Tragic Calumet River drowning of 16 year old Walter Meyer
Walter Meyer sixteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Meyer of 5528 Paulina street Chicago drowned in the Calumet River near 130th street just after 5 am Sunday. He swam across despite warnings, cramps pulled him under, a search recovered his body about twenty feet from the west shore. The inquest at Neidow's undertaking rooms was led by Deputy Corner Osborn with John Coley as the only eye witness. Walter worked in Nelson Morris Co packing at the Lock Yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Meyer
Phillip Meyer
Paulina Street
Chicago
Calumet River
130Th Street
Wildwood
Riverdale
John Coley
Walter
Dolton
Carl Neidow
Nelson Morris & Co
Lock Yards
John C. Coley
Campbell Avenue
119Th Street
Michigan Avenue
Osborn
Neidows Undertaking Rooms
Corner William Osborn
Death verdict notes accidental drowning in jury ruling
The jury ruled death accidental by drowning. Under taker Spreyne took the remains to the deceased’s home where funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spreyne
Lorenz and Lange Wed in Lansing Illinois Lutheran Church
Miss Minnie Lorenz and Mr Louis Lange, popular Lansing residents, were married Saturday morning August 15 at the German Lutheran Church in Lansing. After the ceremony relatives and guests gathered at the bride’s home for a celebration. The couple will reside in Lansing. A O Pohlers and family of Dalton attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lorenz
Louis Lange
Lansing
Ill
A. O. Pohlers
Dalton
Homewood Set for Septembers Picnic and Bank Opening
The village of Homewood plans a September picnic at Gottschalks Pavilion hosted by the Firemen. The old settlers also schedule a September picnic with Mr Muller assisting. Jim Cowing will serve as cashier for the new Homewood bank led by Henry Gottschalk, Thornton Township highway commissioner, as the building nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mueller
Riverdale
Muller
Jim’’ Cowing
Illinois Central
Homewood
Henry Gottschalk
Thornton Township
Local notes on visits and trips from area residents
Bernice Items Mrs J Cavin returned from her European tour last Monday evening. Mr N Vanderaa and Edward Beechler planning a motorcycle trip to Logansport Indiana. Mrs G L Lewis returned to her Chicago home after a ten day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs A Stein bach. Miss Grace Dekker from Chicago visiting Ooms relatives for a few days. Mr Isaac Paarlber has returned from a trip to the land of the Dakotas. Joe Nitsche from Chicago visiting Herman Volbrecht and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cavin
Mr. N. Vanderaa
Edward Beechler
Logansport
Ind
G. L. Lewis
Chicago
Mrs. A. Steinbach
Grace Dekker
Ooms
Isaac Paarlber
Dakotas
Joe Nitsche
Herman Volbrecht
Chicago Brick Company
Hernan Jonas
East
Oakland
Cal
Riverdale
Chas. Wilson
Indianapolis
Anna Warning
Wilson
Lena Kincaid
Mra
al Bowman
Mildred
James
Northtonawanda
N. Y
Bowman
Glenns Falls
Niagara Falls
East Side
West Side
Ohio
Penfield
German Lutheran Band Concert at Schwab's Hall
The German Lutheran Band hosts a concert and ice cream social at Schwab's Hall Riverdale on Saturday evening August 29 proceeds fund band uniforms. Local businessmen back the event as a civic effort. Mrs Fred Engel of Dalton trips to Cedar Lake Indiana for a week. Wm Rademacher, new Addison Seminary graduate, to teach at St Pauls German Lutheran School next Sunday August 23. Arthur Kaeppel to succeed Prof Maurer as teacher in higher classes as school opens September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab’s Hall
Riverdale
Fred Engel
Dalton
Cedar Lake Ind
Wm. Rademacher
Addison Seminary
St. Paul’s German Lutheran
Arthur Kaeppel
Prof. Maurer
Bank of Lansing
Reward Offered for Missing Five Dollar Bills
Notice states a reward of 5.00 dollars will be paid to anyone who returns the five dollar bills found between Brookfelts store and the Calumet hotel. J C Brookfelt offers the reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.ost
Entitled to the Best Tipping Tale at Dinner
A young man, taking his date to a restaurant, tips everyone generously to avoid oversight. After exiting through the revolving door, his companion asks if the doorman received any tip. He admits none, and she quips that the doorman should have the most since he let them out.
Local notes from Dalton and Riverdale communicate daily life
Local items report visits by Mrs. Raver and others to Crystal Lake Illinois and Joliet Illinois. Individuals including George Severt Theresa Flick and Louise Koehncke are noted with relatives and travels. A theft of a fence in a storm and a gasoline stove explosion are mentioned along with a fishing fine and a birthday surprise.
Voting woes at Last Sunday's Game meeting
The record shows Harter Weber Ehlert Behrens Dickelman Dolton voting yes except Dolton no on a motion. Neff led with five votes. Dolton’s approval for free mail delivery was discussed and referred to Attorney Reich to consult Chicago Post Office officials. The meeting adjourned after no further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter
Weber
Ehlert
Behrens
Dickelman
Dolton
Neff
Attorney Reich
Chicago
Dolton Village Board Discusses Sewer Proposition and Street Names
Regular session notes focus on sewer proposal with engineer Rossiter, street naming irregularities, and necessary ordinance work. Board approves actions on lights, drainage power contract pending Blue Island, water mains progress, and treasurer appointment veto dispute.
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Dolton Village
Thomas Harper
Harter
Rossiter
Irving Avenue
Ewing Street
John
Ehlert
Finance
Harper
Park Avenue
Dalton
Dalton On Light
Blue Island
City of
Sanitary Board
Weber
Margaret Street
Carl Wulff
Dolton
Z. A. Neff
Frank C. Lund
Reich
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Walter Meyers
Lorenz-Lange
Homewood News
Gottschalk
Fred Stebbing
John Raver
Crystal Lake
George Severt
Meadsville, Penn
Henry Gundaker
Michael Rasher
Rudolph Schaefer
Rasher
Theresa Flick
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Katharine Flick
Joliet
George Tuch
St. Joe. Mich
Dorthy
Hazel Bowman
A. A. Bowman
South Englewood
New York
A. W. Swift
Henry Koehncke
Sophia
Louise Koehncke
Scotch Jenness
E. Benjamin
Benjamin
John Schwartz
South Chicago
Wm. Brown
Baumgartner
Herman Werner Sr
Roy See
Mattoon
See
Harvey
Crown Point
Baltimore Sun
New York World
Bryan
Pointer
Gustav Jonas
Leonora
Mich
Dillner
the Grove
Pope Beet
Fred Meyers
Berger
Gul
James McLaughlin
Katharine
Downer’s Grove
McLaughlin
Otto F. Reich
Cync
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