Riverdale Board Adopts Water Meters and City Improvements
Riverdale board met September 26 to approve a new centrifugal pump and motor for the water supply. Gould Company won the contract. Acme Steel requests an extended water main. attorney to draft cost contract. Bridges, streets, and cement walks scheduled with bids awarded to Reinhart Lotz and Harry Shilling. An ordinance to meter water use referred to Water Committee. Halloween Masked Ball set for October 31 at the village hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Gould Company
Acme Steel Co
Steel Company
Halsted Street
Tuttle Building Material Company
West 138Th Street
Reinhart Lotz
Harry Shilling
138Th Street
Panhandle
Branigar
Wilkens
Branigar Bros
Public Service Co
Flick
Electrification project for Chicago terminal advances
Illinois Central Railroad officials report final approval for the Chicago terminal electrification plan. President C H Markham endorses findings by the engineering commission, outlining a 1500 volt direct current system, new stations at Roosevelt Road and Randolph Street, track reconfiguration, a steam power house, 240 power cars at 7.92 million dollars, and extensive underground cable work to finish suburban, freight, and through passenger electrification by 1927 to 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Chicago Terminal
C. H. Markham
Engineering Commission
Lake Front
City of
Chicago
Railroad Company
South Park Commission
South Side
Markham
Roosevelt Road
Electrification Commission
Randolph Street
Calumet River
Riverdale
Baby born amid tragedy and local club news in Dolton
A baby boy was born to Mrs John Dahlke on Oct 11 while the father was killed in a prior Hebron Indiana auto accident. The Good Times Club hosted a gathering at Mr and Mrs Frederick Lundquist with music by William Kaiser and William Dreshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dahlke
Hebron
Ind
Frederick Lundquist
Paul
William Kaiser
William Dreshall
Fred Unruh
Fred
George
Raymond
Mabel
Adeline
Viola
Barado Mich
Chas
Unruh
Barado
Scott Jenness
Paul Gall Post
Rock Island
State Association
Miss Monaghan
Harvey Post
Thomas H. Ince
Swift
J. O. Nairn
Albert Moomaw
Clarence Stomp
Wesley Hospital
Calumet Canal
Blue Island
Qaida
Priscilla Dean
School District 148 Seeks Janitor for Chicago Street School
The Board of Education will receive sealed applications for the janitor position at Chicago street school. Salary is 120 dollars per month. Applications must reach the secretary by 8 p.m. Tuesday October 24 1922. The board may reject any or all applications. For details see the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Chicago Street
Lincoln Avenue School
Highlawn School
America
Highlawn
Innocence Claim From Clerk Amid Local Scandal
A clerk at J. A. Muellers store asserts innocence regarding remarks tied to a married man. The speaker, also the operator's sister, warns that further scandal will be pursued under penalty and calls for public emphasis on her innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Mueller
Scout meeting at Mr Berquist home Friday
Boy Scout news notes a meeting at Friday evening October 13 1922 with district representative F O Berquist likely in attendance. All scouts welcome. Miss Rose Matus of 310 East 188th Street won a five dollar gold piece in a troop raffle conducted by Scoutmaster Frederick D Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Berquist
Calumet
Rose Matus
E. 188Th Street
Community church events sweep town this October
A bakery sale at Our Saviors church is set for October 14 from 3 to 5 PM. Bunco night at St Pauls church hall on October 21 draws a crowd. St Marys hosts Fall Festival October 21 24 26 28 featuring a roast pig dinner October 26 at 6 PM. Paul Gall Post Banco party October 13 8 PM at the Legion house. An M E church entertainment on October 20 8 PM admission 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Saviour’s
St. Paul’s Church Hall
Young Peoples Society
St. Mary’s
Paul Gall Post
Banco
Legion House
M. E
Market Day plan eyed for Blue Island riverfront site
The Blue Island Market Day is likely to be re established along the south bank of the Sanitary Canal east of Western avenue next spring. The City Council has the plan under way awaiting Sanitary District Trustees approval. The scheme aims to remove street obstructions and segregate the market amid legal complications. Henry Schnurstein chairs the plats public grounds and buildings committee handling the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Western Avenue
