Dolton Board Reviews Street, Water, and Hall Upgrades
The Dolton village board met in regular session at the village hall. Items discussed include sidewalk clearing proposals on Chicago street due to frost, water service piping upgrades, and potential four inch taps for Barnard Seed Co. A plan to rebate 22 to Emmanuel Church for a water tap was approved, and a sanitary drinking fountain may be installed in the upstairs hall. The board also considered installing closets where sewers are laid and instructed police to curb street dumping. A piano sale to the hall by the Dolton Woman's Club was approved contingent on moving it at no cost to the club. Trustee Dilloer offered to transport it free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Walis
Dillner
Chicago Street
Smythe Reqr
Weber
Sanitary District Board
Light Committee
Albrecht
Barnard Seed Co
Mmanual Church
Smythe
Ehlert
Riverdale
Indiana Avenue
Propper
Stanezikc
Mrs Michael Stawczik Dies at 98 Days Old
Mrs Michael Stavczik died Saturday February 17 aged 4 years and 26 days. Anna Jennings born January 22 1873 in Germany came to America as a child and settled in Linsing. She leaves her husband six children Roy Clor ence Clarence Willett Helen Harry and many relatives. Funeral Wednesday at home conducted by Rev Hoffmeister. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery near Thornton. Sympathy extends to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Stavcsik
Anna Jennings
Germany
America
Linsing
Roy
Clorence
Arthur Bessette
Clarence
Willett
Helen
Harry
Hoffmeister
Oaklawn
Thornton
Bargain Sale at Bank for New Quarters
The First Trust and Savings Bank announces a bargain sale offering customers new quarters at fifteen cents each. Lines form as customers queue for the limited allotment of coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust and Savings Bank
State Diploma Honors Dalton School District for Safety
The Dalton Board of Education and Superintendent Robison celebrate a certificate from State Superintendent F G Blair giving District No 148 a perfect safety score for buildings yards sanitation heating and discipline. State Inspector N J Hoffman visited the district weeks earlier, and his findings led to the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Board of Education
Robison
F. G. Blair
No 148
N. J. Hoffman
Banks Offer Two Weekday Evenings For Customer Convenience
The First National Bank will keep Saturday evenings open and the new bank will open every Monday from 7 to 8 PM. This schedule provides two weekday openings to enhance banking convenience for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust and Savings Bank
First National Bank
Frances Harms Weds George H DeWalt at Dalton Home
Miss Frances Harms daughter of Mr and Mrs John Harms of Dalton married George H DeWalt of Chicago Heights in a ceremony at the bride's home. Rev A A McCracken officiated. The bride, a State Normal student, and groom who works at a large plant will begin housekeeping in Oakmount Penn after a wedding trip through the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Harms
John Harms
Dalton
George H. DeWalt
Chicago Heights
A. A. McCracken
State Normal School
Oakmount
Penn
the Pointer
Farmers Bill Advances For County Agricultural Advisor Pay
Senator Lantz's proposal would annually allocate 1200 dollars per county to fund county agricultural advisors' salaries. The House counterpart by Representative Dudgeon also cleared committee. Many former legislators deem it among the Assembly's most vital measures, arguing soil care yields the greatest state financial return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantz
Dudgeon
House
Assembly
Wrights First Flight Highlighted at Air Expo
At the New York aeronautic exposition the original Wright aeroplane is shown. It earned 10 000 dollars the first night. On December 17 1908 Wilbur Wright lay on the lower wing as the machine made the first mechanically propelled flight at Kitty Hawk North Carolina. Four flights were made that day with Wilbur and Orville Wright. the longest 59 seconds and 850 feet traveled. Before that day many flights were done with gliders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Notice appoints agent for rent collection and property management
Riverdale Ih February 10 1917 to whom it may concern we hereby make Anton Strozinski our agent to collect rent and manage property all tenants are hereby authorized and requested to pay rent to him for us heirs of Anton and Catherine Strosinski deceased agents and heirs named in notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Anton Strozinski
Dalton Womans Club Postpones Meeting To March Third
The Dalton Woman's Club regular meeting, scheduled for Saturday February 24, is postponed to March 3. Members James McLaughlin Kathrine Kurz and Roy Logan attend Newark funeral of uncle Peter Tauck, a Newark businessman. Study department meets February 27 at Mrs Jack Millers Riverdale home led by Mrs J Jarvis on Gene Stratton Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Womans Club
James McLaughlin
Katherine Kurz
Roy Logan
Newark
Peter Tauck
Anna Sehmedl
Paul
Los Angeles
California
Sehmedl
Dalton Woman’s Club
Jack Miller
Riverdale
J. Jarvis
Gene Stratton Porter
Wirtz and Carlyle wed at St Lawrence in Dalton
Matthew J. Wirtz son of Mr and Mrs Ed Wirtz of Dalton and Miss Anna Carlyle daughter of Mr and Mrs James Carlyle of Grand Crossing were married at St Lawrence's church 72nd street and Dorchester avenue last Saturday at 4 pm Reverend Father Maloney officiated Miss Irene Carlyle sister of the bride acted as bridesmaid and Edward Wirtz brother of the groom as best man After a bountiful dinner at the groom's home immediate relatives and friends were present The bride wore silver gray taffeta silk and lilies of the valley and orange blossoms The bridesmaid wore pearl gray taffeta silk and pink Killarney roses The groom a railroad man is employed as a switchman by the C and H E I Railroad and with brother Frank runs an ice cream parlor and cigar store in the Dalton Theatre Building They started housekeeping at 24 BE 118th place The Pointer joins their friends in congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J. Wirtz
