Dolton village board discusses finances and security
Dolton officials meet to approve about 650 dollars in bills and review the January treasury balance of 9,136.39. The police court fines total five dollars. drainage and building issues are discussed. security at the Village Hall and fire engine house is criticized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Thomas Harper
Weber
Dalton
Finance Committee
Frank C. Lund
Z. A. Neff
John A. Verhoeven
Fred Ehlert
Wm. Dalton
Chas. H. Milhahn
Thornton Township
South Holland
147Th Street
Chicago Telephone Company
Lincoln Ave
Chicago Street
Harry Vanderaa
Riverdale
Harper
Vandenberg
R. I. Davis
Village Electrician
Dalton Harter
Davis
C. H. Thomson
Park Ave
Riverdale Bridge Project Update At Indiana Avenue
President Reich calls meeting to order at 8 15 with most members present. Logan absent picking flowers at Ocean Springs. Niemeyer reports multiple loads of cinders placed on approaches to the bridge on Indiana avenue and a lamp removed from the south side of the bridge. City built a walk on the west village side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reich
Logan
Ocean Springs
Niemeyer
Indiana Avenue
Souvenir Edition Plans Face Photo Challenge
The Pointer publishers planned a January souvenir edition showing business leaders schools and public buildings then expanded to feature pioneers. They found older men reluctant to sit for photos but secured portraits of 95 percent approached. The Daily Calumet of South Chicago has issued a souvenir edition after six months of preparation and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pointer
Calumet
South Chicago
Valentine Day Cards Stir Local Shopping
St Valentine brings a bright interlude to winter as stores report strong sales of penny cards and more expensive designs. Residents expect a Saturday mail surge with many friends sending humorous caricatures and friendly notes.
Local Dolton Notes Picture Town Activity and Plans
Dolton locals report on bank closures and social visits, new cottages and businesses, and plans for a township Anti-Saloon vote on April 7. Businesses across Lincoln avenue and Dalton Riverdale plan receptions, sales, and new services as residents share updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Thornton
Worth
Dalton and Riverdale Form Baseball Association
A new baseball association is organized with officers elected to run the sport for the Dalton and Riverdale area. Frank C. Lund serves as president, with L. E. Reich as vice president and John Behrens as treasurer, among others. A meeting is planned for February 16 at Lund's Hall to recruit fans and supporters for orderly, clean games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
Frank Lund
Frank C. Lund
L. E. Reich
John Behrens
L. F. Ripley
George H. Schaefer
Frank Krueger
Er. A. Kipsey
Wm. Waddell
Thos. F. Kinney
Lund’s Hall
Calumet School in District 132 Destroyed by Fire
The Calumet School on Vermont Street near Ashland Avenue in district 132 was burned down shortly after noon on Tuesday February 11. Only the four walls remain after the blaze, aided by a water shortage from cisterns and wells. Principal O V Huntley of Riverdale led the school, and insurance partly covers the loss as students move to Blue Island schools. Mrs. Frederick Ray recalls a touching remark from her grandson lamenting the move from the farm to attend the new school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Vermont Street
Ashland Avenue
Blue Island
West Pullman
O. V. Huntley
Riverdale
Paid The License. Greek peddler fined in Dalton
Greek fruit seller George Attas was arrested by Officer Herman Faden for peddling without a license. He claimed a device from Baumgartner and faced a $200 fine, a haircut, and six months in the Bridewell before paying four dollars and leaving rejoicing. Village Clerk Geo H Schaefer admonished him after a stern talk about the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Attas
Dalton
Herman Faden
Baumgartner
Riverdale
Andy
Geo. H. Schaefer
Schaefer
Robbers Break Open Car Sealed Box At Dolton Depot
Thieves opened a car near the Panhandle Depot in Dolton on Tuesday night and stole a box containing sugar and cocoa billed from Montgomery Ward & Co to Rev. I. Tanis of Dolton. Only two boxes were in the car. the lighter box was taken and detectives later found the empty box near the depot. Loss valued at under $3.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Dolton
Montgomery Ward & Co
It. Tanis
Taxes Now Due Explain How Tax Assessments Work
A detailed explanation of local taxation shows the roles of state county city and district taxes. It describes assessment steps from April valuation dates to boards of assessors review and equalization and the flow of funds to treasurers, highlighting the system's cost and complexity.
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Schafer
County Board of Assessors
Board of Review
Board of Equalization
Board of Assessors
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Weidner
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Dalton Electric
Telephone Company
Wabash Avenue
138Th Street
St. Valentine
Dolton State Bank
Frank Kort
Degree of Honor
Henry Bloch
Jacob Lau
Lincoln Avenue
Lydia Steinke
Pleasant Ridge
James Powers
James Cleary
Harvey
J. C. Muller
Chas. Wendland
Milwaukee
John Gertzen
John C. Muller
North Side
Charles Scott
James
Coshocton, Ohio
Mrs. Scott
Harvey Zimmer
14Th Place
Schnoor Bros
Jacob Meech
Chicago
Herman Paul
Alma Lund
Wichita
Kans
Willis Glend
John Demich
Park Avenue Dolton
Chas Dolton
Robert Hanschman
Frank Lewis
Minnie
Fontenac, Wis
Chas. H. Dalton
QO. G. Mangold
Pittsburg
F. W. Schmidt
Mr. Mangold
Schmidt
Dalton-Riverdale Base Ball Association
Victor
Henry Hahn
Alban P. Reich
Northern Illinois College of Opthalmology
Otology
Henry Krueger
Wm. Albrecht
Wmn. Robertson
Pullman
Roseland
Sheldon Park
Iowa
Base
Frederick Ray
Lawrence Rau
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