Riverdale Board discusses water well repair and finances
The Riverdale Board met at the village hall on Tuesday. F M Gray Jr of Milwaukee urged repairs to the village water well with a proposition around 500 dollars. The board approved repairs and signed the contract in the absence of the president. The treasurer’s balance stood at 1 976 55 with minor overpayments later noted. Various bills and departmental reports were approved or tabled.
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Riverdale Board
F. M. Gray, Jr
Milwaukee
Ladwig
DeRidder
Niemeyer Stutzhem
Brandt
Unrah
Mr.Gray
Niemeyer Stutzkeni
Unruhno
Schmidt
Attorney Propper
Ludwig
Chas. Tempke
Pointer
Gertrude Wedland
Herman Dreesen
Edward Rossiter
Carl Wolff
Peter Ripley
Public Service Co
Senes
R. Bushking
Developing Co
City of Chicago
Grant Brog
Eace
Gas Company
Gould Mfg. Co
Peeny Vets Sods
Death Notices: Josephine Vandenberg
Josephine Vandenberg born September 1 1893 in Dalton died February 12 1913 at 19.4.12 after stomach cancer. Survived by mother two brothers Andrew and Robert F and two sisters Paula and Carrie. Funeral Sunday February 16 at M E Church Dolton with Rev Walter Firth. Berger Cemetery burial.
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Josephine Vandenberg
Chas. Vandenberg
Dalton
Wesley Hospital
Rhodes Hospital
Dalten
Thornton Township
Andrew
Robert F
Paula
Carrie Vandenberg
Dolton
Walter Firth
M. E. Church
Berger Cemetery
Obituary notices for Marie Schafer and Mary Goderre of Riverdale
Mrs. Marie Schafer died February 9 at age 69 in Riverdale after 12 years of illness. Born September 21 1843 in Wittenberg, she married Gottlieb Franke in 1868, had four children, and later married John K E Schafer in 1883. Funeral was to Waldheim cemetery. Mrs Mary Goderre died February 6 at age 69 at her daughter’s home in Riverdale. remains taken to St John Canada for interment. funeral February 10. She leaves two sons and three daughters.
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Marie Schafer
Judge Schafer
A. W. Burger
E. 136Th Street
Riverdale
Paul Schafer
Mary Burger
John KE. Schafer
Ernest Kurz
Milwaukee
Louisa Morgan
Chicago
West Madison Street
Waldheim Cemetery
Geo P. Kabele
Mary Goderre
Stowe Mound
Alex Buteau
138Th Street
St. John
Canada
Henry Goderre
Waterbury
Conn
Andrew
Emma
Indian Relics Found Near Riverdale Farm Excavation
Oscar VanderMeer unearthed Indian skeleton remains near his Riverdale area home while digging for a hot bed. Patrick Shannon notes a local ridge as an Indian burying ground. further excavations await frost thaw. Laxacold laxative tablets advertised for coughs and grippe relief.
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Oscar VanderMeer
Wm Hastings
Christ Schmutzler
Riverdale
Patrick Shannon
Local and Personal News of Riverdale and Surroundings
Walter Wichmann traveled to Clinton Iowa for visits with friends. The Degree of Honor hosted a reception at A U W Hall with officers honored and a bouquet for Anna M. Holmes. Mrs Emil Berschinski plans a several months abroad in Germany. Conrad Kern seeks rheumatic treatment in Milwaukee. Chas McRill of Chicago Heights now in Hammond Ind with a raise. Mac Geof Clayton slowly improves at home. Real estate transfers occurred in Riverdale. Henry Milhabn hosted a 44th birthday party. Joseph Keller and Mrs M J Heintz from Joliet visited Anton Strosinoski Jr. Mrs James Walters from Clinton Iowa visits her mother in Riverdale. J Parker visited his niece Mrs E H Strassenberg. George Geitema, Bay City manager, visits with Wm Cooper. N F McGrath heads to Philadelphia to oversee a new mill project. R F Letourneau to cover duties. Mr and Mrs Oscar VanderMeer welcome a baby boy born Friday Feb 7. Mrs E H Stragsenburg returns from Cambridge City Indiana. Mr Boden is bedfast. Jacob A Decklar travels to Freeport Illinois for a funeral and visits friends. Thornton Township Highway Commission plans to spend about 25000 on roads. Lincoln Ave east of Dolton to get crushed stone. Dolton School board meeting discusses upper grades teaching issues. President Harper declines motion to accept Mrs Wright’s resignation. five members vote yes. Wegner votes no. Robison praised for Dalton Schools reform over nine years. Wm Maurer appointed truancy officer.
