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1. 250 Villagers sign petition for April vote - A color Xerox copy of an incomplete article from the Chicago Herald and Examiner about Lake Bluff's Liquor Referendum. The town "will hold a local option referendum on future liquor control ..." It was projected that town would vote to uphold the ban on the sale of alcohol.

   250 Villagers sign petition for April vote

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2. Circular on Liquor Regulation - Circular on Liquor Regulation regarding a vote for to keep Lake Bluff dry despite State Legislature repealing all local ordinances. The circular urges residents to vote for liquor prohibition.

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3. Grace and Scott Durand - Seven copies of newspaper articles originally printed between September 9th, 1915 and January 28th, 1916, covering the contagious "Hood in Mouth Disease" spreading amongst cattle herds. Grace Durand's cattle contracted the diease in September 1915 and had to be slaughtered. However, over a month later her entire cattle herd was again slaughtered, but wrongfully this time claimed Grace Durand for the cattle was not sick. She files a $100,000 damage suit against the state. Two copies of newspaper articles documenting the story and reactions of Jack Durand being indicted for supplying sugar in one of the largest alcohol conspiracies of the prohibition, with ties to the Capone gang and profiting $2,000,000 a year. "Indict Chicago Sugar Broker" article original published in the February 17, 1933 Wisconsin Daily Tribune. Article capturing Grace Druand's reaction to the event originally published on February 17, 1933 from an unknown source. Copy of an article originally printed in The Field Illustrated in February 1926. Article documents Grace Durand's transformation from using mixbreed cows to purebred cows and how she rebuilt the farm after a fire destroyed the farm in 1911. Copy of an article original published in the Chicago Daily tribune on July 13, 1932 about the arrest of two men at Crab Tree Farms after the demanded $50,000 from Jack Durand and threatened to kidnap his daughter if he did not pay up. Includes photographs and threatening letter written by culprits. Copy of an article published in the Chicago Daily Tribune on September 7, 1930 documenting Grace Durand's statement as a Women's Christian Temperance Movement leader okaying the use of light wines and beers. Copy of an article originally published in the Chicago Daily Tribune on June 24, 1917 explaining the spirits Grace Durand speaks to at her home who give her advice on avoiding bad publicity and alerting her of potential cattle poisoning schemes from outsiders. She also explains her theory of German spies infiltrating America's dairy industry in this article. Copy of an article originally published in the Kane Republic on January 31, 1925 showing a photograph of Grace Durand while acknowledging her for earning "$1,000,000 in one day in the unprecedented rise in the price of wheat in which she was a 'bull'" Copy of Grace Durand's lecture on the usefulness of incorporating domestic science classes into grammar and high schools. She believes kids should also be taught the value of work and learn how to upkeep themselves and their surroundings instead of that part being a surprise for them when they grow up or move out of the family house. As well as learn some agriculture or engineering. Brief printed biography of Sir Oliver Lodge who's work in mediumship and communicating with the dead inspired Grace Durand. She went on to write a book titled "Sir Oliver Lodge is Right: Spirit Communication A Fact." Copy of a page from an unknown source with the headline, "Who's Who in Chicago." Scott and Grace Durand are mentioned along with their birth date, birth place, occupation, and extra curricular. Lived at 982 Sheridan Rd.

