Wedding Bells At Germantown Church In Homewood
The Germ Ey Church wedding of William Targenhorst and Miss Ella Henke was held last Sunday. the couple will reside in Fred Moecker's house on Martin Street. Other notes include a rat hunt yielding 85 rats, local development on water works, and community updates about residents and events in Homewood and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Pubrmano
Wm. Mueller
Kilmer
Germ Ey
Wm. Targenhorst
Homewood
Ella Henke
Tinley Park
Fred Moecker
Martin Street
Unusually Moonless February 1866 Defies Moon Cycle
In February 1866 there was no full moon, following two full moons in January and two in March. Astronomers say this will not recur for about 2.5 million years.
Plato Admonition On Covetousness For Prosperity
A brief moral quote from Plato urges restraint from coveting others' estate to ensure prosperity. The note highlights the ancient wisdom on desire and material wealth.
Local South Holland Notes and Marriages
South Holland residents share family news and health updates. Mr and Mrs Richard VanVuren return home from Corsica South Dakota as Peter Dalenberg enjoys a short vacation. Marriages include XGariit DeRidder and Miss Henrietta Kluin and Wirdingsar and Miss Grietje Siebenga with Rev VanDellen officiating. New fathers include WN Cook and L DeBey and PN Kloedyker welcomes baby girls and a baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard VanVuren
Corsica
South Dakota
tArie Dalenberg
Hiatrp
Oklahoma
Minnie
C Reitveld
Xgariit DeRidder
Henrietta Kluin
Dalewn
Wirdingsar
Belgrada
Alentana
Grietje Siebenga
Marengo, Ll
Rev
VanDellen
WN. Cook
L. DeBey
PN. Kloedyker
Alhambra Theatre Presents Crazy Finance Stars
Alhambra Theatre next week features Phil Sheridan's Marathon Girls, a two act musical farce titled Crazy Finance led by Ed Norton Alfred K. Hail Hastings and Wilson Fivie Dench Carrie Cooper Mark Adams Louis Rashman and a company of singing and dancing girls. The production promises clever roles fashionable costumes and popular musical numbers with a daily matinee at 10 cents for ladies.
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Phil Sheridan
Marathon Girls
Alhambra Theatre
Ed Norton
Alfred K. Hail
Hastings
Aaron Hoffman
Sheridan
Alhambra
Area of the Philippines Estimated at 115,300 Square Miles
The article notes no precise survey of the Philippine archipelago has been completed but estimates the area at about 115,300 square miles.
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Philippines
Philippine Archipelago
Prisoner Questioned Over Suspicious Storefront Activity
A courtroom exchange portrays Captain as the prisoner and an officer recalling a suspicious scene. The officer testifies seeing the man near a dry goods store, behaving as though he intended to enter.
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Juige
Drowned Out the Band by The Egoist in Diner Scene
A Punch cartoon depicts The Egoist seated opposite a noisy diner with a waiter removing soup as the gentleman complains he cannot hear the band. The caption highlights the clash between sound and conversation in a bustling restaurant setting.
No clear article title found in brief quote
Fragmentary quotation suggests a reflection on youth beauty and wisdom. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or events are present to anchor a factual summary.
Local man Bergstrom dies after hospital treatment
John Bergstrom once worked at Hamilton Piano, died November 11 after October 28 admission to County Hospital. Body turned to a medical school without police notice. He belonged to Vikings lodge, held Mechanics council No. 274 card, owned two Kensington lots. Police seek relatives with Royal League aid.
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John Bergstrom
Hamilton
Stone
Bergstrom
Vikings
Mechanics Council
Royal League
Kensington
Chicago Heights Star
Double Funeral for Mr and Mrs John Davis in Pullman
A double funeral was held for Mr. John Davis and Mrs. Davis in Pullman at Doty’s chapel on Sunday. Mr. Davis, 67 years old, served in the Civil War and the 9th U. S. Cavalry. They leave an adopted daughter, Margaret Davis, and were mourned by the J. B. Wyman Post G A R and the Women’s Relief Corps. Burial followed at Mt Hope with a carriage sendoff.
