Dalton Village Board OKs sewer bill and night watchman
Dalton Village Board approves attorney bill of 850 for special sewer services after debate. Meeting covers street widths, electric light line extension, water meters, licenses for breweries, thistle control, sidewalk repairs, waterworks and hall leases. Riverdale also reports on tracks, budgets, and officer licenses.
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Markman
Vandenberg
Callahan
Indiana Harbor Belt
Park Avenue
Schnoor
Geo. Dalton
Board of Local Improvements
Hess
Ported Committee
Hilmer
Niemeyer
137Th St
Indiana Avenue
Heimsoth
Ihird Place
Trapp
Brandt
Blinkies Tie Dolton A A in Championship Series
The Blinkies defeated the Dolton A A in the second game at Dolton to even the series. Key hitting knocked out Lefty Albrecht in the second inning before Jeff Propper relieved. Wal Haines pitched well for the Blinkies as the teams prepare for the deciding game at Dalton Athletic grounds.
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Blinkies
Dolton A. A
Dolton
Albrecht
Jeff’ Propper
Wal Haines
Dalton
West Hammond Becomes City After Voter Vote
West Hammond residents approved reorganization to a city status with a mayor and council. This followed two prior reform attempts, one defeated and one blocked by a technicality after officers were elected.
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West Hammond
Boy Scouts Meet at Park Avenue School This Evening
The Boy Scouts will meet at the Park Avenue School building this evening. New members are wanted and regular members are requested to be present. Secretary.
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Boy Scouts
Park Avenue
Photoplay Manager Hruby Reports Big Film Counts
Hruby of Dalton notes Photoplay to close until August 9. Last season he used over 1,000 reels totaling 1,000,000 feet of film. If laid end to end they would stretch about 190 miles. The program showed 16,000,000 pictures from 16 inde timid pictures per foot. The show remains popular with locals and Hruby strives to please patrons with the latest and best films.
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Hruby
Dalton
Miss Sadie O'Brien Injured Jumping From Buggy
Miss Sadie O'Brien of Chicago remains in serious condition at Wesley Hospital after jumping from a buggy at the C and B crossing on 138th Street. She protected a child during the crash and landed on rubbish, suffering a compound ankle fracture.
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Sadie O’brien
Chicago
138Th Street
Wesley Hospital
Peter Diette
C. H. Thomson
Park Avenue
Ellen
Thompson
State Univerisity
Melbourne Lowall
Dalton
Fred
Mabel
Iona
Helen Cook
Hilda
Marion Wisten
Helen Wige
Marie Fraser
Elsie Treisz
Leona Haugemeyer
Lester
Kenneth Conners
Auzuata
Freddie Bruhn
A. Pierson
Riverdale Park
Dolton
Pointer
George Washington Lodge
Switchmen’s Union of Doulton
Reverend VerHalen Takes Post at St. Mary’s Riverdale
Rev. W F VerHalen succeeds Father Riss as priest at St. Mary’s Church Riverdale taking charge last Sunday July 16 Born in 1868 in Jefferson Wisconsin he studied at St Francis Seminary Milwaukee and was ordained He previously served at Tifidculte Conception Chicago and then pastor of St Joseph Waukegan for 12 years during which a new church and school were built The Pointer extends best wishes for health and success to his new field
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W.F. VerHalen
Father Riss
St. Mary’s Church
Riverdale
VerHalen
Jefferson, Wis
St. Francis Seminary
Milwaukee
Wis
Tifidculate Conception
Chicago
St. Joseph Church
Waukegan
St. Mary’s
Pointer
Barn Fire Destroys Schmutzler Dairy Barn Near Michigan Central
Sunday night a fire destroyed the barn and contents of Christ Schmutzler near the Michigan Central tracks. Four horses were saved by quick action, while Jim Donnell was scratched escaping the cow barn and lay unconscious from smoke. Neighbors and Riverdale volunteers helped save outbuildings and hay, with insured loss deemed nominal.
