Riverdale Board Debates Water Mains and Bond for Engine House
Riverdale trustees meet to discuss a 14,000 dollar one story fire engine house or a 20,000 dollar two story option. They consider issuing a 20,000 dollar bond at the village election and debate connecting Illinois Central water mains to the C I I line amid concerns over water supply for Dalton and the Greenfield subdivision. A Suburban Citizens Committee urges action against a 20 percent suburban fare increase and asks Riverdale to join a local opposing committee.
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Riverdale Board
Niemeyer
Bouse
Ripley
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Indiana Avenue
Dalton
Cardin
Mohr
Illinois Central
Dolton
Riverdale
Peter
Paul
Likley
Greenfield
Indiana Harbor
Branigar Bros
North Harvey
Central Engineers
Wunsch
Dalton Board
Suburban Citizens Committee
Illinois Commerce Commission
Suburban Citizen
Paul E. Price
Board of Trustees
A. C. Reich
T. F. Kinney
Scout News Preview and Meeting Update
The Boy Scouts announce no meetings on February 13 and a regular meeting with a social entertainment on February 20. The inspection record will be announced and the committee is urged to attend the social. Dues are five cents weekly and will be saved for uniforms and flags. A bulletin board is available for notices.
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Boy Scouts
Scout Committee
Chicago Post Office Auction Sale At West Monroe Annex
Nine hundred or more lots of undeliverable parcel post mail will be auctioned by the Chicago post office at the annex, 726 West Monroe street. The sale runs 9 30 p m to 3 00 p m February 25 and 9 30 a m February 26 until sold. Goods are sold to the highest binder in small lots and will be shown February 24 from 9 00 a m to 4 00 p m with catalogs available then.
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Chicago
Annex
West
Monroe Street
Albrecht Buys Pinger Building in Dolton
Dolton resident William J. Albrecht bought the Pinger building west of the First National Bank at Dolton. His son Henry Albrecht opened a billiard and pool room on the first floor and will reside in the upstairs flat. Pinger is selling remaining Dalton property and investing in the South near Birmingham where he is prospering.
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Wm. J. Albrecht
Dolton
Pinger
First National Bank
Henry
Hi Albrecht
Mr. Pinger
Dalton
Birmingham
Velma Cogswell Born as Seventh Daughter in Dalton
Velma Cogswell was born last Friday February 6 1925 at Blue Island hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank Cogswell of Dalton. She is the seventh child in the family joining four brothers and two older sisters already married. The parents express hope she grows into a fine girl and comfort to them.
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Frank Cogswell
Dalton
Blue Island Hospital
Velma
Cogswells
Local and Personal Notes From Waukegan and Dolton
Mrs. Robert Waddell and family spent Sunday with Mrs. John Sams in Waukegan. Theo Schlueter and family left for New Orleans to take charge of Johns Manville shingle plants, selling Waukegan property. Miss Helen Wichman returns from appendicitis surgery. Florence Propper hosts a surprise party. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmedl welcomed a baby girl. Carrie McGinnis returns from Honeville visit. Ex service men to attend A L Post event on Friday the 13th. Mrs. Theodore Koch recovering after gallstone operation, pneumonia followed. Frank Ott and wife welcome a baby girl born Thursday night. Frank Aigner dies. funeral today. wife Minnie Schultz has a baby girl. Burglaries at Fred Pohler's store.
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Robert Waddell
Jane Waddell
Eben Waddell
John Sams
Waukegan
Metrr
Theo. Schlueter
Adeline
Theo. Jr
Thomas
New Orleans
Schlueter
Charles Wickel
Dalton
Johns-Manville Co
Schlueters
Kansas City
California
Otto Schlueter
Dolton
Julia Zoller
Thaddeus
Jack
Raymond Zoller
Riverdale
Helen Wichman
Prairie Avenue
Roseland Community Hospital
Florence Propper
Ridge
Paul Schmedl
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Paul
Carrie McGinnis
Honeville
Pennsylvania
Paris
Paul Gall
Theodore Koch
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Frank Ott
Frank Aigner
Minnie Schultz
Wm. Schultz
Highlawn
Installed Officers For G W Spencer Relief Corps
Installation of G W Spencer Relief Corps installed officers including President Mrs Anna Engel and Senior Vice President Mrs Lucy Kinney. Initiation planned for the next stated meeting February 20 with officers and members urged to attend.
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G. W Spencer Relief Corps
Anna Engel
Lucy Kinney
Willis
Mary Ferguson
Della Deam
Alice Dowd
Clara Middleborn
Bertha Sprick
Emily Claussen
Louise Kasten
Emily Schmidt
Milly Ripley
Louisa Schaefer
Draper
Milhahn
Theresa Hess
Bids Sought for Dolton Village Hall Fit-Out
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Dolton until 8 p m Monday February 16 1925 for fitting up the small hall according to plans available at the village clerk's office. WM. G. Dolton Village Clerk.
