Dalton Village Board Approves Cement Walk Ordinance
At the April 8 meeting the board passed an ordinance ordering cement walks on several streets. The Sanitary District bill for electric plant equipment totals 4302 dollars, payable in five installments. The finance committee reports sewer assessments totals and Inspector G A Dalton’s books examined. Water meters were discussed with no action. Election judges named John Ohlsen William Waddell Chas Schnoor Clerks Ed Stahbuke A S Diekman Herman Wegener.
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Village Board of
Dalton
G. A. Dalton
John Ohlsen
Wm. Waddell
Chas. Schnoor
Ed. Stahbuke
A. S. Diekman
Herman Wegener
Engineer Ewing Dead in Dolton Neighborhood
Dolton and Riverdale friends of W. B. Ewing, engineer of the Dolton sewer system, were shocked when Attorney Verhoven phoned from the City that Mr. Ewing died suddenly of heart disease Saturday. He was well known and held in high regard in the neighborhood.
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Dolton and
Riverdale
Ewing
Dolton
Verhoven
South Holland News Briefs Show Little Town Happenings
Reports from South Holland include Huizenga's home makeover with paint varnish and wallpaper get a nod, rheumatism troubles for Mrs. T A Gouwens and Mrs M Renkema, a Saturday marriage of Jake Brower and Jennie DeKoster near Harvey, plus local visits and business searches by R A Gouwens and others. A parlor joke notice and a choral club social are noted, with local ads promising results from The Pointer classifieds.
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T. A. Gouwens
Jake Brower
Jennie DeKoster
Harvey
A. Copesnhiven
Gyee VanBuren
R. A. Gouwens
Zesland
John Potts
Sheboygan
Dr.Walvoord
Dr. Potts
Lansing
Pointer
Fresh Eggs and Sunday Delivery Debate in Tit Bits
A humorous anecdote from Tit Bits notes a chicken farmer named John devours a housewife with a question about egg freshness. He promises a dozen eggs tomorrow, then argues Sunday delivery would not matter to the hens. The tale highlights conflicting views on egg age and trust in hens.
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Plymouth Rocks
John
Judicial Primary Winners Listed for Superior and Circuit Courts
The Judicial Primary election last Tuesday yielded small turnout with winners named in both parties. Democrats selected Superior Court Judges John J. Coburn Joseph H. Fitch Walter T. Stanton Daniel L. Cruke and Circuit Court Judge John P. McGoorty. Republicans chose Superior Court Judges M. A. Kavanagh W. H. McSurely Albert C. Baines Henry Y. Freeman and Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Taylor.
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Superior Court
John J. Coburn
Joseph H. Fitch
Walter T. Stanton
Daniel L. Cruke
Circuit Court
John P. McGoorty
M. A. Kavanagh
W. H. McSurely
Albert C. Baines
Henry Y. Freeman
Thomas J. Taylor
Easter Services at St Marys Catholic Church 1911
Easter Sunday at St Marys Catholic Church features First Mass at 8 30 High Mass with sermon and benediction for St Lukes Court C O F at 10 30 Rev Arthur A Riss pastor conducts Easter Monday services with High Mass and Benediction
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St Luke’s Court
Arthur A. Riss
Easter Services at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church on 138th Street announces Easter services April 16 at 9 30 and 10 00 a m and April 17 at 10 00 a m with Rev H Winb as pastor.
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St. Paul’s Ev
Luth
138Th Street
H. Winb
Immanuel Evang Church Announces Easter Services
The Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Prussia announces Good Friday services on April 14 at 7 30 p m and Easter Sunday on April 16 with Sunday School at 9 a m and a 10 30 a m service with the Lord s Supper. The Maennerchor will sing and solo and duet performances are planned. Rev G G Press, Pastor.
