Local unions and women’s corps schedule meetings
Brigemakers' Local Union No. 6 meets at the AU W Hall Wollon on the second and last Thursday evenings with William J. Albrecht president and Adlela Adel lly recording secretary. Women’s Relief Corps W Spencer Corps No. 279 meets the 2a Friday at 2 pm and 4th Friday at 3 pm at Village Hall Rivenaie with Emily Claussen president and Dorothy Niemeyer secretary. Riverdale board directors meet fourth Friday at 7 30 pm Bowen School. Criticizes Her Sex Mrs Newell Dwight Hillis says in Outlook that American women are not home makers and have been elevated beyond their station. She contrasts American and European girls in work and capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigemakers
A. U. U. W. Hall
Wollon
Willianm J. Albrecht
Apert Tye Adlelly
Andrew Messerschmin
Finglcial Bucielely
Women's Relief Corps
W. Spencer Corps
Rivenaie
Emily Claussen
Mia
Dorothy Niemeyer
Riverdale Board
Bowen School
Newell Dwight Hillis
The
Outlook
Vacation Diversions Turn Dangerous Near Bangor Maine
Francis F. Mitchell of New York on a Maine vacation witnessed a deer dive into his carriage from the roadside forest. The deer and horse fought for minutes, demolishing the vehicle before the young deer escaped unharmed. The incident occurred a few miles from Bangor while enjoying the scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Francis F. Mitchell
New York
Bangor
What a Great Man Says
The late Hon. David Davis praised local newspapers for funding community benevolence through free lines and support for editors. He argued papers are the best investment a town can make, offering more social benefit per dollar than other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
Electric power and transport advances in early 20th century
The article notes suburban electric cars using air brakes with compressed air drains, tests of electric whistle drives on batteries, electric motors for Chicago lake pumps, a 40 000 cubic foot per minute triple expansion engine replaced by a 700 three power motor, hydro electric transmission in the Sanitary District, and wireless telegraphy enabling year round contact with Kamchatka, plus incentives for operators of isolated stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Hallroad
Chicago
Sanitary District
Kamschatka
Supreme court upholds policy payout after suicide clause
Denver Calo Dec 5 The state law requiring insurers to pay on life policies even if the insured dies by suicide within a year was upheld by the Supreme Court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Calo
Supreme Court
Search For Life Saver in Anderson Indiana
In Anderson Indiana on November 26 1908 William W Spurrier a blue jacket from the US ship Pennsylvania saved Lieutenant M E Smyth life in the Mediterranean. Spurrier disappeared after his enlistment ended a year ago and is being sought for a reward and possible permanent employment by Smyth's wealthy father. Local inquiry from New York and Washington has taken place. Obeldobel Tobacco Co. promotes Christmas premiums via American Tobacco tags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurrier
Lieutenant Smith
Mediterranean Sea
Paris Furniture Bed Plays Music and Warns Sleeper
A Paris furniture dealer markets a bed that hides a clockwork music box. When weight rests on the bed, a lullaby plays and an alarm is set for the next morning. If the sleeper does not rise within five minutes after the alarm, the bed drops its bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wanted Dressmaking Service Ad
Mrs Erfft lists dressmaking services at 13316 Calumet Avenue Riverdale with stamping done and embroidery orders taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erfft
Calumet Avenue
Riverdale
Gary Pioneer Louis Bryan Marries Chicago Bride Ethel Thayer
Miss Ethel Thayer of Chicago wed Gary pioneer and millionaire Louis A. Bryan in a ceremony at the Bryan home in Gary. The bride, 27, received diamonds and a thousand dollar bills as a wedding gift. The couple plans a motor trip to Mexico and Cuba. Bryan, 53, settled Gary by buying swamp land and dunes and later accumulated wealth. The wedding was performed by Mayor Knotts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Ethel Thayer
Chicago
Louis A. Bryan
Bryan
Knotts
Mies Thayer
Albert Thayer
Washington Boulevard
Bryans
Mexico
Cuba
Prohibition
Hot Coffee Sparks Kiss Then Bottle of Vengeance
Charles Erickson praised coffee in a Townsend and Lucas street restaurant. He offered a kiss as a reward. Miss Elizabeth Lindgreen threw hot coffee in his face causing burns. Police were alerted. Erickson went home to 865 Sedgwick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Erickson
Townsend and
Lucas Streets
Elizabeth Lindgreen
Chicago Avenue
