Memorial Day Parade and Decoration Day Observance Notice
A community invitation for memorial events on May 30 1923 calls for a parade from Riverdale Village Hall at 145 pm to Oakland Cemetery led by the band. Ex service members should report to Paul Gall Post 308 American Legion at Dalton at 1 pm in uniform or in street clothes.
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Riverdale
Oakland Cemetery
Paul Gall Post
American Legion
Paul Gall
Dalton
Lincoln Avenue
Poppy Days Set By American Legion Post 303
The American Legion Paul Gall Post 303 calls for everyone to wear a remembrance poppy May 29 and 80. Proceeds aid the Service Department helping disabled veterans. Chicago and Cook County host over three thousand veterans. Poppies sold Saturday evening to noon on Decoration Day at Happy Dunker, Dalton Candy Land, John Hausman, Wiebke Bros., and Emil Heimsoth.
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The
American Legion
Paul Gall
Service Department
Chicago
Cook County
Happy Dunker
the Dalton Candy Land
John Hausman
Wiebke Bros
Emil Heimsoth
Memorial Day Services at Oak Lawn Cemetery
Memorial Day services will be held in the afternoon at Oak Lawn cemetery with talks suited to the occasion and music by the Glenwood School Boys Band.
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Oak Lawn Cemetery
Glenwood School
Halsted Street Car Line Proposal Urges North South Route
A letter to the All Chicago Council argues for a Halsted Street north south streetcar line to serve Roseland West Pullman between the Calumet River and 79th Street. The writer notes five east west lines exist while only one north south line via Michigan Avenue and urges proposing Halsted Street for the next extension.
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Roseland-West
Pullman
95Th
119Th
Michigan Avenue
All
Chicago Council
Calumet River
79Th Street
Halsted Street
All Chicago Council
Calumet Record
Parlor furniture and fixtures for sale in Riverdale
For sale items include a 14 foot wall case with glass doors a 7 foot floor case a 5 foot floor case a new large ice box 83 tables and 12 chairs. Also 1 kitchen cabinet and other supplies for an ice cream parlor. Oswald Obel dobei 4 W 187th Street telephone Riverdale 0530.
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Oswald Obeldobei
Riverdale
Robbed Drug Store In Overnight Break In
Frank Lund found his store robbed at morning with hundreds of dollars in merchandise taken. Entry was gained by removing a window pane and opening the latch. The village had few robberies recently and warns residents as the night watchman tightens security.
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Frank Lund
Local News Briefs From Dalton Community Page
Dalton notes report John Rieger recovering from bowel surgery at Wesley hospital. Propper brothers return from Danville after visiting grandparents. Riverdale Theatre to show Where is My Wandering Boy To Night with Cullen Landis and Patience Miller May 31–June 1. Acme Steel officers form a gun club. local shots invited to join. Dolton Village plants 100 shade trees for WWI soldiers. Riverdale race course decision likely June 1. land option and Racing Association deal close June 1. Highlawn school basement and foundation under way under contractor Tom Hobson. Rev. J L Albritton called to Dalton for Samuel Richter's death. Albritton 76 and improving. Laf-A-Tots hike turnout. upcoming bids, bring laughs. Teddy Junior born April 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lau. Mrs. Lau formerly Olive Housinger. Kaiser girl born May 24. Asparagus season peaks. trucks deliver night boxes to South Water street. Pointer’s 17th birthday noted. family large and thankful. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith entertain Minnesota visitors. Riverdale Rolling Mill back to full operation after furnace rebuild. oil replaces coal as fuel. Paul and Mrs. Schmeidl welcome baby girl born May 25. Albert Kortum seeks treatment for infected arm at St Francis. Mrs. Hilmer choked by chicken bone. doctor removes bone. Anton Frego, 12, undergoes appendectomy at St Francis. Russ Reich recovering from tonsil removal.
