Farmland Flooding Prompts Culvert Work by Railroad
The Dalton Village Board meets to hear farmers on east Main Street requesting Indiana Harbor railroad lower a culvert at Pullman avenue to relieve three feet of floodwater. Other items include ditch cleaning on 147th street, milk dealer licensing, and street repairs.
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Dalton Village
Jacob Lotz
East Main Street
Indiana Harbor Railroad
Pullman Avenue
Albrecht
A. J. Perry
147Th Street
Milhahn
John Klinkhammer
Wulff
Krasny
Indiana Avenue
188Th Street
Smythe
Main Street
Weber
sHeredericka Street
Indian Avenue
Village Hall
Irederecka Street
Swants Street
Ph Water
Otyest
Fred- Wericka Street
Church Picnic at Horns Grove June 24
The German Lutheran St. Pauls church will hold its annual picnic in Horns Grove opposite Pope Beet Sugar Works on Saturday afternoon and evening June 24. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Horn’s Grove
Pope Beet
West Burwell Pretty Home Wedding Unites Lillian West and Edward Burwell
Miss Lillian West and Edward N. Burwell wed at the bride’s Kanawha avenue home in Dalton on Wednesday evening June 14. Rev. David Dowker of Chicago officiated. After a small reception the couple planned a two week Michigan visit before settling in a brick cottage on Halstead street around August 1. Out of town guests included Rev and Mrs Dowker and others from Chicago, plus Ed ward Byrne of Byrneville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian West
Chas. West
Edward N. Burwell
Kanawha Avenue
Dalton
Carl Meginnis
Gladys West
David EK. Dowker
Chicago
Michigan
Halstead Street
Dowker
Ind
Pointer
Merchants Voyage Down Calumet to Riverside Inn
A South Chicago merchant party led by Admiral Schultz traveled along the Calumet River to Riverside Inn last Wednesday. They enjoyed lunch on board and praised Admiral Sculz Commonore Drew and Captain Burke as top nautical lights on the Calumet. The boat departed 92nd Street at 12 15 p m and returned at 5 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Chicago
Admiral Schultz
Calumet
Riverside Inn
Admiral Sculz
Commonore Drew
Captain Burke
Pointer
Riverdale
92Nd Street
Holmes and Cooper Return From State Convention
Mrs Anna M Holmes and Mrs Wm Cooper returned from the Degree of Honor State Convention held in Decatur Illinois on Tuesday and Wednesday. Holmes presided as officer and Cooper served as delegate from German Oak Lodge Dalton. Holmes was elected superior representative to the National Convention to be held in June 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Hholmes
Wm. Cooper
Decatur
Iil
Holmes
Cooper
German Oak Lodge
Dalton
Llolmes
Mary Pickford Stars in Little Pal at Dalton Theatre
The Dalton Theatre presents Mary Pickford in Little Pal next Wednesday. Patrons can expect aclassic screening featuring Pickford's signature charm and era comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Dalton Theatre
Riverdale Streets Rebuilt As Workers Tear Up Main Roads
Men working on Riverdale streets tear up 188th and 137th to rebuild them. Fireworks at Obeldabels add a festive note to the scene.
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Riverdale
188Th
137Th
Local and Personal News from Riverdale and Surroundings
W C Lawall and Mrs E E Wallead with three children visit Yale Michigan for several days. John Rodman of Villa Grove wins pony raffle at Dalton Theatre. Calumet region figures Boiling and O Sullivan visit Riverdale and Dalton as prominent locals. Caroline Berndt completes Dalton Public School fourth grade with no absences. Fred and Olga Belz travel from Highlawn to Princeton Minnesota then to Montana with grade. Choir concert at Immanuel church on Sunday June 25 admission free social afterwards. Alma and Ora Zimmer visit Riverdale from Monce. Arnold Bowse tours the west visiting Kansas and Nebraska. Colorado Springs note. Riverdale Investment Co builds five brick cottages on Halsted and Emerald. Indiana Harbor RR workers to move in. Robert Hanschman general contractor. J A Decklar and Edward Burwell active on Halsted street. Charley Pope begins 2500 mile Buick road trip to Philadelphia returning July 5. Mr and Mrs Paul Reich welcome a 10 pound son born June 23 1916. About 25 men repair Pope Beet Sugar Works for fall campaign. Tone Louise Cook 11 6 21 killed by truck at 116th street and Perry Ave West Pullman June 17. funeral held Wednesday. Waldheim cemetery. Colonel Propper celebrates 78th birthday with family.
