not appear to appreciate at all the struggle which is going on for the
preservation of our Swedish language and culture,
A Swedish newspaperman who has been visiting in America recently wrote to a
paper at home that the Swedish language is on the decline here, but at the
same time he mentioned lightly that almost every Swede here in Chicago belongs
to some Swedish society, in which the Swedish language is being used. He did
not seem to attach any significance to the activities of these societies. Did
he, perhaps ignore them, thinking that they were not cultured enough?
Those who think it is possible and desirable to establish a second Sweden here
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in America are greatly mistaken. But we Sired ish-Amerlcans should try to pre-
serve the best of what we brought with us from the old country, especially the
language, and we are doing Just that. If we seem to be somewhat lax in this,
it might be interesting to search for the reason why we are falling down on
the Job« Let us start at the beginning. All Swedish-American activities are
based on the people themselves, and one always has to start from scratch, so to :^
speal^ without satisfactory financing and without the backing, of influential
people with money. And, of course, without the support of the state or muni*
cipality. How far would the Swedes at home get under such circumstances? And,
furthermore, it must be remembered that from a business i)oint of view such ^
undertakings here must be American, not Swedish* It i^ therefore, not at all
surprising that even Swedish-American cultural activities show the American
influence.
If our critical friends from home would look at the situation from all angles
they might ask th^oselves this question: What has Sweden done for the preserva-
tion and promotion of all that which is typically Swedish among her emigrated
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sons and daughters in America? Tlie answer is: Practically nothing. In fact,
one might say with a good deal of truth that the people at home always have
done^ and are still doing, their level best to minimize and destroy the cul-
tural efforts of their nationals in this country • Swedish authors and publishers
are charging all that the trade will stand* Their slogan seems to be, ^Let the
Swedish-*Anericans pay**. This is the situation in all fields of Swedish^American
activities, and we can hold our heads high in the knowledge that what has been %
done for Swedish culture in Jtoerica we have done ourselves • ^
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FCRS ION-BORN PERSONS ASSIST.'^D IF B^^Cr!:iNn CITTZ"^^
•^Naturalization^ is the term denoting the -crocess by which the foreign born be-
come citizens, and as such they have the same legal standinf^, resTDonsibilities , ^
and privileges as native A.ericans. The process requires that the Derson re- 5
nouixce all fcreinn allegiance and svy/ear loyalty to the United States. The Con- .^
stitutjon prants a naturalized individual tae saine privileges as are enjoyed by P
a native-born A^•lerican v;ith this exception: Ke cannot become President or Vice- ^
President of the United States • §
Naturalization is one of the tv;o mc^thods by vdiich the foreign born may become g
citizens of this country; the other is through the naturalization of the parents
if effected during the minority of the children.
The process is subject to certain laws: First, one must declare one's intention
to becor.e a citizen and thus bbtain the **first paper'\ Second, after having
resided in the countrj'' for at least five y^^evs^ one must file a petition vdth the
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clerk of the nearest naturalization court for the **fin£l T)aT)er*\ Third, a
hearing before a naturalization judge.
The entire process is ouite cinple in this counLry. But it is important that ^^
one rroceed accorainf-: to refulLticns and that all papers be filled out correctly, 5"
!.!any declarations of Intention /lave been nullified as the result of a vari-^ty of ^::^
errors on the part of the ar-p^icant. This also happens in ref-ard to the final r^
paper. Many applicants have been refured citizenship because they have not ful- -c
filled the reouireiuents in regard to residence in this country, or because of o
incompetent witnesses, etc*
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As many of our reador^:. know, the Foreig*n Language Information Service in New York
City has for maliy years been issuing- a rractjcal and derendable guide for those
v;ho are planning to become A'^ierican citizens. The title of the p?j-r:phlet is Hov/ to
Become An A^ierican Citizen, and a new coition is just off the press. It is a re-
vised edition, r.ade necessary by the er'-itensive changes in the naturalization laws
whicii -.ore made during the last session of the Congress, and vjhich became effective
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July 1 of this year.
The pamphlet e:q)lains in detail the three steps in the naturalization process,
how his family is effected v/hen a nan becomes naturalized, the citizenship
status of v;omen, the special regulations covering: soldiers, sailors, and those
who entered the country v;ithout being duly recii^^tered, and other items of in-
terest to prospective citizens. The last pages of this pamphlet contain about
one hundred questions v;ith the correct answers, which the applicant will find
very helpful v/hen he appears before the naturalization exaiiiiner for the final
hearing.
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The price of the pamphlet is twenty-five cents, and it may be obtained from the
Foreign Language Information Service, 222 Fourth ilvenue, Nevj York City. Payment
may be made in cash, by money order or in stamps. It is also for sale in the
offices oi this nev/spaper.
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TIIE a'ffiUES* aVVIIJG BAmz
(Advertisement)
This bank joins with the Swedish people of Chicago in the rejoicing over the
successful Trans-Atlantic Flight accomplished by Cuptain Charles A. Ldndbergh.
State Beoik of Chicago,
Ia Salle and »Vashing^on Sts.
Assets over 70 million Dollars.
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Svanska Tribunen-Nyheter. Jiily 25, 1923.
A HOW TO NMCOUERS
(Editorial)
Addressing a recent social gathering of the local branch of the Society for the ^
Preservation of Swedish Culture in Anerica, the well-known speaker. Dr. S. G* >>
Ohman, quoted a high United States government official. 'p
This official ?ns watching a group of Swedes who had just arrived at Ellis ^
Island on their way to the New World when he turned to his companions and asked, 82
••What difference is there between these i)eople and ordinary Americans?" co
••This remark, •• said Dr. Ohman,** coming from a highly placed American, is quite
flattering to Swedes, and especially to the newcomers* It indicates that people
of the northern races are welcome in this country, and that the Swede, thanks
to the good education he has received in his own country, his ability as a
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worker, and his general conduct, is capable of winning the respect of native
Americans* When the word *greenhom* is used now, it is chiefly due to
thoughtlessness. Like all other immigrants, the Swedish newcomer has much to
learn here, as has eyerybody else when he comes into a new country to live.
But when he has had seme time in which to adjust himself to the new environment, ^
he is found to be an able and dependable worker, well equipped to compete with
imnigrants from other countries as well as with native Americans.
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**For all this, he is greatly indebted to his fatherland. It had made him ^
what he was when he arrived here, and he would be very shortsighted if, after ^:.'
having lived here for cuiy length of time, he should proceed to cut the ties
which bind him to the old land and to his countrymen. This would be Just as
absurd as the attempt of a student who has transferred to a new school to for-
get idiat he has learned before. And life may well be compared to a school, no
matter where one happens to live. Incidentally, the immigrant is taking chances
by separating himself from his countrymen. Nobody is so strong and independent
that he does not at some time or other need the help of his fellow men, and
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^en that time comes nobody is closer than one's own nationals.
•TTou newcomers, hold on to your connections with Sweden and with your country-
menl Join some Swedish societyl There are plenty of thaa, religious societies
as well as others* It is also wise to subscribe to a Swedish- American news-* ^
paper. It is the best means of keeping informed on what is going on in the ^
Old Country, and it also covers the more important news in America and else- p
where in the world. Such a paper also helps one to follow the activities of ;^
his countrymen here^ €uid it assists him in keeping his own language fresh in r;
his memory. It means a great loss to us if we forget the language which our ^-^
mothers taught us, and which was our heart language in the happy years of c-
childhood and early youth." ^^
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Svenska Tribunen^'Nyheter^ Apr. 25, 1923.
A SFEBCH ADDRESSED TO SWEDISH-AHERICANS
A* a. Witting* 8 Opening Address at the Organization Meeting
of the Chicago Branch of the Society For The
Preservation of Swedish Culture in America
At the begiimingof the moeting which saw the founding of the Chicago brcoich
of the Society for the Preseryation of Swedish Culture in America » A. G.
Witting 9 ixrominent engineer, addressed the audience, which later requested
that his address be placed on record in the archives of the organization, and
also that copies of it be distributed among Swedish- American newspapers, so S
that their readers might have the opportunity to read Mr. Witting *s inspiring cr
words. Complying with this request, we herewith present the speech:
^dress by A. G. Witting
Ladies and Gentlemen: We have cinswered the call and gathered here, happy that
this step has at last been taken. Before such an audience as this, it is, 1
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think, rather superfluous to argue the desirability of, ai^ the Justification
for, preserving the fundamentals of our Swedish culture here in our adopted ^
country. ISiis cause is close to our hearts, €uid we consider it a precious ^
duty to protect and revere this heritage which has been left us by our fathers. ^
And we met especially protect and revere the language, which has told us all P
that is most dear to us, and lAiich makes us feel that we have all sprung from, Z^
receive nourishment from, and are still growing from the same root. g
But our first duty to this organization which we are about to form is to go ^
out among our friends and acquaintances and persuade them to Join us. When we D^
do this, we shall meet doubters who must be won over, and we shall encounter
arguments idiich must be intelligently cmswered. It may not, therefore, be out
of place to consider at this time the foundations an which our efforts are to
be based.
First of all, we must expect doubts as to whether the preservation of Swedish
cultxire in this country is really a proper object to pursue. So much is being
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Svenaka Trilnmen^Nyheter, Apr* 25, 1923.
said about one-hundred-per-cdnt Aznerlcanlam and the breaking of all tlie ties
that bind us with the land of our fathers that it might be taken as a sign
of disloyalty on our part even to remember the faot that we were bom, and
that many of our closest relatives still live, under a flag other than the
Stars and Stripes. But it is an utter misconception to presume that all
other countries are inferior to iU&erica, not only in a material sense but
also morally and culturally. In the case of certain countries, there may be
some Justification for such an assxmiption, but it certainly is not true of
Sweden. And eren if it were, this fact wculd not alter the situation in
irtiich we find ourselves, for it is psychologically impossible to transform
a native of a foreign country into a one-hundred- per-cent American. A
leopard cannot change his spots; they can only be removed by skinning the
animal. And what would be left of it then? It is equally impossible for an
immigrant to remove the influence of his foreign birth. If he should try to
force himself to get rid of this influence, he would have to close up all
the inner recesses of his mind and subject himself to spiritual stcorvation.
Sven then, he would not succeed ^ and in the attempt, he would become a poor
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American Citizen.
This is fully xinderstood by intelligent native Americans, as the following
statanent by no less a person than President Harding indicates: **A person
of foreign birth nho is not concerned about the welfare of his father and
Biother, his brothers and sisters, who does not revere the time-honored tradi-
tions and precious memories of his people, and who is indifferent to the fate
of the people from irtiich he sprang; would make poor material for an Merican
citizen. America does not demand or desire such sacrifices.** Therefore, any
Swede idio would **create** Americanism by suppressing the Swedish spirit is a ^
fool, and not a true representative of the country from which he came. For
in the reodm of good citizenship, the Swedes have more to teach other nations
than to learn from them.
The inherent conception of respect for law and duly api)ointed authority which
we find in the Swede, his devotion to duty and responsibility, and his regard
for personal liberty and the rights of the individual, are more in accord
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with the theoretical principles of the American system of government than with
their practical execution. These qualities represent a valuable addition to
the actual work which he performs in various fields of endeavor in return for
the right to make his living here. We have » therefore » every reason to hold on ^
to those qualities which characterize us as Swedes; we have every reason to he rj
proud of our nationality; and we should make it our business to acquaint not ^
only our own nationals but also the great mass of native Americans with this o
fact. To the extent to urtiich we value and preserve the best of our specifically.^
Swedish culture and characteristics, to that same extent do ?re become good ^
American citizens.
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I do not, of course, advocate a one-sided and stubborn affinity for everythiog
Swedish, and a consequent refusal to adjust oneself to American conditions. We
are here to stay, and it behooves us to make ourselves feel at home. We must
not become a pathological growth within the body of the great American society,
but an integral component of that society, filled with affection for and
loyalty to the new homeland. But this does not mean that we have to abandon
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our Swedish heritage and our devotion to the fatherland, any more than a
man* 8 love for and loyalty to his bride means that he must cease loring his
mother. And may we neyer forget that Svea is our spiritual mother, ^/^n^anslator^s
note: ••Svea*' is a poetic and patriotic term for SwedeUj^
It is thus necessary for us to become Americanized, but only by absorbing those $
attributes irtiieh will enrich our character and spiritual life, not those that >^
will make us poorer. We must add to our worthy qualities, not subtract from F
them. The American melting pot should not permit the evaporation of anything ^
that is genuine and valuable; the proper blending of all good ingredients and o
the isolation of the impurities should alone be permitted. And it is up to us ^
to opi)Ose the kind of Americanization which would require the elimination of S
all that is Swedish in us. If we do this, we will place ourselves on an equal ^
footing with our fellow citizens, and will deserve €uid receive their respect.
We cannot escape— and we do not want to escape — from our Swedish nature. It
will follow us throughout life as faithfully as our shadow and our Swedish
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aecant; we can nerar break our ties with Sweden. And if we want to earn the
respect and good will of the natiye Americans and be accepted by them at our
true Talue» we must teach them to appreciate Sweden and to accept Sweden at
her true yalue. IJie first condition for success in this effort is that we
ourselves preserre and revere the cultured heritage which our forefathers
have amassed for us down through the centuries.
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Ifhen we consider the extent of this heritage and how much we are permitted to
call our own, we realize how much it is worth preserring* No other nation has
so much of idiioh to feel proud. It is not just an empty boast when we call
Swedish the language of honor and of heroes, and Sweden the cradle of freedom.
History corroborates us. Brery nation has its proud memories, its national
heroes, its great poets, and its great men of science. But in the final
analysis, the true greatness of any nation is measured by idiat it has done
for others, not by what it has done for itself. Measured by that standard.
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irtiat country compares with Sweden? Our fatherland has never been the rich man
who has arrogantly suffered others to eat the cinambs from his table, nor has ^
it oyer been the rich man who has generously shared his wealth with others* ^
No. What Sweden has giren to the world has been, rather, the widow's mite. ^r^
She has not contributed gold and wealth, but she has sent forth her sons who r*
haie given their blood and their lives for the freedom and ri^ts of other ^
nations. The Swede has taken his stand in Europe like a lone fighter, one q
against ten; like a fort in the wilderness has he arrayed himself against brute ^
power and oppression, a champion of spiritual freedom and individual rights. B
Yes, we have proud memories from a glorious past, when the name of Sweden was
beloved and blessed by the oppressed, and feared by the oppressors. Why should
we hide from the reflection of that honor?
And in the firmament of civilization some of the most sparkling stars that
have lighted the path of humanity bear Swedish names. Men of science, who have
opened up new horizons; inventors, irtio have helped make life easier; great
poets and artists; standard-beco^ers of materiad and spiritual welfare and
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progress— these comprise an unending procession of men and women lAiom we are
proud to co\mt among our countrymen.
What more bare we? We have our Swedish language, with Its wealth of literature. _
And again we challenge any nation to present such poets as Tegner and Runeberg, ;z:
Victor Rydberg and Snollsky, Frodlng and Karlfeldt; such novelists as ^
Selma Lagerlof and Heldenstam. But the poetical feelings of a people » Its g
intimate attitude toward the imlverse, can be truly expressed only throu^ ^-
that people's own language; even the best translation Is only a piece of glass o
idilch attemiyts to Imitate the genuine jewel. Those Swedes who thoughtlessly ^
discard and forget one of the most melodious and, at the same time, most force-
ful languages In the world are throwing away a treasure, and are doing a dis-
service to their children.
Then there Is our Swedish song. Created by and from our national spirit
Itself, It expresses In verses, psalms, and hymns our Innermost thoughts and
highest Ideals. Has It not time and again won first prize In competitions?
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Is it not Tictorious wherever it is heard throughout the world? Should we
let it be taken from us?
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1 hare tried to point out not only the most evident reasons why it is proper
and desirable for us to work for the preservation in this country of our
Swedish cultural heritage, but that this is actually our duty, both as Swedes
and as Americans. And, naturally enough, I have emphasized those things
which are most apt to inspire in us love for and pride in the Old Country, the
country irtiere our ancestors lived and toiled; the things most likely to in- ^
atill in us a burming desire to keep this heritage as a source of inspiration
and spiritual refreshment for ourselves and our children.
However, this is also the proper time to remind ourselves that we Swedes, too,
have our share of shortcomings. In The Funeral of a Hero, written by Heidenstam,
one of the formiost exponents of Swedish prose, some of the national traits
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urtxich always have brought — and, unless we overccxae them, always will bring —
us to grief are grimly exposed. Among them are indifference to the common ^
welfare, shortsighted arrogance towcord strcmgers, and petty envy of successful ^
fellow countrjrmen. To these there has recently been added another,, which was "^
unknown to our ancestors; namely, a tendency to become discouraged and give C
up in the face of what seems to be insurmountable obstacles^-^ fatalistic gg
attitude idiich expresses itself in the words ^What*s the use?** on occasions o
urtien a more aggressive spirit would si)ell success. Let us be on guard lest lo
such wealcnesses overtake us. Let us go forward with courage and determination t^
toward the goal which the organization we are forming here tonight has set ^
for itself: Swedish unity!
The heart of every Swedish-i^erican has a chamber which he usually keeps
safely locked. But it can be opened. There are four keys, as it were, which
can open the lock; th^ are our Swedish-American press, our Swedish churches,
our Swedish aid idocieties, and our Swedish singing societies. Let our or-
geinization, the Society for the Preservation of Swedish Culture in America,
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be the ring nhich holds these four keys together.
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THE LAIKIUAGE QjOESTION IN OCR CHDRCSISS
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(Editorial)
A few days ago, we read in one of the official chiirch organs that a
coDgregation in Austin » Chicago , had decided, on the recoiomendation of
its pastor, to return to the old arrangeoient of conducting the Sunday
school separately from the Sunday laoming gospel service* Both in the
Sunday school and in the church, the Swedish language is used exclusiyely,
and it is worth noting that the pastor in question was bom and raised in
America.
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On the same day, we also received a report from the meeting which was held
last October by the Association of Snglish Churches* At that meeting, the ^
language question within the Augustana Synod came up for discussion and the
opinions expressed by seyeral speakers were tolerant and sensible* The
reason for such a broad-minded attitude is undoubtedly that tbose members
of this Association idio have thought the matter cfver carefully, do not feel
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that any pxopaganda in behalf of the English language in America is necessary*
The English took care of that a long time ago, and no missionary actiyity is
required at this time in order to preserre the predominance of English in
this country* Host of the English-speaking congregations, with a view to the
future, seem to feel that the English language should be given equality with ^
Swedish within the Augustana Synod, and that attitude is quite reasonable* ^
The problem will in time solve itself automatically* p
But the same rei)ort cites a pastor idiose contribution to the discussion ^
indicates anything but tolerance and understanding* The speaker seems to o
forget that the religion idiich he tries to impart in the English language is co
the same as that which was preached to our forefathers in Swedish* He §
claims that, for sixty years now, religion has taken second place to the
language question in the Augustana Synod* The answer to this assertion is
that, if it is true, the religion and the task to which he has dedicated
himself cannot amount to niich*
When he compares Swedish language with castor oil which is being forced
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doim children's throats, and vhlch they have to smillow against their will,
he confesses his lack of regard for the purposes of the church and for the
people without whom there would be no Synod and no congregation* We suspect
that he does not know the men idio are his co-workers and leaders within the
Synod— *8uch men as Dr« Brandelle, Its president, and Dr« Lincoln, to mention
Just two, or Pastor Sjogren, the president of the Association of English ^
Churches* They were all bom In this country and recelTed their religious ^
training within the SwedlshrAmerlcan church* Was their religion forced upon <J
them In Swedish as castor oil Is forced upon unwilling children? ^
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We are sure they will be the first to agree that they are spiritually richer ^
and have a deeper understanding of both religious and worldly problems than £3
would be the case had they not come to know the religion of their fathers In
their fathers* language* It has been said that with every new language a
person learns, a new soul Is bom within him*
The comparison between Swedish and castor oil was based upon a talk idilch the
pastor once had with a young girl lAio told him how she had hated to study
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the Swedish primer » and how she had to memorize the Swedish catechism without
understanding it« Anybody ^fbo was bom and raised in Sweden had exactly
that same e^qperienoe* We haTe never seen a child lAio took any great pleasure
in studying the primer of any language, and what child has ever understood
the catechism? ^
The pastor went on to say that from now on we should not import pastors from ^
Sweden* He might as well have said that our congregations should not admit ^
as members those idio come from that country. As a matter of course, the ^
church imparts religious instruction in English to those who do not under- o
stand Swedish, and in Swedish for those unable to understand English* On co
the day that immigration will have ceased, there will be some justification §
for the pastor* s remarks* But even fifty years ago there was mich talk about
stopping immigration, and yet immigration is still continuing* And the
Swedish churches will for some time continue to need Swedish pastors*
The speaker seemed to consider the activities of the church from a political
rather than from the religious and cultural point of view* Our churches
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should be entirely free of politics » but in that respect th^ still have a
good deal in eonmon with the old Roman church*
The ibole attitude of the good pastor is explained by his CQispla.int that his
church is being called a foreign church* But he does not deserve nuch
sympathy on that count* We believe that the fundamental purpose of genuine
Americanism is to train everybody in such a manner that th^ become good
citizens and good people* In our opinion^ the Swedish contribution to this
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kind of Americanism is second to none, and we can well use some more of it* 3
We also believe that the Swedish spirit can thrive within English-speaking ^
congregations 9 and it is a pleasure to note that seme of their leaders have ^
absorbed and preserved within themselves the essence of Swedish culture* ol
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TKS "SDUCaTED** JnlDISH-AI.SRICAN
(Editorial)
In an inquiry concerning advertisine, v/hich v/e have just received from
Sweden, the question is asked whether or not it is necessary to advertise in
the American metropolitan dailies if one wants to reach the ♦♦cultured'' Swedish-
Americans. By v/ay of explanation, the inquirer goes on to say that he has been
informed that the cultured Swedish- American does not, as a rule, read Swedish-
American nevjspapers*
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We hasten to assure our friend that he has been misinformed* Ha^rever, v/e ^^
should like to knov; v/hat he means by ♦♦cultured". V/e dare say that Swedish- cr?
American newspapers are read by &A'edes who quite properly regard themselves as
cultured, and also by another type of countryman who is really cultured, but
who does not care whether or not he is recognized as such*
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Then there is the class of people which considers itself cultured without
being so at all. Finally, there are the people v/ho have mana;:ed to make, or
who have perhaps inherited, a lot of money, and who have, so to speak, boUf^ht
themselves a position in society. In the last two categories, there are un-
doubtedly a few who do not bother to read anything in 3ivedish, and the chances
are that they do not read much in any other language. ^
In this connection, we waiit to call attention to a marked hunger for knowledge r=
among Sv/edish-;^ericans, which did not exist before they left the old country. ^-^
The young man and young woman from the farm, at the ed.^^e of the forest have ^
put away their catechism and their text-book on Bible history; and reading
and further education are the last thj..i;3s they think of.
Suddenly, they find themselves in a new world, in a new and strange environ-
ment, and then the desire for more knov/led;:e awakens. This may be due partly
to curiosity, but the young S^vedish -American also realizes the necessity for
both practical and theoretical knov/ledge.
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Many of our most proininent Sivedish- American scientists — and do not think they
do not read Swedish-American nev/spapers — have this irr.pulse to thank for their
start on the road which led to useful careers and fame^ In the same manner,
thousands of less gifted countrymen and count ryi'/omen have acquired knov.ledcQ
and the advantages that go with it.
Furthermore, it is a v/ell-known fact that v;ell-educated owedish-iimericans of
the second generation, as a rule, read Swedish-Zimerican nevvspapers; v/hile
others, v/ho for some reason or other have not acquired an education, are
not much interested. This ract has been observed for such a long time and
it is such a careful observation that one may nov/ say that v/hether or not a
Swedish- American reads Swedish-Z^erican newspapers is a fair indication of f^
his educational standing. Sr^
A Swedish-American of the second generation ought to feel ashamed if he does
not keep himself informed of v/hat is going on among Swedish-.^aericans.
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V/e know personally Frenchmen and Germans who read Swedish- American news-
papers in order to increase their knov/led^e and widen their mental horizon,
and it would be wise for all second generation Svjedes to follow their
example •
The inquiry mentioned in the opening lines of this article is a good example ^
of the ignorance and misunderstandings prevailing in 3;*/eden in regard to con- •**
ditions among Swedish-Americans. In many cases, this misinformation originat- i=
ed with SO' e person who visited in ^^erica for a few months, or at most for a <Z
couple of years, without having acquainted himself with the true conditions ^
among Swedish-Americans or /imerican conditions in general. It is impossible 3
for such a person to obtain a true picture of this vast land, and his impres-
sions are, of necessity, the total sum of his ovm limited experiences.
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'/e have often tried to correct misunderstandings caused in this manner, and
we have even tried to forgive the offenders. Vi/hat more can one do?
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SmkTGR HORDING
(Editorial)
The Rapablican presidential ccuididate seems to be gaining in popularity every
week throughout the country^ and especially in the Middle Weft. His keen
intelligence 9 noble personality, and dignified bearing have not failed to make
a deep and favorable impression on audiences ivherever he has appeared as a ^
speaker* Everybody who has had the opportunity of meeting or hearing him is
convinced, that he is worthy of the great office of president of the United
States, and that he will steer the right course as captain of the ship of state.
Among the most remarkable traits of Senator Harding is his practical approach
to problems of all kinds, his unprejudiced opinions in regard to the Americani-
zation of immigrants, and his sympathetic understanding of the feelings which
lie more or less deeply hidden in the minds of those of our people who were
bom in a foreign coxmtry.
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This latter trait was especially evident during a recent visit by foreign-
born citizens to his home in Marion, Ohio. On that occasion he won everybody's
heart by his friendly attitude.
A number of Scandinavian newspapeirmen were among the visitors, and in the
course of the day they had a private conversation with the Senator. During
the conversation, the status of the foreign-language press was discussed par- ^
ticularly the unnecessary and humiliating regulations to which it is now ^
subjected. As an example, the fact may be mentioned that these newspapers r-
cannot be published without a special Government license; and that across -t
the top of the first page, the following caption must be printed: ^Published c
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ne¥rsx>apermen* s feelings in regard to this matter, and declared that as soon P
as he becomes chief executive, he will remove this and similar war regula-
tions from the statute books.
It is well known that Senator Harding is himself a newspaper publisher, his
paper being the Marion Star.
It is clear that when the public begins to appreciate fully the advantages
of belonging to a sick benefit association, the membership of that type of
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SOCIETIES AS GUARDIAIB OF OUR CULTDEE
(Editorial)
In last week*s issue we carried reports of the conventions of about ten
great Swedish-American societies, at which tens of thousands of our country-
men were represented. It has been gratifying to observe how Swedish-
American organizations have come to life again during the last two years,
after having been more or less paralyzed during the war. Mass inductions
have taken place more often than at any previous time, and most societies g
have witnessed a considerable increase in their membership. And, after all,
this condition is only natural.
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organization will increase immensely. And when our countrymen discover
that those associations in which the Swedish language is used are more ad-
vantageous to them than any other, it is equally clear that the Swedish
sick benefit associations will begin to prosper.
Our societies are very useful for reasons other than strictly economic.
\Mien one belongs to a society for the sake of the sick benefit, it indicates
a desire for economic security; but there is, as a rule, a search for cul-
tural security also, and a double purpose is thus served. The distress caused
by cultural isolation can be very great.
We will conclude these reflections by quoting from Richard Berggren's report ^
on the Vasa convention held in Nev; York last summer. "The delegates to the Si
Grand Lodge were instructed not only to vote against the translation of the
ritual into English, but to agitate actively against such a procedure. It had
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been rumored that an attempt would be made to make English the official
language of the Grand Lodge*
"The overwhelming sentiment at the convention was that the primary purpose ^
of the Vasa Order is the preservation of our Swedish culture, and that the 5
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PATRIOTIC SWEDISH MASS MEETING.
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A great massWeeting is to be held here, where 150,000 Swedish born
Americans, may be able to show their loyalty to the United States* These
plans were formulated at a recent meeting of the Swedish Club of Chicago*
The guiding spirit in ihis gigantic undertaking is Charles S*Peterson,
president of the Swedish Club« Assisting him are Henry S« Henschan, John
F«Krickson^ Werner Uelander, Axel J« Johnson and many other representative
Swedish men*
The meeting is to be held on Sept* 30, at 3; 30 P.U* in the great auditorium
4tt the Municipal Pienat Foot of Ohio St* Judge Harry Olson is also a
prime mover in this enterprise*
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{Editorial)
Patriotism is more than ever before the ouestion of the day, and this for
various reasons. First, of course, v;e have the European v/ar and the
possibility of the United States bei ip; involved; further, the controversy
between ;/ilson and Roosevelt due to their different Doints of view in resDect
to the so-called hypr.enated Americans, and in this connection the G-erman-
American Press and its attitude towards the a-oDroaching presidential
election.
In this last attack upon the foreien-born citizens, no ^articular reference
has been made to the Swedish-Americans, nor has occasion for such attack
been given uy them either. From what we have learned, this is the reason
why our countrymen are chagrined over the attacK which the aforesaid
foreign-born citizens have been subjected to. Particularly has ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt* s violent remarks against the German- Americans also been
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I F 8 taken as a direct sla:n at our ovm countrymen. Unfortunately, the
V A 2 general ODinion of the Ger.^arx- Americans is to overlook and forf;ive
any arro^3:ince against the Vaterland, It is not difficult to recog-
nize these facts, which would have a strong res^^onse in all Swedish-Ameri-
can hearts, shjuld Sweden also be dra;^ged into this v/ar inferno. They are
unable to see any justification in these reproaches, as the loyalty of the
so-called foreign citizens has not diiainished in any v/ay, and they are also
free to Question and declare their ODinions as to the foreign policy of
the United States.
Next after the Irish, who have the enormous advantage of havin/;; coiimand
of the language of the ner;; land, the Swedes perhaps become most quickly
Americanized, //hereas they before held themselves aloof from politics,
this has changed. They are no^v rather in politics as a body.
The Swedes in Aiaerica cling to certain old-country customs. They usually
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V A 2 LlidsUi'sner Day in the old-fashioned, old-country style, and in nany
states they have formed owed ish-Aj'fie:.'i can political State organizations,
the object of which is to support the Republican Party without any egotistic
plans.
In spite of the fact that iiTiTii.gration fron Sweden during the last tv;enty
years hardly balances the number of the dead among our old settlers during
the same period, the Swedish-American newspapers have at ^resent a much
larger circulation than they had twenty years ago. In addition, these papers
are also much better edited and more comprehensive. .Vithout exception, they
all try to further rather than hinder the process of Americanization. The
Swedish Church in America has very little influence in preserving S;7edish
nationalism. As an illustration, we can point out that the church orp.anizations
are unable to hold their ovjn by depending upon the itanigrants fron Sweden
alone, but must necessarily now seek their adherents among the first and
later generations (American born). The natural result of this is that the
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V ii 2 wall.
The 3vjedish--^.iericans certainly do not need any ur>-;i:xg tov/ard Anericanization.
The following incident, which hap ened a sh.rt time ago, is more illustrative
than comical: A Swedish minister, Pastor Carl J. Holm oi Massachusetts, in a
sermon in the Secoiid ConFregatioaal Church in 5,uinsigamond, upbraided his
countryiuen for their lack of patriotism, e>ivin^'^ as proof that v;e sin;:< too
often "Ja, ja:^; vil lefva, jag vil do i Korden'- (yes, I ^.vill live; I vjill die
in the North) •
For this occasion Pastor Holm got his text from the first chanter of 'Hie Bool:
of Ruth, which relates hov; Naoiai, after the death of her husband and tv;o sons,
and after many years of vicissitude in the land of I.:oab, starts on her return
journey to Betlilehen, the home of her forefathers. One of her daughters-in-
law, the Tjidow Huth, wished to folio: her, and vjhen Naomi, admonishes her to
reiriain in her nation* s land, Ruth ans;ver8 her in a gentle and exalted expression:
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V A 2 thee: for whither thou goest, I will go, and ivhere thou lodgest,
I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:
^iiheve thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so
to me, and more also, if aught but death part thee and me."
Vie must necessarily note that the text chosen by the Reverend Holm for his
rebuke to his Swedish-Americans, ill fits the interpretation he is trying
to give it, namely, for the Swedes to remain here and to love their foster-
land. Unfortunate Naomi "leaves America and goes back to her folks in Sweden,"
which means; from the land of the Moab, where she was a stranger, to the land
of Judah and her own people, v;hich she seems to prefer. Her son's wife Ruth .
goes with her through oersonal devotion to her mother-in-law as well as in
the hope that she, as a lone young woman, will receive better protection and
face a brighter future. With all due respect for the Holy Scriptures, from
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V A 2 a very smart young woman who knew how to appeal to her mother-in-lav»s
tender feelings. We are also justified in assuming that Ruth, whose
first husband was a Jew, also had thoughts of marrying another man of the
same race. How this thought was later realized through Mr. Boaz, we all
know, who have read the other three chapters of Ruth's little, interesting
book.
But, as said before. Pastor Holm's admonitions to the Swedes in the United
States and his rebuke of their supposed lack of loyalty is more than usually
unsuccessful; even though his text be taken fran the Holy Scriptures.
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WHAT GOOD WILL IHAT DO?
(Editorial)
A telegram from Hock Island informed ua a few days ago that the delegation from Rock
Island Coiinty - thirty-fire men - to the convention at Princeton of the Swedish-
American Republican State Leagues, had voted unanimously to support a proposal to
change the name of the league to John Ericsson's League* The reason for this attitude,
according to the report, was the suspicion and dislike manifest in the country against
^'hyphenated*' Americans •
We take it for granted that the report is true, but we doubt very much that a
proposal as mentioned will receive many votes if brought before the national convention*
Yet it is a theme for melancholic thought that such a proposal could originate at
Rock Island, a place that assumes to be the capitol of Swedish culture in America*
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whether the report is a true picture of the attitude toward the foreign born
population in America is a matter which really need not be discussed here. If it
prevails, it is yet lacking both in good reason and in signific8.nce.
The foreign element in the United States has at present an important role to enact
for it must use all the influence it can muster toward keeping our nation neutral
relative to the European War. And this influence v/e can best wield by announcing
freely and openly that we do not corsider our obligations tov/ard our adopted country
to be of a nature the.t requires us to bury our feelings and refrain from opinions
in order to serve special interests which are as foreign to our way of thinking as
well as inimical to the welfare of America, present and future.
When the Swedish-American ?wepublican Leagues meet to honor the memory of the great
Swede John Ericsson, they also need to remember that they can lay claim to no part
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of his greatness. We become neither better nor worse for having come from
the same country as Captain John Ericsson. Our worth depends upon our own
labor for and service to the American Republic, even though these may be far
more modest that those of John Ericsson.
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TO THE SWEDES IN AtffiRICA
The Society of the Visigoths of Chicago hereby appeals to the Swedes in America
for contribution toward a fund for the erection of a worthy memorial for Dr. John
Alfred Enander at the uak Hill cemetery.
For more than five years now, the doctor has been resting in his grave but only
an insignificant stone marks the place. Yet the work of Dr. Enander was of
such scope, his exertions for the preservations of Swedish traditions among
zhe scattered Swedes in the New V/orld so important that it well deserves a real
national memorial to be erected upon his grave. But if this is to be accomplisned
then must all the Swedish men, ahd women too who appreciate what Dr. Enander did
for Swedish language, Swedish literature, Swedish history and Swedish culture
in America join forces for the promotion of this altogether worthy undertaking.
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Dr. financier's work is of all the greater significance because it occurred at
a time when slack cosmopolitanism was gaining force, and the Swedes were
about to lose their consciousness of being Swedes •
Dr. Enander was great as poet, as orator, as author, and as editor, but more
than all of this, he was great as a friend of the country of fathers. l>iever
did he permit his fellow Swedes to forget that the fact of being a Swede is
the noblest of gifts, the richest heritage of all, and that he who neglects
this fact is not merely hard hearted; he is foolish.
Dr. Enander 's contemporaries in America had left Sweden during one of the most
depressive times there as concerns the national consciousness. No Swedish
pride or consciousness as Swedes did they take with them from the country they
left, for thei^e was nothing of the kind to be found, at the time.
The fact that he could call to life these half dead emotions in many thousands
of the sons and dau^t^rs of Sweden now dwelling in America - that is the great
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achievement of Dr. Enander. He reunited into a people the scattered groups of
Swedes in America.
The life work of such a man deserves a national monument. United action to honor
the great leader for Swedish unity in America will win its goal.
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A TEIJPEST IN A TEA POT
(Editorial )
A nevi term for the so-called "hyphenated American** has now been coined,
namely, "near American**, which brings to nind **near beer**, a beverage which
is being sold in localities where the sale of real beer is prohibited.
An Episcopalian minister from Oak Park used this new term when he recently
addressed a mixed gathering of members of several societies, and discussed
such subjects as **\mdivided citizenship** and related issues. The pastor
whose name is Godolphin, boldly attacked the foreign language press in
America, and accused it of being instrumental in preventing newcomers to
this co\intry from becoming real Americans, It was evident that by *'real
Americans'* he meant those that speak English only, and who cheer for Great
Britain during the current war. The pastor *s accusations are, of course,
both misplaced and unjust. The foreign language press is, as a rule, just
as wholeheartedly American as the Anglo-American newspapers, even though
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it is not entirely on Britain's side in the present conflict.
!rhe Sons of the Revolution have started a movement in V/ashington for the
purpose of doing avmy with the hyphen, v/hich is so irritating and which is
supposed to he at the bottom of so much trouble. Vice-president Llarshall
is said to have declared that when the war is over he will demand a law
against it. But this hyphen, denoting the national origin of recent immi-
grants to this country, has been adopted as a matter of course, and we
believe it should be allov/ed to die a natural death Vw'hen and if it becomes
superfluous. Its significance is historical and cultural, not political.
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Svenska Kurlren^ Dec. 28, 1907.
Iinro' OSCAR'S L>\ST WORDS
The death of King Oscar of Sweden has very deeply touched the hearts of
all the Swedes and Swedish-i\merlcans in the United States* Notices con-
cerning the illness of the beloved and aged monarch, his last hours, desith,
and ftineral, as well as the new King Gustav's ascendency to the throne of
Sweden, has been eagerly read here, either from newspapers sent over to
the United States from Sweden, or in the Swedish-iUnerican newspapers
printed and distributed here.
At 2 P.M. Saturday afternoon, December 7, the dying monarch regained
consciousness for a few moments* When he opened his eyes, he recognized
his family, and others present in the sickroom,, and said: *»GrOd bless you
all.** The Queen then said to the King: *Tes, the Lord shall lead thee
through. His grace is great." The King then agreed, saying: ^TTes, His
grace is great." The Queen whispered: "Jesus Christ, the blood of the Son
of God, cleanses us from all our sins." The King then said: "Thanks, Jesus!"
These words were King Oscar's last words •
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At 5:30 A.M. Sunday morning, December 8, the Ki-ng*s doctors, seeing the end
was near, sent a message to the members of the Royal House to be present at
the old King's deathbed, and when they arrived they found his old beloved
Q^ueen sitting close to the bed, v;ith his hand enclosed in hers. A deep
silence prevailed the deathroora. The majesty of death, and the dying majesty
called for respect, v;hich was not to be disturbed by soft lamentations. But
shortly after 9 A.M. (3 P.M. Chicago time) the dying king made a faint nove,
the doctors rushed to his bedside, and thep they pronounced him dead. The
old dowager Queen then said a prayer vhich couched everybody's heart, and
the touching drama was over.
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MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR KING OSCAR
In many Swedish churches here in Chicago last Sunday afternoon, memorial
services for King Oscar were held* In the Immanuel church, the service was
attended by the Royal Swedish Consul Lindgren, .and by fifteen foreign consuls.
Also officiating were: Dr# G. A. Andreen, prayers were said by Pastors J. W.
Swanbeck, and Gottfried Nelson; and address and a song by Gustav Holmquist,
A telegram of sympathy to Dovrager Queen Sophia was read, and sent later to
Stockholm. The churches were decorated in black with the picture of the de- Jj
parted King in front of the church.
The Norwegian-Americans held a special memorial service for their former
King Oscar at Vor Frelsers Kirke last Sunday afternoon with pastors B. E.
Bergesen and Alfred Johnson officiating. The former said "that when the
history of Norway is written, the page concerning King Oscar will be one
of the most beautiful, and that no word of bitterness is going to be
written of it."
One of the most solemn memorial services for the deceased King Oscar II was
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held last Wednesday night in St. Ansgarius Swedish-American Episcopal
Chtirch, under the auspices of Svithiod Order. The church was draped in
mourning and could not accommodate those who wished to attend the service*
The Rector of the chiirch, the Rev. Herman Lindskog, who has delivered so
many fine memorial speeches, s\irpassed himself as an orator when he delivered
the memorial address of the late King of Sweden, Oscar II. The Svithiod
chorus sang under the direction of Prof. Ortengren.
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KING OSCAR II DEAD
Chicago Swedes Hold ilemorial Services
Sweden has decreed a nation-wide mourning upon the death of King Oscar II*
Swedes in America are to have a part in it. Sunday morning, December 8,
at 9:00 A.H. the flag at the Stockholm Castle, Sweden, was lowered half
mast, signifying the passing of the old beloved monarch. King Oscar it*
The first telegram from a foreign country was a telegram of sympathy
from President Roosevelt to the new king of Sweden, Gustav 7. It was as
follows: "I feel deep: sympathy for your Majesty and for the Swedish
people for the loss of a glorious father and a respected monarch.**
The new king of Sweden, Gustav 7, took the oath at noon in presence of
his cabinet and members of the royal household. His motto is: "With the
people for the country.** The name of his Queen is 7ictoria. They have
three sons. The oldest, Gustav Adolph is now Sweden* s crown prince. The
fun^teral of the dead king will take place in Riddarholmsk3rrkany December 19
Officiating will be the Most Reverend Ekman, Primate of Sweden, and Arch-
l^ishop of Upsala, assisted by the Rt. Reverend Billing, Bishop of Lund.
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Tlie Sv;edes in Chicago voiced their S3n:iipathy in the following telegram to
the dead monarches Q,ueen, Sopiiia: ''The Swedes in Chicago mourn deeply and
sincerely the passing of the beloved King Oscar, and send your Majesty
their sympat.iy and respect. *♦ A com^riittee, headed by the Royal Swedish
Consul, John R. Lindgie^ decided to hold a service in memory of "ECing Oscar
U Sunday, December 15 at Orchestra Hall with addresses, music, and songs.
Dr. A« J. Cc'irlson at the University of Chicago will speak on'fe.ng Dscar
:j9.s a man," and Dr. G. A. Andrew^s topic will be: 'TCing Oscar as monarch."
Another memorial service will be held by the Svithiod Order in St. Ansgarius3
Swedish-Anerican Episcopal Church, Wednesday night, December 18, at 8 P.M.
The Svithiod chorus will sing, and the Rector of the Church, the Rev. Herman
Lindskog will speak. In its obituary, the Svenska Kuriren pays tribute to
King Oscar. He has always been a good king to his people and greatly be-
loved by them.
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i unique business Dalkullan, at 113 Oak Street, for many years, has moved
to 1729 No. Clark Street.
IShile at the old location he became famous for his stock of books, music,
smokers supplies, and Swedish souvenirs. In his new quarters, he has a
much larger stock: imported music, instruments, souvenirs, and antiques
from the Scandinavian countrier, especially Sweden. Here is found the
largest selection of antique Swedish books, music, etc; in the United
States or any other country, except Sweden. The Captain's ideal is to
: keep a full stock of things most appreciated by his countrymen. We advise
. all who are interested in any of the lines mentioned to drop in and enjoy
themselves.
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/all that GLITTISRS IS NOT GOI^
(Editorial)
While we Swedish Americsins are singing our songs of complaint and our
songs of praise~the former with reference to conditions in our homeland,
the latter with reference to the great possibilities of our new hone — and
while we are still moving about in a state of jubilation over the condi-
tions of liberty and equality which exist in this republic, Anglo-American
papers will speak occasionally of conditions in the United States, in terms
which do not at all harmonize with the praise given by the masses.
He reproduce below, without comment, an article from the paper The Pocohinta
Sun:
•^Honored Immigrants: You do not realize what you are losing, you who do not
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want to become a citizen of our great and beautiful country. No
country in all the world can compare with the United States. •...Here we
have Bibles and fortresses, guns and churches, millionaires and beggars, the-
ologians and thieves.. ..Christians and criminals, schools and prisons, cor-
porations and bums.
''This is a country where we make.. ..canned meat from diseased cows and old
mules, and corpses of the people who eat the stuff. Here we put people in-
to prison if they are poor, and sentence them to prison labor if they csmnot
find work. ;/e have four hundred men in Congress to make laws and nine men
in the Supreme Court to declare the laws unconstitutional..... Here we make
men wicked by liquor, and liquor by wicked men. Here newspaper men are
bought.... and ministers and professors are paid... .to do similar service as
those newspaper men. The expounders of Christianity are paid from .ftl,000
to $25,000 annually to tickle the vanity of the rich and to teach the workers
to vote for men subservient to the money powers and otherwise to be godly
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and content (i.e., satisfied when robbed of the fruit of their labor).
Business, here, means to get hold of money b^'- whatever means
^'Here we pay i;'5,000 out of the people's money to bury a congressman and olO
to put a workingman underground Here the government pays a pension of
$5,000 to the widow of an officer but a mere .^44 to the soldier who was in
the midst of the battle. Here we smile disparagingly at the virtuous and
call the honest man eccentric ••..•Here we worship gold. Here we pay fifty
dollars for a puppy and fifteen cents in wages for the sewing of a dozen
shirts by some poor woman who has no other way of obtaining bread for herself
and her child.
^Here we teach the Indian the way to Heaven through the so-called Indian
I^ssion, and afterwards we kill him with a poison called whiskey. Here we
imprison a man if he steals a loaf of bread when he is hungry, but if he steals
a bank or a railroad, we elect him to Congress. Here justice is dozing while
crime plays about; here graft is flowing over into the social system, and the
Devil gets his toll at every street corner."
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THE SWEDISH le'IGILlTION TO AMERICA By C.F.P.
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EDITCRIAL: When we scan the Swedish American annals, written and luiwritten,
our eyes meet a prominent feature j the moral and religious role in life.
The moral activity constitutes the field on which intellectual harvests are
going to grow and ripen •
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There are half a thousand Christian tenples in the west today » Christian temples
built by Swedish hands. They bear witness to the faith, which lives in hundreds
of thousands of souls*. And this faith, what does it say? That there is an inner
life in these children of the west of Nordic euicestry, which is expanding more
and more and requests more liz:ht, more air, and more room. New thoughts are
breeding, new feelings are being born, new goals are being raised. Action follows
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It shows in new higher educational work. The process of evolution contin
The flame of education, fed by the moral ideals, burns brighter, clearer,
warmer. And, at the time, there appears a poet here, a sculptor there, a
searcher, a thinker, an inventor, etc.
This influence is now beginning to show itself in Swedish --cvraerican life.
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The influence of Swedish immigration upon American civilization and through
it upon the whole world, will depend upon the grade of that zeal, wherewith
we guard and display the noble Swede in our nature, because it is by this
that our valuable heritage iiay be assimilated into the American life.
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THE S/ffiDISH IMMIORATION TO AISRICA
Editorial by C. F# P#
It is generally known that many prominent men in the United States offer
praise to o\ir countrymen, the Swedes, and recognize the significance of
their appearance on American soil* The Swedes are, qualitively speaking, one
of the republic's most important factors* We will confirm this by mentioning
a couple of facts from unwritten annals of the society of the Swedish-Americans
'Hbej will speak for themselves in regard to the significance of the Swedish-
American nationality* To begin with, let us remember that there are at least
oiM-fflillion Swedes in America, of whom half are immigrants and the other half
were bom here* About 750,000 are farmers, which is very impart ant to know*
The majority of them have - like an outpost of the civilization - pressed
themselves forward and westward where liiey have broken new fields for th«a-
selves and their generation* Th\xs IJiey have laid millions of acres of virgin
prairie under the plow in Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan,
Kansas, Nebraska, Wisconsin^ Dakota, and other states of the Dhion*
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Our coimtrymen have, in this respect, beea one of the divisions in that great
peace army, who, with painful, industrious efforts, have expanded the world
and founded a dozen great new states, which in the near future, will each
measure up to those in Surope both in spiritual and material wealthy To this
we can add what the others have accomplished who have followed other pro-
fessions; lAiat these 300,000 have done on the field as mechanics and inventors
is not insignificant andis of great importance to the world.
Swediii -Americans take out huiKireds of patents annually for various inven-
tions, most of than in the mechanical field, and many of them are of the
quality of genius, and of tremendous importance for the mechanical expansion
here and elsewhere* Let us but recall John Ericsson *s glorious WDrk i*ien
he, in time of need, saved the nation from danger, and changed a terrific
defeat on the sea into a most splendid naval victory, the victory of the
*• Monitor," of ifcich any nation*s fleet can boast, over the ♦'Merrimac.'^ In
other lords, the mechanical genius of John lilricsson saved this nation, at
least the coastal cities of Hie Northern States, ibo all were in great danger
of being shelled by the rebels. Let us also remember something else. The
Unionists had once lost the day at tOie great battle of Shiloh in 1862.
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Stoiman ^s army ber^an to doubt its ability to close the road to the North, but
lie gathered the routed companies together again and a new battle was fought, this
time successfully, thanks to the fire from a cannon boat on the Llississippi
River frcffli a Swedish Battery, which had been formed in (3hicago»
Our nationality was active politically, also, dxiring the same critical periods
It is a fact that Abraham Lincoln never could have been elected president of
the Bepublic had it not beea for the Scandinavians in the iTest, who so \mani-
mously voted for him« The result of the election of 1860 and 1864 was dependent
on a small majority. If our nationality had been less educated, less liberty
loving then it was, less moral; if it had then been less zealous for Lincoln's
election, he would have lost. Had he failed to be elected president - well,
nobody knows how it might have gone with the Union. It is quite possible,
someone might say, that there would have been a compromise between the North
and the South, and that the latter iiK)uld have kept their beloved institution,
slavery. That would have been a tremendous blow for the growth of the world
for human victory over darkness and force. A few thousand Swedish-Aflperican
votes cast as one in the political issue wein:hed the balance.
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THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF THE SWEDISH- AMERICANS
The life in America, which is changing in many respects for the immigrant, also
has a powerful influence on the inner man. The Swede, who, do doubt, is very
sensitive to new impulses and impressions, very easily yields to what we term
the American spirit, whereby we mean the spiritual atmosphere in which we are
living. With this we understand that he is willing to submit to existing customs ;
and that he is living the i\merican life as it appears here. In other words, he
learns to look at things and their existence from the American point of view.
He is morally and physically changed from Swedish to American, but it does not
occur without ra fi^bdb^ It depends upon his education* The more educated he is in
the old country the harder it is for him to leave the peculiar Swedish life and
to appear in a new national outfit*
We will now choose from the large crowd one example we can call typical - a young
worker, who has been out one or two years in the public schools, irtiere he received
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sufficient learning to understand how helpless he was in his own country, and
whose first year in America was the most remarkable year in his entire life. It
was then he floated between two worlds, uncertain as to ^ich of them he should
choose, if he ought to go back to the Swedish or stick to the i^erican side, still
so strange, cold, and uninviting. He felt himself lost to his native country,
and was disappointed in his new place • The people seemed to be so cold and
calculating* He had thought that life would continue like a dance on the new
earth and that is would be very easy to secure a job.
Instead he had to seek opportunities to secure a job for a long time. Then he
really felt deceived in his dream about life in the New World. ^Vhen in this mood
and in this situation he looked at the rushing stream of life, he shivered and
yearned wholeheartedly for that calm little cottage in his native country, where
parents, sisters, and brothers were still living. It felt so peculiar in his
soul. Should 'he lose his Swedish qualities and thus everything human?
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It appeared eo to him in his first fight between that inner Swedish and the
outward Aaeritfan life. But he is winning this fight* The second year comes
with continued fight • He is not yet reconcilled with his fate* A new victory
follows; he begins to distinguish some of the American hi^-spotsy he also,
begins to feel that the conditions for success here depend upon the grade of
zealy with which he makes himself acquainted with the conditions here* He under-
stands noWf that he must submit himself to the institutions of the new country,
not they to him and to his tisiste*
The third year brings the conviction that America is yet the best country on earth
for the one 9 who has to work* He has now learned to speak good English and
through this has been more closely affiliated with people in general* He has
found out at the same time and to his surprise that thest strange people are
better than he at first thought*
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The fourth year develops a new consciousness in him. He begins to feel that he
is a part of the great mass and that he has ambition herOi an ambition higher
than the worker or the professioneil man - a political and moral ambition*
He becomes a citizen in the fifth year (if he has taken out his "first paper".)
He becomes an American anyhow with or without the citizenship certificate 9 because
a psychological change has occured* The Swedish characteristics in name
disappeared in favor of a more cosmopolitical manner of thought, and the remem-
brance of the old home, which in the beginning overshadowed the light sides of his
present life has been forcedinto the background, where it is preserved as pictures
are in an art gallery, beautiful and dear, but also a bit cold, except in those
moments, when a letter from the old country recalls them to life. In short; he
is now wed to the new earth and every year fastens him by a new thought or emotion
to the great Republic, which he has learned to love as his country. And yet, he is
still Swedish in the depths of his soul. He has not changed spiritually. It is
superfinally that his spirit has been modified to suit the outward conditions in
that country where he is active • Meet him a half century after his arrival and
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you will find him still a Swede at the bottom, although not on the surface. His
political views, his general conception of the world, and his manners are all
American or republican if you please; but his prejudices and his likes, his inner
man, his whole temper, are, and will stay, Swedish. What is peculiarly great of
the Swede stays forever with the Swedish-American, and what is small with the
former also follows the latter through his nAiole life. The Swedish qualities
appear more clearly under the American sun. This might arouse the question: How
can he be thoroughly iimerlcanized whcin he still is so Swedish? Because the process
of americanizing him dosen*t change a man into an entirely different human. The
best in the Swedish nature has a very good basis in the American life and the
worst in his nature^ is maintained by the world situation. To be Americanized is
hardly anything iBor« that to heartily endorse the republican form of government
and then obey it honestly*
What we have said so far in regard to the Swedish-American and the influence the
American life has had on his spiritual expansion ccncernes only that individual
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who is so placed that ho daily come into contact with people of all types in
society and in business. It is different with him, nho settled further or in
the primeval forest far way from the great highways. liany such remains almost
entirely untouched with the American spirit, while some come under its influence
but slightly. Such a Swedish colony or colonist located on the furthest border
line or American civilization is a very interesting psychological study.
