Epidemic of Smallpox Hits East Chicago and Hammond
An outbreak of smallpox in East Chicago spreads to Hammond within hours. Quarantine blocks 12 000 residents, with theatres and schools closed, street travel halted, and 100 plus deputies enforcing restrictions. Health officials note the first cases traced to a misdiagnosed chickenpox carrier.
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Chicago
Hammond
East Chicago
J. A. Teegarden
Teegarden
Gary
Indiana Harbor
Europe
Frederic R DeYoung Next Circuit Judge
Hon Frederic R DeYoung named to the Circuit Court to succeed Judge Goorty who resigned. Appointed by Governor Lowden, DeYoung comes from a family with a long line of judges and public service.
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Frederic R. DeYoung
DeYoung
Lowden
Circuit Court
Goorty
Riverdale Hose Co to Host Prize Masquerade Ball
Riverdale Hose Co announces its annual prize masquerade ball at the village hall on New Year’s Eve December 31 1920. A big feature at the Riverdale theatre is set for January 3 and 4 described as humor esque the greatest story ever told on the screen.
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Riverdale Hose Co. No. 1
Riverdale
Pinta Council
Mortenson Buys Chicago Gun Club Grounds for School Use
Peter Mortenson superintendent of schools bought the old Chicago Gun Club site, nine and a half acres at 124th Street and Michigan Avenue, from People's Trust & Savings Bank for about $15 000. He calls the purchase an investment.
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Peter Mortenson
Chicago Gun Club
124Th Street
Michigan Avenue
People’s Trust & Savings Bank
Mortenson
Local Banks Show Growth In Deposits Across Communities
The First National Bank of Dalton reports deposits rise by over 110000 in the year. The First National Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale and the South Holland Trust and Savings Bank each post about 70000 in deposits. South Holland opens 165 new accounts and Riverdale 364, equating to one new account per day.
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First National Bank of
Dalton
First National Trust and Savings Bank of
Riverdale
South Holland Trust & Savings Bank
South Holland Bank
Riverdale theater opens with The Whip on New Year
Local items record theater matinee at 2 30 and night show at 7 p m on New Year day with the Riverdale theatre. W C T U set for regular meeting Jan 6 at Mrs Emma Hanchman home and invitations go to all. Family notes mention births, visits, and holiday gatherings.
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Riverdale
Emma Hanchman
Highlawn
J. C. Bacon
Ed. Manthey
Arthur Boltz
East St. Louis
Chas, Wulff
Family
Robert Rodman
Grandpa
Willis
Emil Hausman
Hillsboro
North Dakota
Hausman
Emil
Sophia Beil
L. O. Garry
Charles Fesler
Brazil
Indiana
Etta
Edna
Chicago
Elks Minstrel Show Shines as Mayor Stobbs Dances
The Elks Minstrels Harvey Lodge presented a crowded performance titled follies of 1920 with Mayor Stobbs as a star dancer and a hint he may perform again if he changes his mind.
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Harvey Lodge
Elks
Mayor Stobbs
Mrs Josie Breyfogle Rites Noted In Calumet
Mrs Josie Breyfogle 51 wife of Oscar Breyfogle died at home on Halsted street near the Calumet River after an illness of over a year. Funeral held Wednesday with Rev Velte of the Baptist church officiating. Burial in Mt Greenwood family lot. She leaves husband three daughters Helen and Martha at home and Esther Swanson of Crown Point. four sons Hugh Lawrence Willis and Charles. Lawrence near Winnipeg Canada. Also two sisters Mrs D M John and Mrs Baum. The Breyfogles lived on the old homestead for sixteen years. The notice ends with classad about a girl wanted for housework and an appeal to subscribe to The Pointer.
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Josie Breyfogle
Oscar Breyfogle
Halsted Street
Calumet River
Velte
The
Baptist Church
Mt. Greenwood
Dolton Methodist Church Offers Services and Thanks
Dolton Illinois church listings show preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. with Sunday school at 9:46 a.m. Epworth League 6:45 p.m. Wednesday study hour 8 p.m. led by Mr Woetherick. The Pointer notes the pastor and wife express gratitude for Christmas kindness and Rev Albritton's communion set.
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Epworth
Woetherick
Dolton, Ill
M. E. Church
Albritton
Dolton
Income Tax Blanks Sent To Taxpayers
The collector of internal revenue announced that income tax forms will be mailed Monday to all individuals who paid income taxes in the past year. Forms must be completed and returned by March 15.
