Calumet Harbor plan moves forward toward riparian rights
Alderman Guernsey reports legal obstacles to the Calumet Harbor project are cleared. Fourteen boundary cases have been tried. remaining condemnation suits involve the Nickel Plate Railroad and Langley Subdivision. A contract ordinance aims to settle railroad land and water front rights, with a northern basin channel and related rights of way to fund the harbor's initial phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Guy Guernsey
Calumet Harbor
Circuit Court of
Cook County
Friend
Nickle Plate Railroad
Langley
Nickel Plate Railroad
City of
Chicago
Benton F. Kleeman
City Law Department
Engineers
Commissioner of Public Works
Association of Commerce
Calumet Lake
Calumet District
Calumet River
Ford Plant
103Rd Street
Harbor rights and railroad access on Stony Island area
City authorities deny any plan by which a railroad could seize harbor rights or buy adjacent land without paying full value. They insist on minimal, necessary acres to serve expected industrial growth and pending developments near Stony Island and Doty avenues.
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Stony Island Avenue
Doty Avenue
Committee On
Dolton Riverdale to form joint association meeting
President Larson and Secretary Connors invite Dolton and Riverdale citizens and property owners to a Tuesday 8 PM village hall meeting to form a joint association addressing public concerns. Riverdale factories back the movement as Illinois Central rails a new bascule bridge over the Calumet River, signaling possible canal development.
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Larson
Connors
Dolton
Riverdale
Dalton
Illinois Central R. A
Calumet River
Calumet Harbor
Forget-Me-Not Day urged in Riverdale and Dalton notices
Girls and women of Riverdale and Dalton are asked to help wounded and disabled World War I veterans by distributing forget-me-not flowers on Saturday November 8. Organizers E. C. Kinney and Mrs. O. V. Huntley solicit volunteers and provide contact details for coordinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Dalton
America
E. C. Kinney
Indiana Avenue
O. V. Huntley
188Th Street
Funeral for 9 year old Josephine Nuzzio in Dalton
Nine year old Josephine Nuzzio daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Nuzzaro of 705 Chicago Street Dalton died Monday October 20 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at St Marys church by Father Liebreich with interment at Mt Carmel. Survived by her parents two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Nuzzio
Samuel Nuzzaro
Chicago Street
Dalton
St. Mary’s Church
Liebreich
Mt. Carmel
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
I thank neighbors and friends for their kindness after my wife’s death especially Rev Wike and Mrs Cowings. Dr Emil Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wike
Cowings
Emil Fischer
Socials and showers mark Riverdale week
Local gatherings filled the weekend with bunco and lunch at Mr and Mrs Otto Marbeths. Mrs E J Swift hosted a large family surprise visit from Tremont and Michigan City with lunch baskets. Beatrice Meyer hosted a double shower for Emily and Dorothy Engel with red and yellow refreshments and gifts. A dormer report notes Calumet Harbor article by Alderman Guernsey. A Dolton visitor heads to Honesville for a three month stay. A grand stand collapse at Pullman Rose land Panthers game injures 15 to 20 spectators, while local fans were unharmed.
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Otto Marbeth
Riverdale
Bunco
Axel Pierson
E. Wesse
Kohler
Parnell Avenue
Leona Wesse
E. J. Swift
Dalton
Tremont
Michigan City
Beatrice Meyer
Emily
Dorothy Engel
Alderman Guernsey
Calumet Harbor
Carrie Meginnis
Dolton
Honesville
Penn
Pullman-Roseland Panthers
116Th and
Halsted Street
Riverdale Village Board meeting digests zoning and street work
Riverdale officials approved plowing Highlawn avenue for grass and a park from 142nd to 146th street. The Street and Alley Committee was authorized to proceed with street stone work. Fire damage at Arcada Milling Co. was estimated at 20000 dollars. A pool room license for 187th and Indiana avenue basement was denied amid concerns about youth gathering and public nuisance.
