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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
1
The Dolton Board held a regular meeting November 5 approving minutes and bills. They voted a November 10 clean-up day, urged householders to use village wagons, and notified residents to stop creating garbage nuisances.
Health notices issued after Lincoln Avenue school fumigation for three days. President reports two diphtheria cases and thirty whooping cough cases in the area. State health officer urged placards for whooping cough. Hall Trustee Smythe says village hall plumbing nearly finished. Ehlert reads letters from education and civic groups urging gas standard reforms. board to hire experts and pay nominal expenses. Resolutions adopted honoring Mrs. Smythe, wife of Trustee Smythe.
The government urges all women 16 years and over to register to show support for war efforts. Registration is at village halls Dolton and Riverdale on Thursday Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. respectively.
The Riverdales meet the Dreger Colts Saturday evening at the Wleisch hauer Bowling Alleys in Riverdale. Both teams are evenly matched and the game is expected to be a hot contest.
Several local churches schedule fundraising events through November and December 1917. Immanuel Dalton hosts an apron and fancy goods sale with luncheon on December 6. St Pauls Lutheran and Our Savior's hold Christmas bazaars in church basements on November 21 and December 8. St Mary's Church Fair opens in the new school hall on November 11.
To Our Customers the store urges prompt repayment of long credits to free cash during wartime. The letter notes high prices and heavy investments in stock and asks customers to adopt a pay up plan to prevent losses and financial embarrassment to the business.
Lost pair of emerald beads on a Chicago street near the Pan Handle tracks in Dolton. Finder urged to return to Rosa Schmuck 611 Irving Avenue Dolton. Also listed items include second hand hard coal heater for sale at 42 Washington Street Dolton and help wanted ads for cleaning and after school work. Found bicycle in weeds on Grant Street lot. owner to claim at The Pointer office.
Henry Grote returns home from Camp Grant on furlough and heads to Texas soon. Local soldiers Wilmer Rouse Oscar Reich and John Rheinke Jr also came home on furlough. A Golden Wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. A C Reich at Oak Park noted. Dalton events include Dancing School opening November 14 and Red Cross Auxiliary meeting at Wilcox Jenness building on the same day. Funeral for Myrtle Helen Perry reported and other local notices cover births illnesses and farm notes.
Last Clean Up Day set for Saturday November 10, urging all householders to gather rubbish in barrels and boxes for the teamster. Village Board orders participation to keep yards and alleys clean and orderly.
War department accepts Christmas parcels for soldiers in France up to 20 pounds addressed to the Port of Embarkation Hoboken NJ Pier 1. Packages must be wooden boxes under 2 cubic feet, nonperishable, marked Christmas Box, and arrive by December 5. Postage is 12 cents per pound.
A wartime Red Cross appeal urges faster member enlistment to aid soldiers. It requests volunteers to assist the great war effort and invites members to the next regular meeting on November 12 at Dalton Village Hall.
The Happy Four Club of Riverdale mourns the sudden death of Katharine White. Members express deep regret at her loss and extend sympathy to her parents brothers and sister. Resolutions note her sunny spirit and cheerful presence and request copies of the minutes be sent to her bereaved family.
We express gratitude to Revs Miller and Arnold the girls choir Mr Smythe and all who lent cars and sent flowers in our sad bereavement from Fred Wesse and Children.
At the Ninth Ward Protective League meeting last Friday night committee reports detailed work plans to raise funds. The league aims to furnish comfort kits and knitted articles for all Ninth Ward men serving in the U S armed forces.
Last Tuesday's election produced a fusion ticket victory with seven Republicans and seven Democrats. Socialist votes rose due to wartime conditions, German American voters showing loyalty to their heritage. The good roads bond passed by a large margin, and Thornton township will gain a highway linking Homewood and Lansing. All other propositions failed. Precinct tallies show Riverdale city Dem 38 Rep 34 Soc 66 Ind 2. Dolton village hall Dem 43 Rep 46 Soc 86 Ind 2. good roads 70 to 40. Riverdale village Dem 28 Rep 20 Soc 56. Dolton 25th precinct Dem 23 Rep 23 Sec 63. good roads 62 to 29.
The Ladies Aid of the G M Church plans a November 15 meeting at Mrs. Marie Spelter’s home in Dalton. Mrs. John Engel and Mrs. Andrew Engel visited relatives in Chicago and California last week. Albert Flotto of Chicago visited Alber Meyer Jr. and family. Neighbors honored Mrs. Charles Milhala for her birthday with a large gathering and lunch on November 3. The Ladies Home Circle met at Mrs. Fred Meyer’s home. Jacob Kooi, five, died November 5 of pneumonia. condolences extended to the family. Mr. and Mrs. John Paul, who sold their farm to Nicholas Ellwart, have moved to the John Schmultzer cottage at 9 East 137th St. Mr. Paul will vacation this winter and hasn’t decided future plans. Voters in School District 149 urged to attend Berger school on November 18 at 8 pm to discuss the old school house project.
In loving remembrance of our dear father who died two years ago on November 5, 1925. A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. Gone but not forgotten. From loving wife and daughters Mrs Schmuck.
We thank the many friends who offered sympathy and aid after the death of our daughter Myrtle and especially the Sunday school for their interest. We also thank them for the lovely flowers and loving tribute. Mr. and Mrs. Perry
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