Locals Near Closing Game Against Cornellas On Sunday
The Locals prepare for their season finale next Sunday with the Cornellas, a strong south side club, visiting Riverdale. The match follows a 9 4 victory over the Greeleys last Sunday as 150 rooters travelled to Harvey though rain forced a postponement of the Lulu game.
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Cornells
South Side
Athletics
Chicago
Heights
Riverdale
Illinois Central
Harvey
the Heights
Lipton
Smith
Skelly
Partek
Balle
Ryan
Gibson
Kemp
Goldrick
Packard
Greeley’s
Greeleys
Harvey Ball Park
C. and E. I. Business Improves at Yards
There is a decided improvement in business at the C. and E. I. yards with 13 engines on day shift and 5 on night shift. All coal cars stored in the yards have been sent to the mines, but a shortage remains.
Boat Race Settled by Western Power Boat Association
The Western Power Boat Association settled a dispute in the Miami Power Boat Club race on the Calumet River September 20. Referee results awarded LaTosca first Augusta second Florence third Anna Marie fourth Frieda fifth and Wau Bon sixth after time deductions puzzled judges.
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Western Power Boat Association
Miami Power Boat Club
Riverdale
Calumet River
LaTosca
Augusta
Florence
Anna Marie
Frieda
Wau Bon
Power Boat Association
Bryan to Speak at Chicago Heights Ball Park
William Jennings Bryan will address a Chicago Heights audience at the Ball Park Thursday evening October 8. The Southern Traction Company runs special cars from Harvey and the E I train from Dalton at 5 40 pm will carry extra coaches for the event.
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William Jennings Bryan
Chicago Heights
Ball Park
Southern Traction Company
Harvey
E. I
Dalton
Editors’ Outing Promoted by Chicago and Southern Traction
The Cook County Press Club was invited to an outing at Kankakee last Saturday September 26. Three special cars carried the club a day of sight seeing with no expense to members. The city decorated well and hospitality from Kankakee residents impressed editors. Tarkington supervised transportation arrangements.
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Chicago and Southern Traction Company
Cook County Press Club
Kankakee
Tarkington
Street Car Company
A Growing Bank First National Bank of Dalton grows steadily
The First National Bank of Dalton self reports steady growth and conservative management. It lists a nine member board of directors, a loan committee with the cashier, quarterly board reporting, annual board examinations, semiannual federal audits, and sworn statements when required. The bank offers safety deposit boxes for rent at three dollars per year.
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First National Bank of
Dalton
United States
Freight locomotives ordered for Altoona Juanita shops
The Pennsylvania railroad placed orders at the Altoona Juanita shops for fifteen freight locomotives. They will be larger and more powerful than any now in service. A separate note mentions a boy ran away from home for being forbidden to wear long trousers.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Juanita
Altoona
Capsizing of Qemon claims five young lives near Nickel Plate bridge
A gasoline launch named Qemon capsized last Sunday night during a trip from Hunter's Rest to South Chicago. Owner Elmer Westergren and four other men perished as the craft sank near the Nickel Plate bridge in heavy rain and swift current. Names include James Fitzpatrick John Freyd James OConnell Steven OConnell Joseph Rowan James Fleming McGrath and others. Westergren survived and directed rescue efforts.
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Qemon
Nickel Plate Bridge
Hunter’s Rest
Chicago
Elmer Westergren
Westergren
James Fitzpatrick
Center Avenue
John Freyd
James O’connell
Seventy-second Street
Steven O’connell
Seventy-second
Joseph Rowan
James Fleming McGrath
Springer
Frend
Robert Johnson
Calumet Lake
Ballot to Include $20 Million Deep Waterway Bond Issue
Voters will see a question on the November ballot proposing 20 million dollars in bonds to finance a deep waterway linking Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. The measure accompanies a large slate of candidates for various offices.
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Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Nine-Pound Boy Born To Dolton Banker Horace Holmes
Horace Holmes of First National Bank Dolton welcomes a nine-pound boy at his Harvey home after arriving on Thursday September 24. A note from Centralia Washington confirms Mr and Mrs Wm Hastings and family expect to settle in the country. Also notes on sneezing remedies and new flowered hats pins showcased at Alban Reich's Dolton jewelry window.
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Horace Holmes
First National Bank
Dolton
Harvey
Centralia
Wash
Wm. Hastings
Alban P. Reich
Fire Suppression Prevents Calumet House Disaster
A roof fire at the residence of George Dalton last Tuesday afternoon was halted before firefighters arrived as the Calumet Company made a rapid run to the scene. Crews worked to secure the area and prevent further damage while preparations were underway for spring planting in the vicinity.
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George Dalton
Calumet Company
Riverdale Youth Enticed Girl to Ruin Charged in Chicago
A young man from a prominent Riverdale family, arrested at a Chicago hotel, faces charges of enticing a 16 year old girl to ruin. The girl, known in Riverdale and Dalton, had been missing three weeks. police found them at Polk and State streets. The Harrison Street court is to hear the case this morning.
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Riverdale
Chicago
Dalton
Polk and
State Streets
Harrison Street
Dolton State Bank Report to Illinois Auditor 1908
Public notice from Dolton State Bank dated September 24 1908 outlines its history and deposits in Riverdale and Dalton. It emphasizes safe business methods and depositor protection while defending its management and directory as evidence of reliability. It also contrasts bank conduct with defamatory newspaper accusations and the consequences of libel.
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Dolton State Bank
Illinois
Riverdale
Dalton
The
Dotroit State Bank
Reward Offered for Store Burglary Arrest
Dolton Illinois jeweler Alban P. Re offers 100 dollars reward through the Jewelers Security Alliance for arrest and conviction of anyone breaking into his store with intent to steal.
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Jewelers Security Alliance
Alban P. Re, Dolton
Ill
Death of Mrs Winkler shocks Miss Reich on wedding trip
Mrs. Winkler, born May 4 1895 near Hammond Ind, died September 28 after sudden illness. She leaves daughter Mrs Harry Brossat and son Edward Winkler of South Chicago, plus three brothers and a sister. Funeral from 120 1st Street South Chicago Saturday October 3 at 12:30.
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Marie Reich
Chicago
Lincoln
Net
Jacob Winkler
West
Winkler
Hammond
Ind
Emily Hausler
Dalton
Riverdale
Harry Brossat
Edward Winkler
South Chicago
August F
Louis G
Richard Reich
Anna
1St Street
Visit Your Schools And Support The Local Schools
The writer urges parents and community leaders to visit classrooms, greet teachers, and show genuine interest in the education of children. It argues most speak about schools but few actively engage with heads of schools, with the aim of improving welfare and fostering trust through steady, constructive involvement.
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China
Park Closes Temporarily as Manager Steps Down
Peter Verhoeven, who succeeded Mr Rippe as Riverdale Park manager, relinquishes his lease and the park will close for the winter. The park operates as a paying seasonal facility, but high rents and expenses make winter operation unfeasible. Verhoeven will continue his plumbing business in Riverdale and seeks a suitable building.
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Peter Verhoeven
Rippe
Riverdale Park
Verhoeven
Riverdale
Forty Plymouth Rock Hens and Prize Cock For Sale
Forty Plymouth Rock hens offered at 75 cents each plus one prize cock. Inquiries welcome at A. P. Bowman’s on Lincoln Avenue in Dolton.
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Plymouth Rock
A. P. Bowman's
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
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