Nightwatchman ordered for Chicago street crossing
Dolton village board meets to hear citizens on November business. The board orders a night watchman on the Chicago street crossing and adopts a safety gas valve plan. Officials discuss street work, crushed stone purchases, and water hydrant winterization as tensions over conduct surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Thomas Harper
Geo. H. Dalton
Park Avenue
138Th Street
Jamess
Panhandle R. R. Co
Dalton
Chicago Street
Fredericka Street
Ehlert
Behrens
William VonKothen
Knudson-VonKothen Mt’g. Co
Diekman
Western Underwriters Association
Martin Schmidt
Schmidt
Vandenberg
Harter
Panhandle R. R. Company
Chicago
Eblert
Webber
Board Member Question Settled At Meeting
A matter involving a board member was questioned but after explanations from the President and other members the issue was satisfactorily settled and the meeting adjourned.
Civil Service Exam for Calumet River Bridge Tender
Wm Wichmann bridge tender at Indiana street bridge over the Calumet river attended a civil service examination for bridge tender in Chicago last Saturday. Nearly 400 bridgemen sat the exam at Robert Waller high school. Wichmann, elected during Mayor Busse’s term, is viewed as likely to pass well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wichman
Indiana Street
Calumet River
Chicago
Civil Service
Robert Waller
Wichmann
Busse
Dalton State Bank Directors Highlight Amended Statement
The Board of Directors notes the amended statement showing a handsome increase in business. The increase reflects well on the bank and the community that supplies its patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton State Bank
Dolton State Bank Report Before Opening November 19 1907
The Dolton State Bank at Dolton Illinois submits its condition report to the Auditor of Public Accounts for the State of Illinois prior to the start of business on November 19 1907. The document records assets liabilities and financial standing as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton State Bank
Dolton
Illinois
State of
Ilinois
W H Thorn Hurt In Woodland Delaware Accident
The notice reports W. H. Thorn, formerly of Dalton, now in Woodland, Delaware, suffered a severe fall while repairing his house. A ladder broke and both wrists were shattered as he grasped for support. The item is summarized from the Woodland paper. Mrs. N. A. Wedburg and Mrs. M. Berry of Danville, Illinois, visited Dolton residents Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Smith last Friday.
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W. H. Thorn
Dalton
Woodland
Delaware
Thorn
N. A. Wedburg
M. Berry
Danville, Ill
F. F. Smith
Dolton
High School Friends Stage Surprise for Irene Van Deursen
A group of local high school scholars surprised Miss Irene Van Deursen last Friday evening with a friends party. Refreshments were served and the group enjoyed games and laughter throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene van
Deursen
Riverdale Wins City Water Mains Extension Effort
Riverdale celebrates new water mains with a 24 inch line from 95th and State to West Pullman and plans to extend to the city limits. A major Calumet tunnel project costing 5 million dollars will supply Calumet region for generations. Credit is given to Alderman Ernest Bihl and local improvement groups for civic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Chicago
Bihl
West Pullman
Leyden Avenue
138Th Street
Lotth Street
Hyde Park Crib
68Th Street
Calumet
Business Men’s Association
Riverdale Improvement Association
Thirty-third Precinct
Lee
Ernest Bihl
Turkeys Six-Legged Bird Draws Curious Crowds
Geo Stensloff and Charley Stutz rein found a six legged wild turkey on C J tracks and displayed the bird around town. It seemed to be migrating south to feed on corn along the tracks attracting local interest. Edward Gravander from Chicago has taken charge of The Pointer news and job presses and will aid the current staff. Thornton Township board meets at Judge Appelgate's Har vey office Tuesday morning at 10 o clock to consider business.
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Geo. Stensloff
Charley Stutzrein
C. J
Edward Gravander
Pressmen’s Union No. 3
Chicago
Pointer
Thornton Township Board
Judge
Elsa Rockrohe and Omer Gillaspy Wed at Pleasant Ridge
Miss Elsa Rockrohe, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Rockrohe, married Omer Gillaspy of Trafalgar Indiana yesterday November 28 at the bride's home. Rev Nie Dergasass of Blue Island officiated at 3 PM. Minnie Rockrohe was maid of honor and Terence Gillaspy was best man. About fifty guests attended and celebrations followed at the Ridge. The couple will reside in Logan Square Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Rockrohe
Ernnest
Gillaspy
First National Bank of Chicago
Logan Square
Chicago
Riverdale Improvement Association presses depot sanitation and rail line extension
The Riverdale Improvement Association met with railroad officials and Judge Schaefer to ensure the Illinois Central depot is kept clean and heated on platforms. The group asked Alderman Foreman to press Calumet Electric to extend its line to Riverdale, with the alderman promising to review the request. The issue also presents Dalton State Bank’s financial statement for reader attention.
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Riverdale Improvement Association
Illinois Central
Raiload
Schaefer
Foreman
City of Chicago Local Transportation Committee
Calumet Electric
Riverdale
Dalton State Bank
Manless Town a Great Hit at Harvey Coliseum
Lovettarian League of Ascension Church staged the play Manless Town at Harvey Coliseum last Friday November 22 drawing 1200 in attendance with hundreds turned away. Cast included Miss Mary Verhoeven Miss Ellen Monckton Miss Eleanor Verhoeven Lucille Verhoeven Miss Mary Scully and Miss Eva Schultz with musical numbers by Misses McClatchey O Rourke Reilly and Howland. Local girls in costumes and the Cappies in men’s attire wowed the crowd along with the Off Girls led by Mary Verhoeven and Ella Brodenck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovettarian League of Ascension Church
Harvey Coliseum
Riverdale
Dalton
Hammond
Blue Island
Chicago
Mary E. Verhoevena
John A.verhoeven
Ellen Monckton
Eleanor Mae Verhoeven
Mamie Zilligen
Mary Monckton
Mary Howland
Lucille Verhoeven
Mary Scully
Eva Schultz
Manlesa Lown
Anna McClatchey
Marie O'Rourke
Irene Reilly
Mary
Regular Village Bond meeting discusses finances and utilities
The village board met last Tuesday with minutes approved. Treasurer’s September and October balances were 1058.26 and 1029.20. Water tax receipts totaled 329.34. Drainage issues on 183th street and a proposed tile sewer on Wentworth Ave were referred to committees for study. Warrant approvals included 1500 for Halsted Street Bridge and 1000 for Schmittarler. Adjournment followed granting Hall use to the Grand Army on December 4.
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Riverdale
Logan
Goos
Ashland Ave
Milhahn
183Th St
Tony Strozinski
Wentworth Ave
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co
Halsted Street
Schmittarler
Hameister
138Th St
Wabash Avenue
Fire Department
Grand Army
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Pennsylvania R. R. Company
Civil Service Examination
Resources
Treasury
Cere Eee
Enaee
Pais
State of Illinois I
Lorenz F
Ripley
Cook
Loren’ FI
Kipley
Rockrohe
Wm. Propper
Village Board of
Shameister
Schwab
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