Dolton Seeks sewer plans with 10 year assessments
Dolton property owners receive notices showing sewer system assessments ranging from near 5000 to 3 dollars yearly for ten years. Officials argue the load distributes cost and raises property values though payments may strain some. advocates urge delaying is worse and legal fights from firms are warned against. The issue coincides with other Illinois communities facing costly public improvements. Also notes a masquerade ball at Rippe's Pavilion and the sale of Wm. Krueger’s Dolton bakery business to Martin Paulson of Lawton Michigan, with Paulson moving to Dolton.
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Dolton
Illinois
Dalton
Wm. Krueger
Martin Paulson
Lawton, Mich
Frank Kort
Mr. Paulson
Michigan
Mr. Krueger
Whittier Literary Club Organizes at Riverdale School
The Whittier Literary Club formed by 6th 7th and 8th graders under Prof Mayo aims to study Whittier and celebrate birthdays of Lincoln Washington Burns with poems recitations and life works. Officers John Hausman president Bennie Tenniga vice president Otto Joens secretary treasurer serve two month terms with Emil Schumann Anna Greiling Mable Willigan Cora Yonker Clara Drephall on the program committee.
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Riverdale City School
Whittier
Mayo
Benjamin Franklin
Washington
Lincoln
Burns
Washington’s
John Hausman
Bennie Tenniga
Otto Joens
Emil Schumann
Anna Greiling
Mable Willigan
Cora Yonker
Clara Drephall
Dennis Found Not Guilty in Self Defense Shooting
Dennis a colored man shot three men during a holdup at 18th and Dearborn last September. One man died. In Judge Chetlaw's court January 30 he was discharged after the judge ruled the evidence showed self defense and removed the case from the jury. Dennis worked in Riverdale last summer and is described as a docile man who attends to his own business.
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Dennis
18Th
Dearborn Street
Indicted Chicago Heights Mayor Hook Faces Misconduct Charge
Chicago Heights Mayor Hook is indicted by a grand jury for misconduct in city administration based on evidence from the Municipal League. The case centers on a supposed chuck a luck game at the Victoria hotel buffet on November 23. Friends plan to post bonds. the mayor’s wife, Mrs Hook, has been treated for stress related to the case.
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Hook
Chicago Heights
Municipal League
Victoria Hotel
League
Fraternity Hall Meeting Called by Riverdale Committees
Local fraternity committees gather at Village Hall Riverdale next Monday February 10 at 8 00 p m to plan Fraternity Hall construction. Members urged to attend and participate in the planning session.
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Riverdale
Tak Committee
Boots and Socks Sale at Kern and Kipley
Local advert announces Felt Boots, German Socks, Rubbers and Rubber Boots for sale at Kern and Kipley with a wide selection and affordable prices.
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Kern & Kipley’s
Riverdale notes and social items mix with local updates
Local items report residents travel and illness cases including Louis Harms at the University of Illinois and E G Hinkle visiting Riverdale. Community events include card parties at Lund's Hall and Valentine promotions at Lund's drug store. Fireproof details on police assignments and a new Brooksfelt store expansion finish the roundup.
Nervous man seeks quiet in local shop for isolation
A nervous man enters a store and sits for nearly an hour. He declines service, then explains his physician advised quiet and avoiding crowds. He chose the shop hoping for a peaceful, isolated visit, not shopping.
February Blizzards Bring Snow Stoppage and Rail Delays
February opened with a heavy blizzard causing about five inches of snow on the ground. Northwest winds shifted to the southwest delaying trains and crippling C. and E. I. yards for hours. By Sunday evening crews cleared tracks and rail service returned to normal.
