Boys Called to Colors From Riverdale Districts
The third call of men for the army was sent out late last week and earlier this week. Districts 7th 22nd and 8th cover Riverdale with headquarters at Harvey Blue Island Kensington and Calumet Township. The list of disciplined volunteers from 22nd 7th and 8th Districts includes Oscar Reich Joseph Kummierer Henry Grote and many others. A special LC car train carried soldiers from Harvey after a patriotic sendoff featuring a concert band and a comfort kit presentation by Red Cross and Comfort Clubs.
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Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
Harvey
Thornton ‘Township
Kensington
Calumet Township
Blue Island
Muller
Chas. E. Waterman
Walter Haines
Camp Grant
Red Cross Association
Comfort Clubs
Leather Shortage Forces Changes in Shoe Production
The Army and Navy contracted for 9 million pairs, straining leather supplies. World-wide demand and depleted cattle herds risk higher prices. The National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' Association urged simpler styles, fewer samples, non leather materials, and calf killings restrictions to ease the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
National Boot & Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
Glenwood Public Schools Host Second Annual Fair
Glenwood Public Schools present the Second Annual Fair on Saturday October 6 with Prof Louis Harm as chairman of the Glenwood County Fair Organization. Prizes will be awarded to residents of Glenwood and nearby for top home farm and school products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Louis Harm
Glenwood County
Dolton Woman's Club Opens With Patristic Party
The opening meeting of the Dolton Woman's Club will be a patristic party in the Village Hall Friday afternoon October 12 at 2 20 p m All members urged to attend Leah Wetterling secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Woman’s Club
Leah Wetterling
White Sox and Giants Meet in World Series Start
Baseball fans will see the White Sox face the New York Giants in a seven game World Series starting Saturday October 6 and Sunday October 7. Games on October 6 7 and 2 will be in Chicago with others on October 9 10 and 15 in New York. A seventh game location and date will be decided by lot if a tie occurs. Over 40 000 fans are expected at each game at White Sox Park 85th and Shields Avenue.
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White Sox
New York Giants
Chicago
New York
White Sox Park
85Th
Shields Avenue
Mortgage of Accounts Urged by EMIL DORMANN
EMIL DORMANN states he is leaving for service this month and urges all debtors to pay promptly while promising to fulfill all orders placed with him. The notice serves as a closing of his accounts and a final call for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Dormann
Want Municipal Market
The regular monthly meeting of the Gano Improvement Association will be held Friday evening October 5 1917 at 8 o'clock in the German American Hall at 116th street and Eggleston avenue. Alderman Woodhull of South Chicago who originated the South Chicago Municipal Market will speak on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gano Improvement Association
116Th Street
Eggleston Avenue
Roseland
Alderman Woodhull
South Chicago
In Memoriam William Jennings One Year Since Death
In loving memory of husband and father William Jennings who left us October 7 1916. A precious one from us has gone a voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. Gone but not forgotten from Loving Wife and Daughters.
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William Jennings
Local and Personal News of Riverdale and Nearby
The Happy Hour Social Club of Riverdale to meet at Bowen School on Friday October 12 at 8 15 pm. Violet Hedtke enters Fondulac High School after a fall illness, Mrs Henry Wilkens Sr visits from Missouri, and Augusta Graphenthein marks a 33rd birthday with a large party at Dillner's Pavilion. Dalton Village Board meets, Sieur de Les Club hosts, and others travel or host gatherings. Red Cross and Liberty Bond appeals appear as local news continues with occasional notices on health, fire incidents, and coal storage in Chicago area.
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Happy Hour Social Club
Riverdale
Bowen School
Violet Hedtke
Fondulac
Wis
Henry Wilkens
Rollo
Niverdale
Augusta Graphenthein
Dillner’s Pavilion
Phillip J. Carlin
Bowen
Summit Schools
San Antonio
Texas
Arsenal
Ordinance
Carlin
Dalton Village
George Tuch
Sieur de Les Club
John Rampke
Highlawn
Portland
Oregon
Harry Koeneke
Woodlawn
J. C. Kasten
Ladies Aid
Dolton M. FE
Alma Lund
T. F. Kinney
Ladies Aid of
Dolton M. EK
I. W. Wilcox
M. Wahmhoff
Jurguson
Wm. Vandeursen
Amelia Klein
Llenry Klein
Oakland Cemetery
Henry Hansen
Wellington
Chicago
Wm. Grothkopp
Dalton
The
Pointer
W. RE. C
G. W. Spencer Post
M. E
Pointer Sent Free to Soldiers and Sailors
The Pointer will mail its paper free to any local soldier or sailor who has entered service. In exchange, the editor asks for a correct address and a uniform photograph from the soldier or his family for potential publication.
