John Mackler Co. Wins Dolton Lincoln Avenue Contract
Dolton officials awarded the Lincoln avenue paving contract to John Mackler Co. for 56,781.00 after opening bids from Public Construction Co. and others. A sidewalk apron program will follow the curb work, and an Oct 10 bond election seeks $45,000 for a reservoir and water main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Board of Local Improvements
Sesson
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Street
Public Construction Co
John Mackler & Co
John Mackler Co
A. C. Wesse
Board of Education
Indiana
North Park Avenue
Celebrated Silver Wedding Of Rudolph Omick Family
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Omick of Beaver Dam Wisconsin observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday September 4 with many Riverdale and Roseland guests In Riverdale the attendees included Wm F Middleborn and family Mrs T Zumm with Elmer and Norman Herman Middleborn August Middleborn Emil Matz Wm Wesse and daughter Leona Clarence George and Walter Bohl and Mrs Stuhr In Roseland guests were Mrs Kuzeman her daughter Thessel son Edward and Fred Omick and family The group reported a fine trip and all enjoyed the celebration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Omick
Beaver Dam
Wisconsin
Riverdale
Roseland
Wm. F. Middleborn
T. Zumm
Elmer
Norman
Herman Middleborn
August Middleborn
Emil Matz
Wm. Wesse
Leona
Clarence
George
Walter Bohl
Stuhr
Kuzeman
Thessel
Edward
Fred Omick
Property owners on North Park avenue invited to lighting meeting
Notice reads that North Park avenue property owners interested in ornamental street lighting should attend the next board meeting on September 13, 1926 to receive information. By order of the Board of Trustees, WM. G. Dolton, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Park Avenue
Board of Trustees
WM. G. Dolton
Bids Sought for Riverdale Sidewalk Aprons Construction
Sealed bids are invited by the Village of Riverdale to furnish labor material and construct about fifty concrete aprons at street intersections in Spies Subdivision. Bids due by 7 30 PM September 14 1926. Specifications from sidewalk committee and village engineer. Board may reject any or all bids. George L Koehler Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
Spies
George L. Koehler
Two Deaf Girls Lip Read Speech After Plane Ride
After an hour and a half flight in rainy weather over 97th and Western Ave last week two deaf and dumb girls spoke for the first time and heard aided. Margaret Norton 10 of 9382 W 54th St showed the greatest improvement while Laura Slovey 15 of 5358 So Aberdeen St could clearly repeat the Lord's Prayer. Pilot R C Mossman said the girls cried Mama during a sudden dip.
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97Th
Western Ave
Margaret Norton
W. 54Th St
Laura Slovey
Aberdeen St
R. C. Mossman
Blue Island Sun
Hanschman and Crawford Tie in Chicago Ceremony
Miss Marie Hanschman daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hanschman wed Mr Thomas J Crawford in Chicago on Wednesday September 8 They plan to start housekeeping at 6715 South Union Ave Chicago The bride a Thorn ton Township High School and State Normal School graduate taught kindergarten in Dolton and Harvey schools and is popular with friends in Dolton and vicinity wish her happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hanschman
Robert Hanschman
Chicago
Thomas J. Crawford
South Union Avenue
Thornton Township
State Normal School
Dolton and
Harvey
Dolton
Monee Fair Set for September 22 to 24
The 22nd annual Monee District Fair will be held in Monee Illinois September 22 to 24 featuring fireworks, baseball, band concerts, livestock show, horse races, agricultural exhibition and state exhibits. All school children admitted free on Friday.
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Monee
Brennan to Speak at Democratic Picnic in Chicago
The Democratic Party of Cook County’s managing committee will host a picnic at 87th and Western Avenue next Sunday. George E Brennan will be the main speaker, with all Democratic ticket candidates also addressing attendees. Ninth Ward residents may meet at 12 15 at 113th Street and Indiana to ride in autos to the grounds, banners provided.
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Democratic Party
Cook County
87Th and
Western Avenue
Geo. E. Brennan
Ninth Ward
113Th Street
Indiana
Tax Rate Shows Increases in Cook County Townships
Board of Assessors figures turned over to the Board of Review indicate 1926 taxable real estate rises in Calumet and Worth townships from 1925, with Calumet valued at 14,124,769 and Worth at 3,009,325. Other townships show smaller gains or slight declines. taxes for 1926 will be based on these values, with today's market value roughly double the assessed figures.
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Board of Assessors
Cook County
Board of Review
Calumet Township
Worth Township
Orland
Worth
Bloom
Bremen
Pales
Thornton
Local Church Events This Week
The Ladies' Aid of Our Saviour's church serves coffee in the church basement Wednesday afternoon. Ridge M. E. church Ladies' Aid meet at Mrs. John Fadden's home Thursday. G. W. Spencer Relief Corps holds a meeting Friday at 2:00 pm, as a practice for October inspection.
