Ald. Shel Govier Wins Narrowly in Ninth Ward Contest
Alderman Shel Govier defeated Zephire Pepin and rival Hillstrom in the Ninth Ward three way race. Govier led among men and overall votes with 5 101 total to Hillstrom 4 372 and Pepin 4 437. The piece frames the result as loyal to government amid pro socialist sentiment and political turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Govier
Hillstrom
St. Louis
Pepin
Kaiser
Congress
Noo
Republic
Oral
S. W. Govier
Entertainment by Liberty Workers at Lincoln Avenue School
The Liberty Workers a club of Riverdale Dolton and Roseland youths will stage an entertainment at the Lincoln Avenue School auditorium Dolton on Saturday evening April 6. Proceeds benefit local soldier and sailor boys. Local favorites perform and tickets cost 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Workers
Riverdale
Dolton
Roseland
Lincoln Avenue School
Red Cross Shop Closure And War Relief Drive
Red Cross notes shop will close next Wednesday April 10 with staff on hand April 17. Over two tons of clothing for refugees sent to Chicago from Dalton Riverdale Thornton and South Holland. Lincoln Avenue School Dalton Junior Red Cross Auxiliary produced 859 quilt blocks 65 shirts and 59 bandages. Exhibition set for Friday April 12 at 3 45 p m at Lincoln Avenue School inviting parents and friends to view the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Chicago
Dalton
Riverdale
Thornton
South Holland
Lincoln Avenue School
Henken-Johnson Nuptials Tie Riverdale Couple
Miss Dora Henken daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Henken Riverdale and Mr Otto Johnson of Matteson Illinois were married Wednesday April 3 at the bride’s home with Rev Bressler officiating. Immediate relatives and a few close friends attended. The couple will reside in Matteson. The Pointer extends congratulations. House for rent four room cottage corner Grant and Ano Dolton telephone Dolton 394.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Henken
Herman Henken
East 136Th Place
Riverdale
Otto Johnson
Matteson, Lll
Bressler
Matteson
Fly a Flag on April 6 Sacred War Day
The message urges Americans to observe April 6 as a sacred day marking the entry of the United States into war. It calls individuals to display a flag in their windows to honor the country and its cause and to remember the significance from the nation’s beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Third Liberty Loan Drive Organizes County Committees
The notice outlines county and district sales structures for the Third Liberty Loan. It lists local committees for Dalton-Horace Kolmes Riverdale South Holland and details subscription methods with cash or government and bank payment plans. It urges prompt participation and explains reporting of both subscriptions and refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Horace Kolmes
John Vandeursen
Frank Lund
R.C. Miller
W. I. Propper
M. R. Weidner
Riverdale
Harry Robison
John Harms
J. M. Deam
Walter Bressler
Thos. F. Kinney
South Holland
Milton Waterman
G. W. Walvoord
Peter A. Anker
Harry P. DeYoung
Harry C. Gouwens
William Roberts
Liberty
Cook County
Payment options for Third Liberty Loan installments
The Chicago Liberty Loan Committee lists four payment methods for subscribers to the Third Liberty Loan. Installment plan requires 5 percent on application, then 20 percent on May 28, 1918, 35 percent on July 13, 1918, and 40 percent on August 15, 1918. Other plans cover weekly and semi monthly schedules with specific per week or per semi monthly contributions and a six month completion. Full payment upon application allowed up to a $10,000 limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Liberty Loan Committee
Mrs McGrain and son head to Minnesota for visit
Mrs Harry McGrain and her son Joe departed Tuesday for Nicholas Minnesota to visit friends for several weeks. Joe, Class Al, will soon be called for service and enjoys a brief vacation with his mother before entering service. Andy Messerschmidt moves from Wolf Lake Indiana to Kansasville Wisconsin to lead the Eagle Ice Houses. his household goods car is packed and ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McGrain
