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Chicago Post Office
Federal Bldg.,
Tel., Harrison 4700 .. Postmaster, William D. Carlisle.
Civil Service Commission 13th Floor Federal Bldg.,
Tel., Harrison 4700. Sec., Peter Newman.
Examines applicants for Civil Service positions in the Fed- eral government service.
Department of Agriculture Bureau of Chemistry Suite 1625, 608 S. Dearborn St. Tel., Wabash 6732. Chemist in charge, G. W. Hoover, M. D. Makes examinations of foodstuffs in interstate commerce.
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions 876 Federal Bldg., Tel., Harrison 4700. Special Examiner, Read Hanna. Investigates pension claims.
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Department of Internal Revenue
531 Federal Bldg., Tel., Harrison 4700.
Revenue Agent, Daniel J. Chapin. Enforcement of Revenue laws, including the Harrison Anti- Drug Act.
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation, 859 Federal Bldg., Tel., Harrison 4700.
Division Supt., Hinton G. Clabaugh. Investigates violations of laws of the United States.
Department of Labor
Children's Bureau,
845 S. Wabash Ave.,
Tel., Harrison 5378.
Director, Miss Estelle B. Hunter.
Law establishing this Bureau provides that it shall inves- tigate and report upon all matters pertaining to the welfare of children, and shall especially investigate the questions of in- fant mortality, the birth rate, orphanage, juvenile courts, de- sertion, dangerous occupations, accidents and diseases of chil- dren, employment, legislation affecting children in the several States and Territories. Reports of Bureau investigations are published.
Department of Labor
Employment Service, 845 S. Wabash Ave., Tel., Harrison 5286.
A free employment bureau for the distribution of labor. See Employment (Public Agencies), page 99.
Department of State
Bureau of Citizenship, 600 Federal Bldg., Tel., Harrison 4700.
Clerk, T. C. McMillan.
Issues naturalization papers and passports.
Marine 'Hospital 4141 Clarendon Ave., Tel., Lake View 107.
Supt., 'J. O. Cobb, M. D.
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Under U. S. Treasury Department. Provides medical and surgical treatment for merchant marines, men of the coast guard, life saving, lighthouse and geodetic survey. Officers and privates of Army and Navy in Chicago zone admitted. Capacity, 120. Out-patient Office,
35 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 8651.
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Exemption Board
District Board, Division No. 1,
704-112 W. Adams St.,
Tel., Randolph 5370.
Chief Clerk, H. E. Hammond.
Under United States Department of War. Acts on claims for exemption from military service, both appeal cases from Local Boards and originally on industrial cases.
District-all of Chicago south of 12th St.
District Board, Division No. 2,
1122-112 W. Adams St.,
Tel., Randolph 5370.
Chief Clerk, E. B. 'Mower.
Has same jurisdiction as above for all Chicago north of 12th St.
United States Food Administration
120 W. Adams St.,
Tel., Randolph 4350.
Director, Harry A. Wheeler.
Estab. 1917. To administer food control under Food Control Bill.
War Department
Headquarters, Central Department,
583 Federal Building,
Tel., Harrison '4700.
Major Gen'l. Wm. H. Carter, Commander,
Commands all the United States Army forces in the states west of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Mis- souri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado, except Cantonment Camps at Rockford, Ill., Battle Creek, Mich., Des Moines, Ia., Ft. Riley, Kansas, Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky., and Chilli- cothe, Ohio.
Courts See Legal Agencies, page 123.
FOREIGN CONSULATES IN CHICAGO
Consul General of Chicago, Berthold Singer,
Suite, 616, 29 S. La Salle St., Tel. Randolph 6976.
Argentine Republic
Consul, Albert W. Brickwood, Jr.,
Suite, 1206, 108 S. La Salle St., Tel. Main 2920.
Austria Hungary
Swedish Consul in charge, See Sweden. Bolivia
Consul, F. W. Farnwell,
Suite 1612, 105 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 599. Belgium
Consul, Dr. Cyrille Vermeren,
Suite 2035, 25 E. Washington St., Tel., Central 4148.
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Brazil .
Consul, S. R. Alexander,
Suite 10, 183 N. Wabash Ave., Tel., Central 5399.
