Thornton Township High School Leader Accepts Joliet Call
Professor L W Smith, longtime principal of Thornton Township High School, leaves Harvey after eleven years to head Joliet High School. William T McVey succeeds him, bringing experience from Ohio University preparatory school and a strong educational reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Smith
Thornton Township High School
Joliet
Smith
Board of Education
High School
Woman’s Club
Harvey
Kankakee
William T. McVey
McVey
University of Ohio
In Memoriam Minnie Bos Eight Years Past
In memory of Minnie Bos wife and mother who died eight years ago on August 16 1911 in Oakland where she lies in a quiet grave. The family Jacob Bos notes missing her presence and enduring love. Indiana avenue address listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Bos
Oakland
Mother
Jacob Bos
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale Board Awards Coal Contract in Regular Session
Riverdale trustees met Tuesday night with all members present. The board awarded 30 tons of Illinois Mine Run coal to Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co at 5.25 per ton for village hall and pumping station after bids showed D D Coal Co at 5.75. Other reports included finances, street work, and public safety actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Sellin
Lotz
138Th Street
Stieman
Public Service Co
Center Avenue
Diehl
Brandt
137Th Place
Hall
Unruh
Illinois
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
D D Coal Company
Lumber Company
For Sale Farms and Town Lots Items Here
For sale listings include 40 acres improved farm in Allegan County Michigan trade for property in Dalton with vacant house valued at 1400. 48 Diekman. Two story residence with modern improvements on a corner lot at Juciana Avenue and 187th Ave Riverdale. 8 acres near Bernice Pennsylvania RR area by Mrs Mary Jo Gouwens 250 W. 117th Chicago. 110 acre farm with house barn and tools on two state roads well water weed free soil plus 18 horsepower tractor and gear John N Kramer Harvey Ill R R No L 1294.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wear Salem
Allegan Crouory
Mich
Dalton
Diekman
Juciana Avenue
H M~ Franz
Judiana Avenue
Riverdale
Bernice
Pennsylvania
Mary Jo Gouwens
W. 117Th Street
Chicago
John N. Kramer
Harvey, Ill
For Sale Classified Notes and Vehicles Listed
A jumble of old classifieds advertises tomatoes for sale and caning gear, plus horses, used cars including Buick and Chevrolet, Ford touring cars, Maxwell touring car in various conditions, a 1915 Overland roadster, and contact details for buyers in Dolton Hammond South Holland and nearby areas. Listings show prices as cheap or reasonable with numerous phone numbers and names such as Chas Milhahn John Ambrose Peter Van Drunnen and John KMickert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Drexel
Jack Neil
Hammord
Peter van Drunnen
South Holand
Help Wanted Metal pattern makers and millwrights
WANTED metal pattern makers bench tool makers and millwrights. Permanent work and good wages for experienced men. Write or apply The Buda Company Employment Dept Harvey Il.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda Company
Harvey, Il
Also Mentioned on This Page
Riverdale Board Meeting
Chas. Milhahn
Dolton
John Ambrose
Walkerly Place
Bargar
John Kmickert
South Nollard Phouve
South Holland
Sinbad
Sylva, Kahn and Jolson
L Jolson
Ingraham
Billy Murray
Old Virginn
Bland
Harry McClaskey
Nellie Gray
Hanby
Peerless
Campbell and
Burr
Ohio
Henry Burr
Danks
Sterling
You
Maggie
Butterfield
Michigan Ave
Telefhone Riverdale
Twin City Garage
Thor Electr
Bierce
Phare
Theo
Vanderaa Gou
Holland
Edward F. Dillner
Summer Garden
Chicago St
Dotten
Twin City
Lincoln Avenue
Ford
Robert Hanschmann
Frank Seestadt
Potten Riverdale
Tdolton
Riverdale & Dalton
W. Llith St
Telephone Pullman
Oakland Metal Works
Cornelius Fray
Proppers Corner
Geu
Tuch
Lafiana Ave
137Th Street
Cmon
Doleton
Henry W. Scknoor
Garde
Chicago Street
Otto E. Wagner
Carpenter & Builder
St. Riverdale
WM. C. Zesch
Riv
Midway
Leyden Avenue
Chauncy Avs
Grand Cresina
Frank C. Ott
Lincoln Ax
Chas. H. Brandt Eet
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