Homewood News fragment shares village notes and events
Local items report a Republican village officers meeting set for March 24. The piece notes visits from Mrs. Holtz and Mrs. Lange, milling company changes, a golf club land sale plan, a silver wedding celebration, a travel update from Fred Rheborg, and a deeper village well project at two hundred feet with pumped water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Holtz
Lange
Thornton
Homewood Milling Company
Win. Targenhorst
Otto Hecht
Chicago
Oitv
O. Freeland
Fred Holtz
Li Bruckman
John Woltz
Thornton Stone
R. B. Flatwood
Roy Morgan
Chas
Homewood
Messra
Mesdames
Dickhorst
Wm. Tatgenhorst
Fred Vatgenhorst
Fred Moecker
Bert Goesel
Llerman Kissner
Henry Uupe
Earnest Slupe
Hazel Crest
Fred Wolf
Johann Wolf
Herman Mildaus
Ntarvey
Fred Puobrman
August Fishher
Gardner
John Mildaus
Johann Rebbeit
Adam
Herman Minbig
Christ Dorbandt
Pred Severin
Win. Matthewa
Wolff
Elsdon
Ill
Miss Falker
Lizzie
Triend
Emma Tatgenhorst
Charles
Report of the Condition of The Hirst National Bank at Dolton
Report shows assets of 309 138.46 with loans 111 218.47 and deposits 249 304.92. Bank officers include Chas E Waterman president and Horace Holmes director. Other listed directors are John Shilling Dr M Weidner B Van Deursen H J Dillner A Anker Otto Feich Ved Diekman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas E.waterman
John Shilling
Dr. M. Rweidner
B. van Deursen
H. J. Dillner
A. Anker
Otto Feich
Ved Diekman
Horace Holmes
Dolton State Bank Report Before Opening 1911
Report of the condition of the Dolton State Bank of Holton Illinois as of the Sunday before business opened in March 1911 made to the Auditor of Public Accounts of Illinois pursuant to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Holton
State of Illinois
Auditor of Public Accounts
W Haimmond
State of Illnois
Dalton State Bank Financial Statement 1911
Lorenz F. Kipley, cashier, swears the bank balance sheet is true as presented. Total resources list capital stock and undivided profits, with deposits including title certificates and savings accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz F. Kipley
Dalton State Bank
South Holland Notes Update on Homes and Events
Gerrit Schoop advances on his 159th street house and plans to farm B De Graffs land. J Woggum buys a team of black horses from Mr Hill of Lowell Ind. Eva Van Eiden recovering after scarlet fever surgery stays in hospital. J J Gouwen's house nears completion and A Cowenhoven starts a new home on 159th street. M Mulder renews his foundation. Rev James Swemer to preach at First Reformed with Rev A M Van Duine at Englewood. Cantata Ruth postponed due to soldier date conflict. N Blink adds a new kitchen and remodels the old. Village wrecking crews to clear barns sheds fences with paneled window frame removal. Claus De Young of Roseland visits. Mrs Wiegoonds offers dressmaking at fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Schoop
159Th Street
B. de Graff
John Woggum
Mr. Hill
Lowell
Ind
Eva van Eiden
J. J. Gouwen
A. Cowenhoven
M. Mulder
James Swemer
First Reformed Church
A. M. van Duine
Englewood
Ruth
South Holland Choral Club
Chicago
N. Blink
Claus de Young
Roseland
Bank Statement Report 1911 From West Hammond Trust
The balance sheet lists loans on real estate 14200.00, collateral security 8000.00, other loans 28061.00, investments in state and municipal bonds, furniture and fixtures 800.99, deposits of 61558.38, cash on hand 3634.00, gold coin 122.50, silver coin 215.90, minor coin 0, checks and other cash items 85.75. Capital stock 25000.00, surplus 2900.00, expenses 455.812.044.19, total liabilities 61558.38. Cashier Paul I Muschelewicz swears the statement true as of March 13, 1911, with notary Ignatius K. Mankowski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Corporation
National
Paul I Muschelewicz
West Iammond Trust and Savings Bank
Paul I. Muscirflewicz
Ignatius KK. Mankowski
Baseball Players Enter Vaudeville Idea Draws Caution
A fan weighs the notion of ballplayers performing in vaudeville, fearing potential distractions during the season as players might break into ballads instead of focusing on sliding to second base.
Carlyle’s Warmth and Derby Moments Noted by Galton
Francia Galton recalls meeting Thomas Carlyle twice. The first meeting shows Carlyle’s unexpectedly courteous, polished manner fading to his usual self, while the second reveals a stubborn, biting wit. Carlyle amused by hopping to stay warm as Spencer explains Derby crowds resemble a line of figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Francia Galton
Galton
Herbert Spencer
Spencer
Basement Vacant Leads to Residency Confusion
A terse exchange reveals a tenant’s claim of multiple weeks spent across floors of a building. The remark about spending a month in the last place highlights lodging irregularities and prompts questions about occupancy history.
Another Phase of the Problem
A humorous exchange between a housewife and a servant girl about domestic chores. The housewife admits a desperate time finding maids as her clothes no longer fit, underscoring ongoing household staffing tensions.
Tuning Bells For Perfect Harmony
The article explains how bells are tuned after casting to achieve five notes that blend into harmony. Tuning involves shaving thin bits from metal parts, a process as precise as tuning a piano. If too much is removed on the final adjustment, the tuner must restart from the first tone to restore harmony.
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Mom
Hirst National Bank
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Chas E. Waterman
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Cook
John E Schafer
South Holland News
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E. F. Tripp
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Dr. Doepp
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Lund
A. P. Reich
Mr. Farmer
Uncle Sam
Schwab
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