Pioneer painters and town notes from South Holland
South Holland News highlights Henry and Miz Middle celebrating 56 years of marriage on May 7. Items include school changes, road work, a baseball win over Thornton, new post office jock boxes, examinations at South Holland Christian School, a court case favoring Mrs VanZanten, a church call accepted by Rev Guikeam, warehouse work, and a letter praising the South Holland Fire Department with a proposed donation of a steam whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miz
Henry Middle
South Holland
Tyse I
Gouwens
Guikeam
Christian Reformed Church
Bass P. VanDrunen
Thornton News Willam Runge Dies in Thornton
Willam Runge, a long time Thornton resident, died May 1 at age 96. Born June 16, 1855 in Lindenberg Germany, he immigrated to America, settled in Pennsylvania, and moved to Thornston in 1887. He leaves his widow and two children John and Martha. Funeral was held May 4 at the Lutheran church with interment at Oaklawn Cemetery. He was valued as industrious, honest and upright, and his family and friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Runge
Thornton
Lindenberg
Pommein
Germany
America
Pennsylvania
Thornston
Lee
John
uUaughter
Maitha
George Luecker
Key
Hornung
Oaklawn
Village Board Meeting in Homewood Highlights Community Ties
The Homewood village board met at Funk's hall with large attendance. Officers and committees were appointed, including Finance by J P Dugger and J Seator, and Village Attorney Otto F Reich. Local residents updated moves of families, moves to Harvey, Roseland, and Gottschalks hall, with a jitney plan halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk
Mueller
OQ. F. Reich
Gold
Reich
Wm. Hale Thompson
Chicago
Homewood
Fire Department
J. P. Dugger
J. Seator
L. School
O. H. Clark
Bang
Hunk
Hpunk
L. Schoof
H.funk
Wm. Doepp
E. Bang
O N. Clark
KE. Bang
Board of Local Improvements
F. H. Gold
H. Funk
Otto F. Reich
Henry Stelnenbach
Anniversary Edition Photo Submissions Urged
The anniversary edition nears completion and many signatories have not yet sent their photographs. Time is limited. attend to the matter at once to allow publishers to finalize the edition as originally planned.
Birthday Gatherings and Reminders Noted in Ridge
Mrs Engle celebrated a May birthday with relatives and friends on a Tuesday. Lydia Mesqmaker’s surprise 16th birthday memory was held on Saturday May 1st. Mrs Bossi of Chicago visited the John Berger home over Sunday. Mrs Waterman returned from South Bend after a week with her parents. Mrs Feidina and children were guests of Mrs Herman Faden’s family Sunday. A Mothers Day program is planned at the German M E church Sunday at 7 pm. Lost gold brooch with red stone lies between Riverdale Theatre and Haghlwa. finder to The Pointer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homewood Pleasure Club
Gottschalk’s
Sid Steiner
Idle Wild Club
Flossy Moor
Sid
Homewood
Henry Stolzenbach
Fred Engle
Lydia Mesqmaker
Wm. Bossi
Chicago
John Berger
Charles Waterman
South Bend
Ind
Emil Feidina
Alrs
Herman Faden
M. EB
Riverdale Theatre
Pointer
St Pauls Evang Lutheran Church Anniversary Service
The St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church at 138th Street and Lincoln Ave will hold a 25th anniversary celebration for the Ladies Aid Society. Rev C Noack, former pastor, will deliver the sermon as part of the May 9, 1915 program. Rev H Winp is the current pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Evang. Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Lincoln Ave
Ladies Aid Society
C. Noack
H. Winp
Special Mothers Day Services At St Marys Catholic Church
Services mark Mothers Day with a low mass at 8:00 a.m. and high mass with benediction at 10:30 a.m. Instructions at 2:30 p.m. Next Sunday Solemn Communion for children. Rev W B Dernnen, Pastor. GOugh J E SHURGH special program noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
W. B. Derrmnen
Our Savior's Ev. Luth. Church Lecture Announced
All services in English with 2:15 p m Sunday School and a 7:30 p m stereopticon lecture by Rev A Cornwall admission free all invited Rev Geo P Kabele is pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cornwall
Geo. P. Kabele
Immanuel Evangelical Church Service Schedule
The Immanuel Evangelical Church announces English preaching on the firstSunday morning at 10 80. German preaching on all other Sundays at 10 30. English evening services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 7 30. Sunday school every Sunday at 9 30. Rev J O G HorrmeierEe is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
J. OG. HorrmeierEe
State Bank Loans and Resources Report from 1915
The Lansing State Bank presents a financial statement showing loans on real estate 91805, collateral 650, other loans 52059.40, and miscellaneous resources. It lists banking house real estate 19500, furniture 500, cash from banks and coin totals, checks 689.63, and other cash items amounting to 203191.40. Notary A Vansternberg confirms the document sworn May 5, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. F.W. Schultz
Lansing State Bank
W. Schultz
Ilinois
Cook
Vansternberg
Globe News Notes Social Visits and Local Happenings
Miss Cora Jonkman spent Sunday with cousins in Jerusalem, while rain eased water shortages by filling cisterns. Mrs J Weyer visited her mother Mrs Greching on Tuesday. George Peterson bought a new motorcycle, one of the latest models. Asparagus growers report steadier activity as an auto truck delivers to the South Water Street commission house daily. Mr and Mrs J Gowneng visited her parents Tuesday. Ed Bieskoer spent Sunday with Jake Meyer and enjoyed a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Weyer
M. Greching
George Peterson
George
South Water Street
Commission House
J. Gowneng
Ed. Bieskoer
Jake Meyer
Dake
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Holland News
South Holland School
South Holland Public School
John Shilling
Goodnow, Jr
John Ravesfoot
South Holland Christian School
Josie Vanderaa
John Rieckamp
Albert Db
Couwenhoven
Couwenhhoven
Anna DeYoung
VanZanten
Supreme Court of Illinois
Nicholas VanZanten
Thornton Junction
Louis Holland Department
Tl. H. Chester & CO
Thornton News
Homewood News
OUR Savior's
Luth. Church
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Ane
Fondition Lansing “State Bank
Lansing
State of Illinois
Wotan
Cavers
Globe News
Cora Jonkman
Jerusalem
Avalon
Dolton Theatre
Wirtz
Daniel Bradley
54Th Street
Harvey, Illinois
Henry Boge
Agricul
Propper’s
Oakland Cemtery Gate
Frank Waggoner
Mgr. Union Florist
Phone Dolton
South Holland, Ill
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!