Strange dog terrorizes Dolton streets until shot
A stray dog ran through Dolton early Wednesday biting several dogs and menacing horses. President Dickelman tracked it with locals. Allie Wesse killed the animal near Henry Miller’s Forest avenue porch. Tests for rabies were sent to Drs. Graves and Downey at 31 State Street and will take days. Known bitten dogs will be tied up and shot if rabies is confirmed.
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Dolton
Dickelman
Allie Wesse
Henry Miller
Forest Avenue
Pasteur Institute
North State Street
Dalton
Obituary of Mrs. Schroeder of Riverdale Dies at 65
Mrs. John Schroeder died Tuesday September 2 1913 at 13309 Indiana Avenue Riverdale. Born September 15 1848 in Schoenfeld Brandenberg Germany she married John Schroeder in 1870 emigrated to America in 1872 and settled in Riverdale. Survived by husband two daughters Louisa Koch and Hattie two sisters Lena Reisner and Marie Friend nine grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from St Pauls Church Rev H Wind officiating Interment Oak Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmine Schroeder
John Schroeder
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
Tuesaday
Schoenfeld
Brandenberg
Germany
America
Leives
Louisa
Louis Koch
Hattie
Lena Reisner
Blue Island
Marie Friend
Pepenau
Inl
Schroeder
St. Paul’s Church
Ladies Aid
H. Wind
Oak and Cematery
Franklin Club Outing at Volbrecht Farm Pastimes and Car Ride
The Franklin Club, about 40 south side printing firms, enjoyed a Saturday outing. A Harvey Motor Truck Company truck and several autos transported members to Volbrecht farm on Thornton Creek east of South Holland. They feasted on fried chicken corn roast potatoes jungle salad and trimings. Men women and children raced and a baseball game followed for a cheerful afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Ben Franklin Club
South Side
Harvey Motor Truck Company
Volbrecht Farm
Thornton Creeek
South Holland
Shadow'n Colts Beat West Pullman's for City 10-12 Champion
Riverdale BASE BALL Shadow'n Colts defeated West Pullman's 20 to 9 last Sunday. Colts claim city championship for 10 to 12 year olds. Roger Chefsky, manager, Riverdale, Ill, handles game inquiries. Riverdale single men routed married men 3 times 9 to 3 times 2, crowd stopped counting. Iroquois forfeit game from Superior A. QC 9 to 0 last Sunday. no game scheduled for Sunday.
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Shadow
Riverdale
West
Switchmen's Picnic for Two Brothers at Dalton Grove
George Washington Lodge No. 1898 and U. of N. A. plan a benefit picnic to aid Ralph Vandenberg and Wm Harggard. The event will be held Wednesday September 17 at Diller's Grove Dalton. Tickets are 50 cents at the gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Lodge
U. of N. A
Ralph Vandenberg
Wm. Harggard
Diller
Dalton
Kipley Fire Family Featured At National Firemen Meet
Chicago papers spotlight the Kipley family led by fire chief Kipley and sons Ed Lorenz and Peter Jr with William Reich at the National Firemen's Association convention in Riverdale. Mrs Kipley and the girls are mischaracterized as active firemen while Mrs Ripley prays for safety as Mr Ripley recovers from surgery.
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Chicago
Kipley
National
Pretty wedding at Lund home in Delton
Wednesday event tied Albert Lau of Harvey to Minnie Lund of Delton in a ceremony at 330 PM conducted by Rev. Walter Firth. A luncheon followed with Miss Lau as bridesmaid and Frank Lund as groomsman. Music by Elgie Culler and Arnold Spoor. The couple will live in Harvey.
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Lund
Fredericka
Delton
Albert Lau
Harvey
Minnie Lund
Walter Firth
M. E. Church
Lau
Frank Lund
Elgie Culler
Arnold Spoor
Young Thieves Arrested After Riverdale Depot Break-Ins
Four underage suspects named Gus Anderson Jake Berger Anthony Fisher and Alfred Olson were arrested by Illinois Central Special Police officers assisted by Chief Baumgartner in Riverdale. They confessed to breaking into the Stewart Ridge I C depot Stein's Department Store and the Borojan Cigar Store last Wednesday night and led officers to hidden loot at 122nd and Stewart.
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Gus Anderson
Tloward Avenue
Jake Berger
State Street
Anthony Fisher
Kensington
122Nd and
Stewart Avenue
Ladies Day Planned by Ninth Ward Progressive Club
The Ninth Ward Progressive Club hosts a Ladies Day at Gardner's Park on September 13 with activities starting at 2 30 p m and a chicken dinner at 4 30 p m Lt Geo F Bassette serves as club president and Geo W Swanson as secretary The organizer notes Bassette’s involvement usually guarantees a successful event and urges attendance.
