Dolton Village Board Meets As Concrete Street Nears Finish
Dolton village trustees discuss finishing concrete street work with tarvia covering nearly complete and a wheel tax proposal for vehicle and team owners. Finance shows $22,033.80 on hand. drainage labor remains tight. sidewalk raises planned and a water main update noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Chas. Schnoor
Kaiser
Pinger
McGarry & Company
Stanczik
Schnoor
Duillner
Minardon Bakery
158Th
Claussen
Village Electrician
Moomaw
Schmuck
Irving Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Fredere
Change in Time Card for Illinois Central Schedule
A new local time card went into effect on the Illinois Central last Sunday December. The 9 17 p m northbound train is changed to 9 02. Several Sunday northbound trains run five minutes earlier. A new schedule is printed in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Barbers Increase Haircut Price to 35 Cents
Chicago barbers will raise the price of a haircut from 25 to 35 cents starting December 15 citing safety razor impact, higher rents, and long hours. The Pointer supports the raise and suggests 45 cents for a haircut.
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Chicago
Vyhe Pointer
George Babcock Leaves Pope Beet Sugar Works
Mr. Charles Pope 2d succeeds George Babcock as chief clerk at Pope Beet Sugar Works. Pope 2d is a Yale graduate and well qualified for the post. Babcock retires after years in the plant and plans to devote time to a fruit and stock farm near Saugatuk Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pope
George Babcock
Pope Beet Sugar Works
Pope 2d
Pope
Yale University
Babcock
Riverdale
Saugatuk
Mich
Put Yourself on the Pay Roll Savings Ad
An advertisement from First National Bank of Dolton-Ady invites readers to open a savings account at 3 percent compound interest. The pitch emphasizes monthly expenses like groceries, butcher, and landlord payments, urging personal savings participation.
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First National Bank of Dolton—Ady
Rose Comb Black Minorca cockerels for sale
Due to lack of winter quarters I am selling some of my thoroughbred Rose Comb Black Minorca cockerels at reduced prices. This is a chance to add prize winning stock from A. O. Reich of Riverdale Adv to your flock.
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A. O. , Reich, Riverdale
Adv
Local and Personal News of the Riverdale Community
News items from Riverdale report L. G. Reich’s ladder accident causing a sprained wrist and gash near the eye, several visits from relatives and travelers in town, a YMCA program by R. B. Cunningham, and guests of Roy Parker. Also noted are a government appointment, a poultry show in Blue Island, a freight train incident damaging a threshing machine, medical updates on John A. Muller, church events, Antone Sueman’s visit, and community notices including a bank statement and notices for lodging and dressmaking services.
Card Of Thanks For Kindness After Our Loss
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness shown at the death and burial of our husband and father Mas Prep DeroHEN and Family.
Deaths in Riverdale: Dreshall Dies at 49 in Chicago
Death notices reveal Death’s Harvest Christian Dreshall of Riverdale died at Wesley Hospital Chicago on Saturday November 30 aged 49 years 8 months and 24 days. Born March 6 1863 in Mecklenberg Germany he worked 20 years at Pullman rolling mills. Survived by wife Minnie Redmann eight children and siblings in Oaklawn Roseland and Chicago. Funeral Tuesday at 246 136th Street and Immanuel Church with internment at Oakland Cemetery.
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Christian Dreshall
Riverdale
Wesley Hospital
Chicago
Mecklenberg
Germany
136Th Street
Immanuel Church
Dalton
Press
Oakland Cemetery
Dresball
Pullman Rolling Mills
Minnie Redmann
Arthur
Minnie
Clara
Curist
Anna
William
Walter
Arnold
Adolph Dresball
Roseland
Charles Schmidt
Oaklawn
Hll
H. Niemann
M. Riekhoff
Theodore Kraefft Dies in Michigan Farm Loss of health ends Riverdale plumber
Theodore Kraefft once in Riverdale plumbing died in Covert Michigan on Thursday November 28 from dropsy. He was buried there on Sunday December 1. He owned a small fruit farm near Covert, damaged by frost years earlier, and was rebuilding when illness struck. He had many friends in the Riverdale area.
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Theodore Kaefft
Riverdale
Covert
Mich
Ted” Kraefft
Death of Mr. Rieg Reported After Seattle Hotel Find
Mrs Whaddius Rieg received a Sunday message from Seattle Washington stating her husband Thedidous Rieg was found dead in a hotel. The couple had lived apart since he left for Minnesota about two years ago where he reportedly bought land and became part owner of a threshing outfit.
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Whaddius Rieg
Gertzen
Seattle
Wack
Rieg
Minnesota
May Open Plant Cereal Plant Near North Harvey
The Corn Products Company plans to reopen the Cereal plant at North Harvey on the Calumet River to manufacture starch products. The facility was previously put into operation years ago but was later shut down by the trust.
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Corn Products Company
North Harvey
Calumet River
Mrs Christian Schmidt Celebrates 80th Birthday
Mrs Christian Schmidt of Dalton celebrated her eightieth birthday last Wednesday December 4 1912 with about forty neighbors and friends calling to offer congratulations and share a fine dinner at her daughter Mrs John Pieplows home.
