Calumet Harbor Plan Moves Toward Realization
The Calumet Record reports aldermen review the Pullman Company contract as a model for converting riparian rights for submerged land to spur the Lake Calumet harbor project. Proposal includes dredging a central harbor, connecting to the Calumet River, building docks, roads, and industrial leases, with surrounds to be developed by city and shore owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Lake Calumet Harbor
South Park
Lincoln Park
Pullman Company
Calumet River
Calumet Record
Village trustee Fred Weber injured at work
Fred Weber a village trustee employed at Illinois Brick Company yards suffered a serious accident Wednesday morning while chipping a gear wheel. A metal fragment struck his eye, cutting the corner. he was taken to Wesley Hospital where surgeons say there is a good chance to save his eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weber
Illinois Brick Company
Wesley Hospital
Weber
Iis
Dolton School Band to screen moving pictures Friday
The Dolton School Boys Band presents a moving picture show at the Dolton Theater on Friday evening January 28 to raise funds. Tickets encouraged to support the boys.
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Dolton School
Dolton
Lutheran Brotherhood of Our Savior’s Church
iSiv
Liverdale Tiese Co. No. 1
Riverdale
Death of Mrs Fred Ott in Dalton
Mrs Fred Ott died at her Dalton home on January 16 at age 51 years 10 months 26 days after a long Graves disease illness. She was a devoted wife mother and active in Immanuel church Ladies Aid and Degree of Honor No 66. Funeral Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery with Rev Lloffmeister and Degree of Honor. Survived by husband step son Frank and son Fred.
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Fred Ott
Dalton
Chicago
Main Streets
Ladies Aid Society of Immanual Church
Lloffmeister
Oakland Cemetery
Julia Hagen
Juetland
Denmark
America
Fred
Albert
Frank
Death of Miss Hattie DeVries Saddens Family
The death of Miss Hattie DeVries, daughter of Mr and Mrs Aine De Vries, came after a brief illness. Her funeral is scheduled for Monday.
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Hattie DeVries
Aine DeVries
Ex Mayor Bourke Arrested in $5000 Jury Bribe Case
United States marshals took Oliver W. Bourke into custody on a charge of accepting a $5000 bribe as a juror in the 1918 Alaska coal lands fraud trial before Judge Landis. Evidence reportedly found among Archibald T. Fitzgerald’s papers at Wheaton jail hints at confidential correspondences, with Fitzgerald’s accusations seen as unproven by A. C. Frost who denies involvement. Bourke’s supporters claim he is caught in a possible plot and expect his name to be cleared.
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Blue Island
Oliver W. Bourke
United Stats
Alaska
Landis
Bourke
Archibald T. Fitzgerald
Wheaton
Fitzgerald
A. C. Frost
Land Company
Blue Island Sun
For Sale Notice in Dalton Area and Household Goods
SLE New bobsleigh Inquire Gas Verhoven 147th street Dalton. 21 FOR SAI E Piano stoves and a lot of good household furniture practically new. Inquire at The Pointer office.
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Verhoven
147Th Street
Dalton
Pointer
Local and Personal News of the Community
Henry Milhan survived a buggy accident on Chicago street when a paper blew into a horse’s face sending him to the sidewalk. Mrs. Milbahn unharmed. Catherine Lieb of Dalton dies in Chicago gifted in local circles. Matthew Reed, brother of Mrs. Wirtz, passes away. he was a Chicago car inspector. John A. Clark and A. B. Johnson lease Riverdale Theatre and promise quality music with Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Johnson. Van Gent family relocates to Ottumwa Iowa after speech impairment caused by stroke. Mrs. H Wind faces serious illness from a nervous breakdown. James McCarthy, city food inspector, dies at 48. funeral at St Matthew’s Church. Dolton Ladies Aid and civic groups plan events. politics feature Charles W. Secord as Alderman candidate. Blizzard-like rain and icy streets prompt many falls. Card Party at Lund’s Hall draws attendees. Dolton Board replaces Officer Albert Eblert with J. J. Kasper after his resignation for a factory position.
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Matthew Reed
Ed. Wirtz
Dolton
Loomis Street
Chicago
Dalton
88Rd St
John A. Clark
A. B. Johnson
Harvey
Riverdale Theatre
Clark
Johnson
Alfred Wesky
Messrs
Hiverdale
Kern
N. G. VanGent
Ottuma
Iowa
Cecilia
VanGent
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Paul VanGent
Holmes
Kanawha Avenue
H. Wind
Mt. Olivet
Mc’Carthy
Iedward Wirtz
Ladies Aid
M. I
Ninth Ward
Charles W. Secord
Block
Civic Club
Lund’s Hall
Dolton Board
Hursday
Albert Eblert
J. J. Kasper
Skating Pond Thrives At Bowen School Grounds
Bowen school pupils and Riverdale youths enjoy a small skating pond on Max Schubert lots north of the Bowen building. Principal A R Davis and the Board of Directors thank the village for water donation and commend Mr Schubert and others for flooding and maintaining the rink. Weather favors a safe outdoor sport and the Park Board may seek a larger site with owner support.