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Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Tax Books Delayed Strain March Tax Bills
Tax collectors fear a hard proposition to prepare books for bills as books arrive late. Last year the March 1 start was missed and collections suffered. this March, with a March 10 deadline, towns and schools need funds early. Provisions urged for prompt payment through township collectors.
Community Women Schedule Multiple Fundraisers in February
The Woman's Auxiliary of Paul Gall Post American Legion hosts a banco party at the Dug Out on Feb 14. Dal ton Little Theatre Players present Charm School for Immanuel church on Feb 26 and 27 at Dalton theatre. Local church groups hold banco parties and coffee serves on Feb 18 19 19 at St Pauls Our Saviors Ridge M E and Dalton area. G W Spencer Relief Corps Parcel Post party set for March 6. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets Feb 19 at Mrs Wilcox Park avenue. Everyone invited.
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Paul Gall Post American Legion
Banco
Little Theatre Players of
Dalton
Charm School
Immanuel
Dalton Theatre
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Bunco
Ladies’ Aid of Our Saviour’s Church
Ladies’ Aid of the Ridge M. E. Church
Fred Meyers
G. W. Spencer Relief Corps
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Dalton Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilcox
Park Avenue
Hindrance to Mariners Sargasso Sea Noted by Columbus on Voyage
The Sargasso Sea was found by Columbus on his first voyage and he spent about a fortnight there. It earned its name from the abundant seaweed, especially Sargassum bacciferum, present in the waters.
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Sargasso Sea
Pigeon Hole Desk Joke From Early Boston Transcript
A witty quip from the Boston Transcript features a child asking about desk pigeon holes and Uncle Tom explaining their purpose. The exchange evokes a quaint, old newspaper tone with playful mischief and domestic humor.
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Tom
Boston Transcript
Faroe Islands Endure Endless Rainstorms
The Faroe Islands in the Atlantic Ocean experience rain storms 300 days a year. Located north of Scotland and warmed by the Gulf Stream, the climate remains mild yet extremely humid.
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Faroe Islands
Atlantic Ocean
Scotland
Gulf Stream
Bearded Clergymen Debate Wedding Text Choice
Two clergymen discuss a text for wedding services addressing married couples. One asks for a rule and the other replies he has none but would choose Psalm 2 verse 7 about abundance of peace as long as the moon endures, a humorous aside about readings.
Origin of the Waltz Explains Its European Adoption
The waltz originated in France and was adopted and modified in Germany, becoming closely associated with Germany. It gained popularity across the continent in the early 1800s and was introduced to England in 1812.
Penplay Sparks Quadruple Ink Blot Comic Exchange
In a brief comic exchange Wood taunts the ease of his fountain pen as Thorest blotting paper his trousers. The lighthearted banter centers on writing mishaps and careless nib gesture.
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Wood
Thorest
Five candidates enter Ninth ward alderman race split on party lines
Alderman Govier runs as an independent while many supporters back the Ninth ward challengers. Candidates filing include Joseph T. Spiker, Clarence P. Bayne, Swan M. Johnson, Joseph F. Mall, and John W. Bemka. Johnson runs as the socialist candidate. Charles Johnson has left the ward. Mall leads the Ninth ward organization supported by Walter G. Davis. Spiker gains traction among Govier opponents.
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Ninth Ward
Govier
Joseph T. Spiker
Michigan Avenue
Clarence P. Bayne
Stewart Avenue
Swan M. Johnson
Prairie Avenue
Joseph F. Mall
John W. Bemka
South
Charles Johnson
Swan Johnson
Joseph W. Mall
Mall
Walter G. Davis
Alderman Govier
Teacher Hart YX Miss Laura Verhoeven Injured in Auto Crash
Miss Laura Verhoeven a Crane Technical high school teacher was struck by a speeding car on 147th street near the Illinois Central tracks as she walked to the train with her sister Eleanor. Taken to Ingalls Memorial hospital by a passing motorist, she is reported as not seriously injured while local residents demand a sidewalk to improve night safety on that stretch.
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Laura Verhoeven
147Th Street
Crane Technical High School
Illinois Central
Eleanor
Simnick
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Death of Jennie Blink in Chicago at 50
Miss Jennie Blink died Tuesday morning February 3 at Mercy hospital in Chicago at age 50. The remains were taken to her mother's home. Funeral held February 6 at the home with interment at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Survived by mother Mrs Minnie Blink two sisters Mrs Wm Douma and Mrs Paul Schilleman of Holland three brothers Henry Albert of Holland and William of Chicago.
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Jennie Blink
Mercy Hospital
Chicago
Pilgrim Home Cemetery
Minnie Blink
Wm. Douma
Paul Schilleman
Holland
Henry and
Albert
William
Peoples Party Caucus Tonight in Dalton for Village Primary
The Peoples Party of Dalton will hold its annual caucus Monday evening February 16 to select candidates for the village primary election on Tuesday March 10. Hugo Schmidt, Secretary.
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Peoples Party of
Dalton
Hugo Schmidt
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Scout News
Pinger Building
Spiker, Boyne
Swan Johnson and
Hart
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