Start of Sugar Beet Plant New Campaign Begins
The fall campaign for cutting sugar beets and producing sugar started last Monday October 13. About 100 men are employed and more will be added as needed. The plant runs day and night until the beet crop is processed. Anton Strosinski Sr delivered the first wagon load on September 27. The operation is overseen by Mr Pope and architect Mr Fr Higgins with a large Chicago office, and a full riverdale department staff including Charles Pope Julia Neering Clares Busby and others.
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Fr. Higgins
Pope
Anton Strosinski
Thomas J. Bairnson
Chicago
Riverdale
Charles Pope
Julia Neering
Yardmen oversee locomotives amid yard engine chatter
Joseph Buechler and Nicholas Neering supervise the dryers while George Haines pulls the yard engine throttle and warns to watch for approaching cars as he rounds the corner.
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Joseph Buechler
Nicholas Neering
George Haines
Roth Rafferty nuptials noted by Chicago papers
Chicago papers report the marriage of De dA C Roth to Josephine Rafferty on Wednesday October 15 in Chicago. The Pointer offers congratulations and joins local friends in wishing the couple long life and happiness.
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Chicago
de da C, Roth
Josephine Rafferty
Church notices from St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran and St Marys Catholic
Listings announce Sunday school at St Pauls English service at 9 30 a m led by Pastor Ray H Winp and St Marys mass times 7 00 and 10 00 a m with Sunday school at 2 30 p m Pastor W Deiauer noted.
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ST. Paul's
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
Hirst
Wiel
Kieg
W. . Deiauer
Church Services and Schedule From Local Congregations
Sunday school and worship times listed for Our Savior’s Ev Lutheran Church Immanuel Evangelical Church Dutch Reformed Church in Wolton and Morrison. Notable items include student led services by Fred Webber, confirmation class rescheduled to October 26, and choir meetings at Theo Hedtke’s home. Rev H Horrwinster invites attendees to German English services. Kloster of Morrison to preach at both Wolton services.
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Fred Webber
Hv. Lutheran Theol. Seminary
Maywood
Pole
Ill
Theo
Hedtke
Dutch Reformed Church
Appointment of L Hadern for collecting accounts
The notice states Mr. L Hadern of 251 136th place Riverdale is empowered to collect all outstanding accounts locally. After due notification and no response, suit will be started if debts remain. recipients are urged to give prompt attention.
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L. Hadern
Population of Chicago horses dwindles under tax data
Ed ward Cohen city collector’s figures show 3 859 fewer horses on Chicago streets this year versus last. The analysis also suggests 4 239 fewer mare automobiles and 612 more motorcycles than the prior year. A misc ad batch follows, including a Riverdale business partnership inquiry and found linen notice, plus a Riverdale Dressmaking school opening at 13617 Indiana with calls to enroll.
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Chicago
Edward Cohen
Bazaar at St Marys Congregation Tent Sale
Bazaar arranged by St Marys Congregation runs the first week of November from Tuesday the 4th to Sunday the 9th. The event will take place in a tent on church grounds. The Cream at Obels all winter.
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St. Mary’s
Local News Highlights from Blue Island and Riverdale
Heimsoth Bros sell their corner building to George Tuch for $1,000 and vacate by Nov 1. Pioneer resident Thomas Becker Sr. of Blue Island dies Oct 6. Miss Lizzie Seymour and Mr. Joseph Parker wed in Chicago last week. WKH Club event at Lund's Hall Oct 15 proves successful with prizes in progressive cinch. Ed and Mrs Dickelaman celebrate first anniversary at 15 E 137th Street Riverdale. A baby girl arrives to Mr and Mrs Wm Slusser in Sept. 40 1913. Birthday party for Miss Ethel and James Johnson includes many friends. Ladies Aid of Delton M E Church to meet Oct 23. Travels and visits noted for Henry Dieck, Henry Lotz, Miss Kate Stiemann, and Mrs Hahn. Frank Freehaus welcomes a baby girl Oct 8. Mrs Garnsey and Mrs Peterson stay with relatives. Mendota connections noted. Hundermark opens an electro shop and plating works on Cottage Grove. Ice cream at Obel's promised all winter.
