Road repair outfit urged for Thornton Township
The Thornton Township Highway Commissioners backed by county road crews face pressure to buy a full road repair outfit including roller scarifier scraper and sprinkler wagon. Taxpayers favor financing options as Cook County towns share or own such equipment, with Niles Lisle Naperville and Aurora cited as examples.
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Thornton Township
Cook County
Niles Township
Lisle
Naperville
Aurora
Riverdale Board Approves Basins Contract and Health Ordinance
The Riverdale board opened bids for cleaning catch basins and let the contract to Carl Krause at 1.65 per basin. An 187th Street matter caused discussion while executive session addressed financing for 188th Street and a health ordinance amendment was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Carl Krause
187Th Place
Reich
188Th Street
Frank Simnick
Eer Cree
Public Service CO
O. Bergold
Ssccceesseeeseveeseeereeres
Dee Code American Dev. Co
Standard Oil Co
the Pointer
Chicago Telephone Co
B.S. Bioweyis
Eneen
Grant Bros
Eeseeseeeeesereeneen Neeeeneens
C. Reich
A. Strosioski
I. Dickelman
Setedariehs Pyety
Dolton Lecture Course Season 1915 16 Program
The Dolton lecture season lists Friday December 10 with the Moore Jubilee Singers and Entertainers, January 13 featuring Dr Ernest Wary O Nea l, February 11 with Prof Glen Starck and Master Henry Fluegge, and March 10 the Imperial Male Quartette. Season tickets priced adults one dollar and children fifty cents.
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Moore Jubilee
Ernest Wary O’neal
Glen MM. Starck
Slenry Fluegge
America
Imperial
Kindling Wood For Sale By HH Horton Dolton
Pine and oak kindling wood offered by HH Horton located at Greenwood Road and Chicago Street Dolton. Call Dolton 204 or 202 to arrange purchase or delivery. 4t
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HH. Horton
Greenwood Road
Chicago Street
Dolton
Reichs Watch and Jewelry Stock Sale Ady Notice
Special notice announces Alban P Reich will sell his entire stock of watches clocks jewelry cut glass at greatly reduced prices. Many articles offered at customers own price. Do not miss this sale call and take advantage of the opportunity. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban P. Reich
Ady
Reichs Store Expansion Brightens Local Business
Al G Reich plans an addition to his store with an enlarged grocery department and new floors. Louie Reich smiles as business rises and he gains a share. Community notices include Mrs. Richard iess hosting church ladies, clergy guests visiting from Bloomington and Dolton, state club conventions, and local charity appeals urging support for a needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL. G. Reich
Louis
Louie
Richard Iess
Ladies of Our Savior’s Church
J. W. Miller
Maye
Bloomington
R. N. Miller
Dolton
Mrs. Zella W Gamble dies after illness in Harvey
Mrs. Zella W. Gamble wife of E S Gamble president of Chicago Riverdale Lumber Co died at her home in Harvey Thursday afternoon November 11 at 3 30 after a four week illness from intermittent fever. She was active in Harvey charitable and social affairs and her death will be mourned by many friends. Funeral services Sunday at her late home 87 153th boulevard Harvey at 11 a m. Interment at Hazelwood Cemetery.
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Louie Slummer
I. C
26Th Street
Dalton
Riverdale
Louie
Lucy Hones
Moline
Ill
lPones
Watertown State Hospital
Chicago
Goodshaw
Dr. Carraveia
Theo. Koch
O. I. C. Club
Zimmers
Lincoln Avenue
Zella W. Gamble
E.S. Gamble
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Harvey
153Th Boulevard
Hazelwood Cemetery
Dalton man dies suddenly of apoplexy at home
William Schmuck of Dalton dies last Friday night from apoplexy after leaving to pay bills and returning home shortly before 9 30. He leaves a widow and two daughters Lillian and Rosa. The funeral was held Tuesday November 9 from his home to Oakland Cemetery with Rev Hoffmeister. Schmuck was 57, born in Germany, lived in Dalton nearly 40 years. He was described as a hard working good citizen.
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William Schmuck
Dalton
Oakland Cemetery
Hoffmeister
Schmuck
Germany
Tie
Narrow Escape After Train Strike At Riverdale Depot
Miss Bessie McCall of Harvey was struck by a northbound suburban train at the Illinois Central depot in Riverdale while rushing to catch a southbound train. She suffered bruises to hip and back, with no broken bones, and was moved to her Harvey home for treatment as doctors warned suburbanites to heed crossing safety.
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Bessie McCall
Harvey
Illinois Central
Riverdale
Schmidt
Community Notes At Borger School And Nearby Visits
William McFadden and Miss Josephine Pratt along with Miss Maud McFadden were guests of Mrs. Fred Engel for a Wednesday supper in their honor. Mrs Andrew Engel visited her daughter in Chicago. The Ladies Home Circle met at Mrs. Thomas Jones’s home. Mr and Mrs W Kunzman of Chicago visited the John Engel family. they then drove to Crown Point and nearby towns. Daisy Schroeder returned from Evanston after a week with Mrs. Win Mong. Fred Engel bought a car and plans road trips. Fred Waterman underwent an appendectomy at Englewood Hospital and is recovering well. Junior League members surprised Anus Faden for her birthday with games, music, and lunch.
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Edith Dolton
Woman’s Clubs
Rockford
Dolton Woman’s Club
Anna VanDyke
Holland
Mich
Dalton
William van Deursen
G. Gallegas
Ferner
Fordtran
Riverdale
Costa Rica
South America
W. J. Hood
Ruth
Chicago
Hood
Regan Printing House
Frank Ward
Oak Park
Robert Waddell
Richard Klinkhammer
Roseland
A. Klinkhammer
F. A. Reich
Wisconsin
William McFadden
Josephine Pratt
Borger School
Maud Mccfadden
Fred Engel
Andrew Engel
Emily
Minnie
Ladies Home Circle
Thomas Jones
Fred Waterman
Englewood Hospital
Fred
Anus Faden
In Memoriam Alma Schlueter Remembrance Note
In loving remembrance of our dear daughter Alma Schlueter who died four years ago November 13 1911. Farner Motier Brootuuer and sisters. Ice Cream at Obeldobie's all winter.
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Alma Schlueter
Farner, Motier, Brootuuer
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Mir
Samuel Holmes
Park Avenue
Riverdale Theatre
St. Mary’s Church
the Gardens Theatre
Woman’s Catholic League
Koffee Kiotch
Silver Leaf Pleasure Club
Wheater
New York
Western Plains
Dalton Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
St. Joseph’s Church
Homewood
Immanuel Church
A.O. U. W. Hall
Ladies Aid of Our Savior’s Church
Dolton Vol. Thre
Lund's Hall
Kirnie Koeh
McGrain
State and
Peter Ripley Co
Koch
Obeldobie’s
Gamble
Henry Ultsch
Harald
John Matevia
John
John Henry
Albert Schultz
Stephen Soloman
Frank Freehaus
Augustian Hospital
Blue Island
State ‘Teachers’ Association
Dollon
Robison
West High School
Association
Leo Adorn
Benton Harbor
Shimer Hancock
Briggs and Carivas
Halsted Street
Memoriam
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