Vote for Madderom for Ninth Ward Alderman
Next Tuesday is election day in the Ninth ward with only two candidates. Incumbent Alderman Guy Madderom is praised for his record and efforts to improve the ward, while Charles V Johnson, a Socialist, is described as well meaning but less capable of delivering for taxpayers. Citizens are urged to vote for Madderom on Washington's birthday.
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Guy Madderom
Charles V. Johnson
Madderom
Johnson
Washington
Vote for Walter Davis for city treasurer
Walter G. Davis of West Pullman campaigns for the city treasurer post at the upcoming primary election next Tuesday urging strong support. The notice emphasizes his candidacy and asks voters to cast ballots for him.
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Walter Davis
Walter G. Davis
West Pullman
Walter
Marine Home Fred Rosenthal Returns After Four Years
Fred Rosenthal, who enlisted January 14, 1917 in Chicago, is mustered out in Philadelphia last Monday January 14. He served tied to a wireless station in the West Indies and may seek a sea assignment again or a local position. He will visit his father Emil Rosenthal while deciding future plans.
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Fred Rosenthal
Chicago
Philadelphia
Emil Rosenthal
West Indies
Come-to-School Week Success in Dist 148
The Come-to-School Week for Dist 148 drew over 500 volunteers who visited 1070 homes. 83 percent of district children were reached, with Lincoln Avenue kindergarten and third grade 100 percent, Highlawn at 93.1 percent. Mothers donated treats. next meetings set for March. Found beaded belt in Riverdale. call Pointer office.
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Dist
Lincoln Avenue
Highlawn
Daylight saving time set for Chicago for 1920
Chicago will observe daylight saving from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October this year. Aldermen Hogan and Olsen stated the 1920 ordinance remains in effect with no new council action needed. Olsen, judiciary committee chairman, said the measure approved by voters stands.
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Chicago
Ald. Olsen
Ald. Hogan
Banks Close Feb 22 for Washington's Birthday Holiday
Banks will be closed Tuesday February 22 in observance of Washington's Birthday. The legal holiday prompts a full closure across financial institutions and related services.
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Banks
Washington’s
Builders Offer Free Home Packages to Chicago Citizens
The Bosley Brothers wrecking engineers send a letter to Cook County Real Estate Board offering to supply lumber sash doors windows frames and interior trim with no money down and payments as low as 25 monthly. They also pledge free blueprint plans and request housing committee feedback to support home building efforts in Chicago.
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Chicago Tribune
Cook County Real Estate Board
Bosley Brothers
Wrecking Engineers
Chicago
Man Killed in Dorchester and 75th Street Auto Collision
Michael Francis O Rourke brother of the Harve y postmaster, was struck by a touring car at Dorchester avenue and 75th street. He died at Jackson Park hospital after the 7 20 p m collision. The driver Connor and police captain Guernsey and another man were in the car. Connor swerved to avoid a boy, sending the car onto the curb and sidewalk striking O Rourke. He conducted a local meat market and is survived by a wife, one son, and two daughters. Funeral conduct at 7330 Dorchester avenue and Oakwood cemetery.
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Michael Francis O’rourke
O’rourke
Harvey
Dorchester
75Th Street
Jackson Park
Police
Guernsey
Grand Crossing
Richard T. Connors
Cottage Grove Avenue
Connors
O'Rourke
Dorchester Avenue
Oakwood Cemetery
71St Street
Local Updates From Riverdale Area and Nearby
Local news reports a mild winter trend with February plowing noted by farmers and a weather spike on February 15. Obituary notes Ivert Larsen retired engineer and inventor died aged 66 in Chicago with funeral in Riverdale area. daughter Mary May is his sole surviving relative. Bert Proper undergoes goitre surgery. eggs prices fall due to warm weather.
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Ivert Larsen
Walter May
Larsen
Alexian Bros. Hospital
Chicago
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Riverdale
May
Mary
Bert Proper
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Taxes Due for A. D. 1920 Town of Thornton Collect Locations
Taxes for the year A. D. 1920 in Thornton are due at multiple sites with specific dates and times. Payments are scheduled at Lansing Village Hall Feb 12 and Mar 2. Oak Glen Nafer's Place Feb 14 and Mar 2. Phoenix Village Hall Feb 15. Harvey City Hall Feb 16-22-25 and Mar 1-7-9-12-17. Doeiuen Doiton Bank Feb 17 and Mar 4. West Hammond City Hall Feb 18 and Mar 8. West Hammond Engine House Feb 19 and Mar 5. Gerne Homewood Bank Feb 23. High Lawn Svardate Bank Feb 23 2 to 5. Hazel Crest Hinge House Feb 28 9 to 12. South Holland Village Hall Feb 24 and Mar 3. Burnham Village Hall Feb 26 9 to 12. Berger's Corner School House Feb 26 1 to 4. Bernice van Bodzdravery Store Feb 28 1 to 4. Schrumville Drake's Place Feb 28 9 to 12. PETER A. ANKER pelicater contacts Harvey 23 and 1600-R.
