Push For New Street Car Line Across Blue Island Area
A coalition from Dolton Blue Island and Indiana Harbor Railway aims to win Chicago City Railway Co support for a cross town street car linking Blue Island Riverdale Dolton and Hammond. After a prior rejection officials now hope Southern Traction Co may adopt the project with local civic backing and coordinated committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Riverdale
Dolton
Hammond
Dalton Civic Club
George H. Schaefer
Horace Holmes
Dr. Thomson
Wm. Maurer
Mr. Krueger
Commercial Bank
Blue Island Commercial Association
Indiana Harbor Railroad Company
Busby
Chicago City Railway Co
Southern Traction Company
City Railway Co
Halsted
138Th Street
Prosent
Dolton Theatre Announces Daily Shows and Matinee
The Dolton Theatre advertises daily movie showings open at 7:00 pm except Mondays with a Sunday matinee at 3:00 pm Admission is 10 cents and children under 14 are charged 9 cents.
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Eyarn Bc
Good Roads Boosters Rally at Sherman House Chicago
About 300 Good Roads supporters gathered at the Sherman House in Chicago last Monday evening under the County Commissioners of the country towns. The event drew road building experts from Washington Detroit and Springfield along with county officials led by County Coroner Peter Hoffman. Local leaders from Blue Island Harvey and others backed Western Avenues and Halsted Street as state aid roads. Editor Lambert’s article is reprinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
Sherman
Peter Hoffman
Jones
James Noble
James Seidel
Blue Island
Harvey
Halsted Street
Lambert
Cook County
Fisher Haas wedding in Roseland Dalton couple wed at Third Christian
Miss Hattie Fisher of Dalton and Mr. A F Haas of Chicago were married at the Third Christian Church Roseland on November 26 Rev Stewart officiating They honeymooned in Quincy and Galesburg Illinois and returned December 2 They start housekeeping at 803 West 112th Place The Pointer extends congratulations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Fisher
Dalton
A. F. Haas
Chicago
Third Christian Church
Roseland
Stewart
Quincy
Galesberg
Ill
Marshall Fields
Haney
St. Paul’s Church
Cora Wesse
Navy
J. Sibbert
Edward
Kenneth
Rosebud Pleasure Club
Lund’s Hall
Ashland Avenue
Geo
Clayton
Riverdale
Ladies Aid Society of Our Savior's Church
Marriage of Kuse and Grelck in High Lawn Home
Miss Hulda Kuse daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kuse of High lawn and Mr Henry Grelck of Dalton wed on November 29 at the bride’s parents home with Rev H Wind officiating. Henry Lotz was groomsman and Minnie Kuse bridesmaid. Local friends extend best wishes for the couple’s happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Kuse
John Kuse
Highlawn
Henry Grelck
Dalton
Rev
H. Wind
Henry Lotz
Minnie Kuse
Samuel Algeo
East 137Th Street
Pansy
Oakland Cemesny
Christmas Edition Plans for Pointer Dec 19
The Pointer announces a Christmas Edition on December 19 featuring a three color cover. Local business men are urged to reserve advertising space.
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The
Pointer
Local Death and Community News Snapshot
William Lentz died at Englewood hospital after injuries at the C. & E I. round house about a week earlier. Charles A. Dahike of North Judson, Ind., spent summer in Sun Prairie Wis and shaked hands with friends. he departs for a dam contract in Cairo Ill. Several notices of visits, church activities, sales, and social events fill this local column, including meetings, a bowling match, and a variety sale at Immanuel church.
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Presa
William Lentz
Englewood Hospital
C. & E I. Round House
Charles A. Dahike
North Judson
Ind
Sun Prairie
Wis
Riverdale
Cairo
Ill
Wohler
Minnie Diehl
Highlawn
Mercy Hospital
Samuel G. Holmes
State Board of Legislation
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Leland Hotel
Springfield
Dalton
Fleischlauer
Mias Viola Reich
Kingfisher
Okla
Mise Meta Bachman
William
Gary
W. R. Meeder
Danville
Park Avenue
Dalton Village Board Considers Hose Purchase and Fire Dept Needs
Dalton village board meets to discuss buying 300 feet of new fire hose after a fireman committee led by John Harms cites hose shortages. Proceedings cover payments to local firms, treasurer’s balance, street and sewer projects, light and electric work, and sign removal orders.
