Halsted Street Bridge Sparks Riverdale Action
Riverdale officials face pressure from multiple associations over the Halsted street bridge closure, with committees from Harvey and others urging quick repair funding. The village plans to cover its share if Chicago finances restoration, while Calumet and Thornton Township commit to their portions. the board also settles the Blarney Castle case and orders cement walks bids for 187th Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
Milwaukee
Kankakee
Halsted Street
Riverdale
Henry W. Lee
Calumet Manufacturers Association
A. M. Lambert
Harvey
Gibson
Alten
Timmons
Eyrsman
Truck Owners’Association
Illinois Automobile Club
Boyle
State Highway Commissson
Jaranowski
Thornton Township
Mainu
Calumet Township
Niemeyer
Flick
Chicago
Malwurm
Blarney Castle
Wm. Maurer
Indiana Harbor
R. A
187Th Plee
138Th Street
Lansing Considers Water Works for Town
The Village of Lansing weighs a water works system replacing the old well and rain barrel. Backers urge health, fire protection and town progress as neighbors Dalton and Riverdale already embraced similar upgrades. The full ordinance appears in another column for readers to study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Dalton
Riverdale
700 Tons at Annual Picnic
The Ton family gathering in Calumet Grove Blue Island drew about 700 descendants and many friends. R G DeYoung served as president and Mrs F W Jansen as historian. Athletics and novelty contests accompanied prizes for each event.
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Ton
Calumet Grove
Blue Island
Johnson of Holland
Illinois
Chicago
R. G. DeYoung
U. S. Store Opens in Chicago September 23
The governments retail store in Chicago will open September 23 at the former Siegel Cooper Co building at South State and Van Buren streets. Col J P Castleman zone surplus supply officer for the 7th district says all surplus clothing will be on sale including overcoats shoes underwear blankets socks sweaters and more. Foodstuffs of all kinds will also be sold including canned goods.
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Chicago
Siegel, Cooper & Co
South State and
van Buren Streets
Col. J. P. Castleman
Subscription Offer and Classifieds
Notice offers a $1.50 yearly rate after October 1 for The Pointer with existing subscribers retaining old rate for the year. Classified ads list for sale a late Harley Davidson electric three speed with sidecar at cheap price by John Ramshorst Lansing I lost Airedale puppy three months old Reward at Riverdale Pharmacy
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John Ramshorst
Lansing, I
Airdale
Riverdale
Pharmacy
Card of Thanks for Sympathy at Death and Burial
We thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness at the death and burial of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. C. DeRidder and Children.
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C. DeRidder
Contractor Hopeful For Scarifier And Roller Soon
A contractor reports difficulty obtaining a scarifier and roller but expects to secure them soon, enabling ongoing work to proceed. The statement notes the temporary pause while tooling is sourced and cites optimism for a quick resumption.
Local and Personal News of the Community
Horace Holmes attended the Illinois Bankers Association convention in LaSalle and spoke on bank robberies urging parole law reform. The Ladies Aid of St Paul’s church hosts a coffee gathering Sept 17. Bruno and Mrs Petkus celebrate a baby boy born Sept 7. Knights of Pythias dance set for Sept 18 at Dillner’s pavilion. Indiana Harbor Belt freighthouse records a historic 16804 freight cars moved. Federal Ice opens plant, largest artificial ice facility. Elizabeth Diehl recovering from appendectomy. Church services at Dalton Methodist next Sunday including Epworth League. Martin Kummerer visits Bay City. Illinois Brick Co to restart next week with aim year-long operation. Henry Brandt recovering from tongue abscess operation. Carl Belz hosts visitors from Ripon. Ed Croak mourns infant son. Mrs Croak improving. H H Estrup entertains relatives from Colorado and Wisconsin.
