Swets plans return to Illinois. uncertain location noted
Wm H Swets formerly of South Holland, now in New Mexico, sold his ranch and plans to move back to Illinois. Exact residence is uncertain but may be in the South Holland area. In other items, bacon condemned at Globe rendering works prompts mixed local reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Swets
South Holland
New Mexico
Illinois
Globe Rendering Works
O. K
T. Verduin
Gis
van Drunen
John Santeford
158Th Street
Jolly Girtha Club Meets. Local News From Bernice
The Jolly Girla Club met at Mrs. Walter Carlson’s home last Tuesday evening. Jacob Meyer and bride, formerly Dora Dallman, return and plan housekeeping on 159th Street. Sandy McKee of Schrumville greeted friends. Mr. and Mrs. H. Pranger return to Roseland to establish a future home. Mr. and Mrs. Feldhuis celebrated 30 years of marriage with relatives and friends. A. Bos reported his house roof fire contained with neighbors’ help. Matthew VanDam may not return to Canada as he reportedly found someone else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Girla Club
Walter Carlson
Jacob Meyer
Dora Dallman
Besa
Thei
Sandy McKee
Schrumville
H. Pranger
Roseland
Riverdale seeks bids for alley cleaning and ash hauling
The Village of Riverdale calls for sealed bids to clean all alleys and haul and spread ashes on streets as directed. Bids must be delivered to the Clerk by 8 PM April 13, 1920. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
First Reformed parsonage cleaned. Morrison preacher to fill pulpit
A general cleaning and paper hanging at the First Reformed parsonage in Lansing occurred this week. The Rev J Vis of Morrison will fill the pulpit next Sunday. Miss Alice Maat plans a two week visit to Holland Michigan. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Max Wiersma with mother and child reported well. Maxwell Co is credited after a prior theft. a check was served by John Swart. John Ramsherst traveled to De Motte Indiana to buy hatching eggs from John Kooy’s poultry farm. he estimates six dollars as a possible amount. Mrs Wm Warweelter and Gertrude and Ruth visited Chicago. Mr P Prins plans a auto trip to DeMotte to visit his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vis
Morrison
Alice Maat
Holland
Mich
Max Wiersma
Maxwell
John Swart
Maxwell Co
John Ramsherst
de Motte
Ind
John Kooy
Wm. WarWeelter
Gertrude
Ruth
Chicago
P. Prins
DeMotte
Esates program Sunday evening at 7 30 PM in Ridge
Ridge residents are invited to attend the Esates program Sunday at 7 30 PM presented by Sunday school scholars. Mrs. I'rith of Chicago visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Meyar Sr. on Wednesday. The PTA meets at Berger school on Wednesday evening April 7 with Estey Gouwens performing several musical selections. Farmers begin spring field work awaiting sunny days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I'rith of
Chicago
Albert Meyar, Sr
Parent-Teachers Association
Berger School
Estey Gouwens
Deaths mark Homewood life of August Steiner and Henry Guenther
August Steiner died March 29 at age 47 11 months 14 days after a bout with hemorrhage He was born April 15 1882 in Rothenberg Germany and emigrated in 1854 He settled in Homewood in 1858 opening a blacksmith shop later buying the Homewood Flour Mill Survivors include son Carl and daughters Lizzie Minnie and others Henry Guenther born August 15 1840 in Hannover Germany died March 23 in Chicago after moving from Homewood He served in the Civil War with the 65th Illinois Infantry and was Homewood village clerk He leaves two sons and three daughters and was buried at Oak Lawn cemetery beside his wife
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Steiner
Mr. Steiner
Rothenberg
Hannover
Germany
America
Homewood
Carl
St. Paul’s Ev
Henry Guenther
Nev
J. J. Silberman
Oak Lawnemetery
Homewood Ice, Coal and Building Supply Co
Exchange Building
Wain Street
F. H. Gald
Fred
Orles Our
Henry Heimsoth
Oii
Q. T. Bright
Delton
Mr. Bright
Rothhuette
Strassburg
Til
Chicago Heights
65Th Illinoi Infantry
Sophie Jansen
Guenther
Chicago
Wm. Guenther
Hugo Guenther
D. Hemman
M. Dooly
C. Wola
Oak Lawn Cemetery
St. Paul’s Church
Resolutions on Sister Elizabeth Wahmholm Weahmhoff Death
The Ladies' Aid Society of Dalton M. E. Church notes the death of Sister Elizabeth Wahmholm Weahmhoff and resolves to host a tree, extend heartfelt sympathy, and record the minutes with a copy sent to the bereaved family. Committee members MISS ANNA LUND and others solicit aid and report a lost item and an employment notice and found glasses in Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wahmhol
Ana
Weahmhoff
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dalton M. E. Church
Ted
Anna Lund
J. L. Albritton
A. E. McCmaw
The Dolton Theatre Presents Wide Variety This Week
Tonight William Des mond stars in The Prince and Betty a fast moving comedy drama plus Vod a vil Movies and a comedy Saturday Monroe Salisbury appears in The Sundown Trail in six acts recounting old days Sunday Creighton Hale stars in The Black Circle Wednesday Dorothy Phillips stars in Destiny a dramatic six act romance Audience is treated to action color and originality through the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Desmond
Monroe Salisbury
Creighiton Hale
Dorothy Phillips
Riverdale Theatre Weekly Lineup Adorns Week
Saturday features Eddie Polo in Down, But Not Out with Pete Morrison in Western Wooing and a comedy. Sunday shows Harold Lockwood in The Great Romance. Tuesday April 6 special presents Mary Miles Minter in Anne of Green Gables from L M Montgomery. Admission 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bddie Polo
Pete Morrison
Harold Lockwood
Mary Miles Minter
Anne
L. M. Montgomery
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Holland Trust and Savings Bank
Arthur van Vliet
Witchert
Ill
First Reformed Church
Moss
Furst Reformed Church of
Peter Peerbolte
Stork
Samuel Oosting
C. Tanis
John Ravesfoot, Jr
State Street
Kettles
Dalton
Bernice News
Lansing
Ridge News
Homewood News
Lc. R R
Randolph Street South Bound
Riverdale South Bound
Riverdale North Bound
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Phone
Dolton Theatre
Riverdale Theatre
Realart Pictures
Ripley Store
Colton
Pathe
Summer’s Pharmacy
Hohman
State St
Hammond, Ind
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