Plans for New Washington Park Breeders' Association
Judge Joseph A. Murphy moves to lead Chicago efforts on February 15 to organize the New Washington Park Breeders' Association. Architects and engineers finalize designs for a track clubhouse paddock grandstand and related facilities as a social department grows separate from racing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Joseph A. Murphy
Chicago
Washington Park
New Orleans
Murphy
Judge Murphy
Dunes
Lincoln
Dixie
Michigan Avenue
Chicago to Build World’s Greatest Derby Plant
The fifty one speaker urges the owner to proceed with his plans and notes a plant that could surpass all others. From current prospects Chicago is poised to host the next official American Derby at a venue that would top any in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Judge Murphy
A Skating Pond At Pullman Farm Becomes Local Highlight
The new artificial skating pond on the Pullman farm at 133rd Street and Indiana Avenue is praised as the best in the neighborhood. John Brucer plowed a perimeter, the Horn boys prepared the bank, and Herman Horn secured a permit before Engine Co. No. 118 flooded the area. If colder weather returns, it will be the finest still.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Farm
133Rd Street
Indiana Avenue
John Brucer
Horn Boys
Herman Horn
Seyferlich
Captain Thompson
Engine Co. No
River
Widow Louisa Wulff Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Louisa Wulff widow of Herman Wulff died Christmas Eve at 1 p m after a cancerous growth was found by Dr Weidner. Born April 20 1870 in Riverdale she was president of St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Society for twelve years. Interment in Oakland cemetery. She leaves her mother Mrs Mary Jonas two brothers August Jonas of Dalton and Herman Jonas of Concordia College Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Wulff
Herman Wulff
Weidner
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Society
St. Paul’s Church
Local and Personal Notes From Davenport and Riverdale
Albert Stotzer and wife visit his Davenport parents while he plans to open a Chicago office and move soon. Spencer Corps W R C to install officers Friday Jan 5 at Riverdale village hall with lunch. Mrs Mary Pohlers, Ridge pioneer, turns 88 on Dec 28. Marion Norton of Dalton marks first anniversary today Dec 29. Mrs Peter Kurz honored on 13th wedding anniversary with three kings and two queens. John Campbell and wife welcome a baby girl born Christmas Eve Dec 24 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stotzer
Davenport
Iowa
R. Stotzer
Stotzer
Thomas Institute
Chicago
Spencer Corps
Riverdale
Mary Pohlers
the Ridge
Grandma Pohlers
Marion Norton
Dalton
Marion
Peter Kurz
Moving Picture King
John Campbell
Daehn and Brunton Tie the Knot in Denver Orbit
Mr Charles Daehn Jr and Miss Mildred Beatrice Brunton of Rocky Ford Colorado wed at Grace Methodist parsonage Denver at 5 p m Saturday evening December 23 The couple plans to reside in Denver after marriage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Daehn, Jr
Mildred Beatrice Brunton
Rocky Ford
Colorado
Grace Methodist Parsonage
Denver
Colo
Dee
Panama letters from Bob Haney describe heat and canal life
In a Panama Canal correspondence from December 16, 1922, Robert Haney notes excellent canal running order and compares regional progress to the United States. He recounts traveling from Havana with the United Fruit Co aboard the S.S. Santa Marta, boarding in Colon, Panama, and seeing sailors, natives sleeping on deck, and a death at sea. He observes a tense border zone with prohibition on one side and Colon’s lively district on the other, mentions submarines visited, and signs off from Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon Republic of
Panama
Panama Canal
United States
United Fruit Co
S. S. Santa Marta
Havana
Cuba
Almirante Panama
Canal Zone
Colon
Republic of Panama
Robert Haney
Happiness by Della Schwab Riverdale Oh
A reflective poem questions the meaning of happiness versus fame and fortune. It contrasts worldly reward with enduring love and spiritual joy, noting that wealth and fame fade while love remains a lasting delight. The speaker doubts material riches and honors, seeking noble happiness beyond transient praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Schwab
Riverdale
Students Home From College Over Holidays
The list notes several students visiting for the holidays including Weidner Vernon Day Illinois Frederick Schmidt Northwestern Dorothy Vandeursen Ann Arbor Katherine McLaughlin Chicago Catherine Weidner Glendale Arline Deckelman Oberlin Musical College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Weidner
Vernon Day
Illinois
Frederick Schmidt
Northwestern
Dorothy Vandeursen
Ann Arbor
Katherine McLaughlin
Chicago
Catherine Weidner
Glendale
Arline Deckelman
Oberlin Musical College
Harvey Family Killed in Dixie Highway Crash Near Beecher
A car skidded on the Dixie highway near Beecher Illinois and crashed into a milk loading platform. H F Linthicum aged 35 of Harvey Illinois died. His wife Irene died shortly after. Four year old Bartley Linthicum suffered a fractured skull and may die. Chauffeur M A Seld was only slightly injured. Linthicum ran a curtain and auto top business in Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Highway
Beecher
H. F. Linthicum
Harvey
Irene
Bartley
M. A. Seld
Mr. Linthicum
James Bates
Riverdale Prohibits Carrying Guns on Streets
Notice declares rifle and shotgun carrying on streets or near premises in Riverdale strictly forbidden under village ordinance. Violators will be prosecuted. By order of the President and Board of Trustees George L. Koehler village clerk. Baby boy born Thursday December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
George L. Koehler
Henry Schroeder
Dolton Considers Park District and Power Upgrades
Dolton village board moves to form a park district with a petition signed by 120, aiming for an election. The board also addresses power system complaints, noting Sanitary District overload and the need to improve the line from Lockport to Dalton for steady service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
John Conners
Propper
Jarecki
Connors
Dolton Village License Due January 1 1928
Village Clerk announces vehicle license for the village of Dolton is due and payable on January 1 1928. Mianes vil ancessus WM. G. Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Mlatac
WM. G. Dolton
Riverdale Improvement Association to Meet January 2
Attention taxpayers and Riverdale residents urged to attend the Riverdale Improvement Association meeting on Tuesday evening January 2 at the Village Hall. Officers stress village interests and matters of importance to all who live in Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Improvement Association
Riverdale
Riverdale Improvement Assn
F. W. Ladwig
Settlement Request From Mrs Reich for Store Account
All who owe me store account, please come and settle at once. Mrs A M Reich directs at 2321 185th Place Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Reich
Riverdale
School Board Seeks Office Clerk at Lincoln Avenue School
The Board of Education of Dalton District 148 invites applications for an office clerk position at Lincoln Avenue School. Applicants must know shorthand and operate a typewriter, with handwriting applications filed to the board secretary by Tuesday January 2 1928 at 8 pm. Salary details available from the superintendent and secretary. The board may reject any or all applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Dalton
Illinois
Lincoln Avenue
Home Ownership Through Building & Loan Stock Offer
A new series of stock opens Jan 1, 1928 for Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association investors. Horace Holmes serves as secretary and promotes the path to possession via small self denials and steady savings, urging readers to join thousands of successful savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton-Riverdale Building & Loar Association
Horace Holmes
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Side
Daehn-Brunton
Santa Marta
Bob
Lam
Wwe
Lully
Dolton Village Board
Cook County
Election Board
Board of Education, Dist
E. C. Kasten
Geo. H. Schaefer
Home Sweet Home
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!