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Father Barzynski Feted

Dziennik Chicagoski, Apr. 7, 1892

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A birthday reception was given to Father Vinnent Barzynski at St. Stanislaus' parish by some of the outstanding parishioners last Tuesday. The purpose of the affair was to show the pastor the gratitude of the people for his untiring work done for the parish, and the Polish people at large.

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Lutheran Old People's Home

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, April 21, 1892

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Delegates of Lutheran congregations held a meeting the day before yesterday to discuss the matter of building a Lutheran Old People's Home. A committee was present consisting of H. C. Zuttermeister, H. Biermann, C. Joern, H. Heppe and J. Lange. They submitted offers of real estate properties

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Reform Advocate

Apr. 30, 1892

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Ground will be broken for the new Home for Aged Jews, on Monday. The structure will cost $60,000.

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[Annual Meeting]

Reform Advocate, May 14, 1892

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The first annual meeting of the members of the Home for Aged Jews was held last Sunday afternoon in the vestry rooms of the K. A. M. Temple. The attendance was large. Mr. Morris Rosenbaum presided and Mr. Harry Hart officiated as Secretary. The donations are as follows: A. Slimmer,

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Activities of the Swabian Society.

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Oct. 14, 1892

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The Swabian Society made the following contributions at their general meeting the day before yesterday. The grants are for charitable purposes and institutions and also for the projected Goethe monument at Lincoln Park. For the suffering in Hamburg, Germany

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Women's Club of the German Old People's Home.

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Nov. 24, 1892

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The Women's Club of the German Old People's Home held its annual meeting and election of officials yesterday in Uhlich Hall. The president of the club, Mrs. M. Werkmeister, presided. The members of the club were well represented. After reading the minutes of the last meeting, the of

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It is to be known as the Bethany Home and will accomodate fifty-six persons. A hospital and a home for children to be added. The corner-stone of Bethany Home of the Swedish M.E. Church was laid yesterday afternoon. The home is located next to the corner of Paulina and Webster Avenue

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The Testament of a Philanthropist.

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Jan. 11, 1893

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Judge Kohlsaat passed upon the testament of the late Peter Schoenhofen, brewery owner, yesterday, in Probate Court. The fortune is estimated at $2,000,000, personal property amounts to $175,000, the remainder is in real estate. The executors are Messrs. Carl Buehl and Joseph Theurer, the sons

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Reform Advocate

Mar. 11, 1893

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The charges for admission to the Home for Aged Jews are as follows: 60 --65 years of age $300 65 --70 years of age 250 70 --75 years of age 200

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About 8:30 o'clock last night Mr. Louis Nettelhorst closed his eyes forever in his home, 46 Wisconsin Street. To his family and friends the catastrophe came suddenly and unexpectedly, for he had withheld from them his condition. Last Sunday, upon the urgent request of his family, he finally s

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Solemn Dedication of the Home for Aged Jews

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, May 1, 1893

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The moral development of a people manifests itself in its care for the aged who, after a long and hard struggle, have become weak and need support. A people that reverently takes care of its aged, that cherishes and protects them, does more to bring to a realization the ideal of gen

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The Occident

May 5, 1893

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The system permits of hot air being introduced in cold weather and cold air in summer. Even the servants' rooms in the basement are models of their kind. All have thorough hot and cold air ventilation, electric lights, bath and wash room finished in marble. The kitchen is located in the basem

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It is needless to say that this structure is constructed in the most modern style and containing all modern accommodations. The apartments are 11x14, and are very neatly and comfortably furnished. The bedsteads are of enameled metal with brass mounting. Each bedroom has two methods of heating

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[Dedicate Home for Aged Jews]

Reform Advocate, May 6, 1893

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Last Sunday afternoon the Home for Aged Jews on Drexel Ave. and 62 nd st., was publicly dedicated. The grounds upon which the Home stands cost $35,000, the cost of the main building and the annex is $70,000. It contains 45 rooms with the larger ones arranged for two inmates. Mr. Mor

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Swedish Methodists Open Bethany Home

Chicago Tribune, June 4, 1893

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The Bethany Home of the Swedish M. E. Church will be dedicated today in Ravenswood. The building is situated on North Paulina Street, South of Webster Avenue. The home is in the hands of the Bethany Home Assn., under the auspices of the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church. The object

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The Swedish Old People's Home

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, June 5, 1893

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The new home for old people, this time for those of the Swedish population, was dedicated yesterday. It is located in Ravenswood, a very nice suburb, and was built by the Swedish Methodists. Bethany Home is its name. Rev. Alfred Anderson, the pastor of the Swedish Methodist Episcopa

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Excursion to the Home for the Aged

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, July 28, 1893

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p. 8.. The members of the women's Club visited the above mentioned institution yesterday. The large throng enjoyed itself thoroughly. The ideal weather increased the exuberance which soon manifested itself. The dense foliage and the refreshing shade from the park's stately trees provided a sc

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The consecration and opening of the "Lutheran Old People's Home" in Arlington Heights, took place amid the Participation of about 4000 people. Pastor A. Reinke held the consecration sermon. The financial success of the celebration was very pleasing.

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Reform Advocate

December 2, 1893

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Mrs. Rosa Rothschild, widow of the late Max M. Rothschild, has made the following generous donations in memory of her deceased husband: Michael Reese Hospital, $5,000, Home for Aged Jews, $2,000, and the Jewish Training School, $1,000.

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Reform Advocate

December 16, 1893

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The will of the late Charles Kozminski was admitted to probate last week. Among the donations made were, the Cleveland Orphan Asylum, $1,000, Jewish Training School, $500, German Old People's Home, Altenheim, $500, and the Home for Aged Jews, $500.