Joe
Nicholas
Minn
Andy Messerschmidt
Wolf Lake
Ind
Kansasville
Wis
Eagle Ice Houses
Dolton Village Board Approves Bills and Raises Clerk Pay
Dolton trustees in regular session approve numerous bills from utilities and firms including Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co and National Meter Co. The board raises the village clerk’s salary to 100 per month and plans drainage and street maintenance with bids deferred for Clean-Up Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Village Hall
Harms
Sanitary District
Chicago
Aw JE
Moomaw
Henry Krueger
Learborn Electric Co
G. Dalton
Fred Weigse
Frank Ob
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Pwin City Garage
Legal Adviser Pub. Co
Fred Scheer
Frank Seestadt
Ccscee
Dalton Vol. Fire Coy
National Meter Co
Ice
City of Chicago
Lain Catts Esseabieee
Hammond
Ehlert
East 138Th Street
Smyth
Indiana
R. R
Weber
Ingleside Avenue
Waddell
Park Avenue
Chicago Street
147Th Street
Dillner
Tidiana Avenue
New Chicago Road
Ingineer Hersey
Smyth and Dillner
Homewood
Harris
State Board of Health
Ihlert
Board of Health
Government Coal Commission
Gould Pump Co
Fairbanks Morse Co
Frank
Rank
Dalton
Board of Local Improvements
Decklar
Indiana Harbor
Kk. R
Pullman Avenue
188Th Street
Local and Personal News From Dalton Community
Arthur W. Claussen of Camp Colt Gettysburg reports a 66 mile hike past tablets and cannons. Dolton Woman’s Club meets Friday April 12 at 2 pm with officers to be elected. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Harry Kummner on Friday March 29. Lt Charles Harland and wife from Minneapolis visit Dalton with Miss Pearl Sherry. Albany Park MFE Church choir concert April 19 at 8 pm. Peter Ripley at Great Lakes reports training and no rest for the weary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Claussen
Camp
Colt
Gettysburg
Penn
Dolton Woman’s Club
Harry Kummner
Charles Harland
Minneapolis
Albany Park M. FE
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Pointer
Peter Ripley
Great Lakes
Hells
Barracks
Pete
Township election yields lopsided results in Thornton
In Thornton township the vote showed strong Republican gains and high contesting support for Propper as supervisor with 2964 votes while Wilhelm trailed with 1176. Bielfeldt led for assessor with 2379 while Dillner lagged at 1695. Anker swept female support in South Holland with 417 to Stobbs 17. James B. Ellis remains town clerk favorite with near-unopposed backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Citizens
Attorney Propper
Peter Anker
South Holland
Billy
Matt Stobbs
Mr. Anker
Pete
James B. Ellis
Jim
Thornton Township
Kor
Propper
Wilhelm
Cece
Bielfeldt
Icc
Cic
Dillner
AbDker
Republican Ticket Walks in Calumet Township
The Republican procession in Calumet Township featured leading citizens Thomas Becker as Supervisor Frank G Lossman as Lawn Clerk Emil J Wallek as Collector and Kenry Aulwurin as Highway Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Township
Thomas Becker
Frank G. Lossman
Emil J. Wallek
Kenry Aulwurin
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders
Emilie Weinrich reports the couple welcomed a daughter born Tuesday April 2. The letter from Clinton Slarper in Dalton who is in France with the U S Field Artillery mentions meeting boys from West Hammond and Kensington. A snowy view in February accompanies news of rapid progress among the boys and a note of cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sanders
Emilie Weinrich
EB. Carson
Indiana Harbor Railway
Clinton C. Slarper
Dalton
France
U.S. Field Artillery
West Hammond
Kensington
Dalton M. E. Church
Edward Arnold
Wind
Henry F. Wind
U. S. Army
Newport News
Rhode Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ald
Shel Govier
Red
Junior Red Cross
Henken-Johnson
Renl
Grant and
Ano St
Dillnner
Thornton and
Calumet Townships
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