Decoration Day Tribute by Riverdale and Dalton Veterans
Riverdale and Dalton observed Decoration Day with 4G. W. Spencer Post G. A. R. leading services at the Soldiers monument. Attorney John A. Verhoeven spoke briefly on liberty and union, followed by John W. Bulkley. Veterans and W R C members enjoyed a luncheon at Col. Propper’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dalton
W. Spencer Post
Soldiers Monument
W. R
G. A.R
John A. Verhoeven
Boys In Blue
Alaska
Lone Star State
Texas
Pacific
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
United States
America
England
Lexington
Concord
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Sumner
Clay
Calhoun
Webster
the Little Giant
Senate
House of Representatives
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Bine
Abraham
Union
Washington
Verhoeven
John W. Bulkley
Mr. Bulkley
W.R.C
Col. Propper
Claussen Miller Wedding Ties Dolton and Ormsby Roots
John Claussen of St. James Minnesota married Bertha Miller of Ormsby Minnesota at the bride’s parents home in Ormsby. Attending were Attorney William Claussen and Miss Joseph Smith, plus Miss Louisa Warning. Neighbors wish them happiness. An open ditch on 138th Street near Lincoln Avenue and the Western Indiana tracks was eliminated as the Riverdale sewer project nears, with a temporary tap permit granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Abraham
Bull Run
Balla Bulf
Shiloh
Gettysburg
Chanestiersvile
Cold Harbor
Vicksburg
Sherman
Lee
the Blue
Grand Army of the Republic
Comrads
Grand Free Republic
John Claussen
St. James
Minn
Frank Claussen
Dolton
Bertha Miller
Ormsby
William Claussen
Joseph Smith
Louisa Warning
Riverdale
138Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Indiana Tracks
Earl King
Channing
Texas
Michigan
Everett
Annabelle Ahern
Englewood
Walkerly
Miss Ahern
C. & E. J. Railroad
A. A. Farbridge
Omaha
Neb
Chancellorville
Henry Jonas
Loona Propper
J. W. Propper
Col. Propper
Propper
Julia Eidam
the Ridge
Pedro
Charley Kortum
Mr. Hottinger
Lansing
Ted Reich
137Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Leyden Avenue
Bibl
Reading
Chicago firm buys distillery site near New Chicago
A Chicago company has purchased the old distillery building just north of the Calumet river and is undertaking extensive repairs. The future product line is not yet disclosed. Harvey architect Mr. Beck oversees the renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New Chicago
Calumet River
Mr. Beck
Harvey
Locals note fashion trends and community events
Straw hats rise in style as Dolton and Riverdale residents hear entertainment at Lund's Hall. The issue notes visits from Chicago and St Paul, Memorial Day observances, school game suspensions, and local business updates including the Knudsen Vonkothen Manufacturing Co. securing a large valve contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund’s Hall
John Vandeursen
Chicago
Almon W. Bulkley
John Gertzen
Gertzen
137Th Street
Panhandle
Knudsen Vonkothen Manufacturing Co
Dalton
Geo. Larrick and Son
Nottingham
Ohio
L. E. Freeman
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Larrick
Peoria
Collinwood School
Collinwood
Riverdale-Chicago
Riverdale baseball roundup reports wins and near misses
Dalton and Riverdale fans saw multiple games last Sunday and Monday. The Riverdales beat Roseland Eclipse 2 0 with Kelly the winning pitcher and strong catches by Hicks and Fiske. The Riverdales also beat Chicago Heights with Brading then Kelly pitching, and defeated Blue Island 1 5 with a late five run rally. Other results include Athletics loss to Harvey and a Park Commissioners win over Athletics. The Highballs won 7 6 over Nor Side Stars, and upcoming Riverdale Juniors clash with Riverdale Tigers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Riverdale
Riverdales
Roseland
Kelly
Fiske
Hicks
Chicago Heights
Brading
le Chi
Blue Island
Blue Islands
Fisher
Greeleys
Chicago
Athletic
Harveys
Harvey Sunde
Harvey
Park Commissioners
Hayes
Athletica
Wees
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spencer Post
Oakland Cemetery
Almon W. Barkley
August Hoppe
Edmond
St.Paul
John Hoppe
Savage
Fairbury
Wm. Wunch
Bertha Logan
Mr. Wunch
Saginaw, Mich
Montly
Dolton M. E
Ella Pohlers
Thornton Township
Miss Pohlers
Benj. Hooker
Racine
Wis
Busse
John Berger
Hattie Harter
Irven Harter
Samuel Schwarz, Jr
Hoboken
N. J
R. Schwarz
Schwarz
Frank Smith
St. Edwards
Vellisca
Iowa
John Pieplow
Pieplow
Schmidt
John R.schmidt
Mattison
Ill
Harry Hutches
Henderson
Crum
Chaplin
Chicago Daily Papers
Senator Lorimer
Lorimer
Athletics
Greeleys -Raatch
Peerless
Rand Baer
Highballs
Nor Side Stars
Riverdale Tigers
Tigers
Highlawn Fairbanks
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