Riverdale Village Board Advances Street and Utility Projects
The Riverdale Board met in regular session with full membership. They ordered Public Service Co. to fix a low hanging wire near Tracy avenue and approved a $1325 bid to wire the Highway Hose. Ditch cleaning on 138th Street and Halsted Street was authorized, with stone needed to fill holes. Survey to open Highlawn 138th Street to the river was approved, with survey costs paid by the village. Repairs were ordered for the Indiana Harbor crossing on Halsted Street within 10 days. Sidewalks and waterworks issues were addressed, with delinquents to pay water taxes in five days or risk shut off. A bid of $370 for hall painting was approved. Diphtheria cases prompted calls for fumigation guidance from the State Board of Health. Numerous bills from local and city vendors were approved.
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Riverdale Board
Sellion
Public Service Co
Tracy Avenue
Weat 138Th Street
Stieman
138Th Street
Latz
Halsted
Halsted Street
Niemeyer
Highlawn
Indiana Harbor
Lotz
West 138Th Street
137Th Place
Unruh
137Th Street
Trusten Niemeyer
F. O. Bergold
Stutzriem
Goos
Schmidt
Krause
State Board of Health
R. Simnick
Taled
Aly
Altringer
Chas Bishop
City of Chicago
Pafee
Otto Paul
eOverteyregieggnes i
Eees
L Diehl
Shane
Opal
Ly Lotz Voce
Carl Wulff
Eat
Chicago Telephone Co
Tne
American Developing Co
Jacob Decklar
Public Service Company
Carl Schmidt
Daniel Trapp
In Memoriam Christian Drefhall Remembrance Note
In loving remembrance of our dear beloved huge band and father who died one year ago on November 30 1912 We often sit and think of you when we are all alone Memory is the only thing grief can call its own From Loving Wife and Children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Drefhall
Hugeband
Deaths of Local Residents Include Weary Brick Burner and Relatives
Joseph Seymour 62 a Dalton resident and veteran brick burner died this morning. His funeral from daughter Mrs Diette 421 Engel St Dalton will be Sunday at 8:30. Louisa Block aged 71 6 months died in Chicago and funeral held Beecher Ill. Martha Pennis a Ridge resident aged 82 died Wednesday. funeral today at 2 pm with interment Oakland cemetery.
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Goig
Joseph Seymour
Dalton
Peter Diette
Engel Street
Louisa Block
A. B Bonse
Christian Niemeyer
Chicago
Beecher
Ill
Niemeyer
A. Robe
Bowse
Henry Block
Martha Pennis
the Ridge
Oakland Cemetery
Railway examiners lecture on cooperation at Y M C A
Mr L L Reentsen of C and E Rail road will lecture to railroad employees and families on cooperation at the Y M C A Thursday evening December 4 at 7 45. A special train for Dalton and Riverdale residents leaves Dalton at 7 30 and returns after the lecture. Mr Knebel will also speak. All are welcome.
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L, L, Reentsen
C. & E. J. Railrroad
Dalton
Riverdale
Knebel
International Railroad Secretary
Pointer to Boost Subscriptions With Premium Offer
The Pointer plans to add 20 new subscribers during December and January. Cornelius De Ridder, among the oldest locals, will help collect and secure new subscriptions. A big premium will be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius de Ridder
Church Services List for Local Parishes
The notice lists Sunday worship times and pastors for St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church St Marys Catholic Church and Mr Saviors Evangelical Lutheran Church with service schedules including sermons communal meals catechetical classes and Sunday School timings. Rev H Winch Rev W Derrmer and Rev Geo P Kabele are named as pastors.
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MR Savior's
EV. Luth
Geo. P. Kabele
Church Services and Schedules for Dolton Congregations
Immanuel Evangelical Church announces 9 30 a m Sunday School and 10 30 a m services with German Thanksgiving sermon and orphan collection at Bengenville and 7 30 p m Sunday Evening League in English Rev H Hofm ett er pastor Dutch Reformed Church Park Ave Dolton holds 9 30 a m preaching 2 p m service and 3 30 p m Sunday school Dolton M E Church offers 9 45 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m morning worship and 7 30 p m evening service Rev Walter F Firth pastor.
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ST. Paul's Evang. Lutheran Church
H. Winch
Bengenville
H. Hoffmeetster
Dutch Reformed Church
Dolton M. E
Walter F. Firth
Dolton Theatre Presents When Women Go on the War Path
The Dolton Theatre shows one of its biggest 2 reel comedies When Women go on the War Path. Doors open at 7:00 pm for Sunday and evening shows with a Sunday matinee at 3:00 pm Admission 10c, children under 14 6c. Open daily except Monday.
Local and Personal News of Riverdale Community
Dr. F Leagon leaves Chicago & Riverdale Lumber to head shipping at Asbestos Shingle Co. John-Manville, Riverdale. Lincoln native Kizipetu Meher attended the Wordelinap-Schmith wedding as bridesmaid. Dalton residents plan a 9 room brick house with stucco, contracts by Henry Schuoer. Various social visits, entertainments, and missing pocket book on Illinois Street Riverdale. Over 300000 turkeys eaten in Chicago Thanksgiving. shoppers urged to visit home stores early.
