Conspiracy Claims Spark Dalton School Drama
Chicago American quotes Dalton substitute Miss Marion V Wolfe and Dalton Superintendent Robison amid allegations of a teachers agency plot to collect fees. Robison denies collusion and notes Wolfe taught as a temporary substitute with no tenure. Dalton community notices hospital, dances, and local moves accompany the sensational charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison
Chicago
Ammerica
Marion V. Wolfe
Dalton Public
Chicago American
American Reporter
Ryan
Clark ‘Teachers Agency
East
van Buren St
Wolfe
Dalton
Miss Wolfe
Republic
Mr. Robison
Clark
The
Pointer
Haney
Dolton
Ill
Peared
Lincoln Avenue
Board of Education
Dalton Board of Education
Dolton residents warned to pen chickens per village ordinance
Neighbors told to confine chickens or face prosecution as required by Dolton village rules. Statement issued by the Village Board and Village Clerk WMG Dolton. Also notice of a found Ford automobile lamp and license plate in Riverdale, inquiry at The Pointer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board of
Dolton
WMG
Ford Automobile
Riverdale
Pointer
For Sale Large gas range good as new
For sale a large gas range in good condition must sell due to moving. No reasonable offer refused. Inquire at 402 Chicago St Dolton Wm Minardow Phone Dolion 242
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago St
Dolton Wm
Minardow
Dolion
Local and Personal News of Riverdale and Beyond
Riverdale resident Tohn Ladwig moves to Detroit to work in an automobile plant after 15 years as a lumber inspector at Pullman shops. He and Mrs Ladwig will depart next Sunday. John and Mrs Madison return from Connersville after the death of Mrs Madison’s brother W H Sherry on April 18. Happy Hour club meets at Bowen School. Clarence Austgen returns from vacation in Wittenberg Wisconsin where farming prospects look bright. Felix Shabloske partners with William Rudloff to lease 40 acres near Wittenberg for farming. Mrs William Rudloff visits family in Dalton. Want ads urged. village board reports will be published next week. Rampke’s daughter celebrates 7th birthday with friends. Ladies Aid M E Church supper set for May 12 with program. Charles Waterman attends Methodist conference in Saratoga Springs as lay delegate. session May 1 to June 1. Nellie the dog locks herself in Village hostle four days trying to bite a trainman. freed after good conduct promise. Johns Manville Riverdale plant closes Thursday for Mrs W R Seigle’s funeral. employees receive full pay. Miss Lillian Manski visits Chicago friend Mrs A Ruzinsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn Ladwig
Riverdale
Detroit
Ladwig
Ludwig
Pullman
Riverdale Improvement Association
Johnny
Diggins
John Madison
Connersville
Ind
Sfuiday
Bowen School
Clarence Austgen
Dalton
Wittenberg
Wis
Felix Shabloske
Wisconsin
William Rudloff
R. Shabloske
Ladies Aid
Dalton M. E
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Waterman
M. I. Church
Nellie
Ani Rolfe
Johns-Manville
Riverdale Asbestos Co
W. R. Seigle
New York
Lillian Manski
A. Ruzinsky
Deaths of William Miller and Leo Horn in Riverdale area
William J. Miller born Chicago January 5 1865 died April 23 at 51 after work accident and illness. Survived by widow and seven children and interred at Oakland Cemetery after services at Our Savior's Church Riverdale. Leo Horn born Bavaria February 23 1839 died April 21 at 77 after long Riverdale residence. Funeral conducted at St Marys Church with interment Mt Olivet. survivors include four sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
William J. Miller
Chicago
Riverdale
Mary Lange
Glenwood
Ill
Minnie
Henry Molu
Hone
Leyden Ave
Niverdale
Our Savior’s
Geo. P. Kabele
Calumet Camp No
Norman
Bliss
Idaho
George
Mary
Li. Hadorn
John Behrens
Libby
Clarry Morgan
Flossmoor
Oakland Cemetery
Leo Horn
Bavaria
Germany
America
Herman
Leo
Gustav
Edward
Lansing
Bertha
Frank Cushing
Ida
St. Mary’s Church
Father Dettmer
Mt. Olivet
Infant Marvin Grapenthien dies at two months
