City plans for 1911 bridge program curtailed by bond failure
The 1911 appropriation outlines ten permanent bridges and numerous proposed new spans but bond issues fail. Only Washington Street bridge gets $360,000. two temporary badges at Belmont and Thirty-fifth remain under construction while Indiana Avenue bridge awaits permit issues. City engineer and officials say a misprint and bids for Indiana Avenue bridge are expected January 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Belmont Avenue
Indiana Street
Thirty-fifth Street
Washington Street
Chicago Avenue
Ninety Second Street
Lake Street
Blackhawk Street
Weed Street
Webster Ave
Madison Street
Clark Steet
One Hundred and Sixth Street
St la Salle Avenue
California Avenue
Indiana Avenue
Cal
John Erickson
Reading
Phielfeldt
Ericson
Death of Theodore J Ubrlandt in Dolton at 69
Theodore J Ubrlandt a respected Dolton resident died at his daughter's home Tuesday morning July 13 aged 69 years 7 months and 4 days from cerebral apoplexy He leaves a wife six children thirteen grandchildren and two sisters Funeral services Sunday at 1 00 at Immanuel Church Dalton with Rev G G Press officiating and burial at Mt Greenwood Cemetery Also notes of the Patterson family visiting Riverdale and Richmond California residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore J. Ubrlandt
Dolton
J. C. Heidenreich
Mr. Ubrlandt
Gollnow
Germany
Ernest
Chicago
Helen
J.C. Heidenreich
Dalton
Walter Uhrlandt
Troy
Ohio
Olga
Indianapolis
Ind
Ross Condit
Harvey
Ill
Martha
Immanual Church
G. G
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
For Sale Jersey Milk Cow and Larson Gas Engine
For sale a fresh Jersey milk cow contact John Evers on 184th Street east of the C and E I railroad. Also for sale a three horsepower Larson gasoline engine in first class condition inquire at The Pointer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
John Evers
184Th Street
C &E. I. Railroad
Larson
Pointer
Card of Thanks for Mr. Ultsee and family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and respect shown at the death and burial of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Geo. Ultsee and son Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ultsee
Arthur
Blinkies Lose to Dolton A A in Championship Open
The Blinkies fall 7 to 3 to Dolton A A in the first of three games deciding Riverdale versus Dolton for the pennant. Chammy Wissle leaves the Blinkies after this game to join the Keystones as Albrecht of Dolton allows four hits and fanned nineteen. The Dolton Blue Stars also won twice last Sunday defeating Vanderaa Colts 19 to 9 for $5 and Murray Colts 10 to 2. Messerschmidt star of the day, Vanderaa to battle next Sunday for $10. Riverdale Athletic Club meets this evening. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blinkies
Dolton A. A
Riverdale
Dolton
Chammy
Wissle
Dolton Blue Stars
Vanderaa Colts
Murray Colts
Pullman
Messerschmidt
Aldermen Inspect Riverdale Streets For Repairs
Riverdale officials Aldermen Reading and Block spent hours Thursday inspecting streets and crossings. They intend to push Indiana and Leyden avenues for resurfacing with a layer of crushed stone to improve conditions.
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Reading
Block
Riverdale
Indiana and
Leyden Avenues
Dolton Parents Welcome Two Newborns in July
Mr and Mrs Henry Petersen of Dolton greet a girl born Monday July 10 1911 named Dorothy. Mr and Mrs Ernest Neath of Dolton welcome a boy born Thursday July 13 1911.
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Henry Petersen
Dolton
Dorothhy
Ernest Neath
Kindergarten Opening At Park Avenue Dalton
A private kindergarten will open next Monday July 17 at 9 30 AM at the Park Avenue School Dalton by Flora Kreutzburg. Parents with children age four to six are invited to enroll.
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Park Avenue
Dalton
Flora Kreutzburg
Camp Meeting Starts At Berger Grounds
The German Methodist camp meeting begins Tuesday evening July 18 and ends July 25 at the camp grounds in Berger. The event gathers attendees for services and community activity each day.
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Berger
Boy Scout Outing To Manhattan Beach On Trip
The Boy Scout Council led Dalton and Riverdale youths to Manhattan Beach with Mr. Rambo inviting them to his beach tent. Leaders included W. J. Haney and E. M. Wahmhoff. They traveled by C and E J train to Kensington then streetcar, swam three hours, and ate packed lunches plus extra provided by Mr. Rambo. They request Riv erdale and Dalton boys join at Park Avenue School Building on Fridays.
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Boy Scout Council
Boy Scouts
Dalton
Riverdale
Manhattan Beach
Mr. Rambo
W. J. Haney
Wm Rambo
E. M. Wahmhoff
Co. B. Thompson
W. E. Cissna
C. W. Smoot
A. 8. Dickman
Park Avenue
Matrimonial rumor precedes local legal light’s wedding set
Local notes report a prominent legal figure to wed on Wednesday July 19. The column covers missing gold beads, area employment in onion set harvest, crop forecasts, and multiple community moves and visits. It notes a rail schedule change, hospital risks, and a large, varied social scene across Riverdale and Dalton.
