Dolton Board Passes Bills and Reports Aug. 31 Finances
The Dolton Board met Tuesday with most members present. They paid most bills while excluding Central Engineering Co. A $200 payment to the firm was approved with balance to follow. Treasurer O Brien reported $8 916.97 on hand. Clerk Dalton’s books had clerical errors. a $1.30 overpayment was corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Enginering Co
Ewing Stone & Co
Pinger
O’ Brien
Finance Committee
Vilage
Dalton
Lulinoia Brick Co
McGarry
Main Street
Indiana Harbor
Attorney Propper
McGarry & Co
Lincoln Avenue
138Th Street
Indiana
Riverdale
188Th Street
High Class Motion Pictures At Land's Hall Dolton
Dolton venue hosts films every Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday with matinee and evening showings. Doors open 7 p.m. Sundays 3 to 6 and 7 p.m. Mgr Joan Housy lists inquiries for private family boarders with rooms and bath at The Pojoter silica.
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Land’s Hall
Dolton
Nice Reoma
Bath
Silica
Brickmaker's Convention Opens at Blue Island
The 14th Annual Brickmaker's Convention of the C. W. A. opens in Blue Island on Monday September 9. Delegates from Local No. 5 of Dalton include Wm J. Albrecht Herman Faden and Martin Walker. The session is expected to last about one week.
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Blue Island
Wm J. Albrecht
Herman Faden
Martin Walker
Dalton
Birthday salute to Mrs James Shannon of Dalton
Mrs Shannon aged 71 last Wednesday is described as Thornton Township's oldest former schoolteacher who taught in Lansing and surrounding areas before marrying Dr Shannon who died years ago. Friends honored her with birthday wishes noting she remains young at heart.
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James Shannon
Dalton
Notice to Boys End Flipping Trains Threatens Prosecution
The Indiana Harbor rail line issue warns boys and young men who flip trains and aid to Hammond and Riverdale yards that the practice must stop or arrests and prosecution will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Harbor
Hammond
Riverdale
Barnard Seed Co to Add 50 by 150 Foot Warehouse
The W. W. Barnard Seed Co. plans a new building 50 by 150 feet south of its Dalton warehouse with a teamway between structures and a tunnel to connect them. An unusually large onion seta crop will test capacity, and W. L. Wilcox, local manager, aims to handle contracts promptly as screenings expect a high tare percentage due to oversized onions from favorable weather.
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W. W. Barnard Seed Co
Dalton
Teamway
W. L. Wilcox
Picnic postponed to Sunday at Horn's Grove
Weather forced the postponement of the Saint Mary’s congregation picnic from Labor Day to Sunday, September 7 at Horn's Grove in Riverdale. Members invite all to attend the afternoon and evening gathering.
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Horn’s Grove
Riverdale
St. Mary’s
A C Tennis Club Forms and Social Plans in Dalton
The A C Tennis Club of Dalton organized last spring with a 26 member base and a fine court on Illinois Brick Co. land. Officers include Miss Louisa Leufer president John Harms Jr vice president Miss Mabel Diekman secretary and Arthur Claussen treasurer. The group plans amateur winter plays and hosted a farewell reception for Rev W E Cissna and family at the Vandeursen home after he accepted a call to Evanston.
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A. C. Tennis Club
Dalton
Illinois Brick Co
Chicago Street
Louisa Leufer
John Harms, Jr
Mabel Diekman
Arthur Claussen
W. E. Cissna
Walton M
John Vandeursen
Cisana
Evanston
Local Classifieds Highlight Rentals and Sale Offers
Listings include a Main Street Cotton house for rent with heat and modern improvements, a 15 room cottage on 136th Place Riverdale, 17 acres of land south of Harvey, and Jewel Heater for sale. Also board and room in private family, lost coat between Riverdale and 147th Street, and found ladies white parasol. Inquiries through the Pointer office.
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Riverdale
Ilinquire of
Oubas
Petersen
Kor Sale
Harvey Suvps
Good Pblack Sell
Inquire
Moxus DeCrafs
South Holland
Til
Pointer
147Th Street
Local and Personal News Highlights at Dolton
Community notices report a work dispute at yard 35 between Brickmakers and Stationery Engineers. Residents travel between Dolton and nearby Bay City Michigan and Winnipeg Canada, with several short trips and visits. A bazaar at Immanuel Evangelical Church Dolton runs October 15 16 17 18 19. Local residents plan moves, travels, and social visits with many names and brief notes.
Rally Day at Saint Pauls and St Marys on Sept 8
On Sunday September 8 1912 Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church at 138th street holds Sunday School at 930 am and morning service at 1030 am led by Rev H Wind Followed by St Marys Catholic Church with masses at 800 am and 1030 am Rev W F Verhalen presiding A 945 am Sunday School 1100 am service reception of member 300 pm Junior League 645 pm Epworth League 800 pm sermon The Sure Foundation Ladies Aid meets on 2nd and 4th Thursdays Men s Progressive Association meets 2d Thursday 730 pm and last Sunday evening 730 pm All men invited Rev W E Cissna pastor
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St. Paul’s Ev. Luth
138Th Street
H. Wind
Epworth
Sure Foundation
Ladies Aid
Men’s Progressive Association
W. E. Cissna
Immanuel Evangelical Church Sunday Schedule
Immanuel Evangelical Church lists 9 30 Sunday School in German and English 10 30 German preaching 7 30 Sunday Evening League English Service with an important special meeting after the service All members are urged to attend Rev G G Press pastor invites all attendees.
