Singles Triumph Over Married Men In Local Game
The singles edged the married men 16 to 9 at the athletic grounds in a hot matchup. Frank Krueger led a picked nine against Al Bowman’s Railroad Invincibles, while Maroons beat by Palmer Park Crescents 4-1 and later 6-5 in 10 innings. notable play and colorful commentary surrounded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krueger
al. Bowman
Athelic Grounds
Maroons
Palmer Park
Schaefer
Yeur
Kinney
Don’t Advertise Store Closes In Chicago Heights
A local business opened near The Signal but refused to advertise. The proprietor said he didn’t believe in advertising. Last week the drayman removed remaining goods and chattels. A “For Rent” sign now hangs on the door. Riverdale picnic set for Sunday at Riverdale Park on August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Company
Riverdale Park
Local notes from Riverdale and surrounding towns
Locals report residents traveling for vacations in Farmington Ohio and Hot Springs Arkansas. social visits span Dolton Dolton schools and Holland Michigan with church events, picnics and parish dinners noted. a fall Labor Day parade planned by Brickmakers Local No 5 with nearby unit events and a town wide picnic in Dalton Illinois.
Store Vacation Notice
I will be absent from my store from August 21 to September 6 for a vacation. Please call if you need anything in my line before I go.
Riverdale Village Board Debates Alley Cleanups and Drainage
Riverdale Village Board meets in regular session. Alley cleaning approved and residents urged to buy garbage cans. Drainage discussed trench and tile costs for streets 13Sth to Illinois, plus 137th Place to Illinois. Dog tax payments reviewed. police to seize unlicensed dogs. Thistles targeted for destruction. water works access approved. Treasurer reports $3,773.92 balance.
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Village Board
Riverdale
Niemeyer
Louis Nagel
Illinois Street
State Street
137Th Place
Fred Logan
Tbe
Thistle
Buschking
Schafer
Bakery Change Hands Dalton Community Names New Owner
William Minardow, a well known local baker, has purchased the Dalton Bakery from John Vandenberg and will run the shop. Minardow brings seven years of baking experience and will emphasize cakes and bread. Mrs. Minardow will assist. Vandenberg left for South Dakota to visit relatives and may consider remaining in Dalton.
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John Berger
Dr. Hammer
Lexington
Ill
John Nearing
Pope Beet Sugar Works
138Th Street
State
Jim” Seidel
Wisconsin
Julius Heidenreich
Round House
Yard Center
Emma Gundaker
Kenosha
Wis
Herald
Brickmaker’s
Dillner’s Grove
Dalton
Labor Day
Bernice
Lansing
M. H. Pierson
Cogansport
Ind
George Ramer
New York City
N.J. Jenness
William Minardow
Dalton Bakery
John Vandenberg
Minardow
Vandenberg
South Dakota
Young man suffers severe hand injury at Co mill
Kiand Lacerated Fred Joens had a serious accident this morning when his right hand was caught in a machine at the company mill. All fingers were badly crushed and amputation may be necessary. He is a popular young man and friends hope the surgeon can save his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Joens
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co
Calumet Woodmen Public Speaking and Parade
Calumet Camp invites Woodmen and the public to a public speaking event near Dillner's Pavilion Dalton tomorrow evening August 14. A full program is on page 8. All Calumet Camp members are urged to join the parade starting at the Illinois Central Depot at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Camp
Dillner’s
Dalton
Ilinois Central Depot
Blinkies Defeat A. A. A.'s 12 to 10 at Palmer Park
The Blinkies of Riverdale beat the A. A. A.'s at Palmer Park last Sunday by a 12 to 10 score in a tight game.
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Blinkies
Riverdale
Palmer Park
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Dolton
Packard
Smith
Jin McLaughlin
Jim
Eddy Sykes Krueger
Champeen
Lund
A. F. Wendt
Joe Pinger
George Luckenbill
Sally
Billy Dolton
Gus
Frank Smith
Wouth
Frank
Riverdales
Ripley
Schnoor
Colts
Anson
John Behrens
Billy Rose
Hans Wagner McLaughlin
Leo Horn
Herman Anders
Orrin Vandenberg
Weidner
Harry Packard
Harvey Zimmer
Harvey
Johnny Harter
Krueger
Billy
Smithy
Palmer Park Crescents
Crescents
Ted Reich
Zack
MacCormac School
University of Chicago
Penfield
Hamilton
Mac
Walker
MacCormacs
U. of
Dfenry R. DeRidder
Farmington
Ohio
Springfield
Earl Spoor
Bazil, Ind
Andrew Garry
South Holland
J. R. Stanley
Chester
WU Peesgelen Gaabiv
Wadlince
William Vandeursen
Holland Mich
Pauline
Emma Scheer
Peotone
Fred
Margaret Stanley
Racine
J. B. Hooker
Henry Faley
Carl Stoltz
Hegewich
Dolton M. E Church
Walkerly
Henry Wilkins
Schmidt
Blue Island
Roy Henry
E. M. Wabmhoff
Elvira
Isabelle
Edna
Crown Point Ind
Wab Mhofty
William Horan
Hazel Crest
H. K. Gardner
Harry
Gibson
Indiana Harbor
Michael Rascher
Rudolph Schaefer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hammond
Shoreville
Rascher
Herman Penfield
Wm. Baumgartner
Eagle Lake
Beecher
Kankakee
Chas. Dally
Southwest
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Irene
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Miami Power Boat Club
Dan Perry
Camp McDermott
Nicholas Simon
Emma
Mary
Emma Wichman
Tinley Park
St. Pauls German Lutheran Church
Frank J. Higgins
Riverdale Friends
Higgins
Chicago Railways Company
Christ Schmutzler
134Th Street
Michigan Central
Wm. Neimeyer
Fred Scheer
Jobo Pralle
Adam Schmutzler
Anna Koenig
Neil
Annie Baker
Christina Wordelmann
Alma
Elsie Schmutzler
Walter Wichmann
John Pralle
Riverdale Board Meeting
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