Riverdale Board Appropriates $20 for Delegate to State Convention
Riverdale village trustees vote to send a delegate to the state firemen’s convention in Bushnell Illinois January 9 to 11 1917 with a $20 appropriation. The session covers Ashland avenue repairs lighting issues and street work with notes on permits and street crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Freman
Bushnell
Riverdale
Brandt
Henry Mill Kahn
Ashland Avenue
Brickyard County
Quinlin
Lie Road
Sellin
Diehl
Lotz
Liyatt
Public Service Company
Halsted and
138Th Streets
Indiana Harbor Railroad
Halsted Street
137Tt Street
Indiana Avenue
138Th Street
Steiman
Scarse
Flick
Rau
Ray
I. QO
188Th Street
Unruh
Kern
Standard Oil Co
FP. Wechmidt
John Dickelman
American Developing Co
Bert Hawes
Eevee
Bergold
Lpinstee Lotz
Ilinois Central Railroad
Ludiana Avenue
Deserted seven month old baby found in Ripley store hallway
A seven month old girl baby, wrapped in blankets, was found Thursday evening in the Ripley store building hallway in Riverdale by Mr. Herbert. Mr. and Mrs. George Heimsoth took the infant and may keep it unless its mother comes forward soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Riverdale
Herbert
George Heimsoth
Bank Opens January T Three In Riverdale
News from Riverdale announces the First Trust and Savings Bank will open January 3 after delays in vault equipment. Depots note safety deposit boxes and vaults are not yet installed but will be ready for the January 3 opening and inviting customers to inspect the well equipped banking rooms.
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First Trust & Savings Bank OF
Riverdale
Elect Officers The Degree of Honor 1917
The Degree of Honor elected officers for 1917 including C. of H. Augusta Michalski L. of H. Liattie Albrecht C. of C. Florence Stanczik P.C of H. Augusta Buettner Recording Fin. Anna Dickelman Receiver Louise Mehler Usher Ethel McPike A. Usher Frederica Albrecht Inside Watch Alvina Perry Outside Watch Anna Belz Musician Alice Wulff C. of D. Staff Mary Furguson
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C. of H
Augusta Michalski
L. of H
Liattie Albrecht
Florence Stanczik
P.C of H
Augusta Buettner
Anna Dickelman
Louise Mehler
Usher
Ethel McPike
A. Usher
Frederica Albrecht
Alvina Perry
Outside Watch
Anna Belz
Alice Wulff
C. of
Mary Furguson
Local 20 CTG and FA elect officers for 1917
Local No 20 Cook County Track Gardener's and Farmer's Association elected officers for 1917 led by President Henry Homeier and Vice President W P Paarlberg. Secretary Fred A Bachmann Treasurer Fred OC Waterman. Directors Edwin Meyer Jacob Lotz. Executive Committee IFN Meyer R J VanDrunen Mike Stanczik. Contracting Committee F W De Graff Wm Bachmann.
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Cook County
Woodmen Camp Elects Officers for 1917 at Riverdale
Woodmen Calumet Camp No. 5142 elected officers for 1917 led by Consul Henary Hahn Adviser Roy Stanczik Banker Henry J. Mohr Clerk Louis C. Krueger Manager Herman F. Wegener and Physician Dr F W Schmidt Installations set for January 11 with a fine lunch. Douglas Drug Store in Riverdale runs a special markdown sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Camp
Henary Hahn
Roy Stanczik
Henry J. Mohr
Louis C. Krueger
Herman F. Wegener
F. W. Schmidt
Local and Personal News of Dolton and Riverdale
Local items report Christmas visits and family news in Dolton and Riverdale. Residents travel to Chicago and Canada and recover from illness while community clubs host events at Riverside Inn and Lund's Hall. Attendance at concerts, dances, and a Schaffle tournament are noted along with lost items and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Five
Riverside Inn
Chicago Brick Co
Dolton Volunteer Fire Department
Lund’s Hall
Dolton
Harvey Culture Club
Riverdale
Christmas Tree Plans Meet Disappointment in Dalton
The Dalton Woman's Club faced a setback when lights ordered for the municipal Christmas Tree were lost by the railroad and not recovered. Village Electrician Moomaw provided a few bulbs to illuminate the tree, but opening festivities on Christmas Eve were hindered by the mixup and absent band. The Pointer praises the effort and looks to a brighter display next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Woman’s Club
Club
Moomaw
MAKING SOLDIERS ALONG CHICAGO SCHOOLS PLAN
Secretary Baker approved a plan to add military instruction in Chicago high schools. Captain Is Z Steever and about twenty army officers will conduct the course, extending to suburban schools. Cadet work will be voluntary and begin after a conference with Chicago school authorities.
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Supt. Shoop
Chicago
Baker
Is. Z. Steever
United States Army
Wyoming
Steever
Bowen School Christmas Entertainment Shines
The Bowen School pupils presented a Christmas program to a crowded hall of enthusiastic parents and friends. Mr Bright arrived late but saw most of the show as the school board and staff offered help. The board and staff extend New Year wishes to pupils and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen School
Bright
Onion seed prices rise next fall warns dealer
A. R. Tilstra, seed dealer in South Ireland, warns onion seed will be high priced next fall due to scarcity. He urges buyers to place orders now for protection and notes he will stop taking orders after February 1st. Special sales every Saturday at Douglas Drug store, Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Tilstra
South Irelland
Douglas Drug Store
Riverdale
Restrictive State Actions Shape Early 20th Century Rail Rules
A survey details how 15 to 28 states varied in rail operations from daily freight car movements to hours, headlight rules, safety devices, and demurrage penalties. It notes numerous rail bills, 1909 to 1914 expansions, attempts at federal approval, and Missouri's rejected train crew law after statewide vote.
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Indiana
North Dakota
Kansas
North Carolina
Congress
Missouri
Marriage Announcement of Rhoda Heistand and Herbert S Howes
The Pointer reports the marriage of Miss Rhoda Heistand of Pullman to Mr. Herbert S Howes in Chicago on Tuesday December 27 1916. The bride, formerly a Pullman Riverdale school teacher, enjoyed local support and was admired by Eva Flagg Young. Howes, an Illinois State University graduate, pursues scientific dairying and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer
Rhoda Heistand
Pullman
Herbert S. Howes
Chicago
Riverdale
Eva Flagg Young
Howes
Illinois State University
Rhoda
Stump Family Christmas Visit Noted in Peoria Report
Mr and Mrs Harry Stump spent Christmas in Peoria Illinois with Mrs Stump's parents Mr and Mrs James Johnson and family. For Life Insurance for horses and cattle apply to A Dickman Dolton Ady 12-29 4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stump
Peoria
Ill
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Chisago Heights
George Starter
John
Oak Forest Hospital
Todd
Carl Wetterling
Frank Sylvester
Englewood
Carrie Megianus
Emil Humberg
Mary
St. Toe
Mich
Rudolph Schwarz
Charles West
J. E. White
St Bernard’s Hospital
Fred Hanschmann
Ellen McCracken
Allison A. McCracken
Methodist
Conrad Kern
Mabel Hansen
East 136Th Place
Roseland
Adeline Peterson
Della Hansen
Herman Horn
North Side
Richard J
Manhattan
Merman
Herman
Lincoln Avenue School
Dlund’s
John Sehug
Cameo Lavaliere
Dalton Post Office
Riverside Inc
Rauw
Milhahn
Chas
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