Dolton Board Holds Special Meeting Over New Tax Ordinance
The Dolton board met to hear objections to a proposed business tax ordinance amid a 343-name petition. Speakers argued the levy would burden merchants while officials explained funds shortfalls from railroad delays and delinquent taxes, with debate over who should pay and how to raise revenue.
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Dolton Board
Dillner
George H. Schaefer
Business Men’s Committee
Dalton
Village meeting weighs debt reduction ordinance
Business leaders and citizens addressed the meeting signaling concern over debt and calling for fiscal relief. The board took the proposed ordinance under advisement as individuals including Frank Lund A P Reich Joseph Pinger P A Good A Q Pohlers Fred Pohlers Arthur Harms Henry Mohr Christ Schmutzler Hugo Schmidt and others expressed views.
Election Tuesday at National State and County level
Thirty lines praise public voting and freedom with notes on seven tickets and general war weariness. The piece endorses American ideals and references President Wilson, urging support for the next president and preserving patriotism. It also highlights prize essays on why I love America written by Paul Patton Forte H Hansen and H Lewis.
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United States of America
Wilson
America
Paul Patton Forte
Ingleside Avenue
Freedom
Mr. Hansen
H. Lewis
Laborer Hit by Suburban Train Near 135th Street
Leo Webber a laborer with Riverdale Rolling Mill was struck by a south bound Dinois Central suburban train at 5 18 PM near the 135th street crossing. He was placed on the Matteson bound train to Kensington and rushed to Pullman hospital. He had only one day of work with the mill and is reported alive.
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Leo Webber
Riverdale
Dinois Central
135Th Street
Matteson
Kensington
Pullman Hospital
Rolling Mill
Wise Old Jud Turkins Offers Caution on Speech and Song
Wise Old Jud Turkins warns people to think twice before speaking and many should think four or six times before attempting to sing. His folksy counsel emphasizes careful words and prudent performances.
St Marys Fall Bazaar and Community Notes
St Marys church hosts its annual Fall Bazaar at St Marys school hall on November 7 10 138 and 14. Residents report several new automobiles on the street including a Paige six cylinder driven by Fred Reynolds. The W C T U meets November 4 at Mrs Waddells home with officers elected including Nellie Cooper president Leone Waddell secretary and Robert Vandenberg treasurer. A Halloween party and penny social are planned for October 29 by St Agnes Girls Socality and school children. Dalton street paving progress is noted with opening from 147th to Washington Avenue. Young People Society of St Pauls church holds a festival tonight in the school hall. A U S D report shows fur prices rise with a mink lined coat bought in 1915 and successive price changes. A Banco Party is set for November 3 in the Lutheran church basement by the German Lutheran band. All banks close November 2 for General Election. Lt Charles Burns of Morgan Park police visits Riverdale.
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Dalton
Fred. H. Reynolds
Robert Waddell
Nellie Cooper
Leone Waddell
Robert Vandenberg
United States
St. Agnes
St. Mary’s Church
147Th Street
Washington Avenue
Young People’s Society of
St. Paul’s Church
United States Department of Agriculture
Banco
Wm. J. Albrecht
State Federation of Labor
Galesburg
Brickma Xers Leer No
Okeh
A. P. Reich’s, Jeweler
Charles Burns
Morgan Park
Riverdale
Walker to Speak at Lincoln Avenue School Auditorium
John H. Walker, candidate for governor on the Farmer Labor ticket, will address a mass meeting at the Lincoln Avenue School auditorium Saturday evening October 30. Frank Kasten, a Dalton favorite, will also speak and is expected to attend. All voters and especially the ladies are invited.
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John H. Walker
Farmer-Labor
Lincoln Avenue
Mr. Walker
Frank Kasten
Dalton
Postponement of Hard Time party for Epworth Leaguers
Unlooked for conditions have arisen compelling the postponement of the Hard Time party to Friday the 12th of November. All Leaguers are urged to attend and bring friends.
Persistency and Ambition Shape Winning Minds
A motivational reflection notes that success favors persistence over brilliance. It credits determination and ambition as cultivable traits that drive achievement, suggesting that any man can develop these qualities through effort and habit.