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F. Leagon
Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co
Asbestos Shingle Co
John-Maneville Co
Riverdale
Mira
Kizipetu Meher
Lincoln
Alb
George Cobb
Chicago
Riverdale Friends
James McLaughlin
Chicago Brick Co. Yards
Raymond Sheblaski
Lincoln and
Park Avenues
Dalton
Jim
Henry Schuoer
Herbert Verdine
Arthur
A Khnkhammer
Dr. Boyd
Matthew Vandeursen
Boyd
John Berger
William Busse
Mabel Grant
U D. Society
Fullman Presbyterian Church
al Steinke
Rosina Kurz
Leyden Avenue
Bessette Smith wed at St Marys Church in a Nuptial Mass
Bessette Mise Exilda Mary Bessette and Mr John Edward Smith were married at St Marys Church Thursday at 9 AM with a Nuptial High Mass by Father Dettmer. Bridesmaids Eliza Bessette and Anna Schumann. groomsmen Harry Kummerer and Gustav Schumann. They plan a home at 73 East 136th Street Riverdale and will be available after January 1. The Pointer extends congratulations.
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Mise Exilda
Mary Bessette
John Edward Smith
St. Mary’s Church
Dettmer
Eliza Bessette
Anna Schumann
Harry Kummerer
Gustav Schumann
Ludger Bresette
136Th Street
Riverdale
Wordelman Schmidt Rites At St Pauls Church
Miss Christina Wordelman and Mr Hugo Schmidt were married last Saturday at 8 30 p m at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church with Rev Wind officiating. Anna Wordelman maid of honor bridesmaids Elizabeth Mohlers Elsie Pohlman best man Victor Cardin ushers George Cardin Oscar Bockelman. After ceremony the party shared a feast at the bride’s uncle and aunt Christ Schmutzler home. Groom works in C E I railroad yards and bride is praised. they will reside in Dalton and start housekeeping in the Schmuck property.
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Christina Wordelman
Hugo Schmidt
St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church
Wind
Anna Wordelman
Elizabeth Mohlers
Elsie Pohlman
Victor Cardin
Wm. Struss
John Wordelman
George Cardin
Oscar Bockelman
Christ Schmutzler
Wm. Schmuck
Dalton
Ernie and the Russians at Star Market sparks town park vote
A chaotic tale at West Pullman unfolds as a Russian group targets a debt at Star Market. After a confrontation, Ernie collects and the pair retreat. The same day Chicago votes under a new women suffrage law, with results showing clear support for the proposition and a separate park measure passing.
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Waltf
Charley
Onarley
Ernie
West Pullman
Chicago
Local Telephone Directory Available at Exchange and Pointer
The new Local Telephone Directory is ready for delivery and can be obtained at the Telephone Exchange or The Pointer office. The Silver Leaf Pleasure Club announces its 2nd annual Ball and Box Social at Lund's Hall in Dalton on Saturday evening, November 29. Tickets cost 25 cents with ladies admitted free.
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Silver Leaf Pleasure Club
Lund’s Hall
Dalton
Street Cars Work Advances on Riverdale Bridge Project
Progress continues on the temporary Riverdale bridge with the big pile driver finally at the site. The start date for service remains unclear though officials including Mayor Harrison Alderman Block and the transportation committee may set a launch after their New York subway inspection. The Illinois Central crossing lacks an interlocking system but temporary car operation may be arranged.
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Riverdale
Harrison
Alderman Block
Transportation Committee
New York
Illinois Central Crossing
Schoon family heads to California for winter
Mr. and Mrs. Simon P Schoon and daughters Tena and Mabel leave for Gardena California to spend winter visiting relatives in Kansas City and Loraine Kansas on the way home through New Orleans. Schoon is a leading local farmer president of the Farmers Association and owns land worth $1000 per acre.
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Simon P. Schoon
Tena
Mabel
Gardena
Cal
Kansas City
Loraine
Kan
New Orleans
Schoon
Farmers Association
Pointer
Card of Thanks From St Marys Congregation Bazaar
The members of St Marys Congregation thank business men other congregations and citizens who helped in the recent bazaar. Special appreciation to those who worked among friends and in the hall selling merchandise and ensuring its success. The Committee
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St. Mary’s
Thanks for kindness at our wife and mother's burial
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for the sympathy and respect shown at the death and burial of our wife and mother. Special thanks to those who sent flowers and to Rev Hoffmeister. Carl Rose and Family
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Hoffmeister
Carl Rose
Automobile Repair Offer From Fred Hawkins
An ad from Fred Hawkins of 397 Calumet Boulevard Harvey Illinois offers automobile repair services at 50 cents per hour with a guarantee of first class workmanship. He invites calls for estimates and provides contact details including a phone number.
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Fred Hawkins
Calumet Bouevard
Harvey
Ill
Harevey
Pease Honored by Illinois Odd Fellows Session
Deputy Grand Master Postmaster W. H. Pease of Harvey received advancement from Warden to Deputy Grand Master at the Illinois Grand Lodge in Springfield. The honor marks high statewide recognition of his leadership and brotherly spirit. The Ladies Aid Society of Our Saviors church plans an Apron Basser on December 17.
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W. H. Pease
Harvey
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Illinois
Springfield
Pease
Odd Fellows
Ladies Aid Society of Our Saviors Church
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Health Committee
Memoriam
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
W. H. Derrmer
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Struve
Civic Club
Emhurat College
Lincoln Avenue
R. M. Rinard
Mias Mabel Albrecht
Plymouth
Iod
Mr. Rinard
Herman Winter
St Louis
Indiana Harbor Yards
Round House
Frank Bergold
Charles
Willian Daehn
Cuas
Daehn
Homewood Country Club
Flissmoor
Emil Rosenthal
Morris
St. Luke’s Court
Alfred Miller
C. G. Fike
St. Mary’s Choir
Illinois Street
Bessette-Smith
A Wordelman-Schmidt
Toe Dream Webel
California
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