Two Local Steamers to Run Chicago River Route
The South Shore Outing and Transportation Company announces on or about June 20 and daily thereafter two passenger steamers the South Shore and the Tourist will operate between Chicago and South Chicago, Michigan City and up Calumet River to Riverdale, per the Calumet Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shore Outing and Transportation Company
South Shore
Chicago
Michigan City
Calumet River
Riverdale
Calumet
Calumet River Dredging Bids Opened Near Forks
Bids opened May 9 for Calumet River dredging from T2838 street to the Forks to create a 200 foot wide channel and 17 feet depth below city datum. Water level sits about one foot above datum giving about 18 feet total. Government allows half price for material dredged to 19 feet. project to finish this year. Mrs Alban Reich marks 61st birthday in Dalton celebrated May gth with eldest son Adolph Reich of St Joe Mich attending.
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Calumet River
T2838
Forks
Calumet
Alban Reich
Dalton
Adolph Reich
St. Joe
Mich
Improvement Meeting For Riverdale 25th Precinct Group
The 25th Precinct Riverdale Improvement Association met at the Engine House last Monday evening. Members heard committee reports on sewer water and electric lights but learn no definite timeline for extending water mains south of 134th Street due to Calumet River tunneling costs. The group urged lawful settlement with Chicago to extend water mains to 138th Street and pledged to push for state legislative relief if needed to improve streets crossings alleys ditches and electric lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Improvement Association
134Th Street
Water Department
Calumet River
Chicago
Wonderful Instruments and Local News From Morgan Park
A discussion on sensory limits and instruments shows how devices extend human perception. In Morgan Park, IT H S students won an oratorical contest with Andrew Van Bodegraven taking first prize and Ward Willett second. Martin Tleyenga returned from Auburn on business for the Tleyenga Barkmeir Bros. patent buggy, with Charley McQuill promoting it in northern Indiana. Rev Karl Stolz will reside in Dolton this summer while attending Northwestern University in Chicago.
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Morgan Park
Chicago Heights
Thornton Township
Arthur Claussen
Dalton
Andrew van Bodegraven
Ward Willett
Martin Tleyenga
Auburn
Ind
Tleyenga-Barkmeir
Karl Stolz
Dolton
Bicycle Repairing Services in Dolton by Henry Hahn
If you need bicycle repairs act now to avoid the spring rush. Henry Hahn offers prompt careful attention with a well equipped shop. A stock of new and second hand bicycles, tires, and sundries is available at competitive prices in Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hahn, Dolton
J C Brookfelt Practical Paint and Paper Seller
J C Brookfelt advertises as a practical expert in paint oils and wall paper. He offers prices and advice and promises cheaper paint and paper than elsewhere with painting and paper hanging on short notice.
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J.C. Brookfelt
J. C. Brookfelt
State Firemen's Tournament Plans For Pullman
Firemen's Tournament leaders Messers Peter Ripley and Otto Sorgenfrei met in Pullman last Wednesday to arrange the State Tournament and convention for August at the Pullman grounds near 111th Street and Illinois Central tracks. They plan to host all state firemen as participants, marking the first convention in Pullman since 1887.
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Peter Ripley
Otto Sorgenfrei
State Firemen’s Association
Pullman
111Th Street
Ilinois Central
Herman Getze
Calumet
His Honor the Mayor Promises Notable Chicago Auditorium Show
The musical comedy His Honor the Mayor opens at the big Chicago Auditorium. Stars include Harry Kelly as Decon Flood and Madelyn Marshall as the daughter with Trixie Friganza as Katrinka. Reine Davies Florine Sweatman Bobby Barry Hugh Fay and Tom Moore also perform. Steam Roller pricing 25 and 50 cents matinees. 25 50 75 cents evenings. The production features many costumes and a strong dancing ensemble.
