Local Happenings and Personal Notes From Blue Island
Miss Goldt of Chicago guests Miss Rose Mangold Sunday. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benging on December 3. Exchange Grand Theatre coupons for certificates at THE SUN. date December 12. Royal League dance at Saenger hall. you’ll be there. Mrs. August Marx recovering from paralysis. Various visits and birthdays noted among local residents. Alfred Brunner named foreman with Wheeling Corrugated Iron Co in Chicago. Toasts and household tips promoted by local merchants. Current Topic club to discuss European Notes on December 11. Hedges’ orchestra to provide music for Blue Island Fire Department dance on December 18. Christmas event notices and upcoming social gatherings listed.
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Miss Goldt
Chicago
Rose Mangold
Joseph Benzing
Saenger Hall
August Marx
William Horcan
Hammond
Ind
C. Mangold
Carrie
Helen Sadawater
Lemont
Blue Island
John van Antwerp
Kalamazoo
Mich
C. S. van Antwerp
Ben Rauwolf
Vernon Street
Alfred Brunner
Wheeling Corrugated Iron Company
Bronson
George Sauerbier
Edna
Austin
John Laging
August Zacher
Auburn Park
Ferdinand Schapper
George Hodge
Pierce
Colo
Blue Island Fire Department
Hedges
L. F. and
Odd Fellows’ Hall
New Street
Western Avenue
Joseph Clark
East Union Street
Peter Stalley
Delta Council Meeting Promises Festive Night and Gifts
The notice invites attendees to Saenger hall for Delta Council No. 113 events with a promise of a good time and a promised electric dome reading lamp for a family Christmas gift. Mrs. A. B. Grant of Chicago Heights convalesces after surgery at St Francis hospital, with her sister Mrs. Schwartz of Eugene, Oregon, visiting. The North-Eastern Illinois Fanciers Association announces a 48 page premium book for the poultry show January 14 to 17, 1914. Miss Mamie Lysholm of 514 Elm married William H. Nelson of Winona Minnesota at her home on November 26, Rev. R. Reinke officiating. they plan to reside in Grant Park after a brief wedding trip.
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Delta Council
Roya League
Saenger Hall
Bronson
A. 8
Grant
Chicago Heights
Morgan Park
St. Francis Hospital
Mrs. Schwartz
Eugene
Ore
Illinois Fanciers Association
Mamie Lysholm
C W. Wallace
Elm Street
William H. Nelson
Winona
Minn
R. Reinke
Nelson
Grant Park
Adenoid Growths and Child Health Warned by Terman
The noted educator Professor Lewis Terman of Stanford says ten percent of children suffer from adenoid growths in the throat, causing poor oxygenation, deafness risk, and increased susceptibility to throat and lung diseases. Recognizing mouth breathing signs can lead to easy remedy to prevent lifelong disability.
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Lewis Terman
Leland Stanford, Jr., University
United States
Sionilli Club Holds Successful Thanksgiving Dance
The Sionilli club hosted a successful Thanksgiving Eve dance with the Weisener orchestra providing music. Visitors enjoyed well arranged clubrooms and praised the organizing talents of the young members who are keen on new fads. A public dance is planned, with the date to be announced, and the club welcomes visitors at any time.
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Sionilli Club
Weisener Orchestra
Mrs Napier Honored as Auditor by Illinois Congress of Mothers
Mrs Richard Napier of Blue Island was chosen auditor of the board of managers at a Chicago meeting of the Illinois Congress of Mothers. The selection honors her business ability and her standing as a club woman as she and other managers were entertained at luncheon.
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Illinois Congress of Mothers
Chicago
Richard Napier
Blue Island
Board of Managers
First Class Plumbing Work Leave Orders
For first class plumbing work leave orders at 432 Western avenue or call phone 81. A. P. Spires.
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Western Avenue
A. P. Spires
Sanitary Shields and a Remedy Endorsement Ad
An advertisement from Hartline and Willis pharmacists promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for asthma and bronchitis. It features Mrs. FRED SCHULTZ in Blue Island and claims the product relieved choking sensations and eased the throat and lungs, urging readers to remember the name and avoid substitutes in a yellow package.
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Birmingham
Ala
F. L. Willis
Hartline & Willis
Foley
Dare & Stadle
Adv
For Sale of Residence of Mrs Black
Public notice lists the late Mrs Black's Greenwood property on Walnut Street and Western Avenue. Includes a good house, rooms, barn and henery on Lot 136 to the alley. Auction or sale details not specified.
Special Holiday Numbers Offer Rich Christmas Pages
The notice announces a large quantity of holiday numbers each containing 16 to 20 or more pages in attractive covers. Leading city stores will feature announcements in these issues, urging readers to favor local merchants for holiday shopping.
Birthday Surprise for Miss Amanda Kreinbrink at Walhalla Hall
About seventy five relatives and friends surprised Miss Amanda Kreinbrink on her eighteenth birthday at Walhalla hall Opera house. Guests sang played games danced and enjoyed a midnight supper. Euchre prizes awarded to ladies and gentlemen with several witty novelties and contests enlivening the celebration.
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Amanda Kreinbrink
Walhalla Hall
Opera House
Kreinbrink
Euchre
Fred Burmeister
Jardiniere
Will Geartner
L. Gehrke
C. Conway
George Draeger
H. Wegener
Bert Watt
Walter Lochow
Mildred Anderson
Sophie Mangold
Syvella Schultz
Treading Grapes in Spanish Wineries Described
Readers learn how grapes are trodden in Spain as workers spread fruit in presses and tread with bare feet or simple footwear. The practice remains uniform across regions with sandals or wooden shoes common among pressing teams.
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Spain
Dr Hobson's Ointment Heals Itchy Eczema
An advertisement for Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment claims to cure itching and skin eruptions including eczema, fetter, and salt rheum. A testimonial from George W. Fitch of Mendota Illinois cites lifelong eczema since the Civil War and says one box provided relief. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists Pfeiffer Chemical Co. as distributors.
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THE
Blue Island Sun
John H. Volp
Vermont St. Blue Island, Ill
City of
Ember the
Cook County Press, Club
Grand Theatre
SUN Office
C. F. Eidam
Bronson’s
Ladies’ Aid Society of
M. E. Church
Joseph Schwartz
Canal Street
South Side
South Side Mothers’ Club
Lincoln School
Mrs. Napier
Fred Schultz
189Th Street
Seeley Avenue
Lindsay
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke Co
Western Ave
Fred A. Hegner
Blue Island, Ill
Mutual Movies
Sun
Aunt Mandy
Dr. Hobson
Krank Niles
Tel
Saa
Matus Feu
Harley
Davidson
E. P. Bauch
Blue Island Garage
Don C. McCowan
Burr Oak and
J.S. Kauffman
M. D
J. R. Kauffman
M.D
Blue Island,ll
Bennett Express CO
Allen C. Bennett
Mgr. Res
Roegner
Ill
Hone
James H. Carroll
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