Memorial Day Observance in Riverdale and Vicinity
Memorial Day activities on May 30 included the Harvey band G W Spencer Post the Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R in a lengthy procession to Oakland Cemetery for services at the Soldiers monument. Col Michael H Kelly led the march Rev G G Press delivered an address praising patriotism and sacrifice.
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Riverdale
Dalton
Harvey
G. W. Spencer Post
Relief Corps
Oakland Cemetery
Soldiers’ Monument
Michael H. Kelly
Rev
G G. Press
Michael VanDeran
South Holland
Spencer Post
F. C. Propper
F. R. Baker
Henry Jonas
M. H. Kelly
J. C. Riegel
Beuschop
Fordstraw Bros
Mr. Struve
Boy Scouts
McPhearson
Propper
McPhearson Circle
Clissna
Local church and community ice cream events announced
The Young People's Society of St. Louis Germano Lutheran Church will host an Ice Cream Festival in the school yard near the church on Saturday evening June 3. The Epworth League will stage an Ice Cream Social at the Sand Ridge German MEE Church on Wednesday evening June 4. The Dalton Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 plans a picnic at Dillners Grove in Dolton on Sunday June 11.
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Young People’s Society of
Epworth League
Sand Ridge
Dalton Volunteer Kire Department No
Dillners Grove
Dolton
Cluss
M. E
Carl Stichweh
Watchman
137Th Street
Panhandle
Riverdale
Anton Berschinski
Blue Island Hospital
L O. Gary
147Th Street
Mia
Geo. Luckenbill
Bert West
George Neeb
Blanch Schumacher
Ethel West
Muriel Squire
Mary
Theresa
Viola Neeb
Madeline Bie
Frank Drew.s.Wr
John Harma
Dalton
Albert
Frances
Thornton Township
Louis
State University
Champaign
Lous
John
Arthur
Alfred Sutherland
Mh. Mau
Geo. C.joens
Madison Street
Chicago
Mau
Mr. Joens
J. John Joens
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Paul Gaddas
Kensington
C.& E.11
Round House
Englewood Hospital
fHerald Gundaker
Ill
Arthur Claugsen
Univesity
M. H. Haggerty
Galesburg, I
Mr. Haggerty
Photoplay First Show Starts at 7 45 P M
First performance begins at 7 45 p m with second at 9 00 p m No matinee Sundays in summer Sale of Two Cities in three parts Friday June 8 J Hruby manager
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J. Hruby
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Sunday excursion fares
Special Sunday excursion rates offered by the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad. Round trip tickets available between all points on the line in Indiana at regular one way fare. Tickets sold only where fare is between 1 and 4 dollars and limited by sale date. No child discounts. Inquiries to L.C. Cannon, Agent.
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Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad i
Ita
Inda
L.C. Cannon
Dolan
Obituary Notice of Frederick Kay
Frederick Kay born May 8 1844 in Schwarzbach Schleswig Holstein Germany died May 27 after living in Chicago and Riverdale He was 67 wife Margaret died four months ago six of eight children survive along with 22 grandchildren two brothers and two sisters Funeral held May 19 at St Pauls Ev Luth Church in Blue Island attended by Rev H Wind Kay esteemed by all who knew him
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Frederick Kay
Schwarzbach
Schleswig- Holstein
Germany
Chicago
Riverdale
Margaret
Kay
John Klingmann
Blue Island
Rev. H. Wind
St. Paul’s Ev. Luth
Strike Talk Brings Brickmakers and Employers Closer
Chicago daily papers report the brickmakers and their employers nearing a settlement this morning, with the dispute potentially resolved at any minute.
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Chicago Daily Papers
Governor Deneen Asked to Sign Calumet Harbor Bill
A South Chicago delegation of 500 urged Governor Deneen to sign the Kleeman inland harbor bill for Lake Calumet. They cited support from Arend Van Vlissengen Henry W. Lee and Lykke, and warned of landowners and sanitary district opposition over alleged land loss as the lake recedes. The bill, passed unanimously, would empower the sanitary district to construct the harbor at an estimated cost of about 4 million dollars.
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Deneen
Pointblank
Chicago
Kleeman Calumet Harbor
Capital
Calumet Lake
Sanitary Board
Arend Vanvlissengen
Henry W. Lee
Lykke
South
Sanitary District
Thornton Doctor Faced Serious Blood Poisoning
Has Blood Poison Dr N E Oliver of Thornton in serious condition after finger scratch infection. He was to have his finger amputated Wednesday but state of operation could not be learned this morning per Chicago Heights Star.