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Horace Holmes
Illinois Bankers’ Association
LaSalle
Chicago
Holmes
State
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
P. B. Good
Cleveland
Ohio
Lancaster
Bruno Petkus
United
Martin Kummerer
Bay City
Mich
William Mayhew
Illinois Brick Co
Easter
Henry Brandt
Carl Belz
Ripon
Wis
Ed Croak
Pullman Hospital
Croak
H. H. Estrup
Colorado
Wisconsin
August Schisewski Died After Operation at 75
August F. Schisewski of Dalton died at Blue Island hospital on Thursday September 11 1919 after an operation. Born in Wexel berg Germany July 20 1844 he was 75 years 2 months 22 days old. Funeral Monday from his late residence 752 Lincoln avenue at 2 pm. He leaves his widow one son Henry one daughter and 7 grandchildren to mourn his passing away.
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August F. Schisewski
Dalton
Blue Island Hospital
Wexelberg
Germany
Lincoln Avenue
Henry
Standards to Clash with Roseland Thistles in Final Riverdale Game
The Standards led by Fred Hess meet the Roseland Thistles next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock on 138th street east of the I C R 8 for the season’s final battle. The club has the highest team average in Riverdale and Dalton, with the Liberty Boys close behind. The Thistles are strong contenders and are expected to push a fast, competitive game before the hometown crowd.
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Roseland Thistles
138Th Street
Fred Hess
Riverdale
Dalton
Liberty Boys
Thistles
Prune Trees This September Says American Forestry Association
September is pruning month and only experienced workers should handle trees. The American Forestry Association of Washington DC offers free detailed instructions by mail. Key tips include pruning from top to bottom, making cuts close to the trunk, and sealing wounds with coal tar. The group also offers free planting guidance and a memorial tree planting program.
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American Forestry Association of
Washington, D. C
American Forestry Association
Boys Bicycle Race Signups at Hansman's Store
Boys aged 12 to 14 must register at Hansman's store for the September 16 bicycle race. Officials include Barney Jennings director Carl Maurer chief timer and Dingler referee Hans Strueven general director Bobby Schug starter. The main feature is Dingler with his 1921 Belt driver. Four prizes awarded. Dr Clifford Fergeson handles injuries.
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Hansman’s
Barney Jennings
Carl Maurer
Dingler
Hans Strueven
Bobby Schug
Clifford Fergeson
Ruth Young Visits Friends in Hammond This Week
Ruth Young traveled to Hammond to visit friends during the past week. She spent time with local hosts and returned home after the visit.
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Migs Ruth Young
Hammond
Public Health Column Promotes School Health Checks
The Cook County Health Division urges parents to ensure their children are vaccinated well nourished and physically tested. Letters to editor discuss measles cough vision and the nurse's vision screening guiding families to consult a physician or optician as needed.
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Cook County
Chicago
Mrs Abel Housinger Dies at Age 63 in Walsted Street Home
Mrs Abel Housinger of Franklin east of Homewood on Walsted street died at her home Thursday evening aged 63 years 1 month 11 days She was born in Holland and came to America with her parents She leaves a husband and two daughters Jie at home and Julia a teacher in Thornton public school Funeral services will be held Saturday at the house conducted by Rev Bressler Interment at the nearby cemetery
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Abel Housinger
Wranklin
Homewood
Walsted Street
Holland
America
Jie
Julia
Thornton Public School
Bressler
Ridge News Social Items Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Ernest Diekman Sr and Mrs Albert Meyer Jr visited Mrs Frank Engel of West Pullman on Wednesday. Diekman plans to stay a week with her daughter. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Fred Diekman home Thursday afternoon Sept 18. Dr John Berger has returned from France and is home visiting his parents. He is a rising young surgeon with Army experience boosting his professional stature.
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Ernest Diekman, Sr
Albert Meyer, Jr
Frank Engel
West Pullman
Fred Diekman
John Berger
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Halsted ST. Bridge
Lansing Water Works
U. S
August Schisewski
K. of
Punta
Knights of Columbus
William A. Reich
Alfred Miller
Emil Sehuman
Edward Schulte
Frank Stieman
Joseph J. Berschinski
John J. Conners
Pius P. Flick
John H. Metevia
Edward Wirtz
Jack White
Matthew Dreger
St. Mary’s School Hall
Base Ball News
Harriet Fulmer
R. N
Public Health Division
Mrs. Abel Housinger
Ridge News
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