Airship Visit Promises Flight From Thornton To Chicago
Report describes an airship displayed on two wagons in Riverdale Dalton and South Holland last Wednesday. Gilbert Hoxie plans a test flight from Hoxie farm East of Thornton toward Chicago with potential air line to Lincoln Park if successful.
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California
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
Mat
Will Vandeursen
Hoxie
Thornton
Gilbert Hoxie
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Cig Aviation
Los Angeles
Cal
Paulhan
First National Bank of Dalton Statement Published in Paper
Official statement for the bank to the U.S. Government as of January 31 shows capital 25000, surplus 5000, undivided profits 2691.64, total deposits 156237.98, total assets 208929.62. Officers and directors listed. ad invites accounts. Also quotes a moral line and a poultry shipment mischarge anecdote.
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First National Bank of
Dalton
United States
Y Will Dine Employees At Stratford Hotel Tour
The Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co will host a theatre party and dinner for over forty office, yard, and mill supervisors and their wives tonight. Guests dine at Stratford Hotel then attend Auditorium Theatre, with young staff noted for charm and wit.
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Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Stratford Hotel
Auditorium Theatre
Sam Jensen
Frank Ernnest
Sam
Frank
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Berger by Church Ladies
Mrs. John Berger celebrated her birthday with a surprise party organized by the Ladies Aid of the Doulton M E Church. Will Dolton and Will Van Deursen delivered the guests in two sleighs, and a silver cake knife was presented as a token of esteem.
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John Berger
Fred Waterman
Luesday
Mission Renewal At St Marys Church Ends With Te Deum
St Marys Church weeklong mission started last Thursday led by Franciscan Fr Daniel. Daily schedule includes 5 30 Low Mass 9 High Mass and Sermon 7 30 Rosary Devotion Sermon Benediction with a Sunday 7 30 p m solemn closing featuring Rosary Devotion Sermon Benediction and Te Deum. Rev Arthur A Ris Pastor.
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St. Mary’s Church
Sacred Heart
Sodalities
League of the Sacred Heart
The
Eucharistic Society
Daniel
Agthur A
Riss
Balgeman Acquitted In Crete Bank Case
Joliet dispatch reports E W Balgeman president and Wm F Koelling cashier of the Crete State Bank were found not guilty of receiving deposits after insolvency. Jury verdict delivered today. Thirteen indictments may be dropped. Depositors expected to receive full 100 percent when crash resolved. Balgeman tied to a vague vest pocket practice and missing bank books.
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Chicago Daily Journal
Joliet
JE. W Balgeman
Wm. F Koelling
Crete State Bank
Bageman
Chicago
Premium for new subscribers on shears from Pointer office
The second lot of shears is now on hand and can be obtained as a premium by calling at The Pointer office. This premium is free to all new subscribers who have ordered the paper since January 1, 1910.
Tax Notice for Calumet Town Taxes Due at Village Hall
The Town of Calumet tax collection is due with the collector Vellenga at Village Hall on February 11 and 12 from 9 am to 5 pm. The collector is listed as Vellenga.
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Calumet
Valentines Dance At Behren's Riverdale Park
Local social notes recount a Valentines dance at Behren's Riverdale Park on Saturday evening Feb 5 and list numerous visits and gatherings across Riverdale Dolton West Pullman Chicago Heights and surrounding communities.
Real Estate and Miscellaneous For Sale in Dolton
Multiple local ads list real estate and household items for sale in Dolton and Riverdale. Items include a 5 room cottage on 1q4th place, a cook stove, a steel range and heater, and a two horse team. Also offers a 5 room hat with modern improvements and a certificate entitling credit. Listings seek buyers and advertise property brokers in Dolton and nearby areas.
