Reception for Deckar Returns from Wedding Tour
Deckar received a festive return to the Riverdale office of the Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co after a two week wedding tour. Colleagues greeted him with signs and a train depot procession. Rice fell through a hole in the ceiling as he worked, and colleagues joked about his new status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret Deckar
Riverdale
Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Company
Deckar
Double Deckar
E Deaks
Rollo and Gamble
Riverdale Youth Arrested in High Lawn Incident
A young man from Riverdale was arrested in High Lawn last Wednesday evening for gassing and swearing at a citizen. He faced disorderly conduct charges and a total fine of 2 dollars plus costs amounting to 5. Riverdale police warn loiterers to heed officers and stay out of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Highlawn
Homewood Notes and Community Events
Homewood residents discuss the Improvement Association meeting planned for October 14. Local residents celebrate birthdays, travelers depart for studies in Ann Arbor and East Lansing, and Harvest Home Dinner at Ravisloe Golf Club is noted. A street project progresses on Morris Street, with weeds to be cut along Linden Park, and an entertainment and dance scheduled for October 16 at Hazel Crest Fall for a ball fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improvement Association
Wm. Dowe
Mollie Howe
J. C. Howe
Geo. Soupham
Ann Arbor
Mich
Frank Cowing
East Lansing
Sophie Ehlebrecht
M. Hecht
C. Stolzenbach
E. Keble
A. Rehberg
I. Borgwardt
L. Lauer
T. Schrieber
Messrs
H. Duwe
O. Hecht
S. Steiner
J. Se
Morris Street
Mary
Marie Street
Linden Park
Iditor
Dick Tatgenhorst
Homewood
South Dakota
Fred Minge
Wm. Bratley
August Brei
Tienry Stolzenbach
Wm. Mattes
Fred Henke
Fritz
Hazel Crest Fall
South Holland notices report injuries and local events
Peter Santeford suffered internal injuries from a fall in a barn during repairs last Friday. Dr Walvoord and Mrs J Weld face health challenges with recovery ahead. Rev DeBey preached and the Young People group led by Tuenis Paarlberg. Arnold DeYoung and Coby Van Der Griend plan to start housekeeping near Harry Shilling. Miss Nellie Ravesfoot injured her knee requiring a knee cast. A van loaded with furniture was ditched south of the river on Chicago street. The sewer finance dispute nears a conclusion with a meeting set to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Santeford
Chicago Street
Arnold DeYoung
Coby van der Griend
South Holland
Harry Shilling
Henry Prys
Nellie Ravesfoot
Natural Boys and the Value of Honest Character
A reflection praising genuine, ungroomed boyish nature over polished pretension. It lauds rough honesty, instinctive living, and rejection of heavy social conformity, urging that natural conduct shapes true leaders who will benefit society.
Clam Bake At Camp McDermott On Calumet
A clam bake will be held at Camp McDermott on the Calumet this Sunday October 17. See Dan Perry for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp McDermott
Dan Perry
Calumet
Dan
Koch and Dillner Form Coal Firm in Dolton
Louis Koch and William Dillner organize a coal partnership named Koch & Dillner with yards in Dolton. Dillner has spent nearly thirty years in Dolton’s coal trade and holds wide local acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Koch
William Dillner
Koch & Dillner
Dolton
Dillner
Real estate ads offer rentals and sale opportunities
Five room cottage for rent at 254 Hast 136th place Riverdale with bath modern improvements. Tile Pointer seeks property sales in Dalton or Riverdale. Two lots for sale on Engel street Dalton 3830 by 132 feet each, cheap cash or time. Four room house with lot 50 by 145 near Illinois Central depot Riverdale inquire A Baumgartner 13733 Wabash Avenue, Riverdale 603.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Riverdale
John BE. Schafer
Dalton
Engel Street
Pointer
Illinois Central Depot
A. Baumgartner
Wabash Avenue
The Golf Player Uproar Over Baseball Loss
A mob chased a baseball umpire after a loss, shouting robber and criminal as the crowd vented fury. A passerby wondered if the man was a notorious criminal while locals paused to throw a brick at the figure, misidentifying him as a golf devotee.
Curfew Law Rumor Sparks Small-Town Debate
Citizens recall a long running curfew recital in the town as rumors swirl about introducing curfew enforcement. The magistrate notes there is no curfew law currently but discussion continues among residents and local officials.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schawb’s
Joe Teenstra
John Schulz
Eagle Lake
Schulz
H. Stolzenbach
Perry’s
New Coal Firm
Geo. H. Schaefer
Kern & Kipley
Tel. Riv
Obeldobel
H. Hahn
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, Ill
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