Electrification plans eyed as Illinois Central seeks permits
Attorney John G. Drennan and A. S. Baldwin led testimony at a commerce commission hearing on electrification. They outlined costs, track layouts and overhead clearance debates for the Illinois Central's expansion, including a minimum of thirteen tracks and a Roosevelt road terminal with twenty seven tracks on one level and twenty three on another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Drennan
Illinois Commerce Commission
Auesday
Illinois Central Railroad
Lake Shore
Vace
A. S. Baldwin
Messrs. Drennan
Baldwin
D. J. Brumley
C. H. Mottier
Linn White
South Park Board
T. L. Condron
South Park
Roosevelt Road
Public Health column urges nurses to prevent school closures
Harriet Fulmer R N notes Hazel Crest closes for measles and Western Springs for scarlet fever. Diphtheria, measles and scarlet fever are common in Cook County schools at this season. Trusteess and teachers should contact public health nurses to prevent contagion spread and opening a doctor certificate for returning students. State health officials favor keeping schools open with routine daily pupil checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Fulmer
R. N
Hazel Crest
Western Springs
Cook County
Ans
State Departments of Health
Federated Church Cantata in Harvey Friday Night
The Federated Church Chorus of Harvey led by Richar Wesselius of Roseland will perform the sacred cantata The Nazarene at the church corner 155th Street and Turlington Avenue Harvey Friday January 27 at 8 pm. A silver offering is invited and an ad from First National Bank of Dolton appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church Chorus
Harvey
Richar Wesselius
Roseland
the Nazarene
155Th Street
Turlington Avenue
Paul Gall Post 303 Sets Feb 2 Meeting at Legion HQ
Notices invite ex service members to attend February 2 meeting at Legion headquarters for help with Illinois State Compensation Bill applications. Applicants must be Illinois residents at enlistment and show discharge papers. Also announced: Washington's Birthday dance February 22 at Twin City Garage with home talent show and Roy Gall elected financial secretary for 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gall
Legion
Illinois
Carl Maurer
Ilinois
Washington
Twin City
Roy Gall
Claude Johnson
Community Events in Riverdale and Nearby Churches
Local theaters present All on Account of Polly tonight at St Marys school hall. Church groups host a bakery sale Saturday January 28 from 3:30 to 5. A dance party by St Pauls church choir is planned February 4. American Lutheran League meets February 1 at 8 pm in St Pauls basement. Federated Church cantata The Nazarene Friday February 27 at 8 pm directed by Mr Wesselius with Miss Whitney at the organ. Seating limited. doors open 7 pm. repeat performance Sunday night. no admission charged, offerings collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Riverdale
Dalton
St. Mary’s School Hall
Ladies’ Aid of Our Savior’s Church
St. Paul’s Church
American Lutheran League
Federated Church of
Harvey
Roseland Dutch Reformed Church
the Nazarene
My. Richard Wesselius
Roseland
Miss Whitney
Orsan
Enthusiasm That Endures Beyond Fading Hearts
A reflection on genuine enthusiasm outlasting initial fire and transient passion. The piece warns against fleeting ardor and suggests lasting vigor grows as time passes without surrender to despair.
Art Note Casts Doubt on Old Masters Works
X ray examinations reveal many claimed old master works are fakes and suggest a majority of real pieces may also be inauthentic. The claim challenges prevailing attributions and could alter art market perceptions.
Local and Personal News From Riverdale Folks
Mr and Mrs Jacob Decklar hosted the Monkey Wrench Club honoring his brother L N Decklar last Saturday. Mrs W R Weaver of Omaha visits and will depart Sunday. Dempsey Carpentier boxing film shown at Dalton theatre with Ben Turpin. Mrs William Rentner and Hattie Ehlert operated on at St Bernard's hospital January 23. Berton Logan visiting from Aurora NL plans to spend winter here. Lost black and tan dog at Illinois Central depot Riverdale reward $5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Decklar
L. N. Decklar
Jake
Missus
W. R. Weaver
Omaha
Neb
John Sheldon
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
New Jersey City
Dalton Theatre
William Rentner
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Hattie Ehlert
Berton Logan
Aurora
Fred
Logan
Riverdale
Mason Contracting
Dempsey-Carpentier
Ben Turpin
Illinois Central Depot
Harvey 407
The
Pointer
Dolton
Our Savior'sChurch Fourth Sunday After Ephthany Sermons
Our Savior's Church notes the Fourth Sunday after Ephthany with Sunday school at 9:30, morning preaching at 10:80, catechising at 2 p m, and an evening service at 7:30. The sermon series on the ten commandments continues with a focus on idols and idolatry, citing First John 5:21. Pastor P C Wike signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C, Wike
Editors Plight Bread With Gloves On Demand
A small town paper reports on extortion threats from delinquent readers. The editor demands payment to avoid a further stunt, joking about bread and dress in a satirical threat. The note mentions a newly married woman kneading bread in gloves.
