No Tax On Small Householders In County Levy Change
County Assessor John C. Clark announced the 1936 personal property assessment would exclude householders with furniture valued at 400 or less. About 600,000 owners are affected as the roll is prepared. He said only 6 percent pay taxes in this group and that not assessing saves about 641000 dollars, with an average bill around four dollars. He added most assessments are approximations and costly to conduct.
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John C. Clark
Clark
Citizen Party Caucus in Dalton Village
Notice states a Dalton Illinois Citizen's Party caucus on February 16 1937 to nominate a village president village clerk police magistrate six trustees. Meeting begins at 8 p m at Stahnke hall Chicago and Washington streets. Open to men and women voters of Dalton.
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Citizen’s Party
Dalton
Cook
Ilinois
Stahnke Hall
Chicago
Washington Streets
Progressive Party Meeting Set for Monday at Village Hall
The Progressive Party will hold its regular meeting Monday February 15 at 8 p.m. in the Village Hall. Residents and members are invited to attend and discuss party affairs.
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Progressive Party
Man Injured at Thornton Quarry
William Koelzow a 48 year old Thornton resident was severely injured at the Thornton quarry while helping switch railroad coal cars. He slipped and fell beneath a moving train resulting in both arms being broken and the amputation of his left leg. He was taken to Ingalls Memorial hospital where his condition was reported critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Koelzow
Thornton
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Eames Building Sold in Chicago Loop Deal
The two story business building at 111857 Michigan Avenue, owned by Mr and Mrs Orrin A Eames, sold last week to a Loop syndicate led by Clarence A Molan for 42500. The buyers plan further purchases in the district, indicating improved business conditions. Negotiations lasted over a month before closing.
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Orrin A. Eames
Clarence A. Molan
Red Cross Appeals Dolton Riverdale Flood Fund Drive
Dolton and Riverdale Red Cross chair man Mrs. H W Slaughter reports funds collected for the Chicago Chapter Flood Relief Drive with large plants sending direct gifts. A letter from the Chicago Chapter expresses gratitude and notes no additional clothing is needed at present. James B Forgan and Colonel A A Sprague are named as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Slaughter
Red Cross
Dolton and
Riverdale
Dolton
Red Cross Flood Relief Fund
American Red Cross
Chicago
James B. Forgan
A. A. Sprague
Death of 11 month old Deborah Ann Deam in Oakland
Mrs. Della Deam and Gale Deam of Pittsburg California mourn the death of their 11 month old daughter Deborah Ann after a cold developed into pneumonia. The child was an only child. Funeral services were held Thursday at Oakland California Chapel of Chimes Mausoleum.
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Della Deam
Gale Deam
Pittsburg
California
Deborah Ann
Oakland
Chapel of Chimes Mausoleum
National Boat Show Moves Up Earlier Chicagoland Event
Chicago executives announce the National Boat and Sports Show will be bigger and earlier this year with dates February 28 through March 7 at Navy Pier. Hubbard H. Erickson of River Forest confirms the annual exposition will open the season.
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Chicagoland
Navy Pier
Hubbard H
Hub) Erickson
River Forest
Funeral services for Henry Lohrey longtime Riverdale farmer
Henry Lohrey 80 died Saturday at his son Jacob’s home in Riverdale. Services were Monday at Bachmann’s Funeral Home with burial at Mt Hope Cemetery. Born September 18 1856 in Butler Russia, he lived in Riverdale six years and is survived by sons Jacob of Riverdale and Adama of Rocky Ford Colorado.
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Henry Lohrey
Jacob
136Th Street
Riverdale
Bachnann
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Mr. Lohrey
Butler
Russia
Adama
Rocky Ford
Colorado
February 12 Lincoln's Birthday Note from Lincoln Quote
A quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln on Lincoln's Birthday emphasizes perseverance in the face of attacks. The speaker vows to continue doing his best and believes outcomes will determine the value of criticism, regardless of praise or blame.
C. & E. I. Engineer Found Dead in Hotel Room
Frank E. Yates a 55 year old C. & E. I. railroad engineer was found dead in his Globe hotel room at 147th street and the railroad. Authorities believe an acute indigestion caused the death and Edgar Wyland a hotel porter found the body. The body was taken to Jacobsoa's Funeral Home and later shipped to Momence NL where he resided.
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Frank E. Yates
Globe Hotel
147Th Street
Dalton
Yates
Edgar Wyland
Yate
Jacobsoa
Momence
Injuries Prove Fatal to C and E I Switchman
H A Mathias a 43 year old C and E I railroad switchman died Sunday February 7 at St Bernard's hospital Chicago from an accident at Yard Center Dalton where he lost his right arm after slipping under a locomotive wheel while attempting to board a car. He resided at 6204 Evans avenue Chicago.
