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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
1
The officers of the Dolton State Bank now closed will hold a conference in Chicago next Tuesday to discuss a possible reorganization. Depositors show confidence, with few complaints noted. A stockholders meeting is likely next week as the bank examiner assists in winding up affairs to avoid losses.
On January 12 1916 Mrs Ernst Diekman turned eighty as family and friends gathered from near and far for a day of music readings and greetings Rev Keck and Rev J Schott spoke heartily of her devout life Dr John A Diekman praised her as a mother figure and presented eighty dollars in a purse The event featured poems from relatives and a large family bouquet with thirty six grandchildren and four great grandchildren in attendance A reception followed on the Ridge and a birthday supper marked a joyous return of togetherness for the Diekman clan.
Notice calls all farmers wives and daughters to the Village Hall South Holland Saturday afternoon and evening January 22 for the first Whornton Township institute meeting. A lady speaker will address attendees and good speakers are promised as neighbors are urged to attend and support a big success. Remember the date and arrange to attend.
The Dolton Riverdale Building and Loan Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting at First National Bank in Dolton on Monday evening January 17.
The German Oak Pleasure Club elected officers January 7 for 1916. Officers include President Henry J. Dillner Vice-President Lierman Dreesen Secretary Wm J Albrecht Treasurer Heary W Schuoor with directors Henry J Dillner Lierman Dreesen Wm J Albrecht Henry W Schooor Carl ulis A F Bonse Fred Scheer CU C Schooor and Henry J srueger.
A notice from WAL RENTNER warns the person who took a child’s sled from the front door at 402 I Fredericka Street to return it within twenty four hours. It states the reader was seen taking it and threatens further steps if not returned.
The annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday afternoon January 11 re elected the entire Board of Directors and declared the 16th semi annual dividend. The transfer moved 5000 from undivided profits to surplus making surplus 10000 and undivided profits 2975.04. Officers listed include President Chas J Waterman and Cashier Horace Holmes.
About 150 residents attended the Calumet Township Republican caucus at Valentines Hall Washington Heights on January 5. Otto F. Reich chaired the meeting and William Petrow was elected secretary. Nominations were set for Supervisor Thomas Becker, Collector Emil Wanek, Clerk Frank Lossman, Assessor Jacob Hoekstra, Highway Commissioner Fred Logan, and Justice A C Keich.
Mr and Mrs Dudley Woodbridge and children Jack and Jule Lester of Wilmette Illinois were guests of Mr and Mrs William Rockrokr. The Lutheran Brotherhood of Our Savior's Church will hold a Box Social at the church basement on Tuesday evening January 2 1916. The Riverdale Hose Co No 1 will hold a dance at the Village Hall Riverdale Saturday evening February 12. Dance every Saturday evening at Riverdale park during the winter months. Good order maintained everybody welcome.
Dr Z A Purdy aged 104 died at his Logansport area home last Monday. He had been noted as a remarkable man both physically and mentally. His son J Purdy of Harvey attended the funeral.
The Ladies Aid of Our Saviors Church to meet at Mrs. William Peterson’s home on January 19 with officers to be installed. Fire events in C and E I yards. Billy Greiling credited with saving cars using a fire extinguisher. W R C to install officers January 21 at Village Hall Riverdale. Various notices on clubs, hospital visits, and community events.
Riverdale Local No 20 of the Cook County Truck Gardeners and Farmers Association meets Saturday January 15 at 2 p.m. in the Village Hall. Assistant agronomist J W Henceforth, Soil Improvement Committee, presents lantern lectures on farm topics. All farmers invited. S Schoon President. Frep Bacuman Secretary.
The Happy Hour Social Club held its first social Friday January 7 in Bowen School Auditorium. Members enjoyed three hours of music, cookies and ice cream, and games. The next meeting is Friday January 28 with a masked Valentine box social planned for February 14.
Calumet Camp No 5142 invites members to installation of officers and welcomes a new candidate to ride the goat on Thursday January 27 1916. Clerk Louis Krueger assures a general good time for all attendees.
Mrs Rosanna Stump died January 8 at her home on 188th Street and Calumet River aged 84 years 8 months and 16 days. The funeral organized by her granddaughter Mrs W B Dillon at 11840 Michigan Avenue proceeded to Mount Greenwood with Rev Bernhard Hintz officiating and the Roseland German Lutheran Church choir singing Abide With Me. Born Rosanna Boenck in Posen Germany September 12 1831 she emigrated to America at 24, later moving to Chicago and Riverdale. she leaves three daughters eight sons 83 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Ice cream available all winter at Obel’s as advertised. ROOM WANTED Young man seeks a private family room in Riverdale call The Pointer office for details.
The Riverdale Village Board held a regular meeting at the Village Hall on Tuesday Jan 11 with all members present. The treasurer reported December 31 balance of 1194.62 and several bills were approved for payment.
The next regular Parent-Teachers Association meeting will be at Lincoln Avenue school on Tuesday evening January 18. Mrs Bertha Moefertlegner, superintendent of Pestalozzi Koebel Kindergarten Maining School Chicago, will speak on kindergarten work its meaning and value to child life and education. Games music songs rhythm work and refreshments to follow. All parents and friends are invited.
For sale a piano stoves and a lot of good household furniture, practically new. Inquire at the Pointer office.
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