Indiana Harbor Belt viaduct work approved after long dispute
The Riverdale Board, with all members present, approved a multi project plan tied to the Indiana Harbor Belt viaduct. It includes a 36 foot wide concrete viaduct with sidewalks, paving and dedication of several streets, and completion within 15 months. Damages for removing old viaducts are assumed by the railroad, now agreeing to cover any future damages. A new sewer system for Highlawn was also approved along with sidewalk apron work in Spies Braigar subdivision. Trustee Zornow abstained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Board
West 188Th
136Th Street
Panhandle Ditch
187Th Street
Indiana Harbor Belt Viaduct
School Street
139Th
141St Street
School
Stewart Avenue
140Th Street
Stewart
Wentworth Avenue
Wentworth
Highlawn
Brossing
Ivanhoe
Isue
Lundberg
Gruhike
Unruh
Bonse
Reich
Zornow
Spies Braiigar
A. D. Schermer
West Pullman
American Legion Elects New State Commander at Springfield
Ferre C. Watkins elected state commander by unanimous vote, first time two delegates representing the post at the state convention. Resolution favors a Paris graves pilgrimage for departed comrades but keeps the 1927 convention in the United States. Community house drive gains new supporters. next week a fuller report will follow. Thanks extended to Calumet Index for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ferre C. Watkins
Watkins
Paris
France
American Legion
United States
Calumet Index
Monee District Fair Set for September 22 to 24
The 22nd annual Monee District Fair will run in Monee IA from September 22 to 24. Highlights include fireworks baseball band concerts livestock show horse races agricultural exhibit and state exhibits. All school children admitted free on Friday.
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Monee
Public Hearing on Dolton sewer plan draws mixed views
A public hearing in Dolton focused on extending sewer and water to the south part of the village. Real estate interests urged rapid action to aid 1675 lot owners while Ridge residents opposed due to existing drainage. The plan involves Little Calumet River outlet at Ellis avenue with direct costs about five dollars per front foot and indirect costs around a quarter of that. The board adjourned to Monday for a final decision, with objections possible in court.
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Dulton
Dolton
Lincoln Avenue
Calumet
Ellis Avenue
Ridge
David B. Maloney
Burton
Calumet District Improvement Association
Local L & E engineer Louis Treftz dies after appendicitis
Louis Treftz of Dalton longtime C E L locomotive fireman and engineer died Sept 10 at Ingalls Memorial hospital after an appendectomy. Born 1873 in Germany he worked 23 years for the C E B I. Funeral at Bachman’s chapel with Rev Kreis. interment Oaklawn. Survived by widow daughter Elsie and three sons, two sisters, one brother, and two grandchildren.
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Louis Treftz
Dalton
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Germany
Bachman’s Chapel
Kreis
Immanuel Church
Oaklawn Cemetery
Women Missionary Society Meeting Sept 25
The Women’s Missionary Society meets at Mrs. H. E. Trussell’s home Thursday afternoon September 25. All members urged to be present. The Ladies’ Aid of the M E church holds an all day meeting Thursday September 28 with a pot luck lunch and officer elections. The Ladies’ Aid of St. Franl’s church hosts a birthday party on Wednesday and Thursday September 29 in the church basement with lunch served. all welcome.
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Women’s Missionary Society
E. Trussell
M .E. Church
St. Franl’s Church
Banco
Fatal accident on 147th street near Calumet river bridge
A collision between a Dodge coupe driven by Arthur Dillner and a Ford touring car near the Ippel home on 147th street west of the Calumet river bridge resulted in Peter Ippel’s fatal skull fracture. Ippel died after being taken to Ingalls Memorial hospital. The coroner's jury returned an open verdict. Funeral arrangements announced.
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147Th Street
Calumet River Bridge
Arthur Dillner
Edward Dillner
Walter Holmes
Parnell Avenue
Chicago
Champaign
Ippel
Peter Ippel
Clarence
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
First Reformed Church
South Holland
Hazelwood Cemetery
Waucon Boosters Open Season With Roseland Clash
The Waucon Boosters meet Sheldon A C of Roseland in their first football game Sunday September 19 1926. New players strengthen the lineup led by Martin Atkins H Hartford left end and Jack Flahive quarterback among others as the Wallcans seek a stiff test against 180 to 150 pound teams.
