Village Board Approves Bills and Plans in South Holland
South Holland Village Board met in regular session with all members present. Bills for several residents and a list of local names were approved, and motions were made to install a large cistern for fire protection and to stop all roller skating. The meeting notes include remarks on a musical event, local visits, a factory scent mystery, and various routine village updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn Kraay
Gouwens
Theo. Vanderaa
Henry B. VanDrunen
Dalenberg
Mulder
John Vanderaa
Nick Vanderaa
P. VanErden
D. P. DeYoung
Gouwens & Kraay
Pesytacece
Chicago
Central Electric Co
158Rd Street
Harry Gouwens
John VanDrunen
Peter VanDrunen
In Memoriam Frederick Middleborn Remembered
In loving remembrance of our only darling Frederick Middleborn who died one year ago on March 30 1914. Our home was full of pleasure now a vacant seat remains. Broken hearted Papa and Mamma recall the missing earthly treasure in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Middleborn
Papa
Mamma
Bernice News Highlights From Rose and Harvey Local
Local notes report visits among residents of Rose and Harvey, new car purchases by several residents, a recovery from pneumonia, a truck incident without injuries, and school entertainment praised by attendees.
Ridge Notes John Berger Visits Kin and Friends
Mr. John Berger returned Friday from Kansas City to Moberly where he visited sister Mrs. L A Chamier whom he had not seen in 12 years and then saw daughter Mrs Minnie Berger Hammer in Lexington Illinois. He reports a fine time and pleasant journey. At Camp Grounds Wednesday a man was arrested for breaking into a cottage. Walter Diekman recovers from tonsillitis and Mrs Johanna Muehke has pneumonia. John Harder buys a new motorcycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berger
Adda Berger Gentry
Kansas City
Moberly
L. A. Chamier
Minnie Berger Hammer
Lexington
Ill
Walter Diekman
Johanna Muehike
John Harder
Cantata at Lansing church announced for April 4
Mrs H J Meyers visited Cicero with friends last week. The Lansing Dutch Reformed church plans a cantata Sunday evening April 4. Everyone is welcome. Mr Wm Dahlmann sowing oats for a good crop. Miss Pearl Carr visited Globe friends Wednesday. Mrs Wm Carr and son Mac went to Chicago on business. Albert Meyer sold pigeons and rabbits at Blue Island market. Miss Cecila Weaver visited the Murray family Tuesday. Miss Etta Meyer visits West Pullman friends for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid Murdock
Church
Klondike
Dykstra’s
Albert Rooks
Peter J. DeYoung
Harry M. VanDerAa
South Holland
Isaac DeGraff
J. T. Gouwens
Wesley Hospital
Plymouth Rock Roosters
Wm. Gouwens
Chester
Grand Trunk
Tim DeYoung
Peter A Anker Jr
Willis Gouwens
Martha de Ruiter
Cornelia Veld
Gertrude Schuumans
South Street
Alfred Olthoff
Lagrippe
John Shilling
Mr. Shilling
Llenry Voss
Holloman
John Jabey
Thornton
First Reformed Church
Leonard
H. J. Meyers
Cicero
Lansing
Wm. Dahlmann
Billy
Pearl Carr
Globe
Wm. Carr
Mac
Chicago
Albert Meyer
Blue Island
Cecila Weaver
Murray
Etta Meyer
West Pullman
Murderers Given Fourteen Years For Saloonkeeper Slaying
Alphonso Paropirto and Angelo Cantanzerete were found guilty of killing Joseph Zorna a Bernice saloonkeeper last Tuesday. They received fourteen years imprisonment. Zorna was stabbed and robbed of $100. The pair admitted being with a third man they blamed for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso Paropirto
Angelo Catanzerete
Joseph Zorna
Bernice
Zorna
Paropirto
Cantanzerete
Pointer News Box at Dolton Postoffice
A brief notice indicates a news box is set up at the Dolton Postoffice for readers to access The Pointer from the community. Local residents are encouraged to collect copies and stay informed on follow up briefs and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Sickness and Burial
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness death and burial of our beloved wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev Seissma and Mr Joseph lydanus Floris Van Buren and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seissma
Joseph§lydanus
Floris van Buren
Propper Seeks Thornton Township Supervisor Seat
Statement by William F Propper appeals to Thornton voters to oust Jeremiah J O Rourke on the Republican ticket arguing for honest economical administration. He accuses O Rourke of attempting to end elections via a legislative bill, expanding appointments and high costs while neglecting relief to the poor and misusing township funds.
Dolton Bakery Sells Hot Cross Buns Today
Advertisement urges readers to order hot cross buns from Dolton Bakery and provides a telephone number 411 to call for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Bakery
O Rourke Appeals to Thornton Voters on Economy and Services
J J O Rourke urges town taxpayers to support his record as supervisor highlighting cost cuts in fixed charges and expanded aid to at least 150 families. He cites election savings of over 1000 annually and proposes at home tax payments before August. He touts railroad rate measures and pledges firm representation for engineers. Also advertises motor boat and engine for sale at The Pointer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
John P. Altgeld Lodge
Dalton
J. J. O’ Rourke
Visions DeArt a Musical Comedy at Riverdale Theatre
Imperial Musical Comedy Co presents Visions DeArt a dainty travesty at Riverdale Theatre on Wednesday April 7 with ten performers. Music is new and catchy, comedy lively, dancing strong, and a bevy of beautiful girls in multiple costumes. Two shows at 7:00 and 9:45. Admission 15 cents adults, 10 cents children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Musical Comedy Co
Riverdale Theatre
Riverdale
Kern
Narrow Escape of Judge Rosinski at Lincoln Avenue Show
The St Pauls Church Sunday School hosts an entertainment at Lincoln Avenue School auditorium Saturday evening in April. Attendees will view a portrayal titled Narrow Escape of Judge Rosinski and see his picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Church
Lincoln Avenue
Judge Rosinski
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South Holland News
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H. E. L. H. Musical and Dramatic Club
Village Hall
R. VanVuuren
Lizzie
Lucy Haven
Englewood
Rose Brewers
Andrew Sweringa
Bernice News
John Koedyker
Rose Ind
L. van Kalkenberg
Wm. Finnema
E. Dykstra
Isaac Paarlberg
Ford
Vanuderwoll
Buick
John Rietveld
Peter
Ward Braxd Ce
Miss Haywood
Roseland
Bright
Globe News
GUS. Nordhoff Telephone
Indiana Ave
Mr. Propper
Jeremiah J. O’ Rourke
O'Rourke
Board of Assessors
Jerry
Cook County
Jerry O’rourke
Geo. D. Koenig
Koenig
Henry Milbahbn
A. J. Macdonald
Hisass
Jeremiah J. O'Rourke
O’ Rourke
Taxpayer
Hindis
Charles Renald
Thomas C. Stobbs
Taunton
Jerry O’ Rourke
Workingman
O’rourke
Mr. O’rourke
Adv
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