Oldest Civil War Vet George S. Harter Dies at 86
George S. Harter, born May 7 1836 in Delaware Ohio, died July 4 1922 at his Dalton home. He served as sergeant in Battery M First Illinois Light Artillery, was a longtime G A R member and public employee, survived by five of seven children. Funeral at his home 2 30 p m with G A R and Paul Gall Post assistance. interment Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Harter
Fredericka L. Harter
Dalton M. E
Mr. Harter
Delaware
Ohio
Gordon-Hubbard
Thornton
Dalton
Lincoln Avenue
Michigan City Road
Fredericka L. Dahlmann
Tirren F
Wesley R
Jennie L
Julia A. Waddell
Harriet C. Cunningham
First Illinois Light Artillery
A. E. Burnside
Department of Ilinois
Geo. W. Spencer
Riverdale
Harter
Cook County
Jennie
Harriet
Julia
G. A. R. Post
Paul Gall
Oakland Cemetery
Miss Katherine Kurz Dies After Long Illness at Riverdale
Katherine Kurz longtime chief operator and manager of the Riverdale Telephone Exchange died Monday at her home after a chronic nephritis illness. Born in New York City she moved to Chicago with her family in 1874 and to Riverdale in 1888. She leaves a mother two brothers William and Peter two sisters Clara and Josephine and many friends. Funeral services were held at St Marys church with interment at Mt Olivet. Katy was known for her conscientious work serving patrons of the local office.
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Katherine Kurz
Riverdale Telephone Exchange
Leyden Avenue
New York City
Chicago
Riverdale
William
Peter
Clara
Roy Logan
Josephine
James McLaughlin
St. Mary’s Church
Father Liebrecht
Mt. Olivet
Katy
County Experiment Plots Green Manure Substitution
The Cook County Farm Bureau conducts field trials at the farms of August Gweke in Morton Grove and Frank Diekman in South Holland to test green manure as a substitute for stable manure in truck crops. Over 50 test plots grow sweet corn pickles onion sets carrots sugar beets and cabbage, using vetch clover and soybeans to address rising manure costs.
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Cook County Farm Bureau
August Gweke
Morton Grove
Frank Diekman
South Holland
Tess
Cook County
Petition for New Riverdale School Building Circulated
A petition for a modern school building west of the S C railroad was presented but lacked a quorum, prompting plans to circulate a new petition. The paper notes the current building is obsolete and that bond issues require careful legal steps to avoid voiding the process. It urges building a scalable facility with minimal tax impact in District No 148 Thornton Township.
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Riverdale
S. C
Thornton Township
Fourth Was Big Paul Gall Post Celebration
Fourth Was Big Paul Gall Post put Riverdale and Dalton back on the map July 4 and the boys intend to keep them there. They deserve great credit for their untiring efforts to make the celebration the big success which it was.
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Paul Gall Post
Riverdale
Dalton
Recital by Miss Alma Felner Delights Local Pupils
Music teacher Miss Alma Felner gave a recital at pupil Miss Helen Schmidt’s home Sunday afternoon. About fifteen pupils attended. the program was interesting and instructive, pleasing all present. Felner plans another recital soon and has many pupils locally.
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Alma Felner
Helen Schmidt
F. W. Schmidt
Bonse and Manske Marry in July Ceremony
Mr. Wilmer H. Bonse and Miss Ida M. Manske wed July 1 and will reside in Highlawn, Riverdale. The Pointer offers best wishes for their success and happiness.
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Wilmer H. Bonse
Ida M. Manske
Highlawn
Riverdale
Pointer
Going Broke To Prove It The Breeders Journal Sold At Auction
The Breeders Journal at Spencer Iowa was sold at auction to satisfy creditors amid a long tale of failed claims and deceptive pricing. Promoters claimed overcharging by newspapers and job offices led to a downward slide, but stockholders suffered losses as bankruptcy followed. The Publishers Review notes cost awareness and bank safety with First National Bank of Dolton cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeders Journal
Spencer
Iowa
Blue Forth County
Publishers Review
Local and Personal News from Riverdale Area
Mr and Mrs R C Peacock left July 2 for a three week visit to Smithfield NC. Helen Hankey plans a trip to Williams AZ for health reasons after ten years as a clerk at the Illinois Central depot Riverdale. Paymaster Carmody of Acme Steel Goods had a narrow escape when his car skidded on oil on 137th street. no injuries but repairs needed. Raymond Baumgartner and Miss Bessie Reed of Harvey wed June 4 in Riverdale and began housekeeping at 5420 Myrtle Ave Harvey. Edith Gary entertained the class of 22 at a farewell party for Mrs Stade with orange and blue decorations and games. Mr and Mrs Carl Bethke of Dalton and Mr and Mrs Albert Raver of Hammond visited Culver Indiana and blueberry picked with Louis Raver. Herman F Nieman at Shafting Works 155th and Halsted was injured when 2000 pounds of steel fell, breaking a leg. He was taken to St Francis Hospital Blue Island. The absence of Mr Hood on vacation saddled the scribe with extra work and The Pointer is light this issue. Local C and E I yard shopmen walked out last Friday amid railroad strike talk. Continued hopes for a quick resolution.