Sanitary District
Henry Schnurstein
Blue Island Sun Standard
Dolton District 148 Schools Build Strong Rep
Dolton’s District 148 schools gain countywide reputation through upgraded equipment and expanded library. The community backs education with strong school spirit, cooperative citizens, and dedicated teachers and principals. The Board recently bought more supplementary readers, boosting a library noted as among the county’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Dist. 148
Board of Education
Dolton
Dalton
Thornton Sealed Bids for Brick Catch Basin Project
Sealed bids are invited by the Thornton highway commissioner for constructing a brick catch basin with cast iron frame and cover and a 12 inch drain tile along 154th and Greenwood Road, from the ditch under Pan Handle tracks to the road, including all materials and labor. Bids due by 2 PM October 17, 1922, plans available at the town clerk's office, 15400 Columbia Avenue, Harvey, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
154Th
Greenwood Road
Columbia Avenue
Harvey, Ilinois
Card of Thanks for Father’s Death and Burial
We thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and respect shown at the death and burial of our father. Special thanks to Rev H Wind and the Ladies choir of St Pauls Lutheran church. Eggerstedt Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. H. Wind
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Eggerstedt
Clerk Kidding Jumps in Quarry Hole Ends in Tragedy
Emil P. Flassig a 37 year old B and O railroad cashier living at 425 Gregory street was found dead in the Robins quarry hole. A suicide note in his coat pocket claimed a frame up and named associates Porter and Buck. An inquest by Deputy Coroner Dedrick returned death by his own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarry Hole
Blue Island
Emil P. Flassig
B. & O. T. Railroad
Ashland Street
Gregory Street
Henry A. Flassig
Robbins
Constable Houseman
Walter Witte
I. C
John QO. Neff
Emil
Porter
Buck
Blue Island Sun-Standard
Cornwell-Lambert Couple Wed in Harvey Area
Capt Arthur Cornwell of Harvey Police and Margaret Lambert were married Saturday afternoon at 4 at the bride’s parents home in South Holland. Rev Wike officiated in Riverdale English Lutheran Church. They will reside in a bungalow at 6 East 154th Street after the ceremony attended by about 75 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cornwell
Harvey
Benedict
Margaret Lambert
Mr. Wike
Riverdale
George Lambert
South Holland
Police Department
East 154Th Street
Schultz Family thanks for support after father's death
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and respect shown after our father died. Special thanks to the Ladies' choir of St. Pauls church Rev Wind and those who sent flowers. Schultz Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Choir
St. Paul’s Church
Rev
Wind
Schultz
Ridge wedding at Col. Propper home honors Propper Nelson couple
A granddaughter Miss Lorna Propper married Roy A. Nelson of Roseland at Col. F. Propper home in Ridge. Rev. Bohmfalt officiated with Miss Hilda Kasten and Howard Propper assisting. Immediate family attended followed by dinner and a reception. The couple begins housekeeping at 5 West 137th Street Riverdale. Ladies' Aid of Ridge M. E. church to meet at Mrs. Albert Steinke’s on Oct. 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. F. Propper
Lorna Propper
Roy A. Nelson
Roseland
Bohmfalt
Ridge M. E
Hilda Kasten
Howard Propper
Ridge
West 137Th Street
Riverdale
Ridge M. E. Church
Albert Steinke
Dolton Seeks Exterior Woodwork Painting Bids
Board of Trustees of Dolton invites bids to finish painting exterior woodwork cornice and fire escape on village hall by 8:00 p m October 16 1922. Specifications available at village clerk's office. Board may reject any or all bids. WM G Dolton Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
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Acme Steel
South Dakota
Calumet Camp
Holloween
Illinois Central
Boy Scout News
Frederick D. Schmidt
Dolton Schools
Cornwell-Lambert
Ridge News
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