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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
1
The Riverdale Village board met June 23 to discuss repairing the water tank, consider switching to electric power for pumps, and approve drainage work. They debated railroad sewer rights, street repairs, weed control, and proposed water meters.
Cici Hibbs a chauffeur for Dr. L J Hammer of Lexington Illinois is hurt in a Sunday mishap while with the doctor's family. He struck a porch grafted leg requiring several stitches to close the wound. The Berger school held commencement exercises Wednesday with a full room and notable speakers and awards.
The family expresses grateful appreciation for sympathy and kindness shown by friends and especially the Woodman of the World Steam Fitters Union and Rev. Thomas at Roseland Presbyterian Church. They also thank for floral tributes at the funeral of their dear husband son and brother Nicolas VanBuren Fronts VanBuren and Family.
The Rosebud Pleasure Club plans a Picnic and Celebration at Dillner's Grove on Saturday July 4. The W R C Social Meeting at Riverdale Village Hall was a pleasant event. The State Supreme Court upheld the Good Roads Law allowing release of 400000 and more after July 1. Road construction may begin on Halsted Street and South Park Avenue. The Band Boys received donations from the G W Spencer Post and Col F C Propper plus the Woman's Relief Corps. Items note outings, visitors, church picnics, and local comings and goings including travels to Idaho Wisconsin Florida and Illinois. The Dutch Reformed church property on Park Avenue Dalton will be sold. An ad for fake teeth was found at The Pointer office.
Charles Schnoor from Dalton travels to New Lisbon to repair farm buildings and plans to return by July 1. Dr and Mrs Weidner report a fine time in Atlantic City and expect to return June 29. Gyse Vandenberg reports a 200 acre farm near Chicago Heights and favorable crops. The crop outlook is strong per June 24 government data. Will Minardow of the Dalton Bakery plans to sell horses and wagons and switch to auto delivery. Maximillian Patrick Fisk of the Rose land team receives a red carpet welcome and diamond watch. Mrs Kinney and Robert attend Alva Noble’s wedding in Columbia City. Lost pocketbook offers reward to A DeRidder or The Pointer office.
The Riverdale Theatre presents a varied week: Friday In the Moonlight and The Mysterious Shot two reel features. Saturday The Highest Law adaptation Sadder but Wiser and The Bowery Boy Keystone comedy. Sunday The Tie That Binds drama and The Bowery Boy. Monday no show. Tuesday Our Mutual Girl reels. Wednesday Shorty Escape from Matrimony part two. Thursday The Eye of the World first in The Million Dollar Mystery. July 8 starting four thousand feet nightly. Doors 7 p.m. Sunday matinee 3 p.m. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Conrad Kern, Proprietor.
Dolton Theatre shows every night except Thursday with big features. Friday Tony the Greaser, a Vitagraph Western drama. Saturday A Romance of Everglades, a Florida Everglades tale. Sunday The Girl from Prosperity, a Vitagraph comedy with Billy Quirk. Monday Slippery Slim and the Stork, a Western comedy with Slippery Slim and Sophie Clutts. Also The Haunted Animal, a second Man Who Disappeared serial. Admission 6 and 10 cents. manager Jolly G Hropy.
Armor Steel Company buys the Riverdale Iron and Steel Co. plant at Riverdale and may enlarge it for operations if local capital supports. The Dalton Civic Club and Riverdale Improvement Association back efforts to keep the mill locally, with Mr. Edwin R. Kent as president. Investors can contact Wm. J. Maurer or The Pointer office for details.
Block declares he will run for Cook County Sheriff on the Democratic ticket. His primary petitions are circulating. He cites a strong council record, public spirited service, and support from leading Calumet district business and professional men to back his candidacy.
Irving Schumann debunks a circulating rumor that Ford Motor Co would give a car to anyone sending four dimes spelling Ford. He notes mint marks on dimes are D S and O with Philadelphia having none. PF J Compton of Ford denies any such offer existed.
Mr Cornelius DeRidder, the collector, plans calls on local subscribers. Residents urged to give what they can and to keep credit in good standing. Mr and Mrs F W Propper welcome a baby boy born June 13.
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