Ivanhoe Boom Promised By Golden Gate Real Estate Push
A Chicago press report from December 16 1926 details Ivanhoe developments with two large builders planning 150 houses, a new golf course, and a Golden Gate Association to promote the south Cook County district. It notes extensive paving, sewers, water lines, street lights, and subway work by public utilities and contractors, with 1927 plans to complete sidewalks and paving.
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F. W. Branigar
Ivanhoe
The
Pointer
Dalton
Illinois
Cook County Forest Preserve
Halsted Street
Chicago Athletic Association
Golden Gate Association
Riverdale
Chicago Heights
Ilinois Central
Monee
Golden Gate
Chicago
Cook County
W. Branigar
Development Department
144Th Street
Ravinia Nursery
Public Service Co
Northern Tinois
Atlantic Avenue
Branigat Bros. Co
Bell Telephone Company
Ward and Company
I. C
Local grocer Modern Grocery and Market sold half interest
Patrons and friends are informed that a half stake in the Modern Grocery and Market at 531 Chicago Street has been purchased. A call or phone contact is requested via Dal ton 85 for inquiries or congratulations.
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Chicago Street
Dalton 85
Card of Thanks forSupportive Community Members
We extend sincere thanks to the Masonic Orders Paul Gall Post No 303 American Legion Relief Corps Auxiliary of the American Legion neighbors and friends and the Rev Eries and Rev Wimsett for their kind words in our bereavement.
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Paul Gall
American Legion, Relief Corps
Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Eries
Rev
Wimsett
Riverdale Fire Dept Masque Ball Set At Village Hall
The Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department announces a masque ball at the village hall on Saturday evening January 29. Ticket prices are 75 cents if bought from members and one dollar at the door.
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The
Riverdale Vol. Fire Dept
Chicago divorce rates by community reveal wide variation
The study by Dr. Ernest R. Mowrer analyzes 1919 and 1921 Cook County divorces showing Chicago districts range from 0 to 68 desolations per 10 000. city average 25. Desertions peak in Bridgeport while Edison Park and Oakdale are lowest.
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Wilson Avenue
Chicago
Edison Park
Oakdale
Bridgeport
Kelvin Park
California
Ernest R. Mowrer
University of Chicago
Cook County
Court of Domestic Relations
Red Cross Delivers Christmas Cheer to Chicago Veterans
Nearly 4 000 service men and families will receive Red Cross boxes baskets and gifts in the Chicago area. Veterans hospitals and families are remembered with toys for children as 200 000 Junior Red Cross students contributed. Dolls dressed by girls and toys from boys. Hundreds of volunteers wrap pack and ship to ensure no former service member is forgotten as Chicago Chapter marks its largest effort since the war.
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American Red Cross
Chicago
Veterans
Real Christmas Gift Build Wealth Through Saving
A local Building and Loan Association promotes giving children a few shares as a growing asset for college, business start, or home ownership. The secretary invites inquiries on joining Dolton Riverdale Building Loan Association and explains member advantages.
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Building and Loan Association
Dolton-Riverdale Building
Loan Association
Local and Personal News and Obituary Briefs
Paul Smith of St Paul Minn visits his son P M Smith and family in Dalton over holidays. J W Cannon of Bowen Texas visits niece Mrs Wike and family. Napoleon Grew dies at daughter Mrs Wim Neering Rivendal December 20 aged 78. burial in Bay City Mich where he was a pioneer resident. Frank Wesse and wife buy half interest in Modern Grocery at 6831 Chiesco Street. Alice Fisher returns to Theo Koch Grocery position.
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Paul Smith
St. Paul
Minn
P. M. Smith
Dalton
Jd. W. Cannon
Bowen
Til
Wike
Napoleon Grew
Wim. Neering
Zaeis Aec
Rivendal
Bay City
Mich
Tie
Frank Wesse
Dolom
Chiesco Street
Alice Fisher
Theo. Koch
Aladin Asiahtic
Inquest Clears Webb Death After Dalton Train Collision
In Dalton the inquest into the death of Clifton P. Webb of Winchester Tennessee concluded last Friday. Webb, with three companions, rode in a borrowed car on Torrence avenue near midnight in fog. The auto struck a freight train, Webb vanished in the fog and later his body was found near Indiana Harbor tracks. His clothes likely caught on the train and he was dragged unconscious until death. The three companions were shaken and bruised but later returned home and reported the incident.
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Clifton P. Webb
Winchester
Tenn
Indiana Harbor
Dalton
Webb
Hegewisch
Torrence Avenue
Delton
Cheerful Christmas Wishes From the Super A C Baseball Club
In friendly appreciation of your courtesies the Super A C Baseball Club sends good wishes for a cheerful Christmas and great prosperity throughout the New Year to their friends and followers.
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The
Super A. C., Baseball Club
Right Arm Torn Off In Farm Machinery Mishap
Fred Stemsen a Worth Township farmer lost his right arm when his coat sleeve tangled in a corn shredder while shedding corn on his farm Tuesday. He was taken to St Francis hospital where the arm was amputated above the elbow. A year earlier Stemsen nearly choked when his coat collar caught in the shredder rollers in a similar accident.
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Fred Stemsen
Worth Township
St. Francis Hospital
Siemsen
Bloe Island
Riverdale Special Assessment Notices Due Dates
Assessment Notice Special assessment No. 8 paying in Village of Riverdale is due and payable Jan. 2, 1927. Special Assessments Nos. 3 4 5 6 and 7 for water service pipes 2nd installment due Jan. 6. Pay at village hall daily from 9 to 6 or at collector CHRS. NIEMEYER's residence.
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Riverdale
Niemeyer
Death of Propper family member noted by Paul Gall Post
Sister May cared for him deeply and he was the first of the Propper siblings to die. His passing is mourned by friends and relatives. Paul Gall Post and the Masonic Order helped in the funeral services.
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May
Propper
Paul Gall Post
Masonic Order
Arthur Propper Army Veteran Remembered in Dalton Obituary
Arthur Propper born December 29 1880 on the Dropper homestead served on the Mexican Border with the First Cavalry and in France with the Transportation Corps. He was Fast Commander and Chaplain of Paul Gall Post 363 and active in Masonic bodies. He died December 19 1926 at his sister’s home in Dalton after years of ill health. Funeral services were held December 22 at Immanuel church with interment at Oaklawn Cemetery. He left eight siblings and numerous relatives.
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Evangelical Church
Dalton
Berger School
Thornton Township
Chicago
First Cavalry of
Milton J. Foreman
Camp Grant
Frederick C. Propper
Mary Propper
Propper
France
United States
Bordeaux
Transportation Corps
Sargeant
Illinois
Veterans’ Hospital
Dwight
Ill
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Hammond
Washington Street
Paul Gall
Low Vale Lodge
Harvey
Harvey Council
S. M
Henry Milhahn
Emily. Kasten
May B. Propper
Fred W. Propper
Wm. F. Propper
Henry M. Propper
John E. Propper
Raymond A. Propper
Immanuel Church
Kreis
Wimseth
Oaklawn Cemetery
Thornton
Arthur Propper
Col
F. CG. Propper
Cheerful looks make every dish a feast church crowns welcome
A literary comment notes cheerful appearances turn meals into feasts and says that the church honors a welcome, attributed to Massinger.
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Massinger
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Ivanttoe
the Golden Gate
Red Cross
Art Propper
Arthur M. Propper
Dropper
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