Bank Deposits Safe for Citizens and Foreigners Alike
Government assurances from Washington state that bank deposits and private property will not be seized in war. The statement, issued by Secretary of State Robert Lansing, emphasizes the United States will respect private rights of both citizens and foreign residents. Dalton and Riverdale bankers endorse the assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Robert Lansing
Horace Holmes
First Nat’l. Bank of
Dalton
First Trust and Sav. Bank of
Murder at Morwitz Home Ends in Double Fatality
At 123 One Hundred and Forty- Seventh Street in Harvey, Mrs. Anna Morwitz was shot and killed by her former suitor, Harvey resident Buzdor, who then killed himself. Morwitz was married two months earlier. Buzdor had repeatedly proposed before the marriage. Premeditation is suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Buzdor
Anna Morwitz
Harvey
Morwitz
One Hundred and Forty- Seventh Street
Buzdor
Luzdor
Fire department praised for quick roof fire response
The writer thanks Engine Co. No. 8 and the Calumet Tire Department for their prompt response when the roof of his house caught fire Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tengine Co. No. Li8
Calumet Tire Department
Farewell Sermon by Rev J C Hoffmeister at Immanuel Dalton
The Rev J C Hoffmeister of Immanuel Church Dalton will deliver his farewell sermon next Sunday. He invites all parishioners and friends to attend as he departs with best wishes for his future health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hoffmeister
Immanuel Church
Dalton
Riverdale Board Votes on Walks and Free Mail Service
Want Walks And Mail Delivery Wm Lawless and C KE Carson addressed the Riverdale Board last Tuesday evening. Lawless asked for a grade for cinder walks on Halsted Street, a request granted by the board. Carson urged aid to property owners for free mail delivery from the Riverdale office and attorney lick was directed to discuss with post officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawless
C. KE. Carson
Riverdale Board
Halsted Street
Mr. Carson
Riverdale
Attorney Lick
Post Office
Help Wanted At The BUDA Company Harvey Illinois
Help wanted for first class mechanics tool makers jigs fixtures machine operators lathe hands metal patternmakers detailers tracers drill press hands bench and floor hands. Also laborers for yard and foundry work. Apply Monday and Tuesday mornings at the Employment Department of The BUDA Company Harvey Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme & Cleveland
Buda Company
Harvey, Ill
Health Exhibit a Big Success at Lincoln Avenue School
The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute with Cook County Social Service and local groups held a health exhibit at Lincoln Avenue School. Sixteen hundred four attendees heard talks by physicians and nurses and requests for home visits followed in Dalton. Officials from Woman’s Club and PTA plus clergy and business leaders supported the event.
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Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Cook County Bureau of Social Service
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Woman’s Club
Parent ‘Teachers Association
Social Service Bureau
Molihan
Institute
Robison
Dolton Woman's Club Announces April Meetings
The Dolton Woman's Club will hold its monthly business meeting at Lincoln Avenue School Friday April 13 at 8 p m with officer elections next year. The secretary notes the annual vaudeville show on Friday April 27. A dancing school runs every Wednesday at 8 o'clock at the Village Stall and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Woman’s Club
Lincoln Avenue
Couple celebrates 49th anniversary amid snow
Colonel and Mrs. Fr C Propper observe the 49th wedding anniversary on April 13. He recalls four feet of snow forcing a fields drive on that day. Two groomsmen Carl Neidew and August Blattner, both of Dolton, have died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. C. Propper
Carl Neidew
August Blattner
Dolton
We Got Em George Pointer Receives Fruit Gift
The Pointer reports a kind gift from George Schwantke of Lake Wales Florida a box of oranges and grapes is received noted as fine. Schwantke had earlier warned of frost damage on his crop but now states only minor frost touch and both he and Mrs Schwantke are well.
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Pointer
George Schwantke
Lake Wales
Florida
George
Schwantke
Georges
Hotel
Wales
Mick
May Party and School Tickets Highlight Local Events
The W R C plans a May Party at the village hall Riverdale on Friday April 20. Thornton Township High School Junior class sells tickets for 35 cents plus postage to be mailed to L K Amsden Harvey Ill. Our Savior's Church Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Micodore Sleadike's home April 18. PTA monthly meeting at Lincoln Avenue School April 17 8 p.m. Miss Lillian Swing speaks on school work and Miss Marie Walters on domestic economy with an entertaining local talent program.
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Riverdale
Thornton Township High School
L. Kk. Amsden
Mgr
Harvey
Lll
Ladies Aid of Our Savior’s Church
Micodore Sleadike
Parent-Teachers Association
Lincoln Avenue School
Lillian Swing
Marie Walters
J M. Deam
Jobo Hruby
Dalton Theatre
Vitagraph
Hruby
Dolton Theatre
Robert Vaney
Fred Iansehman
Ilinois University
Champaign
Riverdale Board
Joe Fisher
South Lolland
Joe
Milton
Edwin Waterman
Walter Deikman
Cincinnati
Anetta Diekman
Emily Waterman
John Diekman
Anna Faden
Jacob Groh
Chicago
Johanna Muelke
M. BE
Rev. Schott
Blue Island
Mary Kidam
Adolph Kidam
EH. Heining
Slammond
Frank Lossman
West Pullman
Wm. Klein
Harry K
Local and Personal News of Riverdale Community
Lester Brookfelt, son of Mr and Mrs Al Brookfelt of Riverdale, joined the navy last Monday. Paul Gall of Dalton also answered the call. Community announcements note dinners, entertainments, church events, and local visits, with several fundraisers and a theater update from Dalton Theatre manager Jobo Hruby.
