Obituary of George Mouat of Lansing Illinois
Mr George Mouat of Ridge Road 68 died Monday at St Margaret s hospital Hammond after six months ill He was born October 17 1863 in Shetland Isles to Henry and Jean Mouat He worked as a teacher before moving to America in 1889 and settling in Chicago He joined Standard Steel Company Hammond seven years ago and lived in Lansing near a daughter He is survived by his wife Mary and five children and six grandchildren The service was held at home with Rev Frank and was followed by a Masonic funeral at Midway Temple Cottage Grove and 61st Street. interment in a Chicago area cemetery Survivors include Agnes Tendersin Isabelle Sparks Edith McLeod Harry Mouat Uarry Mouat and Dr Hugh Mouat The Lansing M I church and Masonic Order memberships noted Also mentions other local notices, hospital updates, and school events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mouat
Ridge Road
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Hammond
Mr. Mouat
Shetland Isles
Scotland
Henry
Jean Gibbs Mouat
Mouat
Midway Temple
Cottage Grove
61St Street
Masons
Chicago
Nick Biesboer
Jim Grossweiller
Trace Kuipers
Andrew Kuipers
Roy Street
Benson
81St Street
Obituary and Local Notes From South Holland
William Cole died at Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey January 20 after a two week illness from a stroke. He was 70 years seven months, longtime resident, former Grand Trunk employee, survived by son Waterous Cole, three brothers, a sister and grandchildren. burial in Bancroft Mish beside his wife. Red Cross drought relief appeal urged contributions to aid twenty one states with projected one million people under care within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cole
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Grand Trunk Railroad
Woodlawn Avenue
South Park Avenue
Waterous Cole
Bancroft
Mish
Albert Huisenga
Holland
Fortuin
Randolph
Wis
First Christian Reformed Church
P. Jonker
Effie DeYoung
Myr
Robert Gordon
Fernwood
J. VandeHoef
Sioux Center
True Reformed Church
Christian Reformed Church
John J. Holwerda
Marion
Mich
American Red Cross
Drought Relief Fund
Red Cross
Nicholas Gouwens
Harvey 803R
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
American Red Cross Drought Relief Fund
Boy Scout Notice for South Welland Meeting
Under the South Welland Chamber of Commerce a Boy Scouts troop is being formed. The first meeting is Wednesday February 11 at 7 30 p.m. in the village hall. Boys aged 12 to 16 are invited. Scout executive Mgr Davis will speak with uniformed scouts assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Welland Chamber of Commerce
Mgr, Davis
Russell Gigson
Saje—Good Horse
H. J. de Young
Indiana Avenue
South Holland
B. DeGraff
State St
Bath
159Th Street
Gerrit Koster
South Wolland
Mrs Eenigenburg Marks Her Solemn Birthday
Mrs Sarah Eenigenburg of 444 West 112th street celebrated her eightieth birthday Saturday. Her seven daughters and two sons with their wives surprised her in the evening, joined by numerous relatives and neighbors from South Holland Chicago Heights Lansing Harvey Roseland Oak Glen Niles and Calumet Index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eenigenburg
Sarah Henigenburg
West 112Th Street
Rick van Vuren
South Holland
BL van Dreal
Chicagro Heights
Dolton Theatre Preview Scotland Yard and More
The Dolton Theatre brings Edmund Lowe in a brilliant dual role in Scotland Yard with Joan Bennett, plus Kid Roberts Talking comedy and Metro Mevitone Revue. Sunday features George Bancroft in a deep sea romance Dere lict, Dangerous Youth and Audio Revue. Tuesday and Wednesday February 10 and 11 present the most important picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Theatre
Scotland Yard
Edmund Lowe
Joan Bennett
Kid Roberts
Metro
George Bancroft
Tom Warring
Moving romance of East and West on rugged trail
A stirring tale follows daring settlers across prairie desert and mountain. The epic depicts hardships faced by men women and children as they fight sand deserts roadless lands and storms. Cast includes John Wayne Marguerite Churchill Tyrone Power El Brendel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East and West
John Wayne
Marguerite Churchill
el Brendel
Tully Marshall
Tyrone Power
David Rollins
Community events and dances scheduled in February
Multiple local gatherings listed including Lowh Pleasure Club at Riv erdale Village Hall February 7 with Ted cdtke s Melodians, a C Q O F event at St Marys school February 13 featuring a prize, North Shore Melodee Boys at Eagles hall February 7, Lincoln Avenue P T A play The Little Clodhopper February 12 and 15, and a February 14 banco precards fundraiser at Mrs L F Ripley s home for Dalton Boy Scouts with 35 cent tickets and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowh Pleasure Club
Riverdale
Ted Cdtke
Melodians
C. Q O. of F
St. Mary’s School Hall
North Shore Melodee
Eagles Hall
Grove Street
Blue Island
Lincoln Avenue P. T. A
L. F. Ripley
East 138Th Street
Dalton Boy Scouts
Banco
Unidentified Burglar Killed Entering Home of Vacationing Owner
