Minstrel Show Planned at Lansing Public School
Local notices report Mrs Wm Elliott returning from Ohio with Mantal Sire Holmes and family. A minstrel theatical event is set for Friday Feb 20 at 7 80 at Lansing Public School. Community updates include obituaries for Warren Blanton and notes on social visits, clubs, and upcoming meetings.
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Wm. M. Elliott
Ohio
Jim Holmes
Mantal Sire
Lolmes
Lansing
Warren Blanton
Wm. Warnecke
West Street
Annex
Langendorf
Episcopalian Church
Trammond
Ind
Setten
St. Anne’s Church
Frank Frese
Torrence Avenue
Oak Glen
Schroeder
Jack Seevers
Bobbie Sisk
Walter Sisk
Hegewisch
Beccause
Fred White
Oklahoma
Nan
Bobbie
South Holland Observes Washington Birthday Holiday
South Holland marks Washington's birthday with Monday closures on Feb 23. Post office operations limited to Lebla. no window or rural delivery. School election set for Feb 21 from noon to 7 PM with polling locations across village and nearby areas. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Ed Vander Giessen. Harry M Vanderla recovering from bronchial illness. Mrs Keddie and Mrs Williams of Chicago visited Effie DeYoung.
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Washington
South Holland
Lebla
Tom DeGraff
159Th Street
Phoenix Vere
Phoenix School
Ed Vander Giessen
Harry M. Vanderla
M. Keddie
Herbert Williams
Chicago
Effie DeYoung
Farmers Formaldehyde for Sale at Budget Prices
Peter P. Van Drunen advertises formaldehyde for sale at farmers’ prices. He offers a full carload this year and invites buyers to contact him at 53 Fast 159th Street, South Holland, Ws.
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Peter P. van Drunen
Fast
159Th Street
South Holland
Public Sale of Unpaid Storage Charges
Unpaid storage charges lead to a public sale of furniture and chattels belonging to A. B. Simmers stored in a barn in South Holland Illinois. Sale set for Monday March 2 1981 at 10 30 a m conducted by John Blankenstein 42 2p Box 109 South Holland Illinois. The notice mentions piano service and tuner listings by W H Martin Harvey Illinois.
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A. B. Simmers
South Holland
Tlinois
John Blankenstein
Cottage moved to new lot beside Alconna property
R Vanderbilt moved the former A Cowen hoeven cottage onto his adjoining lot while Albert plans a new home on the old site. Ted Vanderaa is ill with scarlet fever. John Walvoord of Cedar Grove visited Dr. Walvoord. J P DeYoung improved his store by relocating the post office to the front. Mr and Mrs J Smits left for a one week visit with relatives in Minnesota.
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R. Vanderbilt
A. Cowenhoeven
Lansing’s 1895 Village Laws Noted in Historic 61-Page Book
The piece recalls John C. Ton as former Village Clerk and John Swart as long-time postmaster who sold jewelry consignments from St. Louis wholesalers. In 1895 Mayor Van Steenberg approved a 61 page set of Lansing ordinances, with strict rules on sports, police duties, fire response, saloon licensing bonds of 3000 to 13000, and annual license fees of at least 100, while noting village ordinances must be revised every ten years and some laws may no longer be in force.
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Lansing
Lansing-Herald
John C. Ton
John Swart
Swart
St. Louis
van Steenberg
State of
Illinois
Dolton Theatre Weekend Showings Feature McLaglen Lillie Hopkins
The Dolton Theatre presents a Saturday double feature with Victor McLaglen in Devil with Women and Beatrice Lillie in Are You There. Sunday showcases Miriam Hopkins in Fast and Loose and The Best People from Broadway plus short subjects. Tuesday and Wednesday February 24 and 25 showings listed.
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Dolton Theatre
Victor McLaglen
Beatrice Lillie
Miriam Hopkins
Lloyd's Roaring Cruise From Hawaii to San Francisco
A playful promotional note invites readers to join Lloyd on a romantic joy cruise spanning Hawaii and San Francisco with laughs and thrills. The text emphasizes fun and a lively adventure led by Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Hawaii
San Francisco
Ladies Aid Supper Set for Feb 26 at M E Church
The Ladies' Aid hosts a church supper Thursday February 26 in the M. E. church basement. Tickets are 25 cents and meals will be served from 5 30 to 7 o'clock.
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Ladies’ Aid
M. E
Ivanhoe Club Adds Members and Birth Heralds New Year
The Ivanhoe community notes new A of A members W Modersohn and Bill Lotz as treasurer. Mrs Donald Krugar reports the first baby of the year, a ten pound boy born February 18 at 3:30 am. A streetcar collision on 77th and Western injures several. four of Felix Talefeski’s cousins die. Ivanhoe Woman's Club held a February meeting, discusses World Court petition, and plans a secret surprise for old members with hospitality and light refreshments.
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W. Modersohn
A. of A
Bill Lotz
Donald Krugar
Lowe Avenue
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe Flashers
Riverdale
77Th Street
Western Avenue
Felix Talefeski
Julia Ahrens
Lawrence Ahrens
Joseph Budack
Amelia Badak
Ivanhoe Woman’s Club
Branigar
World Court
John Brown
Buelah Giffen
G. Crull
Emerald Avenue
Wm. Graves
S. Dearborn Street
Clarance Crane
Wentworth Avenue
D. P. Vanitten
Atlantic Avenue
Spanish Strain in Mustang Heritage Noted
A historical note describes the mustang as a hardy wild horse of American plains with origins in stock brought by Spanish conquerors, highlighting the cultural lineage and crossbreeding that shaped the breed.
Office Moved to Residence at 15600 Lewis Street
The notice records a relocation of office to a home address 15600 Lewis Street just north of South Holland School. It states hours on Wednesday evening from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and mentions PLM pricing or terms.
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Lewis St
Holland
Public Auction at Old Lowenberg Farm Crown Point IN
An auction at the old Lowenberg place near Crown Point Indiana on February 25 1931 starts 11 00 AM selling 1 team mules 15 work horses harnesses 12 dairy cows 20 bred ewes 6 brood sows 500 bu ear corn 300 bu white oats farm implements and cash terms H N Meyer Bert Lauerman Auctioneers Chas Millies Clerk
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Lowenberg Place
Crown Point
Indiana
Melville
T. B
Farrow
Emerson
John Deere
H. N. Meyer
Bert Lauerman
Chas. Millies
Tall Cork Trees Grow to Fifty Feet Tall in Iberian Lands
Report notes cork trees in Spain and Portugal reaching about 50 feet in height. Spectators describe robust trunks and dense canopies as cork industry interests rise.
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Spain
Card of Thanks for Funeral of Dear Son and Brother
Your kind expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. We especially thank those who donated cars and took part in the funeral for our dear son and brother. R. Lauridsen and Family.
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R. Lauridsen
Family thanks for support after bereavement
The family of the late Barbara Paul expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends the Ladies choir and those who sent flowers and donated their cars in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Paul
In Memoriam for Anna Stanczik by Roy
In memory of my mother Anna Stanczik who passed away fourteen years ago on February 17 1917. Mother dear I miss you and remember your kind loving ways. In my prayers for you each day, your son Roy.
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Anna Stanczik
Roy
Taney Home in Frederick Named National Shrine
The Taney home of Roger Brooke Taney in Frederick Maryland, antebellum Chief Justice who gave the oath to Lincoln, is designated a national shrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taney
Roger Broke Taney
Frederick
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