Board Considers Electric Power Propsition and Track Laying
Riverdale Board debates granting Hales Elevator Co. permission to lay tracks and close Blue Island road crossing. Bid results for paving Wabash and Atlantic avenues and sewer work are reviewed. power supply proposal from Public Service Co. discussed. next meeting set to approve contracts. Local notices advertise 1913 Twin Indian for sale and second hand store front for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hales Elevator Co
Riverdale Board
Ripley
Sellin
Bolin
B. & O. Terminal Railroad
Blue Island Road Crossing
Blue Island Road
Wabash
Atlantic Avenue
Lic Ave
Stieman
F. G. Theselius
Theselius
Chicago
Harvey
M. J. Murphy
Sanitary District
John H. Reily
The
Public Service Co
K. W
St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Service Announce New Teacher
Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church on 138th Street and Lincoln Avenue announces Sunday school at 9 00 am and divine service at 10 00 am with introduction of the new teacher Mr A F Luebker in the service led by Rev H Winpaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Evang. Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Lincoln Ave
A. F. Luebker
H. Winp
Mary Lostetter
Allen
Alarvey
A. E. Moomaw
Melen Qist
Sloopstown
Esther Rieger
St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church
Horn’s Grove
Assumption Masses At St Marys Catholic Church
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary holy day observance at St Marys Catholic Church. Saturday mass times 5 30 pm and 9 00 am with sermon and benediction. Sunday services 7 00 am and 10 00 am with benediction. Rev W H Derrmerr is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
W. H. Derrmerr
Hope Lutheran pastor to lead service at Our Savior’s Ev. Luth.
Rev. H L Meister, the new pastor of Hope Lutheran church, will conduct the 7:50 p.m. church service at Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Sunday School begins at 2:15 p.m. Rev. Geo. P. Kabele, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ll. Meister
Hope Lutheran Church
Immanuel Evangelical Church Service Schedule
English preaching on the first Sunday of each month at 10 30 AM German preaching on all other Sundays at 10 30 AM English evening services on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 80 PM Sunday school at 9 30 AM Rev J O G Horrmetstee is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Evangelical Church
J OG. Horrmetstee
Dolton M. E Church Service Schedule
The Dolton M. E Church invites adults to a 9:00 a.m. teachers training class and a 9:45 a.m. Sabbath School for all ages with a welcoming program. At 11:00 a.m. the pastor leads morning worship with special music and a 2:00 p.m. junior choir rehearsal under Rev R N Miller at 820 Foster Street Evanston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.N. Miller
Foster Street
Evanston
Perry-Duttermunn Wedding at Holland Church
John J. Perry of Dalton and Doris Duttermann of Roseland wed at Holland Catholic church Roseland on August 12. They will live in Roseland at 11802 State Street and begin housekeeping in a furnished flat. Perry works as a clerk in C. E. B. yards and is described as steady and industrious. The Pointer offers best wishes to the couple.
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John J. Perry
Daniel Perry
Dalton
Doris Duttermann
Roseland
Holland Catholic Church
State Street
Johnny
Pointer
Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Horn’s Grove Riverdale
John Prille
Peoria
Ill
Immanuel Church
Sunday Evening League
J.C. Hoffmeister
Arl Wagner
Houghton, Wis
J. O. Nairn
Henry Iahn
Newport
Paul Jagodzinski
Riverdale
Censorship Tells of Liege Occupation Silence
The report notes German censorship blocks full Empire news after Liege occupation by Kaiser's troops. It says American papers receive only French English or Belgian sources, likely colored and one sided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Liege
Farmer fined for hogging the road near Columbia
A young Missouri farmer near Columbia paid a $25 fine after refusing to move his empty wagon for a passing motor car. The motorist even climbed into the wagon to ask the favor, but the driver did not yield.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Columbia
Boy Shot After Playmate Misfires Revolver
A 12 year old boy George Ryan of 11339 Indiana avenue was shot in the head when playmate Bernard Regenier of 11849 Indiana avenue pointed a revolver at him not knowing it was loaded. The bullet ripped through Ryan scalp. Also notices: lost four leaf clover tie pin diamond set in center valued as keepsake return to The Pointer office for reward. Wanted large hard coal stove apply at The Pointer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ryan
Indiana Avenue
Bernard Regenier
Ryan
Riverdale
Pointer
Local Drought Hurts Crops Amid Community News
B A McBride reports crops in the Tuscola area damaged by drought with oats yielding about half normal and meadows dry. A timely rain last Monday saved the corn. Local residents attend visits, anniversaries, and church events as community life continues amid weather and illness notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. McBride
Tuscola
Bert
Douglas County Board of Review
Tie
Dolton
Riverdale
Raymond Horton
J.C. Horton
Oakland Cemetery
Peter Kurz
Cassapolis
Mich
William F Propper for County Commissioner in Sept Primary
The Pointer endorses Attorney William F Propper as an independent candidate for County Commissioner in Dalton Riverdale South Holland and nearby towns. Propper runs without factional ties and seeks solid Republican support in the September 9 primary, urging voters to back “Billy.”
