Prominent builder Frank Engel Killed in Crossing Accident
Frank Engel a longtime mason contractor in West Pullman died after his car was struck by an Illinois Central train at 126th Street and Eggleston Avenue. He lived nearby and was en route to Riverdale for church work. Survived by his widow Elizabeth, son Frank, daughter Lydia, five brothers and a sister. Funeral held Wednesday at the Methodist church.
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Frank Engel
126Th St
Eggleston Ave
West Pullman
Illinois Central
Engle
Riverdale
Bell
Cook County
Dalton
Elizabeth Diekman
Frank
Lydia
Andrew
Fred
John
George
Berger
Ernest
New York
Clara Balsiger
Chicago
Methodist
West Pullman Funeral Draws Forty Car Procession
In West Pullman the funeral for the deceased drew an esteemed turnout as forty automobiles formed the procession. The service was supported by the church and the Masonic lodge with interment at Mt. Greenwood.
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West Pullman
Masonic Lodge
Mt. Greenwood
Richard Vandenberg Dies in Dalton Age 30
Richard Vandenberg died at his sister’s home in Dalton on Monday morning August 13 at 6:45. He was born in Meerkirk Holland August 28 1886 and immigrated to America at age seven. A C E I switchman, he belonged to George Washington Lodge No 189 and other orders. Survived by father four brothers and three sisters. Funeral was held Thursday August 16 with interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery Thornton.
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Richard Vandenberg
Tony Vandelogt
Meerkirk
Holland
America
Dalton
South Holland
Elizabeth
T. Vandeloot
Dolton
Dora
F. W. Sipress
Montevideo
Minn
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Thornton
Mrs. John Schmidt Dies at 34 in Highlawn
Mrs. John Schmidt of 13816 Atlantic Street Highlawn died Monday afternoon at 5 30 aged 34 years 7 months 16 days. She leaves a husband and two young children. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at St Marys Church conducted by Father Dettmer. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
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John Schmidt
Atlantic Street
Highlawn
St. Marys Church
Father Dettmer
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Red Cross Seeks Knitters in Dalton Area
Dalton area Red Cross branch reports ample yarn but calls for more volunteers. Ladies knit daily and are asked to visit the Wilcox Jennes building on Park Avenue after 2 PM to pick up material and knit socks hats or sweaters.
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Dalton-Riverdale
The
Red Cross
Wilcox- Jennes
Park Avenue
Dalton
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Sympathy
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during illness death and burial of our wife and mother and for flowers sent A O Poxutsrs and Family
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A. O. Poxutsrs
Exemption Boards in Local Districts Work On Government Quota
The Exemption Boards in the 7th 8th and 22nd Districts are hard at work completing the government quota. As soon as official lists are made up the names of all accepted in this vicinity will be published in The Pointer.
Reynolds and McGowan Couple Wed in Chicago
Reynolds Mr Arthur Reynolds and Miss Viola McGowan of Dolton wed in Chicago on Monday August 6. They will stay with the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred Reynolds temporarily and plan to start housekeeping soon in Dolton. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James McGowan. For rent or sale 50 acres and 4 lots one mile east of Dolton Walkerly Homestead large house plenty of fruit Immediate possession if desired Inquire at The Pointer office.
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Arthur Reynolds
Viola McGowan
Dolton
Chicago
Fred Reynolds
James McGowan
Walkerly
Watchman Wanted at Dolton Village Hall
Bids are sought for the watchman position at Dolton Village Hall with a submission deadline of 8 p.m. on August 20. Interested applicants may obtain duties and details by visiting the Village Hall. contact WM. G. Dolton, Village Clerk.
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Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Local and Personal News Highlights From Riverdale
Michael Stanczik found a suitcase and clothing in an oat field with papers identifying Thomas Williams of New Orleans. Williams reports his loss in Riverdale with a $130 theft and a $25 reward for the thief Harwell Thompson. Officers and residents note community events, visits, church activities, and local notices including lost items and social gatherings.
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Michael Stanczik
Masonic Lodge
Thomas Williams
New Orleans
Pointer
Williams
Wildwood
Harwell Thompson
First Trust & Savings Bank
Riverdale
Officers Training Corps
Ft. Sheridan
Army
Harwell
Herman Zirzow
A. Zimmer
Otto Gerloff
Rosa Gerloff
Bielfeldt
Chicago
Elks Lodge to Lay Corner Stone of New Temple
Harvey Lodge No 1242 BPO Elks will lay the corner stone of a new 50000 dollar temple in Harvey on Saturday afternoon August 18 at 3 o clock. Dalton Concert Band provides music and Elks and friends are invited. The temple aims to be among the finest lodge buildings in Southern Cook County.
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Harvey Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Harvey
Dalton
Elks
Cook County
Riverdale Wizards Rout Keystones For Big 18 2 Victory
Riverdale Wizards defeated the Homewood Keystones 18 to 2 after a strong offensive showing. The win followed a Sunday crowd from Riverdale and Dalton with fans betting on the outcome as the Wizards stormed early before destroying Homewood pitching.
Giants-Mullys Native League Exhibition
The Highlawn Starfish Giants, a team of married men, defeated the Mullyglumps, single men, in Highlawn last Sunday. The Giants posted a huge score and the Mullys struggled, retreating after the loss. One married player fell running to third base and required medical help from Dr. Gallegos who reinserted his teeth.
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Highlawn Starfish Giants
Highlawn
Giants
Dr. Gallegos
Manager Asked About Rex Beach Theatres and Travel Pairings
The query seeks the manager's favorite cinema for screening Rex Beach’s own sketches of his Central and South American trip with Dr. Edw A Salisbury and Mary Roberts Rinehart, as noted in an Adv advertisement.
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Rex Beach
Central
South America
Edw. A. Salisbury
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Riverdale Board Minutes Outline Town Maintenance and Tax Notices
The Riverdale Board met in regular session at the village hall with full membership. Treasurer’s July report shows a balance of $4,349.00 and collections of $2,258.36. vehicle tax notices will be reissued in The Pointer. Multiple public works items noted include drainage repairs, crossing and gate installations, sidewalk grades, and waterworks maintenance with directives to act or notify respective parties.
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Riverdale Board
Sellin
Strosinski
Diehl
Brandt
188Th
Salsted Streets
Malsted Street
Lott
Indiana Harbor R. A
Halsted Street
Flick
Stewart Avenue
Indiana Harbor
137Th Street
I. C
187Th
138Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Panhandle
137Th
Illinois Central
Halsted
Stiemann
Blue Island Road
Lotz
137Th Place
Board of Local Improvements
Niemeyer
Hersey
Vlick
Unruh
Justee Stiemanna
Selim
Stieman
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Earl King
Morgan City
Alabama
F. L. Logan
King
Southern Pacific Railroad
Charles Ahren
Dowagiac
Mich
Wm. Baumgartner
Clara Turpel
Three Rivers, Michigan
Soldier
Geo. Cardin
Henry Zimmerman
Clarence Reynolds
Ladies Aid of
Dalton M. Kk. Church
Wm. Cooper
Wm. Beck
Marie Simuick
Highlaune
Kensington Police Department
Lake Calumet
Young Peoples Society of
Buda Co
New Elk’s Temple
Baseball
Wizards—Keystones
Riverdale Wizards
Homewood
Keystones
Wizards
Homewoods
Alma Maters
Love Boys
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Keith Gilbert
Ty Cobb
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