Misses Housinger Kemp return from Illinois summer term
The Misses Julia Housinger and Beulah Kemp returned from DeKalb Illinois where they attended the State Normal School summer term Housinger now teaches at the Glenwood Training School Ed Corbandt took a trip to Niagara Falls. Larry Morgan's breakfast runs. the Mrs and children visited Bliss Idaho. Mr J G Hilger German teacher at Coopers Grove died in Baltimore aged 87. Remains laid to rest in Cooper's Grove cemetery. The Y P S social at St Pauls church was a success with Homewood orchestra playing German tunes. Miss Margret Smatesch returned from Kewanee. For sale young team of horses at Henry Gouschalks. Homewood Lodge I O O F picnic Sept 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Housinger
Beulah Kemp
DeKalb, Ill
State Normal School
Miss Housinger
Glenwood Training School
Ed. Corbandt
Niagara Falls
Larry Morgan
Slossmoor
Homewood
Bliss
Idaho
John Behrens
Harry
Reuable Morgan House
J. G. Hilger
Coopers Grove
Baltimore
Auenst Rhile
Adell
Wis
Cooper’s Grove
Y. P
Homewood Orchestra
Thornton Village Faces Water Restriction Amid Shortage
The village reports dwindling water supply and a citizen warned to stop using water from the town pump. The M B. E. Church picnic drew a large crowd in McIndowny’s subdivision. Fred Bates, longtime C and E I railroad foreman, was buried Sunday after an on duty injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB. Church
MccIndowny
Fred Bates
C.& Eli
R.R
Rr. Bates
Ladies Foreign Mission Society Meeting At Mrs Bert Myer Home
The Ladies Foreign Mission Society met at Mrs Bert Myer’s home on Thursday August 6 with attendees from the camp grounds. Mrs Mohns of Chicago spoke on mission work in China. Four new members joined. A fine lunch followed and all reported enjoying the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Foreign Mission Society
Bert Myer
Mohns
Chicago
China
Dolton Theatre Opens Weeks with Variety Program
Friday features The Voice of Silence and Dogs of War about German Army dogs with messages. Lis First Rude and Saturday lineup include Lucille Love No 6 and The Biggest Thrill of All. Sunday presents The Pie Fathers and We Wore a Wig. Monday shows The Crowning Glory. Doors open 7 PM. admission 5 and 10 cents. Auditorium cooler than street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Love
Tineitle
Laubeque
South Seas
Vitagraph
Ievey, Mer
Dress-making school opens in Harvey by Riverdale resident
Mrs. Wiegand formerly of Riverdale has moved to Harvey and opened a dress-making school on third street east of Center avenue. The school opens on August 18th at the first door east of Slinder's store, inviting Riverdale friends and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiegand
Riverdale
Harvey
Thdrd Street
Center Avenue
Luguat
Slinder
The Million Dollar Mystery Plot to Get the Prize
A lighthearted caper unfolds as a troupe pursues a supposed million dollar mystery and a ten thousand dollar reward. Key players trail clues across stages and towns seeking the big payoff.
Social notes and guests in South Holland and Cedar Grove
John VanZanten and Elizabeth visit Mrs Vyverberg of Chicago. Families from Michigan and Chicago visit A Bardwick and C Dalenberg in Wisconsin. A shower honors Miss Yonker of Chicago with about 20 guests and a gift hunt. A driver notes a red car in a ditch on Oak Glen road with no injuries. Miss Minnie Rietveld visits Cornelius Dalenberg. Lost coat with initials da M on pocket near South Holland. return to Pointeêr office or John Shilling's store.
