Riverdale Board Meeting Addresses Lights Repairs and Permits
The Riverdale board in regula session last Tuesday, with all members present, discussed street light outages, Halsted and Blue Island road repairs, and rubbish removal on crossing 37th St. The clerk was directed to meet with Public Service Co to address lighting issues and the street and alley committee to handle road repairs. Permits were granted for a private mailbox on Wentworth Ave and a new yard at 138th St, with location decisions left to committees. Bond readings for the fire department treasurer were approved and bills from multiple vendors ordered paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Regula
Lustee Diehl
Moton
Pustee
Hyatt
Public Service Co
Liustee Lotz
Bad ¢ N Lition
Llalsted Street
Blue Island Road
Walsted
Stieman
Halsted St
Blue Island
Lotz
37Th St
Indiana Slaibor Railroad
Ashland Avenue
Witel
Latch
Unruh
St Mary’s Church
Lrustee Stieman
F. Kelly
Tuttle Building Material Company
138Th St
Linsted
Liustee Stieman
Thustee Diehl
Reich
Halsted
Elyatt
Dastee Lotz
Wentworth Ave
Merman Dreesen
Riverdale Fire Department
Standard Oil
American Developing Co
Bert Hawes
Carl Krause
Peter Shui
McBride Rites Held for Roseland Resident William A McBride
William A McBride died at his son’s home 27 W 113th Street Roseland War 22 1916 aged 64 years 4 months 29 days after a four year illness from progressive paralysis He was born January 25 1863 in Orange County Indiana He married Viss J in Dishon July 4 1883 and had two children Hatty and Lois He worked in the G and LI office at Yard Center and lived in Liverdale before moving to Roseland Funeral services were held Tuesday May 25 at the residence Rev Jenkinson of Illington Park conducted the service Interment Mt Greenwood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Mcbride
Dan Lui Veeder
113Th Street
Roseland
War
A. McBride
Orange County
Ind
Noimdal School
Piolt
Marrage
Viss Jd
Hatty
Lois
Lis
Meedei
Mio Ve Aaide
G & LI
Yard Center
Livverdale
Roselvd
Rey Jenkinson
Ilington Park
Mt. Greenwood
Street Car Adds Night Runs After Aldermen Push
The Street Car Company extends service with two extra late trips. Alder men Vanderbilt and Block led the effort. the final car now departs from Tigth Street at 11 55 PM and Riverdale at 12 09 AM.
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Alderman Vanderbilt
Alderman Block
Tigth Street
Riverdale
Third Class Post Office Change at Dalton
The Dalton Post Office will switch from Bath to a third class post office with Mrs Jessie J Wesse named to the appointment driven by Hon J J O Rourke. Fourth class posts are civil service while third class posts are appointed. if Mrs Wesse maintains good service, her four year term is likely to be confirmed by patrons.
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Dalton Postoffiice
Bath
Jessie J Wesse
J J O Rourke
Harvey
Civil Service
Wesse
New Elks Lodge Instituted in Blue Island
Elks from across the northern part of the state attended the institution of Elks Lodge No. 1331 at Blue Island on Thursday afternoon and evening. The lodge comprises leading local business and professional men and is expected to be among the best in the state. Cardinal principles cited were Charity Justice Brotherly Love and Fidelity. The Bills of Blue Island hosted a banquet and entertainment for visitors and grand officers, described as the best ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Elks Lodge
Blue Island
Dalton Woman's Club Vaudeville Delights Lincoln School
The Dalton Woman's Club vaudeville show at Lincoln avenue school auditorium drew a large audience last Friday evening. Illness and deaths in several families disrupted parts of the program, but the ladies delivered a high standard show with fine music conducted by Prof W E Snyder leading Bergnes orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Woman's Club
Lincoln Avenue School
Sousa
W E Snyder
Bergnes
Local Hopeful From Beverly Enters Lownecleikh Race
Lank McGhan of Beverly enters the Lownecleikh race on the Demo Clalk ticket with strong backing from Calumet and Riverdale supporters. He holds a position in the office of State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne and enjoys broad local backing as he seeks a large vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lank McGhan
Beverly Uwilly
Lownecleikh
Lown
Calumet
Riverdale Pit Cluct
Ile
Holus
Maclay Hoyne
WoC AG Holds Seg Ulat Meeting At Vis Vandenberg Home
A local group named WoC AG plans a regulat meeting at the residence of Vis Robert Vandenberg on Thursday afternoon in April at 2 pm. The readable fragment notes the time and host but lacks full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woc £ AG
Vis Robert Vandenberg
Local and personal and news of the community
Wet weather postpone s lecture by Mr Clarence Rainwater at the Dalton Parent Teacher meeting now set for later. About 60 attended despite heavy rain. Miss Marie Tansehmann piano and Mrs Jamieson vocal solos praised. Bank holiday next Tuesday April 4. Coronation club of the Degree of Honor meets at Vis James McLaughlin’s home Wednesday afternoon. Vis Ott beneficiaries received insurance. Temple Players to perform A Joke on lehir at the Dalton Theatre tonight. Happy Hour Club meets April 14 at Bowen School Auditorium. C W Berge taken to St Bernard's for appendicitis surgery. Mr and Mrs Vrank Machalski welcome a baby boy born March 27. Robert Smith from Chicago Junction visiting Dolton.
