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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
8
A traveler recalls a six foot swordfish weather vane atop a Block Island barn along the southern shore accessed from the village center. The vane, carved in wood, is the only swordfish weather vane the observer has seen and still turns true to the wind amid growing island hotels and population.
The Dainty Duchess Company presents a burlesque at the Alhambra Theatre noted for its strong appeal to amusement seekers. The show promises a well developed plot and novel scenes and incidents to elevate the entertainment beyond the ordinary. Matinees daily.
Lost Ticket book and receipts reward offered. Several listings for rental flats houses and cottages with prices and addresses in Riverdale Dolton and Highlawn. Items for sale include nickel plated coffee urns showcases land and a 4 room house with lot near Illinois Central depot. Lost collie dog noted with reward contact Mrs J Bergman. Also property buying selling ads and a dental office exchange incentive in the same column.
All persons indebted to me for coal will avoid trouble by calling at my home on or before the 20th of November and making arrangements for setting bills. Jennie C. Dolton.
Homewood updates report Sam Whitney starting a new house at Gottschalk and Pine. Schuman Sros. of Blue Island completed nearby work as Morris street gains new stone. Robert Rinearson builds on Olive street foundation laid. John P. Rabe closes tile factory season and begins coal shed construction. The I C Railroad adds improvements. park trees trimmed and electric lights installed. The Circle A Ball team seeks base rail grounds for next season. trees planted by White may interfere. Rehberg house struck by lightning November 6 causing about 5000 dollars damage. Theo Witt visits from Iowa City on November 11. Fred Hawke experiments with growing trees on a well for irrigation. Henry Moecker travels to Stuttgart Arkansas on business. M W A Forester Team to perform at Hazel Crest Hall November 20. Henry Gottschalk travels to Woodward Oklahoma for business and others bought land years ago. Horty Culture Society initiation discussed with one peck of turnips revealed.
Mr and Mrs Christian Meister express gratitude to friends and neighbors for loving remembrances good wishes and congratulations shown on their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Dolton offers the Park avenue night school with fixtures and improved instruction. Principal Robison plans practical studies in Arithmetic Area measures lumber plastering brick laying papering and accounts. Grammar drills cover verbs pronouns adjectives prepositions and punctuation. Spelling drills use words in sentences. Many cannot study at home so the program will include drills and home work. Entry is any time. Terms are 1.50 for four weeks for a three month course.
Thornton Township High School will play Curtis High School on the Harvey grounds this Saturday, November 20, in the season finale. Admission is 15 cents. Thornton Township defeated Bloom Township last Saturday by 12 to 5.
Local voices complain that Congressman Stebbins offers only votes and talks little, preferring others to speak. They quip that his silence means less debate and more chatter from the rest of Congress.
Julian V. Apperson of St. Louis recalls visiting China where barbers used hot towels instead of lather. He adopted the method, steam shaving his face with hot water to reduce razor pull and wrinkles, noting it easier on the skin if the blade is sharp.
Schwab announces plans to stock up for winter, encouraging customers to prepare early for colder months and ensure supplies are available through the season.
We express gratitude to our neighbors the Woodmen and all who shared in our bereavement over the death of our little son. A Turkish saying about two guardian angels is shared, noting forgiveness if one seeks it before midnight.
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