Local News and Social Notes From Homewood
Monday reports include Emil Tripp's horse strike over plumbing loads and an unresolved arbitration due to unseen union labels. Mrs. Henry Funk hosts Ladies Aid with music by Miss Lucy Funk and coffee tasting. census chatter and neighbors’ moves are also noted. Robert Gillespie returns from Ireland after 58 years. Elmer and Gertrude Farmer celebrate a birthday with family. bank officers are elected at Homewood State Bank. Henry Gottschalk plans a California trip. Kid Dusty seeks a wrestling match with Riverdale neighbors.
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Emil Tripp
Dobbin
Emil
Ank
Henry Funk
German Evangelical Church
Lucy Funk
Stork
Stevenson
Henry
Robert Gillespie
Ireland
Chicago
OxMr
Elmer Farmer
Gottschalk Street
Miss Gertrude
Andie Florig
B. F. Dressler
Dolton
John Robrdanz
al Hellman
Theo Utermark
Norman Lambert
Herman Meyer
Frank Peters
Henry and
Hernan Brei
Willie Heise
Curtis Thompson
Carrie Gold
Esther Freitag
Notice of Homewood sidewalk improvement final hearing
The Village of Homewood announces that the Board of Local Improvements certified completion of a cement sidewalk on the east side of Martin Street in Homewood. The Court of Cook County will hold a final hearing on February 6, 1911 at 10 o'clock a.m. for objections and to determine the facts. The improved section runs from the south line of Railroad Street south 150.6 feet to the alley and cost 105 dollars.
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Board of Local Improvemente
Homewood
Cook County
Illinois
Ilinois
Martin Street
Railroad Street
Village of
Village of Homewood
Swallowed Toothbrush Fatal in London Inquest
Howard Bolton died after swallowing a toothbrush while trying to dislodge meat stuck in his throat. An inquest was held at a London hospital to determine the cause of death.
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Howard Bolton
London
England
Largest stalactite cave found in Dachetein mountains
A new giant stalactite cave was recently discovered in the Dachetein mountains of Upper Austria. The find marks the largest stalactite cave reported in Europe to date.
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Europe
Dachetein Mountains
Upper Austria
River with Long Indian Name in Sao Paulo Brazil
A Brazilian river in Sao Paulo state bears one of the world’s longest names of Indian origin, Tamanduaetehu, also known as the River of the Great Ta manoir.
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Sao Paulo
Republic of Brazil
Saya L’etoile du Sud
Rio de Janeiro
West Hammond Trust and Savings Bank Report 1911
Official publication of the condition of West Hammond Trust and Savings Bank located in West Hammond Illinois as of January 9 1911. It lists loans investments resources and liabilities totaling 63785 84 with cashier Paul I Muschelewicz affirming accuracy before a Cook County Notary on January 13 1911. Also includes a domestic anecdote about burn treatment and a rural household cat tale.
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West Hammond Trust & Savings Bank
West Hammond
State of Illinois
Paul I. Muschelewicz
West Hammond Trust and Savings Bank
Look to the Future Finish Each Day and Begin New
Motivational note urging readers to end each day peacefully, forget past blunders, and start tomorrow with a clear mind and high spirit, leaving old nonsense behind. The quote attributes the idea to Hmerson and frames a hopeful mindset for the new day.
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Hmerson
Progress in Farm Methods and Perceived Pace
Aged farmer recalls wheat yields rising from nine to thirteen bushels per acre, arguing that steady individual effort ensures progress, even if perceived pace seems slow. The speaker believes personal contribution matters for collective improvement.
Wanted the Hired Man
A book agent questions Farmer Corntessel about access to the premises and asks to speak with the hired man, noting the owner is busy and may lack time or funds to read, implying the hired man holds reader access.
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Farmer Corntessel
Gush Letters On Writing Tools Mention Pens and Ink
A small set of notes contrasts different ways to write, noting that not all gushing letters come from fountain pens. It underscores the variety of writing tools and the expressive quality they lend to prose.
There Goes a Man I Might Have Married
Dialogue fragment shows a woman observing a man who keeps moving, with the other noting his constant motion and implying potential romantic tension. The exchange highlights fleeting chances and commitment in a social scene.
Notice of Election in Cook County District 148 Illinois
Notice states a January 21 1911 election at Park Avenue School District 148 Cook County for bonds of 35000 to run 1916 1926 and 1981 with 5 percent interest and a school site purchase and building. Polls open 3 PM close 7 PM. Signed by George H Schafer president and W Robison secretary.
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Park Avenue
Cook County
Illinois
Dalton
A. D
George H. Schaefer
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Illinois Central R. R
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Fred Schoof
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James A. Cowing
Emil Stelter
William Gottschalk
John P. Rabe
Derrich A
Kid Dusty
Riverdale
Henry Dreger
Indiana Avenue
R. B. Harwood
Board of Local Improvements
E. F. Tripp & CO
N. F. Johnson
Msgr
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National
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Cook
Ignatius F. Mankowset
Jennie
W. Robison
Jones
John
Doltion State Bank
Schwab
Telephone Riverdale
Kern and Ripley
General Mole
Riverdale and Dolton
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