Riverdale Health Board Urges Compliance With Placard Rules
Riverdale residents are reminded that state law and village ordinances impose penalties for removing contagious disease placards. The health ordinance prohibits visitors to churches schools stores and other public places or mingling with others until the Health Officer issues a certificate that no danger remains.
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Riverdale
Board OF Health
Candidates to Speak at Svenksen Hall on Monday Event
J Ham at Harvey J Ham Lewis governor candidate and Michael Igee Judge Busch and other Democratic hopefuls will speak at Svenksen's Hall Harvey on Monday evening November 1 at 8 o'clock.
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J. Ham Lewis
Michael Igee
Judge Busch
Sanitary District Board
Svenksen
Harvey
Dolton Couple Wed in Quiet Oct Wedding
Miss Rickie Fisher of Dolton and Mr Richard VanDomelin of South Holland were quietly married on Wednesday October 20 with Rev H Guikema officiating. The bride has worked as cashier at Peter Ripley & Co. store and the groom wore khaki with credit. Friends extend good luck and happiness.
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Rickie Fisher
Dolton
Richard VanDomelin
South “Olland
H. Guikema
Peter Ripley & Co
Pointer
Uncle Sam
93rd Birthday for Mrs. M. E. Day in Dalton
Mrs. M. E. Day celebrated her 93rd birthday on Tuesday October 26 1920. The Nairn family hosted a party with a cake of 98 candles. She baked pumpkin pie for the occasion and picked strawberries from her garden.
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M. E. Day
J. O. Nairn
Dalton
Grandma Day
Nairn
Grandma
Elks Lodge Hosts Initiation and Silver Cup Gift
Harvey Lodge welcomed 12 candidates last Wednesday with 85 Kankakee officers and members assisting. A large engraved silver loving cup was presented to Harvey Lodge, which plans a return visit to Kankakee soon. Local Elks urged attendance to avoid missing the event.
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Harvey Lodge of Elks
Kankakee
Burglar Proof Locks Installed by Banks
Horace Holmes announces the installation of Anakin System Burglar Proof Locks at the First National Bank of Dalton First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale and South Holland Trust and Savings Bank. The locks are claimed burglar proof even when burglars use an acetylene torch, and complement existing burglar alarm systems.
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First National Bank of
Dalton
First Trust & Savings Bank of
Riverdale
South Holland Trust & Savings Bank
Horace Holmes
Riverdale Board Reports Street and Health Affairs
Riverdale Village boards discuss paving constraints on Indiana avenue and raising streetcar tracks to reach 137th street. A bid for coal is rejected. Health notices warn of mumps and whooping cough with possible school closure if epidemics spread.
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Riverdale
Lotz
Indiana Avenue
Flick
137Th Street
Madderom
Lorenz
Schultz
Public Service Co
Wentworth Avenue
Stieman
Diehl
Illinois Central
138Th Street
J. A. Headly Co
Sullivan County Coal
Highlawn
Board of Health
Frost Wreaks Havoc on Gardens Amid Wet Weather
Old Jack Frost began Thursday night destroying flowers and late vegetables as recent wet weather prepared the ground for his visit. The frost's impact is evident in damaged blooms and produce today.
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Jack Frost
Stahnke and Klenk Wed in Dolton Ceremony
Miss Emma Stahnke of Dolton and Mr. Harry F. Klenk of Chicago were married Saturday October 23 and will establish a home in Dolton. Miss Stahnke has held a clerical position in the city for several years, and the groom has been a familiar figure in Roseland.
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Emma Stahnke
Dolton
Harry F. Klenk
Chicago
Stahnke
Roseland
Card of Thanks for Widows and Orphans Benefit
I thank all who generously patronized the benefit at my home for the widows and orphans in Germany. The money received will do much good to those in distress.
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Germany
New Hampshire Angler Nets Lake Sunapee Salmon Record
A 27 pound salmon, the largest caught in Lake Sunapee and in New Hampshire fresh waters, topped the prior Sunapee record of around 15 pounds. The catch underscores Sunapee’s notable fishing yields for the season.
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New Hampshire
Lake Sunapee
Sunapee
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Dolton Business
Propper
Frank Lund
Joe Pinger
Krueger
Schaefer
Albrecht
Weber
St. Mary’s School Hall
Chas. Crysler
Manistee
Mich
John Kasha
Epworth
J. Ham
I. C
Killing Frost
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