Riverdale Village approves sewer plan and starts work
Engineer William Ewing presented a detailed outlet sewer proposal for east of Stewart avenue and south of the Calumet rail line. The board accepted the report, authorized starting work, and will coordinate with the Pennsylvania railroad for track crossings and outlet to the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Hird
Ill
Stewart Avenue
Chicago Terminal Transfer
Pennsylvania and
Calumet Terminal
Calumet
142Nd Street
Calumet River
Esee Eee
Ewing
Ludwig
Deam
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Neimeyer
Indiana Avenue
138Th
Atlantic Streets
Indiana Avenue Bridge
Reich
Halsted Street
Willig
Baumgartner
Goos
Dalton Local News and Social Happenings
Local notes report John Hoppe on the sick list. Activities include Picnic-Business Men's Association at Riverdale Park on July 26 and a Lund's Hall party on July 23. A sequence of visits, travels, and openings across Dalton, Riverdale, Harvey, Dolton, and nearby areas are noted, along with business openings and a few sports and festival items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoppe
Dalton
Business Men’s Association
Riverdale Park
Col. Propper
Michigan
Fred Weyer
Chicago
Kridits
Ladice
Gsenpiee Cara
Lund’s Hall
Minnie Boden
Chicago Lawn
Carl Neidow
Henry Hansen
Helen Grothkob
Dolton
Wellington
Ill
Ella Rudloff
Kansas City
Marie
John O’brien
Lincoln Avenue
Willmot
H. T. Wilson
Harvey
Reich
Richard Hess
136Th Place
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Frank Berschinski
Riverdale Sta
A. Helm
Scarlet Fever in Check in Local District
No new scarlet fever cases this week and precautions aim to prevent spread. A prior claim linked a Stutzreim girl to neighbors, but she was never ill. signs were due to exposure. Rost family pulse a recent outbreak, with the physician notifying the health department and signs posted. Rost, new to the area from Germany, says all preventive steps were taken. The piece did not condemn Rosts and stresses care for recovering children and warning about after effects.
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Stutzreim
Rost
M. E. Sunday School Picnic Set for July 23
The M. E. Sunday School will hold its annual picnic at Berger's Grove on Thursday July 23. The event is expected to draw many attendees with promise of a splendid time for the young folks.
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M. E
Berger's Grove
Found Homes for Riverdale Girls and Baby
Three sisters and a baby from Riverdale, missing for weeks, are now in good homes. May Goodrich, their mother, was seen in West Pullman and planned to reclaim them, but did not appear. Dr A J Parker and Mr Mrs August Schuckey hold the children and indicate willingness to adopt.
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Pearl
Altha
Martin Barkmeier
N. A. Kaa
Stockton
Ill
Chicago Heights
James McGowen
Schneider Ind
John Haney
Jim
Kankakee
Lincoln
William Robertson
Dalton
Panama
Iowa
Fred Schnoor
Scotland
South Dakota
Martin Davis
West Pullman
Lempke
Leyden Avenue
138Th Street
Riverdale
Pinger
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago
Washington Streets
Pointer
May Goodrich
Herman Penfield
A.J. Parker
August Schuckey
Prairie Ave
Parker
Calumet Township School Census Totals and Large Families
Judge Schafer reports district census figures for Calumet township excluding Blue Island, listing totals and age breakdowns for districts 183 132 131 and 130 with male and female counts. Notable families include Conrad Kern the largest with 15 members, A Bouchart with 12, Albert Krause and W Vanderveen each with 7, and Peter Ripley with 8 children plus himself and wife.
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Morgan Park
Blue Island
Calumet
Conrad Kern
A. Bouchart
Silence as a Cure for Healthful Holidays
The piece argues that holiday health benefits come from silence away from cities rather than fresh air. It emphasizes the relief found in quiet surroundings after urban nerve-wracking tumult.
Warm Head Induces Sleep
A historical health note claims sleeplessness stems from a cold head while the body stays warm. It asserts that in nine of ten cases covering the head with a silk handkerchief will induce sleep.
Value of Free Discussion
A concise quotation highlights that free discussion helps people settle questions rightly. The remark attributes wisdom to open dialogue and reflects a classic viewpoint on deliberation and reasoning.
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Macaulay
Local ball clash ends in late drama and next week outlook
Englewood Blues fail to show, locals rally to defeat Felicitas 4 2 in a recent thriller. Dalton Riverdale hosts Park Side Fairmonts next Sunday July 19 with lineup led by Kiley and Vandenberg.
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Englewood Blues
Highlawn
Felicitas
Dalton-Riverdale
Park Side
Fairmonts
Kiley
Weiland
Hi Vandenberg
Reich
Packard
Covert
Claussen
Grapentine
Nagel
Covert and C. & E. I. to face D. R. A. club Sunday
The Sugar Beers meet the Dalton Colts for the third time this season on Penfield's grounds Sunday morning. With honors equal, the game will decide the championship between the two clubs. Kickoff is at 9:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Beers
Dalton Colts
Penfield
Riverdale Park Board Plans New Park North of Village Hall
Riverdale Park Board will convert an unsightly plot north of Village Hall into a small park with a 12 inch concrete curb along the east line and a two section 92 foot high flagpole. The Pennsylvania Company subsidizes beautification by planting flowers across the street while locals praise funds kept within Riverdale Park District, avoiding Chicago tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Park Board
Pennsylvania Company
Park Board
Lincoln Park
Riverdale Park
City of
Chicago
Pie Plant Rhubarb for Canning at Low Price
Fine tender plant offered for canning by Chas Milhahn near Berger Station. Call or phone 391 to arrange purchase.
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Chas
Milhahn
Berger Station
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Engineer Ewing
William B. Ewing
St. Luke Court
Garren
Found Homes
Andy Hays
Felicites
Bananina
Powers
Fisk
Wise
Vandenberg
Burns
Sayes
Hayes
Pirates
Hightown
Grand Stand
Brew
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