Vftiat the observer notices first "it that this monotonous pioneer life puts its
stamp on the religious element of the Swede. Separation from the outer world
turns his senses intiard. The first visible effect of it is homesickness. He
knows how fruitless it is to think of seeing the beloved ones he left on the shore
of the ocean. How can he then be reconciled with himself and his fate? He dosen't
know, but he seeks his consolation in the hope of meeting them sooner or later in
another home, the eternal one. When he separated from everything to which his
heart has fastened, realizes how pershible everything earthly is, He seeks the
eternal with so much more fervor. That is one of the reasons for the erection of
so many Swedish churches and prayerhouses, which have sprung up during the last
thirty years in the American west.
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The Swedish- American has an unusually deep^ half glad, half melancholy of feeling
at this time of the year when the Christmas and New Year holidays are being cele-
brated* Uemories of his old country over take him, so to speak, and his heart
bleeds, because he misses that little world and the beloved ones over there* How
willingly he stretches the wings of the spirit towards the beloved land in the
North, but how deceived he feels when, year after year he discovers that Christmas
in this country is not what it was at home and that he is losing more and more that
Christmas spirit during the first two or three years in America!
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Has he then lost anything of himself? He believes that and feels sorry for himself*
Yet he is the same person in reality* That niiich he thought was lost has only sunk
deeper into his soul and will spring from there as the flowers from the earth when
spring arrives.
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THE SC.^iKDINAVIAN ELEMENT
Editorial! The December number of the "North American Review" contains an
article by Prof. H.H.Boyesen on "The Scandinavians in the United States." The
writer claims that in the great cities the Scandinavians rapidly become
Americanized, though they have tneir own musical, athletic and social organizations
In Chicago where they number at least 150,000, and in Minneapolis and St .Paul,
where they are numerous, they naturally play a considerable part in politics,
which would be a far greater one if they were not so addicted to jealousies and
internal dissensions.
'The Norwegians are jealous of the Swedes,, • (and vice versa), and the Danes of
both." They take naturally to politics, having had no small share in the formation
of popular opinion in criticism of the government at home, but have not learned
party discipline nor the faculty ^f asserting themselves as a unit# Perhaps
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from the American point of view this is ratier a matter for congratulation than
regret. For we have already ar overwhelming abundance of alien nationalities that
have the insolence to ask recognition, not as leaders of Araerictin citizens, but
as Irish, Bohemians, and Poles, as if in that capacity they had any right to
participation in the government of the American Republic. The Scandinavian
element in the United States is overwhelmingly Republican, partly because a large
majority of the old settlers .par .icipated in the war and the newer arrivals take
their tone from tern, but also because they dislike the Irish, all of whom they
regard as Democrttt##^ This antipathy is so deeply rooted that, "if the Hepublicans
should succeed in aetaching the Irish in large numbers from their first allegiance
they must be prepared for a large loss of Scandinavian voters in Minnesota, Iowa,
iATisconsin, and Illinois. The Norseiiian and Celt will never pull together, and
can scarcely be gataered into one political fold." In the rural districts the
people are still intensely clannish. Each new arrival is attracted to the spot
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where he has friends or kinsmen. After he has gained a little money his first
desire is to draw friends and kinsmen around him. As soon as this settlement
thus formed is strong enough it sends for a Norwegian Lutheran clergyman and a
schoolmaster, and without any hostile intent the church and school-house are the
centers of efforts to isolate the new community from the influences of other
nationalities.The oli Norse speech is corrup-ced by the introduction oi a kind of
hybrid-English, Terminologies ohat are not recognizable as a part of the
language of the church, school and daily speech creep into the people's linguistic
expression.
The Parson, too, knowing his influence will endure only as long as he can exclude
American ideas; loses no time nor opportunity in warning his flock of the dangers
that threaten those who go in search of strange gods. And some of these clergymen
have spent twenty or thirty years in the United States without acquiring any more
knowledge of American life than if they had stayed quietly at hume. They may
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have collected superficial half truths and shallow generalizations in abundance,
but their point of view remained stubbornly alien and hostile.
This state of things is to be deplored, but scarcely to be wondered at when it is
considered that "native Americans are not in the habit of welcoming the immigrant
with cordiality; and they have often good reason for regarding him with eyes not
altogether friendly," The Scandinavians are not alone in this respect. After the
lapse of a hundred years the Pennsylvania Dutch, still speak a German dialect,
and the Dutch settlement in Wisconsin an. those of the iaennonites in Pennsylvania
and Ohio, though of more recent origin, have succeeded as completely in preserving
their alien identity.
The Norwegians in the country districts have done this less completely, while many
of the city descendants of Norse settlers speak English as their native tongue,
and have forgotten the Norwegian if they ever learned it. The writer thinks the
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rapidity with which these have adopted American speech and mode of life indicates
that the problem of tne assimilation of the immigrant may safely be left to tinie^
without interference of artificial agencies. II© does not believe that the Scandinavian
or any other nationality is stron^^ enough to remain permanenxly alien in our midst;
though they are surely able to resist for a whole generation the influence of our
national life and make the process of assimilation a difficult one for their
children.
The total Scandinavian population of this country in 1880 comprised 440,262 actual
imndgrants. About as many have arrived since, so that making allowance for deaths
the number cannot be far from 750,000. It has been estimated that 900,000, and
perhaps another 900,000 may be added for descendants who are ethnologically
Scandinavians, though many of them may be American in sentiment. The writer adda
that the process of assimilation of the heterogeneous foreign elements in our
population is similar to that in process in iilngland from the eleventh to the
fourteenth century.
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During the period the Saxon, the Norseman, the Dane, and the Celt were gradually
* . transformed into Englishmen. Saxon and I^'orman hated each other as long as each
could be plednly distinguished as native or alien. The same confusion and strife,
mitigated by the influences of a later civilization, may be looked for here while
we have to grind alien grain in the national hopper. iSut the homogeneous
nationality that will issue forth from that process will justify the turmoil and
noise and discomfort of the grinding.
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Svemka Tribunen* Uarch 16, 1892.
REGISTER!
Fellow 9vedlO«t do :aot fall to register* The registration of voters
takes place next Tuesday^ lilarch 22nd from 8 A. U« until 9 P. U*^ at the
regular polling places. Do not forget that only those who have been
registered have a right to vote* This right should be exercised by each
and everyone who is an American Citizen* If all men unite at the electioUf
April 9 5th , there is a great possibility of curbing the Irish power
in Chicago politics*
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There are about 50,000 Swedes in Chicago. The first Swedes came to America in
1637, settled in the State of Delaware, and a few years later, a colony was or-
ganized in the State of Pennsylvania.
Gustav Flack, the first Swede to arrive in Chicago, came here about 1843. In
1846 Mrs. Sara B. Larson arrived via the Prairie Schooner.
The first church was started in 1849, by Rev. Gustav Svenomus; later, in 1853,
Rev. Erland Carlson started the Iramanuel Svensk-Lutherske Church.
The oldest Swedish society is '^Svea,'* organized in 1859. The Swedish glee club,
the next largest society, was started many years later. Most of the Swedish
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Many Swedish papers were steirted and most of them were fairly suc-
cessful. Here are the most important: Svenska Amerikanaren^
Svenska Tribunen, Gamla Qcfc Hya Hemlande^ Svenska Curiren, plus a number of
monthlys.
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THE MI&HANT - A STUDY IN HUMOR
The immigrant--, and please rememlDer that we all once were immigrants-
can be viewed from at least four different angles. Almost invariably he
is poor, and, as a consequence, an economic problem to himself and others,
but we are not going to talk about that now. Ke is always new when he
arrives and as such gaped upon and talked about by inquisitive people.
But he is not new to us and this phase of it we'll leave alone. He is
also of serious mind, but as we ourselves are not serious-minded at this
moment, we'll not view him from that angle. It cannot be denied, however,
that from the viewpoints just mentioned he makes a rather interesting
study in humor. The humoristic aspect is the more conspicuous because of
his own unconsciousness of the fact. Disclaiming any humoristic talents,
we will, nevertheless, treat the subject of our Swedish immigrant in a
vein lighter and more humorous thaji usual.
How polite is he not, when he first comes here I Particularly so, if he
hasn't got a rich uncle already living here. For instance, watch him make
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those three quick "bows, when he introduces himself, and assume that well-
disciplined military posture, yrhen he tells you of the reasons for his
coming to America. We do not pretend to say that there is anything funny
or ridiculous in such manners, quite on the contrary. But if we observe
his subsequent B&uoxiers and then draw a mind picture of the same individiial
as a newcomer, we simply cannot refrain from smiling, even though we may
possess no more sense of humor than the one and only Swedish comic paper
published here in Chicago.
Gradually, and usually within only a couple of years, the soft-mannered and
well-polished immigrant becomes stiff -jointed and unpolished. The graceful
bows have disappeared, and an "I-don't-care" postiire and an "I-am-as-good-
as-you-are" attitude have been adopted. At the same time one cannot help
but notice that his language has been subjected to a process of moral de-
terioration^ It is no longer the immigrant speaking, his Swedish concept-
ions of moral cleanliness have become prisoned, cuss words emerge from his
lips with remarkable ease—not those having the stamp of our forefathers
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upon them and the ring of Swedish metal in them — "but those in a "broken
dialect and expressive of vulgarity and profanity that has nothing in
common with his ancestral make-UD«
The emigrant now is in his first ststge of American transformation. At
this stage everything goes amiss for him, the language, his half-soles,
his luck and his entire individuality^ -"^e drifts hither and thither, not
knowing whither, but is profoundly conscious of the fact that he lives in
the Land of Liberty, where he could have become president, if it were not
that he was born in Smaland, Vestergotland, or Skane. During this trsuisi-
tion period, in these years of American apprenticeship, so to speak, the
young emigrant presents a most sorrowful pictiure and at the same time a
most comical one, if we are permitted to apply a sense of humor in a case
like this.
But during the course of time, sooner or later, depending upon his inherent
q\xalifications, he will find himself, like he was at the time of arrival,
plus a seventy-nine per cent improvement in English, but minus his imported
soft-mannerism and the subsequent artificial stiff-jointedness, which he had
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teen forced to practice to dispel the suspicions of appearing a "greenhorn."
During this second stage of the Americanization process he becomes a real
man, a good American. But this does not mean that the Swede in him has
been driven out; quite the opposite! Beneath the Americanized surface, all
the good virtues imbedded in his character, as seeds from the mother coimtry,
commence growing roots and will in time develop more fully, more richly, than
they would have done in Swedish soil. This, of course, is on the presumption
that the good qualities outnumber the bad ones. If the seeds of weeds are in
the majority, the development along the path of evil is equally as rapid.
The American soil is fertile and the emigrant either becomes a good, useful
man or a rascal in less tham half of the time here than what would have been
required back in Sweden.
What is then that Americanization process that we hear so much about? It is
generally thought that it is a process of elimination of a person's "old
identity." This is a capital mistakel America merely develops it. The
difference between an AmericAJiizpd anrf an iin-Am^arinanT •znH Swo/io no /*>>•? o-pi-tr
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one learns to view a matter from several angles. In short, one becomes
practical and cosmopolitan, at all times in -accordance with one's inherent
characteristics. These are not lost by the emigrant, but instead further
developed by him, and his qualifications as a man and a citizen are deter-
mined thereby. This explains why the emigrant, who cane here twenty or
thirty years ago, at the bottom of his heart, is just as much a Swede as
the one who arrived yesterday. They are true to the Swedish colors, at
least as to their sentiments. That particular trait of the Swedes, y^ich
has been given the epithet "royal" and in our national colors is symbo-
lized by the yellow cross, is not any fainter in the subconscious mind of
our old time emigrants that it is in that of our newcomers. And no one
ever doubted our loyaltyi syiabolized by the sky-blue in our fla^.
We are loyal— loyal until death do us part from what we once learned to love
and respect. Thus dwell the Swedish traditions forever in the heart of our
emigrant. The more a Swede he is, the better an American he is. Long live
the Swede 1
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ANENT HATURAUZATION
AirangDents hare been made by the rarious Swedlsh-Anterlcan Republican
clubs in Chicago and Cook County to effect the naturalization of additional
numbers of our countrymen next Monday evening » April 6th In the Court
House » corner of Clark axid Randolph Streets.
The Committee on Naturalization once again calls our countrymen* 8
attention to the importance of their beccmdng citizens and the many
advantages gained thereby. Persons 9 iriio are not American citizens » cannot
secure emplojrment with the gigantic canal projects » now in progress | nor
are they eligible for work on the World *s Fair buildings or any other
public construction. The State of Illinois prohibits non-citizens from
ownership of property*
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The so«call6d "first paper** may be obtained at any time after
arriral in America* No witness is needed* A period of two years
must have elapsed between this paper and the "^second paper**) at the
time of procurement of which the applicant must bring with him one
witness 9 who can verify to the applicant's residence in the country
for five years* The fee for the "first paper" is fifty cents t but
the second one is obtained free of charge*
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RaiARKABLE V/CRDS
The Swedish Trivune reprints the following remarks from an editorial of the
New York paper "Nordstjernan:**
"The Influence of the Swedes in America is an old song« We have heard it sung
for thirty or forty years, but it has become tiresome, especially when it is
an effort to win the sympathy of the Swedes or their votes.
It seems impossible for certain persons to conceive the idea that the Swede
in America is, and must be American. He doesn't need to condemn old Sweden.
He can when alone, or in the coispany of others, let America understand what
the sons of old Sweden are able to do in the fields of science, art and education.
Take for example what our singers did in Chicago recently.
Their appearance had more influence than a dozen political nass meetings. Such
influence does impress the real worth of the Swedes upon the nation much more
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than does the fact that a dozen Swedes obtained jobs as policemen in Chicago
or l-^nneapolis.
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It is not with the police club in hand that the Swede is going to win respect
and a reputation in this country* He is one of the quiet persons in the land.
That is his glory. It is not his task to contend with the Irishmen for glory.
He is not a fist-fighter, or ball player, or race rioter.
The Swede is satisfied with less showy, but more useful accoiq)lishments.
He did not come here to rule America. He came here to better his position
through honest work. It is an honor for the Swedes that so few of them apply
for office work. Let the Swede go his even, quiet way and take care of his work
and his business. He likes that best.
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IN SV?EDiSH HOMES
The Swedish Tribune < Chicago, reprints parts of an interesting article from
the Providence Sunday Journal » which is very favorable to the Swedes. The
title of the article is "In Swedish Homest** The journal says among other
things, **Thriftiness**i8 tne distinguishing character among the Swedes, both
men and women Have a natural instinct to find satisfaction in aoing good.
They show these qualities, with which they are born, in their clear, unwrinkled
foreheads and round innocent faces. Physical activity, however, has formed
these types with strong muecles. That is one of the reasons why so many
young Swedish women are employed as servants in Axaericaji homes. The men are
all sober, and of high moral quality. '
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The young unmarried Swedish women in this country outnumber the married women.
V/hen a Swede was asked how his country could spare so many of its daughters
he answered I "If you lose one, thousands are still left."
Swedes are so well known in this country, that we do not need to talk about
their faithfulness and their pleasant appearance. Some of these women have
noble, even beautiful faces. They are all pleasant and simple in their daily
lives.
They find the social privileges in American life so very pleasant that they
write home about tnis all the time. They are ikilful in their work and like
to have everything in good order.
Those Swedes who arrive here have a little money. They are stately persons,
with blue eyes, blonde hair. Many of the women are real beauties.
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Svenska Tribunent Sept. 22, 1888.
NEW CITIZEIB
The activities of the Swedish Republican Naturalization Club have increased
tremendously. About two hundred Swedes took out their citizen papers last
'Hiursday before Judge Hawes, and five hundred Swedes received their papers
last Tuesday from Judge Tuthill. It took a dozen clerks until midnight to
write out the papers.
The officers of the club deserve all honor for their unselfish and patriotic
work*
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Svenska Tribunerif June 4, 1884.
THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION AND THE S\^;EDISH-AI.iERICANS
Editorial « The present year, 1884, is a presidential election year. The .
Republican candidate is James G* Blaine, who also is the Swede's choice,
G. Cleveland is the Democratic candidate. The fight is a hard one and the
Swedish Tribune is devoting its efforts toward Blaine's election.
Native-born Americans are often heard complaining of the un-Ainerican sentiments
entertained and expressed by some of the naturalized citizens in this country.
They say, and the Swedish Tribune has on more than one occasion been tempted
to repeat, that the social and political tendency of these foreigners is to
establish a state within the state* -'
Nevertheless, we really believe that the immigrants have no real desire or
deliberate purpose to do so, nor do they have any intention of antagonizing
what we may call the American idea. Many of the foreign-born voters are, in
their political actions, blinded by wrong notions of their duties us
Republican citizens. They have not had the time nor the opportunity to become
acquainted with the true spirit of our institutions and the ^true aim of
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enlightened democracy. Then add to this the fact xhat they are continually
bothered by time-serving and demagogic politicians who lead the unenlij^tened
ones astray by appeals to their passions and prejudices and you need not wonaer
at their apparent hostility to the principles every true American, whether
native or foreign-born, holds dear.
Neither is there reason to fear that the high pressure of our educational forces
and political methods are not able eventually to transform all the now clashing
notions and divergent views into common, clear and comprehensive ideas in line
with the highest ideal of American citizenship.
^Vhat we were about to say is that the foreign elements are, as a whole, more
unanimously American than the natives themselves.
Speaking for the three leading nationalities, the Scandinavians, the Germans,
and the Irish, we are free to say that they, in whatever touches the honor
and dignity of .^erica, stand up for their adopted country, as against the
states whence they have come. In this, they are perfect strangers to that
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un-American or It would be more proper to say unmanly, and unwise conservatism
prevalent among many of the native-born who boast of the ability to trace
their lineage to the heroes of Bunker Hill and Lexington.
This* if nothing else, demonstrates that we are no enemies to the republic,
no masked friends of the government from which we have fled. The reason is
clear. We are Republicans, or Democrats, if you prefer, from our own free
and rational choice, while the natives are unconsciously born to the name.
We have acquired the title. They have inherited it. We have learned the
difference between the progressive republic and the effete monarchies by a
living experience. They can contrast the two sides only theoretically. This
explains the absence of all monarchical proclivities, as far as we are con-
cerned. Is it not possible that this fact also accounts for the discernible
difference between the sentiments that characterized the thirteen yo\mg colo-
nies of 1776, and those advocated in high places now, when the, starry flag
waves proiidly over thirty-eight great ana well developed states?
Be this as it may. The fact now is that the 500,000 Swedes living within the
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United States have a presidential choice, and that choice is the man who
is himself not afraid, and thinks that this mighty republic has no reason
to be afraid of observing that degree of noble and natural independence,
without which any state, be it ever so great in other respects, sinks into
political nonentity among the nations of the world.
For this, as well as for his ripe experience and consummate ability as a
statesman generally, the Swedish -American citizens admire James G. Blaine.
They look upon him as the best representative of the principles to which they
have been undeviatingly attached .Ever since the foundation of the party he
has served brilliantly and efficiently, whenever it needed courage in a
crisis, or inspiration in an hour of doubt and indecision. They admire him
for his grit and pluck. They admire him for his almost unequaled ability
to grasp every public problem, and his equally quick and correct judgment
about the best way of solving it. But their admiration for his foreign
policy is especially high. They know him to be right in that, as in most
other things. They want to see the country of their adoption, which they
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love with patriotic favor, maintain its dignity in its dealings with other powers.
They have to see this country submit to affronts from the Europeeui monarchies
in the meek and lowly spirit that befits a fifth rate power, instead of one that
stands first in peace, first in war, and first in the heart of every liberty-
loving being in America. They know that America is great, and in its greatness
sufficiently respectable, to dare to speak as it behooves a first class and
progressive state without any risk or danger.
But they are hot bellicose. They have no foreign grievances to avenge, no alien
ideas to propagate, no cause of European origin and nature to defend.
Consequently, this government has no desire to invite the hostility of other
nations. On the contrary, they are in favor of maintaining strict neutrality
on every question not concerning the weatern continent, and they know that
Ur. Blaine is the foremost exponent and defender of these aspirations and
principles.
They know, too, that he is averse to the undignified and almost cringing
attitude the government at present assumes in its diplomatic dealings with other
nations, and they want his policy to become the policy of the count rv
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Nominate himy and they will rally with intense enthusiasm around the old flag*
Defeat him for the third time^ and many will interpret the act as an endorsement
of the ridiculous idea that the fifty five millions now living in America have
not a tenth part of the courage and common sense possessed by the five millions
that achieved our liberty and founded our independence.
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THE SCANDINAVIANS \YIN PRAISE
(Editorial)
The editorial of the Swedish Tribunen of April I8, in regard to the number
of Swedes in the United States has won the attention of many American and
German newspapers in Chicago. Not one of them is in doubt as to our calcu*
lation that the number of the Swedish-Americans is at least twice as large
as the census shows*
The Chicago Times has an editorial on the matter and says that the census
always has been unreliable, ^but the office of the census ought to know,**
says the Times 1 '•that the work of the census-taking cost the country a lot
of money,** and continues!
••The Scandinavians do not force themselves to secure favors. They are toler-
ant and broadminded. They come here not only to stay but also to adapt them*
selves to our customs, to speak our language, and to love our institutions.
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They have never requested that their language be introduced in the public .
schools. A large number of the Scandinavians attend the evening schools to
learn to speak English. English services are conducted every Sunday in most
of the Scandinavifiui churches, which language also is used in their Sunday
schools. The Swedes, Norwegians and Danes are satisfied with this country
and make it (America) their country. The consequences are that we do not
hear so much of Swedish-Americans as we do of other nationalities. It is
possible that many Scandinavians forget to declare that they were born on
the other side of the ocean and because they spoke such very good English
when they answered questions put to them, the census takers took it for
granted they were native Americans.**
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SWEDEN AND THE &TODISH- AMERICANS.
EDITORIALi There is soon a Sweden in miniature in America* If the
iamigration continues, let us say six years more at the present rate^ the
Swedish-American populationi at the next census, which will be taken in I89O9
will be Just as large as that of Sweden a couple of centuries ago*
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There are probably 100|000 Swedes in the State of Illinois 9 which is a much
hi^er figure than that found in many of the provinces in Sweden. There
are Swedes by the thousands in the five states of Illinois, Uinnesota, lowat
Kansas and Nebraska, and they are not scattered, but dwell together in large
colonies or communities* One fifth of the Illinois Swedes are to be found
in Chicago* Then comes the populous Swedish settlements in Uoline, Andover,
Galesburgf Princeton, Bishop Hill and Rockford, but there are also dozens of
large settlements in every State of the Union.
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**Swedi8h influence** is therefore noticeable.
^hat is more interesting for the population in Sweden to know is how
are faring in the **New Sweden**, which is becoming a reality west of the
big oforld Sea? Or maybe our brothers at home forgot t)|« errdgrant just as
fast as the ship disappears. Impossible, because the tie of relatives is
stronger than that. And ties of this kind uniting Sweden with America are
80 niuoerous that one cannot travel half a day on a train in Sweden without
meeting one or more persons who have children, brothers and sisters or
parents in America.
If it . then happens that one is a Swedish-American and has been in America
for only a short time and is visiting the old country, then it is quite
certain that questions come up regarding the great country ^out there**.
He likes to know what progress is being made, what professions the imnigrants
have choosen, how they struggle and work and about their recreations and
amusements.
Does not the reading populace in our dear native country get information
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r«-{rrin.ted often in the Swedish press than a pitiful picture of distress and
misery in America and how the newly arrived immigrant goes begging for bread
and work from door to door or perishes in the struggle with the unkind fate.
They cast the black mantle of lie over the dawn.
If some Swedes are travelling and gather together on German, French or Italian
soil for a happy celebration with dinners, songs, toasts and speeches, then the
columns in the Swedish newspapers are filled with long reports. But, as we have
mentioned before the papers in Sweden are silent about us, except when they find
adverse things to mention. .Vhy, one might ask? What is the reason for this
silence regarding everything that is Swedish-American? Why despise us so
greatly, why this decision to ignore those Swedes who are fighting the struggle
of life on American soil?
Well, it might encourage emigration. The Swedish newspapermen probably have
these thoughts! If we keep the readers informed about the real facts over
there in that Great Republic, then we would betray our native land, and that
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le too great a responsibility.
The future of Sweden depends on the people and if the Swedish f olkstock is
drawn to America , the future will be dark* Therefore, since law cannot
stop the westward march, the press shall not directly or indirectly hasten
it*s speed.** He, therefore, keeps quiet.
But the strecun does not stop. ''Westward the star of empire takes its way**
in spite of the '*patriotic** decision of the Swedish newspapers to keep
Sweden in ignorance regarding the Swedes in ibierica.
If we on this side of the Atlantic had **cooled off* in our love for our native
land it might be Justifiable if we were criticised for it. But the fact is,
that the Swedes in America) no matter how Americanized he might be, never forgets
ais native land and never ceases to love it.
He might, through new experiences in this free country, have learned to disapprove
much of Swedes, but deep down in his heart he keeps as holy treasures thousands
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of dear memories of the time when he was a Scandinavian. This is confirmed
by the fact that the Swedish-iUnericans send home large amounts of money
annually to their relatives in Sweden.
We have questioned several money changers in Chicago and they have informed
us that they have sent considerably more than over one million Swedish kronen
from Swedish-Americans to their friends in Sweden between Nov. 1st to Dec. 20th
But in addition to sums sent home at Christiras time, at least three times that
sum is sent home throu^ bankers in New York, Boston and other cities, and if
we add all the money sent home during the year the total sum would no doubt
amount to ten million Swedish kronen.
It would, therefore, seem that people who show so much feeling for their
native land, surely should not receive silent despite such as the Swedish
Press shows them.
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Svenska Tribunent Aug. 2, 1882.
SHADOWS AND DAYLIGHTS
THE COLOHY.
Whenever immigrants are travelling or have settled down one hears about "The
poor imnigrants.**
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Poor? Yesy if one means that they are lacking earthly poesessionse Surely he
is poor 9 when he has not even a country he can call his ovnt because the newly
arrived imnigrant is in this position 9 as well as fighting the uncertainties
of his new existence. Yes 9 he is poor 9 for often he has not more than $10
and has a wife and some times ten children to care for when he arrives in a
foreign country. Many have not even a dollar and even more children. But I
am of the opinion that while these heroic imndgrants in my story lacked gold
and property and other worldly goods 9 ••••tney possessed qualities more valuable
than ^old9 which consisted of good strong bodies 9 desire to work 9 will power 9
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religion^ good manners » simple living. Such were the pillars upon which uhey
founded their wealth. The fruits of their work and ability soon evidenced
itself in fertile fields » well filled barns 9 beautiful homes an:: money.
Other treasurers soon came to lights because the spirit of song ana music had
followed the people from their native land and chosen its home among the oaks.
Sometimes it as hard for the older ones 9 wno carried most of the burden 9 but
then the younger ones sang away many a trouble. All the hardship of existence
are gone 9 and the song becomes clearer and louder 9 as the Joy and tone of living
becomes more discernible. The songs of the birds are no longer tne only music
heard because one hears the tunes of a piano from more than one house. The
change is noticeable and becomes more so every year 9 because prosperity is more
and more evident and so is the culture; new talents are discovered among the
younger generation and a new spiritual world is dawning for all.
No 9 the immigrants are not poor* It is not America who m^\kes them rich 9 but it
is they who make America prosperous and rich. But the immigrant knows that despite
his strength and will power he could not have become economical or prosperous in.
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Europe or America. He^ therefore^ thanks God^ who has reserved for him a land
like this 9 where he can use for his own and coiomon good those treasures God has
bestowed upon him*
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PROGRESS AiiONG THE SWEDISH AMERICANS.
EDITORIALj It is only ubout 36 years since Swedes began to think of CLiigration
from Swedtn to America. Up to tha^ tiine the ^reat ^/edish populace had only
neard tell of tnis country as, "far, far av/ay on the Ouher side of zhe world,"
or "at the end of the world," where nobody, except bold adventurers, dared to go,
ana where all \/ere sava^jOs and criminals, - "^^ .
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There were only three Sweues in ChicaoO in 1843 and ohey were, no .loubt, the only
ones in the v/hole of Illinois and uhe Northwest, Througii one of ohem, Gustaf
Flack, Krick Janson and his followers got information about America. y,.
After t leir arrivu.1 in 184b-50 the \/ay was openeu, and has been ever since, for
hundreds of ihousands of countryi.en, wno, v/ith their descendants now form the
many "settlements" in Illinois, U.nnesota, IVisconsin, lov/a, Kansas and Nebraska.
It is v/ellknov/n that the majority of these Swedish immigrants have come from the
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less fortunate classes of our old country; that they met v/itlTTiany difficulties
at norae. Their trials and experiments in this land are not secrets either. It
is also well known that they have not desired to "push" themselves f or vard as
other immig^rants have done. ,
Their progress on account of these circumstances has been comparc.tively slow,
but that they have been confident, is shown by the general prosperdty aiaong
tnexn. The carefulness .vith v/nich they /ork for cheir spirituax weiiare and
the interest they show in all questions in regard to tneir new country are
evidences of pro^^ress, Illinois is the State which was lirst peopled oy
SwedeSf most of tnem are settled.
The Swedish population of Chicago has grown from 3 persons in 1843 to about
25,000 an:, in the St^te to 75,000. .
The first immigrants who arrived were in the :lepths of poverty, ignorant of
everything concerning the history of this land, its qualifications and position
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among the nations. But the Sv/edes in Illii oie. of today are counted as the
most e^^ucated Aiuericanized ininigruntis.
The Swedes bought 80 acres of land in 1846 and now whey own com: 4C0,0C0 acres.
SoiLe of them are own'.srs of 1,00.0 acres each and farmc of 4G0 to 500 acres are
quite coiDiiion.
Txie first Swedish church service was con ucted 3o ye-^rs a^o in a tent, but tne
Swedes of tnis state n^w worsaipin^- God in 100 different teuples, some of them
built in whe same style and size as in oht. oli country. Chicago alone has 9
Swe.iish church denoi inacions v/ith just as many churcaes. There ax^e tv/o ^^reat
Sweaish iiigh schools in this state, muny smaller schools, dozens of factories,
hundre.s of siiialler macxiine shops and thousands of skilful worker i
£.
Books, newspapers ana other literature has become widely used and in circulation.
This business was started 30 years ago, \i^Qn "Homeland Songs" we: e re-printed and
continued with the distributi n of iiutners' Gateaiism. ./e ha e now in Chicago
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a bookstore, valued at ip25,C00.00 of this many prominent works have been
distributed.
The newspapers have expanded tremendously. Beginning v/ith a little sheet not
larger Dhan one of our Sunday scnool paperL , the press iias^year by ye^tr, grown
to such an extent that we now nave a dozen large weekly Swedish papers, some
of tnem more widely distributed tiian any such periodicals in Sweden. At least
40, COO copies of Swe.ish newspapers are printed ana aistributed in Chicago
every week besides tne many monthly and bi-v/eekly papers. ',
The Swedes in this State have won many valuable political victories through
this press. There are some 15, COO Swedes in Illinois, who have the right wO
vote and, thanks to them, the Republicans won out.
The Swedes have clearly shown that tney are not behind any other nationality in
the United States, but it seems that they have not lived up to a certain social
standard. The Sv/ede in America is very willing to affiliate with other church
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denomination and to give generously to the upkeep of zhe church. He is alto
politically interested but seems to prefer isolated life. We mean, in other
woras, that there is not any real sociability among us yet. If the Swedes
were more sociable, the Swedis . homes woulv^ become brighter in the New a/orld,
the life happier and the people as a whole be more able to participate in the
great v/ork of cultivationf and development of America. %.
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B# Nationalistic
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1. Effect Upon U. S. Government
and State Policies
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TEiE PRSSirENTIAL ELECTION
(Editorial)
Election day Is close at hand* Next Tuesday, November 2, the battle at the polls ^
will take place, and It will be decided who will be president of the United States F^
for the next tout years. The final decision rests in the hands of the people, and ^
It Is the duty. Inherent in citizenship, of all men and women who have the privilege 5
of voting to cast their ballot. The election is an Important one for the American 2
nation, and the result may have far-reaching implications. ^
It is always difficult to predict the outcome of an American presidential election
with any degree of certainty, but it seems to us that at the present time all signs
Indicate a Republican victory.
The Democratic party has been at the helm during the last eight years, aad it
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should be admitted that its leaders can point to certain accomplishments. But
the great mass of our people seems to have tired of the Democratic administration,
which certainly has erred in many respects, and to have made up its mind that the
Republicans are entitled to an opportunity to show what they can do* Such a change ^
of administration is altogether desirable in these rapidly changing times. The ^
policies of the Republican party are based on a solid foundation, and its banner '^
carrier, the intellit:ent, experienced, and careful Senator Warren G. Harding, >C
certainly is well fitted to steer the ship of state through the dan^erouis narrows. ^
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To-day the United States is standing at the crossroads, and it is of the utmost ^
importance that we choose the right course. The alliance known as the League
of Nations, which was founded by the great powers after the World War, has
assigned to itself a kind of police authority, for the purpose of directing
the conduct of nations from its headquarters in Europe.
The Democratic presidential candidate advocates America's unqualified membership
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In the League » while the Reinibllcan candidate takes the stand that we should :^
stay out of it under its present setup, because by joining at this time we would 3^
Jeopardize the freedom of action of the United States. ^.
World peace is close to the heart of Senator Harding, and he is a strong advocate go
of American participation in the reconstruction of the war-torn world, and of the '^
liberation of humanity from the misery of recurrent wars. He favors co-operation ^
among all nations for that purpose, but believes that the goal can best be reached 3
through voluntary agreements; and that this nation should be left entirely free to "^
act according to its own Judgment and conscience, without having to yield to outside
pressure of any kind. We are in full agreement with this point of view. It seems to
us that this stand offers the best chance for a happy solution of the world's prob-
lems.
As regards our internal national policies, Senator Harding has proposed a
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reconstruction program containing the following main points:
Laws and regulations ^ich only cause confusion and misunderstandings
should be abolished.
Our tariff laws must be changed and improved, to better fulfill their
purpose.
Our tax system must be revised and improved. Excessive profits should
be heavily taxed.
Bureaucratic control and unnecessary experimentation must cease.
Closer co-operation between government and business must be brought
about in order to promote domestic as well as foreign trade.
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Our merchant marine should be enlarged, and subsidized if necessary.
The mail service must be improved. The merit system should be introduced
in the appointment of federal employees. Ability should be rewarded, and un-
necessary services abolished. Duplication and overlapping of work within the
various departments of the Government must be avoided. Experts should be con-
sulted in order to improve administrative efficiency.
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These are some of the outstanrling points in Senator Harding's program, and they
may all be summed up in the slogan "America first.** That is the essence of his
ideas of government, and it carries a real appeal to the American people. That ^
is the reason why the Senator enjoys an even greater popularity today than he S^
did at the beginning of the campaign; and if we have gauged the sentiment
throughout the country correctly, his victory on election day is assured.
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[SCAHDIHAVIAN SOCIALISTS HOLD MASS MEETING]
The Mass Meeting was held by the Scandinavian Socialists at 742 West North
Avenue, at which Peter Peterson was chairman and comrades Schillingi Parsons
and a Danish party comrade who were speakers*
The following resolutions were accepted: In consideration that the terrible
murderer called the English Govemcient, is or will aricthe extradition of
two freedom loving persons, whose only crime is the accomplishment of the
emancipation of the Irish people against the oppression and despotism and
considering that it would be committing treason against the Declaration
of Independence to extradite Walsh and Sheridan for the British Gk>vemment
— It was resolved that we will oppose and fight this extradition with all
means at our disposal* We call, therefore, on our good citizens to give us
their support to save this country from such shame*
III. ASSBIIIATION
B. Nationalistic
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2. Activities of Nationalistic
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SWEDISH WORLD CONVENTION Ii; CHICAGO
We reported some time ago that the Chiccigo branch of the Society for the
Preservation of Swedish Culture in Foreign Countries had suggested to
headquarters in Sweden that the organization's 1933 World Convention be
held in Chicago in connection with the great exposition which will be ^
held here that year. p
A. G. Witting, president of the local society, has Just received the fol- o
lowing reply, dated Novaaber 24, ** Convention in Chicago in 1933 unanimously ^
decided on*** ;3
(Signed) H. Jorth (^
Preliminary work has already started in preparation for the anticipated
great influx of Swedish visitors during the exposition year, and for Swedish
participation in the great fair.
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HCHANGS OF STDDBNTS
(Bditorlal)
Dr« E* A. HJortli, secretary of the National Society for the Preservation of
Swedish Culture in Foreign Countries^ and president of the Tasa lodge Goteborg
( Gtothenbur g) revealed during his visit in this country last suimaer that plans
for the arrcmgement of study trips by students from both sides of the Atlantic
are now tinder consideration in Sweden*
^?anslator*s note: The National Society for the Preservation of Swedish
Culture in Foreign Countries is the Swedish oiDther organization of a sliailiar ^
society in Axnericai with branches in various parts of the country* There is
such a branch in Chicago^ If they materialize Swedish Youth will be given an
opportunity to visit America and carry on studies here, and young Americans will
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be given similar opportunities in Sweden.
In the Scandinavian countries there exists at the present time a society called
•Tly Friend Abroad, •♦ which is already operating along the same lines. But those
in charge of the present Swedish efforts wish to enlarge the scope of this
iDovement, and especially want to laake it possible for Asierican students to go
directly to Sweden instead of getting there by way of Denmark, where the
organizatioris headquarters are located.
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Dr. HJorth, in discussing the various phases of the Swedish plan, pointed %
out the benefits both Swedish and American Youth will derive from visiting 2
one another •s countries for the pursuit of specific studies.
The plan dDes not represent an entirely new and untried venture. Several
years ago, the American-^Scandinavian Foundation began the practice of exchanging
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students between the United States and the Scandinavian countries, but the
opportunities to take part in this exchange have been open only to students
in institutions of higher learning*
A few years ago this newspaper suggested editorially that an exchange of
young Swedish and American students be given a practical trial, and the ^
American branch of the ciiltural society once played with the idea of 2
arrcinging for an exchange of letters between young students of the two p
countries, TOie purpose of such correspondance would be to make Swedish- rj
American Youth better acquainted with the Swedish language and Swedish life -o
in general, and vice versa. o
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It is too early to predict whether or not this latest plan, propounded by S
Dr. Hjorthy will ever materialize, but the idea is a good one. Swedish ^
Youth need to know more about America and about its nationals who haye made
their homes here^ and looking a few years ahead with an eye on the coming
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great exposition In ChlcagD, It Is safe to say that a study trip to this
country woxild be a great event in the life of any young Suede, and isould
prove exceedingly cultural. The same nay be said in regard to a visit to
Sweden by American students, next year a great exposition will be held in
the capital of the Old Country, to tdiich the whole world is invited.
However, such occasions are rare and only incidental. The iisportant thing ^
is that young people of the respective countries, in as large numbers as p
possible, be given a chance to benefit from such study trips, for impressions ^
received at that age are apt to remain permanent as sources, not only to g
pleasant memDries, but of practical and intellectual enricliment as well# The ^
brotherhood of man, better understanding of specific racial qualities, and £
a more vivid cultural exchange are promoted through such study trips • -3^
Sentimentally we often speak of ''hands across the sea**. By all means, let
it be a handshake between the young hands, which are destined to shape the
future.
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INGRATITDDE IS OUR RE.VARD
(Editorial)
The chairman of the board of governors, of the Americfiin Sons and Daughters of
Sweden was interviewed by a Stockholm reporter during a recent visit to the
Swedish capital*
During this interview he stated, among other things, that Swedish prestige in
America has been rising considerably during the last few years, and that this
happy condition is due chiefly to the activities of the above-mentioned organi*
zation.
Surely, no Swedish-American will begrudge the Society the pleasure which such
an asstimption— however silly it may be~may give its leaders. But as a basis
for it, the chairman i)ointed out that one of the purposes of the organization
is to stand watch over the political interests of Swedish-Americans. He went
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on to say that the Swedish-American press does not exert any appreciable
influence in that respect • 2E
That the society is acting as a watchdog over our political interests certain- ^
ly is news to most of us Swedish-Americans* Vftiat fools we have been, imagining U
that the society^s interests are strictly of a cultural naturel Not even ^g
Swedish-Americ€ui newspapers, which gladly, and without any thought of corajpensa- £
tion, have given space to the society's lengthy expositions on cultur^al ques- ^
tions, suspected such a thing. If they had known, they certainly would not
have been so generous with their support.
In national politics the influence of Swedish-American newspapers is not great,
and they themselves are the first to admit the fact. The chief reason for
this is that the people of Swedish nationality constitute only a small part
of the country's population. However, in localities where many Swedes are con-
centrated the influence of their press is not inconsiderable. But what kind
of politicad influence can the Sons and Daughters of Sweden have vrith their
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twenty- four thousand members, distributed throughout the country? Practically ^
none comi)ared with many a Swedish- language newspaper which has more than twice 5
. as many subscribers as the organization has members* -zl
The chalrman^s statement that half of the society* s membership does not under- ^
stand Swedish, must be accepted. We think it is a deplorable state of affairs, o
He also declared that he expected the membership to reach one hundred thousand ^
before the end of 1938* He must know that if his hopes are to be realized the S
society must in the future, as in the past, seek its recruits among the hundreds ^
of thousands of readers of Swedish-American newspapers, the great majority of
whom €Lre not green immigrants.
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DR. K. A. HJOHTH HONORED
A luncheon was given last Thursday in the Swedish Club, 1258 North LaSalle
Street, in honor of Dr. K. A. Hjorth, of Gothenburg, Sweden, who is the
secretary of the Swedish branch of the Society for the Preservation of Swedish
Culture in America. Some sixty persons attended. Gotthard Dahlberg, pres-
ident of the Club, welcomed the guest of honor in a short speech, and was
followed by a number of brief speeches among which were those of Congressman
Carl Chindblom, City Treasurer Charles S. Peterson, Attorney Hjalmar Lundquist,
and Mrs. Othellia Myhrman. One speaker discussed Sweden and her culture,
another told of the cleverness of Swedish-Americans, another pointed out the
importance of a cultural exchange between Sweden and the United States.
Finally Dr. Hjorth arose, thanked the Club members for their hospitality, and
discussed the purpose of his American tour and his impression of this great
country. He outlined some of his plans for the future. These included a
convention of the Society for the Preservation of Swedish Culture in America
in connection with the Chicago World's Fair of 1933.
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"MISS J.-UJ: .UjD.'JJS "TaS Cl-ES'i ?rL;iU-",
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At a v.oetii'iz Pna receptioi held l^.u Ti^.esda.y, Uarch 20, by the Aciericpr. Daughters of
Sxreden at the Drri^^e Hotel.
The subject of Hiss Ad dams* talk was "The Swedish V/omen^s contributions towards
World Peace*, and she dwelt at length upon such names as Ellen Key, Selina Lr^j^erlof,
Mathilda Widegren and Dr. Aiinp. Wicksell. Lies Acdams stated that during her trav-
els ir S\7eden she nade the observation that the Sv/edish woman is on a higher level
culturally than her sisters of other nations, U»S«A» included* With great wamrbh
Miss Addams also pointed to the fact that Gweden is the only countr-y 7/here children
born out of wedlock have the same legal ririit to inh^^ritance as le.^.itimate childrdn*
She also complimented Svreden for being one of the pioneer countries of woinan^s
suffrage •
The meeting was conducted by l^s» Greta Ericson, chairman, and refreshments were
served, during which a program was rendered •
Ttrelve new members Joined the Society at this meeting*
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/TO DEDICATE TEMPLeT'
The official dedication of the new Three Links Temple on Western Avenue
near Lawrence Avenue will take place the 22, 23, 24, and 25, of this month
in the form of a bazaar to be given by the Three Links Lodge No. 812, I.O.O.F.
This will be the first public affair in the new building.
The new temple building, which in its completed condition represents an outlay
of ^625,000*00, is ow^ned by the aforesaid Lodge. It has 1,386 members, of
which more that 90^ are Swedish* It is the second largest Odd Fellow Lodge
in the world.
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BETSY ROSS CHARIER NO. 1.
(Editorial)
p»ll« ••.••••••••••••American Sons and Daughters of Sweden - a group of women,
who will organize similar chapttBrs throughout the country mainly for educational
and social purposes and to further and assist in the celebration of the three-
hundred anniversary of the landing of the first Swedes in America in the year 1638 <
held its first meeting September 22 at the Swedish Club* Mrs* Frank U. Fulton,
president of the Ideal Woman's Club gave a long and interesting lecture, and Mrs^
Jennie £• Peterson entertained the large audience with a number of songs • Mrs.
Frank Torell from American Sons and Daughters* Head-Office had been inyited to give
a talk on the large national campaign which again is being pushed in behalf of the
Jubilee Fund. Mrs. M. Skoglund was the evening's hostess. Great interest in the
work at hand seemed to prevail among those present, who all agreed that something
great ought to be accomplished with the whole country for a working field#
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SWEDISH
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The officers of Betsy Ross Chapter No. 1 are as follows: Mrs. F* T. Westberg,
President; Mrs. C. A. Carson, 1st Vice-President; lire. A. Nelson, 2nd Vice-President;
Mrs. C. G. Wallenius, 3rd Vice-President; Mrs. J. C. Mathieson, Recording Secretary;
Carl Highfield, Treasurer; Mrs« C. 0. Beroth, Assii^tant Treasurer; Mrs. Hjalmar
Lundquist, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Gustaf Holmquist, Assistant Corresponding
Secretary; Mrs. C. E. Hoffsten, Historian*
As directors, the following ladies were elected: Mrs. C. Gustaf son, 'frs. M. N«
Gustafson, Mrs. 0. Osterholm, Mrs. John E. Ericsson, Mrs. Peter Peterson, Mrs.
Frank Nordquist and Ur. John M. festerlin«
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SWSDISH-AIffiRICA'S 300 YEARS JUBILEE
p. 7 It is the American Sons and Daughters of Sweden with its officers;
many leading men and women, and the many thousands of Swedes in different parts of -
the country, who are back of this movement - the most comprehensive ever under-
taken among men and women of Swedish birth or ancestry in this country*
The work, in connection with collecting funds to accomplish this gigantic program,
has been started* It has already been under way for nearly a year, and $400,000*00
have been gathered in. But this is not enough. We must continue in order to reach
the goal. We must reach the $1,500,000.00 figure, in order to make the whole plan
a success*
Up to now we have succeeded in bringing the John Morton Building - a part of the
program - under roof* The finishing is left as well as the interior*
When this is done, we will turn to the other parts of the program*
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SWEDISH
From all parts of the country we receive the most encouraging reports of the warm
interest in this grand idea, and also considerable cash donations.
Head-office addreslB is: Room 1300, Capitol Building, Chicago, where all information
may be obtained, either in person or by correspondence.
The people who are directly behind this affair are the following - men and women with
names, which guarantee, that this undertaking is a worthy one, and supported by all
Swedish men and women in the country:
.:. . ^« Amondus Johnson, President.
Mrs* C». A. Ewald, Vice President.
Julius Lincoln, Recording Secretary.
Algot Ohlson, Corresponding Secretary.
Mrs. Joseph Princell, Corresponding Secretary.
£. R. Jacobsen, Treasurer.
Board of Governors.
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Alfred Anderson.
^. N« Gustafeon.
£• Jacobson*
Almondus Johnson.
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C. A. Gustafson, Chairman.
Oscar £. Landstrom.
Julius Lincoln.
Gust. Lindquist.
0. W. Osterlund.
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John E. Sjostrom.
Emil Tyden.
Peter A, Waller •
J, M. Westerlin.
Peter A. Waller, National Canrpaign Director.
Frank Torell, Associate Director.
There are, besides these »inany thousands of persons throughout the width and
breadth of the land, who are Just as anxious to see this ** American Sons and
Daughters of Sweden's** national undertaking brought to a successful finish.
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^ORIGAN DAnGBTERS OP SWEDInT"
The American Daughters of Sweden, Chapter One, held their annual meeting at
the Swedish Club, on Wednesday evening, January 26, at 8 T. U. Mrs« T. T«
Westberg was chosen president • She is well known among church people in
this city. Daring the last three years she has been treasurer of the Women's
Church Federation Protectorate, an organization with offices at 25 North
Dearborn Street. This organization concerns itself with girls who are
strangers in Chicago and with immigrants* In the last year it has assisted
about a thousand immigrants and eighteen hundred other girls* Mrs* Westberg
is also secretary of the Augustana Home Mission, which has established a
nursery at 2042 Lane Court* She is vice-president of the Lutheran Women's
League of Chicago and 7icinity and a mflnber of the board of directors of the
Federation for Aged and Adult Charities* She is also president of the South
Side Augustana Synod *s campaign for Swedish America's three-hundred-year
jubilee* With such leadership this chapter is prepared for a lot of very
active work.
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The first vice-president is Mrs. finny .Svald. It is hardly necessary to pre-
sent this brilliant woman* Our Swedish coiintrymen » both here and in Sweden,
know her and her work. The second vice-president is Mrs. W. A. Nelson, also
president of the Linnea Society on the South Side, a non-sectarian charitable
organization among our people. The third vice-president is Mrs. Carl Highfield,
who is among our friends in the Mission Alliance. The recording secretary is
Mrs. J. C. Mathison, who has accomplished a lot of good work for the Bethany
Home for the Aged. The corresponding secretary is Mrs. HJalmar Lundquist; the
financial secretary is Mrs. Charles Rosherg, a woman of extensive interests
and connected with the Swedish Societies* Old People's Home in Evanston; the
treasurer is Mrs. Max Hedman, also well known* The board of directors has
fifteen members, of whom all are prominent women*
ISiis organization must be congratulated. Two teams have been organized to
work for the three-hundred-year jubilee of the arrival of the first Swedes
in America, one under the leadership of C. A. Carson, and one under
Mrs. Othelia Myhrman, litio was president of the chapter this last year. The
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present membership is seven hundred, and the chapter is steadily growing.
' It is already a certainty that this organization will make great progress and
become a club of ?diich Swedish women may Justly feel proud.
Mrs. F. T* Westberg,
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(Xdltorial)
^^Blakinga Oilla^ la tha name glTen a aooiety, ahieh waa organized at a
meeting laat Thuraday erening at Hagelin Hall, 5153 North Aahland Avenue.
Tbe attendanee aurpaaaed all expeotationa, and eighty '^lekingar^ joined
at thia firat meeting. The interim of f icera appointed at an earlier
gathering, worked out a aet of lava which were unanimously adopt ed«
The following offieera were elected: preaident, John Synnerberg; vice
preaident, lyar Carlaon; aecretary, Oacar Lindberg; treasurer, H«0.
Windahl; cuatodian, Srick Nicklason; trustees, Yertil fiberg, S«E«Ander->
eon, and Alfred Anderaon.
Aa auditora, the following were elected: Axel Swanson; ^rik Lind and Alice
Johnson. Tiola Pearson and Carl Swanson were elected aa aubstitute officers.
After the meeting, those present gathered for a social hour with aromatic
coffee and a moat delicious cake, artiatically decorated with the ^^lekinge
Coat of Arma.** The affair culminated with a dance to old well-known tunes
from a harmonica.
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WPA(ftL.)PROi.3027!
Td the next maatingy ithieh will ba announced ahortly, and all "Bleklngar**
are walcooa. If yon are Interaated aend name and address to Harold 0«
Vladahl, 3478 North Clark Street , Chicago , Illinois*
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LADIES' CLUB GIV3S PARTY
An afternoon tea and card party will be given by the "American Daughters of
Sweden", Friday, Dec. 10th, at the Sovereign Hotel, 6200 Kennore Avenue.
There will be a progreun, and valuable prizes will be awarded.
The proceeds of this affair go to the society's building fund#
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SWEDES ARE POND OF CRAWFISH
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The crawfish season is at its height, and a number of lodges and societies
have had these delicious Crustacea as their main attractions at their doings.
Among the most noteworthy of the recent crawfish parties were those held by
the Swedish Engineers' Society and the Stocldiolm Club. Singing, dancing and
a general program of entertainment played, as usual, a great part of these
doings»
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SWEDISH HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
A joint mid-summer festival will be held tomorrow, in the auditoriiim of
the North Park College, by the Chicago chapter of the Swedish Cultural
Society and the American Daughters of Sweden. Addresses will be made by
Prof. D. Nyvall, President of this Swedish Institute of learning, and
others* The Arion Male Qjiartet will sing.
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A CCfDMTEY GLOB FOR CHICAGO^S SWEDES
A group of prominent Chicago Swedes has obtained an option on a large tract
of land near Itasca, Illinois, and is planning to establish a coiintry club ^
whose members will be Swedes from Chicago and vicinity* The land comprises ^
two hundred acres, and is located close to the St« Paul Railroad and to ^
highways leading to Chicago • The site is considered ideal in every respect* ^^
Near by is the Medinah Country Club* ^
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The agreement stipulates that unless a certain amount of the purchase price
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is paid on or before next February 1, the deal is void* A drive for the ^
signing of charter members is now going on* It seems that prospective members
are being offered a very attractive proposition* An excellent golf course
will be laid out on the property, and there is a fine place for an artificial
lake* The area is so large that it is planned to subdivide parts of it into
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building lots, where charter members will have an opportunity to build
stimmer homes, or, for that matter, year-ro\md homes» It is considered likely
that the value of such homes will increase considerably in the course of a
few years.
