History of Dalton public schools by Superintendent Bright
Superintendent Bright reflects on the recent origins of public education in Illinois, noting the seventy year history of free schools, the shift from one room Dame and Charity schools to graded district schools, and the evolution of teaching methods and facilities. He highlights the growth of junior high, domestic science, dramatics, and new instructional devices while stressing reading writing arithmetic spelling and communication as the education foundation.
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Illinois
Harvard College
America
Patrick Henry
Thomas Edison
Benjamin Franklin
Germany
Chicago
Farm for rent near Glenwood on tile ground
Brief rental notice states a farm property at Glenwood on tiling ground is available for rent through Dick Hemmingway. No contact details provided.
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Dick Hemmingway
Glenwood, Til
Four Riverdale youths fined for automobile drunkenness
Four Riverdale boys were arrested after a Columbia Avenue call about a chaotic auto gathering. Magistrate Heckler fined the driver 50 dollars plus costs for intoxicated driving and disobeying an officer, while the other three received 5 dollar fines and costs after a stern lecture.
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Riverdale
Heckler
Columbia Avenue
Cornwall
Harvey Tribune
Mrs Clara Lake Dies at 71 in Dalton Ohio
Mrs Clara Amanda Hunn Lake mother of George T Lake stationer for the C and E I railroad died at 429 Washington Street Dalton after indigestion relief failed. She was 71 years 8 months and 28 days old. Funeral services were at her home then at Lincoln Illinois. Interment beside husband and mother. Her son George of Dalton and another son Harry of St Louis survive with sister Mrs Emma Brockett of Lincoln and grandchildren Juanita and George Lyle.
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Lake
George T. Lake
C. & E. I. Railroad
Washington Street
Dalton
Clara Amanda Hunn
Lafayette
Ind
Wilmon T. Lake
Harry W
St. Louis
George T
Emma Brockett
Lincoln
Ill
Juanita
George Lyle
Blomberg
Chicago and Alton
Christian Church
Harry Lake
George
Dolton
Riverdale
Local and Personal News from Chicago and Nearby Areas
George Kelly visited Indianapolis and praised its boulevards and sights after a week with his brother Arthur. Peter Lau announces a boy, while an ice truck collision injures no one seriously. John S. Cowings backs to Buffalo for the National Safety Council event. Discussions on railroad grade separations and track elevation across Riverdale Kensington and the Western Indiana line progress, with minor track adjustments planned near I crossing.
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George Kelly
Arthur Kelly
Indianapolis
Ind
George
Chicago
Peter Lau
Peter
Roll Ice Co
Blue Island
138Th
Halsted Street
John S. Cowings
Buffalo
N. Y
National Safety Council
Pullman Company
Japan
Red
Yokohama
Lenin
Winds Central
Riverdale
Indiana
Acme Steel Erects 120 Foot Stack At New Plant
The Acme Steel Goods Co. raised a 120 foot steel stack for the cold rolled plant last Tuesday morning. A 24 ton crane with a 55 foot boom set the stack without a hitch in three hours. Engineer in charge Wm. M. Albrecht oversaw the operation with a worker nicknamed Bill receiving a tip for his good work.
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Wm. M. Albrecht
Bill
Schmidt Corner Sold In Riverdale Real Estate Move
Emil Heimsoth bought the Schmidt corner at 137th and Indiana from Mrs. F. W. Schmidt for 22500. He plans a hotel or rooming house and may add a substantial hotel expansion while keeping his restaurant business and residence in the rear. Otto Fleith family will move soon. W F Propper handled the transaction.
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Riverdale
Emil Heimsoth
Schmidt
137Th
Indiana Avenue
F. W. Schmidt
Otto Fleith
W. F. Propper
Elected Officers of Dalton M E Church Ladies Aid
The Dalton M. E. church Ladies Aid met hosted by Mrs. Farbridge. The group richest in music elected officers: Mrs W S Wilcox president and Mrs T F Kinney vice president along with Mrs A E Moomaw secretary and Mrs J O Nairn treasurer. An orchestra from the society may perform at the Chicago Auditorium.
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Dalton M. E. Church
Farbridge
Chicago
Baker
Blomberg
W. S. Wilcox
T. F. Kinney
A. E. Moomaw
J. O. Nairn
Store Opening at Gladstone Store Riverdale
The Pointer notes the Gladstone store in Riverdale formerly Schwab's announces an opening in this week's issue. Readers are invited to meet Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone, described as nice people, and to view new stocks arriving for local shoppers.
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Gladstone
Riverdale
Schwab’s
The
Pointer
Mrs. Gladstone
Passing Of The Shanty On Lincoln Avenue Track
The Lincoln avenue watch shanty at Western Indiana and C. and E. I. tracks was moved by flat car to another point on the line. William Jennings long served as flagman there and former foremen also worked the post. A steel tower now replaces the old shanty. The B and O C T building on Lincoln avenue was loaded and toppled near Riverdale.
