The story of StreatorBeing an account of the growth of its institutions civic, social and industrial, with special reference to its manufacturing and business interests; together with an outline of its early history and life sketches of some of its leading citizens . ntial , in a very large measuie. accounts for thefact that although of the minority jiarty, heholds the position he does iu the city today. In the iierfonnance of his public dutiesCharlie, as he is popularly known, is ac-commodating, treating all alike and meetingall with fairness, kindness and couitesy. Inthe deliberat
The story of StreatorBeing an account of the growth of its institutions civic, social and industrial, with special reference to its manufacturing and business interests; together with an outline of its early history and life sketches of some of its leading citizens . ntial , in a very large measuie. accounts for thefact that although of the minority jiarty, heholds the position he does iu the city today. In the iierfonnance of his public dutiesCharlie, as he is popularly known, is ac-commodating, treating all alike and meetingall with fairness, kindness and couitesy. Inthe deliberations of the city council his .iudg-ment is consuKeil because of his familiaritywith the details of the oitvs affairs. tertainments so desirable aiul necessary inmodern urban life. Charles L. McNamara was born in Newark,Ohio, in 1S81, and with his family came toStreator when eight years of age, and has re-ceived his education and lived his life ])re<lict a future for him is not the pur]ioseof this word of ajiju-eciation, but that a man soellicient, so jiopuhii- and so accomodating willgo forward to bigger ami better things in jiub-lic matters, is a foregone conclusion in theminds of men who are watching the drift ofthings. 16S THE STORY OF G. C. Daniels, AldeiTnan from foiirtli ward; succeeded William Cool. IP ? ??^^ 1 ? 1^^ 1 j4 \. ^ ^^H ^?^ ^^^^^^1 E-.^H» 1,. __J K. J), lioberts, Alderman from first ward; succeeded John Diederich. THE STORY OP STRKATOR. 169 THE ORDER OF ELKS If the Streator (lub represents the age amiwisdom of Streator, tlie Elks represents itsyoung life, its jmsh and vim and energy. Thereare 3:iO of them, and every one is a booster,hustler and worker. They are organized for so-cial jiiirposes only, t(} cvdti\ate the graces offri(Mid>liip and the softer amenities of lodge room is a retreat from the stress ofbusiness, an oasis where joy and kindness mayflourish amid the burning heat of competitivestrife. billiard room, cafe
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