Deaths Verhoeven Mrs Anna Verhoeven
Mrs Anna Verhoeven died January 20 at the hospital in Kankakee Illinois aged 69. Widow of William Verhoeven and mother of John Louisa Minnie Peter Theodore William August and Emil. Funeral from 145th Street and Indiana Avenue Dalton to St Marys Church with requiem high mass. Interment Greenwood Cemetery east of Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Verhoeven
William Verhoeven
John
Louisa
Minnie
Peter
Theodore
William
August
Emil Verhoeven
Kankakee
145Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Dalton
St. Mary’s Church
Obituary notices from Dalton area include Vandenbergs and others
Mr and Mrs Wm Vandenberg mourn their eight year old daughter Ruth who died January 16 from scarlet fever. Burial was private Saturday. Mr Vandenberg is seriously ill. Mrs Therese Steffens, sister of Mrs Johanna Wichmann, died January 20 1918 born February 15 1845 in Brisene Pommeren Germany came to America in 1862. Her husband John Steffens died in 1902. Survived by Frank Steffen a son and others. Funeral by Rev H Wind. Mrs Christian Hoth died January 23 1918 at daughter Mrs August Jonaa home. Born September 21 1839 in Mecklenburg Streltz Germany. Husband Fred Hoth died 34 years ago. Survived by five children 15 grandchildren and one sister Mrs M Wolff. Funeral Saturday at 8 15 from the house Rev H Wind officiating. Interment Concordia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vandenberg
Dalton
Ruth
Maria Theresa Steffens
Johanna Wichmann
Brisene Pommeren
Germany
America
John Steffens
Therese Simons
Frank Steffen
Frederike Rollenhagen
Christ Theel
Christian Hoth
August Jonaa
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Mecklenburg
Harry McGinnis
Rampke
Peter Ripley
Fountai
Nuirs
Katherine Flick
Decatur
Inl
Wm. Claussen
Hibbard Spencer
Illinois Street
138Th Street
Dorothy Wilkens
Alvin Wilkens
Highlawn
Last Beets Cut At Pope Sugar Works
The final sugar beets of the season were processed Thursday night January 23 at 9 30 PM at the Pope Sugar Works. The campaign is expected to close in about five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Sugar Works
Motorcycles Henry and Art Propper Take Dayton Agency
Henry and Art Propper have become the Dayton Motorcycles agency, offering one of the market’s best models with modern improvements. A new 9 horsepower machine is now on display for demonstration. interested buyers are asked to see them.
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Henry
Art Propper
Dayton
Dana
Card of Thanks for our little daughter
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness shown at the death and burial of our little daughter and those who sent flowers. Mr and Mrs L F McMillen.
Vanderbilt Nominated for Alderman in Ninth Ward
Vanderbilt for Alderman Hiram W. Vanderbilt a flour and feed merchant of 24 East 115th street was nominated for alderman on the Progressive ticket of the 9th Ward at a mass meeting Thursday evening. Prior to the nomination the ward officers were elected: President George F. Basset vice presidents J T Sterling Dr Post Fred Moeri secretary George Swanson treasurer Henry Decker sergeant at arms A L Hisinga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram W. Vanderbilt
East 115Th Street
9Th Ward
Mr. Vanderbilt
George F. Basset
J.T. Sterling
Dr. Post
Fred Moeri
George Swanson
Henry Decker
A. L. Hisinga
Illinois Central Lowers Rates After City Pressure
The Illinois Central will cut rates starting February 1 from 2 cents per mile for one way to the old rates for round trip tickets valid on the day of sale. The reduction required strong urging from Alderman Block and South Side organizations to persuade the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Alderman Block
Oldest Elk Joseph Tuffers Dies at 102 in Iowa
In Marshalltown Iowa Joseph Tuffers the world s oldest elk died at age 102 He joined the order on his 100th birthday and lived to be the longest serving member of his species The report notes his landmark age and long association with the herd and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tuffers
Marshalltown
Iowa
Order
Condemnation suits ordered for Calumet Sag Channel route
The Finance Committee of the Sanitary District Board ordered condemnation suits against owners of 25 land tracts along the proposed Calumet Sag channel route near Lockport. Only one price submission was accepted, with owners asking $100 to $200 per acre more than real estate agents’ valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet -Sag
Finance Committee
The
Sanitary District Board
Lockport
For Sale and Local News From South Holland
Local classifieds list for sale items including two parlor organs three cook stoves and a wash machine along with a gas lighting system. Community notes report marriages illnesses hospital stays home recoveries travel visits and social events in South Holland and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargain
Laquire T. ‘I. Gouwens
South Holland
Laquire South Holland
Theodore VanDeran
Local And Personal News Of The Community
Local notes report land purchases east of Riverdale along the Calumet opposite Chicago brick yards near Camp McDermott with future plans not yet released. Obituary notes B O Gale Chicago’s oldest citizen dies at 81. Local residents face hospital care updates and community visits.
