Birthday party ends in tragedy as Walter Messerschmidt dies
Walter Messerschmidt, 23, was killed when his new Dodge skidded on a snowbound road near South Holland. He failed to regain consciousness after a skull fracture and chest injuries from striking a pole and a culvert. Miss Olga Schultz survived with minor injuries. Funeral at St. Pauls Church followed by Oakland Cemetery burial. Walter leaves parents, five brothers and four sisters.
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John Messerschmidt
Walter
South Holland
159Th Street
Messerschmidt
Sheridan Avenue
Dalton
Helen
William
Wilhelmina Kaehler
Homewood
Olga Schultz
Will
Miss Schultz
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Jim McLaughlin
Schultz
Hales-Hunter
Walter Meserschmidt
St. Paul’s Church
Wind
Kemnitz
Oakland Cemetery
Andrew
Katheryn
Robert Kaiser
Anna
William Rampke
Minnie
Wm. Gifford
Elizabeth
Donald O’connell
Edwin
Arthur
Robert
Altringer Needles Tie Wedding at Riverdale Church
James Needles son of Mr and Mrs John Needles Dalton and Clara Altringer daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Altringer Riverdale married Tuesday March 3 at 8 pm at Our Saviour church Riverdale Rev Wike officiating. Pointer extends congratulations.
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James Needles
John Needles
Dalton
Clara Altringer
Peter Altringer
Riverdale
Our Saviour’s Church
Rev
Wike
Pointer
Despondent youths attempt suicide in Harvey case
Margaret Stewart a 20 year old waitress and William MicCulloughan argued over another woman. Stewart attempted self harm and was reported to be recovering poorly. Biarr Davis 28 owner of Turvey Lee Company was found unconscious early yesterday at home from gas inhalation. Domestic troubles were cited as motive and he remained in serious condition at Ingalls Hospital.
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Harvey
Margaret Stewart
William MicCul- Jugn
Biarr Davis
Turvey Lee Company
Ingalls Hospital
Bowen School Notes Chronicle March 1925 Visitations and Events
Riverdale district notes report a radio program at Bowen school and a large masquerade theme school banquet set for March 6 1925. Examinations in history and geography and a postponed Friday school due to a Chicago Heights institute are noted along with a room three product project advancement. Visitors include Mrs Wunsch Santy Cale and Wilmer Stutzheim. Eighth graders study the U S constitution and heard the inaugural address with the oath of office explained by Justice Taft for President Coolidge.
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Riverdale
Bowen
Grover Cogswell
Mildred Alisanskas
Chicago Heights
Wm. Wunsch
Santy Cale
Wilmer Stutzhiem
Justice Taft
Izaac Walton League Elects Officers at Dalton Riverdale
The Dalton Riverdale chapter held its annual meeting at A S Diekman and Son office on Tuesday March 3 electing Frank C Wulff President Edward Stahnke Vice President Harold Diekman Secretary and John Harms Jr Treasurer The group aims to curb Thornton creek pollution from Chicago Heights factories that killed fish and harmed the stream’s beauty.
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Dalton-Riverdale
Izaac Walton League
A. S. Diekman and Son
Frank C. Wulff
Edward Stahnke
Harold Diekman
John Harms, Jr
Thornton Creek
Chicago Heights
Taxes Due 1924 Thorn Town Collectors Schedule
Tax payments for 1924 are due at listed locations across towns including Hazel Crest Riverdale Lansing Homewood Thornton Oak Glen Burnham Berger's Corner Calumet Dolton South Holland Phoenix Harvey with payment windows in March and April. Peter A. Anker is the collector, contact Harvey offices for details.
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Thornton
Hazel Crest
Hose House
Riverdale
Riverdale Bank
Lansing
Village Hall
Homewood
Homewood Bank
Thornton Bank
Oak Glen
Bock’s
Burnham
Berger
Local and Personal News Brightens Riverdale Circle
Mrs Edward Flynn of Lakeview visited Riverdale relatives Wednesday. The scribe’s sister’s smiling visit brings cheer. Welcome to Mamie. March started harshly but warmed to higher temperatures. Mrs Wm Claussen hosted Mothers Club Bunco and lunch. Champaign guest Mrs Baker entertained Russels. Thayer returned home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Walter Ortel welcomed a baby boy, Walter, born February 22. The Connors enjoyed a Florida Cuba vacation, with Logans planning to stay until spring. Anna Hanschmann and Carl Kardux performed in Chicago. Nancy Tommy engaged to Rudolph Stehle of Blue Island for April 15 1925. Mrs Howard Nelson recovered from appendicitis, Max Sellin ill but improving, Mrs William Lawrenz seeks hospital treatment and recovery.
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Edward Flynn
Lakeview
Riverdale
Our City
Mamie
March
Wm. J. Claussen
Mothers’ Club
Bunco
Baker
Champaign
Russel
Thayer
Walter Ortel
Emma Hankey
Walter
John Connors
Florida
Cuba
John
Pep
Fred Logan
P. B. Good
Logans
Anna Hanschmann
Carl Kardux
Fine Arts Recital Hall
Chicago
Hanschmann
Chas
Tommy
Nancy
Rudolph
Stehle
Blue Island
Ill
Howard Nelson
Blue Island Hospital
Max Sellin
William Lawrenz
Community events announced for March gatherings
G W Spencer Relief Corps hosts a Parcel Post party on March 6 with all welcome. Immanuel church Sewing Circle holds an afternoon coffee on March 12 in the basement. Dalton M E Ladies' Aid plans an all day meeting March 12 at the church parlors with hostesses listed. Tabernacle Guild meets March 10 at Mrs Gus Berschinski home followed by a St Patrick's day card and dance party March 17 at the school hall with all welcome.