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Heimsoth Bros
Indiana Avenue
136Th Place
George Tuch
Tuch
Thomas Becker Sr
Blue Island
Lizzie Seymour
Dalton
Joseph Parker
Chiago
W. Kh. C
Lund’s Hall
Marion Jones
Jesmiak
Ed. Dickelaman
137Th Street
Riverdale
Dickelman
Wm. Slusser
W. H. Neilson
Ohio
Ethel
James Johnson
Hose
Misa Bessie
Katherine DeVries
Clara McGrath
Lucy Johnson
Charlotta Lomky
Marie Kroeger
Rena Schabloski
Master Harry
Albert Stump
Conrad DeVries
Milton Holden
James Johnson Walter
John Isrueger
Peter Hetush
Ladies Aid
Delton M. E. Church
John Miller
136Th Street
Henry Dieck
Ernest
Cleveland
Bufalo
Niagara Falls
Riverdale to Get Street Car Line Up to 138th Street
The Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission approves a crossing at 134th Street for Riverdale street cars. Grading to 138th Street and Leyden Ave is nearly complete with crossing materials on site. A shuttle will run between Riverdale and 119th Street with transfers to downtown cars, with service every half hour or more.
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Riverdale
Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
134Th Street
138Th Street
Leyden Ave
S. C
Melrbad eGmassy
Dathie
Burgee
119Th Street
138Th St
Corner Stone Laid At Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Large crowd attended the corner stone laying at Our Savior's Lutheran church last Sunday afternoon. Visiting clergymen spoke briefly and a substantial collection was taken, pleasing Rev. abele and supporters. The young congregation shows drive and harmony, aiming to set a model for others.
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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Abele
Reception for Mr and Mrs Ralph Gerloff at Village Hall
A large gathering celebrated the marriage of Mr and Mrs Ralph Gerloff at the Village Hall last Saturday night. The party lasted until morning as friends showered the couple with gifts and good wishes for their future.
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Ralph Gerloff
Dolton Theatre Opens Daily Except Monday Showings
The Dolton Theatre advertises nightly pictures with doors at 7 00 p m admission ten cents and children under fourteen five cents manager J G Hrusy notes lost shoes at J I C depot with a reward offered at The Pointer office.
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JI. C Depot
Pointer Office
Died Suddenly Dalton Citizen George W Luckenbill
George W Luckenbill a well known Dalton resident died suddenly at his Forrestave home on Sunday Oct 12 after chest pains. He was a former yardmaster with C EH IY and active in rail unions and civic groups. Funeral held at M E Church Dalton with Masonic rites and burial at Oakland Cemetery.
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George W. Luckenbill
Forrestave
Dalton
Blue Lodge
Harvey
Pullman
Englewood
Harvey Lodge
Joseph White
John Vandeursan
Peter Fleming
O. H. Clark
Ralph Luckenbill
Daniel Luckenbill
Chicago University
M. E
Walter Firth
Oakland Cemetery
William Dieck Returns to Work After Illness at Yard
William Dieck, who fell ill while at work in the O. M. 1. Yards and was home several days, has recovered and is able to resume duties.
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William Dieck
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The
Clares Busby
Mr. Donahue
Walter Haines
Dumas
Lawrence Heyenga
Wm. Neering
Touse
Floss Vogel
Rouse
Bernard Jennings
Thomas Neeing
A. Mayhew
S. Ogerie
Cairles Janeschefski
O. C. Hokenson
Bruce Dick
Ray H. Winp
OUR Savior
Luth. Church
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Denysl
Englsh
H. Horrwinster
Udulion
Joons
Indiana
Wiegand
Henry Lotz
Shipley's
Kolla
Kate Stiemann
New Um
Mino
Anton Stiemann
Stiemann
Rodheaver
Minn
Henry Hahn
Ada
Olio Torn
Frank Freehaus
Clarence O’brien
Frank Miller
Springfeld
N. B. Garnsey
Mionorah Peterson
13. Mekstedt
Madison
Wis
Hundermark
Wentworth Ave
Highlawn
Cottage Grove Avenue
Obel’s
Hinrich Struve
Miller
Rolte Iron Co
Henry Held
Milwaukee
F. W Rademacher
Mr. Held
Rundle Manufacturing Co
Rademacher
F.R. Baker
Geo. C. Clayton
Robinson
Crawford County
Illinois
Clayton
Meg
Ernest Strassenberg
Dorothy
Robert
Pointer
George Ludh
Ladisua Avenue
Surrey
A. Klinkhammer
Monlk
Chicago Street
Dolton
JoHnNn G, Hrusy Mgr
George Luckenbill
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