First National Bank Buys Riverdale Water Bonds
Riverdale board held a special meeting to accept bids on $6,600 water extension bonds. First National Bank of Dalton won the bid. A Krang of Harvey got the mains contract for $4,910.79. Indiana Harbor repair of a viaduct was ordered and Halsted Street weeds south of 138th Street were to be cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
First National Bank of
Dalton
A. Krang
Harvey
Indiana Harbor
Halsted Street
138Th Street
Engle and Rowe Wedding at Ridge Home
Miss Anna Engle and Charles Rowe were united Sunday at noon at the Engle home with Rev. Miller officiating. Maids of honor and attendants included Luella Engle Milton Waterman and Pearl Engle. The couple left the same afternoon for their Chariton Iowa home amid cheers and well wishes. Gladys Steinke returns from Jeffersonville Indiana visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Garrett Jacobsma welcome a bouncing baby boy. Tuesday the 5th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engle—Rowe
Anna, Engle
Fred Engle
Charles Rowe
Chariton
Iowa
R.N. Miller
Luella Engle
Milton Waterman
Pearl Engle
Chartot
Miss Engle
Ridge
Gladys Steinke
Charles D. Reeder
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Garrett Jacobsma
First National Bank of Dalton Promises Safety and Service
The bank promotes itself as a reliable friend for customers with a strong backing from the Federal Reserve and U S government supervision. It notes capital surplus and profits over 40000 and advertises accounts opening with one dollar for savings and fifty dollars for checking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Dalton
Federal Reserve System
United States
No Strike There Is No Strike Yet Promises Steady Work Ahead
Horace Holmes announces no strike but stresses continued steady work. He promotes obtaining a home through the Dalton Riverdale Building and Loan Association, noting it is as easy as paying rent and leads to home ownership rather than rent receipts. Call to learn options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton- Riverdale Building & Loan Association
Horace Holmes
Sec’y
First National Bank Bidg
Dolton
Dalton Band Concert Set for Wednesday Evening
The Dalton Concert Band will give a free concert in the band stand on Wednesday evening September 13 at 7 30 sharp. For sale Reed baby buggy advertised by Mrs W Schaefer at 423 Main St. elten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Reed Baby Buggy
Truie
W. Schaefer
Main St
Elten
Lightning strikes cattle and residence in local storm
Local notes report a milk dealer losing a valuable cow in a rain storm after a lightning strike hit a tree where cattle stood. The Matz residence was struck the same evening. Numerous social updates follow including visits by Brazil Indiana residents, church events, a tennis lawn party on Michigan avenue, and notices of births and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klinkhammer
Matz
W. &. Cock
Brazil
Ind
Ged, Diehl Sr
Dalton M. B
Henry Matthiesen
Baltimore
Michigan Avenue
136Th Street
Chicago
Austin
Liability Insurance for Employers After Scaffold Fall Fatality
Robert Craig of Dalton Illinois died from injuries after a fall from a scaffold on August 24 1916 at 138th Street and Illinois Central railroad. The notice urges employers to check liability insurance coverage and mentions A S Diekman of Dol ton Minn for information. Mr Seestadt carried a policy through his agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Craig
Mr. Seestadt
Dalton
Illinois
138Th Street
Illinois Central Railroad
A.S Diekman
Dolton
Seestadt
John O'Brieun Family Leaves for New Hampshire
John O'Brieun his daughter Marie and son Lernard left Thursday for New Hampshire. They will visit relatives in Boston and several Canadian points and expect to return home in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’brieun
Marie
Lernard
New Hampshire
Boston
Death of Riverdale Pioneer Cornelius DeVries
Cornelius DeVries of 18304 Calumet Avenue died at 2:00 a.m. aged 68 years 10 months 13 days. He is survived by two daughters Tena and Lydia, and two sons John and Cornelius. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p.m. at the house with interment at Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius DeVries
