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Nicholas Nilles, one of the foremost Luxembourg pioneers in this country, was born in
Eschdorf, on October 4, 1875. Like so many other young men of his era, Mr. Nilles was attracted
by the adventures offered in the new world and he left Luxembourg at the youthful age of 14 to try
his luck across the ocean. He arrived in New York on April 21, 1889 and came directly to Chicago.
Those first few years of toil and sweat to get a start in a strange world did not spare Mr. Nilles. He
labored for the first six years on various farms in the Chicago area.
In 1902, Nicholas Nilles entered the political field. His first position was the City Collector's
office. He also saw service in the County Clerk's, County Treasurer's and Sheriffs office. In 1931,
he became a deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court. During his long and distinguished political
career, Mr. Nilles assisted 327 Luxembourgers in becoming American citizens.
Luxembourg Soccer Football Club of Rogers Park
1st Row: Fred A. Gi/son, President, James Witry, J. Smitter, Peter P. Kransz, Sponsor.
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