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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
1
The Dolton Village Board opened bids for a municipal electric plant and weighs public takeover vs private supply. Citizens and officials, including Mr. Hyatt of Public Service Co., discuss rerouting, costs, and a potential $20 000 bond issue if a municipal plant proceeds.
Property owners and householders in the village of Dalton are invited to a public meeting called by the President and Board of Trustees Monday evening January 14 to consider the advisability of a bond issue to purchase a power plant to supply electric power and light for the village and related light and power questions before the board. By order of the Village Board. WM. G. Dolton, Village Clerk.
Miss Martha Krause enjoyed a birthday surprise last Saturday evening. She and a friend attended the Riverdale theatre then returned to a home gathering with about ninety five friends, featuring games dancing music and a fine lunch.
The American Luther League hosts a Bunco party January 12 at St Pauls Lutheran basement. Dalton M E Ladies Aid meet January 10 with a pot luck lunch. St Pauls Male Choir presents an entertainment January 17 for children and January 18 for general attendees at 138th and Leyden. Riverdale Hose Company holds Masquerade Ball January 26 at the village hall.
The Village of Riverdale invites sealed bids for cleaning about thirty catch basins within the village. Bids are due by 7:00 p.m. January 8, 1924. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. George L. Koehler.
The regular Berger Improvement Club meeting is set for Monday evening January 7 at 7 30 p m. Members are reminded to attend and discuss local improvement topics.
Mrs Rosanna Kurz died at her daughter’s home in Dalton on Thursday January 3 at age 80 years 9 months and 18 days. Born in New York City she lived in Ottawa Ill Riverdale and settled at 13713 Leyden avenue for 36 years. Survived by two daughters Clara Logan Josephine McLaughlin and two sons William and Peter Kurz 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Monday at 9 30 at St Mary’s Church. Interment Mt Olive.
Charles August Fethke a Riverdale resident for nearly fifty years died December 81 1923 aged 74 years 10 months and 25 days. Born February 6 1849 in Germany he married Augusta Janke February 28 1871. They emigrated to America in 1873 and settled in Riverdale. Eleven children were born seven survive Mrs Sayles Seattle WA Mrs Hansen Roseland IL Mrs Walter Desplaines IL Oscar LeRoy Fethke Harvey IL and Charles Otto Fethke at home Riverdale. He leaves one sister Mrs August Krumrey Gray's Lake IL and fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday at St Pauls Church conducted by Rev Wind.
Mrs John Polkow formerly Minnie Diehl of Dolton died at her Chicago home 8042 Karlov street on January 8 aged 44 years 8 months and 22 days. She leaves her husband six children four brothers and two sisters. Funeral from Diehlhomstead Dalton 630 Irving avenue Saturday January 6 at 1 80 at home and 2 o'clock at St Pauls church. Interment Thorn ton cemetery.
The Illinois Brick Company reports unprecedented demand in the Calumet region with all plants kept operating through winter, unless temperatures drop to 20 below zero. They struggle to store bricks and haul them hot, with one truck catching fire due to the heat. Orders exceed on-hand brick supply amid boom in construction. Lost bracelet notice appears for a small keepsake in Dalton with a reward offer.
The Dolton Riverdale Loan Association reports 220 members holding 3925 shares and $85,600 lent to members for home buying in the past year. It notes many new homes financed locally and plans expanded aid for 1924. Horace Holmes offers guidance on building and saving, with 24th series shares dated January 1.
The Arend Vandenborg family at 429 Washington Street Dolton narrowly escaped harm when five shots were fired near their home last Monday night. A bullet pierced a bathroom sash struck toilet paper and lodged in a door frame while another pierced the house wall near a bedroom. A family member was in the bathroom and another in bed during the firing. Authorities have not located the shooter but identify the source.
Senator James E. MacMurray, head of Acme Steel Goods Co., bought a 54 acre estate three miles west of Barrington for about 75000 dollars. The purchase occurred on County Line Road near the Barrington Hills Country club. Fred Kay and Cornelius VanderVeen are also noted in local town-labor and family news.
Joseph Kummerer received notice Monday December 31 from Hamburg Pennsylvania of his nearly 90 year old mother's death. He left immediately for the funeral. A diamond ring was lost Wednesday January 2 between Dalton theatre and John Hausman's store with liberal reward offered. Return to The Pointer office.
A 1923 obituary roll lists numerous residents by date of death from January to December. Names include Mrs. George Dickelman, Martin Heintz, Mrs. Otto Reich, Henry Vandenberg, Mrs. Christina Dreger, and many others, reflecting a year of communal bereavement.
Emil C. Kasten of Dalton was publicly installed as Master of Harvey Lodge No. 882 A F and A M on Monday evening December 17. He received a jewelled Masonic ring as a token of esteem from the Community Masonic Club members of Dolton.
For sale notice advertising Fathogs from Walter Swets Sr located 1% mile southeast of South Holland at a price of 7.00 dollars per 100. The fragment indicates a livestock sale listing with pricing per hundred.
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