For Sale Listings in Riverdale Dolton Area
Multiple items offered including Lot 50 by 173 feet on Prarie avenue inquire Mrs Wichmann 13343 Indiana avenue Riverdale A 25 foot lot near Bowen School Riverdale 300 cash inquire William Wesse 2625 136th Place Riverdale A large female dog one year old inquire The Pointer office A light one horse farm wagon with 234 inch tires used one year hay rack also inquire Henry Petersen corner Lincoln avenue and Chicago Streets Dolton
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Priarie Avenue
Bowen School
Riverdale
William Wesse
Pointer
Henry Petersen
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Sts
Dolton
The Reach Broke Accident In Dalton Sled Ride
Ralph Luckenbill ten year old son of Geo Luckenbill of Dalton was injured when a bolt loosened on a bob sled from John De Ridder striking his ankle. The Park Ave School had just dismissed and Ralph walked home after Dr. Thomsen dressed a gash above the ankle. He will be laid up for three to four weeks with a scar.
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Emil Verhoeven
147Th Street
Indiana Ave
Thatcher F. Sweat
New York City
Florida
Louie Albrecht
LaPorte
Ind
Knickerbocker Ice Co
Fred
John Smith
Dalton
Chadwick
N. Y
A. J. Brookfelt
J. C. Brookfelt
Riverdale
J.C. Brookfelt
L. G. Reich
Viola
Kingfisher
Oklahoma
Mr. Reich
John Gertzen
137Th Street
Lagrippe
Lund’s
Fred Koch
Garret Yonker
Roseland
Kensington
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Miami Power Boat Club
Calumet River
Blue Island
Chicago
B. of L. E
Lund’s Hall Dolton
Ralph Luckenbill
Geo. Luckenbill
John de Ridder
Park Ave
C. J
Ralph
John Klinkhammer
Dr. Thomsen
Announcement on Victor records and Lyon & Healy stock
Special arrangement with Lyon & Healy's Music House allows selling any in stock item at store prices including easy payments. February Victor records received with machines priced from $10 to $100 and records 8 inch to 12 inch. Henry Haun Dolton Ill.
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Lyon & Healy
Music House of
Chicago
Victor Records
Victor
Henry Haun
Dolton Ti
Fire Pumps Tested at Beet Sugar Works
Fire pumps at the Beet Sugar Works were tested and shown to deliver 10 000 gallons per minute. A water stream reached nearly halfway across the Calu met river, indicating strong pressure when at full capacity. Due to the large sugar storages, the pumper and fire apparatus remain ready for emergencies.
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Calumet
Four-Minute Stop Sparks Whistle Joke On Train
On a train to Yard Center a passenger asked how long the cars stop at the station. The conductor replied we stop four minutes from two to two. The woman quipped that perhaps he thinks he is a whistle on the engine.
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Yard Center
Surprise Birthday for Miss Dora Gertzen at Riverdale Home
Last Tuesday evening a group of Miss Dora Gertzen’s young friends gathered at her Riverdale residence to celebrate with song music and games. They enjoyed a spread of tasty refreshments after the merriment and fellowship.
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Dora Gertzen
137Th Street
Riverdale
Thornton Township High School Boys Meet Oak Park at Harvey
The Thornton Township High School boys face Oak Park in the High School at Harvey Saturday at 3:00 PM. Everyone invited, admission one cent. Earlier, Thornton Township defeated Bessimer Park of South Chicago in a fast game at South Chicago led by an early basket by Walkerly.
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Thornton Township High School
Oak Park Boys
Harvey
I.c
Bessimer Park
South Chicago
Walkerly
Tharden
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Boston Pleasure Club
Rippe
The
Whittier Literary Club
Schwab’s
Valentines
Lund's
Louis Harms
Champaign
University of Illinois
E. G. Hinkle
Saratoga
J. M. Deam
P. J. Crowley
Pan Handle
President
Schwab’s Department
Anna B. Workman
Oxford
Tom Condon
Chas Slatter
Slatter
United States
John Koehncke
Spring Lake
Ottawa County
Mich
Koekncke
Hot Springs
Ark
Paul Schafer
Calumet Hotel
Edelweiss Buffet
J. John Joens
Indiana Avenue
I. C
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