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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
1
Riverdale board meets May 8 discusses Chicago Telephone Co. wire removal on 188th street, delays in removing scrap wire prompt five day notice or prosecution. Various committees review street lights drainage halsted street bridge traffic limits, crosswalk watch, and union with railroads for crossings.
The Pointer will publish a detailed article in the next issue on destroying flies and mosquitos and the Dolton Woman's Club is conducting a scientific study and will provide necessary information.
Mrs. John I Sheahan and Miss Stedvig Baumgartner wed at St Mary's Church with Father Dettmer officiating. The couple will set up in Chicago. Also notes on Dillner and Dormann coal venture and Clean up Day work. Various social events include May Propper hosting the Thimble Club, a birthday surprise for Miss Ella Pohlers, Avalon Club camping on the Kankakee, Edna Lund's visit from Winnipeg, a St Anthony dedication in Chicago, and a Penny Social at St Mary's grounds. Mrs Nottorf to visit relatives in Minnesota and Iowa.
Community notes report two Clean Up Days in Dalton on Saturdays June 12 and 26. Local snippets cover a porch milk thief incident, a raid by Roseland Dairy, a jail sentence, and furlough details for Fred Vogel aboard the Arkansas. Also mentioned are family visits, a Sunday School program, a paper wedding anniversary, church events, a serious hand injury at the C E I repair shops, a birthday party, and the death of infant Clarence Schaefer.
Fred J Bielfeldt a notable local businessman died at his Thornton home on Monday June 7 1915 after a long cancerous illness. Born May 22 1863 in Thornton he helped build the John B Bielfeldt Brewing Co and married Wilhelmina Mueller June 28 1889. Survived by widow four children Edward John Fred Anna Marie one brother John one sister Mrs Elizabeth Templein. Funeral held at his residence and St Pauls German Lutheran Church with Rev F Grosse officiating. He was a member of the Eagles Erie 200L and Moose Lodge 828.
August F Blattner longtime Dalton resident died at St Bernard s Hospital Chicago on Thursday June 10 aged 69 9 months 26 days He was a former Pullman Company employee and a respected citizen He leaves a widow three sons and two daughters Emma Mrs George Nolzlander Hammond and Anna Mrs Carl Belz Dalton Funeral services Sunday June 13 at 2 00 p m at 417 Main Street Rev Gen P Kabele officiating Interment Oakland Cemetery He served in the Union Army at age 17 and was a member of Geo A Custer Post G A R and German Oak Lodge A O U W Dalton
The church will hold new Sunday services including dedication of the new church at Monce. Rev. J C Horreanister, Pastor, invites all to attend the dedication and Sunday School preaching.
The village banquet drew every resident as boosters gathered for a record turnout. Attendees left with renewed commitment to keep the town in the front rank for progress and good citizenship.
The Dolton Civic Club and Dolton Woman's Club hosted a banquet at Lund's Hall with 60 boosters in attendance. Speakers from local boards highlighted education, development, and civic strides, while Miss Isabella Dolton and Mrs. S. Trussel urged stronger public schools and public health initiatives.
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