Dolton Voters Help Buy New Fire Engine for Dolton
A Dolton village effort raised 1207.50 for a new fire engine. The fund list includes the Dolton Vol Fire Dept and many local firms and residents led by Leonard Diehl Fred Ott Edward Dillner Harry Packard Alfred Heinke and Fred Schubert. The note adds that the full donor roster will appear next week due to space limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Leonard Diehl
Fred Ott
Edward Dillner
Harry Packard
Alfred Heinke
Fred Schubert
Dalton
Dolton Vol
van Duersen Bros
Chi, & Riv. Lumber Co
Chicago i Brick Co
Illinois Brick Co
First Nat. Bank of Dolton
Riverdale Rolling Mill Co
M. R. Weidner
Twin City Garage
Kinney-Hood Printing Co
Herman Anders
Henry J. Dillner
Edw
F. Dillner
Ripley & Cov
C. H. Thomsen
F. Propper
Geo
A. Dolton
G. Dolton
Robt
C. Berndt
P. B. Good
A. P. Reich
J. Wirts
Boehn & Wielder
Emil Kaiser
Hedge
L. Cohen
Dolton Furnishing Store
Jos. Pinger
M. Struven
H. C. Gundaker
E. Stahnke
Mrs. Slusser
Geo. R. Collinson
Dolton Theatre
Chas. C. Schnoor
John Ambrose
Frank Wernert
M. Packard
Frank C. Ott
John Schug
Crist Schmutzler
Fred J. Ehlert
H. Krueger
John Harms & Son
C. H. Smyth
John Needles
H. W. Slaughter
Fred Reynolds
Daniel Perry
H. C. Miller
F. Carney
John Wordelmann
Hugo Schmidt
A. Appelt
H. G. Knuth
H. Propper
W. J. Haney
Wm. Dieck
Henry Grapenthien
Reinhard Wartenberg
J. Lieb
W. Baker
J. Polus
G. C. White
L. P. Lucas
J. Melaughlin
Robert Hanschmann
Wm. Lorenz
H. H. Estrup
C. Dieck
Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan stock matures in August
The Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association announces stock in its first August maturity, with over $40,000 paid in cash or interest on full value. Members who started in 1912 with $7.50 monthly will receive $1000. Horace Holmes, Secy. First National Bank Building.
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Dalton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
Horace Holmes
Sec’y
First National Bank Bldg
Dalton-Riverdale Building & Loan
Dolton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
Riverdale School Notes Highlights From Week
Examinations were given in several subjects this week. The Board chartered a car from Chicago Surface Lines to transport pupils to Lincoln Park for the annual school picnic held Thursday June 17. Palmer Penmanship awards went to Dorothy Reich Progress Pin. Gold Stars to Chester Boyens Gertrude Englehardt Arthur Wilkens Ronald Hecker. Silver Star to Grace Dingler. Riverdale edged Highlawn 3 to 2 with umpire Joe McGrain. Boys at army camps are learning to scale fences. Fruit raisers noted the crowd’s need for education in that line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Palmer
Dorothy Reich
Chester Boyens
Gertrude Englehardt
Arthur Wilkens
Ronald Hecker
Grace Dingler
Riverdale
Highlawn
Joe McGrain
Dalton Methodist Church Nineteenth Century Sermon and Epworth League
Pastor J. L. Albritton preaches at 11:00 a.m. on The Evolution of the Christian and again at 7:45 p.m. Epworth League meets at 6:45 p.m. All services follow the new time. Epworth League Social planned for Friday night inviting all ages to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Albritton
Epworth League
Dolton News Co Appeals for Newspaper Orders
The Dolton News Co. promotes its paper service with three selling points deliveries on time orders filled immediately and fair prompt adjustments. Located at 1027 Chicago Street Dolton the ad invites readers to place orders for all their newspaper needs.
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The
Dolton News Co
Chicago Street
Dolton
Riverdale Seeks Bids for Water Main Taps
Riverdale village solicits sealed bids for tapping village water mains for the coming year. Bids must be delivered to the village clerk by 8 p.m. June 22 1920. All bidders must be licensed plumbers. The village board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
George L. Koehler
Coal bids sought by District 151 for multiple deliveries
The Board of Education District No. 151 invites bids for 35 tons Pocahontas coal to be delivered to South Holland, North Branch, and Phoenix schools. Ten tons range hard coal for North Branch, fifteen tons at Phoenix, all bids due by June 30 with delivery by August. Board may reject any or all bids. Peter Dalenberg, Clerk.
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Board of Education of Dist
Pocahantas
South Holland
North Branch School
Phoenix School
Peter Dalenberg
South Holland, Ill
Rags Wanted for Cleaning Presses at The Pointer
The Pointer seeks clean cotton rags for cleaning presses and offers the highest prices. Send in your rags promptly to supply the workshop.
Rumor of switchmen return and May pay raise May 1
Local labor issuance notes switchmen who quit six weeks ago plan to return next week individually as government labor commission confirms a pay raise starting May 1. Railroad officials welcome the return of the old heads to regular work amid community events and local notices.
