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G. Peck and M. S. Johnson each operated cider mills within a block of each other on South Plum Grove and Johnson.
The Richmond creamery was opposite on the southwest corner. Mr. Johnson also sold "pure cider vinegar" and his ad in the paper specified that the price was 15c a gallon. * *
The Palatine Maennerchor, famous German singing society in Palatine in the '80's and 90's, was more than a social organization in those days. It was a community power, as among its members were representatives of the leading German-Ameri- can families. Following the erection of the brick block in 1884 by H. C. Batterman, the Maennerchor had the honor of planning and arranging the dedica- tion of the building, which was held on Nov. 27, 1884.
Henry Batterman, son of the builder, had in his possession a poster, advertising the event, which was, of course, printed in the German language with a short English translation at the bottom. The poster, free translated reads :
"Great Opening Ball. Batterman's Hall Pala- tine, given by Palatine Maennerchor Thursday, Nov. 27, 1884, commencing at 6 o'clock. The opening will be 'by singing, music and speeches, also the Palatine brass band. A ball and dance will follow to which all friends from near and far are invited to have a nice, enjoyable evening. For good eats and drinks, everything is provided for. Arlington Heights band will play. Gents $1; ladies free."
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Organize Village of Palatine
The story of the organization of the village of Palatine is told here in chron- ological form. It appears that Palatine had three forms of government. The first, in 1866, was of short duration. It was probably based on state statutes then in effect. It was replaced three years later by a special charter issued by the legis- lature. Reorganization under the cities and villages act took place in 1888.
The village of Palatine as an incorporated vil- lage received its start March 19, 1866, at a "meeting of resident voters of the town of Palatine, Cook County, Illinois, at Slade and Schirding Hall to hold a consultation in reference to incorporating said town in accordance with the provisions of the statutes of the State of Illinois," so reads the minutes of R. S. Williamson, clerk, and D. Newcomb, chairman.
Following the posting of an official 10-day notice a meeting of the legal voters was held April 2, 1866, "to vote by viva voce for or against incorporation." Rev. J. A. Halleck was elected president and R. S. Williamson clerk. The vote was 73 "for" and 20 "against."
On April 4, 1866, a meeting was called for April 9 by posting a notice in three "most public places," the Turner & Robinson store, Slade & Schirding store and the postoffice, to elect by viva voce vote five residents and freeholders of said town for trus- tees and one resident for police magistrate."
The five trustees elected were Joel Wood, My- ron H. Lytle, Henry Schirding, Solon M. Johnson and F. G. Robinson; R. S. Williamson, police mag- istrate.
The first meeting of the trustees was held April 10 when Myron H. Lytle was elected president and R. S. Williamson was appointed clerk.
The village board found many problems facing them. Early action taken includes :
Horses prohibited from running at large.
No member shall vote on a question in which he is directly interested.
A committee composed of Trustees Wood, John- son and Robinson was directed to prepare a plat of the town which was done by C. T. Brockway for $27.50.
County refunded to village $50 license fee for tavern, paid to the county by Jacob Mosser.
Sleight of hand performances prohibited without a license.
The second election was held April 9, 1867, at 2 o'clock at which existing board members were all defeated.
R. S. Williamson received $15 as village clerk for the past year.
A poll tax of 3 days' labor or payment of $1.00 required.
First realty tax levy was fixed at 50c on each $100 valuation.
Ordinance prohibiting ball playing on streets re- pealed.
The happenings of succeeding years follows:
1866
No state, cities and villages act had been passed when village was organized in 1866.
1868
Israel Smith and Granville Peck appointed a com- mittee to "attend to the copying or printing or for- warding to the next legislature a request for a charter for the corporation of the village of Pala-
tine."
1869
By virtue of an act passed at the last session of the Legislature of the State of Illinois to incorpor- ate the town of Palatine and approved March 25, 1869, Israel Smith, Joel Wood, Laban Putnam, H. C. Batterman and Timothy Dean were incorporated first board of trustees of said town.
