Co-operation Plan Moves Toward Farmer Cooperative
Local No. 20 in South Holland drew 200 representative farmers to discuss onion set and sugar beet contracts. Aimed at securing top prices for 1920, talks split with contractors, then a second gathering formed a Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association with Wm. Van Bodegraven president and E. R. Berger secretary. A formation committee drafted a constitution and by laws as growers favor marketing through a cooperative to curb contractor control of onion set warehouses and equipment across Cook and nearby Lake County, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Farmers’ Cooperative Marketing Association
Wm. van Bodegraven
E. R. Berger
South Holland
Lake County
Ind
United States
Tower Burned to Ground at Dalton Panhandle tower destroyed
The Panhandle tower at Dalton burned last Tuesday evening. Operators C. O. Beach N. L. Dennis and Emil Maat heard a cracking sound and found the garret roof on fire near the chimney. They saved what they could and left as flames spread. A new tower will be built once material arrives. The crossing was kept clear and no train was delayed. Some system!
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Dalton
C. O. Beach
N. L. Dennis
Emil Maat
Trogens
Killed on Railroad Near Riv erdale Worker Jox
Harry Jox a 45 year old laborer for the Asbestos Shingle Company was killed by a train south of Panhandle tower Riv erdale Illinois Central Wednesday night about 6 pm on his way home. His body found Thursday morning ground to pieces along the tracks. Remains taken to Good & Ruthroff morgue Dalton for inquest. He boarded at Slusser residence. He was a widower with a daughter in Battle Creek Michigan. Death described as likely an accident due to deafness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jox
Panhandle
Riverdale
Illinois Central
Undertaker Good
Kensington
Good & Ruthroff
Dalton
Jax
Slusser
Battle Creek
Mich
Local Births Report two new baby boys this week
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Strassenberg Jr. welcomed a son born Friday January 9. Mr. and Mrs. M. Schroeder welcomed a son born Monday January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Strassenberg, Jr
M. Schroeder
Bowen School Receives Donated Books From Community
Horatio Meyers and Mrs. Collins donate a list of children's and youth books to Bowen School including The Young Fireman of Lakeville The Cruise of the Treasure Ship and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Ice skating in the past week brought enjoyment thanks to local helpers Obeldobel Flick Unruh and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen School
Horatio Meyers
Mrs. Collins
Uncle Terry
Lakeville
Boy Scouts
Washington
Last of the Mohicans
Ezra Caaine
Rebecca
Sunnybreek Farm
Jvank Merriwell
Rover Boys
Colby Hall
Motor Boat Boys
Dunallan
the True and the Beautiful
Four Millions
Boy Hunters
Obeldobel
Flick
Mr. Unruh
138Th Street
Bank Elects Officers at River dele Trust and Savings Bank
The annual stockholders meeting re-elected Horace Holmes as president and OG Reich as vice president along with the existing board of directors. The bank reported rising deposits and transferred 2500 in profits to the surplus fund, bringing it to 5000. The officers expressed confidence in a bright future and careful development focused on sound banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Easnier
John Harms, Jr
Horace Holmes
Avalon Club Dance at Svenksen's Hall
The Avalon Club of Dalton plans a dance at Svenksen's Hall Harvey tomorrow night January 17 Dalton residents are invited to attend promising a big evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalon Club
Dalton
Svenksen
Harvey
New Auto Engine For No 61 Fire Station
After more than two years of effort by aldermen and civic groups a motorized auto engine is due to arrive at No 61 fire station on 114th Street near Michigan Avenue this week. The motorized unit will reduce long travel distances to fires and fill a long felt need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
No. 61
114Th Street
Michigan Avenue
West Pullman
Rev Finck Named Pastor At Riverdale Lutheran Church
Our Savior's Church Rev. BE B Finck of Minneapolis has been unanimously elected pastor of Our Savior's Ev Lutheran church in Riverdale. He will be installed soon and held for a public reception at the church. He is expected to arrive next week and conduct services on Sunday January 25. Rev Finck will reside at 17 E 188th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. T. Finck
Minneapolis, Minn
Our Saviour
Ev. Lutheran Church
Riverdale
Ancient Football in China Before Japan
Ancient China played ball games long before Japan with stuffed hair balls used until the fifth century when players began inflating them, marking an early step in the history of football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Local and Personal Notes From Dalton Area
Henry Brandt sustains a broken arm after a Ford crank incident last Friday. Ladies of Dalton M. E. church plan all day sewing January 22 with several hostess names listed. St Mary’s congregation hosts a coffee party January 22 from 2 to 5 pm. Frank Sheridan of Chicago joins Chas. Co. Orr pharmacy in Riverdale after prior work with Parke Davis. Bank directors re-elected as First National Bank and South Holland Trust & Savings Bank report strong year gains and rising surplus. The little boys choir at the Methodist church performed with Master George Schaefer leading and promising more singing next Sunday. The Pointer defends Frick’s wealth as a engine of industry and criticizes concentrated wealth, noting mixed legacies. Mrs. Wm. Vandeursen undergoes tonsil removal. Mrs. Conrad Helmuth and Raymond Holden face hospital treatments. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Perry host Detroit aunt. Pinta Council K. C. hosts Ladies Night with state lodge officers addressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brandt
