Dolton Village Board Advances Sewer Ordinance and Utilities
The Dolton Village Board met last Tuesday with Mr. Rossiter reviewing the sewer ordinance details to avoid errors before passage. The treasurer reported $7 637 19 on hand as of Aug 31. Railroads report repairs at Lincoln and Indiana avenue crossings. The walk list for cement sidewalks progresses. A deep well pump was repaired and is functioning. Whistling nuisance is to be stopped. Light plant boilers pass inspection. An electric power line project starts in two weeks. Chicago will stone 188th street. An appropriation ordinance is approved and a gas mains ordinance granted for the Geo Dolton subdivision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Village
Rossiter
Trustee Land
Western Indiana Railroad
Lincoln Avenue Crossing
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana Avenue
Dickelman
Heidenreich
Harter
City of
Chicago
188Th Street
Lincoln Avenue
Gas Company
Geo. Dolton
Emil Rosenthal
Ogden Avenue
12Th Street
Viola
Lillian Schmidt
Dalton
George Washington Lodge
Lund’s
James Carman
Joe Schmidt
St. James, Minn
Frank Claussen
Frank
Tony Michalski
Riverdale
LaSalle
Iil
Jos. Lemmons
James O'Keefe
Alva J. Hastings
Ft. Smith
Ark
Flastings
Henry Hansen
Chas. Leverenz
Wellington
Ill
Minnie DeTurck
Reading
Penn
Bessie Daub
Pottstown
Pueblo
Denver
Colo
Schoon
Louis 1Precht
Calumet River
Hunter's Rest
Margaret Abrlant
Myrtle Price
Gusse Wulff
Gertrude Price
Emma
Frieda Berndt
Edward Stewart
Harry McBride
Sidney Russakov
Will Middleborn
Alfred Hilmer
Louis Albrecht
Credit Shared for School Improvements in Dolton
F W Ropison superintendent of Dolton Schools expresses thanks for the community effort. He credits the Board of Education, teachers, scholars, and janitors for improving the school and grounds. He also praises The Pointer editor and school patrons for their appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Pointer
Progressive Board of Education
F. W. Ropison
Dolton Schools
Dalton Bakery Slashes Bread Price to Five Cents
Price cut takes effect on September 15 as William Minardow announces bread made from the finest flour. Teaches wholesome quality and joy at any table with pastry and cake for all occasions. Try our bread and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
William Minardow
Dalton M E. Church Sets Quarterly Conference
M E quarterly conference is planned for next Sunday the 12th with a brief lesson exposition at the Dalton church. The Fourth Quarterly Conference will follow and all official church members are urged to attend. Rev. Dr. William Macafee district superintendent will preach at the morning service at 11 o'clock. Oscar E Swanson pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton M. E
William Macafee
Southern Chicago
Beers and Anchors face off in Dolton after noon
The American Beers schedule a Sunday afternoon game with the Anchors on Athletic grounds Dolton. The Anchors beat Dolton 10 to 5 last Sunday. Riverdale Maroons defeated Hammond Old Style Lager 12 to 2 on Penfield's grounds. The Anchors beat Chicago East Side Maroons Labor Day 8 to 5 and earn praise for speed and teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Guime
Daltons
Riverdale Maroons
Penfield
Maroons
Scuwas Department Store Holiday Closing Notice
On account of a holiday the store will close Wednesday afternoon at 8 00 and remain closed the 16th and 17th of September Open Saturday morning the 18th Riverdale store signaled by Scuwas Department Store.
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Scuwas
Riverdale
Moving Picture Show Adds Weekend Screens
The moving picture show will begin Saturday evening September 11 with three shows each Saturday and Sunday, replacing two. Doors open 6 30 PM. A pianola with up to date music is added to enhance entertainment. Manager John Hruby.
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John Hruby
Village ordinance bans dogs running at large in Dolton
Dolton community notice restricts dogs from running at large on village streets until the 80th day of September. The order must be strictly enforced per the President's proclamation and village ordinance. August Verhoeven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
August Verhoeven
Three Young Gunmen Arrested After Saloon Hold Up
Kensington police officers Cassidy and Gray arrested Harvey Marcotte Joe Radke and Chas Bielefeldt after a July week long hold up at a saloon on 67th Street. The Bielefeldt youth was sent to juvenile court while the other two faces grand jury with bonds set at 3000 dollars. The trio used machine guns to force bartender William Benjamin to surrender 20.40 dollars from the till. The suspects hailed from reportedly well regarded families distressed by the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassidy and Gray
Kensington
67Th Street
Harvey Marcotte
Joe Radke
Chas Bielefeldt
William Benjamin
East 67Th Street
Local notices from Dolton and nearby areas
Dolton locals share visits and arrivals from Chicago and Wisconsin. Community figures include McMillan visiting Cumberland and Emil Rosenthal becoming a moving picture show manager on Ogden Avenue near 12th Street.
