Auto Grave Yard at Schrum Clay Hole Dragged for Missing Cars
Residents report a deep abandoned clay pit at 159th Street and Range Line Road known as the Schrum clay hole near Bernice. They suspect it holds stolen autos from Chicago and Calumet towns, with insurance paid on many. Authorities plan to drag the pond to locate vehicles and confirm if items like The Pointers Lizzie are there.
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159Th Street
Range Line Road
Ryan Workman
Bernice
Chicago
Calumet
Lizzie
Blue Island
Local residents on brief travels and visits
Mrs Charles Rowe left Chariton Iowa after a three weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Engel Miss Emma Engel began a two weeks vacation in Denver and Salt Lake City Mrs Charles Waterman is visiting relatives in South Bend Indiana Mrs John Engel underwent a serious operation and is reported to be recovering Mr Charles Waterman spends a few days in Watertown Wisconsin Mrs Frank Lossman and son Melvin visited Ridge friends Dr L A Hammers wife and daughter Lois of Lexington Illinois and Mrs William Gentry of Omaha Nebraska are visiting the John Berger family Mr and Mrs L A Chanier of Moberly Missouri left after a three weeks visit with Mrs Chanier's brother John Berger and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rowe
Chariton
Iowa
Fred Engel
Emma Engel
Denver
Salt Lake City
Charles Waterman
South Bend
Ind
John Engel
Watertown
Wis
Frank Lossman
Melvin
L. A. Hammers
Lois
Lexington
Ill
William Gentry
Omaha
Neb
John Berger
L. A. Chanier
Moberly
William Lawrenz
Dalton
E. F. Lawrenz
Asmus Claussen
Frank
Appleton
John Hruby
George
Bass Lake
Minn
Hazel Bowman
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
Ella Rother
W. J. Wiltenburg
Billy
Brockport
Riverdale
Oscar Reich
Fremont
Mich
William Nerche, Jr
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Pointer
Henry Leason
Elks Club
Harvey
Oshkosh
New York
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Montreal
Canada
Thousand Islands
W. D. Hallead
Oak Park
W. Clarence Hallead
Barrington
Week of Relatives Visits and Lost Coat in Roseland
Bernice Mr. and Mrs. Valkenburg hosted Michigan kin the past week. Mrs. DeHaan of Walworth Wis is visiting relatives here. Mrs. J Coster and Mrs A Pranger spent Tuesday at Sherville as guests of Mrs Somalo. Miss Jennie Schultz and Miss Maude Oppenhuis visited relatives in Roseland Tuesday. Mrs VerBeek and daughter of Riverdale visited Sunday and lost a coat on the way home. Anyone who finds the coat should return it to H. Baker. Mr T Heywoods sister visited recently but has returned to Roseland. Mrs P Vander Geisen has been sick the past week. Miss Van Dyke visited the Sjoerdsma family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coster
A. Pranger
Sherville
Somalo
Jennie Schultz
Maude Oppenhuis
Roseland
VerBeek
Riverdale
H. Baker
T. Heywood
P. Vander Geisen
Miss van Dyke
Sjoerdsma
Village bids for coal in Dalton Illinois 1920
The Board of Trustees of Dalton will take sealed bids for 50 tons Pocahontas mine run coal and 50 tons Franklin County mine run coal to be delivered to the village hall basement by September 15, 1920. Bids accepted until 8 pm July 19, 1920. The board may reject all bids. Found two horses. inquire at the village clerk’s office Phoenix Illinois for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Pocahontas Mine
Franklin County
WM. G. Dolton
Phoenix
Ill
Riverdale Board Meeting Reveals Tax and Service Questions
Riverdale trustees discuss June finances and collections while addressing fire engine needs and street repairs. appointed notices for Canada thistles and Halsted street lighting, with balance, water use, and police pay adjustments approved.
Royal Neighbors Meeting Time Change Notice
The meetings of the Royal Neighbors of America will start at 8:00 oclock Standard time instead of the new time. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Secretary.
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Royal Neighbors of
America
Local and Personal News from Riverdale and Nearby
A lengthy local items column reports travel visits among Dalton residents to South Bend Appleton and Oshkosh. engagements and marriages announced. a calf of social events including lawn party moonlight dance and summer festival plans. Notable mentions include Henry Unruh's broken leg and recovery Mrs Herford's hospital return and a baby girl born July 8 1920 to Mr and Mrs Russell Trimble. multiple travel plans and family visits throughout Illinois Wisconsin and New York.
Gates at Posen End Distracting Arrests at Grand Trunk Crossing
The Chicago Motor Club with Harvey and Blue Island delegations pressed the Public Utilities Commission to install gates at the Western avenue Grand Trunk crossing in Posen within 60 days to stop aggressive arrests. Judge Ladislas Haman and two deputies allegedly halted 68 motorists in ten hours for dead stops, prompting calls to curb abuses and safer crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Motor Club
Harvey
Paul A. Dratz
Blue Island
Otto Sorgenfrei
Public Utilities Commission
Western Avenue
Grand Trunk Tracks
Posen
Ladislas Haman
Chicago
Hamnan
Haman
Charles Hayes
John Sheidon Dies. Rites Held at St Marys Riverdale
John Sheidon longtime Riverdale resident died at St Francis hospital Blue Island on Sunday July 11. Funeral services were held at St Marys church conducted by Father Franz with interment in Oakland cemetery. Survived by widow three daughters Hannah Rose Frances two sons John Carl and eight grandchildren.
