Severe storm damages and power outage in South Holland
A Sunday electrical storm caused extensive damage from lightning despite low wind. A valuable horse and two cows were killed. several homes and trees were struck. Power in South Holland will be off Sept 5 and 6 for repairs to High Line. Local events include a Ton family reunion, school reopening Sept 5, and a Labor Day fire dept picnic with Brock’s orchestra and fireworks.
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Altho
Anthony Jacobs
John van Banten
VanErdens
L. J. VanderAa
A. van Barens
Elst Street
South Holland
Nelson Dalenhere
Peoria
Ill
Ton
Forest Preserve
Vankleys
Kosters
Swarts
VanVurens
Grace Monsma
Iowa
Louis Workman
St. James Hospital
Henry Voss
Auto
Nick Oosting
G. Tysse
Local Briefs From Lansing Area and Beyond
Reverend and Mrs Brank returned home to Lansing after a three week Michigan vacation. Mrs Wickers and Raymond Fieldhouse visited friends in Canon City Colorado. Fred Vierk Sr lies seriously ill at H Schultz residence. Mrs Swart visits her children in DeMotte Indiana. Mr and Mrs Schuringa of Gano visited here last Sunday.
Berger Parents Teachers Meeting and Ladies Circle Schedule
The Berger Parent-Teachers meeting is set for Sept. 10 at 7 30 p m with all members urged to attend. The Ladies Circle plans a Sept 5 Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs Schroeder's home.
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Berger
Ladies
Schroeder
Fierce Electric Storm Hits Dalton and Riverdale Areas
A Sunday night electric storm damaged several homes in Dalton at Wm Steinbauer Louis Carriveau L P Lucas and P M Smith and struck Charley Carrols Riverdale house on Halsted a St Marys church chimney and a Halsted Harbor pole. Public Service Co Edison Co and Sanitary line suffered outages. Pointer presses halted as power was out over 18 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Wm. Steinbauer
North Park Avenue
Louis Carriveau
Main Street
L. P. Lucas
Kanawha Avenue
P. M. Smith
Chicago Street
Riverdale
Charley Carrol
Halsted
Atlantic Street
St. Mary’s Church
Harbor
Public Service Co. Line
Edison Co
Pointer
Theaters Schedule Preview for Labor Day Weekend
A Paramount lineup features Agnes Ayres in Racing Hearts with Theodore Roberts and Richard Dix, Gloria Swanson in My American Wife, and The Fighting Blood as added attraction. Also shows The Snow Bride with Alice Brady, The Rustle of Silk with Betty Compson and Conway Tearle, and more at Riverdale Theatre including The Woman Conquers and The Cup of Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Ayres
Theodore Roberts
Richard Dix
Gloria Swanson
Antonio Moreno
Gloria
Alice Brady
Betty Compson
Conway Tearle
Cosmo Hamilton
Riverdale Theatre
Katherine McDonald
Hobart Bosworth
Madge Bellamy
Theo
Kosloff
Richard Cortez
Robi. Cain
Fileen Percy
Leatrice Joy
Nita Naldi
Lewis Stone
Pauline Garon
Paramount Picture
In Memoriam for Mrs Zoller Passed Away August 29
In memory of our dear mother Mrs Zoller who died a year ago on August 29. The sorrowful hours since that day are recalled with love and gratitude for a mother so true and kind. May God grant her eternal rest. Daughters and Sons.
In loving memory of Mrs Diehl
In loving remembrance of our dear mother who died two years ago August 29 1921 A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled God in His wisdom has recalled The boon His love had given And though the body slumbers here The soul is safe in heaven Her Children
Methodist Episcopal Church marks fiftieth anniversary
The Dalton church observes semi centennial Sunday September 9 with morning and evening services. Former residents and current members are invited to attend. A. E. Blomberg, pastor. A Maker of Men film screens Friday September 7 at 7 15 and 9 00 at Dalton theatre, tickets at Lunds drug store and Schaefer's store.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Dalton
A. E. Blomberg
Dalton Theatre
M. E. Church
Lund
Schaefer
Riverdale adopts restricted residence district ordinance
The village commissioners designate a restricted residence district along State, Wabash, Michigan and Edbrooke avenues and 189th Street in Branigar Bros. Spies Addition. The ordinance restricts nonresidential construction, requires permits, and sets penalties up to 209 dollars per offense. Removed clauses specify enforcement by the Village Board and court actions for nuisance abatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Cook County
Ilinois
State Street
Branigar Bros. Spies
Wabash Avenue
Edbrooke Avenue
189Th Street
Board of Trustees
Village Board of Trustees
County of
Cook
George L. Koehler
Charles Niemeyer
A. D
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Lansing
J. A. Kollar, M. D
Dolton
Roseland
Nicholas J. Gouwens
Michigan Ave
Memoriam
W. Schwab
187Th
R. A. Gouwens
Gladstone
Schwab’s
W. TH
Edwin Niemeyer
Triumph
A. Claussen
138Th Street
Pohlers Court
E. Rollert
Tredericka Street
Apply Austin Manufacturing CO
Harvey, Ill
Atadiolus
Bloom
Leyden Avenue
John Ravesfoot, Jr
State St
Illinois
Gladiolus
Charles Milhahn
Dolton Pets
F. Menzelaar
Wentworth Avenue
E. Gillaspy
Lincoln Avenue
Crosley Radio
Powel Crosley, Jr
The
Crosley Mfg. Co
Cincinnati, C
Henry Ford
Lrts
Crosley
Honolulu
United States
Sebring
Florida
A. P. Reich
Jeweler Dolton, IH
Armour
G. I
G. Jacobsma
Washington Avenue
Bloodgood Interior Millwork Company
Park Court Harvey, Ill
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