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Cole, John

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112 East North Avenue - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Camp Meeting Area of Lake Bluff that was completed in 1998. Additional information about the property is available at the Lake Bluff History Museum. John Cole (1865-1954) home, built c. 1898 Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS) 112 East North Avenue
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112 E North Ave. - John Cole home, built c. 1898 112 East North Avenue

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Certification of Minutes - (1) Certification of Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees on May 4, 1920 (2) Copy of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees. Discussed was the Ordinance providing the issue of $15000 Waterworks Bond and the appointing of Judges and Clerks.
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Cole Family - James Cole and his wife, Nancy, settled less than a mile south of Lake Bluff in 1837 with their children. One of their daughters married Thomas Atteridge in 1841 after the death of her first husband. James's's and Nancy's son, John, moved to Lake Bluff in 1895 and one year later he married Mary Louise Helming. Notes about the Cole family taken from out of Halsey's 1912 "History of Lake County." Copy of a biographical entry about Samuel Cole, son of James and Nancy Cole. Also on file is a photo slide capturing John Cole Jr. with his family on April 3rd, 1973.
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Cost estimate - Cost estimates for a job to be performed by John Cole, who lived at 112 East North Avenue, the site where the Kelly Klub met. The letter was found by the current owner in the garage / barn of the home.
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Elmer's Notes on Cole, Swanton, and Atteridge Families - Four pages of notes written by Elmer Vliet taken while reading Halsey's "History of Lake County" published in 1912. Gathered primarily genealogical notes on Atteridge, Swanton, and Cole families including occupations and residences of certain individuals. Five other pages of Elmer's notes taken at the Nimmo's residence on April 4th, 1973 and with William Atteridge on June 11, 1972. Notes include driving directions and brief genealogical history on Samuel Cole and family.
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Fire Department Members - Fire Department Members in front of the Fire Engine Men included are: Tom Evert (On Bumper), John Cole, [Illegible], Allen Kuhlman, Clifford Kiracofe, Harmond Woodward, Victor Sleeter, Marlin Leffler, Tom Shaw, and A. W. R. Oswald. 2 Photos: 1 Greyscale and 1 Colore
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Firemen in Front of Fire Truck - Greyscale photo of firemen in front of the fire truck Top Row: ?, Mr. Wintz (in truck), Al Malsch, ?, ?, ?, Joe Bubb, Steve Mietescu, Charlie Campbell, Marv Whitten Bottom Row: Tom Evert, John Cole, Harland Kinny, Gunnar Swalgren, Chris Elfert
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History of Grace Church - Documents giving a comprehensive history of the Grace United Methodist Church, starting in 1887.
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John Cole and Family - Black and white photograph of Mary Louise Helming Cole and her husband John Cole taken on the day of their daughter, Mary Marguerite's, wedding.
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John Cole and Family - John Cole married his wife, Mary Louise Helming, on June 7th 1896. The couple and their family lived in the 112 block of North Avenue. Photograph taken on June 1st 1928 capturing John Cole and Mary Helming at their daughter, Mary Marguerite's, wedding who married Elmer Bubb. Both Mary Marguerite and her mother were married at Grace Methodist Church. 1923 Christmas card sent to Ethel Cole. Brief notes about John Cole including where he lived and that Mary Marguerite was his 4th child and Ralph Richard was his 5th. Notes about wedding photos. Photograph of Elmer Bubb and Mary Marguerite wearing her mothers wedding gown on their wedding day. Family photo taken at Mary Marguerite's wedding. John Cole notes written on custom paper marked with his address, 112 North Ave.
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John Cole and Family - Sepia photograph taken at Mary Marguerite and Elmer Bubb's wedding day on June 1st 1928.
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John Cole and Family - Sepia photograph with a green border capturing the wedding party posing for a photo during Mary Marguerite and Elmer Bubb's wedding. Taken on June 1st 1928.
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Lake Bluff Fire Department 1929 - October 1929 Lake Forester showing the Lake Bluff Fire Department with trucks, motorcycle and firemen in front of Village Hall (former fire station). The caption mentions the new chemical truck and the large pumper with a capacity of 450 gallons a minute.
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Letter between Vera Flach and Elmer Vliet - A series of letters between Vera Flach and Elmer Vliet totaling 16 pages. In the letters Vera talks about her recollections of old Lake Bluff. Her grandfather Jervice Evans built the Tabernacle and a hotel that later burned. Of an oil painting of her grandfather that hung in the chapel of Hedding College where he was president. Vera talks about sending silverware and the painting. Vliet talks about beginnings of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Historical Society and of a canon ball that was found by Honorary Director James Getz on Green Bay Road, which was thought to be of French origin dating by the 1700s The Jesuit cross carved in a tree on Michale Mines property, found by John Cole. Also mentions the Lake Bluff Chat October 29, 1910 mentions the death of Dr. Evans Vera died May 28, 1975
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Letters about Cole Family - Eight letters between Elmer Vliet and the Nimmo family seeking information about Mrs. Nimmo's Cole side of the family.
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Petition to revoke ordinance to close Blodgett Ave. - Petition of 24 names including Gus Cloes, John Cole. Frank Pearce asking that East Blodgett Avenue be opened again. Specifically citing that the closing will be detrimental to the interests of all real estate in the village.

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Police and Fire Photo - Greyscale photo of Members of the Fire Department and Police Department inf front of their respective vehicles. Men Identified in the Photo: Leo Grost, Joe Bubb, Steve Mietescu, Charlie Campbell, Tom Evert, Al Malsch, Mr Wintz (In Truck), John Cole, Al Kuhlman, Marlin Lefler, Harmon Woodworth, Marv Whitten, Vic Sleeter, Major Wachs, Harland Kinney, Chris Elfert, and Gunnar Swalgren. The remaining 6 are unidentified - there is a legend on the back of the photo provided by Ellie Borders.
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Poll Book for April 19, 1927 Elections in Lake Bluff - Poll Book for April 19, 1927 Elections in Lake Bluff Poll Book has list of 320 names of voters in the Village of Lake Bluff.
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The Lake Forester - The Lake Forester - Lake Bluff News : Tennis Tournament, Garden Club events, church events. Mrs. George Tucker of 228 East Center Avenue hosted a meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society at her home. Margaret Hornel will conduct a pre-Kindergarten school at her home 516 East Center Avenue Walter Nisbet marries
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The resort that became a church; Lake Bluff church grew from camp association; Grace Methodist marks full century of service; Lake Forest/Lake Bluff News-Advertiser - Four newspaper articles published between 1972 and 1976. All of the articles focus on Grace United Methodist Church.
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The Spirits of Lake Bluff Return - This newsletter explains and promotes the annual Ghost Walk and the donated Ice Truck.
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