A Sailor's Life From Robert Haney Describes Sea Duty
Ensign veteran Robert Haney writes from Havana as mate aboard the S S Santa Marta of the United Fruit Co. He details sailing from New Orleans with 159 aboard, loading bananas for New Orleans via Cristobal and Bocas, and notes the fleet's mix of flags. He recounts a grisly shark death, ship humor, crew origins, and vivid Havana impressions including Prohibition era saloons, police detentions, and local prices.
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Havana
Cuba
United Fruit Co
S. S. Santa Marta
New Orleans
Cristobel
Panama Canal
Bocas and
Almerante
United Fruit Company
New
Morro Castle
Spain
Omaha
United Cubana Railway
Island
Havana Islands Railways and Holiday Fare
The writer notes strong gauge railways and urban streetcar systems in Havana with 8,000,000 on the island and 400,000 in Havana. He observes July style dress, flies and mosquitos, and expects a hot Christmas as he signs off with seasonal wishes to the boys.
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Havana
Chicago
Palm Beach
Henry Mohr Died After Prolonged Illness and Accident
Henry F Mohr aged 32 died at County hospital after years of pain from injuries suffered when struck by a Western Indiana engine at 138th street eleven years ago. He lived as a wreck but never complained. Funeral from his uncle Henry Mohr 303 East 136th Riverdale at 1 30 Monday with interment Oakland cemetery.
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Henry F. Mohr
Henry Mohr
East 136Th Street
Riverdale
Oakland Cemetery
Dolton Juniors Romp Past South Holland Crickets 25-0
The Dolton Junior football eleven defeated the South Holland Crickets 25 to 0 on the Dolton gridiron. The Crickets threatened to score several times but were stopped by the Juniors strong line as captain Paarlberg Swartz and Speyer for the Crickets and Needles Bruhn and Ol ing combinations for the Juniors stood out. The Juniors extend their record to eight wins and two losses with two draws. Referee Ehlert from Illinois and umpire Taylor from Michigan officiated.
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Dolton
South Holland Crickets
Paarlberg
Swartz
Speyer
Birthday Party at Mrs Middleborns Home
Last Friday December 8 friends gathered at the home of Mrs Paul Middleborn to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mrs G H Putnam Mrs Rachel C North Mrs H Schmidt Mrs K S Putnam and children Marjorie and Paul Mrs Emily Claussen Mrs Emily C Ripley and sons Lorenz and Robert Mrs J B Engel Mrs Lawrence Engel and daughter Phyllis Mrs T W North and Mrs Chas Sellin.
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Paul Middleborn
G. H. Putnam
Rachel C. North
H. Schmidt
K. S. Putnam
Marjorie
Paul
Emily Claussen
Emily C. Ripley
Lorenz
Robert
J. B. Engel
Lawrence Engel
Phyllis
T. W. North
Chas. Sellin
Riverdale Park Board Sees Leadership Change and Land Purchase Plan
The Riverdale Park Board accepted the resignation of H. J. McGrain as secretary and treasurer after a decade and named Edward F. Schulte to the post. The panel has an option on about 27 acres opposite the Illinois Central depot owned by Pullman Company and will present a $45,000 bond issue to voters in January to buy the land for a park.
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Riverdale Park Board
H. J. McGrain
Edward F. Schulte
Illinois Central Depot
Pullman Company
Park
Rvierdale
Woodmen Camp M. W. A. Officers Elected
Calumet Woodmen election results held Thursday evening reveal officers named: Consul Henry Grapenthien Advisor Wm A Schliemann Banker J C Warnicke Clerk C W Berger Escort Howard Nelson Watchman John Berger Sentry Russell Reed Manager Raymond Baumgartner.
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Calumet Camp
Henry Grapenthien
Wm. A. Schliemann
J. C. Warnicke
C. W. Berger
Howard Nelson
John Berger
Russell Reed
Raymond Baumgartner
Local notices and hospital reports from Riverdale area
Elmer Zumm, 14, treated for diabetes at Presbyterian hospital. William Middleborn, 12, improving after heart enlargement treatment at Mercy hospital. Social items include Miss Hulda Rost entertaining Arabelle Girls Club, a Our Savior's church bazaar, and a Prize Masquerade ball by the Riverdale Hose Co. at the village hall. Chicago and Lincoln Ave schools in Dalton report 100 percent Junior Red Cross enrollment as war effort support.