Rudolph Gall-Cha s A Rudolph nuptials in Dixon
Rudolph Gall of Dixon Illinois and Miss Eonth Gall of Dalton were married Sunday April 8. Reverend Wind officiated. The couple will start housekeeping in Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Rudolph
Dixon, IH
Eonth Gall
Dalton
Rey. II
Harvey
Pasture Land Stock Sale Noted in Illinois Notice
Notice advertises a stock sale on pasture land from May 1 to Nov 1. Heifers six dollars cows eight dollars calves ten dollars two year olds twelve dollars. Inquiries to Harry Zeilenga at Jaegersen farm near Thornton Lansing Illinois Route L.
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Harry Zeilenga
Thornton
Jaegersen
Postoffice
Lansing Ill
Seeds for market gardens and forage on sale in Dolton
W. W. Barnard & Co. offers tested reliable bulk vegetable seeds for market gardeners and timothy and grass seeds for sale by Wred Pohlers at 800 Chicago Street Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Barnard & Co
Wred Pohlers
Chicago Street
Dolton, Tf
Reich Seriously Ill After Appendicitis Surgery
Attorney Otto F Reich was rushed to Blue Island hospital last Tuesday evening and operated on for a burst appendix. His condition worsened after the rupture but late hospital reports were favorable for an early recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto F. Reich
Blue Island
Reich
Twin City Garage To Rise On Lincoln Avenue Bank Lots
Henry Mohr and Martin Niewald have bought the bank lots on Lincoln avenue near the C. I. & P. and will immediately erect a 60 by 100 foot concrete block garage. Henry Schnoor holds the contract. The two young mechanics are well regarded and expect the venture to be financially successful and a convenient storage option for cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mohr
Martin Niewald
Lincoln Avenue
Henry Schnoor
Frederick Tompke Dies at 68 in Dolton Area
Frederick Tompke longtime resident died at his home east of Dolton on Tuesday April 10 at age 68. He leaves a widow and eight children: Charles of Riverdale, Lerman of Denver, Fred of Dolton, Bertha Marford Omaha, Augusta Barzinski Gano, Anna Lotz Vila Dieek Riverdale, Minnie Olson Gano. Funeral services are at his house Friday afternoon conducted by Rev Hoffmeister. Interment is Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick, Tompke
Dolton
Charles
Riverdale
Lerman
Denver
Colo
Fred
Bertha
Wm. Marford
Omaha
Neb
Augusta
Wm. Berzinski
Gano
Anna
Leonard Lotz
Vila
Carl Dieek
Minnie
Jr. Olson
Hoffmeister
Oakland Cemetery
Bowen School Sees Enrollment Rise and April Program
Bowen School notes growing enrollment with seven new students in recent days. An April 26 program at the school hall features primary songs, a dialogue, lantern slides, and a short lecture by Principal A R Davis and Prof J Coburn of Llamewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen School
A. R. Davis
J. Coburn
Llamewood
Dollon
Notice for Bids Dolton cleanup of alleys 1917
Sealed bids are invited by the Village of Dolton Illinois for cleaning alleys and removing debris. Bids due 8 p.m. April 16 1917 at the village hall. Work to be done with a team two days per month for six months on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from May to October 1917. The Village Board may reject any bids. WM. G. Dolton.
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Dolton
Cook County
Ilinois
Mayo
WM. G. Dolton
Village Election in Riverdale and Surrounding Towns
Riverdale and nearby towns vote Tuesday in a village election with two tickets. Peoples Ticket nominates Fred J. Ehlert for President and trustees James Quinn Arthur Harms and Wm. J. Albrecht, plus Police Magistrate Wm. J. Maurer. Citizens Ticket fields Thomas C. Harper for President and trustees Henny Dillner George St Diehl William Waddell, with James McGowan as Police Magistrate.
Riverdale election tickets list candidates
Riverdale voters see two tickets: Riversdale Peoples slate for President Charles Niemeyer. trustees William Lotz Frank Stieman Charles Sellin. Citizens ticket nominates trustees John DeRidder George Dillner.
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Peoples Ticket
Charles Niemeyer
Vor
William Lotz
Frank Stieman
Charles Sellin
Citizens Ticket
John DeRidder
George Dillner
Thornton Town ship High School plays County Chairman April 20 21
Community notes mention Junior class presenting Ihe County Chairman with tickets on sale for 35 cents. Other items cover Ladies' Home Circle birthday surprise and various social gatherings. Local families and guests from Chicago and Blue Island attend parties and sociables with meals, music, and games.
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Thornton Township High School
Ihe County
Ladies’ Home
Fred Deikman
Public Auction at Dalton Illinois Estate of Carl Neidow
Public sale at the residence of Mrs C Neidon Dalton Illinois on Saturday April 21 starts at 9 30 in the morning. Nine head of horses two hearses and five carriages plus farm implements harnesses blankets robes and barn utensils are offered with cash terms. A S Dickman administrator and H J Dillner auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Dickman
Carl Neidow
H. J. Dillner
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James McLavuauiin
Lester Brookfelt
al Brookfelt
Navy
Paul Gall
Cornelius Visser
Case Fisher
Dalton Methodist Church
Alrs
Edwin Claussen
St. Cecelia’s Sodality
Riverdale Inn
W.C.T. U
Dalton M E
Death
William Morris
Star
Dvolion M. HK
Rudolph Gall
C. F. Reich
Twin City Garage
Frederick Tompke
Bowen
Alice Waterman
Albert Meyer
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