Chili
Consul, M. H. Ehlert,
Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. Costa Rica
Consul, Berthold Singer, Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. Cuba
Consul, Francisco P. Caballero, Suite 911, 189 W. Madison St., Tel., Franklin 2509.
Denmark
Consul, B. F. Falkenstjerne,
Suite 921, 326 W. Madison St., Tel., Franklin 2189. Dominican Republic
Consul, Frederick W. Job,
Suite 823, 140 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 3271. Ecuador
Consul, Frutos Plaza, Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago Ave. and Larrabee St., Tel., Superiar 6234.
France
Consul, Antonin Barthelemy, Suite 225, 108 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Franklin 5484.
Germany
Swiss Consul in charge. See Switzerland. Great Britain
Consul, Horace D. Nugent,
79 E. Adams St., Tel., Wabash 8546.
Greece
Consul, Nicholas Salopoulos. Suite 24, 143 N. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 1317. Guatamala Consul, Jule F. Brower,
Suite 1331, 38 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 411.
Holland, See Netherlands.
Honduras
Acting Consul, Jule F. Brower, Suite 1331, 38 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 411. Italy
Consul, Count Guilio Bolognesi,
Suite 1442, 72 W. Adams St., Tel., Randolph 1328. Japan
Consul, Saburo Kurusu,
Suite 929, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Tel., Harrison 1482. Mexico Consul, Edmundo Martinez,
608 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Harrison 3255.
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Netherlands Consul, John Vennema, Suite 1407, 140 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Randolph 1601. Nicaraugua Consul, Berthold Singer, Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. Norway
Consul, F. Herman Gade, Suite 723, 30 N. LaSalle St., Tel., Franklin 5626. Panama .
Consul, E. A. Navarro, Suite 303, 608 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Harrison 7863. Paraguay
Consul, Albert W. Holmes,
5241 Carmen Ave., Tel., Irving 5115. Porsia
Consul, S. Y. Baaba, Suite 316, 133 W. Washington St., Tel., Main 3766. Peru
Acting Consul, Frutos Plaza, Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago Ave. and Larrabee St., Tel., Superior 6234.
Russia'
Consul, A. M. Volkoff,
Suite 712, 10 S. LaSalle St., Tel,. Franklin 1014.
Salvador
Consul, Berthold Singer,
Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. Siam
Consul, Milward Adams,
430 S. Michigan Ave., Tel., Harrison 5000. Spain
Consul, Berthold Singer,
Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. Sweden
Consul, E. E. Ekstrand,
Suite 816, 108 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Franklin 1259. Switzerland
Acting Consul, Henry Nussle,
Suite 301, 11 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 1191. Turkey
Acting Consul, Berthold Singer, Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. Uruguay
Consul, Rudolph C. Liebrecht,
Suite 822, 608 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Harrison 539. Venezuela
Consul, Blaine J. Brickwood,
Suite 1103, 111 W. Monroe St., Tel., Randolph 3846.
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CHILD WELFARE
CHILD WELFARE
GENERAL AGENCIES (See Also Education)
Anti-Cruelty Society 155 W. Grand Ave., Tel., Superior 5762,
Supt., H. L. Roberts.
Incorp. 1906. For the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Conducts refuge for small animals where they may be taken and reclaimed or humanely destroyed. Suported by membership dues and contributions. Reg. Bur.
Bureau of Personal Service 1800 Selden St.,
Tel., West 4980,
Supt., Miss Minnie F. Low.
Provides protection for dependent, defective and delinquent children; gives advice in securing institutional care and other service for neglected Jewish children. See Protective Agencies, page 168.
Chicago Board of Education
Bureau of Compulsory Education
904-7 S. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Central 3981,
Supt., W. L. Bodine.
The Compulsory Education Department of the Board of Education has six divisions, as follows:
Attendance Division: Makes investigation of children's absence from school. Maintains staff of 55 truant officers.
Census Division: Collects and compiles school census and statistical data.
Court Division: In charge of prosecutions in Juvenile Court for commitment to the Parental School, and in Municipal Court for the enforcement of compulsory education law against parents.
Employment Certificate Division: In charge of issuance of work permits for children between the ages of 14 and 16 years. See Employment (Industrial Welfare), page 97.
Moral Survey Division: Conducts surveys in vicinity of school houses for the betterment of environment.
