Thieves raid Dalton minister’s home in broad daylight
The Rev A E Blomberg and wife reported thieves entered their Dalton Maine home while away Tuesday afternoon. They took a suitcase with initials A E B, Sunday clothes, Mrs Blomberg’s dresses, a gold watch, cuff buttons, jewelry keepsakes, the clergyman’s railroad certificate, and several small church funds. The note suggests using a watchdog to deter theft and warns neighbors to be vigilant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Blomberg
Dalton M. E. Church
George Schaefer
Jim McLaughlan
Will Elect New Justice in Thornton Township
A justice of the peace will be elected in Thornton Township on December 12 to fill the unexpired term of the late Justice Chas Yoerger. Frank Green of West Hammond has announced his candidacy and is described as well known and popular, with strong prospects of election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township
Chas. Yoerger
Frank Green
West Hammond
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our sad bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Wike for attention during illness and burial of our wife and mother, Rev. Knudson for German services, Pullman workers, and all who sent flowers. Mr. Wm. Schultz and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wike
Knudson
Pullman
Wm. Schultz
Advent of the Piano in Beggar's Opera
In 1767 Miss Buckler sang Judith on stage accompanied by a new instrument called the piano forte marking the first public use of the piano. The Beggar's Opera fixed the date of this debut.
Conelly Resigns from Indiana Harbor Belt Railway Post
Nicholas D. Conelly, superintendent of the Indiana Harbor Belt R R, resigns effective December 1 to pursue business in Hammond or East Chicago. A farewell banquet at the Lindora Hotel on November 20 honored him, and he received a diamond ring. Frank Swafford will be promoted to superintendent. Jay Clark becomes trainmaster of the Calumet district and Chas N. Carroll is promoted to night trainmaster on the Belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas D. Conelly
Indiana Harbor Bell
R. R
Tle
Hammond
Chicago
Mr. Conelly
Lyndora Hotel
Transportation Department
Frank Swafford
Jay Clark
Calumet
Chas. N. Carroll
Gibson
Red Cross enrollment in suburbs exceeds prior year
Suburban men and women excel in enrolling for the American Red Cross. Only two suburbs fall short. McKinley Park adds members, now with twice as many as last year. The call urges all to answer the annual roll call with “Here am I count on me.”
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American Red Cross
McKinley Park
Red Cross
America
Agencies For Human Service
Bad Investments Warn Rural Americans In Inflation Era
During 1918 to 1920 inflation lured billions into securities now worth little. Country folk bore much of the loss and many lack knowledge to judge investments. They should seek local banker or trusted business counsel before committing funds, as buying real estate mortgages or saving at nearby banks is a safer course.
Riverdale Seeks Bids for Catch Basin Cleaning
The Village of Riverdale invites sealed bids for cleaning thirty or more catch basins. Bids must be delivered to the village clerk by Tuesday December 12, 1922 at 7:80 p m. The president and board of trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Local Arts and Events Highlight Dalton Area
Mau hardware window showcases art by Walter May and Leonard Sutherland. Local shopkeepers formerly guided by S. W. Schwab and George H. Schaefer now see new artists with old ideas. Ber nice Proper's twelfth birthday party featured games, music, and a lunch. A desert thriller screens at Dalton theatre December 5 and 6. A baby girl named Allie arrived on Thanksgiving, increasing the Reich store's staff. Thanksgiving hosts include the Hinkles and the Deams. Dalton Panhandle official C. W. Johnson takes a two week Indiana vacation.
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Mau
Walter May
Leonard Sutherland
S. W. Schwab
George H. Schaefer
Bernice Proper
Blomberg
Bernie
Dalton Theatre
Alban P. Reich
Allie
H. J. Hinkle
Doris
Thetis
R. B. Hinkle
R. R. Hinkle
East Chicago
J. M. Deam
C. W. Johnson
Dalton Panhandle
Indiana
Chicago & Eastern Illinois R R Earnings Reach New High
C and E I Prosperous reports October results as the best month this year with net operating income near 448000 and surplus after fixed charges about 277700. The figures erase a 145000 deficit on ten months fixed charges and show 152500 surplus despite shopmen disputes and a buyers' semi strike reducing coal sales to half.
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Chicago & Eastern Ilinois R. R
Public Auction At Riv Farm Halstead Halsted Streets
The undersigned Rau Corporation sells at public auction on Thursday December 14 starting at 10 a.m. at the Riv farm on Halsted and 136th streets a lot of farm machinery four horses second hand lumber and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riv
Halsted
136Th Streets
Cc. F. Rau Corporation
Thank you for comforting words at our loved one's death
The Rockrohr family thanks friends for kind words and floral offerings and Rev Dorjahn for comforting words at the death of their loved one EU a DUULAeL.