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Waucon Boosters
Sheldon A. C
Roseland
Waucons
Wallcans
Martin Atkins
H. Hartford
Pete Constante
J. Schuker
G. Engleman
M. Reich
G. Kasha
H. Lau
F. Marek
F. Grucel
J. Morris
R. Huber
H. Pilz
Todo Romano
Walter Stiers
Lawrence Stieman
T. Zmuda
Jack Flahive
Riverdale to auction two abandoned Ford touring cars
The Village of Riverdale will sell at public auction to the highest bidder two Ford touring automobiles bearing engine numbers 2218871 and 2221196, abandoned in the village. Auction at the Village Hall steps on September 25 1926 at 8 p.m. Sealed bids due by September 21 1926 at 7 30 p.m. for 30 tons of Pocahontas Mine Run coal delivered to the village hall and fire station. The village reserves the right to reject any bid. George Koehler village clerk. For rent a furnished room in private home at 128 Kanawah avenue phone Dolton 1062 19-1p
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Riverdale
George Koehler
Kanawah Avenue
Dolton
Surprise party honors Mrs Asmus Claussen before move
Local and personal items note G. W. Spencer Corps members gave Mrs. Asmus Claussen a purse at her Dalton home before she leaves for Birmingham to live with her son Arthur, a McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. research engineer. Neighbors and relatives visit and travel stories share miles, work injuries, and a golden wedding surprise for P. M. and L. S. Ramey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Spencer Corps
Asmus Claussen
Birmingham
Claussen
Relief Corps
John Harms Jr
Wm. Vandeursen
Inger, Minn
Henry Schnoor
Fredrick
St. Paul
Dolton
Edward Fritz
Chicago
Atlantic Sea Coast
New New England
Wm. Albrecht
Sheridan Avenue
Dalton
Buffalo
Detroit
Emma Zirk
Fritz
Charles Albrecht
Felix Stout
Tuttle Building Material Co
P. M. Smith
Uilius Heidenreich
C. & E. I. Dalton Yards
Deaconess Hospital
Anna McGrain
Ethel Hankey
Niagara Falls
Riverdale
Crown Point
North Park Avenue lights and Ridge telephones discussed
Dolton board met in regular session. They instructed letters to County Engineer Quinlan to pave Lincoln avenue and asked survey on extending sewer and water to subdivisions. North Park owners seek ornamental lights. a high estimate led to paying by owners. A stop and go sign on 147th and Chicago to be painted red. Ridge residents press for better telephone service with unchanged party line rates. Chicago street paving from Stewart to 147th approved and sidewalk repairs notified to railways. Permission granted to install two ornamental lights at Modern Grocery on Chicago street.
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Dolton
Quinlan
Lincoln Avenue
North Park Avenue
Connors
Dalton
Safety Isle
Chicago Street
Mohr
147Th
Indiana Harbor Belt
Indiana
Citadel of Democracy Building and Loan Ad
Built on the Rock The Foundations of this Association are laid in solid rock the homes of this community. Travel to the ends of the earth and you will find no equal to the American home. It is the CITADEL OF DEMOCRACY the fortress of safe investment. You can still subscribe for shares in the thirtieth series and begin saving for a home. DOLTON-RIVERDALE BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION Office: First National Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton-Riverdale Building & Loan Association
First National Bank
Judge Delivers Bicycle Theft Sentence in South Chicago
Judge Max Luster of South Chicago court sentenced Charles Lapa of 117 West One Hundred and Eighteenth Street to sixty days in the House of Correction and fined him $100 and costs for stealing a bicycle Calu met Index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Luster
South Chicago Court
Charles Lapa
West One Hundred and Eighteenth Street
House of Correction
Calumet Index
Chicago Motor Club Examines $15 Million Highway Bond Vote
Fifty five thousand members of the Chicago Motor Club were urged to indicate stance on a 15 million dollar bond issue to widen Cook County highways. Club president Charles M. Hayes argued that Sunday and holiday travel is pleasureless due to congestion and that engineers say fuel, oil, and depreciation losses would cover the cost of wider roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Motor Club
Cook County
Charles M. Hayes
Mrs Everett Connors Visit to Pennsylvania
Mrs Everett Connors and her son Earl departed Tuesday to visit relatives in Pennsylvania. A small white dog with tan spots on body and ears named Rusty is missing. A liberal reward is offered. Contact M Walkerly at 155 North Park Avenue or phone Dalton 1088.
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Everett Connors
Earl
Pennsylvania
Rusty
M. Walkerly
North Park Avenue
Dalton
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Battle Board
Monee Fair
Dalton Village
George L. Koehler
Motor Club
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