Street crossing 3 feet wide with hard wood on each side of plank.
Town gets new charter by special act of legisla- ture.
No selling or giving away of liquor or gambling on Sabbath Day.
Cows giving milk may run at large, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. from May 15 to Sept. 15.
Police paid $1 for night duty.
Collector allowed 5% for collecting town tax.
Amend ordinance; only one cow per family can run loose.
Sidewalk on Smith street to cemetery must be 5 foot wide and set on well driven posts through slough.
1870
Trustees exempt themselves from poll tax.
1871
Order 12 street lanterns from Charles Taege, Ar- lington Heights (grandfather of Mrs. N. L. Thomp- son). Let contract to Henry Baker to fit and paint lamp posts at 48c and to Mr. Wolford to "set" the posts properly at 20c each.
Charles Taege raises price of lamps from $2 to $3. Committee directed to get someone to extinguish and trim lights as cheaply as possible.
1872
Hire lamplighter at 50c a night.
Tavern owners post bonds as required by new law. Open Brockway street from Chicago ave. to Wash- ington.
Hire 6 policemen and board members to keep or- der on July 4.
E. C. Lytle paid $11.90 for lamp-lighting.
1873
M. S. Johnson given permission to shoot wood- peckers.
Special election to purchase land for park de- feated.
Public meeting held in Mosser's hall, approve sink- ing, of artesian well, paying for same with a $4,000 bond issue.
Well contract awarded at $4 per foot for first 800 feet; then $4.25.
Sink well at Bothwell and Wood. Vote additional $1,000 well bonds.
1874
Vote 81 to 28 against organization under general law. Issue another $1,000 water bonds.
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1874
Not enough water in Artesian well for public use. Ordered a ditch dug and piping installed to pipe water from well to reservoir on Brockway St.
1875
Saloon licenses were raised from $50 to $200. A brick and cement cistern was built at Artesian well. A vote on Village Organization was defeated 57-35.
1878
New meeting rules were passed that no member could speak more than 10 minutes without the con- sent of the Board. Non-board members must ob- tain board's permission to address them at meet- ings. Constable Babcock was ordered to provide lodging at the corporation's expense for tramps.
1879
Saloon license fees were reduced to $150. Minutes for June 7 have first mention of ENTERPRISE in printing bill. The board accepted the flag and cannon in trust for the citizens of the village. Eavespouts were placed on Schierding's store to fill fire cistern near corner of Brockway and Slade streets.
1881
Another special election was held to vote on Vil- lage Organization results: pro 29 con 29. Proposi- tion lost.
A Public Health Ordinance was adopted re infec- tious and pestilential diseases.
Fire apparatus was bought and a Fire Depart- ment formed.
1883
Board voted themselves yearly compensation of $15 and the clerk $50 (this to include his fee as at- torney). "Lock-up" site purchased in lot 6 Block "A" for $30. Each saloon was furnished by Board with a list of people to whom liquor could not be sold under penalty or fine.
1884
License fees for saloons raised to $500, this in- cluded the right to have one billiard table and one pool table without extra charge.
1885
Henry Bicknase hired as night policeman for $1 a night. Dr. Wadhams named village physician. "Lock-up", 12'x14' ordered built.
1887
Village organization carried under general law of Ill. 65 to 0. J. H. Schierding elected president, and trustees drew lots for terms of office.
A fire engine was purchased also hose cart and hose for $1,000.
F. G. Robinson was elected first fire marshal un- lil an ordinance could be passed regarding election to that office.
Village rents Hunnerberg hall for meeting place at $12 a year.
Hired street commissioner and his team for $3 a day.
Owner of cow attacks poundmaster with a pitch- fork as the animal was being led away.
Henry Bicknase hired as night watchman, taking care of lighting street lamps and caring for en- gine, $1 a night.
Vote to buy fire engine.
1888
Rent Hunnerberg's hall for village board meetings at $12 a year, including light and fuel. Fiscal year starts July 1, closes June 30.
Appropriation for year $3,700.
