Dalton and Nearby Local Notes Highlight Turbulence and Change
Twenty years ago The Pointer reports on a sprawl of local events. Walter Wichman visits Clinton for friends while Mrs Henry Milhahn hosts a birthday party and Joseph Keller joins Wis WM J Heintz in Jolet. Bay City visitors join Wm Cooper relatives as Gelemai runs a large Bay City store. A baby boy born February 7 is noted. The Dalton township Highway Commission votes to pave Lincoln avenue east of Lisbon. The Dalton school board meeting draws many, but a dispute disrupts teaching. Wis Wight resigns from the 8th grade post, and five trustees support discharge. Ma Robinson is praised for stabilizing Dalton schools. Maurer is named trainer in Dalton.
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Walter Wichman
Clinton
Town
Henry Milhahn
Joseph Keller
J Heintz
Jolet, HI
Andon Strosimski
George Geltema
Bay City
Mich
Wm Cooper
Wr Gelemai
Bay Cry
Oscar Vinde
Thorntonn Township
Harper
Wis Wight
M. Kasten
Kasten
Haney
Claussen
DeRidder
Schaefer
Wegner
Ma Robinson
Indian burials found near Riverdale farm site
Osear VanderMeer found the remains of several Indian skeletons on his Riverdale area farm while digging for a hot bed. Patrick Shannon, a 74 year resident, says the ridge is an Indian burying ground and notes plans for further excavations as soon as frost leaves the ground.
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Osear VanderMeer
Wm Hastings
Christ Schmuitzler
Riverdale
Patrick Shannon
Marie Schafer Dies at 69 in Riverdale Home
Marie Schafer widow of the late Judge Schafer died at her daughter Mi A V Berger’s home at 254 TL 156th Street Riverdale on February 9 at age 69 years 19 days She had been an invalid for nearly 12 years.
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Mis Marie Schaefer
Judge Schaefer
Mi A V. Berger
156Th Street
Riverdale
Mis Schafer
Homewood Twenty Years Ago Local News Recap
Homewood memory piece by Schoot and Pred Stockman recalls visits to Henry Phiers home and various village events. The article notes a community reception, a school affair with D Phiebrecht and mentions changes in village public works and the transition from gas to electric power for the pumping system.
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Homewood News
Fom Schoot
Mioo
Norwood
Henry Phiers
Mis Fhiers
Phiebrecht
Mimreso
Governor Henrry Horner Signs First New Legislature Bill
Governor Henry Horner signs the first bill of the new legislature eliminating the general Chicago registration slated for January 31. The measure, funded by a state highway program, faces questions on funding and unemployment relief guidance from Attorney General Otto Kone and State Attorney C Mo Swainson.
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Henrry Horner
Chicago
al Otto Kone
Hia
Setes
Mo Swainson
Ucwall
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission Seeks State Funds
The Illinois Emergency Relief Commission announced no county allocations for February due to lack of funds. A Cook County advance request of 5.982 million from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation is planned to finance February relief, to be secured by county bonds. The commission also seeks 533 thousand 250 dollars in advance for statewide relief work.
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Il] Noto Emergency Relief Commission
Febuay
Board of
Cook County
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hason Committee
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Nowak Plant Rebuild Under Way After Fire Damage
The Nowak Milling corporation of Hammond reports five men are at work rebuilding the damaged section of the plant after a destructive fire weeks earlier. Emergency operations are in place and the rebuilding will proceed as fast as possible, with months expected to restore the plant to normal.
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Nowak Milling Corporation of
Hammond
Hammond Tire Department
Han
Motor Club Establishes Rewards For Auto Theft Thieves
The Motor Club ofubic announces rewards to stimulate public tips leading to arrests and convictions for car thefts in two counties, funding paid to members and police if necessary. Commissioner Allman supports the plan, hoping it deters thieves and boosts community action against motor car theft.
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Thomis
Chico
Stites
Torney
Politeinl
Siats
Hhnoix
Indiana
Suburban towns show police costs per capita above Chicago
Survey by the Sububin Area and Country Towns Association of Cool Counts Inc finds fourteen towns averaging $228 per person for police costs. Continuation shows costs of municipalities at $227, with Chicago per capita at $35.63.
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Sububin
Country Towns Association of
Cool Counts Inc
Chica
Paying One's Debts by Thomas Arkle Clark
A reflective piece on financial prudence and personal responsibility. It follows a college student who learns to manage debt after landing at university. The narrative centers on restraint, budgeting, and the moral imperative to avoid unnecessary borrowing while pursuing education.
Burglary Detective Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Ismer C White, a detective for the C I Lorulioid, received five years after pleading to two counts of burglary. The crimes involved stolen goods valued over $20,000 including tebico and other merchandise. sanctions stemmed from shipments tied to Glenwood road and South Chicago Heights.
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Charles E Woodward
Ismer C White
United State
Ben Landis
Tebico
Aleme
Glenwood
Chicago Heights
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