Dolton and Riverdale Village Pioneers and Early Officials
The article traces early Dolton settlers from 1836 including George Dolton and family, and 1840 arrivals by Levi Oster haudt and others, plus 1848 families on Indian Ridge. It notes the first Dolton post office in 1873, and the 1892 legal move to organize Dolton as a village with election details and first officers. Riverdale’s push for incorporation began in 1887 with opposition from Gano, leading to a vote plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B.,gorge Jr
Mary Ann
Jane A
Emily C
Little Calumet
Levi Osterhaudt
John Sherman
Frederick Bachmann
John Hanford
Indian Ridge
Wildwood
Frederick A. Reich
Frederick Schmidt
Frederick Rau
Frederick Nitzsche
Emanual Goldsmith
Riverdale
Dolton
FB. A. Reich, Jr
F. L. Baecker
Dalton
Cook County
Illinois
Carl Neidew
Lunn’s Hall
Carl Nicoluw
Henry Dulner
Z. A. Neff
M. Robert Weidner
Henry J. Diner
Carl Niedow
John C. Stewart
Fred Schnoor
John Wernicke
Charles C. Semoor
Milton J. Jennes
Henry Mob
Toaton March
Recorder’s Office
Gano
Dolton and Riverdale Village Officers of 1913
1913 listings show Dolton village officers led by President Charles Dickelman and Clerk William G. Dolton with Treasurer John O'Brien, plus trustees Henry J. Diliner Joseph Pinger Robert Kaiser Michael Stanczik Charles Wulff and John Needles. In Riverdale Peter Ripley is President Frank O. Bergold Clerk CG Reich is Treasurer with O F Reich as Attorney and trustees William Niemeyer Charles Voruh William Stutzhiem William Lotz Frank Stieman Charles Sellien. Postmasters John I. Boettger of Dalton and J J Collins of Riverdale.
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Charles Dickelman
William G. Dolton
John O'Brien
William F. Propper
Henry J. Diliner
Joseph Pinger
Robert Kaiser
Michael Stanczik
Charles Wulff
John Needles
Oldest Dolton Riverdale Residents Noted in Real Estate Notes
IF A Reich Real Estate Historical Notes lists Geo A Dolton as Dolton’s oldest native resident. George H Harter is the oldest Dolton resident, Mrs Ellen Dolton the oldest living Dolton family member, Dr Frederick W Schmidt the oldest Riverdale native, and Judge Z A Neff the oldest retired business man in Dalton or Riverdale. WANTED typerwriter Royal or Oliver preferred in good condition. Address Pointer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Dolton
Dolton
George H Harter
Ellen Dolton
Frederick W Schmidt
Riverdale
Z. A. Neff
Dalton
Local and Personal News of the Community
A Dalton area page notes a birthday party for Mise Digk Hess with music games and 17 American beauty roses. Visits include Mrs. E Glick from Chicago and trips by Mr and Mrs Patterson of Dayton Ohio. Mrs Ripley returns from Chicago hospital and shows health gains. A gold pendant recovered by Harold Diekman is returned to Mrs John Neering. A 74th birthday for J C Brookfelt is recorded and a bank holiday for Columbus Day is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Digk Hess
O Schroeder
HK. Hess
E. Glick
Chicago
Fred Peters
Dolton
Benjamin Boettger
Curist Suess
Homewood
Fred Struss
Snd
J. L. Patterson
Dayton Ohio
M. &. Patterson
Florence
Peter Ripley
Rhodes Avenue Hospital
Dalton Board
Harold Diekman
John Neering
J.C. Brookfelt
Holland Trust & Savings Bank
Corner Stone Edition highlights local business men in history review
The Pointer presents a history oriented issue with a pictorial review of local business leaders. A copy will be placed in the Lutheran church corner stone for future generations to see.
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Pointer
New Lutheran Church
Banks Close in Chicago Area for Columbus Day
All banks in Chicago and nearby areas will close on Monday in honor of Columbus Day. The First National Bank of Dolton and the Dolton State Bank are among those shuttered.
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Chicago
First National Bank of
Dolton
Dolton State Bank
Woodmen Lecture at Village Hall Riverdale Tonight
Geo W Tteilly national lecturer for the M W A presents illustrated talk on the Woodmen's Sanatorium work at the Village Hall Riverdale tonight. All Woodmen and friends invited free of charge. Don't miss this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bail
Riverdale
Geo. W
Riverdale Women Vote on Bond Issue
The ladies of Riverdale gain first chance to vote in village affairs on November 4. A special election will decide a bond issue. Ballot behavior cautions urge decorum and participation.