Purchase 33x66 ft. of land from Charles Vehe for $360.
1889
H. C. Batterman offers to serve as village treasur- er without pay.
New village hall opened to entertainments and po- litical meetings.
1900
Park Ridge Arc Light and Power Co. asks electric light franchise.
Public caucus held to nominate candidates for vil- lage offices.
J. H. Schierding defeats Charles S. Cutting 120 to 46 for village president.
Substitutes $500 dram shop fee in place of $1,000. Dr. Owen deeds land for opening Wood st. from Fremont to Hicks rd.
Bid of $240 by Maynard to prepare plans for sewer system accepted.
1891
Secure bids for hook and ladder truck.
Fred Schrader gives right-of-way for sewer for $25.
Order C&NW R.R. to provide crossing protection. 1892
Deluge Fire Company reorganized.
Board votes 3-3 on raise of clerk's salary to $100 a year; president votes "no." Finally approved a salary of $80 a year.
1894
Robertson & Patten subdivision annexed.
1895
Rent hall to band at $5 a year.
Fire Dept. reorganized; 12 on engine, 6 on hose cart.
1896
Build cisterns for fire protection at northeast cor- ner Bothwell and Wilson.
R. H. Lytle fire marshal.
1897
Call citizens' mass meeting to consider water works
Petition presented for $15,000 water works; pump standpipe $9,500; building $6,970.
1898
Franchise granted Chicago Telephone Co.
John Bergman hired water works superintendent. Free water to school; service to residents up to engineer.
1900
Yearly report reports 35 taps and consumption of 1,627,000 galons of water; year receipts from users $325.
1901
Franchise granted Highland Grove Telephone Co. Accept bid of C. W. Maynard to make plans for sewer system for fee $240.
Advertise for sewer construction.
1902
Franchise granted Wm. D. Ball to construct in- terurban through Palatine.
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1903
Buy 20 gasoline street lamps.
Authorize sale of fire engine.
Build cement sidewalks at 14c a foot.
Northern Illinois Traction Co. granted extension of franchise.
1904
Voters reject $6,000 bond issue for sewer construc- tion 108 to 21.
Night police to care for lower hall; day police upper hall.
Franchise for gas mains presented.
Authorize new water reservoir to cost $3,300.
1905
Granted franchise to Northwestern Gas, Light & Coke Co.
Granted franchise to Chicago, Des Plaines and Fox River R. R.
1906
Mr. Olms, president.
Salaries of Night Police Henry Law, Police and Lamplighter, $45.00 a month, raised to $50.00; Her- man Schrader, assistant, $30.00 a month, raised to $35.00.
Stuart Paddock, Village Clerk, $20.00 per quarter. Sidewalks cost 14c a sq. ft .- Village paid 1/3.
First Board of Local Improvements appointed in 1906.
1907
Sealed proposal for addition to pump station and new equipment; C. H. Patten bid $3,279. Accepted.
1908
Petition signed by 150 property owners wanted Rose street open between Slade and Chicago ave. New addition at Hillside.
Mr. Olms presented plat for Greendale cemetery for approval by the Board. Accepted. Sidewalks cost 12c per sq. ft.
Ordinance restricting saloons to 5 until such time as the ratio shall be 300 inhabitants to 1 saloon. Baseball teams ordered to provide a police officer for ball games and no trespassing on property of citizens adjoining the park.
Village hall painted-cost $72.00.
1909
Palatine looks for appropriate place for septic tank for sewage disposal.
Plat of Richmond Subdivision was approved. (North of Colfax between Plum Grove and Brock- way).
John H. Schierding elected mayor in April by 20 votes.
Night policemen were given 1 week vacation.
Mr. Abelman was asked to put outside stairway on the hall.
In 1910 a fire escape was put on the south. A limit of 354 persons was allowed in the hall at any one time.
1910
Poultry running at large a nuisance, owners were notifed through the Palatine Enterprise that of- fenders will be dealt with according to law.
