Annual South Holland visit brightens town
Miss Ethel Gordon of Chicago spends a week with relatives and friends in South Holland for her annual village visit and to congratulate locals on progress. The community highlights a new piano for the club and Labor Day events by the Hero Club at VanDerWalls Grove amid local social plans and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Gordon
Chicago
Joyce White
Dalton
Calumet Orchestra
Thomas Orchestra
J. DeYoung
Arlington
Wash
Lina Gowens Hag
Michigan
Hero Club
VanDerWalls Grove
O. Ix
Gerrit de Ridder
Gerrit
Butch
the Heights
Fred Cook
Fred
J Walvoord
Nebraska
Race Gibson
South Bend
Ind
Haney
Corneilius
Mabel Leenhout
Milwaukee
Dolton Village Bicycle Bell and Light Notice
Bicycle riders must use a bell in daytime and carry a light at night when riding on sidewalks in Dolton. Violators will be arrested and fined.
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Dolton
Homewood School Attendance Rises Amid Community Notes
The Homewood schools report higher enrollment than last year with room for one more classroom. Teachers list grades and pupil counts across East and West Side schools, plus a note on a water ordinance and bids for tapping mains. A local murder rumor, wedding talks, and a Sunday ball game are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R
J H. B. Smith
Dunne
Orne
Laye
J. Koenig
Hazel Creat Schoo
West Side School
Miss Renald
Miss Howest
East Side
Rennaud
Board of Local Improvements
Hazel Crest
Franklin
Axtell
John Shilling Jr
J. Bardwick
South Holland
Charivalie
H. Rebberg
R. Rebberg
Crete
Book on Use of Dynamite on the Farm by PRR
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has issued a practical guide for farmers titled Use of Dynamite on the Farm. It covers destroying old stumps rocks building ditches and loosening subsoil with dynamite and is well illustrated. J M Deam Riverdale and M H Jenness Dalton agents distribute copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
J M. Deam
Riverdale
M. H. Jenness
Dalton
Multiple Rural Properties and Rentals Offered in Dolton Area
Classified notices offer 6 room cottage sales in Riverdale and New Chicago style markets with meters and easy terms, 9 acre Dolton farm with outbuildings, 14 lots in Leonard’s subdivision for 1000 cash, two 40 acre Oakglen farms for rent, and several farms around Oakglen Lang wg region. Also a girl sought for light housekeeping and a 7 room cottage for rent in Dalton. Listings reference Pointer office and J C Ton Oakglen Illinois.
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GR. OK
Atlantis Street
Riverdale
One Pointer
New Chicago
Pointer
Kor
Dolton
Leonard
A.C. Reich
Indiana Avenue
Oakglen
Henry Block
Lincoln
East Main Street
Dalton
Main Street
Oakglen and
Langwg
Laws
J.C. Ton
Ill
Mammond
Birthday celebration for Mrs Mary Shannon marks 70th year
Mrs Mary Shannon wife of the late Dr Shannon received a happy surprise party last Monday from neighbors and friends at her home. She honored her 70th birthday the prior Sunday September 3. Mrs Shannon taught in Thornton township for many years and many friends joined The Ponter in extending birthday wishes. Attending ladies included Mrs Emily Swift Mrs Hi Hahn Mrs Jozceptine Vandenberg Mrs Wino Doulton Mrs L S Wertman and Mrs Mehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shannon
Dr. Shannon
Shannon
Thornton Township
Emily Swift
Hi. Hahn
Jozceptine Vandenberg
Wino. Doulton
L S. Wertman
Mehler
Report of the Hirst National Bank of Doluton Illinois
Report of the condition of the Hirst National Bank of Doluton Illinois at close of business September 1 1911. Capital stock 25000. Surplus 5000. Undivided profits 5959.06. National bank notes 25000. Individual deposits 70712.34. Demand certificates 8300. Time certificates 6573.55. Savings deposits 126334.61. Certified checks 25. Directors listed. Cashier Horace Holmes sworn Sept 5 1911 before Notary Public Andrew S Diekman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qouapital
Andrew 5S
Diekman
To Organize a Building and Loan Association
UK committee of Dalton citizens circulate a paper to form a Building and Loan Association to help members build homes. The Pointer will publish notice of a public meeting in a later issue.
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Dalton
St Marys Bazaar at Dolton and Jolly Seven Moonlight Picnic
St Marys Congregation announces a bazaar at Villners Pavilion in Dolton from Oct 16 to 21. The Jolly Seven will host a Moon light picnic at Dillners Pavilion in Dolton on Saturday evening Sept 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Villners Pavilion
Dolton
Dillner’s Pavilion
Ciam Bake Fundraiser at Dan Perrys Camp McDernot
A Ciam Bake is planned for Sunday afternoon September 17 at Dan Perrys Camp McDernot. Tickets are $2.00 per plate with June income to buy clams lobster spring chicken corn and other delicacies. If costs fall short, each ticket holder receives a rebate. Also HOR SALE two cook stoves and a heater inquire at Calumet Hotel Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Perry
Camp McDernot
Calumet Hotel
Riverdale
Plumbing bids sought for Riverdale Village Hall heating
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of the Village of Riverdale on September 12 1911 at 7 30 o clock for installing a steam heating plant in the Village Hall Riverdale. Specifications from Hall and Building committee. Bids to Village clerk before 7 30 p m September 12. Board reserves right to reject any and all bids. A G Wilkens Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
A. G. Wilkens
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Holland News
Peter Peerbolte
South Tolland
Gesondheid
de Groalsle Schat
Andergeseekende Maakt Aan
Het Geachte Publiek van Riverdale, Dolton En South Holland Bekent
Dat Hij Als Verkoopers der Ceroemde Wortelboerskruiden
Met de Faluiek van Jacoba
Maria Wortelboer
Oude-Pekela Holland
Herst Aan Gesleid
Voor Riverdale
den Heer
R. F
General Agent der Wortelboerskruiden
J. J. Prange
First National Bank
The
Dillner’s Grove
Everin
Homewood News
Hirst National Bank OF
Doltuon
Total
State
Illinois
Cook
Ros
Horace Holmes
Banx
E. Waterman
M. Robert Weidner
Johnn 3
Vandeursen
U. S
Ciam
Bus
Dolton State Bank
Carl Dieck & Co
Leyden Ave
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