Motor Bus Transportation: Supervises motor bus transporta- tion of crippled children to and from special centers for crippled children and transportation of children in extreme outlying districts.
Chicago Children's Benefit League
Pres., Mrs. Chas. E. Frankenthal,
5044 Drexel Blvd. Tel., Drexel 3509.
Corr. Sec., Mrs. Chas. Salmon,
5450 E. View Park. Tel., Midway 4367.
Incorp. 1910. "To provide ways and means for a concerted
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action, one day in October of each year, for the benefit of various organized charities forming this League." "Charities applying for membership must show that they have an unpaid Board of Directors: no paid solicitor; that they are organized for the relief and aid of Chicago children; have been in opera- tion for two years or more, and are endorsed by the Associa- tion of Commerce. They shall present with application, cre- dentials and the two preceding annual reports. Applications for membership shall be sent to the Corresponding Secretary before March the first."
Children's Day Association
4116 Prairie Ave.
Tel., Drexel 4337.
Pres., Mrs. L. L. Funk,
Incorp. 1908. To raise emergency fund to be used at the Juvenile Court to prevent the separation of mothers and chil- dren on account of poverty and to extend emergency aid in cases calling for such service; also carries on educational propa- ganda for child welfare and assists in organizing, establishing and financing civic and social agencies. Supported by member- ship dues and contributions.
Chicago Day Nursery Association
Office, Mary Crane Day Nursery,
818 Gilpin Place. Tel., Monroe 6231.
Pres., Mrs. E. C. Dudley,
1545 Astor St. Tel., Superior 44.
Field Secretary, Mrs. Mabel Gillam.
Estab. 1906. Incorp. 1916. To assist in the organization and standardization of day nurseries in Chicago and suburbs. Edu- cation and propaganda carried on through committee meetings and work of Field Secretary, and by the publication of the Midwest Center Bulletin. Supported by membership dues and contributions.
Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund
315 Plymouth Court,
Tel., Harrison 7885.
Acting Director, Miss Mary E. Murphy.
Estab. 1908. To improve the conditions of child life in the United States. Co-operates with Board of Education in con- ducting open air classes caring for aneamic undernourished and tuberculous children. Through correspondence, publication and other propaganda, helps in starting such schools and baby care in other cities. Co-operates in other movements for pro- moting the welfare of children. Reg. Bur.
Illinois Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations Pres., Mrs. B. F. Langworthy,
254 Ashland Ave., River Forest, Ill., Tel., River Forest 1393. Sec., Mrs. Jacob Mueller,
317 S. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, Il1. Tel., Oak Park 6174.
Estab. 1900. To promote child study and education of par-
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ents for child training; also co-operation between home and school Organizes and fosters parent-teacher associations and mothers' clubs. Supported by contributions and yearly dues.
Ilinois Humane Society
1145 S. Wabash Ave.,
Tel., Harrison 8185.
Supt., George A. H. Scott.
Incorp. 1869. For the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Has ambulance for the removal of disabled animals. Open day and night and Sundays .. Supported by contributions. Reg. Bur.
Jewish Orphan Society Pres., Henry L. Frank,
1014 Fort Dearborn Bldg., Clark and Monroe Sts.
Incorp. 1894. Under auspices of the Elsie Frank Endowment. To assist in the maintenance and education of Jewish orphans under sixteen years of age at home, in order to prevent their being sent to institutions. Pays pensions of $25 a month and upward. Supported by income from endowment.
Juvenile Protective Association
816 S. Halsted St.,
Tel., Monroe 5796.
Supt., Miss Jessie F. Binford.
Promotes the study of child problems and works to prevent conditions contributing to the dependency and delinquency of children. Prosecutes persons contributing to the delinquency of children. See Protective Agencies, page 169. Reg. Bur.
Polish Educational Aid Society
Pres., T. M. Helinski,
1201 Milwaukee Ave.,
Tel., Monroe 5000.
Estab. 1912. To promote the higher education of Polish boys and girls of ability. Furnishes tuition and books. Supported by dues and entertainments.
Public Guardian of Cook County
722 County Bldg.,
Tel., Franklin 3015.
Public Guardian, Miss Nellie Carlin.
Estab. 1889. Acts on order of Probate Court as guardian to any minor in need of a guardian. Supported by fees.
