Dolton Board Proceedings Halt Big Signs and More
The Dolton Board met in regular session with Trustee Albrecht absent at the Brickmakers’ Convention in Brazil Indiana. They approved a $1,386 voucher to the school board and a $352.70 coal bill, set street and sidewalk projects pending labor supply, and instructed reports on water extensions and a billboard ordinance to be published.
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Dolton
Albrecht
Brazil
Ind
Krueger
D D Coal Co
Dillner
Kanawha Avenue
Kasten
Hersey
Village
Moomaw
Henry Blick
Dillmer
Olaf Magnusson
Greenwood Road
Aks
Tony Pieguss
Charles E. Waterman
Main Street
Attorney Propper
146Th Street
Board of Local Improvements
Theatres Friday to Sunday Lineup at Local House
Friday May Allison stars in The Testing of Mildred Vane a five part mystery romance at The Theatres. Saturday features Fenn Keefe in An Amateur Widow a five part comedy and other pictures. Sunday presents Mae Marsh in Spot Light Sadie a five part chorus tale plus two reel comedy. Wednesday offers Fannie Ward in Our Better Selves a three part drama and other pictures.
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May Allison
Mildred Vane
Fenn Keefe
Mae Marsh
Sadie
Fannie Ward
Bab y Marie Osborne in Child of Me Siew at Averdale Theatre
Triange presents Bab y Marie Osborne in Child of Me Siew with a Fatty Arbuckle comedy Friday. On Sunday Constance Talmadge stars in The Shuttle with Francis Hodgson Burnett novel drama. Wednesday Carmel Meyers stars in The City of Tears in New York tale of derelict actress. admission 11 to 17 cents.
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Triange
Baby Marie Osborne
Siew
Fatty Arbuckle
Constance Talmadge
Francis Hodgson Burnett
Gail Kane
Charles Chaplin
Union Square
Repaired Streets Leave Chicago Roads Short of Binder
The Chicago Vehicle Tax department repaired Michigan and Indiana avenues from 123rd to 137th street. The work lacked binder or tar to hold the surface, risking quick grinding by heavy trucks and wasted money. The author questions Leyden avenue repairs and praises Joe Bloodgood for improving 138th street through Riverdale.
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Chicago
Michigan
Indiana Avenue
123Rd Street
137Th Street
Leyden Avenue
Joe” Bloodgood
138Th Street
Riverdale
Joe
Kilheeney Glemmes Wed at St Marys Riverdale
Glenn Kilheeney and Miss Anna Glemm of Riverdale wed at St Marys church Riverdale with Father Franz officiating. The couple will reside in the Glemm home in Riverdale and receive congratulations from The Pointer.
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Anna Glemm
Riverdale
Edward Kilheeney
Chicago
St. Mary’s Church
Franz
Glemm
Pointer
Germany Lost the War Highlighted by The Pointer Ad
The Chicago Daily News features The Pointer to promote a German view of how Germany lost the war. The advertisement urges merchants to use The Pointer as a premier advertising medium in the neighborhood.
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Chicago Daily News
Ludendorff
Daily News
Germany
Workers Injured and One Killed in Scaffold Accident
William Krueger of Dalton and Andrew Dickelman of Thornton were seriously hurt at the Buda Co. plant in Harvey last Sunday. Fellow worker Thomas Dunning, of Chicago, was killed when scaffolding collapsed. The injured were taken to Blue Island hospital and are reported to be recovering.
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William Krueger
Dalton
Andrew Dickelman
Thornton
Buda Co
Harvey
Thomas Dunning
South Lincols Street
Chicago
Blue Island Hospital
First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale 1919 Report
Official publication of the condition of First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale Illinois as of September 12 1919. John Harms Jr cashier swears the statement true to the best of his knowledge before Esther M. Rieger notary on September 17 1919 in Cook County Illinois.
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First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale
John Harms, Jr
First Trust and Savings Bank
Ilinois
Cook
Esther M. Rieger
Dalton Community News Highlights Local Visits and Events
The Dalton area reports social visits to Milwaukee and Kansas City, travel to Tulsa and Champaign for education, church gatherings, and updates on local residents. Police issues involve a building permit dispute with Henry Hahn. a marshal was struck during inquiry. Oscar Reich returns from overseas as a military police officer, and upcoming church rallies and sermons are announced.
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Oscar Reich
Oscar
Riverdale
H. I. Ferguson
Cherokee
Iowa
Geo. Dunbar
Daug
Kansas City
John Needles
Johnson
Minnesota
Dalton Methodist
Union
John
Store Closure Notice for Sept 25 26 and Oct 4
Following our usual custom our store will be closed all day Thursday and Friday Sept 25 and 26 also on Saturday Oct 4 until 6 30 p m S W Schwab Go to Brookfelt s for Stove Pipe Cheap Adv
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W. Schwab
Brookfelt’s
Pinta Council Knights of Columbus Visit Blue Island
Pinta Council 1981 Knights of Columbus Riverdale sent two trucks of members to Blue Island last Tuesday and were warmly received. The council continues rapid growth since June and has many applicants. Fourteen candidates received first and second degrees led by Garcia Marino Council Harvey and Auburn Park Chicago. Mr Reich won a ton of coal in a meeting highlight. Card party set for Sept 26 at St Marys hall tickets 25¢. Next meeting Oct 2.