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Dolton
Lincoln Ave
G. C. Earnhardt
Grant Street
Smpley
JW. Matoy
Chicago St
Chicago Street
Paul Muddieourns
Atlantic Street
Ciguiawn
Path
Waoasa Avenue
Hivervale
Walseil
Tne
Poincer Uthice
Lincoln Avenue
L. St. R
Chicago
Duiton
L. F. Kipley
Local Social and Church News Near South Holland
South Holland notes report Mrs. Lange of Chicago and Mrs. Van Denberg of Morrison visiting Dr. and Mrs. Walvoord. Peter Dalenberg on vacation. DeYoungs travel to Winnie Texas to study land proposition. Anker sick list. Shilling begins tax rounds. Dalenbergs in store work. Ravesloot ill with erysipelas. George Hankamp preaches. Young People meeting led by Elmer Berger. Saturday meeting to choose pastor. John Anderson family to visit Austin Illinois. Column questions on alcohol and health, groundhog remark. Mrs. Jennings returns to Chicago with newborn boy. Bessie Snyder recovering from scarlet fever. Mabel Snyder visiting Riverdale aunt.
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John Shilling
Clarence Dalenberg
A. R. Tilstra
J. Ravesloot
Geo. Hankamp
First Reformed Church
Elmer Berger
Bessie Snyder
G. L. Snyder
Roreland
Mabel
John Andersen
Fourth of July Celebration Plans in Dalton or Riverdale
The Business Men's Association and Improvement Associations aim to unite local businesses for a real old fashioned Fourth of July in Dalton or Riverdale. They urge the community to participate and bring a lively, traditional celebration.
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Business Men’s Association
Dalton
Riverdale
Special Election in Harvey on Bond Issue for Electric Plant
Harvey votes February 15, 1910 on issuing bonds totaling 17000 dollars and contracting with the Sanitary District Commission for electric current. The plan hinges on long term savings from cheaper power to repay the initial heavy expenditure.
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Harvey
Sanitary District Commission
Moving Picture Show Lineup At Local Theatre
Friday February 4 The Governor s Daughter thriller War story. Saturday February 5 Fishing Industry at Gloucester Mass. Sunday February 6 Heroine of Mafeking Boer War tale. Manager Joan Hrusy announces more pictures daily as a popular program draws crowds.
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Thrilling War Story
Gloucester
Mass
Mafeking
Joan Hrusy
Hiram Seeks to Rekindle Love After Sermon on Divorce
In a rural scene narrator Hiram overhears a preacher denouncing divorce and urging passion at home. He fears losing Maria and recalls their growing love and family ties. Returning home he vows change, finds Maria at the door, and rekindles affection with a bold kiss, prompting her sharp, teasing return.
Rely on Yourself Motto Shaped By The Pointer
A poem urging self reliance in law love business and sport across struggle for power and prize. It proclaims the victor is the one who can do it alone and ends with a nudge to subscribe for The Pointer.
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Thorne
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Hoxie Farm
First National Bank
Chas. E Waterman
Horace Holmes
Chas.b.waterman
M. Robert Weidner
Jnc
van Deursen
Henry J. Dillner
Peter A. Anker
Otto F, Reid
Fred Diekman
Michigan
Chicago Commission
E. W. Balgeman
Vellenga
Behren’s
Riverdale Park
Fred Sellein
Beecher
Ill
Mary Kraft
Geo. Balsinger
Engle B
Wim. Mau
L. F. Rau
West Pullman
Henry Sauerman
Gusta Werner
Flora Robertson
Panama
Iowa
Ladies Aid
M. E Church
Chas. Smoot
Ay” Migs
Tena Evers-Schoon
Herman Verdice
Geo. Tuch
Henry Block
Anna Boyens
Chicago Heights
Walter May
National Biscuit Co
Robert Gums
Herman Wolf
Chas. Neimeyer
Billy’’ Stutzreim
Frieda Berndt
Henry Scuur
Laura Kruz
Wesley Hospital
Arthur Claussen
John
Louis Harms
State University At
Champlain
Riverdale Hose Company
Rosebud Pleasure Club
Rosebuds
Sidney Russacov
Forthran
Grip
Sid
M. E
Epworth League
J. R. Stanley
Chester Stanley
Jennie C. Dalton
Wm. Stutezerine
Histe Beckman
Martin Davis
Main
Grant Streets
Dulton
Tenquirs
Polnter
Doulton
South Holland News
John Anderson
Nice
Mabel Snyder
Austin, Ill
Burgundy
K. F. Jennings
John Wagar
Wentworth Avenue
Highlawn
Lightawn
Jennings
Hiram
Maria
Marie
Lizzie J. Wallis
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