Township Elections Tie In Dolton Precinct Vote Totals
The township elections show a small vote, with Tom Harper and Carl Bismarck Neidow each receiving 168 votes in Dolton. J. J. O'Rourke leads the ticket with 400 votes. Fred Logan appears in Riverdale precinct, and Fife wins 89 of 93 ballots cast as detailed in precinct totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Harper
Carl Bismarck Neidow
Dolton
J. J. O’rourke
Fred Logan
Calumet Township
Riverdale
Fife
Mad Dog Scare In Riverdale And Dalton
A white bull terrier prowled Riverdale and Dalton last Wednesday afternoon causing panic. Police and locals chased the dog down Leyden avenue. shots were fired but it escaped until J J Casper Dalton barber fatally shot it with a 10 gauge. The dog charged toward Mr Casper on Greenwood road near Chicago street and died from the shot. Several owners killed pets to avoid risk after their dogs were bitten. Herman Wegener had his dog killed after a bite. The dog appeared ownerless and strange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dolton
Officer Murphy
Leyden Avenue
J. J. Casper
Dalton Barber
Herman Wegener
Mr. Wegener
Tickets Named Strong Lineup for Village Elections
The Village Clerk offices lead two competing slates in Dolton and Riverdale. In Dolton the official slate lists Clerk Chas C Schnoor and Trustees Full Term John Harter Chas W Dickelman Fred Webber. unexpired term WM Albercht. Police Magistrate Z A Neff. Independent Dalton slate lists Clerk WM G Dalton. In Riverdale Republican slate fields Clerk Geo L Koehler Trustees Henry Goos Chas Niemeyer Daniel Trapp. Police Magistrate John E Schaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Schnoor
John
Harter
Chas
W. Dickelman
Fred Webber
Wm. J. Albrecht
Z. A. Neff
Henry Hahn
William Blocker
Gysbert Vandenberg
Joseph Schmidt
Frank Ward
W. H. Coleman
Riverdale
Republican
Geo. L. Koehler
Henry Goos
Chas, Niemeyer
Daniel Trapp
John E. Schafer
Local and Personal News of the Community
Township School Election set for Saturday April 9. Herman Behrens of Wells Minnesota returns from Crete Illinois after visiting his aged mother and his brother John Behrens in Dalton. Dolton men Gerrit and Mose Koning leave farming to study cement block setting with P Lesterhouse in Roseland. Rumor of a Riverdale wedding prompts Best wishes from The Pointer. Riverdale Park hosts Dance and Prize Waltz Saturday evening April. Nurse Marie VanDerGen visits from San Jose California with TePaske family in Dalton. Lamb weighing 120 pounds sold to North Side Market by Riverdale sellers. Florence Sweat of Chicago visits Riverdale friends. G F Seymour leaves Wisconsin Lime & Cement Co to seek burner work. Harry Robinson of Riverdale ordained elder at Garfield Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Mrs Theodore Hedtke hosts Fleur de Lis club gathering with progressive Pedro and luncheon.
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Herman Behrens
Wells
Minn
Crete
Ill
John Behrens
Dalton
Gerrit
Mose Koning
Dolton
Lesterhouse
112Th Street
Roseland
Riverdale
Riverdale Park
Marie VanDerGen
San Jose
Cal
Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis
J. W. TePaske
TePaske
Harry Decker
134Th Street
North Side
Butch
Florence Sweat
Sm Chicago
University ‘of Chicago
Riverdale Friends
Wisconsin Lime & Cement Co
G. F. Seymour
Harry Robinson
187Th Street
Nelson Morris & Co
Garfield Boulevard Presbyterian Church
James Frothingham
Chicago
Dolton Street Car Franchise Seeks Route to Harvey
Street car representatives will ask The Highway Commissioners of Thornton Township today for a franchise to build a line from Hammond to Harvey via Dolton. In a few days they will request Dolton village for another franchise. The route is secret for now, but cars may reach Dolton by August. Riverdale extension of the Calumet Electric remains uncertain, with a possible link from West Pullman to Riverdale and toward Hammond to Harvey, avoiding Illinois Central but cutting off Riverdale's north side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Commissioners
Thornton Township
Hammond
Harvey
Dolton
Augnet
Riverdale
Calumet Electric
West Pullman
Illinois Central
Eugene Block Elected Alderman of Thirty-third Ward
Eugene Block, a Democrat businessman of Burnside, was elected Alderman of the Thirty-third Ward last Tuesday with a 2458 vote plurality. The new alderman aims to extend Calumet Electric to Riverdale alongside Alderman Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Block
Burnside
Reading
Block
Calumet Electric
Riverdale
Riverdale Fire Destroys Mrs Bykenka Home
A large blaze at the east end of Riverdale destroyed a frame house owned by Mrs. Maryna Bykenka between 136th place and 138th street. Firefighters saved nearby buildings but the cause remains unknown. Insurance covers 400 for the dwelling and 200 for furniture. delays occurred as the fire horse balked on departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dolida
Maryna Bykenka
Indiana
136Th Place
138Th Street
Moving Picture Show Offers Western and Comedy Programs
The program for Saturday features Told in the Golden West a cowboy picture and Sunday presents The Ranch Girls Legacy a western comedy The Ostrich and the Lady is also shown An educational feature and the Life of Mogea fourth and fifth series are delayed shipping and will be shown tonight Friday.
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Golden West
Ranch Girls
Dolton Village Board Approves Most Bills in March Session
Dolton village board met Monday with all members present except Ehlert. Trustees reviewed bills, two were referred back. treasurer reported $6,820 balance March 31. Water pressure issues prompted repairs. eight new street lights authorized. old pipe and scrap iron to be cleared around the light plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Ehlert
Dickelman
Harter
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Trustee Land
Heidenreich
Dalton
Sanitary District
Water and Light Committee
Certificate of Treasurer Henry Hahn for Calu Met Camp 5142
Riverdale Louisiana dated April 7 1910 reports Henry Hahn of Dolton has filled the lodge treasurer role for two years to the lodge’s satisfaction. Certification signed by Andrew Baumgartner consul T Kinney past consul and B A McBride special auditor.
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Riverdale
Calumet Camp No. 5142
Henry Hahn
Dolton
Andrew Baumgartner
T. Kinney
B. A. McBride
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Neidow
John B. Bielfeldt
F. C
Propper
Fred L. Logan
Citizen’s
Neidow
Lawson
O’rourke
Shilling
Bielfeldt
Campbell
Harper
No Fm
BR && SS
S&s
SR FS SA
Citizens Ticket
Independent Peoples
Wm. G. Dalton
C . Harper
C. Maher
C Colerick
Zimmerman
C Shilling
Wolf
C Ve Bielfeldt
Justice of Peace
Dolton—Light
Cook
Dalton I
George H. Schaefer
Illinois
Kinney Bros
Senaeter
Frank Wesse
Marshall Jackson
Bon Pga
Richard
Tloppe
Electrician
Carl Wulff
Jlabor
Oak Hit Coal & Mining Company
Chicago Mngineer Supply Company
Chicago ‘Selephone Co
Grant Bros
National Carbon Co
Central Electric Co
Frank Lund
Haggarty
Jenness
Agt
Resesee
Rex Oil Co
Bol
Cylinder Ou
Veruueven
Salary Village
Murabal
Edward Pricket
Salary
H. Boden
A. KE
Moomow
Salary Electrician
Fred Williamson
Ihomas Yager
Thomas Yuyer
Walvea Wesse
Iador
H. Scharfer
Zachariah A
Neff
State of Illinois
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