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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
1
Dr. F W Schmuidt was re-elected president in a closely watched local race. Opponent Peter Ripley remains a popular citizen with a strong following as the village faces a key decision on closing the electric light contract. President Schmidt touts preservation and prudent management in a campaign framed by appointive offices.
Police intervene after a Sunday evening disturbance on the way to the 11 o’clock suburban train. Officer Simnick was struck and another officer faced threats while William Hanneff received a $50 fine plus costs from Judge Schaefer. Warrants are out for five others.
Friday shows The Sheriff's Daughter a thrilling western. Saturday presents The Mission Carrier a Mexican adventure with thrills. Sunday at 3 pm Betty Becomes a Maid a Vitograph comedy. Also nightly pictures and a good illustrated song. J. Hruby, Manager.
At a board meeting held last Monday evening the contract for completing the Dalton sewer project was let to John J. Brehm of Hammond. Four bids were opened with Brehm the lowest at 26 973 and a personal surety bond of 10 000 pledged to guarantee completion by October 1, 1911. The village engineer appointment was postponed to the next meeting and a resolution on Engineer Ewing’s death was unanimously approved.
Fred Kasten an accomplished civil engineer and Dolton native visiting his parents and relatives. A Dolton public schools graduate and Thornton Township High School alum, he earned high honors at Illinois State University. Now an assistant engineer with Harriman lines in Seattle, he plans to return west early next week.
The Pointer reviews village elections last Tuesday across Dolton Riversale Riverdale Chicago Heights Thornton West Hammond and Harvey summarizing ticket splits and religious influence. It notes winners include Dalton president George H Schaefer and board members Wm Haney Emil Kasten and others with local party outcomes: Peoples Progressive Citizens in multiple towns and a push for unity after a close campaign.
Riverdale notes report Will Rippe died at Crete while living with his parents. Several residents recover from diphtheria as Mrs Gunther improves. Buildings on Lincoln Ave were sold to Werneck and Andera for 22 and 275 dollars. Dr Weidner purchases and moves a larger structure. Mrs. Boylking dies in Crete aged 77. funeral held Friday. Passadena visit planned for Mrs DeRidder and daughter Anna. St Marys Church painted with funds raised by Eucharistic Society. Auto crash on 138th Street prompts repairs with horses help. J E Kleinz visits Riverdale from Chicago. Great-grandmother Mrs Kramer dies in Bay City. survivors listed. Billy Miller and John Anderson start bridge work opening Calumet River navigation. Frank Clausgens pew house basement nears completion. S W Schwab now May Manton Patterns agent. Detroit resident Lawrence Sweat returns after visit with Riverdale schoolmates.
Asmus Claussen is elected president with strong business training and knowledge of local conditions. The village faces sewer completion, street grading, and sidewalk extension, and the new board is trusted to deliver a businesslike administration. Chas. Dickelman wins the top trustee vote, bringing board experience and steady judgment. Michael Stanczik, Citizens ticket trustee, a respected brick yard worker, will begin his first village tenure. Henry W. Schnoor, a carpenter and builder, earns broad support as a capable trustee.
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