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Dalton
Riverdale
South Holland
Vicinity
William F. Propper
Propper
Billy
Country
Man Shot by Ex Wife in Reconciliation Attempt
An elderly man Joseph Basile, 85, was shot in the thigh at his ex wife Elizabeth Basile’s home during a reconciliation attempt. He filed a complaint for assault with intent to murder at Kensington police station. He and the suspect had a dispute over entry, a revolver was fired, and Basile was wounded. The article also mentions a river boat outing on the Calumet, visits, and a Yellowstone Park robbery incident.
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Joseph Basile
South
Michigan Avenue
Elizabeth Basile
Wentworth Avenue
Kensington
Basile
Kenneth Connor
Frank Dalton
Rockfeller
John Rieger
Little River
Kansas
Merwin Connor
Mary Connor
Helen Kredel
Eda Kredel
Henrietta Young
Pittsburg
F.W. Schmidt
War Outlook Ahead From European Fronts
Three million soldiers stand in border formations between Germany and France as Liege falls to German forces. Russian mobilization is near, with experts estimating three months to readiness. Reports warn cables are unreliable and that current news favors England, Belgium, and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Liege
Belgium
Russia
England
Hales Elevator Co Plans Large Elevator and Mill
After months of negotiations to secure land the Hales Elevator Co. plans to start a large elevator and mill just south of the Indiana Harbor tracks east of Halsted street. The company seeks village permission to lay tracks over several streets and alleys and work will begin soon after approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K.d
Aw Wi Hersey
Frank Simnick
Public Service Co
Gould Mfg. Co
Grant Bros
Todd & Co
Carl Wullf
Tayeeens Fineat
Otto Patlaccerees
August Sellin
Gus. Schtud
Binney Bros
A. Cy
Hales Elevator Co
Indiana Harbor
Halsted Street
Empany
Riverdale Bridge Under Way As Steel Arrives
Steel for the new Riverdale bridge is arriving and workers are on site. Foundations finished on schedule and the structural work is planned for completion by October 1.
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Riverdale
Forgotten marriage shocks West Pullman stone cutter
Richard Sandeway, a stone cutter of 11915 Perry Avenue, West Pullman, was ordered by Municipal Judge Fry to a year in the house of correction for wife and child abandonment after leaving his wife on June 1 claiming health reasons and later learning of a Beloit licensed Chicago marriage to Miss Elsie Geilsohn. Sandeway defended forgetfulness, while Geilsohn testified she did not know he was married and sympathized with the wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sandeway
Perry Avenue
West Pullman
Fry
House of Correction
Sandeway
Hot Springs
Ark
Beloit
Wis
RR. C. Sandeway
Chicago
Elsie Geilsohn
Calumet Index
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John Shilling
Wabash Avenue
Ceessseees
Donapeg Ha Balnvedng
Haeavanee
Jacob A. Decklar
Sproul & Basiteon
Lowel Wolk
Ccceeeeseeseee
Eerttte Sabeteereet
Frank Frechouf
Atlan
Saje
Peter Ripley
Chicago St
R. Hess
Luth. Church
Geo. P. Kabele
Dolton M. E. Church
Mirs. J. Rebert
Heena
Meadville, Pa
H. C. Gundaker
Ladies Aid of Our Savior’s Church
J. A. Decklar
L. EK. Freeman
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Gary
Diliner’s Pavilion
Johnny Horton
Childrens’ Memonal Hospital
Ile
Ethel Waddell
Grace Sweetland
LaPlata, Mo
Nairn
Calumet
Iwonda
Big Star
Edward Wipley
Mary
Benton Harbor Michigan
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