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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
1
The Dal ton Village Board meets as new members take seats after opening remarks by President Harper. Officers discuss sidewalk and sewer needs, police staffing pressure, and contract transfers for coal supply while committees are appointed and park land donation discussed.
A group of high school students visited Miss Joyce White at her Dalton home on May 1 to celebrate with games and music and supper. A pocketbook found at the C and E I depot in Dalton at 6:30 Wednesday evening was left for the owner to claim at The Pointer office by showing proper ID.
Local items report Miss Thetis Hinkle visiting Riverdale. Charley Grapenthein injured at Chicago Brick Company yards. William Greiling becomes yard clerk at Haney. Riverdale Hose Co plans May Party May 15. Rosebud Pleasure Club May Queen Bertha Bejeskie. Dalton village board honors President Thomas Harper. Teddy Bourck promoted to night foreman at Haney. Charles Edward joins as car inspector for Pennsylvania at Dalton Riverdale. Mrs M Dose auction May 15. W R C members present cut glass to Mrs Sweat. Mrs Rippe visits Riverdale from Crete. Y M C A entertainment May 13 with Thomas Corwine. North Side boys form club for summer games. First National Bank of Dolton publication. Henry Hart revisits old friends. Edward Lowry injured thumb. Clover Leaf A A May Party includes May Queen Frieda Findling.
The notice urges all readers to wear a white flower on Sunday May 9 to honor mothers. It specifies Mothers Day as a day set apart and invites men women and children to participate with the white token of love for mothers.
The Riverdales defeated the Fuqua Giants 14 to 7 with a strong crowd enjoying fine grounds after bad weather. Brading and Schwartz pitch in both games with LaRoss behind the plate. morning fans can ride the 8:44 I C suburban train to 63rd and Center.
Reverend H Harmeling plans a farewell sermon on Sunday May 9 as he departs for Grand Haven Michigan next week after a successful auction. Miss Rietveld led the Young People meeting with a duet by Annie Rinkema and Mary Gouwens. The South Holland Singing Association closed its season at a social meeting.
UAIR DRESSING offers home calls for massaging shampooing manicuring and all hair work. Emma Nimtz at 300 West 138th Street phone Riverdale 303. Wanted a five room cottage or flat with bath in Dalton near brickyard employees inquire at the Pointer office.
A Riverdale Dalton Business Men's Association committee met Calumet Electric executives in Chicago to press for a summer extension of the streetcar line toward Riverdale and the cemetery. The company cited ongoing Chicago extensions and promised access only after frontage rights are secured and city council grants approved. The group plans a Friday transit ride to inspect the proposed route.
The recent Thursday night storm harmed Grand Crossing roofs and homes, yet few injuries were reported. John Krug's frame flat near Village Iall Riverdale escaped severe damage after rapid repairs by Robert Wanschmann and crew. Jim Stanzik lost machinery and a grain shed at C I I. Simon Schoon and Van Deursen Bros suffered crate losses while Glazers replaced windows. For rent a 7 room dwelling at 411 Lincoln Dolton.
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