Was he lynched Rists Schisewiski reports dead man in tree
A Dolton district mystery unfolds after a 13 year old girl finds a man hanging from a tree in scrubby land east of Dolton. witnesses describe clothing and a wheelbarrow mark as villagers search for suspects and motive. The Pointer questions whether the death was homicide or self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rists Schisewiski
Dolton
Elsie Schisewiski
Henry
Lincoln Avenue
Greenwood Road
Fred Wesse
Dalton Panhandle
Dillner
Flag Day Call To Fly The Flag June Fourteen
A local notice urges residents to raise the flag at every home and business on June 14 for Flag Day commemorating the 142nd anniversary of the national emblem and honoring the sacrifice of hero soldiers.
Country's Exports Set New Record in April
Washington, D. C. America’s exports in April reached a record $715,000,000, up nearly $100,000,000 from January. Imports for April were $273,000,000, down $6,000,000 from last year. The April trade balance was $442,000,000 in favor of the United States, with ten months ending April at $3,231,000,000. Exports for ten months totaled about $5,500,000,000 while imports were about $2,500,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
America
Clovers End Slump with 12 1 Victory Over Elms A C
The Clovers defeated Elms A C 12 to 1 to snap a losing streak. Art Albrecht struck out 19 batters and allowed 4 hits, a season record, while Jack Kruze took the loss. Hd Messerschmidt was sidelined by a bum hand but plans to return for Sunday’s clash with the Alvernos, a top semi pro outfit. A rumored 200 dollar prize adds heat to the upcoming game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovers
Elms A.C
Theo
Art Albrecht
Jack Kruze
Hd Messerschmidt
Alvernos
Liberty Boys Beat Lansing 8 6 Behind Late Inning Spurt
In a sunlit Lansing tilt, Liberty Boys toppled LB's 8 to 6 after Lansing fought back with two-run bursts in the fourth and a fifth inning error spree. Imported Thornton pitcher held LB's in check as double plays highlighted the game. Next Sunday Phoenixs visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Riverdale
Thornton
Max Alpert
Ump
Liberty Boys
Phoenixs
Standards Beat Rosebuds In 6 6 Tie Recount
The Standard-Rosebud game at Palmer Park ended in a 6 to 6 tie with Riverdale. Bowse pitched for the Standards and Melelo for the Rosebuds as Rosebuds took a 5 run first inning and Standards matched with two runs in the second. The Standards will meet the Oak leaves of Washington Park next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Park
Riverdale
Bowse
Melelo
Washington Park
Dalton Tigers Meet K. K. of A's On State Street
The Dalton Tigers, a new boys team, travel to face the K. K. of A's at 138th and State Street this Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Tigers
K. K. of A’s
138Th and
State Street
Bowen School Wins Division 5 Festival Baseball Title
During the June 7 festival at Harvey High School grounds Bowen School Riverdale defeated Whittier Harvey 7 to 6 to claim the Division 5 championship. The event featured music, flag raising, parade, auditorium exercises, field events, and a tense baseball final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Country Life
C. C. Walther
H. 8
Bowen
Riverdale
Whittier School
Whittier
Inds
McKinney
Nolmes
Local and Personal News Highlights From Dalton and Vicinity
Local and personal notes from the community detail visits by Mrs G A Parker and children to Dalton and Riverdale, Edna Lund of Winnipeg visiting relatives, a rousing Elks reception for Harvey veterans, ongoing naval service updates on Fred Vogel and others, church summer schedule changes, and local graduates soon printed in The Pointer. Also notes on Purdue rabbit raising, July backyard tool fixes, and classifieds for a 1915 Overland roadster, a housemaid position, and washing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Lund
Winnipeg
Canada
Frank
Alma Lund
Ilelga Viener
Winnepeg
Harvey and
Elks
Harvey Lodge
David Wiedeman, Jr
Fred Vogel
U.S. Navy
Bay City
Michigan
Floyd Vogel
Naval Service
Navy
Fred
St. Louis
Indoor Baseball Notes and Local Victories
The Star Honey indoor baseball team beat Whirl Wind of South Holland 18 to 17 at South Holland. Frank O Nell starred with a notable home slide while Haney led with strong batting. Haney also defeated C E I mechanical 11 to 4 and seeks further games against top indoor teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Honey
Whirl Wind
South Holland
Haney
Frank O’nell
Loss Paid in Full by Bank After Hold Up
