Village Elections Spark Policy Debate Across Towns
Riverdale and Dolton vote totals show party wins with the Independent Republican and Peoples tickets taking Riverdale and Dolton President seats. Harvey, Homewood, Chicago Heights and other towns also report results as voters approve or reject sewer plans and elect mayors and trustees.
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Riverdale
Dolton
Stars and Stripes
Pointer
Republican
Peoples Party
Citizens
Dalton
Hank
Smythe
Bill” Haney
Bill
Haney
Peoples
Charles Niemeyer
Wm. Henderschott
Fred ©. Baecker
Charles Sellin
Joseph Lieb
Straight Peoples
Dolton Peoples
Wm. J. Haney
Harry Hartford
Hugo Schmidt
H. Smythe
Henry Milhahn
Ge Pike
Wm. C. Krueger
Burnham
John Patton
Fred Hartman
Frank Trafis
Eugenie Doe
Charles Wittenberg
Chicago Heights
John E. Thomas
Frank W. DeBolt
Elbert J. Sauter
Fred Sett Sr
W. M. Curtis
Homewood
John Seator
J. E. Ferguson
Lee Frensdorf
Joseph Hrnesjar
J. O. Howe
Hazelcrest
Walter Holt
Thomas Kastucko
Albert Anderson
J. Stack
Thomas Means
Lansing
Alfred van Steenferd
Ferdinand Heiland
Fred A. Jaeger
Frank Trinowski
Blue Island
Paul Klenk
George J. Landgraf
George J. Roll
Harold C. Volp
George F. Fiedler
Charles J. Andersen
Joseph W. Lentz
John T. Weissner
Dolton District 148 School Election Returns Tie
A Dolton 148 district school election last Saturday drew 500 votes with candidates Emily C. Kasten Herman Volkmar J C Wernicke and James McLaughlin contending for president and board seats. Frank Krueger listed among the vote counts.
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Dolton
Emily C. Kasten
Herman Volkmar
J. C. Wernicke Lively
James McLaughlin
Frank Krueger
David Wiedeman Sr. Dies After Illness in Chicago
David Wiedeman Sr. of Harvey, long a figure in Cook County banking, died at a Chicago hospital on April 15 after surgery for hernia. Born June 26, 1865 in Shawneetown, he never regained consciousness and reportedly died of a broken heart amid family and bank trouble turmoil. He was buried Wednesday at Oaklawn cemetery with many mourners.
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David Wiedeman
Harvey
Cook County
North Side Hospital
Chicago
Shawneetown
Ill
Dave Wiedeman
David
Logan Square
Daily Papers
Oaklawn
New Telephone Exchange Rising in Dolton
Horace Holmes of First Trust and Savings Bank Riverside Dolton is financing a new Riverdale and Dolton Telephone Exchange at 242 Lincoln Avenue Dolton to replace an undersized board with 28 plugs serving nearly 500 subscribers. The new building, ready June 1, will house modern equipment and expand service as demand grows. George Tuch plans two modern bungalows beside the Holmes building.
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Horace Holmes
First Trust and Savings Bank
Riverdale
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Riverdale and
George Tuch
Holmes
Card of Thanks for Mrs. W. A. Cole's Accident
I wish to thank everyone for their kindness to my mother Mrs. W A Cole when she fell down the stairs at her home. The accident, though painful, is proving serious. Mrs Stanely Prymas
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W. A. Cole
Iistanley Prymas
Marys Millions charms Dalton theater crowd
Local play Marys Millions by Dalton branch high school drew a full house and praise for student talent. Miss Alice Greenacre heads University of Chicago Alumnae drive for manuscripts with five items purchased and more planned. The Dalton Woodmen Minstrel show impressed, while Monte Cristo at the Dalton theater drew crowds.
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Mary
Dalton
Thornton Township High School
Drs
Fern Fike
Fern
Edward Messerschmidt
135Th Place
Riverdale Theatre
Richard Barthelmess
Alice Greenacre
I. T. Greenacre
University of Chicago
Dalton Theatre
Harold Diekman
A. S. Diekman
Hit by Automobile Injures 73-Year-Old Rudolph Schwarz
Rudolph Schwarz, 73, was struck while crossing Madison and Clinton streets Tuesday morning. His leg broke in two places, he was taken to the county hospital for setting, then home to recover under his daughter Mrs. Fred Waterman’s care. He faces a lengthy convalescence with hopes for full recovery.
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Rudolph Schwarz
Madison
Clinton
Fred Waterman
Schwarz
Mrs Reich Dies After Long Illness
Mrs L G Reich died Wednesday night at midnight after a period of suffering. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 PM at the family home.
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L. G. Reich
Bowen School District Candidate Announces Candidacy
Bowen School District 133 resident Theodore Hedtke declares candidacy for school director for a full term. Polls will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the district polling place.
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Bowen
Theodore Hedtke
Citizens Ticket Candidates Thank Voters and Workers
The undersigned elected candidates thank the voters of Dalton for their support at last Tuesday's election and extend gratitude to the workers who helped mobilize turnout. Co. H. Smythe Henry Milhan Wm C. Krueger C. G. Fike.
