Burns Ditch debate impacts Calumet river sewage
The Burns Ditch plan would divert two thirds of the Little Calumet watershed to Lake Michigan, reducing water in Harvey Blue Island areas. The War Department rejected navigation status for the river, raising concerns that low water and sewage dilution would worsen along the Indiana boundary and Harvey area.
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Burns Ditch
Indiana
Little Calumet
Henry W. Lee
Chicago Sanitary District
Blue Island
Calumet River
Lake Michigan
A. M. Lambert
Harvey Papers
Harvey
War Department
Corps of Engineer Department of the Lakes
Washington
Calumet
United States
Robbery in Italian Section Steals $150 Suburbs News
Last Saturday evening residents in the Italian section south of Maria street were held up and robbed of $150. One assailant was struck in the face during a struggle. No suspects have been found yet as investigators pursue leads. Dick Mohler of Lincoln, Nebraska, visited the Homewood School family for a few days. A Presbyterian Ladies Aid bazaar Tuesday night was a social and financial success with month themed decorations. The Avalon Club hosted a farewell dinner for Emil Duwe, who departs for Arizona to pursue golf before returning to Lakewood Country Club in May. Modern Woodmen of America Homewood Camp elected Fred Gold as Venerable Consul, S. D. Whitney as Adviser, Herman Meyer as Clerk, H. Almer as Banker, John Van Eyle as Manager, Joel Teenstra as Watchman, and A Aberien as Sentry. a supper for installation night was proposed.
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S. C
Maria Street
Dick Mohler
Lincoln
H. School
Presbyterian Church
Avalon Club
Emil Duwe
Duwe
Arizona
Lomewood Country Club
Homewood Camp
Fred Gold
D. Whitney
Herman Meyer
H. Almer
John van Eyle
Joel Teenstra
A. Aberien
A. Rump
J. Bardwick
The
Christian School
Rink Barwegen
Dirk Rietvelt
Jacob Berger
Local Notices And Community Updates From Holland
Bernice and Oakglen I, Dykstra completed a fine job and Kramer did the work. Henry DeYoung raised a new foundation under his barn and improved the premises. Peter Beningenburgh visits the beach guest of the Van Der Welfs for a few weeks. The Christian Reformed church contemplates Rev Dr Haan of Englewood after his decline. Foot and mouth disease at Globe Rendering plant ends with nearly 500 cattle killed. VanDeran Santefort and De Young finish beet loading at Steinbach siding. Public sale of Siebe Woutstra goods draws good attendance. Peter Peerebolte buys and moves the house from South Holland. Hervormde Kirk Ladies Aid bazaar well attended despite bad weather.
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Dykstra
I. Kramer
Henry DeYoung
Peter Beningenburgh
van der Welf’s
Christian Reformed Church
Dr. Haan
Englewood
Globe
Messers VanDeran
Santefort
de Young
Steinbach
Siebe Woutstra
Peter Peerebolte
South Holland
Sands of Fate and Lovers Pangs At Riverdale Theatre
Riverdale Theatre schedules a weekly lineup: Friday features Sands of Fate and Those Love Pangs with Chaplin. Saturday offers The Trail of the Lorn and Royal comedy. Sunday presents The Worth of a Life and Lovers Luck. Matinee and evening shows with 10 and 5 cent admission. Conrad Kern, Proprietor.
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Keystone
Chas. Chaplin
The
Thanhouser Players
Vivin Rich
Mr. Carwood
Ap m
Conrad Kern
Dolton Village Warning Against Tampering With Utilities
Notice warns that anyone tampering with or connecting to Dolton light or water systems without a permit will be prosecuted. Issued by the President and Board of Trustees. Clerk WM. G. Dolton.
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Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Local notes from South Holland and district visitors
South Holland residents exchange visits with relatives and friends from Dakota Minnesota and Canada. Local news covers travel plans land purchases auctions basaar proceeds and a Christmas display at Bardwicks Variety Store. A lost fur muff ad and a dairy cow plus hogs for sale are also noted.
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Bardwick’s
South Holland
Illinois
Garrit
Birthday, anniversaries and travel notes from Ridge
A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Henry Greick on Monday December 7. Mrs Albert Meyer celebrated her 69th birthday last Tuesday and the couple marked their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Waterman and Mrs Albert Meyer traveled to San Antonio Texas on Tuesday. Mrs Waterman has been in frail health and it is hoped the warmer climate will aid her recovery. Her sister Mrs Meyer will stay with her for some time as friends wish her quick improvement.
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Henry Greick
Albert Meyer
Fred Waterman
San Antonio
Texas
Vaughan's Seed Store Opens Oldest Seed House in Chicago
The 31 33 W Randolph St location near Dearborn offers a complete line of garden, flower and field seeds plants bulbs tools and fertilizers. A 160 page catalogue is mailed free.
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Vaughan’s Seed Store
W. Randolphs St
Dearborn
Chicago
Dolton Theatre Presents Perils of Pauline and Two Old Sports
The Dolton Theatre runs Saturday to Tuesday December 13 to 15 with a feature photo play bill and a nineperformer musical comedy Two Old Sports. A clean morals musical comedy from I Should Worry offers singing and dancing with wholesome fun. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Coming Wednesday December 16 The Beloved Adventurer starring Arthur V. Johnson and Lottie Brisco in a fifteen part photoplay series. Free souvenir for Arthur Johnson. Saturday and Sunday matinee at 3 15 p m and evening doors at seven. Children under 12 six cents adults ten cents.
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Pauline
Arthur V. Johnson
Lottie Brisco
Arthur Johnson
How To Help Yourself Dalton Riverdale Building Loan
It helps wage earners and men of small means to acquire a home by lending money to build and letting repayment occur in easy installments. Borrowers may use stock loans and save for accident sickness or old age. It aids those seeking to start in business or education with a safe profitable investment for savings large or small. Seventh series opens January 1st, act for a few shares now.
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Dalton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
Ady
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Homewood News
Bernice and Oakglen
Ladies Aid Society
Riverdale Theatre
South Holland News
Chicago Telephone Company
Bell Telephone Building
B. Wellenga
W. P
Michigan Avenue
GUS. Nordhoff Telephone
Riverdale
Indiana Ave
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