Lightning Strike Sets Riverdale Barn Ablaze in Lightning Storm
A barn owned by F. R. Baker was struck by lightning Tuesday night around 11:20 causing a fierce fire detected by Dr. Emil Fischer. Volunteers from Riverdale and nearby towns battled the blaze, saving a second barn and 120 gallons of gasoline in a shed. Firefighters praised unity, noted the town’s water system and called for a dedicated fire alarm system to prevent future disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Baker
Emil Fischer
Chas. Baker
Earnest Hanschmann
Kern & Ripley’s
Riverdale Vol. Co
Calumet Vol. Co
Dalton Vol. Co
Riverdale
Fire Alarm Sparks Quick Dalton Volunteer Response
Dr. Baker’s blaze was out in four minutes as the Dalton Volunteers arrived within fifteen minutes to Riverdale. Mrs. H B Stiemann rang the bell after spotting flames from Indiana Avenue, while residents wore only undershirts and overalls. The mayor hurried to the scene and rubber coats vanished from Calumet Department as a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlawn
H. B. Stiemann
Indiana Avenue
Calumet Departments
Ripley’s
First National Bank of Dalton Helps Savers
Louis Dutt from Chicago Heights spent Saturday with his parents and friends in Dalton. The event hints at local ties and social chatter around a Dalton Baker with community connections.
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First National Bank of
Dalton
Louis Dutt
Chicago Heights
Louie
Local clubs praised by Chicago Heights Star and Harvey Tribune Citizen
George Tuck of Riverdale was initiated into the Eagles on Tuesday at Blue Island. Several members from Dalton and Riverdale were avending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights Star
Harvey Tribune-Citzen
George Tuck
Riverdale
Order of Eagles
Blue Island
Dalton
Local notices from Riverdale and nearby areas
Locals report Henry Bockelman Jr seriously ill and Mrs Diekman improving. Several residents visit relatives in Dolton Manteno and Kankakee. Miss Jenness and party to Fountain Park Chautauqua. Riverdale Fife and Dram Corps picnic at Rippe's Grove a success. Lost milk cow near 8 years old with white face. Various travel and business updates including banking, painting firms, and insurance advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bockelman, Jr
Pullman Farm
Joyce’ White
Dolton
Momence
Riverdale
Rippe’s Grove
Chicago
Jor. Wilmis
Dalton
Illinois
Henry de Ridder
Cornelus de Ridder
Highlawn
Central Freight Association
Boston
The Limit of Patience and the Building Telephone
A cheerful resident jokes about loving neighbors while a lone flat’s telephone spreads word via neighbors. A caller asks for Mrs Blank on the top floor, forcing a climb through three flights. The piece ends reflecting on virtue and its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Blank
Increasing Length of Life Through Medicine in the Nineteenth Century
Dr John Billings United States army notes deaths in childbirth falling from about 10 to 20 per 1000 to under 20 per 1000 and overall mortality in New York City declining from 35–40 to under 20 per 1000. He cites yellow fever decline, smallpox exposure drop, and cholera-era improvements, with Chicago life expectancy rising from 12 to 32 in 35 years. Medical science credited for prevention and control measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John §. Billings
United States Army
New York City
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Successful Man Conducts Grocery at 544 Main Street
A. O. Pohlers, a Dolton grocer and flour and feed merchant, born near Berger Station Illinois in 1659, has run his 544 Main Street shop since 1890. He married Augusta Dose in 1887 and has two children. Pohlers chairs local business efforts and supports public improvements.
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Main Street
A. O. Pohlers
Tie Dultonygrocery
Berger Station
Illinois
Berger
Schultz & Hirsh
Mattress Manufacturers
Chicago
Augusta Dose
Dolton
Pohlers
Business Men’s Association
Riverdale Postoffice Acting Superintendent Carl Baecker
Carl Baecker serves as acting superintendent in Mr. Collins absence. A son of F L Baecker, he is a top Chicago postal clerk who recently scored 98 on a postal exam. With 17 years in the service, he has worked at 16 sub stations and toured Europe gaining valuable knowledge for his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fitzpatrick
South Chicago
Herman Brossma
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Riverdale
Europe
United States
Sam
Witz
Carl Baecker
Riverdale Postoffice
Collins
F. L. Baecker
Baecker
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Services at St Marys Church on August 11
The church lists two Masses on Sunday August 11 at 8:00 and 10:30 for the Solemnity of the First Holy Communion. At 3:00 p.m. there is Vespers and initiation into the scapular confraternity and Sacred Heart league with Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scapular
Mount Carmel
League of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Man Hurt Struck by Train While Alighting From Car
Alfred Hilmer of 14006 Wentworth Avenue Highlawn sustained serious injuries last week in Effingham, Illinois, when alighting from a car he was struck by a train. He fractured his arm and suffered painful injuries while employed in the Illinois Central Railroad signal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hilmer
Wentworth Avenue
Highlawn
Effingham
I. C. R. R. Signal Service
Riverdale Land for Sale in Dolton Township 10 Acres
For sale ten acres in section five township eighty six north range fourteen east third principal meridian in the Village of Riverdale. Bargain price. Address owner Wm Bachmann Dolton Cook County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township
Riverdale
Wm. Bachmann
Dolton
Cook County
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Ray Vandeursen
Riverdele
Ray
Dr. Fischer
Henry Kay
Conrad Kern
Calumet Department
Capt. Sprick
Kipley
Ed. Ripley
137Th Street
Ed. Fordtran
Olster
Ripley
Ward
Batallion
Marshal Ward
Chief Ward
Fitzgerald
Dr. Baker
Johnny
Mr. Baker
H. Hahn
Fred Diekman
James Gilbert
Remington Ind
Jeunes
Earl
Wilbert Weaver
138Th Street
Connie Anderson
Helen Willis
Carrie Nottorf
Manteno
Kankakee
Scotch Jenness
Brother Donald
Fountain Park Chautauqua
Emily Claussen
Arthur
Michillinda
Mich
Carl Golbech
Miss Blazius
A. C. Reich
Indiana Ave
F. A. Reich & Son
Albert J. Brookfelt
H. Noble
Indians Ave
F. A. Reich
Conrad Helmuth
186Th — Street
Baumgartner
Henry Miller
Calumet Ave
Helmuth
Dalton State Bank
Charles Schumaker
Watertown
Wis
Mr. Schumaker
Wisconsin
Henry Behrens
Milford, I
John Behrens
Thornton
August Bowse
John Koehnche
Lotti Street
Koehncke
Michigan
Frank Ward
Pullman
Pullman Works
Skiddo
Wm. Gerloff
Clara
Mamie Scholl
Emma Hankey
Calumet
DuBuque, Iowa
Dalton Groceryman
A. O. Ponlers
Member
St. Mary’s Church
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