Dolton Board discusses fire truck and street work
In a regular meeting President Harper noted absences of Ward and Heidenreich. The treasurer reported $9 461 58 on September 30 and the bill approvals. Sewer progress was reported with more inspectors employed. Streets crews filled and leveled streets including Fredericka near Grant. A new fire apparatus was proposed but postponed to the next meeting. Discussion on street drainage charges and a whistling nuisance attracted public comment. Several sales ads and real estate notes appeared at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Board
Harper
Ward
Heidenreich
Lund
Varioos
Hatter
Wm. Schmuck
Vandenberg
Pralle
Fredericka Street
Grant Street
Culbert
Light
Harter
Jos. Pinger
George Diehl, Jr
Forrest Avenue
Hhe
Wells
Freehaus
C. H. Thomson
Officials Inspect Proposed Streetcar Routes In Chicago
Illinois Central and Calumet Electric officials toured potential pathways on Tuesday September 27, meeting at Kensington station and visiting Wildwood viaduct sites, Blue Island routes, and Vincennes road alignments with a group including Baxter, Drennan, Burgess, Drum, and local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Calumet Electric
Kensington
Wildwood
South End
Blue Island
120Th Street
Ashland Avenue
Vincennes Road
119Th Street
Halsted
111Th Street
Michigan Avenue
Illinois
Baxter
Drennan
Calumet Street Railway
Burgess
A.f.drum
W. H. Mansfield
Asa Wiersma
Chas, Lauer
J. C. Finn
George Dalenberg
M. Adelhofen
Fred Farr
C. A. Gallion
Reading and Block
Ald. Bibl
Herman Leninga
The
Evening Chronicle
Gallagher Werner Couple Wed in Chicago Ceremony
Mr D J Gallagher a railroad man and Miss Emma Werner daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Werner were married in Chicago on Tuesday October 4 at 1 pm They boarded the Grand Trunk limited and will visit Pittston Pa before returning to Riverdale to reside at 13743 Leyden Avenue They are praised as popular and energetic and friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Gallagher
CO. & Hi
Emma Werner
Herman Werner
Chicago
Grand Trunk Limited
Riverdale
Pointer
Mrs. Gallagher
H. Horton
Dolton
Chas. Holden
Horton
Herman Wesse
Hutt
Simon Schoon
Albert Nagel
Champaign
Ilinois
R. R. Harlan Bragg
I. C. Towerman
Oregon
Riverdale Iron and Steel Co
Rampke
Rosebud Pleasure Club
Hy. Im
Minardow’s Bakery
Silver Wedding at Dillner's Pavilion in Dalton
One of the largest private gatherings in Dalton celebrated the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Kollenkorn at Dillner's Pavilion last Saturday evening October 1. About 150 relatives and friends attended the all night event and extended best wishes and gifts to the couple. Out of town relatives Chas Leverenz of Wellington Illinois and John Leverenz of Watseka were in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Dillner’s
Chas. Kollenkor
Dolton M. E. Church Services Including Sermons
Dolton M. E. Church lists Sunday services with Sunday School at 9 49, morning sermon God s Great Orchard, Junior League 2 30, Epworth League 6 45, evening sermon The Rich Fool at 7 45. Weekday prayer meeting Wednesday, choir rehearsal Friday, Ladies Aid every other Thursday. public invited. members expected. Rev W E Crossna, Pastor.
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Dolton M. E
God’s Great Orchard
Epworth League
Ladies Aid
W. Ei
Immanuel German Church Holds Sunday Services and Meeting
Regular services conducted Sunday October 9 the 20th after Trinity with Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m and a 2 30 p m quarterly meeting. Members urged to attend prospective new members should submit applications before the meeting. Rev GG Press, Pastor.
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Trinity
GG. Press
Local and Personal News of Dolton Area Update
Community notes report H Horton, a one arm switchman, buying the Dolton newspaper route after leaving the C E I yards due to a road pass issue. Other items include repairs and accidents, typhoid fever cases, visits from relatives, and local club activities.
Riverdale group pushes cement sidewalks on Indiana avenue
The 24th Precinct Riverdale Improvement Association met last Tuesday and decided to protest to Mayor Busse. They seek cement walks on Indiana avenue from the bridge to Leyden avenue, urging city authorities to resume work before winter.
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24Th Precinct
Riverdale Improvement Association
Busse
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale Official Takes Own Life At Roseland Home
Frederick W. Tegtmeyer city sewer inspector and familiar figure in Riverdale committed death by his own action at his Roseland residence 11903 Lafayette avenue last Monday evening by swallowing carbolic acid. His body was found in bed at 9 25 p m. Domestic troubles led to despondency and a weakened mind. Mrs Tegtmeyer, separated, had begun divorce proceedings recently.
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Frederick W. Tegtmeyer
Riverdale
Roseland
Lafayette Avenue
Tegtmeyer
Directory canvass in Highlawn boosts Pointer subscriptions
Samuel G. Scott of The Pointer completes the first stage of a house to house directory in Highlawn. He found 12 families not yet subscribers and plans that The Pointer is valued as residents pledge support at $1 per year.
