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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
1
The Hiverdale village board met with all members present and approved drainage work on 138th Street, ash disposal changes, and stone placement on Halsted. Bills were read and paid, and community use of Village Hall for Christmas events was authorized along with a new advertising bid for catch basins.
Village engineer Hersey submitted a plat for opening 138th street west to the river. The 66 foot by 1662 foot strip covers about 214 acres. Trustee Lotz urged negotiating for land purchase while the president sought who wants the street and for what purpose. With no primate representation, the matter was dropped pending more information.
Mr DeRidder a pioneer resident accepted a position on the Pointer staff as solicitor and collector. His parents settled on the prairie at South Holland over sixty years ago when the section was wilderness. He knows the older families and many younger residents. publishers appreciate courtesies to him.
The Riverdale Improvement Association gathered at the Village Hall and formed a committee with the Dalton Civic Club and Blue Island Commercial Association to push a Blue Island to Riverdale Dalton and Hammond streetcar line. Members include Edmund Fordtran O F Reich A F Bonse A C Reich and J M Deam.
The Po int er announces its Christmas Edition with a three color cover and urges all local business houses to be represented in the issue.
Calumet Camp No 6142 Riverdale held its annual election on a Thursday evening. Elected officers include Consul Theodore Jaschevick Advisor Theodore Bork Clerk Harry McBride Banker Henry Mohr Watchman Charles Unruh Sentry Theodore Hedtda Escort Emil Bettenhaus Physician Dr F W Schmidt and Managers Herman Wegener Ben Raver. Also announced new dressmaking class starting January 1 at Mrs J H Wiegand dressmaking school location Riverdsle Indiana Ave Riverdsle.
The Ladies Aid of Our Savior's church will hold an Apron Bazaar in the Village Hall Riverdale on Wednesday December 17 with lunch served. Fred Caster of Globe Station writes from Washington enjoying himself. John Lund has returned from the West. The Pointer reports J. P. Schoon and family in Denver on their way to California after being snowbound. six feet of snow fell on the level. Dalton Women’s Club Study Department meets December 18 at Miss Edith Dalton’s. The Kaske will reading of the will. he was Mrs. Hunke’s father. Dalton Fire Dept Masquerade Ball on New Year’s Eve at Lund’s Hall. Rosebud Pleasure Club Mask Ball at Lund’s Hall on December 13. Members of the Ladies Aid Society again announce the Apron Bazaar for December 17. Dalton Women’s Club December meeting Friday at 8. Candy store ads for Christmas boxes and nuts. A dispute over ties on 188th Street ended in a court case. neighbors mended fences. A mixed shower for Miss Mary Stewart at Illinois Street honoring her engagement to Kalpo Squires on January 20. Roseland Pythian Sisters surprised Mrs. Smyth with a table cloth and bouquet. many present and quick lunch. Sickness noted with the grippe. weather map shows good weather likely to return. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ehlers welcomed a baby girl. Mayor Richard Heas advertises Christmas cigars. Harrison and city officials visited Calumet Lake Region for Calumet Harbor plans. For sale a young driving horse and buggy. Obel’s offers ice cream all winter.
Albert Meyer and Ricka Propper celebrated their Golden Wedding on December 7 1863 at their Ridge east of Dolton. Colonel Propper hosted a dinner surprise with relatives. Rev Mueller of Blue Island gave a tribute at church and at the home. Mr Meyer 77 and Mrs Meyer 68 reside in Hammond. Family and friends attended including Ernest Diekman Albert Meyer Jr Henry Milhahn E C Kasten W F Propper H M Propper William Minardow and Elizabeth Kasten.
Mrs Anna Selhorn aged 53 died at her home on 147th street after a period of poor health from heart trouble. Funeral services were held at the house and Immanuel church with Rev Hoffmeister leading. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery. She leaves Henry Selhorn, a son and three daughters. The family and neighbors mourn her loss.
William Lentz born April 21 1878 in St Charles Michigan died at Englewood Hospital last Friday December 5 and was buried Sunday at Oakland Cemetery. Services were at Immanuel Church conducted by Rev Hoffmeister. He worked as a wood working machinist for C K I wood machine shop at Dalton where a machine mishap caused injuries leading to blood poisoning. He leaves a brother Otto Lentz and many friends.
Mina Culler daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Culler Dalton and Francia Shaner son of Mr and Mrs Pointer Gano were married in Chicago on Tuesday December 9. They will live at 316 Hamlin Avenue Chicago as friends offer congratulations.
The notice lists religious activities for December 14 1913 at St Pauls Evangel Lutheran Church and St Marys Catholic Church including Sunday School times 9 30 and 2 30 p m and masses 7 00 and 10 00 a m along with Advent and midweek service details and assigned pastors Rev H Wind and Rev W H Dettmer.
Qua Savior s Evangelical Lutheran Church holds 7 30 p m services led by Rev H H Hanson pastor of the English Lutheran Church of the Ascension Chicago No Sunday School or Catechetical meeting this Sunday Choir meets at Mr Hedtke 44 E 138th St next Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev Geo P Kabele pastor
The Immanuel Evangelical Church schedules Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and services at 10:30 a.m. Sermon in German at 7:30 p.m. An English language evening service follows. Rev. H Hoffmeister is pastor. The Dutch Reformed Church on Park Ave Dalton lists 9:30 a.m. preaching, 2 p.m. services, 3:30 p.m. Sunday School with Rev Patterson of Wichert preaching both morning and afternoon.
Dolton M. E. Church schedules Sunday school at 9:45 a m and morning service at 11:00 a m with an evening service at 7:40 p m The sermon titled The Last Great Man of the Old Testament Tiusea and His Important Mission will be preached Choir of about thirty voices adds special music A winter Epworth League session will be organized next Sunday evening at 6:45 led by Pastor Walter F. Firth.
In loving remembrance of our dear son and brother Theodore Cramer who died three years ago today December 8 1910. One dear gone forever. How oft we miss your loving face. You left us to remember None on earth can take your place. Happy home we once enjoyed. Oh how sweet the memory still. But death has left a vacant place. This world can never Gil, Mother and Sister.
Special performance Monday December 15 presents The Last Days of Pompeii in six parts at Dolton Theatre. Three shows at 7 8 10 pm with 10 cent children and 18 cent adults admission. synopsis available at the door. Matinee Sundays at 3:00. Doors open early for part one of first act.
Riverdale village board invites bids to clean 30 or more catch basins. Bids due to the clerk by December 23 at 8 p.m. Details from the Drainage Committee chaired by Frank Stieman with Wm. Stutzrem and William Lotz.
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