Miss Geneva Van Zunten and others return from Michigan
South Holland notes a cheerful rundown of residents on vacation in Michigan and nearby travels. Families including Van Zunten Dalenberg and Vinke are mentioned with social visits, plus brothers and nurses returning home from Chicago. The community plans a Cedar Lake Weel picnic and honors local servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva van Zunten
Bess Dalenberg
Anna Vinke
Michigan
John Potts
Triemstra
Randolph
Wis
R. Triemstra
Zickterman
A. VanZanten
Henry Weld
Holland
Mich
Russell Gibgon
New York
Philadelphia
Russell
Birney
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Roumania
Constantinople
Winifred Well
L. VanDer Ploeg
Mary Paarlberg
West Side Hospital
Chicago
Parker Gibson
Russel
Joe Bottema
California
Notice for Coal Bids District 149 Berger Illinois
The Board of Education of District 149 Berger Illinois invites sealed bids for 40 tons of Indiana mine run coal to be delivered to the basement of Berger school. Bids open Friday August 8 1919 and coal to be delivered by August 25 1919. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Berger, Ill
Indiana
Berger School
Bids Sought for Dolton School Bus Contract
Dolton District 148 invites sealed bids to transport Calumet River Bridge and 147th Street pupils to Chicago Street and Lincoln Avenue schools. Service starts Sept 2 1919 and runs through June 30 1920 with 12 month driver occupancy and fuel supplies. Bids due by Aug 5 at 5 p.m.. board may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Dolton
Calumet River Bridge
147Th Street
Chicago Street
Lincoln Avenue
Grain Insurance Ad by A S Diekman Dolton Ii
Fire and lightning coverage for grain in the field before harvest and till sale. Cheap rates offered by A S Diekman of Dolton Illinois. Inquiries invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diekman
Dolton
Bernice News Notes Village Life And Roads In Indiana
Bernice news reflects local life with notes on Miss Lizzie Paarlberg illness and Paul Sekima’s homecoming, comments on road conditions around Hammond and Michigan borders, and a playful look at fashion courtesy of Miss Marie Wormuest. The column mentions new baby news from the Prangers and travel hazards on 159th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Paarlberg
Miss Paarlberg
Lizzie
Munster
Ind
Paul Sekima
Paul
Sam
France
Irene
Hammond
159Th Street
Illinois
Herman Pranger
Michigan
Kraay
Harvey
van Bodegraven
Rickert
Bloomer
Marie Wormuest
Bernice Onion Fields
Supper by Ladies' Aid at Camp Grounds Meeting
The Ladies' Aid serves supper Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. at the boarding house on the camp grounds. Bring appetite for a real meal. A camp meeting is in full swing with a fine program and speakers including Dr. Charles Stiefel, Dr. H M Mavighurst, and Bishop Thomas Nicholson. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stiefel
HM. S. Mavighurst
Thomas Nicholson
Joachim Themer Died at 90 in Crete after long life
Joachim Themer of Crete and former Riverdale resident died at his Crete home on Saturday July 26 at age 90 years 9 months and 2 days. Born in Brandenberg Prussia October 24 1823 he married Dorotha Slarret emigrated to America in 1857 and settled in Dolton moving to Crete in 1868. His wife died in 1886. He leaves two sons John A and Wm J one daughter Mary 26 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joachim Themer
Crete
Riverdale
Brandenberg
Prussia
Dorotha Slarret
America
Dolton
John A
Wm. J
Mary
Bank to Open Friday Evenings Beginning July 11
The First National Bank of Dalton will be open Friday evenings at the same hours as previously Saturday evenings. Saturday afternoons are now widely treated as holidays, and the shift aims to better serve patrons and staff. Horage Holmes, Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Dalton
Horage Holmes
Classified Ads For Sale Farms Town Lots Etc
Multiple sale notices outline properties: two story residence at Indiana avenue and 137th place. 18 acres of land near Bernice by Mrs. Mary J Geuwrens. 10 acre farm on two state roads with a tractor and tools. 5 room house with lot via Otto Lentz. 26 acres truck farm one mile east of Lansing via John Ooms. Listings include contact names and addresses in Riverdale Hammond Todisna and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stlem
Aller County
Prade
Dolion
Vicant
Thekman
Kor Sale
Indiana Avenue
137Th Pl
Inquire Hey
Hi. M. Franz
Tudiaca Avenue
Riverdale
Lonse
Parvo
Walstodse
Weil
John N. Kramer
Uarvey
Otto Lentz
Lajoo Wabash Ave
Ancres
Lansing
Lnquire
John Ooms
Highland
Postoffice
Llammond
Todisna
Miscellaneous notices and sales in Harvey Illinois area
Mixed classified items list selling rabbits plumbing stoves horses hay pigs and vehicles with contact names and local addresses in Harvey Dolton Riverdale South Holland and Lincoln Ave. No coherent story just ad listings and employment opportunities at The Buda Company Harvey Illinois with early 20th century tone.
Real Moral Courage Quote Noted
A quotation attributed to D Phillips Brooks highlights moral courage as devotion to doing right despite others' opinions, noting the triumph of steadfast ethical action over criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dphilips Brooks
To Live Long Through Outdoor Life and Regular Checkups
A health-minded guideline urges spending time outdoors and exercising freely in the open air. It recommends letting air and sunshine into homes and having each family member examined by a physician twice yearly.
Riverdale Village Seeks Bids for 138th Street Work
The Village Board of Riverdale invites sealed bids for scarifying grading and rolling 138th street for about one mile. Plans available from William Lotz, street and alley chair. Bids due to Village Clerk by 8 p.m. August 11, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board
Riverdale
138Th Street
William Lotz
King James Bible Commission and 1611 Translation
The article notes King James I labeled by Pac du Sully as "The wisest fool in Europe" and recounts the 1604 crown appointed commission of eminent scholars tasked with revising the Bible, finishing the King James Version in 1611 after seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I
Pac du Sully
Europe
Coal Bids Sought by Village of Dalton
The Village of Dalton invites scaled bids for 50 tons Pocahontas mine run coal to be delivered to the Village Hall basement. Weigh tickets required with each load. Bids due by 8 PM August 4 1919 and delivery completed by September 7 1919. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Pocahontas
Dolton
Cleaning stained ceilings above mantles with starch mix
The text notes ceilings above incandescent mantles often discolor to black. Whitewashing can be cleaned by rubbing with a creamlike starch and water mixture using a soft flannel. After drying, rub off the starch to remove the stain.
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Holland News
John Ravesfoot, Jr
South Holland
Fred Pearson
Irwin Avenue
Bernice News
Bernice
Prs
Wind
Dr. Ruin
Ridge News
Classifien Ads
New Zealand
L. W. Smith
133Th Street
Anshieks
Halsted
167Th Street
Loomisst
George Trummas
Whornton
Vanderbilt
South Bldlland
H St
Rossing Paper
T.T
Chester
Chas. Milhahn
Telephone
Peter J. van Drunnen
Tel S. H
John Kickert
Carl Roeckrohr
Lincoln Ave
Pointer
Buda Company
Harvey, Ill
Buda Co
Harvey, HI
Fred Ladwig
Dalton Riverdale Building
Horace Holmes
First National Bank
The
1St National Bank of Dalton
Chas. E. Waterman
Pres
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