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H. A. Mathias
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Chicago
Yard Center
Dalton
Mathias
Leverman
J. A. Kollar
Evans Avenue
Dolton Fire Responds To Cafe Explosion And Police Testimony
Dolton Fire Department responded to an oil stove explosion at the Spina Cafe on a Sunday night. Fire truck traveled slowly due to icy roads. the blaze caused slight damage. The sound from a Calumet river dredge resembles a fire siren and is heard daily. Chief Heidenrich and J P Laus will testify at Leonard Lagestee’s criminal court arraignment on Tuesday February 16.
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Spina
Dolton
Calumet
Charles T. Heidenrich
J. P. Laus
Leonard Lagestee
South Holland
Lagestee
Dalton Theatre To Show Flood Scenes Sunday And Monday
Sunday and Monday the Dalton Theatre will show many scenes of the great flood. You will find these pictures very interesting and instructive.
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Dalton Theatre
Local and Personal News From Riverdale and Dalton
Mrs Emil Verhoeven and children visited Blooming ton as guests of Mrs Louis Nierstheimer and Mrs Emma Voit. A gold chain was lost in Riverdale. call First Trust and Savings Bank. Debating team member Gerda Damaskus found schedule mix up caused missing trip to Wheaton. Miss Lois Frederickson visited by Miss Evelyn Rampke. Dalton resident Clarence Stomp now able to sit after two months in bed. his wife still ill. 14 friends helped Dalton teen Naleigh Smith celebrate 14th birthday. W Smith of Harvey hospitalized after car accident. brother of Arthur Smith notified. Riverdale masque ball raised 38.50 for Red Cross Nurse Agnes Sprick. Mrs A A Fawbridge returned from four months in Oklahoma. Mrs Henry Fadke hospitalized for appendicitis at 75. Helen Keller and Albert Stack wed Feb 9 in Flint, Mich. Roger O Connor reports Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Houston trip. Janet Needles recovering from pneumonia. Ann Marcus hosted a five-card party. Harold Miller hospitalized with appendicitis. Mrs G Gallegos treated for appendicitis. favorable recovery expected. Extra copies of The Pointer available at Luken and Ketteler drug stores. Lost a retriever named Reavledow, last seen on Atlantic Street. reward offered.
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Emil Verhoeven
Emil, Jr
Lorraine
Mary
Fred
Dalton
Bloomington
Louis Nierstheimer
Emma Voit
H. Verhoeven
Riverdale
First Trust and Savings Bank
Gerda Damaskus
Nolton
Wheaton
Naleigh B. Smith
Murray Street
Arthur Smith
W. Smith
Harvey
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
C. H. Sprague
Henry Fadke
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Fadke
John Lambert
State Street
Helen Keller
Albert Stack
Flint
Mich
Roger O’connor
New Orleans
Houston
Texas
Charles Roush
Janet Needles
James Needles
Chicago Street
Ann Marcus
Edbrooke Avenue
Harold Miller
Forest Avenue
G. Gallegos
Gos
Indiana Avenue
Luken
Ketteler
Atlantic Street
Call Riverdale
Dalton Board Adopts Dam Hose Purchase and Traffic Measures
Dalton village board approves buying 300 feet of 2.5 inch fire hose and new Atlas tires for fire trucks. Officials seek stop signs at Chicago and Main despite state opposition, citing safety and driver unfamiliarity. Drainage on Greenwood Road to be studied. nine recent police arrests noted and a new water meter ordered for Berger school. A special session will address a DUI and reckless driving ordinance for court handling. January fines totaling 156 dollars were reported by Police Magistrate Brookfelt.
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Dalton Village
Fred Ott
Manhattan Rubber Manufacturing Co
Atlas
Harry Lindell
Standard
Lincoln and
Park Avenues
State Highway Department
Chicago Street
Main Street
Hammond
Lincoln Avenue
Hastings
Chicago Motor Club Safety Committee
Erffmeyer
Greenwood Road
Park Avenue
County Highway Department
Diekman
Berger
Buffalo Meter Co
Dalton
L. Edward Brookfelt
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Citizen Party
Thornton Quarry
Roseland
South Michigan Ave
Deborah Ann Deam
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Riverdale Park
Edwin Messerschmidt
Ellison Rentner
Hazel Rentner
Harley Roney
Tommy Haney
Paul Haney
Gordon Schnoor
Barbara Warner
Harold Michalski
Dorothy Laib
George McClellan
Raymond Holden
Chicago and
Main Streets
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