Infant son of Mr and Mrs August Grapenthien dies age two months and twenty five days. Funeral held this afternoon at two from the house with interment at Oakland Cemetery. The grief stricken parents receive widespread sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Crapenthien
August Grapenthien
Oakland Cemetery
Death of Jerome Ballor 9 in Riverdale from scarlet fever
Jerome Ballor nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Ballor of 13768 Leyden Avenue Riverdale died Monday April 24 from scarlet fever The funeral was private and interment followed at St Josephs cemetery near Hammond The afflicted family has the sympathy of all their friends in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Ballor
Ed Ballor
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Hammond
Dolton Woman's Club Afternoon Meeting Planned
Dolton Woman's Club holds an April 29 gathering at 3 p.m. in Lincoln Avenue School. Domestic Science leads the program with Miss Wyland on economy in housekeeping relating to foods and Mrs. russe on saving time and labor. Mrs. JQ Nairn will present a practical talk on home nursing. A brief musical program rounds out the event. all women invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Lincoln Avenue School
Horace Holmes
Wyland
Russe
J. QO. Nairn
Store Hours Change Notice for May Open Sundays
The store will close every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 00 p m during the first week of May. It will remain open Sunday morning until 10 30 a m.
For Rent House and Two Acres on Dalton Property
For rent a house with two acres of ground at the East end of Lincoln Avenue Dalton Dr Parker property. Taquire at The Pointer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Dr. Parker
Taquire
Pointer
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Anniversary Program
Riverdale parish marks the second anniversary of its new church dedication. Since 1914 the building cost 12000 with 4300 remaining. Rev Geo P Kabele first pastor. Rev J Walter Bressler to lead from June 18. 104 members with Ladies Aid Lutheran League and Brotherhood. Program includes organ voluntaries, hymns, prayers, sermons by Kabele Wheeler McConnell and Seibert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Savior’s Congregation
Riverdale
Geo. P. Kabele
Kabele
Roseland
Church Council
J. Walter Bressler
Ladies Aid Society
Lutheran League and Brotherhood
Peoples’ Lutheran Church
Our Savior
Augsburg Lutheran Church
Hess
Twill beats Clerk in Riverdale water tax collection
Village Collector Anton Strosinski announces collection sessions at Riverdale Village Hall on May 1 4 8 11 15 18 from 7 30 to 10 00 p m to receive water tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twill
Riverdale
Anton Strosinski
Piano Concert Master Henry Fluegge to Perform at School
Piano concert master Henry Fluegge and his sister Miss Grace Fluegge will give a Friday evening entertainment at the Lincoln Avenue School Auditorium in Dalton. They come with a strong reputation and the organizers promise a treat with further details next week. Found umbrella reported at Dolton Bakery and may be claimed there. For sale white Leghorn eggs for hatching at 50 cents per setting from Cornelius Arotas, Thornton, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fluegge
Grace Fluegge
Lincoln Avenue School
Dalton
Fluegge
Grace
Cornelius Arotas
Thornton, Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion Wolfe
Louis J. Harms
Florence Vandeursen
Blue Island Hospital
Harms
Albert Steinke
Jeffersonville
Reeder
Lamicitia Club
Dillner’s Pavilion
Imperial
Neiden & Good
Peter Vundrunen
Holland
Mr. Good
Carl
L.S._Brock
Columbus
Whi
Lutheran Old Peoples Home
Arlington Weights
Irwin Avenue
A. J. Parker
C. Allenbeck
Wells Street
Grand Crossing
Alabama
South
Herbert Slorton
Dalton and Riverdale
Bilge Rampke
Marvin Grapenthien
Dolton Woman’s Club
Our Savior’s Church
Rey
McConnell
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
J. Seibert
Dolton Bakery
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