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Miss Dutt
Miss Koehncke
Weber
Kasten
G. G. Press
Dalton M. E. Church Services Notice
Sunday April 16 schedule for the Dalton M. E. Church lists morning Waster Sermon and evening The Resurrected Life with Sunday School at 9 45 Junior League at 8 00 pm Ladies Aid on 2nd and 4th Thursdays Choir rehearses Friday evening Teachers meeting Wednesday evening. All members urged to attend improving service. public invited. Rev. W E Cissna, Pastor.
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the Resurrected Life
Ladies Aid
W. E. Cissna
Illinois Central Outlines Major Improvements At Harahan
Plans announced by Charlee H. Markham president of Illinois Central describe double tracks from New Orleans to Chicago and one of the souths largest interlocking plants at Harahan along with nearly 2 000 000 dollars worth of steel cars as part of railroad improvements presented before the Progressive union in New Orleans La on April 10.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Harahan
Illinois Central Railroad
Charlee H. Markham
Progressive Union
Local and personal news from Riverdale and area
Optometrist Reich visited Springfield to urge the Optometry bill. Pioneer Henry Meyer turned 74 on April 7 1911. Community members gathered at Fr Peters Sr home April 9 for a family luncheon. Otto Hammermeister hosted a surprise birthday party April 8 at Fleischbauer's pavilion. Various residents made visits, and local officials changed positions in nearby townships. Ada Hahn opens an ice cream parlor April 15. Misses Scheer visit Peotone. J Amsden of Los Angeles visits Riverdale. Irene Crocker marries Leon Lundmark. Thacher Sweat leaves to manage traffic for Seaship Oyster Co. in Norwalk Conn.
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Alp. Reich
Dalton
Springfield
Lil
Senate
Henry He Meyer
Ridge
Fr. Peters
Chas. Peters
Irene
Margarite
Dorothy
Steger
Chas Stringer
G. Spuehter
Engelwood
F. Peters, Jr
Helen
Fred
Dolton
Misa Lizzie Peters
Henry Koehncke, Jr
Tigin, Ill
Riverdale
Koehncke
Cudahy Packing Co
Elgin
Otto Hammermeister
Fleischbauer
Thacher F. Sweat
Oriental
Seaship Oyster Co
Sweat
Norwalk
Conn
Clifton Hotel
South Norwalk
Ada Hahn
Harry Gilmore
Chicago
Wm. Mau
Club Scheme Warns Against New Fraud Drains Wallets
A note warns readers about a recent club scheme selling weekly payments with promises of draws for clothes or furniture, described as deceptive and nearly “free.” It urges avoiding strangers and instead patronizing honest local merchants in Riverdate and Voiton for real value.
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Riverdate
Voiton
Widow Wins $10,000 Verdict in Boiler Explosion Case
The widow of Emil M. Schumann receives a $10,000 judgment from Mealiff & Son after a Superior Court trial before Judge Homer Abbott. The incident occurred March 16, 1908, when a boiler exploded, killing her husband.
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Anna Schumann
134Th Stree Riverdale
Homer Abbott
Mealiff & Son
Emil M. Schumann
Boy Scouts Visit Y M C A South Holland
The Riverdale and Dalton Boy Scouts were entertained at the Y M C A in South Holland by Secretary and Mrs. Rambo. They enjoyed indoor games, coffee and lunch, then practiced signaling and drills in the woods. An address by Ex United States Senator William Mason is planned at Palmer Park Auditorium tonight.
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Boy Scouts
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
Rambo
Palmer Park Auditorium
United States
William Mason
Blundering Billy Sets Thornton High Stage
The Thornton Township High School junior class rehearses the three act comedy Blundering Billy directed by Misa Hazard. Cast includes Robert Maplesden as Lieut Griswold Ezra Tuttle, Raymond Van Deursen as Blundering Billy and Dorothy Rundle as Wayo San with performances April 20 at 8 oclock in Sureks Springs Arkansas. Tickets available from class members.
