Thornton Township Tax Rate Figures Show Tax Shifts
Assessor J J V Rourke forwards 1913 and 1912 valuations and taxing rates for Thornton Township including Dalton Districts and village areas. The chart traces increases in assessments and explains how tax bodies set 1913 rates compared with 1912, helping taxpayers see why taxes rise or fall and aiding officials in forecasting 1914 revenue.
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O’rourke
Dalton
Igiz
J. J. V. Rourke
Thornton Township
Lodge Dues Deadline Enforced by Financial Secretary
Herman Kalas, financial secretary, reminds Universal Workmen Lodge members that dues are due on or before the last day of each month. Delinquent members risk suspension after the month ends, and timely reporting depends on compliance.
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Herman Kalas
Dolton Theatre Special Kathryn Matinee Saturday
Kathryn presents a Saturday matinee with three performances at 3 15, 4 20, and 6 45 PM. Afternoon admission is 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children, with 10 cent sets at night. The theater runs as many shows as needed to accommodate all patrons. Open daily except Monday, doors at 7 PM. Sunday matinee at 3 PM. Joux G HRusy Manager.
Mrs Cornelius DeRidder Visits Tollison Ind
Mrs Cornelius DeRidder left Tuesday for a week long visit with her daughter Mrs Louis Walter at Tollison Indiana. Samuel G Holmes locomotive engineer and former CL and E railroad employee, recently elected president of the Dalton Civic Club, has been confined to bed five weeks with rheumatism but is now improved and can sit up in a chair briefly each day. He longs to turn on the steam cocks and pull back the lever when able to work again.
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Cornelius DeRidder
Louis Walter
Tollison
Ind
Samuel G. Holmes
Cl& E. I. Rairoad
Dalton Civic Club
Wulff-New Couple Wed In Riverdale Home
Mr Ernest Wulff and Miss Minnie New surprised friends by marrying in Kankakee and setting up housekeeping at 13766 Leyden avenue Riverdale. They receive broad best wishes for their future happiness.
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Ernest Wulff
Minnie New
Kankakee
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Card Party By St Mary's Church Planned
The Young Ladies Society of St Marys Church will hold a card party at the Village Hall Riverdale on February 18. Tickets are 25 cents.
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Young Ladies Society of
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
Local and Personal News of Dalton Community
Avia C. Krueger buys the Mrs. Anna Beck property at Park Avenue and Fredericka Street Dalton and remodels the building. Henry Kay, a general handyman for the Peter Ripley family, faints while bedding horses. a cow may have kicked him in the forehead, leaving a bruised face. Rudolph J. Wiedersberg of Chicago hired as timer at Win. Mall Hardware Riverdale to improve the finishing department. Martin Wilkens returns from Clark County Wisconsin, plans to move his family there. Mrs. Harlard Bragg hosts a luncheon for friends January 28 with a cheerful group including Mrs. Edward Dickelman and several others. Alice Hankey and Ralph Squires visit, and the Wilkens family plus grandchildren plan a stay with relatives. Ida Stieman celebrates 16th birthday with friends and lunch. Mabel Louise Collett, Chicago, born December 28, 1913, dies January 20, 1914 at 23 days old. George Diehl, Sr. recovering from a fall and long illness. Our Savior’s Church Ladies Aid meets February 4 at Mrs. Louisa Schafer’s home. Mrs. Henry Mohr, Sr. improving after illness. Mrs. Wm. VanDeursen recovering from grippe. For sale three heavyunderwear suits. contact Nick McGrath, Riverdale. Riverdale German Lutheran Band to hold Box Social February 14 at Riverdale Village Hall. all invited. Mrs. Fred W. Propper hospitalized with erysipelas. mother-in-law fell but uninjured. A girl seeks work as assistant housekeeper or store help. address The Pointer. Mrs. Paul Middleborn and son Frederick of Beecher, Ill., return from visit in Highlawn with her mother.
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Avia C. Krueger
Anna Beck
Park Avenue
Fredericka Street
Dalton
Henry Kay
Peter Ripley
Rudolph J. Wiedersberg
Chicago
Win
Riverdale
Mr. Wiedersberg
Martin Wilkens
Clark County
Wisconsin
Harlard Bragg
137Th Street
Rebah Deeds
Mabel Sprick
M. H. Kelly
Ida Stieman
Mabel Louise Collett
W E. Collett
Cynthia Collett
Deerfield
Ind
Ri‘enoui
George Diehl
Boy Farm Hand Sparks Disappearance of Employers Daughter
Louis Berieski, 19, a farm hand for James Stanczik at Pullman farm, allegedly saved a large sum to elope with Claes, the 14 year old daughter. They vanished on Sunday en route to church leaving a distressed father and mother. searches in Riverdale and surrounding towns yield no trace, with authorities suspecting the couple may be hiding with a relative of the youth.
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Louis Berieski
James Stanczik
Pullman
Ee Claes
Riverdale
Mr. Stanczik
Mrs. Stanczik
Riverdale gas mains extended south of river promises
After years of effort the gas company agrees to lay mains south of the Calumet River. Petition totals show 127 property owners on the south side and 28 on the north side support the extension. AL Farr, supervisor, confirms plans to install lines along Indiana Avenue Leyden and Prairie avenues and 138th Street, with work to begin this spring.
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Richard Hess
Riverdale
Pointer
A. A. Farr
E. G.cowdry
Rich
O. P. Heas
Indiana ‘ Avenue
Chicago
E. G. Cowdery
Calumet River
Indiana Ave
135Th Place
Leyden Ave
138Th At
138Th Street
Leyden Avenue
136Th Street
136Th Place
Calumet Ave
135Th Pl
Prairie Ave
Prairie Avenue
186Th St
Farr
Dalton School Boys Band Seeks Community Support for Benefit
Instruments for the Dalton School Boys Band number nineteen arrived on Monday. On February 11 Miss Helen Laura Emmart will host an entertainment at the Lincoln Avenue School auditorium to benefit the band and all are urged to help make it a success.
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Dalton School
Helen Laura Emmart
Lincoln Avenue
Calumet region groups toast Chicago street car merger
Civic and industrial committees plan a banquet at Burnside Temple Friday night to mark the February 1 launch of universal street car transfers. Chicago’s four systems consolidate under one management with the city taking a co partner role. rides across the city will cost five cents starting February 1. Riverdale and Dalton businessmen are invited to attend. party departs 7:15 p.m. from 138th street and Leyden avenue.
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Calumet
Burnside Pythian Temple
Universal
Chicago
Dalton
Evanston
West Side
North Side
South Side
East Side
Harrison
Riverdale
138Th St
Leyden Avenue
Go To Church Sunday Feb 1 Observances
Local churches extend a warm welcome to attend services Sunday February 1 with special sermons arranged for the occasion across most congregations.
W. R. C. Card Party Scheduled at Lund's Hall
The W. R. C. invites attendees to a card party at Lund's Hall on Wednesday evening. Tickets are 25 cents, with refreshments provided. Card playing will start at 7 PM. Proceeds support the organization.
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Louisa Schafer
Henry Mohr, Sr
Wm. VanDeursen
Big Bargin
Act Quick
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Nick McGrath
Chicago Milling Co
Fred W. Propper
Hammond Hospital
Hursday
F. C. Propper
Paul Middleborn
Frederick
Beecher, Ill
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Fred Sellien
Highlawn
W. R. C. Card Party
Lund’s Hall
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