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Western Springs Times_Dec 17 1915
Under "Western Springs Locals, page 1, column 1"
Charles Gustafson is breaking ground on Central avenue just north of Maple for a bungalow, 38x60 in dimensions for George E. Hamilton of Chicago who expects to move to Western Springs in the spring.
Page 1, column 3
HELPED CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY
It was whispered about that last Sunday was the birthday anniversary of one Western Springs best known women, Mrs. Edgar Williams and it was decided to make the event one that would remain a pleasant memory for her future years.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams and their daughter, Miss Lucy, were guests at dinner of their son, John and family. Soon after Mrs. Williams was very much surprised by the arrival of friends who continued through the afternoon to drop in just to offer a word of congratulation and best wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams were among the early settlers of Western Springs coming here when the population numbered less than three hundred souls. The thriving little village of today presents a strong contrast with the hamlet of those day, when the school house, the frame building later remodeled and occupied as a residence by Mr. Jacobs on East boulevard, consised of but two departments, the only church, the present Episcopal edifice was dedicated soon after the arrival of the William's family. The Burlington station was located just south of the one store the village possessed, near the residence of Mrs. Eckdahl on Chicago avenue.
Mrs. Williams has the best wishes of her friends for many more years in which to watch the progress of the little village so long her home.
Entry from the Western Springs Times, December 17, 1915
Last Modified: 03/26/2003