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Lincoln Avenue
Indiana
William Jennings
Riverdale
Riverdale Seeks Bids for Triplex Pump Sale
The village invites sealed bids for the sale of one Triplex Pump at the pumping station. Bids must be in the village clerk's hands by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday October 9 1923. The board may reject any or all bids. Pump viewable at village hall. George L Koehler is village clerk.
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Riverdale
George L. Koehler
Ex-Congressman Wilson to Lead Berlin Claims Commission
A former congressman and current general counsel for the Alien Property Custodian, William M. Wilson, visited Blue Island last week and will sail October 9 for Berlin to head a U S government claims panel. A man reports a lost tan raincoat on 159th Street between South Holland and Schrumville.
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Wm. M. Wilson
Washington
Blue Island
Friends
Berlin
United States
Blue Island Sun
South Holland
Schrumville
H. W. Amptmoeyer
Stove for Sale Sparks Quick Sale and Inquiries
A three line ad in The Pointer last week led to seven inquiries and the stove sold easily. A separate eight line ad sold a horse and another ad moved a Ford sedan. Joe Locher recovered his Airedale dog within an hour after placing a small ad. The Pointer invites readers to advertise to buy sell rent or find items with help writing the copy.
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Joe Locher
Riverdale
Banco and Keno Parties At Local Venues
The Sewing Circle at Immanuel church hosts a Banco Party at Dillner's pavilion Friday evening September 28. St Paul’s Senior Bible class offers a Banco Party Saturday evening September 29. Tabernacle Guild holds a Keno party Friday September 28 at St Mary's hall 8 30 p m. Everyone welcome.
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Immanuel Church
Banco
Dillner’s Pavilion
St. Paul’s Sunday School
Ladies of Tabernacle Guild
St. Mary’s Hall
Bids Sought For Village Tapper In Dolton
Sealed bids will be received by the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees until 8:00 PM Monday October 1 1923 for a village tapper. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. WM G Dolton Village Clerk.
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Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Wreck on Chicago Burlington Route Near Lockett
A passenger train on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad plunged into the Big Muddy River near Lockett Wyoming last night. The disaster reportedly caused nearly 100 deaths and many injuries among the passengers aboard train No 30.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R
Lockett
Wyoming
Big Muddy River
Senator Clark Expected Home From California Recovery
Senator A C Clark of A C Clark & Co Grand Crossing returns from California where he has recuperated from a series of operations and is expected home this week.
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A. C. Clark
A. C. Clark & Co
CGE Time Card Changes Start Sunday for Service
New CGE time card takes effect Sunday with updated schedules. Dolton northbound times are 7:33 8:22 1:07 and 5:38 a m. Dolton southbound 6:08 8:22 2:38 5:54 and 12:12 a m. Chicago southbound departures 5:25 7:40 1:50 5:16 and 11:32 p m.
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Dolton
Chicago
Shooting the Bull at Calumet Pens Causes Rail Traffic Halt
Four steers escaped from Calumet pens near Hammond last Monday and roamed the Dalton area. One steer crossed the Weston Indiana railroad bridge and became trapped between tracks, forcing rerouting of several trains. Veteran cow puncher Jake Decklar advised shooting to clear the bridge, and after Humane Society intervention, railroad traffic resumed.
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Calumet Pens
Hammond
Dalton
Weston Indiana Railroad
Heckler Recovers His Stolen Chevrolet Coupe
Police Magistrate Heckler recovered his Chevrolet coupe stolen in August after county officers arrested Nicholas Faso for speeding. Faso and his brother Tony were linked to the car with a bill of sale witnessed in Chicago Heights. The car showed about one thousand miles driven since the theft according to the speedometer.
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Heckler
Park Avenue
Nicholas Faso
Tony
Joe Baker
Chicago Heights
Faso
Harvey Tribune
Gary Chamber Reports Steel Industry Employment Totals
The Gary Chamber of Commerce states about 41,233 people are employed in the steel industry sectors with an annual payroll near 90 million dollars. The figures reflect major local employment and economic activity in Gary.
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Gary
Subway work begins on South Park Ave near 93rd
The Western Indiana and Rock Island railroads start a subway at South Park avenue and 93rd street. When finished, South Park avenue could become a major north south auto route from 115th street into the city. Local agitation seeks to extend it as a through boulevard from 127th and the Calumet river to downtown, noting the south side lacks a boulevard south of 67th street and urging tax payers to press the park commission.
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Indiana
Rock Island
South Park Avenue
93Rd Street
115Th Street
127Th
Calumet River
Riverdale
67Th Street
Park Commission
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Bright
Dalton Schools
Mrs
Clara Lake
Schmidt Corner
Wilson
Europe
C. & EL. Time Card
Indiana R. R. Bridge
South Park Ave
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