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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
1
A long ledger of community events from the vicinity listing deaths births marriages and notable incidents. Entries include Mrs. Baecker dying in Tucson Mrs. Kasten and Provancher deaths multiple marriages in April school dedications and a fatal shooting suicide attributed to William Kreinbrink.
The Riverdale Volunteer Fire Company No 1 of Chicago with 25 members voted to disband at a Thursday meeting. Books were closed debts paid and funds allocated. The city’s new paid department reduced volunteer work, a brief history will be published in the Pointer.
Yard and mill workers at Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Co including Kensington Home wood and Harvey branches received fine dressed turkeys for New Years. Over 800 pounds of turkey were distributed. L. E. Reich provided the birds. Office staff received a $5 gold piece on Christmas.
Brickmakers Local Union No. Selected officers for the year 1913 include President Wm.J. Albrecht re-elected and Vice President Martin Walkerly A.C. Kasten Recording Secretary re-elected Andrew Messerschmidt Financial Secretary re-elected Michael Stanczik Treasurer re-elected Benjamin Wells Door Keeper re-elected Stewards Illinois Yard 35 Henry Peterson Chicago Brick Co John Ohlsen Delegates to District Council No. 1 Wm. J. Albrecht A. C. Kasten John Ohlsen Cons. Ohlsen Robert Kaiser Delegates to Chicago Federation Labor Herman Faden Louis Krueger
Mr and Mrs Daniel Quinn of Riverdale returned from a two week visit to Evansville Indiana. Mrs Quinns brother Christian Mear loaned a unique artifact a Feb 5 1874 Evansville Journal edition. The issue recalls a deadly house fire that claimed the father two sisters and a brother while the mother and two children survived. This is the only known copy after the newspaper plant burned.
The next meeting of the Farmer's association is set for Saturday afternoon January 11 at the village hall in Riverdale. Members are urged to attend as agenda items include cooperative plans and community farm updates.
Dolton High class motion pictures shown at Lund's Hall in Dolton every Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday under the management of John Hruby.
Benjamin Eesing surveyor and civil engineer will lecture at Riverdale village hall on Tuesday January 7 1918 at 7 45 PM about Florida the fertile country being reclaimed by the state of Florida the land of sunshine and balmy breezes.
Adrian JongiXryg buys the Ferdinand Heiland 24 acre farm in Lansing and plans to move by March 1. A black frame bicycle was stolen near The Pointer office. Andrew Swieringa seeks its return. Floyd Vogel, beet sugar works night superintendent, welcomes a newborn daughter born Dec. 28. FreddXort of Chicago spent New Years in Dolton with family. Edward Wirtz moved to a Park Avenue Dolton residence Dec 31, expanding the town. St. Mary’s Church notes miss Mary Stewart was omitted in last week’s list and corrected. Irene Berger hosted a 24-person holiday gathering with out-of-town guests. F. Wendt distributed a petition in Riverdale. Albert Harma returned a found Opal ring to its owner. Stacia Hoeffelman found a purse on Lincoln Ave Colten. inquire at The Pointer. Frances Harms hospitalized in Chicago following neck gland surgery. Dr John M. Berger performed the operation. A pocket book found on 187th St. owner to claim at The Pointer office. The Dalton M E Church Ladies Aid to meet January 9 at Mrs. Robert Waddel’s home.
The association begins its second year with all expenses paid and a satisfactory profit to stock holders. Shares cost 75 cents each, with options for five or ten shares. Watching pennies grow into dollars and hundreds is promised.
Public notice states barber service price remains at 25 cents with timely notice given. It notes no change to usual rates and informs customers accordingly.
Almy William Almy and Miss Florence Baird wed at high noon Saturday near Indianola Illinois at the bride’s parents home Best man was Mr Ludens of Harvey with Miss Ruth Burns as brides maid Four young girls served as ribbon bearers and flower girls The couple will honeymoon then return to Harvey where Mr Almy teaches at the high school Mrs Almy is described as a sweet young lady by Harvey visitors
Sunday January 5 1913 lists St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church 138th street English Sunday School 9 30 a m Regular service 10 30 a m Congregational meeting 2 p m Rev H Winp Pastor St Marys Catholic Church first mass 9 00 a m High mass 10 30 a m Rev W H DeETTMER Pastor
Dolton M E Church marks the first Sunday of the New Year with morning and evening sermons. Epworth League at 6 30 p m and Ladies Aid at 7 30 p m include a sermon on Nothing but Leaves and The Prayer Life of Jesus. Immanuel Evangel Church offers German and English services with a quarterly meeting at 7 30 p m. Dutch Reformed Church lists services at 9 30 a m 2 00 p m and 7 20 p m with a 3 30 p m Sunday school. Rev. Walter Firth Rev. G G Press Rev. Jonn W Teepaske lead respective congregations.
Riverdale village hosts Sunday School at 2 15 p m Catechetical class at 3 30 p m and Evening Service with Holy Communion at 7 30 p m led by Rev George P Kabele pastor at Our Savior’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Father Dettmer of St Anthony's Chicago has been assigned to Riverdale and began pastoral charge of St Marys congregation on January 1. The Pointer joins parish members in welcoming him and hopes his duties are pleasant and his work successful. Father Verhalen will soon depart for Florida to seek convalescence before leading another parish.
Toughs from Kensington started a fight at Riverdale Park on New Year's Eve and were chased away. They returned in a car and attacked bystanders, leaving several young men with black eyes. Two Italian workers passing John Mueller's grocery store were nearly killed when assailants smashed the plate glass. The driver is a well known local figure.
Riverdale patrons petition Illinois Central to improve depot facilities. A complaint cites exposure to wind and cold on platforms after recent station changes. O F Reich chairs the Citizens Committee, with O W Parks replying promising review and action. J M Deam co signs calling for waiting rooms or weather protection.
C H Markham writes in reply to Riverdale Improvement Association about conditions to be relieved. He confirms the subject is under active consideration and thanks them for their letter. The tone is formal and indicates ongoing discussions on a relief plan.
In Riverdale a wanted notice appears for a person of interest at 13543 Ndia Avenue. Mrs A Murphy is connected to the inquiry and authorities request information leading to identification or contact.
For sale a fresh Jersey cow. Apply at The Pointer office. Sewing machine five dollars. Lost white Poodle dog reward offered. Return to Dr. Doepp Homewood. Housekeeper wanted with good home for two children. No washing. Inquire at The Pointer office.
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