Schwaba, John H.
Public official. Born in Stevens Point, Wis. June 24, 1883. Settled in Chicago, Ill., with his parents at the age of seven. His parents died when he was a young lad. The orphan was placed in an orphanage. He worked as a secretary for Father Vincent Barzynski, C.R., and attended Northwestern University in Chicago. Ill., studying in the College of Pharmacy. In 1907 he opened his own drug store. Member of several Polish organizations, clubs and societies. Married Miss Cecilia Krolik, November 28, 1906. Member of St. Hyacinth's parish. At present engaged in the Tax Office of Cook County. Resides in Chicago, Ill.Duplicate entry in Bolek.
Druggist. Born June 24, 1883 in Stevens Point, Wis. Son of Frank and Mary Schwaba; attended St. Stanislaus parochial school, St. Stanislaus College, Northwestern University, School of Pharmacy, all in Chicago. Married Cecilia Krolik, Nov. 28, 1906: children: Mildred, Kinga. Member: P.R.C.U., P.N.A.. Polish Falcons Avondale Improvement Club; King John Sobieski Civic Club. Polish American Democratic Organization; Polish American Citizens Club; K. of C.; National Camp, Modern Woodmen of America. Address: Avondale Drugstore, Chicago. Ill.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943