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R. C. Peacock
Smithfield
North Carolina
Helen Hankey
Williams
Arizona
Illinois Central
Riverdale
Carmody
Acme Steel Goods Co
Burnside
Edith Garyr
Chicago Street
Carl Bethke
Dalton
Albert Raver
Hammond
Culver
Ind
Louis Raver
Herman F. Nieman
Shafting Works
155Th and
Halsted Street
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Hood
Memorial Hospital Planned for Harvey City
Harvey plans a Memorial hospital between 155th and 156th streets near Page and Wood. The 140 by 45 foot first unit will hold 50 beds and be funded by F A Ingalls. It will operate as a self supporting non charitable facility with growth potential and may include future donor involvement alongside a free dental clinic for a local industry’s employees.
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Harvey
Memorial Hospital
155Th
156Th
Page
Wood Streets
F. A. Ingalls
Ingalls
Lightest of Liquids Hydrogen Is A Record Low Density
The article notes liquid hydrogen as the lightest known liquid with a density one fourteenth that of water. It also observes the same ratio applies to hydrogen gas relative to air, and contrasts earlier near light liquids like liquefied marsh gas with about two fifths the density of water.
Carrot Leaves As Headdress In Vintage Fashion Notes
A historical note recalls women adorning headdresses with carrot leaves. The light feathery greens were described as a decent substitute for bird plumage, reflecting period fashion and decorative taste.
Local Baseball Roundup From Northern Indiana Circles
The Harmonies lost to Pullman last Sunday in a poorly played game. Hammond Club travels to Dalton next Sunday to face the local club. The B I K C’s were defeated by the Harmonies 9 to 3 on the Fourth, and Riverdale Boosters beat Kenwood Colored Giants in an amplified crowd. Boosters expect a good game against Rosewood Squaws next Sunday.
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Pullman
Moore
Hammond Club
Hammond
Ind
Dalton
Indiana
C’s
Harmonies
Riverdale Boosters
Kenwood Colored Giants
Monitor
A. C
Boosters
Rosewood’s
Palmer Penmanship Awards Highlight Bowen School Year
Bowen school notes grant new Palmer Penmanship honors with Gold Star to Leona Bush and Felton Bergold and Palmer Button to Franklin Bergold. Perfect attendance readers include Florence Wapner and Edith Dengler. Rooms two and three pupils gift fountain pens to Miss Rogge and Miss Hedtke. graduating class presents Mr McKinney a fountain pen, and a faculty dinner hosts graduates and teachers.
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Palmer
Leona Bush
Felton Bergold
Palmer Button
Franklin Bergold
Florence Wapner
Edith Dengler
Miss Rogge
Miss Hedtke
George Bassett Dies Veteran Police Officer and Civil War Vet
George Bassett former lieutenant of police and Civil War veteran died last Friday after a long illness. He was the territorys first police lieutenant and a pioneer in maintaining peace with a broad local reputation. A familiar G A R Camp member he attended Decoration Days and local school ceremonies. He was about 176 years old and survived by a widow and married children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bassett
Pullman
Mr. Bassett
Bassett
Card of Thanks for Kind Sympathy
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness after the loss of our daughter and sister. Grateful for flowers and Father Liebrecht's comforting words. From Mrs. Rosina Kurz and Family.
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Father Liebrecht
Rosina Kurz
Twinkling feet of time and bank for old age
Juxtaposed lines discuss plan for retirement savings at First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale. The verse-like fragment contrasts aging with financial security and questions what lies in wait for future years.
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First Trust & Savings Bank of
Riverdale
Thornton leader denounces highway deputies as cheats
J S Bielfeldt president of Thornton village denounces county highway deputies as cheats flirts and pikers after his son George was arrested. First Assistant State’s Attorney Edgar A Jonas orders full investigation. Bielfeldt vows arrests if further clashes occur and cites deputies’ roadside conduct and 75 cent bulb offers as abuses. Deputy Harold Denman, son of Maj Albert Denman, faces possible disorderly conduct arrest.
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J S. Bielfeldt
Thornton
Bielfeldt
George
Edgar A. Jonas
President Bielfeldt
Carter Harrison Banquet Draws Chicago's Largest Public Reception
The Ninth Ward sent a strong delegation to the Congress Hotel where Carter Harrison received the greatest public ovation in local history. More than twelve hundred citizens attended the gold room event with speakers including Edward F. Dunne and P J McShane as Republicans and Democrats united at the banquet.
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Ninth Ward
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Congress Hotel
Charles E. Reading
Sheldon Govier
Peter Foote
Chas. Burke
John Kayes
Henry Meeteren
Carl P. Morgan
T. DeHaan
Gold Room
Edward F. Dunne
General Dickson
P. J. McShane
Major Sprague
William A. Evans
Mr. Harrison
William L. O’connell
George E. Brennan
Calumet Index
Notice to Chicago and Eastern Illinois mechanics
All mechanical department employees of Chicago and Eastern Illinois now off in reduction of force or on leave of absence are hereby notified to report for work immediately.
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Chicago
Eastern
Ilinois
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George Harter
Bonse-Manske
First National Bank of
BASE
Bowen
John Bielfeldt
Chicago Tribune
Harrison
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