State Society for Prevention of Cruelty 120 S. State St., Tel., Central 6220.
Supt., W. P. Stuart.
Estab. 1914. For the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Supported by membership dues.
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Sunbeam League of Chicago Pres., Miss Nan Gore, 4518 Oakenwald Ave. Tel., Drexel 471. Corr. Sec., Miss Patrice Thomas,
5241 Kenmore Ave. Tel., Ravenswood 2448.
Incorp. 1912. "To carry sunshine into the lives of children in Chicago's hospitals, or wherever it may be needed." Main- tains kindergartens at Cook County Hospitals in Children's Ward and in Eye, Ear and Nose Ward; Home for Destitute Crippled Children, and Chicago Home for Convalescent Women and Children. Supported by membership dues contributions and entertainments.
DAY NURSERIES
Aiken Institute Day Nursery
Morgan and Monroe Sts.,
Tel., Monroe 4685. Hours: 7 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Matron, Miss Jennie Shultz.
Estab. 1914. For the care of children of working mothers. Charges, 10c per day. Supported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 29.
Bethesda Day Nursery 1902 W. Monroe St.,
Tel., West 5470. Hours: 7 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Supt., Miss Lilla M. Pearson.
Estab. 1884. Incorp. 1915. Under auspices of the Central Women's Christian Temperance Union. To care for children of working mothers; also conducts kindergarten and clubs for older boys and girls of neighborhood. No fixed charge. Sup- ported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 30.
Reg. Bur.
Bethlehem Creche 235 W. 53rd St.,
Tel., Yards 3033. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 7 P. M.
Supt., Miss Henrietta Nielsen.
Estab. 1897. To maintain a day nursery and assist working mothers in the care and education of their children; also assists in securing employment for mothers. Age limit, 9 years. Charges 10c per day for each child. Supported by pledges of board members and subscriptions. Capacity, 100.
Reg. Bur.
Christopher House Day Nursery 1616 Fullerton Ave.,
Tel., Lincoln 675. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6 P. M. Supt., Miss Stella Goddard.
Estab. 1906. To care for children of working mothers. Age limit, 1 year to 6 years. Charges 10c per day. Capacity, 40. See Social Settlements, page 224. Reg. Bur.
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De Paul Day Nursery and Social Center
2145 N. Halsted St.,
Tel., Diversey 1856. Hours: 7 A. M .- 7 P. M. Supt,, Sister Catherine.
Estab. 1915. Under auspices of Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. For the care of children of working mothers. Visits the poor in their homes and distributes material relief. Non-sectarian. Age limit, 1 year to 8 years. Nursery charges 10c per child. Supported by fees and contributions. Ca- pacity, 75.
Eli Bates House Day Nursery, 621 W. Elm St.,
Tel., Superior 3608. Hours: 7:30 A. M .- 5 P. M. Director, Miss Lillian Craig Clark, R. N.
Provides care for children of working mothers during the day and encourages a better home life in the neighborhood. Charges 10c per day: 5c for each additional child in same family. Supported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 30. See Social Settlements, page 225.
Emerson House Day Nursery
1 1915 Ohio St.,
Tel., West 1183. Hours: 6 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Matron, Mrs. Margaret Johnson.
Estab. 1903. To care for children of working mothers during the day and to better home conditions in the neighborhood. Age limit, 6 months to 6 years. Charges, 10c per day. Sup- ported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 40. See Social Settlements, page 226.
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Guardian Angel Day Nursery and Home for Girls 4600 Gross Ave.,
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Tel., Drover 9650. Hours: 6 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Supt., Rev. Louis Grudzinski.
Estab. 1912. Under Polish Roman-Catholic auspices. To care for children of working mothers during the day. Age limit, 4 months to school age. Also provides shelter for Polish im- migrant girls. Charges, 10c per day per child. Suported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 100. See Homes (Women). page 107.
Helen Day Nursery 702 Barber St.,
Tel., Canal 4851. Hours: 7 A. M .- 7 P. M.
Supt., Miss Ernestine Heller.
Estab. 1904. For the care of children of working mothers during the day; also cares for children of school age after school hours. Age limit, 4 months to 5 years. Charges, 5c to 10c per day. Free where parents cannot afford to pay. Sup- ported by Associated Jewish Charities and fees. Capacity, 75. Reg. Bur.
