All Around Town and Local Personal Happenings
Geo Hofeldt vacationing with his aunt in Grand Crossing. Ida Burne and Russell visiting relatives in Minooka. Mrs. Martin Schippel hosted the ladies aid society of the M E church. Adjourned city council meeting set for Tuesday evening August 19. A newborn girl for Mr and Mrs Wm E Schultz at 112 Western Ave. Andy Myers, son of Alderman Myers, returned from Saco Montana visit. James A Post and family visited relatives in Michigan City and Waukegan. Mr and Mrs Jas A Post of Chicago with E B Post spent week in Michigan City and Waukegan. William Witt and child sail to Gretna Nebraska for six weeks. Walter Laging injured finger at Vermont Street. General Chemical Co plans plant at 122nd St and Calumet River costing 7000. Thomas Bingham return from six week wedding trip across 17 states 9000 miles. Misses Valentine and Augusta Zacher set for two week automobile trip through Illinois and Iowa. Chicago Heights forms automobile club similar to Blue Island. C P Zacher reports. Assistant Postmaster Albert Schmidt attending Knights Templar conclave in Denver with Englewood commandery, competing for big prizes. Englewood took second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hofeldt
Grand Crossing
Ida Burne
Brother Russell
Minooka
Martin Schippel
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
M. E. Church
Wm. E. Schultz
Western Avenue
Andy Myers
Alderman Myers
Saco
Mont
Jas. A. Post
Mildred
Annabelle
James
E. B. Post
E. J. Zacher
Wisconsin
East
Chicago
Michigan City
Waukegan
William Witt
High Street
Gretna
Neb
Walter Laging
Rock Island
Vermont Street
General Chemical Company
W. Adams Street
122Nd Street
Calumet R River
Thomas Bingham
Valentine
Augusta Zacher
C. P. Zacher
Illinois
Iowa
Chicago Heights
Automobile Association
Blue Island
C. W. Rohe
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Instant Pain Relief
An advertisement notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. E E Chambers of Clinton Maine asserts it robs injuries of terrors and claims the remedy has no equal for healing. Also mentions Broih Schmitt and G R Rich-6 Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
E. E. Chamsrlain
Clinton
Broih Schmitt
Ady
Football tryouts at Blue Island Park
Foot Ball notes seek 190 pound and 126 pound football players for Sikes. Tryouts at Blue Island Park begin at 7:30 p.m. under manager Rout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikes
Blue Island Parkays
Local Deaths of Mrs Gregor Heckler Mrs Eva Kiessling and Mrs Louis Paine
Three obituary notices from Blue Island area report deaths. Mrs Gregor Heckler died at home August 10 after three months illness and is survived by husband Gregor and twelve children. Mrs Eva Kiessling died of heart trouble aged 58, survived by husband John three sons four daughters six grandchildren and siblings. Mrs Louis Paine formerly of Blue Island died in Chicago hospital and was buried after services in the Lutheran cemetery. she left a husband and a 12 year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregor Heckler
Blue Island
Niedergesaess
Lutherian Cemetery
Mary Fehser
Chicago
Eva Martha Kiessling
John Kiessling
Louis Paine
Burnside
Louis Schultz
Grove Street
German Lutheran Church
Doehrmann
Lindsay
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Targets Mothers and Children
An advertisement urges mothers to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer. It claims to kill worms, improve appetite, and regulate stomach liver and bowels, promising disappearance of symptoms and a healthier child. Available at druggists or by mail for 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in St. Louis and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Lightning Destroys Farm Buildings Near Blue Island
A severe thunderstorm last week struck John Draeger’s farm four miles southwest of Blue Island, destroying the house, barn, and about forty tons of hay. Fred Draeger and a hired man escaped as flames engulfed the structures, with multiple bolts hitting simultaneously and the door torn from its hinges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Draeger
Blue Island
Chicago
Fred
Fred Draeger
Minister Praises Life Pills in Local Ad
Reverend H Stubenwoil of Allison Iowa praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation as perfect and essential for every home. The ad boasts liver and bowels regulation and guarantees each pill with a 25 cent price at Emily Schmitts or G R Richters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stubenwoil
Allison, Ia
Dr. King
Emily Schmitt
G. R. Richter
Adv
Public notice disclaims wife debts by Louis F Hemsoth
In Blue Island Illinois on August 16, Louis F Hemsoth declares he will not be responsible for any debts or obligations incurred by his wife Anna Heimsoth. Address listed as 1782 North Lincoln Street Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Heimsoth
Blue Island, Ils
Louis F. Hemsoth
North Lincoln Street
Chicago
Ills
Dr Kensington Syrm of Tar Compound Ad
When you want it bad you went it good and you will get it good if you get Dr. M. L. Kensington's Syrm of Tar Compound great lang balsam for coughs colds asthma and bronchitis. Price 26¢. For sale everywhere. In complicated lang affections consult Dr. Kensington at his office 6207 Woodlawn avenue corner Lord street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Kensington
Dr. Kensington
Woodlawn Avenue
Lord Street
Country editor as key advertising force says Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane argues in the New York Evening Journal that local merchants rely on country editors to reach rural and village populations. He asserts editors are the nation’s best salesmen for advertising value, noting country newspapers help protect public welfare in small communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Arthur Brisbane
New York Evening Journal
Kidney Trouble Began with a Lame Back
J L Hackl of Lincoln Illinois reports cure from kidney trouble that started with a lame back. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with relief and safety as they contain no habit forming drugs. Back ache and kidney soreness are listed as ailments the pills can relieve quickly and permanently. Dare Stadle advertisement.
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J. L. Hackl
Eighth Street
Lincoln
Illinois
Foley Kidney
Foley
Dare & Stadle
Adv
Lucky Enough Farm Poultry Mixup In Harper Tale
A city woman buys poultry at a farm for fresh eggs and sends a note to her husband. He finds the birds have escaped after the basement door is left open. A manhunt ensues. he later learns the wife bought only six birds, not more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Weil Fitted for the Post in Witty Exchange
An old soldier tests a valet applicant with his glass eye wax arm wooden leg and teeth. The applicant boasts five years in a car works assembling department and claims he can take apart and reassemble any machine with his eyes shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
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Blue Island Sun
John H. Volp
Vermont St. Blue Island, Ill
Blue Island, Ill
City of
Cook County Press, Club Inc
Franklyn Mueller
of Andres
Mrs. Mueller
Adam Andres
Albert Schmidt
Knights Templar
Denver
Englewood Commandery
Lightning
Public Service CO
Northern Illinois
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke Co
Western Ave
Fred A. Hegner
Leading Jeweler
Frank Nilles
Yacht Club
Diefenbach
Grocer
R. L. James
M. D
York Street
Bennett Express CO
Allen cC. Bennett
Mer. Res
John H. Railton
Galveston
Texas
Railton
E. P. Bauch
Blue Island Garage
J.S. Kauffman
M.D
J. R. Kauffman
F. Burmeister
Maple
Carl Hayek
St. Hayek & Burmeister
Chicago St
Don C. McCowan
Burr Oak and
Fritz Fornell
Grove St
Antonio Deloria
Garaner
Mich
Dare & Stadie
Calumet
Blue Islande Cleaning and Dyeing
Hoffman
J. G. Diepenbach
Notary Public Justice of the Peace
Res
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