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  • Of "cats" and "ruses"
    Of "cats" and "ruses" NewspaperImageText
    John P. Huston, Wilmette Life, 6 May 2010, p. 7     Wilmette has two main types of residential burglaries. One is "cat burglaries" where a thief enters a house at night through an unlocked door or window. The other is the "ruse" where the offender por
    John P. Huston, Wilmette Life, 6 May 2010, p. 7   Wilmette has two main types of residential burglaries. One is "cat burglaries" …
  • Obituary: Susan M. Hens
    Obituary: Susan M. Hens Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Aug 1971, p. 97     Susan M. Hens, a lifetime Wilmette resident, died Aug. 1 in St. Francis Hospital, Evanston. She was 78. Mrs. Hens, of 1415 Maple Av., was the daughter of Peter and Catherine Hoffman, one of the first
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Aug 1971, p. 97   Susan M. Hens, a lifetime Wilmette resident, died Aug. 1 in St. …
  • Edens Expressway Spur construction beginning
    Edens Expressway Spur construction beginning Newspaper
    Wilmette Life, 1 Jul 2010     Construction begins on the Edens Spur of Interstate 94 this week. The merge down Map showing area of Edens Spur resurfacing and bridge repair
    Wilmette Life, 1 Jul 2010   Construction begins on the Edens Spur of Interstate 94 this week. The …
  • Advertisements
    Advertisements Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jul 1912, p. 15     Advertisement for Schaefer Bros. Undertakers, 1573 Maple Ave., Evanston, Ill.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jul 1912, p. 15   Advertisement for Schaefer Bros. Undertakers, 1573 Maple Ave., Evanston, Ill.
  • Classified advertisements
    Classified advertisements Newspaper
    Wilmette Bulletin, 21 Sep 1933, p. 6     Advertisements for the following businesses: Sam Goldman, junk dealer W. Nielsen, roofer Wilmette Ice Co., cold beer delivered John T. Rosbert, tailor Lois Hammett, piano instruction at 1715 Elmwood
    Wilmette Bulletin, 21 Sep 1933, p. 6   Advertisements for the following businesses: Sam Goldman, junk dealer W. Nielsen, roofer …
  • Civil War Hero Dies at Wilmette Residence [John Murray Vernon]
    Civil War Hero Dies at Wilmette Residence [John Murray Vernon] Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Nov 1921, p. 1     John Murray Vernon, 339 Maple avenue, passed away Sunday, November 20, at his home, at the age of 80 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Nov 1921, p. 1   John Murray Vernon, 339 Maple avenue, passed away Sunday, November 20, at …
  • Obituary: Weldon H. Cook
    Obituary: Weldon H. Cook Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Jun 1977, p. 59     Weldon H. Cook, 52, of 1525 Maple Av. in Wilmette died June 24 at Evanston Hospital. Born in St. Charles. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Morrow Cook; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Cook of Earlh
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Jun 1977, p. 59   Weldon H. Cook, 52, of 1525 Maple Av. in Wilmette died June …
  • People You Know About: Evanston
    People You Know About: Evanston Newspaper
    Local News, 21 Apr 1916, p. 2     Miss Grace Belden, 937 Hinman avenue, left Friday for Asheville, N.C. Mr. Charles Cartwright, 2215 Lincoln street, is on a business trip North End Dancing Club gave a dance at the Woman's Club Saturd
    Local News, 21 Apr 1916, p. 2   Miss Grace Belden, 937 Hinman avenue, left Friday for Asheville, N.C. Mr. …
  • House sales
    House sales Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Oct 2007, p. 131     425 Sunset Drive, Landward Associates Ltd. to Ramsey S. Famacion and Maria Rosa M. Perey, $1,130,000, July 9 922 Hunter Road, Hill Construction LLC to Ping Yu and Wenhua Liu, $1,245,000, July 9 622 M
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Oct 2007, p. 131   425 Sunset Drive, Landward Associates Ltd. to Ramsey S. Famacion and Maria …
  • Obituary: Augusta Marchant
    Obituary: Augusta Marchant Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Nov 1952, p. 63     Mrs. Augusta Marchant, 1221 Maple Avenue, Wilmette, died in her home on Friday, October 31. Surviving is her husband, William C.
