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Glenview, being a tributary to Morton Grove, a short sketch of its citizens who are active in both these towns would not be amiss. They have paid toward the advertising and deserve this recognition.
W. E. Boetsch started in his present successful repair, garage and taxi service business, March 20, 1916. After working for a number of years for the North-Western Railroad, he decided to locate on the "Old Mill Road” now called Glenview Avenue. He was born and reared in these parts, and being a well-drilling contractor and engineer has made a large acquaintance.
Lawrence Burnham, of the Glenview Garage, is the son of a prominent Chicago lawyer, Hugh L. Burnham. He received his first training in the present business at the Bryn Athyn Academy, Philadelphia, Pa., where he graduated with high class honors.
He showed a preference for the automobile line, and therefore took a special course of instruction.
Mr. Swan Carlson came in 1905 from Varberg, Sweden. He is a steam engineer by trade, being in that work in New York and Pittsburgh, from which town he came direct to Glenview. He married Julia Hattendorf.
Their Glenview Garage is without doubt a good asset to the town. The building cost $6,000, while they estimate the equipment to be worth another thousand. Charles D. Rugen, about thirty-five years ago, established the Rugen Department Store. He is the son of Herman, the early settler, who came in the fifties, known as a farmer and expert cheese-maker.
This historical corner and postoffice was first occupied by John A. Hutchings, and the present fine building erected in 1906.
The young sons of the Rugen family desire to please their customers. They carry high-grade articles, combined with good quality and enjoy custom for miles around.
If there is one man deserving the support and respect of the entire community it is Mr. W. J. Patton, who has opened up a shop in the south of Glenview.
Mr. Patton is an all around mechanic, having spent the greater part of his life with prominent concerns.
He is a contractor of steam, hot water, gas fitting, plumbing, sewerage, and all kinds of electrical work.
Receiving the college degree of Master of Elements at Grove City, Pa., he classes among his patrons such well known men as Judge Clarence N. Goodwin, Asst. States Attorney Robert Redfield. Dr. David Fiske, the eye specialist, and many others. Prof. Jas. Donaldson, Fred W. Upham, Mr. Hibbard, president Chicago Telephone Co., Mr. Beck, editor of "The Chicago Tribune”, Hon. Peter M. Hoffman, “our” Coroner, all give an encouraging word for Mr. Patton. His ability and skill has gained for him the principal work within a radius of miles around.
Besides all this, Mr. Patton owns a growing and large family, and the "Blue Bell” farm, where he keeps prize Indian Runner ducks, which carry off the blue ribbon at the various exhibits. He runs a nursery of the finest specimens of perennials, bulbs and shrubs, of which he says there are a thousand varieties. To call at this place is indeed a treat.
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He came to Glenview about 1905. He is an energetic young man and ambitious, is always progressing and his work is reliable.
Mr. Fred C. Krueger, the very first settler here, came fifty years ago, from Baumgarten, Mechlenberg, Germany, when he was four years old, his parents, John and Fredericka (Eggert, his mother) being prominent farmers.
Fred married Miss Minnie Weltzen, daughter of Christian, who came here at about the same time, though from Mecklenberg-Schwerein.
He owns a valuable corner in Glenview and his sons, Edward and Ernst, run his business. His hall, the first in this section, is on the main floor, and was the spot where the “young folks” used to assemble for a real old-time country dance.
His family of eight sons and two daughters, three being deceased, totalled thirteen. Besides a wife they count nineteen grandchildren. Mr. Krueger has been a public official, is well known in the County Building, was Commissioner of Highways six years, school trustee for nine and a carpenter for sixteen years.
He was always a worker for good roads, and put up the bridges at Feehanville, the Ellison at Milwaukee Avenue and others.
Frederick C. Clavey, the well known coffee and tea man, delivers everywhere in his familiar “Ford,” refreshing and fragrant beverages.
His father, William, came here from Germany when six years of age, raised a fine family of eleven, is still living and has always farmed. Fred decided to do something different, so he bought a favorable location, where he carries a good line of groceries and general merchandise.
Though Leon Lang, the liberal and respected citizen of Glenview, came here from Chicago some five years ago, he has, through his geniality, made hosts of friends.
He is a Luxembourger, speaking several languages, is prosperous, has one of the most charming daughters in the community, and is educating her in a manner befitting an indulgent father.
Mr. Lang conducts his business to the approval of all, and sets a good example for many to follow. He is related to Mr. Alphonse Linster, whose wife was a Miss Lang.
Leon Lang is willing always to assist in any affair progressive to the town.
GLEN VIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT
(Incorporated)
This company was organized in December 1911, the first officers being:
John Dilg, president
A. C. Clavey, vice-president
W. F. Wildhage, secretary
Edward Rugen, treasurer
Fred Buhrke, fire chief
H. P. Rugen, Fred Beto and Edward Haupt, directors
Glenview Village census of 1910 gave it 652 population.