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John Rieger
Dalton
Wesley Hospital
William S
Henry M. Propper, Jr
Danville
Cullen Landis
Patsy Miller
Riverdale Theatre
fAcme Steel Co
Dolton Village
Riverdale
Racing Association
Highlawn School
Tom Hobson
Highlawn
J. L. Albritton
Peotone
Samuel Richter
Theodore H. Lau
Pointer
Paul Smith
Smith
Minnesota
Paul Schmeidl
Paul
Albert Kortum
St. Francis Hospital
Theodore Hilmer
Dr. Kollar
Holland Home Tag Day Raises 2461 For Charity
Local tag day supporters collected 2461 dollars for the Holland home at 107th Place near Wentworth Avenue. Mrs. Jacob DeYoung of 10559 Wabash Avenue chaired the drive and urged generous support from 100 taggers. The event benefited Aged and Adult Charities Calumet Index.
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Holland
107Th Place
Wentworth Avenue
Jacob DeYoung
Wabash Avenue
Calumet Index. Ord
Death of Riverdale Blacksmith John Schweitzer
Dalphine Ala letter reports the death of John Schweitzer a well known Riverdale and Dalton blacksmith. He died April 16 after collapsing in his barn while attempting to hitch a horse. He left Riverdale 21 years ago and was in his 67th year. He owned a small farm near Dalphine and was living comfortably.
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J. C. Brookfelt
Dalphine
Ala
John Schweitzer
Riverdale
Dalton
Death of Dal ton switchman Sam Richter at 39
Samuel Richter a Dal ton resident and well known switchman died at Oak Forest sanitarium on May 19 at age 39. A Spanish American War veteran his health declined, and he left a widow and three sons. The family had moved to Blue Island years ago. Funeral services were held at Good's chapel Dalton on Wednesday May 23 led by Rev. Albritton of Peotone with interment at Mt. Greenwood cemetery.
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Samuel Richter
Dalton
Oak Forest Sanitarium
Ashland Avenue
Canal Street
Blue Island
Good’s Chapel
Rev
Albritton
Peotone
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery
Victoria Hotel Sold After Local Negotiations
Local business men have completed a deal to purchase the Victoria hotel property. Purchasers include W. H. Stelte C. H. Kappmeyer Jens Hostomt Samuel Clamitz Joe Orr George H. Fuller W. H. Donovan Dr. F. A. Walls Milton H. McCoy and Martin Wald. Price said to be 155000 with each putting up 15500 as earnest money.
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Victoria Hotel
W. H. Stelte
C. H. Kappmeyer
Jens Hostomt
Samuel Clamitz
Joe Orr
George H. Fuller
W. H. Donovan
Dr. F. A. Walls
Milton H
Calumet Truck Gardens Drives Great Veggie Area
Calumet Truck Gardens in Riverdale South Holland and Lansing leads American vegetable production. Lansing's sauerkraut plant uses 400 carloads of cabbage. Riverdale beet sugar works to double its $1 million investment. Onion sets worth $1.5 million raised annually. Trucking district spans 10 600 acres with Chicago as market and strong rail and water facilities.
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Riverdale
South Holland
Lansing
America
Riverdale Beet
Chicago
For Sale A Fresh Milk Cow
For sale a fresh milk cow offered by Hérman Vos at 15frd Street South Holland. Contact details not provided. listing notes only the cow for sale with location.
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Hérman Vos
South Holland
Shell Thrashes Thief Alderman in Churchill Total Disorder
In a Churchill Downs betting line incident Alderman S. W. Govier grabbed a pickpocket who tried to steal his wallet and delivered a heavy beating. Despite the clash, no police response occurred and the thief vanished into the crowd. For sale notice lists young pigs at 8 East 159th Street South Holland Michigan.
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S. W. Govier
Churchill Downs
Chicago American
Young Pigs
T. L. van der Aa
East 159Th Street
South Holland
Twin City Juniors Fall to Blue Island Ramblers 7–0
The Twin City Juniors opened the season with a 7–0 defeat to the Blue Island Ramblers on soggy grounds. Geo Koehler pitched well for Twin City, while Patt Sleiman handled the catching. The Juniors had multiple chances but careless base running thwarted rallies. games are planned for every Sunday with 1:00 p m start at Twin City grounds.
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Twin City
Blue Island Ramblers
Judge
Geo. Koehler
Patt Sleiman
Twin Citys Postpone Game and Riverdale Banquet Preview
The Twin Citys versus Alderman Germak Tigers was postponed due to wet grounds with plans to play next Sunday. A Dance and prize night will be held at Riverdale village hall on Saturday June 2. Dolton All Stars beat Riverdale 12 to 11 and Riverdale Booster opening at 134th Street and Forest Avenue will feature Yankee Speed Boys with Evers pitching and Pat Schlieman catching.