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Nov 1952, p. 63   Mrs. Augusta Marchant, 1221 Maple Avenue, Wilmette, died in her home on …
  • Damage put at $125,000 in house fire
    Damage put at $125,000 in house fire Newspaper
    Irv Leavitt, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 Nov 2007, p. 11     An electric blanket ignited a fire that caused $125,000 damage to a Wilmette home early Friday afternoon on the 1500 block of Maple avenue.
    Irv Leavitt, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 Nov 2007, p. 11   An electric blanket ignited a fire that caused $125,000 damage to a …
  • St. Francis Xavier School: Rummage Sale
    St. Francis Xavier School: Rummage Sale Newspaper
    Wilmette Life, 1 May 2008, 32, 33, , 34     St. Francis Xavier School and parish thanked Joan Compernolle and Kim Langill last week for organizing the April 12 spring rummage sale. • School officials thanked Betty Ann Manganaro, Suzy McNamara
    Wilmette Life, 1 May 2008, 32, 33, , 34   St. Francis Xavier School and parish thanked Joan Compernolle and Kim Langill …
  • House sales
    House sales Newspaper
    Wilmette Life, 24 Apr 2008, p. 124     Property transfers Information is provided by Record Information Services, Inc. in St. Charles, www.public-record.com, (630) 365-6490. The company provides public record data for including new incorp
    Wilmette Life, 24 Apr 2008, p. 124   Property transfers Information is provided by Record Information Services, Inc. in St. …
  • Geography [editorial]
    Geography [editorial] Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Aug 1914, p. 4     Geography and maps as related to events is interesting. "Geography on the printed page is stupid."
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Aug 1914, p. 4   Geography and maps as related to events is interesting. "Geography on the …
  • Park holds off Hong for second in Women's Open
    Park holds off Hong for second in Women's Open Newspaper
    Wilmette Life, 31 Jul 2008, p. 116     Aimee Neff's claimed the Women's Open Championship Saturday at the Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville. The battle for second came down to Northbrook's Seul Ki Park and Evanston's Jennifer Hong, but Par
    Wilmette Life, 31 Jul 2008, p. 116   Aimee Neff's claimed the Women's Open Championship Saturday at the Mistwood Golf …
  • Four seek District 39 seats
    Four seek District 39 seats NewspaperImage
    Karen Berkowitz, Wilmette Life, 22 Jan 2009, p. 10     Four candidates for the Wilmette District 39 School board requested spots on the April 7 ballot. They have until Monday to file nominating petitions for the upcoming election. Candidates include Kimb
    Karen Berkowitz, Wilmette Life, 22 Jan 2009, p. 10   Four candidates for the Wilmette District 39 School board requested spots on …
  • Obituary: Rudolf M. Ostermann
    Obituary: Rudolf M. Ostermann Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 May 1948     Rudolph M. Ostermann of Evanston, formerly of 234 Warwick road, Kenilworth, died at his home on May 4. Born in Berlin, Germany, October 25, 1876. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Minchen M. Osterman
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 May 1948   Rudolph M. Ostermann of Evanston, formerly of 234 Warwick road, Kenilworth, died …
  • Naked intruder takes cash
    Naked intruder takes cash Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Nov 1999, p. 11     Wilmette police are searching for a man they say forced his way in to a home on the 300 block of Maple Ave. while naked, confronted a woman and robbed her of cash before escaping
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Nov 1999, p. 11   Wilmette police are searching for a man they say forced his way …
  • District 39 election uncontested
    District 39 election uncontested Newspaper
    Karen Berkowitz, Wilmette Life, 29 Jan 2009, p. 14     Four newcomers are assured election to the Wilmette District 39 School Board April 7: Kimberly W. Alcantara of 1626 Spencer Ave., Wilmette; Pamela Davidson of 1227 Maple Ave.,Wilmette; John M. Flanag
    Karen Berkowitz, Wilmette Life, 29 Jan 2009, p. 14   Four newcomers are assured election to the Wilmette District 39 School Board …
  • Property transfers
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    Wilmette Life, 19 Feb 2009, p. 10     Information is provided by Record Information Services, Inc. in St. Charles, www.public-record.com, (630) 365-6490. The company provides public record data for including new incorporations, business
    Wilmette Life, 19 Feb 2009, p. 10   Information is provided by Record Information Services, Inc. in St. Charles, www.public-record.com, …
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