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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
1
The annual village elections were held last Tuesday with a large turnout in both towns. Peoples ticket carried Dalton Ehlert and Wulff with Albrecht. Citizens ticket Dillner led. Election night passed peacefully with little personal animosity and no major incidents.
Caroline Manhister Sullia Sellin, aged 38, died April 17 1915 from childbirth related uranic poisoning. Widow of Charles Sellin Village president for 18 months, she left four living children Hulda Walter Edward and Carl. Funeral held April 19 at home and St Paul German Lutheran church with Rev H Wind officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery.
Miss Olga Uhrlandt of Indianapolis visits sister Mrs. Julius Heidenreich in Dolton. James Johnson Jr., formerly of Dolton, seriously ill in Peoria. Jildred Rampke celebrated her birthday with family and friends. Dalton volunteers plan May party and firemen fundraise at Dillner’s pavilion May 1, 1915. Property trades include W. Propper selling Lincoln avenue home to Thomas C. Harper. Propper to build nearby. Anna VanDyke of Holland, Mich., visits VanDeursen family. Local births recorded: Boy to Boyens, girl to Koch, twin girls to Vogel with one twin dying. The Pointer scribe misses a vote due to a Ford ride. machine balky. Dalton Clover Leaf plans practice vs Avalon. Bowen school hosts box social May 7. Junior enthusiasts report Dalton Maroons vs White Stars lineup. Pneumonia crisis passed for L & J Bessette. Samuel Holmes returns home after 15 weeks’ rheumatism treatment. Dalton Concert Band to perform at Riverdale tonight. Henry Mohr and son Ired left for Intervale Wis. to visit relatives. Blue Island votes on annexation to Chicago: Yes 876, No 2969.
To the kind friends and neighbors who extended sympathy and services to us and to the village officers and all who sent flowers and to Rev Wind we extend our sincere thanks. Cuds, SELLIN AND FAMILY FOR SALE 1914 twin Harley Davidson fully equipped. Inquire at The Pointer office. The Dalton Vol Fire Co No 1 will hold a May Party at Dillner's Pav ilion on Saturday eve May 1 1916.
In Dalton the school election drew strong public interest with high vote totals. For President W T Hamey received 419 votes while Thomas G C Harper earned 340. Board candidates Isabella Dolton John DeRidder Leonard Diebl Rudolph Schaefer Harry Packard posted various tallies. Riverdale district member results show L E Reich 145 and M F Patterson 18.
Cuas Niemeyer expresses gratitude to Riverdale voters for their support in last Tuesday's election and pledges to fulfill the oath of office to the best of his ability.
A Riverdale election notice from Winans St. Lora expresses gratitude for voter support and pledges faithful service as trustee. He thanks residents for their confidence and vows to uphold the oath of office.
The other trustees elect Chas. Sellin and rank Stieman express appreciation for voters' hearty support, sharing sentiments with Mr. Niemeyer and Mr. Lotz. FOR SALE Queen organ in good condition, a bargain at 3 dollars if taken at once. phone The Pointer Riverdale 244.
Mrs Gustav Klaege aged 42 years 5 months 26 days died Thursday April 22 after years of illness. Survived by husband five children Alfred 19 Hattie 18 Gustav 16 Arthur 18 Mable 6 mother Mrs Mahnike and sisters Emma Elia Ida and others. Funeral Sunday April 25 at 1:30 at home and 2 at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev Wind. interment Oakland cemetery.
Mrs Frank Jagodzinski aged mother of Paul and Bennedict Jagodzinski died at her home 64 East 137th Street Riverdale from injuries after a fall on stairs Tuesday April 20. She was 84 born December 18 1830 in Germany and mother of nine with eight surviving. Funeral Monday at 9 00 a m in St Marys Church Riverdale officiated by Father Dettmer. Burial beside her husband in St Bennedict Cemetery Blue Island.
Alderman Vanderbilt backs a South Fund initiative to extend L Road by elevating the line to 119th Street from 68th and South Park Avenue. The Chicago Telegram notes rapid petition growth and strong advocacy. Dalton boys disrupted the Avalon Club House area last Tuesday evening in what the Pointer calls a boyish prank.
Local piano tuner offers services for aging pianos and organs. W. H. Woodward invites inquiries at 043 N. Hermitage Avenue or via The Pointer office. Cornerstones include restoring instruments to near original condition.
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