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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
In Thorn ton Township a bitter campaign split along anti-saloon and saloon-supporter lines. Anti-saloon organizers and counter groups exchanged lists as voters debated sternly. Results show Citizens ticket winners and Republican ticket officeholders amid lingering town tensions. Calumet Township details and local social notes follow.
Ernest Bihl was reelected as alderman of the 33rd Ward. His opponent Red Jack Leonard, handicapped, made a late bid but Bihl's strong record secured victory. Riverdale precinct 25, a Democratic stronghold, heavily supported Bihl amid independent votes and a small Independence League showing.
C H Rippe sold his stock and interest in Riverdale Park and Pavilion to Peter Verhoeven of Kensington. Rippe, who has run the place with his son, built a popular summer boating and patronage hub. He may resume a grocery and meat business.
Dolton Riverdale Baseball Association will select players next Sunday for the Dolton Riverdale Athletics. The club plans a practice game on the new grounds at Main Street and Ingelside Avenue in Dolton. The uniform will be green and white, provided at no cost by a local businessman.
The Pointer Boys announce a new youth baseball lineup headed by Gus Horn as left handed pitcher Leo Horn as pitcher Charles Jenning as short stop John Housman at first base Paul Schmiedl at second Otto Jones at third Ed Wirta in right field Fred Hess in center Clarence Austgen at left field Assistants include Otto Jones and John Housman as pitchers and Leo Horn as catcher The team exudes confidence and offers practice to rival Blinkies while showcasing eager young talent of the neighborhood.
The Rippe Athletic Club was organized last night and will be known as Riverdale Athletics. Officers listed include Frank Bergold as manager, Joe Sheahan as president, Mil Matz as captain, Chas Grapenthien as treasurer, Fred Kay as secretary, with multiple players named across infield and outfield positions and other directors.
Mrs J M Deam and her son Gale returned home Monday evening after spending several days at North Robison Ohio with relatives as guests.
Stanislan Pinkes a Russian laborer of 2508 115th street Kensington was killed crossing the Calumet river bridge, hit by a south bound train. The inquest found death an accident. Pinkes 47 or 48, lived in Chicago seven years, left a cousin as contact. Two other local deaths followed: Gerhardt Walgemuth, 34, Riverdale, appendicitis, burial at Oakland.
Special Training Pays Fixperience notes that average high school graduates lack practical fit for work and urges special training through the International Correspondence School. Mr. F A Hueber will be in Riverdale at Lake Side Drug Store for ten days to give demonstrations and discuss courses.
Schwab's highlights the largest selection of Spalding baseball goods in town while Highlawn Market advertises strictly fresh eggs. Simnica and Stramborski are mentioned in the notice.
Local residents reported on sickness and health. Spalding baseball goods advertised at Schwab's. John Leverenz aged 83 in poor health in Dolton. Visitors from Matteson stay with the Pueplow family. new cottage ground broken in Riverdale. Wilkens returns to Burnside shops after hand injury.
Marty B Baker formerly towner at the 137th Street crossing of the Pennsylvania RR at Riverdale was taken ill with quick consumption about a week ago and died shortly after admission to County Hospital. He lived at 2526 36th Place Riverdale and was raised by Dr J J McLane of Bureau Tl after his parents died.
A wife tells a doctor she fears something terrible is wrong with her husband. She notes she speaks with him for long periods and he ends the conversation without understanding what she said. The Chicago Record-Herald cites the anecdote.
John Frederick Kaiser longtime Dalton resident died Wednesday at 2 pm after a prolonged kidney illness. Born October 7 1839 in Tetzpatz Pomerania Germany he learned bricklaying and married Minnie Westphal at 24. Survived by four children from first marriage and four with second wife Fredericka Ott two of whom remain Lizzie Louis Robert Emma. Funeral Sunday April 12 at 1 30 pm from his home to St Pauls Lutheran with Rev H Wind and burial at Oakland cemetery. Kaiser served in bricklayers union over 80 years and was noted as an upright citizen with many local friends.
The Dalton village is bonded for 15000 for water works electric light plant and system and other necessary improvements. Peter Geck ridiculed the paper as guff at Lunds Hall during a meeting on the anti saloon proposition.
The bride asks John if he forgot anything as they depart. He reassures her that he’ll pay the minister on their return from the wedding trip, saying he’ll know better then how much he should give.
A Century Magazine excerpt quotes Helen Keller describing nature sounds as intimate, lasting memories. The prose lists grass rustle leaves buzz of insects bees in blossoms a bird’s flutter and water rippling over pebbles, imagining these voices forever in memory.
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