Lizzy
Dalton M. E. Church
J. L. Albritton
E. J. Claussen
Frank Wess
Roy Smythe
St. Mary’s
Frank Sheridan
Chicago
Chas. Co. Orr Pharmacy
Riverdale
Sheridan
Parke Davis & Co
Holmes
First National Bank of
Dalton
South Holland Trust & Savings Bank
First National Bank
South Holland Bank
George Schaefer
Pointer
Dolten
Frick
Wm. Vandeursen
Conrad Helmuth
Blue Island Hospital
Raymond Holden
A. J. Perry
Perry
Detroit
Mich
Pinta Council
K. C
Masquerade Ball at Riverdale Village Hall Planned
The Riverdale Hose Co plans a Masquerade Ball at the village hall Saturday night January 17. The Young Peoples Society of St Pauls Lutheran church hosts a Bunco Party in the church basement on Wednesday evening January 28 with admission 25 cents. Dr Kettles, a dentist, will be in Dalton every Thursday 9:30 a m to 8:30 p m and in South Holland every Friday 9:30 a m to 8:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Hose Co
Riverdale
Young Peoples Society of
St. Paul’s
Kettles
Dalton
South Holland
Mrs B Diekman Celebrates 84th Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Frank Diekman hosted a Tuesday dinner honoring Mrs B Diekmans 84th birthday. Out of town guests included Dr and Mrs Wulfinger from Chicago Rev and Mrs Scott from Blue Island and Mrs Frank Engel from West Pullman. Guests wished Grandma Diekman many more joyous birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Diekman
B. Diekman
Wulfinger
Chicago
Scott
Blue Island
Frank Engel
West Pullman
Grandma Diekman
Theatres Riverdale Theatre Week Showings
Saturday Anita King in One Against Many. Sunday Bessie Barriscale in Her Purchase Price. Wednesday Bryant Washburn in Poor Boob. Thursday Pete Morrison in The Gun Packer. Also episode 15 of Lure of the Cirene Stolen Records and a comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Anita King
Bessie Barriscale
Bryant Washburn
Pete Morrison
Jack Ford
Evening bill features Anita Sewart in The Painted World
Friday program presents Anita Sewart in The Painted World a tense five act drama. Larry Lemon stars in Passing the Buck a big laugh two reel comedy. Saturday shows J Warren Kerrigan in A White Man's Chance with Mexico scene highlights. Sunday brings William Russell in Eastward Ho a spirited tale of American manhood. Wednesday includes May Allison in Peppy Does Her Darndest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Sewart
Larry Lemon
J. Warren Kerrigan
Mexico
William Russel
Stockholders Meeting and Proxy Request Notice
Building and Loan urges attendance at the stockholders meeting Monday evening January 19. If unable to attend, submit a proxy to ensure majority stock representation. A full report will be given at the meeting.
Riverdale Bowling Club Defeats South Chicago In Close Match
Riverdale Bowling Club beat South Chicago by three pins at Fleischhauer's alleys on Tuesday. The Riverdale lineup includes Wm Schlieman Louis Stern Wm Fleischhauer Henry Zimmerman and Joe Ortman as Riverdale vies for the South Side championship after a strong season start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Bowling Club
South Chicago
Fleischhauer
Wm. Schlieman
Louis Stern
Wm. H. Fleischhauer
Henry Zimmerman
Joe Ortman
Riverdale
Chicago
Logan Square
Blue Island
Tolleston
Ind
Gary
Hervey
Chicago Heights
Rockford
Meeting of Township School Officials in Division 5
The County Superintendent of Schools calls a meeting of school officials from Thornton Thornton Fractional Galumet and Bremen east part to discuss questions and problems. Tobin and assistants attend. The meeting is at Harvey City Hall on Friday January 23 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Galumet
Bremen
Cook County
Tobin
Harvey
Co. Co
Firemen's Convention Returns From Murphysboro Meet
Local delegates to the State Firemen's Convention at Murphysboro report a great time. Thornton resident Flanigan helped keep the mood lively for the party. Officers elected for 1920 include Walter E. Price as President and Albert Herring as Secretary. The next convention will be in Jacksonville, Illinois. Coal delivery available from Pullman 780. contact John J. Gouwens in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murpheysboro
Flanigan
Thornton
Walter E. Price
Champaign
Hasse
Peru
Fred BE. Danner
Mt. Pulaski
Albert Herring
Murphysboro
S. Kellerman, Jr
Edwardsville
Jacksonville
Sunday Trains Egg in a Bottle Trick
Popular Mechanics explains an egg can be inserted into a bottle with a smaller mouth by soaking the egg in vinegar until soft then pushing it in. After placing water in the bottle and waiting, the shell hardens again and the egg is visible inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Mind and Action Juggle Thought and Fate
Poem asserts that humans outshine brute life through intellect yet many neglect use of their brains while spurning plans and disciplined thought. It argues progress comes from mental planning, tact, and purposeful action rather than idle living.
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New Association
Bowen
Our Savior’s Church
THE
the Dolton Theatre
Firemen’s Convention
John J. Gouwens
117Th Street
Cago, Til
I.C. R R
Randolph Street
Riverdale South Bound
Riverdale North Bound
Randolph Street South Bound
Ce Riverdale South Bound
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