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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
1
In a small community voters rejected Trustee Pinger's actions, ending a bitter local battle. The Pointer notes the editor clashed with Pinger after two tumultuous years, citing a $35,789.58 annual treasurer's report and the need for taxpayers to know who benefited from public funds.
The Dalton Village board held a brief session on Thursday evening with most members present except Trustee Needles. Actions include appointing Albert Wobert as police officer at 75 dollars per month, hiring a scavenger for the south end cleanup, and awarding Henry Schooner the contract to roof the brick water tower for 50 dollars. The board plans to meet Saturday at 2 for post election canvassing and the new board will be sworn in Monday evening, May 4.
Brickmakers Local No. s will hold a special meeting at A. O. U. W. Hall Dalton on Saturday evening April 25 at 7 30 sharp. All members urged to be present. WM Jr ALBRECHT, Pres.
The Riverdale Improvement Association is arranging a smoker event for early May. Attendees are encouraged to watch for details and join the gathering described as lively and interesting.
A report on village elections in two towns is described as crucial enough to publish, with mention that saving resources might trump broader publication of the full document. The text hints at numerous items ranked by importance beyond the main electoral results.
Dolton Bakery lures expert cake baker. May 1 start, cakes available direct or via stores. Calumet township school trustee results: Solireiber leads Riverdale 159 and Blue Island 917 total 1460 for Suhreier. Mrs Arnold Ingold of Ormsby, Mina., departs after visiting her father William Jennings who turned 75. William Jennings celebrated with neighbors. Louis Wager, longtime Ridge tavern owner, dies in Ormsby. Henry Propper’s gas fueling accident causes car fire. local fire brigade extinguishes it. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Messerachmidt welcome a baby girl. O.F. Reich buys new 7-passenger Allen touring car. Jenee purchases a Maryland. village speed concerns noted. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Niewald welcome a son. See Stomboraki visits North Judson. Joe eyeing a local maiden. Arthur Reich joins Paul J. Garvey Photography Co. M. Dean sells residence to Theresa B. Thick. plans Florida trip and an alligator farm. Henry Koetincks remains bedridden mildly improving. Billy Dalton, village clerk, noted in race with George Schaefer. humorous line about size and sportsbook.
The Woodmen plan a benefic card party at Riverdale Village Hall on Saturday evening April 25 to aid Heine Diliner who has suffered illness for over three years with liver trouble. The event seeks community support and to lift his spirits with a pleasant night and warm fellowship.
Riverdale merchants and property owners push a subscription drive to oil key streets from the bridge to B and O Terminal tracks, Leyden and 137th streets to Indiana avenue. Past attempts failed, but towns south of Riverdale and Dalton already oil their roads. savings include less dust cleaning for households. The village will hire oil wagon men, streets prepared by the village board, and no city funds will be used. Standard Oil arrangements are being made.
A 6 000 gallon car will be delivered in River Dale once streets are swept and oil prep finished. Subscription list for a local enterprise is open with over 250 dollars raised. Names may be added at Parker's Drug Store and printed in The Pointer next issue.
A new local time card took effect last Sunday April 19. Train No. 3 now leaves Chicago at 4:42 and departs Dalton south at 5:22. The updated schedule is printed in another column for reference.
Riverdale Park Commission ers meet to spray trees along village streets and yards to stop the cottony moth and other destructive insects. Spraying will resume once leaves are more developed.
Mre J H Wiegand, who slipped last winter and injured her hip, has left the hospital and can move on crutches. She seeks a furnished room or small flat in Riverdale and appeals to readers to help locate suitable housing.
Congregation and friends assemble at Riverdale Village Hall for a 3 p m procession to the church for dedication ceremonies led by Rev H L Yoager of Atchison Kansas president of the General Synod. Two services Sunday at 3 pm and 7 30 pm with a luncheon at 5 30 pm. continuation next week with events on Tuesday Thursday and Friday at 7 30 pm led by Rev Kabele.
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