Tragic 16-Year-Old Killed Riding Streetcar in South Holland
Albert Boganschaieder died after being struck and falling between No 46 streetcars while riding to work at 4 a m Wednesday. Funeral services set for Saturday at his house with interment in Thornton. He finished school in June 1917 and shortly after began work as a messenger boy at Haney. He leaves his father, mother, and sister Lily. The item notes local business and social updates, including sugar beet loading contracts and residents visiting home.
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Albert Boganschaieder
Good
Thornton
Albert
Haney
Lily
Mr. VanDeBerg
Berger
South Holland
Miss Meeboer
Obituary of Harold Mohr Seven-Year-Old Survivor of Amputated Leg
Harold Mohr born in Riverdale on October 80 1909 died November 29 1917 at age 8 years 1 month 29 days. He was injured in November 1916 when a knee stone led to sarcoma and his leg was amputated last April. He recovered until the illness returned and he suffered without complaint. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Bressler on Sunday December 2 with interment at Oakland Cemetery.
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Harold Mohr
Riverdale
Bressler
Oakland Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Son's Death Burial
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and burial of our beloved son. Special thanks to Rev. Bressler, the Our Savior's Church choir, Miss Link, and all who sent flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mohr.
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Bressler
Our Savior’s Church
Miss Link
Henry Mohr
Homewood News Roundup of Local Events and Notices
Miss Hilda Nelson hosted a Friday party for friends with all reporting a jolly time. The East End Improvement Association plans a new club house and has a record of success in projects. Harold Howe enlisted in Columbus Ohio joining the quartermasters department. Homewood teachers and children plan a piano fundraiser with a future entertainment. Howard Baxter of Kalmazoo Michigan seeks $1000 damages after a collision at Vincennes and Main streets. Village Attorney Reich handles the case. The Village Board will lay several loaded car cinders on Gott schalk avenue to help drainage and safety.
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Hilda Nelson
Red Cross
Edward Lange
Chicago
Harold Howe
Columbus
Ohio
Quartermasters Department
Howard Baxter
Kalmazoo
Mich
Vincennes
Main Streets
Reich
Gottschalk Avenue
William F. Schultz Improves After Illness at Wesley Hospital
Lansing reports William F. Schultz, Bloom Township highway commissioner, has been seriously ill with a stomach trouble and is undergoing treatment at Wesley Hospital. He is a well known and well liked community member, and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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William IF. Schultz
Lansing
Bloom ‘Township
Wesley Hospital
Schultz
Appendicitis Strikes Chief Sorgenfrei
Chief of Police Sorgenfrei is confined to his home at 241 New Street with appendicitis. He was stricken Monday night and his physician ordered bed rest. Officials report the condition is not serious and he should be up within two to three days. The chief has had health issues for some time.
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Sorgenfrei
New Street
Blue Island Standard
Theaters Preview For Saturday Through Wednesday
The schedule lists Gladys Leslie in It Happened to Adele a clean youthful romance. Pearl White stars in The Switch in the Safe eighth episode of The Fatal Ring. Sunday features Peggy Hyland Bobby Connelly and MacDonald in Intrigue a five part photoplay with The Collie Market two reel comedy. Wednesday brings Clara Kimball Young in Feast of Life a five part drama of passion and intrigue and other pictures welcome.
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Gladys Leslie
Adele
Pearl White
Peggy Hyland
Bobby Connelly
MacDermont
Clara Kimball Young
Riverdale Theater Offers Saturday Five Cent Show
Riverside patrons are assured an extra strong program for Saturday at five and ten cents after the stock company failed to appear Wednesday. Marie Walcamp stars in The Red Ace episode six, with Butterfly feature The Ploughwoman. Sunday showcases One of Many with Frances Nelson in five acts, plus L-Ko comedy in two reels. Wednesday promises a five reel Butterfly feature and a Sko Comedy.
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Marie Walcamp
Metro
Rances Nelson
A. B Johnson
Mer
Notice of Sale of the Berger School Building
Public notice states that on December 22, 1917 the trustees of Township No 36 Range 14 will sell at the Berger School site in section eleven Thornton Township Cook County Illinois the school house and sheds between 2 and 3 pm. One tenth of the purchase money cash in hand and the balance within thirty days. Trustees Cornelius Dalenberg Q W Ranger Horace Holmes.
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A. D
Trustees of Schools of
Township No
Berger
Thornton Township
County of
Cook
Illinois
Berger School Observes Dedication and Reunion at Bergers
Miss Barsh led a Berger School class to Pope Beet Sugar Works for a demonstration of turning beets into sugar. The dedication on December 5 included a song by the audience, a prayer by John Berger, and a reunion with five former teachers. Harvey high orchestra and Miss Waterman sang while Prof. George I. Scherger spoke on education and the value of schooling. Norman Engle reports from Berger that there is no place like Berger and shares notes on southern travel and mining ties.
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Miss Barsh
Berger School
Pope Beet Sugar Works
John Berger
Harvey High School
Tllen Waterman
Esty Gouwens
Gouwens
George I. Scherger
Armour Institute
United States
Norman Engle
Oklahoma
Norman
Berger
Church Services at 148th Street and Lincoln Avenue
Sunday School at 9 30 a m and divine service at 10 30 a m. Advent service Wednesday December 12 at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev H Wind, pastor.
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148Th Street
Lincoln Ave
H. Wind
Feast of the Immaculate Conception at St Marys Church
St Marys Catholic Church schedules include 5 45 a m low mass 8 00 low mass 10 30 high mass and benediction 2 30 instruct tions on Saturday December 8 feast of the Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligations mass times 5 30 1st mass 9 00 high mass 7 30 p m vespers English sermon and benedictions Rev W A Derrmer Pastor
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W. A. Derrmer
Dolton Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evening service at 7 39 p m Mid Week service on Wednesday at 8 p m Rev Ewin C Arnonp serves as pastor.
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Ewin C. Arnonp
Immanuel Evangelical Church Service Schedule
Immanuel Evangelical Church holds English preaching on the first Sunday of each month at 10 30. German preaching on all other Sunday mornings at 10 30. English evening services occur on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 30.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at 138th Street and Wabash Avenue presents Bible School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, and Evening Worship at 7:30 led by Pastor J. Watter Baesster.
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OUR Saviour’s Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Wabash Ave
Bible School
J. Watter Baesster
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Q. W. Ranger
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Kimball Phonograph
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