Dalton Village Board Hears Budget and Street Plan
The Dalton Village board met in regular session February 15 with President pro tem Wulff presiding. Key actions included sewer repairs on Washington Street, permitting painting near a store, meter tests and charges for repairs, permit enforcement for sewer connections, school property title guarantee, Park avenue discussion, and Feb. 20 deadline to appoint election judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Village
Dickelman
Wulff
Needles
Symthe
Frank Berndt
Washington Street
Moomaw
Alban Reich
Stanczik
Schmutzler
Weber
Spelling Contest Set for Division 5 of Cook County Schools
On February 26 1915 Homewood School hosts a Division 5 spelling bee to decide the champion speller. Bowen School sends 17 entrants led by Gertrude Hiliger Evelyn Robinson Emma Fleth Vera Dickhoff Florence Patterson Jennie Johnson Florence Sullivan Minnie Krueger Clarence Eaton Herman Brandt George Obeldobel Abraham Traisman Oliver Johnson Darrell Hand Chester Patterson Frederick Schmidt Esther Traisman. The final will be at Fullerton Hall Chicago in March with winners from other divisions to determine Cook County champion. Superintendent Tobin presides with assistance from Orville T Bright Jr. Experts say spellers are prepared for hard words and many parents are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Carlin
Bowen
George Obeldobel
Homewood School
Cook County
Bowen School
Gertrude Hiliger
Evelyn Robinson
Emma Fleth
Vera Dickhoff
Florence Patterson
Jennie Johnson
Florence Sullivan
Minnie Krueger
Clarence Eaton
Herman Brandt
Abraham Traisman
Oliver Johnson
Darrell Hand
Chester Patterson
Frederick Schmidt
Esther Traisman
Fullerton Hall
Art Institute
Chicago
Tobin
Orville T. Bright
Country Life
Will Raise Oranges Mr and Mrs John OBrien Visit Groveland
In Groveland Florida on John O Briens property Schwantke and Joimer planted 350 orange trees last Friday as noted in the Winter Garden Times February 11. The duo are described as enterprising and helpful community figures likely to spread practical orchard experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’brien
Groveland
Florida
Winter Garden Times
Schwantke
Joimer
Zudora at Riverdale Theatre Saturdays
See the film Zudora at Riverdale Theatre every Saturday. Also visit Obel's for winter ice cream specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obel’s
Cross town street car line proposal reviewed by committee
The Joint Executive Committee on the cross town street car plan met at Dalton State Bank to discuss a detailed sub committee report. The Chicago bound meeting on February 27 will involve railroads and plants in Blue Island Riverdale Dalton West Hammond and Hammond with staff employment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton State Bank
Chicago
Blue Island
Riverdale
Dalton
West Hammond
Hammond
O. G. Talmadge
Hammond, East Chicago and Gary
Chicago & Southern Traction Company
Dolton Pioneer Carl Koening Dies at 86
Dolton resident Carl Koening died at his home on Thursday February 18 at age 86 years 4 months 18 days. He leaves wife and son Paul Koening of Tulaire South Dakota plus nine grandchildren. Funeral is Saturday at 1 30 PM at the house with Rev Wind officiating. Interment Berger Cemetery. Widow to live with Chicago friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Koening
Dolton
Paul Koening
Tulaire
S.D
Lincoln
Irving Avenue
Wind
Berger Cemetery
Chicago
Kleeman for Thompson To the Voters of the Ninth Ward
Breyton F. Kleeman writes urging support for William Hale Thompson in the Chicago mayoral race. He promotes the Industrial Lake Calumet Harbor and Calumet Region upbuilding, attacks Gov. Deneen and Judge Olson, and urges voting in the February 22 primaries for Thompson as a reform candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Hale Thompson
Calumet Harbor
Ninth Ward
Calumet
Chicago
Judge Olson
Deneen
Calumet Lake Harbor
William Hale Thompson
Breyton F. KiLeeman
For Sale 4 hp Fairbanks Morris Gas Engine
For sale a 4 h.p. Fairbanks Morris hopper cooled gasoline engine. A bargain. Inquire Dick Vogel South Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Fairbanks Morris
Dick Vogel
South Holland
Dalton Community News Highlights Local Events and Notices
Dalton residents attend Spange taha Camp Fire Girls entertainment at the High School Auditorium. Minstrel shows, theatre acts, and lecture course events are advertised along with church and club meetings. Local weather and water supply notes, plus personal updates on residents and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Spangetaha Camp
