Dolton Village Board Discusses Funds and Bonds
The Dolton village board meets July 1 with all members present except Trustee Dickelman. A voucher to ex-clerk Hahn is questioned and possibly returned. bids opened for engineer salary reduction. ordinance for a $15,000 bond issue to macadam main streets. election set for July 30, 1912, to spread bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Dickelman
Pinger
Hahn
O’brien
Dillner
Schnoor
O. K.d
Tise
Propper
Wm. Waddell
Andrew Meinser Schmidt
Robert Berndt
Herman Kortum
Frank Zornow
Wm. Maurer
Neath and Polus wed in Dolton parish ceremony
Miss Anna Neath daughter of Mr and Mrs George Neath Dolton married John F Polus at the parochial residence with Rev W F Verbaien The couple will honeymoon in New York and Vermont before starting housekeeping in the George A Dolton subdivision The groom works as a lever man at the Dolton tower for three years. The bride is praised by friends who extend best wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Neath
George Neath
Dolton
John F. Polus
W. IF. Verbaien
New York
Vermont
George A. Doleton
Dolton Tower
Girl From His Town Ends Serial Run
The Pointer prints the final installment of the serial The Girl From His Town noting strong reader interest and that non-subscribers sought loans to borrow it. Next week starts Excuse Me with similar hopes for broad appeal and invites reader suggestions.
High Class Motion Pictures Weekly Showings
The theater presents Life of Columbus or Discovery of America as the World’s Greatest Motion Picture in three parts over 3000 feet. Filmed over three years at great cost. admission free. Matinee 3 to 6 PM to avoid rush, children welcome. Three evening shows with doors at 7. Come early for seats.
Local and Personal News Highlights
Mrs. George Dunbar, ill for four weeks, slowly improves and plans a trip East to visit relatives. The Dalton M. E. Church Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. J. Berger’s home on Thursday afternoon July 11. Wm J Greiling departs for New York to visit relatives for several weeks after leaving Haney offices. Mrs. D J Gilchrist hosts a birthday gathering with gifts from friends including Mrs I Stevens and Mrs J Andrews of Chicago. Don’t forget the W R C outing on the Calumet River Sunday July 7, round trip 25 cents. The Silver Leaf Pleasure Club enjoyed an outing to Milwaukee with praise for local beer. Mrs. J E Quinn and family depart for Stratford SD to visit relatives for months. Mathew Wirtz, C E I switchman, sprains both ankles after slipping on cone near engine last Sunday. Mrs. Martha Hofer nee Tietze dies at Hazel Crest June 26 1912 aged 31 7 22 leaving husband and five children. funeral June 28 at Kerr’s Harve y and Mt Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Neidow return from Benton Harbor Michigan after a week’s medical baths. FOR SALE Saloon formerly run by Fred Koehrman with stock and fixtures. must sell at once to settle estate. In Homewood Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dunbar
Dalton M. E. Church
J. Berger
Wm. J. Greiling
Haney
Lake Shore
New York
D. J. Gilchrist
Atlantic Street
Riverdale
Gilchrist
I. Stevens
J.andrews
Chicago
August Schukey
Harry Lucken
A. F. Bowse
Jennie
Dalton
Calumet River
Silver Leaf Pleasure Club
Milwaukee
J. E. Quinn
Harold
Helen
Stratford
Mathew Wirtz
Martha Hofer Nee Tietze
Hazel Crest
Kerr’s Undertaking Rooms
Harvey
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
Rev. Geo. P.kabele
Picnics Led by Local Lodges and Fire Dept at Riverdale Park
George Washington Lodge No 189 hosts a picnic at Riverdale Park on Sunday August 18, 1912. Brickmakers Local No 5 of Dolton plans a Riverdale Park picnic on Sunday July 28, 1912. Dolton Volunteer Fire Department holds a Moonlight Picnic at Dillner's Grove on July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Lodge No
Riverdale Park
Brickmakers Local No. 5
Dolton
The
Dolton Vol. Fire Dept
Dillner’s Grove
In Memoriam George Ultsch Died One Year Ago
In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father George Ultsch who died July 5 1911 Mra Ultach and Arthur recall his memory on this anniversary Promising family tribute from sorrowing relatives with named individuals marked by date and relation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ultsch
Mra
Ultach
Arthur
Classifieds Show Various Sales and Help Wanted Listings
Business items list items for sale including a top buggy a horse and buggy a deliver wagon a gas stove and a mowing machine Job seeking and help wanted notices request dressmaking lessons a girl for house work and a saloon for sale A lost pocketbook with a charm offers a reward for returning the charm while the finder may keep the money Local names and addresses include John Pralle J J Joena The Pointer Richard Lentter Wm Bachmann and Mrs J E Paine with locations in Dalton Chicago Halsted Street Phoenix Dolton and Woodlawn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pralle
Dalton
J. J. Joena
Chicago & Ruiverdale Lumber Co
Pointer
J. E. Paine
Minerva Avenue
Woodlawn
Lequire
Wm. Bachmann
Dolton, Fil
Local Boys Baseball Trip to Sagatuck Michigan
Base Ball team from Saga tuck Michigan played two games with Sagatuck on July 4th. The traveling party lists Herman Simmick Peter Ripley Henry Grote Arthur Bessette Henry Michalski Tony Steimann Charles Deeds Joe Kummerer Barney Jennings and others. Results not yet learned at press time. Several players stay in Sagatuck through Sunday. The Singlemen tied 4 4 with C E B I in a practice game that lasted five innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagatuck
