Wildwood Sold. Bowen Estate Near Riverdale Change Hands
The Calumet Record reports Wildwood, a 110 acre Bowen family estate north of Riverdale, was recently acquired from the Pullman estate. Col James Bowen, father of the Calumet region, died in 1881. the site sits between Blue Island Road and the Calumet river with riverbank geography and planned streetcar and interurban routes nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood
Bowen
Col. Bowen
Chicago
Pullman
David Perriam
Col
James Bowen
Calumet
Bowen High School
South Chicago
Riverdale
Bowen School
Blue Island Road
127Th Street
Calumet River
Ilinois Central
Panhandle
Calumet Record
Dolton Board Sets Plans At Short Village Meeting
The Dolton board met at the Village Hall with all members present. Reports on street work delays due to material and tarvia, drainage near Neath property, sidewalk stakes on 138th street, and alley crossing at Minardow Bakery were referred to respective committees. Fire and water items include frost prep for hydrants, delaying a village team purchase, and buying ten tickets for the Firemen’s Mutual Benefit Association. The Police Magistrate will file a report next meeting, and bonds for special assessment collector A Dickman were approved. A street light for Chas Schmuck was deferred to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Pinger
Chicago Street
Dickelman
Geo. Dalton
138Th Street
Minardow Bakery
Lincoln Avenue
Stanczik
Card of Thanks from Schaffer Family
The Schaffer family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy and services during bereavement and for the flowers. Mrs. Joan E. H. Schaffer and Family extend sincere appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Eh, Schafer
Calumet Camp 5142 MWA Hosts Benefit Dance Thanks Helpers
The officers and committee of Calumet Camp No 5142 M W A thank all who aided in the Neighbor Hol Rampke benefit dance. Special appreciation goes to the business men who donated refreshments for the event.
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Calumet Camp No
M. W
Hol. Rampke
High Class Motion Pictures Coming Wednesday November 27
An illustrated lecture by C. H. Dempsey of the Cherokee tribe discusses Indian warfare arts and culture. The event includes bow and arrow demonstrations, dances, and songs. admission is 10 cents for adults and 1 cent for children with matinee on Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Dempsey
Cherokee Tube
U. S. Industrial Indian School
Carlisle
Dempsey
Chicago Daily News
Dolton Public Schools Lecture Course Schedule
Superintendent Robison and the Board of Education announce a lecture series at Lincoln Avenue School Auditorium for the 1912 13 year. The Raches New Zealanders open November 30 1912 with island life scenes. Prices 15 cents for pupils 25 cents for adults. Other events include Fraternity Glee Club December 21 1912 Smith Damron The Potter January 30 1913 Walter Wilson Impersonator February 14 1913 The Music Makers April 14 1913.
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Robison
Board of Education
Dolton Public Schools
Incoln Avenue
Raches
New
Walter Wilson
the Music Makere
Corner drinking fountain enhances Dalton area scene
A new drinking fountain at the Lincoln Avenue and Chicago street corner will beautify the suburb near Chicago. The project, funded by public subscription, features a sturdy concrete road and proper lighting, chosen after village committee and board deliberation.
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Lincoln Avenue
Chicago
Dalton
Indiana Roads Show Contrast Between States On Towns And Bridges
The Pointer editor details a 259 mile hunting trip tracing 25 towns in Indiana and nearby areas. He praises Indiana roads with solid macadam and eight foot wide crushed stone coverings while noting Illinois trails as rough clay. He endorses Dolton’s concrete street as adequate until full paving.
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The
Pointer
Prince
Dalton
Milford
Kentland
Ind
Illinois
Indiana
Kankakee Valley
Dolton Board
Local and Personal News From Dalton and Surroundings
The Ladies Aid of Immanuel Church Dalton met at Mrs. F. C. Propper's home Thursday. Christian DVershall goes to Wesley hospital Chicago for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Deam and son Gale visit Robison Ohio relatives Sunday. Fleischhauer of Riverdale now located Phoenix Arizona. Joe Smith ill with typhoid fever. The Center Piece raffle winner Mrs. H.J. Dillmer. Drain tile and sewer pipe advertised by Wm. E. Dee Co. Hazel Goodshaw returns from two months with relatives in Molise Geneseo and Rock Island. Case Vischer spent week in Moline. CG. L. Smith of Dalton arrested, bonds set at $1000 for threats to shoot Col. Propper. Frank Berschinsky, Panhandle crossing man, has a daughter born November 19 1912. Mrs. Wm. Wendland to Willows Glen California December 1 to join Mr. Wendland. Louis Berzinski of Riverdale and Marie Wallace of Harvey wed November 21 Harvey officiating.
