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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
4
Timothy Maxwell an engineer at the Thornton stone quarries was badly injured when struck by a C and E S train at Thornton last Saturday evening. He was crossing the tracks stepping from behind a freight train when a fast train hit him glancingly. Doctors fear possible arm loss as bones in his hand and elbow were crushed.
The business man who keeps his business in the local paper not only aids his own success but also supports the town’s growth, since a growing town drives more demand and expands his prospects as evidenced by the paper’s role as a principal agency of community development.
Current Opinion recounts Kerrigan’s trip to South America where he bought a Spanish parrot for friend O’Brien and shipped it home. O’Brien reports the bird proved tougher than any other, curiously resisting speech and teeth marks alike.
Laxacold laxative tablets advertised for coughs colds grippe headache and neuralgia available at all drug stores. Ady.
Oscar Erickson, 22, a boiler maker of South Chicago, was arrested on fraud charges after passing checks for 18 15 72 and more up to 41 dollars. He claimed a Grand Crossing accomplice and a false wife tale, was tried before Judge Carroll and bound over to the grand jury on 2000 dollars bond.
A reader shares a chain letter tale about a prayer to Jesus promising deliverance from calamities if forwarded nine days. The note warns misfortune for those who do not send it and claims a great joy on the ninth day. The item also notes local classifieds including a lost gold watch offer and two for sale notices from Riverdale.
James McLaughlin of the Chicago Brick Co and O C G Kasten of the Illinois Brick Co mailed by parcel post a brick for a brick house at the Coliseum Chicago during the Clay Products Exposition February 26 to March 8. Twenty five thousand bricks from all U.S. plants will be used to construct the home which will be given away and re erected after the exposition.
A brief note urges subscribers to note a minor issue. The message hints at a matter these readers may have forgotten but offers no further detail or names.
Town of Thornton announces taxes for 1912 due now. Collector schedules days at various sites including Harvey City Hall Langsing Oakglen Schrumville Bernice South Holland West Hammond Burnham Berger Thornaton Dalton Hazel Crest Riverdale with dates in February and March. John Shilling, Collector.
Multiple real estate notices list farms, houses, and building lots for sale in Dolton, Riverdale, Three Oaks, and nearby areas. Listings include 80 acre farm in Michigan, 40 acre farm, corner lot on Lincoln Ave, and a 7 room house with modern improvements. Contact names and addresses provided for particulars.
Multiple property notices list a 7 room house in New Chicago via Fred Struss at 16 East 138th Street Riverdale a 10 room house and 6 room flat for rent via Mrs WH Werner 13779 Leyden Avenue Riverdale a 5 room bungalow with modern improvements and inquiries at The For Rent an 18 acre farm with house and new barn at Berger Station east of Dalton via John Berger telephone 393 South Holland IL inquiries in Riverdale area
A ladies pocket book was lost near the Illinois Central depot Saturday morning January 18. The finder should return it to The Pointer office. Also notices for several items and help wanted appear in the same area.
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