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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
1
In a tragic accident Ed Housinger aged 24 near Homewood was shot when a muzzle loading gun discharged after the hammer struck a bed post. He died within minutes as neighbors and Frank Ott Dawson Dalton friend arrived. funeral plans not yet set.
Father W F VerHalen pastor of St Marys Church Riverdale was taken to St Bernards Hospital Englewood after a two month nervous breakdown. A report that he would not live proved unfounded and the hospital now says his condition has improved. He has been popular with locals and recovery is hoped soon.
Ernest Hupe of Hazel Crest and Miss Elizabeth Schumaker of Gano married on Thanksgiving at the groom's parents home. The bride and groom are described as well regarded and plans call for residence in Hazel Crest. The note from The Harvey Tribune wishes them happiness.
Mr Edward Haas of Oklahoma and Miss Ida Cupp of Chicago married at Mrs John Kramer's residence on Saturday evening December 7. Haas works in the Pullman shops and the couple will reside in Riverdale for the time being.
A $45 sewing machine will be raffled on Saturday December 21 as part of High Class Motion Pictures at Dolton Hall. Free coupons are given away on Tuesdays and Fridays. Showings occur Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday with doors at 7 p.m. and Sunday hours 3 to 6 and 7 p.m. Joan Hausy manager.
Advert explains Reich offers thoroughbreds at reduced prices due to insufficient winter quarters. Buyers urged to act by spring to lock in savings on quality horses.
A Riverdale public school building about 35 years old lacks modern heating with five stoves used in rooms and a hallway. The writer details repeated requests to install a heating plant, noting freezing mornings, frozen drinking fountains, and students sent home due to cold. He urges action or risk of students transferring to Bowen School across the street.
The Pennsylvania railroad will soon have 2872 all steel passenger cars in service, likely over half of such equipment in the United States, at an estimated cost near 40 million dollars. Also promises savings plans and local notices about poultry stock sales, rentals, and a branch partnership opening in Riverdale Dolton area.
Postman Herman Brossma now leaves the office at 2 30 for afternoon routes due to the new hour law. Mrs Nick Va Buren and daughter Esther plan a Saturday trip to Pittsburgh and Washington and Cleveland for holidays and visits. Charlen Warnicke visits Riverdale Dalton and Hammond after moving from Nuneia Michigan. Jr Spoor of Dolton marks his 66th birthday with relatives. Dalton M E Church ladies praised for a fine supper, and Our Savior s church Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Louisa Schafer s home on Wednesday afternoon December 5. Joseph Kummer breaks an arm at Pullman shops and will be off work for a while. George P Clayton, veteran, receives pension increase to 30 monthly. Congressman Wilson assisted. Mrs John R Stanley of Auburn Park visited Dolson friends. Mrs Jacob Decklar and family host. Leap year joke reminds single ladies there are 18 days left. Walton Riverdale Building and Loan share payments may begin a dream home. Mrs Margret Jennings appointed janitress of Riverdale Pullman School for 90 days after Civil Service exam. she is widowed with a large family. L Schroeder family reports burglars at Ridge home. watch and rings spared. Charney Lange centerpiece raffle at Oswald Ovedobel s store, Riverdale. piece by Mrs Hmit Betten s house. The Painter to publish a Christmas edition Friday December 20. Antone Stieman Jr regains strength to return to New Ulm Minnesota. William Klein to Englewood hospital for treatment. improving. Richard Hessmaa sells cigars 12 25 60 in a gift box for Christmas. Read Want ads and For Sale.
At a Riverdale Improvement Association meeting a protest to Illinois Central urged a windshield or depot bell to warn of arriving suburban trains. Patrons now stand in cold wind, risking illness if no changes are made. The group also pressed for improved village street lighting.
Riverdale local of the Cook county Truck Gardeners and Farmers Association will meet at Riverdale Village Hall on Saturday afternoon December 21 at 2 o’clock. Topics include the sugar beet situation and Illinois Child Labor Law. readers invited to join and contact secretary H A Hess West Pullman Ind for details.
The Fraternity Glee Club presents a salmagundi of college life with melody song and story. This club has a splendid reputation for high class entertainment. Reserved seat tickets cost 25 cents.
The Dalton Volunteer Fire Company held its annual officer election on December 4 with Fred Diehl as President and Charles Grapenthein as Vice-President. Additional officers named included Secretary William Ehiert Treasurer Howard Dilloer Chief Frank Otto and Assistant Chief Leonard Diell along with an Executive Committee. The Rosebud Pressure Club elected officers on December 1 naming William Ealers Secretary Edward Dillner Treasurer Henry Petersen and Albert Klert as Door-Keeper.
Calumet Camp No. 5142 MWA held an election Thursday evening December 12 naming officers Consul Edward I. Stewart Adviser George Diehl Jr Banker Llenry Mobr Clerk Oswald Overdobel Escort mil Bettenhouse Watchman H C Middleborn Sentry Wm Krudloff Physician E W Schmidt Manager T I Kinney Raat Sentry P Kinney.
The notice lists the Sunday services for St Pauls Ev Lutheran on 138th Street with English Sunday School at 9 30 a m and service at 10 30 a m Advent services on December 18 at 7 30 p m led by Rev H Wind P pastor. It includes St Marys Catholic Church with masses at 8 00 a m and 10 30 a m under Rev W F Verhalen, Dalton M E Church 945 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m sermon Epworth League 6 30 p m 7 30 p m sermon Ladies Aid 2nd and 4th Thursday Rev Walter Firth pastor. Immanuel Evang Church 9 30 a m Sunday School German and English 10 30 a m German services 7 30 p m English evening services led by Rev G G Press. You are cordially invited.
Park Ave Dalton announces preaching at 9 30 a m and 2 p m Sunday school at 3 30 p m and a young people meeting at 7 30 p m led by Rev Joan W TePaske pastor.
Riverdale Village Hall hosts Our Savior's English Evangelical Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 2 15 p m Catechetical Class at 3 30 p m and Evening Service at 7 30 p m Rev Geo P Kabeie serves as pastor, flagging a weekend worship program.
Three Public Service Co. workers narrowly escaped death when a fast Indiana Harbor meat train at 30 mph hit their speeder near Oswald Spur, west of Blue Island. All four were thrown, with Charles Wallagh Slammond Indiana Geo Bherendt and Chas Gone Blue Island hurt and taken to St Francis Hospital.
The riverdale board meeting report is held over due to space. Major topic is the poor street lighting service with the attorney to press the Public Service Company to fulfill its contract.
In loving remembrance of my son Theodore Kramer who died on December 8 1910. He brought joy to our lives and is forever loved by his family. His memory remains a guiding light.
The Immanuel Sewing Circle and the Immanuel League thank all who helped make their Christmas Bazaar a success. Everything was sold and a handsome sum realized to support the League’s charitable work. The League welcomes all at its meetings.
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