Village Board Meeting Recap of Repairs and Raises
President Schmidt chaired a 8 30 am session with clerk pro tem appointed. Ditch repair on Indiana avenue and water security measures were discussed along with saloon bond corrections. Police officers receive 3 for twelve hours work. Belz dairy nuisance referred to health committee for action. Meeting adjourned to view a Western sky comet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Koehler
C. F Reich
Belt
Indiana Avenue
Panhandle
Emil Rosenthal
Otto Flieth
Reich
A.f.bonse
Chas. Ziegenhagen
Richard Schroedter
Carl Krause
Henry Brandt
L. O. Brown
Belz
Brown
Wordland
Riverdale group seeks extra Illinois Central train
The Riverdale Improvement Association met last Monday to press the Illinois Central for one more north south suburban train. A committee Otto F Reich Peter Ripley Edmund Fordtran Rev Arthur A Riss Andrew Baumgartner and T F Kinney was named to present the demand. They seek a 10:00 P M southbound departure and an 11:50 P M return, noting no service between 0:00 and 11:25 and no northbound train after 11:00 P M. Local patrons Harvey Hazel Crest and Homewood will aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Improvement Association
Illinois Central
Calumet Electrice
Riverdale
Otto F. Reich
Peter Ripley
Edmund Fordtran
Arthur A. Riss
Andrew Baumgartner
T. F. Kinney
Therr
B.M
Harvey
Hazel Crest
Homewood
Moving Picture Program at Lands Hall Dolton
Friday shows feature Davy Crockett attacked and Fighting the Trquois in Ada a historical Indian picture created by Cowboy Girls with a sympathetic tone. Monday presents The Gold Seekery bio pic with thrilling plot. First shows start 7:30 p m second 8:30 p m admission 5 cents Saturday Sunday and holidays 7 p m admission 10 cents Joan Hrosy Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Crockett
Ada
Cowboy Girls
Joan Hrosy
Dougherty Fined for Driving on Globe Station Walks
George Dougherty auditor for Morrin and Co. was arrested after driving on the sidewalk at Globe Station, complaining about street locks. Trustees Harter and Lund opposed sidewalk use for team traffic, Dougherty faced Judge Baumgartner and was fined $15 and costs. Moral urged to stay in the middle of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dougherty
Morrin & Co
Globe Station
Dalton
Harter
Lund
Dougherty
Baumgartner
Roseland Big Parade Lights Up Streets Tonight
Roseland hosts a major parade on Michigan Avenue with thousands of electric lights. Fire Marshal McAllister invites Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department led by Captain Louis Reich to participate with the historic fire engine Mary Ann. The Mary Ann, once able to spray water onto the Masonic Temple, remains a celebrated relic. Forester Team of the Modern Woodmen of Riverdale and Delton, plus camp members, join the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Avenue
Roseland
McAllister
Riverdale Vol. Fire Dept
Louis ‘Reich
Mary Ann
Chicago
Masonic Temple
Gal
Riverdale
Delton
Local and Personal News of Riverdale Community Events
Ye old Bachelor Girla hosts a dance at A. O. U. W. hall. Miss Augusta Wulf, recovering from appendectomy, faces a brief setback with a minor rupture requiring surgery. Delton Fire Department plans a picnic at Dilner’s Grove on Sunday June 12. Prof. Chas. W. Farr lectures at Village Hall Riverdale on June 10. A new baby girl arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Highfield. Several residents are noted for travel, illness, and local happenings, including post office changes, school promotions, and church fund efforts. An infant death is recorded for Kinney family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Wulf
Delton Vol
Diliner’a Grove
Dulmer’e Grove
Chas. W. Farr
Riverdale
Charley Rose
Daya
Louisa Morgan
Chicago
Schafer
Yur
Raymond Highfield
Dalton
Hameister
Beecher, Jr
Henry Hameister
F. R. Baker
Zanesville
Ohio
John Callen
Broisma
James Theddeua Kinney
Jobe E. Kinney
Dick Lentier
Washington Heights
Herman Horn
Herman
Wilson
Frank Mayo
Prioipal
Bowen
South Chicago
Mayo
Baseball roundup shows Anchors rout Brooklynes in 12 innings
