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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1916

Page

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Wilson Election Forecast From Chicago Tribune Report

The Chicago Tribune reports latest presidential returns as of Friday November 10. It shows Wilson ahead with New Mexico undecided, giving Wilson 269 votes to Hughes 243 with 19 in doubt. The article notes state-level shifts and leanings as the race narrows toward the electoral threshold.

Chicago Tribune The Tribune Wilson New Mexico Electoral College Hughes Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusets Illinois Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Cook County Issouri Maclay Hoyne al- Montana Jos Sabath Nebraska Nevada Riverdale Dalton N. Hamps N. Jersey Meno Peemo Oklahoma Oregon Penn Gorsiah Island Eedewe Carolina Poe Meneemne Renee S. Dakota Hughes Tennessee Emai Texas Bowes Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Abba Wisconsin London

Dolton church sale to aid a good cause at hall

On November 25 in the afternoon and evening Immanuel Church of Dolton will sell many useful articles at A O U W hall Dolton Oysters will be served during the sale Committeeman invites all to attend to support the fundraiser

Immanuels Church of Walter Bressler Ladies Aid of Our Savior’s Church Congress United States John Bebrns Vernon Bliss Idaho Behrens Emil Boettenhaus Emil

Riverdale Water Bill Collection Offer

Anton Strolinski, the village collector, announces water bills due November 1 in Riverdale. He will be in the Clerk's office at Village Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings November 16 and 18 from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. to receive payments.

Riverdale Anton Strolinski

Bowen School Autumno Basket Social At School Hall

The Bowen school will host a basket social in the school hall on Friday November 17 at eight o'clock. Plans promise an entertaining evening with dancing and games and all are invited to participate in the merriment.

Bowen School

Beet Growers Meeting Notice in Dalton New Hampshire

Farmers urged to attend a Beet Growers meeting at Lund's Hall Dalton NH on November 18 1916 at 2 p m before signing sugar beet contracts. The Farmers Committee emphasizes attendance.

Lund’s Hall Dalton

Property dispute over missing plants at Oakland Cemetery

Mrs. L. Mahnke appeals for the return of plants taken from her lot at Oakland Cemetery or for the trespass to stop. She requests the responsible party to return the plants or stay away from the gravesites.

Ice Cream Seller Obeldobel Sells All Winter

Obeldobel continues selling ice cream through the winter season despite cold weather. The advance notice highlights his unusual practice and enduring market for frozen treats even in low temperatures.

Obeldobel

Riverdale Lumber grows from yard to nationwide supplier

The Riverdale Lumber Co. expands from a small Chicago area yard to a major lumber and millwork operation now serving nearly every state. Capital grew to 300,000 as shipping facilities and long term stability drew plants to Riverdale, with Ed Gamble as president and L. E. Rollo serving as vice president and treasurer. The piece reflects on twenty years of growth, challenges, and the role of printer's ink and square dealing in sustaining business.

Riverdale Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co Indiana Avenue 135Th Place 136Th 138Th Street

Schmutzler Seitz wedding at St Pauls Dalton

Louise Schmutzler daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Schmutzler Riverdale wed Emil Seitz of Pullman at St Pauls Lutheran Dalton on Saturday November 4 at 8 p m Rev H Wind officiating A large crowd attended the ceremony dinner and dance followed by the couple beginning housekeeping at 6 E 137th Street Riverdale The couple are noted as popular young people with many friends expressing best wishes

Louise Schmutzler Adam Schmutzler Riverdale Emil Seitz Pullman St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Dalton H. Wind 137Th Street Pointer

Dolton Woman's Club Meeting Notices and Speaker

Dolton Woman's Club holds a regular meeting Friday November 20 at 8 pm in Lincoln Avenue School with speaker Mrs. Belmont of Harri son Police Station discussing Jail Conditions. Mrs. GeorgeB Holmes reports on the Third District Federation meeting and the Study Department meets November 14 at Mrs. C. J. Jarvis home led by Miss Flora Kreutzberg.

Dolton Woman's Club Lincoln Avenue Dalton Woman’s Club C. J. Jarvis Flora Kreutzberg

Coming events at Riverside Inn and stock expo

St Marys church bazaar at Riverside Inn Pavilion November 14 to 19. Altons Pleasure Club Masquerade Ball at Riverside Inn November 25. Silver Leaf Pleasure Club reception and ball at Riverside Inn November 29. Dance every Saturday at Riverside Inn. International Dive Stock Exposition at Union Stock Yards Chicago December 2 to 9 1916.

St. Mary’s Riverside Inn Pavilion Altons Pleasure Club Riverside Inn Silver Leaf Pleasure Club Riverside Iun Union Stock Yards Chicago

Local firm expands capital drastically and eyeing future growth

Dekker heads a strong staff as the company increases capital stock from 10 000 to 300 000 to adjust books. Gamble leads the country mail order side while Rollo oversees lumber related operations in Chicago and branch yards Harvey Homewood Kensington. The Pointer expects the business to grow and payroll to double or triple, benefiting property owners and residents hoping to settle in the area.

Dekker Gamble Rollo Michigan Tally Boy Chicago Harvey Homewood Kensington Pointer

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Bowen School Social Jennie Harter Irving Larter Chicago Heights Wm. Krueger Bach Roseland Herbert Verduine Arthur West Pullman A Klinkhammer Immanuel Church AX John Reinke, Jr Doster Mich John Reinke Fred Ferricks Angeline Wirtz Foster Tuthill Building Material Co Halsted Street Dalton M. E. Church McCracken William Crawford Elizabeth Allison A. McCracken M. E William Kreutzschmar Crown Point Charles Franzen Michigan Avenue Franzen 21St Jefferson Street W. Gard Street Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Company Dolton Woman’s Club
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