Dig Canal Plan Could Cost $1,500,000 for Calumet Run
Article outlines a proposed deepening and dredging project from Lake Calumet to Blue Island with an $1.5 million price tag. It would create a barge waterway, reclaim farmland and boost Lake Calumet harbor value while protecting public health by channeling sewage away from cribs. The plan includes securing permits from military engineers and war officials, and notes the impact on the Sag canal and Grand Calumet river system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet District
Calumet
Calumet Canal
Chicago
Lake Calumet
Drainage Board
Blue Island
Sag
Riverdale
Dalton
Calumet City
Oscar Hewitt
Chicago Tribune
Sanitary District
Little Calumet
Sag Canal
Rufus W. Putnam
H. Taylor
Dwight Davis
Dunne
68Th Street
Lockport
Desplaines
Illinois
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Little Calumet River
Calumet River
Grand Calumet
Hegewisch
Salt Creek
Grand Calumet River
Michigan Central
A. A. Sprague
Nickel Plate Railroad
Spectacular Plane Stunt Advertising Promises $25 Lots
Robert Wagner of Gary signs to perform stunt flying over Chicago Heights and nearby towns on June 7. He will drop circulars from his large plane promoting a subdivision by Hardesty and Sink and offer $25 payments for each lot purchased that day. The ad touts Calumet district charm and low taxes to attract residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wagner
Gary
Wagner
Chicago Heights
Harvey
Hammond
Calumet City
Dalton
Riverdale
Blue Island
Roseland
Pullman
Hardesty and Sink
Dolton
Calumet District
Friends Quarrel Ends in Self-Defense Shooting in Dalton
Charley Constante and Louis Condereci, longtime friends from Italy, argued over a plan to open a Riverdale fruit store. Condereci threatened with a razor. Constante fired to defend himself. Condereci hospitalized with hope for recovery. Constante posted $5,000 bond. trial set for May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Constante
Indiana
R. A
Dalton
Louis Condereci
Acme Steel Goods Co
Riverdale
Louie
Charles
Constante
Charley
Roseland Community Hospital
East 135Th Place
Louis Condercci
Italy
Lucile Wunsch Exonerated After Riverdale Shooting Tragedy
Lucile Wunsch, 16, was believed to have fired the fatal shot during a family dispute involving her father William Wunsch and Agnes Simnick. The inquest found she acted in hysterical frenzy and accidental blame lay with no one. Funeral services for Lucile were planned, with interment at St Benedict's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Lucile Wunsch
Agnes Simnick
Wm. Wunsch
Mrs. Wunsch
Mr. Wunsch
Lucille
Thornton Township High School
Agnes
Lucile
Daily Press
St. Benedict’s Cemetery
Notice For Bids On Coal To District 148 Illinois
The Board of Education of School District No 148 Dalton Illinois invites bids for 315 tons of third vein mine run Pocahontal coal to be delivered in 150 tons to Lincoln Avenue building 90 tons to Chicago Street building and 75 tons to Highlawn building Bids must be in by 8 p m Tuesday June 1925 The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Secretary W H Baker May 5 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of School District
Dalton
Illinois
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Highlawn
Board of Education of
W. H. Baker
Lawn Mowers Open Daily Except Sunday in Lansing
Wm. Van derLinden of Lansing Illinois advertises sharpened lawn mowers kept open daily until 9 p m except Sundays indicating a local service business.
Memorial Day observances and local notices in Dalton
Spencer Corps attends Memorial services at Dal ton M E church on May 24. Delegates report a pleasant A R encampment at Aurora and visit Mooseheart. Legion Auxiliary plans Decoration Day preparations May 28. Memorial Day address by Rev R Keene Ryan. Obituaries include Mrs Bert VanDam and Elmer Williams child of Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Corps
Dalton M. E
A. R
Aurora
Mooseheart
Anna Engel
Mary Ferguson
Emily Schmidt
Louise Schaefer
L. Willis
Evelyn Brown
Mary McLaughlin
The
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
R. Keene Ryan
Chicago
Dalton
Scott McPike
Bonna Jean
Portland
Oregon
Has Schnoor
Henry Schnoor
South Dakota
Des Moines
Charles Schnoor
Dalton Lodge
Robert Williams
Calumet Avenue
Riverdale
Oakland Cemetery
Coal Bids Sought by District 151 for Pocahontas Lump Coal
The Board of Education of District 151 South Holland will accept bids on June 1 for furnishing and delivering 100 tons of Pocahontas lump coal. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Clerk 22 P. Dalenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of Dist
South Holland
Pocahontas
Mrs Lau Dies After Long Illness In Riverdale
Mrs John Lau of 308 East 136th place Riverdale died May 18 at age 43 after over a year of poor health. She leaves her husband and four children Margaret 18 Herman 16 Evelyn 11 and Della 5. Funeral services were held May 20 at St Pauls church conducted by Rev Wind and Rev Kemnitz. Interment at Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lau
East 136Th Place
Riverdale
Margaret
Herman
Evelyn
Della
St. Pauls Church
Wind
Kemnitz
Oakland Cemetery
Village board actions approves sureties and hall use
Wm. Vandenberg and others were approved as sureties pending a clear property report from the village attorney. The high school girls won hall access for a party. The collector's office will be relocated to the lower village hall room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vandenberg
Helen Muelmer
Chas. C. Schnoor
Dalton Village Board Debates Fees and Repairs May 18 Meeting
Dalton Indiana board meets May 18 with all members present. President Krueger presides as committees review finances approve bills and publish annual financials. The panel considers license nonpayers penalties street repairs traffic stops signs and staff changes including a new motorcycle cop and health officer appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Board
Krueger
Harms
Qardin
Connors
Jacobsoa
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Dalton Theatre
West Main Street
Mohr
Public Service Co
Western Indiana
Cardin
Chicago Motor Club
Dalton
Harold Packard
Weidner
Wright
Jacobsma
147Th
Chicago
South Holland
South Holland Board
Wm. F. Propper
Smythe
Ralph Vandenburg
Fred W. Meyers
George Day
Lydia Day
Also Mentioned on This Page
Novil
Maurer
Milhahn
Amoor River
Chas
P. Dalenberg
Dr. Wright
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