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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1919
Page
1
The Bureau of Internal Revenue announced early December release of income and excess profits tax forms for 1919 returns. Filing period runs January 1 to March 15 1920 with quarterly payments one fourth due with returns. Forms 1040 1040A 1041 1065 and 1126 cover individuals fiduciaries partnerships and corporations.
Indianapolis signal supervisor Art Kelly displayed a new signaling device for night driving to friends and family in Riverdale last week. The system lights indicate turning direction and slow down actions to warn following autos, aiming to reduce collisions. Kelly plans local representation in Riverdale or Dalton soon, with O W Huntley already using one with success.
A committee of ten ladies will host a luncheon at St. Mary's hall Thursday afternoon December 4 for the church benefit. Bring your fancy work and enjoy the after noon. Those who wish may play cards. Mrs Powell chairs the reception committee and will ensure everyone has a good time. It will be perfectly safe to talk to her. Better come.
Notice states Frank C Ott has moved to 411 Chicago Street across from the Bakery. Phone Dalton 848. Ad highlights availability when Orr's Drug Store is out of stock.
A 1919 notice calls 100 percent Americans and ex servicemen to join the American Legion. It outlines its stance against radical groups and aliens, promotes civic work and law and order, and invites G W Spencer Post 3803 members to a Dalton Village hall meeting on December 4 at 8 p m with Secretary gE F Slaughter requesting attendance.
Sisters of St Marys school in Riverdale received a winter food shower from the congregation. Bags and baskets of potatoes meat and other supplies were presented to the nun teachers who dedicate their lives to church and school work.
William Wertman longtime Dolton resident died at Rhine Island hospital on Saturday November 22. He was born January 11 1870 in Franklin Pennsylvania and lived in Dolton for over 38 years. He leaves a widow a son Raymond and a sister Mrs Everett Onners. Funeral services were held Tuesday from his residence and were conducted by Rev Arnold and Dorjahn. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery.
Wee wish to thank all who have extended their sincere sympathy and help to us in our sad bereavement. To those who sent flowers and to all whose sympathy was such a comfort in the hours of sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Everest Conner, Mrs. Hattie Wertman and Mr. R. Wertman.
Stationery toilet sets perfumes arches and cigars offered by Chas C rv prescription druggist. Delivery available anywhere anytime. Phone Rivers 23 Ady.
Community notices list bazaar events for Our Saviour’s church Ladies' Aid and Womans' Foreign Missionary Society, with dates, locations, menu details, and admission notes. Also reported are hospital updates, weddings, travel plans, a baby arrival, a bank check incident, and various society gatherings.
The Dolton Theatre presents Elvidge in Coax Me a chirming country comedy with fast action and amusing situations. Sunday features J Warren Kerrigan in The Best Man an exciting 7 reel feature with a two reel comedy. Friday December 5 special program Rev Paul Smiths The Finger of Justice a seven reel picture about San Franciscos Barbary Coast cleanup. It is for adults only and endorsed by prominent national reform figures.
Saturday Lad Windemer by Oscar Wilde. Sunday Constance Talmadge in Sauce for the Goose. Tuesday December 2 Matinee 3 30 and night 10 Mary Pickford in The Hoodlum. Wednesday Paramount John Barrymore in On the Quiet. Thursday Neal Hart in Bill Brennan's Claim plus Lure of the Circus No 7 Eddie Polo elephant and a comedy. Admission 15 and 25 cents including war tax.
Official publication of the bank's financial condition as of November 17 1919 filed with the Illinois Auditor. Liabilities include deposits 152743 3 and total liabilities 215264 6 with capital stock 25009 and surplus 5000. Cashier John Harms swore to the report before Notary Esther M. Rieger on November 25 1919.
Chas C Orr at 18633 Indiana Avenue markets a modern clean drug store with full stock and delivery service. Call Riverdale 23 for orders as the neighborhood druggist emphasizes ready service and personal notes from Ady.
Public health notes praise Hettie Gooch and Catherine Cobb in Cook County agencies. New scales and measuring rods aid Look County schools to identify undernourished children. The piece argues for compulsory school health measures and lists state and county institutions for public aid and sanitation.
The annual election of officers takes place at the next regular meeting on December 2, 1919. All members urged to be present. Lulu Berger, Recorder.
The note expresses sincere thanks to the Sisters of Christian Charity and Mary’s School for the pleasant surmise rendered last Friday by the good ladies of the vicinity.
The notice advertises Chas. C. Orr a licensed pharmacist in charge at Riverdale 23 offering full attention to prescriptions. It pledges delivery anywhere any time and emphasizes prompt, reliable service from a graduate pharmacist.
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