Dolton Board Debates Street Repairs and Water Upgrades
The Dolton village board discussed street cracks from unfinished sewer work and a petition to remove clay on Park Avenue sidewalks. Committees were empowered to act on culvert construction and water mains extension while awaiting contract terms and bids. A new fire whistle and improved apparatus were considered, with patrols to enforce whistling nuisance and school crossing gates under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molton
Gas Co
147Th Street
Dolton
Vandenberg
Park Avenue
Dalton
Board of Local Improvements
Indiana Avenue
Weber
Gould
New York
Water Committee
Main Street
Fire Company
Benj. Wells
Frank Freehaus
Wisconsin Yards
Heidenreich
Lund
Board of Education
Monaghan Bros
Chicago Street
Curt W. Zesch
John Ready
Remains Laid to Rest in German Lutheran Church
The funeral of Albert Schultz was held last Saturday afternoon from St. Paul's German Lutheran Church with Rev. H. Wind officiating. Money flowers came from sorrowing relatives and friends and from the Car Repairers Union, of which he was a member. Pallbearers included Simon Schoon, Henry Bockelman, August Radke, Henry Urich, August Manski, and William Wichmann. Out-of-town attendees were Wm. Keehn, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Lemke, George Lemke, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keehn, Alfred and Hugo Keehn, Wilhelm and Wilhelmina Keehn of North Judson Indiana, Johno Keehn of San Piero Indiana, and Miss Emma Dominer of Denham Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schultz
St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church
Rev. H. Wind
Car Repairers Union
Simon Schoon
Henry Bockelman
August Radke
Henry Urich
August Manski
William Wichmann
Wm. Keehn
Julius Lemke
George Lemke
Fred Keehn
Alfred
Hugo Keehn
Wilhelm and
Wilhelmina Keehn
North Judson
Indiana
Johno Keehn
San Piero
Emma Dominer
Denham
Ind
S.W. Schwab
Benton Elarbor
Mich
Wm. Claussen
Chicago
Emily Bachman
New York
Friderik Wilhelm
Germany
E.R. Brown
Moore’e Hill College
M. E. Cissna
Mainardon's Maltine Bread Goes On Big Store Sale
A local promotion touts Mainardon's Maltine Bread now at all stores with a strong claim that a loaf will be the best ever, promising enthusiastic buyer satisfaction.
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Mainardon
Boy’s accident leads to finger amputation near Riverdale
Irving Hoffman, seven, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Loffman of Riverdale, was injured Thursday afternoon while hitching a ride on a Lumber Company stone wagon on 136th Place. His hand was crushed in a dumping chain requiring amputation of a finger.
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Irving Hoffman
Chas. Loffman
Riverdale
Lumber Company
Stanley Smyth
C. H. Smyth
Dolton
Local and Personal News From Dolton and Nearby
Community notes list visits and arrivals including Mr August Raulf of Chicago visiting his daughter-in-law Mrs George Dutt. Miss Mary DeTurck and Miss Minnie delay returning from the east. Entries cover typhoid cases at St Luke's Hospital, housing updates, travel plans, farm visits, schooling, and a Labor Day picnic by the Rosebud Pleasure Club at Diliner's Pavilion.
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August Raulf
Chicago
George Dutt
Mary DeTurck
Pointer
Minnie
Mary
Belle Dolton
St. Luke’s Hospital
Edythe
Mass Belle
Lawrence L. McNamara
Regan Printing House
Potnrrr
Rosebud Pleasure Club
Dalton
Diliner’s
Labor Day
Rosebud’s
Diversified sales at the Pointer office listings
Various For Sale ads include a nine room Riverdale house for 2000 dollars and a hot water boiler bargain. Also offered are three Plymouth Rock roosters, a store cash desk, a work horse with hay and gear, a fine China painting outfit, mink furs, Moline plows and wagons, and land for sale across the United States and Canada. A girl for general housework and a 10 acre Riverdale rental are listed. John Sickart promotes farm equipment in South Holland.
