Village Board Moves to Maintain Street Light on Indiana Avenue Bridge
Village board debates sidewalk snow removal and street repairs at Indiana Avenue bridge. Goose moves to maintain a gasoline lamp, while Halsted Street repair plans and sidewalk improvements face delays. Riverdale Improvement Association petitions for cinder walk fixes. board discusses enforcement limits and future action.
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Indiana Avenue Bridge
Reich
Adening
Logan
Ocean Springs
Goose
Niemeyer
Indiana Avenue
137Th Street
Goos
Henry Milhahn
Thornton Township
Milhahn
Halsted Street
Ludwig
Harvey Resident Weds Chicago Man In Harvey Ceremony
Vance O Rourke daughter of Township Assessor J J O Rourke married Frank N Vance of Chicago at Harvey last Wednesday. They left for a two week honeymoon in St Augustine Florida and will reside in Hyde Park on their return.
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Francis Marie O’ Rourke
J. J. O’ Rourke
Harvey
Frank N. Vance
Chicago
St. Augustine
Fla
Hyde Park
Miss O’ Rourke
Mr. Vance
Pointer
Fifteen New Members Join St Luke's Court No 186
St Luke's Court No 186 C O F Riverdale held an enthusiastic meeting at the Village Hall last Wednesday. Dispensation from the High Forester will add fifteen new members to the 186 unit. The court, organized March 1 189L with five charter members, now has fifty four members. Four new members were initiated and eleven more will be taken in next meeting. New members named: Matthew Dreger Adam Michalski German Leedtke and Jones Kinney. Short addresses were given by Father Arthur A Kiss Attorney John A Vermeyen and Peter Kipley.
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St. Luke’s Court
Riverdale
High Forester Court
Corp
Peter Ripley
John Schug
Henry B. Stiemann
R. Baumgartner
Lve
Matthew Dreger
Indiana Avenue
Adam Michalski
South Park Avenue
German Leedtke
136Th Street
Jones. Kinney
Arthur A. Kiss
John A. Vermeyen
Peter Kipley
Whiting Vigilance Committee Hurls Ultimatum Over Street Railway
In Whiting Indiana the vigilance committee pasted a notice condemning the Hammond Whiting and Mast Chicago City railway bid. They menaced Aldermen George M Hornicker Paul Snulz and Kraus M Song with a referendum or resignation unless the project is dropped. Nearby adds promote seven washing machines from Kern and Isiptey in the latest designs.
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Whiting
Ind
George MI. Hornicker
Paul Snulz
Kraus M
Song
Sappur
Hammond, Whiting and Mast
Chicago City Railway Company
Whiting Vigilance Committee
Wuitimg
Notice to Use The New Safe Deposit Vault
Bank invites patrons to inspect the First National Bank new building and vault offering safe deposit boxes starting at three dollars per year. Call to arrange inspection and secure valuables.
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First National Bank
Schwab's Rubber Goods and Wet Weather Outfits
Schwab's serves as a headquarters for rubber goods and wet weather outfits. Short boots and hip boots in all grades offered at the lowest prices. Full line of stock on hand.
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Schawb’s
Nlerman Faden Listed On Oxford Market Lagripe Table
Nlerman Faden of the Oxford market and grocery appears on the lagrippe list. The brief items note his name among market workers affected by the illness reporting period.
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Nlerman Faden
Oxford
Dolton Village Board Tackles Water Power and Fire Issues
Dolton officials hear citizen complaints on sewer assessment and aid requests while addressing street repairs and crossing conditions. The board orders coal stock due to a potential strike, approves furniture for Village Hall, and accepts applicant for village electrician with notes on other administrative matters. Adjourned after executive session.
