Village Board Pushes Sewer and Street Improvements
After six months of delay the village board acts on the sewer issue with residents urging relief. The body orders catch basin repairs, street grading, weed control, sidewalk work, and bridge safety measures, and considers connecting to city mains for fire protection. A Local Improvement Board may meet the engineer to review ground conditions. Delinquent water bills face shut off.
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Deam
188Th Street
Panhandle
Illinois Central
Reich
158Th
Ludwig
Ewimg
Chicago
Koehler
Berszinski
Ajournment
New Restaurant Opens in Dolton by Mr and Mrs August Dieck
Dolton welcomes a modern dining spot from Mr. and Mrs. Dieck located in the Pinger building opposite Lund's drug store on Lincoln Avenue. Mrs Dieck handles table arrangements and meals while the couple, well known locally, promise a pleasant dining experience for the public seeking lunch and meals.
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August Dieck
Dolton
Pinger
Lund’s Drug Store
Lincoln Avenue
Campaign Opens as Candidates File for August Primary
The county and state campaign heats up with petitions filed for the August 8 primary. Nominees include Wm F Propper of Dalton for Cook County Board of Assessors John B Bielfeldt of Thornton for State Representative James B Ellis of Harvey for County Commissioner Fred Hohmann of Blue Island County Commissioner Chas Bartlett of Evanston County Commissioner Chris Jepsen of Wathorne County Commissioner Lewis B Scharringhausen of Des Plaines County Commissioner and Henry W Lee trustee of the Chicago Sanitary District
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Propper
Dalton
Cook County Board of Assessors
John B. Bielfeldt
Thornton
James B. Ellis
Harvey
Fred Hohmann
Blue Island
Chas. Bartlett
Evanston
Chris Jepsen
Wathorne
Lewisb. Scharringhausen
Des Plaines
Henry W. Lee
Chicago
The Original Trust Quote from Macbeth
The line describes a man as a gentleman upon whom built an absolute trust, attributed to Macbeth. It reflects a character assessment of reliability and integrity in a literary context.
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Macbeth
Local notes list births deaths and events in Dalton area
Locals report Mr and Mrs Henry Dillner Jr welcomed a girl born last Saturday June 6. Iverson of the north shore Chicago visited George Dolton and family. Amos Paris Green pest control advertised at John Behrens store in Dolton. Wegener and Son, Dalton florists, bought a new delivery wagon for local trade. Behrens midweek trip to Crete for aging mother. Mrs F C Backer Beecher guest of Lerman Wegener. The Stahnke building on Chicago street being repaired with new front and improvements. Carnival company sought opinions on a future street carnival. Sunday June 7 is Firemen's Memorial Day honoring fallen firefighters. Mrs A C Reich left for Silver Lake Wisconsin. Beer wagon driver of Scipps Brewing arrested for unlicensed delivery. Three new cottages on Washington avenue finishing touches by carpenters owned by Carl Baake. High School seniors and juniors dance at Lund's Hall with out of town guests. A New Chicago dispute led to assault fine of five dollars and costs. Lost a $20 bill with a hole near Reich’s jewelry and Beltrey’s grocery. Fred Roelerkin, former Beecher resident, died at 70. remains sent to Oklahoma City. The Marine Review June 4 praises KyK valves made in Dalton as durable and superior.
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Henry Dillner Jr
Iverson
North Shore
Chicago
George Dolton
Paris Green
John Behrens
Dolton
Wim. Wegener & Son
Dalton Florists
Crete
F.C. Backer
Beecher
Ill
Lerman Wegener
Dalton
Stahnke
Chicago Street
Henry Uahn
Javenth
Comrads
140 Foot Chimney Replaces Brick Stack at Beet Sugar Works
The Beet Sugar Works constructs a new steel chimney over 8 feet in diameter and 140 feet tall to replace the old brick stack removed weeks ago. The previous stack stood 5 feet in diameter and 100 feet high. Mr. Pope conducts extensive repairs as the fall campaign begins with good prospects and local workers are employed at the plant.
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Pope
Spectacles Found In Riverdale Return to Harney County
Mrs Wells of Harvey lost a pair of gold mounted spectacles while visiting Riverdale. Clarence Carrington of Dalton located the finder and recovered the glasses. Carrington also reports a $20 bill missing from his pocket last Wednesday and asks for its return.
Dolton Firemen Picnic at Dillner's Grove
Dolton volunteer firemen plan a Sunday picnic at Dillner's Grove Dolton with events also listed for Riverdale Park Clover Leaf Club and Riverdale Park. Additional picnics include July 4th July 12th and July 26th hosted by the Business Men's Association and others at Dillner's Grove and Riverdale Park.
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Dolton Vol
Dillner’s Grove
Dolton
Riverdale Park
Clover Leaf Club
Business Men’s Association
Street Work Plans And Village Budget At Dalton Meeting
Dalton village board met last Tuesday with all members present. The session covered street repairs, drainage, sewer plans, and a temporary steam pipe extension for Knudsen VonKothen Co. The board approved crushed stone for streets, discussed open ditches, and ordered hydrant painting and water main work.
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Village Board of
Dalton
Thomas Harper
Eblert
John A. Verhoeven
Frank C. Lund
Harter
Hill
City of
Chicago
Behrens
Chicago Street
Lincoln Avenue
Weber
Ehlert
Dickelman
Fredericka Street
Knudsen VonKothen Manufacturing Co
Electric Light
Harper
Ile
Park and
Forrest Avenues
Lee
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Riverdale Board
Bonse
Ilinois
138Th Street
Neimeyer
Indiana Avenue
Goos
Wentworth Avenue
School
Atlantic Streets
Indiana Harbor Railway Company
Wameister
Wm. Wichmann
Water Committee
Hameister
Hall Committee
Standard Oil Company
Riverdale Improvement Association
Chicago Water Mains
Indiana Avenue Bridge
A. C. Reich
Silver Lake
Wis
Chicago, & Scipps Brewing Company
H. M. Packard
Washington Avenue
Carl Baake
First National Bank of
Lund’s Hall
New Chicago
Baumgartner
Riverdale
Reich's Jewelry
Beltrey’s Grocery
Clarence Carrington
Care Chicago Brick Co
Fred Roelerkin
Beecher, Ill
Oklahoma City
Okla
Marine Review
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