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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
7
Notices describe the cost of inserting want ads in this column. Rates are five cents per line per insertion, five lines maximum for twenty five cents. A ten cent additional charge applies when paid at time of insertion and ads may be charged to paper subscribers and telephone subscribers.
SINGER New Home and White sewing machines on easy payments. Bargains in used machines, cheap for cash. Parts and repairs for all makes. G M Gilbert 6839 S Halsted Wentworth 6110. Cabinet Victrola with 11 records first class condition cheap 898 Gregory St. Flora Snyder 807 Western Ave 369. We pay cash for second hand household goods and junk Blue Island 143 Greenberg 191 Western Ave.
The Blue Island Sun-Standard will print on Thursday and deliver Friday morning. Readers should send news items and ads to the newspaper office by Wednesday evening for same week publication. Because Christmas falls on Wednesday, papers will be printed even earlier and all notices must arrive by Tuesday night.
Agnes Anna Bauer 21 died early Tuesday from influenza and pneumonia. A five year clerk at Drebier’s Shop 289 Western Ave she lived at 233 Henry St. She was daughter of Mrs. B Bauer and sister to four sisters and three brothers. Active in social and patriotic work she served as an officer of the Girls' Patriotic Service League and belonged to the Lady's Eagle Club. Funeral Thursday 2 pm from the Henry St home with Rev M P F Doermann officiating. burial at Lutheran cemetery.
Mrs. Herman Koehler a longtime Blue Island resident died December 14 at age 58 from a paralytic stroke. Born Marie Kaack in Germany she emigrated in 1869 and helped witness Blue Island’s growth. Survived by husband Herman, three daughters Minnie Beckstrom Martha Gay Ella Koehler a son Henry W Koehler two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral service conducted at home on Vermont Street with Rev Niedergesaess of Eden Church officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. F. Ashbremer of 371 Hoyne Ave hosted a small birthday gathering this week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schoenbaum of Washington Heights Miss Ratslosf of Washington Heights and Mr. and Mrs. F. Facks and family of Blue Island.
Myra Kuch of Wiebaux Montana died Tuesday from influenza while visiting A Andres at 216 Western Ave The remains will be buried here.
Private Wilburt Voegele writes from France and mentions no peace conclusion in a letter to his sister Mrs. J Hastreiter at 344 Grove Street He was gassed earlier this fall and has spent time in a base hospital He notes his sister has written weekly as he awaits discharge with the 131st infantry the dandy first.
A notice states that the entity will not be responsible for any e contracted by anyone but Harry Clarke of Tinley Park, indicating a liability disclaimer regarding third party work.
C W Nelson and O W Nelson of East Chicago brothers of Mrs Cruger died this week. Their bodies were moved to their sister’s home here before being sent to their former home in Caledonia Minnesota.
Olive Julia Heckler Oetter died December 16 from influenza after a brief illness in Blue Island where she lived all her life. Born March 3, 1887, she married Alfred L. Oetter on August 14, 1912 and is survived by her husband two sons Harold and Howard five years old two brothers Clarence and Wenzel and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Heckler Funeral services were held at her home with Rev Weeks of Friedens Evangelical church officiating.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to Elm chapter 271 O E S Calumet Rebecca lodge Blue Island lodge 369 Mystic Workers of the World Frauenverein Friedens Evangelical church Libby McNeill Libby Co Bent Co and their employees and to many neighbors and friends for aid and floral gifts after a bereavement. Herman Koehler and Family.
The Miller and Hecht families express deep gratitude to Company M Illinois National Guard and numerous friends and relatives for aid during the recent death of their brother and for the beautiful oral offerings.
Victor M. Crowder a yard master for the Santa Fe railroad at Ft Madison Iowa spent the weekend with his father in law J E Wilkler He is a cousin of Gen Crowder the Provost Marshal
Mr and Mrs Chas Hodge and Family express gratitude for kind assistance during Evelyn's sickness and death. They thank neighbors, friends, the Greenwood school children, and for the many floral pieces.
Local ad notes Christmas tree lights available at Bronson's located at 232 Western Avenue. The brief listing promotes seasonal decor and shop location for holiday lighting needs.
At Catherine Bihr’s Milinery Store shoppers find brassieres suitable as Christmas gifts. The selection emphasizes practical undergarments and festive accessories, with a focus on comfort and fit for the holiday season.
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