Calumet Avenue
Riverdale
Calumet
Tena
Felix Stout
Lydia
John
Cornelius
Oakland Cemetery
Stern Schmidt Titt Marries in Chicago Home Ceremony
Albert Stern of Riverdale wed Miss Anna Schmidt at the bride’s parents' Chicago home 2067 North Oakley Avenue on Saturday August 26. They plan to set up housekeeping in Riverdale soon with the groom’s parents hosting temporarily at 261 East 134th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stern
Riverdale
Anna Schmidt
North
Oakley Avenue
Chicago
Stern
Wm. Bissert
Rivervale
Overland 1917 models attract Riverdale buyers
The Hillstrom Auto Sales Company at 11242 Michigan Avenue reports strong Overland sales in 1916 and touts the 1917 Model 75B as the most powerful of its size with 3124 horsepower and a $635 price. The Model 85 comes in four and six passenger versions at $795 and $925, offering large, well equipped cars unmatched at those prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillstrom Auto Sales Company
Michigan Avenue
Riverdale
Dalton, Harvey
South Holland
Overland
St Pauls Evang Lutheran Church Service and Meeting Notice
St Pauls Evang Lutheran Church at 88th Street and Lincoln Avenue lists Sunday School at 9 00 a m Confessional Services at 9 30 a m Sermon and Holy Communion at 10 00 a m Congregational meeting at 2 00 p m Rev Lt Wind pastor announced for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Evang. Lutheran Church
88Th Street
Lincoln Ave
Wind
Saint Marys Catholic Mass Times
The bulletin lists a 7:00 a.m. Low Mass and a 9:30 a.m. High Mass with Benediction at St. Marys Catholic Church led by Rev. W. H. Deremer, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Deremer
Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church Service Times
Sunday School at 9 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m led by Rev J Walter Bresster pastor all services in English
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Bresster
Dolton M L Ghurgh Morning Worship and Sabbath School
Morning worship scheduled for 11:00 a m with Sabbath School at 9 454 a m led by I J Claussen as Superintendent Classes for all ages led by Rev R N Miller pastor and church activities listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Claussen
Immanuel Evangelical Church Services Schedule
The church posts English preaching on the first Sunday at 10 30, German preaching on all remaining Sundays at 10 30, and English evening services on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 30. Next Sunday evening the topic is Russellism as a fraud, led by Pastor J 0 Horrexiersn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellson
Clovers Protest Triumph Over Howard Club in Cup Race
In a disputed baseball cup game the Clovers toppled the Howards after a late rally. The match featured a controversial foul ball call and a protest that led to the game being ordered replayed at Sherman Park on a neutral ground. Labor Day’s game fell to the Clovers by forfeit due to Lakesides’ absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howards
Clovers
Jack
D. Gilbert
Ripley
H. Albrecht
Gilbert
Ump
Howard’s
Sherman Park
138Th
63Rd
Cottage Grove
Racine Ave
Racine
St. St
Lakesides
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First National Bank
Geo. F. Roberts
Chas. BR. Baker
Frank
Margaret
Winoneka
FB. R. Baker
Evelyn Brown
Baker
Marguerite Venzke
Slammond
Helen Leidenreich
Labor Day
W. E. Cook
Sewing Club
Geo. Diebl
Katherine
William Lotz
Violet Horton
John Horton
William Grant
Mable Grant
Caledonia
Minn
Edward Scheck
John Prill
A. Schmidt
Peoria
Ill
August Pril
Herman Faden
William Wrueger
Charles Daehn
Danville
Iil
United Brick and Clay Workers of America
Theodore Bork
Hilda
John Ludwig
Detroit
Mich
A. V. Burger
W. R. GC
186Th Street
A. P. Burch
Mineral Springs
Lake Wawasee
Lamicitia Club
Lund’s Hall
Paul Sligo
Henry J. Mohr
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Newark
N. J
International Union of Steam and
Battle Creek
Michigan
A. van Steenberg
Board of Equalization
Walter G. Davis
Stern-Schmidt
The
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
OUR Savior
Luth. Church
Dolton M
Ghurgh
R. N. Miller
Immanuel Evangelical
Lgy. J
Horrexiersn
Pastor
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