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The proposed name of the club is the •'Nordic Country Club**^ The organizing ^
committee consists of C. HJalmar Lundquist, Geo* E« Carlson, C. Hilding Ander«* ^
son, Franklin 0* E« Lundquist, Rudolph W« N. West, Joel C* Carlson, Herman W« <Z
Carlson, Nils J. Llndskog, Chas. R« Rosberg, and E» T. T. Lundquist* 1^
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THE iaaSRICAN-SCANDIMVIAN FOUim/iTION
Dr* Judson Elected President of the Local Chapter
The Chicago chapter of the American-Scandinavian Foundation held its annital
membership meeting last Friday in the Sv/edish Club, and elected the noted
educator, Dr» Harry Pratt Judson, president for the current term to succeed
Mr# C. S# Peterson. Dr# Judson, who is professor emeritus of the University
of Chicago, has been much interested in the exchange of students between
America and the Scandinavian countries which is furthered by the Foundation*
The meeting was presided over by C. S. Peterson. The secretary, Carl Anderso]
read a report on the chapter's activities during the past years. Several
festive gatherings were arranged in honor of distinguished Scandinavian visit^s
to Chicago, among iiiiom were Miss Ellen Brandstroia; Dr. Sven Hedin; the noted ^
Danish physical ciilture expert. Professor Niels Bukh; and the Norwegian scien-
tist and eagplorer, Frithjof Nansen.
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Other officers are: C. S. Peterson, Carl Aiitonsen, and Birger Osland,
vice-presidents; P. B. Nelson, secretary; and Tryggve Siqueland, treasurer*
On the recoiiunendation of the .lominating coinioittee, it \ms decided to appoint
an advisory board* The following prominent Ariericans were selected: Dr, Harry
Pratt Judson; Dr. V/alter Dill Scott, president of Northwestern University; Ira
Nelson Morris, former American minister to Stockholra; LIr. Siting, former chair-
man of the local Council on Foreign Relations and Robert Harshe, president of
the iU7t Institute* 3v;edish representatives on the advisorj'- board are: Consul -.^^
Carl 0* De Dardel, Judge Harry Olson, H. S* Henschen, District Attorney Edv/in p
A. Olson, and Dr. Anders Frick. The Norv/egian representatives are: Consul ^
Olaf Bemts, Judge Oscar Turrison, Andrev; Hummeland, and Attorney John Sonsteby. g
The Danes are represented by Consul Baumann, Henr:" Hertz, and Dr. liax Henius.
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A proposal by C. 3. Peterson that meetings be held once ever^'^ three months v^s ^
adopted, and it v;as also decided to launch a vigorous membership drive. There
are now about three hundred members of the American-Scandinavian Foundation in
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Chicago and vicinity, but only about one hundred of the'se have joined
the" local chapter.
James Creese of New York, general secretarj' of the Foundation, was present
and addressed the meeting. He informed the members that the State Bank of ^
Chicago had presented the Foundation with a fellowship of one thousand dollars 5
for the benefit of its student exchange program. ^
A banquet in honor of Dr. Judsoa, the new president of the chapter, will be -o
given in the near future. o
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TBE SWEDISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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The Swedish National Association of Chicago held its annual membership meeting
last Monday night in the Northern Hotel. The various committees reported on
their activities during the paist year. The Committee on Credentials reported
that practic€Llly all the lodges and societies belonging to the Association had
appointed new delegates for the current year.
The Committee on Cheirities reported through its chairman, Mrs. Andrietta Wolt,
that the nximber of needy Swedes in Chicago is large at the present time, and
that the funds available for the Coraniittee are far from sufficient. Almost
every day the United Charities call upon the Committee to take care of some
Swedish family which is asking for help. Cash is urgently needed, as well as
clothing of all kinds, and lira. V/olt appealed to all members to aid the
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Committee in its work* It was also reported that arrangements for the charity
ball which the Association will give in the Merry (Jarden ballroom on February 15
are well advanced, euid that tickets will be on seile soon.
The trefiusurer reported that the Association's cash balance as of January 1, 1923
amoxmted to $2,265.81. Income during the year was derived txoia the following
sources: Net profit on the summer festival, #1,903.75; the concert, $83.50;
€Lnd several minor items. Total income during the year: $2,193.50. The largest
disbursement went to the Committee on Charities, which received $300. Cash
balance as of date: $3,181.61.
New officers were elected, and the new president is C. S. Peterson. The retiring
president, Osceor S. Ohlander, introduced the new officers and outlined briefly
the activities and purposes of the organization.
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THE SOdETy FOR THS PRESERVATION OF
S^VEDISH CULTURE IN ALIERICA
The Chicago branch of the Society for the Preservation of Swedish Culture
in America held its fall meeting last Friday night in the Swedish Engineer- . ..
ing Society's clubhouse, 503 .'/rightwood Avenue. Engineer .^. G. /fitting, ^
president of the branch, was chainaan. F. N. ^ndren, treasurer, gave an .-^
account of the local organ isait ion's activities during the summer months, p
or, in other words, since its inception. It participated in the singers' ^
annual festivities in memory of Linne, the great Swedish scientist, whose "^
monument adorns Lincoln Park. On that occasion, Witting was one of the ^
main speakers. Later in the summer, the Society arranged a Sv/edish festival fi'
in the park adjoining the ICbenezer Church; this event was well attended and ^s
very successful in every respect, the local now has about two hundred
members .
Carl Festin, foiroer Grand Master of the Vasa Order, was then introduced
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to the meeting. He had attended the convention of the mother organization,
Swedish Unity, which was held in Gothenburg, Sweden last summer. He out-
lined briefly the proceedings at that convention. Several important questions
had been on the agenda. Among them was that of the establishment of an ^
international Swedish museum; and it was suggested that some city in Finland, ^
Gothenburg, and Chicago might be suitable locations for branches of such an ^
institution. At the end of his address, Festin told of his impressions of • ^-^
the great exposition in Gothenburg, especially of the participation of ^
Swedish nationals living in foreign countrias. This part of the exposition c.
was sponsored by Swedish Unity and its branches in foreign countries. i^.
Especially interesting was the Hall of Memories. S
The meeting was entertained with song by the Nordstjeman Singing Club.
The Society will arrange a Gustaf Adolph evening on Sunday, November 4
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in the Central Lutheran Church. Tickets were on sale at the meeting.
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NATIONAL SOCIETY FORMS BRANCH HERE
A branch of the Society for the Preservation of Swedish Culture in Foreign
Countries was established in this city last Monday, At a meeting in the club-
house of the Swedish Engineering Society, which was attended by some fifty
people representing a variety of occupations, it was decided to form a branch ^
organization, and everyone in the audience signed up as a member, r;
A. G# Witting, engineer, who presided over the meeting addressed the gathering, ^
and told of the activities of the Society and its purposes,
A set of bylaws for the local organization, which had been prepared by a committee
headed by Dr. C. Gr. Wallenius, was adopted with a few minor changes. These bylaws
are similar to those laid down by the mother orgajiization. Two general membership
meetings are to be held each year, and at the first of these, which is to be held
in the month of February, new officers are to be elected. The annual membership
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fee is one dollar, which also entitles members to the monthly periodical
published by the national organization and to its yearbook.
The following officers were elected: president, A. Gr, Witting; vice-president, 5
Dr. C. Gr. Wallenius; secretary, S. H. S, Leonard; treasurer, Fritz N. Andren. 5
The following were elected to the Board of Directors: Consul Carl 0# De Dardel; 3.
Reverend C. A. Lindvall; C. Gr. Axeli, engineer, John A. Sandgren, secretary of r;
the Svithiod order; Dr. Alfred Rundstrom, attorney; C* H. Jalmar Lundquist; Dr# ^
Jxilius Lincoln; Carl Festin, a foimer Grand Master of the Vasa Order; Smil o
Anderson, president of the Swedish Singers' League; Mrs# Carl 0» Pe Dardel; and ^
Mrs. Hilma Victorin*
The date of the next meeting will be announced later. The Sv/edish Engineering
Society has generously offered its clubhouse without charge as a meeting place
for the new organization, ^teinslator's note: The correct official name of
this local branch or of the national organization is difficult to determine. In
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an article in the issue of April 11, 1923, the name of the latter was given as
the National Society for the Preservation of Swedish Culture, while in the
present article it appears as the Society for the Preservation of Swedish Culture
in Foreign Countries. The mystery may be solved in some future article^
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FOR TFJH PRtCSSRVATION OF S.VEDISH CULTURii; IN A^.!iEICA
/An Appeal to the Swedes of ChicagoT" ^ J
The Society for the Preservation of Swedish Culture in America has now been
in existence for several years. It has branches in Minneapolis; Detroit;
Lindsborg, Kansas; and Kenilworth, New York. Chicago, v/hich has a larger ^
Swedish population than any other city in America, has no branch, but plans o
are now under way to remedy this condition. Svery Swedish man and woman is ^
herewith invited to become a moriber of this national organization, and to
support its work for the pi^servation of our beautiful Swedish language,
our songs, our ideals, and our traditions and memories.
The Society does not intend to supplant other Swedish organizations, or to
trespass upon their individual spheres of activity. It offers its co-operation
to all 77ho are anxious to keep alive our national inheritance. The Society
has no political purposes whatever. The preservation of our Swedish culture Jl
in America is the only plank in its platform. It does not undertake any kind
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of propaganda. Its sole puTDose is to preserve and strengthen in our Swedish
nationals those inherent Swedish qualities which have earned for them the
position which they hold today in public esteem and which also help to make
them better American citizens.
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Such a purpose deserves the hearty support of every S*»vedisli- American, and we ^
hope that this appeal for members will not go unanswered, but that many will ^
respond — the more the better — and will hasten to join the Society. The
membership fee is one dollar a year, and members receive free of charge the
periodical Allsvensk Samling (Swedish Unity), which is published in
Gothenburg, Sweden, and the yearbook of The National Society for the Preser-
vation of Swedish Culture. /Translator* s note: This seems to be the official
name of the organization in question_/7"
An organization meeting will be held Monday, April 16, at 8:30 P» M. , in the
clubhouse of the Swedish Engineering Society, 503 //rightv/ood Avenue. Everybody
is welcome. Those ^Nho are unable to be present may mail their membership
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fees to the treasurer, Reverend C. Bergendoff , 7352 Calumet Avenue. ^
(Signed) The Organization Coimnittee. '^
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THE AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAIT FOUNDATION .
A chapter of the American Scandinavian Foundation was established here in
Chicago last Siinday. Such chapters, made up of individual members or
associates of the Foundation, already exist in Jamestown, New York and in
Rockford, Illinois, The purpose of these chapters is to bring about closer
co-operation among those who are interested in the work of the Foundation,
The Chicago chapter was organized immediately following Dr. Leach's address
in the Swedish Club last Simday afternoon. Dr. Leach is the secretary of
the American Scandinavian Foundation. He visited the Rockford Chapter last c5
Saturday. In his address here, Dr. Leach took the opportunity to explain oj
the new working methods employed by the Foiindation. It has many associate §
members throughout the country, and it has become more and more clear that
it would be desirable to bring these associates into closer co-operation
with the Foundation on the one hand, and with the public, the American as
well as the Scandinavian- American, on the other.
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vyhen prominent Scandinavians come to this country and visit various Scandi-
navian centers here, there is no organization better fitted to make the
proper arrangements for their reception than a chapter of the Foundation.
Individual members or associates here in Chicago have always done the best
they could in this regard, but Dr. Leach was of the opinion that closer
co-operation among members here was highly desirable. He therefore recom-
mended the formation of a chapter, which was accordingly established, the
following officers being elected: C. S. Peterson, president; Dr. Max Henius,
vice-president; Birger Osland, treasurer; H. S. Henschen, secretary; N. M.
Hokanson, corresponding secretary. Applications for membership in the
Chapter should be addressed to N. M. Hokanson, in care of the Great Lakes 2
Trust Company, Chicago. The annual membership fee is two dollars, and ^
members receive the Foundation's monthly publication free of charge.
^Translator's note: The American Scandinavian Foundation is an organization
formed for the purpose of bringing about a closer cultural relationship be-
tween the United States and the Scandinavian countries. Among its activities
is the exchange of students and university professors. Every year it awards
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a certain number of scholarships, and thus makes it possible for itaierican
students to spend some time at a Scandinavian university, and for Scandi-
navian students to attend some American institution* of learning. The
Foundation also makes arrangements for students of business, social condi-
tions, and industrial methods. It will, for instance, place a young
Swedish bank employee in some leading American bank so that he may get
an insight into American banking methodSj^T"
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ACTI7ITIES OF THE S7;EDI5H MTIONM. LEAGUE
The Swedish National League held its regular annual meeting at the Sharinan
Hotel last Monday. A new board of directors was elected. For president,
John E. Ericsson, one of the League's honorary members, was elected unanimously,
as were most of the officers; first vice-chairman, Allen Johnson; second
vice-chairman, Mrs. Tillie Nordstrom; secretary, A. W. Berglind; treasurer,
Harry S. Sandburg. The trustees, elected v/ere: A. W. Johnson, with forty-seven
votes; Franklin Lundquist, with forty-four votes; and Oscar S. Ohlander, with
twenty-eight votes.
The reports of the secretary and treasurer were accepte'd together with that of
the finance committee. There was $836«50 cash on hand against $733.02 at
the beginning of the year. Among the larger items of expense is noted one
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of five h\mdred dollars for the charity committee, which used $350 for
charity within the city, and one of one hundred dollars for the fire victims
in Minnesota. Brie Hagberg reported for this committee which was appointed
to collect fxxnds for the benefit of the suffering Minnesota countrymen,
victims of forest fires. The committee had already collected laore than
$700. It is expected the amount will increase to $1000 before the end of
the month.
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SWEDISH CLUB ELECTS NSVi OFFICERS
The Ladies Department of the Swedish Club had its yearly meeting,
and the following were elected for the year 1919: Mrs. Ivar
Holmstrom, president; LIrs. Eric V/egner, vice-president; Miss
0. C, Nylund v/as elected treasurer. l^Irs. C. Max Hulman (or Heilman)
was elected cashier, and the corresponding secretary is tlrs.
Carl G, Swanson.
A very fine luncheon was served after the business session.
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CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF SWEDISH OLD PSOPLE»S HOTffi
HT E7ANST0N
(Editorial)
The Opera Star Alice Sjoselius, a name we have often seen mentioned
in both Swedish and American papers, has been engaged to appear at
a grand fall concert to be given for the benefit of the Swedish Old
People;^ Home in Evanston. It will take place at Orchestra Hall Sun-
day October 6, at 3 p* m« This will be Miss Sjoselius' first appear-
ance in Chicago, but certainly not her last* Her art is first class
and her voice excellent*
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As most music lovers will remember. Miss SJoselius, at the outbreak
of the war, was engaged as prima donna at Germany's largest opera,
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where she scored many triumphs. But the war put a sudden stop to her
progress in Europe, She is an American, and as such was not looked
upon with favor. Hiss Sjoselius was born in Duluth, Idinn. , of Swedish
parents. For this reason she was compelled to return to Araerica, v/hich
turned out to be a rather adventurous trip, the story of which was related
in different papers.
After her return here, Miss Sjoselius appeared only once and that at a
concert in Nev/ York City, where she made a crand success. The program
to be given here will be of utmost interest to our countrymen. One of
the country's most talked of men of Sv/edish birth has been invited to
give a short lecture - a man we here in this city have never heard.
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The price of the tickets are the same as the last years concert ex-
cept for boxes, which have been reduced to $15 •
The concert as well as the rest of the arrangements were decided upon at a
meeting Monday evening at Svithiod Hall« The concert committee is composed
of twenty members of the Old People* s Hcnae Society. The following special
conmittees were formed* The concert committee is composed of: Nels M,
Hokanson as Chairman: Aaron Miller as Vice Chairman; Gordon Berg as secre-
tary; Dr« 0* C, Nylund as treasurer and Albert Swanson as ticketnmanager.
The arrangements committee is made up of: Edgar Nelson ^and Nels Hokanson;
the publicity committee of Erik G« Westman and Gordon Berg« The committee
in charge of box sales consists of three very energetic gentlemen: Edward
A* Westman, Charles Bostrom and Prank Chaiser« The program committee has
John P« Friedlund as chairman •
The above should vouch for a most successful affair in every respect.
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SHEDlStl PATRIOTIC DHXNSTRATION III LIIICOLK PARK
The President by special proclamation has designated the Fourth of July as the ^
foreign-born citizens^ day in appreciation of their loyalty. The program with F
the exception of the speakers is ready. The Sv/edish Choral Club some time ago U
announced that it would sing, and so will the Swedish Singers* League • ^nstru- 3
me ntal^ music will be furnished by the Sivedish-American Orchestra, and a large 2
American flag villi be dedicated. ^
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Several independent societies have announced that they will march to the festival
grounds, but a joint parade of all societies is hardly possible v/ith so many of
their officers, leaders, and members in the service.
Representatives of the Vasa Order, the Yiking Order, and the Scandinavian League
had a meeting Thursday evening at the Viking Order's office, where those present
all expressed themselves against any joint parade.
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A parade v/as not considered necessary in oilier to make the day a success; be-
sides, its cost v/ould be too great for the many different societies, which not
only have many of their members in the ranks but also are contributing heavily
to various calls for funds. The delegates promised, each within his organiza-
tion, to appeal to all members to take part in the festivities and to do their
share toward making this day a grand success.
By the chairman of the independent societies^ committee, Mr. Joel Soderlund, the
following appeal has been issued:
**At a meeting of representatives from the independent Swedish societies it was
unanimously decided that since President Wilson had proclaimed the Fourth of
July as the foreign-bom citizens' day in appreciation of their loyalty, all
representatives of the Sv/edish race should be invited to meet at La Salle
Street between North and Chicago Avenues and to march en masse past Lincoln's
statue, where the Swedish-American Ladies of Chicago and the a^redish Branch of
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the War Savings Coramlttee will fall in, then north in Lincoln Park to the
festival gro\inds at the end of Fullerton Avenue near the Linne monument. It ^
was further decided that American fleigs of any and all dimensions shall be ^
carried ahead of the procession, followed by banners, emblems, emd service ^
flags of the various societies which jtarticipate. Then will follow Aiuericans "^
of Swedish birth or descent, regardless of the society or club to which they 5d
belong, with only one purpose in mind, to show the undoubted loyalty to his
country of every American citizen of Swedish race."
To Swedish-bom ladies the following appeal has been sent us for publication:
"An appeal to all Swedish-bom ladies in Chicago and vicinity! At a meeting
held in Chief Justice Harry Olson's chambers on Saturday, June 15, attended by
representatives from all the Swedish ladies' organizations in Chicago, it was
resolved that we as American citizens of Swedish birth should participate in
the grand patriotic demonstration planned by the Swedish population of Chicago
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for the Foxirth of July in Lincoln Park. All our Swedish-bom ladies living in ^
Chicago are most cordially invited to take part in this demonstration. ;Ve shall ^
assemble at Lincoln's statue at 2 T. LI., from v/hich in orderly fashion we shall F
march five blocks to the Linne monument, where v/e shall be joined by the rest ^^
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each shall carry an American flag. Let us all on this day in a worthy manner ^
show our loyalty and patriotism."
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TEffi JOM ERICSON L2AGUE
At a meeting of representative Swedes, held at the Lniversity Club last
Monday, the John Ericson League was organized. Uie purpose of the
organization is to co-operate with the United States Government in the
war, to act as a clearing house for the patriotic activities of the
Swedish-American societies, and to create a better \inder standing between
the United States and Sweden. The folloiuring gentlemen were elected to
office: Judge Harry Olson, president; Harry A. Lund, vice-president;
Henry S. Eenschen, treasurer of the State Bank of Chicago, treasurer; ^
Edward Bjorkman, director of the Scandinavian Bureau Committee on Public
Information, secretary.
A number of meetings were held before the organization of the League.
Among the men who have supported the idea are Charles S. Peterson,
president of the Sv/edish Club; Gustaf Andreen, president of Augustana
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College; J. S. Chellberg, J. G. Bercquist, Andrew Lanquist, tirs. Othelia
Myhrman, president of the Swedish 7/omens Club; Eric Norton, Victor Olander,
secretary of the Illinois Federation of Labor. The League's first meeting
will discuss the promotion of selling thrift and war savings stamps among
the Swedes.
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Svenska K\iriren> Feb. 28, 1918
SVffiDISK SINGERS' LSAGUc;
(Editorial)
Saturday, the Swedish Singers' League held a special Song meeting
in King's Hall, where songs, which are to be sung at the i^bulance
Society's great meeting in Medina Tenple March 10, v/ere practiced*
Several questions of importance were considered and decided upon.
One of these was that the singers should go to Graceland Cemetery
in a group on the approaching Decoration Day, and with song honor
the memory of singers and friends of song, v;ho have passed Into
the Great Beyond*
It was also agreed, as in previous years, to honor the memory of
the Swedish Flov/er King, "Linne," vdth a song program at his statue
in Lincoln Park. The date for this festivity was set for Llay 25.
All singers belonging to the League.
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Svenska Kviriren. Feb. 28, 1918
Many singing societies are requested to be present at the meeting
March 10, where several important questions, v/hich were tabled
at the last meeting, will receive a final consideration.
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THE TiHRTY-SSVSrJTK AI»IIV3RSARY OF 0RD33 OF S7ITEI0D
The order of Svithiod on last Saturday celebrated its thirty- seventh
anniversary in the Consistory Hall, on «7etton Place. This great hall
was filled to overflowing. The speech of welcome was given by the Starmastare,
(Grand Liister) Carl Hjalmar Lindquist»
The Karmony Singing Club rendered several beautiful numbers, v/hich were
much appreciated. The American Opera "iuartet com-oosed of Ir!rs. Dora Dories
Williams, Mary Allen, Joel Mossberg, and Christian I^Iathisen sang several
solo numbers, duets, trios, and as a quartet.
The evening's greatest number was from the "Bohemian Girl,*^ which was received
by the audience with a storm of applause. ** America'' was sung as the closing
number. The proceeds went to the Demer Sanatorium.
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Svenska Kuriren, Oct. 25, 1917 •
£5. N* S. MEET£^_/
The Siredish National Society in Chicago had its meeting Monday, in the
Sherman Hotel* Erik Thulin is president. Many other lodges and delegates
were present. It appeared that the committee in charge of auditing the
books for last summer's activities had not yet completed its work. At the
meeting more money was contributed towards activities of the Swedish people,
within the society, as well as without.
The members decided to give a bazaar in March at North Side Turner Hall.
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CLUB STOCKHOLM.
This Club which was organized in Chicago a couple of yearns ago, held
its annual meeting in Svithoids Club| about one hundred Stockholmare
(Stockholmers) were present* A beautiful dinner was served ^ followed by
speeches, singing and music* The chairman, Charles Ringstrom, John
Brickson, Werner He lander, Gustaf Tengren, Magnus Westman, Nils Peterson,
Gustaf Lannholne, P.T.Ekenberg, called •Dad'*, and Editor Frithiof Malmquist;
and Iver Peterson, etc* etc* attended*
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Svenska Kurirent tay 24,1917.
"committee named/
The American Scandinavian ^undati on, with headquarters in New York, has
selected an advisory connnittee in Chicago. This committee favors -
Henry £• Henschen, A. Lunquist, C.S. Peterson>as Swedish members; F.Herman
Gode, Oscar H. Hougan, Berger Csland, Norwegian representatives; liax Henins,
Henry L. Hertz, as Danish members; C.H.Thordorson for the Islander section.
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Svenska Earlren, Feb. 24, 1917.
JjHimJAL MEETING^
The SgRredish-American Woman's Club held its annual meeting at 3823 N.Clark St.
on Feb. 9. Leonis H. Fordham, a learned lady from Switzerland>was present and
gave a most interesting lecture. A resume of the activity of the club during
its twenty-two years existence gave evidence of splendid works of service to
needy Swedes. Thus, for example, the Club has furnished a ward in the hospital
in Bowmanvillej a room in the home for the aged in Evanstonj a room in the
Washington Park hospitalj a room in the Baptists' Home in i morgan Park,' alsOjhave
given liberal amounts to the Swedish hospital for consumptives, in Colorado;
and besides contributed many thousand dollars for the relief of needy Swedes.
Few clubs would be able to point to more splendid and unselfish activity.
Officers for the coming year were elected, and a committee was appointed to
arrange for a banquet for all those who at one time or another hstve been members
of the club.
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Svenska KUriren, Jan» 11, 1917.
/sWkT_J
Chicago's oldest Swedish Association "SVEA** will be sixty years old next January,
the 22nd. The Association has, therefore, decided to have a very fine "Herr -Sexa"
(Stagg Party) in Schotts Hall, 1157 Belmont Ave.
The officers of the Association follows:
Pres, Wm, C, Nelson; vice Pres., John Hultgren, Finance Officer, A.'J. Nelson, who
has been a member of "SVEA** for more than thirty years.
vFrom the"Swedes in Illinois" by Eric Johnson and C.F.Peterson, we give the
.^following facts regarding '^SVEA'S early history:
^This Association was formed at a meeting of Swedes at Hoffman's on Clark St.
Jan. 22, 1857. It was done upon the recommendation of Consul C.J.Sundell,
He set forth the need of an organization whose objectives and ideals would be of a
oroad tolerant high-minded type*
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Svenska Kuriren, Feb. 3, 1916.
CAU!AR UNICN CLUB.
This club will hold its first family social at the Verdandi Hall, Sunday,
Feb. 20, at 3 P.M. All men and women born in Calmar, or who received their
schooling there, are invited.
The purpose of this gathering, is that people from Calmar, now living in
Chicago, may renew acquaintances with dear friends of old.
A fine program will be rendered followed by dancing. Coffee, cake, and
••Smorgasbord** will be served. None except those from the city of Calmar
will be admitted.
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(Editorial)
ONE SiVEDISH NAHONAL LEAGUE FCR ALL AlfflRICA
^•^••m.An attempt is at present on foot in New York to try to realize the
long cherished idea of consolidating the different Swedish National Leagues
throughout the country, into one Swedish National League of America.
From New York the following was to be found in a Swedish-American paper:
The Swedish Central Association had a meeting Friday at Teutonia Assembly Rooms.
This meeting, which was scheduled for December, was delayed a week on account
of the holidays.
The Swedish Central Association committee consisting of: Dr. J.Hoving, Chas.K.
Johanson, John W. Lina, J.H.Johanson, and Harold Nordquist, made a survey as to tlfil
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WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 30275
possibilities of creating a Swedish-American League. The result of the study
Was to the effect that the different Swedish Societies be written to, to ascertain
whether such a movement would find any support. The committee itself thought
such a League higily desirable.
If the recommendation of the comrrdttee is accepted, a meeting will be held to
decide as to whether to go on with the idea. The committee fi>arther recommended
that Rules and By-laws be worked out at once, sp that these could be presented
at this meeting.
The committee's recommendaiiions we^e accepted.
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STanska Kurlren^ Dec. 2, 1915.
Liberty associatioi^^
Scandlnayian Liberty Association will meet on Sunday morning at 11:00
o'clock in the Viking Temple. Speeches will be given by well known
speakers; there will be singing and music.
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Svenska Kuriren^ Nov. 4, 1915*
SWEDISH
^LAN SOCIAL AND DANCE/
The Swedish American Woman's Club iriiich during the past twenty years has
done excellent work in aiding the poor among the Swedes in the city, is
arranging a social and dance at Lake View Hall 9 3143 North Clark Street^
on Saturday evening November 6. All the income fran the affair is to be
uaed to help the Swedish poor here in the city during the cold months of
the winter. The members of the club are therefore expecting lively interest
on the part of the public*
The admission fee is only 25 cents.
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^fdMAR UNION' FORIIEB/
The Kalmar Union is the name of a new society organized these past days
by people having come from that city on the Baltic • All men born in
Kalmar or idio have lived there for any length of time are invited to join«
The purpose of the society is to strengthen the national feeling and to
be of mutual help*
Next meeting will be held at Larson's Hall, 370 W. Chicago Avenue on
November 27, in the evening*
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" Svenska Kurlren. Sept. 16, 1915.
The Swedish Theatrical Society will on Sunday September 26, present
F. A. Dahlgren's immortal play"Vermlandingarne" (The Vermlanders) at
the Garrick Theatre i sponsored by the Swedish National Association of
Chicago* The total income from the play is to be used for a fund for
needy Swedes in Chicago*
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SWEDISH
WFA{ILL)PROJ.3027^
VERMUNDINGARNE
Sunday, September 26
Uatinee at 3 o'clock P.M*
GARRICK THEATRE
Randolph St., near Clark
Anna played by By
Mrs. Hedvig 'ielinder Swedish Theatrical Society
Chr. BruBsell, Director
Sponsored by
The Swedish National Association of Chicago
Tickets $1.00 75ct8. 50cts«
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Svenska Kuriren (The Swedish Courier, Weekly) Feb. 25, 1915 •
WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 30275
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF SVITHIOD ^
The secretary of the Great Lodge, John A, Sandgren, has now issued his
report of the actirity of the lodge in 1914« The income of the lodge during
the year amounted to $106, 907.51, and expenses $77,329.22, of this $67,850.00
insurance paid to deceased members. During the year 1,054 new members
have joined, ninety«two members have died, and 512 left or expelled.
The subordinate lodges have paid, as aid in cases of illness, $28,782.00,
as financial aid, $5,762*65, as donations, $2,197.00 - the order has paid^
altogether $102,598.25 ..in various aid ..The total value of
the property of the order is $281,206.39, an increase during the year of
$35,913.41.
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SWEDISH
TIE S7SDISH L^J)IES CLUB OF THE SVSDIoH NATIONAL ASSOC LATION
The Swedish Ladies Club will give a theater and musical party Sunday,
October 18 at Lake View Hall, when the Swedish Dramatical Society will
present "Gask Pa Fyra,'» a folk farce with songs and dance. The Swedish
Glee Club will also assist.
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SVITHIOD SETGE^ CLUB
The banquet held last Saturday by the Svithiod Singing club at the club
house at Wrightwood Avenue turned out to be one of the best the club had
ever arranged for a long tiiie. About two hundred guests attended the
feast. A delicate Swedish ^smorgasbord** was served* Then the speeches
began. Building contractor John E. Erikson acted as toastmaster, and
presented John A. Sandgren, Grand Secretary of the Svithiod Lodge as the
first speaker. He was followed by several others. The chorus sang
during the evening, directed by Professor Joel Mossberg.
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Svenska Kuriren, June 18, 1914.
TH2 Sl'flSDISH SIITGE^a FESTIVAL
Anong the Swedish choruses 'B\^ich particip^ited at the Swedish Singing
Festival at Minneapolis last Tuesday were: Norden and Nordstjernan
singing clubs of Chicago. The Swedish national Chorus of Chicago had
arranged a Herring Breakfast the following Wednesday at the Odin Club,
and had invited about one hundred chorus members • Prof. Joel Mossberg
of Chicago was elected chief director for the next singing festival
to be held at Worcester, Mass., in 1918.
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Svenska Kurlren, June 4, 1914»
TEE SVJEDISH RiTRIOTIC FS..ST
The patriotic feast, arranged by the Sivedish National Society and
the National Chorus at Orchestra Hall last Saturday night was well
attended, but not to any overflow.
The interesting program began v/ith two numbers, played by the Chicago
University Amateur Orchestra, and directed by J. Beach Cragun, After
a brief talk by Charles J. Ericson, president of the Society. Joel Moss-
berg directed the chorus, which sang several Sv/edish folksongs during
the evening. Following this came the Royal Swedish Court singer, Signe
Rappe, from the Royal Swedish Opera in otockholm. She ap eared on the
stage vath her husband, Herbert Lunden-'.Velden, who accompanied her on
the piano. Her excellent song was rewarded with lively applauses and a
gigantic bouquet of red roses.
Editor A. 0. Assar of Stockholm presented a moving picture at the end
of the concert., shovjing interesting places from Sweden.
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Svenska Kxiriren, June 4, 1914«
THE ST'^EDISH SING3RS* D/iT
A picnic celebrated by the Swedish Singers will be held at Riverview
Grove, Sunday, June 21, at 2 P.M., sponsored by the Swedish Singing
Society, of Chicago. The following choruses will participate: Svithiod,
Nordstjarnan, Norrland, Zephyr, Harmoni, and Vasa. The Honorable
Edward F. Dunne., Grovernor of Illinois, will deliver the festival address.
Folk songs and folk dances will be on the program.
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ORPICI SIIIGnTG CLUB
The Orphei Singing Club arranged a concert and dance at its club
house last Saturday^ It was assisted by The Swedish Glee Club tenor,
John Chellman, Newstrom*s Orchestra, and Ernst Ekbirg. The concert
hall was filled to capacity*
The Glee Club sang fifteen numbers on its program. Car^. Lonnerblad.
directed the chorus* The public was very well pleased, and rewarded
the artists with loud applauses.
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Svenska Kuriren, May 14, 1914.
SV/^DISH P '.TinOTIC FiiiST
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A S^'^edish patriotic feast has been irranged at Orchestra Hall Saturday,
Llay 30, at 8 P.M. by the 37:edish National Society and National Chorus,
They will be assisted by the Royal Court Singer, Signe Rao'^e, from the
Royal 3i.';edish Opera, Stockliolm; Alb. Lindouist, o :'era tenor, of the
Chicago University SyiTiphony Orchestra. Krs. Carl Chindblom xv.ilo, be
at the piano.
Editor A. 0. .israr from 3tockhoL:;i will present moving pictures, showing
the Farmer's Expedition and the Swedish students waiting upon King
Custav at the Stockholm Castle.
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Chicago Daily Tribune. April 19, 1914. WPA (ILL.) PROJ J0275
SVEN5KA KLUBBEN PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR EaRLY MAY
Saturday evening Uay 2, there will be an entertainment at Svenska Klubben
1258 North LaSalle Street. This entertainment to be known as "The Spring
Song- .
A program is being arranged irtiich will include interpretative dancing, singing,
music, and readings. It will be followed by a dance •
Svenska Klubben was organized in Chicago forty-five years ago# It has a
membership of eight-hundred. Officers of Svenska Klubben are as follows;
President C. S. Peterson; vice-president, John E. Erickson; secretary, Carl
Lonnerblad; treasurer, Francis i/inship; board of directors, G« B. Anderson,
Carl Swenson, Charles Theodore Green, Frank Gustafson, Ivar Holrastrom, S. P.
Norman.
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SVITHIOD SINGING CLUB
The Svithiod Singing Club opened the winter season with a grand banquet
at the club with about two hundred persons present. Mr. Sigge Franaon
. acted as master of ceremonies. Addresses were made by attorneys
Olof J. Olson and Alfred A. Norton, Leon Hornstein and others.
The club's own chorus was very generous with songs by presenting a
complete concert program. The gathering continued after supper until
the early morning hours!
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Svenska Kurlren> July lo, 1913,
THE SVv'EDISH SINGERS DAY
The Swedish Singers' Day at River7iew Park last Sunday had tempted
about 8,000 persons to come out and enjoy a good time. A chorus of
200 voices, the same one \vhich sang so excellently at Grant Park at
the Olympic games, under the direction of Ernest Lindblom, 'won the
the public's heart from the beginning to the end of the program.
The festival address W€ts delivered by Senator Charles F. Hurburgh
from Galesburg, Illinois. The athletes Anderson, and Petterson,
presented a trick, showing their unusual strength by holding a
bridge over which an automobile with ten persons was driven.
The Swedish National Friends society won a prize for their
appearance.
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TEE SVffiDISH SINGiURS DaY
On Sunday, July 6, the Swedish Singers Day will be held at.Riverview
Park. It tvas arranged by The Swedish Singing /association, in Chicago,
cqnsisting of the following choruses, namely; Svithiod, Nordstjeman,
Zeph:,^? Norrlands Sangare, Hannony, and Vasa* The Honorable Charles F«
Hurburgh, State Senator from Gralesburg, Illinois will deliver the
festival address and folk dances will be presented by the Swedish
National Friends society.
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Svenska Kurlren, June 25, 1913#
TEE S^;HDI3II NATIONAL A3S0CLiTI0N'S MIDSmaiSH FEi^ST
Last Simday, at Elliotts Park, the Swedish National dissociation's
Midsummer Feast was very successful and attended by some 20,000 persons.
The weather was fine, and so was the music and songs presented by a music
corps, and the National Choriis. But the greatest attraction on the
program was the appearance of His Hlxcellency, A. 0, Sberhardt, Governor
of Minnesota, who arrived with a special train from St. Paul to Chicago
to participate in the feast as the main speaker. This famous and popular
Swede does not need any introduction. He is well-known. He won the
hearts of his hearers again with his interesting and sympathetic address,
which he delivered partly in Swedish and partly in English. He was
rewarded with prolonged applauses, which never seemed to cease. The
Governor was imanimously elected as an honorary member of the National
Assoc iation^
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Miss Gladys Carlson was croiivned llay bride. The people, especially the
younger ones, had a swell time dancing around the May pole.
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SWEDISH MIDSUIvMER FEAST.
A Swedish Midstinimer Feast will be arranged by the Swedish National
Association Sunday, June 22, at Elliott's Park. His Excellency,
A. 0. Eberhart, Governor of Minnesota, will address the crowd, also
a giant chorus of good singers from the Swedish Glee Club, Norden, and
Iduna Singing Clubs, directed by William Dahlen will sing Swedish
folksongs. Music will be presented by Iduna and Balders music corps#
A May pole will be raised, and a Midsummer bride will be crowned. The
net income from the feast will be used to help countrymen in need*
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Svenska Trlbunen, May 15, 1913.
CAHL VON LINNE HONORED / ^ ,: ^"^
darl von Linne, called the **Flower King," will be honored by Chicago's ^^1_^
Swedish population on Saturday, Majr 24, when the Svithiod Singing
Club will gather around his statue in Lincoln Park and greet the
arrival of springtime. Tliis club will be assisted by other singing clubs
in Chicago. Hie celebration of the memory of Linne at his statue, and the
arrival of spring as a forerunner to summer has been a national feast in
miniature among the Swedes during the later years here in Chicago^
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TEE CONCERT OF THE SV.IDISH N.iTIOI^LVL ASSOCIATION .^ID
THE NATIOIliL CHORUS
This united concert held in Orchestra Hall, on March 9, was very success-
ful, and brought a net income of $995,38, which was equally divided
between these two societies. The Governor of Minnesota the Hon. Adolph
0. Eberhart, who was the guest of honor at this concert, sent the follow-
ing letter to l^. F, A, Lindstrand:
Tty dear Sir: The entertainment given Sunday afternoon at Orchestra Hall,
Chicago, by the Swedish National Association and the National Chorus was
one of the most pleasing and interesting I have attended and I wish to
thank you, and through you, Mrs. Myhrman and llr. Dahlen for the courtesies
extended to me."
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Svenska Kuriren, Mar. 6, 1913.
/\m3RICan-scandinayiaii society
William Soderlund lias been appointed corresi^onding secretary, and also
receiver of applications for membership and subscriptions for this society*
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SOCIETr NOTICES
Balder Lodge No. 12, I. 0. S., has elected officers for 1913, Among
them are: Claus Swanson, Andrew Linden, and £» J. A* Ankarstrand«
Thor Lodge No. 11, 1. 0. S., has elected officers for 1913« Among them
are: Carl Airvid Anderson, Josef Werner, and Enus Anderson. No less than [ :
fifty applications for meiibership have been received. Forty-five have been
approved and five are still pending.
The Scandinavian Soc. Singing Society has elected officers for 1913.
Among them are: N. P. Holm, chairman; A. Askerud, secretaary; S. Christ-
offerson, financial secretary; H. Fossum, treasurer ♦
The Swedish Societies* Home for Aged met Jan. 6, at the Hotel La Salle.
Reports were read. There is a net income of $12,289.17 in the treasury.
Hie Swedish Singing Association in Chicago met Jan. 6, at Svithiod Sing- — ll
ing Clubs* Hall. Among the officers elected for 1913 are: Olof F. Nelson, |!
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chairman; Frank Lundberg, vice-chairman; Oscar G« Lindwall, secretary;
Gr. F. Gustafson, treasurer; Frithiof Sjoberg, librarian; Joel Mossberg,
director*
The Swedish Glee Club elected officers last Tuesday. Among them are:
Carl Lonnerblad, chairman; Herman Hagg, vice-chairman; Charles Lindeborg,
secretary; A. W. Thorson, treasurer; William Dahlen, director.
The Women's Society Ingeborg has elected the following officers for 1913: I
chairman, Itos. Clara Johnson; vice-chairman, Mrs. Olivia Carlson; record- I
ing secretary. Miss Annie Johnson; corresponding secretary, Mrs. /imanda I
Odell; financial secretary, Mrs. Ida Rylander; treasurer, Mrs. Hanaa Frost. j
Other members of the board were also elected. The installation of the !
officers took place at the South Side Turner Hall yesterday. I
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Svenska Kiirlren, Jan. 9, 1913.
aH2 Sv^SDISH CLUB
The Swedish Club held its annual meeting Jan. 2, and elected among other
officers the following: C# ^. Peterson, president; Henry Ericsson, vice-
president; F. A. Winship, treasurer; Axel Hulten, secretary; Carl Lonner-
blad, librarian.
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Svenska Kuriren, Dec. 16, 1911
•Tllli: S^VEDISII OLES GLIIB
This club celebrated its tv/enty-fifth jubilee anniversary last Saturday
at its hall, 1258 La Salle Street. The feast v/as a huge success. The
banquet started at 8 P.M. wiien a splendid ^^snorf^asbord^* was served in
the dinin^-^-roora. The festival dinner v/as t'len served in the lar^^^e
reception hall at fifty snail tables. Director C. S. Peterson, the
president of the Sv/edish Glub, acted as toastraaster. Addresses v/ere
given by consul Henry S. Henschen, director August Lindberg, Mr, Bernard
Anderson, actor Slis Olson, editor Frithiof Ilalmquist , and attorney
Carl R. Ghindblom. Dr. Larson from Crystal Falls, I.Iichigan, spoke
about the deceased members of the G-lee Glub, Several speakers thanked
the leader Director Y/illiam Dahlen for his splendid v/ork to promote
good song, especially as the leader of the Glee Glub. I:r. Dahlen respond-
ed with a brief speech and sang the tenor solo in ''Torpflickan" and
"I Rosens Doft." Mr. N. W. Anthony also sang. The singing of the
Swedish folksong ^Dugamladufria*' ended the pleasant banquet, and then
the dancing started.
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SVITBIOD LODOS NO. !•
This lodge celebrated its annual feast last Saturday at the North Side Turner
Hall* The chairman of the lodge, director Olof Nelson greeted the public and
attorney Carl R. Chindblom made the festival address* The Swedish women's
trio sang, and Mr* Mary Nelson Burden presented several solo numbers* The
Boston Q,uartet received well-deserved applause.
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THE SCANDINAVIAN SOCIALISTIC WORKER'S ASSOCIATION
The Scandinavian Socialistic Worker's Association will hold its first
Bazaar at Lake View Hall November 23-26. The Bazaar will be opened
November 23 with a theater performance, ♦'The Both Theater Directors."
Kalle Sjoquist, singer and comedian, will appear every night*
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Svenska Kurlren, Nov* 18, 1911 •
CHARITY CONCERT
The Swedish National Assooiations and the Swedish- American Wonien Clubs*
mutual charity concert was given at Orchestra Hall November 9, before
an appreciative audience which filled the Hall to the last seat* Thomas'
Orchestral directed by Alfred Holmes, opened the concert with the overture
to Rossini's ••Semiramis,'* follovfed by a composition by Sullivan, presented
by chorus, orchestra, organ, and piano* The popular singer, Gustav
Holmquist, who has returned from his studies in Paris, was greeted at his
entrance on the sta^ by a stormy applause* He sang, among other numbers,
''The Queen of Sheba*** The pianist. Miss Zefer Algot, presented the
^'Hungarian fantasy** by Liszt*
Consul Henry S* Hensohen delivered a short talk, and urged the public
to sponsor the proposed plan that the Swedish language should be
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introduced in the high schools of Chicago in the same manner
as has been done with the Polish language, v/hich already is in course
of study in the high schools for those students ;vho are interested
in learning it.
Antonio Frosolono, violinist, played ^Legend," by .Jiex'iawski, with
the accompaniment of the orchestra.
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Svenska KurireQ, Oct. 14, 1911 •
MUSIC FESTIVAL
A music festival was celebrated last Fipiday by the Viking and Nordstjernan's
Music corps, and Nordstjernan Singing Club at Larsons Hall* A '^Smorgasbord**
was served. The Singing Club sang several numbers under the direction of
Emil Larson, and the music corps played, lead by director Gustav Carlson*
Speeches were made by Mr. Albin Swanson, chairman of the Swedish Societies
Home for Aged, director Olof F. Nelson, A. P. Olson, and others*
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Svenska Koriren, Sept* 50, 1911<
MIMBR LODGE I.O.S.
The Mimer Lodge of Independent Order of Svlthiod celebrated its 20th
anniversary on September 23 with a banquet at Wicker Park Hall attended
by some three hundred fifty persons* Mr* Frank Llndquist acted as
toastnaster* The principal speaker for the evening was Mr. Carl R.
Chlnblom* The Mlmer Lodge was the fourth of forty-six lodges of the
order which was organized October 3, 1891 with twenty-six members^ Four
of them still belong to the Lodge*
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Svenaka Kuriren. July 1, 1911 •
THE SV/SDISH SINGING SCCI3Ty»S lilDSIMISR FSAST
The Midsimmier Feast of the Swedish Singing Society was held at Riverview
Exposition Park Sunday, June 25« Several songs, music by two bands, and
national dancing were featured on the program. About five thousand persons
attended the feast in spite of the rainy v/eather. General dancing concluded
the program*
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Svenska Kurlren, July 1, 1911 •
TH3 I£[D3UMM13i FEAST OF TKiJ SITSDISH NATIONAL SOCISTT
The big gathering feast for all the Swedes in Chicago v/as held at Elliott's
Park last Simday, emd was well attended, in spite of the rain, by some ten
thousand persons. Miss Jennie Johnson, 4851 Kenwood Avenue, was crowned
the ''IJidsummer bride." It can be said that the well arranged feast was
very much appreciated by those present, and very successful also*
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THS S'ffiDISH GLEE CUB
The Swedish Glee Club concluded its winter season last Tuesday at the
Swedish Club on La Salle Avenue. Not only did all the active members
of the Glee Club attend this gathering, but also many members of the
Swedish Club. Prof* Carl Lonnerblad acted as toastmaster. A real
"Smorgasbord" was served. The toastmaster spoke, and presented to the
leader of the Glee Club, Prof. William Dahlen, a gift of ^100 in gold,
as a token of appreciation for his good work for the club.
An invitation from the Swedish Singing Society in Sweden urging us to
participate in a singing festival in connection with the Olympics at
Stockholm next year was read. The Glee Club decided to send a delegation
over there to represent the Club.
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oJiTHioD LODOJ no. 1, :ay fjast
The Lla^r feast of the Svithiod Lod'::e No. 1 .;as :ield last Saturday
at the north Side Turner -iail, v/hich v:as ^'illed to caoaoity by
an ao^ren'ative au^ienc3. !'usic nnd son.'^s v;ere preGented by the
3vithl6d "'ilitary Band nnd the Svithiod Sin^^inr^ ->lub.
Goncludin;-^ the pro.^ram, caiie the crovmin : of tha l.la^.^ bride, held
on the sta:^e v;ith nbout thirty youn£^ ladies dressed in ;hite
participating. I.liss jJthel L'elson v/as crov;..ed the I-ci^y bride, and
i.lr. Oarl 2. Jr.indbloin delivered the address.
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A conce.'t and ball was {^iven by the Sv/edish Glee Club at the Swedish
Club Saturday, April 22, The club v;ill be assisted 'oy the well
knov/n soprano, Mrs. Ida Burnap-IIinshav;; violinist, Frank '/.'inter; and
tie leader of the club, the tenor, jillian Dahlen.
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TIIE SV.ICDISH CLUB
The Swedish Club celebrated its r^eat dedication feast last Saturday v/ith
a banquet. About two hundred guests participated. The hall was oecorated
with flags and palms.
Addresses were :aade by Governors Adolph 0. Eberhardt of Llinnesota and Charles
S. Deneen,' of Illinois, .-attorney Bernard ^jiderson, and Judge Harry Olson.
The Chicago Quartet sang. The orchestra was directed by Sigurd ueck, playing
dancing music.
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Svenska Kuriren. Jan. 21, 1911» ^^
THE S^raDISH ENGIK3ERS SOCIETY
The Swedish Engineers Society held its third annual meeting with a banquet
last Saturday at the Boston Oyster House. Many prominent persons were
present, even from Milwaukee, VUs., and Columbus, Ohio.
The report was presented. The society has now 168 members. There is $800
in the treasury. The retiring president, G. A. M, Liljencrantz, was elected
an honorary member. The newly elected president, Dr. Ernst J. Berg, pro-
fessor at the electrical department at the University of Illinois, Urbana,
111., delivered a very interesting address. His topic was: ^The successful
engineer.** Attorney G. Bernhard Anderson spoke about '♦The old and th-e new
homeland.** The Swedish National Anthem **Du gamla du fria,** and •*i\merica**
were sung in unison.
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IKE STHtDISK ^CGIN^
:i:CiJlETY
The Swedish Engineer Society i.'ill hold its annual neeting and banquet at
Boston Oyster House Saturday ni^ht, January/ 14, The nevjly elected president.
Dr. Ernst Ber^:, professor in the electrical department at the university of
Illinois will be present, and v;ishes to :ieet the Mer.ibers. Dr. A. T. Carlson
of the university of Chicaco, and irof. J. A. Vddenberf^ froa .-^ugustana College
will also be present.
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Svenska Kuriren, Jan. 14, 1911.
THE SV.^DISH CLUB
.The Swedish Club held its annual neetinc January 5 and elected officers
as follov;s: president: C. 3. Peterson; vice-president: Doctor -a. Frick;
treasurer: F. V/inship; secretary: i-jce Hu^ten. Jix inembers v. ere elected
to serve as a Board of Directors. Mr. Carl Lonnerblad was chosen lib^-arian.
The meiabership is nov/ 250, but it was decided to add fifty persons who would
like to join the club. The annual dues will be ylS from April 1.
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Svenslca PCuriren, Jaa. 14, 1911,
THE S7.^DISH-.J.S^IC;JT V/CI^STT^S CLUB
The Swedish-American Vfonen's Glub held its annual ir^eeting January 11 at
the iione of I-uTS. Tekla Kjellbers, The follov.lng report v;as read: iJ^SSO
has been distributed to charity; the follovjing officers v;ere elected,
namely; IuTS, Othelia Ivlyhrman, chairman; Wxs. Bertha Est born, vice-chair-
man; ivirs, IJartha Kail, recording secretary; :.irs. /ilna Lindblom, corresponding
secretary; Llrs. liulda Johnson, treasurer. Trustees: IJesdames Ellen Tennerberg,
iviatilda Larson, and Carolina Linduark. Finance Committee: Mesd jnes Bertha
Kakanson, Olc^ Sandstedt, and Iianna jYost.
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Svenska Kuriren, Jan, 14, 1911,
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The celebration of the tv/enty-fifth anniversary of Idiin's Singing Club
took place last Saturday at Lundqulst Hall, Snglev/ood. The Iduna Sick
and Funeral lelp Society v/as founded vdthin th3 club. A tasty supper
was served. Good songs v/ere presented during the evening and speeches
were made by the founder of the club, Oliver A. Jolinson, and others,
Dancin:; follo.;ed.
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IAYII«> TIE CORNER-STONE
Last Sunday afternoon thJ comer-stone of the Viking Temple was laid. The
tample is the first one to be erected in America by the Viking Order, It
will be built on the Southwest corner of Sheffield Avenue and School Streets
At 2 P.M. there were about 2,000 Vikings assembled in Clifton Hall. Led by
the two Viking bands, they marched through the most prominent streets of Lake
View to the place v/here the corner-stone was to be laid. Here about 3,000
Swedes, men and women, were waiting to witness the ceremony. Dozens of American
and Swedish people joined the crov;d to hear tunes of the foster land« The
Harmony Choir under the direction of Tom Dahlen thrilled the throngs with its
splendid performance. Vice Chairman A. W. Johnson introduced Chairman Frithiof
Malquist, who made a short speech emphasizing the significance of the event
and then laid the corner-stone. The main address v;as delivered by Herman
Lindsborg. The parade was the most impressive one held by any national group
in Lake View. The Vikings of the city and other places were vS^rongly represent-
ed. The building will cost $55,000 when completed. The plans were drawn by
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a meniber of the Order, the well-known architect Andrew E. Norman. He will
also supervise the construction. The contractors are all Swedish. We mention
Plantin, Soderstrom, Colberg, Ekrman, Carlson^ Nordberg and Nelson.
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sc;lNdinavian kail..ony festival asscciation
SVffiDISH
The Scandinavian Harmony Festival Association v;as chosen as a name for the
new society organized a week ago in Chicago. It v;as accomplished at the
initiative of the Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Consuls. The aim of the
society will be to sponsor three festivals each year, to establish a stronger
friendship between the sons and daughters of the three countries in Chicago.
The society will have as a program the study of literature, and noted men
in literature. Its work will leave a mark of distinction for the society.
At the large festivals each year the producers of Scandinavia's most noted
masters of drama and literature will preside, also the artists and orators
of the United States and the three Nordic countries.
The first festival will be held May 26, 27, and 28, in Orchestra Hall. A
guaranteed fund of $2,600 has already been subscribed. The proceeds from
these festivals will be equally divided among the three nationalities.
Consul John R. Lindgren is president, and County Commissioner C. R. Chindblom
is Secretary. The directors number ten persons and will be increased to fifteen.
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Svenska Amerikanaren, Jiar, 4, 1909,
ffiVEDISH OLD PEOPLE'S IlOIffi
The Swedish Old People's Home organization has sold its home in Park Ridge
to F. Gillich, of Park Ridge, for $8,500, The home will be vacated August
15» The organization now has in the treasury not less than $20,000« The
well-known architect, Andrew Sandegren, is now drawing the plans and as-
certaining the cost of a new home* It may cost j?25,000, and will be a
credit to the Chicago Swedes. A committee of twenty-two men has been
appointed to bring in plans for this new building*
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DURING STRINGENT TIMES
During the hard times for the past year, the people In Pullman have been
hard pressed, and for the purpose of helping them, there was organized last
February the Southside Swedish Women *s Club. Many poor hones have been
helped by this organization under the leadership of Mr8« Enoch Anderson.