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Riverdale Village Board
Branigar Bros
Manon Nia
Paar
ChiitaGa Suggs Igg
142Nd
146Th Street
Illinois Central R. R
Halsted Street
Highlawn Avenue
Reich
Arcada Milling Co
Heimsoth
187Th and
Indiana Avenue
Ludwig, Zornow
Bonse
Unruh
Ripley
Wunsch
Niemeyer
Community events and notices from Dolton area
Harmony Lodge presents Wild Oats comedy at Dolton theatre on Oct 28 and 24. Halloween dance at Riverdale village hall Oct 25. Goodfellowship Club athletic entertainment at Dillner’s pavilion Oct 25 with Pennsylvania Railroad Band. Young Peoples Society indoor picnic at St Paul’s church hall Nov 6 and 7. Ladies Aid coffee at St Paul’s Oct 29. Elite Athletic Club novelty dance Nov 26 at Riverdale hall. Single Wives film at Dalton theatre Nov 6. Immanuel church bingo and banco events in early November. Mary E Tuesdale Camp hosts Southern Cook Co Booster Club Oct 28. Paul Gall Post Women’s Auxiliary Hallowe’en party Oct 30. Lost gold pencil in Dalton. Crown bicycle lost or stolen near John O’Brien’s residence. reward.
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Harmony Lodge
R. G
Dolton
Dolton Theatre
Riverdale
Goodfellowship Club
Acme Steel Goods Company
Dillner’s Pavilion
Sewing Circle of Immanuel Church
Dalton Theatre
Ladies of Immanuel Church
Banco
St. Paul’s Church
Mary E. Tuesdale
R. N. of A
Southern Cook Co
Dalton
Paul Gall Post
Elites and Hazel Crest End In 6 6 Tie At Riverdale
A large crowd watched the Elites and Hazel Crest battle to a 6 to 6 draw. The Elites opened with a TD after a blocked kick, West plunging for the score. Hazel Crest tied late with a blocked kick and a pass for a safety like score. Next Sunday the Elites host Eleo A. C. at 2:45 p.m.
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Elites
Hazel Crest
West
Elite
Eleo A. C
Riverdale
Dreger and Ber schinski wed at St Marys Riverdale
Mr Matthew Dreger prominent young mechanic and Miss Agnes Ber schinski popular north side girl both of Riverdale united in marriage last Wednesday morning at St Marys church Father Liebreich officiating. After a short honeymoon they will start housekeeping here. The Pointer joins friends in wishing them happiness.
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Matthew Dreger
Agnes Berschinski
North Side
Riverdale
St. Mary’s Church
Father Liebreich
the Pointer
Mrs Wilcox Surprised At Dalton Church Ladies Party
Mrs Wilcox leader of Dalton M. E. church Ladies Aid receives a surprise party from members including her daughter Miss Mary Belle. She is honored for eight years as president and a pin is presented by Mrs S E Trussel. Guests enjoy ice cream cake and a pleasant afternoon.
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Ladies’ Aid
Dalton M. E. Church
W. S. Wilcox
Mary Belle
Calumet City Police Nab Suspects In Store Raid
Jim Finneran, electrician for the sanitary district, discovers a truck raid at Propper's corner. Night officer Tony Heintz spots a fleeing duo. one suspect is arrested, another remains at large before being bound over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Finneran
Sanitary District
Propper
National
Jim
Tony Heintz
Burnham Avenue
Tony
Hegewisch
Gary
Chicago
Grand Jury
Coal Supply Notice for Dolton Sheds on Lincoln Ave
Announcement that the Lincoln Avenue coal sheds beside the C and E I tracks in Dolton are leased and ready to supply hard and soft coal coke and kindling. Telephone numbers Dolton 281 or 543. A call appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Village of Dalton urges calm for Halloween celebration
The village board asks residents to curb rowdyism on Halloween. Parents are urged to ensure children comply with the request. By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Dolton WM G Dolton Village Clerk.
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Hallowe’en
Dalton
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
William W. Wilson Appointed Alien Property Custodian
William W. Wilson former 3rd District Congressman is named Alien Property Custodian by President Calvin Coolidge. The decision, announced Monday, is greeted with local support after years of urging for Wilson to hold the post. For sale notice appears: Household goods 13704 Indiana Ave Riverdale. Call 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 23-Ip.
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William W. Wilson
United States of America
Calvin Coolidge
Billy
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
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Lake Harbor
Alderman
Guernsey
Chamber of Commerce
Dolton and
Pointer
John O’brien
Call Werman Faden
Dreger-Berschinski
Mrs. Wilcox
Jim Finneran
Calumet City
Heintz
Billy” Wilson
U.S. A
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