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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
8
The Democratic candidate Martin Walsh is heartily recommended to district voters. He is a man of exceptional ability well qualified by experience and association to fill the position with great credit.
A 1911 endorsement letter profiles Gustavus J. Tatge born in Crete Illinois. It notes his Chicago legal career since 1887, partnership Tatge & Koepke, and roles as Forest Preserve Commissioner and Cook County Attorney. The piece urges Democratic voters in Cook County to vote Tatge 17th on April 11 1911 in the judicial primary.
Frank Cowing returns from college and plans northern Michigan studies with July August student trip. Village board reports 250 foot well near surface ready for analysis. Water system and power contract with North Shore Electric discussed. Election officials appointed and Citizens Ticket filed. Education board sets three voting places in District 153. Local happenings include repairs and painting, Easter post cards, a Schafel koff party, and reunions with old acquaintances. Businesses expand with cement blocks and tile production. local lumber orders for 12 new houses. Readers urged to share news and notices.
Peter VanWynen welcomes a baby girl born Tuesday. Rev. A M VanDuin returns home after being called to Kalamazoo for his mother’s illness and death. David Tilestra leaves for Dexter New Mexico hoping for better health. A village caucus chose Republican Party officers and trustees with candidates Anker Dalenberg Gouwens VanDruyen and others. another ticket lists Meeboer and Van Buren. Anker reports Mig Gouwens visiting Three Oaks. A public notice urges young ladies to caution brothers to leave parlor for sister’s beau arrival. William May promotes Rub On Varnish as a labor saver for buoy housewives.
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our loved one. Grateful for church members and all who sent floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Robman.
Palm Sunday services at St Marys Church begin with Mass at 8 and 10:30 for blessing palms, procession, and Passion reading. Holy Thursday includes High Mass, procession, adoration, and devotions. Good Friday features Mass of the Presanctified and cross adoration. Easter Sunday offers Holy Easter Communion for St Lukes Foresters and a church procession from Village Hall at 9:45 led by Rev. Arthur A. Riss.
Correction states the presented gift in Riverdale by St Luke's Court 186 C. O. F. of Riverdale commemorates Peter Ripley's 20 years as treasurer and the picture is a steel engraving, not an oil painting.
public auction will be held April 15 1911 at 2 oclock p m at Park Avenue Schoolhouse Dolton Cook County Illinois for two buildings described as Lot 2 First Addition Dolton and Lot 3 First Addition Dolton Bid may be rejected and a $2500 certified check required as evidence of good faith, with 15 days to move after bid acceptance.
The Board of Local Improvements of Dolton Illinois invites proposals for unfinished sewer connections on specified streets. Plans are filed with Engineer William B. Ewing and the Village Clerk. Bids must include a certified check of at least 10 percent and may be paid in bonds or cash. Bids open April 17, 1911, at 5 30 p.m. in the Village Hall. the board may reject any bid.
Republican candidate N H Welch announces four years as assistant judge of the Probate Court and argues a vote for him means a safe conservative man.
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church 138th Street hosts services on Sunday April 9 at 10:00 a.m. and Holy Week services Thursday April 138 at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday service at 10:00 a.m. Rev H Winp, Pastor.
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