In order to become better acquainted, the club is holding a musical program
September 30 at the Palmer Assembly hall on 111th Street* The Norden Singers*
Club will entertain with songs* A splendid speaker will also be there. The
public is cordially invited. There is no admission fee«
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Svenska Amerikanaren, June 16, 1908.
aVSDISH N&TIOKAL SOCISTT
On Tuesday, Jvme 2, the Swedish National Society held its monthly
meeting at which time a report of the first five months of the year
was rendered^ During this period, the report showed that seven
hundred fifty-five, six hundred thirty-two women, totaling 1387 persons
had secured employment thru the free employment service • At the same
time, the society has spent $1,073.05 for the poor, sick, and unemployed.
Two old ladies have been placed in hoaes, three sick persons have been
given help to return to their homeland; two young children, whose father
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was in the poorhouse, and whose mother was too ill to support them,
have been sent to a hoiae in Nebraska; a woman, with five children, whose
husband is in prison, has been given money to return to Sweden, where
a sister has offered them a hone; one hundred fifty-five families, who
needed help either on account of illness, or unemployment, have been
given food, coal or house rent^
A committee from the society is preparing for a midsummerfest on June 21«
It promises to be one of the biggest events of the season. There, the
Chicago Swedes, in real Swedish fashion, xvill celebrate midsummer;
there they will meet friends and acquaintances and refresh the memories
of their childhood days*
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HjaioiJY snsriG club
As one means of entertainment, the Hariaony Singing Olub v/ill present
amusements at its Park and Club house by imitating the "Grona Lxinds Tivoli/*
starting today, Saturday, and continuing up to June 20. This oriuserient
is a true copy of the original entertainment as it appears in Stockholm,
Sweden. Several prominent Singing Societies, comedians, and others, will
appear on the program. There will also be dancing every evening.
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Svenska Kuriren, June 5, 1908.
SVSDISII : JDSUlilSE FESTIVALS
The Swedish National Society's Ivlidsumner festival vdll he held at Elliott's
Park June 21, The pro^raia consists of addresses by proi.iinent speakers, songs,
band music by three bands, raisin^r of the Llay pole, and crowning of Llidsumraer
bride.
The Swedish Singing Society and Independent Order of Svithiod vail celebrate
its Midsummer festival in Hilton Park, Lemont, Illinois, Sunday, June 21. Songs
will be on the program, also national dances, plays, and races. The follovdng
singing choruses will participate, together with the societies own chorus,
namely; Svithiod, Orpheus, Glee Club, Ilorden, Nordst jernan, Iduna, Zephyr,
and Lyran.
Chicago Good Templar Lodges vdll celebrate Midsummer Sunday, June 14 at
Michigan City, Indiana. The trip v»ill be raade on the steamer "Theodore
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S73DISH
Nord:..tjernans Singing Club vlll hold its 15th picnic at Gardner »s Park,
Sunday June 7.
Viking Lodge Xo. 1 and Drake Lodge No. 3, I. 0. V. will hold its ISth
annual picnic Sunday, June 14 at Brandos Park v:ith addresses, songs,
athletic presentations, and /ausic by the I. 0. V. band.
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SV.'EDISH SINGING SCCI^niTY TC S'"EDM
The Swedish Singing Society decided last Thursday to nake a "sincing trip"
to Sweden shortly after the singing festival in Nev. York, either the latter
part of i^lay, or in the early part of June 1910. Prof. John R. Ortengren
v.as chosen the leader for this trip, assisted by a co.Tunittee, consisting
of AUg, Nordstrom and Edv;, ...olin of Kev; York, d'af I'ilsson of Chicago, Dr.
Victor Nilsson of L.inneapolis, and Gust. Sundelius, of Boston.
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Svenska Kurlren, May 9, 1908 •
SVITEIOD MAT FESTIVAL
The May festival which was held last Saturday at the North Side Turner
Hall sponsored by ovithiod Club, was well attended by the Swedes* The
hall was decorated with Swedish and xiinerican flags, palms, and flowers,
After the orchestra had played a festival march, the Grand master,
Hjalmar Hedin, greeted the crowd and welcomed the public to Svithiod^s
28th. May feast. Svithiod Singing Club, under the direction of Frof.
John Ortengren, sang several May and spring songs •
The festival speaker for the evening was the Rev. Herman lindskog. Rector
of St. Ansgarius Swedish-itoierican iJpiscopal Church. He delivered an
inspiring address, straicht from his heart. He praised the Swedish May '
songs because they are forerunners of the spring, whether they are sung in
Sweden or in i>merica. Not long after they are siing, and spring will be
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Then came the evening's nost beautiful uunber, the crovming of the Hay
bride, Hiss Lilly Hedin, Rector Lindskoc did the crownins, and spoke
nicely, comparing it vath the recent v;eddin:; in Russia of '^^rince
7/ilhelm of Sweden, and Princess Laria,
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S",<^DISH LAY ?SSn7AL
The skilled narine artist, Charles E. Ilallberg, intends to hold
an exposition of his ^>est and nev/est p* intings at Austin Library
Hall, May 15 and 16. Tie first evenin^-^, an English prograjn for
the Anerican public v;ill be presented for those 'nterested in !.!r.
Hallberg*s v:ork. The second evenin^^, a 3v/ .dish song and musical
prorrra;.! v/ill be given. editor Anna 3. Swenson will deliver an
address, entitled: "Sv/e.ish-Anerican art and music."
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THi ::ID IJl^ER F23TIV:.iL
The 3v/edish National Society -vill hold its fifteenth annual nid-vinter festival
on Sunday, January 19, in the Auditorium, Wie program 'uill be.^in at 8:00 ?•!'•
The Auditorium is .-imerica^s lar,'::e3t and riost beautiful theater, and for the
last fifteen years v/e Swedes have gathered there on special occasions such as
this one.
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The nair.e of the Swedish hero king, Gustavus .idolphus, recently was on every-
body's lips on the occasion of the dedication of the Gustavus ^dolphus Chapel fTJ
in Lutzen, a cift from the late Consul Oscar uikrnan. The Swedish National c^
Society also wants to honor his memory, and v/ill present i.acharias Topelius*
great historical drariia, "Gustavus Adolnhus and Re.':!:ina Von ijlmrrieritz," at the
festival, I\rofessor J. R, Orten-ren and Ida Orten;;ren v.ill play tlie title
roles, supported by our ablest actors and singers, anl they may be counted on
to :ive a great performance.
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Let us 3v/edes ^et to::;ether in the Aurlitoriim on January 19, and in a
v;orthy manner :)ay tribute to the memory of the hero king.
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TILi: VliCDia LODCrE IIO. 1
The Vikin;^ Lod ;e No. 1 v/ill r;ive a Ghristnas and :ieu Yearns feast Saturday,
Deceraber 28, at 8 P.LI, at tie North Side Turner Hall. Joel Llosoberg, iilrnst
Skber^:, Otto Nelson, the Orp .ei 3inr:inr; Club, and I.O.V^ band v/ill appear
on the sta'<;e. A play called Vrithiof 's forsjn.nt^ raed Angantyr," v/ith songs
interspersed, :111 be present .d. Gifts v;ill be di-Stributed by Santa Glaus.
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STITIIIOD LODGK IIO. 1, I. 0. S.
The celebration of the 27th birthday of the Svithiod Lodge, No. 1.,
I. 0, S. with a {^raad festival at North Side Turner Hall took place
recently. The festival address was delivered by Rector Herman
Lindskog, an honoraiy member of the lodge. The Hairoony Singing
Club sang under the direction of Ernest Lindblon, and the Philochorus
Club presented folk dances •
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TrLil SVSDISH HOMi FOR TtU, AGiCD IN P.\RK RIDG.
The following five members of the Homers Board of Directors v.-ere
re-elected last li)nday: Gust. Odman, Gustavus E, Miller, C. A.
Olson, Llrs. Hulda Dahlgren, and LIrs. Geo. o. Oleson. N. F. Olson
v/as also elected to the Board,
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VffiTOTilHBSRC} CONCERT
Prof. John R. Ortengren arranged a concert at the Casino last Sunday-
night, the net profit of which was sent over to Sweden, as the con-
tributions of the Sv/edes and Swedish-Americans of Chicago tov/ard the
fund for the erection of a statue of Gluntarnes Skald (the great
composer Gunnar Wennerberg) at Upsala, Sweden. The concert vas attended
by some 3,000 persons and was very well arranged. A mixed choir, under
the direction of Professor Ortengren, sang several of Wennerberg's
compositions •
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Svenska Kurlren, Aug. 17, 1907,
/plan THSATRIGAL SEASOlf/
The Swedish National Society, will arran ^e first class theatre performances
once a month during the 1907-08 theatre season. The net income will be
used to help poor countrymen in need. Some of our best dramatic artists
have been ensa^^ed for the purpose.
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Werner, Mrs. Signe Hortenson, Hiss Sigrid Lindberg, Llr. Ernst Behmer, llr.
Carl Liljegren, I.lr. Ernest Lindblom, llr. Fred Boiling and others.
Prominent artists are also coming over from Sv/eden, to join this elite of
Swedish artists here in Chicago.
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/"s-.TiiDisH sniaEHS day7
The a^edish singers day v/as held in Riverview Park, Saturday
Aug. 10. Five singing societies participated and constituted
one big choir. The societies v/ere: Harmony, Orpheus, Glee
Club, Iduna and Nordstjeman. They were under the direction
of Joel Mossberg.
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As soon as some prominent persons arrive in America from Sv/eden, and let
it be known on their arrival in Nev/ York, that they bring special, official
greetings from 'llother Svea," they are always honored by their countrymen
, here ,
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. 'The Sv/edish National Society has now invited the Sv/edish Aiabassador to the
^ United States, His Excellency Herman Lagerevpjitz , to the Sv/edish Midsummer
festival at Elliott's Park, He is also going to be honored v/ith a banquet
at the Auditorium here, in Chicago. 7/e greet His Excellency, and v;e bid
. him welcome to us. V/e respect him because he mingles with the common people.
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Svenska Kuriren, June 22, 1907.
RECEPTION FOR SITVOY lAGERCRAITTZ
The Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Herman L, ?• Lagercrantz, who
is going to speak at the Llidsuimner feast of the Sivedish National Society
at Elliott's Park Sunday, arrived today.
He v;ill be the guest of Vice Consul John R, Lindgren, in Highland Park, dur-
ing his stay here.
A banquet will be given in honor of Ajnbassadcr Lagercrantz Monday night at
the Auditorium, to which Governor Charles S, Deneen, the Norwegian and
Danish consuls, and other prominent persons have been invited.
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SvenSfca Kuriren, June 1, 1907,
S'/.^EDISH PIGI.'ICS
The wonen's society Inpeborg's picnic r.ill be Jield Gundsy June 9, at
Calumet Grove. Idunas ..ilitary Band will provide the music,
Nordstjernan Sincine Society has arranged a picnic for Sunday, June 2,
at Gardners Park, with music by Nordst jerneji .jasic Corps.
Gota Lodge No. 14, I. 0. V. will hold a picnic at V:orld»s Fair Park,
Sunday, June 9, v.lth music by the Viking Band.
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Svenska Euriren, May II, 1907.
SWEDISH MIDSOMMEE FESTIVAL
The Swedish Societies* Central Alliance Is planning a picnic and Mid- .
summer festival at Elliott* s Park Sunday June 16 , for the benefit of
the Swedish Home for Aged In Park Ridge •
A committee vras apx)olnted| consisting of Chas» Gustavson, chairman;
John Sandgren, treasurer; Edw« Lundgrlst, secretary; C» A. Olson, tlck^
ets« Addresses will be made at the festival by Lieut* Governor Adolph
C« Bverhardt from Minnesota, Assistant Staters Attorney, Oscar D« Olson,
Consul Bemhard Anderson, and others •
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SIVEDISE MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL
A committee representing the Chicago section of The Swedish Singing So-
ciety and fifteen lodges of the Chicago Svithiod Order met last tfednes-
day at the Sherman House to set up plans for a great Swedish Midsumrier
Festival to be held at Columbia Park, on Midsummer eve, Sunday, June
23rd.
Officers were elected to handle the affair* The Swedish Theater So-
ciety will present a Swedish farce, •'Bn Midsoiranamatti Dalarne,'' the
Philochoxnis Club will perform national dances and, a speciedly ap-
pointed committee will formulate plans to have a Midsummer bride
crowned, a maypole raised, and to have other amusements arranged for
the festival*
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Svenska Kurlren, Apr, 6, 1907*
CONCERT AND BALL
The Swedish ladiea splendid society, **Ingeborg^ will give a concert
and ball at Turner Hall on the South Side Saturday, April 13, vdien the
prominent and well-known '•Svenska Dam-Quart etten** (Swedish Ladies Quartet)
will sing. Two good dance orchestras have been engaged, and refreshments
will be served*
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THE SWEDISH NATIONAL SOCIETr
T!he Swedish National Society held its midwinter festival at the Aaditoritm
last Sunday night, and the large place was filled to overflowing. The most
prominent attraction on the program was the National dancers from Skansen,
Stockholm, Sweden, and the Swedish Ladies* Quartet. A Polish singer and a
Gennan chorus also appeared on the program. The income from the festival
goes to chco-ity, eunong needy Swedish countrymen^
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Svenska Kuriren, Jan. 19, 1907.
^ ^ WPA (111.) PRO} ?n?7^
/society ELECTS 0FFIGEHS7 -'^ ^ /^n
The Harmoni Singing Society at its annual meeting last
Sunday elected the following officers: lir. Arvid Nelson
chairman; Mr. Carl Torell, vice-chairman; 1^« S. A^
Eastman, secretary; Mr. Carl Hanell financial secretary;
Mr. E. Presto, treasurer and Mr. Elot Peterson, librarian.
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Svenska KSariren, Jan. 12, 1907.
/lodgs elects officers/
Coinpanion Court, New monitor No. 427, I. 0. F. , elected
officers for 1907, at its latest meeting. Among them are:
Mesdames, Frieda Jacobson, Elizabeth Lindblad, Ida Sorenson,
Alma Lindblom, Ottilia Myhrman, Ellen VJennerberg-, Ida
Johnson, Mathilda Nyborg, Sofia Lonquist and Dr. Maria
Swans on*
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Svenska Tribxinen-Kyheter . Aug. 28, 1906.
»
/outing of SiVEDISII NATION/iL LEuIGUE/
The outing on Sxinday, August 26, to the Old Peoples Home in Park Ridge, v;as
one of the best of its kind ever arranged by the Swedish National League of
Chicago*
The pute air of this outlying spot is well v;orth the trouble and expense of
taking the trip, and Sunday was made to order for the outing* The grounds
around the Home were beautifully decorated with a profusion of American and
Swedish flags and garlands* The open house visit gave the guests an idea of
the faultless management and care practiced by the supervising staff of the
Chicago-owned and managed Old Peoples Home*
Sandwiches, coffee and lemonade were generously served to the four hundred
Chicago Swedes making the trip for their own enjoynent and the joy of the
sixteen present inmates* Five times the Orion Quartette let their beautiful
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harmony ring out to please young and old. Dr. 0. E. V/ald v;as the speaker
of the day.
Throughout the day a wonderful joy shone from the eyes of the old people,
and although they did not have much to say, when a young person shook
hands with them, an unusual thrill passed from old hand to young and back
again; there v;as a heart-to-heart current traveling both v;ays.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter , Aug. 21, 1906,
J^ LOCAL OF VIKINGS ORGANIZE/
A new local of the Independent Order of Vikings was organized last week
at the Ashland Hall, corner of Ashland and Addison. The nev/ lodge, taking
the name Yngue, started out with fifty-two charter members.
Officers elected were 0, Osterberg, chief; Gottfried Johnson, vice chief;
Mr. Steffenberg, recording secretary; Ernst Lindskog, financial secretary;
John Peterson, treasurer.
Following the business meeting, all were seated at the tables laden with
good, old-fashioned Swedish viands. iVhile refreshments were being seized,
the Orphens Quartet entertained with several well-executed Swedish songs,
comedian Ernst Eckberg brought on side aches from laughter, and Otto Nelson
offered several comedy songs. The entertainment throughout was excellent,
and is a sample of the future enjoyment in store for the members of the
new Viking local.
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Svenska Tribiinen, Apr. 10, 1906*
^ZAAR SPONSORED BY SU^DISH CHORUS A SUCCESS/
A thoroughly successful bazaar was held by the Orphei Sangarklub (Orpheus Male
* Chorus) on Thursday, April 5, at the Claremont Hall, 1630 North Clark Street.
•
The unexpectedly large audience was more than pleasing, as was the storm of
applause given the participants, and the generous purchases made of valuable
articles put on sale by the chorus. The raffling off of a piano, several ex-
cellent pieces of furniture, and sets of dishes was such a financial success
that the committee handling this branch of the program could hardly believe
what they saw in the way of income.
Entertainment was efficiently furnished by the Iduna military group, Viking
Orkester (Viking Orchestra), Oorpheus, Ilarmoni, and Svithiod Llale Choruses,
Orion -Sextet, Joel Mossberg, V/erner Melinders, and others.
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Svenska Tribimen, L'ar, 13, 1906.
ANITOAL CF ILLINCIS SV.nSDISE-AiVJERICAig HI^PLBLICAM CLUB
(Summary)
The Sv/edish -American Republican Club held its annual state meetinr at
the La Salle Tlieatre on- Friday Larch 9, The meeting was opened at
11:00 A. LI. by Julius Johnson, and the delegates v/ere welcomed by. L:ayor
Dunne. Various committees gave some very satisfying reports, and com-
mittees for the coming year v/ere appointed as follov/s
J.E. Swanson, treasurer, reported receipts 7635.92; disbursements
5^^404.85, and a balance on hand of £'£31.07. The auditing committee
having approved the report, it was enthusiastically Accepted.
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Among the officers elected for the coming year are the follo;ving
Chicagoans: John Kjellander, Gustaf Peterson, and Axel rhomps'on.
On Friday, luarch 10, the club held its annual John Ericsson ban-
quet at the Auditorium. Over seven hundred were served at the
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banquet, v/hile Edwin A. Olson, a Chicago attorney, officiated as rr.aS'
ter of ceremonies.
The main speaker of the evening v/as Charles J. Bonaparte, v/ho spoke
on "The /American i:avyj'. especially' enphasizing the invention of the
"llonitor" by John Eri^oson, the Sv/ede, v/hcse idea of a revolving
turret has been followed by all navies of the v/orld.
Lawrence Y, Sherman, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, gave a very
interesting and enlightening talk on the anarchists and their friends
in America, berating Congress unsparingly for its lack of interest
in stopping the anarchistic agitators in our country.
A first class sextette entertained during the banquet.
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S;*.EDISII
The fact that Chicago's bic daily papers have finally recognized
the prominence and influence of the organized Sv/edes caused us to
be both surprised and pleased to see such a number of reporters and
camerajjien representing these papers during both the business laeetings
and the John Ericsson banauet.
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Svenska Tribiinen, Feb, 20, 1905*
/concert by svithiod club vf.ll mc^.vm^
The concert given by the Svithiod Singing Club /Swedish male chorus/ at their
hall on Wrightwood Avenue was a complete success* The well-arranged program
and prominent guest artists drew a full house.
The Svithiod chorus opened the program with the stirring '♦I.Titt Fosterland^
(My Fatherland), drawing the limit of enthusiastic and appreciative applause.
The following number on the program was played by Miss Elsie Oberg, violinist:
Vieuxtemps''*Bohemienne Concerto,^ Op. 40. A baritone solo was thsn rendered by
N. W. Anthony. Next on the program was Miss Clara Svenson, who is already quite
highly esteemed by the eastern musical public.....
The storm of applause left no doubt in anyone's mind as to her having won
the hearts of her Chicago countrymen, with her wonderful talent and personality.
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The final number was Lindblad's '^Stridsbon^ (Battle Prayer) sung by the
Svithiod Chorus in a most masterful manner. Their encore number was ^Du
Gamla, Du Friska*' (Thou Aged, Thou Active) with the popular Swedish tenor,
William Dahlen, singing the solo portions. The concert was followed by danc«
ing, which lasted well into the night.
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Svenska Tribunen, Jan* 23, 1906.
^^EARLY RSPOST OF SWEDISH LEAGUE SHOWS PROFI^
The Svfedlsh Singers League of Chicago held an important business meeting at
the Sherman Hotel on Monday, January 15* Officers elected for this year are:
president, 0. F. Nelson; vice-president, J. Palmer; secretary, Herman G.
Nordberg; and treasurer, V/illiam Dahlen*
The annual report shows that the League has been incorporated \inder the
Illinois laws, and is now named The Swedish Singers Union of Chicago, The
work of this Club, in conjunction with the Swedish National League of Chicago,
has been profitable and pleasant • Financially, the share of $3,782 to each
co-operating group is accoiinted for by the singers as follows:
Receipts
Jan* 1904 • • •
June 26, 1904 •
July 27, 1904 •
• • • Balance on hand •! 132«00
• Picnic in Elliott»s Park . • • . . 1,365.12
Lund Students^ Male Chorus Concert
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Feb. 6, 1905 Concert in Auditorium • . • | 508.09
June 25, 1905 Picnic in Elliott's Park . • . 1,833.74
Total $3,914.00
Disbursements
Salaries for Song Leaders . ....• $1,157.70
Donation to Swedish National League ... 100.00
Hotel expenses for visiting singers
during July 1905 festival ...... . 372.09
Total • 11,629.79
Balance in treasury ............... 2,284«21
#3,914.00
Signed by V/illiam Dahlen
and Auditing Committee*
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Srenska Nyheter. Deo. 19, 1905.
LUCIA SOCIAL
Tbe society, Sons of The North, held a Lucia social last Saturday at
Phoenix Hall. The program offered was suitable, both in length and
in other respects.
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Svenska I^heter. Dec, 5, 1905,
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SC/iiroiKiVLlN Fll^TilttLyL ASSOCIATION
Lodge Standard of the Scandinavian Fraternal Association held a social
last Tuesday at Jaegers Hall. Tlie program comprised of fifteen numbers, and was
presented to the satisfaction of all. Editor A. Schon delivered an address >
after which followed declamations, solo singing, songs by a quartet, a
piano solo and a violin solo. Coffee and ice cream were served free of
charge •
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Syenska Nyheter. Dec, 5, 1905.
SOCI/X IN SOCLVLIST CLUB
The Scandinavian Socialist Club held a social last Saturday evening at
Phoenix Hall, and those who appeared in the program had the pleasure of
speaking, singing, or playing, to a full house, Strure^s Orchestra
opened the social v/ith a musical number, after which LIrs. Forberg gave
a vigorous, straight forward speech. She treated her subject very
capably, and the lively applause which rev/arded her gave evidence that
the people appreciated her speech. The Ilarmony Club sang ''Annie Laurie/' :
and "Inga LillT^. The young and able violinist, Folke Gilbert's enjoyable
presentation also won strong favor as did Rinaldos, the comedian.
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Svenska Nyheter, Dec. 5, 1905*
TW3MY-FIFTH .UCJIV^RSARy
Last Saturday,"* the Svithiod Order celebrated its tv/enty-fifth anniversary,
A quarter of a century has passed since Lodge No, 1 vv^as organized with
a membership of forty-five. (Now this lodge has 479 members, and the
Order as a whole, contains about 4,000 members in twenty-seven lodges.)
The day was celebrated with a grtnd festiVc;l at the llbrthside Turner Hall
last Saturday evening, to which only members of the order were admitted.
About 600 people partook of the banquet. The president of the lodge,
Mr. Ejalmar Hedin, gave a pleasing oration of welcome. The orations for
the occasion v/ere given by lilditor ?. A. Lindstrand and Judge iOcel Chytraeus
to which the audience listened with marked interest. The boys of the
Harmony Club sang as never before, and they reaped vigorous applause for
their splendid presentations, ^m ode to the day was read by P. 11. Person,
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and Gottfried liolmquist won a storm of applause through his interpretation
of the jolly poem "The Llohk"
An unusxially appealing pantomime depicted the early struggles of the
Svithiod* Medals or jubilee tokens were distributed to all the participants
in the festival. The Hall was richly decorated v/ith flowers and a mass of
Swedish flags.
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Svenslca Nyheter> Aug> 29, 1905. WPA (flL.) PRO! W^
SWEDISH DAY AT WHITE CITY
On next Thursday , the Swedes will have their day at White City. The board
of directors for this splendid place of entertainment have set aside this
day for the benefit of the Swedes in Chicago. Free admission is offered
to all Members of Swedish societies, provided that the secretaries of such
softieties make application to Mr* Woodward. If the secretaries should forget
to make the requisite application, the tickets may yet be had free, by members
of Swedish societies ^ if they present their badges at the entrance. The tickets
are good for the whole afternoon and the evening. Ltothers should use this
occasion to go with their children to the White City in the afternoon, making
arrangements for their husbands to come in the evenings, when the struggle of
the day is past. Music, fireworks, and a circus are listed as free on the
program. White City is located at 63rd Street and South Park Avenue, and
it is the foremost place of entertainment in Chicago.
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Svenska Hyheter. May 23, 1905.
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IN ILLINOIS CELS3RATS TWENTY-FIRST ANNITERSAR}^
The lodge, Swedes in Illinois, I. 0. G. T., will celebrate its twenty-first
* anniversary on May 28, at Jaeger's Hall, The Swedish Ladies* Trio and the
Mozart Qaartet will be among the entertainers.
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Svenska Nyheter, May 9, 1905.
/"festival of idum singing oijjbI
The Iduna Singing Club has arranged a very pleasant festival to be held
in Lundqui8t*8 Feivillion, corner of Morgan and 61st Streets , on May 11,
12, and 13. A nev; program will be offered every evening iind it will be
followed by dancing. Iduna calls the festival "Three Evenings in a Palm
Grove," and we suppose that the pavillion will be decorated to resemble a
palm grove for the occasion rather than a dance hall.
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£yiQSlC OF SOCIETY MONITO^
The Society Monitor will hold a picnic on Sunday, May 14, at the World's
Pair Park, 67th Street and Stony Island Avenue.
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/"SISEDISH ar.KE CLXJgT'
The Swedish Glee Club's Bohemian Night, Saturday evening, April 1, was an
affair of riotous gaiety from beginning to end, and original throughout •
The keen eajoyment and appreciation evidenced were due both to the pro-
gram itself and to its execution* The fact that the day was April first
also contributed to the success of the entertainment. An excellent supper
was served late in the evening, and afterwards there was dancing until the
small hours of the K>ming.
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FROM THE SVffiDISH SINGING ASSOCIATION
Preparations for the great song festival in Chicago are being undertaken
with energy euid interest by the board of directors, assisted by the
Chicago branch of the Association*
The noted Sivedish violinist, Miss Martha Johnstone, of New York, who has
assisted at all the song festivals held so far, has been engaged once more*
Agreement has also been reached with Messrs* Gustave Holmquist, of Chicago,
and Olof Valley, now of Kansas, but formerly a member of the Swedish Glee
Club, Chicago* It wad learned sometime ago that Mrs. Anna Hellstrom,
the opera diva of Stockholm, Sweden, has been engaged for the festival*
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Thus to date, fo\xr soloists have been seciired for the two great concerts
in the Auditorium on July 20 and 21, and in addition, Mr* \M. Dahlen is
to sing the solo pcurts for tenor voice, in the great chorus*
The arrangements committee is negotiating with the various railroad com-
panies for cut price rates for travelers to the song festival. Negotiations
are cdso being undertaken with various orchestras so as to secure for the
festival the best obtainable in Chicago. A committee of one hundred men
is being formed to promote the interests of the song festival. It will be
composed of well-known Swedes in Chicago, who are interested in the event •
For this committee members will be selected without reference to their mem-
bership or nonmembership in the Swedish singing societies*
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Svenska Nyheter, Mar. 7, 1905.
^OCIETy miTf PRESINT3 MASQUERADE/
The Society Unity will present its eighth annual masquerade at the New
American-Bohemian Hall on V/. Eighteenth Street, Saturday, March 18.
Thirty-two prizes will be given, many of them valuable.
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Svenska Nyheter, Mar. 7, 1905.
J^AimCm SINGING CLUB PRES2NTS MASqUSRAD^
The Harmony Singing Club will hold a masquerade on next Saturday evening,
.in Phoenix Hall. Excellent music. Prizes will be given»
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/llORTH El® DRALIATIC CLUB ZlTTERTAimZNTl
The North End Dramatic Club gave an evening entertainment last Tuesday at
Steinway Hall, for the benefit of Miss Nordenholm. The entertainment was
attended by a very large and appreciative audience who follov;ed the pro-
gram vjith great interest*
The program offered good things exclusively. Hiss Marie Shedlock won en-
thusiastic applause by reading several of II. C. Anderson's best pieces.
Two minor pieces, ''Two Roses, ^ and, ''A Iwlost IJlxed up Affair'' were played
creditably. The former, a part in the construction undeniably faulty,
did possess, in contrast, a v/ell - defined type, perfectly interpreted by
Mr. Harald Gren. His presentation, in addition to the pleasant humor
breathing through the v;hole piece, makes one shut one's eyes to the cardinal
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fault of the piece, its weaknes.*^ in construction. The other play referred
to, the chief roles of which v:ere presented by Mr. and LIrs. Stecher, was
beautifully enacted, particularly the amazingly sure dialofnies, perfectly
accentuated. The music produced betv/een the acts 7;as well played by a
highly trained orchestra.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb. 21, 1905.
FINNISH-SWEDISH SOCIAL
A Swedish-Finnish social will be held at Belmont Hall, comer of N. Clark
Street and Belmont Avenue, on Saturday, February 25, at 8 P.M. The
program will include speeches in Swedish and in Finnish; music and sing-
ing. The hall will be decorated tastefully in the colors of the four
Scandinavian cotmtries.
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Svenska Nyheter. Feb. 21, 1905.
Financial report of bazaar PRESiiMTSD by central
ASSOCIATION OF SWEDISH SOCIETI^
The Central Association of the Swedish societies presents its report on the
bazaar which was held at the South Side Turner Hall during the week October
3-9, 1904. The total income was |4,039.78. Contributions to this total,
from individual societies within the Association were as follows:
The Society Manitor contributed $330«35; Iduna, $230.06; Ingeborg, $224.55;
Vega, $210.02; Eronan, $132.13; Nordstjernan, #115.62; Baltic, $23.50;
Jenny Lind Rebekah Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., $123.80; Svithiod Lodge, No. 1,
I. 0. S., $276.83; Manheim, No. 2, I. 0. S., $142.21; Svea, No. 1, I. 0. S.^
Mimer, No. 4, I. 0. S., Stockholm, No. 13, I. 0. S., Linden Park, No. 15,
I. 0. S., together, $348. 05* The total expenses were $1,411.82, and the
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net Income was $2^627 .96. .
The Central Association wishes to thank all societies, lodges, and individuals
idio assisted in attaining this good result* The Association decided, at
the meeting February 6, to employ $2,000 of the amount gained at the
bazaar to pay the last installment on the Home for the Aged at Park Ridge,
Illinois, and as a result the Home is now without debt.
For the Swedish United Central Association,
Geo. S. Oleson, President;
Gust Flodin, Secretary.
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Svenska I^heter, Feb. 14, 1905.
/"MASqpERADE OF LODGE VERDAKD^
The Lodge Verdandi of the I. 0. S. will hold the largest masquerade of the
season at Spelz Hall, 1630 N. Clark Street, Saturday, February 18» Those
attending will be certain of a pleasant evening*
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Svenska ITyheter, Feb. 14, 1905,
/"PHILOCIIOROS CLUBT"
The Philoclioros Club gave a very successful entertainnent at the Three
Links' Club House last Saturday evening. The prof*ram was varied, vjith
music and songs; folk dances under the direction of Professor i^^ed Boilings*
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Svenska N^heter. Feb, 14, 1905.
/"SVITHIOD SINGING CII]^
Svithiod Singing Club will hold its third annual ninstrel show at the hall
of the Club, 1768 Wrightwood Avenue, on Thursday, February 19. The pro-
gram is both original and excellent.
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Svenska I^heter> Feb. 14, 1905.
£mSOjmRPJ)E GIV3N BY IDU1^\ SOCIET^
The .society Iduna's nasruerade, held Saturday night in the South Side
Turner Hall, was frequented by about 1,500 people. The first group-prize
was awarded to a group led by E. Anderson, 5959 Ada Street. The first
prize for ladies was won by Mrs. Anderson, 5255 Grove Avenue.... ♦
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Svsnska Nyheter, Jan. 24, 1905.
JpTiL^ HAS BIRTIIDa^
The society "Svea**, celebrated its forty- eighth anniversary last
Sunday afternoon, at STithiod Club Kail, 109 ^. Chicago Avenue.
As in fomer years, this old, v;9ll-laiovm Swedish society's
celebration was well attended, and the coirinittee on arrangenents
prepared for the party in such an efficient way that all of the
guests of the evening were able to enjoy thenselves.
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Svenska Nyheter, Jan. 24, 1905.
^^1131 ail^TCS PART^
A most enjoyable masked-ball was given on Saturday in the hall of the
singing club, "Orphei.^ Many people were present, and among them many
cleverly masked persons.
A very pleasant time was had by all, and the dancing was continued till
the small hours of the morning.
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Svenska Nyheter, Jan. 24, 1905.
OUTING m VIKINGS
Last Sunday, a couple of dozens of Vikings
undertook the
trip to Joilet, neinJiboring cit:^ of Chicago, for the purpose of
forming a '^!BVlke" (Old Norse, for a certain covernmental sub-
division. T^m). The Vikin^is cane, Sdw, conauered; thirty Sv/edes
from Joilet, joined hands, v;ent into session, and sv/ore, by the
ancient Sv;ord of Oden, to remain ever faithful. The nane of the
new ^F^/'lke** is ^Thorsten".
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Svenska Nyheter. Jan, 17, 1905,
V^PA (ILL.) pfiOi. 3027b
SVODISH GROUP SLuHGTB OFFIC^a^S
f.
At the annual meetiniP: of the Sv;edish ITational Association, the
follov/ing officers for 1905 were elected: president, F, A.
Lindstrand; first vice president, Gotthard Dahlberg; second vice
president, Oscar Olson; recordinp; secretary, Frith jof Llalmquist;
corresponding secretary, Obelia I^yhman; treasurer, K, 2.
Ostergren; police officer, ^dvrard Fiellander. The directors are:
A# Beckxnan, Axel .-Jilstedt, Theodore Ilessell.
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The sextet "Polarsf jamerf* (The Polar Star), will t^ive a concert and fancy
basket party at Phoenix Hall, next Sunday at 5:30 P.M. ^^s far as the program
is concerned, nothing better could be desired than v-hat is being offered;
this is guaranteed by the excellent forces engaged for the occasion. Beulah
West, the little prima donna, v;ho in time will become one of the most brilliant
stars in the theatrical world, wall make her first appearance on the Northwest
Side, in Chicago. So v^onderful are her voice resources that no lover of music
can afford to miss this chance to hear her. The inimitable baritone, Joel
ii^ossberg, will present one of ivdaras' ariaj, . . . , and 3i{^-urd L^eck will
'accompany the vocalists on the piano and will, in addition, offer a piano
solo. Editor i*rithiof Llalmquist will give a reading, and Editor A. ochon
is to present an interesting study of Swedish guilds during the Middle .^ges
The ladies* quartette "Linnea," v;ill present a composition by Kuntze, and
the "Philochorus Club" • . . will perform intriguing Swedish folk dances.
There will be x^nusic by the Viking band also, and a basket party vail conclude
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Svenska Nyheter, Jan. 3, 1905.
^^IGJffiT SLEX31S OFFICER^
Enlghet, a Chicago society, at its latest business meeting, elected the
following officers, to serve from January to June 1905; president, Mr.
Hans C. Stackel; vice president, Mr. Gust Swanson; recording secretary,
Mr. Oscar Johnson; corresponding secretary, Mr. Louis Johnson; finance
secretary, Mr. Frank Peterson; treasurer, Mr. Pit J. Peterson; librariein,
Mr. Olaf Olaon; marshal^, Mr. Ellen .Valin; vice marshal, Mr. Hanna Carlson;
police officers, Mr. John A. Anderson, and Axel Olson; trustee, Mr. John
Jacobson.
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Svenska Nylieter, Oct. 18, 1904,
SrSLISH
OLD SL^iTL'^^'E /is HGNOEED/
The Swedish Old Settlers' Society of Chicago gave a party last Sunday at the
Swedish Business.^en's Club, 171 Viashington street, for one of the city's
oldest Swedes, Captain John G. Carlson.
Captidn Carlson, mio arrivea here in 1852, was with the fire department from
1856 to 1902. At the time of the great fire, he was captain of Company 4,
which was then stationed at North Avenue and Larrabee street, and had occasion
to show what stuff he was made of. Ux. Carlson is fond of recalling; the early
days of ChicaGO, and can narrate many interesting stories.
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^SFSNSE FOiro FOR THS NORTEZRN BORDER, S^^KDEN/
The North'^rn Border Defense Society will hold a d^nce at the Svithiod
Club Hall, 109 East Chicap:o Avenue, on Saturday evening, February 15,
The proceeds from the dance will be at)T)lied to the defence fund.
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Svenaka Nyheter. Dec, 1, 1903.
"ARO'DND THE WORLD IN iilGHTY TikYS"
TO B3 PRESSITria) BY S-ifflDISH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
The Swedish translation of the abovennentioned play has not yet appeared
in print, but the Swedish National Association has obtained the manu-
script at great cost for its mid-winter festival to be held at the Audi-
torium. The play was given in Stockholm, Sweden under the direction of
Mr, Albert Alberg before a crowded house.
The mid-winter festival will take place on Wednesday, February 10 and
Thursday, February 11.
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Svenska Nyheter, Nov, 24, 1903.
/pE LADIES SOCIETY, IlICEBORG, GEIEBRATSS/
On last Sunday, Inpeborg, the splendid Swedish-American Ladies Society, cele-
brated its fifth anniversary in a private entertainment at the South Side
Turner Hall, A number of the friends of the society were invited to the
celebration.
The festival began with music by the Iduna music band. Following, a brief
report was given of the five years* activity of the celebrating society, and
of its present standing. The society has 175 members; in sick aid, it has
paid $1,638, and in addition it has made donations of considerable amounts.
The income of the society during the five year period was $8,130.16, and the
total expenses $4,407.68.
Miss Carrie Lind, president of the society, had charge of the anniversary.
Mr. Joel Mossberg, accompanied by Miss Karin Lindskog, sang some of his
highly prized songs. Mr. Robert Johnson rendered Gk)sta's lusty poems
**Nar man ar herre i sitt hus" (V/hen man is master in his house) in a most
effective manner. Editor F. A. Lindstrand was the orator of the evening.
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delivering a most interesting speech on "Sister love." In his speech, he
emphasized the power of woman, and power of the heart. In times of illness
and suffering, it is the language of woman* s heart that carries effect.
At six o* clock, the signal for supper v;as given and those present were led
to the second floor where an appetizing supper v/as served
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THE ORDER OF SVITHIOD HOLDS PICNIC
Last Siinday, sixteen lodges of the Order of Svithlod held a picnic together at
Columbia Park. The day was narm and the sky clear, and nearly two thousand
people were present. Speeches were made by Editor F. A. Lindstrand, Attorney
Edwin Olson, and Mr* Axel Ahlstedt. The speeches by Messrs. Linds trend and
Ahlstedt seemed to appeal most strongly to the people; both had a message for
the attentive listeners •
After the speeches there was singing by the ••Frithiof , ** the •'Svea,** and the
**Chicago Sextett** choruses, appearing in quick succession. The FFrithiof**
chorus was directed by Mr. Ernest Lindblom, the ''Svea** choms by Mr. E. G.
Berggreen. All three choruses gave of their best, and their renditions were
received with great applause. The music was furnished by the Svithiod mili-
tary band.
TSie picnic was a success from every point of view, and the committee on r
arrangements deserves high praise for its achievement.
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SITSDISH NATICKiL ASSOCIATION'S SffLOYI.EtW' BUK3AU
At the Swedish National Association's meeting last Tuesday, the directors of
the free employment bureau maintained by the Association reported that during
the month of July, employment had been provided for one hundred and eighty-
nine men and seventy-three women. The association decided to hold its custom-
ary mid-winter festival at the Auditorium in the month of February, and to
hold its great annual summer festival on Sunday June 26, 1904, at Elliott's
Park.
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LODGE BRAHS PLEASURE GLOB
This lodge was incorporated as the Brahe Pleasure Glub last Oct* 28* The
•following eight persons are charter laembers: Nels J. Lindstrand, Axel
Borg, Alfred Anderson, John W* Youngberg, Ghas^ Bylin, Frank Swanson, Edward
Isberg, and John A. Kling#
The Lodge Brahe has 461 members, all in good standing, and has a reserve in
its treasury of more than ji4,000«
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S\\^KDISII 1I:\TI0IL'\L /iSSOCI^TIOlPS niDSUT£iER FESTIVi\L
The Swedish National Association's midsuinmer festival last Sunday at Elliott
Park was favored by the most beautiful weather. On Saturday morning, the
weather was threatening; the sky was overcast and the weather forecaster in
the Auditorium tov;er saddened the hearts of the young and picnic-loving with
his prediction that wet and foggy weather would prevail both Saturday and
Sunday. But the fellow had made mistakes before and he did this time. On
Saturday afternoon the sun did shine in all its splendor, and on Siinday morn-
ing again, it made everyone's heart glad, so brightly it shone. The day was
brilliant, and not too warm, but at night the rain fell, but not until all the
people, except the committee on arrangements, had been lucky enough to reach
their homes.
In the morning, train after train was speeding out to the beautiful park where
all the beautiful colors of summer greeted the eye. We co\inted tvjenty trains
of twelve coaches each. The traffic chief told us that between tv^elve and
thirteen thousand tickets had been received from passengers, and consideri
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this, it is fairly certain that about 18,000 people participated in the
festival. It seemed as if just the children were as numberless as the
stars in the heavens. The choruses of the singing societies, Iduna and
Frithiof , gave numbers in various sections of the park. Director Ernest
Lindblom and his boys seomed tireless. The music bands of the societies,
Id\ma, The Vikings, and The Noirbh Star played on their instruments so that
the hills gave echo. Mr. Clarence S. Darrow, senator and attorney, made a
brief, but vigorous speech in which he, unlike most American speakers, prod-
ded the Swedes as being laggards* He vjarned us against political backward-
ness, and urged us to follow the lead of the young and progressive Sweden*
Miss Hilda Peterson was crowned as Queen of May, and was presented as such by
a committee of eleven. In memory of the event, she was presented with a beau-
tiful gold watch. Llr. C. J. Erickson spoke for the May bride, and his speech
was fine, both as to form and contents. The liay pole was decorated by Mr.
Axel Ahlstedt, and vms raised at IP. M., to the strains of music. Never did
we see a more beautiful Llay pole. Editor Frithiof Lialmquist then read an ode
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to the day, written by himself • The poem is printed in the present number
of this paper •
The net income from the festival is estimated at about $2,000« The committee
on arrangements consisted of Mr. Klas Ostergren; Mr* S* A. Nelson; Mra» Othelia
Myhrman; Mr* K. L. Lundstrom; Mr* Albert Beckman*
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/S^fEDlSE NATIOl^UiL ASSOC I/JT ION CELEBRAT^7
•nie great mid-sunmer festival of the Sv/edish National Association will be
held* ••on June SI* The Association expects from 15,000 to 20,000 people to
attend its festival* Frequently at the .^sociat ion's mid-summer festivals
people are brought together who have not seen each other for many years*
This year, the picnic will be held at Elliott's Park, near the Illinois
Central railroad*
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Svenska Nyheter, Apr. 7, 1903»
TENTH ANNIVEEiSARY
Last Saturday evening, the Drake Lodge #3, I« 0. 7* celebrated its
tenth annirersary with a social at Spelz Hall, 1630 C]Lark Street ^
Lake View. Before eight o* clock, the people began to fill the hall,
and at nine o*clock when the ciirtain was raised, the hall was
practically f\ill« Shortly afterwards, every seat in the hall was
taken • There was hardly standing room, so great was the number of
people who were present at this anniversary, which evidently had caiight
the i>eoples* interest as strongly as any of the earlier cmniversary
socials sponsored by this lodge. The ccmmittee on arrangements had
done its best to make the social a success, and without fear of
contradiction, we state that on leaving the hall that night the
audience felt that it had passed a very pleasant evening*
The Viklhg Music Corps furnished the music, both during the program
and the dance n^ich followed. The Orphei Singing Club, under the
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direction of our beloved Jfr. Mossberg, gave a very good account of itself,
and the numbers presented were strongly applauded. The solo by Miss
Marguerite McGue received much applause. !jr» P. Westerberg took his
public by storm with his solos , and the public response to the presentations
of the singer and comic, Mr* £mst Ekberg, was of a simileor type.
The program concluded with a tableau, in which vari-colored illumination
was used. Seven men dressed as vikings formed the background, while in
one of the wings a dozen girls, dressed in white, each with a Swedish
flag in her hand, were arranged obliquely outward, and in the other wing
a similar number of boys was arranged in an opposite direction. They,
too, held flags, and all sang '^America'*. . . .tc the accompaniment of
the piano. The animated dance following the program lasted until the
early hours of the morning.
V/e congratulate the Drake lodge upon the success it has enjoyed to date,
and wish it the best of success in the future.
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SVEA^S DAUGHTERS
The Daughters of Svea Installed last Monday their officers for the coming
year«««««
It is to be hoped that the Daughters will continue to prosper as they did
during the past year. This society is one year old.
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Srenska Trlbunei», Mar, 5, 1902.
/masqueraeeJT
The Monitor Society gave a masauerade last Saturday at the South
Side Turner Hall, and the turn out was very good. Four prizes
were awa]?ded«
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Syenska Trlbunen, Feb> 26, 1902.
/"banquet/
The Gkiild of Yestgota held a banquet at Three Links Hall last Friday.
Music, song and speeches occupied the program after the su per.
Dr. A. Bnander gave a patriotic address. The attendance was good.
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Svenska T^lbunen, Feb. 12, 1902.
/CBARITI CONCEM^
The Swedish-American Women* s Club will give a charity concert next
Friday night at Phoenix Hall. The well-known Jane Addams from Hull
House will appear on the' program. The net income from the concert
will be distributed among poor Swedish families in Chicago.
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Svenska Trlbunen. Jan. 15, 1902.
Svithiod Lodge of I. 0. S. Held a f-^mily feast and ball last Sunday night at the
North Side Turner Hall. The end of Christmas celebrations, according to Sv/edish
traditions, end January 13, hence the reason for this family Christmas festival.
The dance music was furnished by the Svithiod music corps. Young and old ones
seemed to enjoy themselves during the v;hole evening.
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/^VGDSS GIVE B3:CFIT-F::]STIV.a7
Verdandi Lodge IIo. 3, I. 0, 3. Iield its annual Hew Yearns feast at
Spelz Hall last Saturday night, Stereoptican viev/s were shown* Music
and songs were also on the prograia, which ended v/ith a ball. Refresh-
ments were served.
The Sv/edish Home for Aged will receive a certain per cent of the net
income from the feast.
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SyTSDISH INSTITDTE OF CTJLTDRE
The Swedish Institute of Culture met for its yearly election of officers*
President J. L. A. Evander reported on the progress of the past year. It
was decided to continue operations through the coming winter months*
Dr. J. L. A. Evander was re-elected president of the Institute. Frithiof
Malmquist was chosen secretary. The next meeting will be held October 31,
at 78 Dearborn Street*
This institute is doing a great deal to keep alive Swedish Culture, customs,
and usages in the reading and knowledge of Swedish Literature at its regular
meetings*
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Svenska Tribunen, Oct. 23, 1901.
SWEDISH CULTURE
The Swedish Cultural Institute held its annual meeting last Friday at
78 DearlDom Street. At this meeting the officers for 1901 - 1902 were
elected and the plans for next year's activities were formulated.
All countrymen are cordially invited to join this institute without cost
of any kind. Programs consist of readii^s, music, singing, and speeches.
This should he of interest to all Swedish people.
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0RPHI2 SINGERS
In Manila Grove last week, the Order of Vikings vTas entertained
by the Orphie Singing Club, and sang many beautiful numbers to
an appreciative audience.
A great concourse of Swedish people attended this joint meeting,
Last S\inday, the two Orders gave a joint concert.
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THS SliZEDISH ORGANIZATIONS
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p«10«..»* •••••• •••Svenska Glee Klubban (The Swedish Glee Club)i 470 LaSalle Avenue*
Svithlod Singing Society » 120 East Chicago Avenue*
Fria Svenska Arbets Byran (The Free Swedish Employment Bureau), 78 Dearborn Street,
roooMi island 17, telephone Central 2687, open every day except holidays from nine
A»U» to four P*M^ Employers in need of help should kindly apply here*
For Bundet Gustaf II Adolf (The Gustavus Adolfus II Society) meets at Phoenix Hall,
324 East Division Street, the second and fourth Wednesday, each month •
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Foranlngen Baltic (The Baltic Society) meets the first and third Tuesday of the
month at Masonic Hall^ Grand Crossing*
Independent Order of Vikings, Logon Vikingarne (Viking Lodge) Niimber One I«0*V« holds
a general meeting at Odd Fellows Hall, 120 East Chicago Avenue, the first and third r.
Thursday of each month*
Foreningen Norden (The North Society) meets at Hopkins Hall, 528 63rd Street^ the
second and fourth Thursday of each month*
Forsta Syenska Byggnads-Osch Lane Foreningen (First Swedish Building and Loan
Associa'tion) * Head Office and Meeting Room: 161 Washington Street, room 808. Monthly
meetings: the third Monday of each month* Lake View office: 1836 North Clark Street*
Open the first and third Thursday evenings. Roseland office: ill045 Michigan Avenue,
Roseland* Open the last Wednesday evening of each month*
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ToTBTdhg^n Monitor (The Monitor Society) meets at Mahony Hall^ corner of Sixty-third
and Halsted Streets y the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Vikingarnes Gymnastik-Och Fakt Klubb (The Viking Gymnastic and Fencing Club) holds
its exercises each Tuedsay and Friday at its club-house 9 913 Sheffield Avenue •
Logon Brage (Brage Lodge) Number Three » I.O.V. holds its general meeting at Phoenix
Hallf 324 East Division Street 9 the second and fourth Thursday of each month*
^ogen Drake (Drake Lodge) Number Three 9 I.O«V» holds Its general meeting at Wells Hall,
1631 North Wells Street, the first and third Thursday of each month.
Logon Agantyr (Agantyr Lodge) Number Four, I*O.V* holds its general meeting at Wismes
Hall, comer of Thirty-fifth and Wood Streets, the first and third Sunday of each
month •
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Logen FreJ (FreJ Lodge) Number Five, I.O*V« holds its general meeting at Linnea Hall,
corner of Buffalo Avenue and Eighty-eighth Street » the second and fourth Wednesday
of each month* '
Logen Frithiof (Frithiof Lodge) Number Six^ I.O.V* holds its general meeting at Heim*8
Hally corner of Lincoln and Graceland AvenueSf the second and fourth Wednesday of
each month*
Logen Runan (Runan Lodge) Number Seyeny I*0»V* holds its general meeting at Kerwin's
Hallf Southwest corner of Garfield Bouleyard and Wentworth Avehue^ the second and
fourth Thursday of each month*
Logen Fridhem (Peaceful Home Lodge) Number 36O9 I.O*G.T* meets at 1748 Diversey
Boulevard 9 each Saturday evening*
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Logen Moppets Har (Hope's Host Lodge) Number 441) l.O.G.T. meets at Oakley Hall, 1141
South Oakley Avenue , each Saturday evening*
Logen Idoghet (industry Lodge) I«0*G«T« meets at Little Phoenix Hall, 324 East Division
Sti^ety at seven-thirty ?.U. each Sunday •
Logen Jupiter (Jupiter Lodge) l.O.G.T. meets at Phoenix Hall, 324 East Division Street,
at seven-thirty P.M. each Sunday.
Logen Kronan (Crown Lodge) Number 832, I.O«G«T. meets each Sunday evening at seven-
thirty, Linnea Hall, 8743 Buffalo Avenue, South Chicago.
Logen Svenskarne I Illinois (Swedes of Illinois Lodge) Number 258, l.O.G.T* meets each
Sunday at four P.M. Jaeger Hall, Clybourn Avenue and Larrabbed Street*
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Logon Verdandl (Verdandi Lodgo) Numbor Ono^ I.O.G.T. moots at K. of P. Hall^ third
floory Arcado Building^ Pullmany oach Sunday, four*thirty F.U*
Nordon Athlotic Club moots at 958 Belmont Avonuo, corner of Southport Avenue, every
Tuosday and Friday oronlng*
Odin Lodgo, Numbor 103, K« of P. moots at the North Side Turner Hall, North Clark
Street, every Tuosday evening*
Skandinaviska Bagaro Foreningon (Scandinavian Bakor^s Society) Number Sixty-two, I.B.C.U*
moots at Hort*s Hall, corner of Townsend and Locust Streets, the second and fourth
Saturday of oach month at seven«^hirty P«M*
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Skandinaviska Foreningon £nighet (Scandinavian Unity Socioty) meets at Ahlgrim's Hall, ^
Twenty-second and Robey Streets, the second and fourth Thursday of each month* I
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Syeneka Amerikanska Gardet (Swedish American Guards) meets at 5romstedt*s Hall,
corner of Sixty-third and Halsted Streets , every Tuesday evening.
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Forenlngen Ingeborg (Swedish Ladies* Society Ingeborg) meets at the South Side Turner
Hall, Thirty-first Street, the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Svenska National Forbundet (Swedish National Society) meets at Seventy-eight Dearborn
Street, the first Tuesday of each month.
Svenska Gymnast ik-Och At let Klubben (The Swedish Athletic and Gymnastic Club) meets
every Tuesday and Friday evening at Columbia Hall, 5326 State Street.
Svenska Vanner*8 SJuk-Forening (Swedish Friends* Sick Benefit Society) meets the second
Wednesday of each month at the Swedish Methodist Church, corner of Thirty-third and
Fifth Avenue, at eight P. M.
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I.O.S» CStor^gan (I.O.S. Grand Lodge Svithiod) meets jointly the second Wednesday
in February, every yearo The Grand Lodge's Secretary's Hall at Seventy-three Sedgwick
Street is open every Wednesday evening seven to nine P»M«
Svithiod Logen (Svithiod Lodge) Number One, I*0«S« meets at North Side Turner Hall,
every Saturday evening.
