Sudden Death of Henry Axtell Shocks Homewood
Friends and relatives in Homewood mourn the sudden death of Henry Axtell at Franklin on Sunday evening October 13. Axtell, born March 29, 1836 in South Adams Mass, had long fought kidney trouble and had retired from farming. Survived by his wife, Rev. Moral of Winnebago, and children Daisy Axtell, Mrs. Riggs, Frank, Wendell, plus two sisters, services were held at the home and burial in Oak Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Henry Axtell
Franklin
Rev
Moral
Winabago
Til
Daisy Axtell
Riggs
Trenton
Frank
Wendell
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Axtell
Louis Doepp
Lowell
Mias
Doepp
South
Carl Schwarz
Germany
W.T. Beatty
Flossmoor
Louisa Metz
Europe
Henry Utermark
Chicago
For Sale Listings and Room and Board Notice
Miscellaneous FOR SALE 220 barrel cisterns in good condition inquire at The Pointer office FOR SALE Five tons loose timothy new Rekus DeGraff south Holland ROOM AND BOARD In private family All modern conveniences inquire at 627 Main street Dolton FOR SALE Three room home in Dal ton to be removed from premises Price 75 Inquire at The VPomter office
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Pointer
Timothy New Rekus DeGraff
South Holland
Main Street
Dolton
Dalton
Vpomter
Local Happenings in South Holland Area
Mrs J DeYoung Mrs Vanderbilt and Mrs C Ton visited A Bardwick family Wednesday. Misa Bessie Dalenberg went to Wesley Hospital for appendicitis surgery. Mrs J Mulder to Blue Island Hospital. A new transformer installed this week and lights expected soon. Amr Shillings meat market moved off the sidewalk for remodeling into a dwelling. Mr John L Vinke out sick a few days. Minnie Vogel visiting relatives. Mies J DeYoung left for Manteno for a few days.
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J. DeYoung
Vanderbilt
C. Ton
A. Bardwick
Misa Bessie Dalenberg
Wesley Hospital
J. Mulder
Blue Island Hospital
Amr. Shilling
John L. Vinke
Minnie Vogel
Mies J. DeYoung
Manteno
Local Visitors and Storm Fire Reported in Bernice Area
Bernice residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs J Syk and daughter from Harvey and Dick Syk from Highland Ind. A Hammond roofer injured when a ladder failed at a Oak Glen work site. A baby girl of G Van Dreal recovering. Mrs Robert Murray and daughter Margaret visited Riverdale relatives. Mr Russell of Chicago stayed with P Van Bodegraven. A barn in Hartsdale burned after a lightning strike seen across the area.
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J. Syk
Harvey
Dick Syk
Highland
Ind
G. van Dreal
Robert Murray
Margaret
Riverdale
Henry Bock
Oak Glen
Hammond
Russell
Chicago
P. van Bodegraven
George P. Clayton 77th Birthday and Civil War Veteran
George P. Clayton celebrated his 77th birthday on Wednesday October 16 1912. A Civil War veteran he served in the 53rd Kentucky Company E. Born in Crawford County Illinois October 16 1835 he and Mrs Clayton observed their golden wedding February 6 1908. He has resided in Riverdale for seven years and remains in good health with hopes for many more birthdays.
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George P. Clayton
Clayton
53Rd Kentucky Co
Crawford County
Ill
Riverdale
Real estate and household items for sale in Dolton area
Listings include houses and lots on Lincoln and Irving avenues in Dolton with prices from 550 to 2500, a 40 acre Indiana farm for 3000, riverdale lots 75 by 125, and a six room cottage with easy cash terms. Also stoves, a signet ring reward, and eight acres near Propper's corner advertised for quick sale.
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Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Irving Avenue
187Th Place
136Th Place
Indiana
Chicago Street
Los
the Pointer
Propper
Golden Jubilee Celebration Marks 50 Years of School
The article recalls 50 years of teaching German and all branches in elementary schools, praising the impact on home church and state. It lists former teachers, notes current incumbents, and describes three Sunday services at 10:00, 2:30, and 7:30 with German morning and afternoon and English evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
J.C. Winterstein
H Burmeister
Dhas. Seidel
Wm Gaeckemeyer
Wm. Maurer
A. Kaeppel
M. Liebe
J. Juengel
M. Hieber
M. Merbitz
F. W. Rademacher
J. W. Grothe
C. M. Noack
Arlington Heights
Ill
Theo, Brohm
Addison Seminary
E. F. Haertel
Chicago
Hans Reuter
Card Of Thanks To Our Friends
Card of thanks expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends who offered kindness and comfort after a death. The message acknowledges devotion and unselfish friendship, hopes neighbors will receive the same aid in their own time of need, and signs M. H. Keaty and Family.
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M. H. Keaty
Debate at Pullman church favors women suffrage
A Monday evening discussion at the Pullman M E Church on whether women are entitled to equal suffrage with men ended with a victory for the ladies. Miss Rhoda Heistand and Mrs H B Jackson supported the affirmative while Mr Jackson and Harold Dick spoke for the negative. The audience applauded the debaters’ strongest points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman M. E. Church
Rhoda Heistand
Riverdale
H. B Jackson
Jackson
Harold Dick
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Homewood News
William Doepp, Sr
Dix
Hyde Park
Mrs
Harry Morgan
Bliss
Idaho
Mrs. Morgan
John Behrens
Edward J. Soupham
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Fred F. Doepp
San Andreas Mountains
Mr. Soupham
South Holland News
Bernice News
Hartsdale
138Th Street
Michigan
Peter Ripley
Riverdale and
Moulton
Moulton Wireless
Mper'al Universal
WM. Mau
Leyden Ave
Star Market
Holmes & Wulit
Leyden Avenue
Obeldobel
Nsar I. C
J.C. Brookfelt
Indiana Avenue
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