Regular Fire Department of the Village was es- tablished by ordinance. The appointment of a Fire Marshal is approved by the Village Board.
1911
The old cannon in possession of the Village was do-
nated to the W.R.C. with the understanding that they care for it in the future.
Recommend a new well be sunk.
1912
Petition with 33 signers asked that Palatine Thea- tre be permitted to produce moving pictures on Sunday. 'Motion lost.
Night police salaries raised $5.00 each. First raise in 6 years.
1913
Saloons limited to 6.
1914
Chemical engine requested by the Fire Depart- ment. Its members were willing to pay half of the expense.
Village clerk bond raised from $1000.00 to $5000.00. Oil purchased for the streets cost $3.62 per hun- dred.
Ordinance regarding saloons amended to read: "1 saloon to every 250 of population instead of 1 to every 200.'
Notice served on several residents for the removal of board walks and placing cinders in their place. Ordinance, providing for the health of the Village of Palatine and creating a Board of Health there- fore, and designating its powers and duties and declaring nuisances, and providing penalties for offenses, etc.
First Village Board of Health appointed November 1914 by President Taylor. Members of board: Drs. Starck, J. L. Black, F. A. Gibbs, Mr. Schering and A. S. Olms.
1915
All gambling devices such as punch boards, raf- fles, and raffle cards are prohibited in the village.
1917
Palatine joins Illinois Municipal League, formed to increase maximum tax rate from 12 mills to 20 mills.
Ordinance was passed licensing pool rooms and pool tables.
Republic fire truck purchased; 35 h.p. for $2635.00. 1918
Donation of $100.00 toward uniforms of Palatine Home Guards.
1919
Vote favorable for $10,000.00 bond issue in favor of new pumping station.
Proclamation issued requesting all citizens to as- sist in observing Memorial Day May 30, 1919, and refrain from all amusements.
Palatine plans "Welcome Home Celebration."
Construction of connected system of sewers, prob- able cost $147,000.00.
1920
William Garms appointed police marshal by Presi- dent Taylor; wages to be $115.00 per month. Sewer problems increase.
(Note: In order to insure publication of this book in time for the Centennial celebration, research was necessarily halted as of the year 1920. The story of the sewer litigation is interesting. The administration was swept out of power and the village was divided along political lines several years. The much needed sewer was ultimately installed and Palatine again became one happy family ).
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VILLAGE OFFICERS
Village Presidents-Myron Lytle, 1866; Barber, 1867; Smith, 1868; Wm. Richards, 1869; Putnam, 1870-74; Israel Smith, 1875; John Loges, 1876-77; Henry Schierding 1878-85; J. H. Schirding, 1886-87 (incorporated as village); Frank G. Robinson, 1888- 89; J. H. Schirding 1890-92; A. S. Olms, 1893; C. H. Patten, 1894-95; Henry C. Batterman, 1896-98; A. S. Olms, 1899-1908; John H. Schirding, 1909-13; C. D. Taylor, 1914-20; Henry Pahlman, 1921-22; Frank Danielson, 1923-26; William S. Dollinger, 1927-30; E. H. Oltendorf, 1931-32; Adolph R. Godnecht, 1933- 41; William H. DePue, 1942-48; George Voss, 1949- 51; Lyle Mckown, 1952-53; Charles F. Wittenberg, 1954; Howard Olson, 1955 --.
Village Clerks-Rollin S. Williamson, 1866; G. VanValkenberg, 1867; Granville Peck, 1868-70; F. J. Filbert, 1871-78; Charles S. Cutting, 1879-83; F. J. Filbert, 1888-89; I. O. Clay, 1890-92; Henry J. Stro- ker, 1893-96; J. H. Otto Engelking, 1897-98; Albert G. Smith, 1899-1900; Harry Schoppe, 1901; Albert G. Smith, 1902-04; W. H. Brockway, 1905; Stuart Pad- dock, 1906-13; John H. Toynton, 1914-17; Walter Stroker, 1918-19; W. A. Danielson, 1919; W. A. Mund- henk, 1920-22; T. C. Hart, 1922-33; E. P. Steinbrinck, 1934-54; Warren Kohler, 1954-
BRADWELL SCHOOL, NAMED AFTER PIONEER
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the early schools in Palatine township were similarly constructed. This one and two others were replac- ed by brick structures. Due to school consolidation, they have now been remodeled into resi- dences. School District 18, Ela road, near Algonquin, is the only one-room rural school in Pala- tine still in operation.