Harvey
Village Primaries Filed Petitions for March Ninth
The article lists candidates for village primaries on Tuesday March 9. Citizens Ticket nominates President Charles Dickelman and trustees H J Diliner Michael Stanczik and Herman Kortum. Peoples Ticket nominates President Fred J Ehlert and trustees John S Harter Chas F Wulff and Wm J Albrecht. Riverdale ticket lists President Chas Niemeyer and trustees Wm Lotz Frank Stieman and Chas Sellin. Another Citizens Ticket lists President Dr F W Schmidt and trustees Edward Dickelman John DeRidder Rollo Gerloff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Ticket
Charles Dickelman
H. J. Diliner
Michael Stanczik
Herman Kortum
Peoples Ticket
Fred J. Ehlert
John S. Harter
Chas. F. Wulff
Wm J. Albrecht
Riverdale
Chas. Niemeyer
Wm. Lotz
Frank Stieman
Chas. Sellin
F. W. Schmidt
Edward Dickelman
John DeRidder
Rollo Gerloff
Dolton Civic Club to Host Open Meeting at Lincoln Ave School
Dolton Civic Club schedules a Friday evening program at Lincoln Avenue School auditorium. Miss May Lewis of the Chicago School of Oratory will read Within the Law while the Dolton School Boys Band provides music. Local talent acts and other numbers are planned. The club invites all to attend. A committee will design a trade mark for Dalton Riverdale and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Civic Club
Lincoln Avenue
May Lewis
Chicago School of Oratory
Dolton School
Dalton, Riverdale
Vicinity
Messers
W. J. Haney
Horace Holmes
Emil C
Kasten
Quiet Dalton Wedding Unites Gess and Dr Smith
Miss Martha Gess of Dalton and Dr E Smith of Michigan City Ind were quietly married at the groom's home on Monday February 15. The ceremony surprised many friends. The couple will reside in Michigan City Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Gess
Dalton
Dr.e. Smith
Michigan City
Ind
Surprise birthday party for Elsie Harder on her 18th
A large group of young friends surprised Elsie Harder on her 18th birthday Wednesday Feb 17. The evening featured a fine lunch games and music. Nearby visitors included Mrs Catherine Reed from Hammond and Dr John Berger visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Harder
Catherine Reed
Hammond
Ind
Albert Meyer Sr
Doney
Beger
Peter van Drunen
South Holland
Daisy Schroeder
Mong
Evanston
Fred Waterman
San Antonio
Tex
Dallas
Melvin Klien
Minnie Klien
Dolton Mass Meeting for Men and Boys
On Sunday February 21 at 3 o clock a mass meeting for men and boys only will be held at Dol ton Methodist church. Rev Ke N Miller will lecture on Bubbles That Burst. Dolton Boys Band will perform and there will be vocal solos. About 150 men are expected to attend. Bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Methodist Church
Ke N Miller
Dolton Boys
Vote for the Mayor Carter Harrison for Riverdale
A 1915 Riverdale voters notice urges precinct residents to reelect Carter H. Harrison as mayor. It highlights streetcar extension with five cent fares, a new Calumet river bridge, a City Fire Department, and cheaper gas at 85 cents versus neighboring villages. Horn asks the electorate to vote in the February 23 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Carter H. Harrison
Harrison
H. J. Horn
Our Savior's Ev. Luth. Church Service Schedule
All services in English with 2:15 p m Sunday School and 7:30 p m Foreign Mission service featuring Sunday School exercises. Offering for Foreign Missions. Rev Geo P Kabele pastor. Read the want ads on page 5. You may find just what you are looking for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Evang. Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Lincoln Ave
Geo, P
Kabele
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Cnhour
Dalton Woman's Club
Ladies Aid
Dolton M. E. Church
Alma Lund
First National
Dolton State Bank
Washington
Dolton Woman’s Club
Michigan Avenue
119Th Street
119Th St
Western Avenue
Jones
Panna-Ma
Komedy Kharacter Komedians
Robert Brown
Harry Lester
Fred Poulan
Dalton Theatre
R. N. Burwell
Indiana Harbor
John Dahlke
Lincoln Avenue School
Q. Slaughter
St. Bernard’s Hopital
Frank James
Outlaw
Excelsor Springs
Cole Younger
Lee’s Summit
Victor Troyer
Dalton Methodist Church
Albert Alluman
Wm. Yalhurst Jr
Burnside
A. Wesse
Fred Koch
Fred Wesse
Civic Club Entertainment
Gess
Smith
Herman Horn
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
W. H. Derraer
OUR Savior's
Luth. Church
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