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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

8

Pass Resolutions On Fraternal Legislation In Illinois

Homewood Camp No. 5336 M W A passed resolutions opposing a proposed Illinois law aimed at equalizing fraternal organizations. The resolution states that the measure could harm fraternal insurance societies and asserts members can manage their own affairs without state intervention. Signed by Henry Almer Henry Moecker Jr. and Geo Wolf.

Springfield Homewood Camp Ilinois Modern Woodmen of America Tiliauis Ilenry Almer Henry Moecker, JR Geo. Wolf

Tender Tribute Echoed in Kansas Papers as Poet Sought

A Kansas City Journal quote about a mourner laying a silent form beside the departed sparks a manhunt for the poem's author across Kansas papers. The passage ends with a grim twist about laying another egg tomorrow, signaling a controversial or dark subtext.

Kansas Kansas City Journal

Crown and two third effects builder seeks work

In 1909 line of crown and two third effects offered by CarmMan at 307 Grant Street, Dolton Illinois. He advertises 16 years of experience and readiness to handle painting and hardwood finishing projects with up-to-date techniques.

CarmMan Grant Street Dolton Ill

Taxes for Thorn ton year 1908 due at multiple localities

Tax collection for the town of Thorn ton for 1908 is now due. Collector John Shilling lists dates and locations across Harvey Lansing Oakglen Dalton West Hammond Sobieski Thornton Homewood Schrumville Bernice Blue Island Riverdale Burnham Berger's Cor South Marvey and So. Holland. Dates run January 25 through February 27 at various times.

Harvey City Mall Lansing Village Hall Oakglen Oakglen Inn Voeste‘s Place Dalton First Sobieski Goyke‘s Thornton Homewood Homewood Bank Schrumville Kratz’ House Bernice P. van Bodengraven Blue Island Cor Peetz Place Riverdale Penfield’s Berger’s Cor South Marvey So. Holland John Shilling

Political representatives listed for U S Senate

Handy reference provides the names and addresses of elected officials in the state and county. It lists U S Senate members Shelby M. Cullom from Springfield Illinois and Albert J. Hopkins from Aurora, indicating party affiliation as Republicans.

U. S. Senate House of Representatives Shelby M. Cullom Springfield Illion Albert J. Hopkins Aurora

Congressional District Boundaries and Representative Addresses

The Third District includes the 81st ward and towns Thornton Lemont Palos Worth Orland Bremen Rich Bloom Calumet. Willian W Wilson (R) lives 454 North Normal Parkway Chicago. The Second District covers the 7th 8th and 33d wards inside Chicago with Indiana Avenue and 188th Street as southern boundary. James R Mann (R&R) resides Merril Avenue Chicago. When in session address them in Washington DC.

Willian W. Wilson North Normal Parkway Chicago Thornton Lemont Palos, Worth Orland Bremen Rich, Bloom and Calumet James R. Mann R&r Merril Avenue Indiana Avenue 188Th Street Congress Wilson Mann Washington, D. C

State Senators and District Boundaries Mentioned in Cook County

The Seventh Senatorial District lists towns including Thornton Bloom Rich Bremen Orland Proviso Lemont Paros Worth Lyons Stickney Leyden Elk Grove Schaumburg Han over Barrington Palatine Wheeling Northfield and portions of Niles Norwood Park and Maine outside Chicago and Evanston. Albert C. Clark of 7137 Euclid Avenue Chicago represents the Thirteenth District covering parts of wards seven eight and 33 in Chicago and Calumet areas outside the city.

John Humphrey Orland Thornton Bloom Rich Bremen Proviso Lemont Paros Worth Lyons Stickney Leyden Elk Grove Schaumburg Hanover Barrington Palatine Wheeling Northfield Niles Chicago Evanston New Trier Norwood Park Maine Cook County Albert C. Clark Euclid Avenue Cottage Grove Avenue Calumet City of

Three State Representatives Named for Thirteenth District

The Thirteenth District elects three State Representatives. Benton I. Kleeman addresses at 11417 Michigan Ave Chicago. Hon Cornelius J. Ton at 10752 Lafayette Ave Chicago. Hon John J. Poulton at 9131 Exchange Ave Chicago.

Thirteenth Benton I. Kleeman Michigan Avenue Chicago Cornelius J. Ton LaFayette Avenue John J. Poulton Exchange Avenue

Public representatives ready to hear constituent needs

The Seventh District notes Hon. Wm. H. Maclean and Hon. Louis J. Pierson of Wilmette NI, and Hon. Walter A. Zantz of LaGrange II. Any of these representatives can be addressed on public matters and will be glad to know the wants of their constituents.

Wm. H.maclean Louis J. Pierson Wilmette Walter A. ‘Antz LaGrange

Valentine Surprise Party At Piette Household

A party of about thirty masked friends from Roseland Kensington and Gano surprised Mr and Mrs Jos Piette at 2544 138th street last Saturday. The group included English Irish Mexican Italian French Scottish and German guests and a dozen other nationalities. One loud Irishman was asked to leave but later allowed to stay when his coat came off and he was a friend of the host. Guests lingered into the early morning hours and included Dalton and Riverdate friends for a jovial visit.

Roseland Kensington Gano Jos. Piette 138Th Street Mack Mr. Piette Dalton Riverdate

Calumet Canal Estimate Sparks Reversal Plan

The Chicago sanitary district orders an engineering cost estimate for Calumet Canal construction to reverse the river flow from the lake toward the Sag. The project, likely to cost about 20 million dollars and take six to seven years, aims to win a US District Court test suit to halt the reversal. Health Commissioner Evans notes public concern along the lake and calls for action.

Sanitary District of Chicago Engineering Department Calumet Canal Calumet United States District Court Evans

Sewing Wanted by the Dolton Ladies Aid Church

The Ladies Aid of Dolton M E Church offers sewing services for Aprons comforters children dresses and more. Orders may be left with Alma Lund at Lunds Drug Store Dolton. Proceeds support charitable causes.

Dolton M. E. Church Alma Lund Lund Dolton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Penellp Albany Reich Y Werucler, Dolton Schwab’s Dept. Store W. L. Douglas Shoes the Royal of Liverpool W. H. Bean Harry E. Hanschmann 137Th Street Burnham U.S. Senate Valentine Suprise Party Sanitary District Optician Alban P. Reich Telephone Riverdale No Mr. Reader Jackson Hill Carterville
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