Manhem Logen (Uanhem Lodge) Ntmber Two, I«0*S* meets at Waswo Hall, 197 Test Division
Street, every Thursday evening*
Verdandi Logen (Verdandi Lodge) Number Three, I.O«S» meets at Wells Hall, 1629 North
Clark Street, corner of Flet6her Street, the first and third Saturday of each month.
..MimftT Logen (ilimir Lodge) Number Four, I.O.S. meets at Edgewood Hall, 1930 Milwaukee
Avenue, the first and third Thursday of each month.
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Frlthiof Logen (Frithiof Lodge) Number Flvef I«0»U. meets at Leddy's Hall^ corner of
Wentworth Avenue and Thirty^first Street 9 the first and third Tuesday of each months
eight ?.}U
Gylfe Logen (Gylfe Lodge) Number Six^ I.O.S* meets at Linea Hall, 8743 Buffalo Avenue,
the first and third Tuesday of each month*
Bjorn Logen (Bear Lodge) Number Seveni I.O.S. meets at %&• Moss Hall, East Chicago,
Indiana, the first and third Saturday of each month.
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Ring Logen (Ring Lodge) Number Eight, I.O.S. meets at Phoenix Hall, 324 East Division
Street, the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Hilding Logen (Hilding Lodge) Number Nine, I.O.S. meets at the corner of One-hundred
and eleventh Street and Michigan Avenue 9 every Wednesday evening, eight P.M.
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Odin Logen (Odln Lodge) Number Texii I.O«S. meets at Odd Fellows Hall, Chicago Street »
Joliety Illinois^ the second and fourth Friday » each month*
Thor Logen (Thor Lodge) Number Eleveny I*0«S« meets at Walter's Hall, Chicago Heights^
Illinois, the first and third Wednesday of each month.
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Balder Logen (Balder Lodge) Number Twelve^ I.O.S, meets at Fiftyfirst and Armitage
Ayenuoy Cragin, the second and fourth Thursday of each month*
Logen Svea (Svea Lodge) Number Fourteeny I.O.S* meets the first and third Friday of
each monthy eight P*M« at Odd Fellows Hall, corner of One-hundred and nineteenth
Street and Wallace » West Pullman*
Stockholm Logen (Stockholm Lodge) Number Thirteen^ I.O.S* meets the second and fourth
Wednesday of each month at eight F.U. at Oakley Hall, 1144 South Oakley , Avenue.
(I.O.V. . Independent Order of Svithiod.V
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ff/EDisii s:::ttli:rs
Over one hundred Swedish settlers vAio came to Chicsp-o before the fire have
organized a new society, The Swedish Old Settlers. To the board of directors
the follov/ing men were elected: Dr. John Enander, president; vice president,
Charles Eklund; secretary, C. F. Petersen; financial secretary, P. W. Nelson;
treasurer, Gustav Lundvall.
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NEW YEAR'S FESTIVALS
1% Balder Society on New Year's Eve., last Sunday, gave its annual children's
feast in Svenska Hallen, 456 3l8t St. The affair was well attended and very
successful. The singing and laughing little ones danced around a tall richly
adorned Christioas tree in the midst of the hall. They were treated with apples,
nuts and candy;, and everyone was happy.
2. The Swedish Glee Club gave a concert at Brand's Hall. Applelon's and-
Grundstrom's Orchestras played, and several solo singers appeared on the stage,
together with the Glee Club.
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The Linnaeus Club held its annual picnic yesterday at Hellinger's Grove,
Sheffield and Belmont Avenues. Eight-hundred persons were present.
Hie club intends erecting soon a $12|000«00 club-house at Sheffield Avenue
and Roscoe Street. Negotiations for purchasing the site are now under way.
The club is composed of 350 members. The officers are: President, 7/ill S.
Hussander; Vice-President, C, U. Mettustrom; Secretary, John M. Lawson;
Treasurer, J. W. Belmont.
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AJflJSELENTS.
The Independent Order of Vikings will arrange a Grand Concert for tiie benefit
of a Swedish Reading-room Sunday, February 5th at 8 P.M. at Turner Hall on the
north side.
The program is well chosen md consists of orchestra music, songs by a
quartet and by solois&s anu recitations.
Addresses will be delivered by Harry Olson and Hobert Linablom. Tickets are
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Svensk>:i Tribunen^ Jan. 25, 1893.
"TliE VIKINGS".
*The Vikings"has tne reputation of bein^ the most lively and industrious of Swedish
Bocielies. It is about to open a free Swedish Reading-room on Chicago xivenue,
rt/here Swedisn newspapers from all parts of Sweden and in America together with
other useful and up to date literature v/ill be available for the visitors.
but as it cos jb money to rent, arrange and maintain such an institution, the Swedish
Fheater Society will ^ive a pageant at Criterion next Sunday, January 29, and
"The Vikings" a concert at Turner liall the following Sunday, February 5tii. The
rxot income Trom both these activities goes to the Heading-room i^'und; and to make the
foundation of tnis fund as large as possible our countrymen ought to attend both of
tnese beneiit affairs.
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UQRE ABOUT THE SWEDISH SOCIETT BUILDING
The executive or building committee of the Swedish Society Building
Project held its scheduled meeting last Sunday, the 13th« At this meeting
it was learned that more than one thousand shares of certificates have
been sold* In other words, a sum exceeding ^25^^00 already have been sub-
scribed* This is a rery satisfactory result, indeed, and gives cause for
great elation*
The number of delegates from various societies, that have Joined the cause,
now numbers fifty*five« The very latest addition is five delegates from the
newly organised Council of the Royal Arcanum* The next meeting will be
held Sunday, lieurch 27th, at which time all the subscription lists are to
be presented to the secretary of the committee, Dr* Sven Windrow, for
examination*
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Tte tvnrfeitfih axmlymtmrnxj of its founding wblm colobratod last Sunday hf the First
Sssdisfa Lodgo of the ladopondoiirt Ordor of Odd VoUovs hy a banqust and lall at
Brands* Hallf sornor of CQark and Irie Sis« Mordstjoman Mosie Band furnished
the ausis* The affair vas attended by betveea 800 and 900 members and their
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THE SWEDISH SOCIETIES IN CHICAGO
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^Svea Svithiod, Svithiod Singing Society, Eolus, Gustaf II Adolf, Thor Swedish
Singing Society, Court Vega I.O.F., Jenny Lind, Linne* Society, Swedish
Naturalization Club, Balder Nordstjernan Jduna Linne II, Linne, Scandinavian Club,
Swedish Republican Club, 5th Ward.
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the North Side and the other seven meet on the South Side.
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SWEDISH MTIOHAL XJNITT
The Swedes throughout the United States will organize a National Union, with
headquarters here In Chicago^
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SWEDISH FESriVAlS.
Sjustjernan's Society gave a concert last Saturday, which was followed by a
bull at Baiun's Hall.
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in Chicago gave a good evening's entertainment which was attended by some two
hundred persons.
O.G.Lange spoke of the early history of Chicago and its progress, especially
in regard to Scandinavian colonists*
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CHRISTINE NILSSON HONORED.
The world's most famous opera singer , Madame Christine Nilseon, was honored after
her last concert Wednesday night, when the Sjustjernan Society and some prominent
Chicago Swedes visited her at her hotel. A quartette of the Society sang "Our
Country," and presented her with a magnificent flower basket in the form of a
seven pointed star with her letters C«N. in the centre.
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A great Scandinavian picnic will be held tomorrow in River Grove, Deis Plaines,
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STanaka Tribunen-'Nyheter, Noy« 9, 1932«
1HE GUSTAVUS iU)OIfHnS GBLBBRATION IN CHICAGO
^l&analator* a nota: Gustavus Adolphus was a Swadish King who with a Swadlah
arnQT pairblcipatad in tha Thirty Tears* War and fought for the Protestant
cause* He lell in the battle of Latzen, Germany, in l&SZj
The tercentenary of the battle of Lutzen and the death of Gustavus Adolphus,
the hero Icing , was observed by Chicago's Swedes last Sunday in a very digni-
fied manner.
Ceremonies began in the morning when Dr. Elof K. Jonson, in a church service
which was broadcast over radio station WIBO, called the significance of the
day to the attention of the public* Also in most Swedish churches through-
out the city tribute was paid to the memory of the heroic Swedish king*
The real official memorial service took place in the afternoon in the Moody
Memorial Church, where the Chicago department of the Gustovus Adolphus
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Tatretntenary MoxBorial Assoc iation^ through a specially appointed cosimittee
representing TBorious denominations and secular organizations , presented a
fast Its progran irorthy of the great occasion*
nie Moody Church was the largest one aTailable for the Celebration* It ac«*
commodates about fiye thousand people^ and when the program opened with the ^
unison singing of the great Reformation hsrmn **A Mighty Fortress is Our Lord,** ^
erery seat was occupied , and i>eople were standing in the aisles and eren p:
in the Yestibule* The crowd kept coming ^ and soon there were almost as many ^
people outside the church as inside* It was decided to open the large ^
auditorium in the basement ^ liiich seats about one thousand people, and there o
Dr« David Nyrall, the noted educator and author, delivered a spirited speech Lo
on the life work of Gustavus Adolphus and its significance* But hundreds of §
people had to return to their homes without entering the church* However, ^
the arrangements committee is not to be blamed for this* Early last summer
it tried to obtain larger quarters for this celebration but they could not
be had*
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Foliowlng the singing of the hynn, Dr* Harold Lundquist, dean of the Moody
Bible Institute^ led the audience in prayer, and a church choir consisting
of soae six hundred voices, under the direction of Harry T. Carlson, sang
Bach*s ''Now Let Srery Tongue Adore Thee,^ and *^nfold Ye Portals,** from
Gounod *s ^'Redenption***
Dr* Algoth Ohlson then presented Oscar C« &• Lundquist, Swedish consul in
Chicago, who in fitting words introduced the main speaker of the day, Wollmar
T. Bostrom, Swedish minister to Washington*
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he presented a memorable word picture of Gustavus Adolphus not only as a o=!
warrior for the Protestant cause but also as a statesman and leader of his
people* We regret that we cannot giTe our readers even a summary of it here#
The next speaker was Dr« Julius Lincoln, who is recognized as one of the
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foremost Swedish-American public speakers • He eulogized tbe hero king as
the great religious liberator ^ *'God*s tool for the preservation of religious
freedom** •
During the intermission between the two main addresses, Dr. Algoth Ohlson
reminded the audience of the plans for a permanent Gkistavus Adolphus memorial
in this country. It will most likely be in the foxn of a bust of the king,
which is to be placed in the John Morton Building in Hiiladelphia. A col-
lection was then taken up for the benefit of the memorial fund, ani also
for defraying the expenses of this GSiicago celebration.
The church choir rendered several more numbers. Among which was the **Ballelu jah
Chorus** from Handel *s **Messiah** , and at the end of the program Reverend Bostrom
thanked the singers for their excellent performance.
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make this celebration so successful, particularly the chairman of the program
ooamitteei Dr« Peter Peterson and his aids, as well as the members of the
▼arious subcommittees.
In concluding our imperfect review of this memorable event we feel constrained
to voice only one regret , namely, that the arrangements committee did not succeed
in securing a larger place for the celebration so that everybody who wanted to
could have attended*
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The ChurtoTUs idolphos Saj, HbTsoibtr 69 «l8 oteerred by a great naaaiber of Svadish
ehurcdiea^ lodges and sooiirilMi throughout Chicago^land* Tha moat iflprasaiira of
thesa faatiirala aaa the oa^ arranged by the Chicago chapter of the Saediah
Cvltural Saeiety in the Saadlah Lutheran Trinity Chiareh, at the comer of Barry
and Oagood Avanuaa*
The prlnalpal ajpeaker of the OTaning aaa Or* Julius Lincolni i/bo apoka on
^teericaniaB In the light of the Traditiona of our Forefathara*** In his uaual
nasterful oratory he laahed those of our Svedish sisters and brathren, idio in
■iadlrectad saalousneaa, ballere that the cause of Amerlcanlam is best serred by
balittllag Saadaa and all that is SaadiiA, language and customs indxided*^ Our
Saadiah traditions are so glorioua^ and our heritagea so many and ]aftg^if leant ,
he stated^ that only IgBoraaoe can atone for lack of appreoiatloa of the Saadiah
aaltara* Liberty and ind^endaaca are traditional with the 3aedish peoplei
and their aoaoqplishments in the fields of sclanea, industry and social welfare
have set exaaplaa for many other natlona#
Dr« Linaola^a address waa preeaded and followed Iqr iqppearanees of the Northland
Ladlea TtlO| Mr* MjbbI Traaberg, the baritone} Mr. Carl Stoekeaberg, the reait-
aliat^ and Prof* fttal Boltaaay the orgianist* Brief addresaea were made by
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Sveneka Kuriren« June 16) 1927*
iHB ^?i/ede:s! day
(Editorial)
p.ll* The ••Independent Order of Good Templar** which each year
celebrates in Good Templar Parky Geneva^ IllinoiSt will also this year draw
thousands of visitors to the festivities on the 19th of this months on the banks
of Fox River. Earlier y ear s^ Swedish Day celebration has been celebrated with ever
increasing popularity) and it is expected that this year's celebration will
surpass all others 9 both in elaborate arrangement and attendance. Great
preparations have been made for the program, which will consist of a large var:
of music 9 song and speeches. The main speech of the day will be made by Editor
Albert V/ickman, the well-known '•Apostle of Peace >*• who arrived here several
months ago for a lecture toury which has of necessity been cut short due to Mr*
Wickoan*8 illness*
Editor Wickman, lAio in Sweden has received the '•sobriquet •• ••The White General, ••
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appears on this occasion for the first time before Chicago Swedes, but has
already delivered several lectures in the East; a report from Jamestowny New
York, tells how ha .for more than one and one halfhours held his audience spell-
bound with descriptions of conditions in Sweden during the war, irtien Sweden *8
neutrality was severely put to trial* He spoke on Sweden as an example .
of peace loving countries, on the "^Versailles Peace Treaty,^ and the deplorable
conditions following it; he gave also a powerful description of the war and the
ten or twelve millions of people, who gave up their lives on the "Altar of Mars***
It is worth montioning, that loudspeakers will be installed in the park, so that
the speeches as well as the song and music can be heard throughout the park*
Countrymen and women are appealed to not to forget Swedish Day in Good Templar
Park, Geneva, Sunday June 19; there will be entertainment for both young and
old* Food and refreshments will be served at moderate prices, and automobiles
may be parked in the park in reserved places* The trip is made by train over
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the Chicago » Aurora 9 Elgin Electric Railway from Quincy and v/ells Street 8| by
aixtomobilea oyer Route 6 (Roosevelt Road)« Those living on the North Side will
take Irving Park 39»l«vard to River Road, then this to Route 6* From Rockford,
Route 5 to Elgin, then Route 22 to Geneva. Posters in appropriate places show
the way to the park«
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aeiantiat in Lineoln Pu^k* As eostoJMry, the Ibited Ssedlsh Singers* Soeietyv
inresanted a group of songs, ufaich were followed by a brief aezaorial address in
Ssedish Iff Ut. John I* Xriessoa^ The prinelpal address, howoTsr, was deliver^
ed by Hemry C* Gewles, professor of Botany at the UniTorsity of Chicago, idio
at length siK>ke of Linnets reiBarkable and rerolutionaxy oontributions to the
seimiee of Bertany^
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THE GUSTAVUS ADCLPHUS TSRCEIITENNIAL, 1932 %y
The various Chicago congregations, forty-two in ntunber, of the Aiagustana
Synod, are already laying plans for the festivities in connection with the
Tercentennial Gustavus Adolphus jubilee to he held in 1932. A general
meeting of this Chicago group has been called for Friday evening, Feb.
20th, at Orchestra Hall, at which time a combined chorus from all the
congregations will sing. His Excellency Axel F. Wallenberg, Washington,
D.C., has been invited to be present and to address the meeting.
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LIBJSRTY DAY
(Editorial)
Liberty day, the Fourth of July, is a festive day when more than at any
other time we remember the Declaration of Independence and rejoice in it*
The Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence
together form the foundation on which the liberty of the Araerican people
rests* The Constitution is a Juridical document in v/hich are set forth the
principles which guide the lives of free citizens. It speaks to our reason.
But the Declaration of Independence is a doouiaant created by strong feeling. S
It delivered ft?ee-bom men and women from foreign oppression, giving liberty
to everybody in this country.
Let us, therefore, on the Fourth of July, give free rein to our happy feelings
and rejoice in our precious liberty.
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IN MEi:ORY OF LEJCOUT
(Editorial)
Abraham Lincoln's birthday was observed last Saturday, and many speeches
paying tribute to this great man \vere delivered throughout the. country.
No praise is too high for him, and both young and old are stirred when
his name is mentioned.- This is an encouraging phenomenon, for it shows
that the American people, even in our materialistic times, still possess
the ability to appreciate high ideals and unselfish service, and that we
have not forgotten the great deeds of the men v^o made America x'diat it is
today.
To be sure, we have entered into a new epoch in our national development,
and our spiritual contact with the past is not as closely knit as one
* migiht wish. There is a tendency among i^ericans to underrate the value
of the simple faith and manner of life of their forefathers. The v;atchword
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now seems to be ^'Grab all you can get^ and the devil take the hindmost**.
Bat there is no cause for despair as long as the memory of Abraham Lincoln
is alire and bright in the hearts of American men and women* He set an
example for all of us; being fearless, just and noble-minded, and personi-
fying the best in American manhood. It would be well if we all would allow ^
the example which he set for us to serve as a guide in all our activities, ^
public as well as private, and if Lincoln* s spirit, in full measure, could r=
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THE roUR-HDNDREDTH ANNIVERSART
last Sunday the Swedish consul in Chicago, Erik W. G. Nystrom, and the attache, ^
M. Wljkman, visited the Olaus Petri and the Sbenezer congregations, bringing 5
greetings from the Lutheran Church of Sweden, accompanied by a request that Swed- ^^
ish-Arnierican Lutheran Churches observe the four-hundredth anniversary of austaf P
7asa*s war of independence.
All churches in Sweden celebrated last Sunday with special services in momory of
the heroic King, and the consul urged that Swedish churches in this country also
observe the anniversary.
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Sunday at the Lincoln Statue in Lincoln Park* A large gathering also met at
Syithoid*8 Club* A great crowd of people were at Lincoln Park too* The songs
were sung chiefly in the Swedish language) but several Norwegian numbers were
given too with much feeling*
The Statue of the Children's Fairy Tale writer Hans Christian Anderson is near
the Lincoln Monument*
The memorial speech was given by Attorney Carl R« Chindblom who employed the
significance of the memorial as far as Swedish-Americans are concerned* ^Hor
OSS Svea"* (Hear us Svea) was particularly impressive* About two-hundred attended
the buffet supper given in the Svithiod Club« John E* Ericson was master of
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ceremonieB. Charles S. Peterson presented the Swedish singers with a
beautiful photograph of the Robert Lindblom High School. The festivities
ended with the singing of America, and, a lively hurrah, for the Swedish
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CARL VOIT LINT^
It was just two hundred years ago last Thursday that the most prominent Swede,
the Flovv'er King Carl von Linne, was born in Smoland, Sweden, The memory of
this great man is not only celebrated in Sv;eden but also in America, especially
Eimong the Sv:edes of Chicago. Over one thousand persons gathered last T'hursday
night around the Linne statue in Lincoln Park to see the Swedish Singing Society
pay homage to the iTlov/er King. A wTeath was placed on the statue.
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Svenska Trlbunen, Jiine 26, 1906.
/TBE SWEDISH MlDSUiaiER EESTlVAl/
Mid802nmarfe8ten( Midsummer Festival] , the great Swedish Holiday, was cele-
brated on Siinday, June 24, at Elliotts Park. Fifteen thousand gathered in
a setting of natural beauty and enjoyed the most ideal sximmer weather as well
as the enjoyable program that the Swedish National League had arranged for
the day and evening.
The Vikings, The North Stars, and Idunas furnished music, taking turns con-
tinuously. After the grand opening by the combined bands. Attorney George
E. Q. Johnson delivered a hearty speech of welcome to the gathered thousands.
Following this greeting the Maypole, which was decorated with flowers, was
the center of attraction. "America" and several Swedish folk songs were
sxmg by the Harmony, Orpheus and Id\ma Male choruses. Following the beauti-
ful soul stirring singing by these three excellently trained male choruses
there came the Joyfxil Swedish folk dances around the Majrpole. Afterwards
there was presented what proved to be the high-light of the day; intricate
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folk dances, some of them so ancient that many of the assembled Swedes
had never before seen them. The Swedish Folk Dance club put on an excellent
exhibition that held the crowd in suspense throughout each number. At the
final step of each dance there came a storm of applause, the like of which
had never before been heard at a gathering of ''hyphenated" citizens.
At the finale of the folk dancers* exhibition, the assembled crowd moved
about like waves on the ocean. All were looking for and meeting relatives
and friends whom they had not seen for years, thus in hundreds of cases the
national holiday became a family or friends* reunion.
At 4:00 VM99 til© second part of the program of entertainment was opened
with the crowning of the Uay Q^een, Lilly Hagerman, 5401 Fifth Avenue,
Chicago. Mr. F. A. Lindstrom was the speaker of this occasion. His corona-
tion speech was grand enough to have been delivered at the crowning of
European royalty. In honor of Queen Lilly the three choruses, directed by
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Joel Mossberg, sang Skaldens Blomma (The Bard's Blossom), I Brollopsgarden
(In the Wedding Garden), and Muntra Musikanter (The Merry Musicians). Promi-
nently grouped with the queen were four Maids of Honor; Naomi Oka son, Anna
Hagman, Florence Hallgren and Selma Hultgren.
One of the most amusing parts of the program was the competition between a
group of young men who insisted they be given a chance, by lottery, of play-
ing the part of Uncle Ola whose privilege it was to be the first (and only)
man to kiss the newly announced winner of the Midsummer Bride title, who was also
crowned in the old Swedish traditional manner.
Following the coronations, two prcBninent Swedish heavyweight wrestlers met
for the Swedish Championship. They were Lundin and Samson, Lundin winning
the match.
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The musical portion of the program was unusual in that the services of
bandsmen and vocalists were freely and generously given for no compen-
sation. Cooperation and unlimited friendship, wonderful entertainment
made this years Midstimmer festival the grandest ever celebrated in any
country having a real Swedish National League. V/e are already thinking
of next year.
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MAY FESTIVAL
The Swedish IJay Festival v;as celebrated on Saturday, Ivlay 5, in the North
Side Turner Hall, by the Svithiod lodge number one, and, as usual, this
lodge put over another decided success. Hjalmar Hedin extended the wel-
come to the gathering, and Judge J.G. Sheldon was the speaker of the
evening. Miss Bessie Swanson was crowned as the iJay Queen and music
was furnished by Svithiod Military Band and Hunt's Juvenile Orchestra*
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SSV'ENTSSimi OF MAY CSLSBRATION
Last 7/ednesday, the Norwer^ians of the city celebrated their Seventeenth of
May with a p;reat public festival at Brand Park. The weather was not
of the best, but this fact did not seem to have any deterrent influence as
far as our brothers, the Norvje.^isns, v/ere concerned, for at least three
thousand of them had gathered, and the inclement weather did not at all
influence the enthusiasm called forth by the various speakers.
The first speech was delivered by Senator Albert J. Hopkins, and it was
received with thunderous applause. Nothing but nraise did his speech con-
tain, concerning the Nor./egian-Americans, aiid Senator Knute Nelson of Minne-
sota was exalted by him as an example for every immigrant from Norway to
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follow. The Norwegian Glee Club sang inmiediately after tlie Senator's speech,
upon which Reverend C, W. Finwall gave the special oration for the day. His
igpeech evoked great enthusiasm among the Norwegians, and he did not fail
to touch on the question of separate consuls for Norway, which question he
hoped might be solved successfully for Norway.
In the evening, the Norwegian Singing Society gave a concert at V/icker Park
Hall which was crowded to capacity. The speaker of the evening was
Doctor Olof Bohmer, and he, too, dwelt on the political crisis In Norway.
He expressed the wish that the two sister nations might soon come to an
agreement concerning the matters at issue, which might prove beneficial to
both nations.
The Norwegian singing society, BJorgvin, gave a concert the same evening at
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Schoenhofen's Hall, and there, too, great enthusiasm prevailed in the
crowded hall. In addition, various other Norwegian societies held social
gatherings during the evening*
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Svenska Nj^eter. May 26, 1903,
TO THE SWEDISH CEMETliRy
For the first time, we believe, the Swedes in Chicago will celebrate Memorial
Day, Satxirday May 30. On that day, there will be a large excursion to the
new Swedish cemetery known \mder the name '•Oak Hill**, located at 119th Street
and Kedzie Avenue* Three trains will leave from Dearborn Street Station for
Oak Hill, in the foirenoon. The trains will stop at every local station. The
retiim trip will start at a suitable hour in the afternoon. Price of return
ticket is twenty-five cents* The trip to the cemetery may also be taken by
streetcar, via Morgan Park. The committee invites everybody to join.
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JULY FOURTH IS .^PPROi^CHIWG
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Not many weeks remain nov; until Jnly Fourth, and the preparations for the cele-
bration of this day of greatest significance in the history of the i^erican
republic appears to have progressed considerably, at least in so far as regards
the manufacturers and sellers of fireworks* Young -America is not idle these
days, but seems ready to prepare for the great day with all vigor*
Not long ago, the Board of Education of this city gave expression in a very un-
equivocal manner against the **noisy, unseemly, unpatriotic, and dangerous** non-
sense which has come to be an accompaniment to the celebration of July Fourth* il
The Board added that the time has come to place a limit to the customary noisy
and risky celebration of the day in question, the chief aim of vdiich seems to j
be the enrichment of the fireworks trusts at the expense of life and property f
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of the i^erican people.
Every year more people lose their lives on July Fourth than was the case in the
bloodiest battle in oxir latest V/ar, and every July Fourth property of many
million dollars value is destroyed by fire« V<ithout danger of being accused of
exaggeration, v/e may say that the celebration of July Fourth, as a rule, is the
cause of more misery, sorrov/, and v/ailing, than any other day in the year, hov;-
ever much it is supposed to be a day of joyfulness. V/e have lav/s prohibiting
firing weapons or light fireivorks on the streets, but the police v/ill not dare
to enforce these laws this year on the Fourth any more than they dared to do so
in previous years. Yo\mg i^erica and part of the grown up -America have started
to practice already, in order to be fully prepared for the first Saturday in
July, and dealers in firev/orks are already doing a record breaking business.
Nobody seems to care about the stipulation by lav/ of pimishment for those who
illegally sell explosives, or v/ho illegally use fire v/eapons on the streets.
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But if the police on July Fourth do not want to enforce the laws, or perhaps,
do not dare to, yet it would not be amiss if parents in Chicago took notice of
the appeal made by the Board of Education* ••••I^amite is no plaything, least
of all for ohildren«.«*and how dangerous these playthings may be is evidenced
every year in the newspaper reports on accidents, which fill the papers on the
days after the Fourth*
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/IffiDSUlMEH HOLIDJatJ
The Swedish Societies Central Association held a successful Midsummer holiday
last Sunday at Elliott's Park. The weather was fine and some 5,000 persons
were present • Speeches, songs, and music were on the program^
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The Swedish National Society held its annual MldsuHimer holiday at Fox River
Grove. Good music was furnished by Viking, Iduna, and Monitor 15usic clubs.
Dr. A. Enander delivered a patriotic speech.
Songs were presented by the Nordstjeman, Iduna, and Frihiof male choruses.
Many participated in the races arranged. Kiss Rakel Bonggren was crowned
Tlaybride". The festivity was attended by some 15,000 persons.
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Svenalca Tribunen, July 10, 1901 •
LIME CLUB
The numerous members of the Linne Club celebrated the 4th of July in a
patriotic manner, giving a great firev/orks display in the evening, a
more happy gathering cannot be imagined.
The Club served a lobster dinner last Sunday • • • • •
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WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 30275
FLAG DAY
The American Flag Association, an organization founded in 1897 by nationalistic
societies of all kinds, has sent a proclamation to the American people to
decorate, the day after tomorrow, June 14, all public buildings, and as many
individual houses as possible, with the American Flag.
It is expected that civil authorities, teachers, and influential citizens will
do their best to make this comparatively new holiday as widely and solemnly
celebrated as possible, particularly since this Flag Day will be the first
for the present century.
Bie fourteenth of June is to be marked in this way, as our readers possibly
know, because it was on the fourteenth of June, 1777, that Congress decided
that the Flag of the United States should consist of thirteen alternate red
and white stripes, and, in the left-hand corner (that is, in the upper corner
nearest the staff) , thirteen white stars on a blue field. Through a new
Congressional resolution, dated the fourth of April, 1818, it was ordained
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that, beginning the next July 4, the Flag of the United States should consist
of thirteen alternate red and vrtiite stripes, with twenty white stars in a
blue field, and should always, after a new state had been received into the
Union, add yet another star, the addition of this new star to be made on the
July Fourth following the admission of the state. In accordance with this
law, twenty-five new stars have since been added, and in all likelihood,
within a few years, the total will be increased to forty-eight, since New
Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma also now seek to be received as states.
Whether or not, later on, even Alaska, Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Fliilippihes:
will be represented by additional stars on the flag is a question which we
must needs leave to the future to answer.
Whether or not Flag Day will be always celebrated as a national holiday is
still said to be doubted. Many seem to think that three such holidays
during the short time of five weeks — the thirtieth of May, the fourteenth
of J\ine, and the fourth of July — are almost too many, but on the other side
it can be said that Just at this time of the year, the most beautiful period
of spring and early summer, the people not only have more time for, but even
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more need for, holiday celebrations. In any oase, v;e hope that this year,
everyone who can do so will on the proper day hoist the Star-Spangled
Banner, and in his heart exult over the freedom, greatness, and power of
which it now, more than ever, constitutes the beautiful symbol.
Long may the Star-Spangled Banner wave over our homes and those of our
children*
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GUSTA ADOLF II FESTIVAL
Gustav Adolf 8 II 's Festival was held in St.Ausgarius Swedish Episcopal Church
and was well attended*
The quartet of the church sang xhe 126th Psalm of David and Svithiod ringing
Society sang: "Heroes, who are praying? Mrs. P# K. Carlson and LSr. E. Lindblom
sang solos*
The Rev, Herman Idndskog, Rector of the Church made a brief address concerning
the merits of GustaV Adolf II as the hero of Protestantism but he also mentioned
the progress of Catholicism in the United States, which, in pastor Lindskog's
opinion was a danger* Svithiod sangt Silent Shadows* Pastor Lindskog pronounced
the Benediction and the program ended with the singing of Martin Luther •s well
known hymn, 124 verse 4.
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THE SWEDE'S DAY AND THE SINGING FESTIVAL
The Swede's Day was celebrated on July 20th in combination with the Song
Festival in Chicago, which was held on July 18th in Central Music Hall.
ISadam Caroline Ostberg, Prima Donna and C.F.Lundquist, tenor barytone, both
from The Royal Swedish Opera, Stocknolm, and basso Conrad Behrens appeared
on the program together with a chorus consisting of the Swedish Glee Club,
the Swithiod Singing Society, and Lyran Singing Society.
The sun was clear and warm on Thursday morning, the Swede's Day, when five
hundred singers from the American Union of Swedish Singers were gathered
together in Chicago* Thousands of people jammed the streets either to
participate in the parade or to get a position on the sidewalk from'which
to view the procession better.
The Swedish societies in Chicago had gathered together as one man and put all
their strength into presenting something unusual, something never seen in the
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city. The streets were filled by members of different Swedish organizations
dressed in their various uniforms. The following served as marshalls for the
parade: Robert Lindblom, L.F.Hussander, Sven /indrow, C#F,Corsell, and N.N.
Cronholm. About 12,000 Swedes participated in the parade, which started from
the Lake Front, and ended at the Fair, where the Grand Concert was held.
Several addresses were made and the following telegram was sent to the Swedish
King:
••His Majesty King Oscar II, Stockholm, Sweden. - Fifty thousand Swedes
celebrating the Swedish Day in Jackson Park, send their heartiest greetings."
Fireworks ended the perfect day.
Another concert was held on Friday at the Fair and the last one on Saturday
afternoon. A banquet was arranged for the singers on Sunday at Brand *s Hall.
The singers also sang in Lincoln Park at the Linne' Monument, and at "Bellman-
festival."
Both The Swede's Day and The Grand Swedish Singing Festival was very well arranged
and turned out to be a great success which will never be forgotten.
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CENTRAL MUSIC HALL
Saturday, Sept. 6, 1890 at 8P*M.
with an elaborate program
of addressee 9 singing, reci-
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the Professors Rydholm and Norman , Pastor
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Nordsjeman Singing Society
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OUR FOREFATHERS DAY.
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Our Forefathers Day was celebrated last Saturday at Central Music Hall in a big
way. When the Nordstjernan band opened with the'Testival Overture "every seat
in the richly decorated hall was occupied by interested Swedes.
The platform was nicely adorned with American and Swedish flags. The chairman
for the evening, Lawyer N.N.Cronholm, opened the meeting and asked the Rev. C.A.
Evald to read a prayer.
Cronholm spoke thereafter in English. He mentioned the history of Sweden. "Here
in America," he said, "Swedes are known for their industry, labor and quietness.
One would never find among them any nihilists, anarcnists, socialist, or other *^i8ts."
Mayor Cregier said some nice things in regard to the Swedes good work in Chicago
and of their doing their share to build up the city. The next speaker was the
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Rev. Herman Ldndskog, followed by Editor J.A.Enander, who was the main speaker
of the evening.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY PARTY.
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Freja Society celebrated the birthday of George Washington on February 22nd
with a well eurranged supper in its hall on Chicago Ave. The food served by
Rudolf Sylvan was excellent* The spiritual meal consisted of songs and
speeches. The toast for Washington was proposed by P.S.SundeliuE. Other
speakers were Lange and Hyquist.
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SWEDES TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN THE OLD COUNTRY
Three h\mdred Chicago Swedes *go home' for Christmas on the s/s "Grripsholm*^,
according to information given out by the Chicago office of the Swedish
American Line» A special train via the Lehigh Valley H.R. will leave
Chicago, Dec# 7th. It will arrive in New York just in time for the depart^lre
of the ship.
Among these three hundred Chicagoans who will celebrate "Yxile" in the old
country, are County Architect Eric E. Hall and Dr. Olga (xustafson.
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SWEDISH CHRISmUiS RITE
An ancient Swedish Christmas called ^Julotta'* v/ill be celebrated at
St. Ansgarius Swedish-^'Unerican Episcopal Chui^ch on Christmas Day at
5 A.M., by the Rector of the church, the Rev, Herman Lindskog, Professor
Joel Mossberg will be soloist singer, and the organist will be assist-
ed by an orchestra. High Mas.^ will be celebrated at 10:30 ;uM. on
Sunday, December 27, the children's Christmas feast wil' be held in the
evening.
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M3K0RIAL SJHVIC33 FOR ICIillCKL 3;CrD:^J ^ORG
The nemoiyof Emanuel Swedenborg vail be celebrated on Saturday, March 28
by the Grood Tei.iplar Lodc^, "Ido^-het." It aas been 336 years since he died.
Ajcel Lundeber;-: will deliver an address. His topic will be: '^Emanuel
Swedenborg as scienti'-t and theologian.^ The public is invited to the
meeting, which will be held at Liederkrantz Hall, 652 Belmont Avenue.
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TO TH2 NORTH— TO TEE ITOHHi
Thus the longings of the Scandinavians find their expression every year
at the approach of the Christmas season. The custom of celebrating this
festival among relatives and friends in the old country is gaining wider
acceptance every year among our Scandinavians of the far Viest, and one
may notice crov.^s of Scandina¥ians preparing for the Christmas trip to
Europe every fall. If one visits the steamship office at Kinzie Street,
Chicago, one may observe thousc.nds of trunks, and a mass of passengers
ready for their Christmas trip. Great excursions have been arranged,
according to advertisements..... They are scheduled to take place by \vay
of the great speedy new ships of the Scandinavian-American Line, "Oscar
II" and "Hellig Olav"
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We advise our readers who expect to spend Christinas at the place of their
birth to secure passage early in order to be assured of pleasant quarters
on the trip.
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The society Tlior celebrated the Christmas season vdth a bam party at
Phoenix Hall last Saturday evening. About five hundred people were present
••••The program was varied and interesting^ Perhaps the outstanding feature
was Professor Clarence Ongrian*s lecture on Sweden, illustrated by motion
pictures • After the program coffee and cookies were served to all those
present, and then began the dancing around the decorated Christmas tree^
The many children present were each given a box of candy^...
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Ifemorial services were held in St.Ausgarius Swedish Episcopal Church last
Sunday 9 both morning and evening. This beautiful temple was decorated with
white flowers and the pulpit with Swedish and American flags. The congregation,
the oldest Swedish one in America^ celebrated the day called All Saints Day, not
only with a service in memory, of the deceased martyrs and the faithful Christian
v/itnesses, but also as a Reformation Feast in commemoration of the death of the
hero king, Gustaf Adolf II , at the battlefield at Lutzen two hundred sixty years
ago. '
The church was packed to the doors at both services. The rector, the Rev. Herman
Lindskogy was the preacher and his sermons touched the hearts of his hearers as
usual. Svithiod Singing Society sang during the evening service under the
dirit>ction of Prof. T. Sjogvist and so did *the regular church quartet.
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VIKING ORDER STORTDTG
The Storting (Diet) of the Independent Order of Vikings convened on
February 7, and continued until last Saturday. It was held at the
Viking Temple, Sheffield Avenue and School Street. The fifty-six
Fylken (petty kingdoms) from various sections of the country were
represented by more than one hundred delegates. They were led
by the Grand-Chief of the order, Mr. Arvid Benson.
The Order has, as mentioned above, fifty-six petty kingdoms, and
these petty kingdoms have regional rights in the following states:
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Minnesota. It has a
total of 8,351 members. Beginning this year, new petty kingdoms
are to be organized in Michigan, where so many descendants of the
northern vikings live and build.
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The treasury which in the beginning of 1918 amoiinted to $152,452.45,
increased $19, 688 ,69, which made a total of $172, 141. 14* The treasuries
of the subordinate lodge had inci^ased $4,007.78, during the year,
which made a total of $97,462.98. In the report given to us by the
secretary in chief, among other things we read the following: "It
is with satisfaction that I dwell upon the financial status of the
Order, which of course, is really the foundation upon which we build*
July 1, 1918, should be considered a day to be remembered, for on that
day our organization became one hundred per cent solvent. This means
we had attained that financial status which every organization should
have, before its members may feel fully secure. I should like to
point out the fact that there are very few organizations that have
attained this position. Therefore, it is so much more to our credit
that we, as a comparatively small organization, and with a very
limited field in which to work, have reached this status. ?/e espe-
cially deserve credit because this has been done during a period in ^,^^ "^^^^
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vrtiich other organizations had to levy extra assessments on their
members in order to maintain more or less, the saiie position they
occupied at the beginning of the year. Because of the epidemic
which has raged during the past months, the morality percentage
has more than doubled that of a normal year. According to the
"National Fraternal Congress Table of Mortality," when we usually
had forty-eight deaths, we now have one hundred and six. In spite
of this, the assurance and reserve funds of the Order have increased
almost $20,000. That under such circaanstances it has been practically
impossible to organize new lodges, and to take in a great number of
new members, should be clear to each and everyone. "Therefore, the
executive committee has not made any great efforts in that direction.
On August 19, the Order was granted the right to organize in the
state of I'ichigan and it was intended to organize a few lodges there
some time last autumn. Because of the influenza epidemic these plans
were disrupted and it was thought best to await a more favorable
opportunity.
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"Many of the lodges have worked hard to increase their memberships
durinr the year, especially the latter part, and they have succeeded
exceptionally v;ell. Others again, have failed, but perhaps this
is a result of the fact that so many of their best and most active
members have been av;ay and could not participate in the work. In
any event, the majority have done unusually well in preserving
their membership,. Therefore, today the Crder has over 300 nore
members in good standing than it did a year ago,"
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,' ■ /GRAND LODGE MEETS/
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The Illinois Scandinavian Grand Lodge of I, 0. G, T., held its annual
meeting August 31 to September 1 and 2 in Waukegan, where 64 delegates
from 25 lodges, three children's lodges, and four district lodges were
present. The Grand Lodge membership, which at the beginning of the
fiscal year, was 2,356, has diminished by 366, leaving a membership of
1,990. This decline in membership is attributed to the greatly
curtailed immigration and the military service.
The Treasurer's Report revealed "Cash on Hand" as per August 31, 1917,
$835.14. Receipts during the year were, $2,292,07. "Gash on Hand,"
August 31, 1918, $825.72.
The "Veterans Society" was officially received Sunday, September 1, on
which occasion the Society's Secretary, Mr. Wm. Berg, in behalf of
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the Veterans presented Mr. Axel Nelson, with a beautiful V/orld Lodge
Regalia, in aporeciation of his energetic work in the interest of
the Order, during his three years incumbency as Grand Teraplar.
The election of officers for the ensuing year had the following result:
••S". T. ,** John N. Groff, Chicago; **S. R. ,*• Alfred Larson, Rockford, 111.;
"S. V. T.," Andreas Jorgens, Chicago; "S. F. B. T.,** Victor Nygren,
Rockford; **S. S.,** Eric Ericson, Chicago; ^S. Skm.,'' Carl Johanson,
Rockford; ^'S. V. L.,'' Alf. Sundstedt, Lake Forest, 111.; ^'S. S. L.,**
Mauritz Hokanson, Rockford; **F. S. T.,*' Axel Nelson, Chicago.
Mr. Axel Nelson was appointed delegate to the World Lodge, and Victor
Nygren was elected as substitute.
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Mr. I. E. Odell was elected Deputy Chief of the World Lodge. The
next annual meeting will be held in Chicago, at the invitation of the
lodge, *^The Swedes in Illinois* ^
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p.l Svadish-Aasriean EtojMbliean Club of Illinois will hold its annual
■ssting on John Ericsson Day» Saturday the 9th at Hotel La Salle at 11:00 o'clock A.U.
In the eTenlng the usual banquet will take place with many interesting speeches*
This time the committee has secured many prominent speakers among whba^ such
distinguished persons as U.S.Senator from Uinnesotai the Hon* Knute Nelson^ and
Congressman Inrine L* Lenroot from Wisconsin both of whoa have notified the secretary
of their accepting the inritation and of their intention to be in Chicago Sunday
morn3;lig# They will return to Washington Sunday morning* Other invited speakers are
GoTernor Col* Frank 0. Lowden and Attorney General Edward J* Brundage* Others » who
have announced that they expect to be present are Wdi. Hale Thcx&pson and Medill
Mc Cormick*
The erening^s master of ceremonies will be Edwin A. Olson*
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More than one hundred delegates^ from the forty-eight subordinate lodges met
on Friday and Saturday for the '24th regular convention of the Svithiod order,
at the Verdandi Hall, N, Clark St; The income of the order during the year
was $107,921.32. One thousand and seventy new members had been admitted
into the lodges of the order.
A change in the constitution was adopted, admitting women as members equally
with men.
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A NEW STRONG CONFEDERATION OF SCANDINAVIANS
Through the union of the great organizations, the '^Scandinavian Fraternity"
and the "Scandinavian Aid Society", the "Scandinavian Fraternity of America"
has been organized these past days* The union was arranged at the combined
meeting here in Chicago, of the two organizations mentioned*
The convention lasted four days and throughout, the enthusiasm for the union
was strong. The total membership of the new Fraternity is about 25000.
It was resolved to start the publication of a magazine representing the
organization, to be issued monthly under the name. The Scandinavietn Fraternity
Review*
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Syengka Kiurlren* June 3) 1915*
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Great Lodge Ueeting of the Order of Svithiod was held in the South End
Pythiaji Temple Roeeland^ Uaj 28*29« - Ninety-two delegatee from sub-
ordinate lodges were present •
The order now has a membership of S^OIT. During the year $102, 592 ^25
was paid as aid in cases of illness and for funeral expenses* Total
income during the year for all the lodges was $29l9484«61«
The delegates were busy during day time transacting the business incident
to th^ meeting* In the erenings they enjoyed entertainments fbanquetn and
concerts.
All the meetings were well attended and high enthusiasm prevailed throughout*
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Chicago Daily Tribvine. Jan. 25, 1914.
S\7EDISH LEAGUE PLANS /EETING
The Swedish- American Republican League of Illinois will hold its twentieth
annual convention at the Auditorium Hotel on :4onday xMarch 9th« The league is a
confederation of county clubs from all over the state, and represents 50,000
voters.
The executive committee met yesterday at the Congress Hotel and allotted five-
hundred delegates, of Txhich Cook County is allowed 125 •
The annual banquet of the league will be held on the evening of the same day in
the Gold Room of the Congress*
The committee on arrangments has decided, for the first time, to admit women,
and wives of past presidents who will 'assist in the evening's reception*
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The following will be the speakers at the banquet: Former Gov. Herbert
S. Hadley of Missouri, Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman, Henry S. Henschen,
and Miss Harriet Vittum, who will speak on "Women in Politics."
Alfred A, Norton of Chicago is secretary of the league.
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THE TOMEN^S DIVISION OF INDEPENDENT ORDER OF SVITHIUD
The Grand Lodge annual meeting of the Women^s division of the Inde-
pendent Order of Svithiod was held at Verdandi Hall with fifty-two
delegates present. A motion to institute an English speaking lodge
was tabled. Reports were read and approved. There are 3,651 members
in twenty- two lodges. Sick benefits and funeral help have been paid
out to members as usual during 1912.
The following officers were elected: Chainaan; Miss VJendela Anderson;
vice-chairman: Miss Fanny Kruse, from Rockford, Illinois; secretary:
HJLsB Amanda Swanson; treasurer: Mrs. Hetty Hedin. Officers of the
executive committee were also elected.
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Svenska Kurlren. May 29, 1913,
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF SVITHIOD
The twenty-first annual meeting of the Independent Order of Svithiod will be
held at the Sherman Hotel beginning May 30, and ending June 1. Lxmcheons,
songs, addresses and a sightseeing tour through Chicago are on the program;
also a Grand Ball on May 31 at the North Side Turner Hall, under the auspices
of the Military Council of the Order.
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Srenska Kiiriren, Jxane 10, 1911.
TH2 NIK3;TT-?IRST GOKYEITriON OF
THE m^:J CHURCH (STi^DZriBCRG)
The ninety-first convention of the new church (Swedenborg) is in progress
here at iiotel La Salle. Mr. Axel Lundeberg will deliver two Swedish
addresses. Kis topic will be: ''The Real oignification of the Mission of
Swedenborg."
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Svenska Rorlren, May 27, 1911*
THE SCANDIMVIAN BROTHERHOOD OF iWERICA
The District lodge No. 6 of the Scandinavian Brotherhood of America, held
its annual meeting here last Saturday, The membership is now about two
thousand. The sixth district, which only includes the state of Illinois
consists of sixteen lodges.
There were thirty-two delegates present at this neeting. It was decided
to incorporate tthe Brotherhood in the State of Illinois, and to hold the
next meeting at Sycamore.
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The largest Swidish Sick benefit society/' in Anerioa, the Yasa Order,
vjill hold its eighth Grand Lodge .eeting at the La Salle Hotel llarch
21, to 24. About seventy-five dele.,;; tss are ex^^ected to oarticipate,
coraiur;; i'roi.i alr.'ost every state in the Unioa.
A banquet will be .^iven for the^i ne:ct Tuesday. The Order hn.s a member-
ship of over fifteen thousand, froii v;hich tv/o hundred lodges are set up.
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The Viking Yalh^illa Society Iield its annual rieetint^ last Sunday
at Vikinr; Tenple, It is tie intention of the society t. build
a hone Tor aged :.ienbers o.^* the Independent Order of Viking, and
the Independent Orl'^r of i-adies of Vikin.^s. Ilany dele.f^ates v;ere
present from the lodges in .rdoa.-^o, as v;ell as from Omaha, !Tehr.,
Iloline, Aurora, '/auke^axi, Rockford, St. Jharles, Geneva, CJr^rstal
Lake, an! other -ilaces in Illi..ois; !'il7:aukee, p.nd Kenosha, 7/is.,
and from Ilannond, Ind. T'le feport of the finance comi.iittee v/as
read. It shov;ed th- t there v/as $3,640.23 in the treasury, although
the Society v;as only a year old.
The follov/inf-^ nev/ officers v;ere elected: Slias Olson, Theolort
Johnson, 3iarles Lev/in, Victor lialmquist, Oscar Lychnell,. , and LCrs,
Hilda G. Anderson, Ilrs. llaria Baoklund, I.Irs. Ellen Jernberg, and •
l;Irs. Emma 31oom.
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Record Herald, Jan. 7, 1909.
SV/EDISH PLANS C0NVr3^TI0N
The Swedish-American Republican League will hold a convention in Chicago
March 9, to be followed by a banquet at the Auditorium Hotel, The place in
which the convention will be held has not been determined. Fully five-hundred
uelegates are expected to attend*
Among the speakers at the banquet will be H« de SagercrantZ) Swedish Ambassador
to the United States; Senator La Follette of Wisconsin; Governor Deneen, Governor
Hadley of liissouri; and I^ev# Julius Lincoln of James Town, N. Y.
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THE INHTOX MEETDK} OF SWEDISH NATIONAL SOCIETT
The annual meeting was held Feb. 18th, at the First Usthodist Cfaaroh, seventy
eight delegates were present* The report rendered, showed that during the
year 1907 Miployment had been secured, without cost, for 2,943 men, 1,605
women; altogether 4,948 persons. $2,655^54 was given out to the poor and
illf The society has, through a detective agency, offered $500 for informa-
tion, or arrest, of the murderer of their compatriot, August Johnson*
The society has in other ways, many times, heli>ed those in distress through
grief or death.
The following officers were elected for the coming year: Advocate, G.
Bemhard Anderson; ordinance director, FJ:*ithiof Ualmquist; vice ordinance
director, Clara Peterson; secretary, Carl Medberg; corresponding secretary,
Othelia l(]^iman; scoutmaster, Andrew Lindberg; sergeant -at -arms, J.Danielson;
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trustees, John Weaterlxind, John S* Rydell and Mrs* Carolina Llndmark.
F6r the fflanageinent of the free employment bureau at 80 Dearborn Street,
they elected Frlthlof lialmquist, Nllo Olson, C. fedberg, Ernst Behmer,
J. Sastman, Z. Carlson and N«M«Peter8on, Iitrs. Othelia Myhrman was re-*
elected Manager. A committee of thirty persons was appointed to look
after the needy* These handle and distribute money to the poor and
make any necessary investigation.
Extraordinary preparations are being made for a bazaar which will be
held in the Northside Tomer Hall, Apr. 2, 3,4. Gifts to this bazaar
will be accepted with heartfelt thanks.
A committee consisting of twenty*two representative landsman was
appointed as a reception committee to meet the Eronobergs musical band
that will be guest of the city in April.
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Svenska Kurlren, Feb* 22, 1908*
The Swedish National Society held its annual meeting last Tuesday at the
first M. E, Church. Seventy eight delegates participated. It was reported
that the Society aided 4548 persons to get employment, gratis, during 1907,
and that f2,555#54 ha.s been donated to poor and sick countrymen last year» The
following Board of directors were elected for 1908, namely; Attorney G. Bernard
Anderson, chairman; Editor Frithiof Malmquist, first vice-chairman; Mrs.
Clara Patterson, second vice-chairman; Carl Wedberg, recording secretary; Mrs.
Othelia l^hrman, corresponding secretary; Andrew Lindberg, treasurer; I.
Danielson, sergeant at arms; John Westsrlund, John S. Hyde 11, and Mrs. Carolina
Lindmark are the trustees. Directors for the Free Employment Bureau were also
elected with Mrs. M^yhrman as manager*
A charity committee was also chosen, consisting of thirty persons, who are to
investigate cases among the poor and sick people in need, and to distribute money
to those in need of financial assistance. The Society will hold a charity
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Bazaar at North Side Turner Hall April 2,3, and 4.
A committee of twenty-two was chosen to make arrangements for the reception
of the Royal Kronoberg's Regiment Music Corps when it arrives in Chicago from
Sweden in April.
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Svenska Kurlren, Feb. 22, 1908.
STITHIOD GRAND LODG-E
The Svithiod Grand Lodge held its annual meeting at the North Side Turner
Hall last Friday and Saturday with thirty-six lodges present, and a total
of seventy-three delegates participating at the meetings. The following
officers were elected to serve for 1908 namely: Grand Master: C. A. Carlson;
Vice Grand IJaster: F. E. Lundeen, Galesburg, 111; Secretary: John A, Sandgren;
(re-elected for the 7th time) ; Treasurer: H. E, Hanson (re-elected); Doctor:
Dr. A. T. Paulson; Executive Committee: John Smedberg, Knut S. Carlson,
John Brunzell, C. A. Nystrom, E. T. Carlson, and John F* Peterson* Trustees:
Otto F. Olson, A# P. Johnson, X. F. Olson, C. A. Palmqvist, and Charles J.
Gustavson* Auditing Committee: Joseph Hedenblad, Theo. Rolfe, and N. P.
Stoltz* Auditing the record: Hjalmar Hedin, Nels Linn, and Julius Swanson*
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The report of the secretary was read and approved* During 1907, $54,050
has been paid out in life insurance; $16,102 was paid in sick benefits;
|2^737«10 was paid in funeral help, and $1,413*06 in donations, with total
of $54,302#16» The report of the treasurer was very encouraging. There was
a net profit of $89,658«89 in the treasury of the Grand Lodge and the branch
lodges. The membership shows an increase during 1907 with 894 and is now
5,877*
A banquet was held at the Swedish Glee Club for all the delegates and other
invited guests last Friday.
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Svenska Kurlren^ May 11, 1907.
- • THE SWEDISH AUGUSTANA SYNOD
The Illinois Conference of The Swedish Augustana Synod met last Thurs-
day at Gustav Adolph^s Church and elected the following officers: F# A.
Linder of Geneva, Wise, president; August Johnson of La Porte, Indiana,
Yice-president; Dr. L« G# Abrahamson of Chicago, treasurer; Victor Teng^
wald, secretary •
Two hundred delegates attended the conference, representing 215 parishes
in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan, of the Lutheran faith*
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SWEDEN30RGIAN GONVEITTION
The Swedenborgian Church, known as the Illinois State Association of the
Church of the New Jerusalem, held its sixty-sixth annual meeting in the
Kenwood Church, at 45th Street and V/oodlawn Avenue, The opening meeting
was held Friday, October 12, 1906. On Friday afternoon. Reverend
S. S. Seward, president of the National Swedenborgian Church, delivered
a very interesting lecture on the history and accomplishments of the
organization.
