Fire destroys two Riverdale homes as fire crews battle blaze
Fire destroyed two houses owned by Henry Lau at 336 and 340 E 186th Street in Riverdale last Wednesday afternoon. Alarm at 1 20 p.m. and rapid hose action by Chicago Riverdale Lumber Co and Riverdale Vol Fire Dept contained the blaze, saving the Ludwig property and stopping spread with help from Engine Co No 62 from Kensington. Fire damaged a rear area of Dalton Bakery and injured Christ Scheer while a ladder broke injuring Andrew Baumgartner. Several residents lost furniture and personal belongings though some were saved. insurance details noted and crews commended for rapid response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Henry Lau
E. 186Th Street
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Riverdale Vol. Fire Dept
Calumet Department
Lumber Company
Ludwig
Engine Co. No. 62
Kensington
McAllister
Lau
Wm. Kampel
136Th Street
Andrew Baumgartner
Kampel
Nightingale Challenged by Politically Backed Move for County Schools Chief
The Republican machine slate opts to replace Dr. A F Nightingale as County Superintendent of Schools drawing protests nationwide. Nightingale, an able organizer, clashes with bosses who fire him, while supporters urge an independent run at the September primaries amid calls to keep school governance out of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Machine
A. F. Nightingale
Dr. Nightingale
Dr Nightingale
Dolton M E Church Sunday Schedule
Dolton M E Church outlines 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 am church service The Great Shepherd evening service Alone topic Teachers meeting Tuesday evening Prayer meeting Thursday evening Choir rehearsal Friday evening Public invited for Sunday evening sermon Rev W E Crisna pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Crisna
Chicago to Kankakee 110 Mile Rail Trip
The Chicago and Southern Traction Co announces a 110 mile ride through fine farming country to the city of Kankakee. The Kankakee River area offers fishing boating and bathing. Ticket office and depot at 79th and Halsted Streets. For general information call Wentworth 2756.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Halsted
Wentworth
ChicaGo & Southern Traction Co
Card of Thanks from Mrs. J. Lapwie and Family
We thank neighbors friends and firemen who saved our home and furniture from destruction last Wednesday. Mrs. J. Lapwie and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lapwie
Second hand bicycles sought at H Hahn's Dolton
An ad requests used bicycles for sale at H Hahn’s store located at 444 Lincoln Avenue Dolton. The note adds that after the 67th Street water tunnel is completed Riverdale and Dolton will gain a high pressure system improving fire protection within nine to twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hahn’s
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
67Th Street
Riverdale
Local and Personal News of the Community
Miss Frieda Greiling of 136th Place Riverdale leaves for a three week New York visit. A Pittsburg woman shot her husband, police say, while he returned home late. Dolton guests include Mrs. Chas. Panzack and Mrs. Paul Reich. Church picnic set at German Immanuel Dolton on July 24. Mrs. Alex Claussen from Chicago visits Dolton relatives. Fringe notes: births, vacations, and local happenings across Riverdale and Dalton, with several guests from Chicago and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Greiling
136Th Place
Riverdale
New York
Pittsburg
al Riverdale
Dolton
Chas. Panzack
Pullman
Paul Reich
John Pauls
Alex Claussen
Chicago
Carl Allen
Spencer
Ind
Robert Rodman
Tuter
Wm. Conover
Yard Center
Dalton
R. I. Moulton
Horace Holmes
Flrst National Bank
Frederick Rau Sr
Lawrence Rau
Rau
Lake Geneva
Wis
Roy G. Morgan
Morgan
Baseball Card: Dolton A A Versus South Enders at Athletic Ground
The Dolton A A is set to play the South Enders next Sunday at 1 30 pm on the Athletic ground Dolton then faces the Riverdale Highballs at 3 pm A series with Greeleys was planned for July 17 at the same grounds but opening date is delayed The Blinkies will meet the Keystones Sunday The Elites missed their last Sunday game at Blinkie grounds and it was declared off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton A. A
Dolton
Riverdale
Greeley’s
Blinkie Grounds
Death After Fall From Wagon Near Oakglen
Philip Dickel of Thornton died last Friday night from injuries after a wagon wheel came off while he and a coworker moved material toward the new infirmary near Blue Island. A timber struck Dickel, breaking his neck. he died soon after, as the pair were driven by Andrew Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Dickel
Thornton
Oakglen
Blue Island
Dickel
Andrew Ward
Surprise Party for Holmes Twins at Dalton
Earl and Alice Holmes twins of Mr and Mrs Samuel Holmes of Dalton were surprised Thursday evening by the Degree of Honor for their 21st birthday. Mrs Holmes presides over the order and organized the event with lunch, music, songs and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Alice Holmes
Samuel Holmes
Dalton
Holmes
Local Labor Picnic and Concert Schedule
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 613 hosts a Riverdale Park picnic on Sunday July 17. Ed Dillner conducts a TP picnic at Dillner's Pavilion also Sunday July 17 with Buda's Orchestra. The Letter Carriers hold their 14th annual excursion and picnic at Elliot's Park on Sunday July 24 with 60 cent round trip tickets plus dancing games and races. The M E Church Choir plans a church concert on Friday evening August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 613
Riverdale Park
Dillner
Buda
Letter Carriers
Elliot’s Park
M. E. Church
Riverdale Village Board Hears Budget And Infrastructure Plans
The Riverdale Village Board met July 17. Trustees reviewed the June treasurer’s balance of 2129.70 and discussed water mains, a new 8 inch line across the IC tracks, and repairs to the waterhouse engine. They also addressed thistle removal, sidewalk repairs, nuisance fines, street lighting, telecommunications poles, and hall coping repairs after the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Bowse
Goos
Thistle
Hilmer
Pullman Company
Unruh
Gertzen
137Th Street
I. C
Baumgartner
Trapp
Highlawn
Koehler
Waterhouse
Indiana Harbor R. R
Water Committee
Water Works
Jewelers’ delegate vacation closure notice
Alban P. Reich Jewelers announces store closure from July 24 to 31 while attending the National Retail Jewelers Association Convention in Detroit Michigan. For sale ice box in good condition can be seen at The Pointer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban Reich
Dalton Jeweler
National Retail Jewelers’ Association
Detroit
Mich
Alban P. Reich
Jeweler
Dolton
Pointer
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Minardow Bakery
Christ Scheer
Lawrence Ripley
al Sutherland
Lawiy House
L. E. Reich
Ed Kipley
Lau Cottage
Mr. Doyle
138Th Street
Henry Mohr Sr
Dr. A. F. Nightingale
Dolton M. E. Church
Frank C. Lund
Wm. Nerche
Billy
L. Hadorn
Fred
Benton Harbor
Raymond Propper
Albert Propper
Lawrence Metz
Wm. Giff
Col. Propper
Laura Banzenmacher
Emily Engel
Ridge
Thornton Creek
Volbrecht Farm
J. M. Deam
Gale
O. C. Hinkle
Thetis Hinkle
Monahan Bros
John Boettger
Rockford
Martin Schmidt
Schmidt
Robt. Vandenberg
Base
The
Blinkies
Keystones
Rosebud Club
Colton
Hudson Lake
Michigan City
Roosevelt
Hattie Schmidt
Matteson, Nl
Mrs
Carl Neidon
Henry M. Propper
Brazil
Terre Haute Ind
Danville Sr
Conrad Kern
Kramer
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