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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
1
The Republican Convention for Thornton Township will be held in Dalton on Saturday March 19. Election day is Tuesday April 5 and village elections occur the third Tuesday in April on the 19th.
At the Calumet Town Convention held March 7 in Washington Heights officers were nominated for two year terms under a new Illinois law approved June 14, 1909. Riverdale secured strong representation with O F Reich named temporary chair and Fred L Logan nominated Highway Commissioner.
Two businessmen were nominated for alderman of the 33d ward at the Republican and Democratic conventions last week. Eugene Block won the Democratic nomination and runs a small factory at Grand Crossing, described as a wide-awake businessman. John L. Carnegie, Republican nominee, is a carpenter contractor and a high-grade businessman living at Grand Crossing.
Mrs A C Reich is slowly improving after a serious illness. Augusta Wulff underwent an appendectomy at Blue Island Hospital and is hopeful for quick recovery. Ed Petersen sold his launch Lulo to his uncle in Fairfield Minnesota and shipped it by car. A large plate glass window at Kern Ripley caused damage in Dalton store after a wind. J Billy Rampke left Reich’s market for Yards 99, replaced by Lawrence Temple of Chicago. Jennie Nelson shows gradual improvement. Dr Chas Baker and family visited P R Baker in Riverdale. Thacher Sweat of Chicago visited Riverdale. Officer Hickey in uniform this week after years in plain clothes. Wm Sleeman’s family and Pillie and Kate DeVries visited Felix Stout. Connie DeVries stayed with his sister in Lake View. L H Bessette hosted Chicago Heights friends. Martin Sparr from Edgewater visited Riverdale. Theo Jashevik returned from a three-week western trip and praises Woodmen’s Sanatorium at Colorado Springs. Charley Dahike bought 1000 shotgun bells and boots in Riverdale. Brick yards, except Illinois, are producing bricks and employing many workers. Rosebud Pleasure Club of Dalton plans a May Party at Dillner’s Pavilion on May 7. tickets 25 cents. Mrs Diekman hosted Ladies Aid of the German Methodist Church. Miss Florence Schroeder returned from Portland after eight months away. Mrs Henry Meyer recovering at Peasant Ridge. Mrs John Hoppe to host Ladies Aid. Adam Miller, longtime Pope Beet engineer, returned from Milwaukee with his bride. they will reside at Usalumet Hotel. The Pointer offers congratulations.
Dolton Village Clerk George H Schaefer certifies payments made by the President and Board of Trustees for February 1910. Items include salaries, supplies, coal, and water connection costs with Chicago, totaling 1040.01 dollars. Notary Zachariah Neff witnessed the affirmation.
The Dalton Village Board met on March 7 in regular session with Trustee Harter acting as president pro tem. Bonds for village collector George A. Dalton were approved, and reports covered new boiler flues, well pump gear changes, and temporary water mains connections. The sewer tax collection and project start were tabled for legal guidance, with contractors bonded to complete by August 1, 1910. Treasurer Propper reported $6,893.02 on hand. The resignation of Trustee Dalton was accepted and the next election set for April 19.
Tuesday March 15 1910 marks registration day on the city side. Unregistered voters cannot vote. Residents with new house numbers must update their Poll Books. Polling place is Jess barber shop at 18621 Indiana Ave.
The Stork records a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lotz on March 7. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lau welcome a boy born on March 5. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Diekman announce a boy born on March 8.
Roseland and Riverdale friends surprised Mrs Ernest Hauschmann on a farewell party last Wednesday celebrating her 21st wedding anniversary and birthday before sailing to Germany. She was given a morocco suitcase for the ocean trip and a hearty luncheon followed. Chas Fred William and Henry Waterman as guests from the south are due home Monday. Henry Waterman from Austin Minn visited his brothers and they planned a southern trip leaving March 1. A postal from Fred at Ft Meyers Florida notes fine weather and says Ice Cream and Prenie weather.
Friday shows a cowboy picture, Saturday features The Magic Flower, Sunday presents Japanese Peach Boy. A fable for children and mystic lore lovers, with educational and travel films, sports, drama, magic, and religious scenes. John Hruby manages Life of Moses program.
All citizens are invited to a Tuesday evening meeting at the Fire Engine House Riverdale to discuss bringing a street car line. Representatives from the Federation of South End Improvement Clubs will attend as supporters urging a united effort to secure this improvement.
Indications at press time show a car building and repair plant will locate in Dolton, signaling a new industrial investment for the area. Local officials expect jobs and economic activity to follow once plans advance.
We express sincere thanks to friends neighbors and to Grand Army Post and Grand Army Relief Corps for kindness and sympathy in our bereavement for our beloved father Chas Albert and Ernest
The Gerloff family expresses appreciation for kind sympathy in their affliction and thanks those who sent flowers, especially Logan Tent No. 21 K O T M.
A brief classified item seeks a capable office boy for advancement at the Chicago and Riverdale Lumber Company with good penmanship. Also an eggs for hatching ad offering S.C. White Leghorn eggs at $1 per setting or $4 per 100. John K. Schmidt, Box 22, Matteson, Ill. A cottage for rent at 426 144th Place, Dalton, $8.00.
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