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Ninth Ward
Progressive Club
Gardner’s Park
Geo F. Bassette
Geo. W. Swanson
Lieut. Bassett
Signal Brand shirts arrive. railroad workers urged to view locally
Railroad men notice announces 8S. W. Schwab now offers a full line of Signal Brand shirts at the local shop removing the need to go downtown. Also lists rental notices for a modern six room flat on 138th street and a large 111 room house with five acres near Dalton Berger station with inquiries at The Pointer office.
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Dalton
Berger Station
Pointer
Dolton Local And Personal News Highlights
The Dolton community shares condolences on the death of Dorothy Gess infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Gess of Dalton. Local visits include Edward Russell and family from Chicago, Lowall family from Chicago, Edwin Thompson from Colorado, Ed Blank from Thornton, and August Hagen christening of son August Lawrence Emil. Reports mention travels, church events, social plans, horseplay, a bakery sale, and civic notes from Immanuel church and Dolton M E Church.
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Dorothy
Max Gess
Dalton
Lowall
Chicago
Dolton
Wm. Lowall
Edwin Thompson
Colorado
Frank Wesse
Ed. Blank
Thornton
Doton
Nf. Hattich
August Hagen
August Lawrence Emil Hagen
Arthur Moss
Edw. Dillner
L Hadwin
Fred
Bliss
Idaho
John Behrens
Mr. Behrens
J. C Huffme
Austin
Immanuel Church
Dalton Riverdale Big Parade Draws Local Support
One of the largest parades ever seen in Dalton and Riverdale moved along main streets last Monday. William J. Albrecht led the march with the band and Brickmakers Local No. 5. Numerous wagons from local unions and businesses joined in, followed by citizens in carriages. A Dulner’s grove picnic closed the event, with Local No. 5 thanking contributors for its success.
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Dalton
Riverdale
William J. Albrecht
Ilinois Brick Company
Rosebud Pleasure Club
Silver Leaf Pleasure Club
Bartender’s Union
S.P. Schoon
Farmer Boys
Wulff Bros
Peter Ripley
Herman Anders
Dalton Bakery
John Harms
Jacob A. Decklar
Pointer
Carl Neidow
Dulner’s Groves
No. 5
Dolton Theatre Presents Mary Stuart in Three Parts
Coming Saturday the Dolton Theatre advertises Mary Stuart adapted from Schiller dramatization. The life of Mary Stuart Queen of France and Scotland and claimant to the English throne forms a dramatic chapter. The film is a photographic masterpiece with a strong cast and lavish production. Also listed are two reel features and other photoplays with varied showings and 7:00 p.m. doors. Admission 10c. children under 14 pay 5c. An 80 acre farm for sale or lease near Hazel Crest and a job listing for a general houseworker are noted.
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Mary Stuart
Frederick Schiller
France
Scotland
England
Aliso
Uvoorgs
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Franklin Club
BASE
Fireman
Lund-Lau
138Th Street
O. F. Reich
Edward Russell
A. C. Wesse
St. Paul’s Ev. Luth
Anna Warning
Bertha
Sheboygan Falls
Wis
Wisconsin
Travis Nairn
Sante Fe Railroad
Collinsville
Oklahoma
Dolton M. E. Church
E M. Wahmhoff
Andrew Baumgartner
Raymond
Norwood
Minn
Gustav Baumgartner
Gus. Gropenthien
John E. Harter
Illinois Brick Co
J. M. Deam
Robison
Big Sister
Eimil Kasten
Ahneis Brick Co
Dalton A.C
Fred Blank
Fred Ott
Maniatee, Mich
Flora Polette
St. Louis
Herman Jacobs
Leyden Avenue
Bernard Jennings
Wm. May
Leyland, Michigan
Ora Willigan
Watauga
South Dakota
J. Diekman
John Diekman
Cincinnati
Ohio
MOE Epworth League
Berger M. I
Eiverybody
Fred Hameister
Rainey
Aid Diis
Eaimeister
Sollit
Henry Mithahn
Medicine Chow
Robert Hansehmann
Agnes Sprick
Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Sprick
Paul Schafer
Schafer
Imperator
A. Cook
Logansport
Ind
L. O Garry
Dalton M. E
Asmus Ulaussen
Richmond
Frank Clausen
Evelyn
Kay Cassell
Center Avenue
Coliseum
W. R. Aleeder
Danville
L O. Garry
Lagleside Avenue
Main Street
Forest Home
J.A. Decklar
Our Saviour’s Church
L. E. Rollo
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Rollo
Mayers
the Ridge
W.id. Cissna
Simpson M. E. Church
3Rd and
Princeton Avenue
Doltea
Gordon
Tne Pointer
Troy
Jobo Ravenloot
South Holand
Hazel Crest
M. F. Getze
Perry Avenue
F. Reich
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