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Ladies’ Aid of Our Saviour’s Church
Ladies’ Aid of the Ridge M. E. Church
John Fadden
G. W. Spencer Relief Corps
Was Married Non-support Warrant Shocks Wedding Party
A wedding shower for Miss Ruth MacDonald ended in arrest as groom-to-be William B. Smith, 28, was seized on a non-support warrant at her home in Gary Indiana. Smith, married with two children, faced arraignment after his wife reported his infidelity to the South Chicago court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth MacDonald
East Eighty-seventh Place
Burnside Station
William B. Smith
Jefferson Street
Gary
Indiana
Christine Smith
Smith
Lillian Hindman
Domestic Relations Department
South Chicago Court
South Bend
W. C. Thomas
South Chicago
Burnside
Luster
MacDonald
Calumet Exchange
Miss MacDonald
Harold Theesth
Chicago
Broug
Local and Personal news from Peotone and nearby areas
Rev and Mrs A E Blomberg welcome a baby girl born Saturday September 4 at their Peotone home. Edwin C Golbeck and wife greet a baby boy born September 1 1926. Dalton and Hammond families return from Canada trip covering Toronto Niagara Falls Leamington Lake Erie London and Windsor. Several residents plan visits to Indianapolis Cambridge City New Castle and Cable Wisconsin for family events and recreation. Will Stant and Enright reportedly improving after injuries from freight car accident. Gustav Schuman and Gertie Kelly to open a deli in Riverdale. John Sheahan and daughter Eleanor return from building a summer cottage by Lake Rosa Cable Wisconsin.
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A. E. Blomberg
Peotone
Ill
Blomberg
Dalton M. E
Edwin C. Golbeck
Indiana Avenue
Chas. Bethke
Dalton
Albert Raver
Hammond
Ind
Ontario
Canada
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Leamington
Lake Erie
London
Windsor
Detroit
Mich
Auto
Michael Stanezick
Arthur Bessette
Arthur
Indianapolis
Ralph Lane
Caroline Randa
Chicago
H. A. Stant
Pian Eports
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Will Stant
Miss Enright
Enright
Gustav Schuman
Gertie Kelly
137Th and
State Street
Riverdale
John Sheahan
Eleanor
Cable
Wisconsin
Sheahan
Lake Rosa
Sheahans
Local Births Reported for Early September Week
Mr and Mrs Herman Kortum greet a daughter born September 4. Mr and Mrs Julius Bobbi welcome a daughter born September 4. Mr and Mrs John Cowser celebrate a daughter born September 6. Mr and Mrs August Jacobitz announce a daughter born September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kortum
Airl
Julius Bobbi
John Cowser
August Jacobitz
Chrysler Unveils New 50 M ystery Car at Twin City
Henry Mohr of Twin City Sales will receive the first Chrysler 50 Mystery car today. Chrysler claims this is their fourth major improvement and features a 4 cylinder all steel construction. Prices range from 750 to 3500 dollars and the new model will be shown for inspection at the Twin City showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mohr
Twin City
Crysler
Dalton WCTU Elects Officers After Outdoor Picnic
The Dalton Women's Christian Temperance Union met at Thornton Forest Preserve on September 2. Officers were all reelected: Maggie Van denburg president, Margaret Klaege secretary, Nancy West vice president, and Nellie Cooper treasurer. Twenty five attendees enjoyed an outdoor picnic despite rain.
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Dalton Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Thornton Forest Preserve
Maggie Vandenburg
Margaret Klaege
Nancy West
Nellie Cooper
Community Hall Project Gains Ground In Dolton
Dolton advances a park and community building plan funded by half remodeling from Paul Gall Post of the American Legion. Funds from a recent carnival and upcoming Little Theatre Parents will bolster the building fund for a central assembly hall gymnasium and public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Dolton
Paul Gall
American Legion
Little Theatre Players
Hales and Hunter Company
Borden’s Farm Products Company
Acme Petroleum Company
Acme Steel Company
Goodfellowship Club
First National Bank of
H. Wallace Caldwell Realty Company
Royal Neighbors of
Mary E. Trusdale
Modern
Woodmen of America Y
A. A. Parbridge
Polish American Citizens in Kensington Observe 150th Independence
Poles living in Kensington and vicinity will celebrate the 150th anniversary of American independence on September 12 at 3 00 p m in Palmer Park. A parade will begin at 118th Street and Indiana Avenue, proceed via Michigan Avenue to 111th Street, ending at the park with music and speakers including Hon Morton D Hull Prof M Szymczak Prof Kolanowski and Judge Peter Schwaba.
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Kensington
Palmer Park
118Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Michigan Avenue
111Th Street
Morton D. Hull
M. Szymczak
Kolanowski
Peter Schwaba
Odd Fellows Rally Draws 2000 Visitors From Surrounding Areas
Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will meet in Blue Island for a regional rally. More than 2000 members and state officers from 40 miles around are expected to attend the Saturday afternoon and evening event.
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Blue Island
Order of Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Order
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Old Village
Hanschman-Crawford
Monee Fair
Brennan
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