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Amr
Samuel G. Scott
Highlawn
Scott
Pig Roast by Miami Power Boat Club at Camp McDermott
The Miami Power Boat Club plans a Sunday event on October 9 at Camp McDermott. Members will roast a pig and outsiders may join by paying a small fee to cover expenses. The Iwanda will shuttle from Riverdale Park to Camp McDermott at noon and run trips for the rest of the day. Boat rides are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Power Boat Club
Camp McDermott
Iwanda
Riverdale Park
Perry
Grange Line Bridge Delays Irritate Farmers and Truckers
Farmers, teamsters, and others complain about the Grange Line Bridge over the Calumet River near Globe Station, closed June 28 and with abutments finished August 16. Officials defend progress as eastern Thornton Township faces detours and longer hauls to Chicago.
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Grange Line
Calumet River
Globe Station
Highway Commissioners
Thornton Township
Chicago
Riverdale Man Frank Michalski Dies at 6 A.M.
Riverdale resident Frank Michalski died at his home 389 136th place on Tuesday morning October 4 at 6 oclock from dropsy. He came to America in 1880, lived in Richland Center Wisconsin before moving to Riverdale in 1885. He leaves his wife and eight children, plus three brothers, with funeral held at St Marys Church and burial at Benedicts Cemetery west of Blue Island. Pallbearers named Herman Lorn John Schug John Sligo Frank Pietch Frank Yacinski Frank Kuphel.
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M. E. Church Dolton
Frank Ward
Henry Grote
Riverdale
Blue Island Hospital
August Petaz
Bessie
Philadelphia
L. Hadorn
Petaz
California
George Harter
Wm. Dahlman
Knox
Ind
Dora A. (Dahlman) Stevens
John Harter
Jennie
Stevens
Dolton
Frank Michalski
America
Richland Center
Wis
Knickerstocker Ice Company
John
Chicago
Joseph
Frank
Anna
Mia
A. J. Miller
Adam
Anthony
Henry
Mary
St Mary's Church
Benedict’s Cemetery
Blue Island
Herman Lorn
John Schug
John Sligo
Frank Pietch
Frank Yacinski
Frank Kuphel
German Wy. Immanual Church Fair at Dillner's Pavilion
The German Wy. Immanual Church schedules a fair at Dillner's Pavilion in Dalton from October 11 to 15. The Ladies of the W. R. C. plan a bazaar at Village Riverdale on November 16 and 17. Subscribe for THE POILER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy. Immanual Church
Dillner’s Pavilion
Dalton
Lal
Riverdale
Highlawn News item roundup of residents events and visits
Mrs Jacob Lotz returns from Buckley Illinois with Mrs Martin Wilkins. Miss Gertrude Wendlend employed by Stevens Bri Chicago ill two weeks illness. Mrs Edward Homer critically ill. Mr and Mrs Peter Altringer from Aurora Illinois after nephew wedding. Miss Minnie Diehl visiting Harvey. Mrs Hannah Simnick redoing store interior and painting. Mr and Mrs Wm Lotz tin wedding celebrated with friends. Mrs Alvin Wilkins jokes about another tin wedding. A H Boyden of Montague Michigan on business former resident now owns Michigan farm. John De Ridder loses a valuable horse to unknown cause. Emil Rosenthal Silent City Buffet adds interior paint and upgrades. Miss Louisa Lotz returns Sept 30 from Eagle River Wisconsin plans Kansas City winter.
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Gertrude Wendlend
Chas. A. Stevens & Bri
Chicago
Trista Avenue
Gertrude
Edward Homer
Highlawn
Peter Altringer
Aurora
Ill
Nick Hilger
Atlinger
Minnie Diehl
Marie Vollart
Harvey
Hannah Simnick
Orotory
Wm Lotz
Alvin Wilkins
Lotz
A. H. Boyden
Montague, Mich
Mr. Boyden
Michigan
John de Ridder
Kansas City
Missouri
Must Be Registered for Chicago Vote in October
October registration is required to vote in November. Chicago polling places open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on October 8 and October 18, 1910. Cook County judges meet October 18 to prepare the electors register, and again November 1 to correct and complete it. Voting requires the name on the Register or a sworn vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
Moving Picture Show at Lund's Hall
Fripay Evas a Mohawk's Way Indian Drama The Sepoy's Wife 1859 tale of rebellion with scenic investiture Sunp ay Zoological Garden Antwerp Matinee Sundays 3 to 6 pm Big bill for Saturday and Sunday John Hruby Manager
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India
Zoological Garden
Antwerp
John Hruby
Mgr
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Monaghan Bros
Paul Middleborn
Atlantic Street
Bath
United States
Canada
Real Estate Dealers Association
A.S Diekman
Obele
Street Car News
Gallagher-Werner
Dolton M. E. Church
Immanuel German Church
John Pralle
Thief
Highlawn News
Jacob Lotz
Buckley
Martin Wilkins
Moving Picture Show
Lund’s Hall
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