   Grace Durand's Dairy Farm

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4. Jack Durand - Adopted at age 3 by Scott and Grace Durand of Crab Tree Farm, Jack Durand was known as the Village's "Bad Boy" for constantly stirring up trouble. In 1921, as a teenager, he was charged with stealing $1,500 worth of liquor from his family's cellar. A risky charge to press because at this point in United States history the nation was already nearing year two of Prohibition. Jack argued that his dad, Scott, had it bootlegged up from Chicago. A claim in which his parents denied and soon Jack took back that statement. After sitting in jail for three weeks, Grace eventually went to the jail, dropped the charges, and brought him home. In 1925, at 22, Jack was hunted down in Los Angeles after his "friends" and fellow gang members, James Miller (313 East Center Avenue), Franklin Patterson (701 Park Place), and George Buchard (704 East Scranton Avenue) named him leader of their gang during police interrogation. According to the three boys, Jack was the mastermind and getaway driver in the Hester White robbery. The three boys also named Jack being involved in other crimes. Such as the robbing of the wife of Mark Morton, of Morton Salts. Jacks family put up a good fight on his side. His mother testified on his innocence and so did their housekeeper, who stated that Jack was indeed home during the White crime along with the family's car. However, the jury found Jack guilty. The prosecutor built a strong case and reminded the jury that Jack is a "monumental liar." Jack denied an appeal, some speculating his decision came from a series of letters which mentioned if he appealed, his mother would be killed, her cows poisoned, and farm blown up. Jack was sentenced to 3 - 20 years. Jack served his time at Joliet Penitentiary beginning on November 16th 1925. According to the Warden of the prison, Jack shall not receive any special treatment for his social status while in his prison. Jack was released on parole in May 1928. In 1929, Jack married his childhood sweetheart, Genevieve Gerahty. in 1932, Peter Cunniff and Joseph Verdico were arrested as members of a gang who demanded $50,000 from Jack or else they will take his daughter, Patricia, who was two years old at the time. The threat came in a form of a letter as well as a phone call. Jack called the police who monitored the Crab Tree Farm property from 3:00 AM until the two men showed up at 9:00 AM to either collect the pay or steal Patricia. Due to Jacks history of crime and rumors of the Durands allowing bootlegging on their Crab Tree Farm lake access, Crab Tree Farms was searched through and through in 1934 after a daring shootout between cops and members of the Dillinger Gang outside Barrington. George "Baby Face" Nelson was responsible with shooting and killing of 3 federal agents and went into hiding. Crab Tree Farms was one of the first places searched during the hunt of Baby Face. Three copies of newspaper articles originally printed between September 11th and 30th 1921 covering Jack's arrest and/or release for stealing his parents liquor. All printed in the Chicago Tribune. 15 pages of Photocopies newspaper articles printed between June 24th and October 1925 covering the story of the boys confession in June, the hunt for Jack, arrest of Jack, the trial, and the outcome. Some newspaper articles include photos of the boys, and a variety of photos of Jack in court and touring the prison after his trial. 14 of the Photocopies come from the Chicago Tribune. One of the articles was originally printed in the Oakland Tribune. Photocopy of a newspaper article from the July 12th, 1929 Vidette-Messenger announcing that the "Bad Boy Has Settled Down." Referring to his secret marriage to Genevieve Gerahty. Photocopy of a newspaper article from the July 16th, 1929 Belvidere Daily Republican newspaper showing a photo of him and his newly wed bride, announcing their marriage. Nine Photocopies of newspaper articles originally printed between July 12th and July 14th, 1932 announcing the arrest of the culprits involved with demanding $50,000 from Jack Durand and threatening to kidnap his daughter. This story was published in a variety of newspapers across the country including papers based in Illinois, Missouri, California, and South Dakota. Photocopy of a newspaper article originally published on November 28th, 1934 in the Wilmington News-Journal covering the deadly shootout in Illinois and manhunt on Crabtree Farms. Copy of Patricia Durand's obituary, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 85.

   Jack Durand Liqour Theft

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5. Lake Bluff Liquor Issue is Revealed - Xeroxed copy of newspaper article titled "Lake Bluff Liquor Issue is Revealed" details how the Liquor Referendum may end up in court if voter fail to vote for liquor prohibition

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6. Lake Bluff's liquor issue is revealed - 1934 News-Sun article about Lake Bluff's liquor issue. The article explains that Lake Bluff may become dry, "or permit the sale of beer containing not more than four percent by weight by a vote of the people ..." The article mentions the Reverend Thomas E. Quayle, reformer and politician

   Lake Bluff's liquor issue is revealed

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7. Lake Bluffs Long Dry Spell - History of Lake Bluffs alcohol consumption before, after, and during the U.S Prohibition.

