Riverdale Board weighs street lamps and dog license plans
Riverdale Village Board discussed changing street lighting with a proposed installation by a company at 53.50 per year and voted to test several lamps. Trustees reported delinquents on dog licenses, police orders for unlicensed peddlers, and funds needed to cover current bills. A wedding announcement for Mamie Meginnis and Frank L. Sylvester was also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Riverdale Village Board
Kinance
A. C. Reich
Dalton State
Cor Strosinski
Merk
Pra Oil Co
Eenrere Sihethatavinst Snacks Baumgartner
Diehl
Hyatt
Har
Magrhood
E Sellin
Aeatt
Unruh
137Th Place
Ripley
Sellin
188Th Street
Stieman
Mann to Speak at Roseland Palmer Park Decennial Celebration
Roseland and Pullman plan a Saturday celebration at Palmer Park. A parade forms at Lidth Street between Michigan and Indiana avenues at 1 30 p m. James R Mann will address the crowd at 3 30 p m. An industrial exhibit features fourteen leading district manufacturers in the assembly hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland
Pullman
Palmer Park
Lidth Street
Michigan
Indiana Avenue
James R. Mann
Assembly Hall
Death of Claude Bunnel at 16 in Riverdale
Claude Lester Bunnel died Sunday morning August 22 after a long illness. He was 16 years 7 months and 22 days old and known as a bright student respected by his peers. His mother and step father Emil Bettenhaus cared for him. The funeral from 63 East 186th Street Riverdale was held August 24 with Rev. Kabele officiating and buried at Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Lester Bunnel
Emil Bettenhaus
East 186Th Street
Riverdale
Rev. Kabele
Oakland Cemetery
Notice to T T H S Students
Thornton Township High School prepares for the new session starting Tuesday September 7 at 8 40 am. Students should register on day one as class entry may be limited. Principal Mr Smith will be in his office afternoon hours Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday before opening to discuss year work with new high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township High School
Smith
Dalton Store To Close Sunday Mornings
Notice states Dalton store will be closed Sunday mornings hereafter until further notice. Peter Kipley CQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Peter Kipley
Local and Personal News and Community Notices
Dr and Mrs M R Weidner were called to Boyerstown Pennsylvania by the death of the doctor's mother aged 82. The doctor will return home Sunday evening and Mrs Weidner will stay several weeks. Miss Edna Lund and aunt Mrs Perry Anderson left for Winnipeg after a three month visit with Frank and Alma Lund. A bazaar will be held at Dal ton A O U W Hall Wednesday afternoon and evening Sept 21 with hot dinner at 6 oclock. Miss Alma Dammann of Forest Park visiting the McGrain family. The German Oak Lodge No 66 will hold a basket picnic Sept 1 in Dal ton. Several residents and visitors are noted including Esther Willigan, Miss Alice Jenning, Mrs Jacob Lautert, Mrs W L Holmes, and many others. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs John Stern on Friday Aug 20. The Ford car prices are reduced with local agent James A Bates of Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Meginnis
Park Avenue
Dalton
Mamie Meginnis
Frank L. Sylvester
Geo. P. Kabele
C. & Ke I. Railroad
Chicago
Haney
Slaney
Prairie Avenue
M. R. Weidner
Boyerstown
Penn
W.R. C
A. O. U. W. Hall Dolton
Edna Lund
Perry Anderson
Winnipeg
Canada
Frank
Alma Lund
Edna
Anderson
Lund
E. M. Wahmhoff
Piqua
Ohio
Jeary Leason
Wisconsin
Calumet Hotel
Leason
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co
Alma Dammann
Forest Park
McGrain
German Oak Lodge No. 66
Lincoln Avenue
Esther Willigan
Thornton
A. C. Wesse
Alice Jenning
Blue Island
Mud. Jenning
Jacob Lauteft
Sheboygan
Wis
W. LB. Holmes
Bernard
John Stern
134Th Street
Will Hood
Englewood
Pointer
Ladies Aid
Ford
James A. Bates
Harvey
Bremen
Helen
Teresa Rauschert
Oak Park
Amelia Rauschert
Sheyboygan Falls
Anders
H.E. Bragg
Leverman
Tower Riverdale
West Pullman
Panhandle
Chicago Terminal
Logansport
Riverdale Exchange Tel Directory Available Now
The new Local Telephone Directory for the Riverdale Exchange is ready for patrons and can be obtained by calling the Telephone Exchange or The Pointer office.