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Chicago
Harry Kelly
Decon Flood
Kankakee
Paris
Buda Pesth
Madelyn Marshall
Kelly
Trixie Friganza
Katrinka
Dainty Reine Davies
Florine Sweatman
Bobby Barry
Hugh Fay
Tom Moore
America
For Rent and Sale Listings from Dolton and Dalton
A collage of classified notices includes rentals for a seven room house and a six room flat in Dolton, a delivery wagon sale, two pool tables, a square piano, and Winchester shotgun. Lost diamond scarf pin and a gold bar pin offer rewards. Household goods for sale, wallpaper cleaner, and job courses from the International Correspondence School are advertised. Inquiries directed to The Pointer office and local contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban Reidh
Dolton
Dolton Bakery
Ill
Pointer
Riverdale
Brookfelt
Winchester
Pointer Office
Herman Penfield
135Th Street
Pan
Dalton State Bank
Iouse
Fredericka Street
Diekman
Woodman’s
Samme
International Correspondence School
Scranton
Chicago Telephone Expenditure For New Ordinance Explained
President Wheeler reports to Commissioner Hanberg that over 1 185 million dollars in work and material was spent by the Chicago Telephone Company before April 1 toward the new ordinance. Total yearly outlay for this effort will near 4 million dollars. Ten party stations have dropped by more than 1 800 in four months and more lines will be converted before four more months pass. The company faced sleet storms and converted many subscribers from ten party to four party lines, with about 26 000 instruments installed from December 1, 1907, to May 1, 1908. Wheeler expects completion several months ahead of the eighteen month deadline.
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Chicago Telephone Company
Wheeler
Commissioner of Public Works
Hanberg
Fresh Eggs Sold At Highlawn Market Simnica and Stramborsi
Fresh eggs available at Highlawn Market with Simnica and Stramborsi as sellers. Local customers can purchase likely farm fresh poultry products from this market stand.
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Highlawn Market
Simnica & Stramborsi
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Kinney Brothers
Indiana Ave
Dalton Station
Office of Publication
Indiana Avenue
Village Boards
Village Board
Thos. Harper
Geo. H. Schaefer
Village Hall
August C. Reich
Herman R. Penfield
Ancient Order United Workmen
At & P
Richard Hoppe
Herman Karas
John
Boettesger
Dinaneias
Nursdays
Thos
F. Kinney
Abeldovel
L. EF. Kipley
Catholic Order Foresters
Vilage Hall
Conradiern
John E. Kinney
Nicholas Simon
Peter Kipley
Women’s Catholic Order Foresters
Villagella
Magdalen Ripley
Imma Kelly
IMLS
Knights OF the Modern Maccabees
A. O. U. Wall
J. Schaeler
John Flarcer
Vandenberg
A. QO. U. W. Hall
Olton
Chas, Dickelman
Henry Julgendorf
Andrew Messersenmidt
Financial Secetary
George Washington Lodge
B. le E
U. W. Hall
WH. Wally
Wirs. J. Fuller
Business Men’s Association
VU. U. Lait
Valion
P.m
Joan Behrens
Frank AO. Bergold
Trenry Jiann
L. F. Ripley
T. &. Sweat
John E. Seuhater
A. C. Reich
Wsst
I. A. Reich
Riverdale Hose Company No. 1
Hose House
Highlawn
Herman R. Fenfield
Geo. L. Koehler
Herman Dreesen
Women’s Relief Corps
G. W. Spencer
Bertha, Sprick
Cora Jenness
Dolton School Board
Park Avenue
Riverdale Board
Bowen
Brawley
The
Editorium
Lincoln Avenue
W. W. Stour
Alfred Peats
C. Vandenberg
A. J. Parker, M.D
D.D.S
Leyden Avenue
Dutt
Fordtran Bros
Blue Island
Beach Stock Farm
Abel Hausinger
173Rd
Halsted Street
Homewood, NT
Township 36
Range 14
Wm. Bachmann
Cook County
Til
H.R. Penfield
Cigars
38Th St. Highlawn
Geo. Tuch
137Th Street
Henry Faley
Geo. H. Hilmer
Wentworth Ave
Irnished Riverdale, SH
Edward F. Dillner
Chicago St. Dotton, Il
Ernst Hanschmann
Richard Buschking
Henry W. Schnoor
Chicago Street
Robert Hanschmann
Park Ave
Dolton, Ill
Andrew Baumgartner
Justice OF the Peace Notary Public
Tel
UNION
Thornton Townships
Grant Bros
Fred J. Ott
Chicago St. Dolton, Ill
Carl Wulffe
Schafer’s Hotel Edelweiss Buffet
Paul Schafer
Hofbrau ON Draught
137Th St. Riverdale
Carman Brothers
Grant ST
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