Local Society Notes and Holiday Events Down Blue Island Way
Miss Goldt of Chicago visited Miss Rose Mangold. A son born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Benzing on Thursday December 3. Exchange Grand Theatre coupons for certificates at THE SUN office, date December 12. Royal league dance at Saenger hall. Mrs August Marx recovering after paralysis. Various visits among local residents and guests from Hammond Kalamazoo Lemont Austin and Pierce Colo. Current Topic club to discuss European Notes December 11. Blue Island Fire department dance December 18 with Hedges orchestra. Christmas toast tips with Bronson toasters. Holiday activities include church ladies aid basket socials and bazaar events. Mr C F Eidam 83rd birthday celebrated. Mr August Zacher new night watchman job at Auburn Park.
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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 Event and Poultry Show News
Delta Council No 113 hosts a community gathering at Roya League with Saenger hall as the venue and Bronson urged to deliver promised electric lamp for Christmas. North Eastern Illinois Fanciers Association lists 1914 poultry show premiums January 14 to 17. Mamie Lysholm and William H Nelson wed at 514 Elm street with Rev. Reinke officiating. couple to Grant Park after a brief honeymoon. Mrs U S Grant of Chicago Heights recovering at St Francis hospital. sister Mrs Schwartz of Eugene, Oregon visiting.
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Delta Council
Roya League
Saenger Hall
Bronson
U. S. Grant
Chicago Heights
Morgan Park
St. Francis Hospital
Schwartz
Eugene
Ore
Illinois Fanciers Association
Mamie Lysholm
C W. Wallace
Elm Street
William H. Nelson
Winona
Minn
R. Reinke
Nelson
Grant Park
Adolescent Health Note on Adenoid Growths
Professor Lewis Terman of Stanford cites studies showing ten percent of children harbor adenoid growths causing impaired breathing and reduced oxygenation. The condition can lead to deafness, heightened susceptibility to throat and lung diseases, and lasting mental lethargy unless treated promptly.
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Lewis Terman
Leland Stanford, Jr., University
United States
Sionilli Club Dance Pleases Members and Guests
The Sionilli club hosted a successful Thanksgiving Eve dance with visitors welcomed to club rooms. Weisener Orchestra provided music and members praised the arrangement. next public dance date to be announced.
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Sionilli Club
Weisener Orchestra
Mrs Napier Named Auditor by Illinois Congress of Mothers
At a Chicago meeting the Blue Island resident Mrs Richard Napier was chosen auditor of the board of managers. She and the board were guests at a luncheon. The appointment reflects her business skill and status as a club woman.
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Illinois Congress of Mothers
Chicago
Richard Napier
Blue Island
Board of Managers
Plumbing orders via 432 Western Avenue or 31 A. P. Spires
First class plumbing work available with order drop at 432 Western Avenue or by calling 31 A. P. Spires.
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Western Avenue
A. P. Spires
Sanitary Shields Used by Teachers and Refined Women
An appeal invites readers to write to Mrs. Fred Schultz at corner 189th Street and Seeley Avenue in Blue Island Ill for particulars about sanitary shields used by teachers and other refined women.
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Fred Schultz
189Th Street
Seeley Avenue
Blue Island, Ll
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad
Birmingham pharmacist F L Willis of Hartline and Willis suffered asthma and bronchitis until he tried Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It relieved choking sensations and eased his throat and lungs. Remember the name Foley's Honey and Tar. in the yellow package from Dare and Stadle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
F. L. Willis
Hartline & Willis
Foley
Dare & Stadle
Adv
For Sale Describes Mrs Black's Residence and Property
For sale the late residence of Mrs Black deceased with a good house, rooms, barn and henhouse. Lot 135 to alley Walnut Street Greenwood and Western Ave prospects indicate prime location and ample outbuildings.
Holiday Issue Adopts Special Blue Island Sun Sections
The Blue Island Sun announces special Holiday issues with 16 to 20 pages of Christmas matter and attractive covers. Leading city stores will feature announcements, urging readers to favor local merchants for holiday shopping.
Eighteenth Birthday Surprise for Amanda Kreinbrink
About seventy five relatives and friends surprised Miss Amanda Kreinbrink at Walhalla hall on her eighteenth birthday. The evening featured singing games dancing and a midnight supper. Euchre prizes went to several ladies and gentlemen Bert Watt won a peanut contest and various Cupid themed prizes were awarded to young women.
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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
Tread Grapes With the Feet in Spanish Wineries
In Spain's wine regions the traditional method of pressing grapes remains widespread. Grapes are spread in the press and treaded by barefoot workers or by men in sandals or wooden-soled shoes.
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Spain
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Promises Quick Relief
A testimonial ad proclaims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment cures itching and skin eruptions including eczema and salt rheum. George W Fitch of Mendota Illinois recalls lifelong trouble since the civil war and credits one box with relief. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back at 50 cents from Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
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Hobson
George W. Fitch
Mendota
Ill
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Blue Island Sun
John H. Volp
Vermont St. Blue Island
City of
Cook County Press, Club Inc
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
Linegoln
Mrs. Napier
Lindsay
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke Co
Western Ave
Fred A. Hegner
Blue Island, Ill
Mutual Movies
Sun
Aunt Mandy
Dr. Hobson
Krank Niles
Harley
Davidson
E. P. Bauch
Blue Island Garage
Don C. McCowan
Burr Oak and
J. S. Kauffman
M. D
J. R. Kauffman
M.D
Allen C. Bennett
Met
Wm. R. Roegner
James H. Carrol
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