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Conrad Kern
Milwaukee
Chas. McRill
National Biscuit Co
Chicago Heights
Hammond Ind
Mac
Geof Clayton
Riverdale
Henry Milhabn
Joseph Keller
M. J. Heintz
Joliet
Lil
Anton Strosinoski Jr
James Walters
Clinton
Iowa
Johanna Wichman
N. F. McGrath
Chicago Milling Co
Philadelphia
R. F. Letourneau
McGrath
Oscar VanderMeer
E. H. Stragsenburg
Lincoln Ave
Doleton
Ki He Dolon
Harper
Wright
Kasten
Haney
Claussen
DeRidder
Schaefer
Wegner
Robison
Dalton
Pointer
Dalton Public Schools
Wm. Maurer
Hit or Miss Column by C H Leetlefellow
A satirical montage mocks headlines and events from Ann Arbor to national politics. It jokes about a brain transplant for a dog, Woodrow Wilson remarks, robberies, and odd quips on honesty and progress. The piece mixes humor and reflection on modern life and Lincoln's integrity.
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C. H. Leetlefellow
Ann Arbor
Mich
Woodrow Wilson
Farmers Meeting Set for Riverdale Saturday Afternoon
The Cook County Truck Gardeners and Farmers Association will meet at the Village Halls Riverdale on Saturday February 15 at 2 00 p m The officers plan the next meeting in Dalton and the following in South Holland to improve attendance.
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Cook County Truck Gardners and Farmers Association
Riverdale
Dalton
South Holland
Photoplay Theatre schedule and features listed
Photoplay Theatre shows every Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday with Voora opening at 7 00 pm Sunday at 3 00 pm Special feature in two parts At Napoleons Command A thrilling Civil War era tale Sunday The Crime of Carelessness Tuesday How a Horseshoe Upset a Happy Family One of the biggest laugh comedies this month plus other good pictures nightly under Joun Hegy Manager
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Voora
Pbunday
Deagerter
Montha
Five West Pullman men in joy ride crash injures child
Five men from West Pullman driving a new car on 147th Street near the Illinois Central depot struck Clyde Sickler a six year old, breaking his leg and tearing his scalp. They fled the scene, car overturned near a bridge. one man was badly hurt and jailed. Driver arrested. Dolton urged police action.
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West Pullman
Clyde Sickler
147Th Street
Illinois Central Depot
North Ana
Sickler
Dolton Board
Dolton
Thornton High Notes Preview Stage Play And Lectures
The Junior class selected The Rose of Plymouth for May and Miss Cone's pupils rehearse for Operette in April. Miss Willmer will read The Sign of the Cross at tonight's lecture night. Basketball star Ray Wiederman wears a bandage after a flash injuring his eye. Thornton defeated Joliet 215 in a lively game with strong crowd support. A petition by Elmer Rundquist group stopped school Wednesday for Lincoln’s birthday. Declamation contest nears with anticipated Sherpton shine. Track meet with Walimer High Saturday at 1 30. Thornton hosts Blue Island in next basketball game. A first class track meet was held in the high school gym with juniors 25 sophomores 22 freshmen 16 seniors ik.
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Plymouth
Luella Engle
Ruth Vandeursen
Helen Decklar
Alphonso van Gent
Gladys Lundy
Paul Speakson
Bernie Tomy
Carl Dempsey
Willmer
Ray Wiederman
Thornton
Joliet
Jolet
Elmer Rundquist
Lincoln
Smith
Sherpton
Walimer Tigh School
Blue Island
Lumber Sale by Illinois Bridge Co at South Holland bridge
The Illinois Bridge Co offers second-hand lumber in good condition at reduced prices. Sale Tuesday February 18 at the 16th Street bridge east of South Holland with an agent available on the ground from 3 to 4 P M.
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Illinois Bridge Co
South Holland
Village Primary Election Set for March 11
The village holds its primary election on March 11 and urges candidates to learn the new primary law.
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School Street
City of
Niemeyer
Hall
Dickelman
Catherine Cramer
Indiana Avenue
187Th Street
Illinois Central
Panhandle Tracks
Highlawn
O.F. Reich
Dolton Var
Dillners Pavilion
Wm. Bachmann
Telephone Dolton
Chicago Street
Josephine Vandenburg
Laxacold
All Drug
Atorea
Ady
Walter Wichmann
A . U. W. Hall
Anna M. Holmes
Emil Berschinski
Germany
J. Parker
EH. Strassenberg
George Geitema
Bay City
Wm. Cooper
Geiltema
Webb
Express
Handsome Jack
Saratoga Hotel
Lewis
Johnny
John
Clarence
Maud
Abraham Lincoln
Capt Scott
Farmers Meeting
Photoplay Theatre
Land’s Hall
Joun Hgupy
Mgr
Sophmores
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