Two Will Hang In Chicago Safecracking Case Verdict
Guy Wadsworth turned state's evidence in the murder trial of Thomas O Donnell and gang members Harry Andre and Richard Wilson. A jury found first degree guilty and Andre and Wilson were sentenced to be hanged. Wadsworth, a former police officer and safeblower, vowed to testify after his home was set ablaze to threaten his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Wadsworth
Harry Androe
Richard Wilson
Thos O’donnell
Western Shade Cloth Company
Pam
Andre
Wilson
Wadsworth
Chicago
Dalton
Florrie
Frank
T Florrie
Mercy Hospital
Pointer
John Prystalski
O’donnell
Senior Class Presenting A Pair of Spectacles Play
The Senior Class will stage A Pair of Spectacles next Friday and Saturday June 11 and 12 at Thornton Township High School in Harvey. A paccalaureate address is set for Sunday afternoon June 13, followed by graduation exercises on Thursday evening June 17 at the same Harvey high school. Dalton graduates include Arnold Bachmann Vernon Day Helen Haney and Marybelle Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Township High School
Harvey
Dalton
Arnold Bachmann
Vernon Day
Helen Haney
Marybelle Wilcox
Card of Thanks for Sympathies and Support
We thank neighbors and friends for kind sympathy. Special thanks to Rev Father Franz and the employer of the Asbestos Shingle Co Mr and Mrs Theo Schleuter and Family for their support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz
Asbestos Shingle Co
Theo. Schleuter
What This Country Needs 5-Cent Cigar Phrase Stages in Senate
The senate scene features Vice-President Marshall joking about the country needing a good five-cent cigar. He whispers to Rose, the assistant secretary, that this is what the nation truly needs, eliciting a lighthearted moment in the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
Marshall
Senate
Rose
Frederick Goos Obituary of Riverdale resident dies at 74
Frederick Goos of 348 East 136th Street Riverdale died Friday May 28 at 9 p m Aged 74 he was born October 21 1845 in Strande Schleswig Germany Married Margaret Sohrt in 1872 Emigrated to America settling in Riverdale in 1891 Survived by widow daughter Catherine Mrs Christian Emde two sons Henry J and Carl three grandchildren and a brother Henry Goos Funeral services were held at the house Monday Rev H Wind officiating Remains taken to Monee Illinois for burial Wednesday He was farm superintendent for the late Christian Hess and recently for S Schoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Goos
East 136Th Street
Riverdale
Goos
Strande
Schleswig
Germany
Margaret Sohrt
Ina Cinidien Wee
Unisumen
America
Catherine
Christian Emde
Monee
Iil
Henry J
Carl
Henry Goos
Highlawn
H. Wind
Christian Hess
P. Schoon
Heroes Remembered by Dolton Subscriptions Lift Graves Funds
The Chicago Tribune fund for decorating American soldiers graves in Europe grew with a Delton Village Board donation of $5 in memory of Paul Gall and William Kooi. The push reflects the proper spirit and is expected to gain wide support from Dolton citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Europe
Delton Village
Paul Gall
William Kooi
Dolton
Brookfelt-West Couple Married in Roseland Church
Sergeant Lawrence Edward Brookfelt and Miss Blanch West wed at the M E church at 113th and State in Roseland on Tuesday June 1. They plan to reside at 238 186th Street Riverdale after July 1. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm West, has worked in the Haney offices for years. The groom served overseas, rising from private to corporal and sergeant and was to be a lieutenant when the war ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Edward Brookfelt
Riverdale
Blanch West
Dalton
M. E. Church
113Th
State Street
Roseland
186Th Street
Wm. West
Haney
Arthur Kelly
Indianapoles
Alma
Gertrude
Frank Maxwell
Kenneth
Dorothy
Chicago
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Herman Lauterjong
Sullivan
Resolutions of Respect for Esteemed Neighbor Dollie Highfield
Memorial from Mary E. Teesdale Camp No. 8142 of Royal Neighbors of America in Dalton NL honors Dollie Highfield who died May 4 1920. The group drapes its Charter for thirty days and offers sincere condolence to the family, noting her loyalty and lasting memory. Committee members Pauline M. Slaughter Lulu Berger Lena Lawall signed the resolution.
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Dollie Highfield
Mary E. Teesdale
Royal Neighbors of America
Dalton
Pauline M. Slaughter
Lulu Berger
Lena Lawall
Thanks to neighbors for kindness at loss of husband and father
Mrs. Frederick Goos and Family express gratitude for kindness and respect shown during the death and burial and for flowers sent to honor their husband and father.
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Frederick Goos
Bids Sought for Cement Walk at Berger School
The Board of Directors of Dist. 149 invites bids to lay about 2080 square feet of cement sidewalk at Berger school per city specifications. Bids open June 16 at 8 o clock. The board may reject any or all bids. By order of Board of Directors Dist. 149 Herman Faden Clerk South Holland Illinois.
