Village Board Seeks Pavements as Hameister Resigns
The board met at 8:30 with all members present. Trustee Hameister resigns after two years of service while Deam reports a treasurer balance under $200. The session covers beer and wine permits, street and sidewalk repairs, water bill, and a bid by Guide Book Co. for Illinois Central towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hameister
Reich
Deam
Bonse
Halsted Street
Chicago Terminal
138Th Street
Illinois Street
O. K
Riverdale Improvement Association
Guide Book Co
Illinois
J. H. Hollander
Deam and Goos
Pennsylvania
Wabash Avenue
Beecher
Pauls and Kuse Tie The Knot In St Pauls Church
A wedding occurred last Sunday morning at St Pauls German Lutheran Church as Rev H Winds joined Herman Pauls and Miss Ida Kuse in marriage. The couple, both well known, will reside in Highlawn Riverdale at the L E Reich cottage 139th street and Wabash avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church
H.wind
Herman Pauls
Ida Kuse
Mr. Pauls
John Pauls
Miss Kuse
John Kuse
Highlawn Riverdale
L. E. Reich
139Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Highlawn
Chronology of Lincolns Life Timeline from 1806 to 1865
The chronology lists key events in Abraham Lincoln's life from his 1806 marriage of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks to his 1865 assassination. It covers births, marriages, relocations, political career milestones, Civil War actions, emancipation, and burial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Washington Co
Kentucky
Hardin
la Rue
Perry County
Indiana
Abraham
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Sally Bush
Johnston
Elizabethtown
Lincoln
Illinois
Macon County
New
Knudsen VonKothen Mfg Elects New Directors
At a post noon stockholders meeting held at the factory, Knudsen VonKothen Manufacturing elected directors Henry J. Dillner George Goding Wm Beal M Mongan J F Lammering Geo W Engel P Dally McLeod A B Diekman and Wm VonKothen. Secretary A S Diekman reported progress, noting a sound footing after financial troubles and new valve manufacturing machinery with orders ahead for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knudsen-VonKothen Manufacturing Co
A. S. Diekman
Henry J. Dillner
George Goding
Wm. Beal
M. Mongan
J. IF. Lammering
Geo. W. Engel
P. Dally McLeoid
A. 8. Diekman
Wm. VonKothen
Riverdale Hosts West Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Chas West and their children Walter Edward and Antonette were guests of Riverdale friends last Saturday. Mr West, formerly ticket agent at the Illinois Central Depot, now works in the auditors office at 12th street and holds a responsible post. The family resides at Grand Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, West
Walter
Edward
Antonette
Riverdale
West
Illinois Central Depot
12Th Street
Grand Crossing
Stork
John Pralle
John Pieplow
Richard Engelhart
C. H. Rippe
Crete
John Probl
Hammond
Ind
Joe McGrain
Panhandle
River
L E
Freeman
Riverdale Lumber Company
Akron
Ohio
Cleveland
Harry Morgan
Adrian
Mich
Mr. Morgan
Peter Fleming
Hazel Crest
Woodmen
Fleming
Chas. Hoffman
136Th Place
St. Lukes Hospital
Chicago
Local society notes highlight dances and visits in Riverdale
Miss Undine of South Chicago visits Miss Anna Schwarz while Clara Korthans of Hegewisch attends Dalton hosts. The Snowball and Serpentine dance at Riverdale Park, riverdale. Christ Loeb and Catherine Pretzen wed in Chicago yesterday. Prohibition petitions face local opposition as Riverdale remains "wet" with Chicago nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Undine
South Chicago
Anna Schwarz
Alma Lund
Chicago
Riverdale Park
Clara Korthans
Hegewisch
Chas, Vandenberg
Dalton
Christ Loeb
Catherine Pretzen
Riverdale
Calumet Township
Beets firm hires Henry Koehneke Jr as contract agent
Lent begins Ash Wednesday February 24 and Easter falls on April 11. Henry Koehneke Jr has accepted a position as contract agent for Pope Beet Sugar Works. He formerly served as timekeeper, is familiar with beet farming contracts, and is expected to succeed in his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koehneke, Jr
Pope Beet Sugar Works
Marathon Race At Harvey Delights City Crowd
The 5 mile marathon will be held in Harvey tomorrow Saturday Feb 13. The race starts at 2 30 p m at Center and 154th street and follows a city course where spectators can view runners throughout. Prizes include a $20 gold watch for first and a $15 gold watch for second with all prizes at least $3. Over 25 entries are registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Center
154Th Street
A WORD to Subscribers
The Pointer urges subscribers with unpaid year subscriptions to remit promptly. If statements contain errors they will be corrected gladly. A dollar will not bankrupt anyone and the paper seeks a ready response.
First National Bank Dolton Bank Report 1909 Illinois
Report of the condition of the First National Bank of Dolton at Dolton Illinois at the close of business February 5 1909. Horace Holmes cashier swears the statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Subscribed February 11 1909 before A Neff notary public attested by directors M Robert Weidner Diekman Lenroy J Dillner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Dolton
Dolton
Illinois
State of Illinois
County of
Cooks
Horace Holmes
A. Neff
M. Robert Weidner
Diekman
Ienroy J. Dillner
Sloan Backed as 33rd Ward Alderman Candidate by The Pointer
The Pointer endorses H. M. Sloan former Calumet Electric Street Car Co manager for alderman in Riverdale 33rd ward. It cites 13 years building the company, Riverdale extension support, and backing from former employees while noting Riverdale improvements and a $3,000 salary. It urges readers to nominate and elect Sloan and to support like Alderman Bibl for ward progress. A lost grey squirrel neck piece is reported missing between Engle Street and Western Indiana depot. reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Sloan
Calumet Electric Street Car Co
Sloan
Alderman Hunt
Riverdale
Bibl
Engle Street
Western Indiana Depot
Dalton
Engel Street
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Pauls
Kuse
Salem
New Salem
Anne Rutledge
Legis
Legisla
Ture
Harrison
Mary Todd
General Shields
Robert Todd Lincoln
Edward Baker Lincoln
Philadelphia
William Wallace Lincoln
Lican Party
Stephen A. Douglas
United States Senate
J. Wilkes Booth
Springfield
Ill
Albert Brookfelt
Blue Island Hospital
Young Peoples Society of
S&j. Paul’s
German Lutheran Church
Lund’s Hall
F. R. Baker
Carrie
Albert Moomaw
Alice D. Shaw
Handel Hall
Fred Pohlers
Chicago Street
Phillip Bedtke
Bertha Wichmann
Vesper
Wis
Herman Wichman
Holter
Johanna Wichmann
W. F. Wichmann
Nicholas Simon
First National Bank
U.S
Centeka .A
H.M. Sloan
Calumet Electric
Pointer
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