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Christian Schmidt
John Pieplow
Dalton
High Class Pictures Features A Mix Of Comedies And Dramas
The program lists Friday offerings The German Singers Mr Fixit both praised as good comedies Saturday presents She Pirates Daughter a thrilling California coast tale Sunday showcases two amusing comedies She Amateur ice man Lubin feature Mr Ait Joongon Well Washed House Evolution and Life of a Sulk Worm described as beautiful and instructive Also noted is a $45 sewing machine prize on Saturday December 21 Bree coupons given on Tuesdays and Fridays The cinema shows daily Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday with afternoon and evening sessions Doors open 7 p m Sundays 1 to 6 and 7 p m
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Mr. Fixit
California
Bree
Multiple Classified Wants and Rentals Placed in Dolton Area
Wanled 20 men to go to work at once at 120th street and Shinoia Central Railway. For sale lots of loose prairie hay inquire Wm Bachmann Teleplone Dolton 397. SLOUVE FOR SALEW13 Jewel Hard Coal base burner and a gas stove for xesie inquire 529 Chicago street Dolton. Experienced farmer wants to rent 40 acres near Dutton or Riverdale with houses. provide info and price to Mr J. devirrens 2842 W Maplewood Ave Chicago dil.
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Wm, Bachmann
Teleplone
Dolton
Jd. 1
Wilerburuaia & 30A
120Th Street
Shinoia Central Railway
Chicago Street
Xesie
Dutton
Riverdale
J. &. Deviriens
Maplewood Avenue
Chicago
Dil
Church Services and Advent Schedule December 8 1912
St Pauls Ev Luth Church on 138th street hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Regular service at 10 30 a m Advent services are set for Wednesday December 11 at 7 30 p m led by Rev H Winsd Pastor St Marys Catholic Church lists first mass at 8 00 a m and high mass at 7 30 a m with Rev W F Verhalen as pastor.
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St. Paul’s Ev. Luth
138Th Street
H. Winpd
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
W. F. Verhalen
Dolton M E Church Worship Schedule and Pastor
Dolton M E Church offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m and sermons at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m with Epworth League at 6 30 p m Pastor Rev Walter Firth leads. Immanuel Evang Church lists 9 30 a m Sunday School with German and English sections 10 30 a m German service and 7 30 p m English service Pastor Rev G G Press invites attendance.
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Epworth League
Ladies Aid
Walter Firth
Immanuel Evang
G. G. Press
Dutch Reformed Church Dalton Service Schedule
The Dutch Reformed Church on Park Ave Dalton lists preaching at 9 30 a m and 2 p m with Sunday school at 3 30 p m and a young people's meeting at 7 30 p m Rev Joan W TePaske is the pastor.
Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church Service Notice
The Rev John W. Peat will conduct the service at 7 30 p m Sunday at Our Savior's English Evangelical Lutheran Church Riverdale Village Hall The Rev Geo P Kabele pastor announces no Sunday School or Catechetical class meetings Sunday He is an inspiring preacher and we expect a large hearing for him.
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Riverdale Village Hall
John W. Peat
Geo. P. Kabele
Officers Elected at George Washington Lodge No 189
At a regular meeting of George Washington Lodge No 189 the following were elected officers for the ensuing year President John O'Brien Vice President T Boyle Treasurer J A Headly Recording Secretary John Horton Board of Directors Thos Doherty G D Ouller W R Krame
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George Washington Lodge No
John O'Brien
T. Boyle
J. A. Headly
John ©. Horton
Thos. Doherty
G. D Ouller
W. R. Krame
Water Contamination Hits Pope Beet Sugar Works Workers
River water polluted the plant drinking supply for days causing typhoid like illness among workers. A partially opened valve allowed river water into clear water pipes, inducing dysentery and fever. Most are recovering. chief clerk Mr Babcock remains confined at home in Harvey.
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Pope Beet
Babcock
Harvey
Pease Elected Grand Warden of Odd Fellows in Illinois
Wm J H Pease of Harvey was recently elected Grand Warden of the independent Order of Odd Fellows. The honor demonstrates his acquaintance confidence and respect among thousands of members across Illinois.
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Wm. J H. Pease
Harvey
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Sympathy and thanks for loss to family and friends
The family of a husband and father express gratitude for sympathy and kindness during illness and death. Special thanks to Rev Press, the Sunday Evening League, the A. O. U. W., and all who sent flowers. Mia, Christian Drefball and Family.
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Rev. Press
Sunday Evening League
Floweere
Mia
Christian Drefball
My cutting and dressmaking school open to girls
Mrs J By Wiegand announces a sewing instruction program inviting girls and young ladies to learn dressmaking. The school offers practical training in a useful craft and aims to equip students with professional skills.
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Mra. J
Wiegand
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Ery
Icka Street
John Hurley
Wulff
Oak Street
Buffalo
McGowan
Calaboose
A. BE
Richard Hoppe Edward Prickett
Ee McGarry & Co Ee
Central Engineering Bureau
L. G. Reich
Frank Hammer
Lansing
Muncoda
Wis
Albert Hammer
Wisconsin Hills
R. BH. Cunningham
Y. M. C. A. Dalton
Rambo
Hriday
Charles Collard
Rsdmondton
Hattie Collard
Winnipeg
Canada
Roy F Parker
St. Catharn
Ontario
New York City
David Lau
John A. Muller
Northside
Milwaukee
Jammanuel Church
Dalton M. E
Uursday
J. HW. Jameison
Antone Sueman
New Uim
Minn
Suu
Antone
Sueman
Iggn
Orchestra Ein
A.cu, Pennis Club
A U's
First National Bank
Ivrace Hulmes
RENI
Corner Park Ave
Snu Wasmwington Ss. Bolton
Dalton School
Churean
Death
Christian Drefhall
Theodore Kraefft
Theddius Rieg
Land’s Hall
Dolton M. E. Church
Our Savior’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church
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