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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
8
A Sunday Magazine feature explains how near eye placements alter perception. Pin heads look inverted and transparent, and darkroom candle shadows reveal retinal capillary networks. Side gaze makes stars appear brighter due to the yellow spot of keen vision.
A Trebizond Greek church practice uses brass and paper tokens for offerings. Visitors exchange money with a deacon at the gate for tokens to use at shrines or saint depictions and to purchase candles during services.
A for sale notice for a lot at the corner of Main and Grant streets in Dolton sized 80 by 100 feet. Enquiries accepted at 420 Grant Street Dolton.
The Blinkies defeated Homewood Circle A 14 to 2 at Blinkies grounds in Riverdale last Sunday. Jed Reich starred on the mound as the feature of the game. Reports indicate Andy Slayen will captain a Harvey team this season and Ira Hastings has a good roster ready to depart for the southwest soon.
Captain Gleason reports a fire department stove taken and not returned and towns vote location moved to Fred Tagenhorst's barber shop in South Homewood Bloom. Officials note new judges and clerks at last polls and promise forthcoming street name changes and Gore subdivision electric light installation.
South Holland notes announce the Choral Club Easter Cantata at the First Reformed Church on April 12 with no admission fee and a collection to cover expenses. The section also mentions a successful church youth party, twin baby girls for Mr Singer, a new baby girl for C Bruin, Rev Lubbers receiving a church call, and widespread early spring planting disrupted by rain.
Louia Mahnke 26 years a resident of Riverdale died at his home 2801 138th Street Tuesday morning March 29 1910 at 7 30 He was born November 5 1837 in Preton Hanover Germany came to America and Chicago in 1866 He married Wilhelmina July 31 1871 A move to Riverdale in 1884 He left behind wife four married daughters Mrs Gustav Klaege Mrs Fred Dieken Mrs William Hense and Mrs Carl Stickweh and nine grandchildren Funeral services were held at German Lutheran St Pauls Church Dolton April 1 1910 The remains were laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery east of Dolton
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for funeral support and Rev Wind for the sermon. Also promotes Old Reliable Seed Co. bulk seeds from W W Barnard Co. and general farming seeds. Phone or address listed for Fred Pohlers at 800 Chicago St Dolton 436.
Unimproved Michigan farm and fruit land offered at 8 to 15 dollars per acre. Terms as low as 10 dollars down and 5 dollars monthly for 40 acres. Inquiries to G W Swigart First National Bank Building Chicago or J A Klinkhammer 426 W 188 street Riverdale. Real estate listings available through Kipley.
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