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Clarence Rainwater
Dalton Parent Leacher
Marie Tansehmann
Jamieson
Coronation Club
Vis
James McLaughlin
Vis Led Ott
Vis Ott
Temple
Lehir
Dalton Theatre
Happy Hour
Bowen School
C W. Berge
Towerman
Aid Center
St Bernard’s Hospital
Vrank Machalski
Starvey
Robert Smith
Chicago Junction
Ohio
Dolton
van Deuisen
Bob 7
NEW BRICK YARD DERIVES CITY APPROVAL FOR EXPANSION
The Luttle Building Material Co with offices at 129 133 West 63rd street won a village board permit Tuesday to erect a modern brick yard. It bought 43 acres from A Erfmeyer and 18 acres from the Hudd Peck estate east of the Indiana Boundary line between 13Sth street and Blue Island road, with switching links to Indiana Harbor and the B&O railroad. Mik e J Kelley, secretary, says yards will be built in every respect and anticipate strong business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luttle
Wiiterial Co
West 63Rd Street
Erfmeyer
Hudd Peck
13Sth Street
Blue Island Road
Indiana Harbor
B & O C Itathroads
Turn of Luttle Building Material Co
Brck
Illinois Brick Co
Mikc J Kelley
Becker Wanek Houckstia and Logan for Calumet town ticket
Citizens Committee of Business Men of the Town of Calumet urge voters to back the Becker Wanek Houckstia and Logan Republican ticket for supervisor guard gunector assessor clerk highway commissioner and justice of the peace. They warn against a weak partial ticket and urge all supporters to elect capable, active leaders for a clean administration.
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Republicanu Lown
Eld
Thomas Becker
Tor
Kind Wallek
Jacob Tloekstia
Tor Assessot
Jank Lossman
Down
Fied L Logan
A & Reich
Justice of the Peace
Lily
Calumet
Becker
Wanek
Houckstia
Logan
Lue Lown
Tcket
Bancroll
Hullstrom
Bates
Lown Gleth
Lickel
Lis
Bancrott
Otha
Manuae
Democratic
Acgrulu Dic Publican
Woonth
Hlockstia
Lossman
Becker, Waneh, Iockstua
Citizens Committee of Business Men of
Lown of
Adv
Election Notice for School District 145 in Cook County
Notice announces an election on Saturday April 1 1916 at Lincoln Avenue School and Highland Building. Voters elect one president of the board of education for one year and three board members for three years. Polls open noon close 7 pm. by order of the president and board. Dated March 1916. Local Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linncoln Avenue
Highliwn Building
Bond of Education
Board of Education
Cook County
Alderman Bloch Seeks Re election on Democratic Ticket
Eugene Bloch, a candidate for re election as Alderman on the Democratic ticket, is urged by supporters who praise his honesty and ability. A meeting is planned at There’s Hall Pavilion Sunday at 4:30 to hear Bloch and others. For Sale Large Iron Safe bargain inquire at The Pointer Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bloch
Dumet
Timele
Valer
Tlerehhtud’s Pavilior
Vorks
Alderman Block
Pointer
St Pauls Evangel Lutheran Church Sunday Services
On Sunday April 2 1916 St Pauls Evangel Lutheran Church located at 35th street and Lincoln Ave holds Sunday School at 930 a m and divine service at 1015 a m Rev H Winn Paste conducts the service There is a midweek service on Wednesday at 730 p m with Rev H Winn Paste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
St Mary Catholic Church Lenten Mass and Services
The St Mary Catholic Church at 6001 Mass Law invites Catholics to Mass at 10 300 p m and High Island Benedictic 2 a 0 p m The cross stations occur Wednesday at 7 30 p m with a Lenten sermon and benediction led by Pastor Diniver UW.
Go To Church Sunday at Immanuel Evangelical Church
The Immanuel Evangelical Church invites the public to attend a special Go To Church Sunday on April 2. The note encourages those who have neglected church to renew their faith and promises joy and eternal life through Christ. A church extension collection is mentioned.
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Immanuel Evangelical Church
Neae
House of God
Lis
Christ
Dolton M. E. Church Big Sunday Services and Events
The Dolton M. E. Church urges attendance this Sunday with 1:00 am morning worship featuring special music and a sermon theme From Strength to Strength. An 7:30 pm evening service aims to draw large crowds with singing and a short, forceful sermon. A Friday April Fool event promises food and fun. official board meeting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibbath Sencel
Dalton Methodis
Dolten
Kiev
Ron Miller
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We extend sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy during the long illness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Rev Hoffmenster and Carpenter Union Tocus 134 and others who sent floral offerings. Mrs HO Mare and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffmenster
Carpenter Union Tocus
HO Mare
Division 5 Spelling Contest Winners Named
In Cook County division 5 at Matteson school two students attained perfect scores. Winners were Bredesiek Schmidt and Luther Stratsman. Division 3 victors will face the other district winners in the final contest at a later date.
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Cook County
Wisted
Dutasiuy
Vereli
Matteson
Rives
Bowen
Bredesiek Schmidt
Luther Sratsman
Chicago
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Wm. A. McBride
New Elks Lodge
Woman’s Club
Halsted Street
Republican
Pugint Blogh
ST. Mary
Linas
Rig W, UW Diniver Pastor
Qur
Tugush
Dolton M
Riverdale Park
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