Mission feast drawn a small Richton crowd led by Rev J J Silberman
Homewood news notes last Sunday gathering of 25 at Richton for a mission feast led by Rev J J Silberman and the church choir. Richton, a German settlement, is nicknamed two kings Koenig. Meals were served and Richton hospitality praised. Real estate activity grows on the south end with Henry Gottschalk selling two acres at Helen and Penn to Herman Dahlman who plans a bungalow. Mildred Stolzenbach underwent appendectomy in Chicago Heights St James Hospital. sister May stays with her. Louis Targenhorst appears on pension list with a game foot after a road plow incident at work on the subway.
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Richton
J. J. Silberman
Henry Gottschalk
Herman Dahlman
Helen
Penn Streets
Dahlman
Mildred Stolzenbach
Snd
H. Stolzenbach
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
May
Louis Targenhorst
Louis
Village of Riverdale seeks bids for village hall work
The Village of Riverdale invites bids from contractors and painters for exterior woodwork and coping, brick walls on the north and west of the village hall, and a steel ceiling in the Clerk's room, hallway, and south room. Bids must include 16 percent of the total and be received by Tuesday evening September 23 at 7:30 p.m. F. O. Bergold is village clerk.
The Patient Fish Order Delays and a Witty Inquiry
Izaak Walton depicts a diner who waits fifteen minutes for a fish with growing internal fury. The waiter promises five minutes three times and finally says in a minute. The customer asks quietly what bait the waiter uses, highlighting the joke.
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Izaak Walton
Rose Bud Pleasure Club Last Chance Show at Dillner's
The Rose Bud Pleasure Club presents the season finale at Dillner's Pavilion on Saturday night October 4. Geo D Sweets brings a refined tent show billed for September 26.
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Rose Bud Pleasure Club
Dillner’s
Geo. D. Sweets
Card of Thanks George Washington Tewlge No 189 A of N A
The benefit picnic was a big success despite bad weather and a mid week night. The grove and pavilion were filled and business men who donated were especially thanked for aiding the social and financial success.
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George Washington Tewlge
A.of
N. A
House For Sale and Farm Listing in Illinois Area
Real estate notices offer a two story residence with hardwood floors and cement basement near 147th street station Illinois Central at North Harvey priced at 2800 cash or 2200 on time. Also S80 acre farm one mile west of Hazel Crest with a room house and large barn. Inquiries directed to The Pointer Office.
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147Th Street
Illinois Central
North Harvey
Pointer
Hazel Crest
Ill
H. F. Getze
Perry Avenue
South Holland Notes Highlight Local Residents and Activities
South Holland residents attend events travel and schooling updates. Cynthia Kooilstra visiting Tilstra family in town while Clarence Dalenberg and Esty Gou wens go to the Illinois University Champaign. Albert Huizenga returns from the southwest. Everdeen Harmeling visits Cornelia Dalenberg as they plan Chicago training at West Side hospital. Over 40 South Holland students now attend Thornton Township High School.
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Mies
Cynthia Kooilstra
R. Tilstra
Tull
Town
Clarence Dalenberg
Esty Gouwens
Illinois University
Champaign
Henry Veld
Holland Midh
Albert Huizenga
Everdeen Harmeling
Cornelia Dalenberg
Mary Paarlberg
West Side Hospital
Qct
Chicago
Thornton Township High School
Studend
South Holland
Iigh
Elmer Berger
Geneva VanZanten
Holland
Mich
Crown Point
Ind
van Deursen
159Th Street
I. B
M. Mulder
St. Augustine Hospital
John J. Gouwens
Notice of Self Liability After September 19
After this date Sept 19 I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by any one but myself. This is a formal declaration of personal liability and independence from others’ financial obligations.
Artificial Ice Making Process Described For Ice Production
The method uses oblong tin boxes in salt water tanks with iron pipes. Compressed ammonia gas released in the pipes rapidly cools and freezes water into 200 to 300 pound cakes. In cold storage the process omits water and uses the same freezing effect. Progress Paid For in Human Life. The New York Sun notes builders factor in potential worker deaths in large city construction estimates.
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New York
New York Sun
Clergyman Leads Logan Military Band in Cornwall
The Rev Henry Oxland has completed twenty seven years as conductor of Logan's local military band. He leads thirty two musicians, mostly miners, popular at fetes and sports meetings. Many former members settled in America, where fourteen bands were started by Cornishmen who played in the slogan band.
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Logan
Cornwall
England
Henry Oxland
America
Rhubarb for canning stock offered in Lincoln area
Nice fresh stock of rhubarb available for canning. Call or telephone 391 to reach Chas Milhahn on Lincoln avenue east of 147th street.
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Chas. Milhahn
Lincoln Avenue
German Kurs Not Cures Misused In Medical Reports
A columnist notes the German word kur does not mean cure and explains the nuance with Heilung and cura, citing misinterpretations in translated medical writing. The piece also shares a local anecdote about Jamie Frazer the idiot in a church sermon and his witty reply.
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Germany
Journal of the American Medical Association
For Sale International 40th P roadster racing style
For sale a 40th P international roadster rugged racing style in perfect condition. Price is 250 dollars. Inquiries accepted at The Pointer office or 138 West 110th Place Roseland.
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International 40Th P
Pointer
Roseland
Gladstone on Disraeli at 1881 Academy Banquet
G A Storey recounts a London Academy banquet moment when a Beacons field portrait by Millais, unfinished and pale, hung in a side gallery. Gladstone, not interrupted, rose at feast’s end to deliver a moving panegyric praising Disraeli, noting his sterling character despite political opposition. The London Chronicle praised the speech as unparalleled.
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Gladstone
Disraeli
G. A. Storey
Academy
London
Beaconsfield
Millais
London Chronicle
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O. F. Reich
Addrosa
South Holland News
Jayes
A. Conrey
M. D
Michigan Avenue
Skensington
Anthony Walvoord
Walvoord
Harry P. Anker
Nashville
Tenn
M. Speyer
Jamie Frazer
Jamie
Schwab
Aerel
Star Market & Grocery
Wulf Bros
Leyden Ave
J. C. Brookfelt
Lutheran Church
Leyden Avenue
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