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J. Tracks
Panhandle Depot
Dalton
Pointer
Chicago
Robinson and Palmer
Herman Werner
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Dalton Port Office
Indiana Avenue Bridge
Waddell and Walkerly Wedding Held at Bride’s Home
William S. Waddell and Misa Mary Leone Walkerly wed at the bride’s mother home with Rev. S B Edmundson officiating. Pink and white decorations graced the event. After the ceremony the couple headed to Chicago Heights and Momence for a riverside camping trip before settling in Dolton after December 1. Migs Walkerly teaches at Dolton Public Schools. Friends extend best wishes for long life and happiness.
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William S. Waddell
Misa Mary Leone Walkerly
Magdalene Walkerly
Rev
S. B. Edmundson
Chicago Heights
Momence
Kankakee
Dolton
Migs Walkerly
Pointer
Father Riss Promoted to New Parish Ends Seven-Year Pastorate
Rev. A. A. Rise, pastor of St. Mary's for seven years, leaves today for Vola Illinois to assume another parish. He earned friends across denominations as his permanent successor is sought and a priest will say Mass each Sunday until the archbishop selects a final appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Rise
St. Mary’s
Vola
Lake County
Illinois
South Holland to Open Savings Bank on Chicago Road
Mr and Mrs James Huizenga welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday. South Holland plans a new bank named South Holland Trust and Savings Bank at the VanDrunen property corner of Chicago Road and 159th Street, in connection with First National Bank of Dalton. Backers include Chas E Waterman John Shilling Peter A Anker and Horace Holmes. Construction to start once plans are complete.
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James Huizenga
South Holland
South Holeland Trust and Savings Bank
VanDrunen
Chicago Road
159Th Street
First National Bank of
Dalton
Chas. EH. Waterman
John Shilling
Peter A. Anker
Horace Holmes
Photoplay Show to Close at Lund's Hall in July
Manager Hruby will discontinue the Photoplay program at Lund's Hall for the rest of July. The venue will reopen Saturday evening August 5 with plans for renewed showings in August pleasing fans of this entertainment.
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Hruby
Lund’s Hall
North Side Pleasure Club Elects New Officers
The North Side Pleasure Club announces new officers. Ted Dreger is Chairman, Ferdinand Schuett Secretary, Oscar Wease Treasurer, Matt Dreger Speaker. Trustees are Charles Begeskie Otto Mar beth Ed Fleischbauer H J Horn, with a Manager. Meetings are held on the second and last Monday of each month.
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North Side Pleasure Club
Ted Dreger
Ferdinand Schuett
Oscar Wease
Matt Dreger
Charles Begeskie
Otto Marbeth
Fleischbauer
H.J. Horn
Gratitude to Firemen for Fire Extinguishing Aid
The author thanks firemen and neighbors for their capable work in extinguishing a fire on July 4 at the premises. Dr. F. W. Scamiot expresses sincere appreciation.
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F. W. Scamiot
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J.S. Patterson
Dayton
M. F. Patterson
137Th Street
Francis Patterson
Richmond
Calif
Patterson
Edward Wiriz, Jr
Riverdale Athletic Club
L. Grotts
Sec’y
The
Stork
Frank F. Smith
14Th Street
Union Hospital
Frank
Elmer Hancock
Schulte
Mr. Hancock
George A. Flieth
Milwaukee
Wis
Henry Shoehncke
Mildred
Mable
Ilarold
John Koehncke
Carrol City
Town
Cresada Heintz
Joliet
Anton Strosinoski Jr
Harry Lee
Indiana Harbor
136Th Place
Riverdale Park
Milton Waterman
Canada
Oswald Obeldobel
Obel
William Grant
Mabel Grant
Caledonia
Minn
M. J. Schech
Beaver Creek
Warren Deeds
Corn Products Company
Davenport
Iowa
Charles
Rebah Deeds
Matthew Buechler
Matthew
Rosa
Gustav Kahnt
Manhattan
Will County
F.L. Logan
P. H. Schmidt
St. Bernards Hospital
Schmidt
Doulton
Mia
Frank Parks
Loella
Jennie
Dunlap
K.C. de Vries
J.F. Sheehan
Los Angeles
Robert Bowman
A. A. Bowman
al. T
Mr. Bowman
Brazil
South America
Europe
New York
J. R. Stanley
Benj. Hooker
Englewood
Albert Moomaw
Hattie Harter
Robey
Margaret Stanley
Kenosha
Isabella Wahmhoff
LeRoy
Rosemary
Jennie C. Dalton
A. C. Muller
Blue Island
Riverdale Friends
Miller
Calumet Township
George Kern
Homewood
Kren
138Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Anton Strosinski, Jr
Aurelia
Strosinski
Joliet, Ill
Gustav Berschinski
Justin
Clemence
Loretta Kellar
Riverdale Exchange
J. Hoastters
Nicholas Andree
Mr. Hoastters
Carson, Perie Scott & Co
Cook County
Press Club
Cook County Press Club
Chicago & Southern Traction Co
Exchange Station
Berry’s
South State Street
Waddell-Walkerly
Father Riss
South Holland News
Photoplay
79Th and
Halsted Streets
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