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Thornton Township High School
Billy
Misa Hazard
Odbag Hed
Robert Maplesden
Lieut
Griswold
Presido Reserva- Fiom
Ee Eae Eee Nee
Forreat Huling
Ezra Tuttle
E Treerge
Raymond van Deursen
Hank Dibble
Galt
David Wiedemann
Sing Fay
Raymond Stewart
Clarigga Burnham
Strathfastein
Marjorie Braley
Dorothy
al Tone Bostaph
Wayo San
Dorothy Rundle
T. T. H. S. Notes on April events and contests
Junior Class play is Thursday April 20 at 8 00 admission 25 cents. Dave Wiedemann of Harvey won the district contest and aims for the county title. Thornton rooters urged to attend the county meet Friday April 21. School building work progresses toward September finish. Spring vacation begins Monday April 24. Question Obeldobel agent Riverdale highlight.
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Dave
David Wiedemann
Harvey
Thornton Rooters
Thornton
Notice of Public Auction by School District No 148
On Saturday April 15 1911 at 2 pm at the Park Avenue Schoolhouse Dal ton Cook County Illinois the President and Board of Education of School District No 148 will sell two properties a two story frame and brick building on Lot 2 First Addition to Dolton and a one story frame building on Lot 3 First Addition to Dolton Terms require removal within 15 days from bid acceptance payment in cash or certified check to the Board President A $25 certified check is required to enter a bid The Board reserves the right to reject any bid.
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Park Avenue
Dalton
Cook County
Illinois
Board of Education of School District
Ilinois
Towit
Dol
Dolton
Board of Education
The
Local club fairs announce May bazaar and April and May dances
The Degree of Honor hosts a bazaar at A.O U W ball in Dolton on May 18 19 20 with tickets for adults 10 cents and children 5 cents. The Silver Leaf Pleasure Club schedules a ball at Fleischhauers Pavilion on Saturday evening April 22. The Rosebud Pleasure Club plans a May Party at Dillners Pavilion on Saturday evening May 6.
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A.O.U. W.ball Dolton
Silver Leaf Pleasure Club
Fleischhauer
Rosebud Pleasure Club
Dillner’s Pavilion
Lund's Half Good Features Nightly Show
PHOTOPLAY announces Lund's Half Good features every night with Sunday hours from 3 p m J HRUBY manager coordinates the venue fronting the Photoplay program highlighting nightly entertainment and Sunday access.
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Lund
J. Hruby
Wisconsin Pioneer Mrs Lau called home by father's death
Joseph Schmitt Sr a long time Sheboygan resident died at 9:00 am at 714 New York Ave aged 86. Born July 25 1825 in Bavaria he came to Sheboygan in 1851 and ran paint shops. Survived by many relatives including daughter Mrs Jacob Lau and grandchildren. funeral at home with Rev Horstmeir. interment Wildwood.
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Jacob Lau
Sheboygan
Wis
Sheboygan Daily Press
Joseph Schmitt
New York Ave
Mr. Schmitt
Bavaria
Germany
Pennsylvania Ave
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South Holland News
Ka. Huizenga
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Immanuel Evang. Church
Ev. Luth State Church of
Prussia
Dalton M. E. Church
John Neering
Riverdale, Peoples’ Ticket
Chas
Emma
Tillie Scheer
Pauline Wolla
Peotone, St
John Michalski
J. Amsden
Los Angeles
Cal
H. T. Wilson
George Gezdek
Blinkie Baseball Club
Sherwin- Williams
Cruse
Kern & Ripley’s
Irene Crocker
Thornton Township
Mt. Vernon
Leon Lundmark
Frances Harms
Fulke Certainy
Edna Dial
W.E. Ciasna
Sureks Springs
Ark
Festus Orestus Butt
Eldon M Bare
Homewood
Obeldobel
Cook Country
Geo. H. Schaefer
F. W. Robison
Secy
Wisconsin
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