Decoration Day Parade Planned by W R C and Scouts
The W R C School Children lodges and societies and the Boy Scouts will join a Decoration Day parade next Tuesday May 350 18 from Village Hall Riv erdale at 2 p m led by the Harvey Band to Oakland cemetery for services at the Soldiers monument. Rev G G Press of Immanuel Church Dalton will speak. Colonel Propper arranged for Spencer Post to receive 40 8 inch cannon balls from Philadelphia via Congressman Mann. Citizens are invited to participate and honor national dead with flowers.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Riverdale
Harvey Band
Oakland Cemetery
Soldiers Monument
G.G. Press
Immanuel Church
Dalton
Propper
Spencer Post
Philadelphia
Congressman Mann
Photoplay notes and local bargains at Lund's Hall
Friday features a German in Pictures Awakening to higher possibilities and a Biograph Paradise Lost slated for Sunday. Saturday offers I’ll Land a tropical melodrama with scenic beauty. Also repeats Tale of Two Cities promised. hear the illustrated song Silver Threads Among the Gold. Emil Kasten and Mr Bryant serve on the grand jury. Special bargain sells 14 lots in Leonard's subdivision Dolton for $1000 cash. A C Reich Jazz0 Indiana avenue Riverdale.
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Notrics
Emil Kasten
Inois
Mr. Bryant
Pullman Bank
Eell
Leonard's
Dolton
A.c.reich
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
New Laws Highlighted in Legislature Review
The issue presents a comprehensive summary of the recently adjourned Legislature’s statutes. Readers are urged to study the article to understand how the new laws may affect individuals and businesses, with emphasis on major events alongside local news coverage.
Brick Yard Strike Eases as Workers to Return Soon
The Brick Yard workers likely return to their positions within a week or ten days. The Board of Arbitration may hear the settlement of differences at a meeting set for next Monday. A leading contractor cited 47,000 workers under signed agreements and $40,000,000 in contracts idled, calling for brick manufacturers to resolve the dispute.
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Board of Arbitration
New Blacksmith Shop Planned by Harvey Firm
J. L. Workman and Edward Suau ter of Harvey announce a general blacksmith shop in the Stiemann building at 138549 Indiana avenue Riverdale. They plan to expand the plant into a small factory for railroad supplies, leveraging Workman's recent experience as superintendent of Calumet Engineering Co. in Harvey.
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J. L. Workman
Edward Suauter
Harvey
Stiemann
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Workman
Calumet Engineering Co
Boy Scouts Visit Child Welfare Exhibit at Coliseum
The Boy Scouts spent Monday afternoon at the Child's Welfare exhibit in the Coliseum. They plan to participate in the Memorial Day Parade.
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Coliseum
Time Card Changes Goes Into Effect Last Sunday
A new time card took effect Sunday morning with few changes. The schedule shows daily operation except Saturday and Sunday, with trains leaving South Holland at 6.06.
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South Holland
The Girl and The Stampede Delights Riverdale Audiences
The Sweet and Lambert Stock Co opened its season in Riverdale to large crowds on Monday through Wednesday. The company features numerous artists and presents outdoor theatrical pieces The Messenger Boy The Girl and the Stampede and Way Down West are well suited for suburban tents and outdoor venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet and Lambert Stock Co
Riverdale
Sweet and Lambert
Local and Personal News of the Community
Mr and Mrs Harry Helms of Dolton moved to North Harvey purchasing the Wim Haefeker property on Calumet Boulevard. Richard Nottorf mourns his father’s death in Sollitt aged 66 years. Rev H Wind attends Lutheran conference in St Louis. Carl Walther honored by 18000 attendees at Centennial Jubilee in the Coliseum. Omar Gillespie welcomed a baby girl born May 19. Men’s Progressive Association to open at M E church next Saturday with a speaker. Myrtle Harter visits Chicago Heights. Fred and Margaret Stanley in Auburn Park. Mrs Wo Workman hosts Blue Island friends. Mrs Mary E Smell dies, funeral attendees listed. Marie O'Brien surprised by school friends. Norman Engel entertains. Thomas Harper returns from Florida. storm damage reported. Curtis Nievel narrowly escapes a 30-foot fall at new residence build. doctor and family to Allegheny City for relative’s funeral.
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Harry Helms
Doton
North Harvey
Wim. Haefeker
Calumet Boulevard
Richard Nottorf
Sollitt, Ill
Fred Hameister
Sollet
Rev. H. Wind
St. Louis
Synod of
Norman Engel
Norman
Thomas Harper
Florida
Jos Pinger
Mr .Harper
Alabama
138Th Street
Leyden Avenue
F. W. Schmidt
Alleghaney City Pa
Mrs Wm Mann Returns From Goshen Visit
Mrs Wm Mann comes home Tuesday night after a four day visit with her son Walter in Goshen Indiana where Walter is Northern Indiana Manager for The National Biscuit Co and travels the northern part of the state. Fred Logan laid a new cement walk on 187th street last week revealing a prior rebuild four years ago due to a poor foundation. Fred Pohlers birthday was celebrated Friday May 19 with a surprise party, friends, lunch cigars and refreshments.
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Wm Mann
Walter
Goshen
Indiana
National Biscuit Co
Mau
Fred Logan
Logan
Fred Pehblers
Pohlers
Baseball Gossip and Sunday Games Across Town
The Blinkies vs Greshams was rained out last Sunday and they will meet the Keystones next Sunday. Delton A A vs Delta Pi Alpha A C was postponed by rain and will play May 28 on the Athletic grounds. Riverdale Pirates raffle a box of cigars Saturday night June 3 with 10 cent tickets. Riverdale Athletic Club meets Fridays at the club house.
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Blinkies
Greshams
Crack Keystones
Delton A. A
Delta Pi Alpha A. C
North Side Pirates
North Side Pleasure Club
Spaldings
Eclipse
Roseland
B. J. Coeng
Pullmans
Tortenson Park
Art Bessette
Chummy
Wissel
Bimkies
Riverdale Pirates
Riverdale Athletic Club
Village Board Sets Meeting Terms and Appointments
The board conducted a lengthy meeting with President Schmidt ordering extended time for a finance report on the collector and treasurer. Trustees tacked on new hires for police, discussed water works improvements, hose repairs, and reservoir roof material, while approving licenses and a firework ordinance.
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Schmidt
Goos
Niemeyer
Trapp
Ladwig
DeRidder
Brandt
Douhs
Ludwig
138Th Street
Frank Lotz
George Koehler
Highlawn Hose Company
Oe Water Works
136Th Street
Bloodgood
Calumet Park
Emil Schultz
A. F. Bonse
Emil Rosenthal
F. L. Logan
George Tuch
Indiana Harbor R. A
Indiana Avenue
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Boy Scouts
G A.R
G. G. Press
Lund’s Hall
Chicago
Dillner Colts
Dalton Blue Stars
Young Ifans Wagner
Alias
Stanley Smyth
Colts
Harnest
Riverdalejon
Wesse
Epworth League
Sandsidze ¢ M. K
Ladies Society of Church
Amey School House
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