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Dorjahn
Reunion of ancient Bovine family to meet in Chicago
More than three thousand direct descendants of the First Highway Engineer plan a reunion in Chicago from December 6 to 9 at the International Live Stock Exposition. The event honors the engineer credited with early town foundations. Booth Tarkington’s Penrod with Freckles Barry plays at Riverdale Theater December 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bovine
It.ory
Booth Tarkington
Freckles Barry
Pullman Community Center Opens With Informal Reception
The Pullman Zone Society Club reports the new Community Center in Pullman will open to the public Friday evening at 7 o clock. An informal reception will be held at the Greer stone church on Watt Avenue. Delegations from Dalton and Riverdale are invited to attend and view the facility.
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Pullman
Greerstone
Watt Avenue
Whit Tooho
Nicholson
LL. D
Ie Cheago
Chiveh
Prince’ Ce
Dolten
Riverdele
Dalton
Riverdale
Apple of My Eye Help Promise In Harvest Cart
A young peasant woman in north Transylvania hints a courting swain by riding in his harvest cart to assist with the oats. The gesture signals affection and a cooperative mood as they transport the crop together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swain
North
Transylvania
Immay
Remembering Dad’s Weakness in Nashville Note
A fragment from a Nashville Tennessee article recalls a person fearing parental discovery after a night of disobedience. The text suggests a strategy of concealing actions by arguing the father forgets details. The snippet preserves a colloquial tone of personal memory or column dialogue.
Max Wild, Prominent Turner Member, Dies in Card Game
Max Wild, a well known Turner society figure and former U S internal revenue agent, died Monday night after a asthma attack during a friendly card game. He was 54 years old, lived at 12250 Harvard avenue, and leaves one son. Funeral Saturday at Turner Hall with burial at Oakwoods. He also served as vice president of Leak Proof Radiator Company and had suffered two strokes. Burial at Oakwoods.
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Max Wild
Turner Society
U. S. Internal Revenue Agent
Treasury Department
Washington
Mr. Wild
Harvard Avenue
Henry Meetern
F. D. Doty
Wild
Gunn
Max Edward Wild
Alfred Wild
Turn Verein Eiche
Lewis Wild
Oakwoods
Community church bazaars and socials in December
Our Saviour's church plans a Bazaar on December 14. Ladies of St. Paul's host Christmas sale December 7 and 8 in the church basement. Riverdale Hose Co. sets a Prize Masquerade Ball at Village hall on December 30. A Bunco Party by A L L of St. Paul's on December 2. Dalton M E Ladies' Aid hosts Bazaar and Bakery Sale December 9 at 3 PM. W R G to elect officers December ? members urged to attend. W CG T A meets December 7 at Mrs. Herbert Glover's home.
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St. Paul’s Church
Riverdale Hose Co
Dalton M. E
Herbert Glover
Mrs. Mary Teufer Dies at 76 in Chicago Home
Mrs Mary Teufer age 76 mother of Mrs Horace Holmes died at her residence 447 West 62nd Street Chicago on Saturday Nov 25 Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon Nov 28 Interment at Yainhope Cemetery
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Mary Teufer
Horace Holmes
He R
West 62Nd
Chicago
Yainhope Cemetery
Crab a Champion Lifter
A crab lifts a weight about 490 times its own body mass, an average capacity for its strength. The note highlights remarkable leverage and proportional power in crustacean locomotion.
Amenin' No Good
A quotation from Charcoal Eph ridicules loud appeals to heaven as inappropriate noise for the Pearly Gates, reflecting a vernacular aside reported by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Charcoal Eph
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Speed of Light Measured in Watch Tick Interval
Measurement shows a ray of light could circle the world eight times between two ticks of a clock. This speed estimate highlights historical methods for determining light’s velocity using time intervals and global references.
Riverdale Board schedules bids for cleaning 30 basins
In regular session President Niemeyer presided as the Riverdale Board approved last meeting’s minutes and heard reports. Wunsch urged cleaning catch basins, Lotz moved advertising for bids. street work included Halsted bridge planks and rail protection needs, and cement repairs on Indiana avenue.
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Riverdale Board
Niemeyer
Wunsch
Lotz
Halsted Street
Tuttle Building Material Co
Dearborn
State
189Th Street
Sellin
Unruh
187Th Place
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale Improvement Association
Engineer Feldes
Indiana Harbor Belt
Halsted
139Th Streets
Girl Scouts
House of Correction
Baumwell
188Th Street
Board of Local Improvements
136Th Street
137Th Place
William Ludwig
Highlawn
John Ludwig
Koehler
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Rev. Blomberg
M. D. Conelly
Plas
Duulael
Carl Rockrohr
Stock Shaw
Pullman Cozonesity Club
Nashville Tennessear
William Drummond
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