Homewood News Notes Local Moves And Projects
George Wolf moved to Gano and will be missed. Christ Subs the ice man rents Wolf’s house. Sidewalks finished on Martin Street and planned on Vincennes Road near the Mueller property. Bowen and Zimmer laid walks on Main Clark and Martin streets. Mrs. M F Axtell seeks police protection visiting her mother. Louis Metz sick. his firm receives 41 imported stallions. Moonlight dance by Brutlag Ball Team on August 28. Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic a success. Fred Meeker plans to move to Martin Street, building after selling farm. School directors install seats in room 4. Homewood Vol Fire Co announces second picnic. Tar burning at tile yard near Flossmore. Louis Mueller Jr visits Rochester N Y. Fred Borgwardt stays in city. Herman Dahlman sells Morris Street home. E Farmer offers dumping service. Mrs. Harry Morgan ill with possible appendicitis but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wolf
Gano
George
Christ
Mr. Wolf
Glenwood
Wm. Mueller
Martin Street
Messers Dune
Dorbandt
Fiebig
Weiss
Severin
Rehberg
Vincennes Road
Mueller
Bowen
Harvey
Geo. Merten
Main Street
H. Zimmer
Clark
Martin Streets
M. F. Axtell
Gleason
Walter Gleason
Presbyterian
Howe
Fred Meeker
Richton
Til
Fred Rehberg
Henry Brei
Homewood Vol. Fire Co
Gottschalk’s Grove
Flossmore
Fa Louis Mueller, Jr
Christy
Rochester
N. Y
Fred Borgwardt, Jr
Herman Dahlman
Morris Street
E. Farmer
Harry Morgan
Land for sale and livestock for sale in Dolton area
234 acres with cottage two greenhouses boiler room and barn offered by Carl Rose Sr for full particulars call opposite Oakland cemetery east of Dolton. Collie pups for sale inquire 13304 Calumet Riverdale. Found baby ring at Illinois Central Depot Riverdale owner redeem at The Pointer office. Also hay rhubarb and tender plants for canning offered by Chas Muhahn South Holland or phone Dalton 391. For rent a five room house no 621 Oak St Dolton offered by F C Propper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rose,Sr
Oakland Cemetery
Dolton
Lund
Dalton
Baby’s
Illinois Central Depot
Riverdale
Pointer
Collie
Calumet Avenue
Chicago
Chas. Muhahn
South Holland
Illinois Street
Louis Nagel
Ilinor Central Depot
Oak St. Dolton
F. C. Propper
Bids Sought for Anthracite Coal by Riverdale District
The Board of Directors of District No. 133 Riverdale invites bids for 30 tons of Anthracite small egg coal. Fifteen tons to be delivered by September 4, with the remaining balance in January. Bids addressed to T. F. Kinney Clerk of Board Riverdale.
Pullman Company Stock Advances on Dividend Hope
Pullman company shares rose last week from 194 to 200 and closed at 197 on Thursday amid persistent buying and rumors of a possible extra dividend or new stock. The firm holds a surplus of 7 to 8 million against 100 million capital, with real estate and expanding plants fueling optimism. Historic bonuses, including 20 percent cash in 1898, 18 million extra in the same year, and 36 percent stock in 1906, total 106 percent to shareholders. New steel works at 103rd Street near Lake Calumet and two large shops are planned, with ten million dollars already allocated two years ago for additions and improvements, boosting employment and local real estate activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Company
Pullman
103Rd Street
Lake Calumet
Calumet
The Lost Art of Walking Faces Modern Transport
The piece argues that trolley cars, cars, and trains have reduced walking to a lost art. It notes people seldom walk for daily needs and implies a generation may forget how to use legs. It warns habitual inactivity leads to fatness and poor health due to underused muscles.
Corset Fashioned by Masters Keeps Its Shape
A corset described as shapely and well crafted by master minds remains durable in wear and fit, preserving form through use.
Schwab's Department Store at Riverdale Featured
A fragment notes Schwab's Department Store in Riverdale and mentions hunting grounds and poulterers offering game in season. The item hints at stuffed birds and potential purchases from a dealer with Market notes from Country Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab’s Department
Riverdale Fn
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Kern & Kilpey
Berry
Cornelius Blocker
M. Rudloff
Lund’s Hall
John G. Hruby
Prop
Homewood News
Louis Metz
Homewood
A. Schrieber
Germany
Dalton State
Dolton State
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