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Government Labor Commission
Dalton Methodist Church
May Propper
Colonel Propper
May
George A. Rumede
Forest Home
John M. Steel
Chicago
Wolf Lake
I. C
Riverdale
Pioneer Died at Crete Home of Daughter Engelking
Philip Engelking died at his daughter and son in law 102 So Main street Crete Illinois on June 13 aged 85 years 3 months 12 days He was born March 1 1835 in Hohenhorst Hessen Germany emigrated to America in 1852 and settled in Crete He leaves two daughters seven step children one sister and one brother 39 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday June 16 at the house and Zion s Evangelical Lutheran church with Rev Dr Wente officiating Interment at Zion Lutheran cemetery
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Philip Engelking
John Wilkening
Main Street
Crete
Ill
Hohenhorst
Hessen
Germany
America
Wm. Steiber
Chicago Heights
Conrad Behrens
Cedar Rapids
Wis
Herman Behrens
Wells
Minn
John Behrens
Bliss
Idaho
Fred Behrens
Oklahoma
H. Roche
Wm. Niemeyer
Riverdale
Emma Nommensen
Chicago
Zion’s
Ev. Luth
Wente
Florence Pinger and Albert Miller Wed at Home
Miss Florence Pinger and Albert Miller were married at the bride’s home on Saturday evening June 5 with Rev. Dorjahn officiating. Bridesmaid was Miss Lillian Pinger and groomsman Henry Wirtz. The Pointer joins friends in congratulating the couple.
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Florence Pinger
Joseph Pinger
Albert Miller
Rev. Dorjahn
Lillian Pinger
Henry Wirtz
the Pointer
Dolton Riverdale notice and local updates
Community notices from Dolton and Riverdale include a savings opportunity from Dolton Riverdale Building & Loan with a new stock subscription, local student graduations and school programs, births in town, residents visiting relatives, and a lease completion of Riverdale Park by Indiana Harbor Belt R R with potential buyout.
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Indiana Harbor Belt
R. R
Riverdale Park
Erhardt Wind
Concordia College
River Forest
Louisville
Standards Hazel Crest vs Whitney Colts In Hazel Crest
The Standard A C battled the Whitney Colts Sunday as rain halted play in Hazel Crest. After seven innings of offense Hazel Crest fell to Riverdale 10 to 5 with pitcher Sellin delivering solid work. The score summary follows.
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A. C
Whitney Colts
Hazel Crest
Riverdale Crew
Twirler Sellin
Orioles Fall 5 1 to Phoenix at home grounds
Orioles were routed 5 to 1 by Phoenix last Sunday at Phoenix grounds. Next Sunday they travel to Dolton to face the Junior Acmes in a follow up clash.
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Orioles
Phoenix
Acmes
Dolton
Liberty Boys Face Thistles at Palmer Park Sunday
Liberty Boys return after a week off to play Roseland Thistles at Palmer Park 111th and Indiana Avenue. Big preparations surround the game and local fans are assured a good contest for traveling supporters.
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Liberty Boys
Thistles
Roseland
Palmer Park
111Th
Indiana Avenue
Beet Works to Face Acme Sugar Works in Rescheduled Duel
The game between Acme Steel and Chas. Pope Sugar Works was forfeited to Beet Workers with a 9 to 0 score. Beet manager Walt Haines cites Acme’s no show as cold feet on a warm day, while Acme players reportedly scouted Sugar Works during practice. Beet challenges any local factory team to a rematch.
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Acme Steel
Chas
Pope Sugar Works
Ump
C. Orr
Walt Haines
Acme
Sugar Works
Parentage at Riverdale Theatre Friday and More
Tonight Hobart Henley presents a real life thought film. Saturday features James J. Corbett in The Midnight Man ninth episode and Marie Walcamp in Cody the Kidnaper. Sunday offers Thomas H Ince produced Midnight Patrol. Wednesday shows Alice Brady in Redhead.
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Hobart Henley
James J. Corbett
Marie Walcamp
Cody the Kidnaper
Thomas H., Ince
The
Midnight Patrol
Alice Brady
Dolton Theatre Week Preview of Features
Friday offers Bert Lytell in Easy To Make Money plus a comedy and Educational Weekly. Saturday features George Walsh in A Manhattan Knight. Sunday presents Ora Carew in Under Suspicion in six acts. Wednesday shows Hale Hamilton in The Fourflusher a comic tale of miseries.
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Bert Lytell
George Walsh
Ora Carew
Hale Hamilton
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Firemen
I wish to thank my neighbors and the firemen for their good work at the fire in my home last Thursday. Mrs. Ralph Jenness.
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Ralph Jenness
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the Dolton News Co
Rags
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
I. W. Wilcox
Olga A. Lorenz
St. Paul
Rose Mear
Maple Avenue
Blue Island
Buda Co
Harvey
Kerr
Edgar Neath
Ransel Warner
Northfield
Dalton M. E. Church
Chas. West
Kanawha Street
Carl Meginn
Charles R. Cates
Grand Island
Neb
Lorenz
St. Paul’s Church
Banco
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Elizabeth Robinson
Millie Ripley
Anna Wirtz
Mary Berger
Northern
Joliet
Inl
Peter Kern
Quincy
Jacob van Dam
Bird City
Kas
August Born
Chas. Kaiser
Kansas City
Junior Weidner
Culver Military School
Pointer
Frank Ott
Louis Cohen
A. F. Moomaw
Mt. Claire, Ill
Clarence Walker
Shelbyville
Tenn
Logan’s
Calumet Hotel
F. Zulo
Lincoln Avenue
By F. P. Jr
Sellin
Hazel
W. L. Pet
Riverdale Theatre
the Dolton Theatre
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