Burns Ditch Sparks Illinois Drainage Debate
From Harvey and South Holland to Indiana, officials debate Burns Ditch plans that would reroute Little Calumet headwaters toward Lake Michigan. Harvey Civic Club backs data driven action to protect Calumet River and local sewage flow. The city council calls for engineer led facts while considering legal costs.
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Indiana
Little Calumet
Illinois
Harvey
South Holland
Lake Michigan
Calumet River
Calumet
Harvey City Council
The
Herald
Burns Ditch
Civic Club
Stevenson
Messrs
Reeder
Lawrence
Daniels
Lambert
Parish
A. M. Lambert
Gibson
DeYoung
Hersey
Government and Sanitary District of
Chicago
Armor Iron Company Rebuilds After Vandalism Damage
The Armor Iron Company plant resumes activity with repairs underway. A night watchman is hired after vandals damaged machinery worth thousands of dollars. The company plans cooperation among mill men with small interests and will soon begin a new sheet iron roof and siding project led by President E. R. Kent.
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Armor Iron Company
E. R. Kent
Husking Bee Invites Woodmen to Help Neighbor
River dale and Dalton Woodmen urged to join a husking bee on neighbor John DeRidder’s Highlawn farm Saturday January 23. DeRidder in poor health, Calumet Camp members ask neighbors to assist, meet at The Pointer office at 9 a.m. for the local community aid event.
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Riverdale
Dalton
John DeRidder
Highlawn
DeRidder
Calumet Camp
Pointer
Talmadge Elected VP of Hammond Line and Interurban
O G Talmadge has been elected vice president of the Hammond Whiting and East Chicago street car line and of the Chicago and Interurban. Former chief engineer of the Calumet Electric, he is praised for experience and ability. Burge, former Calumet Electric manager, now heads the two interurban systems after consolidation. The Pointer notes they will guide the cross town line proposals between Blue Island and Hammond.
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O. G. Talmadge
Hammond
Whiting
East Chicago
Chicago
Talmadge
Calumet Electiic
Calumet
Riverdale
Burge
Calumet Electric
City Railways
Blue Island
Bank Elects Officers After Jan Meeting
At the Dalton State Bank annual stockholders meeting held January 11, officers were elected. President Frank C. Lund and Vice-President Simon P. Schoon lead the board. Lorenz F. Kipley becomes cashier. Directors named include John Berger Lawrence Rau Simon P. Schoon Henry Milhahn Frank Lund W. Propper and L. F. Kipley.
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Dalton State Bank
Peter Ripley
Frank C. Lund
Simon P. Schoon
Cashier
Lorenz F. Kipley
John Berger
Lawrence Rau
Henry Milhahn
Frank Lund
W. &. Propper
L. F. Kipley
Community Obituaries and Local News From Riverdale
The Kanaga family learned of Lawrence W. Kanaga’s death in Indianapolis from injuries after a streetcar collision. He leaves a wife and three children. funeral was in Chicago with interment at Rosehill. Mrs. Chas Wagner recovered her purse thanks to Otto Fadke’s honesty. Our Savior’s Church Ladies Aid celebrated its third anniversary with new officers installed. Jessie James play promoted at Riverdale Theatre. Lutheran Brotherhood elected officers. Edward Rampke returned home after a two week Riverdale visit. Mrs. Asmus Claussen seeks treatment in Chicago. St Mary’s Catholic League to host card party February 4 with ten prizes. Clara McGrain surprised on 18th birthday with gifts and games. A. C. Tennis Club hosts reception and dance January 23.
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Robinson and Palmer
Lawrence W. Kanaga
Indianapolis
Ind
Mr. Kanaga
Robinson
Palmer
Riverdale
Our Savior’s Church
Paul Schaefer
Henry Wilkens
Bertha Sprick
Mary Berger
J. A. Decklar
Theo. Hedtke
Jessie James
Enterprise Stock Co
Riverdale Theatre
Lutheran Brotherhood of Our Savior’s Church
Edward Dickelman
Arthur Beck
George Hank
Chicago
Billy
Propper
Rose
Henry Hahn
Heidenreich
Bill
Julius
Dalton
Lambda Chapter
Delta Sigma Upsilion
Harvey
Garrett Glee Club
Lincoln Avenue
William E. Owen Opera Co
Merchant of Venice
Ladies Aid
Dalton M. E. Church
Wey
G.P. Kahele
Pointer
Presto
Kabele
Grant
Robert Hanschman
Twin City Pleasure Club
O. U. W. Hall
Minstrel Show Planned by Dalton Woman's Club
The Dalton Woman's Club schedules a minstrel show at Lincoln Avenue School on Friday evening February 19. Local ladies possess notable talent and the event is expected to draw good patronage.
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Dalton Woman’s Club
Lincoln Avenue School
Death of Mrs Edward Ripley Recalls Sad Neighborhood Loss
The end came at Mercy Hospital on Monday January 18 after a recent confinement on January 5 when a baby boy was born. Mary Agnes Clark Ripley, born Chicago September 25 1889, leaves husband Edward Ripley and two children Mary Magdeline and Edward Lorenz, plus her mother and siblings. Funeral from 53 E 137th Street Riverdale to St Marys Church then Mt Olivet.
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Edward Ripley
Mercy Hospital
Mary Agnes Clark
Chicago
Mary Magdeline
Edward Lorenz
Mary Clark
Peter Kurz
Luke
Patrick
Michael Clark
E. 137Th Street
Riverdale
St. Mary’s Church
Father Dettmer
Mt. Olivet
Clark
Rolfe Iron Co Introduces New Road Gate
Rolfe Iron Co of Riverdale installed machinery for a new iron piping gate for roads and lanes. The gate is strong and cheap, drawing attention from Illinois Central and Rock Island railroads with several orders. Engineer in charge is Frank Trott.
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Rolfe Iron Co
Riverdale
Illinois Central
Rock Island
Rolfe
Frank Trott
Death of Fred McMillan Former Riverdale Resident
Fred McMillan died at Hahnemann Hospital in Chicago after several months of illness and pneumonia. He was the youngest son of the late Geo H McMillan and leaves two brothers Harry and Frank and one sister Lucy McMillan of 11328 Prairie Avenue Roseland. Funeral arrangements were not set at press time. inquiries via West Pullman phone 4647.
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Riverdale Friends
Fred McMillan
Riverdale
Geo. H. McMillan
Hahnemann Hospital
Chicago
Harry
Frank
Lucy McMillan
Prairie Avenue
Roseland
West Pullman
New Telephone Directory Arrives After Many Changes
The Pointer announces a new local telephone directory to be released February 1 with numerous number changes over the past six months making a new edition essential for residents and businesses.
Third Annual Division 2 Spelling Contest Opens
On Monday evening January 25 pupils from Homewood Hazel Crest and Bowen schools meet at Riverdale Village Hall for a spelling contest. Last year’s contenders return with new challengers and perfect score badges are awarded to those who finish the list. Mr. O T Bright Jr directs with judges to be chosen beforehand. The event aims to boost spelling and school spirit across Cook County schools.
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Homewood
Hazel Crest
Bowen
Riverdale
Slall
O. T. Bright
Cook County
Sewing Classes Offered By Mrs Winnanp in Harvey
Mrs J H Winnanp advertises a short time offer of ten lessons in cutting and fitting for five dollars at her school located at 18th Street and Center Avenue, Harvey.
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Harvey
J. H. Winnanp
18Th St
Center Ave
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Woman's Catholic League of
Clara McGrain
Miss McGrain
A. C. Tennis Club
Lund’s
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