Bonds Found At Wadsworth Farm In Indiana Robberies
A water soaked gunny sack containing liberty and other bonds estimated near 100000 was unearthed at the farm of Guy Wadsworth by detectives Murphy Brennan Costello and Oakey. Wadsworth a former policeman implicated in dozens of safe blowings confessed to involvement in the O Donnell murder while denying shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Guy Wadsworth
Murphy
Brennan
Costello
Oakey
Wadsworth
Indiana
Criminal Courts
Thomas O’donnell
Western Shade Cloth Company
Theirm
Harry Andre
American Railway Express Company
Thomas O’donnel
Yeggman
Shower Honors Miss Dorothy Dahl At Miss Schrum’s Home
Tuesday evening a shower was given for Miss Dorothy Dahl at the home of Miss Martha Schrum. Attended by all the L. A. club and friends, she received many gifts. Mrs. Schrum served a fine lunch and the evening was a merry one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dahl
Martha Schrum
L. A
Schrum
Boy Scouts Meet Then Games Endorse Fun Stunts
A Riverdale Boy Scouts meeting last Tuesday concluded with games and humor led by Fred Ehlert and Robert Cahen. An advertisement by Brookfelt of Indiana Avenue offers pest killer for bed bugs chicken lice rats and mice with Riverdale contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ehlert
Robert Cahen
Brookfelt
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Cook County Farm Bureau Organized at LaSalle Hotel
The Cook County Farm Bureau was officially organized at a meeting in the Hotel LaSalle, Chicago, on March 15, 1920. Membership reached 1,206 in four days. Officers elected include President H. A. Dooley, Des Plaines. Vice President Gus Termunde, Blue Island. Secretary Louis Westerman, Des Plaines. Treasurer George Henke, Tinley Park. Executive Committee members named from South Holland, Des Plaines, Glenwood, Arlington Heights, Barrington, and others. The bureau urges further membership with Charter members joining by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County Farm Bureau
Palatine Falas
Rich
Schaumburg
Wheeling
Worth
Thornton
Orthfield Leyde Dyass Adie Gy
Farm Bureau
Ilinois Agriculture Association
American Federation of Farm Bureaus
H. A. Dooley
Des Flaines
Gus Termunde
Llue Island
Louis Westerman
George Henke
Tinney Park
Frank B. Taexman
South Holland
August Geweke
Andrew Ruff
Glenwood
Herman Schwake
Arlington Keights
Madam Shilling
Fred Frank
Oak Glen
Fred A. Bachmann
Dalton
Springtime activity in Bernice and neighbors
Neighbors report spring building and visits in Bernice. Mr Van Bedegraven starts a new house for Wm Venema and family. Tyse Gouwens and family stay with Tunis Haywood. Opperhuis visitors include Rhickert Veldhuis Sjoedsma and Henry Van Dyke. Baby girl born to Fred and Mrs Doorn.
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van Bedegraven
Wm. Venema
Tyse T. Gouwens
Tunis Haywood
Mily
Opperhuis
R Hickert
Veldhuis
Sjoedsma
Henry van Dyke
Hope College
Mich
Mabel Carlson
Walter Carlson
A. Pranger
Hartsdale
Richard Vorell
Roosevelt School
Miss IntHout
Miss van Dyke
Roseland
Sjoedsman
VerKaik
Jennie
Cornelia
Chicago
Fred Doorn
Fred
Stork
For Sale New 8 ft clad crusher or purveyor
Classified listing from Riverdale itemizing an 8 ft clad crusher or purveyor for sale by Wm Mau with bargain price and contact telephone 367.
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Mau
Riverdale
Telephone
Mrs James McLaughlin recovering at Blue Island hospital
Mrs James McLaughlin is slowly recovering after surgery at Blue Island hospital where she was taken last Thursday evening. Hospital reports are encouraging and there is hope for a return to good health.
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James McLaughlin
Blue Island Hospital
Pope
Dolton M E. Church
Wend fortunes ride with Loscher on Fort Worth move
Frank Loscher of Chicago and Riversale Lumber left for Fort Worth Texas after four years with the company. He and Emma Belz wed three months ago and her marriage remained a secret as he sought a new position. If Fort Worth suits, his bride will join him soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Loscher
Chicago & Riversale Lumber Co
Fort Worth
Texas
Mill Force
Emma Belz
Belz
Mr. Loscher
Fi, Worth
Think It Over Provide for Loved Ones After Death
Public notice by C. W. Berger, Clerk of Modern Woodmen of America, urging members to consider provisions for their families after death and to provide now for their future security.