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Bowen School
Riverdale
Max Schubert
Bowen
A. R. Davis
Schubert
Obeldobel
Park Board
Village Board
Village Clerk’s Office Closed Due to Sickness
Notice states the Village Hall office is closed until further notice and directs residents to settle accounts at the clerk’s residence. Wo. G. Dotton signs as Village Clerk.
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G. Dotton
Bowen School Form New Home Project Club
The Bowen School reorganizes its Garden Club as Bowen School Home Project Club with broadened aims linking school learning to domestic tasks. Officers include President Walter Morgan and vice presidents Cornelius Vander Veen Darrell Hand Edward Sellin Della Schwab Vera Dickhoff.
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Bowen School
Walter Morgan
Garden Club
Cornelius Vander Veen
Aster Club
Darrell Hand
Poultry Club
Edward Sellin
Della Schwab
Vera Dickhoff
Martha Krause
Willie Schramm
Chas
Unruh
Mrs Packard guest in city as Dalton club meets
Mrs. M. Packard of Chicago visited her son M. Packard and family for a few days. The Dalton Woman's club meets Saturday at 3 PM in the Lincoln Avenue School kindergarten room led by Miss Blanchard with a book review music and readings. Members may invite friends. F. A. Reich father of A. C. and O. Fr. Reich is in serious condition after a stroke with gangrene in his feet.
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M. Packard
Chicago
Dalton Woman’s Club
Kintergarden
Lincoln Avenue School
Miss Blanchard
F. A. Reich
A. C
O. Fr. Reich
Dolton State Bank Officials Outline Plan to Protect Depositors
Bank officials say no definite statement yet but a plan is under way that could prevent any loss to depositors and restore the bank to sound condition. Stock is locally owned and directors with strong finances aim to back the effort and protect slow paper assets.
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Dolton State Bank
Belt Yards Ramp Up Freight Traffic and Elevator Opening
The Indiana Harbor Belt line moved 7200 cars for Michigan Central Rail way after establishing its freight terminal at the Belt Yards. When transfers finish 45000 cars will move monthly. Hale Grain & Elevator Co. opened January 10 with one million bushel storage and 750000 bushels daily loading capacity. One hundred sixty workers are employed at the Belt Yards east of Blue Island between Ashland and Halsted.
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Indiana Slarbor Belt Line
Michigan Central Railway
M. C. Yards
Hales Grain & Elevator Co
Halsted Street
J. H. Belt Yards
I. H. Belt Yards
Blue Island
Ashland Avenue
Yard News: staff changes and flu troubles at Haney yard
Miss Viola McGowan becomes stenographer at Haney while Ruth Young fills in from Dalton for Laura Baumgartner. Conductor Jim Galligan out with a cold. George Dodson covers at North End. Louis Westphall moves to a South Holland cottage after three years as clerk. Mayme Blocker returns from grippe, others sick with grippe and grippe-related absences noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola McGowan
Haney
Stanley Smythe
Chas. Ohlsen
Laura Baumgartner
Siels
Ruth Young
Dalton
Jim Galligan
North End
Jim
George Dodson
Louis Westphall
South Holland
Louis
Mayme Blocker
A Jr. O'Laughlin
Yard Center
Mildred Edgen
Thornton
Grace Harper
Haas couple report safe arrival in Denver Colorado
Mr and Mrs A J Haas announce their safe arrival in Denver Colorado where they expect to spend several months. Mr Haas is assistant chief clerk at the Haney offices and they enjoy the mountains. Mrs Haas health is much improved.
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A. J. Haas
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Haas
Haney
Mountains
Mrs. Haas
Degree of Honor Lodge to Install Officers in Dalton
All members of Degree of Honor Lodge No. 66 are urged to attend the annual installation at A O A W Hall on Tuesday evening January 25. Mrs Francis Olson superior Chief of Honor will be installing officer. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Honor Lodge No. 66
Dalton
A.O. A. W. Hall
Francis Olson
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Calumet Harbor
Kiplay Stores
Riverdale Park
Lund’s Tall
Ladies Aid of
Immanuel Church
Miss Hattie DeVries
Woman’s Catholic League
S. H. Belt
Yard News
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