Ed. Wirtz
Dalton
Anna Carlyle
James Carlyle
Grand Crossing
St. Laurence’s Church
72Nd Street
Dorchester Avenue
Maloney
Irene Carlyle
Edward Wirtz
Orrange
Killarney
C. & HE. I. Railroad
Frank
Dalton Theatre
Pointer
Ninth Ward Appropriation Set at 57318 for City Funds
The city council has passed the Ninth Ward budget 57318 allocated to salaries wages team hire and tools for street clearings removal of ashes and refuse snow removal and ditch opening in unimproved streets totaling 57318. wheel tax for street repair will depend on license revenue and likely exceed 32000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Armour Plate Plant Cost Projection
A Chicago backed armour plate plant project under congressional appropriation of 11 million dollars is now projected to cost about 15 million dollars more than the initial sum. The proposal, pursued through the association, faces a potential total near 26 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Chicago
Association
Congress
Petition filings set for village primary election Tuesday
Petitions for the village primary on Tuesday March 13 have been filed. Riverdale shows one slate from the People’s party with Charles Niemeyer for President and trustees Wm Lotz Frank Stieman and Charles Sellin. Dalton reports two tickets including Fred Ehlert as president and candidates for trustees Wm J Albrecht James J Quinn John Harms Jr and police magistrate Wm J Maurer Phos Harper. another ticket lists Henry J Dillner Geo L Diehl Wm Waddell and police magistrate James McGouwan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
People’s Party
Charles Niemeyer
Wm. Lotz
Frank Stieman
Charles Sellin
Ehlert
Wm. J. Albrecht
James J. Quinn
John Harms, Jr
Wm. J. G. Maurer
Phos. Harper
Kenry J. Dillner
Geo. EL. Diehl
Wm. Waddell
James McGouwan
Bowen School Notes Plans For March Events
The Farmers and Teachers Institute for Cook county meets at Fullerton Hall in the Art Institute on Friday March 2 at 1 p.m. Riverdale families urged to attend after taking the I G to Van Buren Street. The hall sits at Michigan Avenue and Adams Street two blocks from the station. On Monday March 5 the division final spelling contest at Bowen School begins at 7 30 p.m. and will crown a champion who will represent the division in a county contest.
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Farmers and Teachers Institute
Cook County
Fullerton Hall
Art Institute
Riverdale
I. G
van Buren Street
Michigan Avenue
Adams Street
Bowen School
Dalton PTA Meeting at Lincoln Avenue School
The Parent Teachers Association of Dalton Public School hosts a meeting at Lincoln Avenue School on Friday evening February 23 at eight o'clock. Speaker will be Mr C W Farr Country Lift Director of the northwestern Cook County district. A short program will be rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Dalton Public School
Lincoln Avenue
C. W. Farr
Country Lift
Cook County
Assault on Dalton switchman spurs police probe
C Delany a Illinois Central switchman living at the Rail road Young Men's Christian Association hotel in Dalton was attacked by two unknown men near the First National Bank building at 1 30 am Monday. He suffered a fractured ankle and head injuries and was treated at Pullman and County hospitals. Police have not determined if the assault aimed to rob. A reward offers return of a lost watch pin and black tie to Mrs H H Estrup in Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noseland News
C. Delany
Illinois Central
Railroad
Young Men’s Christian Association
Dalton
First National Bank
Bank
Black Products Company Rebuilding After Nearby Fire
The Black Products Company plant damaged by last month’s fire near the Chicago Milling Co. site is rapidly rebuilt. President Fairchild visits daily as work advances. The local plant will host an additional large machine for targets and serve as the Riverdale district main office for traps and clay bird targets. The Chicago Milling Co. mill moved to Chicago. foreman Jacob Wendrich and crew now work there.
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Black Products Company
Chicago Milling Co
Fairchild
Riverdale
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Chicago
Jacob Wendrich
Community Guests Share Visits Across Town and States
Ridge notes visitors from South Holland Chariton Evanston Chicago Fort Wayne Lexington and Hammond gathered for family and church events. Local residents joined trips to Chicago and Hammond for social and church activities including an Epworth League convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob DeYoung
South Holland
Albert Meyer, Jr
Charles Rowe
Chariton
Fred Engle
John Jacobsen
Helena Zanders
Chicago
Johanna Muehlke
L. Schroeder
Evanston
Ind
Louis Hammers
Lexington
John Berger
Hammond
Primary Election Dolton Village March 13 1917
Notice sets Dolton Illinois election date for March 13 1917 at the Village Stall with polls from 6 am to 5 pm voting for Village President two trustees and a Police Magistrate. Village Clerk WM. G. Dolton signs the notice dated February 23 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Ilinois
Towit
Dalton
WM. G. Dolton
In Memoriam Mrs Fred Welsh
In loving remembrance of our dear mother who passed away two years ago February 20 1915 Weep with sober hearts and recall she rests in peaceful sleep at last From Fred Wess e and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Welsh
Fred Wesse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael Stawczik
Harms
DeWalt
Farmer’s Bill
Pioneers of the
Air
Jos Strosinski
Henry Strosinski
Gus StrosInski
Paviane Strosinski
Anton and
Catherine Strosinski
Wirtz
Carlyle
Clynzen
Bowen School Notes
Parent Teachers Association
H. H. Estrup
Washington St. Dolton
Epworth League
Center Street
German M. EK
Memoriam
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