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Dolton
Pheiicat Thuis Iiniper
Anker
Harper
Chas. Waterman
Vandenberg
147Th Street
Eblert
Electrician
Davis
Wm. G. Dalton
4. A. Neff
Marshall Vanderan
Riverdale
Chawman Dalton
Ind
J. D. Devoe
Austin Machine Company
Homewood Fire Chief Receives $25 Donation After Rescue
In Homewood Iowa on February 26 1908 Mr Astell presented the Homewood Volunteer Fire Co No 1 with 25 dollars praising their services after saving his house in the Wendell Axtell fire near Homewood. George Wolf secretary signs the note explaining the gesture and gratitude.
Victor records and machines offered with easy payments
Henry Hahn of Dolton advertises a large stock of Victor records priced 38 cents for 8 inch, 60 cents for 10 inch, and a dollar and up for 12 inch discs. Victor machines range from $10 to $100 with easy payments if desired.
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Victor
Henry Hahn
Dolton
Local notices and social items from The Pointer
Local items report on election notices at Kern and Ripley stores and social happenings. Guests Peter J. McNammee Ignatius McCarty of Joliet Daily News attend The Pointer event. Community updates include Ash Wednesday observances and a saloon dedication invitation at Riverdale.
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Kern & Ripley
Peter J. McNammee
Ignatius McCarty
Joliet Daily News
Herman Verhoeven
New Chicago
Brickmakers Election in Dalton District Voting Saturday
The District Election of the I B T and T C W A is set for Saturday March 7 with Local Union No. 5 Dalton voting at A O U W Hall from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Charley Dickelman seeks Business Agent and John Harter for Finance Committee. Members urged to vote and persuade peers.
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Dalton
A. O. U. W. Hall
Charley Dickelman
John Harter
I. T. 1 8 Basketball Beats Morgan Park 64 11
I. T. 1 8 nips Morgan Park 64 to 11 led by Walkerly with eight baskets. The entire squad delivered a strong showing in a high school gym game.
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I. T
Riverdale Boys Foil Potential Passenger Train Wreck
Herald and Robert Gustafson, 14 and 12, spotted a seven place rail break on the C G C L and L near 139th and Lilinuis streets. They signaled the approaching No 1 Riverdale passenger train with red mittens prompting emergency braking and saving many lives.
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Riverdale Boys
Loth Street
Riverdale
Herald
Robert Gustafson
139Th
Lilinuis
Wiobner
Tue
Yilo
Red Wittens
ID Luis Way
Bin
Butus
FaeeNgiuide
Walleo
Aiverudie
Dobl
J. Craner
War Tospecwr
Trickson
Seclion
Adloer
Ollis
Sue Gustafson
Chas. Gustafson
Wentworth Avenue
Wisconsin Line & Cement Company
Tieraid
Wolton
Highlawn
Breat Greaig
German Oak Lodge to host AOUW event at Dalton hall
German Oak Lodge No 257 will hold a chance at the A O U W hall in Dalton tomorrow evening February 29 inviting all.
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German Oak Lodge No
A. O. U. W. tHall
Dalton
Barkmier Bros Attend Illinois Hardware Convention
Barkmier Bros hardware dealers of Riverdale left Tuesday for Peoria Illinois to attend a Retail Hardware Association of Illinois convention from Wednesday through Friday. Hyenga Barkmier Bros showcase their patent buggy turning devise at the convention.
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Hi Barkmier
Barkmier Bros
Riverdale
Peoria
Retail Hardware Association of Illinois
Hyenga- Barkmier Bros
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The
Riverdale Improvement Association
Ill
Weathworth
Ave
Atlantic
School
Joux E
Schafer
Sec’y
Hameister
Vance O’rourke
Kern & Ripley’s
Homewood
Brickmakers
Hernan Penfield
138Th Street
Louis E. Reich
Chas, Slater
Mary Rippe
Murphy
John Lund
Fred Pohler
Medill High School
Loca
Christian Temple Girls of
Starvey
Besse Kasten
Lincoln Y. M.C. A
Harvey Ill
Lincoln
Robert
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