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Vili
John VanZanten
Elizabeth
Vyverberg
Chicago
Walvoord
Cedar Grove
Wisconsin
John Fredericks
Michigan
B. DeBour
A. Bardwick
Leenhouts
Milwaukee
Wis
C. Dalenberg
VanDeran
Minnie C. Rietveld
Cornelius Dalenberg
South Holland
Pointeér
John Shilling
Dry Oakglen Bernice area reports parched harvest activity
In Oakglen and Bernice the countryside remains notably dry while onion sets are nearing harvest. Nearby Libertyville and Chicago road area see several auto accidents, including a high speed ditching near Panhandle crossing. injuries reported not life threatening. Local residents visit relatives, and a cancer operation claims the life of Mrs. Lighwood of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
John
W. P. Paarlberg
Llenry
Libertyville
Chicago
Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago Road
Oakglen
Bernice
Panhandie Crossing
J. DeBruin
Reckless Driving Causes Pair of Accidents
A family accident report states a little girl survived unharmed while others were injured as a party was returned home by H. Bock's Sons after two crashes caused by speeding and semi intoxicated drivers.
Van's County Commissioner Bid Promotes Economy and Honesty
The candidate appeals to voters who seek economy and integrity in public office. His name appears last on the ballot and supporters are urged to mark Republican in front of his name when voting on September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van
Card of Thanks for Rose Hows
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during sickness and death of our beloved daughter Rose. Thanks to Royal Neighbors Englewood Athletic Club C I shop employees and all who sent flowers. Mr and Mrs C A Hows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Royal Neighbors
Englewood Athletic Club
C. A. Hows
Riverdale Theatre Weekly Screenings and Show Times
Friday to Sunday program slate includes Desert Thieves and Royal comedy The Voice at the Phone and The Gambling Rube Keystone. Tuesday features Our Mutual Girl No 23 and Shorty Gets into Trouble. Wednesday presents The Feud of Beaver Creek KayBee and The Million Dollar Mystery episode seven. Matinee and evening showings listed with 3 30 and 3 p m Sunday 7 and 8 30 p m. An auto plunge stunt over the drawbridge is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Shorty
Beaver Creek
Letting of Contract for Cement Floor at Chicago Street School
The Board of Education District No. 148 invites bids until 8:00 p.m. August 18 for laying a cement floor of about 1290 square feet in the basement of the Chicago Street School. Specifications available from W. J. Albrecht. telephone Dolton 258.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Chicago Street
W. J. Albrecht
Telephone Dolton
Dolton Fire Dept Picnic at Dillner’s Grove
The Dolton Fire Dept plans a picnic at Dillner’s Grove on Sunday August 16. The Rosebud Pleasure Club hosts a Moonlight picnic at Dillner’s Grove August 29. Brickmakers Local No. 5 schedules a Labor Day picnic at Dillner’s Grove with a parade as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Fire Dept
Dillner’s Grove
Estate administrator seeks debts and notices in Chicago and Dalton
To whom it may concern please communicate with VA Rockrehr administrator at 5925 S50 Wabash Ave Chicago IL. Found a ladies muskim llon seed trimmed band bag on Lincoln avenue. Call 428 Main street Dalton for the bag. For sale a light top wagon bargain inquire 340 144th Place Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Rockrehr
W. Rockrehr
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Ladies Muskim Llon
Lincoln Avenue
Cail
Main Street
Dalton
Bargain
Inquire
144Th Place
Dolton
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Homewood Lodge
Gouschalk
Labor Day
Thornton
South Holland News
Jennie Murray
Lighwood
Tunis Llighwood
West Side Hospital
Robert Liners
Hazel Crest
J. van Bodegraven
Stammond
Peter van Bodegraven
Marjorie Carlson
West Pulluai
Mer. C. Rietveld
Mr. Rietveld
John Tasulis
Indiana Harbor
PL Verkiaik
Wm. Woitkessey
West Hammond
J. Kempshi
Indiana Plarbor
KK. Usabatis
Sarah
Ford
Hammond Hospital
Alfred Vansteenberg
Riverdale Theatre
Artter
Alhan P_ Reich
Schwab
137Th Street
THE
First National Bank
Dolton, Iinois
Chas. E. Waterman
Horace Holmes
la National Capitol
Chen
Buick and
Hudson
Roseland Auto Sales Company
R.J. Ton, W. A. Beckman, I. Kommers, JR
Cor
110Th. Street
Michigan Avenue
West Pullman
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