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Riverdale Exchange
Telephone Exchange
Pointer Office
Armed to the Teeth in C E I Yards Arrest
Officer Harry Packard of Dalton spotted two youths in the C E I Yards last Wednesday. One flashed a revolver. Matt revolvers were found on both then they were arrested. They faced Judge Sabbath at Municipal Court with a hearing set for next Tuesday. The suspects were Frank Stoeffel and John Whitney of Roseland claiming a Montana return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Packard
Dalton
Harry
Money to Loan by Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan
The Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association offers loans to individuals building or improving property. Homeowners with existing first mortgage loans may transfer them to the association and pay easy monthly installments. Call or visit First National Bank Building. Holmes, Secretary.
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Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association
Building & Loan Association
Doroxn Rivervate Bupa. & Loan Assa
Card of Thanks for Emil Bettentaitus
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during our son’s illness death and burial especially his classmates and all who sent flowers Mr and Mrs Emil Bettentaitus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Bettenitaus
Why Not Smile A Moral Ad On Fresh Killed Fowls
An adv copy argues that a stern look hides a hard heart while smiles reveal the soul. It then abruptly shifts to a local ad for fresh killed fowls at Peter Ripley store in Dolton inviting readers to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Listory
InIlava
Europe
Peter Ripley
Dolton
White Arrow Line starts bus service linking Dalton and nearby towns
The White Arrow Line launched a motor bus service linking Dalton, Hammond, South Holland and Harvey last Saturday afternoon. Manager A P Reich aims to set a permanent schedule after establishing a temporary one with trips from Dolton to Siammond, Hammond, and Harvey at specified times. He will print route details and times in cards or circulars soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Arrow Line
Dalton
Hammond
South Holland
Harvey
A. P. Reich
Dolton
Siammond
Lincoln Chautauqua Tickets Sell Fast This September
Tickets are selling rapidly for the second Lincoln Chautauqua to be held September 8 to 13 under the South End Business Men's Association. The event promises a larger crowd and superior talent, with a site at Fifth Street and Perry Avenue and a large tent on the Vandersyde property to accommodate several hundred locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Vandersyde
Village Hall Property for Sale on Washington Street Dalton
Prospective buyers are invited to view the legal advertisement inside for the sale of the old village hall property on Washington Street Dalton. The heart of the village location includes several buildings and the brick water tower. Submit bids after reviewing the sale details.
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Village Hall
Washington Street
Dalton
New Store Opens at 420 and 427 Chicago and Main
Pisster Klpkey Co announces its new stand at 420 and 427 Chicago and Main streets will open next Sunday August 27 for better service with reduced expenses. Patrons are invited to visit the new location.
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Chicago
Main Streets
Bereaved Family Thanks For Support After Daughter's Passing
Family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for floral offerings and kind words after the death of their daughter and sister. They name Rev Hoffmeister the Immanuel Evangelical Church sewing circle and note a found bill book at First National Bank Dalton with instructions to reclaim it at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Hoffmeister
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Frank H. Claussen
Pasing
First National Bank
Dalton
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136Th Street
Conussell
Calel
Clunies
Lotz
7Th Street
Bowen School
Ittee
Dewalks
Niemeyerreshe
Conrad Mkern
Seiman
Hales Elevator Co
Reich
Blue Island Firemen’s Tournament Committee
TK *'-Sa
Haid Stor Co
Sylvester Meginnis
Mann
Claude Bunnel
Deter Luis
Anna
Cassopolis
Mich
Vernon Joseph Roop
Starvey O. Roop
Geo P. Kabele
Paul Frankenberger
Evansville
Ind
I. Belmont
Milerold Rose
Harold
Cora 13
Veldman
Wesley Hospital
Esther Rieger
Danville
Lula MecPike
Columbia Hospital
A. J. Moomaw
Bert Schoop
Alberta
Manhattan
Matthew Buechler
Buechler
Rosa
Matthew
A. E. Moomaw
Farey Well
Edwin Ruthrauf
F. G. Propper
Hammond Hospital
147Th Street
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