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Immanuel Evang
League
G. G. Press
Dutch Reformed Church Dalton Service Schedule
The Dutch Reformed Church on Park Ave Dalton lists preaching at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday school at 3:30 p.m. The young people meet at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Jonn W. TePaske serves as pastor.
Our Saviours English Lutheran Church Service Notice
Riverdale village hall hosts Sunday services with an evening sermon at 7 45 led by Rev W H Wheeler of Augsburg Chicago. Wheeler praised as an interesting pastor. Choir rehearsals resumed and will sing at regular services. Rev Geo P Kabele is also listed as pastor.
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Riverdale Village Hall
W. H. Wheeler
Augsburg Lutheran Church
Chicago
Wheeler
Geo. P. Kabele
Rally and Socials In Epworth League Notice
The Calumet Sub District of Epworth Leagues holds its September Rally at Pullman M E Church on September 12. Supper 6 to 7, then song service. Dr Mitchell of St James will speak. special music by Rev and Mrs K W Putnam. Nearby notes include a wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Edward Ripley with about 200 attendees and Riverdale Band, plus various church and social updates from Dalton and Ridge areas.
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Calumet
Epworth
Pullman M. E
Dr. Mitchell
St. James M
Charen
Mra
K. W. Putnam
Pullman
112Th Street
Watt Avenue
Edward Ripley
Riverdale Band
Mt. Kelly
Dalton M. BE
I. F. Kinney
Oulicera
Riverdale Laborer John Cramer Dies After Fall at Station
John Cramer a Riv erdale resident for 31 years died after a ladder fall at the Riv erdale pumping station on August 17. An inquest found death due to heart kidney and brain disease compounded by injuries from the fall. He was born July 18 1852 in Hanover Germany and married Catherine Klappedbach in 1877. Eight children were born, three died in infancy from diphtheria and scarlet fever. a son Theodore died earlier at work on the railroad. He leaves his widow and two daughters Katie and Anna. Funeral from 774 137th Place with interment at Oakland Cemetery.
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John Cramer
Riverdale
M. Consrad
Theodore
Katie
Lee Haas
Lone Wolf
Okla
Anna
Ray Cassel
Oakland Cemetery
Hen Havens Traces Son Death in river near bridge
Major B F Havens of Thomasville Georgia visited Riverdale last Friday seeking details about the death of his son Harry Havens a 45 year old bookkeeper whose body was found in the Calumet River near the C and E I bridge. authorities think an accidental fall is likely.
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B. F. Havens
Thomasville
Georgia
Riverdale
Harry Havens
Calumet River
Wichman
Mr. Havena
Ninoia Central Bridge
Terre Haute
Ind
Major Havens
Mr. Wichman
Sellien Goos Couple Wed In Highlawn Home
Harry Sellien son of Mrs. Fred Sellien and Esther Goos daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Goos wed at the bride’s Highlawn home on Tuesday afternoon September 3. They will reside in Highlawn, with friends wishing them happiness. For sale gas store burners with oven, cost sixteen, will sell for eight, inquire at The Pointer office.
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Harry Sellien
Fred Sellien
Esther Goos
Henry Goos
Highlawn
Hightawn
the Pointer
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Bornter R
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Beech Tte
R. H. Hoppe
Prickett
Moran & Hastings
A. EK
Moomaw
Sanitary District
Stanczik
Ft. Wayne Electric Works
Joan Housy
Mgr
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John Metevia
Edgar
Estella
Bay City
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Metevia
Frank Mergenthaler
136Th Street
Conrad Kern
Henry Blocker
R. Schwarz
Rudolph
St. Joe
Frank Michaleki
Harvey
Kentucky Avenue
Louise Koehncke
Buffalo
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Que
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New York
Hudson River
Albany
Alma Lund
Winnipeg
Canada
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Immanual Evangelical Church
Dillner’s Pavilion
H.S Steege
Daugter Corina
Harrisburg
F. A. Logan
Calumet Hotel
Steege
United Hypothetae and
Cost Congress
Sherman House
Logan
South
Steege’sa
George Hauser
Erwin
Hazel
Tinley Park
Nicholas Simona
Hulda Schulte
Libertyville
Lil
Viola McGowan
James McGowan
Chicago Business College
Carl Neidow
Jacob Weigel
Benton Harbor
Fred Bogel
Minnesota
Ihe
Bivle School Association of Our Savior’s Church
Henry Wilkens
Henry Brandt
Mina H. Wilkens
Mias Olga Lawrenz
Ntverdaie
Wellington
Matt Wirtz
Wernicke
Nuncia, Michigan
Oswald Obeldobel
Katie Diehl
Augus
Anna Boyens
Iter
Michigan
M. 4. Pacsapage
Actiool
Som Gale
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
W. F. Verhalen
Our Saviours
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Herman Backhaus
Ella
Martha
Summit
Lowa
Bonne
iMra
George H. Schaefer
Frank Diekmen
Ridge
Harry Haven
Sellien-Goos
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