Homewood Notes On Plans For New House And Local Happenings
August Hecht plans a new house on his farm south of town near Vincennes road after years in Detroit. The article notes villagers’ ice and weather issues, a large egg crop, and local activities including a hunting trip, cockfighting curiosity, sleigh-riding incidents, and a Woodmen gathering with 100 attendees. It mentions the Young People’s Society charter, Rev Silberman as president, and upcoming church services and events. The Homewood State Bank elected officers led by Henry Gottschalk as president.
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August Hecht
Detroit
Mich
Vincennes Road
Heustman
Chicago Heights
Hecht
Carl Wolf
Henry Rath
Frank Tomscheck
Alex
Buckley
Ill
North End
Joe Teenstra
Harvey
L. Carl
Olive Street
Maine
Young People’s Society of the
German Evangelical Church
Silberman
Elsie Meyer
Louise Steadtke
Henry Borgwardt
Wm. School
Henry Broeckmann
Charles Adam
Fred Adam
Chicago
Oscar Freelander
George A. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Plattdeutsche Gilde
H. Funk
Appreciative Tourist Enjoys France and Mayonnaise Song
A New York society leader described a motor tour through France and on return was asked about the trip. She recalled many pleasures but said the highlight was hearing the French pheasants sing the Mayonnaise.
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New York
France
America
South Holland Notes Daily Life Bits and Errors
Mrs A Bardwick visits daughter in Harvey. Miss Cora Patz sprained ankle. Ornelius DeYoung out two weeks with a broken rib from sled incident. Minnie Paarlberg ill. AWm Blink travels to South Dakota. A birthday party honors Jennie Van Drunen. Hetey Gowens joins Reid Murdock Co Hammond. Estey praised for band duties. 1911 Pointer error corrects Osting Voss mix up. Osting hurt by correction.
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Cora Patz
Ornelius DeYoung
South Dakota
Jennie
R. van Drunen
Hetey Gowens
Reid Murdock & Co
Hammond
Estey
Pointer
Nicholas Osting
Henry Voss
Resolutions Adopted by Thornton Township Liquor Dealers
The Thornton Township Liquor Dealers Protective Association expresses sympathy on the death of Brother John Voss a valued member. Resolved that minutes include the resolutions a copy be sent to Mrs Voss and to the local paper for publication. GEO. SCHWANTEE.
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John Voss
Thornton Township Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Voss
Geo. Schwantee
Fragments from Browning and Radium Reports
A mixed clipping notes Browning's Magazine quip about communicating with spirits, a Life magazine line on signs of love, Radium mining in South Australia and a tramp’s daring ride rescue. It ends with a terse remark on an American human nature report.
In Memoriam for Baby Eugene Who Passed In 1911
In sad but loving remembrance of my darling baby Eugene who died January 14, 1911. It has been a year of tears since your absence. Your hands we long to hold your lips we long to touch, but only in dreams do we embrace. Your lonesome mother. NBseRRSOHMIDT
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
M, Nbserrsohmidt
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Kindness
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and flowers during the sickness and death of our loved one Mrs. Richard D Beimers, Mr Richard D Brimers, Mr and Mrs C De Ripper and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard D, Beimers
Richard D, Brimers
C, de Ripper
Thanks for sympathy and services in our bereavement
To all neighbors and friends whose sympathy and services were tendered we extend sincere thanks also the Frauen Verein the Dalton Board of Education and teachers the Brick makers Local Union No 5 and all who sent flowers Ludwig Kasten.
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Frauen Verein
Dalton Board of Education and Teachers
Brickmaker's Local Union
No. 5
Ludwig Kasten
Lamp blamed for ship's mysterious grounding in Glasgow court
The Glasgow board of trade court investigates a stranded steam ship mystery. The sole theory links an electric lamp carried by the lookout to a compass deflection. The lookout admitted leaning against the binnacle before the vessel ran aground.
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Glasgow Board of Trade
Mose Persimmons-Wal Seeks Marriage License Funds
Quotation from Puck expresses relief after bartering to raise enough money for a marriage license leaving only the dog license due. The item reflects humorous regional voice and local civic matters.
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Persimmons
Puck
Not the Same Dialogue on Readiness to Marry
Miss Passay asserts she would consider marriage if proposed while Miss Knox questions the idea that a woman should say yes to any suitor. The exchange explores expectations of consent and readiness in courtship.
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Miss Passay
Miss Knox
Plan for Savings Banks in Hampshire Schools
The Hampshire county education committee considers a thrift teaching scheme by opening savings banks in lower and infant schools modeled on the post office. All deposits stay until school end to aid children when starting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
England
Making One Look Small In Quebec
A Quebec guide was mistaken for a deer and shot at by campers, then captured in a partridge sighting gone wrong, leaving him humiliated and reportedly pursuing a complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Alberta Sees 18 Hours of Daylight on Longest Day
In western Canada Alberta marks the summer solstice with the longest day offering up to 18 hours of sunshine. Residents enjoy extended daylight across major regions as temperatures rise and activities shift to evening hours.
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Alberta
Canada
Passengers Report Marks After Bow Road Bus Crash
A motor bus on Bow road was rear ended by a tram car, pushing it into a second stationary bus. The second bus climbed the pavement and damaged railings while passengers on both vehicles suffered cuts from broken glass.
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Bow Road
London Daily News
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Homewood News
Harvey Woodmen
Homewood
Riverdale
Harvey Camp
O. K
BOS
Lansing
Kern & Ripley
Riverdale and Dolton
Dolton
Dolton State Bank
South Holland
Minnie
John Paarlberg
Jim
Browning
Mt. Painter
South Australia
Memoriam
Ron
The
First Nationa Bank
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