   Lake Bluff's Long Dry Spell

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8. Letters on Liquor Ordinance - Letters on Liquor Ordinance 1) Letter from Elmer Vliet to A. D. McLarty, Secretary of the Illinois Municipal League, regarding the ordinance prohibiting the manufacture, sales, and transportation of intoxicating liquor, and how it is obsolete now that Illinois allows for the consumption of such liquors. Vliet asks McLarty if he has any suggestions to pass a model liquor ordinance. 2) Letter from A. D. McLarty to Elmer Vliet in reply to his letter dated December 14th. McLarty states they do not have a model liquor ordinance to recommend to municipalities until either the 18th Amendment, Volstead Act, or the Illinois Search and Seizure Act are modified or repealed. McLarty says it would be very unwise to pass a liquor control ordinance based on the assumption that certain types of changes will be made. 3) Letter from Elmer Vliet to A. D. McLarty thanking him for his recommendations and asks McLarty to keep him up to date regarding the progress of the model liquor ordinance whenever it becomes prepared. 4) Letter from Elmer Vliet to A. D. McLarty asking if it is possible to obtain copies of the recent acts passed by the State Legislature repealing the Search and Seizure Act and the Prohibition Act. Vliet would also like any recommendations for local ordinances for the control of alcoholic liquors. 5) Letter from A. D. McLarty to Elmer Vliet saying the League will not be able to recommend a beer dealer's licensing ordinance until the State laws regulating the sale of beer are passed, however, he enclosed a copy of the Chicago ordinance on the subject passed January 17, 1933. 6) Letter read at a Village Board Meeting on April 11, 1933 detailing the adopted liquor ordinance passed by the village in response to the repeal of the 18th Amendment. 7) Newspaper Clipping titled "Ordinance to Regulate Beer at Lake Bluff" details the passing of ordinance for the sale of 3.2 beer in restaurants and stores, but beer taverns are prohibited.

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9. Letters Regarding Liquor Ordinance - Letters Regarding Liquor Ordinance 1) Letter to Charles Hummer regarding enclosing a copy of the State Beer Law and a copy of the Waukegan Ordinance and proposed Springfield Ordinance. It mentions that there is some opposition to permitting the consumption of beer into the ordinance and hopes that despite this it can still be put into the ordinance. Additionally, the letter talks about people obtaining both local and state ordinances and restricting the sale of such goods from certain areas. 2) Letter from Elmer Vliet, Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, to A. D. McLarty, Secretary of the Illinois Municipal League, stating the Village has a desire for the permit of sale of beer in Lake Bluff, but forbid the consumption of it on the premises where it was sold, therefore Vliet asks for suggestions or model ordinances which the League may have prepped in regards to this type of legislation. Vliet also asks what kind of classification a person who transport beer but do not carry stock of it themselves should have if not retailer. 3) Letter from Thomas Matthews to Elmer Vliet stated Vliet's letter dated May 11 has be referred to him. Regarding the classification of the person, they would be considered a retail dealer if the transaction finishes in Lake Bluff but they would receive no classification if the transaction finishes outside of Lake Bluff as they are not "selling". The letter also goes into detail about taxing malt and vinous beverages that are delivered within village limits. 4) Letter to Charles Hummer, which encloses a rough draft of a suggested revised ordinance on beer. 5) Letter from Charles Hummer to Elmer Vliet stating that he is in receipt of Vliet's letter of March 17th, in which Vliet submits Section 1 of Article XI of the City Charter of Lake Forest, which forbids the making, selling, or keeping for sale of any spiritous or intoxicating liquors anywhere within the corporate township that resides Lake Forest. Hummer asks how this effects Lake Bluff as they are in the same corporate township. 6) Handwritten notes on liquor ordinance.

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10. Notice of Election - Notice of Election in which a proposition submitted in regards to the prohibition against the sale of alcohol containing more that 4% at retail be continued in Lake Bluff is to be voted on.

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11. Report of Local Option Election - Report of Local Option Election for the proposal of prohibition against the sale of alcohol containing more that 4% at retail be continued in Lake Bluff. 599 Voted Yes 178 Voted No

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12. WCTU Pledge Card - A Woman's Christian Temperance Union Pledge card, with an image of Frances Willard on the left side.

    WCTU Pledge Card

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