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Srenska Trlbunen, Apr# 10, 1906 •
^^WEDISH mnomL league holds annual meetii^
The annual business meeting of the Swedish Niational League was held on Monday
April 1. Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: president:
George S« Olson; vice-president: Henry Schreil; recording secretary: Albin
Fridell; financial secretary: John G. Hultgren; treasurer: John Sandgren;
sergeant at arms: Charles Johnson; guard: Justus Tengberg; trustees: HJalmar
Hedin, Charles Gustafson, and E. T. Carlson^ As directors of the Old People's
Home in Park Ridge, the following were elected: Henry Schreil, Gust Flodin,
John Hultgren, Oscar B. Svanson, Mrs, Gust Johnson, and Miss Alma Anderson*
Twenty new (additional) delegates were welcomed by the president, making
this the largest number of delegates ever to gather at an annual meeting*
the new delegates represented ten new lodges or societies joining the League,
bringing the membership of the groups up to forty*
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Svenska Trlbixnen^ Apr* 10, 1906 •
The conmdttee handling the annual picnic reported that this year's picnic is
to be held in Elliott's Park on Sunday, June 10, and that no effort will be
spared to make it a success in every way* The secretary was instructed to draw
up and send to the Svithiod Sangarklub (Svithiod Male Chorus) a resolution
of appreciation for their co-operation for sponsoring the great concert dtirlng
December of last year*
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Svenska Nyheter, Liar. 14, 1905.
/"sWEDISH-AMJiBICAK RSPUBLICAN STAT3 L2AGUE CONVENTIO^
The Swedish-American Republican State League of Illinois held its seventh
annual convention and banquet at the Coliseum, Peoria, 111,, on March 9.
About six hundred delegates were present. Among the speakers noted were:
Groveimor Charles S. Deneen; Speaker 2dw. Shurtleff of the House of Represent-
atives; Attorney G* Bemhard Anderson, of Chicago, and others • The following
were elected officers for the coming year: president, Julius Johanson, Lynn
Center; vice-president, Albert Edwards, Rock Island; secretary, Alfred £•
Holmes, Chicago; treasurer, Sdv/ard Swanson, Rockford...., A fund was
started for the erection at some future date of a suitable monument for
John Ericksson, and the executive committee was given the task of selecting
a suitable place for the erection of the statue •
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb. 16, 1904.
/^EE VIKnTGEN HOLDS C0OTEITOI0k7
Last Sunday afternoon, v;e had the pleasure of participating as guests in a
social which was as unique as it was successful. The social was held at
the Odd Fellows' Hall, and the host ;vas the Vikingen, a monthly, organ of
the Order of Vikings, On the day mentioned, the monthly was celebrating
its sixth anniversary also. The editor of the magazine, l^r. Anders Hessel,
together with the business manager, IJr. Otto Anderson, sent invitations to
a number of the men carrying forward the work of the Swedish- American press
to attend a social, or as the invitation had it, a convention.
l&r. Hessel, the happiest of all editors, opened the convention, after which
Editor Jacob Boriggven was elected chairman. Editor Frithiof Malmquist
was elected secretary. A mallet of the type used to open a keg of beer
was placed in the hand (Df Doctor Boriggren to serve as a gavel, which he
used with disturbing effect. Space does not permit us to describe the
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pleasant social.
We beg to express our thanks to our newspaper friends, Messrs, Hessel and
Anderson, for the invitation extended us, and for the excellent food we
thank Mrs. Peter Johnson.
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SWEDISH
/STLTRIOD GREAT LODGE HOLDS CONVENTION/
The Svithiod Great Lodge held its annual convention here in the city on
Wednesday February 10. The representatives of the various lodges gathered
at the office of the Great Lodge, 122 LaSalle Street, and from there they
marched to the hall in Masonic Temple, which had been rented for the
occasion. Here the convention was called to order, and the members wel-
comed to the city by the chairman, Olaf Pearson. He called attention to
the importance of the topics at issue, and congratulated the representatives
on having met under the present favorable circumstances.
From the official report of the secretary, it appeared that the Order has
made considerable progress during the past year. Five new lodges have been
organized, and nine hundred forty-nine applications for membership received.
Forty-four of the applicants were rejected by the examining doctors, and
a total of eight hundred seventeen received membership certificates.
Thirty-five members died during the year, and one hundred ninety-four were_
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expelled for various reasons. Thus, at the end of December 1903, the
Order had a total membership of 3,463 distributed between twenty-five
lodges, with a guaranteed insurance amount of $3,294,500. During the
year, insurance to the amount of $36,330 was paid to relatives of de-
ceased members, and the cash in the treasury of the Great Lodge at the
end of December 1903, amounted to $9,731.04.
The cost of a $1,000 life insurance amounted to $12.95 during the past
year, and the average cost during the past five years was $10.17, or
somewhat less than 85 cents per month, per $1,000 insurance.
The assistance extended by the lodges dxirlng the year to sick and needy
members amoiinted to the following very large sums:
Sick aid #11,572.50
Burial aid 3,357.95
Donations 925.47
Total $15,855.92
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If to this amount is added the sum of $36,330, insurance amounts paid
during the year as mentioned above, then we find that a total of $52,185.92
was distributed by the Great Lodge.
The cash held by the various subordinate lodges total |29,123.48, so that
the cash held by Great Lodge and the subordinate lodges together totals
$38,854.52.
This fine result of one year's work can only be considered a triumph for the
Order and the principles underlying its work, and all the more since the
increase is not the result of exertions by paid agents, but solely the
result of persistent efforts of interested members.
The auditing committee reported that the books of the Order had been examined
and foxind correct.
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Officers were elected for the ensuing year.
After the conclusion of the convention, the delegates gathered for a fellow-
ship dinner at Swedish Businessmen's Club.
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SWSDISH-A?i2RICAN REPUBLICAN STATE C ONVENTION
p.6« The grand meeting of the Swedish-American Illinois State Convention has
elected its officers and completed other tasks» Results of the election are:
Edwin Olson, Chicago, President; W. S. Husander, Chicago, Secretary; C. A.
Samuelson, Sherrard, Vice-President; 1. A. L. Olson, DeKalb, Treasurer*
In the contest concerning the location of the annual meeting, Bloomington
was chosen. Hence that will be the city where the Swedish organization will
assemble next year*
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THE SWEDISH QOOD-TEMPURS
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Ihe Illinois Grand Lodgs of I,0«6«T« held its annual convention last
iPiok« As far as ths Swedish lodges of Chicago were concerned » they
were ably represented and succeeded in getting their request for the
organisation of a Swedish district lodge • Uoreoyert our countryman
T. L« Malmstedtf of ChicagOy was elected a delegate to the World
Temperance Conference that is to take place here in Chicago in June , 1893
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ANOTHER CHDRCH ANNI7ZRSABY
Hie Salem Latheran eongregatlon will observe the sixty-fifth anniTersary of
its founding with special services next Sunday afternoon and evening*
Dr« Conrad Bergendoff will be among the speakers* He was the congregations
pastor for several years before he took over his present post as dean of the
Aogustana l!heological Seminary* Oscar k. Benson, present pastor, will be in ^
charge of the program* F
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The Salem congregation is the oldest Swedish congregation on the South Side, ^
and began its activities in a small building on Bushnell Street near Wentworth E
Avenue* Later on a church was erected at 28th Street and Princeton Avenue* ^
This building was used until about ten years ago, when it was sold, and the £^
present church was built at 74th Street and Calumet Avenue* ^
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CHDRCH ANNIVERSARY
j/Salf-tone, one column-fifth of a page, picture of Reverend Grottfred Nelson/
The Trinity Swedish Lutheran congregation, whose church is located at Seminary
and Barry Avenues, ?rill celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of its founding
next Sunday* The festivities will continue through the following week. ^
It was on February 28, 1883, that Dr. C. A. Evald, then pastor of the Immanuel pi
Swedish Lutheran Church, formed the Trinity congregation. A Sunday school, ^
which was established in Lake View in 1879 by members of the Immanuel congre- ^
gation, was really its forerunner. ^
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Among the charter members of the new congregation were G. A. Bohman and the Si
well-known newspaperman, John A. Enander.
The first church was built in 1883, and three years later the congregation
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engaged the first pastor of its own S* A. Sandahl, ?9ho remained at the post
until 1901« The present church was erected in 1896, and its pastor is
Dr« Gottfred Nelson » who has now served the congregation for thirty years.
Of the charter members only one is still living, namely, Mrs. J. A. Anderson.
In 1925 a Sunday School building was erected; it is one of the largest and
best equipped schools of its kind in the city.
The jubilee will conclude with a community night, March 7, when pastors of
the various congregations in the district will appear as speakers.
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It is interestins to note that ten of the charter members are still living
and taking part in the activities of the church. Among tliem is Mrs. Princell,
the widow of the founder. She is a frequent contributor to Chicago-Bladet >
the Free Church publication. Another charter member is M. C. Holcii well-known
Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Nov. 12, 1930.
CHUfiCH ANNIVaRSAHT
^^If-tone, one column-fifth of a page, picture of
Reverend Frank W. Andersonj/
The First Swedish Free Church congregation, whose temple is located on the :^
southeast comer of Berwyn and Ashland Avenues, is about to celebrate the 2
fiftieth anniversary of its founding. This congregation dates back to the 3
time when Swedes were numerous on the near North Side, and its original name r*
was the Oak Street Mission. Among its founders was the noted educator, ^
Professor J. G. Princell, who died some sixteen years ago.
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singer and nuslclan*
F6r many years now, the activities of this congregation have centered around
'the Suirmerdale district, and its church, which was dedicated in January, 1926,
is one of the finest in that part of the city.
During the past fifty years this church has been served by seven pastors;
namely, J. G. Princell, J. W. Stromberg, Axel Nordin, G. A. Yo\ing, Victor
Swift, A« L. Anderson, and Frank W. Anderson* The latter has been its pastor
for the last seventeen years.
The fiftieth anniversary will be marked by a great Bible conference, which
will begin Tuesday, November 18, with opening addresses by Reverend Frank W#
Anderson and Reverend G« A* Young* A detailed program for the conference v/ill
be found in the next issue of this newspaper*
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NEW CBDHCH TO BB DEDICATED
^^o half-tones: (1) two eoliimn«*quarter of a page^ picture of the new Albany
Park Lutheran Church; (2) one coluBn«-fifth of a page, picture of Reverend
Herbert W. Linde^J^
Next Sunday, September 28 » will be a aeaorable day in the history of the
Albany Park Lutheran congregation, for on that date its new church, located
on the comer of Spaulding and Thomdale Arenues, will be dedicated*
The program will start at S P«M« when the building committee, headed by
Dr« 0# R* Freedlimd and the architect, Robert C« Ostergren, will officially
present the church to the congregation*
Building plans for the new temple were prepared by Architect Robert Oestergre^,
and its cost as it now stands, is |85,000» It oirdlnarily seats 400 people
and this number can be increased to 600 by moving a removable wall*
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NEW CHJRCH TO BB DEDICATED
J^o half-tones: (1) two eoluim-quarter of a page, picture of the new Albany
Park Lutheran Church; (2) one coluan-fifth of a page, picture of Reverend
Herbert W« Linden/
Next Sunday, September 28, will be a memorable day in the history of the
Albany Park Lutheran congregation, for on that date its new church, located
on the comer of Spaulding and Thomdale Avenues, will be dedicated*
The program will start at 3 P*M« when the building ccHmnittee, headed by
Dr« 0* R* Freedlund and the architect, Robert C« Ostergren, will officially
present the church to the congregation*
Building plans for the new temple were prepared by Architect Robert Oestergre^,
and its cost as it now stands, is |85,0(}0* It ordinarily seats 400 people
and this ntamber can be increased to 600 by moving a removable wall*
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The artist 9 Baile Zolr, donated tliree fine ireligious paintings last winter^
and thoy hare been placed in the church* The exterior of the church is of
Taricolored brick and presents an attractive appearance*
The present pastor is Herbert W» Linden who, in 1922, succeeded the founder
of the congregation, Dr* Philip Andreen*
Dr* Peter Peterson, president of the Illinois Conference, will deliver the
dedication address*
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Svenska Trlbiinen-Nyheter, Sept. 11, 1929.
CORNERSTONE lAlD FOR NEW NORTH PARK MISSION CHDRCH
^felf-tone, three colmm- third of a page, reproduction of architectfs dirawing
of new North Park Mission ChurohT"
last Sunday was a notable day for the meabers of the Swedish Mission congrega-
tion in North Park. During the afternoon ceremony the cornerstone of their
new Church was laid. The temple will be located on the southwest corner of
Christieuia and Berwyn Avenues. The ceremony was favored by ideal weather, and ^
a large number of people attended.
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The congregation's pastor, Arthur H. Bowman, was in charge of the program;^
which opened with a group song. The rector of the North Park College, Professor
Algoth Ohlson, then read from the Bible. The former rector of the College,
Dr. Dayid Nyvall, led the congregation in prayer. A program of song and music
was then given. The Reverend C. 7. Bowman, president of the Swedish Mission
League of America, addressed the congregation, revising the activities of the
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League during the last few years^ He reminded his listeners of the great
responsibility lAich now rests upon them.
The cornerstone was laid by the Reverend C. V. Bowman.
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/mmCH. STARTS V/ORK ON NEW HJILDIN^
Ground was broken yesterday (Decoration Day) for the new Sunday School building
and Conununity house of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran £benezer Church at the
corner of Foster Avenue and North Paulina Street.
The building itself will cost $140,000*00, and the interior equipment has been
estimated at not less than $60,000.00. Of this estimated expenditure of $200,000.00,
approximately $134,000.00 has been subscribed to date.
The building committee comprises the following members of the church: H, Wm.
Peterson, president; Victor Lundgren; Rueben H. Johnson; Olof Olson; Alfred Tharn-
strom; Oscar Peterson; Gustav Seegren; Andrew Strandin; August W« Johnson; (iarry
A. Burg; J. E. Swanson; .'lathias Olson emd John Bengston*
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As a most noteworthy event, which characterizes the spirit among the members
of this North-side congregation, we will add that the work and sacrifice in
connection with their own building project did not prevent them from subs-
cribing, just recently, a sum of $25,000.00 for the Augustand College in
Rock Island, Illinois.
SVENSKA KDRIREN, Mar. 1, 1928.
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[SIXTIETH AMIIVERSARY] " STODISH fi^' '^
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Th« Swsdlah Lntheran Salaii Chvrehy at 74th SirMrt and Calumrt ATanua^ vill
calabraia its 60ili annivaraary aazi Sunday^ Uarch 4« Tha Sctlem Church ia
the oldaai aongragatioa of the Anguataaa Synod on the South*Sida* l^aial
aaraona and a Jabilaa program will be offered , and in the evening a special
anniToraary tenquat will be given for the membera and their frianda^
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Simnska Prtbuam^ Sapfeenber 22 , 1927
BXLiaiON BT FBBSCaiFTION*
Tour publisher has all the oonvenienes in the world lAen it comes to religioiu
There are two ohurehes in his bloek and one aoross the street still closer to
his home* If he stands and looks out over the boulerardi he will find a
XAtheran chureh back of hia and an Ipiseopal and a Christian Soience ehureh on
either side of hinu
Of the three^ old Ifrs. Xddy*s Qreeian tenqple is the one most frequented* On
m Sunday forenoon all the adjoining st reeks are filled with autosobiles, and
there is seeaingly an unending stream of pedestrians walking in the direction
of the teaqple at the northwest comer of Mosart Street and Logan Boulevard*
The scene oonToys a picture of great prosperity •
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But her eolleagues do not suffer from laek of patronage ^ either* The Lutheran
congregation has busied itself for the past two years with the construction of
a new church building, idiich Just has been consisted* The Spiscopal eongre^*
tion did get their church completed in a much shorter time, and it stands there,
beautiful to look: at, on the finest site on Log^ Boulevard, while the old
edifice has been remodeled into a parish house and club rooms* They seem to
know how to spell the word •cash'**
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STgnska Tribanant Saprfcember 22^ 1927'
Now, what is really the advantage of having so many churches within such a
ed area? This is an outsider*s point of viewt
If he wanders a few hundred paces either in this or that direction, he also will
find other churches, outside of lirtiich big signs advertise the brand of religion
within its walls •
All of this probably conveys new idecui to the wanderer, nho, if he is a stranger
around these parts, will ask himself another questions **Vhy do they not eonsoli-
date? It would be nueh si]q)ler and, besides, considerably much more economical*^
Yes, he ought to try to make a suggestion of that sort to either of these church
organisations* Then he would have some fun, if he never had had fun before in
his life* Up would junq;> the derill No, and again no, each and every one of
them dispenses the only true and right belief and none of them will part with one
inch of their do^aas* To the last drop of blood they will fight the Devil and
his consort, who eu*e housed in all other churches but their own*
To a certain degree it must be conceded that this state of affairs probably may
last, if there is to be religion at all* It is the fighting spirit more than
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iatellectual -» fight Ixig spirit vhich has created new religioxm or religious seets^
at least here in Amez^eay when the adherents have found that the old teachixigs
did not satisfy their hunger for intellectual and moral enli^tenment and
ejqpansioB*
Sudi is the state of affairs in the U«S«A« In Europe the religious movement seeas
to take on a different direct ion# There they are endeavoring to consolidate and
unite the various Protestant religious sects , since the Roman^Catholie church
Tshmently has refused to enter into any kind of compromises* 1*Is it consolida-
tion that you want**^ says CSirist's successor on this Sarth| "^hen the liother
Church is ever willing to take to her bosom her strayed children***
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Svenska Kuriren, Aug. 18, 1927.
/pipjrmm jubilee/
The Swedish Baptist Churches of America v/ill celebrate their 75th Annual
Jubilee in Chicago next week in conjunction with the regular annual meeting
of the Chicago Swedish Baptist ohurches.
Elaborate arrangements have been made for this jubilee. A joint chorus from
all the local congregations will appear at the various sessions during the
duration of the convention, August 23 to 28, inclusive. A ''jubilee offer"
of $350,000 for the mission and the churches' schools will be taken up. The
initial or "grand meeting" will be held next Thursday evening in the Moody
Memorial Church at North Avenue and Clark street.
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/smmim^RoiAi^s in contentioi^
The Annual Convention of the Swedenborgians is in progress in Chicago during the
week June 14 - 21*
This coning Saturday, the 18, all delegates and guests of the convention will meet
at the bust of ESnanuel Swedenborg in Lincoln Park, at which an appropriate program
will be rendered •
As we all no doubt recall, this memorial of the great Swedish philosopher and
religious writer was erected some years ago through public subscription among the
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/TO BUILD COL-lOJiniY HOU^
The Swedish Lutheran Ebenezer Church is ready to build a Coiumunity House
to adjoin the church building at the Northeast corner of Foster Avenue
and N. Paulina Street. A committee of 165 members of the congregation
was appointed some time ago to solicit subscriptions for this addition,
€uid at the meeting held a few days ago it was reported that the required
■inimum sum of $100,000 had been reached.
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Svenslca Kuriren, Dec. 23, 1925
"AUGUSTAITA" ADDS TO ITS R2AL E3TAT2 HOLDINGS
The Angus tana Synod has recently purchased the vacant property at the north-
east corner of Blackstone Avenue and 76th street. By this acquisition the
A\agustana Synod "becomes the owner of the entire hlock in which the Swedish
Lutheraui Old Peoples Home is located.
The Synod is to utilize the lot for the erection of a new hospital and in-
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Svenska Kuriren, Sept. 2, 1926
SWEDISH SALVATION ARI^iY ACTIVITY
The Swedish Branch of the Salvation Army in Chicago will hold its anntial
mammoth Demonstration Labor Day, in the Englewood Swedish Mission Church,
59th and Carpenter streets.
There will be a great parade through the neighborhood, for which a 200-
piece band will furnish the music. Colonel Olof Ililsoa, who just recently
has returned from the International Salvation Army conference held at Stock-
holm, Sweden, will condiict the meetings.
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Svenska Kuriren, Aug. 5, 1925
A "JSmiY LIND" R2.IIKISC3TCS
THien Jenny Lind» "The Swedish Nightingale", visited America and Chicago
about seventy-five years ago, she donated the sum of $1,500 — a large sum
at that tirae — to the Swedish St. Ansgarius Episcopal Church, v/hich in
those days was located at Illinois and Franklin streets. Later the con-
gregation was dissolved, only to be revived a5^aia, and at this time the
congregation nunbers 175 members \inder the guidance of Pastor W, Blonquist.
The once discarded hopes of building a new church have long been re-awakened
and just recently assumed concrete fl)rm. A building site for the new church
has been purchased at the corner of Maplerrood and Thorndale Avenues, and the
congregation possesses a cash sum of $6,000 as an initial fund for the new
church, which, according to plans drawn, will cost approximately $50,000.
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Svenska Kiiriren, Oct. 29, 1925
SWiJDISH CLERG^AN 80 YEARS OLD.
The Rev. Isaac Anderson, retired, a member of the Austin Swedish Methodist
Church, celebrated his eightieth birthday the other day, at a party given
in his honor by the congregation. His birthday present from the church
members was $300 in gold.
The Rev. Anderson arrived in America from Sweden in 1867, and has been a
resident of Chicago since 1869.
Svenska Kuriren, April 9, 1925
SWEDISH CHURCH FESTIVAL
The Swedish Methodist Church on the South Side, Loomis and 78th streets,
has arranged a special Holy Week program for Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
and Siinday. A male chorus of fifty will sing tonight (Thursday). The
Rev. Dr. C.G. Wallenius from Evanston will officiate and preach at the
morning service, Easter day. In the evening the sermon will be delivered
hy Rev. C.A. Seaherg, the Church's Pastor.
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ACADSMIC SSH7ICSS
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- .The first of a series of academic Sunday morning services under the direction
of Dr» Olof A. Toffteen was held last Sunday in the De Liaxe Theater, Wilson
Avenue and Broadway, and was well attended in spite of the inclement weather*
j^ Dr. Toffteen lectured on ••'Hie Origin of Religion* in a very interesting and
5 instructive manner • The noted tenor, Henry Corsell, rendered several songs.
.The next service of this series will be held Sunday, October 5, at 11 A. M*,
in the Temple Theater, Clark Street and Berwyn Avenue, when Dr. Toffteen will o
talk on ^'Superman*' •
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Svenaka Tribimen-I5rheter. Aug. 20, 1924#
K2r.; CHUHCH
The Immanuel Uission Congregation, which for some time has worshipped in
Schott's Hall, has begun the construction of a new church on Aldine Avenue,
just east of Clark Street. The location is veiy convenient for the members
of the congregation. The new temple will be i^ady for use in the late fall
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Svenska Trlbunen-IIyheter, June 25, 1924.
THE IlISSICi: LEAGUE'S GOirVElITION
The Swedish lassion League of America held its fortieth annual convention in
Chicago June 18-22.
The various reports showed that the organization is enjoying steady progress. 1
Of special interest to Chicagoans was the announcenent that during the past
year a fund of ;ip350,000 was collected for the continued operation and
expansion of North Park College, the League's school in North Park.
This year, the loission League observes its fortieth anniversary. These have
been active years for the mission friends, and their organization has done
much good in various fields. It is represented by a total of 469 preachers,
and is engaged in educational work among immigrants and young people, besides
operating hospitals, homes for the aged, and children's homes, and publishing
nev/spapers and periodicals.
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Svenska Tribunen-llyheter, June 25, 1924
There is friendly co-operation between the Anerican organization and the
Llission League in Sweden, and they send delegates to each otiier's conventions*
Two prominent laission leaders from Sv;eden were present at the Chicago con-
vention.
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The neir building is attraetlvely and conveniently located at 105th Street and
ATenue J. The pastor of the congregation Is Carl H« Bask*
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CORNERSTONE LAJDD FOR NEVT GEORGE
^Jb&lf -tone 9 two coluans- third of a page, reproduction of architect's drawing of
the new Swedish Lutheran Bethesda Church/^
The Swedish Lutheran Bethesda Congregation was hard hit in 1920 when its church
was completely destroyed by fire* Plans wex^ immediately made for the building
of a new house of worship, and last Sunday these plans neared completion as the
cornerstone for the new church was laid* The ceremony took place In the presence
of sereral hundred people* Dr« Peter Peterson, president of the Illinois Con- p
ferenoe, officiated* *"
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter^ Mar. 1, 1922
BENEFIT PROGRAM
A benefit religious program was given last Thursday night in the North Side
Mission Ch\irch. Repiresentatives of various provinces of the old country
took i)art in the affair. The proceeds were divided between the Oak Forest
Mission and North Park College.
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TIE miAl-IUSL LUTKSR.\i: aiURdl
The old edifice located at Sedgwick and Robbie Streets, which may truly be
called the cradle of the Augustana Synod, will be offered as a gift to the
Illinois Conference, to be used for v/hatever purposes it is best suited. This
v/as the unanimous decision made at the last meeting of the congregation. The
transfer will be made as soon as the nev/ temple is ready for use.
This decision will please everybody who is interested in the activities of the 2
early Chicago Sv/edes, and who may have entertained some fear in regard to the ^
future fate of this old, historical structure, which is so rich in memories,
and which undoubtedly ranks among the most interesting Sv/edish churches in this
country. Iviany a Swede has been vrondering whether this venerable house of wor-
ship would eventually be sold to strangers or simply be torn down, as has happened
to so many other monuments to early 3\Yedish enterprise here in Chicago.
At the banquet which was recently given in honor of Mrs. Emmy Ev/ald, the Swedish
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consul, Carl 0. Von Dardel, voiced similar apprehensions, and expressed the
hope that sone means might be found v;hereby the old church mic^t be preserved
and retained in the custody of the Conference. On the same occasion. Dr. Peter
Peterson stated that he was confident that it would always remain the property
of Swedish Lutherans.
Just what use will be made of the church in the future has not yet been defi-
nitely decided. It will, most likely, be used for some missionary activity
and for special meetings.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Oct, 12, 1921 •
CHURCH OBSERVES GOLDEN JUBIEE
The Second Swedish Methodist Church, Irving Park Boulevard and Avers Avenue,
is this week celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of its founding. Next
Friday a jubilee concert will be given in the Church, and special services
will take place throughout the week. The various organizations within the
congregation are also offering special programs for the occasion.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter , June 15, 1921.
THE GREAT SYNODAL CONVENTION
IN CHICAGO
The Saron Swedish Lutheran Church, Shakespeare Avenue and Richmond Street, has ^
been a busy place these last few days, for the Swedish Lutheran Church of Amer- ^
ica has been holding one of the most important conventions in its history there* ^=l
Chieago is the stronghold of this Church, having no fewer than forty-five Swedish ^
Lutheran congregations, with a total membership of twenty-one thousand • o
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, War, 16, 1921*
PASTORS HOLD T^IEETDJG
The Swedish Lutheran Pastors' Association of Chicago, which has about one
hundred members, held a meeting last Monday in the Olaus Petri Church. The
president. Pastor P. Arthur Johnson, who has just been called to the Trinity
Church of Galesburg, Illinois, directed the meeting in a tactful and jovial
manner. The members listened with evident interest to a lecture by Pastor C.
A. Lindvall on the topic **The Pastor of the Congregation,** which provided
much food for thought for the men of the cloth. In the audience were several
out-of-town pastors^ Dr. Gustaf Andreen, pastor of the Olaus Petri Churph,
and Dr. M. Pankoke addressed the meeting in behalf of the building fund of the
Theological Seminary. The goal to be reached is set at !H00,000, and the
pastors showed their interest in the cause by signing up for ^^,000 right then
and there. Alumni of Augustana College and Theological Seminary have demon-
strated their devotion to their Alma Mater by donating $30,000 to the fund.
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Pastor Emil Berggren gave a talk in which he discussed the work of Lutheran
church publications. Several ladies were present, and at the end of the
meeting they seirved a tasty supper, during which G. Bernhard Anderson, Swedish
vice-consul of Chicago, and Countess V/ilamowitz gave inspiring talks.
A friendly and jovial spirit pervaded the entire meeting.
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Pastor Emil Berggren gave a talk in vdiich he discussed the work of Lutheran
church publications. Several ladies were present, and at the end of the
meeting they served a tasty supper, during which G. Bernhard Anderson, Swedish
vice-consul of Chicago, and Countess Wilamowitz gave inspiring talks.
A friendly and jovial spirit pervaded the entire meeting.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Hyheter , May 19, 1920
CHURCH OBSERVES GOIDEN ANNIVERSART
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Pearson^
Last Saturday and Sunday the congregation of the Getsemane. Swedish Lutheran
Church observed the fiftieth anniversary of the church. On Saturday night,
the church choir, assisted by a number of well-knovm soloists, gave a fine
concert in the church. The church is located at Huron and May streets. On
Sunday morning, Dr. M. C. Ranseen, president of the Illinois Conference, de-
livered a Jubilee message* The pastor of the church, W. E. Pearson, assisted
by Reverend C. 0. Bengtson, officiated at high mass.
In honor of the golden anniversary, a history of the congregation and its
activities has been published*
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latter served for two years and then resigned becaxise of failing health, and
returned to Sweden* Dr. M. C. Ranseen was pastor from 1879 to 1910*
During the last few years the Getseraane congregation has experienced the same ^
kind of trouble that has beset other congregations in that district; namely, ^
a serious loss of membership, This loss was due to the fact that so many p
Swedish families have moved to new homes in other parts of the city. Plans ^
for moving the church further west are now under consideration. S
The pamphlet published in honor of the anniversary contains pictures of the
veterans of the congregation, and of its young men who served in the world war.
It also contains greetings from former pastors.
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NSW FIRST SWEDISH lOEIHODIST XPISCOPAL CHDRCH DEDICAISD
The mew first Swedish Methodist Episoopal CShoreh was dedicated last Suaday. The
aew Ghureh is located on the comer of Iforth Paulina Street and Highland Avenue*
The Reverend Eweritus Alfred Anderson officiated.
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Present were: the district superintendent, Reverend W« C« Blomquist, and Reverend
G« 7« Erickson*
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Svenska Tribunen-Kyheter, Dec. 7, 1915 •
_ CHURCH ANNXViRSART
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the Sweciish :.lim UongregationJ^^s church, with inset
picture of Pastor u. K. Stark/
Last week the Elim Swedish Lutheran congregation observed the thirtieth
fiumiversciry of its founding with special services in the church, which is
located at iJ'orest Avenue and li3th Street.
The late Pastor C. A* iiivald and Dean LI. G. Hanseen were instrumental in or-
ganizing this congregation among our countrymen ana countrywoiaen in the
Pullman district.
The present pastor, G. K. Stark, assisted by members of the church, has written,
for the occasion of the anniversary, a history of the congregation.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, June 1, 1915#
CHDRCH ANNIVERSAHT
J^lt'-tonOf two column- third of a page, picture of the Swedish Lutheran
Bethlehem Church of Chicago, together with a small picture of its i)astor, G« S.
Ohslund^
We present above a picture of the Swedish Lutheran Bethlehem Church, where great
festivities are taking place this, week in observance of the fortieth anniversary
of the founding of the congregation* ^
Coinciding with the jubilee is the dedication of the new temple f located on the
corner of Fifth Avenue and 58th Street* The congregation's pastor is G* S.
Ohslund*
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, May 25, 1915.
SDNDilY-SCHDOL T3A.CHHrRS LEST
Teachers in Sunday schools v/ithin the North Chicago district of the Augustana
Synod are holding a convention in Chicago, The convention opened last Sun-
day in the Concordia Church and will continue through next Sunday.
A large number of teachers and others interested in the work were in atten-
dance at the opening. A rich and varied program has been prepared for each
day of the convention, and well-known speakers will address the Sunday-school
workers .
Some of the sessions v/ill be held in Trinity Church, Seminary and Barry Ave-
nues.
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/Half-tone, tv;o coluinn-third of a page, picture of the Sv/edish Lutheran
Bethania Church, v/ith picture of the present pastor, F. A. b^n^strand, in upDer
right hand corner/
l/e present above a picture of the 3v;edish Lutheran Bethania Church, 9118 Houston
Avenue, South Chicago, and its pastor, F. A. Jn-strand.
Next wcijek: the congregation v/ill begin the observance of the thirty-fifth
anniversary of its founding, and special programs will be given evory night of
the weok. The male choir of tho church, together v;ith other organizations,
will take part. The church v/as built in 18C1, and the congregation now has
515 liiambers.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyfaeter. Apr. 27, 1915 •
A NOTABLE ANNIVERSARY
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First Swedish Methodist GhxxrohJ/
The First Swedish Methodist Church at Oak and Orleans Streets observed the
sixty-third anniversary of its founding with a homecoming reunion last Sun-
day, April 25*
Former members of the congregation who are now living in other parts of the
city or outside the city were invited, and a special effort was made to lo-
cate the oldest ones* The committee in charge of the celebration went in
for some nifty detective work, with the result that several of those who
belonged to the church in the early days were found and asked to attend the
affair, thus making it much more interesting*
During the day the congregation was addressed by Pastors N* 0* Westergren,
K* H* Elmstrom, William Swenson, A. N» Sorlin, and Alfred Anderson*
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Pastor Westergren is now eighty years old. Alfred Anderson, the present
pastor, came to the congregation many years ago, and is well known among
Methodists throughout the country.
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CONTEMPTIBLE CAMPAICaJ METHODS
(Editorial)
Politics and religion are supposed to be entirely separate in this country.
To mix them would oppose the Merican sense of fairness and appreciation of
spiritual values • But in spite of this laudable attitude, religious consid-
erations seem to have been injected into the recent primary campaign in Chi-
cago , and it is claimed that the opponents of Chief Justice Harry Olson, a
candidate for mayor, stooped to such tactics.
Justice Olson has stated in an interview that one of the reasons for his de-
feat was the fact that opposing factions made use of such despicable campaign
methods* In districts with a predominantly Protestant population the rumor
was spread that Mrs* Olson is a Catholic, and that the children of the family
attend Catholic schools, while in the localities where Catholics are in the
majority, the story was circulated that Olson ^as a Protestant, was unfriendly
toward them. So anxious were they to defeat him that they did not even shrink
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from circulating false rumors in order to do so. For the rurnors were entirely
false. Mrs. Olson is a Methodist, and the judge himself is a Lutheran, known for
his religious tolerance.
It is said that even some Swedes, who should knov' better, were influenced by
these false rumors. V/hat about the people responsible for such campaign methods?
It iTiay not be practical to institute legnl proceedings against them, but they
certainly are deserving of the deepest contempt of enlightened people.
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CHURCH DEDICATION
The Swedish Lutheran Nebo congregation's new church at 58th Avenue /^IcJ and
Dakln Street was dedicated last Sunday during an impressive cerenionyy attended
by dignitaries of the Augustana Synod # Among others, Dr« G» Andreen, president
of Augustana College, addressed the congregation.
The new chiirch has been erected at a cost of |28,000 and the cornerstone was laid
in 1913.
The Nebo congregation now has 225 members • It has been growing steadily, and new
Swedish families are moving into the district every year.
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The 37th annual meeting of the Mutual Aid Society of the Swedish Methodists
was held here recently* During the year 182 new members had been accepted »
raising the total membership to 5f359*- • - - «• A Membership Certificate
is issued for $lfOOO. Persons of ages between eighteen and fifty years are
accepted as members if they be of Scandinarian descent and belong to some
Evangelical Church •
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Svenska Trlbunen-ITyheter, Jan. 5, 1915,
FIRST Sl'EDISH EVAfJGELICAL BAPTIST CONGRRGATI^N
The annual membership meeting of the First Swedish Evangelical Baptist Con-
gregation wa^ held last week. Editor E. Wingren presided. The report showed
that the congregation now has a membership of 501, and its Young People's
Society has 123 members* There are 314 pupils in the Sunday School. Encour-
aging reports were also received from the Symfoni Choir and other groups
affiliated with the congregation.
The treasury reported a gross income of $4,727.25, and the receipts of
$32,602.08 for the building fund, making the total 1914 income ^^37,329.33, which
was $64.22 less than the total disbursements during the year. The debt had
been reduced by ^2,000.00. The congregation's property is valued at f>115,000
and the total liabilities amount to $69,373. llr. John E. Spann, secretary of
the finance committee, stated that the financial status was very satisfactory.
The nev/ pastor, Eric Carlson, of Rockford, Illinois, will take over his duties
next March 1.
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CONFIRLI^vnON .iT IIv2.J\r>aJEL CHURCH
The Rt, Rev. C. ?• .-Jiderson, D. D. Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
will visit Inmanuel Sv.'edish-;uierican Episcopal Church, Englewood, Sunday
November 25, and officiate at the Rite of Confirmation. This church is a
sister church to the old St. ;insgarius Church on the North Side. The prayer
book and hyinnal of the Church of Sv.eden are used at its services. All persons
of Svjedish descent are Liost cordially v.elcomed to the services.
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CHRISTr.:AS IN THE CKURCKES
A nximber of Swedish congregations in Chicago will observe the old country
custom of attending special services early Christmas morning.
In St. Ansgar Church, the Sv/edish mission church at the corner of Orleans
and Whiting Streets, and the Swedish Lutheran Gustaf Adolf Church, 7424
Drexel Avenue, services will be held at 5 A. M. , while the Gethsemane
congregation will worship at 6 A. 11. in its church at May and Huron Streets.
All churches will have ordinary services at 11 A. U. Christmas morning and
parties for yoimg and old v/ill be given during the holiday week.
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NEV/ CHURCH DEDICATED
ThB Bdgewater Swedish Baptist congregation's new church, located on the
comer of Hollywood and Southport Avenues, was dedicated during a festive
and dignified ceremony last Sunday.
During this week the congregation will meet every day, and the public is
invited to join in the festivities*
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Oct, 25, 1910.
CEURCK /iIC:i7EHSriRY
The Sv/edish Lutheran Bethel Congregation in Englewood is observing the twen-
tieth anniversary of its founding. The congregation nov/ has some eight hundred
members, and its pastor is Reverend A. P. Fors.
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Dr. Albert Sricson died on !'onday of last week in his home, 2118 Orrington
Avenue, Svanston. He had been in poor nealth for the past two years, but
his remarkable energy and love for his work enabled him to remain ouite
active up to a couple of months ago.
Dr. Ericson was born in 1840 in Stockholm, Sweden, where his father was
pastor of the Katarina conr:regation. He came to America in 1859 and began
immediately to study for the Methodist ministry. For a nur:ber of years he
was editor of Sendebudet, (The I'essen.^er) and in 1875 v/as ap^^ointed head of
the Swedish department of the r.^ethodist Theological Seminary in IHvanston,
in which capacity he served until his death.
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ANOTHER MILSSTO^nC PA3S:CD
The Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant of America held its annual con-
vention last week here in Chicago, and at. the saiae time observed the txventy-
fifth anniversary of its founding.
The convention was held at North Park College, and was opened by the
Swedish Mission Covenant's president, Reverend C.A. Rjork, last Tuesday
night. Delegates from many distant parts of the country attended. Dr.
P. 'Valdenstrom of Sweden is here for the occasion as a representative of
Swedish Mission Covenant organizations. At the opening meeting?: he delivered
greetings from friends in the fatherland, and read a message from the King
of Sweden, in which His Majesty in complimentary terms congratulated the
Mission Covenant on its great v/ork, and wished it continued success. This
message was also read during the concert, the following night, and on both
occasions it was received with p^reat ovations.
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The concert in Orchestra Hall Wednesday night v;as very successful, and
every seat in the great hall was taken. The outstanding feature of the
program was the jubilee cantata, "A Song of Praise, »» simg jointly by the
Mission Covenant's excellent choirs.
At Thursday's meeting the report was read and discussed, and on Friday
new officers were elected. They are: Reverend E.G. Hjerpe of Chicago,
president; Reverend S.A. Skogsbergh of Seattle, Washington, vice-president;
Reverend M.J. 3ggan of Chicago, secretary. Reverend T.A. Frykman of
Jamestown, New York, was appointed president of North Park College, and
Reverend C.A. Bjork, retiring president of the Mission Covenant, was named
honorary president for life with a pension.
On Friday night a meeting was held at the Mission Church on the North Side
during which a congratulatory telegram from President Taft was read and
received with much appreciation by the delegates. At this meeting pastors
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of various Swedish-American denominations delivered messages of greeting
and good will from their congregations.
Saturday afternoon ten divinity .graduates were ordained into the ministry
at a ceremony at North Park College, and two young men were ordained as
missionaries to Alaska, i^t another ceremony later in the evening, three
nurses who had completed their training at the Swedish Covenant Hospital
in Boxvmanville, Illinois were given their diplomas.
The fe3tivities ended last Sunday v;hen some seven thousand people partic-
ipated during the day, and a son^ service in the Mission Church signified
the passing of the first half-century of the Swedish Mission Covenant's
history.
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^^ifflETING OF THE CITY MISSION SOCIETY/
The City Mission Society held its annual membership meeting recently, and
the president, Reverend J. V, Tengvald, reported on the organization's
activities during the past year. Reverend P. N. Sjogren, the city mission-
ary, ijiade 450 visits to the homes of invalids and other shut-ins. He also
made more or less regular visits to eleven hospitals in various parts of
the city, and to such institutions as Dunning, the Juvenile Court, Refuge
for Girls, Home for Dependents, Home for Delinquent Children, County Jail,
the Briaewell, John Worthy School for Boys, Parental School, and also to
police stations and municipal courts.
The missionary also addressed many congregations during the year, explain-
ing the work and purpose of the Mission Society, taking up collections and
signing up new members.
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The Society has not been able to operate its emplo3mient bureau as efficiently
as it would like to, due to lack of time and facilities, but managed, never-
theless >to obtain jobs for fifty-one of the one hundred and thirty-eight
persons who came to it in search of work.
Reverend Sjogren resigned as missionary in December of last year, and since
then members of the board have divided his work among themselves. In April,
Reverend Tengwald will take over the full?time job.
The Society hopes to employ a nurse in the near future, and Miss Lillian
Ewald has been engaged to take charge of the office which is located in the
Unity Building on Dearborn Street.
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^^UIHER LEAGUE tSETS/
The Augustana Luther League of Chicago, representing some thirty congregations
and societies, held its annual membership meeting last Tuesday in the Boston
Oyster House. Pastor Carl Christenson, of Saron Lutheran Church, who is chair-
man, presided. The vice-president, W. I. Carlson, gave a brief but instructive
outline of the Leaguers activities during the past year. According to his
report^ the organization accomplished much in 1909, and the outlook for the
current year is encouraging.
Several members addressed the meeting, and in addition, there was entertainment
consisting of song and music.
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DEDICATION
The new eburoh of the Swedish Methodist Bethany Congregation , located on
the domer of Winnemac and North Ashland , was dedicated last Sunday.
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and Pastor Alf • Anderson^ District Superintendent.
The Congregation was organized in October 1901 , under the name of
*niebster Avenne Congregation." The cost of the church was about #35,000,
and it has a seating capacity of l9000#
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BAZAAR
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The Swedish Lutheran L^essiah Congregation held a bazaar last week in
Claremont Hall, 3143 K. Clark St. The affair was well attended every c
evening and business was good, which can best be demonstrated by the
fact that the proceeds araounted to $2,000 net. A splendid entertainment
consisting of music and songs was given every evening. The bazaar
wound up last Friday evening when Corporation Co\insel Sdward J.
Erundage gave an address on ''The V7omen*s Right to Vote."
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LARGE LUTR^RAN CONVENTION
The Lutheran League of America have held their quarterly meeting here in Chicago and
about seven-hundred delegates were present. They represented 60,000 members from
the states as well as Canada, Porto Rica, India, Africa and China» The convention
was held in the Swedish Lutheran Immanuels Church on the corner of Sedgwick and
Hobbie Streets. The business meetings were held in Handel Hall.
Among the representatives from other countries was liiss xiary Mellander from Porto
Rico* The meeting was led by PresidentWilliam C. Stoover from Philadelphia, Pa.,
under irtiose leadership the society has grown large and strong. He was again elected
president* Among several men officers elected we find Charles T, Anderson and J.
Alexander Nelson of Chicago*
On Thursday evening a celebration was held in the Auditorium for the delegates^ Senatoi
Knute Nelson from :Ainneapolis spoke of the societies unselfish work* The most
interesting number on the prograra was Cantata of "Ruth" by the following persons r
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Mrs. Ora Fletcher, 'lies Ellyn M. Swanson, Miss Theckla Leaf berg, Gustav Holmquist,
Hiss Sylvia Jackson, Elling Rundeen and the Thomas Orchestra.
On Friday an outing had been arranged and a pleasant I'^^P to Michigan City, Indiana
was taken by the delegate8#.
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The Swedish Lutheran Au»:ustana .Synod v;ill /.old its Convention in Trinity
church v;ith 121 ministerial ieler.ates and seventy "Laynen present. The
chairman of the Convention v;i 11 be Doctor £. Norelius, president of the
Synod.
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URGE CHURCH CONVSNTION
The Swedish ET&ngelical Lutheran Auguetana Synod gather in Chicago for their
fortly^ninth synod ffleeting* Once again this Swedish daughter church in America »
the Auguetana synods held its large meeting to transact such business as is
necessary* This time Chicago was selected as the gathering place* The
pleasant and convenient church on the comer of Barry and Seminary Are's* in
Lale View was the location where the convention was held* It was not chosen
because of its sise or beauty only, but also in order that its twenty-fifth
anniversary might be celebrated at the same time*
The Synod's delegates gathered there on June 5th A*M* to consider such matters
as comes before euch gatherings* Sunday » June 7th f this church celebrated
the twenty*fifth anniversary of its Sunday School*
Dr* 6*A*Brandell, Chairman of the Kansas Conference » opened with prayer*
Dr* Gustaf Neleenim^ Chairman of the New York Conference , delivered the morning
message* Josef Anderson , Iowa Conference leader ^ preached at the after ooon
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Song Services* On Monday » the Sthy confirmation of ninety*four fflembers
took place t and the speaker was Dr* J-A^Krantz* On Friday ^ the Sunday
School teachers held their meeting under the auspices of the North Chicago
district* This meeting was well attended and Pastor C«A«Randolf from
Stanton, Ia« spoke on the graduated Sunday School* Prof* W«M«Broman played
an organ solo and Miss Bffie Johnson sang*
On Wednesday the ministers held their conference , after which the 25th
axmiversary festival of the church was held* Dr. C*A.Brandell led in bible
reading and prayer* After an organ solo and a song by the church choir, the
pastor of the cofigregationsi Gottfred Nelson |gave an interesting speech about
the history of the church* The ladies quintette sang. Pastor F*A*Lindert
Illinois Conference Chairman gave the main address, and an enlightening
message w%s given by a former Pastor, Carl Almen, who is now Superintendent
for the Deaconess College of Omaha, Neb* Pastor P*M*Lindberg gave the
farewell blessing and a Jubilee offering was taken
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Friday the Synod President » Dr« S« Norelius spoke* On Friday the Synod's
business was really started » and President Norelius gave an account of the
past year's accomplishments $ it was a well written document, with a warning
of the necessity of holding fast to Christ the teacher , and a warning
against the falling away, of which he gave examples* Or* Norelius gays a
short historical talk of past Synod meetings especially the one held in
Chicago forty*eight years ago* He mentioned important events that have
taken place since last year's convention, such as the passing of King Oscar II
and the crowning of King Gustavo ?, and also stated that the principles
of the latter have made deep impressions*
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Now followed a resume of reports from the eight conferences, also a report
from the Sunday School's president showing what he has accomplished and what
he asked others to do*
In conclusion reports about the Pastors who passed away during the year, by
K*A* Danell, C*J*Beckman, John Vikstrand, S*P*Lundahl, J*L*Franzen and
E*J*Sanders* A brief discussion followed in regard to the fifty year jubilee
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to be held next year* The financial report showed on hand $2499535«91 with debts
of |53f955#429leaying a balance of $1959380«49» a bequest of $279000»C0 in the
Oscar II fundf The Hasselquist fund of $10|485«29 and a general endowment fund
of |169938*08, the Churches* Historical Fund $llt908«14^d four other funds
totaling #929l75«37* Altogether a treasurer's balance of $2879755«86. This is
proof of the sound financial standing of the Synod at the present time* Reports
from committee^ of young people's societies were not included* Committees j
appointed at the synod's meeting in Stanton » la* in 1905 and the last one held in
CenTer^ Colo* asked to be relieved of their work* A committee appointed at a
meeting at Rock Island, 111*, Apr* 3, 1907 now presented its plans to the synod*
Oa Friday SToning a Norwegian Pastor came to greet the brethren from Augtietana
Synod as representatiTO of the Norwegian Church of America* Dr* L*A« Johnson
presented the pastor with greetings and thanks, and it was decided to send a
minister as delegate from the Augustana Synod to the next convention of the
Norwegian Church of America* Afterward discussion was held on missions and it
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wa8 decided to aend the Synod* e own mieeionarles to other lands 9 particularly >^
China 9 eo that the Synod's missionary management and not the General Council
would hare charge of them and support them* At the same tim^ the question of
nationality was discussed by many and Dr« lI«C«Ranseen spoke of how important
it was not to let nationality make any difference amoilg Lutherans*
In the evening Pastor C«A*Lysander from St •Peter's congregation in Halmo9
Sweden brought a hearty greeting from Sweden 9 and the Swedish States' Church to
all Swedes in America* The greeting was delivered in a faultless manner*
R&stor Lysander is a son of the well-known Prof* Culbert Lysander in Lund*
He is here studying church affairs in the Augustana Synod* Pastor S*6*0hman
from New Britain yConn* spoke of building a memorial to King Gustavo in recognition
of his taking the Throne last Nov^ 6* This was well taken* Saturday the synod
disbanded after the ministers had a meeting in the afternoon when the question
of economy was discussed and the financial condition* The question arose what
should be done with farms donated to Augustana College when outside of Paxton*
Some thought such farms should be sold and the income used to build an auditorium
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at Augustana College f such as they have at Lundsborg* Some thought they better
use the income from the farms to support ministers who had been sent away«
Others thought an auditorium should be built nearer Rock Island » where the
people there would be benefited* Dr« G« Andreen read his report of Augustana
College f this was well presented and understood* In the evening a concert was
held at the church* An organ solo by Prof* H*W*Broman and Emil Larsonta singer
from the fennerberg*s Men's Choir 9 also songs by Anna BJork and Bertha Carlson
from the church cho r* Dr* L* A* Johnston from Idoline^ 111* spoke of Chriafc*s
Church and its reality to the world. Ladies home and head missionary societie£
had a meeting Friday at the Augustana Hospital where Urs* Vahlstrom is
Superintendent 9 and they were served lunch*
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ILLINOIS CONVENTION OF AUGUSTANA SYNOD
The Augustana Synod held its 57th Annual Convention last week in the Bethlehem
Church. The organization consists of 213 congregations v/ith a membership
of 68,000 and 155 ministers. It owns 200 churches and 11 parsonages valued
at $2,000,000. The Bethlehem congregation, serving as host for a third time,
is 34 years old. The first convention was held in this church 24 years ago,
when F. Nibelius was its minister. The second one v;as held 14 years ago when
George Youngdahl was pastor of the congregation. The young energetic S. G.
Ohslund is now the minister.
The convention was attended by 103 ministers and 111 layTiien. It was a group
of men with a sincere purpose v;ho had gathered here. During the past year
the Orphan Home at Andover was destroyed by fire, and the directors of this
benevolent institution wish to have a new home built in its place. They wish
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to obtain the delegates joint advice and decision in the matter. Therefor
they had asked that the convention be held earlier than usual* After the
convention had been called to order by the chairman, he read the annual
report. It was approved by acclamation. The question regarding benevolent
work, especially in regard to homeless children, x'/as particularly significant
at this time and quite a coincidence that this question should be uppermost in
the minds of the delegates, when just recently the president of the United
States had called 200 persons to Washington to discuss the question on a
national scale. Future resolutions will be presented to Congress and the
Legislature. There is said to be some 200,000 homeless children in the various
states. Of the Synod's eight orphanages, the Illinois congregations have two,
where nearly 200 children are cered for. If it is the duty of the public to
care for the children, then it is particularly the duty of the Christian Churches
to do so, because our Lord and Leader said, "I did not come to be served, but
to serve, and vjhat you have done into one of these smallest ones you have done
into me.»*
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Nearly 35 years ago the A\xgustana Synod organization took charge of the
And over Orphanage. The organization owns over 400 acres of farm land in the
McHenry County, Illinois, where the old Home burned, A few years ago a new
orphanage was built at Joliet, where at present 101 children are cared for.
Besides, the Synod has asked for some $20,000 for an old people's Home, At
the time the Andover Orphanage burned and the Joliet home had been built at
quite a cost^ it was possible to harbor 50 or 70 children. It was the opinion
of some that the Andover children should be brought to the Joliet home. This
was the problem subjected to discussion for four days* The issue whether to
bring up the children in the city or in the country, as well as many other
problems, was discussed. At last the question was voted upon, and the ^♦coTintry"
received four-fifths of the votes. Here it waa decided to rebuild the orphan
home at Andover, 111,, and a new group of directors, consisting of twelve
persons from v&rious districts, v/ere elected to supervise both Orphanage and
the Old People's Home, It behooves all of us to be considerate at least in
our attitude towerd homeless children.
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J^SUEDISH, SEIIINARY DED10AT2D/
The Swedish Methodist Theological Seminary, Svanston, v/as
dedicated last Saturday. Instruction started last Monday.
It is the only one of its kind in the United States.
Addresses at the dedication service were delivered by, Dr.
William Henschen, Bishop Berry and others.
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FROM ILC'IANUSL CHURCH IN CHICAGO
••The Immanuel Woman's Home Association" a society incorporated imder the laws of Illinois
has recently purchased the beautiful property at 577 LaSalle Avenue, between Germania
Place and Carl Street, just South of North Avenue. This home will open soon as a home
for working girls and women travelers. Like the many other societies of the Immanuel
congregation, this women's society will be self support ing» They intend through this
work to further the congreg^tion.fgood work and invite young and old single women of their
faith to come and live there*
That this is a worth while undertaking should be understood by all the friends of the
churches. At the same time they have the congregation's friends thinking more and more
about the thought which is printed on pages 23 and 24 in the congregation;* s (Manuel) •
There in concentrated form this thought is brought out. "As facts have presented them-
selves during the passing years there should be a home brought forth in some other part
of the city, therefore it is no longer a large undertaking if the members perform their
duties."