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Elmer Zumm
Presbyterian Hospital
William Middleborn
August Middleborn
Mercy Hospital
iPop
Dalton Theatre
Hulda
Margaret
Anna Rost
Arabelle Girls Club
Our Savior’s Church
Palmer House
Clyde Judd
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Judd
Pointer
J. E. Kleinz
Blue Island Hospital
Henry Miller
Forrest Avenuue
Dalton
St. Francis Hospital
Riverdale Hose Co
Village Hall
Chicago St. School
Lincoln Ave
Red Cross
United States
Elks Minstrel Show Shines Across Blue Island Roseland
The Elks Minstrel shows in Blue Island and Roseland drew large crowds over three nights. Harry Rohrbach led a notable performance, showing lively dancing recall of his past with the Blue Island Stars. The Blue Island lodge praised the success and kept a festive mood.
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Blue Island
Roseland
Elected Officers of Calumet Local No 20 1923
Calumet Local No 20 of the Cook County Truck Gardeners and Farmers Association names the 1923 officers led by President Fred E Waterman and Vice President N P Paarlberg. Meeting set for Tuesday December 19 1922 at 2 pm in Dolton village hall. farmers invited to attend. Also for sale a baby buggy and combination store inquire 205 Park Avenue.
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Calumet Local No
Cook County Truck Gardners and Farmers Association
Fred E. Waterman
N. P. Paarlberg
Fred A. Bachman
Frank B. Diekman
F. W. DeGraff
Henry Homier
Wm. Messmaker
8. P. Schoon
L. Koch
Robert Hidam
Wm. Bachmann
Dolton
Park Avenue
Buddies Night Set By Paul Gall Post December 28
American Legion Paul Gall Post invites all ex service men to Buddies Night on Thursday December 28. Officers plan a social event and aim to assist ex service men with Wingis Bangs applications when forms arrive. Walter Bachmann asks for any roll top desks for disposal. Next meeting December 21 votes officers. Membership drive to reach 100 percent.
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Paul Gall
Wingis Bangs
Paul Gall Post
Walter Bachmann
Legion
Bowen School Notices Light of Holidays and Activities
Bowen School closes for holidays December 22 and reopens January 2. Initiation grades awarded to Irene Wike and Grover Cogswell for volunteer work. Sewing class on Thursday afternoons. cooking class Tuesday at 3. Orchestra meets Wednesdays at 3 15. Names of students and instruments listed. A Christmas entertainment is set for December 21 with Santa arriving as usual. admission 25 cents, proceeds to school. Riverdale park bond issue 45000 dollars on January 6 1923 8 with voting at village hall Riverdale and Highlawn hose house.
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Irene Wike
Grover Cogswell
Oliver Schwab
Theodore Schlueter
Elizabeth Robinson
Riverdale
Home Ownership Path Through Saving and Loans
A Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan notice proclaims a new stock series opening January 1, 1923 for local investors. Horace Holmes serves as secretary, promoting self denial and consistent saving as the route to home ownership and financial security.
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Ife
Card Of Thanks For Kindness In Sickness And Death
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother. Special thanks to Rev Blomberg for consoling words. M. P. Gilbert and Family.
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Rev. Blomberg
Govier Targeted for Congress by Ninth Ward Alderman
Calumet Index reports Sheldon W. Govier, Ninth ward alderman, being groomed for the congressional nomination to succeed the late James R. Mann. Supporters across the Second district rally to Govier as local backers push him into the race.
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Sheldon W. Govier
Ninth Ward
James R. Mann
Govier
Congress
Second Congressional District
Calumet Index
Staylit lights demo offered by William Mau
Christmas shoppers are invited to a Staylit lights demonstration presented by William Mau. The note promises reliable illumination for the holiday season and urges customers to visit for a live display.
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William Mau
Riverdale Seeks Bids for Catch Basin Cleaning
Sealed bids will be received by the Village of Riverdale for cleaning of thirty or more catch basins. Bids must be in the village clerk's hands by Tuesday December 26 1922 at 7 30 p.m. The president and board reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
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Riverdale
Board of Trustees
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Home Sweet Home
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DeYoung
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Roswell B. Mason
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Hanover
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