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Thornton
Lansing
Village Hall
Oak Glen
Nafer’s Place
Phoenix
Harvey
City Hall
Doeiuen
Doiton Bank
West Hammond
Engine House
Gerne Homewood Bank
High Lawn
Svardate Bank
Hazel Crest
Hinge House
South Holland
Burnham
Berger’s Corner
School House
Bernice
van Bodsdravery
Bowen School Notes and Palmer Awards Recap
Mr Walther visited Bow en School last Friday and students enjoyed classroom Valentine day parties. Palmer awards since the last accounting include final certificates to Lucile Wunsch and Alice Berner improvement certificates to Stanley Collett and Grace Vandermeyde a progress pin to Lillian Hammer Palmer method buttons to Bennie Reitz Andrew Baumgartner Viola Rampke Irene Rampke Jacob Norman Theodore Reich Chester Boyens and Wilson Palmer a Gold Star to Arthur Krueger Silver Stars to Virginia Finch and Vivian Dickleman new library additions include Boy Scouts Signal Sender The Frozen Ship The Rivals of the Trail Aeroplane Scout in Belgium and France The Store Boy donated by several patrons Sixth grade finished Soil Chart work fifth grade Poultry Chart and eighth grade Home Economics.
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Walther
Palmer
Lucile Wunsch
Alice Berner
Stanley Collett
Grace Vandermeyde
Lillian Hammer
Bennie Reitz
Andrew Baumgartner
Viola Rampke
Irene Rampke
Jacob Norman
Theodore Reich
Chester Boyens
Wilson Palmer
Arthur Krueger
Virginia Finch
Vivian Dickleman
Boy Scouts
Eugene Hankey
Scranton High
Theodore Hedtke
Belgium
France
Harry McGrain
Alberta Shoop
Calumet Tax Collection Set For March 5 At Bank
Calumet town collector EMIL J. WANEK will collect taxes at First Trust & Savings Bank on March 5 1921 from 9 a m to 4 p m. The notice directs residents to appear with payment and receipts if available.
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Calumet
First Trust & Savings Bank
Emil J. Wanek
Mrs Pauline Golbeck Dies in Chicago at 72
Mrs Pauline Golbeck aged 72 died suddenly at her home 212 Whipple street Chicago early Monday. Funeral services were held at Graceland cemetery. She leaves two sons Dr Walter C and Edwin C of Chicago and a daughter Mrs Reich with many friends. The Ladies Aid of St Pauls church to serve coffee February 28 in the church basement. Everyone invited.
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A. C. Reich
Pauline Golbeck
Whipple Street
Chicago
Graceland Cemetery
Walter C
Edwin C
Reich
Ladies’ Aid of
St. Paul’s Church
Ridge youths form Epworth League delegates in Michigan City
About 25 Ridge members plan to attend the Epworth League Convention at Michigan City Indiana on February 22. Delegates include Edward Alt Florence Waterman Henry Van denberg Emily Waterman and Walter Diekman. A surprise party honored Mrs Kickert with games music and lunch.
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Epworth League
Michigan City
Ind
The
Ridge
Edward Alt
Florence Waterman
Henry Vandenberg
Emily Waterman
Walter Diekman
Kelly Kickert
Village primary slated for March 8 with Dolton Riverdale bids
The village primaries will be held Tuesday March 8 with lively races in Dolton and Riverdale. In Dolton voters will elect a president, trustees, and a police magistrate with the Peoples ticket listing Thomas Harper for president and J J Conners Fred J Ehlert Harry Packard for trustees and Wm Maurer for police magistrate. Riverdale candidates on the Peoples ticket include Charles Niemeyer Frank Stieman Chas Sellin William Lotz Albin Wilkens and William Wunsch.
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Dolton
Riverdale
Peoples
Peoples Ticket
Thos. Harper
J. J. Conners
Fred J. Ehlert
Harry Packard
Wm. Maurer
Charles Niemeyer
Frank Stie
Sad Death Claims Mother of Eleven Children
Mrs. John J. Clifford of 11326 Wentworth Avenue died after a brief illness. She was 35 and mother to eleven children aged six months to thirteen years, leaving a desolate home for Fireman Clifford of Hook and Ladder Company No. 27. The Calumet Index reports the loss.
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John J. Clifford
Wentworth Avenue
Clifford
Hook and Ladder Company No
Calumet Index
Dalton Village Marshal laid off after special meeting
At a Monday village board meeting Dalton lays off Village Marshal Spencer for the present. Citizens filed complaints at a Saturday meeting, but Spencer defended himself against charges and was praised by local business leaders and described as fearless and a good officer.
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Dalton Vilage
Spencer
Pointer
Dalton
Dalton Methodist Church Service and Meetings
The Dalton Methodist Church lists preaching by the pastor at 11 00 a m and 7 45 p m Sunday school begins 9 45 a m Epworth League 6 45 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 00 p m The Boys Y M C A under Mr Ingraham meets Monday night J L Albritton Pastor.
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Epworth
Mr. Ingraham
J. L. Albritton
Sunday Missionary Day at Primary Department
Sunday is Missionary day in our school with Sunday school starting at 9 45. Parents are urged to have the children arrive on time to join the opening march.
Rumors Accusing Louis Mistro Prompt Legal Threat
Louis Mistro warns that he will sue anyone spreading rumors alleging his involvement in robberies. He states that circulating such reports will trigger legal action to stop the rumors and protect his reputation.
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Louis Mistro
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