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Board of Directors of
Dist. 149
Berger School
Herman Faden Clerk
South Holland
Local and Personal Notes From Dolton News
Local and personal items cover church meetings, visitors, and social events. William Conner of DelKalb visited his Dolton relatives. a Memorial Day parade honored veterans with 25 soldiers and several sailors from the Great War. A Dalton M. E. parsonage wedding united Henry Albrecht and Dorothy Bowman. Various guests and travels are noted, plus a bank receiver dispute and street renaming discussion in nearby towns.
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Dolton M. E
William Conner
DelKelb
Everette Conner
Dolton
Oakland Cemetery
Dalton M. E. Church
Harry Maginnis
Leonard Mc Pike
Big Doings For B P O Elks Contract Let In Chicago
The Grand lodge meets in Chicago the week of July 58 3 19 and plans a grand parade with Elks in full dress, large floats, and Texas Rangers on native horses. The State Good Roads Commission awarded a $156119.28 contract to Liberty Engineering for Chicago street paving.
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Grand Lodge
Chicago
Chicago Street
Dol
Thornton
B. PR. O. Kiks
Leena
Texas Rangers
Texas
State Good Roads Commission
Dalton
Liberty Engineering and Construction Co
Riverdale
Springfield
Cook County Highway Commission
Quinlan
Indiana Avenue
State Supreme Court
Leyden Avenue
City Board of Local Improvements
147Th Street
Commission
Bus Shuttle Service for Dolton Riverdale Fans
Notice announces a park shuttling service for Whitman and Barnes Park baseball games. Two buses depart Dolton Theatre Building at 2 15 PM and one bus departs Hausmans Sweet Shop at 2 20 PM. Fare is 50 cents round trip. Twin City Garage operates the service.
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Whitman & Barnes Park
Dolton
Riverdale
Park
Dolton Theatre
Hausman’s Sweet Shop
Twin City Garage
Delton Methodist Church Announces Services and Meetings
Pastor J L Albritton leads sermon and Lord's Supper at 11 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday school at 9 45. Epworth League devotion 6 45 led by Mrs Julia Waddle on My Favorite Psalm and Why. Official Board meets Monday night at 8. Primary Junior League Children Day Social set for Saturday June 12 2 30 to 4 30 in church yard weather permitting.
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Epworth League
Julia Waddell
Junior League
Dalton clubs honor fallen in great War memorials
Thanks to the Dalton Woman's Club for memorial flowers for our son and brother killed in World War I. The Dolton Woman's Club sent Rambler rose bushes to four Gold Star mothers and plans to plant four memorial trees in Dalton and Riverdale. Also notes on local residents: Adelma Hazel Schlueter dies aged five weeks. Ferdinand Gallegos returns after appendicitis surgery. Hattie Belz recuperating after another appendicitis operation. street damage from speeding trucks prompts council action in Blue Island. cultural remarks on girls' conduct observed locally.
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Dalton Woman’s Club
John Gall
Blue Island
Western Avenue
Halsted Street
Dolton
Scouts Aim to Raise 150000 for Activities in Chicago
Chief Scout Executive J A Wauehope targets enrollment of 15000 Boy Scouts this year as thousands watch a Jackson Park pow wow. Central figures include Sioux chiefs Buffalo Bear and Little Chief with their squaws, sharing fire lore and death dances.
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Chicago
J. A. Wauehope
Jackson Park
Montana
Buffalo Bear
Little Chief
Liberty Bonds Urged as Safe Investment by Bank Leaders
The treasury department and leading bankers urge buying Liberty bonds for safety and solid returns. David R. Forgan of National City Bank praises no anxious watching and rising value, while Frank O. Wetmore of First National Bank calls U S bonds premier security with tax exempt yields from 3.5 to 5 percent and expected appreciation.
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Treasury Department
David R. Forgan
National City Bank of Chicago
Frank O. Wetmore
First National Bank
Chicago
United States
Bids Open for Grading 149 at Berger School
Bids will be received for scraping and leveling the Berger school ground at day rate. Specifications may be obtained from Otto Fadke or Wm Vandenberg. Bids open Wednesday June 16 at 8 pm. The board may reject any or all bids. District 149 Herman Faden Clerk South Holland Illinois. 2t
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Board of Directors
Dist. 149
the Berger
Otto Fadke
Wm. Vandenberg
Board of Directors of
Herman Faden
South Holland
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Henry Albrecht
Dorothy Bowman
Dalton M. E. Parsonage
Albritton
Albrecht
Sheridan Avenue
W. A. Schlank
Mildred
Waddell
Wm. Vandeursen
Stanley
Austin
W. C. Meade
Ilinois
Kankakee
Ww. GC
Earl F. Hecker
Spooner
Wis
Earl
Chicago Heights
John A. Muller
North Side
John
Mable Bethke
St. Francis Hospital
B. P
Delton Methodist Church
J. L. Albritton
Adelma Hazel Schlueter
Theodore Schlueter
St. Mary’s Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Ferdinand Gallegos
Ferdinand
Hattie Belz
Hahnemann Hospital
Boy Scouts
U. S
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