Dalton Anchors beat Brooklynes 8 to 2 after a 12 inning grind at the Athletic Grounds. Baker fanned 14 and Horn’s throwing impressed, while Brooklynes showcased hustle. Upcoming games feature River View, McKinley Park seniors, Ellsworth A C, and Blinkies with Wissel and Jenning starring on defense and at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Anchors
Brooklynes
Athletic Grounds
Baker
Horn
Riverviews
McKinley Park
Blinkies
Badger A. G
Wissel
Jenning
Ellsworth A. C
McDonough
O'Connor
Ellsworth’s
Reich
Michalski
Royal A. C
Farber
Berlin
O'Rourke Nominated for State Representative in 7th District
The Pointer endorses J. J. O'Rourke, assessor of Thornton Township, as suitable for Walter A. Lantz's seat in the 7th District. O'Rourke, a Harvey postmaster for four years under Cleveland and longtime local official, is known districtwide and viewed as fit for the post. The paper urges nominating him in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. O'Rourke
Thornton Township
Walter A. Lantz
O'Rourke
Harvey
Cleveland
Jerry
Pointer
Reduced Sunday Excursion Fares On Illinois Central 1910
Reduced rate on Illinois Central begins Sunday May 15 1910 and continues until further notice with Sunday excursion tickets at one fare for the round trip no baggage checked and no child reduction. Special round trip rate to Decatur June 8 9 1910 for Knights of Pythias dedication good returning June 10 1910. Riverdale agent E Damos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Knights of Pythiasome
E. Damos
Riverdale
Memorial Day Parade and Services Observed in 1910
Memorial Day activities include a parade from Village Riverdale to Oaklawn Cemetery at 2 p.m. and services at Dalton M. E. Church and the cemetery. Prof P A Downey to speak, with G A R and W R C members organizing lunch for veterans. A city program of decoration and patriotic observance follows, citing Civil War dead statistics and notable national cemeteries for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Downey
Dalton M. E
Glsck
Bev Caldwell
Crete
Village Riverdale
Oakl
G. W. Spencer
G. A. R. Women’s Relief Corps
GA. R
Pon. Downey
Vickeburg
Corinth
Mississippi
Salisbury
N. C
Andersonville
Hampton
St. Augustine
Fla
Ground
D. C
Burg
Nashville
National
Bayes
N.J
South Holland News Notes and Local Happenings
Norman endured a rough drive with his horse and new buggy when Haborne panicked at a motorbike, sending them into a ditch and leaving Kred with minor injuries and a damaged buggy. Geneva VanZanien recovers from diphtheria while Cornelia Walvoord visits from Montana. The new depot advances with concrete sewer work as Roseland visitors J Brant C Madderom N Rogeveen tour the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Haborne
Kred
Geneva VanZanien
Misa Cornelia Walvoord
Montana
Corpus Christi Masses at St Marys Church May 29 1910
St Marys Church marks Corpus Christi with 8 and 10 30 masses. Eucharistic Society receives Holy Communion en masse. 10 30 High Mass Exposition and Benediction. 2 00 Christian Doctrine and May Devotion. Memorial Requiem Mass for Rev Father A A Riss mother held last Monday with deacon and subdeacon assisting from nearby parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Feaat
Corpus Christi
Eucharistic Society
A. Riss
Arthur A. Riss
F. Bhikowaski
St. Martin’s Church
Princeton Avenue
5Th Street
Th. Bonifas
St. Nicholas’s Church
Roseland
J. Schiffer
Ss. Philomena’s Church
North 4Let Court
Notice to Dolton property owners on drainage placement
Property owners in the Village of Dolton may attend a session with the inspector just before sewer work reaches their premises to discuss drain placement on their lots as part of the drainage trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilage of
Dolton
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Riverdale Board
Wabash Avenue
Land's Hall
Roseland’s
A. O.U.W. Hall
G. A. Sprick
Asmius Claussen
J. M. Deain
Misa Mac Propper
Col
F. C. Propper
Department
W. R
Freeport
Ladies Aid
Silver Leaf Pleasure Club
Riverdale Park
Tre Inois Brick Co
Je.Oulten
Indiana
R. R
Anchors
Badgers
I. C
South Holland News
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