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Pinta Council
Knights of Columbus
Riverdale
Blue Island
Garcia Marino Council
Harvey
Auburn Park
Chicago
W. A. Reich
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Judicial Sale of Rural and City Properties in Blue Island Area
Public auction set for September 29, 1919 at 2 p m at Commercial Bank of Blue Island Illinois 279 Western Avenue featuring a 120 acre farm two miles northeast of Tinley Park a 10 acre farm one mile east of Blue Island on Vermont Street an 88 by 145 foot lot at Walnut Street and Highland Avenue an 80 by 170 foot lot with house at 134th Street and Prairie Avenue and inquiries may be directed to F C Schroeder 566 Burr Oak Place Blue Island Illinois phone 87 R
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Commercial Bank of
Blue Island
Ill
Western Avenue
Tinley Park
Blue Isand, al
Vermont Street
Walnut St
Highland Avenue
134Th Street
Prairie Avenue
F. C. Schroeder
Burr Oak Place
Boys Bicycle Race Draws Large Crowd and Four Prizes
A crowded turnout watched ten entries compete in the boys wheel race last Tuesday evening. Lightning Collins led after a lap in the sixth heat to win first prize, with Marcus second, Ed Horn third, and Johnny Sliga fourth. Several racers retired after crashes or equipment failures. Promoters John Hausman Barney Jennings and William Maurer presented four prizes. $477 was donated by bystanders to the winners. Watch for the next race.
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John Hausman
Barney Jennings
William Maurer
Lightning Collins
Marcus
Ed Horn
Johnny Sliga
Martin Reich
Death Corner
Dingler
Fred Ehlert, Jr
Elks Auxiliary Meeting Set for September 23 in Harvey
The Woman's Auxiliary of the B. P. O. Elks in Harvey will meet Tuesday afternoon September 23. Attendees will enjoy cards and light refreshments. Mrs. Clare Lawson is hostess. Wives daughters mothers and sisters of Elks are invited and urged to attend.
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The
B. P. O. Elks
Harvey
Clare Lawson
Sisters of Elks
Subscription offer to readers at reduced rate
The Pointer advertises a subscription offer highlighting a $1.50 yearly rate after October 1. Regular subscribers are promised the old rate for the year, encouraging readers to take advantage of the lower price now.
Twin classifies announce two newborn daughters
Mr and Mrs Harry Franke welcome a baby daughter born Friday September 12. Mr and Mrs William Rudloff celebrate a baby girl born Sunday September 14.
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STORK
Harry Franke
Wm. Rudloff
Riverdale Bowling Opens Under New Management
Riverdale Bowling Alleys plan to open Saturday September 20 with Wm H Fleischhauer in charge. Local teams in Riverdale and Dalton are forming and expected to boost the bowling scene this year. Other items note rental cottages in Dalton and a rag disposal request for the Pointer press.
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Riverdale
Wm. H. Fleischhauer
Dalton
Public Health Column Promotes Tuberculosis Prevention Work
The column notes the largest public health grant to the National Tuberculosis Association by the American Red Cross on January 16, 1919. It reports 47 public health nurses in Cook County outer belt and Saturday meetings in room 922, County Building. It outlines school supervision starts September 15 and offers public health guidance on hygiene, quarantine laws, and avoiding quack cures.
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National Tuberculosis Association
American Red Cross
United States
Cook County
The Cost of Tuberculosis to Family and Community
A detailed breakdown outlines costs for a tuberculous breadwinner including wages lost, patient care, medical bills, medicine, sanatoriums, funeral costs, and future earnings. It also notes community burdens such as widows and taxation for sanatoria, plus impacts on children's education and infection risks. The National Tuberculosis Association urges universal health exams before 1920. The traveling clinic in Cook County offers free checks, funded by Red Cross Christmas seals. Next week serial on Modern Health Crusaders.
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National Tuberculosis Association
Cook County
Red Cross
Cement Sidewalk Bids Sought by Riverdale Village Board
The Riverdale Village Board invites sealed bids for 137th Place project totals 50 lineal feet of 5 ft 4 in wide sidewalk in front of lots 4 and 5 block 9 and 162 lineal feet of 5 ft 4 in wide sidewalk in front of lot 1 block 10 Owners Resubdivision Sec 32-37-14. Bids due 8 p m September 20 1919. Board may reject any or all bids.
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Village Board of
Riverdale
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State of Illinois
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Ivan, Jr
Halsted Street
Elberta
Ala
Case Fisher
James Stanczik
Milwaukee
Jim
Wisconsin
Anna Dickelman
J. R. Cleveland
Tulsa
Oklahoma
J. C. Brookfelt
McGowan
Henry Hahn
Weste
Hahn
John C. Trainor
Son
Clara Koehnecke
St. Francis Hospital
M. BE. Church
Fenglewood
B4th
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Elks Auxiliary
F. C. Propper
Fred Waterman
Public Health Column
Harriet Fulmer
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