Tragic Riverdale Crossing Claims Two Girls
Two Dalton girls Katherine White and Leona Wesse were fatally struck by a north bound train near 138th street Riverdale after attending a Halloween gathering. The crossing has a history of fatalities and calls for a subway or gates. Leona Wesse and Katherine White are mourned by families and friends. services set in Riverdale and Dolton.
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138Th Street
Riverdale
Katherine White
Leona Wesse
Dalton
Krueger
Harvey
Wesse
Indiana Harbor
Leona
Katherine
Della
Illinois Street
Blue Island
Mrs. Elizabeth Smythe of Dalton Died After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Smythe wife of Village Trustee Chas H Smythe of Dalton died October 27 after a three year illness from multiple diseases. Born August 28 1871 in Tilton she married Chas H Smythe in 1887 and had three sons Roy Truman and Stanley. Funeral Monday at the house with Rev R N Miller officiating. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
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Elizabeth Smythe
Chas. H. Smythe
Dalton
Elizabeth Lewis
David
Tilton
Ill
Roy
Truman
Stanley
Pythian Sisters Lodge of
Roseland
Ladies’ Auxiliary
German Oak Lodge
Spencer Corps
Woman’s Club of
R. N. Miller
Oakwood Cemetery
Royal Neighbors to Conduct Funeral for Katherine White
Royal Neighbors of Mary E. Teesdale Tent No. 8142 will conduct funeral services at the late home of deceased member Katherine White on Park avenue Dalton Friday evening November 2 at 8 30 Members meet at 249 Lincoln avenue the residence of Mrs James McLaughlin at 7 30 sharp
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Mary E. Teesdale
Wil
Katherine White
Park Avenue
Dalton
James McLaughlin
Lincoln Avenue
Red Cross seeks volunteers for all day meeting
The Red Cross to hold an all day meeting next Wednesday at the work room starting 9:80 a.m. Women are urged to help by dedicating time each week. Hospital supplies needed at once. Over one hundred garments are cut out and ready for workers. bring a thimble and scissors.
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RED Cross
Mrs Schaefer Returns From Benton Harbor Bath Course
Mrs. George H. Schaefer came home from Benton Harbor Michigan after taking a mineral bath course seeking rheumatism relief. Mrs Horace Holmes traveled to Battle Creek Michigan last week for treatment and will undergo more. The Fleischhauer bowling alleys in Riverdale are open and welcoming bowlers.
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George H. Schaefer
Benton Harbor
Mich
Fleischhauer
Riverdale
Horace Holmes
Battle Creek
Local and Personal News From Riverdale Chicago Area
Community notes recount a Hallowe en party at Mr. and Mrs W B Holmes 51 W 118th St Chicago honoring Mrs Geo Rikes birthday. Other items include church events plans a bazaar prize winners and local incidents such as a robbery attempt and a shooting arrest.
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W.B. Holmes
W. 118Th St
Chicago
Hallowe’en
Nat Greenberg
Lillian
Sidney
MacLein
John VanDam
Hoffman
Rembley
Flora McCaleb
Minnie Wulff
Irnest
Beloved Riverdale matron Mrs J C Brookfelt dies
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Joseph C. Brookfelt born Mary Elizabeth Engle in Danville New York April 4 1842. She married Joseph C Brook in Chicago June 1 1864 and had five children two survive A J Riverdale and Elizabeth Englehardt Pullman. Funeral held at St Marys church conducted by Father Dettmer.
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J. D
A. J
Riverdale
Elizabeth
R. Englehardt
Pullman
St. Mary’s Church
Dettmer
Diphtheria Epidemic Prompts School Closure in Dolton
The Dolton Board of Health closed Lincoln Avenue School from Monday to Wednesday for fumigation after 18 diphtheria cases among students. The State Health Department ordered school fumigation, strict attendance limits, daily medical inspections, and home quarantine, with costs covered by the village if not followed.
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Dolton Board of Health
Lincoln Avenue
State Board of Health
Dolton
Dalton
F. J. Ehlert
Carl H. Thomson
Lincoln Avenue School
State Department of Public Health
John A. Kappelman
Illinois State Department of Public Health
P. S
Dolton Woman's Club to Meet Friday at Village Hall
The Dolton Woman's Club holds its regular meeting Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the Village Hall. Dancing classes will begin soon and arrangements are not yet completed. Watch The Pointer for further notice. The Domestic Science Department warns canned vegetables via the cold pack must be well heated before eating.
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Dolton Woman’s Club
Riverdale invites bids for 400 feet water main install
The Village Board will accept bids to lay about 400 feet of 4 inch water mains on State street north from 137th street to 186th street. Bidder supplies labor and materials except pipe. Bids due by Tuesday November 13th at 8 pm. Specifications at village clerk office. Village reserves right to reject all bids. F. O. Bergold village clerk.
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Village Board of
Riverdale
State Street
137Th Street
186Th Street
F. O. Bergold
Miss Fredie Frisch to Move In Dolton With Dunbars
Prairie Du Rochia resident Miss Fredie Frisch will reside with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs Geo Dunbar in Dolton. William Stieman recovers well after appendicitis surgery at St Barnard's hospital. A. Perry and wife mourn the death of their six year old daughter Myrth with funeral services at their home and Mt Greenwood interment. Dr Weidner his wife Neola and son Junior headed East to Washington D C with plans to visit relatives in Reading Pa. They expect to return by Nov 10 and Dec 1 respectively.
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Henry Wilkens
Ladies Aid of Our Savior’s Church
Dolton Theatre
Ladies Aid of
St. Paul’s Evan
Lutheran Church
Caroline Zirzow
Peotone
Herman Zirzow
Riverdale
Wesley Hospital
Chicago
Ladies of Our Savior’s Church
Edward IT. Ehlers
Edward
Carol
Shelby
Mich
Wm. Schlers
Henry Steer
John Dieck
Dalton
Wilcox-Jenness
John Dickelman
187Th Street
Panhandle
Frank Zarnow
St. Barnard’s Hospital
Fredie Frisch
Prairie du Rochia
Dolton
Geo. Dunbar
William Stieman
A. Perry
Main Street
Myrth
Mt. Greenwood
Weidner
Neela
Junior
East
Washington, D. C
Reading
Penn
Neola
Dolton Bakery Announces New Weekday and Sunday Hours
Beginning November 1 the store will operate weekdays from 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m and Sundays from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m This notice sets the new hours for Dolton Bakery and informs customers of the change.
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Dolton Bakery
Lost gold necklace found between church and tracks on 138th street
Lost gold necklace with heart shaped locket engraved D. R. on the locket. It was lost between the German Lutheran church and I. C. tracks on 138th street. Finder asked to return to Pointer office. Also want a girl for general housework inquire Mrs A H McDougall 119 BE 166th street Harvey
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D. R
German Lutheran Church
I. C
138Th Street
Pointer
A. H. McDougall
166Th Street
Harvey
Also Mentioned on This Page
John White
Hornton ‘Township
Walher Dettmer
Mt. Olivet
Fred Wesse
Vair
M. E. Church
R.N. Miller
Oakland Cemetery
Charles H. Smythe
A.strosinski
William Palmer
Max Bilgray
Riverside Inn
Joliet
Calumet
Berry
Brandt Crossing
Panhandle Tower
Wm West
Bridewell
William Wesse
Ihe
Billy
William Stutzreim
C. Goeringer
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Robert Hanschmann
J. C. Brookfelt
Joseph C. Brookfelt
Riverdale Theatre
Mad Miller
Emma Scheer
Emmi
the Dolton Woman’s Club
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