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Dalton Village
John Harms
Baard
Trastee Kaiser
H. F. Wegener
Fred Williangon
Chicago Telephone Co
Frank Freehaus
William Franke
Herbert Horton
Eget Ae
Fred Eblers
Carl Wallis
F. Gallager
Eheahey Eas
Cours August Ludwig
Cevesee
Beck
Dalton Vol Fire
Grant Brog
National Meter Co
Seeess
Dearborn Electric Co Evereeee
R. E. Hoppe
Wwe Betas Seas
Stanley Dolion
John Boettger
John Kinney
Chicago & Riverdale Lbr. Co
William AG. Dalton
Central Paving Co
Kaiser
Stanczik
United States Brewery Co
138Th Street
Needies
Richard Hoppe
Electician Ag
Moomaw
Wa If
Poutlers Court
Dillner
Frank Wenkus
Ward Bakery Co
Polea
Memorial Service by Ellis Lodge at Harvey
Harvey Lodge No 1242 B P O E honors deceased members with a memorial service Sunday December 7 at 2 00 pm at Harvey. All Bills are expected to attend and friends are invited.
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Harvey Lodge No
Harvey
Elected Officers of Dalton Volunteer Fire Co No 1
The Dalton Volunteer Fire Co No 1 elected officers on Thursday evening with President Fred Diehl Vice-President Chas Grapenthein Secretary Wm Wilera Treasurer Id Dillner Chief Frank Oxé Assistant Chief Leonard Diehl Tingine Keeper Martin Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Volunteer Fire Co
Fred Diehl
Chas
Grapenthein
Wm, Wilera
Ld. I
Dillner
Frank Oxé
Leonard Diehl
Martin Krueger
Premium offers for farm journals entice new subscribers
The Faro Journal offers five years of subscription and The Pointer for one year plus Collier's weekly for a reduced price. Mr. Cornelius DeRidder will solicit and collect for The Pointer and publishers appreciate courtesies shown to him.
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Ssue
Faro Journal
Gent
Pointer
Collier’s Weekly
Cornelius DeRidder
Panhandler PCC and St L Run Saturday Local Route
A Saturday service labeled Panhandler PCC and St L routes operates to Oakdale and Riverdale with a 11 minute headway difference between 134th Street and the river route. The schedule returns to Oakdale at 2:20 with Riverdale timing aligned to the same day and route pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Riverdale
134Th Street
Chicago
Dolton
Indiana
R. R
Destructive Animal Preys on Riverdale Chickens
A mystery creature or dog is killing poultry in Riverdale. Week of losses include Adam Schmutzler 14 birds, Henry Ultsch 22, Samuel Alges 12, Chas Sellien 17, two ducks and a goose for others such as Gus Klaege Peter Ripley and Wm Stutzhiem. The animal appears to kill for sport and leaves carcasses. Residents urged to lock chicken coops while police advertise a general houseworker needed in Homewood.
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Riverdale
Adam Schmutzler
Henry Ultsch
Samuel Alges
Chas Sellien
Gus Klaege
Peter Ripley
Wm Stutzhiem
L. G. Reich
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Dolton Civic Club
Riverdale Improvement Association
Fisher-Haas
Kuse-Grelck
Gerald Sullivan
Ladies Aid
Dalton M. E. Church
William Dalton
William Bachman
Mason Manufacturing Co
Canton
Ohio
Mr. Bachmann
Fred Diekman
Maryon
Clinton
Walter
Cincinnati
John Diekman
Jeanette Diekman
I. C
Panhandle
Ilinois
Leave City
Randolph Street
Ly. Randolph St. Riverdale
South Rivesdale
Orth
Chicago & Eastern III
Tom Delten
North Bound
de Mae
Clark
Homewood
Lil
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