Foreign Language Press Service

The general meeting of the German Society of Chicago was held in the German House, May 3, 1863, with President Heinrich Greenbaum presiding. The report of Agent Schlund was read and adopted, and the matter relating to the Reform School was referred to a committee which will endeavor

I wish to inform the German people about conditions in the Cook County poorhouse, and how the Germans are treated in comparison with the Americans and Irish. Through misfortune I was forced to come here and was willing as much as my swollen feet permitted, to work. Still, I was obliged to sho

Last Wednesday there was held a meeting of the financial committee of the Home for Forgotten People. The treasurer's report is as follows: Income during the month of January, $1,105.34; expenses, $1,024.53; balance, $80.81. The Burov Mission took in during the same period of time $488.75, exp

The Frauen Verein of the German Society decided to hold the yearly ball on March 11th instead of February 26th on the foundation celebration day of the society. In order to talk the arrangements over they will hold, at Uhlich's Hall, Wednesday the 20th, a special meeting combined wi

For the "Altenheim" Ball, which will be held in the Nordseite Turnhalle on March 11th, a strong interest can be observed. Mrs. Buschik, No. 67 Goethe Street; Mrs. Schiller, No. 167 W. Adams Street; and Mrs. Philippi, No. 276 S. State Street, the first lady for the Northside, the second for th

After the liquidation of the proceeds from the "Ladies Society D. G." on March 11th it was shown that the total receipts of the foundation ball amounted to $1130.00 from which after deducting expenses, a net profit of $760.00 remained. The Committee resolved to express publicly their apprecia

The directors of the German Society's Ladies Club held its monthly meeting yesterday. In the treasurer's report we find: Contributions received, $85.25; donations for the Altenheim fund through Mrs. Ebner $50.00; from the "Red Cross" Society $162.15 as half of the surplus from the collection

Under the above name on June the 8th this Society has been founded with the purpose of independent action in the erection, maintenance and support of a "German Old People's Home." This institution will be open to any aged person unfit for work of both sexes, to be cared for to the end of thei

Yesterday was a day, which should be marked with red letters in the history of the German Altenheim (Old People's Home). The Altenheim Verein (Old People's Home Society), which on account of misunderstanding had been founded as a separate organization independently from the already existing L

The Herren-Directorium (Men' Directorate) of the German Old People's home held a meeting yesterday in John Buehler's office. Those present were Messrs. Hesing, Buehler, Rosenthal, Voss,Bocke, Heissler, Hettich, Junker, Drayer, Wampold and Bauer. Architect Bauer submitted his constru

The dedication of this Home was cause for rejoicing by the German population. After a speech by Mayor Harrison, Dr. Hirsch stepped on the platform and delivered in German an excellent address: "This is an honor day for the Germans of Chicago. The German's home is like an anchor. Sto

Mr. A. C. Hesing, President of the Old People's Home, yesterday handed Mr. Weege, the General Director of the Wisconsin Central Railroad, a petition of the Directors to open a depot near the Old People's Home. Mr. Hesing left with the promise that a depot within one hundred feet of Madison St

There are many Americans who give our forefathers credit for their splendid support of the Catholic religion and their undying love for their native land. Not long ago something was said in regard to the above mentioned which caused hard feelings and misunderstanding among Polish pe

Throughout the enormous establishment of "The Fair", department store owned by E. J. Lehmann and Company, an excellent spring exhibition has dazzled the eyes of every visitor. The store was gorgeously decorated with flowers and plants of every description, which were placed on sale, Wednesday

Chicago's German population is given an opportunity both to enjoy itself and be charitable, for tomorrow will mark the opening of the Festival Grove, connected with the Old People's home. Germans of other cities were unfavorably impressed by the fact that a rapidly growing city like Chicago,

The friendship between Carter H. Harrison and the Germans did not end with his retirement from public office, and no other nationality amongst the Chicagoans regretted the end of Mr. Carter's career as the German element did. But, that Mr. Harrison's friendship for the Germans outlived his pu

The charitably inclined Germans of Chicago celebrated a festival, yesterday, which will be remembered as the outstanding festival of the season. Friends of the Altenheim were triumphant over the great success which surpassed even the dreams of an optimist. But the English speaking people also

"It is gratifying, indeed, to be able to report that things take their usual course in the German hospital. New patients are accepted continually, and others are dismissed as healed. The angel of death also appears occasionally and demands his victims. Since the latter part of April about 80

Northside Turn hall features the much spoken of Festival, and Mrs. Scherenberg prepared and excellent program. It is to be expected that the Chicago Germans manifest their interest and promote the welfare of the home, by their numerous attendance, and incidentally reward the committee of the

The Altenheim Authorities held their monthly meeting yesterday (Altenheim Exekutivebehorde) at Niehoffs meeting hall; Chairman A. C. Hesing presiding. Mr. Kohler gave statistics concerning income and expenses. He also proclaimed that the improvement of driveways has been contemplated. Finally