Eagle Buys Swanson Store in Roseland Purchase
William Soenksen owner of The Eagle Store at Harvey buys the Cr Swanson store at 11301 Michigan Avenue this week and opens sale. His son Paul with merchandising training will run the Roseland store in southern Cook County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Soenksen
Eagle
Harvey
Cr. Swanson
Michigan Avenue
Soenksen
Cook County
Paul
Roseland
Blue Island Plans Annexation of Surrounding Territory
Blue Island seeks to grow by about four square miles of contiguous land to the west south and east of its present boundary. The proposal includes an estimated population of 3500 to 4600 and petitions are being circulated in these unincorporated areas until a civil no city’s land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Blue Island Sun-Standard
Henries
Painter
New York State
Ford
Witty Proverbial Notes From It Is Said Column
A collection of wry maxims and puns from the It Is Said column of the Blue Island Sun Standard. The snippets lampoon commerce, weather, fashion, legislation, and daily life with a folksy, cheeky tone. Several quips reference taxes, public public works, and absurdities of modern living.
Punched Time Clock
Calcutta Looker On notes a terse exchange between a sergeant major and corporal about duty and long hours, hinting at frontline weariness during a punitive shift. The dialogue captures gritty military mood over a routine clocking event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Game of Draughts Traces Back to Ancient Times
The game of draughts is known to have existed long before the time of the ancient Egyptians.
Women less able to endure prolonged physical strain
A London specialist argues that women cannot withstand extended physical exertion as well as men due to weaker nerve centers. The claim emphasizes inherent physiological differences and suggests women are more fatigued under sustained labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bowen School Notes Inspires 100 Percent School Home Enrollment
The Bowen Riverdale School Achievement Club held its second meeting in the school auditorium. Officers note 100 percent enrollment for the 1921 1922 School Home project and discuss near records in prior years. Students from Mr McKinney’s room prepare for a Township spelling contest at Harvey High School in early March. Primary teachers Division Seven meet February 10 at Bowen to observe Miss Hedtke’s work. A Rogge sewing team will demonstrate with other achievement teams in Harvey. The issue corrected a misprint from School test to Schick test for diphtheria immunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen- Riverdale
Pointer
Schick
Death of George H Boerema in Chicago Neighborhood Obituary
George Henry Boerema died January 10 1922 at 3 15 p m at 1405 East 95th Street Chicago He was born in De Wilp Groningen Holland in 1888 and came to America in 1913 He leaves a widow two sons Henry and Mental Boerema both of 1405 East 95th Street and three daughters Flora Mrs Harry Qsen ga of Waupun Wisconsin Florence Mrs Henry DeVries of Shepherd Montana Bessie Mrs John Brucer of Riverdale Illinois and others in Holland He was buried in Mt Greenwood Cemetery.
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Geo. H. Boerema
E. 95Th Street
Chicago
Mr. Boerema
DeWilp
Groningen
Holland
America
Thorton, Til
H. 95Th Street
Henry Boerema
Mental Boerema
Flora
Harry Qsenga
Waupun
Wis
Florence
Henry DeVries
Shepherd, Mont
Bessie
John Brucer
Riverdale
Ill
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
Dolton M E Church Series Promotes Youth Activities
Dolton M E Church lists Sunday events with morning worship at 11 00 led by the pastor and a junior league children's service in the evening at 6 45 followed by a special 7 45 service featuring a Y M C A Gospel team. ChicagoRailroad Y M C A official C R Bearmore speaks. January Rally set for Jan 28 at Morgan Park M E church including Immy Robinson as speaker. Riverdale delegates urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cooper
Mary Belle Wilcox
C. R. Bearmore
Chicago
In Memoriam for Dr W Schmidt
In loving remembrance of my husband and our dear father Dr W Schmidt who died January 31 1917 Emily H Schmidt and Children convey their enduring grief and affection in this memorial notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Schmidt
Emily H. Schmidt
Card of Thanks for support after death of husband and brother
We thank neighbors and friends for their sympathy after the death of our husband and brother Rev 4'h ton and Blomberg Gail White and family. We appreciate those from I H B and C E railroads who provided autos and all who sent flowers. Mrs J F Polus and Family. The world has no use for us without money than you have a lantern without oil First mt Savings Bank of Riverdale.
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Ton
Blomberg
Gail White
C. & E. I. Railroads
J. F. Polus
Mt & Savings Bank of
Riverdale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commerce Commission
Public Health Column
Federated Church Cantata
First National Bank of
Spain
Philippine
Congress
Walter S. Buchanan
National Aid
Amy
Navy Union
Route 2
Louisa
Buchanan
Our Savior’s Church
Swanson
Thornton
Peter A. Anker
Thornton Township
Aeese
Forest Preserve Eetee
Lansing
Calumet Park
Henin Ne
Wee Eseese Renee Sles
Woanenta
Bowen
George Henry Boerema
Dolton M. E. Church
Memoriam
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