Local Notices and Obituary Highlights From South Holland
Mrs. Herman Hoekstra dies after lingering illness on February 28 1926 at 61. She leaves six children and was laid to rest at Hazelwood cemetery beside her husband. Bertha Ravesfoot and Ira DeYoung wed February 26 1926. Birth announced for baby boy to Mr and Mrs Garret Amptmeyer on February 21 1926. A concert by the Clarion Male Quartet with Myron Waddell to be held March 18 1926 at 7 30 pm at the village hall under the South Holland PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ruth
Herman Hoekstra
Vander Woude
Roseland
Etta
H. Z. Holleman
Ripon
California
Gerben
Berrien Springs
Mich
Dave
Annie
Roy Fisher
Dalton
George
Charles
Hazelwood
Bertha Ravesfoot
Ira DeYoung
Muilenberg
East 155Th Street
Garret Amptmeyer
Sam Vander Ploeg
Clarion
First Reformed services by Hosper or Hope students
In Lansing Michigan First Reformed Church sets Monday 12 55 service led by Dr Hosper or Hope College students. Mrs C Burgeson dies at 44 in Bernice after lingering illness. funeral held at her home. She leaves husband and three children. Ladies Missionary Society gathers at Mrs Termat’s home. Drifts of local news include renewals, sales, and weddings. Weds Susan DeVries to Sam Fieldhouse Jr at J A DeVries home. Rev Van Baalen officiates. Prayer meetings in Lansing M E Church aim to close Ridge road taverns.
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First Reformed Church
Hospers
Hope College
Holland
Mich
C. Burgeson
Bernice
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Term
J. A. DeVries
Susan
Sam Fieldhouse, Jr
Martha Fieldhouse
First English Almanac The Kalendar of Shepherdes 1497
The first English almanac printed in England was The Kalendar of Shep herd es, appearing in 1497, and from that time almanacs multiplied with omens and prognostications added to calendar data.
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England
Shepheardes
Immanuel Evang. Church Services March 7 and 10
The Immanuel Evangelical Church schedules English worship at 10:30 a.m. March 7 with the sermon "the Man Who Just Comes Short of Christ" and Sunday school at 8:00 a.m. A German Lenten service is set for 8:00 p.m. March 10 with the topic "What Shall do Then With Jesus" featuring the Junior church girl choir and special music led by Pastor Wm. Kreis.
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Christ
Jesus
The Dolton Theatre Weekly Lineup and Talent Night
The Saturday bill features Cody in Cold Nerve and Pathe Review with a comedy. Sunday matinee at 2 30 stars Milton Sills and Dorothy Kenyon in The Unguarded Hour along with Buster's Bust Up. Tuesday to Wednesday March 9 and 10 bring Buster Keaton in Go West with Stage Discovery Night inviting local talent for a contest with cash prizes.
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Bill Cody
Pathe
Milton Sills
Dorothy Kenyon
Buster
Buster Keaton
Dolton Theatre
Lent Service Focuses on The Devil and Jesus’ Exorcism
St Pauls Lutheran Church invites parishioners to study Luke 11 14 28 during Lent amid a sermon on the existence of a real personal devil. The English language services feature a Sunday worship with the Luke passage and the Lord Supper, plus midweek Lent services March 10 and 17 at 7 45 p m. An adult lecture on The Modern Dance is scheduled for Thursday at 7 45 p m with Pastor W J Kemnitz inviting the youth to attend.
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Wren
Jesus
W. J. Kemnitz
Broadway After Dark and Tracked in the Snow County at Riverdale
Riverdale Theatre presents Broadway After Dark with Adolphe Menjou Anna Q Nisan and Fables and comedy on Saturday. Sunday matinee 230 features Rin Tin Tin the Wonder Dog in Tracked in the Snow County followed by a melodrama. March 10 11 The American Venus with Esther Ralston Ford Sterling Lawrence Gray Fay Lamphier and Atlantic City Bathing Beauties plus a Charleston contest with 5 cash prizes.