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Immanuel Church
Dalton M. E. Church
A. A. Farbridge
H. Ferguson
Morrell
W. H. Potts
A. A. Ferguson
Tabernacle Guild
Gus Berschinski
St. Patrick’s Day
Card of Thanks for Kindness after Loss
I wish to thank all my neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy in the loss of my dear wife. Jacob Lau.
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Jacob Lau
Happiness Eludes Then Realized After Years
An aphoristic musing notes happiness as an elusive state that people often fail to recognize until long after it has passed. The text reflects on awareness and memory of joy.
Be Positive Positive resolutions are better than negative ones
A brief note from the Boston Transcript extols optimism over negation. It urges keeping forward looking aims and embracing constructive plans rather than denying oneself.
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Boston Transcript
Local Gossip Clear: Affidavits Expose False Check Claim
Oak Glen and Lansing residents debunk a lost check rumor involving Okke Dykhuizen and Wm H Sikma. Affidavits from Okke, Elizabeth Dykhuizen and Elmer R Berger admit the tale was false and slanderous. Berger withdraws the story after learning its falsity and seeks publication in four papers.
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Oak Glen
Lansing
Illinois
Okke
Chuizen
Wm. H. Sikma
Vak Glen
Ill
Thornton
Cook
K. VanderWoude
Okkenijkhuizen
Elmer R. Berger
John Ravesloot, Jr
Oakglen
Pointer
Calumet Index
Lake County Times
Harvey News Bee
Indiana's dry bill threatens long jail terms and searches
Indiana inches toward a bone dry law as the governor's signature would seal a sweeping prohibition. The measure empowers warrants for home searches without exact contraband descriptions and imposes one year minimum prison terms with fines up to 1000 dollars for any alcohol transport or possession. Bootleggers fear new careers. fans face a prolonged aridity.
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Indiana
Harms Bros Seed Ad Highlights 43-1 Seed Listing
Harms Bros promotes seed varieties in the 43-1 issue. The ad emphasizes availability, pricing, and brands. It highlights agricultural products and local farming emphasis for the period.
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Harms Bros
Noted Quote From Brother Williams Sparks Debate
A quotation from Brother Williams states that the world is going to the devil, claimed as fitting for old sinners who seek a hot time, reflecting a religious and cultural discourse in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Brother Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Riverdale Village Primary Sees Two Resident Candidates
The village primary on March 106 narrows Riverdale residents to two Peoples Ticket candidates Oswald Obeldobel and Anton Strosinski for resident trustee positions. Other races list Theodore Reich Charles Sellin Charles Landberg for Peoples Trustees and Jacob Decklar Oswald Decklar for Independent Republican President with trustees Charles Colbourn W Ladwig John Zarnow.
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Riverdale
Peoples
Oswald Obeldobel
Anton Strosinski
Dalton
Peoples Party
Theodore H. Reich
Charles Sellin
Charles G. Landberg
Independent Republican
Jacob A. Decklar
Charles E. Colbourn
W. C. Ladwig
John C. Zarnow
Dolton Independents Name Ticket for Local Races
The Dolton Independent party nominates for President William C. Krueger and for Trustees Garrett Jacobsoa Stanley C. Dolton and C. G. Fike. C H Smythe is the Police Magistrate candidate. The Peoples Party fields President Fred J Ehlert Trustees Albert J Larson John Harms Jr and Police Magistrate Joseph Locher.
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Independent
Wm. C. Krueger
Garrett Jacobsoa
Stanley C. Dolton
C. G. Fike
C. H. Smythe
Peoples Party
Fred J. Ehlert
Albert J. Larson
John Harms, Jr
Joseph Locher
Charm School play draws big Dalton audiences at Immanuel Church
The Little Players company presented The Charm School at the Dalton theatre last Thursday and Friday, with a large audience turnout and enthusiastic response. Cast members included Charles Heidenrich J W Heidenrich Walter Stier and others. the Dalton Community orchestra conducted by H F Hayes provided music. a chicken dinner for the troupe and orchestra followed by a cheerful gathering.
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Little Players Company
Immanuel Church
Dalton Theatre
Charles and
J. W. Heidenrich
Walter Stier
Arthur Dillner
Henry Heitman
P. E. Hampton
Mildred Koehncke
Katherine Brandt
Edna Krueger
Esther Knuth
Lillian Schmuck
Helen Berndt
Pearl Miller
Pearl Heinke
Orchestra
Births in Blue Island Hospital and Dalton Twins
Mr and Mrs Paul Smith welcome a baby boy born Sunday March 1 at Blue Island hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank Leichinger nee Emma Belz at 13848 Michigan avenue announce a boy born Monday March 2. Mr and Mrs Henry Engelman of 132 Forest avenue Dalton announce twin boys born Monday March 2.
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Paul Smith
Blue Island Hospital
Frank Leichinger
Emma Belz
Michigan Avenue
Henry Engelman
Forest Avenue
Dalton
Riverdale Village Auction Sells Abandoned Ford Car
The Village of Riverdale will auction at the village hall front steps on Saturday March 14 1925 at 2 p m a 1923 Ford four door sedan abandoned December 9 1924 at 188th and Halsted streets. Sale to highest cash bidder to cover storage and charges. By order of the President and Board of Trustees. George L Koehler Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
Ford
George L. Koehler
Would Give New Light If Ideas Were Duly Weighed
A reflective quotation argues that carefully weighing ideas and words could yield a new logic and critical approach unseen in current discourse. The author suggests deeper scrutiny would refine reasoning and judgment.
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Walter Messerschmidt
Duc K
Altringer
Selves
Phoenix
Harvey City Hall
Mar
Peter A. Anker
G. W. Spencer Relief Corps
Dolton
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