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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
1
The passage urges voters to put aside political differences after Roosevelt’s popular win and Taft’s pledge to continue his policies. It notes the result reflects Roosevelt’s popularity and public confidence, then begins detailing the presidential vote in the state.
In Dolton the vote tallies show Republicans 194, Democrats 123, Socialists 17, Prohibition 4, Independents 2 with Wilson and Bryan prominent in local counts. Riverdale reports Republicans 52, Democrats 60, Prohibition 1, Socialists 2, Independents 2 with Taft Bryan Stevenson and Crowley among listed names.
In the 25th Precinct Riverdale Taft 94 Bryan 72 Debs 16 Hisgen 6. For Governor Taft 82 Deneen 85 Stevensen 0. Highlawn Precinct Taft 69 Bryan 24 Deneen 65 Stevensen 28. Rumor says Vandeur sen whispered a secret to Highlawn voters early morning.
Jaeschke Henry Frank and Miss Lidda Jaeschke were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home in Dalton last Saturday. The ceremony was by Rev. Helm with only relatives present. A wedding feast followed and the couple living in a Park Avenue cottage received gifts and well wishes.
Harry Hutches asked for leave from Indiana Harbor railroad office on October 16 and returned November 2 with Miss Lotta Henderson. The couple, engaged in Chapin Illinois, plan to begin housekeeping at Richeson cottage on Park Avenue in Dolton.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends who assisted during our daughter and sister's illness and death. Gratitude to those sending flowers and helping with the music. Joseph Day, Father. George Day, Brother.
Mrs. Belle Dilley of Trafalgar Indiana seeks her husband Eugene Dilley missing since July 25. The 39 year old man with black hair blue eyes 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 pounds has a horseshoe scar on the left side of his head. A $25 reward is offered for information leading to his whereabouts. The report notes his mental condition from a head injury and describes him as missing with details for identification.
President Harper opened the meeting at 8 15 with all members present. The board discussed condemning the Drainage Canal right of way and urged action to conserve village rights and secure electric light and power arrangements. Street repairs, new walks, and culvert drainage on Park avenue were debated, with decisions to instruct property owners and proceed on cinder and cement paths. The curfew ordinance passed, the light plant reported ok after repairs, water mains extended, and plans for a skating pond and tree planting were set. Trustees were assigned to coordinate Park avenue opening and a new telephone for the village hall while preparing an inventory for drainage board contracting.
Locals report high voter turnout for Bill and praise election judges. Mrs Minnie Kluckhahn visits sister Mrs Henrietta Engel in Stitzer Wis for winter. Frank and Mrs Freehoff welcome a baby girl born last Monday in Dalton. Marie O'Brien visits Harvey with Miss Margaret Kelly. others return from Cincinnati. Widespread social and business updates follow.
Side those of her husband in the family lot at Oakland Cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss her father, Joseph Day, and one brother, George Day, of Dolton, and many
Mrs. Char les Hogmeier, 20, died November 3 1908 of tuberculosis at her parents home in Dalton Lincoln avenue She was a bride of a year and left a 3 month old baby Funeral held this afternoon at 2 30 at Mount Greenwood Cemetery Interment noted Mrs A F Bowse and Henry Block left Beecher last week for their father Mr Henry Block’s death Funeral will be on Sunday at 1 30 PM.
Clifton D. Hand, longtime Riverdale resident and former Village Clerk, died Tuesday at 2:20 p.m. after years-long tuberculosis illness. Born January 10, 1878 in Centralia Illinois, he lived in Riverdale most of his life with a brief stay in Centerville Town. He leaves a wife, three children, his parents Mr and Mrs H G Hand of Cambridge Nebraska, one brother Arthur L Hand of Centerville Iowa, and one sister Mrs S B Hodges Joliet Illinois. His funeral was attended by about fifty members of Custer Lodge No 131 Knights of Pythias and local groups. The service at his home 13840 Wentworth avenue Riverdale was conducted by Rev Vreeland of Roseland Baptist Church and he was laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery east of Dolton.
Eva Merrett born March 13 1864 in Brodney Somersetshire England married Frederick J Merrett April 10 1887 Bridgewater England and came to Dalton in 1887. She died Friday October 30 after kidney trouble and is buried after funeral at 2 pm with Rev Karl Stolz officiating. Her husband died 1902 and she cared for her father Joseph Day. She was a Dolton M E Church member and known for her Christian endurance.
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