Real estate and rental ads from Riverdale and nearby areas
Multiple property listings and rentals including 5 acre tract near 147th and Panhandle, riverdale lots at $150 and up, several houses for sale in Riverdale and Dalton, an attractive residence in Highlawn, two 5-room cottages and a 7-room house. Rentals include a six-room lower flat and a modern six-room flat on 187th street. F A Reich and Son and The Pointer office handle inquiries and financing terms.
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Riverdale
Dalton
F. A. Reich
Highlawn
South East Front
F. A. Reich & Son
Riverdae
F 136Th Street
Pointer
FOR SALE Items Across Dolton and Riverdale Include Homes Pets and Equipment
A scattered list of sale notices and lost items from Dolton and nearby towns. Includes a 1913 Thor motorcycle with lamp and attachments, a 5 room cottage on Lincoln, an 8 room Riverdale house, two mares with buggy and harness, Plymouth Rock eggs, seeds, a Studebaker 1912 automobile, two plate glass windows, a marine gasoline engine, and a Story & Clark organ. Lost items include a small pin with initials and a found pair of gold spectacles. Also requests a partner for a business and a found horse partial description. Notation references The Pointer office for several items.
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Dolton
Chicago Street
Lincoln Avenue
P’f.t.s
Pointer
L. Schroeder
Ridge
Plymoth Rock Eggs
Herman Faden
Camp Grounds
Berger Station
Spelling Bee crowns Matteson pupil for district title
The March 27 event in Funk's Hall Homewood drew 33 hopefuls from Berger Station Riverdale South Holland Matteson Phoenix Thornton and Homewood Schools. Elia Crabb of Matteson won red then purple badges and the district crown. Clarence Eaton of Riverdale Bowen was ill and absent. Riverdale sent about a hundred supporters by train.
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Berger Station
Riverdale
South Holland
Matteson
Phoenix
Thornton
Homewood
Funk’s Hall
Tobin
C. T. Bright, Jr
Lansing
Gpelidawa
Elia Crabb
Riverdale Bowen
Speller
Clarence Eaton
1. C
A Word to the Drunkard Speakers Attack on Drunken Voters
A meeting speaker labels drinkers as feeble minded and urges a yes vote to shut saloons. He argues drunken men lose voting rights and warns against saloonkeepers buying influence. The message cites biblical verses and ends with Adv L. D. urging action before next Tuesday.
Dolton Postoffice Postmaster Examination Notice
Blank application forms for the civil service examination for postmaster at Dolton are available at the Dolton postoffice. The examination will be held in Chicago on April 18, 1914. Joan Bortteger, P.M.
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Civil Service
Dolton
Chicago
Joan Bortteger
P.M
FOR SALE Items: double seated rubber tired furry and steam engine
Bargain for quick sale. For the furred item apply Peter Paamberg Sr. For the steam engine and boiler inquire at The Pa office. Both are offered in good condition with inquiries directed to the listed contacts.
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Peter Paamberg, Sr
Jury Unable To Reach Verdict In Beck V Railroad Case
Harvey township jurors failed to agree on damages in Peter Beck versus Illinois Central Railroad over an injury at the Harvey depot. Beck, a leading Southern Cook County businessman, was struck by a train at the depot while waiting for a suburban train, losing an arm after months in hospital. The verdict was not reached before discharge.
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Peter Beck
Illinois Central Railroad
Beck
Harvey
Harvey Tribune- Citizen
Cook County
Harvey Depot
Reverend Firth to Leave Dalton Church for Michigan Charge
Reverend Walter Firth of the Dalton M. E. Church plans to accept a new charge in Michigan around April 12. He and his wife leave behind many warm friends who wish them happiness and success in their future fields. He has completed his schooling and will devote his full time to pastoral duties.