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N. E. Oliver
Thornton
Chicago Heights
Local and Personal News of Riverdale and Surroundings
Richard Hess of Riverdale adds an electric fan at his shop to beat the heat. A Woodmen delegation from Calumet Camp observed initiation in Harvey Camp and Harvey plans a Riverdale work night on June 8. Numerous local celebrations and illnesses are noted, including anniversaries, birthdays, hospital care for a child, and community events at churches and schools.
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Richard Hess
Riverdale
Calumet Camp
Harvey
Harvey Camp
Illinois Central adds two trains to local service
The Illinois Central railroad introduces two new evening trains. One departs Randolph Street after the Special at 5 15 p m and another leaves Riverdale northbound at 7 59 p m. Additional small timetable changes accompany the new service.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Randolph Street
Riverdale
Illinois
Carderdale
Rivil
Gity
Pentecostal Sermon and Legion of Devils Planned
In morning worship service. Evening sermon titled The Legion of Devils. Sunday School at 9 45. Junior League at 3 00 p m. Ladies Aid meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Choir rehearsal Friday evening. Teachers meeting Wednesday evening. Public invited. Rev W E Cissna is pastor.
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the Legion of Devils
Ladies Aid
First Masses and Services at St Marys Church June 4
Pentecost Sunday at St Marys Church features First Mass at 8:00 with holy communion for Sodalities and the League of the Sacred Heart. 10:30 High Mass with sermon and benediction, 2:30 Christian doctrine, 3:00 Sodality devotion. Collections for orphan children. Rev. A A Riss, pastor.
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Sodalities
League of the Sacred Heart
Sodality
Pentecost Festival at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church
On Sunday June 4 a Pentecost festival is held at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church on 188th Street with English Sunday School at 9 am and a sermon with Holy Communion at 11 am. Monday June 5 service at 10 am led by Rev H W Inpd, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Ev. Luth
188Th Street
H. Winpd
Pentecost Sunday School Service at Riverdale Village Hall
English Lutheran hosts a Pentecost service Sunday at 2 15 p m featuring special music and a short Pentecost sermon for children parents and members. The general public is invited. REV GEO P KABELE superintendent and pastor.
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Riverdale Village Hall
Geo. P. Kabele
Immanuel Evang Church Pentecost Sunday Schedule
Immanuel Evangelical Church sets Pentecost Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 a m church services at 10 30 a m and Lord s Supper. Evening English service at 7 30 p m. Mannerchor meets Monday evening led by Rev G G Press pastor. Also advertised: special bargain 14 Leonard subdivision lots in Dalton for 1000 cash sold by A C Reich Riverdale Indiana Avenue. For sale a Thore motorcycle 24 ccs power inquire at the Pointer of Ga.
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Mannerchor
G. G. Press
Leonard
Dalton
A.c.reich
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
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Photoplay
Lund’s Hall
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
E. M Wahmhoff
Wahmhoff
William Rampke
Highlawn
Henry Castor
Henry Selhorn
M. Yaeger
Wm. Rampke, Jr
John Lau
Henry Goos
George Koehler
Herman Dreesen
Jacob Lotz
John Rampke
Otto Lentz
Henry Mohr
Gustav Schrumm
Johnny Horton
Herbert Horton
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Holly
Alice Krueger
Pearl Miller
Mabel Rose
Gladys Minardow
Agnes Hermsen
Blanche West
Laurel Cissna
Dorothy
Florence Malloy
LaVerne Engel
Arthur Reynolds
Edward Taylor
William Cissna
Russel
Lorin Meginnis
Mies Bertha Erast
Beecher
Fred Sellien
Frank Bergold
Bergold
Emil F. Tripp
George Tuch
Eleanora
Edna
Breecher
John O’brien
Chas. H. Smyth
St. Paul, Minn
Geo. Washington Lodge No. 189
Utle
George H. Schaefer, Jr
Seattle
Wash
George, Jr
W. G. Williamson
Columbus
Ohio
J A. Williamson
Majestic Hotel
Greenlawn
Edwin Claussen
Degree of
Frank Ward
Illinois Central
130Th Street
Sewing Circle of the Eucharistic Society
Mire
James McLaughlin
Ly. Randolph
South Riverdale
North
Dalton M. E. Church
W. E. Cissna
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
A. A. Riss
Immanual Evang. Church
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