Herman Simnick
Peter Ripley
Henry Grote
Arthur Bessette
Henry Michalski
Tony Steimann
Charles Deeds
Joe Kummerer
Barney Jennings
Towerman Alfred Hilmer Struck By Car In City
Alfred Hilmer a towerman for the Illinois Central Railroad at 43d street was struck by an automobile while riding home from work on his bicycle. He was headed south on Indiana avenue near Riverdale when hit. His front wheel was crushed and several ribs torn loose with a bruised head. He walked to his brother's home before fainting. Dr. Schmidt treated him and he was taken to his Highlane residence. his condition today is favorable for recovery. The auto, carrying one man and several women, fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hilmer
Illinois Central Railroad
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Schmidt
Highlane
Correction Requested for Vacation Note In June Issue
A reader claims the June 28 item misidentified who is vacationing with L.8 Willis. The missus is the one enjoying the time with granddaughter, not the elderly relation. the note should be corrected to reflect the actual party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Winns
St Mary's School Holds Closing Exercises 1912
The St Marys Parochial School held its closing exercises on Friday afternoon June 28 1912. Gold medals for highest general average went to Catharine Kern and Charles Sullivan with honorably mentioned Kathryn White Alberta Buteau Ottilia Schug and John Koslowski. Silver pins and medals recognized second prize and general excellence with Louis Heintz and Lucille Andree honored. Father Verbalen distributed prayer books and a farewell party with ice cream cake fruit and candy followed by the closing song Good bye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Parochial Schoo
Father Verhasen
Catharine Kern
Kathryn White
Alberta Buteau
Ottilia Schug
Charles Sullivan
John Koslowski
Verbalen
Louis Heintz
Misa Flick
Lucille Andree
Father Verbalen
Farmer Hess Indicted Over Child Labor Allegations
State factory inspectors filed eight indictments against J. C. Hess a local truck farmer for employing boys under fourteen. Local farmers express indignation and vow to organize as more details on the law are awaited for the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hess
Presa
Igsue
Religious Services Overview for Several Churches
On Sunday July 7 1912 multiple churches list services and activities. St Pauls Ev Luth Church on 138th Street offers Sunday School at 9 30 A M and morning service at 10 30 A M led by Rev H Winp. St Marys Catholic Church presents first mass at 8 00 A M and high mass at 10 30 A M with Rev W F Verhalen. Dalton M E Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 A M preaching at 11 00 A M and 3 00 P M Junior League and 6 45 P M Epworth League with evening service at 8 00 P M. Ladies Aid meets on 2nd and 4th Thursday. The Men’s Progressive Association holds meetings 2nd Thursday at 7 30 P M and last Sunday evening monthly. Rev W E Crisna leads Immanuel Evang Church with Sunday School at 9 30 A M and preaching at 10 30 A M in German, followed by 7 30 P M English service. Rev G G Presser invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Ev. Luth
138Th Street
Rev
H. Winp
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
W. F. Verhalen
Dalton M. E
Epworth
Ladies Aid
Men’s Progressive Association
W. E. Crisna
Immanuel Evang
G. G
Our Saviours English Lutheran Picnic at Paulson's Grove
Our Saviours English Lutheran Church invites the Riverdale community to a Sunday School gathering at 2 15 p m and an evening service at 7 45 p m led by Pastor Kabele followed by a brief congregational meeting. A picnic is planned for July 11 at Paulson's Grove with wagon rides from Riverdale Village Hall at 9 a m and 1 p m. Members J A Decklar H Wilkens and H Brandt provide teams. refreshments sold. bring lunch for dinner and supper and enjoy a day in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kabele
Our Savior’s
English Lutheran Church
Paulson’s Grove
138Th Street
Ashland Avenue
Riverdale Village Hall
Mesaers
J. A. Decklar
Henry Wilkens
Henry Brandt
Geo. P. Kabele
Dutch Reformed Church Dalton Services Schedule
The Dutch Reformed Church on Park Ave Dalton lists preaching at 0:30 a m and 2 p m with Sunday school at 3:30 p m and a young people's meeting at 7:80 p m Reverend Joan W TePasks is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Reformed Church
Young Dalton Boy Paul Smith Drowns in Sorrow
Paul Richard Smith aged 6 years 2 months 3 days son of Mr and Mrs A C Smith of Dalton died June 29 from diphtheria and scarlet fever. His brother Opie died June 12. Born April 25 1906 in Ceredo West Virginia, the funeral was July 1 with burial in Oakland Cemetery beside his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Richard Smith
A. C. Smith
Dalton
Opie
Ceredo
West Virginia
Oakland Cemetery
For Sale Two Roseland Lots Corner L14th Yale
Two Roseland lots at the corner of L14th Street and Yale Avenue offered for quick sale. Price set at 375 dollars for an 85 by 125 foot parcel with further particulars available at the Pointer office.
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Roseland
L14th Street
Yale Avenue
Che
Pointer
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Frank Freehoff
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Greenwood Road
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St Mary’s School
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Our Saviours
English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Paul Smith
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