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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
5
The Acropolis stands as the ancient citadel of Athens a rocky fortress sanctuary and museum rising from the plain with access limited to the west. This fragment recalls the Acropolis as a historic site while mixing unrelated prose about individuals and a Brooklyn Eagle reference.
A heavy storm soaks Chicago with 4.35 inches in 24 hours the most since 1885. The rain begins Tuesday night and ends Wednesday morning with 3.30 inches falling before dawn and 1.05 more later. Forecasters cite drought build up and persistent clouds as the cause.
C H Rippe an aged Riverdale business figure decides to leave commerce for farming. He will move with his family to 160 acres near Crete Illinois on Saturday August 15. The move follows a four year period of reverses including a destructive fire that wiped out his grocery and market. The Pointer joins local friends in wishing the Rippe family success. Prosit.
John W. Aregood died at his home 11407 Curtis avenue on Thursday evening August 6 1908 from paralysis aged 65 years 11 months 27 days He was a long time brick yard superintendent in Pullman Dalton and Blue Island and served in Kensington Lodge 804 A F and A M Pullman Chapter R A M Consistory and Shrine He was the first worthy patron of Kensington Chapter OE and funeral services were held last Sunday at his home with Masonic rites and burial at Oakwoods He leaves a widow and several grown children.
The South End Business Men's Association closed a contract for a new building on Michigan avenue. The structure includes a first floor store room with basement, and a second floor housing reception and committee rooms, a card room, kitchen, toilet facilities, and an assembly hall 24 by 30 feet.
The G A R posts and corps invite friends to a basket picnic on Saturday August 15 in Jackson Park near the German building. Harvey Post invites all friends to join a pleasant afternoon and don’t forget the baskets.
Jacob A. Decklar, Clerk of the Village of Riverdale, announces that anyone may obtain hunting or fishing licenses by visiting his office or residence. The notice directs residents to secure licenses locally.
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