An unknown man about 27 was killed while attempting to break into H. W. Ewing’s Prospect avenue home while the owner was away in Florida. A neighbor reported a bedroom window entry and the flivver squad officers Simons and Kelliher arrived nearby and fired as the intruder jumped from the window. The unidentified man lies at the county morgue with no arrest record found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Ewing
Prospect Avenue
Florida
Flivver
Simons
Kelliher
Calumet
Doubt Settler Jud Tunkins on Weather and Dry Season
The Washington Star quotes Jud Tunkins asserting after a long drought there is no doubt he will remain dry or wet, emphasizing his certainty about the upcoming weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Tunkins
Evi
Washington Star
Three Link Notes From Harmonize Lodge January Events
Har monize Lodge No 2 of Blue Island held the Second Degree for a class at Coldale on January 30. Attendance was large and a refreshment committee assisted. On February 2 degree staffs formed a permanent group and elected officers. Representatives from Deldale attended a Springfield school of instructions. On January 22 a First Degree class at Harmonize Lodge included Blue Island mayor Frank Kasten, a former Dalton resident, visiting as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmonize Lodge No. 2
Blue Island
Coldale
Doldale Lodge
Springfield
Minovis Walter Nowah
George Stier
L Brookfelt
Deldale
Grand Lodge
Deldale Ggd Res
Harmonize Lodge
Frank Kasten
Dalton
Frank
Joe Okraj Leaves Calumet City Mayoral Race
Joe Okraj, six years city clerk of Calumet City and a strong mayoral candidate, withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday. This leaves Mayor John Jaranowski with one opponent to face at the March 8 primaries, as Okraj steps back from the race after building a notable reputation during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Okraj
Calumet City
John Jaranowski
Okraj
Local Politician Drops Out to Enter Hardware Business
A veteran candidate, once viewed as mayoralty timber, withdraws from the race to pursue work in the hardware trade. The Calumet Record notes the decision ends his political ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Prenuptial Shower For Aletha Witherspoon Held In Dolton
A prenuptial shower for Aletha Witherspoon was hosted at Mrs. J. E. Kleinz home in Dolton by Mrs. Theresa Lundgren of Chicago and Rose Kleinz. About twenty five bridesmaids and relatives attended and presented gifts. She is to marry James F. Kleinz of Dolton late January, with previous showers already given by Mrs. C. E. Zohfeld and Miss Clara Leppert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aletha Witherspoon
J. E. Kleinz
Dolton
Theresa Lundgren
Chicago
Rose Kleinz
C. E. Zohfeld
Orchard Street
Clara Leppert
Hoyne Avenue
Witherspoon
James FE. Kleinz
Delton
Blue Island
The Daiu eagle hunted despite protection rules
The article notes widespread shooting of the Daiu eagle across districts with reports of bounties for dead eagles and weak enforcement of wildlife protection. It highlights community indifference and calls for stronger safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womin
Nuts Grow in Clusters
The brazil nut grows inside a heavy smooth shell resembling a coconut shell. The edible meat is arranged within the shell in segments like the sections of an orange.
Pan Cheese From Ewe’s Milk
A terse note identifies Pan Cheese as a sad Italian cheese made from ewe milk. It compares its style to Parmesan and notes its distinctive use of sheep milk rather than cow or goat.
Summing It Up Not What I Have But What I Do
A concise reflection on value, duty, and personal impact in pursuit of a meaningful life. The speaker emphasizes action over possession, framing conduct as defining a personal kingdom.
Population Center Shifts in Mexican Regions
Mexico's population center sits with forty percent in the Lower California area extending into Guanajuato, Jalisco, Queretaro and Michoacan. The description notes the concentration across these states highlighting regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
California
Guanajuato
Talisco
Queretaro
Michoneun
Hide and Seek Turns Shirt Purchase Into Jobs
A statement from the Ohio State Journal notes that buying a shirt creates employment for 50 people, with 47 of them described as idle and hiding pins in the tail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Ancient Northern Peoples Used Gold Antlers as Pickaxes
Archaeologists report that prehistoric communities in northern regions fashioned pickaxe tools from gold antlers. The find suggests innovative use of available materials and sheds light on early metalworking practices in cold climates.
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Lansing
M. KE
Wesles Memorial Hospital
Vernon Aay Mormimg
Tueble
Colo
Nenry Miller
Wm. Rose
Walter Henning
Sidney Crane
Clara Crane
Mrs. Crane
A. Fischer and
Fred Fischer
Whiting
Crane Home
182Nd Street
Dr. J. Finley Kettles
Louis St
Lielland School
Harvey Mon
Wed
East 151Th Street
WM. A. Herrick
E. 147Th St
Halsted Harvey, Illinois
THE
Kaoul
National
Bird
Wisconsin
Theodore Koch
Chicago Street
Theo, Koch
DE Young Bros
South Park Ave
South Holland, Il
Halsted St
Chicago, Ill
Daniel C. Bachmann
Phone Dolton
Lincoln Ave
Doiron,ll
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