ORIGINAL WOOD STREET SCHOOL - 1869-1912
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Early Settlers Start Public Schools
As early as 1846 there were three school districts in the township. By 1850 these had increased to eight districts with a total enrollment of 409 chil- dren, and in 1883 there were 1,011 children enrolled from nine districts. George C. Whipple, the first school trustee, was elected in 1869.
Exact location of Palatine's first school is ob- scured. Andreas, in his "History of Cook County" published in 1884, says, "A schoolhouse was erected just outside the present limits of the town sometime previous to its commencing to build up. In 1855 or '56 it was moved within the corporation. The first teacher after the removal was Miss Lucina Spring." Another early account stated, "The first building used in Palatine for a school was the Haase house on Chicago Ave."
Undoubtedly the first school built in the village, about 1860, was located on the present Wood St. site, on land donated by Joel Wood. This was a one-story frame building. During the war years (1861-65), it became crowded and the older children went to classes in the lower floor of the Masonic Building, then located at Bothwell and Wilson.
In 1869 a two-story frame building containing four rooms and a basement was constructed on the same site. It stood a few feet to the rear of the present red brick building. The graded system was adopted at this time. B. L. Dodge was the first principal, 1869-73, followed by Joseph Barnabee and C. C. Dodge. Charles S. Cutting was principal from 1875-80. During his principalship he organized the Palatine High School which was housed in one room of the grade school building on the second floor.
The four room wooden schoolhouse was enlarged to six rooms when an addition was constructed on the north side of the building in 1888. When this building was outgrown, additional property in the block was purchased, the highly prized elm trees were cut down, and the present brick building was erected in 1912. Ben Wenegar was the builder. The old frame building was razed with great difficulty. Lumber was cheap when it was built and the wreck- ers found four thicknesses of boards in the floor. They had been coated with several inches of clay to deaden the sound.
The following brief entries were found in an old minute book :
"April the 5th, 1873, at an election held at the schoolhouse of Dist. No. 6 in town of Palatine. The meeting was called to order by S. P. Brown. The account of the directors for the past year was read and approved. The time of B. Waters as di- rector had expired. According to notice given, one new director had to be elected. Mr. B. Waters was reelected to serve as director for three years. It was also voted that nine months' schooling should be held for the ensuing year."
Expenses
June 7, mending clock $ .75
July 2, Abbot 18.00
Nov. 4, American Ins. Co. 22.50
Nov. 17, M. G. Abbot, janitor 19.63
May 15, Peck, treasurer 36.13
$97.01
This is a balanced account of expenses for the entire year excluding teachers' salaries. The re- ceipts totalling the same amount consisted of tuition payments from the following persons: Gareson, B. Boget, G. W. Freise, G. W. Ford, D. Putnam, Rob- erts, H. Freise, Clay, Barnabe and George Schneible.
The average pupil attendance during the quarter was 33 and board member H. Schirding visited the class once. The following teachers were on the pay- roll: Joseph Barnabee, Miss Julia Loomis, M. H. Patten, Dodge, Mrs. Wilson and Anne Lytle.
C. H. Austin, who was principal in 1883, was as- sisted by Walter Harrower, grammar department, Miss Frances E. Swick, intermediate, and Miss Eva Castle, primary. The enrollment was approximate- ly 200 pupils. Principals following Mr. Austin were H. L. Merrill, W. L. Smyser, M. L. Smyser, Mr. Hughes, Charles Lowman, Allen B. Morris, E. L. Kimball and George C. Butler, who was principal of grade school and the high school 8 years.
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