Homewood Notes Share Elections and Local Happenings
Village president candidate R B Harwood runs on Independents ticket as Thorn ton leads with three tickets in the field. The Rainsloe Club adds to their help cottage. Mrs M Gleason remains ill. The regular village board met with all members present and approved several bills. Street work used five car loads of stone. Light committee reports 48 new lights. At Fosket home a nine pound girl arrived on election day. William Nieburger recovering his weight after illness. Two young couples toured the county building on the south side. Fire department event planned for April 10 at Funk's Hall. Mother's Club entertainment at school. Florist Wm Weil murdered in Chicago noted by locals. Multiple local property transactions on West Maple Street. Woodmen dance planned May 1 at Funk's Hall. Exchange notice offers store tobacco and groceries for land near Homewood. The Pointer publisher recalls previous criticism and jokes about Our scribbling and a German stamp joke.
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Chicago Road
William Nieburger
Sam
Louis Doepp
Laurel
Miss
Geo. Wolf
Joe Sweet
Thornton
Harvey
John Bielefeldt
Park Avenue
Homewood Volunteer Fire Department
Ifunk
Mother’s Club
Wm. Weil
Chicago
Oscar Olsen
Carl Schwarz
H. Rathje
Cowing
Mr. Cowing
Carl Steiner
Daley
Reynolds
George Howard
West Maple Street
Funk’s Hall
Homewood
Pointer
South Holland News Highlights Local Events And Voter Turnout
Mrs. C Rooks and son Albert visited in Holland Michigan. Van Deursen Bros repaint their warehouse and plan large name lettering. John Kraay bought a $15 motorcycle running well. A social by First Reformed Church serves Friday at 8 pm. Mrs. J T Gouwens recovering from appendectomy. Farmers busy with some not voting. Local candidates Meeboer and Peersbolt seek trusteeships. Edward VanDer Bilt nicknamed Bubbles claims a big ground hog. A Village Hall musical by Miss Van Bodegraevn and American Orchestra draws packed crowd. The Pointer anniversary work begins. Election debates heat up ahead of April 20 vote. James Fowler visits from Toronto. Mrs. James Doolin and George visit Wm Gibson. Mrs. Frank Ruiter dies aged 45. husband killed months ago in Blue Island yards. Neighborly sympathy noted. Mail boxes urged. Classifieds: top buggy and milch cow for sale. Clipper milling mill repairs available from R Van Vuuren. Barred Plymouth Rock roosters for sale from Wm Gouwens.
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J. T. Gouwens
Wesley Hospital
Jake Meeboer
Peter Peersbolt
Edward VanDer Bilt
Nick
Bubbles
Miss van Bodegraevn
South Holland
James Fowler
Wm. Gibson
Toronto
Canada
James Doolin
George
Frank Ruiter
Blue Island
A. O. van Zanten
R. van Vuuren
Plymouth Rock Roosters
Wm. Gouwens
Riverdale Illinois to Hold Village Election April 20 1915
Notice sets April 20 1915 election at Riverdale Village Hall Cook County Illinois for one Village President and three Village Trustees. Polls open 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Issued by Village Clerk F. O. Bergold on April 6 1915.
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Riverdale
Cook
Illinois
IF. O. Bergold
Card of Thanks and Village Doings Update
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for respect shown at death and burial of Interwen Russell. Brief note on politics and village doings past and future, noting no publishing of trustees spats and intent to boost the town. A separate ad seeks a loan of 1600 dollars to build a house, with inquiry at the Pointer office.
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The
Interwen
Choral Club Event At German M E Church In Ridge
The Choral club of South Holland led by Rev. Schuurman gave an entertaining program at the German M E Church last Thursday. A large audience praised the group and the class for their tireless effort and fine program.
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Choral Club
South Holland
Schuurman
M. E
Meg
Irene Berger
Champaign
Minnie Klein
Thornton Fire Destroys B I Co Barns. $5000 Loss
A major blaze in Thornton on Monday night destroyed Brownwell Improvement Co barns. Eight horses and five cows perished while others were saved, and property damage is around 5000 dollars. Firemen insured significant preservation of nearby assets.
Immanuel Church to Present Christ Life Picture Show
Rev. H H Fleer of Chicago presents a two part life of Christ at Immanuel Church with German and English singing. First show Sunday at 7 30 and second Monday at 7 45. Bring German song books and fill the church for a good collection. Rev J G Hoffmeister pastor.
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H H. Fleer
Chicago
Christ
Pointer newspaper ownership statement from Riverdale Illinois 1915
Statement of Ownership for The Pointer weekly at Riverdale Illinois lists Thos F Kinney and John Kinney as owners and publishers. Editor Thos I Kinney signs, notarized April 9 1915 by Aporenz F Erpiey with notary seal and commission expiring November 28 1915.
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Riverdale
Ill
Thos. I. Kinney
Thos. F. and John &. Kinney
Thos. I’. Kinney
Aporenz F. Erpiey
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Homewood News
R. B. Harwood
Rainsloe Club
Homewood Tribune
Nerr Weiszborn
Lawthorne
Germany
Homewood Post Office
South Holland News
C. Rooks
Albert
Holland, Mich
Josephine Pratt
Berger School
Johanna Muelke
Albert Meyer
Messmaker
Fred Engel
Thornton News
Brownwell Improvement Co
Fred Templin
Elizabeth Templin
Wim. Dickelman
B. I. Co
Hunter Street
Chas. Baker
Chas. Dickelman
John Brunocombe
Riverside
Ladies Aid
German Lutheran Church
Valentine Hornung
John Miller
Myrtle Blank
Chicago Heights
Palm
Henry Sweet
Greenwood
Walter C. Bielfeldt
Immanuel Church
J. G. Hoffmeister
GUS
Nordhof Telephone
Indiana Ave
Schwab
Dalton
Michigan Ave
Daniel Bradley
154Th Street
Harvey, Dlinois
Henry Bock
Oakglen
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