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Internal Revenue
Mager
St Louis Limited Wrecked in Dalton Fireman Killed
The St Louis Limited on the C and E T railroad wrecked at Yard Center this morning at 10 45. Fireman G Dilly of Hoopston was killed and Engineer C Stoner of Village Grove was badly injured. The fireman’s body was taken to Good’s morgue and the engineer rushed to St Bernard’s hospital. Passengers appeared unharmed and the cause was not yet known.
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St. Louis Limited
C. & ET RR
Yard Center
G. Dilly
Hoopston
C. Stoner
Village Grove
Good's Morgue
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Englewood
Werner Family Reunion at Krug Home
Mr and Mrs Wm Krug hosted a Christmas gathering on Sunday December 26 with 42 attendees including nine Krug children and their families. The Werner line represented by Anna Werner Krug was noted for home cooking and a warm seasonal welcome.
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Wm. Krug
Brandt and Schug Couple Wed in Marine Groom’s Ceremony
Lloyd Brandt and Kath erine Schug were married Saturday December eighteen with Father Franz officiating. The groom, a marine who served in France, will reside at his parents’ home for now.
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Lloyd Brandt
Katherine Schug
Franz
Uncle Sam
Marines
France
Farm Bureau Drives Growth in Cook County
The Cook County Farm Bureau reports 1800 members, a record for the state in its first year. The Executive Board praises Thornton township, plans a Farmers' Exchange and a stock selling drive exclusive to members. A community meeting at Berger school on Wednesday Jan 5 1921 at 730 p m features County Advisors Durst on Insects and Day on Soil Fertility.
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Cook County Farm Bureau
Cook County
Thornton Township
Farm Bureau
Farmers’ Exchange
Berger School
Durst
Day
Fred A. Bachmann
Ladies' Home Circle to Meet at Diekman Home
The Ladies' Home Circle will gather Thursday January 6 at Mrs. Frank Diekman’s residence. A pair of gloves and an umbrella left in a store may belong to an owner who can claim them by paying for this ad. John Hausman, 104 Lincoln avenue.
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Ladies’ Home Circle
Frank Diekman
John Hausman
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, Il
A Brief Triumph Gone Wrong in College Dining Hall
A correspondent recalls a college boardinghouse dinner when a boastful remark ended with the chair collapsing and coffee spilling onto his face and clothes, creating an embarrassing moment the author calls the most humiliating of his life.
Two Men Die At 116th Street Crossing As City Elevation Plan Fails
Calumet area reports two fatal railroad accidents at the 116th street crossing of the C and E I line. William Henry 22 E 118th place was killed by the Dixie Flyer while returning home for Christmas with presents. Antonio Nognabosco 11419 Watt avenue aged 41 was struck by a freight train en route to fetch medicine for a sick child. Both bodies taken to Cooney's morgue for inquests conducted this week.
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William Henry
Independent Market
Michigan Aveenue
Dixie Flyer
116Th Street
Henry
Righof
Michigan Avenue
Cooney
Antonio Nognabosco
Watt Avenue
Nognabosco
Schmidt Named Treasurer of Chicago Drainage District
Friends of Mr. Schmidt congratulate him on being chosen treasurer of the Chicago Drainage District. He previously served as chief grain inspector of Illinois under Governor Lowden, and his term will soon expire. Schmidt is president of Roseland State Savings Bank and active in several Calumet District banks, a longtime prominent Republican leader in the Eighth Ward with many friends in the city.
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Schmidt
Chicago
of Illinois
Lowden
Roseland State Savings Bank
Calumet
Eighth Ward
South End
West Pullman
Dalton-Riverdale Building & Loan issues 19th series stock
Horace Holmes announces the Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association will issue January 1 a limited number of shares of stock in its 19th series. Act promptly to secure stock and start a home or saving fund. secretary Holmes.
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Dalton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
In Memoriam Augusta Wagner
In memory of our dear daughter and sister Augusta Wagner who passed away two years ago on December 30 1918. Every day brings back sweet memories and tears. Deep within our hearts we will cherish thoughts of her whom we loved so dear. Mother Sisters and Brothers.
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Augusta Wagner
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Dorothy van Deursen
Ann Arbor
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Elks Minstrels
Mrs
Calumet Hotel
Dolton Methodist Church
Werner
Brandt-Schug
Farm Bureau Drive
Walter E. Schmidt
Roseland State Bank
Sanitary District of Chicago
Horace Holmes
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