South Holland News Highlights Local Events and Accidents
The village reports a successful bazaar raising 188 dollars at the Christian School, plus notes on new light installation on 158th street and several injuries from falls and spills. Local marriages, moving residents, farm work, and onion warehouses are also mentioned along with upcoming church events and entertainment plans. Special notice promotes wooden wheel farm trucks for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
John Lagesta
Bernice
BES
Christian School
John Bardwick, Jr
T. F. Gouwens
169Th Street
Village Board
158Th Street
Chicago Street
Jacob Kettler
South Holland
Peter B. VasDrunen
John Kayvisloot
Gerrit Rietveld
Boettema
John
John Kickert
Pioneer Robert Meyer Dies at Home in Sand Ridge
Robert Meyer longtime Sand Ridge settler died at his son Edward’s home Thursday November 18 1915 after a long illness. Born June 7 1841 in Canton Bazel Switzerland he emigrated in 1845 and lived on the Meyer farm for 76 years. He married Fredericka Halbrecht March 27 1866 and leaves five living children 26 grandchildren and a brother Albert. Funeral Saturday Nov 20 at the German M E Church with interment in Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericka Halbrecht
Anna
Fred Engel
Frederick W
Henry
Edward
Ada
Fred’ Diekman
Albert Meyer
Meyer
Torrens Titles Filed For Large Land Holdings In Chicago Area
Applications for Torrens titles filed with the registrar of titles cover properties valued over 862000 and 8356 lots. Henry R Durkee leads with 2000 lots 240 acres in Thornton. Barnett Kreutel Schmidt Kubitz also prominent with many parcels. Local notices urge South Holland residents to note real estate activity and business opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registrar of Tithes
Torrens
Ilenry R. Durkee
Chicago
Homewood Notes on Weddings Funerals and Visits
Oscar Silberman returns home from Urbana to assist with Thanksgiving turkey plans. The Buggert Dor family attends Mrs. Henry Buggert’s funeral in Austin. James A Cowing and spouse celebrate 25th wedding anniversary with friends. Fred Holtz couple marks 25 years with Rev Silberman officiating. guests travel from Macocada Chicago Heights Thornton and Chicago. Card of thanks from Elizabeth Lowden’s family for flowers and sympathy after bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Silberman
Scapham
Urbana
James A. Cowing
Fred Holtz
Silberman
Stelterville
Holtz
Macocada
Iowa
Louis Soltz
Chicago Heights
John Holtz
Thornton
Oscar Frielander
Chicago
Pointer
Elizabeth Lowden
Alex Lowden
George MacDonald
W. 105Th v Place
Theaters Preview Strong Weekend Schedule
Friday features Shadows from the Past with Marc Mae Dermott and Mabel Irunnele plus a comedy. Saturday showcases The Slavery Student agac feature with Viola Dana and Awful Adventure of an Aviator. Sunday offers The City Tigress and more comedies, Enterprise Stock Company presents Her Dark Marriage Morn in 8 acts with Sunday matinee at 3:15. Weekday first show at 7:30 with 5c admission. all seats 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Mae Dermott
Mabel 'I'runnelle
Agac
Viola Dana
Enterprise Stock Company
Riverdale Theater Lineup This Weekend
At Riverdale Theater Friday through Sunday a slate of two reel and two act dramas and comedies. The program includes Man and the Law Ceremonial Turquoise a jewel mystery She Has Been The Corsican Brothers up to date Road to Fame Merely Players Something in Her Eye The Protest When Avarice Rules and A Screaming comedy. Matinee Sunday 3 pm Evening 7 pm Admission 5 and 10 cents. Conrad Kern Prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaumont
Reliance
Irene Hunt
Thanhouser
Billie Westsand
Crane Wilbur
Bostock Animals
Pineapple Plain
Conrad Kern
Lansing State Bank financial statement as of November 17 1915
H W Schultz cashier swears the bank's balance sheet is true. The document lists loans on collateral 1 500 real estate 67175 other loans 69515 63, overdrafts 327 19, real estate and fixtures 1 4, cash on hand 27 etc. Liabilities show capital stock surplus and deposits totaling 179 084 42 with notary certification by A Vansteenberg on November 17 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing State Bank
Lansing
State of Illinois
Ilinois
Dempasus
H.W. Schultz
LL. Fyow. Sceiulez
A. Vansteenberg
Church Service Schedule Announced by Pastor
At the parish the day offers a low Mass at 9:00 a.m. a high Mass with Benediction at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Instructions will be given. Rev. W. 8. DetrMer serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DetrMer
Church Services Schedule for Two Local Congregations
Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church offers English services with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. service led by Rev. I. M. Bakker. Immanuel Evangelical Church holds a Thanksgiving Day service at 7:30 p.m. next Sunday, with English sermons on the first Sunday each month at 10:30 a.m. and German on remaining Sundays, English evening services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Rev. J. OG Herrme Emster, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Evang. Lutheran Church
Street
Lincoln Ave
H. Winch
I. M. Bakker
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Eanglish
J. OG. Herrme Emster
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South Holland News
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Judge DeYoung
Floris Gouwens
G. W. Walvord
Cedar Grove
Wisconsin
GC. Rooks
Holland, Mich
Nellie Blink
Sam Denema
Andrew Mateka
Grant Park Sr
Edward Swart
John Langessee
Ill
G. Hoekstra
Otto Gall
Mr. Gall
Dolton
John Gall
John van Ostenbrugge
Mr. Speyer
Spyers, Dykstras
VanDerraas
N. Koedyker
Gouwens
D. Cowenhoeven
S. Cowenhoven
J. Santeford
D. MW. DeYoung
South Holland Public School
Robert Meyer
Sand Ridge
Dalton
Rernity
Tom Mossell
John Harms
Reich
Riverdale
Homewood News
Wm. Buggert
Dorbandt
Henry Buggert
Austin
Dolton Theater
Riverdale Theater
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
OUR Savior
Luth. Church
Dolton M. E. Church
Clara Buecker
Moore Colored Jubilee Singers
R. N. Miller
Peter
Ripley
Riverdale & Dolton
Globe
Pine Tree
Kaffir
White Cross
Fhone Dolton
Dolton, Il
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