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John Sheidon
Riverdale
St. Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Hannah
Hundermark
St. Mary’s Church
Franz
Oakland Cemetery
Rose
Frances
John
Carl
Death of Ernest Hilmer in West Hammond
Ernest Hilmer tied to his home at 598 Forsythe avenue West Hammond died Wednesday July 14 leaving a widow and two brothers Henry Peru Ind and Theodore Riverdale. Funeral services are set for Saturday July 17 at 1 30 at the home and 2 00 at St Pauls Lutheran Hammond conducted by Rev Lichtsin. The Hilmer family has suffered multiple losses in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hilmer
West Hammond
Forsythe Avenue
Henry
Peru
Ind
Theodore
Riverdale
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Hammond
Lichtsin
Hilmer
Alfred
George
Free Show at Dalton Theatre Monday Night July 19 1920
The Co-Operative Society of America will present a five reel feature at the Dalton theatre on Monday night at 7 30. Children with parents admitted. Sympathy goes to Mr and Mrs Samuel Richter on the loss of their daughter Laura aged three who died July 12 and was buried July 14 at Mt Greenwood. Mrs J E Propper of New Jersey visiting Dolton relatives. Mr and Mrs Henry Peterson welcome a newborn daughter. Mr and Mrs W Baker entertain Mrs Baker's sister from Altamount Illinois.
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Co-Operative Society of America
Dalton Theatre
Samuel Richter
Laura
Mt. Greenwood
J. E. Propper
New Jersey
Dolton
Henry Peterson
Notice of Dissolution from N J Bonell
A formal declaration from N J Bonell stating the severance of ties with The Riverdale Fuel and Supply Co. and disclaiming responsibility for any debts contracted by the firm. The notice serves to inform creditors and the public of the change.
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Riverdale Fuel and Supply Co
N. J. Bonell
Boy Drowns At Clay Hole Near Chicago and 147th
In Dalton Henry Born thirteen The 15 year old son of Mr and Mrs August Born drowned Tuesday afternoon at the old Illinois Brick Co clay hole near Chicago and 147th streets He went bathing with companions and sank beyond his depth despite frantic attempts by friends and a professional diver Barney Sullivan who located the body with a hooked grab and brought it to the surface An inquest is set for Friday and the body will be taken to North Judson Indiana for burial The Born family moved to Dalton last year from North Judson and the community extends sympathy
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Riverdale Board
Sellin
A. J. Childs Co
Brandt
I. GC
137Th Street
Lotz
138Th
137Th
Indiana Avenue
Blue Island Road
Rau Onion
Halsted Street
Flick
Henry Goos
Niemeyer
Messrs
Henderschott and Steele
Emerald Avenue
Diehl
Wentworth Avenue
School Street
Te Acme Steel Goods Co
State Board of Health
Riverdale
Kollar
Springfield
Hall
Unruh
Pinta Council
K. C
Dolton
Board of Local Improvements
Dalton
Diliner
Goos
Henry Born
August
Ilinois
Barney Sullivan
Dillner’s
Charley Holden
Clifford Howe
North Judson
Ind
Old Fireman Retires after 36 Years Service
Lieutenant Ed H. McCormick head of Engine Co. No. 18 retires after six or eight years at the post and leaves for Los Angeles to join his family. He served 36 years in the Chicago fire department and survived several deadly blazes including the World's Fair cold storage fire and the stock yards fire. He leaves with good wishes for a peaceful old age. address in Los Angeles is 1628 New Jersey Street.
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Ed. H. McCormick
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago Fire Department
Stock Yard
New Jersey Street
California
In Memoriam Wm. A. Cobb at Yard Center 1918
In loving memories of William A Cobb who lost his life at Yard Center Illinois as a switchman on July 24 1918. From his wife and boys to the Brotherhood of the S A of NA George Washington Lodge No 189 Dolton Illinois.
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Wm. A. Cobb
Yard Center
Ill
Brotherhood of the
S. A
N. A
George Washington Lodge No
Dolton, Il
Will to Do Is Imperative Recalling Allen Quote
Motivational reflection emphasizes that doubt and fear prevent action and achievement. The will to act emerges from belief in capability and purposeful energy.
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Allen
Shun-pike Definitions From Early American Usage
A brief note explains the term shun-pike a byroad leaving a turnpike and rejoining it later, illustrated by a common usage in a century past. The citation from Youth's Companion adds charm to the thrifty ancients and their linguistic quirks.
Card of Thanks for Laura V. from S. G. Richter family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of our dear beloved little girl Laura V. for the flowers and support from Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Richter and family.
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Laura V
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Mrs. Valkenburg
Michigan
Riverdale Board Meeting
Knights of Columbus
Russell Trimble
Julia Housinger
Thornton Public School
John Pieplow
Schmidt
Mrs. W. Baker
Clay
Memoriam
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