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Christ Schmutzler
Michigan Central Tracks
Jim Donnell
Schmutzler
Jim
Mr. Schmutzler
Riverdale
Andrew Baumgartner
Campfire Picnic Set by J B Wayman Post at Valentines Grove
Preparations by the Grand Army J B Wayman Post for the annual basket picnic under the Second Congressional District Campfire Association are underway. The event takes place on the 26th at Valentines Grove located on 103rd Street two blocks east of the Rock Island tracks.
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J. B. Wayman
Grand Army
Second Congressional District
Valentine’s Grove
103Rd Street
Rock Island Tracks
Riverdale Band Free Concert at Wau Bun Park
The Riverdale Band will play a free concert Saturday evening July 22 at Wau Bun Park beside the Calumet River opposite the Beet Sugar Works. All are welcome to enjoy the music on a pleasant summer night.
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Riverdale
Wau Bun Park
Calumet River
Immanuel Evang Church Service Schedule
Immanuel Evangelical Church lists Sunday events for July 23 with Sunday School at 9 30 a m, preaching at 10 30 a m, and an evening service at 7 30 p m Rev G G Press is the pastor and invites all.
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Immanuel Evang
G. G. Press
Attorney Verhoeven Married in Private Ceremony
John A. Verhoven an Dalton attorney and Miss Mary Teresa Cogan of Chicago were married at St Anselm’s church on July 19. The Chicago teacher’s wedding was private due to a recent family death. The couple left for a three weeks western tour after the ceremony.
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Verhoeven
John A. Verhoven
Dalton
Mary Teresa Cogan
Chi
Cago
St.Anselm’s Church
61St Street
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Miller Prill nuptials linked Grand Crossing Riverdale pair
Otto J. Miller of Grand Crossing married Misa Tille Prill daughter of Carl and Mrs Prill of Riverdale in Detroit on Monday July 17. They plan to reside at 359 West 79th Street Chicago. Miller, a railroad man, shares many Riverdale friends who wish them happiness.
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Otto J. Miller
Grand Crossing
Misa Tille Prill
Carl Prill
Riverdale
Detroit
Mich
W. 79Th Street
Chicago
Mr. Miller
Camp Meeting Services at Berger Grounds
Sunday services at the Berger camp grounds will be conducted in English by Rev. Dr. S.G. Slack of Chicago.
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Berger Camp Grounds
5.G. Slack
Chicago
Firemen to field running team for state tournament
Local firemen organize a running team to compete at the State Firemen’s Tournament in Hoopeston Illinois in September. Promising material and enthusiastic young men suggest a prize winning Riverdale and Dalton contingent will be present for the big races. YOUNG GIRL seeks light housework. details at The Pointer office.
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Hoopeston Ill
Riverdale
Dalton
Hoopeston
Editors Outing With Milwaukee Hosts and Ilk High Life
The Cook County Press Club toured Milwaukee and Whitefish Bay last Saturday as guests of Goodrich Transportation, the Milwaukee and Chicago Interurban, and the Pabst Brewing Co. The Whaleback carried them to Milwaukee and a special Interurban train returned them home. The Pointer editor enjoyed royal treatment but jokes about gout from overfeeding.
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Cook County Press Club
Milwaukee
Whitefish Bay
Goodrich Transportation Company
Milwaukee & Chicasgo Interurban
Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaknee
Pointer
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Harter Weber
Dickelman
Stanczik
Illinois Central
Wm. Kirsch
Streeta and Alleyn
Brandt Res
St. Curbline
Ft. Parkway
Baseball News
Edward Wirtz, Jr
John Cramer
Illinois Central Railroad
F. L. Logan
Aurora
Mabel Sprick
Fox Lake
W. RR. Weaver
Earl
Fairberry
Nebraska
Weaver
W. R. Meeder
John Propper
Robert Waddell
Wm. Rochrohr
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North
South Dakota
Constant ‘Cone
the Ridge
Vn Q. Y. Huntley
138Th
State Streets
Geo. L. Soehler
Dowens & Reich
Atlantic Street
139Th Street
High Lawn
Anna Market
Ox Lake
Lincoln Avenue
M. 4
Menry Brandt’sa
W. F. VerHalen
Campfire Association
Firemen
Pointer Office
Kankakee
Chicago & Southern Traction Co
Exchange Station
Berry'’S
South State Street
79Th and
Halsted Streets
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