Tore His Pants
An amusing letter from Otto C Reich of Denver Colorado recounts a 17 mile mountain bicycle trip with Alban Reich, Harrold Unkery, and Harvey Zimmer. Alban towed by rope on a mountain ride, then impressed a wagon party of girls triggering a crash and torn trousers. Alban was damaged, a tailor sewed his Sunday trousers, and the pair returned to Dalton with stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto C.reich
Denver
Colo
Alban Reich
Dalton Jeweler
Morison
Harrold Unkery
Harvey Zimmer
Unkery
Alban
Dalton
Blue Island Power Boat Club Hosts Second Calumet Race
The Blue Island Power Boat Club held its second annual race on the Calumet river last Sunday with fifteen launches from Blue Island to the Indiana avenue bridge at Rivierdale and back. A lively river parade followed as the event closed. The Blue Island Sun praises Dan Perry, noting his generosity at Perry's, described as the club’s second home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island Power Boat Club
Calvet River
Blue Island
Indiana Avenue Bridge
Riverdale
Blue Island Sun
Dan Perry
Perry
Calumet
Bakery Price Reduction Notice and Local Advertisements
Notice states bakery goods prices reduced to old price from September 1 1909 at A Schmedl Bakery Riverdale with fresh rolls and bread for breakfast. Also piano and violin lessons by Miss Bettie Zimmer 441 Lincoln Avenue Dalton. Picnic planned at Riverdale Park Saturday evening and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schmedl
Riverdale
Bettie Zimmer
Lincoln Avenue
Dalton
Riverdale Park
Community Notes From South Holland and Vicinity
South Holland reports start of the first year at Thornton Township High School for Trouis Vinke and Estey Gouwens. A First Reformed Church Young People meeting led by Nelson Dalen berg drew a large crowd. The Honey Stars lost to the Thornton boys 19 to 4 on Labor Day at Thornton. Several residents travel, host guests, and attend gatherings while local concerns include a scarlet fever case and a pastor search meeting at the First Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trouis Vinke
Thornton Township
Estey Gouwens
First Reformed Church
Nelson Dalenberg
Pickle Factory
Dick van Vuren
South Dakota
Anton van Vuren
Vander Wolfs Grove
Labor Day
Willow Springs
Honey Stars
Thornton Boys
Thornton
Anna
Jennie Potts
Cedar Grove
Wis
Chicago
Adam IntHout
Jennie de Graff
Losy Ridge
Anne Bardwick
Michigan
Cora Bardwick
Delp
Homewood Notes From Vermont Trips To Local Events
Mrs E B Felsenthal and Miss Felsen thal returned from Vermont mountains while Mr and Mrs Henry Gottschalk went to Montague Michigan with a basket for a future peach treat. Bratley ball team beat Manteno 6 to 1 at Monee Fair on Sept 2. Firemen’s picnic drew a big crowd on Sept 5. Hazel Crest celebrates Sept 11. Alderman H Brockman and IT family visited Hammond over Labor Day weekend. Master Ewald Heuer returns home from hospital in serious condition.
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Henry Gottschalk
Montague
Mich
Henry
Bratley
Monee Fair
Manteno’s
Bratlog’s
Hazel Crest
Homewood
H. Brockman
Hammond
Ewald Heuer
Labor Day Parade Draws Local No 5 and Clubs
The Labor Day Parade organized by Local No 5 featured Brick makers Woodmen and the Rosebud Pleasure Club. The Dalton Village Board rode a carriage while L Reich and Fred Ott decorated wagons. Ed Wirte handed out beer from a barrel donated by Geo Wantke and Ed Witte dressed as Uncle Sam supervised the distribution, entertaining many spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Rosebud Pleasure Club
Dalton Village
E. Reich
Fred Ott
Ed Wirte
Geo. Schwantke
Ed Witte
Uncle Sam
Railroad union meeting in Danville attendance noted
John Needles and James Quinn locomotive engineers on the OC and E I R R at Dalton attended a joint union meeting of four railroad organizations in Danville NL last Sunday September 5. The meeting was addressed by W S Stone P H Morrissey and Judge E K Kans baugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Needles
James Quinn
Dalton
Danville
W. S. Stone
P. H. Morrissey
EK. R. Kansbaugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E. Quarterly Conference
Oscar E. Swanson
Win. McMillan
Cumberland
A. Cassell
Cora Weldman
Wanda Utery
Beloit
John Krug
Runior
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Company
Louisa Morgan
John E.schafer
Vincent Schblaske
Wanata
Ind
Carrie Notorf
Kankakee
Anna Dé Rid
Lund’s Hall
Lee Haas
Lone Wolf
Oklahoma
Haas
Martha Koehncke
John Rampke
Valparaiso
E. J. Lowry
Perry’s
Hunter’s Rest
Wm. Robinson
Panama
Sarah Cullinan
Robinson
Iowa
Clara Balsiger
Bernhard Engel
Berger
Engel
South Holland
Henry DeYoung
Dakota
E. B.felsenthal
Miss Felsenthal
Mountains
Vermont
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