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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
8
A Christian Reformed Church entertainment drew a large gathering with proceeds earmarked for the Christian school. The issue notes Potter family relocation, a poetry read by Kloris Bode, and local notices including a funeral attendance and a health update for James DeYoung.
The village reports several five room brick homes on Main Street and a two story brick on Maria and Fleury. Henry Gottschalk and Lord and Lady Robin are now residing in the north climate. Mrs and Mrs Fred Minge welcome a baby girl born Marek Lith. Next Wednesday the town hosts Qddfellows with a Home lodge visit from Harvey Blue Island and Chicago Heights. Village candidates seek votes as John Senior announces for President and John Struss moves to Klimm Street. The St Pauls ladies prep for an April bazaar as chatter of campaign boats and votes swirls across Homewood.
Public notice sets an election on the 81st day of March 1917 at Berger school district No 149 Cook County Illinois to vote on issuing bonds of 17500 dollars due in 11 years with semiannual payments of 500 dollars and 5 percent interest. Polls open 6 to 8 p m on the same day.
Miss Mary Ooms gains quickly from diphtheria as Bernice residents share hopes for upcoming weddings. A school box social moves from March 30 to April 6. Mrs. Clara Howard of Chicago visited last Wednesday. Peter Van Bodegraven begins a two week jury service next Monday. Mr and Mrs Peter Rinkema visited Harvey relatives. Paul Van Doodegraven spent the weekend with his mother in Harvey and saw Tuli.
Ridge Notes reports the Ladies Aid met at Mrs K Meyer on March 1 with election and installation of officers. President Mrs Charles Waterman Vice President Mrs Bred Diekman Secretary Mrs Henry Meyer Treasurer Mrs Frank Diekmang. A card of thanks from Mr and Mrs John Berger for support during illness.
Notice dated March 12 1917 announces an election at Riverdale Village Hall Cook County Illinois on April 3 1917 for one Park Commissioner for five years and one for four years polls open 6 am to 5 pm at Riverdale Village Hall Park District Clerk H J McGrain directs proceedings
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Henry Matz who died March 20 1916. From your wife and children. The verses speak of respect, a better husband, a true and kind father, and the empty home left behind.
The Dolton Theater presents Gladys Hulette in The Shine Girl a five part Gold Rooster play Friday. Saturday features Alice Brady in The Ballet Girl a six part photoplay with A Bathtub Elopement. Sunday shows John Barrymore in The Last Bridegroom a five part comedy thriller. Major Brent's Perfidy second tale of Pearl of The Army in two parts. Hazel Dawn stars in The Saleslady five parts Wednesday. Matinee Sunday 3 pm and evening 7 pm. Admission five and ten cents. Jous G Wrong Mer
The Riverdale Theater presents Saturday for Liberty the sixth episode Des ert of the Souls in two parts and Poisoned Lips in two parts with a good one reel comedy. Sunday Metro Pictures features Edmond Breese in The Spell of The Yukon in five acts plus two reel comedy. Wednesday offers Red leather feature and a good comedy with music.
The Buda Company of Harvey Illinois seeks an experienced female stenographer with some dictation duties but primarily typing. Permanent position available. Apply or write The Buda Company, Harvey, Ill.
A good man to plant care for and harvest on shares or otherwise a ten acre tract of high grade land at Riverdale for onions and cabbage. Will furnish everything necessary. Address J Kaufman South Holland Illinois.
Ten acres of onion set land four miles south of Oakglen Illinois for sale with a house and barn in good condition. Property listed by owner John Beneyenburg Oak Glen Illinois.
Dolton village board will receive bids until 8 p m March 19 1917 for labor and material to lay about 590 feet of 4 inch cast iron water main with hydrant, 390 feet of inch cast iron water main on Pohlers court with hydrant, and 200 feet of 4 inch water main on Main street east of Lincoln avenue. Village Clerk WM G Dolton.
A $100 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who broke into a stock room and removed several leather belts.
Harry P. DeYoung village clerk of South Holland advertises a four room cottage in a choice location in the Village of South Holland for sale at very reasonable terms. The seller is listed as Chicago Brick Co. and the notice invites prospective buyers to inquire locally.
The Dalton area Delton Civic Club offers heartfelt sympathy to the family of John S Harter a former vice president and active member. A copy of the resolutions is sent to the family and spread on club records, and the charter is to be draped for thirty days. Signed by WM Maurer president and J Le Cardin secretary.
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