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Midatees
Riverdale
Calumet River
Chicago
Camp McDermott
Dalton
B.O. Gale
Lake Street
Church Services January 19 1913 Routine Listings
Sunday event schedule for St Pauls Eve Lutheran Church and St Marys Catholic Church includes Sunday School at 9 30 am English service at 10 30 am and evening service at 7 30 pm at St Pauls led by Rev H Winn and St Marys high mass at 10 30 am led by Rev W H Deriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
138Th Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
W. H. Deriver
Dolton M E Church Sunday Services and series on blindness
Dolton M E Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Epworth League at 6 30 p m The next two Sundays January 25 and February will feature a short four part series on blindness The Immanuel Evangelical Church dedicates a new building in Thornton with German and English services at 9 30 to 10 30 a m and a sermon by Rev G G Press The Ladies Aid meets on the second and fourth Thursdays
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Epworth League
Walter Firth
Immanuel Evang
Thonton
Thornton
G. G. Press
Combined Church Services and Schedules In Riverdale and Dalton
Our Saviors English Lutheran Church in Riverdale lists Sunday School at 2 15 p m catechetical class at 3 30 p m and Evening Service at 7 30 p m led by Rev Geo P Kabele. Dutch Reformed Church in Dalton at Park Ave offers services at 9 30 a m 2 p m and 3 30 p m with Sunday school and Enziis services at 7 30 p m led by Rev John W TePaske.
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Riverdale Village Hall
Geo. P. Kabele
Our New Serial Molly McDonald
Announcement of a new serial story titled Molly McDonald to start next week in The Pointer. It will be published in liberal installments and aims to attract subscribers with special stories and timely news. The note promises a strong ending for "Excuse Me" this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly McDonald
Eixcuse
Groveland Hotel Propr George Schwantke Seeks Florida Life
A letter from George Schwantke, now in Groveland Florida, describes Gardening, crops, and early planting at his Groveland Hotel. He touts Florida climate and land sales while inviting friends to move south. An employment ad for Stock Condition Powder sales appears from Indianapolis, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schwantke
Florida
Groveland Hotel
Groveland
United States
Geo, Schwantke
Switchman John Houseman Crushed In Illinois Harbor Yard Accident
John Houseman a 20 year old switchman for the Indiana Harbor railroad was thrown from a coal car in the Blue Island yards near Halsted street last Friday around 4 pm. He suffered a severe leg injury requiring amputation above the knee and was taken to Blue Island hospital in serious condition but improving. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Houne man of Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mohr
Englewood Hospital
Indiana
KE. A. McBride
Tuscola
Riverdale
Dalton
McBride
Bert
Theodore Lau
Mary Schneeweis
Peotone, Ill
Chicago
136Th Street
Lau
Riverdale Lumber Co
Henry Lau
John Houseman
Indiana Harbor Railroad
Blue Island
Halsted Street
Blue Island Hospital
Carl Houneman
Thornton Wins Junior High Basketball Victory at Joliet
Thornton defeated Joliet 21 to 20 in a close basketball game with Bell scoring the decisive basket in the last five minutes. The high school notes also report first semester exams next week, a seniors meeting, class standings, a ban on lawn, declamation prep for April, and the basketball team heading to Joliet for a tournament against Lockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Joliet
Bell
Sophmores
Swan
Lockport
Photoplay Theatre Weekly Showings and New Navy Ship
Photoplay Theatre presents Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday showings with doors at 7 pm and Sunday 3 pm. The New York battleship launches in New York navy yard hailed as the greatest battleship yet. Also features The Informer Pathe's Weekly Balkan war glimpses Servia Montenegro Turkey Asia Minor and Monte Cristo in three parts beginning at 7 pm with a third showing at 9 pm.
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U. S. Navy
New York
Navy Yard
the Informer
Pathe
Servia
Montenegro
Turkey
Asia Minor
Monte Cristo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verhoven
Vandenberg
Steffens
Hoth
Mrs. L. F. McMillen
Roseland Dairy Co
Roseland
Ailinoia Central Depot
Wili Toder
Pointer
Vanderbilt
South Holland News
Mies Mary Witvliet
Cornelius Witvliet
Jennis Haywood
Hoseland
First Reformed Church
van Bodegraven
168Th Street
Haywood
Dick J. Schulterus
Wichert, Lil
Floris Gouwens
Henry Vinke
William Paarlberg
Peter P. VanDrunen
William Lahde
Hammond
159Th Street
Luke VanDerBilt
H. Ammon
Peter Gouwens
Three Oaks
Mich
Michigan
H. J. Wiegand
A. C. Roth
Calumet Hotel
M. F. Smeed
Bertha
Winnipeg
Canada
Alma Lund
Lola McPike
Columbia Hospital
Quicago
A. E. Moomaw
Samstag den
Wuditoriumt
Lincoln
Schule
Deg College Ouartetts
Beranstatter von Frauenvereim der
Cv. Fumanuels Gemeinde
Gran
Uwbvecict
Hoppe Sete
Unmanuel League
Arthur Dreshall
Praj
Girl
Alice Weber
Sef
Hintritt
Dolton M. E. Church
Our Savior’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Cook County
Indian@polis
Ind
John Houseman Hurt
Photoplay Theatre
Land’s Hall
Dolton
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