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George W. Boiling
Calumet
O’sullivan
Chicago
Riverdale
Dalton
Caroline Berndt
Fred
Olga Belz
Highlawn
Princeton
Minn
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Alma Zimmer
Ora Zimmer
Monce
Herman Zirzow
Szarnold Bowse
West
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado Springs
Woodmen’s Sanitarium
Woodmen
Colorado
Cornelius DeVries
Conny
Riverdale Investment Co
Halsted Street
Emerald Avenue
Indiana Harbor Railroad
Robert Hanschman
J. A. Decklar
Edward N. Burwell
Hanschman
Charley Pope
Pope Beet Sugar Works
Philadelphia
Paul Reich
Ruth
Tone Louise Cook
Ed. Cook
116Th Street
Perry Avenue
West Pullman
Pullman
Waldheim
Propper
Sign I C Petitions for Better Service and Lower Fares
Patrons urged to sign petitions available in local businesses protesting Illinois Central service and fares. The drive seeks 20 000 names to present to the State Utilities Board in September demanding improved suburban service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Chicago
State Utilities Board
Central
Clerks Meet at Lund's Hall Dalton Members Welcomed
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks held an open meeting at Lund's Hall in Dalton last Monday evening with strong attendance. International Vice Presidents Conners and Clohesey, Mr Poster, and several other officials addressed the gathering. Thirteen new members were initiated as the union shows growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks
Lund’s Hall
Dalton
Conners and
Clohesey
Switchmen’s Union
Mr. Poster
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Daniel Gallagher
John O’brien
Thos. Harper
Thos. Boyle
Linen Shower For Misses Emme And Meta Wichman
A linen shower honoring the approaching weddings of Misses Emme and Meta Wichman was held Thursday evening. Guests brought many beautiful and useful gifts and enjoyed games and a fine lunch. All attendees wished the brides-to-be happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emme
Meta Wichman
Dalton and Pullman Branch Riverdale hold late June graduation
Graduating exercises at Lincoln Avenue School Dalton attract large crowds of relatives and friends. Tickets show a sizable audience expected for the Pullman Branch Riverdale School graduation ceremonies this Friday evening, June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Public School
Lincoln Avenue School
Pullman Branch Riverdale
Dalton
Four oleomargarine moonshiners jailed in federal case
Edward Marhoefer former Garden City Creamery owner receives one and a half years and a 5000 dollar fine. Fred Marhoefer head of New City Produce gets five years and 25000 dollars. Raymond Potter was deferred pending a probe into his involvement. Jelke remains at liberty on appeal while witnesses were cited. Fireworks for the Fourth at Oberdobels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Edward Marhoefer
Garden City
Chicago
Fred Marhoefer
New City Produce Company
Raymond Potter
Marhoefer
John F. Jelke
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Jelke
Uncle Sam's Mad War Hype Prompts Patriotism and Training
The piece decries Mexican aggression and calls for national unity as calls grow for action despite no declared war. It notes President Wilson's stance, reports on alleged foreign manipulation, and lists local men from Springfield training at Camp.
Pointer News Reminder Home Notices
Local readers are urged to send in news items including visits illnesses deaths births and home changes to the Pointer. Notify social events and accidents and share names of attendees for print.
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Pullman Ave
Tarvia
White City
Krueger
Hyatt
The
Public Service Co
Ellis Avenue
Mr. Hyatt
Kaiser
Burwell
Mrs. Holmes
Obeldabels
W.C. Lawall
E. E. Wallead
Melbourne
Grace
Yale
Mich
John Rodman
Villa Grove
I. C
Oberdobels
Obels
Uncle Sam
Mexico
U. S
Wilson
United States
Carranza
Villa
Rock of Gibraltar
Japan
Philippine Islands
Arthur Propper
George Caldwell
First Cavalry
Emil Schuman
Springfield
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