Buildings May Be Higher In Chicago Under New Code
The three-year effort on Chicago work led to council approval of a revised municipal building code. The final version omits any height limit for skyscrapers after protests by civic groups against a 200 foot cap. The city may now see towers surpassing the Enffel tower, 1 0 feet tall, in impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The Greater Youths Companion expands reading range
The Youths Companion announces a major enlargement adding four hundred magazine pages of reading while keeping the $1.75 subscription. It promises sports skill articles for boys, practical tips for girls, and household guidance, along with stories and notes from notable figures. Early subscribers for 1911 receive free 1910 issues and Grace Richmond serial chapters. The Companion offers an Art Calendar for 1911 and sample copies with the 1911 announcement from 144 Berkeley St Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Richmond
Comanion
Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
Multiple Classified Notices from The Pointer
An assortment of classifieds including items for sale Rent Wanted Lost and Found and real estate offers. Listings mention Mi Nagel 13751 Illinois Riverdale Dolton and several addresses across Dolton Riverdale and Westtown with deals on cottages farms land and store property as well as a community dance invitation and a pointer office notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Publication
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Piaso
Nagel’a
Illinois Street
Pointer
Kensington
Hkeward
North Vide
Gus. Fleischhauer’s
Riverdale Park
Firemens Dance
A. O. U. W. Hall
Dalton
John Behren
Dolton
Chicago Street
Wes. A.tranca
Park Avenue
Sco
Kapley
Voltoa State Bank
Inland Transit Timetable Fragment from Riverdale
Readable data shows a timetable fragment listing North and South routes from Riverdale with times such as 4.44am and 7.38am and several cryptic numbers. The line also mentions a Business Men's Special service labeled Frisco Chi. & East, III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Panhandle P C C and St L Ry Chicago Eastbound Schedule
Eastbound service from Panhandle PCC and St Louis Line to Chicago with departures at 7 00 am and 4 15 pm plus 5 18 pm. Dalton schedule mirrors the same pattern with one trip each direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dalton
Western Indiana Rail Schedule Note on Sunday Trains
No Sunday trains except where marked. The schedule lists Saturday and daily services, with No 67 leaving 47th Street at 5 57 am and arriving South Holland at 6 45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Indiana
R. R
47Th Street
South Holland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kinney Brothers
F. Kinney
John E. Kinney
Indiana Ave
Ill
Dpltan
Suarian Pont
Laus Harper
Henry Hahn
Village Board
Village Hall
F. W. Schmidt
Alvin G. Wilkins
Ancient Order United Workmen
A. OU. U. W. Hall
Richard Hoppe
Chas. C. Schnoor
John F. Hoettger
Henry W. Schnoor
Calumet
Andrew Baumgartner
O. Obeldobel
Henry Mohrbanker
Catholic Order Foresters
Villiage Hall
Conrad Kern
Albert Schumann
Peter Kipley
Women’s Catholic Order
Forestead
Vilagedal
Hiveruui
Aire
Grevrge
Washington Lodge
U. of N. A
A. O.U. W. Hall
Dulko
John O’brien
Geo. W. Luckenbill
Ecy Ang Ireas
Riverdale Improvement Assavgia Livin
Ous
Hiverdale
T. F. Kinney
Bulbwler
Bebblur
B. Ok. Meal
Peale
Riverdale Hose Company No. 1
Hose House
Highlawn
Fred Lanswig
Gee. L. Koehler
Herman Jeesen
Business Men’s Association
Henry J. Dillner
Frank QO. Bergold
Dolton School
Obels
Electricity
Scientifc American
Search For Life Saver
Oberdobels
Obeldobel
American Tobacco Co
L. A. Bryan
Andrew Bauigartner
Wavasi Avenue
Hivervale
Lelepuone
Peter Paul
Dayvona Avenues
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Washington
Udickman
Lincoln Ave
Bod
Initain &Venue
Uluiagu Street
Woston
Utics
U. B. Kipley
Main
Grant Streets
St. Will Divide
Ol & Acres
Assu
Oskgieu
John A. Lon
United States
Canada
Cal Gudrantes
Matate Ceaters Association
Doltun
Illinos Central
Randolph Street
Zoo
East
Randolph
South Riverdale
North
Chicago St
Dalton North Bound
Riverdale Local
Fordtran Bros
Riverbale
Blue Island
Chicago Heights
Claude J. Dalenberg
Unity
Dearborn St
W.pullman
Roseland
Birkhoff’s
Michigan
Dolton Bakery
William Minardow
Telephone
WM. C. Zesch
Riv
Midway
Leyden Avenue
Chauncy Ave
Grand Crossing
Robert Hanschmann
Park Ave
Carl Wuleff
Duolion, Ill
Edward F. ‘Dillner
Summer Garden
Chicago St. Dolton, Tr
Fred J. Ott
Chicago St. Dolton, Ill
GEO
Tuch
137Th Street
Grant Bros
General Machinists
138Th St
West 137Th St. Riverdale
J. C. Depot
CopvricutTs &c
Munn
Scientific American
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