Mrs Geneva Van Zanten visits Beecher and other local notes
South Holland items report Mrs Geneva Van Zanten and Mrs Elizabeth Van Zanten returning from Beecher Illinois after a short visit with the Rump family. Conny Gouwens returns from Montana. Local incidents include Charles Besse being injured after jumping from a Lion Store bus. Obituary notes Mr P Workman born 1836 in Groningen dies November 16 1915 in South Holland. Advertisements promote wooden wheel farm trucks and wholesale grocery orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Elizabeth van Zanten
August Rump
Beecher
Ill
Conny Gouwens
Montana
Charles
Besse
Lion Store
J. C. Gouwens
Minnesota
T. Paarlberg
Gerrit Rietveld
Bottema
Gerrit
Elmer Wailvoord
Moulton, Mane
Christian Reformed Church
Jenkema
Hazelwood Cemetery
Workman
Balance sheet fragment shows capital stock and profits
The excerpt lists capital stock paid in 25000.00, surplus fund 7000.00, undivided profits 2934.00 net, deposits 54925.36, demand deposits 2656.00, cashier's checks 200.00, with current interests and taxes paid and other figures.
Homewood Notes And Local Happenings In Brief
Homewood residents enjoy visits from Mr and Mrs Fred Ehlers of Minnesota while honeymooning in Illinois. Local reports mention a bicycle mishap, farm and traffic concerns, a new dairy nearing completion, and a rumored marriage. A newborn daughter brings a smile as listings for sales of wood and a rubber tire survey appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Drolets
Theo. Weil
Blairstown
Iowa
Lina Mueller
Homewood Friends
M. Stumer
Kuavislee Grounds
Ienry Funk
Morris
Main Streets
Main and
Vincennes Road
Reading
Ridge Notes Thanksgiving social at Berger school
The star class of the German M E Sunday School hosts a Thanksgiving social Wednesday at 8 pm in the Berger school. Music games and guessing contests will feature the evening with refreshments by class girls at 10 cents a plate. Event invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Navy
Berger School
The Dolyton Theater Weekend Attractions
Friday features The Last Volunteer a patriotic drama in six acts and On the Wrong Track a railroad tale plus The Hypnotic Monkey a big laugh comedy. Saturday offers six reels and Sunday the Enterprise Stock Company performs Thorns and Orage Blossoms. Matinee Sunday 3:15 with evening at 7.00, admission 10c and 5c. Conrad Kern proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolyton Theater
Enterprise Stock Company
Margarita Fischer
Vivian Rich
Claussa
Twin Mountains
Helen Rosson
Meyer-Peterson Wedding in Globe on November 17 1915
Miss Kathryn Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Meyer of Globe wed Mr Tennis I Peterson of Globe. Miss Etta Meyer was bridesmaid and Albert Peterson best man. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home. They plan to reside on 159th once the cottage is vacated. The Pointer joins well wishers in congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenry Selhorn
Blue Island
John Law
John
Mrs.Faden
Chicago
Daniel Notterman
Joly Vandenberg
Wm. Vandenberg
Seigrist
Alfonso
Parii
Slammond
Ind
Albert Steinke
Elsie Milhahn
Henry Meyer
Albert Steinke Jr
Truavey
Henry
CG. & KE
47Th Street
John B. Engel
Kathryn Meyer
H. J. Meyer
Globe
Tennis I. Peterson
Etta Meyer
Albert Peterson
Pointer
Who Own the Railroads In 1910s America
The piece notes that 622 284 individuals own railroads, a sharp increase from Wall Street control and earlier Vanderbilt Gould influence. Despite railroad complaints about regulation, stockholders doubled in ten years. It cites Vera Cruz Mexican railroad destruction by soldiers and claims a few US Senators regulated the industry, keeping rail properties a safe investment for honest people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Ah Sid
Vanderbilt
Gould
Wall Street
Interstate Commerce Commission
Vera Cruz
New Haven
United States
Pointer ownership notice and eye injury incident in Riverdale
A late October ownership statement for The Pointer lists Kinney family as owners and publishers. Stephen Brown of Baltimore was rushed to a hospital after a steel sliver pierced his eye. surgeons used a magnet to extract the one sixteenth by three quarters of an inch sliver during the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pointer
Riverdale
Dalton
Ill
Thos F. Kinney
Tinos
Baltimore
Stephen Brown
St Marys Catholic Mass Times and Instructions
St Marys Catholic Church schedules an 8:00 a m Low Mass 10:30 a m High Mass and Benediction 2:00 p m Instructions are given by Rev W H Derraerr Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
W. H. DerraeRr
Paator
Our Savior's Ev. Luth. Church Services Schedule
Sunday School at 10:00 a m and church service at 7 30 p m led by Rev I M Bakker. English language services note AH services in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUR Savior
Luth. Church
I, M. Bakker
Last Sunday of church year service at Immanuel Evangelical
Immanuel Evangelical Church announces a special service next Sunday the 21st to honor the dead with a relief collection for the synod. English services are at 10:30 on the first Sunday, German on the others. evening services at 7:30 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Rev. Jd. G. Hoffmeister, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. G. Hoffmeister
Dolton M. E. Church Sabbath School Invitation
Dolton M. E. Church Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m with Miss Clara Baecker as superintendent. The school promises a graded organized program for all ages with skilled teachers and strong equipment. Rev. Rk N. Miller invites you to become a member and visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Baecker
Rk. N. Miller
A Word From the Clerk
A brief clerk note shows a small amount of 63.70 and 30.85 with a deduction of 1.00 in a ledger entry. The fragment hints at a financial tally or accounting line from a local office without broader context.
Thanks From Ernie Kocu Family to W R C Friends
The note expresses gratitude to the W R C Mr Paul Schafer and friends for assistance. Signed by Mr and Mrs Ernie Kocu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schafer
Ernie Kocu
Thanks to Ripley Fire Department for prompt response
Dalton writes to The Pointer thanking the Ripley fire department and Blue Chicago & Mastern line operator for quick action at 3 3 am. The 12 minute call-to-arrival time at 521 Eagle Street is noted, with a bucket brigade by the writer and sons. Mrs Peters Jr. is praised for discovering and reporting the fire caused by stove sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Fire Department
Blue Chicago & Mastern Iine R. R.y
Koney
Eagle Street
Myself and Sons
Fred Peters, Jr
Jas. Pricker, SR
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Holland News
South Holland
Qwan
Tom Mossell
Lansing State Bank
Lansing
Sesher
H. FF. W. Schultz
H. BF. W. Schultz
Ilinoisa
Cook
A. van Steenberg
Ing House
Yanks
Homewood News
Fred Ehlers
Minn
Fred Bramstaedt
Illinois
Ralph Teenstra
Associated Press
Homewood
Louis School
Henry Ehrebrecht
Slossmoor
Fred L. Gold l
Ada Burke
Crown Point
Walter Beck
John Ravesfoot
Chicago Street
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway
Thornton
H. Horton
Greenwood Road
Dolton
Riverdale Wheater
Conrad Kern
Kinsey
Mar
ST. Paul’s Evang. Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Lincoln Ave
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Dolton M. E. Church
Modern Freedmen of America
Rockford
Inl
Sanitarium Fund
Rete J C
Desmetskin
Calumet Camp
Dalton, Lil
Peter
Ripley
Riverdale Store
Alsup
Morris Miller
Edwin B. Douglas
Kivverdale
Lund's Druc Store
Moris Miller
Alta Vista Terrace
Chicago, Ill
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