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Pointer
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
Lansing
Brickmakers' Convention Seen as War Support and Growth
Murphysboro reports from the Illinois division convention of the Brick and Clay Workers' Union of America describe a successful gathering with 7,000 members and potential growth to 70,000. Frank Kasten of the city affirmed strong government support and vowed a peace with victory. Delegates from Dolton Local No. 5 attended, while local notices include church officers, obituaries, a flag presentation, and harvest help offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Illinois
Brick and Clay Workers’ Union of America
Frank Kasten
J. H. Davis
Otis F. Glenn
Kasten
Brick and Clay Workers’ Union
Blue Island Standard
Wm. J. Albrecht
Frank Zornow
Walter Rudolff
Dolton
St Pauls Evang Lutheran Church October 7 services
The notice lists services at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church 138th Street and Lincoln Avenue on Sunday October 7 1917 with Sunday School at 9 00 am confessional service at 9 30 am sermon and story at 10 00 am and communion led by Rev H Wind pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's
Evang. Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Lincoln Ave
St Marys Catholic Church Parish Mass and Meeting Schedule
St Marys Catholic Church lists low mass at 5 45 am 8 00 am and 10 30 am high mass and Benediction 3 00 pm instructions and rosary at 3 00 pm 8 00 pm special meeting for all men and young men Tuesday 8 pm attendance requested for married and young ladies also Rev W H Derrmer pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary’s Catholic
W. H. Derrmer
Dolton Churches Sunday Schedule and Pastor
Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m and Evening service at 7 39 p m led by Pastor Avuson A McCracken Immanuel Evangelical Church lists Rev J T Dorsagn as pastor in the local notice
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Avuson A. McCracken
Immanuel Evangelical Church Rev
J.T. Dorsagn
Raatseor
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on 138th Street at Wabash Avenue lists Bible School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, Evening Worship at 7:30, and Bible Hour Wednesdays at 7:30 led by Pastor J. Water Bresster.
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OUR Saviour’s Lutheran Church
138Th Street
Wabash Ave
Bible School
J. Water Bresster
Rural Route Carriers Open Civil Service Exam 1917
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for rural carrier in Cook County with exam sites at Blue Island and Chicago on October 27 1917. An eligible register is kept and after one year’s service a rural carrier may transfer to clerical or other classified posts subject to civil service rules. Applications on form 1841 must be sent to the U S Civil Service Commission Washington D C or to the local examining board secretary or postmaster.
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Blue Island
Cook County
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Rules
Washington, D. C
Meaning of lodge in a garden of cucumbers in Isaiah 1 8
The phrase refers to a rude temporary shelter built in open grounds where a boy or man stands guard to deter robbers, foxes, or jacketed pests from the vines.
Antoine Galland Translated Arabian Nights into English
Antoine Galland a French savant and traveler died in 1715. He translated the Arabian Nights stories into English from Arabic. He acquired the tales during his East visit as attache of the French embassy in Constantinople.
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Antoine Galland
Constantinople
For Sale New garage 16x20 with electric light
For sale a new garage measuring 16 by 20 feet with electric lighting. Also available is a Wollie dog for sale. Inquiries directed to A. Claussen at 227 148th.
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Wollie
Gale
A. Claussen
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Oscar Reich
Joseph Kummierer
John Kheinka, Jr
Henry (Logan) Grote
Henry Matthiesen
Wilmer Bonse
John Buehan
Tony Bayerin Aton Panksta
Frank Charleston
Louis T. Berger
Joseph F. Jurkwicz
Arthur E. Broderick Leroy Jorgensen
Nick O. Mitch
Jacob van der Giessen
Herbert J. Keilman
Peter D. DeYoung William Ulrich Joseph Lesczczynski
Adolph Ziska Ludwig Pawlowski Myron F. Barkwill
Thomas Herder
Wilbur H. Brei
Fred J. Hildebrand
Frank Deering
Wm. H. Frank William Morrison
Frank Jaslowski
Chas. B
Joseph Kriger
Robert Hentz
Wm. Barnebuss Johnson
Harry E. Schwader
Joseph Solka
Dick van Dommelin
Frank Fadtke
James McConnell
Ralph Manigan
Andensio Mangiaiucina
Steve Demestri Renzel Weidenaar Beniamin
Wm. Hughes
Dolton Woman's Club
Memoriam
Harry Lee
Dalton-Riverdale
Red Cross Society
N. Lehr
Winona, Minn
Lehr
Ida Nelson
Winona Malting Co
Norman
Village of
Thos. Becker
Board of Health
Indiana Harbor Yards
I[lalsted Street
Astide Sam
Brickmakers’ Convention
Fred Hadorn
Pennsylvania
H. Wind
Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church
Civil Service
County of
Cook
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