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Citizens
Co. H. Smythe
Henry Milhahn
Wm, C. Krueger
C. G. Fike
Elks Minstrels Set for Garden Theatre Show
Harvey lodge B P O Elks presents Youd Be Sur prised a minstrel show on April 23 24 and 25 at the Garden theatre Harvey with Dolton girls in the cast and a chorus drawn from Harvey and nearby areas.
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Harvey Lodge B. P. O. Elks
Garden Theatre
Harvey
Dolton
Harvey and
Mrs Bruhn of Dalton Dies After Illness
Mrs. Fred Bruhn of Dalton died Sunday evening at Blue Island hospital after a short illness. Born Mary Matz in Chicago Heights on December 27, 1874, she married Frederick Bruhn on April 29, 1899. They lived in Dalton 24 years and are survived by her husband two daughters Esther and Augusta and a son Fred. Funeral services were held Thursday at Immanuel Church with Rev. Dorjahn officiating. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery.
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Fred Bruhn
Dalton
Blue Island Hospital
Mary Matz
Chicago Heights
Frederick Bruhn
Esther
Augusta
Fred
Dorjahn
Immanuel Church
Oakland Cemetery
Tri-M
M. HE
Dalton Theatre
St. Paul’s Church
Dalton M. E. Church
M. R. Weidner
Robert Waddell
Robert Vandenberg
Ted
St. Mary’s Hall
137Th Place
Leyden Avenue
St. Benedict’s Dramatic Club
Blue Island
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
The
Young Peoples Society of
Annual School District 183 Election at Bowen School
Annual election of School District 183 to elect one member of the Board of Directors will be held at the Bowen school Riverdale Illinois on Saturday April 21 1923 from 1 pm to 5 pm Nomination petitions must be in the hands of clerk by April 12 Theodore Hedtke Clerk.
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Bowen School
Riverdale
Ill
Theodore Hedtke
Packard Smith couple return from weeklong honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Harold Packard returned to Dalton last week after a week of honeymoon travel. They wed on April 4 with the bride Miss Norma Smith of Momence, formerly a telephone operator at the Haney office. Harold was among the first to enlist in the navy. The Pointer offers best wishes for happiness and good luck.
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Harold Packard
Dalton
Norma Smith
Momence
Haney
Harold
Pointer
William J. Claussen for Riverdale school board term
Voters in Riverdale Bowen School District No. 133 are urged to elect WM. J. CLAUSSEN for a three year term. Polls will open 12 noon to 5 p m on Saturday April 21 1923. AT-1 BOY WANTED to learn printing trade. Apply at The Pointer office.
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Riverdale Bowen School District No
WM. J. Claussen
Pointer
Play Ground bond issue to boost Bowen school playground
Voters in School District No 133 Riverdale vote Saturday April 21 on a $20 000 bond to buy land west of Bowen school to expand the playground. Property owners agree to appraisal by district and owner representatives and move buildings if needed. The issue aims to serve future Bowen students amid growing local development.
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Riverdale
Bowen School
Vandeursens
Ralph Squires
Alice Dowd
Branigar
188Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Calumet River
138Th Street
Halsted Street
M. J. McKinney
Bowen
Pointer
Bungalows For Sale On Forest Avenue Dalton
Quality houses on Forest Avenue Dalton offered by the S Ellen Dolton Estate. They are sturdy and well finished, priced to reflect lasting construction. Administrator Dr C H Thomsen notes the properties should be viewed to be appreciated.
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Forest Avenue
Dalton
S. Ellen Dolton
C. H. Thomsen
Needles Garage Promises Repairs for All Car Makes
After May 1, we will be able to repair all makes of cars and adjust troubles with guaranteed parts and work. Needles Garage at 183 N Park Ave Dolton Til Tel Dolton 29. John Needles, Prop.
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Needles Garage
N. Park Ave
Dolton
Til
John Needles
Storage Sale Notice for Abandoned Car in Dolton
John Needles of Dolton states the party who left an automobile in his garage must respond. if not, the vehicle will be sold to cover storage and repair costs.
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John Needles
Dolton
Riverdale Sealed Bids Sought for Alley Cleaning
Riverdale solicits sealed bids for cleaning village alleys. Bids must be in the hands of the Village Clerk by 7 30 p m Tuesday April 24 1923. The President and Board of Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids. George L Koehler village clerk.
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Riverdale
George L. Koehler
Thanking neighbors for kindness after loss of wife and mother
We express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev. Dorjahn and those who sent flowers. Fred Bruhn and Family.
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Rev
Dorjahn
Fred Bruhn
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Bert Timmons
Walter Haines
Harry Foltz
Fred Fowler
Wm. Voss
Matt Stobbs
Fred C. Fowler
H. G. Foltz
Neon
William Voss
Ray T. Spencer
Edward van Laningham
Edmund J. Mitchell
Frank J. Grattan
Henry Heckler
Joseph Bloodgood
New Telephone Exchange
R. Schwarz
Pioneer
Elks Minstrels
Packard-Smith
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