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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
4
Frisco Chi and East III report expanding streetcar lines in southern Cook County with the Roseland to Riverdale route nearing completion and a potential Dolton to Hammond eastward line planned for early days, signaling broader regional transit development.
Horace Holmes cashier swears to a 1913 bank statement detailing total liabilities and capital, with deposits from state and private banks, demand and time certificates, cashiers checks, and undivided profits. Notary Andrew Diekman witnessed the sworn data, with directors Henry J Villner and John S Vanuveursen recorded.
Taxes for the Town of Thornton in 1912 are due. Collector John Shilling lists payment sites and dates across towns including Harvey, Lansing, Oakgl en, Scurumville, Bernice, South Mdland, Homewood, West Hammond, Burnaham, Berger Corner, Shornton, Dalton, Hazel Crest, Riverdale with specific locations and times for each date.
Firemen slept through a Monday night blaze at the house of the Chief of Police Gavis in Phoenix. The volunteer force knew nothing until morning and only then alerted the Harvey department, which was told to rely on its own firefighters.
A brief notice invites scholars for organ and vocal instruction during winter evenings. Hinrich Struve at 13724 Isana Avenue or Riverdale 23.47 provides contact details.
Chicago Daily News staffer notes Rep J J O Rourke voted for all candidates but switched on rolls to favor his choice. A heated corridor scene in Springfield leads to a misdirected conference in room 16 with Dry Democrats and Hubbards present. McCarthy reacts with disbelief as Giblin exits the scene.
The Village of Riverdale Cook County Illinois orders Portland cement sidewalks along numerous streets including Illinois Street 137th to 138th, 138th Street to railroads, and Wabash Avenue areas with a three installment assessment at 5 percent interest. A final hearing is set for February 27 1913 with objections possible in court. Riverdale February 6 1913. Richard Buschking appointed to make the assessment and William F Propper village attorney.
A collage of real estate notices offers farms, town property, and houses for sale or rent in Dolton Riverdale Dalton Three Oaks and nearby towns. Listings include 2 acre land at northwest Michigan road and 17th street 3800 cash, seven room house in Dolton, 180 acre farm with 12 acres timber price 5500, 40 acres north of Three Oaks with good soil price 4000, and farms and lots in Riverdale and Dalton with prices from 150 dollars. Also rental ads for a seven room New Chicago house and multiple farm homes with modern improvements and outbuildings. Contact names include Martin Finneran James McLaughlin Joan Verhoeven Pete Gouwens F A Reien I A Reich A Weber John Berger Fred Struss and others with locations in Dolton Riverdale Dalton Three Oaks and Chicago.
A compilation of Lost and Found notices and small ads from Riverdale and nearby areas. Items include a gold signet ring with initials Hy B, a gold watch, a lady's pocket book, and a hunting case watch. Local opportunities include cabinet makers, farmers, and housewares listed with contact details and rewards.
Flossmoor Illinois advertiser H Morgan argues a five year insurance payment protects home goods for fire loss at the same rate as a three year plan, claiming long term savings and safety for valuables.
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