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CHICAGO PASTOR HONORED
Reverend Gustavus Ainrid Hagstrom, who resigned as pastor of the First Swedish
Baptist Churchmen Elm and Milton Avenue , was honored by being appointed to
the responsible position of Missionary and Correspondent of The Swedish
Baptist General Conference of America.
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The Swedenborgian Church in Chicago, kno\m as the "New Jerusalern of the
United States", v/as notified on Friday last that it v/as heir to 0200,000.
This amount ^vas left to the church in the will of the recently deceased
Martin C. Bissel of "./ill County, Illinois,
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^R. ENAMDER HONORED/
At the Svenska Evangeliska Lutherska Trefaldighets Kyrkan (the Swedish
Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Church) at Barry and Seminary Avenues, on
Thursday, September 18, Dr. John A. Enander was honored for his out-
standing services to the church. Reverend Gottfried Nelson, pastor of
the church, delivered the welcome address after which a very good
program of instrumental and vocal solos was presented. As a token of
appreciation for his work in the church Dr. Enander was presented a
fine gold watch and chain. Dr. Enander thanked the congregation for
the honor shown him and the token presented and gave them a concise
review of his trip to Sweden, promising to deliver a full lecture on
the tour on Thurs. Sept. 27.
A full house is looked forward to as Enander 's lectures are always
very good and his subject on Thursday is of great interest to all
Swedish-Americans in Chicago.
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Svenska Tribunen^ Mar. 20, 1906.
J^OmCr MAN SENT TO CHICAGO TO STUUy FOR MINISTER
A Swedish-jUaerican congregation has sent a young man of twenty to Chicago
to study for the ministry. The Chicago Swedish colony is evidently more
highly esteemed as an educational center than any other in ths country.
The great dailies that reported this action can be believed occasionally*
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Svenska Nyheter, Nov. 29, 1904.
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The cornerstone for the new Swedish Lutheran Bethel Church at 65rd and
Peoria Streets was laid last Sunday afternoon. Pastor F. E. Linden,
president of the Swedish Lutheran Conference of Illinois, officiated, and
Governor-elect Charles S. Deneen spoke. He expressed his pleasure over
the great number of churches which are being built in that part of the
City.
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I D 1 a Svenska :yyheter> ..pr. 19, 1904*
uiiiioTJRs .1^ i:j.3js^ or L.J30R inn:c:io
(Editorial)
A fe-.7 weeks aro, the I^everend Charles otolzle of the Presbyterian Clmrch in
Chicago applied to the Chica^;:© Federation of Labor for ad:iission into the
Federation of delegates frori the Presbyterian I.inisters* Association*
The Reverend l.lr. Stelzle called a neetinc for the discussion of tha natter*
This rieeting vjas held last Sunda^r. Tlio leaders of the various labor unions
were present, and expressed their opinions in this important natter, .^gainst
the suggestion, Ilr. Thorns Ilall, delegate for the bricklayers* union, spoke
nost strongly, Ke said: '^The v/hole rolirious rjover.ient leans upon capitalism.
The railroad corporations are naintaining the Y. II. C. .^. I snell a rat in
this request fron tjie ninisters."
Reverend 3tolzlo did not reply to this attack. Perhaps he did secretl:^ adi.ii"
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that Mr. Hall was right. Perhaps he was realizing that the majority of the
men who are leaders in the religious movement have not acted in a manner so as
to win the full confidence of the workers.
Perhaps Reverend Mi; Stelzle is honest in his motion, and is imbued with a
warm interest for the advancement of the working class. Perhaps the ministers
\«dio worked with him for the same goal also were honest; yet, if their application
were grepited for membership in the Chicago Federation of Labor, with right to
vote, the Federation would, of course, have to grant similar membership rights
to representatives from other religious sects. The consequence — ^well, that is
easily seen if one admits the truth of TIr. Hall's statement: ^The whole religious
movement leans upon capitalism. *• Not only do we think that the meetings of the
unions might be changed into prayer meetings and revival services — the Pres-
byterian delegation by itself would be sufficient to bring such a state about —
but the union would be in danger of being split, and in a way before long, it
would nullify all the work which the Chicago Federation of Labor has performed
in the interest of organized workers for many years.
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I D 1 a Svenska Nyheter> Apr. 19, 1904*
All those who are warning against "pulling in a yoke with unbelievers"
would consider it a task pleasing in the sight of God to destroy an
organization which, in their opinion, is an obstacle to the spread of
Christianity. They would not hesitate to seek to become members of such
an organization if they thought they were able in that manner to destroy
it so much more speedily*
If o\ir clergy really were interested in the welfare of organized labor, and
of the working class as a whole, they might start by showing this interest
within their own congregations: point out to the workers in their groups
that it is their duty to join the organization into which the Presbyterian
ministers sought to enter, that it is their duty to work hand in hand with
their fellows in that organization* I'he clergy might also inform the rich
church members that their riches have been acquired through the efforts of
their brethren, the workers* If the clergy is really interested in the work-
ers, their sermons must give evidence of such interest; the truth must be
stated in regard to the workers and about the employers whenever the question
is brought up.
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Svenska Nyheter, Liar. 8, 1904.
Starting v/crk for a holie for aoe^-dJ
Mr« k. V/. Stark, secretary of the Illinois Conference of the Aiigustana Sjmod
of the Lutheran church, has presented this paper v;ith facts concerning the in-
tended home for the aged to be built by the Conference* In substance, the
story is that at the latest meeting of the corojiiittee, held at Augustana Hospital,
all the members except Reverend V. Setterdahl were present. There was strong
sentiment in the committee for action in the matter of a home for the aged by
the Illinois Conference when it convenes for its annual meeting. The committee
feels that the time has arrived for the erection of such a home. It also feels
that it should not be difficult to raise the money needed for the building and
maintenance of the home.
A subcommittee, consisting of Reverend Sandahl and Reverend Setterdahl, togeth-
er with y^. Ringman, was appointed to make inquiries about a suitable location
for the intended home, and to make report concerning these inquiries at the
April meeting of the main committee The majority of the committee con-
sists of Chicago men* It is, therefore, natural that this city will be recom-
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nended as the location of the hone. The treasurer of the coimittee is
LIr. Jonas -ilrlandson, 1130 3eL^nont /.venue, Chicago.
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Svenska Nyheter, Feb* 9, 1904#
SWEDISH UNITARIAN CONGREGATION ORGANIZED
A number of Swedish-Afflerlcans interested in the tenets of the Unitarians met
last week at Wells Mall^ 163X.^I|orth Clark street , and organized a Swedish
Unitarian congregation under the name of *"nie First Swedish Unitarian Con-
gregation.^ Officers and a board of directors were elected, and Reverend
August Dellgren, formerly. the minister of the Swedish Unitarian Congrega-
tion in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was called to become the leader of the new
congregation. Reverend Dellgren accepted the call. Meetings will be held,
until further notice, every Sunday forenoon at Wells Hall, 1631 JMorth Clark
Street. The public is invited to attend.
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Svenska Nyfaeter. Jan. 26, 1904*
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SWEDISH 2VANBELICAL LUTHERAN TRINITy
CHDRCH GETS NEW PASTOR
At the Swedish Syangelical Lutheran Trinity Church, corner Barry and Seminary
Ayenues, a ceremony of great importance took place last Wednesday evening: the
minister of the church, 0« Nelson, nas installed in office* The president of
the Augustana Synod, Reverend D« C« A« Hemborg, conducted the installation
^ service; he was assisted liy ministers from the niiole Chicago district* •••The
^ Ceremony was very solemn.
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^ Reverend Nelson has been pastor at the Trinity Church for only a short time,
^ buVhe has already won great popularity, not only among the members of the
^ parish but among outsiders as well» In spite of his youth. Reverend Nelson
^ impresses us as a man who fully realizes both the contents and the extent of
^ the duties and opportunities connected with his calling*
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Svenska Trlbimen> Oct. 1, 1902.
^IFTIEIH AMNIVERSAR]^
The Swedish Baptists in America celebrated this week their Fiftieth
Jubilee with an elaborate church festival at the American Baptist
Chtirch on Michigan Avenue. The festival was attended by many dele-
gates representing Swedish Baptist congregations not only from this
country, but from Sweden , Norway, and Finland. Many speeches were
made concerning the denominational work here in America. A solemn
church service concluded the jubilee. The Swedish Baptist denomina-
tion in America was founded by Reverend Gustaf Palmquist of Rock
Island y 111. on Sept. 13 ^ 1852. There are now 16 conferences, 318
congregations, 293 ministers , 245 churches and 21,767 members*
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Svenska Trlbunen, Sept. 17, 1902.
/"amnual MEETIN^
The Central Conference of the Swedish Methodist Church, held its annual
meeting at the Swedish Llethodist Church, aimboldt Park, September 11-15,
under the chairmanship of Bishop S. M. Uerrill. Officers were elected.
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fBAZAARj/
A bazaar is going on every day this weok in the basement of the Swedish
Lutheran Zion Church* Many valuable articles are for sale. Refreshments
are served, and song and music are on the program every night.
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IV Svenska Kurlren, June 11, 1902.
SWEIDISH
/"plaits to return to SWEDEN/-
The ReV« Gustav Sjostrom who was ordained priest in the Protestant
Episcopal bhurch and Rector of Immanuel Swedish Episcopal Church,
Englewood, will be transferred this summer to the Diocese of Hernosand,
Sweden, at his own request. The Church of Sweden will receive Pastor
Sjostrom without new priest examination or new ordination. He was
born in that Swedish Diocese mentioned, was graduated in Upsala, but
passed his priest examination at the Seminary of the Episcopal Chxirch,
Chicago. Previously he was a newspaper man.
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Svenska Trlbunen, Apr# 30, 1902.
THE FOUNDiSS DAY
All the Swedish Lutheran congregations in Chicago united last Wednesday
at the Emmanuel church to commemorate the memory of the oldest Swedish-
American College Augustana, founded April 27, 1860/ C. A, Evald, D* D.
made a speech of welcome and Gustav Andreen, D. D. spoke of the
Augustana Synod, the College, and its founders. Songs were presented
between the addresses. Refreshments were served.
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Svenska Trlbuneiit Jan, 29, 1902.
SWEDISH
/"altar societt is Busy uowy
The Altar Society of St. Ansgarius Swedish Episcopal Church is decorat-
ing the altar every Sunday with flowers, which later on are distributed
to the sick after the church services are over.
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Svenska Trlbimen, Dec^ 25, 1901.
GDSTAF SJOSTROM
A siopprise party was given for Pastor Gustaf SJostrom, of the Swedish
Immanuel Congregation Church, of Englewood, last Saturday evening.
The party was given in his home at 5955 S. Green St. Those who attended the
party presented Pastor Sjostrom with a sun of money as a token of their
confidence and appreciation of his services.
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The evening was then spent in a happy, festive spirit which was of a beneficial
nature to the visitors and their Pastor alike.
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Gvenska Tribunen, Dec. 4, 1901
BISHOP 7CIT SCIU2Lj:
A farewell dinner for Bishop rnd l.irs. Von Scheele v/as civen
last v;eek, V/ednesday evening, by Dr. and Mrs. L. G. .^brahamson
of Rogers Park, .^mother was given by Theodore Freeman in Lake
Viev:. Both dinners were attended by a great number of guests.
On Friday, the Bishop and his wife bade Chicago farewell and
left for Hew York. Dr. and LIrs. .-.brahamGon accompanied them
to New York. The good Bishop and his wife v.ill sail soon for
Sweden.
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Svenska Tribunen> Nov. 27, 1901.
GREAT SVEDISH HIGH MASS AT AUDITORIUM
(Suminary)
Last Sunday was an unusual day for the Swedish Lutherans in Chicago, for on
that day High Mass services were held. Bishop Scheele, from Sweden preached.
Long before the services began, the huge hall was packed with worshippers.
The complete High Liiass was then celebrated. The preludium was given by Prof.
Smil Larson.
The collection totalled more than $600, which was given to the Augustana
Hospital's general fund. The Bishop has no doubt ever preached to a more
attentive audience than the one found listening in the Chicago AuditoriuBU
>7f.
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Svenska Tribunen. Nov. 20, 1901. ^^^ 0^1-) PHD j 30? J
BAITQJJJST
A banquet in honor of Bishop Von Scheele and his wife will be given at
t^e Auditorium, next Monday, Uov. 25. The affair has been arranged by a
body of representative Chicago Swedes, the Swedish-Nor^/egian Consul John
R. Lindgren, and Justice Chytraus. The invitations include the follov/ing:
A. Lindstrand, Mattis C. Ronseen, Carl R. ChindblOtt, Andrew Schon, and Samuel
Carlson. The good Bishop and his wife will sail for Sweden on Dec. 4
aboard the liner "Philadelphia."
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Svenska Tribunen, Nov. 13, 1901.
CONCimT
A Gustaf z^dolphus festival v.as held in ..usgau Church, on Sedgwick Street
under the auspices of the church. The baritone, Joel Mossberg gave several
numbers. The tenor, V/illiain Dohlera sang, and the violinist, l^r. Frank V/inters
played "Rose x.^rie," a duet v.'as rendered with great ability and feeling by
Llossberg and i.liss Ida Linn. The attendance was greater than had been anticipated.
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Svenska Tribunen, JIov. 1^5, 1901.
GHUSCHIiB
A joint religious service will be held by the ov.edish Lutheran Churches
in Chicago on June 24 in the xxUditorium. The services will be conducted
by Bishop Von Schiele, who is visitinr^ in the United States.
XI. mixed choir v;ill sin^^ with soloists, includin:^ the bass singers, Gustof
lioLTiquist, and the tenor, Williain Dohlin.
-.-1.11 Lutheran >.iinisters have been sent admission cards, which will be iionored
until 10:15 ai.Ia. , at which tine all reservations will be thrown open to the
public.
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Svenska Tribunen, Oct. 30, 1901.
NOTABLE VISITORS
Bishop K. G. Von Scheele and his retinue arrived in Chicago Saturday. They
were met at the station by the Swedish-Norwegian Consul, representatives of
the Chicago Tribune and Record Herald, and the Sv;edish press of Chicago
represented by F. A. Lindstrand, Dr. J. Bondgren, Dr. J. A. Enander, Editors
Schon and Elstram, Messrs. J. E. Carlson, Strandberg, Ranseen, Chudblom, and
others. The Bishop came from New Haven, Conn., direct to Chicago.
He and his wife v/ere taken to the home of L. C. Abrahamson, 2823 Princeton
Avenue, v/here they will be guests during their stay in Chicago. The Lutheran
pastors of Chicago gave a banquet the same evening in their honor.
A reception v/as later held at the home of Ivlr. and LIrs. Olgens, 843 Chase
Avenue, Rogers Park. The Bishop preached last Sunday at the Immanuel Church
on Sedgwick Street and in the Salem Church. The Augustana Hospital was visited.
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'jtfhile preaching the Bishop wore the gala robe typical of Swedish bishops,
with a cross adorning his breast.
After a trip to Geneva and Rockford, he and his wife xvill go to Minnesota.
The Bishop seens to be a very human, altruistic and highly educated person.
He and his wife will visit Chicago again in the latter part of November,
after their return from Minnesota.
See you again I
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Svenska Tribunen, Oct. 23, 1901 •
R3CEPTI0N FOR BISHOP SCHSIilLS^S V/IFE
The Lutheran ?/oinen^s Lea^ud v/ill hold a reception next Saturday for Iv!rs,
Scheele, wife of the Swedish Bishop, who is now in Chicago. She will
be entertained at the home of Mrs. Albert ?. Olgen, 843 Chase Avenue,
Rogers Park.
The Lutheran League was founded in Chicago during the 'iVorld's Columbian
Exposition and has more than 200 members. It represents S:vedish, Danish,
Norwegian and German nationalities.
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Svenska Tribunen, Oct. 23, 1901
^^ialdenstrol:
Ledtar P. Waldenstrom, who visited .\inerica about ten years ago, will
again travel through our land. He will visit Chicago an(3, according
to his schedule, his arrival here is due next month.
He will be received by a reception committee of co-Religionists*
Professor Waldenstrom is scheduled to speak Nov, 6 in the Swedish
Mission Church, Garfield Boulevard and Fifth Avenue.
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Svenslca Tribunen, Oct. 2, 1901.
NEV; S^TSDISH GEIvISTERY
On the South side of Englev;ood, Grand Crossing^ i^lLman, and Roseland, a
Swedish cenetery has been started.
It lies in the environment of beautiful :.:orr:an Park. Behind the ceinetery
you will find many of owedish-Ainerican, of position and means.
The idea is to nake this one of the finest ceraeteries in Chicago.
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III E Svenska Tribunen (Swedish Tribune), June 19, 1901 •
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The Swedish Baptists held a conference at the Swedish Baptist Church in
Snglewood, last week* Pastor P. A# Hyalm was the chairman of the meeting,
and L. J. Olson the secretary. On IVednesday ttere was a meeting of lUnisters;
on Thursday, a Sunday school meeting, and on Saturday, a young people ♦s
meeting in the afternoon and evening* The conference which was attended by
twenty Ministers ended on Sunday.
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Svenska Trlbunen. Jim© 12, 1901,
CONVENTION OF S;VEDISH LOTHERANS
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This week, representatives of nine hundred Swedish Lutheran congregations will
meet in convention. They represent a membership of about two hundred thousand,
a half-dozen schools with a student body of about two thousand, a half-dozen
orphanages, a half-dozen hospitals and other charitable institutions, etc«
They will assemble in a sanctuary which is worth close to one hundred thous€Uid
dollars, where €Ln American-bom Swede preaches each Sunday in classical Swedish.
In view of all this, it is difficult to understand why it is that some people
in Sweden wonder whether we value Swedish culture.
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Svenska Tribunen, riay 29, 1901.
F J300TH TUCKER VISITS THE S^^JEDISH BRANCH OF THE
SALAVaTIOM AR:iY
?•!!• ••The Salvation Army's Swedish Branch was visited yesterday at
their hall in Englewood by the Army's leader in this country, F. Booth Tucker,
who arrived from New York last Saturday to inspect the Army's work here, lead it
during this week's revival meetings, and to oversee the excursion to Island Park
at Moraence on Memorial Day»
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Svenska Tribunen* Hay 22 » 1901
PASTCR GU5TAF FLODEN VISITS
p.ll The Roctor and Regiaental Pastor Gustaf Flcxleni one of
Sweden's most noted ministers » will preach on Sunday 9 Vhitsuntidey at St»
Ansgarius Church here. The rectory who at his own expenses has undertaken a
study-trip to America to obtain a closer knowledge of the state of church
affairs has already visited New Torky Boston^ and Proridencey R*I«9 and from
here will go to St* Paul and Uinneapolis. During his visit here her is the
guest of Rector Herman Lihdskog*
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Svensta Tribmien^ May 8, 1901.
INGERSOLL UEtfORIAL ASSOCIATION
p.ll««* A ^Free-Thinkers ***80ci6ty called the Ingersoll ^
Ifemorlal Association has been organized in this city and was incorporated
last week by E« C« Reichwaldy Frederic Dahlstrom euid Samuel Roberts.
The association intends to build a large meeting hall estimated at
llOOfOOO^OO as a memorial to the Agnostic Ingersoll*
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Scandla > June 3, 1899 •
THE SVJEDISH LDTHERAN CHORCH
The Swedish Lutheran Chxirch conference decided at Its meeting last week that
the pastors shall take the responsibility of collecting thirty cents a year
from each member of their congregations for Missionary work and for the
extension of their schools.
The church has a debt of $60,000.
The school and mission work mentioned above is for both foreign and home
missions.
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Skandlnaven (Daily Edition), Hay 9, 1899.
SVffiDISH
FIFTIETH ANNIYERa'iRY (7 Vi.?.H. S
The St. Anfigarius Swedish Church celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in its
church at 99 North Sedgwick Street. It is the oldest Swedish church in Chicago.
In 1849 a group of Swedes belonging to the English St. James Church decided to
start a chxirch of their own where they could use their mother tongue.
On March 5, 1849 the group heard the first sermon preached in Swedish, in a
little house on Indiana Street ^rand Avenue/, and there a subscription list
was started to raise funds for a church. Among the active members of the group
was one John Carl Frederick Policarpus von Schneidau, vdio was a refugee noble-
man from Sweden. Schneidau had been exiled because he married a Jewess.
The first St. Ansgarius Church was built on Indiana and Franklin Streets, with
a seating capacity of about three hundred. A Swedish church at this time was
necessary because there were about 1800 Scandinavians living around the church.
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SWEDISH
The fire of 1871 destroyed the church and a new church was built at a cost of
$30,000.
Jenny Lind is a figure in the history of the church because in 1851 she donated
one thousand dollars to the building of the church.
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Svenska Tribunen^ April 19, 1899,
CHURCH CONFERENCE
The annual conference of the Society of the Swedish Episcopal Churches in
America was opened last Wednesday with services in St. Ausgarius Church
where the sermon was delivered by the Rev. Erik Forsberg of Kiinneapolis.
The Rev. J.G.Hammarskold, General Missionary, was zhe preacher the following
Sunday. Seven sessions have been held during the conference.
It was decided that the local religious newspaper The Church should become
a general publication, that copies should be sent home to Sweden's bishop and
to other prominent clergy in the Church of Sweden and that a translation of
the Swedish paper should be sent to the i3ishops in the Episcopal Church of
America. .••..
The members of the conference paid their respect to Bishop McLaren in Chicago,
^0 greeted them very cordially.
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Svenska Tribimen. April 19, 1899.
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The next annual meeting will be held in Boston, Mass. The following
officers were elected: the Rev. Ldndskog, chairman, the Rev. Sundelof ,
vice-chairman, Rev. Alvegren, secretary and Rev. Forsberg, treasurer.
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Svenska Tribunent June 23, 1897. u/ni ,,,| , ^^^
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DEDICATION OF TRINITY SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Church of Lake View was dedicated
last Sunday, June 20th. The church is one of the most prominent Swedish
churches in America.
Trinity congregation was orgeuiized in February, 1883 in Lake View, Chicago.
Services were first held in the congregation's parsonage lintil 1887, when
they were continued in the basement of the church which was then built as
a first step before the completion of the real temple which occurred in
April of this year. The church property is valued at $30,000. There
are seats for nine hundred persons. The exterior as well as the interior
of the church can well be ccanpared with any other large church in America.
V/hen the Rev. L«A.Sandahl took over the congregation in 1886 there were
only thirty six communicants. There are now over eight hundred and the
membership is steadily increasing.
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Svenaka Tribunen« June 23, 1897, WPA (ILL.) PROJ 3C275
The dedication service was very solemn and the church was packed to the doors
with worshippers, clergy and laity both from the city and others living far
away attended • Addresses were made both in English and in Swedish by Professor
C.E.Lindberg from Rock Island and Rev. M, Frykman, who, as the President of the
Illinois Conference of the Swedish Lutheran Synod, delivered the dedication
address and dedicated the Church. He was assisted by several of the clergy, who
read suitable verses from the Holy Scriptures. Hev. L.A.Sandahl preached the
sermon and gave a history of the church, its erection and its finances.
A solemn sacred concert filled the church again in the evening.
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Svenska Tribunerit Uarch 28, 1894. \f^'p|\ (HI.) PROJ 30?"?^
ST.AUSGARIUS CHURCH
St.Ausgarius Swedish Episcopal Church, Sedgwick St., Chicago, was founded in 1849
and is under the jurisdiction of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United
States of America. The parish is the oldest Swedish congregation in America.
Idany solemn church festivals have been celebrated this past Easter in the church.
The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, the Kt. Rev. Wm. E, McLaren, D.D.
visited the parish on Palm Sunday and confirmed seventy-four candidates; they
received their fist Holy Communion on Easter Day. An enormoug crowd of worshippers
attended the High lylass. The altar and the sanctuary was adorned with flowers
and palms. The congregation celebrated at the same time its 45th anniversary
as an organized parish; the Rev. Herman Lindskog began his eighth year as pastor
of St. Ausgarius. The Communion Easter Day was the largest which has ever been
held in St.Ausgarius so far. The altar rail Wcis filled thirteen times, which
means that over three hundred communicants received the Sacrament of the Altar.
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Chicago Tribune, Oct. 1, 1893.
/CCIIFERSNCS CF S-i-^DISH 2APTIST CHURCII ETDS/
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The General Conference of the Swedish Baptist Church, which has been in session the
last three days at the First Church, corner of liilton Avenue and Sim Street, conc-
luded its labors yesterday. The reports indicate that the church is in a flour-
ishing condition, and that the increase in nembership has been very large. Almost
the entire morning session yesterday was occupied in discussing the question of
building an academy for the education of theological students preparatory to
sending them to the Swedish department of the Chicar^o University. After a protracte
discussion it was decided to give up the idea of building for the present. It was
then decided to consolidate with some American school, Morgan Park Academy, being
preferred.
The chqir appointed a committee to consult with the officials of several schools in
regard to consolidating with them, and to ascertain what terms could be made. The
afternoon session was given up to speechmaking, and to discussing the study of Greek
by the theological students*
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Chicago Tribune. June 26, 1893. WPA (ILL) PRHnO??^
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S13EDIcH LUTHERANS CELEBRATE IHEIR TERCENTENARY
At the Zion Evangelical Swedish Lirthercui Church yesterday a jubilee service,
was held in celebration of the tercentenary of the establishment of the National
Church of Sweden. Great interest was taken in the occasion^ and the church was
well filled •
The service was conducted by the pastor, the Rev, C, Granath, assisted by the
Rev, L. A. Johnson, Rockford, Illinois, the Rev* Mauritz Stolpe,and the Rev,Dr#Eo
Carlson,
The service commenced with the singing of the 268th Psalm, Swedish collection.
Reading of scripture and prayer led by the Rev, C, Gramath followed, after which
the male chorus of the Immanuel Swedish Lutheran Church sang a hymn. The
subject of the celebration was then announced in a short speech by the pastor.
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Chicago Tribune, June 26, 1893. WPA (ill. ) PRO J 30275
The hymn "Forever with the Lord," to Gounod's music, was sung by Mr. P. R.
Carlson. Ihe Rev. L. A. Johnson next addressed the congregation on the subject
of the Upsala movement of 1593, which culminated in the establishment of the
National Church of Sweden.
Another hymn by the Immanuel Chorus followed, when the Rev© I^lauritz Stolpa
took the pulpit. His subject was the "Confessio Augustana," which embodies
the tenets of the Lutheran Church of Sweden.
The closing address wa,s given by the Rev. Dr. E. Carlson.
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Svenska Tribunen, Feb, 15, 1893,
. S;VEDISH SERVICE.
WPA (ILL) PROJ, 30275
Swe.ish service was conducted last Sunday at 4 P.Li. in Trinity Chapel at
kichigan Avenue and 26th ^Street in the presence of 150 persons.
After the service, wvxich v^as conducted by th^ Rev. A.F.Scnultzbere,, the
Rev. Hernun Linasko^, Rector of St. Auegariu8 Swedish Episcopal Church on the
north siae, spoke and said that tneoe services in Trinity Chapel are conducted
for the oenefit of tnose Swedes living on the south siJe of Chicago and who like
to worsaip God as tneir forefathers did.
Fifteen persons remained after the service and declared tneir willingness to
participate in future parish v/ork. The leader of the new congregation will be
the Rev. Schultzberg and he will conduct services every Sunday at 4 P.M* regularly
and also Thursdays at 7:30 P.I.i»
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SWEDISH
/^'iVEDisii iiiuUruEL CHURCH has iis/ grgait^
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The Swedish Imraanuel Church, Sedgwick and Hobbie Streets, held its inau-
gural recital with its new grand organ yesterday afternoon* Clarence
Eddy was at the keyboard • The organ made its debut with an overture "Oberau?
John Ortengren, baritone, sang a solo from Mendelssohn's "Elias". Mr. Eddy
then rendered a selection on the organ from Handel and another by Krebs.
After ''Du helga natt" in Swedish by the Orion Quartet , John Ortengren sang
"The Lost Chord". Hansen's ••Fantasie" was then given on the organ, followed
by Svendsen's ''Coronation ^jfetrch."
The new instrument cost $6, 000. 00. The total number of pipes is 1969, and
with its improved arrangement of stops and couplers is entitled to rank among
the finest organs in the country. The funds for its purchase were raised
through efforts of the Swedish Iramanuel Church Organ society, which was
formed by five-hundred members for the purpose.
OWKJUldU
S^^naka TrtibuiiMi^ June 8^ 1892
war SBEDISH CHORCH BOILDINS*
Thm First Svedlsh liefihodiflt Ghureh of RaT«iimK>od (todieatod its nov ehnreh
boilding la^t Sunday* It is located at the coiner of Paulina street and
Vieteter ATsnue* It is a ftaae struetitre and costs tS^OOO*
Three dedicatory serriees vere heldt one in the forenoon in Swedish hy
Ptater &¥• Iklnnd flroa Wbreesteri Hsss« ; one in the afbemoon^ also in
Svedish, by BMtor R« Cederberg from Svanston} amd one in the erening in
ftigUsh Iff Fl&stor J.Fm BnisMnghsm,
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Svenska Tribunen^ February J?6, 1891
WPA (ILL.) PRO! 3n?7S
TIE AUGUSTiilTA SYNOD
Tl.e Illinois Conference of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Churches of the
Augustana Synod held its twenty-second regular annual meeting last week under the
au3pices of the local Gethsecane Church, corner of Lr.;, and Huron Streets* Pastor
Evald delivered the invocational sermon, v/hereupon the various reports were read*
The Illinois Conference now comprises one hundred thirty-seven congregations, v/ith
a total neubership of 25,256. The total value of real estate owned by the congre-
gatioixS srounts to $825,575»
At this meeting it \7as decided to erect an: orphanage at Joliet, provided that the
administration of that town will contribute with a sur-a of $8,000. tovexds the
costs of CO nsi. ruction. Tlie buildiaig cite for t},is proposed orph^anage has been
donated to the oyncd. - A report from the trustees of the already e::isting
orphanage at Andover, Ill#, was read and approved.
Election of officers resulted as follows: L.A.Johnston, Vice-president; C.S.
Cescji(/.cr, j^ecrntary, and G. Lundahi, trea*5arer. a Liticicn Committee la^s appoiiited^
iioadec' by r.C. Rai.seen*
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^JEDISH LUTHEEiANS MAKE IMPROVEMENT^
At 45 Rice Place, the Swedish Lutheran Chtirch will erect a $12,000 annex.
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Svenska Tribtmen, Jime 5, 1890 < -^
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A NEW SWEDISH CHURCH, X^L
The cozmer-stone of a new Swedish Uethodiai chtirch at the comer of 91st Street and
Exchange Avenue was laid last Sunday*
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Dedicate new CHORq^ i ^ F iP.A.
The Fimt Swedish Ttbb Inmg^lioal duireh in South Chicago dodieaied its own
BOTf churoh Iwilding last Sunday • Tho ohureh aaata 500 paopla* This eon-
grogation has harortoforoi during its oloven years of existone#f hold its
■sitings and ssr¥is#s in rvntad locations*
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Svenska Tribune n, January 9, 1390.
THE S^'JEDISH CHUHCHSS
Denominations, Locations
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SVAITGELICAL LUTEERAIJ:
Iirimanuel
Salem
Gethsemane
Zion
Saron
Trinity
Sedgwick Street
Portland Avenue, (28-29 Streets)
May & Eur on Streets
Lincoln Sc .Ambrose Streets
Humboldt 8: Shakespeare Streets
Seminary Sc Noble Avenues
PHOTESTAin? EPISCOPAL:
St. Ans/3:arius
Sed/^vick Street
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Svenska Tribunen, January 9, 1890.
MISSION:
I.!ission
South-Side I.'^ission
form* "Skogsbergh^
liarket & 'rnitinfr Streets
La Salle & 30th Streets
ISTKODIST EPISCOPAL:
First
Second
Third
Oak bi May Streets
Ivlay Street (v:. Ohio & Erie Streets)
33rd Street & 5th Avenue
BAPTIST:
First
Second
Oak ^ Sed^q:i7ick Streets
80th Street & 5th Avenue
FREE:
American
2945 Dearborn Street
EVANGELICAL LUTFIERAIT:
Bethlehem
58th & Atlantic Streets, Englewood
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Svenska Tribunen, January 9, 1890.
liSTFiODIST EPISCOP.yL:
Hximboldt Park
Lake view
South Chicago
Englexvood
Fairfield Avenue ('Tabansia Avenue
& the CM &: St. P. R.R.)
Noble & Baxter Streets
91st Street L Exchange Avenue
66th & '.Yright Streets
FREE:
Bridgeport
Bloom Street (34-35 Streets)
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THE SWEDISH CHURCHES IN CHICAGO
WPA (ILL.) PRCJ. 3027
There are thirteen Swedish churches registered in Chicago at present: three
Lutheran 9 one Episcopal^ two Missions » tnree lyiethodist, two Baptist, and two
* Free Churches,
The Lutheran Churches arei Imnanuel Church, Sedgwick St., pastor: C*A.Evald,
assistcuit pastor, J.idelander; Salem Church, Portland Ave., between 28th and
29th Sts., pastor, L. G.Abrahams on, Gethsemane Church, corner lySay and Huron
^t8«, pastor k.C.Ranseen.
Episcopal: St.Ausgarius Church, Sedgwick St., pastor, H.L.Iindskog.
Mission: Swedish Mission Church, corner K-arket and liiThiting Sts., pastor C.A.
Bjork, Swedisn Llission Church, corner La Salle and 30th Sts., pastor N.Frykman.
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Svenska Tribunerit Feb, 2, 1889.
Methodist Episcopal: First Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church, corner Oak and
liiirket, Pastor, A. Anderson, Second Swedish Lfethodist Episcopal Church, N.tety,
between 'H. Ohio and Erie Sts. , .pastor, J.O.Nelson; Third Swedish Methodist
Episcopal Church, corner 33rd St. and 5th Ave., pastor K.M. Liljegren.
Baptist: First Swedish Baptist Church, corner Oak and Sedgwick, pastor, E.Lundin,
Second Swedish Baptist Church, corner 30th St. and 5th Ave., pastor, G.Holmberg.
Miscellaneous: Swedish Free Congregation, Dearborn St., North Star Congregation,
Division St.
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Svenska Tribunen. Jan. 26, 1889. WPA (ILL ) PRO! 30275
ST.ANSGARIUS CHURCH
St. Ansgarius Congregpition will celebrate its fortieth anniversay. It was
organized On March 5, 1849 by the Rev. Gustaf Unonius. Ih his first report
to the bisnop he said that he had baptized twenty-six cuiidren, officiated at
ten weddings and at fifty-six funerals the first year, and twelve persons had
been confirmed.
As a contrast to this report the present pastor, the Rev. Herman Lindskog,
officiated during 1888 as follows i baptized two hundred sixty-one children;
married one hundred thirty-five couples and buried one hundred forty-six. There
are seventy-seven children in the confirmation class.
A sacred concert will be held in St.Ausgarius Church on St.Ausgarius Day,
February 4th at 8 P.M.
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Svenska Tribunen> March 4, 1885.
DEDICATED CHURCH.
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The new Swedish Lutheran Salem Church on Portland Ave., between 28th and
29th Sts.jwas solemnly dedicated last Sunday afternoon by Professors T.N.
Hasselguist and 0. Olsson. The choir, under the direction of Wlbs Selma
Wretberg, sang. The erection of the building cost around $22,000. There
are seats for 1,500 persons. The interior is beautiful. The altar picture
(The Crucifixion) won general adidlration. The pastor is the Rev. C.B.L. Soman.
The church was packed to the doors on the occasion.
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Svenska Tribunen> Jan. 7, 1885. \9, cf^'I
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ST.AN3GARIUS SUNDAY SCHOOL
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The Sunday School of St.AOsgarius Episcopal Church will arrange a Christmas
festival in its newly decorated church at Sedgwick St. and Chicago Ave. on
Tuesday, January 6th at 7:30 P.M.
These Christinas festivals in St. Ansgarius for the children are always very
well liked both by young and old, but this time the committee in charge has
promised a well arranged musical program. The bishop will address the
congregation^ good songs and music will be presented, and the children will
enjoy the signt of a tall nicely decorated Christmas tree.
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ST.ANoGARIUS SiTEDISH CHURCH.
St.AHsgarius Swedish-American Episcopal Church, is located at Sedgwick St,
near Chicago Ave. The rector is the Rev. John Hedman.
The church of Sweden is Episcopal-Lutheran. Services are held every Sunday
at 10:30 A.M., and 7:30 P.M. Sunday school, under the direct supervision of
the rector, is held every Sunday at 9:15 A.M.
Boys with good voices can now be enrolled in a newly organized choir school,
and persons interested in teaching in the Sunday school are asked to
communicate with the rector.
The confirmation class, starting November 1st t, will be divided into two
classes, one in English and one in Swedish. Afernoon and evening classes will
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be arranged.
St.Ax egarius is the oldest Swedish church in Chicago and one of the oldest
in tae country. It was founded in 1848.
The first church built, was destroyed in the great Chicago fire of 1871. The
second and present church building wa^ erected in 1872 • Jenny Lind, the famous
Swedish opera singer, called the Swedisn Mighoingale, donated a priceless
comL.union silver chalice and paten to the church in 1851. ^en the great fire
broke out in 1871 the silver was saved by an old Swedish woman. She hurried
inside the burning church, brought out the silver, placed it in a buggy, which
she then drove to the prairie outside the city limits, and kept it there until
danger was past. The silver must always be kept in this church according to
a letter, written in 1851 by the donor herself.
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Svenska Tribunerit Nov. 14, 1883 •
MARTIN LUIHER FESTIVAL
The St^AnsgBirius * Swedish) Church at Sedgwick St. arranged a Uartin Luther
program in the Church last Tuesday. The rector, the Rev. J. Hedmani read
' a copy of a letter written by the young student Martin Luther **To his sick
mother.**. Otto Pallin sang the "Paulus" from the orator by Mendelsohn and
'^OySalutaris** from Ro8sini*s **Me8se Solemne."* Miss Martha Johnson sang
**Angels Serenade** by Braga. The program concluded with the singing by
the whole congregation of Martin Luther *s well-known hymn, **A Mighty
Fortress is our God.**
About 250 persons attended the concert and the pastor deserves all credit
^or an unusually well arranged program.
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Sveneka Tribunen. Aug. 29, 1883.
DEDICATION OF CHAPEL
The Swedish Uethodist Chapel at Englewood was dedicated last Sunday. The
Swedish service was conducted by Rev. H, W. Eklund and the English by Rev. Dr.
witting. Other speakers included Rev. A.T. Westergreen and C.G.Nelson.
The offering cunounted to $450,009 which will be applied on the furniture bill.
The church is still in debt to some extent, but it is the hope of the members
of the church to pay those debts as soon as possible.
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Svenska Tribiinen, December 14, 1881. . ^^
CHURCH PAIR
St. Ausgsrius Swedish Episcopal Church rill have a great fair for the benefit
of the church at Turner Hall, Thursday 15, Friday 16, and Saturday 17, of
December, 1881«
The Independent Order of Svithiod will open the fair. The Hon. Mayor Harrison,
Judge Rogers, and W. H. Crocker will speeJc. Songs will be presented by the
NorfJmandenes Singing Society and the Freja Singing Society.
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Svenska Trlbunen, Oct. 27, 1880.
CHURCH DEDICATION
The Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church on the North Side, comer Oak and
iferket Streets, was solemnly dedicated last Sunday for public services*
The church was packed to the doors at all three services, morning, afternoon,
and evening* Hie church seats about 1,500#
The Rev. N. 0. Westergren was the preacher at the morning service. His sermon
was both tolerant and broadminded.
The old respected Doctor Lucas Hitchcock preached in English at the afternoon
service. He said that the Christian church has to fight against her three
worst enemies, free thinking, heresy, and persecution - a fight from which she
has emerged victorious. ••Christ is the eternal foundation of the church,
therefore,** he said, ••the church will exist as long as the world exists. ••
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Svenska Trlbiinen, Oct* 27, 1880.
Doctor Hitchcock saw the dawn of the Swedish-American Methodist Church in Knox
Co., Illinois thirty years ago and his soul was made Joyful at the success the
'church has had ever since.
He told his audience that statistics show that the Christian church, as a whole,
goes steadfastly forward* The church's membership in Chicago is increasing in
much greater proportion than the increase in population*
The evening preacher was the young pastor Herman Lindskog from Rockford, 111.
His text was: ^e raise the banner in the name of the Lord.** Pastor Lindskog
is a good preacher and spoke of the cross of Christ as the banner of the church.
Every nation has its flag under which the defenders of the land gather in the
time of danger to fight for liberty. Ihe cross of Christ is the banner for the
whole of humanity and safe is the man who fights the struggle of life under this
banner. It is the only one which will lead to full victory, peace, and happiness.
Subscriptions were taken at the end of every service to be applied to the debt
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people to open their pocketbooks (especially difficult at church dedications)
the debt of this church, which in the morning was |3,825 was blotted out
entirely*
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Svenska Trlbuneiit October 6, 1880.
THE SWEDISH METHODIST CHURCH
The Swedish Methodist Splscopel Churchy comer Oak and Uarket streets, whose
erection was begun after the Great Fire in 1871 , but delayed because of bad
times, had been recently finished* This Summer it underwent thorough
decoration, both inside and outside* The expenses connected with this work,
#5,000, have been raised through donations* The congregation has placed an
order with P* Colseth in Moline, for a large organ at a cost of $400, to be
delivered about Christmas time* The women of the church have donated #400 for
rugs*
The pastor of the church, the Rev* D* S* Sorlin, has been working hard but
successfully to get the church ready for serrices* The dedication night will
be October 24, when one of the bishops, probably, will preach* The value of
the property is #22,000*
Watchmaker J* W* Ohlson. Division street* has presented a larfs^e clock valued
Chicago Tribune, June 24, 1879.
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The Swedish Lutheran Augustana Synod continued its sessions yesterday,
devoting most of the time to the consideration of a suitable text book
for the religious instruction of the youth in the Swedish congregations.
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I. Chicago Tribune^ Juno 23, 1879 • WPA (UL.) PROJ SC^""^
SV/EDISH LUTHERANS
The Swedish Lutheran Synod continued its work yesterday at the church 9 corner of
Sedgwick and Hobbie Streets. The edifice was crowed throughout the day and evening.
In the morning the Rev. F. H. Sanquist) of Kansas, preached an elaborate sermon
appropriate to the Synodical Communion, which followed. In the afternoon the
building was inadequate to accommodate the throng in attendance, the feature
being the ordination of nine graduates from the Theological Seminary at Rock
Is land •
The exercises were opened with singing and prayer, after which the Rev. Dr.
Hasselquist preached, taking his text from I. Samuel, iii, 19. This was followed
by the reading of selections from the Scriptures, and this by going through the
ordination services of the church, which are beautiful and impressive. The
following are those ordained: C. A. Swenson, etc, etc.
In the evening the exercises were specially for the benefit of the Sunday school,
consisting of music and bried addresses.
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Chicago Tribune. June 21, 1879. WPm (ILL) PRO! 3P^P7^
SWEDISH LUTHERANS
The twentieth Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Augustian Synod convened in this
city at the Emanuel Church yesterday • The synodical meeting opened with an
excellent discourse from the President, the lev. E. Noreliers, who took for
his theme "True gains for the Kingdom of God.** The sermon was followed by
the reading of the President's report.
This document gave a comprehensive history of the Synod, and evinced a deep
interest in the welfare of the Church* The document was referred to a
committee of five, with instructions to make a report thereon ••
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nilnot^ Staats Zeltung, Jan. 30, 1877.
, ._ _ _ ^CARDINAVIAUS HONOR THOMAS PATniE_7
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The Scandinavian Free Thinkers' Club celebrated last night in the Aurora Turner
Hallf the 140th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Payne, the famous American
Free Thinker* The proscenium and the gallery of the hall were richly adorned
with iUnerican, Swedish, Norwegicui and Danish flags. There were euLso pictures
representing the burning at stake of Servatius and of Payne explaining to a
farmer "the age of reason, while a priest is taking away his corn and sheep
for tithes. Dr. Pacts made a speech in Danish language and after him Capt. John
Johnson said a few words. A concert and a dance closed the celebration.
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The Chicago Times « Aug. 5, 1872.
A NEW SWEDISH LUTOERAN STRUCTURE
WPA (tlL ) PROJ. 30?76
Yesterday morning the corner-stone of the new edifice of the Swedish Lutheran
Immanuel's Church, on Sedgwick Street, was laid with appropriate religious services.
Rev. Dr. Hasselguist, president of the Augustana College and Seminary, Paxton,
delivered a discourse in Swedish, after which the corner-stone was laid by Rev,
E, Carlson, the pastor*
ReVf Prof. Reck, from the same institution delivered a discourse in English, closing
with an appeal for aid to rebuild this house of God. The Pastor then read an
interesting historical sketch of the organization, during the reading of which a
subscription and collection were taken.
The congregation which was organized eighteen years ago with a few Swedish immi-
grants, had grown to be one of the largest Protestant congregation in the city.
It consisted before the -fire>of 1270 communicant members. Of 340 families
embraced in this communion, 320 families were made homeless and reduced to
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3venska Tribunen-Nyheter, July 25, 1923.
N0TABL3 PaCIX'^CN
j^^alf-tone, one column-fifth of a page, picture of John A. Uyden/"
The well-known Swedish architect, John A. I'j^en, has been Dpomoted to the
rank of lieutenant colonel in the construction division of the Qiartermaster
Corps of the United States Army. In case of mobilization, he will be stationed
in i'/ashington, D. C.
During the last war, Nyden served as major v/ith the same group, and acted as
controller during the construction of forty-five army hospitals, the total cost
of which amounted to t^^renty-two million dollars. In this connection, it is
worth mentioning: that at a recent meeting in New York he vms elected vice-
president of the Construction Division Officers' Association, v/hich has a
membership of some fifteen hundred army officers who served in the Jorld .«ar.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, May 25, 1921.
FEIElL'a APPOIMMENT FOR KJELLiNDER
^alf-tone, one column sixth of a page,
full-face picture of John KJellandeiy
Our countryman former Alderman and City Sealer John KJellander, of this citj'',
has been appointed supervising prohibition agent for the district comprising
the states of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and V'/isconsin. He succeeds Ralph
IV. Stone.
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Svenska Kuriren, Feb. 13, 1919
FALLEN "VTKi:^
Of the approximate eip-ht hundred men that the Order of Vikings has given
to the land of the adoption during?; the v/ar, the following sixteen have sacri
ficed their lives in one v/ay or another: Frank S, Carlson, of M joiner
Fylke (pett^^ kingdom); Julius Peterson, of Styrbjorn; Victor Ahlin, of Odin;
Carl G. Berg, of Ragnar; John Stone, of Odin; Dagobert I^andau, of Thyrfing;
Gunnar Sandquist, of Ivar; Otto Henning Nelson, of Thyr; Anton Lundell, of
3ele; Erik J. Johnson, of L!imer; Carl Edv;ard Sandstrom, of Harald; August
Nelson, of Thor; Bror V/illiam Levander, of Sigurd; Andrev; IvI. Anderson, of
Ring; luauritz ^Inderson, of Thor; Axel Danielson, of Brage.
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Syenska Riirlren^ Feb. 13, 1919,
CONGRESSIONAL MEDALS GRANTED SCANDINAVIANS
The highest military honor obtainable In the nation, the Congresslon*
al Medal, has been awarded to forty«-one American soldiers, three whom
were Chlcagoans. Two of them were of Scandinavian descent, namely;
Sergeant Johannes Anderson, of 4854 ?fest Ferdinand Street, and a sol-
dier, Berger Loman, of 1838 North Spauldlng Avenue, a native of Bergen,
Norway,
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Sergeant Anderson, who Is a member of Company B In the 131st Ixif entry
Regiment, took up the fight cdone against an enemy machine-gun nest,
and seized the machine-gun, together with twenty-three prisoners.
Loman, a member of Company H. , in the same regiment, alone captured
an enemy machine-gun nest, turned the machine-gun against the foe and
forced its flight.
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Svenska Kuriren, Feb. 13, 1919
KILLED .vND IlJJi;R.i:D-.;.iH Dj^RiRTLUIIT LIST
Corporal Christ Johnson, 12216 ..allace Street, killed;
Georce -►^. .Jiderson, 4019 Diversey BouleVc.rd, died of an illness;
Albin J. Carlson, 1430 j^d^evjater Avenue, injured.
iUbert V. Johnson, 6625 South Ilarshfield Avenue, injured;
Herman Anderson, 1474 Camen Avenue, injured;
Chester J. Ljalmqui st , 2044 Greenv/ich Avenue, injured;
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Gust 1^. .--danson, 5958 ./est Iov.ti Stre.t; (?)
Sergeant Harold 3. i:jiudsen, 1221 St. Lav.Tence .xvenue, I.Iinor injuries;
Serceiuit Charles C. .inderson, 1908 South Dearborn Street, Llinor injuries*
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STiJDISH
Corporal Oscar V/, Ankerburg, 10717 Glenroy Ave,, Chicago, injured;
Otto F. Nelson, 4423 !!• Troy St., Chicago, injured; Albert 3, Falk,
532 N, Leanington Ave., Chicago, died of wounds; Serr^eant Gustave R.
7/enstrom, 5021 N, Ashland Ave,, Chicago, badly injured; Arthur G,
Holraes, 592 S. Peorie St., Chicago, badly injured; Alfred Nelson,
4222 Langley Ave., Chicago, b-^^'ly injured; Oscar H. Nelson,
1020 Otto St., Chicago, badly injured.
(list incomplete).
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Svenska Kuriren, Jan. 9, 1919
FOR BHAVSHT
Walter C. Carlson, son of Mrs. A. II. Carlson, 5400 Iowa St., Chicago,
Lieutenant of Infantry 117th Reginent, has been given the Distinguished
Service Cross, with promotion to a First Lieutenancy.
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The Citation states:
"For extraordinary heroism in action at Geneva, France, October 9, 1918.
Lieutenant Carlson advanced 400 yards, leading his men after he had
received a bullet in his shoulder. He held this position for more than
an hour during a fierce bombardment by the enemy. Due to his courage in
holding this position, he saved the flank of his battalion and made
possible further advances. On October 27, this officer, at the river
La Stille, was further wounded by ah exploding projectile. 7/hen he was
able to do so, he advanced v/ith his battalion. Lieutenant Carlson became
an officer at Fort Sheridan Training School for officers, aiid has been with
the American Army in France for more than a year.
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Svenska Kuriren> Jan. 9, 1919.
FOR BRAVSRT
Walter C. Carlson, son of Mrs. A. M. Carlson, 5400 Iowa St., Chicago,
Lieutenant of Infantry 117th Regiment, has been given the Distinguished
Service Cross, with promotion to a First Lieutenancy.
The Citation states:
"For extraordinary heroism in action at G-eneva, France, October 9, 1918.
Lieutenant Carlson advanced 400 yards, leading his men after he had
received a bullet in his shoulder. He held this position for more than
an hour during a fierce bombardment by the enemy. Due to his courage in
holding this position, he saved the flank of his battalion and made
possible further advances. On October 27, this officer, at the river
La Stille, was further wounded by ah exploding projectile. When he v/as
able to do so, he advanced with his battalion. Lieutenant Carlson became
an officer at Fort Sheridan Training School for officers, alid has been with
the American Army in France for more than a year.
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Svenska Kurlren, Jan. 6, 1919.
BSEOHS FROi: CHATEAU-TEirSRRY
Members of the Marine Corps, who participated in the Chateau- Thierry and
Belleau Woods offensive have just returned from France. Among them are
A. M. Benson, 223 E. 55th Place, Charles A. Lindquist, from Maywood; and
M. A. Carlson, 1903 Berwyn Avenue. lip. Benson, who as is known was a box-
ing instructor, has lost the sight of his right eye. Lindquist was gassed
and Carlson severely wounded.
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Svenska Kuriren (Swedish Courier), Sept. 19, 1918 •
AUGUSTANA C0LL2CJ3 OFFICERS • SCHOOL
From Augustanu College, Rock Islund, 111*, we tore informed that 100 young
men will receive training to be officers in the army. The government has
invited all youths of over 18, to take this course •
^e government furnishes the unif ornriS. pays for sustenance and lodging, and
all school expenses in addition to a salary of $30 per month for each
student*
The government will assign a special '•Commander" at Augustana College, as
leader of the military trbining, which begins October 1, The government
expects these college students to become excellent army officers*
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Only young men over 18, who are pursuing un ucademic course, can take
advtmttige of this offer. At the Augustana Synod's other institutions of
learning such as, Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kans., and Gustaf Adolphus
College, St. Peter, Minn., and others, military training courses have been
instituted.
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HONORED BY raCLE SAM
(Editorial)
Mr. Nels Hokanson, of the State Bank of Chicago, as secretary of the
"Foreign Language Division at the Liberty Loan Committee" has been
very active and exceptionally successful in the war fund drive.
Mr. Felix Streycknan, chairman of this committee and Mr. Hokanson
were honored at a large dinner which was given at the Hotel Morrison
Tuesday evening. Mr. Hokanson was presented with a gold watch as a
memento and in appreciation of his unselfish work in the interest of
the Liberty Loan.
Due to sudden illness, Mr. Hokanson was not present at the dinner.
Late reports indicate his sickness to be of a grave nature.
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AN APPEAL
(Editorial)
Trustworthiness and respect for law and order are the two out-
standing virtues of the Swedish national character. These
characteristics have their foundation in Swedish culture and
environment and is imbued in their thoughts and actions. Writers
of history, have time and again held forth as particiilarly
characteristic of the Sv/edes, their willingness and efforts to
adjust themselves to new surroundings, and faithfulness towards
their adopted countries* Such qualities place their stamp on
freeborn men and women, and have made the Swedes good Americsin
citizens. Every page of Swedish-American history reflects the
good character of the Swedes.
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Svenska Kxirlren. Apr. 25, 1918
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The Delaware Swedes v/ere God-fearing, law-abiding pioneers, and their
descendants played an important role in the later period of colonial
developement following V/ar of Rebellion. The later emigrants from
Sweden followed in their predecessors footsteps, and made important
contributions in their different fields of endeavor. Many of them
served in the Union Army.