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C. W. Berger
Modern Woodmen of America
County Sugar Firms Promise 1929 Bonuses to Beets Growers
The Holland Sugar Company and Pope Sugar Works plan liberal contracts for 1929 bonuses to farmers who raised beets last year. Internal revenue rulings note poker winnings as taxable. Campaigns focus on education rather than spending to influence voters. A dance runs until 3 a.m. no spring fever reported among dancers. Kansas forms an industrial court to avert strikes. Yard cleanup workers seek 75 cents an hour but legislation stance is unclear. School garden plans start now with Dad keeping the garden through hot weather. Reading The Pointer ads offers more value than cussing at L C of L. Found fountain pen. inquire at 326 Lincoln Ave in Dalton.
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Holland Sugar Company
Pope Sugar Works
Kansas
The Dolton Theatre Schedules Week of Shows
Friday features Custer's Last Sight with Sioux performances and His Home Sweet Home Larry Jeman comedy. Saturday offers Harry Carey in The Ace of the Saddle. Sunday presents The Black Gate with Earl Williams. Wednesday brings Oh Boy a six act musical farce riot.
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Riday
Custer
Broadway
New York
LaSalle Opera House
Chicago
Riverdale Theatre Weekends Present Smith Plays And More
Eddie Polo stars in Smith Plays Trumps with Pete Morrison and Madge Laure in Gun Magic this Saturday. Sunday features Constance Talmadge in Who Cares and Wednesday screens Dorothy Gish in Peppy Polly. A heartwarming tale with pathos and humor promises lasting pleasure.
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Eddie Polo
Pete Morrison
Madge Laure
Constance Talmadge
Dorothy Gish
Ridge News: Meyer Baby and Local Society Notes
Mr and Mrs Edwin Meyer welcomed a baby boy born Friday March 12 1920. The Ladies Aid elected officers with President Mrs Fred Engel Vice President Mrs Fred Meyer Secretary Mrs H H Meyer and Treasurer Mrs Chas Waterman. Ben Wallace of Wisconsin visited Ridge friends and served in the 72nd squadron 10th Division in the war. A roof fire at Superintendent Fadens Camp Grounds home was quickly put out with help from Dalton Fire Department and their new truck making a fast first run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Meyer
Ladies’ Aid
Herman Faden
Fred Engel
Fred Meyer
H. H. Meyer
Chas. Waterman
Ben Wallace
Wisconsin
Frank Diekman
Faden
Dalton Fire Department
Social Evening Planned by First Reformed Girls Society
The Girls' Society of the First Reformed church in Lansing will host a social Thursday evening March 25 at 7:30 at the parsonage with grab bags handmade handkerchiefs ice cream cake and more for sale. Everyone is welcome to attend and spend a sociable evening.
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Girls’ Society of the
First Reformed Church
Vis
Morrison, Ill
Martha van Vuuren
Kuyper
S. Triesenberg
Wm. Lange
Oak Glen
Lansing
Mr. Olthoff
South Holland
Ford
Richard van Vuuren
Lizzie
Win. Lange
Schmeuser
Fred Kuester
A. de Heus
N. Prins
Peter Rynberg
Deru
Thornton Township historical book completed by E Palma Beaudette Néil
The Thornton Township History book finished this week by author publicist E Palma Beaudette Néil. Printed at The Pointer office, it records active and passive citizens and is expected to become a lasting library and home reference.
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Thornton Township
E. Palma Beaudette-Néil
Pointer
Dalton Methodist Church Set for Missionary Day Program
Next Sunday at Dalton Methodist Church the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad secretary C R Bearmore will preach at 11 am and 745 pm with a men’s quartet. Missionary Day includes a 945 am Sunday school, Epworth League Devotional at 645 led by Earl Manby, Junior League at 230 pm, and a Friday box social. Mrs J L Albritton attended the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society meeting in Park Manor Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Allbritton
C. R. Bearmore
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Department
Bearmore
Epworth League
Earl Manby
J. L. Albritton
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Park Manor Church
Chicago
Epworth Teague
Election Notice for Riverdale Highlawn Park Commissioner
Notice states an election will be held April 6 1920 at Riverdale Village Hall and High Lawn Hose House for one Park Commissioner. Polls open 7:00 AM and close 5:00 PM. Dated Riverdale March 18 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Highlawn
Cook
Fall Slippers Banana Skins Trade Joke
A London Blighty note jokes that while many skins serve for shoes the banana skins are reserved for slippers, humorously linking everyday fruit peels to footwear.
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London
Dr Kettles to See Patients in Dolton and South Holland
Dentist Dr Kettles will be in Dolton every Thursday from 9 30 a m to 8 30 p m and in South Holland each Friday from 9 30 a m to 8 30 p m. 32 tf an 8 a
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Kettles
Dolton
South Holland
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Wadsworth Farm
Globe News
Boy Scouts
Bernice
Albert Kasten
Loscher
Kitty
H. C
Fountain
L. A. Harms
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton Theatre
Riverdale Theatre
Ridge News
Lansing News
Thornton Township Book
Beaudette
Dalton Methodist Church
Riverdale Park District
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