A Hero Died Harwell C Thompson Killed In Ohio Crash
Harwell C Thompson of Harvey was killed near Colton Ohio when engine trouble forced a mail plane into a field. A farmer aided him, he died en route to Wauseon hospital. Known as bright and athletic, Thompson was valedictorian at Thornton Township High 1907 and Illinois State University 1913. He served as major of school military organizations, helped organize a bank, and became a World War I aviation officer and instructor. He died shortly after arrival at the hospital.
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Wauseon
Ohio
Thornton Township
First National Bank of
Dalton
Wilder B. Thompson
Illinois State University
Deneen
Mr. Holmes
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Riverdale
Pointer
Army Officers Training School
Harvey
Camp Grant
France
Army of Occupation
Memorial for pioneer aviator ends with large procession
Horace Holmes and Harvey American Legion honor a U S Mail Aviation Service veteran who doubled his father’s business after returning home. June 21 1922 he married Eunice Collison of Austin Minnesota. Three U S mail planes flew over the church and cemetery dropping wreaths.
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U. S. Mail Aviation Service
Eunice Collison
Austin
Minn
Thompson Homestead
Harvey
Zella Gamble
Wilson
German
Army
Horace Holmes
Harvey Post
American Legion
U. S. Mail
Peter Hank Pete Hank Riverdale resident dies after illness
Peter Hank a Riverdale resident for 17 years died Saturday September 8 after a six month cancer illness He retired as yard foreman at the Pullman Works Born in Chicago he ran a market and grocery before moving to Riverdale He leaves a widow a son a daughter a brother and sister Funeral services were held Tuesday September 11 at Oakwoods Cemetery Chicago conducted by Rev Dorjahn and the Masonic Order
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Pete
Hank
Riverdale
Pullman Works
Chicago
Dorjahn
Masonic Order
Oakwoods Cemetery
J John Joens Dies After Stroke at 73 in Blue Island
J John Joens a longtime Blue Island resident and former Riverdale worker dies at 240 York Street Blue Island after a paralytic stroke. Immigrated from Germany at 14, he served as yard superintendent at Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co from 1906 to 1912. He leaves a widow four sons and three grandchildren. Funeral held September 5 with interment at Waldheim cemetery.
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J. John Joens
Blue Island
Riverdale
York Street
America
Germany
Joens
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Waldheim
Girl Scout News Seeks New Captain and Attendance System
Helen E. Stanczik reports that the troop cannot install investitures until a new captain is found after the current leader moves to California. A new attendance scoring system starts next Monday with rewards like a scout knife or compass for top earners, while any missed meeting erases all points. The writer recently returned from Lake Geneva Camp with a week of merit badge classes and outdoor activity.
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California
Lake Geneva
Local and Personal News Roundup From Utica to Hammond
Local notes report Anna Michael and son Hugh visiting the L. O. Gary family in Utica Saskatchewan on a 480 acre wheat farm that yields above average. Evelyn Hankey returns from an eastern vacation. Mrs. Joseph Van Broeggan recovers from appendix surgery at Blue Island hospital. Judge E J Schulte and wife auto trip to northern Wisconsin with good fishing. Mr. and Mrs. George Dutt visiting central Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Lorenzen travel to Leesburg Wisconsin after mother in law’s death. Mrs. Claud Link of Chicago visits sister Mrs. Binny Waddell. Revenue officers seize wine at a Highlawn private residence and protest warrants under constitutional rights. Bruno Petkus and wife welcome a baby girl at Pullman hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. McDufffy welcome a baby boy. Martin Niewald, recovering from leg infection, hopes to walk and resume work. Hammond Brewing property at 548 State Street West sold to Frank Rossello for 188000 with a 53000 mortgage at 6 percent. Profit indicates 48000 gross between two buyers.
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Anna Michael
Hugh
Utica
Saskatchewan
Canada
L. O. Gary
Michaels
Evelyn Hankey
Joseph van Broeggan
Kidna Werner
Blue Island Hospital
E. J. Schulte
Wisconsin
George Dutt
Illinois
N. P. Lorenzen
Leesburg
Wis
George Meyer
Claud Link
Chicago
Binny Waddell
Highlawn
United States
Bruno Petkus
Pullman Hospital
Wm. R. McDufffy
Martin Niewald
Hammond Brewing
State Street
West Hammond
The
Pure Products Co
Frank Rossello
Henry's Doing Well Ford Posts Large Early-Year Profit
Ford Motor Co reports net profits of 54 million dollars for the four months ended June 30 1923 or 815 a share on 172 465 shares. At that rate the annual earnings would exceed 163 million dollars or 945 a share. This compares with 119 million dollars or 690 a share for the year ending Feb 28 1923 and about 69 million dollars or 400 a share for the year ended Feb 28 1922.
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Ford Motor Co
Ford Plant at Tor rence Avenue Near Calumet River Expansion
Real estate agents hype three more units and 20 000 workers by 1925 but official estimates set only about 6 000 jobs when the Ford plant opens around November 15. The first unit nears completion with boilers in the power house and machinery to be installed. further extensions possible but not yet planned. FOR SALE double harness A. T. Gouwens South Metan Ii 17 1p.