American citizens of Swedish descent, have offered many sacrifices
on the altar of their adopted country. Part of this has been written
and preserved for posterity, but not all or enough. Names such as
John Hanson, John Morton, and John Ericsson, and a large number of
officers and privates in the U. S. army and navy are mentioned,
but the list is incomplete; this is to be deplored for it is a
well known fact that in Illinois every fifth Swede and in four states
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eveiy sixth Swede, fought in the Union Array during the Civil War.
The loyal Swedes have not been given full honor or credit for their
services and sacrifices during that time of need.
America is now fighting for the liberty of the world. Thousands
of young men of Swedish descent serve in the army and the navy,
and other thousands will be called to service. It is of the utmost
importance to us all that a complete account of all these people
is maintained, with this thought in mind, The Swedish Historical
Society of America, has taken steps to gather this data, and is
also appealing to the general Swedish public in the following
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resolution adopted at its last meeting.
The Swedish Historical Society feels proud of the grand support our
countrymen have given to the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A«, and the Liberty
Loan drives* It is also particularly inspiring to see the great
number of men serving under the flag. Service flags in the homes,
offices, shops, churches, yes, everyivhere, tell the story of their
contributions better than we can express it in v;ords; and,
Whereas, It is one of the main objects of the Swedish Historical
Society to gather and preserve records of historical value for
future generations; and,
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Whereas, The Society has taken step^ to maintain permanent records
of enlisted men of Swedish descent, i/ho are now called or will be
called to service later; therefore.
Be It Resolved, That the Swedish Historical Society of America,
through the press, invites all Swedish and Swedish-American societies
to cooperate with this Society and through their secretaries and by
mail, to furnish the S. A, S« secretary with the names of all persons,
who serve their country in one way or another.
The resolution speaks for itself. Cooperation is necessary, if the
objecttre shall be reached. The appeal should find sympathetic
response in all citizens of Swedish birth or descent
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SWEDISH ATHLETES HI U. S. SERVICE
The Swedish Athletic Union has twenty-five of its members in the
U« S« AXXfly and navy, and several more are ready to go«
Ed. V/emgren, 125 lb wrestler, is at Camp Siverie, S. C; Lawrence
Whit, sprinter and Jumper is now a sergeant at Camp Custer, Battle
Creek, Mich*; Gust Phil, one of the best football players in the city
is stationed at Casip Grant, 111.; the long-distance runner, Helge
Larson, is at Camp Grant; David Sicer, Lieutenant, is attached to
General Pershing's staff in France, and the 158 lb. wrestler, Stevenson,
is a student at the Great Lakes Navigation School, Chicago*
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Svenska Kuriren, Mar. 7, 1918.
SWEDISH GYMNASTICS
(Editorial)
••Ling^s** system will be introduced at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station,
and the first gymnastic teacher there will be Ensign Thor Norberg, who also
is a teacher of Navigation. He was born in Gothenburg in 1888, and came to
America in 1909 after having taken part in the Olympic Games in London in
1908 on the All Swedish Team, which took first prize in gymnastics.
He was for a while instructor in swimming in Elgin, later studied at
Augustana College, where he received his *'3.A.*' degree in 1910, taught
gymnastics for two years while continuing his studies for his "M.A.** degree.
During the Olympic Games in Stockholm he was correspondent for a number of
newspapers. After his return to America, he gave several lectures on the
Olympic Games. In 191.^ ha was in the music business in Moline. In 1917
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he first entered upon a military career, in which he advanced rapidly. After
a four weeks course at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, he passed the
examination with high marks, and was appointed Ensign and Chief Instructor in
Gymnastics.
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Svenska Kurlren, Jan, 3, 1918.
PUBLIC MEsrnra ' " '^' '
(Editorial)
Sv/edish-American Ladies Society of Chicago, which has taken upon itself to
furnish the ♦*U.S. Government** with a fully equipped Red Cross Ambulance,
has announced a large patriotic raeeting to be held in Butler Eouse 3212
Broadway, Thursday, Jan* 10th at 8:00 o* clock T. M. At this meeting, Jlrs.
Fletcher Dobyn will speak on the Red Cross work. The Swedish Ladies Trio
will render a few of their inany beautiful songs. Everybody is invited to
be present at this meeting and learn vAiat their ladies are doing, and v/hat
is left to be done. Admission is free and it is highly desirable, that
every Swedish woman, who reads this invitation, harken to the call for this
patriotic cause.
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V^pA (ILL.) PROj. 302/5
BIRGER OSLAND APPOINTED CAPTAIN
(Editorial)
p.ll... ••• •Last week we were informed that Birger Csland, of the firm
Birger Osland & Co., V/estern General Agents of the Norwegian America S/S Line,
had been appointed Captain of Infantry in the National Army, with orders to
report for duty immediately*
Mr. Osland has been for many years well-known in this city, smd is a member
V of several organizations, such as the Norwegia Club, the Swedish Club and
others.
Our countryman, Sigurd H.Henning, who has been with said firm for about a
year as Chief Clerk, before which time he was with the «Vhite Star Lin^-s
Office for fourteen years, will manage the firm during Lir. Osland* s absence,
a task for which he, considering his long experience in this particular field,
is fully qualified.
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Svenska Kuriren, Dec« 27, 1917
NEW OFFICERS
A class of four hundred eighty-two new officers were conmiissioned
at Fort Sheridan. They will be attached to the 88th Division.
Those of Scandinavian origin are: Captain E. S. Pearson, Reg. 431;
The Fir^t Lieutenants are: H. A. Knutson, E. Christopherson, H. W.
Hall, G. lU Johnson, D. Johnson, and A. E..Swenson. The 2nd
Lieutenants are: C. E. Hall, M. V. Nelson, C. F. Nystrom, J# J.
Ullnan and G. G. Anderson. They v/ill nov/ take charge of sections
of the new troops.
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Svenska Kurlren, Nov. 1, 1917.
THE ^34th" INFANTRY
In the National Army, which is rxow in intensive training at Camp Grant,
Rockford, it is almost entirely composed of men from the great west side
of Chicago. The following Scandinavian names are listed: Fred A. Anderson,
3007 Walnut Street, Jack F. Dohl, 3247 Potomac Avenue, H. H. Johnson,
1239 Winona Street, E. H. Anderson, 5017 West Lexington Avenue, Alfred Lund,
945 North Leavitt Street, J. G. V«estman, 2348 Washington Street, and C. A.
Pearson, 1514 North Fairfield Avenue. The corporals, who have been named
are: Arvid E. Hallberg, Arthur Newman, L. 0. Fleming, Frank 0. Colstrom, •
C. J. Horn, A. Johnson, \I. J. Westlund, E. F. Heilen, J» A. Nylander, C»
V. Larson, \h A. Sword, C. A. Anderson, Hugo Johein, 0. Benson, Harry W.
Axelman, E« W. Benson and E. D* Srickson*
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Patriotic Singers of a total male lOBmbership of one*hundred in the Swedish
Choral Club, eighty have enlisted in the Amy* The choir has decided not
to disband 9 but to give the concert as usual in Orchestra Hall. There yet
remains one-hundred fifty female voices and about twenty male voices*
Charles S« Peterson who is a member of the City Councily is the director
of the choir.
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Svenska Tribunen. Apr. 3, 1901. WPA (ILL.) PROJ, 30?7^
S'jTEDISH AMERI'-AN veter.ln asscciaticn
p. 11.... The Swedish-American Veteran Association will hold one of their larger
festivals at the North Side Turner Hall on North Clark Street, April 9th. The
association has lately been incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois.
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Svenska Trlbunen, Feb.20,1901. ^ '
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hlEDALS FCR THE Ga^D
p*ll There will be a medal distribution next Friday evening at the Secotid
Regiment Armory for the Second Regiment of the Illinois National Guards* All
officers and men who have been in the service at least five years will receive
medals t
Among those included are Captain Gustave A. Larson^ Lieutenant Adolph Srickson^
Sergeants Oscar U« Peterson and Gustaf Erickson, Corporal Charles L* Simonsony
and Private Adam F« Abrahaitison.
Governor Yates is expected at ohe affair.
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Illinois Staats-Zeitung^ Feb*26,1900.
A NB.V MILITARY ORG.U^^ZATION
A Swedish-American meeting of veterans of the Civil and, the Spanish American
wars, was held yesterday at the North Side Turner Hall. The group organized
itself under the name of "The Swedish American Veteran's Association." The
following were elected officers for the period of six monthsi Ernest G.DaJil,
president^ Charles Stark, vice-president j O.B.Sv/anson, secretaryj George
Ydeen, secretary of finances j August Lunuval, treasurer. Among uhe members of
of this new organization are men, who fought in the Oivil War, seamen who fought
under the command of General Dewey, and others who fougho in the battle of
Santiago, and men who were stationed in the Philippines and in Cuba. A rather
heated argument developed between a Civil V/^j. veteran, and a veteran of the Spanish-
American war. The bone of contention was, as to whether those former soldiers
who did not serve in any war, would be eligible for membership of this organization.
It was finally decided, that those soldiers, who have taken active part in the
fight against Indians have the right to the membership. Another heated debate
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ensued , covering whether non-citizen vetemns of the Spanish-American war,
should be admitted to membership. This quesxion was settled in the
veterans favor. A bright future has been predicted for this new association,
judging by the great number of Swedes who have participated in various wars.
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Svenska Tribunen> Aug. 25, 1897.
AXEL LARS TURlIQUISTi OBITUARY.
One of the oldest Swedish settlers in Chicago, Apothecary Axel Lars Turnquist,
died last Wednesday. He was born in Sweden, September 24,1838, and arrived
in American in 1856; he was enrolled for three years with the Illinois 15th
Regiment. He went to Chicago after the war and was married but lost everything
in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. He opened a drug store a couple years
later on Wentworth Ave.
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The funeral was one of the largest held in Chicago, so far. The coffin was
covered with the American Fla^ and members of G.A.R# attended the rites.
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CARL JOHMl sTALBIUNDy OBITUARY
General C.J.Stalbrand, who was Artillery Chief in John A. Logan's regiment,
died yesterday in Charleston, S.C.
It would not be fair to the memory of this man to say, only these few words,
because Stalbrand was one of our most prominent Swedish-Americans. General
Sherman said at one time that Stalbrand was the bravest man in the armies
of The Union.
Stalbrand was bom in 1821 in Skane, Sweden. He was enrolled in Wendes
Artillery Regiment, where he was promoted to a sergeant. He resigned and
came to America, and landed in Chicago, where he struggled hard to make a
living. He got work in the '^Recorders Office," and later became chairman
of the Svea Society.
Then the Civil War broke out and Stalbrand enrolled as Captain of CoiiQ)any
G in the Illinois 2nd Artillery Regiment on Itarch 4, 1861. He was promoted
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to ^^Jor at the end of the earns year. General Logan very much appreciated
5tftlbrand*8 service.
Staibrand was sent by General Sherman to Washington to infonn Pres. Lincoln
of Sherman's famous march through Georgia and that he had occupied Savannah.
When Abraham Lincoln had read the reports and was going to bid the messenger
farewell he said, '^Goodby, Brigade General Stftlbrand."
Stalbrand had thus advanced from a sergeant in a Swedish Artillery Regiment
to the post of Brigade General in the glorious army of the Great Republic I
We find Stalbrand as the owner of a plantation in South Carolina after the war
He was elected to Congress in 1870. Although Stalbrand was not very well
known aruong the younger generation of our countrymen in the United States
we will never forget that Carl Johan Stalbrand was very prominent in the
great fight for the Union.
"Peace over his memory."
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to ^^-Q-Jor at the end of the same year. General Logan very much appreciated
iStaibrand's service.
Staibrand was sent by General Sherman to Washington to inform Pros, Lincoln
of Sherman's famous march through Georgia and that he had occupied Savannah.
V/hen Abraham Lincoln had read the reports and was going to bid the messenger
farewell he said, ** Good by, Brigade General otaibrand."
Staibrand had thus advanced from a sergeant in a Swedish Artillery Regiment
to the post of Brigade General in the glorious army of the Great Republic!
We find Staibrand as the owner of a plantation in South Carolina after the war
He was elected to Congress in 1870. Although Staibrand was not very well
known among the younger generation of our countrymen in the United States
we will never forget that Carl Johan Staibrand was very prominent in the
great fight for the Union.
"Peace over his memory."
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Svenska Tribunen^ June 22, 1892 • ^Mp^ (ILL) PRO ^ ^0''^^
THREE TIMES AROUND THE WORLD, AS MAIL CARRIER
Yesterday our countryman Charles A. Olander could look back upon twenty
year as a Mall Carrier for Uncle Sanu On June 21st, 1872 at 10 A. M,,
Olander was sworn in as Mail Carrier by the then Postmaster, PVank
Eastman • Olander is only fifty- two years old and is in fine physical
trim, which he attributes to the daily long walks« It has been es«*
timated that in these twenty years he has walked a distance equal to three
times the distance around the world*
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OUR VETERANS.
EDITORIAL: The existence of The Union was a vital question sometime ago. •
At that time it was requested of every can to offer himself on the country's
altar and sacrifice homey peace, wife, children, parents and future. There
were thousands and thousands who called this country their adopted land. Their
offer was the greatest, their love the purest. Among them were the Swedes^ With
unusual willingness did they obey the call issued by Lincoln, and they fought
bravely on the battlefields. There were many wno never returned from the
battlefield, where death reaped a rich harvest. But some of them are still
among the living; they remain as witnesses of the fact that the hard times
we have now, cannot compare to that time when the call was issued by the
President to fight for the welfare of the country.
V/e all owe these men, our veterans, both thankfulness and respect. They aid
their part to save America politically and to give the negroes their freedom.
We were reminded of these thoughts at a Swedish Soldiers* Convention, which
was held at Bishop Hiu on n..„.._ .,^, ■
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About six hundred people - many of them veterans of the latest war gatherea^"'''^'^
together. How many of these six hundred people really were veterans, is hard
to say. The remainder of Company D of the 57th Volunteer Regiment of Illinois
arranged the festival ceremonies. The Company's captain, Eric Johnson, made
an inspiring address on the history of the Company. Lieutenant berglund of
West Point sent a telegram regretting his inability to be present, as did also
iteijor Fore Kansas.
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A SUCCISSFDL "YOUTH'S DAY**
The l^iane Is a Fitting One
The Good Templars' youth clubs, "Idrott," "Ideal," and "Harmoni," cele- '
brated Tottth*8 Day last Sunday in Good Teiaplar Park. The program was
especially notable for its great variety and was very interesting. The
weather was ideal, and the attendance ifas good; the prograra therefore
came off exactly according to plan. It began with the competition of
the young men in sports of various kinds, among which were discus-throw-
ing, the shot-put, the broad jump, and the hundred-yard dash.
The more formal program began at two o'clock in the €UPtemoon with music
by Norin amd Anderson's orchestra emd a welcoming speech by Einar Lind-
skog, in which he pointed out the cultural significance of the activities
of the Good Templars and the high ideals which forra the basis for the
Order's work among young people. The speech was followed by music con-
tributed by the Good Templars' male choir, which sang "Sveriges Flagga"
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(Tha Swadish Flag) and **Jag Tat Et Land** (I Enow a Land), for which
It waa rawardad with haarty applauaa*
Nazt came a performance by the National Dance Club, which preaented a number
of typical Swedish folk dances • To all appearances the audience enjoyed them ^
yery much. ^
The final part of the afternoon* s program consisted of more music by the abOYe- ^
mentioned orchestra, singing by the male choir, and another performance by the ^
Dance Club* ^
In the evening Henning Ohlson^s play, **Fademearf** (The Heritage from Our ^
Fathers), was played before a large and receptive audience, and all the roles
were remarkably well handled •
A popularity contest was conducted during the day, and first prize went to
Viola Gustafson, who belongs to the Ideal Club» The two girls representing
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Idrott and liarmoni won second and third prizes respectively.
It was, all together, a wonderful day which will long be remembered
by all those who attended.
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AN IMPORTANT MBBTING
(Editorial)
The Tasa lodges of Chicago held a Joint meeting last Saturday for the pur^se "d
of discussing the organization of a children* s club of the same kind that was ^
established years ago by the New York lodges* It will be remembered that in p
that city Dr. and Mrs. Johannes Hoving have been the leaders in this work '^
among the children, and also were in charge when the club made a very success* g
ful excursion to Sweden last summer. ^
At this writing, no announcement has been made, and we do not know the resiilt
of Saturday's meeting, but we hope that it was fruitful, and that at least a
beginning was made which will lead to an organized effort in this important
field* Such an activity as this, even though it be undertaken on a modest
scale to start with, is in complete harmony with the program and principles
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of the STithlod Order* For its aim is not only to build up a strong sick
benefit organisation » but also to preseirve and strengthen the best in the
Swedish national character, and that which is typical of it, so that it may ^
reach **the hic^est possible degree of usefulness to America ,** as one promi- ^
nent Swedish-American once expressed it* And it is obvious that, if we core ci
to cultivate in the New World the qualities that are typically Swedish, we p
must make an effort to reach the children of the immigrants, the second ^«
generation* TtlB reasoning led to the founding of the first children's club S
in the East* r;
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Those members of Chicago's Vasa lodges who have children of school age have, ^■
we presume, already been approached and asked to encourage their young ones
to Join such a children's club, unless distance or other obstacles should
make meaibership unfeasible • We will therefore refrain from any additional
urging at this time* But we do want to say that the time for establishing a
children's club is well chosen* Christmas, the children's holiday, is approach-
ing, and we Swedish-Americans know that our children are more eager at
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Ohristaas time to learn about the old country and life there than at any other
time of the year.
^ose parents are wise who at this season seek to acquaint their boys and girls -n
with the Swedish language, history, and culture. This may well be done in a ^
children's club, but it should also be done in the home. Nothing so strengthens ^
the ties between parents and their children as for the latter to learn about -^
the childhood of their mother and father. And an understanding of life in 3
Swedem and of its people is sure to enrich their lives, both today and tomorrow, —
and will serve as a ballast when the sailing is rough. ^
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THE VASA OBDER'3 FIRST GHILDREIT'S CLUB IH CHICAGO
At a very spirited meeting, where the finest fellowship prevailed, the Vasa
lodges in Chicago got together last Saturday and decided to organize a
children's club, the first organization of its kind in Chicago. If the interest
irtiich was evinced by the children who were present at the meeting continues,
one will not have to worry about the club's future.
A special committee appointed by the Vasa lodges had arranged the meeting,
and much of the publicity work was done by the children themselves.
The children elected the officers of the club. Esther Sander is the president,
and IlTS. Margaret J. Widerborg will act as singing instructor and will teach
games, etc.
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ERICK IIELSON 3TSN
Ericlc Nelson Sten, well-known Swedish old-timer, has passed to his reward •
Sten caiae to America in 1854 v/ith 333 other immigrants, of whom 155 died
en route.
The entire group settled in Moline, 111*, Mr* Sten came to Chicago in 1862
and was appointed to the police force. He was a guard at the County jail
for many years, and despite his advanced age he kept his post to the last.
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Anders Nelson, 73 years of age, living at 86th and Townsend Street,
fell the other day and as a resxat died* Ur. Nelson was an
original settler in the State of Maine, and lived in Chicago for
thirty years*
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Svenske Trlbunen-Nyheter. Feb. 18, 1933,
A NARROW-MINDED EDITORIAL WRITER
(Editorial)
One of the latest issues of the Saturday Evening Post contains an editorial
which deals with iimnigration. It is based on a recent statement by Secre-
tary of State Stimson, in which the Secretary points out that the immigration
regulations adopted by the Government have prevented at least one million
people, who wished to come here, from entering the country. The editorial
writer commends the Government's immigration policy, but declares that it ^
was adopted much too late, and that ever since 1890 immigration has been a
detriment to the country •
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The editorial goes on to say that immigration is to blsme for the great
frequency of crime in this country and for the litgh cost of operating our
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public schools, as well as for unemployment and high taxes. And it is
further claimed that communists, anarchists, and other revolutionary ele-
ments are recruited from the ranks of the iinmigrants. The writer concludes
his discourse with the statement that the Government should have shut the
doors on immigration thirty years ago.
This editorial writer disregards entirely the fact that the population of
this country consists of immigrants and the descendants of immigrants.
V/ere it not for immigration the aboriginal redskins would still be in
possession of the country. And who deserves most of the credit for the ^
rapid development of the Middle West and the Northwest if not the early
immigrants from Northwest Europe, particularly from Germany and the Scandi-
navian countries? Since the writer insists that since 1890 immigration has
not benefited the country why did he not raise his voice in protest when
the so-called national origins clause was included in the present immigra-
tion law, a clause which provided for a reduction in the number of Protestant
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immigrants from the Germanic countries, while it permitted an increased
immigration from the Catholic countries of Southeastern iSurope?
It is true that before 1890 immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe
was beginning to overtake that froia the Northern and Western countries, and
it is also true that crime is more prevalent in the former group than in the
latter, but both of them have made incalculable contributions to the Indus- 2
trial and commercial development of the country. The importation of Italian t:.
gangsters, which has taken place during the last decade for the purpose of hand- id-
ling the illicit alcohol traffic, should not be blamed on immigration but- ^
rather on corrupt politics. o
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All in all, immigration has been a blessing to America. It has contributed
to the cultural as well as to the material progress of the country, and also c?
injected fresh blood into the old population stock. That fact is fully
realized by thinking people, but a narrow-minded attitude tov/ard immigration
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has, nevertheless, developed duriag the last few years. The above-mentioned
editorial is typical of this attitude. It is prejudiced and misleading and
serves no good purpose.
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Ri^^/is?. Ti{s ii: iai<.A.TiCN •::roT.\s
(Editorial)
The solution of the immirration prollem v;hich supposedly'' has been brought about
by the so-called National Cri:"*ins lav/ is so unsatisfactory to the majority of
i\r.ericans, ani so obviously detrimental to the future sound development of our
nation, that it is actually v;orse than no solution at all. For instance, it
puts no bralce 'it all on the mass immigration from I.lexico, and this fact, together
vrith the dissatisfaction over the unfair nuota stipulations for Germany, Ireland,
and the Scandinavian countries, i/ill in all probability cause the Question to be
taken up for reconsideration during: the next session of Con^^ress.
Leaders v;ithin the /uaerican Federation of Labor, and others to v;hom the imi::igra-
tion question is of rreat concern, have v/arned against the increasing inl'lux of
labor from Lexico. That country alone sends to the United States almost half as
many emigrants annually as arrive here from all ]i]urope, and the Mexicans belong
to the lov/est paid class of workers, the class v/hich the imiiigration act of 1924
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was desicned to Iccep out.
This ch'3BV> labor is employed rriricipally ir the surar industry, in the cotton
fields, and in railroad maintenance v;ork, but is rraduaily filterin^^ into our
industrial centers, displacing Anerican labor by underbidding it.
At the T resent time there are more Mexicans in tne A:nerican South than there are ^
in the border states of T'exico itself, and there 'cve more of them in Los Angeles J;
than in any Mexican city outnide of the car^ital. Not only dc the^r tend to lov;er —
the Ar.erican standard of living, but they seldom establish permanent homes and f"
stay put. They have a tendency to move from one locality to another, ancl the m.a- -o
jority of them are not inclined to become Amierican citizens. o
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This mass immigration has nov; been going on for so long that it v/ould not be S
practical to stop it abruptly and entirely, and suddenly deprive farmers and in- ^
dustries in tne Southv/est ci! this cheap labor to v;hich they have adjusted their
production, but it is imperative that somiething be done to keep it v;ithin bounds.
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I C Svenska Tribune n-Nyheter, Ser^t. 11, 1929.
The National Council for the Kevision of the National Cri{;:in c^uotas is an or-
ganization, headed by representative citizens, v/hich has been formed for the
purpose of conductinr a c?iinT)ai^n arainst the "ucta lav;, as it nov; stands. Its
president i3 Victor i^idder, a German-AiTierican of Nevr York City, and aiaonc its
committee ner.ibers v/e note the S-.'/edish-Zunericans Zrnest H, Trysell, of Detroit,
I.'ichir^-^n, ml l^'r'^ncis J. P1:iTi, of ITiles, I.achi;>an«
This organization v/ill lead in the ficht against the admittedly unjust nuota
lav;, and its activities -rill not be confined to cainpaicning amonc the various
foreirn cxoxivs v ho nay seen to be nost concerned. Every American citizen, re-
gardless of nationality, vdll be ur^^ed, in the nar.ie of fairness and justice, to
voice his protest to Congress, so that a resolution providing for the revision o
of the lav; may be introduced durinr the next ses^^ion.
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On the strength of President Hoover's statements in rerard to this lav;, the above- <j^
mentioned Council is justified in counting on the Government's support in its en-
deavour to brin^ about a return to the old and more ecuitable nuota system.
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Svenska Tribiinen-Nyheter , Apr, 10, 1929.
SWEDISH j
OPPOSE THE KATION.\L ORIGINS PROVISION
Let the Congress Know That You Consider the Law Impractical and Unfair
The addition of the national origins provision to the Inmieration Act of 5
1924 has been postponed twice because it was considered impractical as a >^
basis for the computation of immigration quotas. But it will go into effect p
next July 1 unless the Congress, when it meets in extra session next loonth, ^^
votes another postponement or decides to abolish the provision altogether.
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If the new law should become effective, Sweden's quota v/ill be reduced by :^
two thirds, to 3,314, a reduction of about 6,000 in the present quota. If 5!
this law had been properly prepared on a basis of justice and fairness, no
Swedish-American would object to it. But it has been clearly established
that the law is impractical, that it is not based on realities, and that
the quotas computed according to it are the results of guessv/ork. On the
other hand, it is generally recognized that the present quotas are so
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adjusted as to serve America's best interests, and are arrived at by sound
reasoning.
It is, therefore, the duty of all citizens who agree with President Hoover
that the National Origins provision represents an ill-conceived idea, and
should not become law, to let the proper authorities know what they think
about it. They can best do so by writing their representatives in Washington
and ask them to vote for repeal of the lav; or for another postponement. In
order to make it easier for our countrjTien to voice their displeasure over
this lav/, we are printing below tvjo form letters, which should be addressed
to Senators and Congressmen. Copy them and send them to Washington D. C.
^translator's note of the letters are of course in English in the orginal^
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(Name of Senator)
United States Senate.
Washington, D. C.
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SWEDISH
As one of yoxir constituents, I ask that you vote for the repeal of the
National Origins provision of the Iirmiieration Act and for the continuance of
the nuotas based on two per cent of the 1890 census, thereby supporting the
President in his opinion on this question.
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Hon.
(Nanie of Gongressmany
House of Representatives,
Washington, D« C.
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Being one of your constituents, I strongly urge that you give all possible
support to the President by voting for the repeal of the National Origins
provision of the Iirmlgration Act and for the retention of the quotas based
on the 1890 census.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Apr# 10, 1929.
SEIECT, BUT SBUSCT THE BEST
(Editorial)
The Anglo-Scucon bloc in Congiress is encountering stiff opposition in its
efforts to change the Inmiigration Act of 1924 by adding the provision iivhich
will make the national origin percentage the basis of quota ccaaputations*
This question has now been discussed for such a long time, and so thoroughly, If
that the general public has become aroused and is beginning to realize what <^
is really at stake. ^
The issue is this: Shall the immigration quota of the various foreign countries ^
be computed on the basis of the number of immigrants who were here in 1890, or ^
on the basis of the national origin of our present population? The former
system has been in operation since 1924. But the latter will go into effect if
Congress, which is to convene this month, does not repeal the National Origins
provision or vote another postponement.
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It may be true, as pointed out by the advocates of this provision, that the
1890 immigration figures were chosen entirely accidentally as the basis of
present quotas. But it so happens that there exist no reliable immigration
statistics covering any period previous to that year. And it is a fact that
it is not possible now to determine correctly the proportion in which foreign
nations contributed to the ethnological make-up of the population of this
country during the first one hundred years of our history. The first immigra-
tion records date from 1820, but not until 1850 were the foreign bom classified
by their national origin.
Therefore, the determination of quotas based on the national origins of our
present population can be nothing but guesswork, and if one may judge by the
large increase in the quotas of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, it looks
as though all those individuals whose origin is doubtful are credited to those
two countries. Furthermore, it was in the beginning of the current century
that the immense mass of immigrcmts began to arrive from the countries of
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Southern and Eastern Europe* The quotas of those countries have, therefore,
increased considerably, and this is one consequence which the creators of
the National Origins Clause neglected to take into consideration*
Ever since the principle of selective immigration was adopted, the policy of ^
giving preference to people from Northern and Western Europe has been followed. ^
The British were favored, but any great influx of people from Southern and .^
Eastern Europe was not desired. But the National Origins provision increases p
the Greek quota by 207 per cent, the Hungarian by 83, the Italian by 50, and
that of Austria by 80 per cent.
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President Hoover is not in favor of this provision, and has promised to support- \
those who are determined to work for its repeal during the coming session of U"'
Congress. If this action is successful, the present quota regulations will
remain in operation. And if the powers that be will make the future of this
country their chief concern, and act accordingly, we are confident that they
will prefer the present quota system and repeal the National Origins provision
of the Immigration Act.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, Liar. 20, 1929.
'SHY THE ABOUT FACE?
(Editorial)
The "national origin" principle in immigration legislation has been generally
condemned in all quarters, even by those who take only an academic interest in
the problem. All ijiii>artial persons who have studied the intricate question
of immigration agree that it is impractical and inconvenient to use national
origin figures as a basis for quota computations.
In the issue of March 13, the Nation makes fim of those who advocate this pro-
cedure because they are so anxious to maintain in our population the same
nationality proportions that prevailed in colonial times. As our readers al-
ready know, quota allocations, according to the national origin principle,
will be determined on the basis of the census of 1790. The Nation declaims
that at that time immigration into this country had barely started, and that
the nature of Americans population has undergone a great change during the
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last 140 years. Furthermore, the 1790 censiis was incomplete and unreliable.
But with their usual inability to grasp the realities of life, these advocates
of limited and selective immigration are acting as if the census of 1790
represent a divine standard by which the i)opulation in this country is always
to be measured, and according to which America is to grow in the future.
The periodic€Ll goes on to say that Congressman Albert Johnson, chairman of the
Immigration Committee, and his followers have gone too far in their effort to
prese37ve America for the descendants of those that came over on the ^^Maj^lower" .
For not only are Great Britain and, to a small extent, the Netherlands favored
by the new regulations, but even Bolshevik Russia and coxantries where Bolshevik
tendencies may be suspected, such as Lithuania, Greece, and Portugal, are seeing
their quotas increeuied considerably.
On the other hand, the quotas of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, where the Nordic
race has been preserved in its purest form have been drastically reduced. The
Nation asks if this is not a mistake, and adds sarcastically, ^For a long
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time the immigrants from IJorthem Surope have been hailed as forming the
backbone of our nation. Are these highly valued Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes
now going to be thTOwn aside to nake room for Lithuoniajis and long-bearded,
half -wild newcomers froia Soviet Russia?"
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TB ONLY ASK FAIEN2SS
(Editorial)
In compliance with the regulations of the imroigration law of 1924, a com-
mission consisting of representatives from the Departments of State, Labor,
and Commerce, undertook the task of studying the data pertaining to the
national origins of the American people. These data had been collected
by a conraiittee of experts, and it was on them that the immigration quota of
foreign nations was to be based.
The commission reported that the statistical material which had bsen j
gathered was of such a nature that they were not suitable as a basis for
practical immigration legislation. The majority of the Immigration Com-
mittee was of the same opinion, and seemed to be willing to have the law
declared void, but a strong minority was opposed, and the result was that
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the date on which the law was to become effective was postponed, first for ^
one year and then for one more. This was done in spite of the Committee's 2
declaration that even at the end of this period the same uncertainties and -:^
difficulties would surely persist in regard to the feasibility of basing p
immigration quotas on national origins* ^
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There seemed to be agreement within the Committee that the difficulties ^
involved were real, and impartial experts who have studied the problem also S
agree that the law is not only impractical but unfair. And one does not
have to be an expert to see that. According: to the most dependable authori-
ties, no reliable statistics on immigration for the first two hundred years
of the existence of this nation are available. Not until 1819 did Congress
pass a law requiring that captains of ships arriving from foreign countries
submit a passenger list. Such lists might have been helpful at the present
time, but they v;ere all destroyed in a fire on Sllis Island in 1896, and it
was not until the early nineties that systematic records were kept of persons
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arriving here from overseas. It v;as then that the Immigration Bureau was
established.
Present immigration quotas cannot, of course, be based on nonexistent
statistics. But in 1905, Congress passed a law requiring the census chief
to prepare a list of all persons who were included in the census of 1790.
It was then discovered that , during the occupation of Washington, D. C. in
1812, the files covering the states of Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, New
Jersey, Tennessee, and Virginia had been destroyed by the British. But in
1907 a subordinate in the Census Bureau had prepared a list, not only based
on incomplete census reports but also determining people's nationalities by
their names, even though it is well kno;vn that a great many foreign names
have been Americanized.
On such artificial data as these, then has the comraittee of experts based
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its calculations. And it has been definitely ascertained that no reliable ^
data exist which cover the required period of time. In the census of 1850, ig
a person's birthplace was recorded, but not that of his parents. The first ^^
really complete data were recorded in the 1890 census. As for the years r^
preceding 1790, the committee seems to think that the people who came to :^
this country during that period were not Liimigrants. If not, what, then, ^
were the Swedes who settled in New Sweden?
•Ve repeat that one does not have to be an expert to realize that this
proposed law is based on falsities, and is therefore not only impractical
but actually unjust. Still there are those who would put it into effect
next July 1. .ve therefore urge our readers to write or wire their Repre-
sentatives in Congress, asking them to do their utmost to prevent this
proposal from becoming law.
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Svenaka Trlbunen-Nyheter, Jan. 23, 1924,
THE RSGUIATION OF BaHGRVTION
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The problem of a fair and practical iamiigration policy is an intricate one, <:^
and it is not surprising that those who are charged with the formulation of suchF
a ix)licy are in a quandary. ISany opinions which have been expressed on the ^
matter are so lacking in understanding that it is evident that they are the o
expressions of people who are entirely uninformed on the subject. However, ^,
the Declaration of Independence has set forth certain principles which still S
hold good, and iThich will serve very well as a standard for our national <^
conduct •
According to the Declaration of Independence a free nation may claim the right
to deterniiine what kind of immigrants it will admit to citizenship, and also
the right to bar those who may be expected to compete with the country's own
workers on terms detrimental to the latter*
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No right-thinking person ^vill deny the ri^lit of the United States to
determine vjho shall be admitted to the country. If our Government
decides to bar those who are ignorant and therefore undesirable, who is to
dispute its decision? And if it v/ishes to admit those vdiom it considers
desirable, who is to stop it from doing so?
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Many years ago, restrictions were imposed on immigration from China and *^
Japan, restrictions which were based on racial considerations. Considerations C3
involving education, training, and general qualifications for citizenship ^
are just as important. To be sure, the quota i.aw provides in part for such
selective immigration, but only in part. Then, too, it causes many difficulties
for immigration authorities, as well as for would-be immigrants.
It is now proposed that those who want permission to enter America be examined
and selected in their own horae3ands before departure for these shores, and
it might be a fairer policy to admit them on the basis of their ovm individual
merits, rather than simply to admit a definite number from each country,
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!• e., a certain percentage of the number of their nationals who carie here .^
before the year 1890. As for the ir:imi grants fron western and northern p
Europe, just as many vjould bo admitted under such an individual merit ^
system as are now being admitted under the quota law, if not more. §
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THE Q,UOTA LAV; AGiiHT
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A question related to current iinmigration regulations has been brought up by
Mr. Hilmer Lundbeck, director of the Swedish A^ierican Line. Sven though it is
of considerable importance to many European countries, it has not received much
attention, but now it looks as if it. would be taken up and decided upon during
the present session of Congress. It concerns those people who go to Europe S
for a visit, and then return to the United States. Are they to be included in ^
the immigration quota of the country in which they are visiting? It is the
practice now to include them in the quota, and LIr. Lundbeck thinks, and so do
we, that this is not in accordance with intention of the iiiimigration law.
The law provided for one category of travelers, designated as "exempted persons,"
to which belong former immigrants who have lived in this country for more than
one year, who have then gone to Europe for a visit, but who have returned to
America within six months. They are, of course, permitted to re-enter, but
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they are counted in the quota of the cornitr:^ in which they have been visiting.
Of the 20,042 Swedes who were adiaitted this year, the Swedish ^^eri can Line has ^
carried no less than seven thousand of such "exempted persons". The majority of S
them had already taken out their first papers here. Thus the number of real ^
immigrants who could be admitted was reduced by seven thousand. Since it is the S
purpose of the immigration lav; to admit as many as possible of the northern 2
races, Congress may be expected to make the necessaiy change. V/e understand that ^
Senators and. Congressmen who have been approached on the matter are so inclined. ^
They realize that the rule in regard to "exempted persons" is not fair in
practice.
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S yens ka Tri b\inen-Nyhe t e r , UoVo 28, 1923,
(Editorial)
s:;edish
Since the number of immigrants from Sweden oegan to increase sharply more
than a year ago, Chicago seems to have been receiving more than its share
of nev/comers. It is quite natural that they should prefer to go to com- ^
munities where they know they will find many countrymen, and it is also
natural that v/e, their forerunners, should look them over rather closely, and
make observations regarding their appearance, conduct, etc. l^ny of us feel
that, on the whole, we may well be proud of these young Sv/edish nev7Comers»
They are clean-cut and dignified, well dressed and well groomed, and are thus
a credit to themselves as well as to their fellow Swedes who have been living
here for years, and not least of all a credit to their homeland, Sweden, who
sent them forth to make their contribution to the great American melting pot»
But we regret to say that there are exceptions. Among the new arrivals there
are a few individuals who distinguish themselves by qualities of which there
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is no reason to be proud. -And, unfortunately, they are the ones that attract
most attention. For many obse2?vers it is difficult to distinguish between the :^
rule and the exception; consequently, the ^-eneral opinion about Sv/edish new- ^^
comers is not alv/ays flattering. The majority are judged by the conduct of a ^
fevj, which is highly regrettable. C
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These exceptions seem to represent a certain hoodlum element, whicii glories £
in making passes at ladies on the street and indulges in similar ungentlemanly ^
conduct. Perhaps uhey got away with that sort of thing in Sweden, but they *^
need not think that it will go unpunished here. The sooner ti_oy get their
fingers burned, the better it will be for them. It will teach them manners.
V/e understand that some of the offenders already have had tlieir lesson.
But we repeat that these are exceptions. The greet majority of Swedish new-
comers are a credit to their countrymen here and to the land from which they
came. They have all the qualifications for doing well here in America and
becoming an asset to their new country. And they are welcome, not only by us,
their countryr;ien, but by the entire nation.
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ilBOLISH ELLIS ISL JTO?
(Editorial) ^•
Complaints have boon frequent concerninr; current practices on Ellis Island, <
where arriving irami errant s are examined and where it is decided v/hether or not ^^
they are to be pernittei to enter t'lis countr;/. It is adrdtted that these y
complaints are justified in rnanj' cases, and Secreturj'- of Labor Davis has just I
submitted a plan accordin^^ to v/hich Ellis Island v/ould be abolished as a clearing £:;^
house for irnmic-.rants. lie recoiiiends that the selection be made in their ovm ^*^
homeland by ilmerican officials stationed there for tliat purpose • Such procedure
would save much trouble, and, if it were adopted, immigrants would not have to
fear that they might be refused admission after they had reached these shores.
The plan seems sensible and practical, and mii^ht well find man^^ supporters
in Congress. But it is doubtful whether the proposal v;ill be adopted,
for it is certain to meet opposition in Liany forei^^tn countries* One European
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pov/or has already lodcecl a protest against any possible procedure of this
kind .
An American iinLii station station cannot be established in a forei^pi country
without the periiiission of the government of tliat c<\intry, and since sone
coverniiionts ma^r be e:cpected to refuse such periiiission, it is not likely that
Secretary Davis* plan will materialize*
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ViE V/JUIT THE B2ST
(Editorial)
Secretar:'' of Labor Davia, v/ho has just returned from a study trip to Europe,
declares that his observations in the various wuntries v«hich he visited
have strengthened his belief that a more rational iiiuaigration policy on the
part of the United States is imperative, America desires good immigrants,
but under present regulations she has no choice* He found that several
European countries followed the policy of granting visas only to the less
desirable elements • He feels that America should no longer permit herself
to be used as a dumping-ground, but should make her o;vn selection of
ixamigrants according to her ovm standards. This country would still get as
many newcomers as are needed here.
The Secretary recommends that the selection be made in the country of
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origin. Instead of admitting all those who come here within the quota for
their respective countries, Davis wants the American consuls to decide
whether or not a prospective immigrant is desirable by ikmerican standards. ^^^
Visas should be granted only to those who may reasonably be assumed to :g?
possess the qualifications for good citizenship and for making an adequate 1^
living for themselves. r^
Through this procedure, the United States would secure for itself the highest
type of immigrants that Europe has to offer. Right now, the desire to emigrate :-•
is strong in Europe. The Secretar;/ of Labor believes that half of Europe^s
population would be glad to go to America if given the opportunity.
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Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter, June 6, 1923.
TEIE QUOTA LA17
(Editorial)
As is generally knovm, the purpose of our present immigration restrictions is
to limit the number of immigrants from southern and eastern Surope, and, at the %
same time, to encourage immigration from northvrestem Europe. IThen the Billing- ;;'
ham Law, as it is called, was adopted, nobody suspected that its provisions ^
might also prevent the most desirable immigrants from entering the country. -^
Emigration from the northern and western countries of Surope had for several S
years been so low that it was not considered likely that their annual quotas
would ever be filled. But that is exactly what is happening. England, Scotland,
"ilTales, and Ireland have already exhausted their quotas, and Sweden* s quota is
nearly filled. If emigration from Germany continues at its present rate, its
quota will also be filled during the next fiscal year. The law thus seems to
have had a more far-reaching effect than was originally intended.
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Pongress and the nation at large do not desire to admit an unlimited number of
people from southeastern Europe; but they do desire to admit as many as possible
from the rest of the continent, because the latter are needed to cultivate the
land and to reinforce the western European human stock which is already here*
But so far, no member of Congress claims to have a solution for the problem of
how to keep out ^rtiat is considered the less desirable immigrahts and at the same
time admit those whom v;e really want and need. fz
However, the present law has functioned smoothly, and it may not become necessary ^
to change it, as has been suggested. As conditions in Europe improve, the number 2
of emigrants is likely to decline. Up to nov/, the Dillingham Law has prevented o-
only a few of the more desirable immigrants from landing here, while it has
protected the country against the flood of hundreds of thousands of others who
would otherwise have poured into our large cities, overcrowding the slums we
already have, and creating new ones.
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( Editorial)
Jucl^^e G-ar:'" is still clanori^u'^ -'or chan,^os in cur i:ni2:ration lav/ that ill ^^
perr.iit <-. -':rjaoer niL.roer cf pjot)1q to ar.toTX this country, thus c^.u^in^ a p3
reduction in ..a{^es. Jhe Jud.^e declares thit .jrierica's i'^r.:itp?ation reguL^tions, v^
as they no.v star.d, constitute a dancer to tlxC ec' I'.oi.ic lii'o of the n-'tion. c^
The i-vjiigrants tii? t Jud^x Trary is lon;.*in^: i*or are of the t:;i>^ that v;ill
bes£* the foronen in his steel r>iants tc lot t!ie:i ..orh tv;olve hours u day at
an hourly rate v;hich i? Cut Tron sufJicient to provide a sati3factor:7 standard
of Tivin,';: for people v;ith ordinary /j^.erican rer.uironents, lie actuallj^ states
that he co:isiders it a danye:.'* to t.:is countr:,^ to ^revent sncii ^aople fron
cominr- here in unli:nted na-ribers.
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IrLT.i.^rati ^n CIO"ini3sioner Husband, of ..as.^in.^ton, declaros, or- t"re other
hand, t;-.at '^on the v;..ole, the qu5.1ity of the i.'iT.i -grants v;ho:a v/e ire adaittin
now is better th.an it has been I'or the last r>hirt:'-fivo 7oars*\ r:ut
iv:r, IiUGband is concerned .;ith t/;eir value as iiu;an beings and prospective
.j^ierican citizens, not .vith their value as './af^e slaves in Jud,^e Trar^^'-s
steel nlants.
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Svenska Trlbunen-Nyheter, Feb. 14, 1923.
THS IMMIGRATION BILL
(Editorial)
We have already expressed ourselves as being against the increase in iimni- ^
gration which is so strongly desired by our industrialists, and we have even .^
pointed out the advcmtages of a further tightening of immigoration regulations, p I
Last week, the Immigration Committee of the House of Representatives recom- g i
mended the passage of a bill which supposedly reduces the number of immigrants ^^ 1 ,
who are to be permitted to enter the coxmtry annually. According to this ^ {
measure, the so-called quota is lowered from three to two per cent, and this Jj!
quota is to be based on the nxmber of immigrants who entered the country in
1890. Up to now the 1910 figui^ has been used as the noim.
In reality, however, an increased number of people will probably be admitted
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Svenska Tribunen-Myheter, Feb* 14, 1923.
to the coimtiy if this bill is passed* One of its purposes is said to be to
encourage imaigration from northern Europe, whose people are considered, for
various reasons, the most desirable immigrants* But there is nothing in the
bill which is likely to serve this purpose •
The bill as it is now presented provides that relatives of citizens living
here are to be admitted regardless of the quota; and, furthermore, unrestricted
immigration is penaitted relatives of eillens who have lived here for two years
or more, emd whose declaration of intention to become American citizens is one
year old* All that is necessary for admission to this country is to have some-
body who is already living here declare that he is related to the prospective *co \
immigrant* Under such provisions we should soon see a rapid increeise of our ro |j
ghetto population* ^ j
It is a fact that those countries whose emigrants are most wanted here are not
sending enough to fill the present quotas* ^?hat, then, is the purpose of
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limiting their number by a new law? And yet, not satisfied with this limitation,
the Immigration Committee wants to provide loopholes through which less desirable
immigrants may come in« ^
Is it possible that certain elements in Congress want to make it appear that they ci.
favor further limitation of immigration, which is demanded by the majority of ^
our people, but that they in reality are trying to comply with the wishes of -t3
manufacturer^ associations, to whose interest it is to import ah unlimited supply o
of cheap labor? A cynic would be inclined to answer yes* '^
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COMPDLSOIff SEGISTRATION OF ALIENS
(Editorial)
SWEDISH
As reix)2rted last week, tlie Immigration Committee of the House of Representatives r;
is currently considering several proposals for a new immigration law to replace -o
the temporary act that is now in operation* Among the proposals submitted is o
one which already has the support of President Harding* It provides that all co
aliens in this country be required to report to the authorities at certain inter- §
vals, so that the latter will always know where these noncitizens are and what ^
they are doing* This procedure will also make it easier to check on the progress
irtiich they are making in absorbing American ideals'^*
It may be sussumed that the primary purpose of such a lav; is to encourage immi-
grants to become American citizens as quickly as possible—a piirpose which is
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entirely proper and laudable. How the law would operate in practice, and ^
whether the disadvantages accruing from it would outweigh the advantaijes, is ,-k
another question* Of all civilized coiintries, America has the least detailed p
statistical information about ios own citizens. This is one of the reasons ^
for the many irregularities which occur at elections and other important public §
functions. "^
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During the war the draft became a very complicated undertaking and many errors ^
were made. In the light of that experience one can get a pretty good idea of
the confusion which would arise if all those who have not ivanted citizenship,
or who for some reason or other have neglected or have been unable to obtain
it, should be required by law to report to certain officials at definite times
and submit to questioning in regard to their activities, their plans, their
thoughts, and their feelings. The picture is not an attractive one, even if
one does not take into account that many errors and injustices which v;oula
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undoubtedly be made as a result of misunderstandings and differences of opinion. i
A psychological element is also involved. Would it be the pxirpose of such a r;;
law practically to force aliens into citizenship, or would it allow them freedom ^
of choice, as has heretofore been the case? It should be unnecessary to argue o
which of T^hese two courses is the more desirable. "~
Admittedly, the United States has among its native-born population a larger
number of criminals and individuals with criminal tendencies than any other
country on earth. This element will supposedly enjoy its accustomed freedom
from interference, while many an honorable and law-abiding immigrant will
have to report to the police or to the Federal authorities at designated times
A situation of this kind will lead the majority of immigrants who have not yet
become citizens to the conclusion that they are being discriminated against ,
and it is certainly not conducive to inculcating in them the love they ought
to have for their adopted co\mtry, which has invited them to become citizens.
American ideals cannot be instilled into the mind of the immigrant by force.
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and he will not become a good Republican or a good Democrat by being forced to ^
submit to periodical ♦♦once-overs" by some board or other authority* And as for ^
''American ideals,^ they are no different from the ideals which Immigrants have -^
always brought with them, from the earliest days up to the present time* Our '^
southeastern states were originally i)opulated by exiled criminals from England, 2
and their ideals are reflected in the practice of lynching and in the activities ^
of the Ku Kluxers of today. The states of the Northwest have been populated
by ipimi grants who come here of their own free will, and their ideals are re-
flected in honesty and respect for the law* V7e wonder which of these two sets
of ideals will be promoted by the proposed compulsory registration law*
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Svenska Tribunen-ltyheter^ Jan. 31, 1923 •
TEE ILJ'rrGR;iJ]TS FROM THE IIORTH
(Editorial)
A pamphlet has recently been published which contains much of great interest
to the foreign-bom people of this country, not least of all to the Scandi-
navians, It is the annual report of the Bureau of Immigration in Washington,
and among other interesting information it contains a section of "Trades and
Occupations of Immigrants of Various Countries".
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Scandinavians --meaning Swedes, lTorv:egians, and Danes— are included among the
nationality groups discussed. Of the 309,556 immigrants xvho entered this ^^
country last year, only 5.4 per cent, or 16,678, were from the Scandinavian
countries. Thus Scandinavian immigration is not very imix)rtant numerically
when compared with that of other c^^^vips. The Jews, for example, provided
53,524 newcomers; the Italians, 41,154; the Geiroans, 31,218; and the British,
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Svenska Tribiinon-Nylieter, Jan. 31, 1923,
30,429.
But in some other respects the Scandinavian g3X>up is of considerable interest.
The figures show that it contains a higher percentage of individuals vdth
special occupational training than any of the other groups. In other v/ords,
there are among the Scandinavians a proportionately snaller number of people
who are not trained for any special kind of work.
IVhile the Scandinavian group made up only 5.4 per cent of the total number of
immigrants who arrived during the past year, it comprised 8.5 per cent of all
the skilled workers admitted; and of the total number of immigrants in the .
category of the professionally trained, 6»5 per cent, or 286, were Scandinavians.
Even to the class labeled ''miscellaneous," and including farm workers, servants,
fishermen, etc., the Scandinavians contributed a somewhat larger percentage than
5.4.
The Scandinavian group contained 3,835 persons v/ho were classified as having no
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Svenska Trlbunen-IIyheter, Jan. 31, 1923.
occupation or trade, this category including dependent v;oiiien and children*
This class comprised about 23 per cent of the total nuraber of Scandinavian
imnir.rants for the year, a percentage lower than that of any other group.
For the sake of comparison we gave the corresponding percentages for other
national groups. They are as follov;s: Of the 53,524 Jewish imrriigrants,
31,526, or rouglily 60 per cent, had no trade or occupation; of the Poles
and the Portugese, 55 per cent; of the Japanese, 55 to 60 per cent; of the
English and Dutch, 45 to 50 per cent; of the iimericans, IJulgarians, i^iimanians,
Russians, Slovriks, Spaniards, and Syrians, 45 to 50 per cent; of the French,
about 40 per cent; of the Scotch, 40 per cent; of the Italians, 35 per cent;
of the Ger/aans, 33 per cent;.
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It is also interesting to study the various occupations represented among the
immigrants* In the Scandinavian group, electricians and engineers comprise
a high proportion of the total immigration. The 111 electricians and the 175
engineers who arrived here last year from the Scandinavian countries constituted
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Svenska Tribunen-IIyheter, Jan. 51, 1923.
a percentage of the total Scandinavian iJTuaigration v;hich was nore than three
times as high as the averai^e for all other nation groups.
Considering:, the various trades v;e find that the Scandinavip.ns contributed a
proportionally hif;'Jier number of skilled workers than any other group. Among ^
then were many carpenters, cabinetmakers, bakers, ironsioiths, office :/orkers, ^^
machinists, .'gardeners, metal vorkers, nechauics, painters, interior decorators, ^
stone cutters, and so on. Of the 7576 farmers vjho arrived here during the year, ^
Go4 were Scandinavians. The Scandinavian ^roup also contributed 1,859 out of ^^
a total of 10,524 faiTi workers.
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IIl'IGEATION
("Editorial)
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A well-organized propaganda campaign is going on at the present time for the -iii.
purpose of bringing a. out repeal or modification of the restrictions on immi- p
gration now in operation. As usual, the argument is presented that there is a ^
shortage of labor in this country. The fact is that there is no labor short- §
age, but rather a shortage of work. ^
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1:0 fair-minded observer will deny that the resent restrictions on immigra- ^
tion operate to the advantage of the great mass of the ximerican people. If
any change should be made at all, it ought rather to be in the direction of
even more severe limitations.
The driving power behind this agitation is, of course, the desire of the
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big industrialists to lower wages or to prevent tbem from rising. They first
tried to accomplish this by means or the open-shop movement, which was an
attempt to break up the trade-unions. But this attempt failed dismally, and
they are now trying to have the ii-nmigration laws ciianged for their advantage.
There could scarcely be any valid objection to an increase in immigration if
measures were taken to admit only elements which could reasonably be expected
to become an asset to the country, ihit ix, is a well-known fact that only
about half the nuraLer of the really desii*able imraigrants that we are prepared Si
to admit are actually taking advantage of the opportunity to cone here. The
big industrialists, however, want the least desirable and the least enlightened
people, Tihose with the lowest living standards, who would .e content to sub-
mit to poor working conditions and low wage scales. These people would weaken
the position of workers who deijand higher living standards.
/e are glad to say, the majority of .unerican workers belong to the latier
Ci.ass.
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