Local Homewood Notes Highlight Dances and Arrivals
Homewood items report a cheerful mood with notes on residents and visitors. Baron and Barones Van Wiesen Lerche with Lord and Lady Robin arrived from northern states, while Birdie Black has not appeared. A St. Patrick dance drew praise and two residents face hospital care, with politics quiet amid local business growth plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Joe White
Bia Baro
Baron
Barones van Wiesen Lerche
Lord
Robin
Birdie Black
Local No 20 Meeting Set at South Holland
Special notice to Cook County Truck Gardeners and Farmers Association members urges attendance at the village hall in South Holland on Saturday March 21. Prof. C E Durst speaks on soil fertility from the vegetable growers stand point and insect life questions. Prof. W R Baughman on alfalfa. Meeting at 1 30 p m. Detailing officers S P Schoon president Fred Bachman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County Truck Gardeners and Farmers Association
South Holland
C. E. Durst
State Agricultural College
W. R. Baughman
Classified ads list items for sale and a found horse
Several items for sale include a double seated rubber tired furry and a small steam engine with boiler. A Studebaker 80 from 1912 is offered in as is condition. A brown horse found east of Prop pers Corner awaits owner proof of ownership at The Pointer Office. A 16 year old office boy is wanted at Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Paamberg, Sr
Pointer
Studebaker
Proppers Corner
Offce of Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
South Holland News Highlights Town Happenings and Events
South Holland hosts a local option meeting at the village hall on March 23 1914 with speakers invited. The district praises a recent spelling contest at Dalton and looks to future contests at Homewood. A twin birth is noted for Mr and Mrs Strong. The Choral Club sells an old piano and plans a Master cantata for next year. Local sports mention Jack Meboer Doc and Rink Berwegen in a table game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Martin Brook
Harvey
A. Bardwick
Strong
South Holland
Dalton
Homewood
A. VanVuren
South Holland Choral Club
Duecker
Jack Meeboer
Doc
Rink Berwegen
Local Notes On Guests And Regional Developments
Oakglen and Bernice Peter Hningenberg visit the Van Der Welt family for weeks. Eningenburgh traveled widely and shares experience. Winter spent near Peoria Pekin with farmers moving westward due to high rents. Marcus VanDerWelf serves on the Circuit court jury. W P Paarlberg improves premises with a gas engine. Wim Paarlberg Sr. regains health. J J DeYoung and Chicago family visited on Wednesday. Pennsylvania R A company to extend Stein bach siding tracks to handle freight. Holland Sugar Company to erect weighing and tare station for beet contracts. Wm Van Der Wolf pushes building work with eleven men. R Van Drunen to erect the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hningenberg
van der Welt
Eningenburgh
Peoria
Pekin
Jil
Marcus VanDerWelf
W. P. Paarlberg
R. van Drunen
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Faden At Home
A Wednesday evening gathering at Herman Faden's home celebrated Mrs. Faden's birthday with friends bringing baskets of food and a joyful mood. The Riverdale spelling match saw 19 Berger school pupils compete. 17 earned badges signaling solid teacher and school management. Franklin Steinke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Steinke, was the last of 149 on the reserved list for the Berger school. Mrs. Louis Hammer of Lexington, Illinois, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Faden
Mrs. Faden
Riverdale
Berger School
Actuol
Franklin
Albert Steinke
Berger
Louis Hammer
Lexington, Ill
John Berger
Anual Town Meeting and Election Notice
Anual Town Meeting and Election Notice is given to residents of Thornton Cook County Illinois. The meeting and officer elections occur Tuesday April 7 1914 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm at multiple district halls in Homewood Thornton Oakton Lansing West Hammond South Holland Phoenix Harvey Harvey Harvey Harvey Harvey Harvey Harvey Harvey Harvey Harvey Harvey. Voters decide officers including Supervisor Town Clerk Assessor Collector and Commission er of Highways District No 3 plus a public question Shall this town become Anti Saloon Territory. The meeting opens at Harvey City Hall 2:00 pm after appointing a Moderator reports on expenses and township business. George D Koenig Town Clerk.
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Thornton
Cook
Illinois
1St District
Homewood
Til
Village Hall
Dalton
Ill
High Lawn Hose House
Riverdale
Jos
139Th Street
Seeley Ave
Blue, Island
Harvey
George D Koenig
Card of Thanks for Support During Sickness
I wish to thank St. Paul’s church congregation the Ladies Society the Farmers Association Local No 20 and all the friends who have so kindly helped me through a siege of sickness and sorrow in my home, and hope God may bless you all. WILLIAM KRUEGER and Children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Ladie’s Society
Farmers Association
William Krueger
Insurance for cattle or horses death coverage notice
Notice directs readers to contact A. Diekman in Dolton Illinois for insurance against death of cattle or horses. Includes phone number 468 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diekman
Dolton
Ill
For Sale Two 5 Room Cottages and One 7 Room Residence
Riverdale Bar gains offers two five room cottages and a seven room house for sale. Inquiries directed to 230 East 136th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
136Th Street
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Homewood News
Fred Meeker
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
Henry Pubrmann
Masuma
Christ Dorbrandt
Henry Gottschall
Idie Wild
S. P. Schoon
Fred Bachman
Sec’y
South Holland News
Oakglen
Bernice
Ridge News
Ohio
John Harms
Dolton, Ill
Anual
Rufer's
Oakgton
Lansing
155Th Street
West Hammond
Phoenix
159Th
Chicago Road
Hazel Crest
Hose
John Burn’s
154Th Street
Park Ave
W. Hammond
Burnham
Public Service Co
Northern
Best
Chicago
Viuedabander’s
Oiatney
Exenetic
Schaacks
Pillsbury
Irene Hancock
Florance Hedtke
Kate Schug
Pansy Grote
Mrs. Thos, Doherty
Leyden Avenue
A. J. Brookfelt
Marie van Rossen
Frieda Kay
Mary Ferguson
Gusta Wulff Rebah Deeds Claudine Cunningham Madge Erfst Dorerthy Payette
Augusta Wegener
J Hausman
Edna Scholl
Irma Maurer
Anna Dreshall
R, E. Meeder
Leona Bruegman
Mabel Rose
Martha Krause
Christiana Schleicher
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