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Twin Citys
Germak
Riverdale Boosters
134Th Street
Forest Avenue
Yankee Speed Boys
Northwest Side
Evers
Pat” Schlieman
Riverdale
Bowen School Notes Bowan baseball team tied Cottage Grove in eleven innings
Bowen school reports a 5 to 5 eleven inning tie with Cottage Grove in a close game. Miss Hedtke’s pupils sing and study music and birds while Miss Rogge’s class explored nature after recess. The boy scouts joined Frederick Schmidt’s troop for a city march and the orchestra progresses. Closing exercises are planned for June as eighth graders prepare for high school.
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Flossmore
Riverdale
Chicago Heights
Cottage Grove
Miss Rogge
Woods
Boy Scouts of
Room Three
Frederick Schmidt
Loop
Chicago
McVey
Thornton Township High School
Village of Riverdale Seeks Bids for Dump Carts and Harness
The Village of Riverdale Cook County Illinois will receive sealed bids for the sale of two dump carts and one set of harness. Bids must be in the Village Clerk’s hands by 7 20 oclock p m Tuesday June 12 1923. The President and Board of Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. George L Koehler Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
Cook County
Illinois
Board of Trustees
George Ll. Koehler
For Sale Five Room Modern House in Riverdale
For sale a five room modern house at 348 East 136th street Riverdale. Listed by Mrs M Goos contact 51 3p for details.
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Riverdale
Dalton Board OKs Pay for Street Work and Approves Licenses
The Dalton Board met in regular session with all members present. They approved paying a board member for street work, selected repairs on a catch basin, and authorized concrete street repairs when weather allows. Licenses for W C Zesch, C G Verhoeven, L M Vanderaa, and Wm F Propper were approved. Measles and diphtheria cases were reported. a Lung motor purchase was discussed under Dr Weidner’s guidance. A street lamp request at Lincoln avenue was referred to the Light Committee.
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Dalton Board
A. S. Diekman
National Chemical Co
Forest Avenue
Milhahn
Connors
Colwell
Irwin Avenue
Berger Streets
Indiana
Lincoln Avenue
W. C. Zesch
C. G. Verhoeven
L. M. Vanderaa
Wm. F. Propper
Weidner
Louis Trefts
Riverdale Board Awards Contracts for Cleaning Streets
Riverdale officials awarded Otto Paul the alley cleaning contract and Rhine Workman was set to oil streets with 15000 gallons of road oil. A detailed report appears in The Pointer next issue. The village accounts financial statement for the past year is printed in this issue.
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Riverdale Board
Otto Paul
Bungalows For Sale In Dalton on Forest Avenue
Quality houses advertised by the Dolton Estate listing bungalows on Forest Avenue Dalton. Statement emphasizes sturdy durable construction and invites buyers to view properties. Administrator Dr C H Thomsen oversees the estate with S Ellen Dolton Estate mentioned.
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Forest Avenue
Dalton
S. Ellen Dolton
C. H. Thomsen
St Pauls Lutheran Day School May Programs
On May 26 at 8 p m the primary pupils of St Pauls Lutheran Day School perform at the church hall to raise funds for the school. They are joined by vocal, piano and violin cello numbers with admission 25 for adults and 15 for children. The Ladies Aid hosts a birthday party on Thursday afternoon and evening June 7, all welcome. The Womans Home Missionary Society meets May 31 at Mrs Fred Diekmans home.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Day School
Church Hall
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Womans’ Home Missionary Society
Fred Diekman
Boy Scouts Lead Riverdale Contingent in Chicago Parade
A Riverdale unit led by Scout Master Frederick D. Schmidt joined the Chicago Boys Week parade last Friday with 35,000 scouts in line. The marcher procession marked a prominent civic celebration and showcased troop participation.
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Riverdale
Frederick D. Schmidt
Chicago
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Ziegler
Village Hall
Lund
Holland Home
Sam Richter
Calumet Truck Gardens
Baseball News
Twin City Juniors
Bowen
Rhine
Boy Scouts
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