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Adolphe Menjou
Anna Q. Nissan
Snow County
Esther Ralston
Ford Sterling
Lawrence Gray
Fay Lamphi
First Methodist Church Sunday Services and Choir Thanks
Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 with an anthem by the choir Epworth League at 6 45 pm and evening service at 7 30 pm The pastor will preach both morning and evening All are invited A A Myers pastor Dalton Methodist Episcopal Choir thanks all who helped make the concert a success Choir Committee
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Epworth League Society
A. A. Myers
Dalton Methodist Episcopal Choir
Taxes Due 1925 Thorn ton Town Districts
Taxes for 1925 in Thorn ton are due at listed locations and dates. Payments accepted at Hazel Crest Hose House on March 15 from 10 to 12, Riverdale Bank on March 15 from 2 to 4, Village Halls in Lansing and Dolton, Homewood Bank, Thornton Bank, Oak Glen Bock's Hall, Bergers Cor School House, City Hall Calumet, Burnham, South Holland, Phoenix, Harvey City Hall with specific dates and windows. Peter A. Anker is the collector with contact numbers for Harvey offices.
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Thornton
Hazel Crest
Riverdale
Riverdale Bank
Lansing
Thornton Bank
Oak Glen
Saviour's Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Refuge Plan
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a sermon at 10 30. The pastor is feeble and may not fill his place. the church seeks Student Labra from Maywood to preach and help. Labra, from India, graduates in Calcutta and will soon finish at the seminary to return home. The program invites liberal offerings and children's attendance. At 7 30 p m the Lutheran Brotherhood meets. members and new applicants are urged to attend. Lent services begin March 10 as plans to resume regular work are hoped. The pastor expresses gratitude for supportive tokens during illness.
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Labra
Maywood
India
Calcutta
Lutheran Brotherhood
Fishes Scales Pearl Essence Production
In this country pearl essence is obtained by rubbing off a substance from fish scales, freeing it from impurities and suspending it in water or another liquid. The scales of herring and men haden are used.
Public sale notice at residence in South Holland
Luke Buurstra announces a public sale at his residence near 151st and State street South Holland on March 11 at 1 PM. Items include two small buildings a cow fresh March 20 and many farm implements and building materials with cash terms. Auctioneer James Gouwens. 43-1 Wili.
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151St
State Street
Luke Buurstra
James Gouwens
Pine Poles Last Longer When Creosoted by Pressure Method
Telephone companies report that pine poles treated with coal tar creosote along their entire length by the open cell pressure method offer the longest service life.
Card of Thanks
I thank my friends for the dance given for my benefit and express deep appreciation, especially to the Hand family for their active interest.
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Hand
In Memoriam Henry Albrecht And Family Tribute
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother who passed away nine years ago on March 7. Henry Albrecht and Family.
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Henry Albrecht
Waterproof Sandpaper Hits Market For Wet Work
Waterproof sandpaper now on the market allows use under damp or wet conditions. It prevents dust when cleaning painted varnished or ornamented surfaces and lasts ten times as long as ordinary sandpaper due to treated gritty material that binds to the paper on both sides.
Special Assessment Notice for Water Service Pipes
Special assessments on Water Service Pipes in Spies Addition are due and payable now. I will be at the village hall to make collections between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. from February 8 to March 10, 1926, except Saturdays when payments can be made at 30 E. 137th Street, Riverdale, Ill., during the same hours. Assessments not paid by March 10, 1926, are delinquent under the law. CHAS. NIEMEYER, Village Collector.
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Spies Addition
E. 137Th Street
Riverdale
Ill
Chas. Niemeyer
Attitude Toward a Friend Quarles Quotation
A Victorian style quotation discusses friendship as self and trust. It urges treating a faithful friend as part of oneself, welcoming and entertaining them with wisdom and openness, and sharing thoughts and secrets knowing fidelity.
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South Holland
Ed Swart
Mr. Swart and Son
Parent and Teacher’s Association
J. Trinosky
Bernice Brickyard
Brown
Wheaton, Ill
M. E
Ridge Road
Immanuel Evang. Church
Wm. Kreis
THE
ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Riverdale Theatre
First Methodist Church
Homewood—Iomewood Bank
Mar
Phoenix
Harvey—City Hall
Peter A. Anker
Harvey
Wili
Greenfield
Fred W. Rahn
E. 187Th Place
A. & P. Stores
Lincoln Ave
Leyden Ave
Campbells Soup
Heinz
L. Cohen
Chicago Street
Dolton
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