South Holland Notes From November 5 1917
Village news reports a Halloween party at the Village Hall with a grand time. Mr D Laans ma from Grand Rapids preaches at 7 30 pm at H DeWinter. Gerrit Schaap welcomes a baby girl. several scarlet fever cases urged to watch children. school entertainment planned. potatoes expected this winter as DeYoung empties a third carload. Village Board met with Absent Trustees Anker and Dalenberg. bills paid. street work delayed on 159th street due to labor shortages. Mrs J Meeboer to spend winter in Chicago. bee pulling weather hoped for. Mrs Wm Gouwens ill with grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Laansma
Grand Rapids
Mich
H. DeWinter
South Holland
Gerrit Schaap
M. VanDerAa
Donker
Globe School
DeYoung
Clara Koedyker
Pope
Sherrick
Anker and Dalenberg
J. Meeboer
N. van der AA
Westinghouse Lamp Co
H. P. de Young
Wausau Lmbr. & Coal Co
A. R. Tilstra
Bikers
L. Jabaay
Eee Ween Enone
Snowy October Sparks Local Banter and Moves
A humorous Homewood column riffs on an early snow and rising costs. It notes shingle trouble, coal shortages, and shifting residents as households relocate within town and nearby areas. A church group hosts a Halloween party while a local Italian man is struck by a train, prompting hospital care.
Berger PTA Meets at New School for November 7
Ridge News notes the Berger Parent Teacher Association regular meeting at the new school at 8 o'clock sharp with all members urged to attend. The Ladies Home Circle hosted a Halloween Party at Mrs. John Engel's home and attendees praised Mrs. Engel's entertaining. Miss Anna Faden visited her brothers Herman and John Faden and families and will depart for Pasadena Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger Parent‘teachers Association
Ladies Home Circle
John Engel
Engels
Anna Faden
Herman
John Faden
Pasadena
California
Thanks to Firemen From S A Treftz and Family Card
A note of gratitude to neighbors and the Dalton and Riverdale firemen for their quick response. Signed by S A Treftz and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
S. A. Treftz
Switchmen Seek Minimum Living Wage Amid Conference
Representatives from nineteen railroads met at the Great Northern Hotel in Chicago and urged a $5 per day minimum for yardmen, with 5.20 for night helpers and 5.00 for day foremen. The current day and night differentials would be maintained as the conference continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great Northern
Donbba
The Theaters Dolyon Theater Friday to Sunday Screenings
Friday features The Fatal Ring serial with Pearl White and an old Weekly. Saturday brings Fires of Youth with Jeanne Eagles and Helen Badgley plus Pearl White Bor rowed Identity 8rd episode. Sunday shows Salvation Joan with Edna May and U.S. Secret Service. also Roasts and Roman comedy. Wednesday offers The Footlights of Fate with Naomi Childers and Mark MacDermott plus other pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolyon Theater
Pearl White
Frederick Warde
Jeanne Eagles
Helen Badgley
Edna May
Joan
Salvation Army
U.S. Secret Service
Enomedy
Naomi Childers
Mark MacDermott
Footlights
Joseph Vance
Riverdale Theater Saturday and Sunday Film Lineup
Miss Marie Walcamp stars in Universal serial The Red Ace first episode The Silent Terror in two parts. Irene Hunt and George Pearce appear in A Soldier of the Legion Gold Seal feature. Free matinee Saturday at 3. Harold Lockwood Mae Alison present Pidgin Island with romance mystery. Street Cars and Carbuncles comedy. Wednesday features The Gray Ghost serial episode twelve. Good drama and music throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Theater
Marie Walcamp
Irene Hunt
George Pearce
Metro
Harold Lockwood
Mae Alison
Haddie Polo
A. B. Jolasou
Mgr
For Sale and Lost Pocketbook Notices in Dolton Area
Classified items show multiple notices: a for sale listing at A W Meyer corner Lincoln and 147th with Dolton phones, a second for sale a 4x9 foot billiard table via Chas C Schaoer on Chicago Street, Dolton, and two pocketbook loss notices promising rewards. contact Arthur Claussen or the Dolton exchanges for returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Meyer
Lincoln Avenue
147Th Street
Dolton
Arthur Claussen
Chas
St Mary’s Catholic Church Mass Schedule Listed
St Mary’s Catholic Church announces services including 5:45 a.m. low mass 8:00 a.m. low mass 10:30 a.m. high mass and Benediction 2:30 p.m. instructions and 3:15 Rosary led by Rev. W. A. Derren pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rev. W
Derren
Immanuel Evangelical Church Sunday Service Schedule
The English preaching occurs the first Sunday each month at 10 30 AM. German preaching fills all other Sundays at 10 30 AM. English evening services are held on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 30 PM. Rev J H Doxsaun is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Doxsaun
Qua Saviour's Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
Bible School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 00 evening worship at 7 30 special services Tuesday to Thursday at 7 30 Luther league Monday at 8 pastor J Waurer Buessier invites all to attend services at 188th Street and Wabash Avenue setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church
Alllison A. McCrackey
QUA Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Wabash Ave
Bible School
Luther League
J. Waurer Buessier
Public statement from Doltoa resident denounces diphtheria rumors
W A M M Albrieclit of 521 Sheridan Ave Doltoa denounces rumors that he and his children visited during the diphtheria attack. He vows prosecution if he can identify the liars who misrepresented the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAM
Sheridan Ave
Doltoa
Riverdale Seeks Bids for 6 Inch Water Main Extension
The Village Board of Riverdale invites bids to lay about 300 feet of 6 inch water main on 187th place east from State street. Bidder supplies all labor and materials. Bids due to village clerk by Tuesday November 13 1917 at 8 pm. The village may reject any or all bids. Specifications available at the village clerk F O Bergold’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board of
Riverdale
State Street
F. O. Bergold
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South Holland News
Hallowe’en
Jacob Meeboer
South
159Th Street
Bessie
D. VanWyngarden & Son
Michigan Ave
Undertaker
South Trolland
Homewood News
Times
Carl Steiner
Chicaro and Riverdale
Henry Helmsoth
Ceder Prairie
Frank Riedie
Waukegen
Ill
Ier
Carbaugh
Frank Davis
Serry Brei
Gottschalls
Henry
Flamewood
Wm. Cone
J. C. Riegel
Martin Street
D. Kenmann
St. Paul's Church
Adam
F. H. Borgwardt
Ridge News
Firemen
Phonograph
Kimball Phonograph
Kimball
Yuyu
Kimball Guaranty
Pathe
Edwin B. Douglas, R. PH
Joan G. Linusy
ST. Paul’s Evang. Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Lincoln Ave
H. Wind
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Ripley Store
Grocery Department
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