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John Davis
Pullman
9Th
U. S. Cavalry
J. B. Wyman Post
Margaret Davis
Doty’s Chapel
115Th Street
John Paul Stafford
Pullman M. E
Women’s Relief Corps
Mt. Hope
Stradivarius Toy Purchase Shocks German Dealer
A Stradivarius valued at $12,000 was bought in Etrasburg Germany for $1.50 from a boy using the violin as a sand filled toy cart. The buyer is a violinist who purchased the instrument from the sand dragging child.
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Etrasburg
Germany
Virtues of the Farm and City Folk Turning to Rural Life
The piece argues city residents increasingly seek independence on farms and pursue agriculture through colleges and short courses. Government programs like the Reclamation Service and Department of Agriculture support the shift, with city bred settlers succeeding and census data showing few failures. The movement aims to build homes and citizenship.
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United States Government
Reclamation Service
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
St Marys Church February 5 1911 Mass and Services
St Marys Catholic Church schedules Sunday services February 5 1911 with Holy Communion for Sodalities and the League of the Sacred Heart at 9 o'clock and 10 30 a m High Mass and sermon. Christian Doctrine at 2 30 p m Sodalities devotion lecture and benediction at 3 p m. Feast of St Bla sius observed Friday February 3 with St Blasius blessing at 8 a m after mags and at 7 30 p m REV A A RISS Pastor.
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Sacred Heart
League of the Sacred Heart
St. Blasius
A. A. Riss
St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church Services on Feb 5
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church on 135th Street lists Sunday sermons at 9 30 a m and 10 00 a m led by Rev H Wiyp pastor with the usual worship schedule.
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135Th Street
Immanuel Evang Church Announces Sunday Schedule
The Immanuel Evangelical Church of Prussia invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and church services at 10 30 a m Rev G G Press pastor a brief member meeting follows services to decide on new admissions Everyone welcome.
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Ev. Luth
State Church of Prussia
Sth
G. G. Press
Dolton M. E. Church Service Schedule
Dolton M. E. Church announces Sunday February 6 morning prayer and evening sermon by Rev. S K Dong of Korea. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday, choir rehearsal Friday, Ladies Aid meetings on 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Public and members invited. Rev. W E Cissna is pastor.
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S. K. Dong
Korea
Not Ashamed of It Author Defends New Book
The author declares no shame about the latest work, while a local critic notes the gilt edges and the richly colored frontispiece as striking features in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta Constitution
Disguises Used in Betting Case Probed at Sessions
A police sergeant testified at the London sessions last week that to gather evidence in a betting case he wore disguises as a Nonconformist minister a match peddler and a sailor on separate occasions to trap suspects.
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London
Curious Paradox on Will and Opposition
The passage argues that a man with the strongest will often yield quickly to opposition, saving strength for a decisive flank. It posits that a skilled leader avoids futile frontal assaults and uses strategic, efficient movements to break resistance.
Plans for African elephant preserves to protect herds
Plans have been completed for great elephant preserves in Africa to shield elephants from hunters. In some parts of the Dark Continent the elephant has been exterminated.
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Africa
All the Difference Snub Sparks Skeleton Closet Exchange
The exchange notes the so called smart set snubs the De Bucks over a rumored skeleton in their closet. The reply insists the snub stems from not keeping it there.
Penguin Egg Trade Gathers 600000 Eggs Annually
About 600000 penguin eggs are collected from nearby islands and sold for food in Cape Colony each year, highlighting a sizable coastal harvest and local culinary trade.
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Cape Colony
Watercress Industry on English Farm Employs Forty
Forty persons work at an English farm in watercress picking and preparation for the market.
Branching Out in Family Music Choices
Mrs. Comrox explains to her daughter that she has stopped piano studies and doubts the need to imply they must economize by relying on home-made music. The dialogue hints at values and considerations shaping domestic life.
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