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Walter Firth
Dalton M. E
Michigan
Firth
Thorn ton Township High School PTA Meets April 9
The first regular meeting of the Thorn ton Township High School Parent Teacher Association will be held Tuesday evening, April 9. A permanent organization will be formed, officers elected, a constitution adopted, and plans made for the coming year. John D Shoop, first Assistant Superintendent of Schools of Chicago, will lecture. All parents and interested residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township High School Parent Teacher Association
John D Shoop
City of
Chicago
Harvey Council Knights Plan Eight Act Vaudeville Show
The Harvey council knights and ladies of security plan an eight act vaudeville at the Coliseum on April 16. Acts booked from the Metropolitan agency of Chicago include comedy musical and acrobatic acts. Two shows at 7 and 9:15 with affordable admission. Kimpel and Arsettie oversee arrangements.
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Harvey Council Knights and Ladies of Security
Harvey
Coliseum
Metropolitan
Chicago
Messrs
Kimpel and
Arsettie
Large Land Purchase at Dauphin Park West
John G Fion and John Downey bought twenty three lots on Cottage Grove between 91st and 92nd streets. Plans include a three story building with a bank theatre and offices at about 100000 dollars. 92nd street fronts will get two story flats in what is described as the neighborhood’s largest deal since 1890.
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John G Fion
John Downey
Cottage Grove
91St
92Nd Street
S. E Gross
South End Press
Farmers urged to place orders for Darling's Fertilizer
Attention Farmers Now is the time to leave your order for Darling's High Grade Fertilizer. For particulars inquire of Wm. Bachmann, Dolton, Ill. Telephone Dolton 397.
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Darling
Wm. Bachmann, Dolton
Ill
Dolton
Store to Close Sundays Beginning April 5
A local notice states the store will be closed all day on Sundays starting April 5. Customers are asked to shop on Saturdays and take notice of the change.
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W. ScHwas
Don’t Expectorate on Walk Sign Noted at Kensington Station
The South End Press notes a long running policy at Kensington station with two daily cases and a recent two arrests in one day. The sign about not expectorating on the floor is cited as guidance for proper gentlemanly behavior. The writer wonders if using telephone poles as a cuspidor would draw arrest.
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Kensington
South End
Ascribe
Horne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kinney Brothers
F. Kinney John &. Kinney
Indiana Ave
Dalton Pont Artic
Office of Publication
Indians Avenue
Me County Ems
H.M. Propper
Park Avenue
Lincoln Eee Dolton
Pointer Onice
Buemesa
Story & Clark Organ
S. W. Schwab
Harry Shilling
A.p.deyoung
Henry Alt
Oakland Cemetery
Bachman
Herman Brolama
W. W. Barnard & Co
Timothy and Clover
Fred Poblera
Chicago St. Dalton
Studebaker
Proppera Corner
L. D
Postoffice
Rev. Firth
Parent Teacher Association
Will Entertain
Dauphin Park
Riverdale Theatre
Arthur M. Propper
Roseland
Richard J. Ton Real Hstatehe & Loans Cor
110Th St
Michigan Ave
Hazel Crest
C.R. R
Vaughan
W. Randolph
Str
Hot Cross
The
Dolton Bakery
WM. Minardow
Prop
Phone
Paige
Hudson Light
Hudson
Richard Ton Pres
Victor A Beckman, Vice
Pres
Roseland Auto Sales Co
110Th Street
Michigan Avenue
W.P
Chicago, Ill
Fordtran Bros
Blue Island
Chicago Heights
F. J. Higgins
Plana
Lsteat
Harrison
Webster
LaSalle St
A. C. Roth
May’s
Leyden Avenue
Paul Heydebreck
Mason Contractor
Calumet Hotel
Carl Wulefe
Dolton, Ill
WM. C. Zesch
Midway
Chauncy Ave
Grand Crossing
Edward F. Dillner
Chicago St. Dolton, Ill
GEO
Grant Bros. General Machinists
138Th St
137Th St
Robert Hanschmann
Park Ave
Henry W. Sch
Noor
H. W. Blocker
Kanawha Ave
Fulford & Henken Fle
Leyden Ave
Fred Dracula
Illinois
Figsen
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