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Institutional A. M. E. Church Day Nursery 3825 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Douglas 3131. Hours: 6 A. M .- 6 P. M. Supt., Rev. A. J. Carey.
Estab. 1890. For the day-time care of children of working mothers. Non-sectarian. Charges, 10c per day. Supported by church contributions and fees. Capacity, 60.
Little Wanderer Day Nursery
2116 W. Chicago Ave.,
Tel., Humboldt 2540. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6:30 P. M. Matron, Mrs. Lillian Smith.
Incorp. 1906. For the daily care of children of working moth- ers. Age limit, 6 months to 13 years. Charges, 1c per day. Sup- ported by fees and sale of paper, "Little Wanderer." Ca- pacity, 200. Reg. Bur.
Margaret Etter Creche 2421 Wabash Ave.,
Tel., Calumet 2398. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6:30 P. M.
Matron, Mrs. Madora Hanson.
Estab. 1885. Incorp. 1891. To care for children of working mothers. Assists in securing employment for mothers. Charges, 10c per day for one child, 5c for each additional child in same family. Supported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 60. Reg. Bur.
Mary Crane Day Nursery and Training School 818 Gilpin Place,
Tel., Monroe 6231. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6:30 P. M. Supt., Miss Myrn Brockett.
Estab. 1907. Under United Charities. For day-time care of children of working mothers. Instruction of girls and mothers in home making, including practical experience; special training for nursery maids; dispensary care of children; employ- ment secured for women and girls trained as nursery maids. Charges, 10c per child, 5c for each additional child in same family. For women who use laundry to do paid work a charge of 25c is made. Capacity, 100. Reg. Bur.
. Matheon Day Nursery At Chicago Commons, 955 W. Grand Ave.,
Tel., Monroe 1030. Hours: 8:30 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Matron, Miss Ida A. Noetzel.
Estab. 1895. To give to children of working mothers a healthy kindergarten home life. Family visitation. Age limit, 1 to 10 years. Charges, 10c per day for one child, 5c for each additional child in same family. Supported by Matheon Club, Chicago Commons and fees. Capacity, 35. Reg. Bur.
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Mennonite Day Nursery
720 W. 26th St.,
Tel., Yards 3614. Hours: 7 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Supt., A. M. Eash.
Estab. 1913. Under auspices of Mennonite Church, to care for children of working mothers during working hours. Non- sectarian. Age limit, 10 years. Charges 10c per day for each child. Supported by fees and church funds. Capacity, 35.
North Avenue Day Nursery
2148 W. North Ave., Tel., Humboldt 8284. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6:30 P. M.
Matron, Mrs. L. E. Dewey.
Estab. 1900. To care for children of working mothers. Assist1 in securing employment. Provides family aid and summer outings for mothers and children. Charges, 10c per day. Sup- ported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 50. Reg. Bur.
Ogontz Day Nursery 1600 Alport St.,
Tel., Canal 508. Hours: 7 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Matron, Mrs. Esther V. A. Miller.
Estab. 1907. Under auspices of Ogontz Day Nursery to pro- vide day time care for children of working mothers. Age limit, 7 months to 10 years. Charges, 5c to 10c per child. Supported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 60. Reg. Bur.
Paulist Day Nursery
919 S. Wabash Ave.,
Tel., Wabash 8602. Hours: 6:30 A .M .- 6:30 P. M.
Matron, Miss Mary Maus.
Estab. 1904. Under auspices of Paulist Fathers. To care for children of working mothers. Medical and surgical attention given when necessary. Non-sectarian. Age limit, 1 month to 3 years. Charges, 10c per child, or free if unable to pay. Sup- ported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 40.
Providence Day Nursery 3046 Gratten Ave.,
Tel., Yards 4663. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Supt., Miss Maud A. Mauross.
Estab. 1909. Under auspices of House of Happiness. For care of children of working mothers. Non-sectarian. Age limit, 12 years. Charges, 10c per child, 5c for each additional child. Supported by Episcopal churches of the diocese and fees. Capacity, 55. Reg. Bur.
Resurrection Day Nursery and Home for Girls
1849 N. Hermitage Ave.,
Tel., Haymarket 220. Hours: 6 A. M .- 8 P. M. Superior, Sister Josephine.