First National Bank Horace Holmes cashier reports loss paid in full for a holdup on May 15. Insurance covers loss including coupon bonds held for customers. Bonds replaced and duplicates secured for registered bonds. Bank thanks patrons as no accounts were withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Company
Paul Simnick Ends Life In Saloon After Threat
Paul Simnick an 89 year old resident of 260 West 107th street drew a revolver from a shelf at Michael Baxter’s saloon on East 108th street and South Michigan avenue and fled saying he would kill himself. His body was found Wednesday morning in a prairie near 108th street and Vernon avenue by Grand Crossing police. He shot himself in the right temple. the revolver was in his right hand. The case is identified by his widow Mrs. Nattie Simnick and Baxter. He formerly lived in Riverdale and worked at the Pullman Rolling Mill. he was once a noted athlete and leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Simnick
West 107Th Street
Michael Baxter
East 108Th Street
South Michigan Avenue
108Th Street
Vernon Avenue
Grand Crossing
Nattie Simnick
Baxter
Paul
Riverdale
Pullman
Grace Vandenberg Barker Dies in Dalton at 24
Grace Vandenberg Barker of Dalton, widow of Horace Barker and formerly Grace Vandenberg of Chicago, died at 6434 Peoria Street on Tuesday June 11 at age 24. Funeral services are set for Saturday June 14 with interment at Borger cemetery, where Eastern Star rites will be held at the grave at 8:45. She leaves her husband, mother Mrs. Henry Vandenberg, seven brothers William Orin John Charles Ross Rollin Edward, two sisters Lillian Vanderaa and Ada, and many other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Barker
Chicago
Grace Vandenberg
Dalton
Peoria Street
Borger Cemetery
Eastern Star
Henry Vandenberg
William
Orin
John
Charles
Ross
Rollin
Edward
Lillian
Nick Vanderaa
Ada
Dolton School Notes Highlight Principal Change and Year End Events
Mr Mack M McLane will become principal of the Lincoln avenue school next year. The Dolton schools festival on June 19 at Lincoln avenue and Chicago street grounds includes flag ceremonies and a district parade, picnics, races and games. The final PTA meeting is June 13 at Lincoln avenue with student play and Fifth grade numbers. Over eighty new books arrived for the Community library and the commencement exercise is June 18 at Lincoln avenue with an in hall exhibit of district pupil work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack M. McLane
Steger Schools
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Chicago Street
Halsted Street Bridge Closed for Unsafe Condition
Riverdale village board and Calumet township highway commissioners close Halsted Street bridge due to danger. City of Chicago plans rebuild for about $10,000 while village and township lack funds. City and county may finance the project to restore the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board
Riverdale
Highway Commissioners
Calumet Township
Halsted Street
City of
Chicago
Woodmen Increase Rates in Referendum Vote
The Modern Woodmen of America membership approved new assessment rates by a large referendum. Official tallies show 75,428 in favor and 45,899 against, as the society with over a million members and a history of more than 10 million dollars paid in death benefits from the influenza era braces for financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Il
Woodmen of America
Woodmen
Local men appointed to Chicago Sanitary District posts
Walter G. Davis of West Pullman named real estate agent for the Sanitary District of Chicago. Frederick DeYoung of Harvey appointed first assistant chief counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Davis
West Pullman
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Frederick DeYoung
Harvey
From Eggs to Elephants in Farm Prices
The report traces price shifts across livestock and poultry, noting eggs now rival chicken values, turkeys align with hog prices, hogs match former cow values, and cows fetch as much as elephants did in earlier prosperous times.
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. P Jr
Tigers
Bowen School
G. A. Parker
Port Penn
Delaware
Fred Ebtert
Our Saviour’s Church
George Scheer
Wilmer Bonse
G. Gallegos
Charlotte
Harold Stanley
Kansas
Purdue University
John Kiekert
Wm. McLaren
Praise Avenue
Frank Berndt
Washington Avenue
A. C’s
First National Bank
Horace Holmes
Self
Grace Vandenberg Barker
Dolton School
Halsted St. Bridge
N. Park Avenue
WM. G. Dolton
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