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  • Blind Pig Closed
    Blind Pig Closed NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 6     Two deputy sheriffs raided a "blind pig" outside the city limits, corner of Greenleaf St. and Darrow avenue. The proprietors are Hill Beach of 331 Dempster St. and Michael Schmidt of 1803 Greenleaf S
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 6   Two deputy sheriffs raided a "blind pig" outside the city limits, corner …
  • Chicago saloon brawl ends as Evanston man, Charles Brackley of 712 Oakton St., is stabbed by Michael Hussey
    Chicago saloon brawl ends as Evanston man, Charles Brackley of 712 Oakton St., is stabbed by Michael Hussey Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 5, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 5, column 1   ...
  • Dive keepers appeal cases: Frank Ptocieniak and Nick Brosius, notorious "Blind Pig" keepers
    Dive keepers appeal cases: Frank Ptocieniak and Nick Brosius, notorious "Blind Pig" keepers Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 5, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 5, column 1   ...
  • School Took Quick Action
    School Took Quick Action Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 7     When the officers of Garrett Biblical Institute found a bar on their property, they had it taken out.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 7   When the officers of Garrett Biblical Institute found a bar on their …
  • Will Attack Blind Pigs
    Will Attack Blind Pigs Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jul 1912, p. 2     County officers will take action against the numerous "blind pigs" that exist along the western border of Evanston as a result of the attack upon Rgoczki [unclear] Wesick, 1614 Ashland avenue, Evanst
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jul 1912, p. 2   County officers will take action against the numerous "blind pigs" that exist …
  • Bar Hopping: More homes have their own "mini-taverns"
    Bar Hopping: More homes have their own "mini-taverns" Newspaper
    Stephanie Fosnight, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Apr 2007, A5, A7     More houses feature a wet bar with wine cooler and sink, to entertain friends. Comments by Peter Knobel of the Wilmette company Kitchens & Baths by Knobel. Carl G. Knobe, Peter Knobel's father, start
    Stephanie Fosnight, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Apr 2007, A5, A7   More houses feature a wet bar with wine cooler and sink, to …
  • Roadhouse Project Hit by Residents
    Roadhouse Project Hit by Residents Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Mar 1918, p. 1     Frederick A. Miller, of Chicago, and his plans for an eating establishment on the site of the Gage Homestead met with opposition from a delegation of residents in Ashland and Chestnut avenues. Reside
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Mar 1918, p. 1   Frederick A. Miller, of Chicago, and his plans for an eating establishment …
  • Citizens Association Vs. "Blind Pigs"
    Citizens Association Vs. "Blind Pigs" Newspaper
    Local News, 21 Apr 1916, p. 1     A report of the executive committees of the North Shore Citizens' association shows progess in the prosecution of violators of the New Trier Township local option law and driving out "blind pigs" Att
    Local News, 21 Apr 1916, p. 1   A report of the executive committees of the North Shore Citizens' association …
  • Blind Pig Raided; Cops Get the Goods
    Blind Pig Raided; Cops Get the Goods Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Jan 1915, p. 6     Evanston women are very fond of their husbands. They not only want them to stay at home on Christmas eve, but also on Christmas night. Assistant Chief Robert Johnston had complaints from west side wo
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Jan 1915, p. 6   Evanston women are very fond of their husbands. They not only want …
  • Liquor Control - Vertical File
    Liquor Control - Vertical File TextImageNewspaper
        Vertical file contains articles about Liquor Control. Includes various articles about Liquor Control, prohibition, and a map of saloons that were outlawed in a four mile limit.
      Vertical file contains articles about Liquor Control. Includes various articles about Liquor …
  • Advertisements
    Advertisements NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jun 1931, p. 25     Advertisement for The Chimneys Tavern, Winnetka; Wieboldt's, Evanston; Lindwall's, 808 Oak St., Winnetka Drawing of a woman in a large hat and wearing pearls
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jun 1931, p. 25   Advertisement for The Chimneys Tavern, Winnetka; Wieboldt's, Evanston; Lindwall's, 808 Oak St., …
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