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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
8
South Holland news notes a large crowd at the South Holland Teaming Co sale of horses last Friday yet sales were not as lively as hoped though several horses found buyers.
Henry De Young buys the west half of John M vander Aa’s farm, 12 ½ acres at $500 an acre in a record price for the area. John C. Rietveld visits Orange City. marriage rumors surround him. Susan De Young and Mamie Bhak visit Elizabeth Paarlberg. Tunis Paarlberg heads to Leota Minnesota to farm. The Paarlberg dog dies at North Creek, prompting a local note on canine end of era.
At a special meeting Phornton Township board reviews a report from investigator Mr. Anker and orders immediate disposal of some delinquent properties. A committee of Judges Curran Green McDonald and DeYoung will visit the county attorney the state’s attorney and County Judge Owens to discuss next steps. Conference set for Tuesday according to Harvey Herald.
The Emily Waterman Concert Company presented a high class program at Hruby's Theatre Wednesday evening to a crowded house in Dalton. Miss Waterman's acting and tones pleased the tearera audience, drawing repeated recalls. The pianist and soloist contributed to the evening’s enjoyment, and well chosen pictures added profit and pleasure. The Women's Club earns praise for bringing the company to town.
The notice lists services at Churches English, St Marys Catholic, and Our Saviors Ev Lutheran with times for services Sunday School catechetical class and a sermon. It encourages attendance at Go to church Sunday and promotes Our Savior's as a friendly church with Rev. Geo P Kabele as pastor.
Immanuel Evangelical Church hosts 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m services sermon in German 7 30 p m Sunday Evening League Rev J G Herrmeister pastor Dutch Reformed Church Park Ave Dalton Rev J Sietama to preach Sunday afternoon Preaching at 9 30 a m Servites at 2 p m Sunday school 3 30 p m
Dolton M. E. Church observes Go to church Sunday Feb 1 with special singing and services at 9 45 p m 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Pastor Rev W Frets extends cordial invitation to all. FOR SALE five room frame dwelling with basement and lot on 148th street near Chicago street Joseph Seymour residence bids due February 7 1914 Geo Piette 421 Engle street Dolton Il FOR SALE Lot of loose prairie hay inquire William Bachmann phone Dolton 297
Riverdale officials report a faulty shut off valve at the meter near 137th Street and Indiana Avenue restricted city mains pressure to 40 pounds, prompting an investigation. A new valve will be installed at once and a second leak near the Calumet Hotel has been fixed. Village Board meeting minutes to be published next week.
Emil Verhoeven and Rosa B. J Kramer daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Kramer of Phoenix were married Wednesday morning at 8 oclock in Ascension church in a small invited gathering. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home as friends in Riverdale extend best wishes.
Ramon Perez aged 61 died at 14732 Wabasa avenue Riverdale from lung congestion. He ran a cigar manufacturing business over 20 years, born in Wasca Spain January 20 1853, emigrated at 14, married Clara Konig February 18 1888 at St Marys Riverdale. He belonged to St Luke Court OUFO 186 and Cigar Makers Union 247. Funeral Saturday at St Marys with High Mass, Oakland Cemetery burial. He leaves a widow and two brothers in New York City.
Riverdale Juniors defeated Roseland 2366 to 2235 at Roseland on Thursday night. Riverdale Seniors lost to Harveys 23803 after a series of 700 241 815 in the Fleinchhauer Alleys last Friday.
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