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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1917

Page

8

Building tile and fireproofing plans in South Holland

A. Dalenberg receives first can of building tile for a fireproof residence. A. BR. Tilstin to build a garage with the same material. notices cover local ads and listings including sales, real estate, and services in South Holland Illinois.

A. Dalenberg A. BR. Tilstin Dick Cowenhoven Holland Mich Ezra South Siviiaud ‘Iuat & Savingse Bank Thornton Junction K. Kt DeYoung Box 167 South Siolland

Deam and Weimer Plant Split Wide Opened Farm Offer

A Pennsylvania railroad land grant near the Riverdale depot spawns farming plans by Tom Deam and his friend Mr. Weimer. The community letter-writer, The Pointer, mocks the venture while hoping the pair find success with a large tract, seeds, and a bold crop choice amid uncertain markets.

Pennsylvania Railroad

Sale of Bonds at Berger school house announced

Notice is given that on Wednesday May 9 at 8 o'clock p.m. bonds of School District No. 149 amounting to 17500 will be sold to the highest bidder by order of the Board of Directors Fred Waterman H Meyer Albery Steiniko.

Berger Fred Waterman H. H. Meyer Albery Steiniko Board of Directors

Homewood News Updates and Local Deals Report

Frank Pubrmann purchases a new Ford for family spins while Dr. Geo W Seupham aids patients during Dr Doepp's family funeral. North Side real estate chatter continues with Sieversen buying back buildings and the Dixie Highway frontage. The new village board held its first meeting awarding posts and planning a Clean Up Day as Clark Street lighting and a $120 monthly bill are discussed.

Frank Pubrmann Geo. W. Seupham Wm. Doepp Doepp Herman Doepp New York Man Heinze H. Helgersen Wm. Harrison Charles Thomsen Stevensen Andrew Sieversen Henry Gottschalk Im Street Dixie Highway Wm. Black Wm. Cone A. H. Haas J. P. Dugger Marshall Lt. Gold Henry Stolzenbach W. Co.Leapham Otto F. Reich Walter J. Gleason Public Service Co Clark Street Ravisioe Club Finance Committee

With The Churches April 29 1917 Service Times

Sunday April 29 1917 at 188th Street and Lincoln Ave. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Divine services 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. It Winn, Pastor.

188Th Street Lincoln Ave It. Winn

Saint Marys Catholic Church 40 Hours Devotion Observed

St Marys Catholic Church schedules 6:00 a m low mass and 8:00 a m high mass with English sermon and exposition. Procession and benediction mark the start of 40 hours devotion ending with a 1:30 p m solemn close and a singing sermon led by Rev W O Derraer pastor. May 7th features a full day of masses and expositions.

Itoly Name Society W. O. Derraer

Dolton Methodist Church Services Schedule

The Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday School at 9 40 morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 7 39 with Kiev Allison A McCracken as pastor.

Kiev Allison A, McCracken

Immanuel Evangelical Church Service Schedule

The church announces English sermons on the first Sunday at 10 30 in the morning and German services on all remaining Sundays at 10 80. English evening services occur on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 30 led by Pastor Rey Joan Dorsans.

Rey Joan Dorsans

Church Decorated for Beautification at Our Savior’s

Interior of Our Savior s Lutheran Church is being beautified this week by H I Leason. At Sunday evening service a note of thanks will be given. All members are urged to attend. friends are cordially invited. Pastor J Water Bressier announces the event.

Our Savior’s Revalgelibal Lutheran Church H. I. Leason J. Water Bressier

Sale Notice of Livestock on Pasture Land

Notice lists pasture land stock sale from May 1 to November 1, 1917. Prices include calves six dollars cows eight dollars colts ten dollars two year olds twelve dollars. Inquiries to Harry Zeilenga at Jaegersen farm one mile southeast of Thornton Route 1.

Harry Zeilenga Thornton Jaegersen Postofice Lansity T l

The Theaters Dolson Theatell Friday to Sunday lineup

Ruth Roland in Sultana as well as Mr Jack Ducks the Alimony comedy Friday. Marta Hedman in She Uob Saturday. Charles Richman in Heights of Hazard Sunday with thrill acts. Blue Ribbon feature The Badge of Courage and Hash and Havoc. Civilization arrives May 12 with 5 and 10 cent pricing. Matinee Sunday 3, evening 7.

Dolson Theatel Ruth Roland Mr. Jack Marta Hedman Cyrus Brady Pearl Badger of Courage Great West Badge of Courage

Riverdale Theater Weekend Bill List Plays and Films

Saturday features two part serial Strife and Sorrow alongside The Steel of the Law with King Baggot in a crime tale. A comedy rounds out the program. Sunday shows Madam Petrova in The Eternal Question in five parts, plus a two part L-ko comedy. Wednesday offers a Red Feather feature in two parts and another comedy with music by A. B. Johnson, manager.

Riverdale Theater Liberty King Baggot Madam Petrova Metro Red Feather A. B. Johnson Mgr

Notice for Bids to Remove Electric Apparatus in Dolton Illinois

Sealed bids are invited by the Village of Dolton for removing all electric apparatus from the Engle street plant and installing them in the Village Hall on Park Avenue under the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Bids due by eight o’clock p m May 14 1917 with a certified check of 10 percent. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Park Avenue Dolton Illinois Cook County Engle Street

Ridge Notes Rev Diekman Visits Mother in Cincinnati

Rev. John Diekman of Cincinnati spent a few hours with his aged mother Mrs Ernest Diekman 5 Sr last Saturday in a family visit noted by locals.

John Diekman Cincinnati Ernest Diekman

Farmers Seek High School Boys For Farm Work

Hundreds of high school boys aged 16 to 20 are available for farm work. The Board of Education and the Rotary Club coordinate the effort. Apply at The Pointer Office of the Farm Ship Bureau in the Board of Education rooms, Tribune Building, Chicago for numbers needed or more information.

Board of Education Rotary Club Farm Shlp Bureau Tribune Bldg Chicago

Free land along the railroad right of way offered

The Wlinon Central Railroad invites farming by offering land free along the right of way. Interested growers should contact Mr. J. J. Powers, Riverdale station agent, who will coordinate with the company to secure land for planting.

Wlinon Central Railroad J. J. Powers Riverdale

Reading Room Opening At Lansing School

The Lansing Parent and Teachers' Club announces a reading room opening on Tuesday night May 8 at the Lansing school. It will be open to the public Tuesday Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Readers will have free access to literature including magazines and daily papers.

Lansing Parent and Teaders

Riverdale Seeks Bids for 8000 Gallons No 4 Road Oil

The Village of Riverdale invites bids for 8000 gallons of No 4 road oil. Bids must be in the Clerk's hands by 8 o'clock Tuesday evening May 8. WM Lotz chairs the Street and Alley Committee. telephone Riverdale 571.

Riverdale WM. Lotz

Also Mentioned on This Page

South Holland News D. van Wyngarden & Son Michigan Ave A. R. ‘Tilstra South Holland T. J. Gouwens Chicago Street 159Th Street N. Berger TFOR Bargain P. O South Holland, Ll Ridder Bros Ill Tom Deam S R. R. Farm Mr. Deam Berger School District No Homewood News ST. Paul's Evang. Lutheran Church ST. Mary's Catholic Church Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church Immanuel Evangelical Church Lansing News Jercke Nelson-Morris Supreme Cuba Dolton Meat Market & Grocery H. J. Anders Telephone Conrad Kern Indiana Ave Peter Kipley Company Dolton Store Meat Department California
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