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Riverdale
Riverdale Crossing Push Urges City Action
The Street Car Company has 130 workers laying tracks on Lladisna and Leyden avenues toward 128th Street. The Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission plans a Riverdale visit to decide the crossing at L3dti areen. The Pointer editor believes Lt. C. will block the way, urging city and public action when the commission arrives.
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Lladisna Avenue
Leyden Avenue
128Th Street
Miinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Riverdale
Card of Thanks for Farewell Surprise and Gifts
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to friends for the farewell surprise last Thursday evening with a splendid feast and fellowship. The substantial Art Book Case will stand as a permanent reminder of the delightful hours spent together. A piece of table linen was also given. owners may call The Pointer office for the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Wedding Bells and Addresses Tie Local Nuptials
Several weddings are noted in Riverdale and nearby areas. Miss Louisa Koennecke married Frederick Prindle of Chicago with a small ceremony and a honeymoon trip east. Ralph W. Geroff to Miss Katherine Lau announced at the bride’s home Riverdale. Lawrence L. Heyenga and Vera Charles wed in Riverdale with housekeeping in 104 Lincoln Ave. Dalton. David Hettig and Anna Sawaski tied the knot in Dalton. Charles Greenberg and Florence Wilcox wed, as did Paul Kliefoth and Christina Howison, with Rev Wind officiating.
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Louisa Koenneke
Henry Koencke
Frederick Prinde
Chicago
Kabele
North
Toyne Avenue
Ravenswood
Prindle
Sante Ferrilroad
Hia
Ralph W. Geroff
Katherine Lau
East 138Th Street
Riverdale
Rev. H. Wind
Heyenga-Charles
My. Lawrence L. Heyenga
Vera Charles
Monmouth
Ill
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Mr. Heyenga
Pope Beet Sugar Works
Hettig-Sawaski
David Hettig
Anna Sawaski
Wind, Greenberg-Wilcon
Charles Greenberg
Brownell Improvement Company
Florence Wilcox
German Oak Lodge Class Initiations on October 14
Members of German Oak Lodge No 66 Degree of Honor are notified to attend the next regular meeting on Tuesday October 14. Class initiations are planned followed by refreshments. COMMITTEE
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German Oak Lodge
Card Party by the W R C at Jund's Hall
The ladies of the W R C plan a card party at Jund's Hall Dalton on Wednesday evening October 15. Tickets cost 26e with 10 prizes and a coagulation. Play begins at 8 30 sharp. Everyone is welcome.
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The
W. R C
Jund’s
Dalton
Farmers A A discusses sugar beets and onion sets prices
The Riverdale Local Farmers Association met in Dalton last Saturday to review sugar beet prices and onion sets. Members fear low sugar beet prices will push a return to the old scale. a committee will meet contractors this month to set future onion set prices. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday November 1 at 1 30 p m at the Village Hall South Holland with hopes for strong attendance.
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Riverdale
Farmers Association
Dalton
South Holland
Bazaar Set by St Marys Congregation in November
Bazaar held by St Marys Congregation planned for the first week of November. The event aims to raise funds through various stalls and activities.
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St. Mary’s
Dolton Theatre Features Shipwrecked and Reforms
The Dolton Theatre shows Shipwrecked in two parts tonight and a Sunday feature The Reformers or The Lost Art of Minding One's Business. Thursday Oct 16 also offers Biograph Comedy and Who will Marry Mary. Doors open 7:00 p.m. Admission 10¢, 6Children under 14 years 0c.
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Mary
Local Men Active in Civic Work at Riverdale
O. F. Reich addresses the corner stone laying of the Masonic Temple at Harvey, printed in full elsewhere. Listed officials include Himil C Kasten secretary and riverdale school board members L B Reich president M H Kelly clerk Harry Robison, with other area men active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Reich
Reich
Harvey
Riverdale School Board
L. B. Reich
M. H. Kelly
Harry Robison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Dickelmann
Village of
John I. Boettger
J. J. Collins
Prupper
IF. A. Reich
Real Estate Historical Notes
P. Schoon
Farmera’ Association
Jonas
Koehncke Pindler
Gerloff
Lau
Farmer’s Meeting
Himil C Kasten
William J. Haney
John de Ridder
Rudoph Schaefer
John Harms
Herman Wegener
Dolton School Board
Thomas Harper
WM. J. Albrecht
Brickmaker’s Union
J. M. Deam Secretary Improvement Association
Henry Milham
Thornton Township
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