Dolton Saloons Board Debates Ordinances And Repairs
Dolton board meets in regular session with most trustees present. Discussions cover moving a schoolfront telephone pole, street and sidewalk repairs, water meters testing, and dispatch about lighting signals. Bonds for saloon keepers and licenses approved, plus a dispute over Sunday closing ordinances with attorney Propper. Public notices continue on Page 8.
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Dolton
Needles
Dickelman
Wm.j Albrecht
Lincoln Avenue
Weber
Schnoor
Bostiger
Smythe
Stanczik
Carneys
Fredericka Street
Greenwood Road
Walif
Indiana Harbor R. A
Park Avenue
Indiana
Franke
147Th Street
Chicago Street
Wulff
Ed. Rollert
Frank Freebauf
Electrican
Wackus
Wapere
Hall
Mutual Oil Go
Dalton
Armatrong
Mathew Vandeursen
Mr. Vandeursen
White City
Matt
Frank Freehaus
Propper
Public Service Co
Northwestern Gas Co. Io
Board of Local Improvements
Amile
Tagie
Hit or Miss Column by U H Leetlefellow
A miscellany column comments on Mexican peace terms and U S political scenarios. It cites Huerta Carranza Villa dynamics with Wilson and mentions C S Mellin and the N Y N H & OH Ry presidency. It also riffs on showmanship acts and streetcar puronization ending with a church social notice for May 28.
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Mexico
U. S
Huerta
Carranza
Villa
Wilson
Horta
U.S
Local and Personal News of Dalton Riverdale Community
The Dalton Theatre hosts a musical program on Tuesday May 26 with low admission for children and adults. Several social events and visits are noted, including Daughters of Hawaii activity at Chicago May 12, marriages, housewarmings, and local church fundraisers. Communities share entertainment, travel plans, and up to date happenings at Riverdale and Dolton.
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Dalton Theatre
Theves
Schwab
Floyd Wiedemann
Local visitors run charity raffle solicitation alert
Riverdale residents were approached by strangers from Boston who claimed a gold watch raffle supported St. Mary’s Church. Father Dettmer warns solicitors must show credentials and parish seal. June weddings noted. Pointer advertises affordable wedding stationery. Kansas City guest W. H. Thompson visits R. N. Burwell family. he’s called Bill and plans to stay locally.
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Hanchmanno
Boston
Riverdale
Doiton
St. Mary’s Church
Father Dettmer
W. H. Thompson
Kansas City
R. N. Burwell
Neck O’ the Woods
City to Oiling Riverdale Monday Crew Promised
City officials announce oiling of Riverdale will start Monday with a hired crew. The plan promises swift work and reassurance to residents amid the ongoing project.
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Riverdale
Tax office hours announced for Dalton taxpayers
Henry J. Dillner, Deputy Assessor, will hold office hours in the First National Bank Building Diekman office on Monday to Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock for the convenience of Dalton taxpayers.
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Dalton
Diekman
First National Bank
Henry J. Dillner
May Suburban Gas Mains Granted Across River
Herman Horn reports Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co won a permit to lay gas mains across the river at the Indiana Avenue bridge. Applied May 5. permit issued this week. The extension to Riverdale city side seen as key to rapid development with hopes no further delays.
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Herman Horn
Peoples Cas Light and Coke Co
Indiana Avenue
Pointer
Riverdale
Dolton Sets Clean Up Day With Tin Cans and Weeds
Dolton announces a community clean up day focusing on collecting tin cans bottles and weeds. Volunteers will gather at designated sites and cooperate with local crews to improve neighborhoods.
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Dolton
Dalton Iroquois to face Buena A C in Sunday clash
The Dalton Iroquois meet Buena A C Sunday May 24 at Riverdale Blinkie Grounds. Buena A C won earlier over the Iroquois and seek revenge after Dalton’s 11 to 8 triumph over Harvey's last Sunday.
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Dalton Iroquois
Buena A. C
Riverdale
Blinkie Grounds
Buena A.C
Iroquois
Harvey’s
Dolton Local 5 Holds Special Meeting at A. O. U. W. Hall
Notice for Dolton Local No. 5 urging all members to attend a special meeting at the A. O. U. W. Hall in Dolton on Saturday evening May 23 at 7:30. WM. J. Albrecht directs the call.
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Kendall
F. L. Logan
Aurora
Ill
Red Rampke
Valparaiso
Lnd
Wm. Rampke
Highlawe
Dolton M. E
Dolton Local No. 5
A. O. U. W. Hall Dolton
WM. J. Albrecht
Smoker event highlights river region as industrial hub
The Smoker organized by the Riverdale Improvement Association drew attention to the area as a railroad and manufacturing center. Attorney O F Reich presided, with G H Hannauer of the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad detailing freight traffic as a regional advantage. A committee was proposed to map regional manufacturing potential in collaboration with Dalton Civic Club Blue Island and Hammond groups.
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Riverdale Improvement Association
O. F Reich
G. H Hannauer
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
R. N. Burwell
F W. Schmidt
A. C. Reich
Wm. Maurer
R H. Cunningham
Attorney Reich
Schmdt
M. Burwell
Dalton
Blue Island
Hammoord
Improvement Association
Civic Club
Dolton Civic Club Discusses Roads Clean-Up and School Sale
The Dolton Civic Club met Thursday to review topics including free mail delivery, a history of Dolton, and a recommended sale of the Park Avenue School to the village. They urged action to repair Lincoln Avenue and Chicago Street, plan a village wide Clean-Up Day, and address street improvements from township officers.
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Dolton
Park Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Zena
Decoration Day Plans Set For Memorial Day Parade
Plans for Memorial Day observance are being perfected for May 30. The Dalton School Boys Band will participate in the parade and Spencer Post A R will conduct cemetery services. An all old soldiers and friends service is announced for Sunday May 24 at 11 at the Dalton ME Church. A patriotic service follows at Palmer Park Assembly Hall at 3 pm with Bishop Samuel Fallows as speaker.
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W R. C
Dalton School
Spencer Post
A. R
Dalton ME
Palmer Park Assembly Hall
Samuel Fallows
Private Fire Department Formed by Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
The Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co. organizes a private fire department drawn from mill and yard employees. The unit uses three hose carts and a chemical engine with distinct signal patterns for North Mill South Mill and Yard alarms. Members listed include H. J Mohr E Bettenhouse Gus Klaege Peter Pauls Elmer Haseig Henry Jor den Tony Wilkos and Alex Hijjes.
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Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
H. J Mohr
E. Bettenhouse
Gus. Klaege
Peter Pauls
Elmer Haseig
Henry Jorden
Tony Wilkos
Alex Hijjes
For Rent 65 Room Cottage in Dalton
Help wanted ad for a 65 room cottage rental at 630 Irwin Ave Dalton. Inquire of Katie Diehl for details.
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Irwin Ave
Dalton
Katie Diehl
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Schnell
Gano
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Stieman
Mary Twisal
Fernwood
A. BE. Mills
Baltimore
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G. E. Cole
Horace Holmen
Dolton School
Robinon
Dalton Board of Education
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Uelp
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