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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
1
The Anker case ends with the arrest of John Ammon, Bob Smith, and Peter VanDer Zee. Detectives Dan Bergen and George O'Brien, aided by Henry Price, traced the plan to rob and shoot Mr. C. Anker of South Holland. Ammon’s bail was posted by his mother and friends.
George Schwantke sold his Dalton saloon to Charlee Dickelman and left for Groveland Florida by the Dixie Flyer with plans to build a store and farm 40 acres in Florida. He owns 7 acres seeded with grapefruit and 3 acres in oranges. Peter Diette accompanied him. Fred Diehl will remain as clerk. Dickelman is a well known Dalton citizen and will run the business creditably.
The West Pullman Improvement Association pushes Calumet Electric to extend service to Blue Island and Harvey. Riverdale Dalton roles are unclear while Lawrence Ray, listed as vice president, faces questions about past commitments and leadership.
Marshall Verhoeven of Doiton has been told to arrest boys careless with air rifles after several complaints to the board about youths shooting through windows.
The Schatskopf Club invites all Riverdale players to meet at Richard Hess’s barber shop on Sunday afternoon February 11 at 1 30 for club organization. Attend if you are interested.
All parties owing me for newspapers or other bills are requested to pay up. Sick ness requires that I make collections. Herbert Horror Newsdealer Dolton.
A method to read coin dates from heavily worn coins. Heat a coal shovel or sheet metal until red hot, press the coin onto the hot surface, and heat reveals any remaining figures or letters. The test works even when inscriptions are smooth and invisible to the naked eye.
The Riverdale hardware man Wm Mau becomes the first local business owner to run a delivery automobile. He chose an International 20 HP delivery wagon after growing demand made hiring drivers impractical. His son Walter has joined the business and is learning to operate the gasoline engine, with plans to demonstrate the machine’s qualities. Mau will hold the local agency for International automobiles and can provide figures for peers seeking purchase.
Photoplay Land's Hall Dalton advertises showings every Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Friday and Saturday under manager Joux Hrupy, promoting best pictures. For sale two Shetland ponies with buggy and harness. inquiries at 41 Lincoln Avenue.
Jacob Weigel, one of Dalton's oldest residents, is on the sick list as friends hope for his recovery. Dilner's Pavilion opens for the season with a Rosebud Pleasure Club dance on Saturday evening, Feb 17. Mr and Mrs Ralph Vandenberg welcome a baby boy born Feb 7, 1912. J C Ton of Oakglen reports two 40 acre farm sales and a new act copy in Business Items. Wa Millardon notes cans usable for a chairvan. A warning about safe deposit boxes appears after a recent rural robbery attempt near South Holland. First National Bank of Dalton urges deposits for safety. C Brookfelt takes a new 10 year life lease and stocks new wallpaper patterns. Jacob Lau, recently ill with pneumonia, is improving. A house warming for George H Schaefer’s remodeled home, with modern amenities, is noted. YC Smyth of Dalton heads to Hot Springs for rheumatism relief. Mrs Henry Hahn travels to Elizabeth Town, Ohio to see her dying father. he passes away at 82, buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Newport, Kentucky. L F Ripley reception on return from the south described as a loud success. Lorenz noted for helping with the change. Dalton-Riverdale Building and Loan Association promotes local investment with secure mortgages. John Behrens family plans to move to Bliss, Idaho. furniture shipped Feb 1. Norman Miller to help them settle. The family was hosted by Mr and Mrs Herman Thoeming at Blue Island.
A large party of Boy Scouts from Dalton and Riverdale attended a reception for Gen. Baden-Powell at Dexter Pavilion in Chicago last Tuesday afternoon. The general said the 5000 boys who met him were the best looking lot of young Americans he had the pleasure of greeting.
The Ladies of the G A R host a card party at Village Hall on Feb 10 and tickets are on sale. A German Lutheran Band entertainment is planned at Lunds Hall Dalton on Feb 15, with other events including a Schalskopf Party at A F Bonees on Feb 18 and a St Pauls German Lutheran program on Feb 19. Also listed are a Rosebud Pleasure Club ball Feb 17 at Dllner’s Pavilion, a M E Church supper on Washington’s Birthday Feb 22, a Minstrel Show by Harvey Lodge Feb 28–Mar 1, and a Degree of Honor meeting Feb 13 with attendance urged.
Political calendar lists upcoming elections in 1912 for townships outside Chicago and city offices in Chicago. Key dates include petition deadlines March 18 1912 for township and April 1 1912 for village or city nominations, April 6 school trustee elections, April 9 primary elections for county state officers and congressmen, and April 18 school board elections.
The Pointer publishes a lavish illustrated feature on Abraham Lincoln the wartime president. The article extols Lincoln as a beacon to Americans and urges readers to learn about the life and work of the great man who carried the burden of leadership during the Civil War era.
Taxes for the Town of Thornton for 1911 are due. The collector will visit Harvey, Lansing, Oakglen, Bernice, South Holland, Homewood, West Hammond, Burnham, Berger's Corner, Thornton, Dalton, South Harvey, and Riverdale on specified February dates and March 1 and 4. John Shilling is the collector. Also a 65 room cottage for sale in New Chi cago Slots, inquire at The Pointer office.
The Dalton Village Board held a brief meeting last Monday. Trustee Dickelman was chosen clerk pro tem due to Clerk Hahn's absence. The treasurer reported a January 31 balance of 4333.45 and the bills were approved with some exceptions.
Having sold my business to Charles Dickelman, all persons owing me please call and settle at once. Geo Schwantke.
In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father who died six months ago. Gone dear father gone forever. Never will your memory fade. Loving hearts will always linger round the grave where you are laid. Mas H Werner and Family.
Henry Krumm sells his Lansing hotel and buffet to Edward Hoge and plans a public sale at Krumm's Corner on Tuesday February 13 1912. Krumm has bought the John Schultz buffet and rooming house at Homewood and took possession Wednesday.
The Houston Post argues against unnecessary shortening of words and warns that Xmas is almost criminal. It suggests if an abbreviation is needed to write it as $mas to be acceptable.
A Stockton boy asks his mother if he is descended from a monkey creating a humorous moment cited by the Rooks County Record. The father, overhearing, storms to the coal shed and kicks the cat through the roof in a comic Kansas City Star item.
Piano tuning service promises first class work and guarantees quality. A trial is offered and orders can be placed by contacting Jacob Lau's store by telephone Rivet wi. Bown Wear.
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