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Ford
Torrence Avenue
Calumet River
Doubet
Two Railroad Workers Fatally and Seriously Injured In Belt Line Crash
Two railroad men on the Indiana Harbor Belt were severely injured when warning ropes over bridges struck L. F. Hardall and Fred Eckhardt as they stood atop a box car and looked back. Both were taken to Blue Island hospital in serious condition with slim chances of recovery. Engineer Andrew Shannon stopped the train and alarms were raised. The incident underscores ongoing railway dangers despite decades of experience.
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Indiana Harbor Belt
I. C
Riverdale
L. F. Hardall
Franklin Park
Atlantic Street
Fred Eckhardt
River Grove
School Street
Andrew Shannon
Blue Island Hospital
Roofer Peter Rossen Dies In Fall At Riverdale Home
Peter Rossen 36 a married roofer employed by a roofing firm fell 12 to 15 feet from a roof at 18717 Atlantic Street Riverdale last Monday afternoon and died from a head injury. Body to Good's mortuary. An inquest Tuesday returned a verdict of accidental death.
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Peter Rossen
August Belz
Atlantic Street
Riverdale
Good
Community Events Roundup at Local Churches and Carnival
Sewing Circle of Immanuel church hosts a Banco Party at Diliner's pavilion on Friday evening September 28. Our Saviour's church plans a Coffee Social on Wednesday afternoon September 19. K of C Pinta Council 1981 to hold Fall Carnival at 187th Street and Wabash Avenue Riverdale for eight nights starting Sunday September 9 with open air dancing, music, and free grounds. Immanuel church Ladies Aid bakery sale Saturday September 15 from 3 to 5 in church parlors.
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Immanuel Church
Banco
Diliner’s
Ladies of Our Saviour’s Church
Pinta Council
K. of C
The
Ladies Aid of Immanuel Church
Warm spell ends as frost hits gardens in Illinois
Weather notes a switch to cooler conditions after a late spring warm spell. Up north snow and heavy frost damaged vegetables while officials say summer temperatures are unlikely to return this season. A Lyon & Healy piano with mahogany finish is for sale through J. Frank in Oak Glen, Illinois.
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Canada
Weather Bureau
Lyon & Healy
J. Frank
Oak Glen
Illinois
Close Call for Local Coal Leader Reading
Charles E Reading a noted Democratic leader suffered a near fatal electric shock last Saturday morning when he touched a 220 volt live wire in a coal yard. He was unconscious for several minutes and later treated at home by Dr Maguy with burns to his hand and arm. His son Joseph reassured friends that he is only slightly hurt and will recover after a stay at Blue Island hospital.
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Charles E. Reading
Mrr. Reading
Prairie Avenue
Maguy
Reading
Mr. Reading
Joseph Reading
Blue Island
Marriage Surprise Unites Emma Schafer and James P Kelly
In Dalton a surprise wedding linked Emma Schafer of Danville Illinois to James P Kelly of Danville. The ceremony occurred Monday September 8 in Paris Illinois. They plan a California honeymoon then reside at 202 Tyler Street Danville after November 1. Mrs Kelly is known in Dalton from visits with her sister the late Mrs Propper.
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Dalton
Emma Schafer
W. C. Schafer
Danville
Ill
James P. Kelly
Mary Kelly
Chicago
Paris
California
Tyler Street
Kelly
Henry M. Propper
Bids Sought for Water Extension in Dalton Village
Bids to furnish material and labor for about 1000 feet of 2 inch galvanized iron pipe on Frederica street west of the C E I railroad tee. Sealed bids accepted until 8:00 p m September 17 1928, with 10 percent certified check. Board may reject any or all bids. William G Dolton Village Clerk.
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Board of Trustees
Dalton
A. D
Frederica Street
WM. G. Dolton
Business wind-down sale in Riverdale by R Schwarz
Notice announces liquidation of stock including collar sweat pads fly nets and harness hardware at greatly reduced prices due to going out of business. Appeals to customers to visit location in Riverdale and purchase while supplies last.
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R. Schwarz
Riverdale
Twin Cities defeat Keystone Dairy 8 to 7 in tight finish
Dutch starred with 1000 per cent batting and catching as the Twin Cities beat Keystone Dairy 8 to 7 last Sunday. He will play again next Sunday against the White Stars who were set to meet here on Labor Day. One final game remains this season with 3 p.m. start.
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Twin Cities
Keystone Dairy
Labor Day
Riverdale Boosters Fall 6 5 to Lafayette Indians
Riverdale Boosters lost 6 to 5 to the Lafayette Indians in a hard fought Sunday game. The next match against Lafayette is scheduled for Sunday September 16 at 2 30 p m.
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Riverdale Boosters
Lafayette Indians
Boosters
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Harwell C. Thompson
Colton
Harwell
C. Thompson
Peter Hank
Girl Scout News
Helen E. Stanczik
Henry
A. T. Gouwens
South Metan
I. C. Cut
Heidenreich-Meyer
Helen Heidenreich
Julius Heidenreich
Raymond H. Meyer
Dolton
Charley Reading
Schafer-Kelly
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