Estab. 1915. Incorp. 1917. To provide day-time care for the children of Polish working women. Charges, 10c per day for each child. Supported by contributions and fees.
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Rogers Park Day Nursery
6832 N. Clark St.,
Tel., Rogers Park 480. Hours: 7 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Matron, Miss Anne Brockett.
Incorp. 1916. To maintain a day nursery and assist working women in the care and education of their children; to secure employment for such women; to co-operate with organized charities of the city in promoting the interests of their work. Charges, 10c to 25c per day. Supported by guarantors and members of Rogers Park Day Nursery Association, Rogers Park Women's Club and churches of Rogers Park. Capacity, 35. Reg. Bur.
St. Adelbert's Day Nursery
1650 W. 17th St.,
Tels., Canal 340 and Canal 4057. Hours: 6 A. M .- 6 P. M. Supt., Sister Loudmila.
Estab. 1913. Under Polish Roman Catholic auspices, for the care of children of working mothers. Non-sectarian. Age limit, 2 to 6 years. Charges, 10c per child or free. Supported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 75.
St. Ann's Day Nursery
710 Loomis St.,
Tel., Monroe 5481. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Matron, Mrs. Agnes Burdick.
Estab. 1894. Under auspices of Catholic Woman's League. To provide a nursery and kindergarten for children of working mothers. Secures employment for mothers and provides family visitation and aid. Non-sectarian. Age limit, 6 weeks to 15 years. Charges, 5c to 10c, or according to circumstances. Sup- ported by League contributions and fees. Capacity, 60.
Reg. Bur.
St. Elizabeth's Day Nursery
906 N. Franklin St.,
Tel., Superior 2139. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6:30 P. M.
Matron, Mrs. Catherine M. Farren.
Estab. 1895. Under auspices of the Catholic Woman's League. To care for children of working mothers. Aid given and clothes furnished. Age limit, 2 to 10 years. Non-sectarian. Charges, 10c per child. Capacity, 50.
St. Juliana's Day Nursery
858 Cambridge Ave.,
Tel., Superior 3539. Hours: 6:45 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Matron, Miss Agnes Kelly.
Estab. 1912. Under auspices of the Catholic Woman's League. To care for children of working mothers and to train mothers through clubs and classes. Provides family visitation. Non- sectarian. Age limit, 11/2 to 5 years. Charges, 10c per child. Supported by contributions, tag day, and fees. Capacity, 40.
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St. Mary and St. Agnes Day Nursery
1461 Larabee St.,
Tel., Lincoln 7104. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6:30 P. M.
Matron, Miss Annie Garvey.
Estab. 1909. To care for children of working mothers. Visits families and assists in obtaining positions for mothers. Age limit, infants to 6 years. Charges, 10c per child or free. Sup- ported by private charity and fees. Capacity, 31.
St. Mary's Mission House Day Nursery
850 Washington Blvd.,
Tel., Monroe 3577. Hours: 7 A. M .- 6 P. M.
Supt., Sister Superior Jeanette.
To care for children of working mothers and provide a center where mothers may receive aid and sympathy. Furnishes gar- ments, medical aid and summer outings. Age limit, infants to 8 years. Charges 10c per child or free. Supported by volun- tary contributions and fees. Capacity, 35. See Social Settle- ments, page 230.
St. Mary's Settlement and Day Nursery
656 W. 44th St.,
Tel., Yards 1529. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6:30 P. M.
Matron, Mrs. M. Moore.
Estab. 1893. Under auspices of Catholic Women's League. To care for children of working mothers. Charges, 10c per child, 15c for two. Supported by League contributions and fees. Capacity, 60. See Social Settlements, page 230.
South Chicago Day Nursery
9011 Burley Ave.,
Tel., South Chicago 3741. Hours: 7 A. M .- 6 P. M. Matron, Mrs. Ada Canter.
Estab. 1909. Under auspices of South Chicago Day Nursery Association. To provide care for children of working mothers; also assists mothers in securing employment. Age limit, chil- dren under 6 years. Charges, 10c for each child. Supported by contributions, fees and tag day benefit.
Stevenson Memorial Nursery 2408 Prairie Ave.,
Tel., Calumet 3608. Hours: 6:30 A. M .- 6:30 P. M Supt., Miss Nora Edmunds.
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