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Riverdale
Bath
Pointer
Plymouth Rock
Suall
Schwab’s Department Store
A. J
John Sickart
South Holland
Telephone
United States
Canada
A.S Diekman
Case Vischer Surprised by Friends on Birthday
Foreman Case Fisher known as Case Vischer on the rap track at C. and E. I. yards received a large surprise party at his Leyden Avenue Riverdale home Thursday evening. A big crowd of friends and Woodren gathered to celebrate his birthday and everyone enjoyed a lively, jovial mood.
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Cornelius Vischer
Case Fisher
Leyden Avenue
Riverdale
Woodren
Case
Moving Picture Show Hails Franks in Lund's Program
Friday features The Attack on the Mill a Franco German episode. Saturday presents Lost in the Soudan a desert drama. Sunday shows The Red Girl and the Child an exciting Western film.
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Soudan
Desert
Local Births Reported for Bremer and Buechler Families
The Stork announces a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. August Bremer on Wednesday September 7. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buechler of Riverdale on Saturday September 2.
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August Bremer
Joseph Buechler
Riverdale
Srnday
Card of Thanks for Florence Neath Buried Sept. 6
The family of Florence Neath thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy during illness and burial. They especially acknowledge Brick Makers Local Union No. 5 and all who sent flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Neath.
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Florence
No. 5
Ernest Neath
Iwonda Launch Offers Private River and Lake Charters
Daniel Perry presents the new launch Iwonda available for private charters to river and lake destinations. Enjoy personalized trips aboard this handsome craft and plan a voyage on the water today.
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Daniel Perry
Iwonda
Dalton M E Church September Revival Services
Revival services will be held at this church every evening during the month of September. Rev W E Cissy is pastor and Sunday School begins at 9:45 a m with morning worship at 11:00 a m and evening service at 7:45 p m.
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Cheat
W. E. Cissy
Dolan Seeks Associate Judge Post in Chicago Court
Democratic voters are urged to back Harry P. Dolan for Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago. Dolan rose from shop clerk to railroad foreman, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1904. He is portrayed as close to working people and railroad workers likely to deliver strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilarry FP. Dolan
Municipal Court of Chicago
Dolan
Primary Election Hours Readied for Thursday
Primary election notice states polls open 6 a m to 5 p m on Thursday September 15. Voters are advised to be prepared and bring suitable identification where required by local rules.
Voter League Endorses J J O Rourke for 7th District
The Voter's League backs J J O Rourke born 1858 a Harvey resident with coal and real estate ties. Longtime Thornton assessor eleven terms and Illinois Democratic state and Cook County committees add to his profile. Opponent Lantz faces disqualification and a poor legislative record.
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J. O'Rourke
Harvey
Thornton
Illinois
Cook County
Cleveland
Vetera
O’rourke
Lantz
Benton F. Kleeman Seeks Illinois Assembly Seat
The Calumet Region advocate and Springs Field veteran Benton F. Kleeman runs for Representative in the Illinois General Assembly. The South End candidate is praised for his steady record and deserves reelection.
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Calumet
Illinois General Assembly
South End
Springsfield
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Prof
Robison
Rob
Frank Ulander
137Th Place
Highlawn
Robert Moench
Orie Willigan
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Map Rooms
Tina DeVries
Lansing
Ill
Mayme Claussee
Sherburn
Minn
Jos. Schmidt
Metropolitan Business College
Geo. Il. Schaefer
Dalton Dry Goods
Valparaiso
Emil Schuman
Quincy
Lll
Peter Kern
Conrad Kern
Will
Moving Picture Show
Lund’s
Stork
Harry P. Dolan
Congress
W. W. Wilson
J. C. Vaughan
The
Voter’s League
J. J. O’ Rourke
J. J. O'Rourke
Hon. Benton F. Kleeman
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