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Immanuel Church
Dalton
F. C. Propper
Christian Dvershall
Wesley Hospital
Chicago
J.M. Deam
Gale
Robison
Ohio
Vd Fleischhauer
Riverdale
West
Phoenix
Arizona
Joe Smith
Hazel Goodshaw
Molise
Geneseo
Rock Island
Case Vischer
C. & Hi. J. Yards
Moline
Frank and
Leonard Fones
Frank Berschinsky
Lig
Wm. Wendland
Highlane
Willows Glen County
California
Wendland
Louis Berzinksi
Marie Wallace
Harvey
McCarthy
Berzinksi
Pointer
Church Schedule and Thanksgiving Service 1912
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Regular services at 10 30 a m and an 8 30 p m English service on Sunday November 24 1912 Rev H Wind pastor Also St Marys Catholic Church Frist Mass 800 a m High Mass 1030 a m Rev W F Verhalen pastor Thanksgiving service set for Thursday November 28 at 1030 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Ev. Luth
138Th Street
H. Wind
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Frist
W. F. Verhalen
Dolton M. E. Church Sunday Services
Dolton M. E. Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and a second sermon at 7 30 p m The Men's Progressive Association meets the 2nd Thursday at 7 30 p m with a business session and again the last Sunday each month at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid gathers on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays Rev Walter Firth is the pastor All men invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Men’s Progressive Association
Ladies Aid
Walter Firth
Immanuel Church Plans Sermon Series on Life of Paul
Immanuel Evangelical Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 A M with German and English departments German services at 10 30 A M and English evening services at 7 30 P M Rev G G Press is the pastor and opens a sermon series on the Life of Paul inviting the public.
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Immanuel Evang
Paul
G. G. Press
Dutch Reformed Church Delton Service Schedule
The Dutch Reformed Church on Park Ave Delton lists preaching at 9 30 a m and 2 p m with Sunday school at 3 30 p m and a youth meeting at 7 30 p m Rev Joan W TePaske is the pastor.
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Dutch Reformed Church
Thanksgiving Day Service at Roseland English Lutheran
Our Saviours English Evangelical Lutheran Church advertises Sunday School at Riverdale Village Hall 2 15 p m Catechetical Class 3 30 and Evening Worship 7 30 led by Pastor Rev Geo P Kabeie A Thanksgiving service at the English Lutheran Church corner 110th and State Roseland at 10 30 a m to which the congregation and friends are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lutheran Church
110Th and
State Street
Roseland
Geo. P. Kabeie
Thanksgiving Proclamation by the President in 1912
The president proclaims a national day of gratitude to God for the nation’s peace, abundant harvests, and prosperity. He invites all citizens to join in thanksgiving on the mentioned date, hoping for continued mercies and the preservation of self government for future generations. Signed in Washington on November 7, 1912, by Acting Secretary Alvey A. Adee.
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United States of America
Patt
Luis
United States
Washington
Alvey A. Adee
Dolly Randolph Orchestra Comique At Lincoln Avenue School
The Dolly Randolph Orchestra Comique performs at Lincoln Avenue School Auditorium Dalton Illinois on Friday evening November 29 1912 at 8 00 p m under the A O Tennis Club. Miss Randolph from Oak Park Chicago leads a company trained to a full orchestra in three rehearsals and promises mirth and musical surprises with her Creatoresque feature and violin solos during intermission.
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Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Illinois
Dolly Randolph
Misa Randolph
Prince the Lost Pointer Dog Disappears While Hunting Trip Planned
The Pointer office mourns as Prince, a brown liver colored pointer, vanishes during a hunting trip begun November 12. The search crosses Milford Ill to Kentland and nearby towns after whistling failed to reach him and multiple sightings are reported with locals noting a thorn injury to a man. Anyone with information about Prince should contact the office.
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Pointer
Prince
Milford
Ill
Cissna Park
Uisana Park
Brive
Woodland
Kenland
Lod
Kentland
Sueldon
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. K. Young
Lund’s Hall
Joun Huby
Mgr
Dolton Schools
Ser
Robert Rodman
H.J. Dillmer
Wm. E. Dee Co
CG. L. Smith
Col. Propper
Mr. Smith
Dolton M. E. Church
Our Saviours
English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Riverdale Village
Orchestra Comique
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