Twenty Years Ago in Our Town Highlights
M H Kelly returns home after a three week visit with son Arthur in Indianapolis. Alma Lund hosts a birthday party while Dorothy Reich, age five, suffers a fall but avoids broken bones. Lena Vanderaa wed John Jacobs on February 19 in Dalton. Home Circle hosts a luncheon gathering with music and games. South Holland news recalls fire tests at The First Reformed church and a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Huizenga. New volunteer fire department lists officers and members as they prepare to aid the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Kelly
Arthur
Indianapolis
Ind
Alma Lund
Dorothy Reich
L. E. Reich
Lena Vanderaa
Tennis Vanderaa
John Jacobs
147Th Street
Dalton
Daisy Schroeder
Henry Meyer
South Holland
John van Zanten
Denver
Colorado
First Reformed Church
Fie bAlcoas
O. Huizenga
Janet J. Bardwick
Dolton Peoples Party caucus elects officers and ticket
The People's Party of Dolton held their annual caucus last Tuesday evening and elected John J. Connors president and Hugo Schmidt secretary. The ticket for the primary includes Wm. G. Dalton for Clerk and trustees John J. Connors Henry J. Mohr and Harry Hartfred. Candidates have filed petitions for Riverdale village offices to be voted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Party of
Dolton
John J. Connors
Hugo Schmidt
Wm. G. Dalton
Henry J. Mohr
Harry Hartfred
Followieg
Riverdale
Local Election Ballot and Social Notes
At the primary election on Tuesday March 11 voters choose between the People's ticket for Clerk Geo L Koehler trustees Edward Ripley William Wunseh and Charles Unruh Independent Republican for Clerk Gerben VanderVeen for D Trustees Slerman Middleborn Edward Wagner. Twenty four members of the Young Peoples Society of St Pauls Ev church attended a hard times party at Steger church assembly hall with games music and lunch. Mr and Mrs P J Grandmaison welcome a baby boy born February 12 Lincoln's birthday 102)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Ticket
Clerk
Geo. L. Koehler
Edward Ripley
Wm. Wunseh
Charles Unruh
Gerben VanderVeen
Slerman Middleborn
Edward Wagner
Young Peoples Society
St. Paul’s Ev
J. P S
Steger Church Assembly Hall
P. J. Grandmaison
Lincoln's
Onion set growers invited to February meeting on cooperation
Ten years ago residents are told to attend a village hall meeting in South Holland on February 26 at p.m. speaker Walter Peteet of Washington DC will discuss cooperation. Also notes skating at Anthony Schnapslough corner and Mrs Tunis Haywood recovering after an appendectomy at Ingalls Memorial Hospital with favorable signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Holland
Walter Peteet
Washington, D. C
Anthony Schnapslough
153Rd
Indiana Avenue
Tunis Haywood
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Chain Stores Exemplify Profit from Order and Cleanliness
The text highlights a nationwide trend where chain stores demonstrate strong profits through strict adherence to orderly operations and high cleanliness standards, implying consumer trust and efficiency drive earnings.
Tax Schedules Out In Thornton Township
Thornton township assessor Thos Salkeld says the 19383 personal property schedules are shorter and simpler. Residents will receive their schedule within a week or less with instructions and a memo for copy keeping. A 10 day filing period applies with sworn notarization and signature required. 50 percent penalties may be added for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Salkeld
Thornton Township
Asessors
Mgr. Salkeld
Diphtheria Toll Drops Statewide as Illinois Sees Record Low Deaths
Illinois health officials led by Dr. Frank Jirka report fifty-one counties free of diphtheria deaths last year while Hardin and Richland counties suffered the highest rates at 43 and 28 per 100 000 respectively. A dozen other counties also exceeded state rates, with state total deaths at 136 and a per capita rate of 1.7, the lowest in the nation. Dr. Jirka urged prevention as effectively as smallpox and noted communities can reduce losses through action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Hardin
Richland
Frank J. Jirka
White County
Massie
Woodford
Hamilton
Hancock
Moultrie
Alexander
Pope
Shelby
Jackson
Stark
Wayne
Kankakee
United States
Tllinois
Jirka
Some Men Are Known by Their Deeds and Mortgages
A concise reflection contrasts personal reputation with financial burdens, noting how property and debt shape public memory more than actions alone. The line suggests that financial status can define lasting perception alongside deeds.
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Fred Engel
Iirnest Diekman
Frank Diekman
Fred Waterman
Joh Faden
Fom Jones
Herman Faden
Volunteer Fire Department
Theo
M. Vanderaga
John Kraag
Nicholas Oosting
Morris Vanceraa
John Wichert
Nicholas VanderGriend
Wm. VanMynen
Noarlemen
D. H. de Young
R. Meeboer
Jake HL. de Young
Nicholas Vanderaa
Edw. Gouwens Pumpmen
Peter D. P. de Young
Russell Bale
Henry van Pijnen
Peter van Dijnen
Dick van Dommelin
Peter H de Young
Tue
Waarr
Adam
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
of Northern Thnots
United States Bureau of Standards
Acme Coal CO
138Th Street
Union Ave
Commodore
Wm. C. Zesch
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